Coffee With Claire

Many of us face challenges early on that shape us and could define us. But how we react to those forces and experiences is what truly makes us the people we are.Life is about choices. Choosing a fork in the road and then understanding the related consequences is a part of life. If you can harness the power, positive or negative, of a given life experience, then one can move forward in the direction of their choosing.Our guest today has overcome many obstacles in life and used them as stepping stones for his next phase of life. To learn more about Chuck visit: https://chuckherrick.com/

The balance between our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health is an ongoing journey. Finding the right tools and collaborator can be a challenge for women and their families.Taking ownership of one’s health requires a holistic approach involving the care and support of our body, mind, emotions and spirit. The act of nourishing your body, energizing your brain, balancing your emotions, and reconnecting with your purpose, is worth the effort.Our guest today has a passion for supporting women and all of the concerns they face with their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health.

It’s been called the amazing hidden industry because billions of dollars are spent each year on it and the public rarely sees the output.Just how does the business-to-business trade show industry work and who is behind it all?Companies doing business with other companies rely on the face-to-face marketing and selling that trade shows offer. In the past year, over $13.2 billion dollars were spent on trade shows in the US alone with projections of 2 percent growth per quarter. A big part of trade shows are the exhibits and displays that companies rely upon.Our guest today has spent her career building and managing relationships and exhibits around the world. Let’s talk with Elizabeth Smalley about what it takes to be successful and havestaying power in the trade show industry.

Our family history is a major part of who we are. Being able to record or write down that history is a special thing.An important and impactful part of that process is capturing the memories of our senior family members. Seeing the past through their eyes as recalled in the stories they tell, makes life from another time come to life. It also helps cement a bond between generations that can’t be done in other ways.Our guest today calls his experience working with his father to write his dad’s memoir one of the most inspiring times of his life.

Let’s face it, the world of work is changing. Who does what at a company isn’t what it used to be.And that’s okay.The outsourcing of jobs, responsibilities, and skillsets beyond the core capabilities of a company is an efficient way to get things completed. Bringing in talent specific to a function is a great way to maximize people power. It is a way of ensuring everything in a company gets done and done well.Our guest today knows what it is like to have to navigate a variety of organizations and their numbers from the back office to the boardroom.

In today’s buying and selling markets we always hear about “the experience.”Well, just what is the buying experience and why should it matter to me?When it comes to buying a home, probably the biggest purchase anyone makes in their lifetime, it is incredibly important. Having the right team in place to help you find and then buy the home of your dreams is more than salesmanship and bravado. It’s about experience, market savvy and a passion for the business – and your clients.Our guest today has made a career from building relationships and focusing on outstanding results for her clients. Let’s talk with Tonya Walker about what sets her apart from her peers and how she creates the “Ultimate Real Estate Experience.”

In this day and age we hear so much about people, especially women, feeling like they aren’t good enough, smart enough or pretty enough, among other things. Feelings of not being good enough can impact not only our professional work life, but our personal relationships as well.Knowing your core identity, and, consequently, your place in the world around you can be life-changing. And it can help give you power you didn’t know you had.My guest today has helped thousands of people discover their core identity and with it the value in life they have coming to them.#selflove #identity #valueinlife

Life is an adventure to be experienced. And done so intentionally. When you take responsibility for your personal growth, you put yourself on the path to fulfilling your life’s purpose.Being intentional in your life also opens you up to conversation and to learning. It helps you build a network of friends and business contacts and also builds your self-confidence. You have to lead yourself before you can become a leader.Our guest today is Nancy Canada, a principal consultant with New Paradigm Advisors, an executive director with The John Maxwell Team and a former human resources leader responsible for finding, evaluating and integrating talent into organizations. Nancy knows people, processes and success.Tune in to hear how to live life intentionally and fully!

Obesity and being overweight are two very significant health care issues in our world today with over 70 percent of our population suffering from these maladies. Beyond surgery and invasive procedures, what are people’s options when it comes to overcoming these health challenges?Back and neck pain, joint aches, muscle aches and soreness, chronic pain and gastrointestinal conditions are mostly caused by weight issues.What if you could combat these health conditions by treating them naturally and accelerating the healing process and maintaining your health long term?My guests today use their skills as doctors of chiropractic as well as their knowledge of anti-inflammatories and health and wellness products and practices to treat these pains and accelerate weight loss in their patients.Let’s learn about Health Factor Weight Loss, the natural solution to losing weight.

What if you could invent a business that was a model of collaboration and high quality and featured products that tasted really good?What if I told you that a business like this exists and is also native-Texan-woman owned?The micro-batched and artisan food industry is more of a movement. Creative folks who roast coffee, brew beer, make bread, or create specialty condiments, are in it for the creativity as much as the profitability.Our guest today had a dream of crafting specialty foods she loved and knew others would find tasty. Let’s talk with Taffie Lynn Butters about how she made her jalapeno dream a reality and does good at the same time.

Whether it’s choosing a doctor, hospital or other medical provider, or paying for high cost prescription medications, health care is front and center in most of our lives these days. People are looking for solutions to spread their financial resources without sacrificing quality or skipping necessary care. It can feel like a rat race with no way out.One of those solutions is something many of us are not aware of, something called destination medical care, the idea of traveling to medical center other than the closest one to come up with the best outcome, timely access to care and manageable costs. Where this was once seen as only for wealthy, individual patients, it’s now become a practical option for companies trying to manage benefit costs and individual patient alike. Our guest today has taken this concept to the next level and not only made good care available to more people he’s found ways to make it affordable, available and practical.

So much of our lives are marked by special occasions: engagements, weddings, milestone birthdays and anniversaries and just plain important days.A big part of these special days and times are the gifts we give one another. Especially thoseunforgettable diamonds. From engagement rings to anniversary pendants to special jewelry, having adiamond at the center of the gift makes it all that more special.Our guest today has made a career of knowing what diamond gifts work best on what occasion and for his expertise in charting the future of this fascinating industry.#Diamonds #DiamondsAreForever

There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor. Or so said, of all people, Charles Dickens.We all think of laughter as good times, fun times and not really about work. But what if you could make a living from laughter? Our guest today has done just that.Von Daniel is the CEO and owner of The Comedy Arena in McKinney, Texas, home of ComedySportzDallas. He is a creative problem solver with training and experience with marketing, branding, graphic design, e-commerce and…comedy.Stay with us as Von and I talk about how he turned laughter into a full-time, profitable business that’s been around for almost 20 years.

Our family history is a major part of who we are. Being able to record or write down that history is a special thing.An important and impactful part of that process is capturing the memories of our senior family members. Seeing the past through their eyes as recalled in the stories they tell, makes life from another time come to life. It also helps cement a bond between generations that can’t be done in other ways.Our guest today calls his experience working with his father to write his dad’s memoir one of the most inspiring times of his life.

They call it “the sport of kings” because one of the first jockeys was a king! Yet horse racing has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry enjoyed by millions all over the world.My guest today is Rodney Nelson, marketing manager at Lone Star Park Grand Prairie. Rodney promotes major events and races at the track and is well connected in the horse racing industry. He is also a US army veteran and graduate of the University of Arizona Race Track Industry program.Our guest today works at one of the premiere horse racing facilities in America. A native Texan and US Army veteran, he is also the product of a unique college program that has trained and prepared some of the industry’s stars!Tune in to learn more about the horse racing industry and Lone Star Park At Grand Prairie!

Telling stories and writing them down for a living. Wouldn’t we all love to do that?And then having them become New York Times best-selling books at that! How does one go from a business career to writing historical fiction to writing crime fiction? My guest today has done all of that and is here to share her journey and experiences with the Salem Witch Trials, pioneer Texas and a woman detective.Join me for my conversation with Kathleen Kent!

During storm season in the U.S., it seems no one is immune to the ravages of the weather.When your home and livelihood are at stake, timing is everything. And having the right coach or advisor close by can make all the difference between distress and comfort. When storm damage occurs, you not only need to be aware of what it will take to rebuild or repair your damaged property, there are regulations and laws in place that need to be taken into consideration.And timing is everything.Our guest today grew up in hurricane country and knows what it takes—and when—to deal with stormy weather.Please join me in welcoming Benny Wright.

Finding and creating opportunities is a challenge for any business owner. It can be especially challenging for women business owners. Networking, coaching, strategy and learning negotiating skills are constant challenges – especially when you’re just starting out.Building a network of trusted advisors can help any business. And as a business owner you build various alliances such as a CPA, a lawyer and a banker. Did you know your banker specifically can play a critical role in connecting you with other business people, key community leaders and activities to get you involved in your local community??Well they can! And my guests today are at the forefront of creating and offering up networking and business opportunities for women in business through their community bank!

We’ve all been asked “how are you feeling today?” Sometimes we know how to answer and sometimes we don't.Being able to sort out our feelings from our emotions can be a challenge.While emotions are related to physical conditions, feelings are sparked by emotions. Feelings are the product of your brain’s perception of things. So when we suppress or unleash our emotions, those actions can have a tremendous impact on our physical health and life.Our guest today has spent her career helping people identify and cope with their emotions and feelings.

Drama and conflict are everywhere in our lives today. In the books, movies and popular media we consume. And in the relationships that make up our lives.Sociologists and healthcare professionals often say that the dynamic roles people play in relationships form a drama triangle. Each of us can, and has, claimed one or more of these roles in our lifetime. Understanding how to overcome these challenges is critical in learning how to interact with others and in living the life you want.My guest today has found her way through the drama triangle and lived to tell about it. Let’s talk with Rachel Graham about her journey.