Welcome to Season 2 of Balancing Life's Issues!

In this heartwarming episode Wendy Wollner sits down with Alex and his mother, Val, whose famous letter to President Obama touched millions of hearts. Wendy, Alex, and Val dive into the power of empathy, raising children who believe in the magic of life, and how to maintain hope and inspiration amidst cynicism. Together, they explore how we can uncover life's miracles, even in the smallest gestures.

• Empathy Starts Early: Alex's story reminds us how important it is to raise empathetic children who believe in making the world a better place.
• The Magic of Family: Val shares her experience navigating cynicism while keeping hope alive through the incredible journey their family has taken.
• Believing in Miracles: Wendy encourages listeners to push past cynicism and embrace the idea that everyday magic exists, if we're willing to look for it.
• Inspiration Through Action: Learn how small actions can have a big impact, as seen through Alex's letter and the worldwide response it sparked.

• Watch Alex's letter to President Obama here: Alex's Letter to Obama
• Another reference to Alex's story: Video of Alex's Inspiring Journey

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Welcome to Balancing Life’s Issues the podcast!

On today’s episode "quirky and perky" CEO of BLI Wendy Wollner, dives deep into the secrets of business success by inviting renowned expert and founder of FitMinded, Dr. Jen Huberty (https://www.jenhubertyphd.com/about). They discuss the pivotal role of data in your business, the consistent challenges of being a female business owner, and how to address imposter syndrome as a CEO. Discover how leveraging data can transform your decision-making processes, enhance your strategies, and ultimately help your business thrive. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tips from industry leaders on making data work for you. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on the power of data in the business world!

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Welcome to Balancing Life's Issues, the podcast and today, we're celebrating Pride Month and asking the essential question: why do we celebrate Pride Month?

As we discuss this, it's crucial to acknowledge the challenges still faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. Currently, the ACLU is tracking 516 anti-LGBTQ bills in the U.S., encompassing curriculum censorship, healthcare restrictions, facility bans, sport bans, and even forced outing in schools.

The journey for LGBTQIA+ rights has been filled with stark ups and down and to delve deeper into this discussion, we have BLI senior trainer Lori Jones joining us.

Lori, a veteran with a 30-year career as an applied sociologist working in education and government, came out in 1981. She will share her insights on how far we've come and how much further we need to go in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights.

Tune in as we celebrate Pride Month and strive to understand the importance of creating inclusive and safe spaces for everyone.

Got an idea for the show? Email me kai@balancinglifesissues.com