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“Señora Jackie” started the Cultural Bytes INTERACTIVE LANGUAGE PROGRAM to make learning Spanish, French and Mandarin for kids fun and engaging. Actively teaching for over 30 years toddlers to college students she finally settled for elementary school students when she started her program in 2010. Starting off with a few schools for enrichment classes and handful locations for camps we grew our program to teach almost 300 kids per year! With the pandemic, we’ve quickly and successfully adjusted to ONLINE classes in all three languages. And, now we offer ADULT classes, too. Our kids' ages 4-8 learn better in reduced-size classes. All of them absorb so much more in a small and focused environment. In-person camps in the Los Angeles area with less than ten kids vs Live one-on-one Online classes whenever and wherever… it’s so hard to choose… A spiral curriculum sprinkled with fun theme-based activities; rich vocabulary and expressive language cleverly infused; using only the target language along with a variety of cultural aspects interwoven with colorful materials and outstanding teachers are just part of our hidden success over the years. You can find out more about Cultural Bytes here. https://cultural-bytes.org/

It’s easy to trace where my love of digital started. A friend’s dad showed me and his son how to write HTML code. Learning the basics of how to build a website sparked a love of digital marketing that continues to this day. Over the years I’ve developed my digital marketing skills with a strong focus on SEO, copywriting and blogging. Even after all of these years, I’m still curious about online marketing, SaaS, and all things digital. In the last decade, I’ve launched an eBook publishing company, a global e-commerce shop and started the current brands in the AJS Digital Group’s portfolio. Also, I’ve built countless websites for a range of clients and advised many on how to develop and implement a digital strategy for their business. Outside work, I enjoy playing guitar, tennis and exploring country houses! Website: https://www.ajsdigitalgroup.co.uk/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/a_j_saunders/ Check out more episodes at https://www.playwithfirepodcast.com

This week I sit down and have a conversation with Tim Beehler, Brand Strategist. We talk about pivoting, finding your values, and the importance of creating meaningful win-win outcomes. Connect with Tim: www.instagram.com/itstimbeehler You can find me at: www.instagram.com/element.image.co www.elementimageco.com www.playwithfirepodcast.com

Jonathan Miller is a high-performance coach who helps impact-driven entrepreneurs optimize their business and their life. His programs draw heavily from his extensive experience in several communication systems including Nonviolent Communication, the Harvard Negotiation Project, Landmark Worldwide, and more. His methodology is also heavily influenced by his Vipassana meditation practice, of which he has spent over 2,000 hours practicing. Tough Talks Made Easy: https://bit.ly/ToughTalksMadeEasy Promo code for your show: FIRE50 You can follow and find more of Jonathan's work below www.mindfulcommunication.me LinkedIn | Instagram | Podcast

Louise George is a transformational life and success coach, speaker, author and actor. Louise is the Founder & head coach at soulfiresessions.co & host of SoulFire Sessions Podcast. She has been an entrepreneur for over 12 years & a leading life & success coaches since 2014; supporting: entrepreneurs, creatives, celebrities & leaders in taking their lives & businesses to the next level; helping many small businesses grow from 0 to 6 figures + in their first year. Louise's main focus as a coach is supporting successful, purpose-driven entrepreneurs & creatives in connecting to their internal compass, creating a positive impact & a life that feels as good as it looks. Her clients have included: coaches, psychotherapists, mentors, consultants, lawyers, barristers, bankers, actors, producers, speakers, writers, musicians, designers, artists & athletes. As a sought after coach Louise has been invited to speak as an expert, around the world at events such as: The Awakened Woman Conference in Bali, The Positivity Summit In NYC, Vogue Cafe in London & Mind Body Spirit Festival in Birmingham. Louise has also been featured in publications such as: Thrive Global, Psychologies Magazine, Mind Body Spirit, Hay House blog, The Business Journals & Huffington Post. Louise is also an experienced, professional & passionate actress and TV presenter, with 18 years experience, having played a range of roles both on stage and screen. You can currently see Louise in ‘Our Kind of Traitor’, with Damian Lewis, on Netflix and Amazon, as well as 'City Slacker’, which was nominated for Best British Feature at Raindance Film Festival & a BIFA in 2012. Louise has also appeared in one of the UK’s longest running & most popular soaps: Eastenders. When not working you will often find Louise in the outdoors: stand up paddle boarding, with her Partner, Piers of Back of Beyond Adventures, running or hiking with Piers and their dog. You can find her on Facebook here. Follow her on Instagram here. And visit her website at: http://soulfiresessions.co/ Be sure to visit me over at playwithfirepodcast.com and subscribe for updates and upcoming virtual events.

