Inspired+Innovators

Inspired Innovators 06/04/16



**Connector -** Linda Coombs - lindacoombs5.lc@gmail.com ** Eastern Standard Time (3:00 pm EST) ** **Member** - Collene Houston - aimezlesoleil@gmail.com ** Pacific Time Zone (12:00 Noon PST) **
 * Team Leader ** - Catherine M - ** Pacific Time Zone (Example 12:00 noon PST) **
 * Scribe ** - Raye Ann McBurney - rayeann180@gmail.com ** Central Standard Time (2:00 pm CST) **

**_** //Member - Serena Britner  - serenapippolo@hotmail.it Central European Summer Time (9:00 pm CEST) // //Visionary - Susan Murray  - murraysusan40@yahoo.com Eastern Standard Time (3:00 pm EST) //

=Meet Our Team= Triangle Team Leader - Catherine M
 * About Me:** Attended school online where I received a bachelors and MBA. I enjoy bike riding - completed a Metric Century (60 mile ride), Running - completed a half marathon, singing - mostly shower or home alone super star, reading, researching, writing, and discovering something new about the people I talk to every day.

**What I Do:** I have a writing and research business that I do remotely. I received many requests to research information for friends and family over the years and help them put their thoughts to paper. It was something that I loved to do, so I decided that I would make it my career. I get asked a lot about what book I am currently writing. Maybe someday I will put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard) and create the novels that float around in my head, but for now, I write articles and blog posts for clients from artists to business professionals. What I do generally requires wearing many hats,so I am adept at remaining flexible and fluid.


 * What Animal Am I?** Enterprising Crocodile
 * Raw Personality Profile:** Systems Architect


 * My Unique Talents:** One of my unique talents is my ability to find information. Even with a few tidbits of data given to me, I can usually find what I or someone else is looking for. Another talent is my ability to see beyond the surface. I look more than at just what people say. I look at how they say it and how they look when they say it. I’m the person who is always asking why. I want to know the reasons behind things because those can be more telling that the words that the people said.

Feedback from Family and Friends:

"On many occasions Catherine has found detailed company information for me that has been extremely valuable. I am amazed with her skills for this and efficiency. Several times she has provided me details while I was still explaining what I was looking for."

"I can't believe what Cathy can find on the Internet. I have enough trouble getting on and logging in. By the time I've done that Cathy has already found what I was asking about."

"Cathy will continue looking for something until she finds it. She will even reach out to others to get the answers that someone is looking for."


 * My Perfect Job:** My perfect job allows me the freedom to work from anywhere. There is always something to learn, and I am surrounded by positive people who want to see me succeed. I earn a steady income, so my worries about my bills are gone. I can make enough money to cover the bills and put some away for a rainy day. I can put my talents to work at an establishment that will appreciate and nurture them. I will grow as a person through the work that I do and the information that I learn during my career.

**My Passion:** My passion is information - gathering, recording, analyzing, and searching for it. I was that annoying child that always asked why that became the adult that never stopped asking. Most people stop on the surface of answers. Someone asks them, "How do you feel?" and they respond, "Good, for the most part". I want to know more. What about the part you don't feel good about? Why not? I have always been this way. For some people, my questions helped them go deeper into thoughts they were having, and they discovered something new about themselves. For others, they just wanted me to stop asking all the questions!! LOL! Either way, I kept and keep asking. I do the same with myself. I dig deeper into my thoughts and feelings just as much as I dig into others. I tell people I am painfully self aware. I believe this is how we evolve into better versions of ourselves. Ask the questions and think about the answers you give. Why did you choose that answer?


 * What I've Learned:** I've worked with groups in the past and understand the different dynamics that go into becoming a cohesive unit, no matter everyone's location. I am always looking for ways to get to know myself better and step it up in my life to get myself to a higher level. The exercises were great to provide the introspection that I need to realize that I can be so much more than I currently am allowing myself to be. Time to become more than I ever imagined.

Triangle Connector- Linda Coombs


 * About Me:** I am a Stay at Home. homeschooling mother to 6 children. I previously worked for lifebushido and really enjoyed the job, I am so excited to be coming back! I have a strong work background in customer service. I really enjoy working with people and I am by nature a people pleaser. I am also in children's ministry with my local church. I have been on a journey of health and fitness, which has lead to a recent weight loss of 77 pounds. I have grown to love a healthy lifestyle, of not only the body but working on mind, body and soul. I also really enjoy traveling.


 * What animal am I:** Graceful Giraffe
 * Raw Personality Profile:** The Charismatic Optimist


 * My unique Talent:** My unique talents are that I am a nurturing person, I am very good at taking care of people and it helps me be a better mom and wife. I have a talent for making people around me feel happy and good about them self. If someone is sick I help them feel better. My next unique talent is decorating, I can take something ugly and make it look pretty and creating a welcoming atmosphere out of anything. I am also good at budgeting and being creative with getting the things our family need. These are three things that I really like about my self


 * My Perfect Job: ** My perfect job is a job that gives me the opportunity to earn an income for my family while allowing me the flexibility to be able to remain in the home with my children. I really enjoy talking to people and working in fields of customer service, because I genuinely get joy out of helping people and making people happy. In the past I have always worked with people in jobs that deal heavily with customer service. I have been a cashier in a grocery store, a waitress and then an assistant manager in the restaurant I waitressed at. I will be working from my home office and have pretty flexible hours, I will mostly enjoy working in the morning as this is the time my home is the calmest.


