Teaching your children about money can help prevent them from making poor financial decisions. Listen in to hear how Coach Rachel Murphy (author of the book “I Am Not Your ATM”) taught her children about money while also teaching them valuable life skills. These skills helped put them on a solid foundation for their future. Please use the following link to get some helpful financial resources:  https://rachelmurphycoaching.com/earringsoff/.Read today's blog here: https://www.earringsoff.com/post/choose-happiness Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones and Tyresa Oluyide Theme song:                                                               D-Techneekz Logo Design:                                                               Claire Ritter Producers:                                                                   Lou Ali and Teresa Vaughan

Pickleball fanatic Lynn Cherry (www.pickleballfire.com) talks with Earrings Off hosts Lou and Teresa about the hottest growing sport. Pickleball is a great, fun way to exercise and is an excellent way to engage in physical activity with less risk of injury for baby boomers. Haven’t heard of it?! Where have you been, hiding under a rock? Listen in so you will know what all the buzz is about. Game on! Read today's blog here: https://www.earringsoff.com/post/missing-the-big-three Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones and Tyresa Oluyide Theme song:                                                               D-Techneekz Logo Design:                                                               Claire Ritter Producers:                                                                   Lou Ali and Teresa Vaughan

Hosts interview Mark Herschberg, author of “The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You”. Be sure to tune in to hear some amazing, realistic and easy to implement tips that can be put into action immediately. Find the latest blog here: https://www.earringsoff.com/post/how-to-read-a-food-label Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones and Tyresa Oluyide Theme song:                                                               D-Techneekz Logo Design:                                                               Claire Ritter Producers:                                                                   Lou Ali and Teresa Vaughan

In Sunday’s episode Lou and Teresa discuss how a young warrior (poet laureate Amanda Gorman) showed courage by overcoming her fear when she shared her mastery of words to bless not only the community but the world.  Amanda inspired the Earrings Off hosts to continue to fight against fear in their lives. The hope is that the episode will also inspire you to not let fear stop you as you live your best life!Find the latest blog here: https://www.earringsoff.com/post/amanda-faced-down-fear-and-blessed-a-nation Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones and Tyresa Oluyide Theme song:                                                               D-Techneekz Logo Design:                                                               Claire Ritter Producers:                                                                   Lou Ali and Teresa Vaughan

In addition to the most obvious recognitions in February (Black History Month and Valentine's Day), Lou and Teresa discuss some lesser known February observances. They have a lot of fun with one in particular. You'll want to listen in to hear all about it! Find the latest blog here: https://www.earringsoff.com/post/working-on-my-dream Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones and Tyresa Oluyide Theme song:                                                               D-Techneekz Logo Design:                                                               Claire Ritter Producers:                                                                   Lou Ali and Teresa Vaughan

In today’s episode,  Education Coach Melissa Lowry shares her over 20 years of experience in education as a guide to help you  better connect and support your child’s educational experience. Melissa has an easy way of communicating that allows listeners to connect the dots to see what they can do to help prepare their child for the future. Melissa shared some great resources including: The Gesell Institute (Yale University), Untangled (book on teenage girls  by Lisa Damour), Boys Adrift (book on boys by Leonard Sax), Yardsticks (book by Chip Wood) and How To Raise An Adult (book by Julia Lythcott-Haims).  Trust us on this one: If you have children, you will want to listen in!Find the latest blog here: https://www.earringsoff.com/post/working-on-my-dream Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones and Tyresa Oluyide Theme song:                                                               D-Techneekz Logo Design:                                                               Claire Ritter Producers:                                                                   Lou Ali and Teresa Vaughan

In the Earrings Off Episode titled  ‘Thriving After Colon Cancer  ‘, we meet Dr. Crevecoeur. Dr. Crevecoeur in that episode shared how she recovered from stage 4 colon cancer. In this episode, we learn more about this fascinating woman. While recovering from cancer, the doctor homeschooled her children and later was elected to her local school board. I know what you are thinking, “Wait, what, home school, school board, how’d she pull that off?” Well, you will have to listen to the episode to learn!Find the latest blog here: https://www.earringsoff.com/post/sugar-free-gluten-free-vegan-hummingbird-cake Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones and Tyresa Oluyide Theme song:                                                               D-Techneekz Logo Design:                                                               Claire Ritter Producers:                                                                   Lou Ali and Teresa Vaughan

Carline Crevecoeur, MD shares a bit of her journey to recover from Stage 4 colon cancer. To say Dr. Crevecoeur is an amazing woman would be an understatement. Today’s conversation is Part 1 of her Earrings Off interview. Dr. Crevecoeur’s life experiences are so vast and so insightful that the hosts decided to do a first ever 2-part series! Part 2 will be aired next week and will focus on home schooling and her pioneer role on her local school board. You will want to hear the full interview. More information on Dr. Crevecoeur can be found on her website at  https://www.carlinecrevecoeur.com; you can also purchase copies of her memoir there titled “Pressure Makes Diamonds.” Get your colon exam and talk to your physician about what you can do to keep your colon healthy. Today. SWYD and listen in!Find the latest blog here: https://www.earringsoff.com/post/the-danger-of-liquid-calories Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones and Tyresa Oluyide Theme song:                                                               D-Techneekz Logo Design:                                                               Claire Ritter Producers:                                                                   Lou Ali and Teresa Vaughan

It sure feels like COVID-19 is here to stay. Word on the street is, it is not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when you get COVID-19. Either way there are some steps you can take to protect and prepare. What is your plan? By now, we all know someone or heard of someone who has been impacted by COVID-19. Be sure to listen in to hear what Lou and Teresa have to say. Find the latest blog here: https://www.earringsoff.com/post/good-morning-gorgeous Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones and Tyresa Oluyide Theme song:                                                               D-Techneekz Logo Design:                                                               Claire Ritter Producers:                                                                   Lou Ali and Teresa Vaughan

It’s a new year and many folks have pledged to do better. Just in case folks around you fall a bit short of their goal, Lou shares her thoughts on how to deal with difficult people. Her tips will help you prepare just in case it’s a new year but the same old b***s***. Listen in!Find the latest blog here: https://www.earringsoff.com/post/moving-beyond-my-comfort-zone Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones and Tyresa Oluyide Theme song:                                                               D-Techneekz Logo Design:                                                               Claire Ritter Producers:                                                                   Lou Ali and Teresa Vaughan