A first impression matters. On and offline. How can you communicate quickly what your clients need to know online? A headshot. In this day and age, a picture is truly worth a 1000 words. And with attention spans being pulled in a myriad of directions, you need a standout shot that grabs attention and connects quickly. Portrait photographer, Richard Waine shares how to create an impact as well as build a solid business. Richard Waine was born and raised in Queens, New York at a time when shag carpeting was still in style. After Graduating from Hofstra University he spent the better part of his career in the financial world, working long stressful days on Wall Street. After seeing a YouTube video of Peter Hurley, he dove into headshot photography. In awe of Hurley's energy, knowledge and personality, Richard made the commitment to pursue headshots as his specialty. After meeting Peter and spending time with him at an industry conference, Richard was confident that this was his calling. Peter wasn't so sure. Today, he is proud to be an associate photographer and mentor in Peter Hurley’s Headshot Crew. He has been a headshot judge for the International Model and Talent Association, a member of the Professional Photographers of America, Wedding & Portrait Photographers International, a brand ambassador for Phase One and Savage Universal, and an affiliate of major companies like, FJ Westcott, JPEGmini and Think Tank Photo. He has been internationally published and continues to be a thought leader on the topics of personal branding and headshot photography. My social media links are as follows: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichardWainePhotography/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardwaine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardwaine/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/richard_waine Website: https://richardwaine.com

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Ashley Silva of Ignite Nutrition Clun in Houston Texas. Ashley shares her journey into entrepreneurship and what it takes to make and maintain the leap into that world of uncertainty. You can find Ashley and follow her at: https://www.facebook.com/ignitenutritionclub/ https://www.instagram.com/ignitenutritionclub/ Tiktok: @ignitenutritionclub AND if you are in the area, I have bought 5 small smoothies that I would LOVE for you to have a chance to win. To have a chance to receive a free smoothie you need to be able to answer two questions: What was their flavor of the month in February? And what is the name of this podcast? That’s it. Hope this helps you find community and find a way to improve during this uncertain time. You can connect with me on Instagram at @element.image.co

In this episode, Annie Mayo shares how she broke into the TV and Film industry as a professional Makeup Artist and then began her own line of mineral makeup. You will learn her tips to create quantum leaps in your life and business and what input from those around you that you should ignore, and which to follow. “Makeup is a tool to reveal the best version of yourself.” -Annie Mayo We believe you shouldn’t have to choose between beautiful makeup and quality ingredients. With 25 years as a Television and Film make-up artist, former esthetician Annie Mayo, launched Advanced Mineral Makeup in 2009 to bring you the purest pharmaceutical ingredients that are free from parabens, talc, fragrance and dyes. Advanced Mineral Makeup has become the top endorsed, most progressive line of mineral makeup, created to bring out the best version of who you are, with the highest quality, natural ingredients, and celebrity finish. Save 15% with code: Ashly15 at advancedmineralmakeup.com You can find Advanced Mineral Makeup on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedMineralMakeup/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advancedmineral/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb66bI3X_mz7p1HyBTP7Adg You can find Ashly McHatton at http://www.playwithfirepodcast.com

Tina Anderson’s journey into the world of health had a unique start and some unusual turns. She began her career as a trial lawyer who specialized in settling cases by bringing both sides together, a personal passion of hers. Once her second child arrived, Tina left that high-stress job behind so she could focus on her family. Luckily, she was still able to use her considerable legal skills to point her career in a new direction as the in-house counsel for a family pharmaceutical company. But what Tina saw there made her change direction again. Frustrated by the many abuses in the pharmaceutical industry, Tina turned toward the field of natural health, and found her life’s work. She channeled her energy into learning all she could about disease prevention and good health maintenance. That led her to discover the importance of gut health and how connected and crucial it is for overall health and wellness. To share her discovery with the world, Tina along with her husband created a unique supplement that contains the superior probiotic strains of renowned researcher Dr. Simon Cutting. By promoting gut health and probiotics, Tina shares her passion for wellness, helping others live their best physical and emotional lives. You can get 15% off at checkout when you use code: FIRE15 (good through May 10th) https://justthrivehealth.com/ You can follow Just Thrive on: Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/justthrivehealth/ Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/justthrivehealth/ Twitter at: https://twitter.com/JustThriveHlth YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-7z1Mi_Ju7BKQYdbqY_27g You can find me over at www.playwithfirepodcast.com

