18. Gilza forges her own path

Jennifer Slawson, a leader in the tech industry, reflects on a season of change that led her to reevaluate her marriage and career. She shares how her journey to become a certified coach has transformed her as a leader and as a human being. Follow us at @achangemindset

At one point, Jason Portnoy thought he had it all – wealth, prestige, an amazing family, and an unstoppable career in middle of Silicon Valley's first dot com boom. But beneath the surface, he knew he was living a double life, shrouded in secrets and lies. In this episode, Jason shares his journey of change from secrets to truth, from brokenness to healing, from self-betrayal to self-love. Jason shares more of his story in his recently published memoir – Silicon Valley Pornstar. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset. 

In this special episode, Jun invites his therapist, Dr. Steven Reed, to talk about the practice of "dream tending." As a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Reed believes dreams and imagination can help us unleash our inner wisdom and guide our lives especially through seasons of change. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset. 

Reverend Gail Song Bantum knows that embracing our full, authentic selves is the key to successful change. In this episode of "A Change Mindset," she shares how she has led changes in her own career and in her church by allowing space for authenticity – resulting in mutual flourishing. This episode features "Belly of the Deepest Love" by Tow'rs. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset.   Learn more about Reverend Gail Song Bantum:  Gail's Website: https://www.thebantumspace.com/ Gail's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gailsongbantum  Gail's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gailsongbantum/  Gail's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gailsongbantum  Choosing Us Book: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/choosing-us/408440  If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify

TW: Suicide, acts of violence. Ricardo Ruiz returns from the military a deeply angry man, with no practice or encouragement in sharing his feelings. He turns to alcohol, lashing-out at those around him and ready to end his own life. Listen to Ricardo's inspiring change story and how he finds the courage to confront his rage and give a voice to the voiceless. This episode features poems from 'We Had Our Reasons', read by the author. Learn more about him and the book at www.PoetRuiz.com or his social handle @poetruiz. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset. If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify

TW: Suicidal ideation, self-harm Kelsie Hurula falls into a deep, all-consuming depression because of a terrible mistake that blows up her life. Alone and ashamed, she hides in her bedroom for months, convinced that she doesn't deserve to get better. Listen to Kelsie's inspiring change story and how she finds the path to forgiveness and self-acceptance. This episode is dedicated to the inspiring young voices of Beloved Arise – a non-profit that celebrates and empowers LGBTQ+ youth of faith. This episode features "Here Right Now" by Tow'rs. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset.   Learn more about Kelsie:  Kelsie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifethroughmylens03/?hl=en If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify

TW: Suicidal ideation In this episode, inner child healing life coach, Evelyn Huynh shares how she had to heal her own generational trauma before she could help others do the same. Stuck in destructive patterns of self-sabotage, Evelyn changes her life by standing up to the bullies of past and present. This episode features "No Place to Fall" by Tow'rs. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset.   Learn more about Evelyn:  Evelyn's Website: https://www.evolvewithevelyn.com/ Evelyn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evolvewithevelyn/ Evelyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithevelyn/ Evelyn's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/evelynhuynh If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify

Trigger warning: This episode contains depictions of domestic violence that you may find disturbing. A near-death experience led Becky Strauss to evaluate her marriage and how she was leading her life. In this episode of "A Change Mindset," Becky shares how that turning point in her life helped her understand the value of self-love and the importance of prioritizing herself. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there's help at the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Please visit thehotline.org Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset.  Learn more about Becky: Becky's Website Becky's LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify

In this episode, we meet politician, entrepreneur, and change-maker – Roxy Ndebumadu. After working a few years in high tech, at the age of 26, Roxy decides to make a huge career and life change by running for public office in Maryland. Roxy shares how she overcame fear and self-doubt, and how this change ultimately transformed who she is as a person and a leader. This episode features "Belly of the Deepest Love" by Tow'rs. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset Learn more about Roxy: Roxy's website Roxy's Twitter Roxy's Facebook Roxy's Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify

When Gilza Fort-Martinez chose a career in therapy instead of the law, her father was outraged. In this episode of "A Change Mindset," Gilza shares how helping her clients get a new perspective helps them manage change – an approach that also helped her father accept her career change. This episode features "Water under the bridge" by Tow'rs. Follow us on Instagram at @achangemindset Learn more about Gilza: Gilza's LinkedIn Gilza's Website Gilza's Facebook Gilza's Twitter Gilza's Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify