"Being Seen" with JennyQ

Brian Fanzo is a digital futurist keynote speaker who translates the trends of tomorrow to inspire change today. His customized and personalized programs showcase real-world stories and examples of forward-thinking people and businesses. In This Episode: Brian’s early days of live streamingWhat is a multi-hyphenate?Achieving great success despite struggling in schoolBeing diagnosed with ADHD at age 31Advocating to remove the bias and stigma surrounding ADHDThe struggles and superpower aspects of living with ADHDRecognizing that we’re all human with different vulnerabilities

Michelle Drouin, PhD, is a professor of psychology and senior research scientist who conducts research on sexuality, interpersonal relationships, and technology. In This Episode: Giving ourselves grace for what we’ve experienced during the pandemicThe many different types of intimacySocial media: connection and addictionHarnessing technology so we can get more deep and meaningful connectionThe lifelong impact of Michelle’s first ‘being seen’ experienceRelationship dynamicsSeeking out people who are similar to you genetically

*Strong Trigger Warning: In this episode, we talk about suicide which may be alarming to some listeners. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please end this podcast and call 1-800-SUICIDE or visit https://www.imalive.org to chat with someone online. After losing his wife, Kristin Brooks Rossell, to suicide on April 7th 1998, Reese founded the Kristin Brooks Hope Center and the National Hopeline Network 1.800.SUICIDE. In This Episode: Right place, right time: the non-coincidental way Reese and JennyQ metThe steadfast support from a best friend and his best friend’s wifeA chance encounter with Senator Ted KennedyAdvocating for funding for certified crisis and suicide hotlinesThe patient centered concepts used by I’m AliveWhat being seen means to ReeseMeeting the Dalai LamaResources: https://www.imalive.org/ - Call 211: the community resource for everybody in America pretty much anywhere - Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

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Mitch Jackson is an award winning 2013 California Litigation Lawyer of the Year and 2009 Orange County Trial Lawyer of the Year. He enjoys helping and adding value to consumers and clients who are doing the digital dance at the intersection of law, business and technology relating to the Metaverse and Web3. In addition to speaking several times at Tony Robbins Business Mastery events before audiences in the thousands, Mitch is also an early legal adopter of live video with keynotes and presentations at the New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles Periscope Summits. He has appeared and shared expert commentary on shows with Katie Couric, Anderson Cooper, Seth Godin, Peter Diamandis, and Gary Vaynerchuk. In This Episode: Telling other people’s storiesUsing live video to convey the human side of lawyers on a global scaleTaking that first step toward making anything happenAn early career story Mitch has never shared on social before that was a game changing momentDon’t overanalyze the situationMitch’s 3 action steps for moving forward with a project or plan:Why do I want to do this; is it something I enjoy doing?If I make this decision, how's it going to affect the family, my health, both physically and mentally?What resources do I have both personally and professionally, and who do I know that I can bring into the project to help all of us successfully move down the path?

The entrepreneurial hustler behind Digital Systems LLC and Systemizely LLC, Damien Rufus is one of the most sought-after and trusted digital strategists in the world of Online Marketing. In This Episode: The vulnerable way Damien and JennyQ first metGrowing up as a black boy in 1980’s ArizonaTurning harsh words from an elementary school teacher into a powerful motivatorThe importance of having a strong army around you Being unapologetic for being who he isOne of Damien’s most impactful ‘being seen’ momentsResource: https://www.themuse.com/advice/9-free-online-classes-for-managers-diversity-inclusion

Kami Guildner is a connector, a storyteller and a business coach for changemaker women of influence. She leads high-vibe entrepreneurs to give voice to their most important messages and create a ripple effect of worldly impact. She is the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, Extraordinary Women Connect events, and Extraordinary Women Radio. In This Episode:

John Roedel is a comic, husband and father of three boys based in Wyoming who began talking with “God” in 2015 on Facebook about his ongoing faith crisis. What began as a flippant way of making light of his doubts in the Divine turned into something he wasn’t at all prepared for: God wrote back. In This Episode: When the weight of family circumstances hit… hardHow ‘Conversations with God’ startedAllowing himself to physically feel the emotions when writingLetting go of the shame of what other people are going to think if you let someone read what you’ve writtenThe importance of having a safe person or the support of a community to share your scars withRemembering to breathe and not miss the miracle of the moment right nowJohn’s ‘being seen’ moment that was tragic and profoundBeing thankful for the lessons learned every day

Dan Gingiss is an international keynote speaker and coach who believes that a remarkable customer experience is your best sales and marketing strategy. His 20-year professional career included leadership positions at McDonald’s, Discover and Humana. Dan is the author of two books, The Experience Maker and Winning at Social Customer Care, and is the host of two shows, the Experience This! podcast and The Experience Maker LinkedIn live show. In This Episode: From corporate marketer to customer experience expertThe importance of listening, patience and empathy in customer serviceThe shift from companies to “brands”The brand is the reputation of the companyCustomer experience as a competitive advantageBeing responsive to the customer on whatever channel they engage with you onMaking the customer feel “seen”Opportunities to personalize the customer experienceVoice of the customer and actions of the customerTaking ownership of going bald

*Strong Trigger Warning: In this episode, we talk about child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and growing up in a cult, which may be alarming to some listeners. Please use discretion, take care of yourself, and if you need to, don’t be afraid to reach out and ask someone close to you for help. Catie Reay is a sexual exploitation survivor and advocate. Generational chain breaker. Author. Speaker. Freedom fighter for the voiceless. In This Episode: Being born into a cultMultiple layers of childhood traumaThe abuse continued after fleeing the cultComing to the realization her childhood wasn’t normalThe importance of teachers (and everyone) to be trauma informed trainedTrauma responses that should have been red flags How do you know if someone is a safe person to speak your truth to?Breaking free of strongholds so the healing can beginResource: https://traumainformedcaretraining.com/free-trauma-informed-care-courses/

Bryan Kramer is the co-founder of H2H Companies and a renowned business performance coach, global keynote speaker, executive trainer, two-time bestselling author, TED speaker, and Forbes contributor. In This Episode: The evolution of human-to-human #H2HThe 3 ingredients that bring together H2HSpeaking the simplicity of businessAuthenticityRooting for the underdogFocusing on un-attachment instead of attachmentLetting things happen and flowHow an encounter with a stranger led to Bryan’s 'being seen' moment

*Trigger Warning: In this episode, we talk about suicide, suicide attempt survivor, transgender transition struggles, and child sexual abuse which may be alarming to some listeners. If you're having thoughts of suicide please end this podcast and call 1-800-SUICIDE or visit https://www.imalive.org to chat with someone online. Bee Smith is a Humanitarian of the 21st Century! She Is an International Six-Time Best-Selling Author, Public Speaker, Multi Media Personality, and Life Coach. In this episode: Carrying shame and healing from itThe differences between psychiatrists and therapistsBreaking up with shameJennyQ's experience with her Transgender daughterLetting goIncreasing confidence in her students by seeing themAction steps you can take to help one person be seenBee’s first ‘being seen’ experience

*Trigger Warning: in this episode, we talk about depression and OCD which may be alarming to some listeners. Please use discretion, take care of yourself, and if you need to, don’t be afraid to reach out and ask someone close to you for help. Bob Burg shares how a subtle shift in focus is not only a more uplifting and fulfilling way of conducting business but the most financially profitable way, as well. For 30 years he’s helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams to more effectively communicate their value, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals. In This Episode: The philosophy behind the go-giverThe difference between price and valueThe value of acknowledging when someone comments about his book or articlesBeing afflicted with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) from a young ageGetting diagnosed and overcoming the shameThe impact of a mentorBob’s process for turning weaknesses into strengths he learned from reading The Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinResources: International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/ The Go-Giver Success Alliance: https://gogiversuccessalliance.com/

Dave Lakhani is one of the nation's most recognizable experts on applied persuasion, human influence, sales and marketing and cults. He is an award-winning author and speaker who has spoken to more than 3 million people in 126 countries around the world over the past decade. In This Episode: When is it safe to allow yourself to truly be seen and when is it unsafe?Signs that a person is trustworthyHow do you know the difference between what is a trauma response versus what is a legitimate real response?ACES-adverse childhood experiences assessmentHow neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) works on traumaBeing raised in a cult and breaking free as a teenagerOvercoming the anger towards his momFinding ways to help others through processing his own traumaDave’s first genuine ‘being seen’ experience Resources: ACES assessment: https://www.chcs.org/media/TA-Tool-Screening-for-ACEs-and-Trauma_020619.pdf Paper Tigers: https://kpjrfilms.co/paper-tigers/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/PressKit_PaperTigers.pdf

Lynn Smith is a National Media Expert/NBC News, MSNBC and CNN Headline News anchor alum/Storyteller who is now taking her 20 years of experience in journalism and storytelling to experts, entrepreneurs and corporations to help develop and deliver impactful content. In this episode:

This episode is full of so much goodness! JennyQ and don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. have an enlightening conversation where he shares an enormous amount of wisdom to help us be able to feel seen so we can love ourselves wholly. In This Episode:

In this fascinating episode, JennyQ talks with Frank Warren, the most trusted stranger in America. He is the sole creator of The PostSecret Project, a growing collection of over a million artful secrets mailed to his home from around the world. This episode will make you smile, make you feel connected, and make you feel seen. In This Episode:

A quick warning - in this episode we talk about childhood trauma, verbal abuse, PTSD, and eating disorders which may be alarming to some listeners. Please use discretion, take care of yourself, and if you need to, don’t be afraid to reach out and ask someone close to you for help. In this vulnerable episode, JennyQ reveals her own "Being Seen" moment, and has given her former therapist permission to speak freely. What to expect in this episode:

Despite the pain of the past or uncertainty in the future, you CAN live your best life! In this podcast, JennyQ isn’t just living the “Being Seen” story; she’s holding your hand in the search of your own transformation and sharing with you unfiltered conversations with experts who provide resources for getting unstuck so you can transform your trauma. In fact, it may actually be your superpower! Tune in everything Thursday for a new guest, a new story, and new tools to help you get unstuck. Connect with Jennifer Quinn, AKA, "JennyQ:" https://www.facebook.com/JennyQLive https://www.instagram.com/jennyqlive https://jennyqlive.com