Hilde Fossen is the go-to stylist for women entrepreneurs. A former fashion designer and design teacher, she now teaches international businesswomen how to nail their style, so they can wow their clients and sell more. Her mission is to get every single woman to fall head over heels in love with her own body, by learning how to dress for her body type. Hilde formally trained at École Superieure de la Mode and has over 20 years of experience as a fashion designer in Europe, designing clothes that retailed to millions. She has styled top entrepreneurs, Fashion Week models, and rock stars on national TV. She has appeared in YFS Magazine, SELF Magazine, Thrive Global, and Idyllic Pursuit, and has appeared on The Female Factor Summit, Eat the Sun Drink the Moon Show, and Speak-Style-Shine Podcast. Hilde’s style expertise and fun-loving personality have also landed her features on national TV, newspapers, and fashion magazines in her native Norway. You can sign-up for Hilde's mini style course here: https://getstyleconfidence.com/nail-your-style/ And get in touch with her at hilde@getstyleconfidence.com You can find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Get-Style-Confidence You can find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getstyleconfidence/ You can find me over at www.playwithfirepodcast.com

"Christmas Abbott is a relentless rebel, the original badass! While working in Iraq as a civilian contractor supporting the military during Iraqi Operation Freedom, she discovered she wanted to create the best version of herself. She quit smoking and drugs and started to take her life seriously. Christmas discovered her passion of fitness and nutrition and through that she discovered her purpose in helping people see their own light and strength. Christmas made a name for herself in the CrossFit and Weightlifting world by her tenacious competitive spirit. Christmas went on to compete in the CrossFit Games, CrossFit Regionals, as well as USAW Nationals for several years. Christmas then went on to make history by being the first women on a NASCAR Sprint Cup Pit Crew. Competition isn’t her only strive for excellence. Christmas became a National Best Selling Author of "The Badass Body Diet" and "The Badass Life." Christmas is a Keynote speaker on business and self activation. She thrives in always fostering to live her best life and try new challenges, which lead her to become a Reality TV Star on Big Brother. Christmas’s favorite and most fulfilling work is through her workout and nutrition programs delivered online. She has been able to expand this work to reach thousands of people who have transformed their life from Christmas’s guidance and support. The online community has rallied together for in person events for meet ups, seminars, destination workouts and much more. Christmas has developed a tribe in her online fitness community that is as badass as they get! Christmas is not your average fitness enthusiast or athlete. She has trekked through dark paths to find her biggest light, helping activate others to find their light and true self. Through struggle she found fitness and a new spirit that she came to be known as the Ultimate Badass." To find Christmas and her life-changing programs, you can visit her website at: https://christmasabbott.com And follow her on social media at: https://www.instagram.com/christmasabbott https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasAbbottFanPage https://twitter.com/christmasabbott You can connect with me at: www.elementimageco.com www.playwithfirepodcast.com www.instagram.com/element.image.co www.twitter.com/ElementImageCo www.facebook.com/ashlymchatton

Author, Suzanne Anest has over forty years' experience within the healthcare industry, including owning and operating her own benefits consulting firm for a decade. Born in Californa, Suzanne has two daughters and five grandchildren, and is now retired and lives in Oregon. Suzanne wrote Take Care of Ivan with the intention of helping other caregivers manage their trials and expectations. You can buy Suzanne's book here: https://amzn.to/39pr9oc I would love to hear your takeaways. You can find me at: playwithfirepodcast.com elementimageco.com instagram.com/element.image.co

Story is one of the single most powerful tools you can use in your business. If you haven't yet listened to this interview with J.J. Peterson, this episode is packed with information and insight to help you create and use powerful stories in your business. ”Most business leaders struggle to talk about what they do. At StoryBrand, we've created a communication framework that helps people clarify their message so their business starts growing again. We can help you clarify your message at StoryBrand.com “

Focus on Your Vocation Rather Than Your Career with Trisha Funk This week, Trisha Funk comes on and shares her insights into why focusing on a vocation may be just the breakthrough and connection you have been looking for. You can find Trisha here: // F O L L O W Website | www.financeswithfunk.com, http://www.penniesonpurpose.net Instagram | @penniesonpurpose Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PenniesOnPurpose/ // NEED HELP BRANDING AND MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS? GET YOUR FREE GUIDE: STORIES THAT SELL Download Here: www.elementimageco.com - Outlines the 5 mistakes businesses make in storytelling and how to fix them. // F O L L O W Website | www.elementimageco.com Instagram | @element.image.co Facebook | Ashly McHatton Twitter | @ElementImageCo // ASHLY MCHATTON Ashly McHatton is a cutting edge Professional Brand Developer and Business Brander for companies and other businesses nationally. She delivers full scan brand development across all media – visual, digital and social. She creates powerful brand identities applying a combined framework of platinum development standards used by Disney, Jeep, Starbucks, Clark Bar, REI and other leading global brands. With detailed analysis, she takes business visions to iconic branding and innovative, award-winning marketing reality. All offerings help you create and execute effective communication (both verbal and non-verbal) to standout from your industry's noise. Those that communicate the clearest and fastest win. Now, if you are ready for world domination, or at least market domination, let's talk.

