Thursday, July 31, 2025

Mandy Morris’s Building a Business and Lifestyle You Love – Day 3 Recap


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After a soul-soothing 30-minute musical intro, Day 3 of Mandy Morris’s transformative series dives deep into the art of building a purpose-driven coaching business. This isn’t just about creating a practice—it’s about crafting a lifestyle rooted in impact, income, and freedom.

💡 Key Points & Strategies:

  • The 5 Pillars of a Thriving Coaching Business: Mandy outlines foundational elements that help coaches move from scattered efforts to strategic growth. These include clarity of purpose, aligned messaging, scalable systems, authentic marketing, and client transformation.
  • Mindset Mastery: Success starts within. Mandy emphasizes the importance of rewiring limiting beliefs and cultivating a mindset that magnetizes abundance and opportunity.
  • Lifestyle Integration: Rather than separating business from personal fulfillment, Mandy encourages designing a life where both thrive in harmony—where your calendar reflects your values and your energy fuels your mission.

Mandy Morris’s framework, the 5 Pillars of a Thriving Coaching Business are designed to help heart-centered entrepreneurs build something sustainable, soulful, and aligned with their purpose. Here’s a quick breakdown:

🌱 1. Clarity of Purpose
Know why you’re coaching and who you’re serving. This pillar focuses on aligning your mission with your values so you attract the right clients and avoid burnout.

🗣️ 2. Aligned Messaging
Craft messaging that feels authentic and connects emotionally with your audience. It's not just about selling—it's about showing your heart and impact through every word and post.

⚙️ 3. Scalable Systems
From onboarding to session planning, automation is key. Mandy encourages streamlining your backend with tools that free up your time while elevating client experience.

💫 4. Authentic Marketing
Sell without the sleaze. Use storytelling and transparency to build trust and magnetize your ideal clients. Lead with service, and the right people will follow.

🌟 5. Client Transformation
Focus on results and empowerment. When clients have real breakthroughs, your business grows through referrals, reviews, and radiant impact.

Mandy blends spirituality with strategy—so it’s less “hustle” and more conscious creation.

🎁 Offers & Opportunities:

  • Attendees are invited to join Mandy’s coaching accelerator, which includes personalized guidance, community support, and tools to scale with soul.
  • Exclusive bonuses are available for those who take action during the live stream, including access to templates, mindset modules, and a private Q&A session.

These sessions are powerful reminders that you and your business are vehicles for healing, growth, and global impact, clarity of purpose and joy. Whether you're just starting or ready to scale, Mandy’s approach blends heart and strategy in a way that feels both grounded and expansive.

Ready to build a life you love? Watch the full session and take the next inspired step. I am.


Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Video in Phoenix’s violent arrest of deaf man with cerebral palsy


Many police need extreme mental health treatment, NOW! Otherwise, they will end up bankrupting the towns with lawsuits. $3.5 million - WTF! For what happened to him and with the advent of ICE, many others, the lawsuit reward number should be so much higher.

I asked ChatGPT for an update on this case. 

Legal Developments: Charges & Lawsuits

  • Criminal case: In a preliminary hearing on October 1, 2024, a Maricopa County judge found probable cause to proceed with criminal charges. However, those charges have since been dismissed ABC7 ChicagoYouTube.

  • Discipline: In March 2025, Phoenix PD issued 24‑hour unpaid suspensions to the three officers involved, and two were mandated to attend de‑escalation training. No further employment penalties were reported The Guardian.

  • Civil claim: McAlpin filed a $3.5 million notice of claim against the city and the officers in December 2024. That lawsuit is still pending as of the latest reports The GuardianABC7 Chicago.


📌 Summary Timeline

DateEvent
Aug 19, 2024McAlpin arrested, assaulted, tasered; bodycam video later released
Oct 1, 2024Judge found probable cause to advance criminal charges
Dec 2024McAlpin filed a $3.5 M civil rights notice of claim
Mar 26, 2025Officers suspended (24‑hrs unpaid), some required de-escalation training
UnspecifiedCriminal charges ultimately dismissed

✅ Current Status

  • Criminal charges are no longer active—dismissed after initial probable cause ruling.

  • Internal discipline: minimal—short unpaid suspension and de-escalation training.

  • Civil litigation: McAlpin’s $3.5 million claim is open and ongoing.


🔄 Broader Context: Phoenix PD Under Federal Scrutiny

In June 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice released a comprehensive civil‑rights investigation concluding Phoenix PD engaged in a “pattern or practice” of discriminatory and excessive force, particularly against Black, Hispanic, Native American, disabled, and homeless individuals. The McAlpin case was cited as emblematic of systemic failure to protect vulnerable persons despite existing policies on paper The GuardianDepartment of Justicepbs.org.