Motivational Mondays: Conversations with Leaders

Rob Scheer and his husband Reece adopted five children from foster care. Their children came to their home carrying their very few possessions in a black trash bag. Rob transported his possessions the same way when he entered the foster care system 40 years earlier. He had been out of the system for so long and found it unacceptable that kids were still carrying their belongings in trash bags. Because of this, he founded Comfort Cases so children could transport their belongings with dignity. Rob shares his heart-wrenching and inspirational story in this episode of Motivational Mondays. LEARN MORE: >> Visit Rob’s website: comfortcases.org  >> Follow Comfort Cases on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn (https://www.facebook.com/comfortcases/) (https://twitter.com/comfortcases) (https://www.instagram.com/comfortcases/) (https://www.linkedin.com/company/comfort-cases-inc-/)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Rob Scheer and his husband Reece adopted five children from foster care. Their children came to their home carrying what few possessions they had in a black trash bag. Forty years earlier, Rob transported his possessions the same way when he entered the system. It angered Rob to realize he had been out of the system for that long, and kids were still carrying their belongings in trash bags. So, he reimagined an approach where kids could transport their belongings with dignity and called it Comfort Cases.  Rob emphasizes that the foster care system is beyond broken—it's shattered. When a child turns 18, everyone turns their backs on them. That leaves 430,000 children in the foster care system living in uncertainty because of a choice someone else made. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn about Rob’s personal experience with the foster care system, the need for programs to help kids transition out of foster care, and the inspiration behind Comfort Cases. LEARN MORE: >> Visit Rob’s website: comfortcases.org  >> Follow Comfort Cases on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn (https://www.facebook.com/comfortcases/) (https://twitter.com/comfortcases) (https://www.instagram.com/comfortcases/) (https://www.linkedin.com/company/comfort-cases-inc-/) NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn why the past home lives of foster kids must be acknowledged and why Rob encourages everyone to always be proud to tell their story. (https://thens.ls/3aTEDip)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Mandy McEwen is a passionate marketing expert who feels that young people are missing out by not maximizing their potential on LinkedIn. According to Mandy, it's the best place to connect with people who will take you to the next level. The right connections are powerful and could lead you to your dream job or a valuable mentorship. People crave trust, authenticity, and human-to-human connections. So, the more you share who you are, the more you will resonate with those around you. In this week’s episode of Motivational Mondays, Mandy shares how to build connections and stand out online. LEARN MORE: >> Mandy trains people around the globe on how to harness the power of LinkedIn to build powerful personal brands. It all starts with updating your profile strategically. Download her checklist to make it easy: https://go.modgirlmarketing.com/linkedin >> Connect with Mandy on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube {linkedin.com/in/mandymcewen} {@mandymodgirl} {@mandymodgirl} {facebook.com/mandymodgirl} {youtube.com/user/modgirlmarketing} >> Learn more about Mod Girl Marketing {modgirl.consulting}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Mandy McEwen is a passionate marketing expert who feels that young people are missing out by not maximizing their potential on LinkedIn. According to Mandy, it's the best place to connect with people who will take you to the next level. The right connections are powerful and could lead you to your dream job or a valuable mentorship. People crave trust, authenticity, and human-to-human connections. Mandy feels LinkedIn should be an extension of your personal brand; a place to build an intersection between you as an individual (your expertise, skills, differentiation) and your company (what they do).  Mandy also explains that someone’s personal brand never changes. It stays the same and becomes more powerful once you incorporate your passions, services, skills, and values into your professional profile. The more you share who you are, the more you’ll resonate with those around you. In this week's episode of Motivational Mondays, Mandy shares how to build connections and stand out online.   LEARN MORE: >> Mandy trains people around the globe on how to harness the power of LinkedIn to build powerful personal brands. It all starts with updating your profile strategically. Download her checklist to make it easy: https://go.modgirlmarketing.com/linkedin >> Connect with Mandy on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube {linkedin.com/in/mandymcewen} {@mandymodgirl} {@mandymodgirl} {facebook.com/mandymodgirl} {youtube.com/user/modgirlmarketing} >> Learn more about Mod Girl Marketing {modgirl.consulting}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn why courtesy is a must on LinkedIn, and why you should avoid pitching businesses unsolicited. {https://thens.ls/3aGAyhv}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Every day, 42 million people in the US go hungry, with 1/6 of them being children. 35 percent of the food we produce gets wasted. How can this be happening in America, which is supposedly the richest country in the world? Move For Hunger was founded by Adam Lowy to address this food insecurity. He was inspired to begin his organization while working for his parent’s moving company and found when families move, they often leave behind perfectly good non-perishable food. In this week’s episode of Motivational Mondays, Adam shares that he started Move For Hunger as a way to salvage good food and give it to those in need.   