Beautiful Shifts

Jackie Culley: A mother’s story of supporting her son through battling cancer, and the Christmas charity for cancer families she organized in his memory

Jackie shares how her son Riley, at age 17, was diagnosed with cancer, and the years following where he fought the illness with Jackie loving and supporting him each step of the way. Jackie's story is touching and powerful as she shares with us lessons she has learned through her experiences.
Six years ago Jackie, with Riley's help and natural eagerness to help others in need, organized a charity to give back to families affected by cancer at Christmas time. In loving memory of Riley, Jackie has grown the organization over the years, now known as Christmas for Cancer Families. Earlier this year it became an official non-profit organization. This will be their sixth year giving back to families affected by cancer organizing home makeovers, sub for Santas, and sending families on vacations.
Jackie is an interior designer and the owner of Jackie Culley Design. She has taught group fitness for 20 years and opened her own yoga studio in 2016. Jackie is the owner and founder of Christmas for Cancer Families and plans to continue to expand the organization's reach.
Get involved in giving back and supporting Jackie and Christmas for Cancer Families: www.christmasforcancerfamilies.org
Find Jackie on instagram @jackieculley & @christmasforcancerfamilies
Book recommendations from Jackie:
Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl
The Choice, Dr. Edith Eva Eger
The Hiding Place, Corrie Ten Boom
Letting Go, David R. Hawkins
 

Kami Banks: Nutrition and triathlon coach on grief, healing and carrying on a legacy - How the bittersweet passing of her mom led to helping others reach beyond their comfort zone

Kami shares the experience of learning her mom, the healthiest person she knew, was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Loosing her mom was bittersweet as it led Kami to focus on carrying on her memory and the things she had taught her. Kami began to share her voice with others in a way her mom no longer could. 
Kami is a high-level athlete and has competed in the Ironman world championship in Kona, Hawaii. She is a certified triathlon, life and weight coach, and shares how our challenges can help us grow into the people we want to become, and much more.
Find Kami online http://linktr.ee/kamibanks
On Instagram @kamibankscoaching
Kelsey's chocolates www.kelsiskitchen.com
 
 

Ryan Smart: The Other Side of Fear - Leaving career in corporate America to start an interior design firm, and other life lessons

Ryan shares his story of leaving corporate America to start his own interior design firm, Smart Studio Designs, even when he felt it was risky and too late. Ryan has lived in a variety of places introducing him to people and cultures that have shaped who he has become today. His story is sprinkled with interesting and important life lessons he has learned along the way, including seeking help for anxiety when needed.
Ryan helps us see the reward is in the journey, that we can look back and find beauty in our individual paths, and that fear is normal, but not to miss out on what the other side of fear has to offer.   
Ryan's design firm: www.smartstudiodesigns.com
Find Ryan and his work on Instagram @smartstudiodesigns
Book recommendations from Ryan:
Siddhartha, Hermann Hesse
Choose Possibility, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy
 

Kari Montgomery: Think Twice - A survivor, birth mother, entrepreneur, and advocate’s story of healing and hope

Kari shares her story as a survivor of a suicide attempt as a teen, and the transition, healing and hope that has come as she has learned mental health tools and grown into adulthood. Kari is Shantil's sister, so she is an extra special guest to kick off the podcast with!
As teen suicide rates continue to be on the rise, Kari shares that if she can help at least one person think twice, that gives her all the motivation she needs to share her story.
You can reach Kari here:
Kari's website: thinktwicebykari.com
Kari's instagram @kari.salon.aries
Recommendations from Kari:
Books: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, Untamed by Glennon Doyle, Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

Introducing Beautiful Shifts

We are Lindsay and Shantil - two friends that love good conversation, connection, and expanding our view of the human experience. In this episode we will explain the idea behind the podcast and how we will be exploring the extraordinary transitions of those we have the opportunity to talk with. We hope you will join us on this journey exploring life’s Beautiful Shifts, as we learn and grow together.