Turning challenges into opportunities with Nicole Andres, Owner of Nicole's Bar

How often do we think we are afraid of something that we haven’t done or explored to know if we are really afraid or if it’s all in our head.

In todays episode Joelene talks about her goals, successes and failures through her parenting journey.

In todays episode Joelene answers your questions on how to save money and shares some strategies she uses to save and manage her own finances.

In today's episode Joelene answers your question on the best advice she's been given to navigate the challenges and successes in life.

I have opened the floor to a Q&A panel and in this episode I share resources I personally use to plan a successful and intentional way of living for desired outcomes by focusing on the areas of life that are important to me. As a busy woman running a business, starting a youth program, inspiring others to succeed, making personal health a priority and investing in my family, friends and relationships I need tools and resources to utilize to ensure I accomplish the things in life that matter to me. 

This episode dives into the story of Nicole Andres, owner of Nicole's Bar. She has faced challenge after challenge in opening her new bar with the constant changes of regulations and restrictions the Covid pandemic has presented. Her perseverance and flexibility to pivot has not only pushed through those challenges but she continues to support her community by giving back to those in need through her non profit, 4 the love foundation. Nicole's story is one that reminds us that perseverance and hard work are what bring our dreams to life and we can always turn our challenges into opportunities.  www.nicolesbar.com www.facebook.com/nicolesbaronlegion www.instagram.com/nicolesbarlegion www.4thelovefoundation.com www.facebook.com/4thelovefoundation

An inspiring journey of one woman's homelessness to thousands of homes sharing that perseverance can create your desired destiny. Lia Valencia Key founded Valencia key jewelry to be wearable reminders to unlock your strength & bravery radiating your fullest potential. Growing up in a very dark humble beginning- impoverished, hungry and homeless, her ability to shine through darkness coupled with her determination to create her own beautiful world of intentionally sparkling internal brightness, unlocked her purpose, creativity, and bravery. She see's her life as a miracle of radiating light and illuminating her way out of the dark. She is a true example that your predicament does not determine your destiny. www.valenciakey.com Instagram @liavalenciakey   @valenciakeydesign www.facebook.com/valenciakey

In this episode we will be talking with Deva Neely about supporting mental health and the emotional resiliency within our youth, she will also share some resources for parents on navigating kids schooling from home. Deva is a former teacher turned Youth Empowerment Coach.  She has always known it was her calling to help kids, but in a very different way than a classroom would allow.  While working in some pretty tough schools, Deva recognized a lack of motivation and drive in her students and many were navigating through depression and anxiety.  Through this discovery, a program was born and developed over 15 years to become an Emotional Resiliency and Wellness program for youth focusing on mindset, mindfulness, goal-setting, mental health awareness, and suicide prevention.  She is also a podcaster of the show “Raise Your Voice” which is a platform to talk openly and candidly about mental illness and giving support, help, resources, and hope to those suffering in silence.  Deva also runs a Parenting Influential leaders of tomorrow Facebook group and can be found at: www.devaneely.com www.facebook.com/deva.neely www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingLeaders/ www.instagram.com/deva_neely_

In todays episode Joelene talks about her journey of mentoring youth at risk and incarcerated youth through the years and her upcoming episode with Deeva Neely an Emotional resiliency and Suicide prevention educator within our schools.  If you have an interest in learning more or wanting to be involved in the Youth Coalition mission, you can message Joelene on Facebook Joelene Vallen or via email at [email protected]

Joelene talks about managing our mindset through the challenges around us and a sneak peek of topics covered in her recently published book Thriving through Covid-19, Strategies to not only survive but thrive through the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to our business' and communities.  The book is available on Amazon at Amazon.com: Thriving Through Covid-19: Strategies to not only survive but thrive through the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to our business' and communities. eBook: Vallen, Joelene: Books