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Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same routine, wondering if there’s more to life? This episode is your wake-up call! 🌟

Join Shay Wheat as she welcomes Emily Reuschel a powerhouse coach and advocate for women rediscovering themselves.

Together, they dive deep into breaking free from the grind, reconnecting with your true joy, and building a life filled with purpose, passion, and authenticity.

Emily shares her inspiring journey from burnout to breakthrough and offers actionable steps to help you identify what truly lights you up.

Whether you're in a bustling city or a quiet rural town, this conversation will show you how to design a life you love—on your terms.

Get ready to embrace your full potential and take back control of your life. It’s time to stop existing and start thriving.

Tune in for life-changing insights and tools that will leave you energized and ready to take action!

Learn actionable steps to:

• Identify habits and routines holding you back.
• Rediscover your passions and reconnect with your true self.
• Build authentic relationships and a life you’re excited to wake up to.

🎁 Grab Emily’s Free Habit Challenge Workbook to start your journey to intentional living: https://emilyreuschel.myflodesk.com/youdoyou82

Key Moments:

2:31-6:15 - From Burnout to Breakthrough: Emily’s Powerful Journey

6:16-10:45 - The Moment That Changed Everything

10:46-15:30 - Finding Joy in the Smallest Towns and Moments

15:31-19:50 - Why Community Matters More Than Ever

19:51-24:10 - What Really Brings You Joy? Start Here

24:11-27:45 - Stop Chasing Goals That Don’t Fulfill You

27:46-30:15 - Authenticity: Your Secret Weapon for Success

30:16-31:50 - Design Your Life, Rewrite Your Story

Emily Reuschel is a champion for the leaders, thinkers, doers, and dreamers of rural communities and beyond. Her thought leadership defies expectations, busts limiting beliefs, and asks better questions to understand this big beautiful world and the people in it.

Whether from the stage, behind the Gather in Growth podcast mic, or within her signature virtual communities, she fosters conversations to help women heal, grow, evolve, and build empathy bridges to transform from the inside out.

Connect with Emily: emilyreuschel.com

🎁 Grab Emily’s Free Habit Challenge Workbook to start your journey to intentional living: https://emilyreuschel.myflodesk.com/youdoyou82

Connect with Shay Wheat: GraceandEaseProductions.com

What if mastering your energy was the key to unlocking your leadership potential and avoiding burnout?

In this episode of Creating Powerful Impact, I sit down with Tabitha Scott, one of the top 10 most inspiring women leaders of 2022.

With over 20 years of experience in corporate innovation and sustainability, Tabitha shares how understanding and managing energy can transform the way you lead and solve complex business challenges.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✔️ How to use an “energy shield” to protect yourself from negativity while staying open to connection

✔️ Tabitha’s powerful “energetic judo” technique to diffuse tension and create collaboration

✔️ The “return to sender” method to stop negativity in its tracks

✔️ Why focusing on activities that bring you joy is essential for avoiding burnout

Tabitha also reveals the fascinating intersection of energy science, human dynamics, and leadership, including how concepts like Maslow’s hierarchy of needs align with ancient energy practices to create a balanced and successful workplace.

Whether you’re leading a team, scaling your business, or simply looking for ways to stay energized and focused, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can apply today.

Key Moments:

[02:30] Why leaders and teams are experiencing burnout: Understanding the role of energy in balance and productivity.

[06:15] The “Energy Shield” technique: Protecting yourself from negativity without creating barriers.

[09:00] How to use “Energetic Judo” to diffuse conflict and redirect negative energy.

[12:45] The importance of returning negativity to sender: Maintaining your positivity and focus.

[16:30] Aligning energy science with workplace dynamics: Insights from Maslow’s hierarchy and ancient energy practices.

[20:00] How to recharge your energy: The power of focusing on what brings you joy and fulfillment.

Tabitha is known for her groundbreaking expertise in leveraging the principles of modern and ancient science to accelerate innovation, productivity and adaptation for organizations.

Tabitha led efforts to create the world’s largest solar-powered community and was recognized for her numerous innovative uses of advanced technology at the White House.

She has published dozens of original works in leading industry publications, like Forbes, the Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, the Encyclopedia of Energy Engineering and Technology, and CEO Magazine on energy, behavior change, corporate leadership, and avoiding burnout. 

