Episode 99

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20th Nov 2024

Laurie Etchen: It’s Never Too Late To Live Your Dream!

As the youngest of 3 siblings, Laurie grew up on a farm in the small town of Clear Lake, Iowa. A town mostly known for where the 50’s singers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper played their final concert before dying in a plane crash on their way to their next gig.

Laurie grew up playing sports, was active in choir and theater, and participating in 4-H, whose mission is to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills of youth through experiential learning programs and a positive youth development approach. After high school, Laurie went to college on an art scholarship. After a few weeks in college, she decided to just focus on her love of music instead. She also became a photographer for her college.

After college, Laurie got a part-time job in the sales department of a fairly large photography company. She eventually had the highest sales average in the district. Laurie had dreamt of becoming famous for her music, but instead, she went on to have a career in production services and being a creative director for an agency.

Laurie opens up about the challenges she faced, including the loss of her mother and sister, as well as a health scare involving cancer. Despite these hardships, she found strength and purpose through her music and her determination to live life to the fullest.

Today, Laurie is retired from the corporate world but spends time playing gigs in the Midwest with her band, Atomic Beat. Tune in to hear her journey that is proof that you’re never too old to live your dream!

If you would like to connect with Laurie, or catch one of her shows, you can do so here:

facebook.com/atomicbeat

atomicbeatband.com

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A Warrior's Spirit
Where Inner Warriors Shine In Their Light
Warriors aren’t born—they’re forged in the fires of challenge. Each setback is a hammer striking the anvil of our character, shaping us into stronger, more compassionate individuals.

A Warrior Spirit podcast is a space where we conquer not only the world around us but also the shadows within. Hosted by Daryl Snow, this show dives into real stories of resilience, featuring individuals who have turned pain into purpose and struggles into success.

Join us each week for inspiring conversations with thought leaders, everyday heroes, and experts in personal growth. Together, we’ll explore how to transform adversity into opportunity and build a community of warriors united by strength, compassion, and gratitude.

This isn’t just about the fight—it’s about how we rise from it. Be inspired. Be empowered. And embrace the spirit of the warrior within.

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Daryl Snow

As a keynote speaker, podcaster, and transformational growth consultant, I’m a passionate advocate for personal and professional growth. By sparking the desire to change from within, both individuals and organizations can reach their full potential.

Imagine unlocking a treasure chest overflowing with life's greatest joys! That's what awaits when we turn inward and explore our mindset. By simply becoming aware of our thoughts and beliefs, we unlock the key to lasting positive change. This journey within opens the door to experiencing all the happiness life has to offer.

Fueled by the belief that continuous learning is key to making lasting change (after all, if you stop learning, you stop growing!), I help others to embrace a new mindset, cultivate valuable life skills, and step into living a more authentic life.

While leveraging over 40 years of knowledge and practical insight has helped me to decipher what is, and what is not being said, it is the ability to simplify complex situations that has truly increased the level of understanding that my audiences and clients have experienced.