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Mother's Quest Podcast

Mother's Quest Podcast

著者： Julie Neale
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 Are you a mom who is ready to live a truly E.P.I.C. life? A few months before a big milestone birthday, host Julie Neale, a life and leadership coach, community builder and mom to two high-energy boys, decided to stop sidelining her dreams and become the hero of her own journey. She created this show to help light her way by gathering words of wisdom and lessons learned from other mothers further ahead on their quest. Join in for intimate conversations with a diverse group of inspiring mothers as they share how they are living an E.P.I.C. life, engaging mindfully with their children (E), passionately and purposefully making a difference beyond their family (P), investing in themselves (I), and connecting to a strong support network (C). Come along with Julie and you are sure to find some treasures of your own. 人間関係 子育て 社会科学
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  • We Bought the Block: Building Legacy, Love and Community in South LA With Joe Ward-Wallace

    We Bought the Block: Building Legacy, Love and Community in South LA With Joe Ward-Wallace
    2025/06/13
    Welcome to this special Father’s Day episode of the Mother’s Quest Podcast. Each year, I feature a father who is not only present for his own family but also answering a larger call to lead and serve in the world. This year, all signs pointed to me interviewing Joe Ward-Wallace! Joe is a retired firefighter, impact entrepreneur, and community organizer, known and appreciated for co-founding South LA Cafe - a Black-owned, family-run coffee shop, market, and cultural center rooted in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Alongside his wife Celia, and their two daughters, Joe has created more than a business, they’ve built a movement: one grounded in racial and economic justice, food access, and belonging. Today, South LA Cafe spans multiple locations, and includes partnerships inside the Natural History Museum and the Hollywood Bowl, expanding their reach while staying rooted in purpose. At South LA Market, through their weekly grocery giveaway, they've distributed over 33,000 bags of food to thousands of community members, given with dignity and care. Joe is also the Co-CEO and President of the South LA Community Foundation, which breaks the shackles of systemic oppression and inequality by creating, building, and empowering an equitable, healthy, and sustainable South Central community for all. He leads these initiatives with power and purpose and as I discovered in this conversation, a preparedness for what might emerge, honed from his decades-long career as a firefighter. We recorded this episode just after an epic snapshot moment, the very day that Joe and Celia received the keys to the first South LA Cafe building that they own. By purchasing the historic space from a fellow Black community member, they ensured the building would continue serving the community’s legacy, protected from the forces of gentrification. In our conversation, Joe and I reflected on the deeper roots of that moment and what it meant to grow up with little material wealth, yet rich in love, culture, and resilience. He shared stories of his mother Vonnie, whose strength and spirit laid the foundation for his values, and how her legacy lives on through his commitment to service and entrepreneurship. As I reflect on our conversation, what stays with me most is Joe’s unwavering commitment to both joy and justice and how he’s investing in community not to extract, but to build lineage. His story is one of saying yes to seeds of dreams before knowing exactly how they’d unfold and watching them grow into something even more beautiful than imagined. Through South LA Cafe, through his family, and through every act of service, Joe reminds us that legacy isn’t built on perfection, but on preparation, culture and connection. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Joe’s childhood, his mother’s impact, and the story of how she took a leap of faith to purchase their home in South Central The transition Joe made from firefighter to community business leader Lessons in work ethic, preparation, and grit passed down to and from his daughters The story behind founding South LA Cafe and how it has evolved since then The South LA Grocery Giveaway, a joyful cornerstone of their mission The importance of balancing hard work with intentional rest and self-investment The emotional power and legacy of owning their own building, a stand against gentrification, and the words from a celebratory post I asked Joe to read out loud (this brought me to tears!) The reflection that brought Joe to tears about how far he has come, which he jokingly referred to as his “Oprah” interview moment. About Joe Ward-Wallace Joe Ward-Wallace is the Co-Founder of South LA Cafe is a Black-owned, family-owned, community coffee shop, market, and cultural center located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. The South LA Cafe team exists to serve the community, fight racial and economic inequality, and provide equal access to food. Their mission is to provide a safe space for local residents as well as equal access to fresh, healthy and affordable food. Additionally, he is the Co-CEO & President of the South LA Community Foundation, a 501c3 non profit organization which aims to break the shackles of systemic oppression and inequality by creating, building, and empowering an equitable, healthy, and sustainable South Central community for all. Mr. Ward-Wallace has over three decades experience in business and also helps to lead The Ward-Wallace Group, Coaching and Consulting Firm which supports entrepreneurs, leaders, activists, and athletes to create, launch, and scale world-changing ideas and is professional keynote speaker. Learn more about his work at www.southlacafe.com. Connect with Joe Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/joe.ward.wallace/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-ward-wallace-11ba6739 South LA Cafe Website | https://southlacafe.myshopify.com/ Joe and Celia's podcast: “In the Mix with Celia and ...
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    51 分
  • Turning Toward One Another with Rabbi Sharon Brous