Tabitha is a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Demand Side Manager through the Association of Energy Engineers. 

She is Blockchain Certified through MIT, and is a Certified Practitioner in bio-field holistic practices. 

Tabitha has a bachelor’s degree in Finance from University of Louisville, a master’s degree in Bank Management from the Graduate School of Retail Bank Management at the University of Virginia, and an MBA from Fairfield University. She is also certified as an AEM-Cube consultant and a CultureTalk partner.

🎧 Don’t forget to grab Tabitha’s book, Trust Your Animal Instincts: Recharge Your Life, Ignite Your Power, available now on Amazon.

Tabitha has released a new book as well!

Powering Change: THE HIDDEN RESOURCE TO UNLEASH POTENTIAL, PRODUCTIVITY, & PROFITS

https://www.tabithaascott.com/

Connect with me, Shay Wheat: GraceandEaseProductions.com

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In this solo episode of Creating Powerful Impact, I’m diving deep into what it takes to transform a typical event into a powerful business growth tool—specifically from the perspective of the incredible support teams that make it all happen. If you’re an OBM, EA, or a critical team member responsible for managing the event planning process, this one’s for you! 🌟

We all know the feeling of being handed an exciting new event idea from a client, but then suddenly getting overwhelmed by the weight of expectations, logistics, and execution—all while juggling your usual responsibilities.

So, how do you take an event from a conceptual dream to a seamless reality that delivers the desired results and leaves attendees raving about the experience?

I’m sharing my go-to strategies, including the must-ask questions that will help you and your clients define what success really looks like, ensure the vision is aligned from the start, and avoid those last-minute panic moments.

Plus, I’ll reveal the secrets to managing timelines like a pro (even when things inevitably go sideways), and how to turn what is traditionally seen as a cost-center event into a profitable experience. 🏆

But that’s not all—I’m also digging into the nuances of working with contracts and venues. Hear my real-world story of saving a client $15,000 simply by knowing the right clauses to include and redline.

Whether it’s navigating complex venue contracts, aligning event goals with budgets, or knowing when to call in external experts for support, this episode is your backstage pass to flawless event execution. 🎤✨

Ready to uplevel your OBM or EA game and create events that leave a lasting impact? Grab your free Initial Event Planning Playbook at eventfreegift.com and walk away with a step-by-step guide to confidently lead your client’s next event from concept to completion.

Let’s ensure every event you support becomes an unforgettable experience that fuels growth, retention, and profitability. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to be the secret weapon your clients never knew they needed! 🎧🔗

Key Moments:

[01:52] - The Mixed Emotions of Event Planning

[04:28] - The Wake-Up Call: Focusing on Vision Over Logistics

[08:39] - Negotiating Contracts to Protect Your Client

[09:18] - How to Create an Emotional Experience for Attendees

[16:29] - Managing Timelines and Knowing When to Call in Help

At Grace & Ease Productions, Inc., we partner with coaches, consultants, and experts to profitably scale their business with events, allowing them to make sales faster, with greater predictability and less team burnout. Leveraging our expertise in creating engaging and profitable events, we design comprehensive sales strategies that utilize webinars, live events—both in-person and virtual—and other scalable platforms to connect with large audiences, converting prospects into loyal clients and driving substantial business growth.

Our commitment ensures that every step of the process feels graceful, spacious, and effortless for you and your team, allowing you to focus on what you do best while we handle the rest. With our team of Certified Event Producers™, we support entrepreneurs in establishing authority, credibility, and visibility in their respective industries. Our comprehensive event solutions include every aspect of event planning, speaker and sponsor support, and production, ensuring attendees are engaged and inspired, leading to revenue-generating opportunities and lasting connections.

We specialize in assisting Speak-to-Sell clients to achieve high profitability through their events. Recently, one of our clients generated over $2.1 million in a single virtual live

How many times a day are you doing something you feel like you should be doing instead of what you truly want to be doing?

Grab a post-it note and listen as Laura Aura, CEO of Worx & CO shares the first step into understanding how often we truly are "shoulding" versus living as our true authentic selves. Laura shares some of the mistakes she has made over the past 15 years as she grew her design agency to multiply 6 figures.

