190: Navigating Fertility Issues, and Being A Full-Time Stay-at-Home Mother with my wife Dana Meckes (Best of The 20% Podcast From Episode 100)
This week’s is episode 190, which means we are just 10 shows away from #200, where I will be bringing on my wife Dana Meckes for her second appearance on the show. She originally was on Episode 100, so this week, I am sharing that conversation as we prepare for Episode 200 in just a few short weeks. Enjoy this week’s throwback episode. This is Episode 100 which is a very special milestone for me, as it was 100 straight weeks of showing up, week after week, to share both my conversations and lessons learned with the world. As this is a special episode, I needed a very special guest, which is why for Episode 100, isn’t anyone more special than bringing on the love of my life, my wife, Dana Meckes. As you will soon here, Dana grew up in a very entrepreneurial family, and along her journey, traveled to 3 separate universities before landing at Bloomsburg University, a small state school in the middle of Pennsylvania where we met through a mutual friend. We went very personal on this episode, and discussed: The physical and psychological pain from going through a miscarriage Obstacles faced as a full-time parent and employee at the start of the pandemic Navigating fertilities struggles The importance of empathetic employers The decision to become a stay-at-home mother A day in the life as the Chief Meckes Residence Officer, as well as the skills she will take back into the workforce Showing true emotions in front of your kids Dana’s Empathy 101 course Much More Please enjoy this very special episode with my wife, Dana Meckes ____________________________________________________________________________ I am now in the early stages of writing my first book! In this book, I will be telling my story of getting into sales and the lessons I have learned so far, and intertwine stories, tips, and advice from the Top Sales Professionals In The World! As a first time author, I want to share these interviews with you all, and take you on this book writing journey with me! Like the show? Subscribe to the email: https://mailchi.mp/a71e58dacffb/welcome-to-the-20-podcast-community I want your feedback! Reach out to [email protected], or find me on LinkedIn. If you know anyone who would benefit from this show, share it along! If you know of anyone who would be great to interview, please drop me a line! Enjoy the show!