Send us a text Today, I interviewed Jenny Randle. Jenny Randle is a nationally sought-after speaker, award-winning creative, co-host of the Shut the Should Up podcast, and author of Courageous Creative and Getting to Know God’s Voice (releasing October 2020 with Harvest House Publishers). She helps people navigate into a space of freedom within their personal life, leadership and church culture and sometimes a good freestyle rap is involved in the process. We cover several topics from her books ...
Apr 20, 2020•52 min
Send us a text Episode 16: Staying sane during COVID-19 Today, we discuss how to stay sane during this time of COVID-19. We talk a little science as we get a basic understanding of what COVID-19 really is. Then we review how to stay SANE - Strong, Active, Neighborly, and Energetic. Guy Dauncey has the right idea in how to think about the concept of staying sane during this time. I deep dive into the his article and share some of my favorite takeaways. Links Mentioned: Guy Dauncey article: https:...
Apr 13, 2020•17 min
Send us a text Today, I am bringing you my thoughts about how to find the message in the mess that is currently happening due to the COVID-19. As we all shelter in place, our new normal is one that has no definite end date. I want to share my thoughts and suggestions for making the best of this situation. Here is a quick run down of the topics we cover. “Optimism helps. Optimism is different from positivity. And optimism is not naive either. Optimism accepts the truth of reality and looks forwar...
Apr 06, 2020•28 min
Send us a text Today I welcome Anna Rose Robertson to the show. She is a wife, mother, teacher, coach, and podcast host. She shares with us her journey of finding purpose in life. Her podcast, This Purposeful Life with Anna Rose, just launched its second season. I hope you enjoy the lessons and laughter we shared during our conversation. Connect with Anna Rose at annaroserobertson.com , @annaroserobertson, and her podcast, This Purposeful Life with Anna Rose. Hit me up on social media and join i...
Mar 30, 2020•48 min
Send us a text Today I let you listen to a voice memo that I recorded as I was driving home from Nashville when my mind was just flooded with thoughts about what it means to show up in life. I let you hear the ramblings of my thoughts then dive into some insights after the voice memo. After you listen, let me know how you are showing up for yourself. Hit me up on social media and join in on the conversation. Let's get ready to connect the dots! XO, Heather Social Links: @msheatherbdot @polkadotd...
Mar 23, 2020•18 min
Send us a text Today, I bring you a show that is a bit longer than my previous shows but I had a lot of stuff I wanted to address. I didn’t have any formal notes for this episode so it was kind off the cuff. This is the real me for sure with all the rambles. The focus of the show is to make ourselves think about how we are treating our customers. Specifically, if you are a leader, how are you treating your customers. These would be your direct reports, your boss, your peers, etc. I share a few s...
Mar 16, 2020•29 min
Send us a text Episode 11: Get Out of Your Own Way Today, I’m giving you some of my biggest takeaways from Dave Hollis’ new book, Get Out of Your Own Way: A Skeptics Guide to Growth and Fulfillment. The book launches on 3/10/2020. Listen in for stories and quotes from the book. Also, I’m giving away a copy of the book so listen for how to enter to win! (Deadline for entry is 3/16/2020) Hit me up on social media and join in on the conversation. Let's get ready to connect the dots! XO, Heather Soc...
Mar 09, 2020•14 min
Send us a text Today my guest is Christina Menkemeller. She is the founder of Being Positioned, a non-profit that is offering full paid journeys for individuals who have specific genetic disorders. Maybe that seems vague, but listen in for more info. I met Christina at Blissdom in November 2019. We instantly hit it off. She has a welcoming personality and is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. This conversation covers a lot of ground so get ready as we connect the dots with Christina. Ma...
Mar 02, 2020•37 min
Send us a text Today, we look at the advice I wish my 35 year old self could have given to my 18 year old self. Here is a quick run down of the topics we cover. What is a Subsidized loan? What is an Unsubsidized loan? Here are the top 5 things I wish I had known. You don’t have to take all the money they offer you. Pay the interest during school. Apply for scholarships every year. You don’t have to graduate in 4 years. Work, save, and pay for classes as you go. Talk to a financial advisor. I kno...
Feb 24, 2020•26 min
Send us a text Episode 08: College - To Go or Not To Go Today, we look at that decision we have to make about going to college. My goal is to give you insight on making the decision on going to college or not. Also I want to make sure that you know there are other paths and going back later in life is ok. At the end of the podcast I share a story of a young man who chose to go back to the school. He is an inspiration to me in my life and I think he will inspire you too. Hit me up on social media...
Feb 17, 2020•22 min
Send us a text In the book “Everybody Always,” Bob Goff says, “When joy is a habit, Love is a reflex.” After hearing about the passing of a friend, I wanted to share some thoughts about loving everybody always. May you be blessed today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show...
Feb 12, 2020•6 min
Send us a text Episode 07: Driving Forces w/Roni Lambrecht Today, we have our very first guest!! I’m so happy to have Roni Lambrecht with me today. She is an amazing woman that I connected with at Blissdom. She shares the story of how losing her son has become a driving force in her life to leave a legacy for Dalton. Get ready for some insights as we talk about her career, her customers, and her community. Find Roni online: https://www.parentingatyourbestwithoutregrets.com https://www.facebook.c...
Feb 10, 2020•51 min
Send us a text I had a story and some things on my heart that I wanted to share today. Hope you enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show...
Feb 04, 2020•8 min
Send us a text Episode 06: What if community scares you? Today, we tackle the topic of community and what to do if it scares you. This is a very raw and real episode for me. I have dealt with this personally in throughout my life. I am sharing some personal prayers and dreams in this episode. Here’s what I know about being scared of community: You fear judgement from others. You fear being an extra wheel. You fear being left out. Here are some tips to overcome the fear of community: Tip #1: Be Y...
Feb 03, 2020•16 min
Send us a text Episode 05: Defining the customer experience. Today, we look at the customer experience and how to define it. We run through 4 steps to help you drill down to see the customer’s journey so you can build out the full customer experience. Here is a quick run down of the steps: Step 1: Define your product. Step 2: Define your customer. Step 3: Define your interactions. Step 4: Define the feeling. So, how do you define your customers’ experience? Get the one page Customer Experience w...
Jan 27, 2020•18 min
Send us a text A little mid-week motivation for you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show...
Jan 22, 2020•5 min
Send us a text Episode 04: So it’s time for your first job Today, we look at getting that first job. When should you? Why should you? And how can we support you? Here is a quick run down of the topics we cover. Tips for Teens starting out What’s the value of having a job in high school? Tips for Parents to support the journey Hit me up on social media and join in on the conversation. Let's get ready to connect the dots! XO, Heather Social Links: @msheatherbdot @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com -...
Jan 20, 2020•13 min
Send us a text Hey There! Come on in and pull up a seat at The Polka Dot Desk. I'm here in this very first episode to give you more insight about me and this podcast. I feel like if we are going to spend time together we need to get acquainted. Once we get that our of the way, I jump into what Connect the Dots is all about. I drill down into what you can expect to learn about career, customers, and community. I appreciate your time in listening to this very first episode. Please subscribe so you...
Jan 13, 2020•17 min
Send us a text Episode 2: Customers - Who are they? Today, we look at the basics of who customers are, the roles we play, and the importance of understanding them. Here is a quick run down of the topics we cover. Definition: a person who purchases goods or services from another; informal - a person one has to deal with( dictionary.com ) Who is your customer? What type of customer are you? Are you a nice customer? The importance of understanding your customer. There are so many topics from this i...
Jan 13, 2020•14 min
Send us a text Episode 3: Community - What is that? Today, we look at the basics of what makes up a community. Here is a quick run down of the topics we cover. Definition: a social, religious, occupational, or other group sharing common characteristics or interests and perceived or perceiving itself as distinct in some respect from the larger society within which it exists (usually preceded by the ): the business community; the community of scholars ( dictionary.com ) Communities in the past and...
Jan 13, 2020•16 min
Send us a text Episode 1: Career - What exactly is that? Today, we look at the basics of what is a career, how dreams play into your career, and talk a little about how millennials can build a career. Knowing how I view careers should help us step out on the right foot together. Below are a few of the topics and resources from this episode: - Definition: an occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework or a person's progress or general course of ...
Jan 13, 2020•21 min
Send us a text --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show...
Nov 11, 2019•54 sec
