18 Summers: Podcast for Parents

Divorce is mostly associated with negative definitions, but Ben and Nikki - authors of Our Happy Divorce, defied the norm to create a thriving blended family even after their breakup. Stay tuned to learn about the difficulties of their divorce and their unconventional approach to partnerships and blended families. Key takeaways to listen for What you should do to help one another heal and develop a future Useful ways to find common ground with your ex-partner 16:51 Step-parenting: Core values and parenting style Powerful tips to protect your children from divorce Helping children of divorce express their feelings  Resources mentioned in this episode.   Our Happy Divorce: How Ending Our Marriage Brought Us Closer Together⏐Kindle and Paperback   About Ben and Nikki  Ben and Nikki are the founders of Our Happy Divorce, a service that offers guidance on creating a post-divorce happy. They are the authors of “Our Happy Divorce — How Ending Our Marriage Brought Us Together.” They have made it their mission to help families during the turmoil divorce can become and made it their mission to help families in every way possible. Nikki is the Executive Vice President of DeBartolo Holdings and the DeBartolo Family Foundation. She has made it her mission to give back to her community in every way possible, from supporting local grassroots movements to national charities. She has helped support Metropolitan Ministries, Meals on Wheels, The Boys and Girls Club, The Humane Society of Tampa Bay, and the HCSO Freddie Solomon Christmas Event.  Benjamin is the owner of Heldfond Holdings, LLC, which invests in various companies, including real estate, private equity, and venture capital. He has always had a passion for helping others and since then has been involved with several non-profit organizations; focused on addiction recovery, including, Facing Addiction w/NCADD, Road Recovery, Phoenix House, Young People in Recovery, and American Cancer Society Tampa CEO Council with a focus on Governance, Finance, and Strategic Planning. Connect with Ben and Nikki Website: ourhappydivorce.com Instagram: @ourhappydivorce Twitter: @OurHappyDivorce Facebook: Our Happy Divorce   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Are you satisfied with the people around you? Today, Rick Sapio reveals a strong concept that will transform your life forever, ideas that will help you discover what is essential to you and your family and live a family you design. Stay tuned to learn how to align your family values and have better long-term results. Key takeaways to listen for Understanding the concept of "Who's in Your Room?"  What is values-based decision making Personal vs. family values Why should we adopt The Doorman Principle in our lives? The significance of shared core family values Tips to better align with your personal and family ideals Resources mentioned in this episode Who’s in Your Room? By Rick Sapio| Paperback, Hardcover One Nation Under Therapy by Christina Hoffsummer and Dr. Sally Satel   About Rick Sapio Rick is a life-long entrepreneur who started his first business, a bicycle repair shop, after the death of his father when he was just 13 years old. Since that time he has founded more than 20 companies. Rick is the seventh of nine children raised by a mother with serious, life-long mental-health issues. He learned early in life that it's best to think positively about the cards one's been dealt; no matter how difficult those cards seem. Since 1994, Rick has been the founder and CEO of Mutual Capital Alliance, Inc. (“MCA”), a financial holding company. MCA both directly, and through its affiliated funds, has invested into more than 120 different companies. He is a founding GP of Mutual Capital Partners, a private equity firm, since 2003. He is also the founder of the USA Mutuals family of funds, since 2001. Rick is the founding and six-time Chairman of the Gathering of Titans Program. This annual event – currently in its 15th year - is an “entrepreneurs-only” gathering of successful business leaders focused on making the world a better place. This event takes place annually at MIT in Boston. He is a graduate of Rutgers University with a B.S. in Engineering. In 2018, Rick co-authored and published, Who’s In Your Room, a unique book and platform that advocates that the quality of one’s life is dependent on the quality of the people in their life. In the 4 decades since he started his first business, Rick has learned that business growth and success are accelerated when a few key principles are applied. When Rick realized that less than 1% of companies implement these skills, he created "The 12 Foundational Principles of Business;” which form the foundation of his BFS program. He believes that virtually any individual or company can be put on the straightforward path to prosperity and exponential growth, by learning to implement these principles. Rick resides in Dallas with his wife, Melissa, and their four young children. Connect with Rick Website: Who’s In Your Room   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

There is no right or wrong way to grieve, no matter what type of loss you've experienced. Listen in as Jim Sheils highlights the value of making the most of your time with someone you care about and his perspective on loss and pain. Key takeaways to listen for How to cope with grief and loss Why setting intentional relationship matters   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Discover the meaning of incredible unconditional love in this episode with Immaculée Ilibagiza who shares her journey through the darkness of genocide and whose life has been touched by fear, sorrow, and grief. Stay tuned to discover the healing power of prayer and self-love in overcoming trauma, anger, and hatred, and its impact on yourself and your family. Key takeaways to listen for Best steps to reestablish familial affection How to shed a light on others Unpacking forgiveness: Understanding trauma and anger healing The long-term repercussions of trauma on a person's life Spiritual ideas in dealing with anger What is the impact of parenting on child development? Resources mentioned in this episode Left to Tell by Immaculée Ilibagiza and Steve Erwin | Paperback, Hardcover   About Immaculée Ilibagiza Immaculée Ilibagiza was born and raised in a small village in Rwanda, Africa. She enjoyed a peaceful childhood with her loving parents and three brothers. Education was very important in her household, so it was no surprise that she did well in school and went on to the National University of Rwanda to study electrical and mechanical engineering. It was while she was home from school on Easter break in 1994 that Immaculée's life was transformed forever. In 1998, Immaculée emigrated from Rwanda to the United States where she continued her work for peace through the United Nations. During that time, she shared her story with co-workers and friends who were so impacted by her testimony they insisted she write it down. Three days after finishing her manuscript, she met best-selling author Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, who, within minutes of meeting her, offered to publish her book. Dyer is quoted as saying, "There is something much more than charisma at work here - Immaculée not only writes and speaks about unconditional love and forgiveness, but she radiates it wherever she goes." Immaculée's first book, Left to Tell; Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust (Hay House) was released in March of 2006. Left to Tellquickly became a New York Times BestSeller. To date, it has been translated into seventeen languages and has sold over two million copies. Immaculée's story has also been made into a documentary entitled The Diary of Immaculée. She has appeared on 60 Minutes, The CBS Early Show, CNN, EWTN, CBS Evening News, The Aljazeera Network as well as in The New York Times, USA Today, Newsday, and many other domestic and international publications. She was recently featured in Michael Collopy's Architects of Peace project, which has honored legendary people like Mother Teresa, Jimmy Carter, Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama. Immaculée has received honorary doctoral degrees from the University of Notre Dame, Saint John's University, Seton Hall University, Siena College, Walsh University and the Catholic University of America. She has been recognized and honored with numerous humanitarian awards, including The Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace, the American Legacy's Women of Strength & Courage Award and the 2015 National Speaker’s Assocation’s Master of Influence Award. Left toTell has received a Christopher Award "affirming the highest values of human spirit," and was chosen as Outreach Magazine'sselection for "Best Outreach Testimony/Biography Resource of 2007." Left to Tell has been adopted into the curriculum of dozens of high schools and universities, including Villanova University, which selected it for their "One Book Program," making Left to Tell mandatory reading for its 6,000 students. Immaculée has written six additional books in recent years - Led by Faith: Rising from the Ashes of the Rwandan Genocide, Our Lady of Kibeho, If Only We Had Listened, Visit from Heaven, and The Boy Who Met Jesus, and The Rosary. Today, Immaculée is regarded as one of the world's leading speakers on faith, hope and forgiveness. She has shared this universal message with world leaders, school children, multinational corporations, churches, and at events and conferences around the world, including a recent presentation to over 200,000 people in Sao Paulo, Brazil. A major motion picture about her story is under production with an international release in theaters in 2018. Connect with Immaculée Website: Immaculée   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

We define goals and purpose in our family the same way we do with our business. But how can we achieve a balance between business and family responsibilities? Join us in this episode as Don Wenner talks about integrating family and business through principles and basic values we already have. Key takeaways to listen for Getting into the appropriate frame of mind How does attitude impacts an individual The 8F to have a progressive family and business life Five pillars of success and happiness Family compass: What its role in raising children?   