Re-Ignite Your Business for 2020 and Beyond! This week, I share with you 5 must-read books to create a strong foundation for marketing your business in 2020 and beyond. // F O L L O W Website | www.elementimageco.com Instagram | @element.image.co Facebook | Ashly McHatton Twitter | @ElementImageCo // NEED HELP BRANDING AND MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS? GET YOUR FREE GUIDE: STORIES THAT SELL Download Here: www.elementimageco.com - Outlines the 5 mistakes businesses make in storytelling and how to fix them. // WANT THESE BOOKS? GET THEM HERE: 1. Building A Storybrand by Donald Miller: https://amzn.to/2t5pODn 2. Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis: https://amzn.to/2R4bMKe 3. Stories That Stick by Kindra Hall: https://amzn.to/37XLT5T 4. This Is Marketing by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/2t4wilV 5. Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/2t1kbWM // ASHLY MCHATTON Ashly McHatton is a cutting edge Professional Brand Developer and Business Brander for companies and other businesses nationally. She delivers full scan brand development across all media – visual, digital and social. She creates powerful brand identities applying a combined framework of platinum development standards used by Disney, Jeep, Starbucks, Clark Bar, REI and other leading global brands. With detailed analysis, she takes business visions to iconic branding and innovative, award-winning marketing reality. All offerings help you create and execute effective communication (both verbal and non-verbal) to standout from your industry's noise. Those that communicate the clearest and fastest win. Now, if you are ready for world domination, or at least market domination, let's talk.

It is the end of season 1. I will be back January 6th 2020 with new episodes for you. In the meantime, you can find me at playwithfirepodcast.com and elementimageco.com

Redesign Your Thought Process- Identify Your Formula For Success with Chris Do Chris Do is an Emmy award-winning designer, CEO and Chief Strategist of Blind and the founder of The Futur—which is an online education platform that teaches the business side of design to creatives. In this episode we unpack: · The power of imagination and creativity applied to problem-solving · What 5 questions to ask yourself to find formulas and why that’s important · And one thing to commit to today to move forward Find Chris Do: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/theFuturisHere/ https://www.facebook.com/Blindinc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSkoolRocks Website: https://thefutur.com/ https://blind.com/ // S U B S C R I B E https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCloxNHUKZka97h2G5zR-TNg?view_as=subscriber New Videos Every Monday & Fridays // F O L L O W. Website | http://www.elementimageco.com | https://www.playwithfirepodcast.com/ Instagram | @element.image.co Facebook | Ashly McHatton Twitter | @ElementImageCo

Elle Ingalls is a high performance coach specializing in coaching individuals, teams and groups of any size to up-level their mental and physical performance without the stress and burnout often experienced by high achievers. For nearly 40 years, Elle has been teaching mental toughness techniques. A former Forbes Coaches Council member, she has coached C-suite executives, business owners, health professionals, and high-achieving students and athletes. She has given trainings to teams at Fortune 500 companies, several financial institutions, international and national conventions, medical symposiums and practices, and educational institutions. In addition to live coaching and speaking, she has created online courses and downloadable books located on her site ElleIngalls.com. Educated at the University of Michigan, Interlochen Center of the Arts and the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Elle earned three degrees: a Bachelor of Musical Arts, a Master of Music and a Master of Business Administration. She earned a seat in the Varsity 8 her freshman year at Michigan, earning a silver medal in 1982 at the Head of the Charles. She broke a glass ceiling, and was the first woman admitted to the orchestral conducting program at the University of Michigan. She was a violinist in several orchestras, assistant conductor of two orchestras, Music Director of the Battle Creek Youth Orchestra, held several administrative positions with orchestras including Executive Director of the Battle Creek Symphony, and was a financial management consultant to non-profit executives across the nation. She and her husband Peter co-founded the Community Music School in Battle Creek and raised three sons, Hugh, Edmund "Ned" and William. She was Professor of Violin and Viola at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, and currently serves as Chair of the Advisory Board of Ingalls Pictures in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Find Elle: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ElleIngallswithPressureFreeLiving/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elleingalls/ Website: https://elleingalls.com/