The Ripple Effect of Wellbeing in Work and Life

Dive into an exhilarating journey on The Ripple Effect with Stephanie Romero, Ed.D podcast, where the transformative magic of mental health, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence unfolds in every episode. This time, Stephanie Romero, visionary Executive Director of Awaken Pittsburgh, embarks on an enlightening discussion with Sarah Hamilton. A powerhouse in the CPG industry and a Board Member at Awaken Pittsburgh, Sarah brings her dynamic leadership skills from her vast experiences in government, enterprise software, and sales to the forefront. With her exceptional talent in quantitative data analysis, category management, and unlocking the secrets of shopper/consumer insights, Sarah has been instrumental in propelling Fortune 500 CPG companies to new heights.

Her impressive ability to lead sales teams, clinch strategic deals, and deliver unparalleled value to clients is nothing short of inspiring. Beyond her professional achievements, Sarah serves as the Treasurer for The Seats Foundation, championing civic engagement and community connection with an innovative mobile app. Living in Idaho with her husband and their two beloved dogs, Kona and Bella, Sarah embraces the great outdoors with zeal.

Prepare to be captivated by this episode's deep dive into how cultivating awareness can be a powerful catalyst for personal transformation and emotional wellness. Join us for an adventure of insight and inspiration on The Ripple Effect.

Learn More at www.awakenpittsburgh.org

Music: Weather Any Storm by Cody Francis and Forever and A Day by Kim Aspen (canva.com)

Produced by Say Some Thing Studios, a creative media division of Elevate 1 Consulting.

Awaken Pittsburgh, a 501c3 non-profit organization, relies on the generosity of our community to achieve our mission of fostering well-being, empathy, and compassion for all. Your support helps mindfulness practitioners reach individuals across the Greater Pittsburgh Area through evidence-based programs, activities, and events.

Give Today! awakenpittsburgh.org/support

 

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, where we dive deep into the transformative power of mental health, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence. In this episode, host Stephanie Romero, Executive Director of Awaken Pittsburgh, engages in a captivating conversation with Shannon Jenkins. Shannon is an Awaken Pittsburgh facilitator and dedicated tutor for neurodivergent learners. Together, they explore the profound topic of "Awareness" and its pivotal role in Shannon's personal and professional practices. Shannon shares her journey of becoming intimately aware of her emotions, describing it as the key to navigating life's challenges with grace and resilience. She reflects, "Emotional awareness provides me with a road map to navigate difficult or unpleasant emotions in my life. Not only did I not know what to do with them before, I didn't even notice them or even denied them, at times. I'm not a passenger in an unmanned car without shock absorbers any longer." 

Shannon has had two life events that have placed her squarely in the experience of life-before and life-after: cancer and the loss of mobility as-she-knew-it at age twelve, and the death of her brother when she was 27. Both carved the paths she would take to working with neurodivergent learners and the gravitation to mindfulness practice. Shannon began teaching neurodivergent learners in 1999, and has worked as a caseworker for non-profits and government agencies as well. She has been in relationship with meditation and mindfulness practice for 11 years. Shannon finds putting hands in soil, petting animals, laughter, silliness, movement, and deep hugs to be an important part of this practice. She believes learning to love where you are is a radical act.

This episode promises to be an enlightening exploration of how awareness can serve as a fundamental tool for personal growth and emotional health.

Learn More at www.awakenpittsburgh.org

Music: Weather Any Storm by Cody Francis and Forever and A Day by Kim Aspen (canva.com)

Produced by Say Some Thing Studios, a division of Elevate 1 Consulting.

Awaken Pittsburgh, a 501c3 non-profit organization, relies on the generosity of our community to achieve our mission of fostering well-being, empathy, and compassion for all. Your support helps mindfulness practitioners reach individuals across the Greater Pittsburgh Area through evidence-based programs, activities, and events.

Give Today! awakenpittsburgh.org/support