Episode 75

The Power of Serving

Summary:

It's the season of giving and gratitude! And in today's episode, Cristie and Deanna are talking about how you can give back in ways that you may have not thought of before. From volunteering your time to simply being kind, there's always something you can do to make a difference in someone else's life. And sometimes, the biggest act of kindness is just simply showing up.

So If you're looking for ways to give back this holiday season, or any time of year, tune in for some great ideas on how you can make a difference.

Thanks for listening and we hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!


Key Takeaways:

  • [02:05] Cristie and Deanna share how they'll be celebrating Thanksgiving with their loved ones
  • [05:44] How to prep for causes you feel passionate about
  • [07:26] A heartwarming example of how a workplace can rally together to give back
  • [09:54] How you can make a difference by simply being present for others
  • [13:29] Ways in which you can show your kids how to give back
  • [14:45] The benefits of using your time to serve others
  • [16:48] Goal-setting and accountability for giving back and being of service to others
  • [18:53] A powerful story of Cristie's brother, aka the Soup Man, and how he's made a difference in so many people's lives 
  • [20:58] A reminder that we can make a difference every single day, no matter how big or small our actions may be



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Cristie & DeAnna

DeAnna Robbins is a lover of learning and connecting with REAL people. A Grandma of 4, mom of 4 and wife of one. Her role of being "middle aged" is the current Life Lesson. How to take care of aging parents, be a mom, step mom, wife and professional woman, oh the fun. DeAnna has seen the dark and ugly side of abuse, alcoholism and suffering but believes you are either a victim or a player. She chose to be a player.

Cristie North is a wife, mother of 6 and grandmother of 2. She just turned 50 and is learning to navigate the reality of empty nesting. She has endured trials of divorce, alcohol abuse, blended family and grief. She celebrates every part of her journey as her belief is that each challenge makes us the remarkable, complicated beautiful souls we are today. She has been in the mortgage industry for over 28 years and currently manages a top producing mortgage company in Salt Lake City, Utah.