This week Stephanie is talking with Author, Podcaster, Coach, and Speaker, Kris Ward.  Kris is the founder of the Win The Hour, Win the Day philosophy, which helps entrepreneurs reclaim their life, by reclaiming their time. In this episode Kris shares the story of how as a marketing strategist she went from working 7 days a week to building a team that allowed her to completely step away from her business when her husband was diagnosed with cancer. When she returned two years later, her business has not only survived but thrived. Now she helps entrepreneurs build their own team using her proven practices and signature tool kit. You can learn more about Win the Hour With The Day at the website, https://www.winthehourwintheday.com, or join the Facebook group, https://www.winthehourwintheday.com/group. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This update was recorded on June first, the first Tuesday I haven't had a chemo treatment in 13 weeks. There have been ups and downs, but I'm feeling good! As I start this next phase of treatment, I wanted to share an update on the things I've been doing, what's been working, how I've been feeling... and a special note from my doctor! I'm sharing my experience of fighting cancer in the hopes of helping others, even if it's just one person!  So if there is anyone in your life who is going through chemo or supporting a loved one through cancer, I hope you will share this Podcast. And for all of you following along,  thank you so much for the love, support, encouragement, and prayers! ❤️🦋✨ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week on The Dharma Project Stephanie is talking with Alison Kingston, owner of Exit 16 Boutiques. Alison opened her first store 18 years ago as a Merle Norman Cosmetic studio and has grown Exit 16 to a full-service fashion boutique with three locations. She shares how she started by working the store during the day and as a nurse at night, all while taking care of a baby girl! After hurricane Katrina, Alison's husband pushed her to take a leap of faith and go "all in" on Exit 16, and today they have three successful locations! Stephanie and Alison also discuss: How to balance being a business owner, mother and wife The ability to change in order to grow your business The key to finding and keeping great staff And so much more! You can learn more about Exit 16 Boutique at their website https://www.shopexit16.com or on Facebook and Instagram as @shopexit16. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Having just completed my last round of weekly chemo treatments, so it was time to check-in and see how things are going and how my body is responding to treatment. I'm so excited to share the report was excellent! In the words of my surgeon, I'm "a total outlier to have this much of a response this quick," which is exactly what I wanted to hear. Not only was this news a huge relief, but it was also so encouraging to see that all the things I've been doing to take care of myself and give my body what it needs to fight and heal are working.  So what does that mean? And what's next in my fight against cancer? A special shout out to Leah Stancil who recommended saline drips after chemo treatments when I interviewed her for this podcast back in October (Click here to hear the full interview), that has been such a lifesaver the last 12 weeks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It might have taken a cancer diagnosis, but I've finally learned the importance of slowing down, being kinder and more forgiving with myself, and listening to my body. I just completed nine out of twelve weekly chemo treatments that will make up my first round of cancer treatment, and I've been very lucky to only have two days where I've felt really bad. I know this is because of everything I've been doing to focus on my body, my health, and my mind. So in today's update on finding the beauty in cancer, I'm sharing what I've learned so far in this journey, some of the ways I'm choosing to approach treatment, and all the ways I'm working to take care of myself to give my body what it needs to fight this war. Thank you all so much for being on this journey with me, and for all the thoughts, prayers, and messages. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I've been working my butt off fighting cancer. Some days are good and some days are hard, but I'm learning to surrender, fight myself less, and listen to my body. I've completed seven rounds of chemo, and while I know I need that magic fairy dust (as I like to call it) to heal me, it's still hard to walk in those doors each week. Having treatment buddies go with me has helped... and so has dressing up in fun and crazy outfits to lift not only my spirits but those around me! When I set out on this journey to beat cancer, I asked myself "Is there beauty in cancer?" I've made a point along the way to look for the lessons this experience is trying to teach me and to find that beauty. In this episode, I'm sharing some of those with you. A huge thank you to everyone who has reached out with kind words and well wishes, it helps more than you know! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

An update from my journey through cancer: Today was a bad day. Not feeling well, pain, a trip to the ER, about three meltdowns, and being really scared. Some days, this is the reality of battling cancer. Friends showing up to drive me to the ER. My meal train group delivering lasagna. My mom showing up to sit with me at the hospital. My team making sure my mortgage company, podcast, and YouTube channel all continue to run smoothly. Group chats that make me laugh my butt off. And so many messages of love, encouragement, kindness, and support. These are also the reality of battling cancer. So thanks to my amazing family and friends, I made it through my bad day. And, through it all, I looked for the lessons this experience is trying to teach me and am sharing them here with all of you. If you're interested in learning more about the course I mentioned you can learn more about it here: https://bit.ly/3260x9X --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week on The Dharma Project Stephanie is talking with Scott DuPre, known as ScottieD from Youtube's ScottieDTV. Scott launched ScottieDTV on YouTube in May of 2010 talking about hot rods and food. Since then he has grown his channel to over 206K subscribers with over 120 million views! Listen as Stephanie and ScottieD discuss: How he started his channel The importance of putting in the work to do what you love Following your passion Finding ways to give back/help others AND more! PLUS Scott is making an announcement about a new initiative he has started for his fans who are fighting cancer! Click here to check out and subscribe to ScottieDTV on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScottieDTV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have you ever had someone in your life who is going through a hard time, and you wanted to do something for them didn't know exactly what to do? I have. So in today's bonus episode, I'm sharing an update with some of the amazing ways people in my life have reached out to help support me as I begin my journey through cancer treatment. From gifts to kind words, those gestures of love and support can mean so much during a difficult time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chemo is fairy dust, liquid goal that will heal me. This was my thought as I arrived at my first treatment dressed as a fairy in my blue wig, sequin top, and rainbow skirt! In the days following my first treatment, I recorded this update reflecting on how I'm feeling, what seems to be helping, and how clear it has become to me that people need people. I also talk about what it's been like to receive so much support from my friends, family, and team, and share my thoughts on how you can support people in your life who may be going through a similar journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app