Embrace Your Strengths

Episode 78 Teaching and Learning with Compassion and Zeal with Ellen Bennett

Ellen's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: INPUT, CONNECTEDNESS, EMPATHY,  LEARNER & RESTORATIVE 

Ellen Bennett lives near San Diego, California. She has been married to Steve for over 30 years. They have two adult children, Matt and Hayley, who are married to incredible spouses, Elizabeth and Micah. And, she also has an incorrigible, stinky, and beloved “stroodle” (schnauzer/terrier/poodle?) rescue dog named Covie. Ellen grew up in Memphis, TN and attended UT Knoxville - GO VOLS. She majored in English literature, has a Master’s in Education, and taught secondary English for 9 years at a private Classical Christian school. She also has experience with homeschooling and teaching at a public school. She loves walks, talks, camping, hiking, and doing Bible studies with friends. She relies on “the love God has for us” (1 John 4:16) and…on her husband brewing her coffee every morning

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Episode 77 Redeeming Pain And Valuing Others with Robyn McLean

Robyn's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: WOO, BELIEF, FUTURISTIC, IDEATION, COMMUNICATION 

Robyn McLean is the founder of Stirring Embers, a movement of women based in the Columbia Gorge who come together locally and remotely to enrich each other in their God-given gifts and unique design. She is the founder/owner of Brewed GRIT, a clothing brand and custom coffee line with meaningful and inspiring messages behind it. Robyn is a wife and mother to two adorable kids. 

Websites: 

www.RobynLovesCoffee.com

www.StirringEmbers.com  Stirring Embers Instagram

www.BrewedGRIT.com

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Episode 76 Her Positivity is More Than ”Cupcakes and Butterflies” with Sheri McInvale

Sheri's Top 5CliftonStrengths are: POSITIVITY, WOO, SELF ASSURANCE, INCLUDER & DEVELOPER

Dubbed the “Queen Bee of Networking” by the Orlando Sentinel, Sheri McInvale  often rallies people and organizations around a cause through skilled consensus building and seeking out win-win solutions. Her  accomplishments in the nonprofit world and her stellar reputation for relationship building led her to the state capitol to serve two successful terms as a state legislator. Now she puts that same networking know-how to work in the private sector, providing lifestyle solutions for older adults and their families at All Care Senior Consulting. She currently serves as a Recent Past President of the Tallahassee Sunrise Rotary Club( 2019-2020) and Board Member of the Tallahassee Auburn Club. Recently she has moved to Lake City, Florida  where she is doing marketing and branding  for the Paul Estate which will launch soon as  Christian Retreat and Event Venue.  Sheri’s favorite role is that of Mother to 3 adult children and SiSi to 2 Grand Daughters.

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Episode 75 An Inspiring Teen Custom Cake Baker with Reese Saliceti

Reese's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: INDIVIDUALIZATION, ADAPTABILITY, CONNECTEDNESS, COMMUNICATION & INPUT 

Reese is  a senior in high school,  a Tex-Mix who  is 1/2 Tejano 1/2 Puerto Rican - Her love for baking is a mix between her (Grandma’s) Momo’s Creative Cakes and her Abuela’s Puerto Rican desserts.  She spends hours learning Fondant, Buttercream, and unique cake recipes and designs in her spare time.  She started baking for  Bible study’s and birthday celebrations - making people from all over the globe feel like they had a family to celebrate with. People now order from her for her artistic designs and custom cakes. IG: @dulcecustomcakes

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Episode 74 Gathering Others to Read the Bible in 90 Days with Susan Goodwin

Susan's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: POSITIVITY, INPUT, IDEATION, BELIEF & ADAPTABILITY

Susan has been married to Tom for 30 years. They are proud parents of five daughters, one son-in-law and a very adorable grandson Charlie. Susan was on staff with Cru for over 30 years. She is coauthor of “Every Word, A Reader’s 90 Day Guide to the Bible.” Susan loves to help people read God’s Word for themselves.

For Information look at  Every Word 90  Website 

Inspired by  What is the Bible All About by Henrietta Mears

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Episode 73 Newly Married at 55! with Beth Ann Hammond

Beth Ann's top 5 CliftonStrengths are: INDIVIDUALIZATION, CONNECTEDNESS, COMMUNICATION, EMPATHY & MAXIMIZER 

Beth Ann Emery Hammond  has been  privileged to work with Cru for 32 years and  is motivated to see lives changed as they surrender to God's Word and ways. As of July 2022  she  lives in San Antonio,  Texas with her  husband Kevin.  She is looking forward to new adventures in this new season in her life!  

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Episode 72 Together is Better! Repost With Sonya Hove and Cara Chute

Sonya’s top 5 CliftonStrengths are: INPUT, EMPATHY, ADAPTABILITY, IDEATION & DEVELOPER

Sonya Hove is a native Texan who lives in Durham, North Carolina.  She and her husband Rick work with Faculty Commons which a ministry of Cru.   She is mom to 3 and grandma to 2 little ones.  

Cara's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: WOO, POSITIVITY,COMMUNICATION, INCLUDER, & EMPATHY 

Cara Cute is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in Business Education.She lives in Johnson City, TN with her husband Earle.  They have three adult children and seven grandchildren.

Cara has been with Cru for over 40 years – serving at the International Headquarters, the undergraduate branch of the Campus Ministry, and is currently serving with the Faculty Ministry.

She loves using her strengths to work with individuals and teams to help them develop their own leadership skills and discover their own natural talents.  She holds certifications from the Myers Briggs Institute, CoreClarity, and Career Direct with Crown Ministries.

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Episode 71 Capitalizing on Her Strengths as a Realtor with Tammy Norman

Tammy's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  DEVELOPER, EMPATHY, ACHIEVER, MAXIMIZER & INDIVIDUALIZATION 

Tammy Norman is  married, to Tim and  a mom to  4 children. 

She has served in campus ministry for 25 years, most recently as a partner representative. Recently she has  started a career as a real estate agent. 

She lives  outside Austin, TX in Leander and enjoys  hosting family and friends, Mediterranean food, museums, hiking, coaching basketball, Ohio State football. 

 

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Episode 70 From Adoption to a New Path to Graduate School with Kathy Ritz

Kathy's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  WOO, BELIEF, COMPETITION, LEARNER & FOCUS 

Kathy  has worked for Cru for the past 29 years, and has worked for Bridges International the past eight.  She has a passion for helping people thrive in their emotional and spiritual lives, and serves the staff of Bridges as a personal development coach and people care coordinator.  She has 4 children (three adults and one middle schooler) and resides in Austin, Texas with her husband of 24 years, Kurt.  

She is planning to attend the University of Texas in the fall, pursuing a Masters' Degree in Educational Psychology. When not working Kathy enjoys tennis, hiking, hanging out with friends, playing with her granddaughter, and binging sci-fi shows. 

 

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Episode 69 The Moving Man with Barbara Culwell

The "Moving Man" and his co-worker had strengths that showed up in spades on moving day a few weeks ago.   When people are using their strengths all those around them get to experience things they could not do without them!   Glimpses of STRATEGIC, DISCIPlNE, ACHIEVER, RESPONSIBILITY and EMPATHY were seen on  a hectic, busy day.    

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