Resources mentioned in this episode Tiger 21 From Success To Significance by Lloyd Reeb | Audible and Paperback  Parenting With A Story by Paul Smith | Audible and Paperback   About Don Wenner  Don Wenner is the Founder & CEO of DLP Capital, a private real estate investment and financial services company focused on making an IMPACT by acquiring, developing, and building relationships, housing, leaders, and organizations. DLP Capital has an expansive array of business divisions and companies including lending, investment funds, sales, leasing, property management, construction management, development, and loan servicing. Don is a master of scaling high growth high-profit entrepreneurial companies. DLP Capital has been ranked in the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 9 consecutive years. In addition to his passions for scaling businesses, investing in housing, and personal productivity and growth, Don’s passions revolve around family, faith, fitness/health, devouring books, traveling, and spending time outdoors hiking, biking, kayaking, running, playing basketball, tennis, and coaching his boy's basketball and football teams. Connect with Don  Website: DLP Capital Podcast: Impact with Don Wenner   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

How do you think parental pressure affects children in accomplishing goals and discovering their true passion? Find out in this episode as Courtney Bejgrowicz discusses finding your passion and purpose and withstanding familial pressure over parental beliefs. Key takeaways to listen for Finding the way to your passion and purpose Inspiring children to pursue and accomplish their aspirations Why it's important to find the right balance between passion and pursuit Building a position relationship with your parents Parental voice vs. inner voice Quaker school: Definition, beliefs, and purpose   Resources mentioned in this episode Grad To Grow-Up: 68 Tips to Excel in Your Personal and Professional Life by Gene Rice and Courtney Bejgrowicz   About Courtney Bejgrowicz Courtney Bejgrowicz is a high school English teacher who uses her passion for literature and desire to inspire others to inform her work. She enjoys mentoring teachers and helping her students find their inner voices. In her first book, Grad to Grown-Up, Bejgrowicz teams up with her father Gene Rice, entrepreneur and top executive recruiter, to offer advice for young adults to excel in their personal and professional lives. Bejgrowicz looks forward to writing more books to help people live fulfilling lives. Connect with Courtney Website: Grad To Grown Up Instagram: @gradtogrownupbook   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

In this episode, Gene Rice guides us to discover strategies and ideas in determining a child's ultimate purpose to accomplish their professional and personal success. Stay tuned to know about the five commonly missed elements of informal education and the road map to a child’s success. Key takeaways to listen for Beneficial experiences for your children before pursuing a full-time career Why is it important to encourage your children's passions? 112 reasons why parents fail to guide their children The importance of developing a mind of gratefulness to young people How is professional success related to personal success? Ways to uncover your kid’s passion and purpose Resources mentioned in this episode Grad To Grow-Up by Gene Rice and Courtney Bejgrowicz   About Gene Rice Rags-to-riches author and CEO Gene Rice and his high school English teacher daughter Courtney Bejgrowicz, share critical information alongside professional and personal successes and failures to demystify adulthood. They are the co-authors of the book “Grad to Grown-Up” which teaches everything you didn’t learn in school but all you need to know to launch your personal and professional life. The five sections—life, job search, career, personal finance, and health and relationships—provide real-world insights that are often overlooked in formal education.  Gene Rice is a leading executive retained recruiter, placing over 1000 executives while building one of the largest search firms in the world. He is also chairman of Rice Cohen International, and co-founder of the Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation, which has helped over 700 kids' children pursue their passions. He brings a desire to help others to all he does.  Connect with Gene Website: Grad To Grown Up; Plant a Seed Foundation LinkedIn: Gene Rice   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Sometimes we forget that our children can have terrible days and negative behaviors too, but do you know what to do when they become troublesome? Dive in today as Dr. Karin Jakubowski reveals her expertise in assisting parents in finding solutions whether their child is experiencing difficulties at school or at home. Continue listening to find out how mindfulness and positive affirmations will help you connect and communicate better with your children. Key takeaways to listen for Developing a safe place to learn for children Great ways to communicate with your children 2 reasons why children exhibit challenging behaviors How children benefit from mindfulness practices  Tips to teach your children in using affirmations Resources mentioned in this episode 101 Positive Affirmation by Louise Hay  The Freak Factor by David J. Rendall   About Dr. Karin Jakubowski  With a doctorate in Educational Leadership, and nearly 20 years of experience in education as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal, she is highly regarded as an educational game-changer.  Her insights have been featured in various media outlets including The Washington Times and Delaware State News and heard in multiple speaking engagements internationally such as the National Principals Conference and as far-reaching as India.  As an empowerment coach, she provides a framework for parents who feel helpless when their child is experiencing challenging problems at school or home to experience the happy life they always dreamed of having through utilizing her revolutionary problem-solving approach.  Connect with Dr. Jakubowski Website: Educational Impact Academy LinkedIn: Dr. Karin Jakubowski Podcast: Momnificent   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