 * My Passion: **My passion is abundant life. I am passionate that we only have this one life to live and we need to live it to the fullest. We need to make each moment count. I hold christian beliefs and values and that impacts my thinking on this. I believe Christ came that we not only have life but have it abundantly, therefore I believe that I can have that life. I believe an abundant life is different for us all but it is there for us to have. It lies in our attitude and looking for the positives in each day. I have made a lot of changes this past year to make sure I am living an abundant life and one of the first steps was to take charge of my health. So this focus of abundant life leaves me focusing on forgiveness,of not only others but myself, and moving forward. The job with lifebushido will help me with this abundant life, It will help open doors financially for my family and the sense of more financial freedom.

**Health** 1. I have lost 77 lbs and will lose the last 10 lbs by September 2016 2. I will work out 30 min at least 4 times a week <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">3. I will continue to keep a food diary of what I eat daily to make sure I am staying on track with my nutrition
 * Annual Goals:**

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #500050; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">**Relationships** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1. I will make sure to talk to my husband openly about my day <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">2. I will makes sure that each day to speak with each of my children about there day, what was good and what was bad, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">3. I will try to stay more in contact with my close friends.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #500050; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">**Finances**. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1. I will put 900 a month into my savings account to be able to vacation debt free <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">2. I will not go out to eat more than twice a month <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">3. I will begin couponing again

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #500050; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">**Business** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1. I will obtain a job to help contribute to my family income <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">2. I will commit at least 3 hours of my day to my career <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">3. I will be earning 600.00 a month to save by August 2016

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #500050; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">**Personal** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1. I will save for our family to have a nice vacation twice a year <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">2. I will continue to read my bible and focus on my prayer life daily <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">3. I will not feel guilty for spending time on myself.


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">What I've learned: **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> I have learned through this process how much I actually missed not being in the work force, even if it is from home. It feels good to be working towards something again. I have also learned that I am making great progress in achieving some of my goals. I didn't realize how far I had come and it makes me excited about all the goals I have for my family and I. I have been greatly encouraged through this.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 1.5;">Scribe - Raye Ann McBurney


 * About Me:** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Hello my name is Raye Ann McBurney and I am from Pflugerville, Texas which is about 10 miles north of Austin.


 * What animal am I:** Elephant
 * Raw Personality Profile:** Independent Artisan


 * My Unique Talent:** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">My unique talent is my is to problem solve, when I was in the workforce, I would use every information and tool that I knew to solve the problem instead automatically letting someone else solve for me. It gives me great satisfaction to do it on my own.


 * My Perfect Job:** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Working at home has several advantages for me. I like the flexibility in hours, as I'm an a morning person so I can accomplish a lot before most people are in the office. I enjoy working by myself in a quiet place, without the distractions of a busy office. I find that I can communicate with my colleagues quickly, through email and texts if I have a question, and then get right back to work. I also like not having to commute to work through rush hour traffic.


 * My Passion:** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">I am very passionate about ending animal cruelty, If I had a chance I would probably have a rescue center, just ask my husband and he would tell you I would adopt every animal I saw! I also love to help people and give them excellent service.

Annual** Goals: ** (1) I want my husband and I to travel more (2) I want a steady income of at least $600.00 a month (3) I want to invest at least $100.00 a month in my retirement fund


 * Health**
 * (1) I will a more positive attitude (2) I will work out two times a week (3) I will beat depression

(1) I will spend more time with the great granddaughters, I have two of them! (2) I want to visit with my brother more often (3) I will spend more time with friends and family
 * Relationships**

(1) I want to supplement my income with a work from home job which Lifebushido will give me. (2) I want to buy a house in Arkansas (3) I want financial freedom with 10% salary increase by 10/31
 * Finances**

(1) I want a successful work from home job (2) I want more financial freedom (3) I want to supplement my retirement by at least 10%
 * Business**

(1) As I stated before, the dream of traveling with my husband is something we have dreamed of for a long time (2) Strengthen my faith in God. (3) Appreciate life more.
 * Personal**


 * What I've Learned:** Life is unpredictable and you should take advantage of each moment. For me, a strong faith in God sustains me.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 1.5;">Member - Collene Houston


 * About Me:** I've been in Southern California most of my life and so far have been unsuccessful in finding another place to live that offers so much, particularly the great weather year round. I have lots of experience in support roles such as administrative assistance and legal assistance (in intellectual property). I'm currently searching for a new job but don't want the same old corporate experience. I would love to get more in touch with my creative side as I feel that is a really big part of me that I have pushed aside for a very long time. I'm just not sure where to begin but I think research and writing are very appealing to me. I love travelling the world, meeting interesting people and gaining new perspectives. I love the beach and can't be too far from it for very long - the sun gives me life. I love reading and I'm trying to teach myself to paint. I am very independent but also tend to be a bit insecure about my own abilities. I also love spending quality time with my family and friends without whom, life would be kind of meaningless. Even though I tend to be introverted I love people and i really enjoyed working as an event coordinator for the Business School at the University of California, Irvine. I can't be placed in a single category for anything as I love variety and learning so very much.