    Turning Toward One Another with Rabbi Sharon Brous
    2025/05/22
    At a time when so many of us feel brokenhearted by the ongoing pain, uncertainty and polarization in our world, Rabbi Sharon Brous has been a grounding force and a guiding light for me and so many. She is the senior rabbi and founder of IKAR, a leading-edge Jewish community based in Los Angeles, known for weaving together soulful spirituality, social justice, and deep belonging. A graduate of Columbia University for both her undergraduate and then her M.A. in Human Rights and ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary, she is widely recognized as one of the most influential rabbis in America. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and The Washington Post, and her 2016  TED talk, “Reclaiming Religion,” has been viewed by more than 1.5 million people. Most recently, she has made an impact with her book The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World, which offers a powerful roadmap for healing through presence, connection, and care. I first learned about Rabbi Brous from my podcast guest, Valerie Kaur, author of See No Stranger, whose Revolutionary Love Project is deeply aligned with Rabbi Brous’ message of compassion and collective responsibility. Since then, I’ve turned again and again to Rabbi Brous’ sermons—words that name difficult truths and pathways forward with honesty, courage, and humanity. Often, it felt as though her messages came just before the headlines—as if she were speaking directly into the emotional moment that was about to unfold. When I reached out to see if she might be open to a conversation, I was surprised and deeply grateful when she said yes. In this conversation, Rabbi Brous shares about her unexpected path to becoming a rabbi, how her mother’s love shaped her, how faith became a foundation for her activism, and why the call to build Beloved Community starts with the people right around us. We explore the Loneliness Epidemic, the necessity of joy, and how we can hold multiple truths at once, even in a time of deep polarization. We also speak about the extraordinary power of small acts of courage—like two bereaved fathers—one Israeli and one Palestinian—who found connection in shared grief and chose to build something healing from that pain. Again and again, Rabbi Brous reminds us that even in the face of heartbreak, we are not powerless. She invites us to begin simply—by noticing when we want to pull away, and choosing instead to turn toward. To offer compassion instead of judgment. To show up, even when we don’t have the perfect words. And to remember that healing begins not in sweeping solutions, but in small, courageous acts of connection. I hope this episode meets you where you are, acknowledges your pain and then also, as it did me, renews a sense of purpose and hope. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Rabbi Brous’ unexpected path to becoming a rabbi The power of showing up: why small acts of presence matter Joy as a spiritual necessity, not a luxury Engaging children in honest conversations and sharing our sadness The Loneliness Epidemic and how to reconnect with our communities Holding space for both Jewish and Palestinian grief We don’t have to choose sides—being pro-humanity vs. pro-conflict How to have difficult conversations with people who think differently The importance of Sabbath rest and reclaiming time for ourselves A simple practice to build connection: greeting your neighbors Why turning toward one another—with compassion, curiosity, and care—is a radical act Practices Shared in the Episode Just Show Up: Whether it's a funeral, a phone call, or dropping off food—presence is powerful. Joy Breaks: 18 minutes a day of joy (music, dancing, walking, cake) as a spiritual necessity, not a luxury. Shabbat and Sacred Rest: Weekly unplugging as a personal and cultural act of resilience. Know Your Neighbors: Say hello, build micro-connection. Start the beloved community where you live. Stay at the Table: When it’s hard, when it’s uncomfortable—stay. Get curious. Reclaim humanity. About Sharon Brous Sharon Brous is the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, a leading edge Jewish community based in Los Angeles, and author of The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Heal Our Hearts and Mend Our Broken World, a national bestseller. Brous offered the invocation at the Democratic National Convention in 2024, led the Hanukkah candle lighting with the Vice President and Second Gentleman in 2023, and the White House Passover Seder in 2021. She blessed President Biden and Vice President Harris at the Inaugural National Prayer Service in 2021, and in 2013, she blessed President Obama and Vice President Biden. She was named #1 on the Newsweek/The Daily Beast list of most influential Rabbis in America, and has been recognized by The Forward and Jerusalem Post as among the most influential Jews alive today. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, ...
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    51 分
  • Ep. 108: E.P.I.C. Life Dreams and Unicorn Teams with Jen Kem

