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Barbara Culwell sits downs with individuals to hear how they are on the path to living out their God given purpose as they are understanding and developing their Top 5 CliftonStrengths. You will be encouraged to understand more about what is great about YOU and your own strengths. Join Barbara as she helps you navigate how to find more joy and purpose in your life through discovering your best self.
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Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Episode 82 A Joyful Habit of Gratitude with Teresa Snow
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Teresa's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: HARMONY, RESPONSIBILITY, DISCIPLINE, CONNECTEDNESS & POSITIVITY
Teresa lives in Austin. Texas and has served with Cur her her whole after college, on campus staff and currently with CruCity in Austin. She enjoys connecting deeply with others and college football. She also enjoys Camp Gladiator boot camp (not so much for "fun" but because it is good for her! (her DISCIPLINE strength!). Teresa loves to work hard and play hard, go anywhere there is a beach and water, wrap packages and make things "look pretty!".
1000 Gifts book by Ann Voskamp
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Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Episode 81 Saying Yes to Her God Given Strengths with Sue Bidstrup
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Sue's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: ACTIVATOR, CONNECTEDNESS, INTELLECTION, POSITIVITY & INPUT

Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Episode 80 Capturing Life’s Meaningful Moments with Catherine Cotton
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Catherine's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: EMPATHY, RESPONSIBILITY, INDIVIDUALIZATION, DEVELOPER & ADAPTABILITY
Catherine is an artist and illustrator who lives in Dallas Texas. On the weekends you can find her going on walks with friends, cooking a new recipe, and spending time with her family. She started her business, Catherine Cotton Studio, 7 years ago. Her desire is to create lovely art to fill her days with beauty and joy that touch other's lives. She wants her paintings to remind others to linger longer on the lovely things, celebrate others and remember the beautiful story being written in your life.
Her website CatherineCotton.com
Instagram catherinecottonstudio
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Monday Oct 31, 2022
Episode 79 Celebrating Two Years of EYS with Laura Choy
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Laura Choy joins me today to Celebrate Two Years of EYS podcast! Her Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: RESTORATIVE, INDIVIDUALIZATION, CONNECTEDNESS, EMPATHY & ADAPTABILITY.
You can learn about what she does with Noonday Collection here.
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Episode 33 Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary with Warren Culwell
Episode 24 A Fun and Charming Go Getter with Rachel Buchanan
Episode 28 Survived for a Purpose with Claire Culwell
Episode 36 Wondering if My Strengths Matter with Wendy Kohman
Episode 57 Learning in a Season of Winter with Lisa Elmore
Episode 61 Gifted by God to Bring Love and Hope to Others with Gerry Buchholz
Episode 75 iAn Inspiring Teen Custom Cake Baker with Reese Saliceti
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Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Episode 78 Teaching and Learning with Compassion and Zeal with Ellen Bennett
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
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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Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Episode 77 Redeeming Pain And Valuing Others with Robyn McLean
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Robyn's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: WOO, BELIEF, FUTURISTIC, IDEATION, COMMUNICATION

Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Episode 76 Her Positivity is More Than ”Cupcakes and Butterflies” with Sheri McInvale
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
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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Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Episode 75 An Inspiring Teen Custom Cake Baker with Reese Saliceti
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
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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Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Episode 74 Gathering Others to Read the Bible in 90 Days with Susan Goodwin
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
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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Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Episode 73 Newly Married at 55! with Beth Ann Hammond
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
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!
CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment
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