Sparks of Hope
b"About this Episode\\nToday we are honored to host Sha Sparks on the show. Sha has been a mentor and coach for more than twenty years. She started her career as a hair stylist at the age of 21 and had her own salon for 12 years.\\n\\nSha has a great program to help and empower women around the globe. As the founder of the Sparks of Hope Foundation, she helps you learn basic things about personal development and also provides coaching services.\\nKey Points of Discussion\\n\\n \\t \\xa0 \\xa0 Sha\\u2019s introduction\\n \\t \\xa0 \\xa0 Sha\\u2019s career\\n \\t \\xa0 \\xa0 Consulting and Coaching business\\n \\t \\xa0 \\xa0 entrepreneurship as a purpose\\n \\t \\xa0 \\xa0 Finding the purpose of life\\n \\t \\xa0 \\xa0 Experience with a client\\n \\t \\xa0 \\xa0 Advice for finding a purpose\\n\\nKey Milestones of this Episode\\n[01:05] Getting to know about Sha\\n\\n[04:05] Start of coaching business\\n\\n[07:22] Success of Sha in salon business\\n\\n[12:20] First experience in consulting\\n\\n[19:15] Operation Alpha (Awareness, Leadership, Purpose, Hope, Alignment)\\n\\n[23:02] Description of Alpha\\n\\n[27:17] Interesting Story\\n\\n[31:20] Advice from Sha\\n\\xa0Key Quotes by Sha Sparks\\n\\n \\t\\u201cI decided to add coaching as well and speaking and I've written a book is because I was learning so much and investing in myself so much that it was overflowing onto my clients and I would tell them the stories of what I learned this week and they're like this is fascinating stuff.\\u201d\\n \\t\\u201cThe key to listening is to really listen to the people around you that you trust and they'll tell you if you need a business.\\u201d\\n \\t\\u201cWhen people ask you at least three times the same question. There's your business.\\u201d\\n \\t\\u201cThe number one cause of the veteran suicide issue is loss of purpose.\\u201d\\n \\t\\u201cYou have to be really aware of what is triggering you and how it's triggering you and what you're doing when you're getting triggered, so you can take a proactive step outside of that trigger to do something different.\\u201d\\n \\t\\u201cHow many times do we go through life and we have those moments where we just wish we had somebody that we could talk to?\\u201d\\n \\t\\u201cExploring with curiosity and not have an outcome to what you're exploring. Just go and just to learn.\\u201d\\n\\nAbout Our Guest Sha Sparks\\nSha Sparks, an energetic, loving, and inspiring speaker, coach, and author whose mission is to help women transform their trauma into treasure.\\n\\nAs the CEO (Chief Excitement Officer) of Sparks of Hope & Certified Fearless Living Coach, Sha empowers her clients to peel away the layers of their own negative inner dialogue, limiting beliefs, and fear that stems from verbal abuse and loss, which prevents them from living the life they want.\\n\\nWhen women work with her, they experience a higher level of confidence, self-acceptance, and self-love that gives them permission to step out of their comfort zone and fully participate in life.\\n\\nHer motto is when we share our own lessons learned of overcoming adversities, we ignite a tiny spark of hope, love, connection, and community in other people. And when we ignite that spark, the whole world lights up.\\nConnect with Sha\\nThe Power of Investing in People\\n\\nHow to Get Your Voice Back\\n\\nLinkedIn\\nAbout Our Sponsor\\nAs a veteran entrepreneur, you need a domain name that is easy to remember and accurately reflects your brand or business. Let .US serve you and choose a .US domain to stand out and get the domain name you really want. Reserve your .US domain name and website builder today for just $1 at www.launchwith.US.\\n\\n\\n\\nTo hear more about Sha\\u2019s experience, download this episode now.\\n\\nDon\\u2019t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you!\\n\\nDownload Joe Crane\\u2019s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.\\xa0\\n\\nJoin the Veteran on the Move on Facebook!\\n\\nCheck out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests! It\\u2019s a great place where you can stay in touch with other veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship."