Making the most out of you

Teen Dating Violence

2013-01-31T10:01:00.001-08:00

What are we doing in our schools and communities to bring awareness to the problem of teen dating violence? Susie Kroll brings a very important message.

If you would like to know how to bring Susie to your school contact me at carmela@theelitespeakersbureau.com and you can find Susie's bio here http://www.theelitespeakersbureau.com/susie_kroll.html

Not your average woman!

2013-01-23T18:37:00.002-08:00

There are very few moments that can happen in one’s life that can change everything forever. In a split second your relationships change, your job, your finances, your home, your clothes, your independence. One moment gone terribly wrong and it's all different. On May 23, 2010, Rachelle Friedman was playfully pushed into a pool by her best friend at her bachelorette party just weeks before her wedding. She hit the bottom of the pool head first, breaking her neck and causing a severe spinal cord injury. Rachelle had to face a difficult fact. She was now paralyzed from the chest down and would be a quadriplegic for the rest of her life.

Rachelle could have easily given up on life, constantly asked why her and wondered what if? But she made the decision to move forward in her life with positivity and determination. 13 weeks after her injury she began playing adapted sports such as wheelchair rugby, hand cycling and even surfing. Within a year she had appeared on The Today Show, Headline News, MSNBC, Inside Edition and numerous news outlets both nationally and internationally to share her story of love, commitment, loyalty, and perseverance. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan magazine, In Touch magazine and as a guest on Vh1's Couples Therapy.

Rachelle has made it her mission to spread her story in hope of inspiring others to make the most of each day they are given. “Why waste your time harping on insignificant things?” Rachelle asks. “Believe in defining your life by the positive moments and not the negative.”

Rachelle has turned her tragedy into triumph and is determined to teach people how to take control of their own lives.

Speaking engagements

Adapted sports day ECU keynote
East Carolina University Recreation and leisure studies Classes
Run Walk Roll keynote for PITT memorial hospital rehab
Speaking at Women’s Health Conference speaker
Southern Nash Middle School
1800-Registry company speaker
Night by the Ocean Fundraiser for Life Rolls On guest speaker
Baptist church women's group speaker
NC State University speaker
HART (health affairs round table) keynote
ECU staff development
ECU student development
Speaker for continuing Education Courses for caregivers.
ECU leadership odyssey group keynote
Town of Greenville, NC guest speaker

Susie Kroll, and her important message

2013-01-14T10:39:00.000-08:00

In the realm of teen dating violence, Susie promotes the concept that healthy teen dating relationships will translate into strong and healthy adult relationships. Susie strives to educate both teens and adults about the seriousness of teen dating violence. She specializes in speaking about Teen Dating Violence and Healthy & Safe Dating. She conducts workshops, keynotes, trainings, and seminars on issues specifically related to teens and their relationships. Related topics to Teen Dating Violence include setting boundaries, safe dates, the Dating Bill of Rights, Cycle of Violence, early warning signs of teen dating violence, teen empowerment, and the differences between healthy and potentially destructive dating relationships. Because most domestic violence relationships that end in fatalities started in high school, she feels it a vital necessity to reach out to teens and work toward prevention and safety.

In the context of domestic violence, Susie aims to educate listeners on what Domestic Violence is, how the abuser uses power and control, and what tools the abuser uses to maintain their power and control. She also discusses the myths surrounding Domestic Violence and answers the question, “Why don’t you just leave?” Susie can combine these elements into one presentation or highlight a single topic for an in-depth presentation, keynote, or workshop.

In both Domestic Violence and Teen Dating Violence, Susie speaks with compassion, approachability, knowledge, and energy. Her presentations are layered with a truly touching, amazing, and powerful story about “Jessica,” a friend that came into her life and ultimately survived a harrowing escape from the abuser bent on killing her.

Public Speaking:

Susie earned a BA in Speech Communication from the University of Washington. She has spoken to a myriad of audiences on varying topics related and unrelated to Domestic Violence and Teen Dating Violence. These topics include business communication, teaching public speaking workshops, giving scientific presentations to area junior high and high school science classes and in an academic capacity. Most recently Susie has spent her time speaking to local high school and junior high school students and community groups about Teen Dating Violence and prevention. She has also been a participant of Toastmaster’s International.

Consulting:

Over the last 6 years Susie has consulted with business owners about organization and taught seminars on effective communication and public speaking.

Affiliations:

Susie regularly spends time helping with domestic violence related activities at Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County and at Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse. She has had affiliations with LeTip International in the capacity of Vice President and President of her local business networking chapter.

Outreach:

Susie frequently volunteers with organizations that serve domestic violence victims and their families. Currently she lends a hand with youth support groups and at her local shelter. Susie also works with victims of sexual assault and abuse by serving as an Advocate with Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse where she responds to local ER’s and provides advocacy for sexual assault victims and advocacy via a 24-hour emergency hotline.

Education:

BA Speech Communication – University of Washington
BS Zoology with Marine Emphasis - University of Washington

If you would like to consider having Susie Kroll speak at your next event, or have an event already planned that you would like her to speak at, please contact me at carmela@theelitespeakersbureau.com

Pumpkin Carving

2012-10-22T14:10:00.001-07:00

I admit it, I'm a lame pumpkin carver. I have another family member do it usually. But this year I might try it. I did find a "5 tips for pumpkin carving" that looks good. I might even try the stencil. Here are the 5 tips if you're interested 5 tips for pumpkin carving

Coffee

2012-10-19T07:03:00.003-07:00

Coffee...the reason I wake up!

No Sew Witch Costume

2012-10-16T12:42:00.001-07:00

Moms, I think this no sew witch costume is great witch costume for people like me who can't sew. I'm a mom yeah, but I'm not great at all those amazing things that those super amazing moms can do. I can't sew, well, I could if I really tried maybe but I don't want to. So I look for this sort of thing. Also if any of you teens are out there trying to decide what costumes to choose for Halloween, here's 5 tips that might help from The Popular Teen

I like winning!

2012-10-16T07:50:00.000-07:00

I am real grateful to have won tickets to Cleveland's "Brewzilla". Thanks to The Brewer's Daughter. It sounds wonderful. I have never been before and have wanted to check out more of Cleveland (even though I've been here for 5 years. I'm from Australia). Also being a mom I want to GET OUT!! So this is a great excuse. Another thing that has made me feel like a winner is this wonderful and amazing weather that we have had this week. It's been so warm! Our family went out to pick pumpkins to decorate the outside with. It all looks so "fall" like out there. I'll take more fall and less winter please!!! Now for more of a winning attitude...if I can get to the Apple Butter Festival this week, my month will be set!

Bettie Paige Clothing

2012-10-09T10:39:00.003-07:00

I love 1950's style clothing. That's not my only style but I love it and I think it's fun. A lot of the fashions lately have bored me. But Bettie Paige clothing looks fabulous!! Especially this dress http://www.bettiepageclothing.com/dresses/rosanna-pencil

Men pay attention!

2012-10-09T09:37:00.000-07:00

Hey you men out there! Yes you...did you know that pumping iron can reduce your diabetes risk? Here's an article about it... http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2012/08/24/strength-training-lowers-diabetes-risk.aspx?np=true

Classic Black & White

2012-10-09T06:35:00.000-07:00

I love black & white! I try not to always buy black or white but I do quite often.

Forks over Knives

2012-10-09T05:43:00.002-07:00

Have you watched the film "Forks Over Knives"? Or considered it? I watched it recently and it was well worth my time. It's most definitely an eye opener. If we took our health more seriously, if we looked at what's going on with obesity, hypertension, every other person dying of cancer, the pills you take for your health which are not making you healthier if you don't eat right. "Unfortunately the link between diet and health is still not well understood by many doctors, who are not required to take courses on nutrition in schools and who therefore rely on pills and procedures to treat patients" Gene Stone.
If you're interested to check this life changing and possibly life saving film here is the link http://www.forksoverknives.com/ I'd like to know how things would change in this nation if people took more health advice. If people became more aware of how to heal themselves and keep themselves healthier. Where's the "October awareness month" for that? The money isn't to be made in the healthy or dead, it's made in the sick. Think about how much money you pay when you are sick.

Feelin good!

2012-10-08T13:56:00.002-07:00

Get healthy! Get up and move, workout, get the blood pumping. Eat good food, drink water instead of worrying about breast cancer awareness month and milk mustache campaigns (which are not helping you get healthy) think more about prevention, making the most out of yourself and your life. It's all about you. I'm tired, I'm not feeling energetic but I am going to get my butt off this seat and devote one hour to working out and then I'm going to cook something healthy. I can rest and watch tv later, but I will feel good about it.

Mommy needs a workout

2012-10-07T13:37:00.000-07:00

Being a mother of 2 beautiful girls is wonderful. But as a mom you can always find an excuse to "not workout". I would always make the excuse that the house needs cleaned, or my girls needed me, dinner, dishes, laundry, sweeping, mopping, bathing, dusting...the list goes on.
But eventually I put on the pounds and was unhappy. Unhappily doing the dishes, laundry, moping, sweeping...you get the idea right?
I didn't know what to do because the pounds were not going anywhere! Eventually I made the commitment to get off my lazy ass and do something with myself that would make me feel good about myself. I thought, just one hour of my day, is it that hard? It's been over a year later and the pounds came off, I feel better about myself, I don't hide my body in "tent" clothes anymore and being happier and healthier makes me a better mommy.

#Laughter

2012-10-07T10:06:00.004-07:00

#Depressed? #Angry? #bored? Find something to laugh about every day...or just something to smile about. It's the best medicine right? Even if for a few seconds, it better than nothing at all. Believe it or not, there is always something in this world to be grateful for. Just look in nature, it's there, you'll find it.

