Ask a Better Question
No matter where we look, asking better questions is the key to opening up new thinking, possibility, understanding and most importantly.....generating different ACTION! Want different results? Let's look close by- our thinking. Especially in the face of work, life or global challenges; let's use the principles of mindfulness to.....ask better questions and from there make positive change.
Episodes
28 episodes
How are You?.....and other Impossible Questions
I’m sharing a few thoughts about why this question is so difficult when in the midst of grief, or really any challenging life stage. Also, I am a chronic over-thinker, so that doesn’t help in this scenario. I also share the Buddhist...
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17:10
Emily Mara: Movement & Wellness Coach and Teacher @ Int'l Women's Day 2020 in Buffalo!
Flashback to…… International Women’s Day, March 8, 2020. My friend and co-conspirator Judy @garagefitness and I dreamt of sharing The Class by Taryn Toomey live in Buffalo to honor and celebrate women. Thanks to generou...
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43:05
Breaking The Ice- Messily
It’s now been 2 years since I took what I thought was a break for a few weeks. I considered starting again so many times, but it felt too overwhelming. I wasn’t sure how to begin and what to say. Somehow, a few weeks ago I felt like...
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16:29
Solo Episode: Why Am I Passionate About Sharing Mindfulness?
Hi Friends, today is my first solo episode. I share an experience that happened when I was growing up that was difficult for me to process. Now from my adult perspective, it illustrates how mindfulness helps me navigate big and small situ...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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16:20
Unapologetic Coffee: Truth & Tips from co-founder Alisa Officer!
If you live in Buffalo you have probably heard about Unapologetic Coffee- they have a shop at 1375 Main St. in the city and their coffee is proudly served at many local business. Today I get to talk with Alisa Officer, who with her twin sister ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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50:49
Can We Find Inspiration, Authenticity and Empowerment in Accounting? (YES)
Today's conversation might just change everything you thought about accounting and accountants....It was a pleasure to talk with Dawn Scott, CPA about being a disrupter in the professional services field and how she has created h...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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47:09
What is THE Most Important Health Habit? And More.....
It is a rare opportunity to speak with such an accomplished scientist and hear her break down practical wellness information is a way we can all apply! Impressively, Heather is ranked in the top 1% of most influential scientists in the world (P...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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52:48
How Would You Want Someone to Stand Up For You?
Ashley Middleton has been a corporate diversity facilitator since 2014 and she also has a great podcast entitled 'Figuring it Out'. She recently released an episode called 'Being Black in America' and we unpack more of the ideas she share...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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1:00:45
How Can I Be a Better Negotiator and Get More of What I Want?
If you are curious about the dynamics of power, influence, getting what you want and being a better negotiator- do not miss this conversation with Professor Alison Fragale, Ph.D. Alison. Alison is an expert in these areas and presen...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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55:12
Welcome Series 3!
A quick few minutes to check in and share where I'm at at the start of 2023 and also some greater clarity on the direction of the podcast. Connect with me: jenniferdailygress@gmail.com@JenniferDailyGress (IG and Li...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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4:42
Holiday Fun & Merriment! (.....How do we do that?)
A festive holiday conversation with my sister Colleen Simonds before my holiday break….Tree flocking…..what is it and why do it? Are you a supporter or consider it holiday sacrilege? Where do we come do...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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43:20
Why is My Hair Falling Out?
Thank you Dr. Bethany Lema for taking on what is a personal and sometimes scary subject for so many people (myself included)....hair loss. UGH. I share my own struggles and approach to dealing with this and I'm so grateful to Bethany for sharin...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:07:36
What is the Story With Women & Alcohol?
Lisa Prefontaine is a licensed mental health counselor and shares so much important information in this conversation. I've been wanting to talk to a professional about this subject for a while after seeing one news article after another about h...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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48:43
What Amazing Creations Can be Made With Paper? (hint: cool xmas gift alert)
This is a fun conversation with Janna Willoughby-Lohr about the magical creations she makes out of paper to make people happy and 'bring meaning to people's lives'. Janna is an artist, business founder, sustainability entrepreneur, Buffalonian ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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52:11
Child Care: What are the Issues and How Can we Support Solutions?
It was a privilege to hear directly from WNY Women’s Foundation CEO Sheri Scavone about the state of child care in our region and her work in that area to support women and families. I learned so much from this conversation a...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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43:20
What Happens When 2 Friends Hang Out in a Closet with a Microphone?
What happens? Judy is an incredible human being and champion for women. Her heart and energy go into everything she does and nobody is left the same after an interaction with her! We talk about her business: Garage fitness, being vu...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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52:57
How Can Moms Give Up the 4 Letter Word 'Busy'? A Conversation with RN and Yoga Teacher Lesline Pittman.
I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to speak with Lesline and talk about yoga, being a nurse and mom, her business and how all those things connect. Trigger warning that there is talk of mental health challenges, suicide and post...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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57:29
How Can We Do Better at Talking About Race?
This episode with Buffalo writer and workshop facilitator Nanette D. Massey jumps right into the conversations we do and don't have about race.Next Saturday Nov 5th, Nanette and renowned author Robin DiAngelo (White Fragility) wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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47:52
How Can We Normalize and Prioritize Conversations About Women's Health?
Dr. Angela McLellan-Desai is a friend and Ob/Gyn MD in Buffalo. This can be an emotional and complex topic and I appreciate her expertise, straightforward approach and empathy along the way. My intention was to ask the questions o...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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42:10
A Key Question for Design and More: Do I Love This?
Who better to kick off the second series of the podcast than my incredible sister Colleen Simonds! She is an accomplished interior designer after beginning her career in merchandising at Gap Inc and J Crew. We talk about career evolution, the s...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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55:52
The Better Questions So Far! Series 1 Wrap
I love a good summary! It just feels so.....complete. Just me today for this summary and wrap-up episode of the first series. Mindfulness in the Corporate World.....what are some of the best questions to come...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:02
What If We Expanded Our Definition of Leadership?
What would happen if we expanded our definition of leadership? Who is a leader? What qualities do they have? What qualities would we want them to have differently than what we see now?Linkage Women in Leadership Conference: No...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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46:24
What is missing in our communities and can YOU be the one who brings it?
Fun conversation with my friend Steve Procknal! A semi-official ambassador for Buffalo, I can't think of anyone who loves this community more. He gives back through his natural enthusiasm and creativity whether it is organizing memorable ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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56:31
How Do We Create Better Environments for the Human Experience?
DEI: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This episode is about that, but really so much more. As you may have concluded by now, I'm a believer in mindfulness as a way to transform our thinking. And why? Ultimately, because I think that we'll have ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:15
All Things Communication Part 2: Leadership, Truth & Propaganda
Part 2 with Steve Bell! We didn't quite complete this conversation after one round, so we come back for more.A few highlights from my notes.....-Leadership and what is the responsibility of people with platform...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:01