Writer Downers

1) 3:39 Humans before Business Owners

2) Grab your post-its and break down the shoulds

3) Structures and Processes amplify your creative side

Don't miss Laura and Shay's conversation on understanding how much your business is truly costing you . . . it is still hard to understand how many business owners are not even paying themselves.

LauraAura is an Alignment Coach for female entrepreneurs and women who are craving more in life. She guides people to personal alignment by learning how to honor their energy and truly listen to what they want instead of what they’ve been taught they should. Laura is the CEO of Worx & Co, an urban branding studio, the Host of a Top 100 Podcast, The Gutsy Podcast, speaker, author, and all-around visionary. She’ll be the first person to push you out of your comfort zone and the last to hug you as you head to the next level of your life. Her energy is contagious – an Aura – and if you’re up for the challenge, she just might trick you into believing in yourself.

Connect with Laura: www.lauraaura.com

Where is your Power Leak? https://lauraaura.com/powerleakquiz/

Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/

Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or do you know someone who would be?

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Just as Louisa trained for the New York Marathon, you have to train to be in business.

Having the athlete mindset gives entrepreneurs a different set that sets them apart. From long hours to understanding different training outcomes, athletes are able to bring those skills into their businesses.

On today's episode of Creating Powerful Impact, Louisa Warwick owner of Social Acceleration Group & Inferno Agency, shares how she started her own marketing group while finishing school and modelling by using Celebrity Giveaways.

Writer Downers

1) 9:44 Changes in the Model Industry

2) 11:15 Health/Business Balance

3) 13:30 A look behind the curtain

Listen to Louisa's episode to hear how she transitioned from giveaways to a PR agency during the pandemic.

Louisa Warwick is a manager & publicist based in New York City. At 19, she moved to New York City to attend New York University where she graduated with a degree in Sports Management. While pursuing her degree, she worked as a fashion model. Over the years she has been represented by Wilhelmina Model Management, Elite Model Management, has modeled for brands including Calvin Klein, Guess, Dior Beauty, and Bare Minerals, appeared in editorials for Maxim and Harpers Bazaar, and walked in New York Fashion Week over twenty times. When Louisa was a teenager she represented England in cross-country running. She has also run the New York Marathon twice, completing the course in 3 hours 23 minutes. Louisa is also the owner of Marketing, Advertising & PR Agency Social Acceleration Group and Celebrity Talent Agency Inferno Agency.

Connect with Louisa: https://socialaccelerationgroup.com/

Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/

Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or do you know someone who would be?

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"Where is the harm in playing with your life."

As a child, we all used our imaginations, and as empaths, it is important to continue that practice.

Put on your cloak, pick up your shield, or step into your bubble as you enter a room.

On this week's episode of Creating Powerful Impact, Mell Balment, Founder of Quantum Coaching & Healing explains what it means to be an empath and the difference between an empath and feeling empathy towards someone.

Listen as Mell shares how to incorporate being an empath in the world of entrepreneurs.

Writer Downers

1) 9:45 Are these my feelings or someone else's?

2) 14:45 Empathic Entrepreneurer

3) 19:45 Avoidance vs Intuitive Timing

Mell Balment, the Deep Belief Hacker, supports empathic thought-changing business owners ready to shine brighter and leave a bigger impact on humanity. Having mastered her own multi-sensors, she now guides others to shores of powerful calmness, by navigating their mind-storms. Mel is that 'resilient lady' who broke the mold of an empath. Mell was the International Coach Of The Year 2022, 1% Australian Leadership Coaches and Top 10 Energy Healers Globally.

Connect with Mell: www.MellB.com

Gifts for Empaths: http://mellb.com/resources

Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/

Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or do you know someone who would be?

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Spend 15 minutes a day doing whatever brings your joy . . . BEFORE you check your email!

Your brain wants to find what it is looking for, when you start to focus on your joy, even for just 15 minutes a day, your brain will start to notice solutions.

Sam Bennett, Founder of TheRealSamBennett.com and Best Selling Author joins Shay Wheat on this week's episode of Creating Powerful Impact to share how important those first 15 minutes in our day our.

Listen as Sam explains how 15 minutes will change your life (10:40) . . . no truly working in just 15 minute spurts will change everything.