If you want to reach your goals in EVERY area of your life, this episode will provide you with the inspiration, motivation, and action plan you need to take yourself and your family to the next level. Listen in as Hal Elrod talks about practical tips and strategies to empower yourself and live the life you deserve. Key takeaways to listen for 2 reasons why you should take a sabbatical How a sabbatical can transform your life and family 2 powerful ways to become your own expert Simple rules that can help to make life-changing decisions The unspoken truth about overcoming adversity 7 steps for creating a family meeting agenda Resources mentioned in this episode The Way Of The Superior Man by David Deida Cris Cancer Foundation The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod and Robert Kiyosaki    About Hal Elrod Hal Elrod is on a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time. As one of the highest-rated keynote speakers in America, creator of one of the fastest-growing and most engaged online communities in existence, and author of one of the highest-rated, best-selling books in the world, The Miracle Morning—which has been translated into 27 languages, has over 2,000 five-star Amazon reviews and is practiced daily by over 500,000 people in 70+ countries—he is doing exactly that. Hal actually died at age 20. Hit head-on by a drunk driver at 70 miles per hour, his heart stopped for 6 minutes, broke 11 bones, and eventually woke from a coma to be told by doctors that he would never walk again. Not only did Hal walk, but he also went on to run a (52 mile) ultra-marathon and become a hall of fame business achiever—before the age of 30. Then, in November of 2016, Hal nearly died again—his kidneys, lungs, and heart on the verge of failing, which led to his being diagnosed with a very rare, very aggressive form of cancer (acute lymphoblastic leukemia). After enduring the most difficult year of his life, Hal is now cancer-free and furthering his mission as the Executive Producer of The Miracle Morning Movie—a documentary that both shows you the morning rituals of some of the world’s most successful people, as well as takes you around the world to show you the life-changing impact that Miracle Mornings are having, globally. Hal is also the host of the highly acclaimed Achieve Your Goals podcast, creator of the Best Year Ever Blueprint Live Experience, and bestselling author of ten [10] books in The Miracle Morning book series. As one of the most inspiring, highly entertaining (we’re talking “wannabe stand-up comedian” level humor!), and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers in the world, whether you are an individual or an organization, Hal will give you the tools to Wake Up to Your Full Potential.  Connect with Hal Elrod Website: The Miracle Morning; Hal Elrod International Podcast: Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Raising children can be challenging, but how can we be the best parents if we carry heavy baggage from our past? In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields shares her parenting expertise on how to create peaceful families. Stay connected to discover strategies to foster respectful communication, effective conflict resolution, and thoughtfully listening. Key takeaways to listen for How to determine If you are affected by an unhealthy family pattern Skillful mindfulness to transform unhelpful patterns  Tips to recognize and change toxic parenting  Why should parents respond calmly when an emotion arises? What does it mean to have a beginner's mindset? The positive implications of acknowledgment in parenting  Resources mentioned in this episode Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke- Fields and Carla Naumburg   About Hunter Clarke-Fields Hunter started blogging and podcasting about parenthood when her kids were babies and believes that it's not enough to just know the "right" way to respond, it takes inner work to reduce our biological stress response—so that we can access our more thoughtful, loving selves. At a time when parents worry about internet influence, kid’s anxiety, and avoiding “helicopter parenting,” Hunter shares the new path to changing generational patterns and raising confident kids. She helps parents get their kids to listen without losing their sh*t, bringing more calm and peace into their daily lives. Hunter is a certified mindfulness teacher with over twenty years of experience in meditation practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide. She is the mother of two active daughters, who challenge her every day to hone her craft! Connect with Hunter Website: Mindful Mama Mentor Podcast: Mindful Mama - Parenting with Mindfulness Facebook: Hunter Clarke-Fields, Mindful Mama Mentor   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe