In this fun episode, I get to have a candid conversation with my oldest daughter, Leila. She is also my office manager and head of HR in my company. We talk a little about Leila’s roles and responsibilities in my company. We also discuss junior high school experiences, shedding light on prevalent issues like smoking and vaping among her peers. Leila shares her observations and insights with us about popularity and social dynamics from her very own perspective. We also talk about topics such as money, homeschooling, building confidence, and fostering new friendships. We spill the beans a bit about some of the things we are planning for our next retreat and also review some things we want to do differently at this one vs. our last retreat. In this episode, we cover: How the Accountability Code is helping us make the best decision with the possibility of homeschooling. Some pros and cons of homeschooling from a mother’s and a teen’s perspective. How important it is to seek feedback. The need for continuous improvement and problem-solving. Practical tips about making big life decision. Public school challenges that teens are facing these days. I recorded my entire audiobook and I'd love for you to consume it between episodes go to my website below for the FREE download.http://www.marcibarker.com Leila’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsleilajade Leila's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsleilajade/

Lexi, my second daughter is on the podcast today! Her job title is Team Leader. Lexi spills the beans on our big adventure coming up as a family. You may already know about it, if you follow me on social media. Lexi has some blunt opinions throughout our chat and her honesty makes this episode pretty fun. She shares what she likes about working for me, and what she likes to spend her paychecks on. Lexi also shares the struggles of making decisions as a 12 year old, and balancing social activities. We talk about her goal of achieving a back handspring and I get to take her though The Accountability Code to help her get closer to her goal. I hope you enjoy our candid mother daughter conversation. These episodes have taught my daughters a new perspective of the work I do, and given listeners a great basic level view of The Accountability code and how it can be applied to anything including helping your kids through what goals are important to them. In this episode we discuss: Our big move Working to pay for your wants Retreat planning Making work fun Decision making Lexi's back handspring goal I recorded my entire audiobook and I'd love for you to consume it between episodes go to my website below for the FREE download.http://www.marcibarker.com

In this episode, my project manager Liz Barker, AKA my daughter, who is turning 11, discuss various topics ranging from Liz's recent birthday party to her definition of modesty. You will enjoy this heartwarming podcast episode and genuine mother-daughter connection. Liz answers questions about bullying, modesty, and being an empath. Liz is interested in astrology and shares bit about her own sign as an Aries. She explains how she navigates difficult friendships and when something triggers her towards anger. I shared my own thoughts about being overly positive and giving yourself permission to feel angry if needed. She also gives us her perspective on kids having phones and using various apps. She shares how important being trustworthy is. Our conversation was full of inspiration, laughter, discovery, growth, and connection. In this episode we cover: The importance of honesty Being mindful of our bodies and well-being. Mirror activity at the last retreat Handling anger & stress Feeling confident when you look your best Modesty Upcoming Mother -Daughters Retreat accommodations I recorded my entire audiobook and I'd love for you to consume it between episodes go to my website below for the FREE download.http://www.marcibarker.com

I'm so excited to bring my own daughters onto the podcast! Today's episode is with my youngest daughter Leah. My girls have recently become official employees in my business. In the Spring they planned and executed their own Mother-Daughter retreat! You could say I’m one proud mom! Today, Leas shares her favorite part of the retreat, as well as, what it is like working for my company. You will love her funny additions to our conversation and she just turned 9 years old. I run through explaining the Accountability Code to Leah in this episode! As I listened back to this recording I realized how valuable it is breaking things down to the basics, aka simple enough to explain to a child. If you have wondered about any step of The Accountability Code or if you are a current client in my program, actively working the steps, you will find value in how we walk through each step, helping you get more clarity on how The Accountability Code can work for you! The conversation is charming and entertaining, providing a unique perspective on entrepreneurship and work-life balance. In this Episode we cover: Building Confidence Viewing Bullying with Compassion The importance of interacting with others to build confidence Valuing your paycheck as an 8-9 year old! How Leah divides her earnings into spending, saving, and tithing. I recorded my entire audiobook and I'd love for you to consume it between episodes go to my website below for the FREE download.http://www.marcibarker.com

I'm honored to have my good friend and client Elle Pace on the podcast today. She is a massage therapist and one of the most accepting people I know. This episode starts off with a story where Elle had resistance to accepting someone without even knowing them. Listen as she describes her process of overcoming that resistance and allowing the teaching moment to expand into other areas of her life. You'll love listening to how you can learn to overcome resistance and have it move you to love, acceptance, and respect. Elle not only incorporates this into her massage therapy business but she also teaches it because of her challenging past of domestic violence and poor health habits. She reclaimed her life by learning to love and care for herself in the smallest of ways. I hope as you listen you'll become more aware of how you can overcome your resistance and move forward with love, acceptance, and respect for yourself and all those you come in contact with. In this episode we cover: Challenging our judgmental thoughts of others Allowing ourselves to change with new experiences Learning to forgive ourselves Ask for help with challenges arise How to rely on others for help Believe that there is good in everyone Self care is not selfish at all, it’s necessary You can find Elle on social media here. Instagram.com/Deja_vu_healing_touchFacebook @‌DeJaVuHealingTouchWebsite www.dejavuhealing.com I recorded my entire audiobook and I'd love for you to consume it between episodes go to my website below for the FREE download.http://www.marcibarker.com

