In this episode Chris talks with Carrington Smith Trabue, a former trial lawyer, best-selling author, single mom, and owner of Carrington Legal Search. For the past twenty-two years, Carrie has advised executives on careers and life.

Interview Topics:

• The most exciting part of Carrie’s career, and how she ended up running an executive search firm
• The cause for the decline of people aspiring to become a lawyer
• What is Carrie’s approach to “designing your life”
• Knowing what is truly important for you
• A moment from Carrie’s life that defined her
• The importance of owning your story, instead of hiding it
• Has Carrie always had the mindset of helping others
• The need for more transparency and vulnerability in today’s society
• What advice does Carrie have for those aspiring to go to C-Suite level
• What Carrie attributes her success to

Guest:

Carrington Smith Trabue

• President of Carrington Legal Search

Social Media Links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriesmithtrabue
• https://www.instagram.com/carringtonatx/?hl=en

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Quotes from Episode:

1. The moments that we don’t want to define us, end up defining us the most.
2. Own your stories instead of hiding them.
3. With adversity comes opportunity.
4. Ask for advice, they give you money. Ask for money, they give you advice.

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In this episode Chris talks with Andrea Patrick. When it comes to confronting new opportunities, delegating tasks, and packaging your genius to drive profitability, Andrea should be your first call. She is a seasoned entrepreneur who is known for her mastery in cultivating powerful leaders, increasing revenues, quickly identifying unprofitable ventures, and creating a seamless infrastructure to do all of the above.

Interview Topics:

• What does “failing forward” mean
• When did Andrea get her mindset of cultivation and helping other business owners
• The importance of “infrastructure” and “personal framework” in a business
• How to implement the systems you’ve created
• Is there a particular business that works well with systems and processes
• Are there great opportunities in a recession

3 Principles For Success:

1. Be open to failure.
2. Keep learning.
3. Life and business run congruently.

Guest:

Andrea Patrick
https://andreapatrick.com/author/andrea-patrick/

• Executive Coach and Brand Development Strategist
  

Social Media Links:

• https://www.facebook.com/afpatrickconsult
• https://twitter.com/andreafpatrick
• https://www.instagram.com/afpatrick/

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Quotes from Episode:

1. Failing is the first attempt in learning.
2. You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great.

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In this episode Chris talks with Dr. Cindy Trimm. She is a sought-after empowerment specialist, revolutionary thinker, and transformational leader, who has earned a distinguished reputation as a catalyst of change and voice of hope to the nations.

Interview Topics:

• When did Cindy realize there was a call in her life to use her voice to help change the lives of others
• Was she able to reach out to mentors to help cultivate this calling
• The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people
• How does Cindy’s faith in God guide her as a CEO
• What advice would you give to aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs
• What her life has been like since getting married

3 Principles For Success:

1. Understand who you are.
2. Give the next generation shoulders to stand on.
3. Never compromise your standard.

Guest:

Dr. Cindy Trimm
https://cindytrimmministries.org

• Founder and CEO of Cindy Trimm Ministries
  

Social Media Links:

• https://www.facebook.com/drtrimm
• https://twitter.com/cindytrimm
• https://www.youtube.com/@CindyTrimmTV

Promote:

Cindy Trimm Ministries

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Quotes from Episode:

1. How something ends is how something begins.
2. Thou shall decree a thing and it shall be established.
3. If both of us are the same, then one of us is unnecessary.

Contact Chris Howell:

• info@chrishowellonline.com
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