"We are shaped by our thoughts, we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves" Buddha

Be yourself!

2012-10-07T09:50:00.000-07:00

Something wrong with being different? Find what it is about you and rock it. You might wish you looked like #Angelina Jolie or guys, you might wish that you looked more like the guy with the #washboard abs. But you don't need to be thinking that way! Find what it is about you. You might have great hair, skin or something that you can be proud of. Don't forget that beauty starts within. #Beauty starts with you and most importantly beauty starts with being healthy. You are what you eat so choose wisely!

#Awareness

2012-10-07T07:02:00.004-07:00

So October is #breast cancer awareness month. That's great and I'm glad money and all that go into the research. We see pink ribbons everywhere blah blah blah. But, we are very aware right? It's all over the place. But where's the awareness days for all those things that we are not aware of? I think #breast cancer awareness is in our face and while that's great I think that it's a shame that there are not more things publicized. Perhaps, cancer prevention month? Where we become aware of chemicals, high fructose corn syrup in everything, the disgusting factory farmed meat that you are eating, or the overdosed pill popping nation we have become where every emotion is treated with a pill....Hello????

#Stress releif

2012-10-06T15:44:00.001-07:00

Stress can be a daily thing. How do you relax and not let it get to you? I like to sit with a cup of coffee and unwind for a while, whether I'm reading a book or watching a good uplifting movie. How about #pets? I don't have one at the moment but I think that will change in the future. Here are 7 tips to relieve stress http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mercola/stress-relief-7-tools-to_b_574418.html

Dress up!

2012-10-05T12:03:00.000-07:00

Dress up to feel confident! It helps you feel good about yourself. http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Dress_with_Confidence_How_Dressing_Affects_Your_Attitude_and_Confidence.html

Nature, good for the soul.

2012-10-05T11:58:00.000-07:00

Don't the sounds of nature relax you? The sounds of water falling, like rain, waterfalls, fountains? Or lush green summer scenery, birds singing, autumn colors? Get out in nature and feel good! And if you can't, then bring nature to you by having a water feature, indoor plant, be creative!!

The Grocery Bill

2012-10-05T11:00:00.000-07:00

Groceries can get expensive. We all want to cut down on cost! We shop at http://www.aldi.us/index_ENU_HTML.htm mostly and often you can't beat it. There are also several blogs with money saving tips like this one that I thought was great http://www.getitfree.us/blog-Seven-Ways-To-Cut-Down-Your-Grocery-Bill--857?utm_campaign=blog&utm_medium=social&utm_source=engagement&utm_content=seven-ways-to-cut-grocery-bill Cheap doesn't have mean unhealthy and canned goods. Try your best to buy real foods and keep away from junk as much as possible.

#Monsanto

2012-10-05T06:30:00.002-07:00

Have you heard of the chemical manufacturing company #Monsanto? Monsanto provides the seeds for 90 percent of the world's GM crops.
Fertilizers, pesticides, aspertame, recombinant somatotrophin, which is a genetically engineered growth hormone given to dairy cows to make them produce more milk. Do you feel safe consuming all these chemicals? It's all to do with what you eat. What goes into your body is NOT safe. Do you trust Monsanto with your health?
Check out http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/07/08/tthe-most-evil-company-on-the-planet-monsanto.aspx for more information.

Grow Food Not Lawn!

2012-10-03T15:57:00.003-07:00

This is pretty awesome right?

Over Medicated America?

2012-10-03T10:58:00.000-07:00

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/04/04/antipsychotic-drugs-on-pediatric-bipolar-disorder.aspx?np=trueYes if you really want to, you can get medicated for your emotions. Sibling rivalry, shyness, grief can be considered disorders by modern psychiatry and you can treat it with drugs. What do you think?

Since you are what you eat....

2012-10-03T07:48:00.002-07:00

How much real food do you eat? With all the convenience foods, canned products, dehydrated, preserved, words you have no idea of in the ingredients lists, high fructose corn syrups, chemicals like aspertame etc, it's hard to eat "real".
It can be expensive to buy organic, but there's always room for improvement. Cook more often. Grow some veggies, look at your ingredients lists closer. If you want to be healthy, eat healthy and eat real foods. It starts with small steps. Put the cheetos away and take your step toward looking after you.

Argan Oil

2012-10-02T10:27:00.001-07:00

I've been using this on my hair for the past year. It's the best product that I have used to get rid of the frizzies! The brand I use is morrocan moisture http://www.vitacost.com/fx-moroccan-moisture-argan-oil-4-fl-oz?csrc=GPF-PA-022796842060&ci_sku=022796842060&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}&gclid=CNLH3vXaturs4rICFQsGnQodAyMA7g it's the cheaper of them and works great. It's natural too. Check it out on the natural news website http://www.naturalnews.com/037386_argan_oil_skin_hair.html