In this episode, you get the pleasure of hearing from my best friend Amber Myers. We talk about friendship, setting boundaries, and how important self-love is. You’ll love our convo as we discuss therapy, good friends, and setting boundaries. You might shed a few tears when I talk about getting out of a depressive time and how Amber was there for me. Amber shares a little about her story of leaving her religion. She shares some of the internal pain and struggles she dealt with during her infertility journey Including her frustration when she was shamed for not attending church. We also talked about how The Accountability Code helped Amber find peace with being able to charge what she deserves in her business and still love what she does. In this episode we cover: Dealing with difficult situations with parents and friends How stripping away conditional judgment can clear the path for creating incredible friendships The importance of loving yourself Giving up control, how trusting Marci helped Amber grow How honest friendships can create incredible bonds Setting boundaries in your life and business Finding value outside of serving people Find the balance between being able to make money and loving what you do Being able to end relationships that are no longer serving you I recorded my entire audiobook and I'd love for you to consume it between episodes go to my website below for the FREE download.http://www.marcibarker.com

Join me in this episode to hear from Jeana Nunez, a busy mom and a business owner that helps others improve their health by reducing the toxins in their homes. Jeana used to feel like she couldn’t run a business and be a good mom at the same time. With The Accountability Code, she has been able to find better work/life balance by being intentional in the way she spends her time with her family and her business. Jeana shares some of the specific ways she has found harmony and balance in her life. In this episode, we cover: Being able to listen to your inner-self Recognizing how YOU function and honoring that. Teaching The Accountability Code to your children Getting out of your own way! Prioritizing self-care and filling up your own bucket. Delegate more tasks to your older children. Listening to your gut. I recorded my entire audiobook and I'd love for you to consume it between episodes go to my website below for the FREE download.http://www.marcibarker.com Follow Jeana Here: instagram.com/pure_aspirations

This Special Episode is a re-cap of Season 1 Interview: I was asked questions about Accountability Always Ready: Excerpt from my Audio Book The Accountability Code. Kim Carlson - Manifestation in action Debbie Hansen (My Mom!) - Delivered from Pain Hollie McKeeth - Spotting Trauma Bessie McIntosh - Making Time for Millions Lisa Wayment - Soul Searching Pivot Deborah Thackinh - Relief in Taking Action Nicole Marshal - When things Don’t go as Planned Jennifer Coleman - Zoning in on Your Business Sharon Costanzo - Finding Clarity and Community Alexis Whitney - The Gift of Pain Felicia Black - Creative Growth Ashley Goodrich - Cleaning Out Negative Beliefs Heather Wagner - Weighed Down by Clutter MJ Winn - Driving to Freedom Suzie Bell - Overcoming Resistance and Procrastination Christi Green Warr - Being Brave and Courageous Mary Jayne - Choosing Your Own Happy We also talk about what to expect as we move into season 2 next week, and I announce some exciting guests coming on the podcast soon! If you’d like to be featured on my podcast please reach out to me via my website. : ) I recorded my entire audiobook and I'd love for you to consume it between episodes go to my website below for the FREE download. http://www.marcibarker.com

Today I got to bring Mary Jayne onto the podcast, a mother of 4, married 21 years, and personal assistant who has gotten very good at going deep. If you have ever shown up differently to please your spouse or partner, you will relate to the ah-ahs she had throughout being a part of the program. Mary Jayne joined the program on the invitation of a friend, and was expecting a fitness program. She was surprised at how eye opening it was when the program required her to look deeper into herself to get into alignment. In this Episode we cover: Showing up for yourself and working to drop the people pleasing The value of going deeper into self growth Choosing your own happy. Making choices that work best for you, even if it rocks the boat. Being ok with judgments and expectations of loved ones. Living with confidence Her affirmation: “I’m free to do what I want and you’re free to do what you want” Choosing goals you actually want VS what you think you should want. Marci’s Dream where she wanted to jump (Time to Wake Up) Workbook pg. 16 I recorded my entire audiobook and I'd love for you to consume it between episodes go to my website below for the FREE download.http://www.marcibarker.com In this episode we cover:

In today’s episode I’m excited to introduce Christi Green Warr, the founder and facilitator of Dirt Learning, a play based program that helps little kids explore life through hands on experiences. Christi’s has been running her preschool program for 20 years and she has an amazing facility that is unlike anything you have ever seen. As my client we sat down together to figure out what Christ's next steps to grow her business. She had a desire to do more and wanted to create parenting classes to support parents of neurodiverse children by helping them understand their children better and also helping them to handle their big emotions. I offered support and accountability that helped Christi to have the courage to put her desires into action.  She is now running her program and finding greater success in her business. In this episode we cover: How to teach parents and kids to regulate their own emotions What’s good for little kids is good for adults Having a team, accountability, and support Courage to move forward to create a something new The value of taking time for yourself Your Path is Correct- for YOU- Wake Up and Show Up Accountability Workbook page 161 I recorded my entire audiobook and I'd love for you to consume it between episodes go to my website below for the FREE download.http://www.marcibarker.com Discover more about Christi’s programs here: https://dirtlearning.com/