Episode 96: Finding Balance While Embracing Your Passions with author and entrepreneur Rhonda Parker Taylor

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This episode explores the concept of living a full and balanced life with Rhonda Parker Taylor, a multi-passionate author, entrepreneur, and academic researcher. Rhonda discusses her fascinating career journey, transitioning from fashion to writing, and the strategies she uses to achieve a sense of balance.

Key takeaways:

  • Embrace Your Multi-Passions: Learn how Rhonda juggles various interests while creating a fulfilling life.

  • From Fashion to Fiction: Discover Rhonda's path from the fashion world to becoming a captivating author.

  • The Art of Balance: Gain practical insights and tips for scheduling and prioritizing different aspects of your life.

  • A Journey to Life Balance: Explore Rhonda's new workbook designed to help you assess and align your life's dimensions.

  • Crossroads: Where Choice Meets Well-being: Delve into Rhonda's latest crime thriller, "Crossroads," and how it explores the impact of life balance on personal choices and mental well-being.

Resources:

Purchase Crossroads by Rhonda Parker Taylor:

Amazon: Crossroads

Barnes and Noble: Crossroads|Paperback

Connect with Rhonda:

A little bit about Rhonda:

Rhonda Parker Taylor is an American writer, entrepreneur, and academic researcher. Born on October 18, 1964, in Noblesville, Indiana, she is the second youngest of five children to Anita and William Parker, founders of a steel manufacturing company. Rhonda’s childhood was spent in the midst of cornfields and cows, attending Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis.

After completing a fashion merchandising program at Bauder College in Arlington, Texas, Rhonda returned to Indiana, where she eventually found her passion for writing. Her debut novel, “Crossroads,” a suspenseful masterpiece, was released in February 2023. Endorsed by bestselling author J.J. Hebert and Golden Globe-nominated actress Mariel Hemingway, the novel has been hailed as a captivating crime thriller that keeps readers intrigued from start to finish.

While pursuing her academic explorations, Rhonda attended the University of Phoenix for a doctoral program in business and earned an MBA and a bachelor’s in science management from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Rhonda’s diverse writing spans from educational works to fiction, and she is well-known for her research on emotional intelligence. Her academic achievements extend to being a prominent leader presented at the United Nations Global Compact Committee.

Beyond her writing, Rhonda has an extensive background in teaching and training, with a decade of experience in business, management, and leadership education. She has taught a wide range of business courses at various institutions, including the University of Indianapolis, Oakland City University, National College, and others.

As an entrepreneur, Rhonda founded Intelligence Solutions, providing training, development, academic research, and business writing services. Prior to this, she served as Campus Director and Professor at National College and co-directed a small to midsize advertising agency named Partnership Plus Design Studio.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Rhonda is an avid lover of nature, enjoying the outdoors, animals, birds, and mountains. She is a music enthusiast with an appreciation for various genres, and she loves cooking for others while exploring different foods and recipes. Reading and writing hold a special place in her heart, spanning from academic works to fiction and poetry.

Traveling is one of Rhonda’s passions, and she has extensively explored North America, as well as traveled abroad to various countries, including England, Scotland, Italy, Greece, and others.

Overall, Rhonda Parker Taylor is a multi-talented individual who continues to inspire and impact others through her writing, academic achievements, and entrepreneurial ventures, all while embracing life’s adventures with her husband and three dogs.

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Aneta Ardelian Kuzma is a holistic life coach, wellness expert, and yoga and meditation teacher, who explores what it means to live more fully, with intention, gratitude, and joy.

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