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Episode 018: Cathy Nesbitt - independence, discovery, and joy

In Episode 18 of the LilyList Podcast, we dive deep into personal journeys, impactful life choices, and the legacies we create along the way. Our guest is Cathy Nesbitt, a vibrant entrepreneur and educator whose passion for sustainability, laughter, and mindfulness has shaped a life full of meaningful contributions. From her early love of nature to pioneering worm composting and becoming an advocate for laughter yoga, Cathy’s story is one of resilience, discovery, and joy. In this episode, we’ll explore how she turned challenges into opportunities and developed practices that enrich not only her life but also the lives of others.

To learn more about Cathy and her work, visit https://www.cathysclub.com/

Here are five highlights from today’s conversation:

1. Finding Inspiration in Childhood: How Cathy’s early experiences with family dynamics and camping shaped her love of nature and resilience.
2. The Worm Business: Cathy’s journey to launching a worm composting business and the surprising challenges of changing perceptions about worms.
3. Discovering Laughter Yoga: The pivotal moment that led Cathy to laughter yoga and how it transformed her perspective on stress and joy.
4. Creating a Lasting Legacy: Cathy’s thoughts on legacy, from environmental advocacy to inspiring others to live fully and intentionally.
5. Practical Tips for Mindfulness: Simple, effective strategies Kathy uses to start and end her day with gratitude and balance.

Get ready for an uplifting conversation packed with inspiration, actionable insights, and a reminder to embrace the joy in life. Let’s dive in!

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Episode 017: Petar Krastev - resilience, transformation, and purpose

In this episode, we’re joined by Petar Krestev, a resilient and inspiring entrepreneur whose journey from a challenging childhood in Bulgaria to building a fulfilling life and business is nothing short of remarkable. Petar opens up about his struggles with loneliness, financial hardship, and finding his own path against all odds. From being forced to live in a garage to discovering faith and purpose, his story is one of strength, humility, and unwavering commitment to becoming a better person. He’s now dedicated to creating positive change for younger generations in Bulgaria, aiming to leave a legacy far beyond financial success. Join us as Petar shares the raw and real moments that have defined his journey and how he hopes to serve his community as he goes forward.

To learn more about Petar and his work, visit https://www.pk.coach/

Episode Highlights:

• Petar’s early life in Varna, Bulgaria, growing up amid economic challenges and lack of role models.
• The difficult relationships that tested Petar’s character and led to transformative life lessons.
• His experiences of extreme hardship and loneliness while working in the UK, from working in corrupt car washes to living in a garage.
• How discovering faith and finding purpose through fitness and health helped him reshape his life.
• Building resilience and inner strength through adversity and learning to ask questions over assuming answers.
• Petar’s perspective on faith and personal responsibility as pillars of a meaningful life and legacy.

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Episode 016: Ginger Gleason - love, service, and legacy

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Ginger Gleason, a dedicated nurse and mother who has spent nearly two decades in the healthcare industry. Ginger's journey from her experience growing up in Greensboro, North Carolina to becoming a nurse is filled with personal and professional transformations. After experiencing the pivotal moment of her daughter's complicated birth, Ginger found her calling in nursing and has since become a passionate advocate for holistic care, always focusing on helping others.

Ginger shares her wisdom on balancing family life with a demanding career, what it means to be a healthcare professional during times of crisis like COVID-19, and the importance of considering our legacy both in life and beyond. She offers invaluable insights on how to make healthcare decisions that ease the burden on loved ones and how creating a legacy through actions, no matter how small, can have a profound impact. We are grateful to Ginger for sharing her inspiring story and reflections on love, service, and leaving a lasting legacy.

Episode Highlights:

• Ginger’s Early Life: Growing up in Greensboro, NC, in a tight-knit but diverse family, with a blend of country and city influences.
• A Life-Changing Moment: How the complications surrounding the birth of her daughter inspired her to pursue a career in nursing.
• Holistic Approach to Care: Ginger emphasizes how nursing goes beyond physical care to address mental and spiritual well-being.
• Challenges in Healthcare: Coping with the emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it reshaped her view of healthcare and human resilience.
• Balancing Work and Family: Her candid reflections on how she maintained a balance between work and family, particularly as a mother and wife.
• Planning for the Future: Advice on healthcare power of attorney, medical proxies, and why it’s important to plan for the future, even when you’re young.
• Legacy and Service: Ginger shares her thoughts on how she wants to be remembered and how she uses her passion for nursing to create a legacy of selflessness and care.

