Sunday, 15 June 2014

Sunday SideLines: The Splendid Sanguine




The Splendid Sanguine








This person is hopeful + helpful and it shows.

They usually reach-out

…determined to touch.

They’re inspirational

…and their optimism is irresistible.

You want what they have.

You’re convinced it’s better to have it, than not to have it.

I think you’re right.

They make the impossible feel possible.

Splendid!






Who's the splendid sanguine in your life?



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Sunday, 8 June 2014

Sunday SideLines: Our Butterfly Effect



Our Butterfly Effect 






Ahh…butterflies.

Bright, beautiful, uniquely fashioned + unrestricted.

But they weren’t born that way.

They had to grow-into and eventually out-of their restricted cocoon.

But all their struggle was worth it in the end.

Because they came-out flying!






What cocoon do you need to break-out-of?




Sunday, 1 June 2014

Motivated Multitasking Mama

From what I can tell, she’s a fun, fresh, fit, fabulous female with flair! She’s Heather Costa and she’s one of many young working mothers that, as she says: “…are constantly trying to find the balance between raising happy, well-rounded children and having a career that we’re passionate about that is worth taking the time away from our kids.” Aint it the truth.

When I clicked-into her brilliant blog awhile back, I found an honest message worth the read. Her ‘The Voice-Over Mom: Super Mom’ article is inspiring. Yes, this Voice-Over darling is a motivated multitasking mama with a balancing act to be envied. Needless to say, I couldn't wait to wave my virtual pom-poms in the air and give her a Debby Barnes Voice-Over Rah-Rah!

Heather doesn’t claim to have the magic solution (…drats) because she knows full well that everyone has to do what works for them personally and professionally. But she does offer us some helpful suggestions about some "…different styles of juggling…" that might work for us. Yes, please.

I urge you to check-out how she organizes her weekly workload and the programs she uses to do this. Think through her creative Monday-Friday scheduling preparations. Revel in how she fits everything in so she can enjoy some well-earned, weekend family time. I think you’ll agree, she’s learned how to set the smart goals she was taught and encouraged to set through her fellow Voxy Lady friend and colleague Lauren McCullough. She’s also not ashamed to ask for help when she needs it and reminds us we should do the same. Amen, guurrl.

BTW: This hip chick is not only a yummy mummy, she’s a classically trained opera singer who’s chosen to sing lullabies to her little one now and work full-time as a successful voice-over actor and entrepreneur. Hat's off!

So let's all agree that this talented babe means business and that's why she's such a SUPER Mom. Rah-Rah! Heather.



Read it here:  Heather Costa's Blog

Check-out her website: Heather Costa VO 



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Sunday, 25 May 2014

Sunday SideLines: Rich Moments


Rich Moments








When it’s quiet, the stillness offers us more clarity.

And clarity helps us set goals.

And goals help us press-in with purpose.

And pressing-in with purpose helps us achieve our goals.

And achieving our goals allows us to meet needs.

And meeting needs is what it’s all about.

These are our rich moments.






Tell me about one of your rich moments meeting needs.



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Sunday, 18 May 2014

Sunday SideLines: Our Sound Bites


Our...





Have you ever thought about what kind of ‘sound bite’ would best represent your life?


Maybe it’s a catchy TV phrase.

Maybe it’s an unforgettable line from a famous speech.

Perhaps it's a cool youtube clip of your favorite song.

Maybe it’s a compelling scene from your favorite movie.


I had to think long and hard about mine.

It didn't click, until I heard Pharrell Williams' song: 'Happy'

And I found my sound bite 2:02 in!





  


How about you?


What's your particular sound bite? 


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Sunday, 11 May 2014

Sunday SideLines: Pinterest Preachin'



Pinterest Preachin'






Wanna get inspired?

Wanna collect + create?

Wanna reminisce + share?

Wanna get some helpful information, exciting ideas or even boost your business?


Just build some "boards" with beautiful bookmarks (pins).

Express yourself and design some virtual “windows into your world”.


Take a passionate Pinterest pause and…

pass it, pick it, pitch it or pin it!


Get Pinterest Preachin' and positively pin-proud!





Set-up your Pinterest account with these ehow directions.


And feel free to... 




Click Into My Pinterest Link



What Visual discovery tool do you use?


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Sunday, 4 May 2014

Pastime Play



Ah yes, in the day to day…to play or not to play? This is the question. And I was ever so pleased that Jerry Reed used an old English proverb to get us thinking about it. His, ‘All Work and No Play…makes Jack (Jerry) a dull boy’ post was an important reminder that “…we all need diversions to keep life interesting and to keep us fresh.” So I stand in full agreement with Jerry that playing is a must do. Yep, pastime play is vital. And this reminder deserves a Debby Barnes Voice-Over Rah-Rah!

Admit it. We all tend to get a bit crazed about attending to task and ticking our various boxes. (Or is this just me?) And for those of us who are driven, playing is not a priority. We allow ourselves to get professionally caught-up in what we’re pressed to complete. And regardless of what it is, we are task oriented people that like to accomplish our tasks so we can move on to the next one. The problem is, some of us can easily tumble from one task into the other without taking a healthy break; like Jerry almost did.

Our warm-toned and talented colleague had been involved in some exciting long-form narration work when he realized he'd been holed-up inside his home studio for too long a stretch. This was enough to remind him of how precious life outside his studio was. And he needed to get out and play in it. After all, he couldn’t chance becoming the poster boy for an old English proverb, could he? Dull? Never let it be!

So he took his trusty camera outside to zero-in on everything from a Snowy Owl to a Sunrise at Silver Lake. And his healthy diversion proved to be a real pick-me-up. He has an eye for beauty, a real gift for capturing it and he also shares it with others. What a bonus. What a win-win!

We all needed your message, Jerry, because pastime playing is necessary and good. Rah-Rah! I'm off to ride my bike. 


What kind of pastime play do you allow yourself to indulge in?



Jerry's blog: All Work and No Play.


And check-out his website: Jerry Reed



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