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keywords
Oprah, reality show, podcast, parenting, mental health, authenticity, connection, family, influence, self-worth, communication, support

summary
In this episode of the Awesome Business Podcast, host Ryan McPartlin engages in a deep conversation with motivational speaker and author Kristina Kuzmic. They explore themes of authenticity, the importance of mission statements in personal and family life, and the challenges of parenting, particularly regarding mental health. Kristina shares her journey of navigating her son's struggles with mental health, emphasizing the need for connection, understanding, and curiosity in parenting. The discussion also touches on the pressures of social media, the significance of detaching self-worth from children's behavior, and advice for aspiring influencers to remain authentic in their pursuits.

takeaways

• Be authentic in your mission and actions.
• Having a mission statement helps maintain focus.
• Parenting is more about connection than control.
• Recognize signs of struggle in children early.
• Create a safe space for open communication.
• Detaching self-worth from children's behavior is crucial.
• Stay true to your values and authenticity.
• Say no to negativity and judgment.
• Encourage vulnerability and honesty in family discussions.
• Support others and build a community of kindness.

Sound Bites

• "I want to be for others when I needed it."
• "Tell me more, I want to know more."
• "Stay authentic, the only expert is being you."
• "Say no thank you to all the judgment."
• "Better be done than perfect."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Awesome Business Podcast
00:58 The Importance of Authenticity and Mission Statements
05:20 Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Parenting
10:23 Recognizing Signs of Struggle in Children
13:15 Building Connection and Trust with Teens
20:15 Detaching Self-Worth from Children's Behavior
23:05 Advice for Aspiring Influencers and Authenticity