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Episode 015: Chris Pappalardo - resilience, growth, and reinvention

We sat down with Chris Pappalardo and explore the powerful journey of a man who has reinvented himself time and time again. From his early days growing up in a challenging family environment, to his pursuit of music, and later, his successful career in real estate, Chris shares how his life experiences—both personal and professional—have shaped his outlook on life and legacy. We discuss his marriages, the lessons he learned from love and loss, and how those relationships influenced his career choices and personal growth. Whether reflecting on the highs and lows of his music career or rebuilding after bankruptcy, Chris opens up honestly about resilience, the importance of family, and his ongoing mission to leave a meaningful legacy for his son and others.

This episode is full of heartfelt insights on balancing ambition, relationships, and the lessons life teaches along our way.

To learn more about Chris and his work:

Chris Pappalardo Team on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisPappalardoTeam

CPT Wealth Building (submit a request to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/476658501269796

Chris Pappalardo Youtube Channel - Real Estate Investing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuhb25Sh0iPo6RXo65-0yJecnQ3GGLKor

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-pappalardo-a001104/

About Chris: https://chris.pappalardoteam.com/agent-profile/chris-pappalardo-13857184

Episode highlights:

• Family and Childhood Influences: Chris discusses growing up in Richmond, Virginia, the impact of his parents’ challenging relationship, and how it shaped his early understanding of family and responsibility.
• Navigating ADD: Chris shares his experiences with undiagnosed ADD in his younger years and how discovering it later in life changed his ability to focus and excel in his career and personal life.
• First Marriage and Growth: He reflects on his first marriage, how his personal development led to growing apart, and the challenges of navigating a spouse’s struggle with alcoholism.
• Music Career: Chris recounts his passion for music, from playing with local bands to touring with major artists. He explains how he eventually realized that even professional success in music didn’t bring the personal fulfillment he sought.
• Transition to Real Estate: After his first marriage ended and facing financial hardships, Chris shares how he rebuilt his life by transitioning into real estate and how those lessons in resilience paid off.
• Second Marriage and Fatherhood: He talks about finding new love with his second wife, Amy, and how their partnership brought balance into his life as they raised their son together and co-parented through life’s ups and downs.
• Legacy and Reflection: Chris discusses his approach to legacy, both in his professional career and as a father, and how he now defines success in terms of impact rather than financial gain.

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Episode 014: Dr. Kim Harms - personal adversity, resilience, love & legacy

In this deeply moving interview, Dr. Kim Harms shares her journey of overcoming personal adversity and dedicating her life to helping others through grief and healing. Born with only seven fingers and facing a turbulent childhood, Dr. Kim recounts how she navigated the challenges of her mother’s suicide, her own physical limitations, and the devastating loss of her son to suicide at 19. Despite these hardships, Dr. Kim’s resilience shines through as she speaks about her career in dentistry, her transition to grief counseling, and her mission to help others build meaningful legacies. She discusses the importance of love, resilience, and legacy, offering listeners insight into coping with grief and living fully, even in the face of unimaginable loss.

This episode is a profound reflection on love, loss, and resilience, offering listeners both comfort and practical tools for navigating their own grief and leaving a lasting legacy.

To learn more about Dr. Kim and her work:
Website:  drkimberlyharms.com

Book: Are You Ready? How to Build a Legacy to Die For

Episode highlights:

• Dr. Kim’s early life, being born with seven fingers and overcoming physical challenges.
• The emotional trauma of her mother's suicide and the impact on her life.
• Her motivation for pursuing dentistry, inspired by a mix of personal ambition and love.
• The tragic loss of her son to suicide and the devastating aftermath on her family.
• Dr. Kim’s fight to climb out of the "grief pit" to support her remaining family and live a full life.
• Her career shift from dentistry to grief counseling after nerve damage ended her dental practice.
• The power of attachment theory and how early love can provide resilience for a lifetime.
• Practical advice on building legacies and preparing for end-of-life matters, including leaving a meaningful legacy for children and grandchildren.
• Her latest book, "Are You Ready? How to Build a Legacy to Die For", which combines practical advice and emotional insight into legacy building and grief recovery.
• Personal reflections on the importance of laughter, self-acceptance, and maintaining healthy relationships throughout life.