    Ep. 108: E.P.I.C. Life Dreams and Unicorn Teams with Jen Kem
    2025/05/09
    Hello and Welcome to Season Ten of the Mother’s Quest Podcast. It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a decade since I first opened the metaphorical door to Mother’s Quest—sparked by the day two birds got trapped in my house and helped me realize it was time to stop staying stuck; it was time to say “yes” to Mother’s Quest. As I reflect on all I’ve built and the new E.P.I.C. dreams I want to bring to life, I’ve been thinking about the who behind our what—the people who support us, complement our strengths, and help us realize our biggest visions. That’s why it felt so aligned to start this season in conversation with Jen Kem—a values-driven mother and entrepreneur who models strategic leadership and collaboration, masterfully gathering the right people—who she calls unicorns—to help her reach her ambitious goals, all while being deeply present for her family. Named a top brand strategist by Forbes, Jen specializes in launching innovative ideas with high-performing teams. Her Unicorn Innovation Model™ has supported brands like the Oprah Winfrey Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Oracle, as well as New York Times bestselling authors and visionary entrepreneurs. In her newly released book, Unicorn Team: The Nine Leadership Types You Need to Launch Your Big Ideas with Speed and Success, Jen shares an innovation playbook for building collaborative, values-aligned teams. It’s a book meant not just to be read, but used—again and again—as a practical guide to help you stop building alone and start bringing your dream to life with the right support. In this episode, Jen shares what it means to move through life and leadership in creationship—to surround ourselves with people who not only help you build, but help you become. Through stories of growing up in Hawaii alongside her Filipina matriarchs, to the wisdom she’s integrating in what she calls her “5.0 upgrade,” Jen invites us into a conversation about identity, intention, and interdependence. She shares the power of returning to the most essential parts of ourselves, of navigating what she calls ever-present “pressure, friction, and noise,” and of focusing our creative energy on the right hard things. Through it all, she reminds us that our authentic presence is a powerful form of leadership—and that our boldest, most E.P.I.C. dreams are meant to be realized together. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Jen’s upbringing in a multi-generational Filipino family in Hawaii and how it shaped her values, identity, and entrepreneurial path How she’s reconnecting with the bold, curious spirit she embodied at age 9—and why her “5.0 upgrade” is about honoring that essence The idea of exfoliation—removing layers that no longer serve us to return to our true selves Jen’s definition of creationship—a fusion of creativity and meaningful, values-driven relationships Insights into her Unicorn Innovation Model™—and how it helps bring bold ideas to life with the right people at the right time Why the who matters more than the how or what—and how to build a Unicorn Team that aligns with your dream A framework for navigating “pressure, friction, and noise” and learning to focus on the right hard things How presence—not perfection—guides Jen’s approach to motherhood and leadership About Jen Kem Named as a top brand strategist by Forbes, Jen Kem specializes in launching innovative ideas with high-performing teams. Kem's Unicorn Innovation Model has been used by iconic brands like the Oprah Winfrey Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Oracle, as well as numerous New York Times bestselling authors, keynote speakers, and business and thought leaders. In her book Unicorn Team: The Nine Leadership Types You Need to Launch Your Big Ideas with Speed and Success, Kem shares the innovation playbook on how to build the most collaborative, harmonious, and motivated team to achieve extraordinary results. Originally from Hawaii, Kem lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and kids. Connect with Jen Kem Website: https://www.JenniferKem.com YouTube: www.JenniferKem.com/YouTube Instagram: @jennifer.kem // https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.kem/ Facebook: @JenniferKemComm // https://www.facebook.com/JenniferKemComm/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jenniferkem This Episode’s Challenge: Jen Kem invites us to rethink how we bring our ideas to life by focusing on the who before the how. She challenges us to take the 3-2-1 Unicorn Sprint—choosing a meaningful idea and committing 100 days to bringing it to life. Instead of getting stuck in over-planning or perfectionism, she encourages us to take action, test our ideas, and reflect on whether we have the right people in place to support our vision. The key to success isn’t just the idea itself—it’s the team that helps make it real. Jen Kem’s Book: Unicorn Team: The Nine Leadership Types You Need to Launch Your Big ...
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    53 分

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