Writer Downers

1) 4:15 15 minutes a day creates a spill over

2) 8:20 The time between sleeping and waking

3) 14:10 Sam Pulls back the curtain on her career

Don't miss Sam share "Everything comes through other people." (15:20)

Samantha Bennett is a writer, speaker, actor, teacher, and creativity-productivity specialist and author of the bestselling, “Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day.” Sam is the founder of TheRealSamBennett.com, a company committed to helping overwhelmed creatives and frustrated over-achievers get unstuck, so you can prioritize, focus and move forward on the goals that matter to you. She is also a wildly popular course instructor on LinkedIn Learning.

Connect with Sam: https://therealsambennett.com/

Procrastination Domination Starter Kit: https://therealsambennett.com/ss/pdsk/

Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/

Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or do you know someone who would be?

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You are capable of figuring everything out to run your business.

As a single mom with no money or connections, Tim McDiarmid, has transformed the culinary, art, and event scenes in San Antonio in just 12 short years.

Hear Tim's journey from never wanting to work in the restaurant business to running and owning The Good Kind, Ivy Hall Events & Tim The Girl Catering, on today's episode of Creating Powerful Impact.

Now Tim is taking her business and entrepreneurial skills to support others through The Bravery Strategy. Listen as Tim shares the lessons she has learned from trusting the wrong people to operating a team of over 50 people both in-person and remotely.

Writer Downers

1) 5:40 You have to be ready

2) 11:00 Dysfunctional Family

3) 12:10 Take the time to put systems in place

Entrepreneurs you do not want to miss this week's episode.

Tim McDiarmid is an award-winning serial entrepreneur who has sold millions of dollars in products and services. Did you know only 2% of female-led companies ever reach revenues over 1 million annually? Tim has done it a few ways — she bootstrapped her first business and raised money for others — launching multiple ventures across diverse business models.

Connect with Tim: www.timthegirl.com/ thebraverystrategy.com

15 Min Discovery Call: Email Timthegirl@thebraverystrategy.com

Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/

Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or do you know someone who would be?

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From starting a magazine to hosting conferences, Demetria Buie did not let the no's stop her. Demetria shares her personal story of overcoming homelessness, self-doubt, and personal trauma by releasing her trauma through writing her first book.

Listen to this week's episode of Creating Powerful Impact as Demetria shares how she discovered her true self and released the need to people please.

Writer Downers:

1) 7:40 Listen to the inner Voice

2) 9:22 Just get it out

3) 17:00 Who are you?

Demetria shares her 12 steps to becoming a successful entrepreneur, grab your pen and be ready to write these down!

Demetria Buie is a successful entrepreneur who has overcome incredible odds to achieve her dreams. From being a high school dropout to living in a dysfunctional family in a group home, Demetria has seen it all. But with her determination and grit, she turned things around and now shares her story in "From Broken Woman to Business Woman." This book provides 12 simple steps to help readers become successful entrepreneurs and achieve their goals. Demetria is proof that anyone can succeed with hard work and a positive mindset.

Connect with Demetria: https://linktr.ee/dee38

From Broken Woman to Business Woman: https://payhip.com/b/l7d2E

Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/

Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or do you know someone who would be?

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When you use winning words in your copy you are able to create ripple effects in your audience.

Today's Creating Powerful Impact guest, Megan Mayzelle, supports those with an environmental or social justice mission by creating documented proof of companies of their ethical mission.

Listen to today's episode to learn more about how Megan and her team take grant applications, policy beliefs, and academic manuscripts and make them compelling and exciting.

Megan puts her actions where her words are and supports her team by allowing them to focus on time away from work to recharge.

Writer Downers

1) 5:33 Science can be sexy

2) 8:26 Sustainable Work Culture

3) 12:13 Monthly Meetings

Megan Mayzelle is a first-generation college graduate from West Virginia, USA. Her longtime dream of living abroad eventually led to the foundation of Written Progress, a fully distributed feminine-forward team of technical communicators serving professionals in social and environmental justice. Written Progress takes grant applications, policy briefs, academic manuscripts, and other time-consuming documents off their clients’ desks and makes them masterpieces. The result: riveting written words that get funders, policymakers, and top talent excited about taking sustainability solutions to new heights.

Connect with Megan: https://writtenprogress.com/

Discovery call: https://writtenprogress.com/contact/

Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/

Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be?

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