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Episode 013: Angy Brinson - abuse, ghosts & the paranormal, empathy & burnout

Welcome to episode 13 of the LilyList podcast, where our goal is to be a handbook for the living. In this candid conversation, Angy Brinson, a social worker and former paranormal investigator, opens up about her journey through life’s challenges and her dedication to helping others. From her difficult childhood in rural North Carolina to founding a paranormal investigation team and eventually becoming a social worker, Angy’s story is one of resilience, empathy, and a desire to make a difference. She discusses the impact of growing up with an abusive parent, her struggles managing mental well-being, and how her early experiences shaped her career path. Angy also touches on the intersections of her ghost hunting past and her current work in social services, offering unique insights into empathy, death, and the human experience.

Episode Highlights:

• Angy’s challenging childhood with an abusive father and the motivation it gave her to succeed.
• Founding the Paranormal Investigators of North Carolina (PINC) at 17, and how paranormal investigation shaped her future career.
• The transition from paranormal investigations to social work, drawing parallels between the two.
• Insights into her experience working in hospice care and dealing with end-of-life situations.
• The struggles of managing personal mental health while working in a demanding and emotionally charged profession.
• Angy’s reflections on the importance of empathy and the challenges of helping others while struggling to care for herself.
• Candid discussions about legacy, burnout, and the difficulty of asking for help.
• The emotional toll of social work and the balance between personal well-being and professional responsibilities.

As always, visit lilylist.com for more information on the podcast and platform. You can also contact us from the website, if you have questions or ideas for people or topics you’d like to hear or see on the platform.

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Episode 012: Chris Lockler - self-discovery, addiction, and making amends

In episode 12 we chat with Chris Lockler who shares his inspiring journey of self-discovery, overcoming addiction, and making amends. We discuss his struggles with substance abuse, finding purpose in volunteering and helping others via his work with Bearded Villains, Team Rubicon, and the Red Cross Disaster Action Team. He touches on his experience of going through the process of finding hope, learning from his mistakes as a leader, and the importance for people to take immediate action when it comes to community-driven recovery efforts.

To learn more about Chris and the organizations he supports:

• https://www.instagram.com/thebuddamilk/ (@thebuddamilk)
• https://www.beardedvillains.com/
• https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/disaster-action-team.html
• https://teamrubiconusa.org/

As always, visit lilylist.com for more information on the podcast and platform. You can also contact us from the website, if you have questions or ideas for people or topics you’d like to hear or see on the platform.

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Episode 011: Stacey Carter - horses, murder, resilience, and impact

In Episode 11, we chat with Stacey Carter, a prominent advocate and community leader from Salisbury, North Carolina. She emerged as a powerful voice in the aftermath of tragedy – known for her appearances in documentaries about the infamous Pazuzu Algarad killings. Stacey courageously shared her personal experience of losing her son’s father to Algarad's heinous crimes. Her journey through grief and resilience has inspired many and led her to launch two impactful organizations: Happy Roots and Heart Centered Horsemanship.

Happy Roots is dedicated to providing nature-based wellness programs to improve the mental and emotional health of communities through garden-based education and outdoor experiences.. Heart Centered Horsemanship focuses on equine-assisted therapy, offering individuals the chance to develop emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and healing through interactions with horses.

In our chat, Stacey shares her experiences, her advocacy work, and an incredibly challenging situation led her to focus on having positive impact on the lives of others.

To learn more about Stacey and Heart Centered Horsemanship, visit https://heartcenteredhorsemanship.com/

Thank you for listening, and as always, you can visit https://LilyList.com for more information about our work.

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