 * What animal am I:** Gracious Giraffe
 * Raw Personality Profile:** Committed Supporter


 * My Unique Talent:** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">My unique talent is listening to others. People seem drawn to tell their life stories to me. I am very empathetic and can relate to so many different people. I can also help people communicate with each other because I can empathize with all parties and sides of a story. Even when someone struggles to put the words together and speak what is in their heart or on their mind, I can help them find the words to express themselves. I think this is part of just being empathetic and sensitive to what others are feeling or thinking.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">FRIENDS & FAMILY THINK:


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">What do you think my unique talent is? **

//<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Your ability to talk to people on their level. You have the ability to speak right to the heart of what people need to hear most. //

//<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Your openness. You usually keep your mind open to new ideas and ways of thinking about things - including yourself. You have a gift for making other people feel comfortable even when you meet them for the first time. You don't make instant judgments about them but wait and listen for what they have to say. //

<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> **When do you feel that I am at my best?**

//<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">When you are hostess or are in a position of meeting and greeting and making others feel welcome. //

//<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Whenever I spend time with you, it makes my entire day, even my week. You exude something that makes everyone else feel good //

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">MY RESPONSE:

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">When I posed these two questions with my family/friends I was surprised and excited to see what they think of me. It’s one thing to think you know something about yourself, but it is really eye-opening and exhilarating when others confirm it or expound upon it. It is truly validating!


 * My Perfect Job:** <span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">My perfect job is not a job. Ideally, I work on my laptop so I can work anywhere in the world. I can take my laptop and work at the beach or sit in a cafe in an ancient city. When I am at home, I can be a doting mom to my new kittens, keep up the home, so it is most inviting and relaxing for my hubby and anyone who comes over. I have time to shop and cook scrumptious meals and have time for exploring nature, getting some exercise, and doing things like painting and reading. Honestly, there isn't much time for a "job", but I could research and write and do something online in my spare time. I know, I always do things backward ;)


 * My Passion:**

My passion is learning. It doesn't really matter the subject as long as it is interesting and I am learning something new about the world in which I live. My favorite mode of learning is travelling the world. It is so much fun, so exciting, and so easy to learn about other places, peoples, cultures, etc. Learning makes me feel exhilarated.


 * Annual Goals:**


 * Health**

Continue to find new and easy methods for buying and preparing healthy, natural, organic foods and avoiding unhealthy additives. Become more physically active on a regular basis, getting some form of exercise 5 times a week.


 * Relationships**

Set specific times to spend quality time with my spouse each week instead of just winging it. During these times, discuss both positive and negative things openly without criticism by either of us - just pure interest and hopefully acceptance. Also pick up the phone to talk to my sons rather than just texting.

1. Pay off debt
 * Finances**

1. Find meaningful work that covers expenses with enough left over to pay off debt. 2. Become Certified Internet Research Specialist
 * Business**

1. Develop and hone my personal path in life. 2. Be open to new ideas and new things.
 * Personal**


 * What I've Learned:)**

There are a lot of people I can relate to in this group and on this site. I was actually surprised by how similar our personality traits are, our talents and out strengths. I also came to reazlize how similar we are in our suffering and that there are far more people with experieinces like mine than I ever thought.

//<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Visionary - Susan Murray //

//**About Me:**//

//**What animal am I:** Efficient Cheetah// //**Raw Personality Profile:** Sociable Pragmatist//

//**My Unique Talent:**//

//**My Perfect Job:** <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">My perfect job would be one where I would be able to work from home without having to worry about money for clothes or transportation costs. I would like to be able to work at my own pace without a boss on my back about deadlines and stressing me out. I do not like to feel rushed or stressed out while working at a job because I think my work performance would suffer somewhat. I want to be able to feel relaxed and not under pressure. I would like to be able to have that freedom to be able to run my own show with ease. I think most people would love an opportunity to be able to work from home if the opportunity arose. I have been searching for many years regarding working from home and never was able to make it happen. I hope one day soon my dream will become a reality possible working for Lifebushido. //

//**<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">My Passion: **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">My passion is to help people. I feel like through my experiences in life I could help someone who maybe has gone through something similar They say we all have a story to tell and my story is of dysfunction, chaos, addiction, homelessness, hunger, rape, domestic violence, mental illness. Through sharing my story healing, courage, strength, empowerment, come to mind. I have an caring heart and sympathetic to others I currently studying the Human Services field to hopefully one day work with woman who have been in a domestic violence situation or any type of population gearing towards mental illness homelessness. //

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//<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Member - Serena Britner //

//**About Me:** I am currently in Italy time zone.I am a single mother of two little very energetic boys.I love travelling and discover different cultures. I am always researching topics online and have a keen interest in the spiritual plane. The economy over here is very depressing and thus I am looking for remote work. I am willing to do whatever it takes to gain the necessary experience to succeed in life.//

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