LEARN MORE: >> Follow Move For Hunger on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook {@moveforhunger} {@moveforhunger} {linkedin.com/company/move-for-hunger} {facebook.com/moveforhunger} >> Learn more about the organization at moveforhunger.orgMentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Every day, 42 million people in the United States go hungry, with 1/6 of them being children. Regrettably, 35 percent of the food we produce gets discarded. How can this be happening in America, which is supposedly the richest country in the world? Move For Hunger was founded by Adam Lowy to address the issue of food insecurity.  Adam was inspired to begin his relief organization while working for his parent’s moving company and found that when families move, they often leave behind perfectly good non-perishable food. He started Move For Hunger as a way to salvage that food and give it to those in need. Today, Adam is recognized as one of the top thought leaders in the food movement, even being named a CNN Hero. It didn’t cost them much to transport items to local food banks and make it available. This solved a problem for people moving who did not want to waste the food. In this episode of Motivational Mondays, you'll learn more about this innovative organization and what you can do to make a difference in your own community.   LEARN MORE: >> Follow Move For Hunger on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook {@moveforhunger} {@moveforhunger} {linkedin.com/company/move-for-hunger} {facebook.com/moveforhunger} >> Learn more about the organization at moveforhunger.org   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn why Adam is so grateful for his team and more about Adam’s mission to educate the public about food insecurity. {https://thens.ls/3yLSXl9}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Kenny Glick began his career as a stand-up comedian but he reinvented himself as a successful day trader. In a testament to personal evolution and being fearless in our pursuits, Kenny shares how his survival skills on the NYC comedy stages helped him prepare for a financial career. This week's Motivational Mondays episode explores the world of day trading, adapting to career change, and tackling financial literacy from a different perspective. For those considering day trading, Kenny says it can be a productive opportunity once you know what you’re doing.   LEARN MORE: >> Check out Kenny’s trading resources on his website {hitthebid.com} >> Connect with Kenny on Twitter and Stocktwits {@hitthebidradio} {@HitTheBidRadio}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Kenny Glick began his career as a stand-up comedian but in a turn of events, he reinvented himself as one of today's most successful day traders. In a testament to personal evolution and being fearless in our pursuits, Kenny shares how his survival skills on the NYC comedy stages helped prepare him for a thriving financial career. Kenny realized many people are intimidated by the financial world though they may have an interest in trading. He teaches a style of trading that eliminates considerable monetary risk and utilizes a minimal amount of money. But you do need a cushion, Kenny warns.  You can get started as a day trader with $5,000. Kenny says you can make $250 a day by sitting in your house, which averages around $60,000 a year. So, why not consider it a viable career option? In this week's episode of Motivational Mondays, Kenny takes us on a journey of day trading, career change, and tackling financial literacy from a different perspective.   LEARN MORE: >> Check out Kenny’s trading resources on his website {hitthebid.com} >> Connect with Kenny on Twitter and Stocktwits {@hitthebidradio} {@HitTheBidRadio}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn how Kenny’s bold and honest teaching style serves his students well and why day trading is not a get-rich-quick opportunity.  {https://thens.ls/3IfCcCQ}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Steve Emt was paralyzed from the waist down after a nearly fatal vehicle accident. Admittedly Steve faced many dark days and depression as he attempted to cope with his life-changing accident. Ultimately he made a choice to survive and thrive. Steve is a strong believer in taking charge of your life and developing an action plan since only you can save yourself. In this episode of Motivational Mondays, Steve discusses how he overcame significant adversity in his life to become a successful educator, author, motivational speaker, and two-time Paralympian wheelchair curler. LEARN MORE: >> Read Steve’s book, You D.E.C.I.D.E {https://amzn.to/3xNc6Th} >> Connect with Steve on his website, LinkedIn, and Twitter {steveemt.com} {linkedin.com/in/steve-emt/} {@steveemtcurl}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Steve Emt was paralyzed from the waist down after a near-fatal vehicle accident. Admittedly, Steve faced many dark days and depression as he attempted to cope with this life-changing incident. He ultimately made a choice to survive and thrive. Steve is a strong believer in taking charge of your life and developing an action plan to save yourself. You have to accept that there will be curveballs in life. Steve points out that sometimes, life just sucks. But if you shift your focus from what happened to how you respond, you'll move forward. Steve shares that you have the power to impact lives. Smile, wave, say hi to people, and ask how they’re doing. Communication and connection are a large part of the human experience. A simple smile or a few kind words might end up saving someone’s life. In this episode of Motivational Mondays, Steve discusses how he overcame significant adversity to become a successful educator, author, motivational speaker, and two-time Paralympian wheelchair curler.   LEARN MORE: >> Read Steve’s book, You D.E.C.I.D.E {https://amzn.to/3xNc6Th} >> Connect with Steve on his website, LinkedIn, and Twitter {steveemt.com} {linkedin.com/in/steve-emt/} {@steveemtcurl}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn about diversity in the sport of curling and how Steve hopes his book can help readers feel less alone. {https://thens.ls/39OB8JI}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop