Get Real. Get Loud. With Purpose.

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Get Real. Get Loud. With Purpose is a podcast dedicated to exploring the power of personal branding through life-inspiring, transformative experiences we all hold, and the impact they have on us in life and in business. powered by Call to Legend ®

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October 14, 202628 min

Charity Andrews: Chaos Doesn't Have to Be the Cost of Growth

What if the reason your business feels chaotic has nothing to do with the tools you're using, and everything to do with what's underneath them? Charity Andrews is the founder of Stellify, a Strategic Operations Consultant, and the self-proclaimed queen of productivity hacks. But don't let that fool you. This is not a conversation about software. This is a conversation about building the kind of foundation that lets every tool, every system, and every person on your team actually do their best work. In this episode, Charity breaks down why immediacy culture is lying to you. Why you are not behind just because a new AI model dropped last week. And why putting automation on top of bad process just makes the chaos faster. She also shares the story that started it all: a Whole Foods cashier, an abusive relationship, 150 PLU codes, and what happened when someone finally built a system that worked for the way her brain actually worked. We talk about psychological safety, neurodivergence, why the big formal software rollout almost never works, and how Charity's all-women team is quietly building something that goes way beyond operations consulting. Plus the layer cake metaphor that will change the way you think about AI forever. Data. Workflow. Automation. And AI? AI is the sprinkles. If you've been feeling like you're already behind before your day has even started, this episode is for you. www.stellify.info **Check out an organization Charity supports: www.komakcares.org - an all-volunteer Portland-area 501(c)(3) charity providing financial assistance to cancer patients who re unable to work during their treatment.

September 30, 202626 min

Fia Sylvan (she/her) - Author "Like a Redwood Seed, Stronger Than the Flames" Proves Impossible Odds Can Be Overcome

Fia Sylvan writes under a pen name for a reason: protection, both for her and for the people whose lives are woven into her story. Fia is Latin, rooted in Sophia, meaning wisdom. Sylvan means of the woods. She chose both words on purpose. Fia is a new author, a healthcare professional, an animal rescuer, and a gardener who grows food alongside urban habitat on her small city lot. Her memoir, Like a Redwood Seed, Stronger Than the Flames, took over 20 years to write, not because the words were hard to find, but because some of the memories were too heavy to sit with long enough to put on the page. It covers 25 homes, 8 states, abuse, fundamentalism, homelessness, and a life that also included training Iditarod sled dogs, fighting wildfires, and working construction. In this conversation, Fia and Amber talk about what it means to hold both an ordinary life and an extraordinary one you survived, why black-and-white thinking fails the people caught inside broken systems, and why she chose the word "stubborn" over "resilient." Fia has already heard from a total stranger who tracked down her email just to say the book made her feel less alone. That is the whole point: proof that overcoming impossible odds is possible, and that you are not the only one who has lived through something like this. https://likearedwoodseed.godaddysites.com/ **Check out one of the organizations Fia supports: Cascading Wild - protecting endangered wildlife in the PNW https://www.cascadiawild.org/

September 16, 202629 min

Debbie Brannan - Why "People Are People First" Is the Leadership Philosophy Everyone Needs and Almost No One Practices

What if the best leadership advice you ever get has nothing to do with a framework, and everything to do with whether you actually see the human in front of you? This week Amber sits down with Debbie Brannan, a certified leadership coach, speaker, and consultant with more than 25 years of experience helping people navigate growth, change, and what's next. Her approach is practical and deeply human, built on four words that guide everything she does: people are people first. Debbie works in what she calls "the messy space in between," where the old way of leading no longer fits and the new way hasn't quite shown up yet. It's where she helps people who feel stuck or uncertain shift their mindset, spot where they've been getting in their own way, and see possibilities they couldn't see before. That's where momentum starts. In this conversation: Debbie's "Curiosity Ruler" for measuring how deeply you're actually showing up for someone, why a leadership title and leadership behavior are two different things, and why comfort zones aren't comfortable, they're just familiar. People are people first. Leaders are human first. https://www.debbiebrannanconsulting.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/debrabrannan/ **Check out an organization Debbie supports, the work of Rooted Within Wellness. They support parents and caregivers for children with complex medical needs that are often unimaginable. Primarily women, they spend so much of their lives focused on someone else. I love that their work creates space for the caregiver to be cared for too. https://rootedwithinwellnessllc.org/

June 24, 202626 min

Ren Lis - Stop Shrinking! Ren Lis on Building Renegades Inside Broken Systems

Most consultants walk in with a polished deck, a pre-packaged framework, and language so safe it could put you to sleep. Ren Lis walks in and jumps in the pit with you. As a Clarity Renegade, she works with leaders who are done shrinking, done performing survival, and done pretending the system isn't broken -- and she has zero patience for painting over what actually needs to be rebuilt. In this episode of Get Real, Get Loud, With Purpose, Ren gets raw about what it took to walk away from a system that was never built for her, why people strategy IS business strategy, and what happens when someone finally has the moxy to say the quiet part out loud. If you've ever felt like you had to make yourself smaller just to stay in the room, this one is going to hit different. https://renlisconsulting.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/renlis/

June 10, 202630 min

Katrina Hamilton - Professional Organizer with Client Focus

Katrina is a professional organizer and systems coach working in-person in the greater Seattle area, as well as online through workshops and virtual sessions. She works with people in their homes on personal organization, with small business owners on their internal systems and processes, and with everyone on digital clutter. Her goal is to help you tame the overwhelm so you can make room for what you love. Katrina's clients feel like a weight has been lifted, and there's space to live and breathe again. She helps people let go of the guilt, shame, fear, and resentment that comes with a lot of clutter and disorganization, which allows them to move forward with more clarity, peace, and confidence. https://katrinaconsults.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-hamilton/

May 27, 202628 min

Pam Brossman - Expanding your Business and Brand through Canva Pro

With more than two decades of marketing experience, Pam Brossman helps women entrepreneurs transform their zone of genius into global brands and businesses. An 18-time #1 Amazon bestselling author and international mentor, Pam is passionate about helping women coaches and creators turn their natural gifts into personal impact brands online — without overwhelm. After watching countless women struggle to keep up with ever-changing tech, Pam made it her mission to simplify the process. For the past five years, she has championed Canva Pro as a powerful, all-in-one tool that allows women — especially those over 40 — to create, market, and grow their businesses in a way that is fast, fun, and empowering. Pam’s work centers around helping women leverage their strengths, amplify their visibility, and build family-friendly financial freedom while making a meaningful impact. Based in Sydney, Australia, Pam recharges by walking the beach, collecting shells for her beach house, and spending time with her family. She is also a proud supporter of the McGrath Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing breast care nurses and support for individuals and families experiencing breast cancer. https://pambrossman.com/

April 17, 202532 min

Colette McLeod - Understanding our Own Knowing to Live our Lives Healthy and Whole

Colette is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor (MHC & MFT), and Facilitator. Being Clinically Trained , Intuition Powered , and Spirit Led supports her in bridging modern knowledge, ancient practices, and your own knowing to guide you in living your life in a way that supports health, healing, and wholeness. In intentional practice for 12+ years, she supports individuals, groups, and organizations in living (w)holistically and operating efficiently through a pragmatic, soul connected, and grounded approach. Her super-powered gifts includes an ability to take big things (like life!) and discuss it in a way that unlocks a person's own knowing. Her medicine is digestible and supportive of sustained transformation. In addition to CMCCS, Colette is the creator of Spill the T.E.A. (a framework for connected living) and co-creator of GO! Mental Health Initiative (GO! MHi) a program specifically created to support wellness for mental health professionals. Connect with Colette on LinkedIn

March 13, 202522 min

Amy Reczek, CEO & Founder of Sales & Presence Shares her Genius Tips for Non-Salesy Success

Amy Reczek is the founder of Sales & Presence, a true powerhouse in the world of sales and communication. With an illustrious career spanning prominent organizations, Amy has honed her expertise in empowering sales teams to achieve their goals while equipping non-sales-related teams with impactful communication techniques for lasting impact. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, extensive business and sales training, and certification in nonverbal communications, Amy’s commitment to excellence knows no bounds. Her dedication to becoming a trusted partner is what sets her apart, crafting personalized strategies that align perfectly with her clients’ unique objectives, ensuring that their success is her success. As an influential author, Amy’s book So, You’re in Sales pushes readers beyond their comfort zones, providing a fresh perspective that unlocks the full potential of sales. But that’s not all – her captivating presence extends to the stage, where she mesmerizes audiences as a dynamic keynote speaker, shifting mindsets and inspiring action. Connect with Amy : https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyreczek/

February 13, 202521 min

Cynthia Stadd - The Embodiment Advantage - Keynote Speaker & Corporate Educator

Cynthia Stadd is a dynamic leadership development expert who supports C-Suite teams and company-wide employees to elevate their mental fitness and strengthen emotional intelligence for exceptional performance. She helps small to mid-sized businesses ignite their employees to confidently shine in their roles, creating a powerful ripple effect on both company culture and business success. Cyn is the founder The Embodiment Advantage™ method and is a true pro with a unique approach to motivate employees at all levels. Cyn is a Colorado local and her website relays her work well: https://www.cynthiastadd.com/

January 16, 202523 min

Nat Couropmitree - Understanding the Power of Creating Work-Life Harmony

Are you struggling to create work-life harmony? Imagine this: you wake up tomorrow with the tools you need to instantly create ease in your life and body. Nat is a multifaceted guide and mentor. He supports ambitious professionals to heal self-sabotage so they can deepen self-trust, reclaim joy & energy, and succeed in their purpose. Beyond his professional mission, Nat loves to travel, is a grandpa to 2 vibrant grandkids, and enjoys dancing the Argentine Tango with his beloved wife, Olga. Connect with Nat here: linkedin.com/in/natcouropmitree Or - reach out and I'll introduce you!