In this episode, Karen and Cadie talk with their good friend, mentor, local change-maker, and cancer warrior Christine Cumbie of Gardberg & Kemmerly. Christine is the zen master of grace and is living proof that optimism, intentional living, and gratitude can be a secret weapon in all aspects of your life.

Key Takeaways:

1. Be a positive influence and change-maker in your own life and the lives of those around you.
2. Even if you're challenged physically and mentally be optimistic and positive in all relationships and decisions.
3. Practice self-care and live intentionally.
4. Focus on what's important and surround yourself with smart and forward-thinking people.

Cheers To This:

A positive relationship or positive attitude can make a difference in every single aspect of your life or others lives. - Christine Cumbie

I enjoy being interested in other things in the community, and I look for ways to make a difference. I consider myself a change maker. - Christine Cumbie

There is a difference between going for your annual checkups and self-care. - Cadie Gaut

Do not take yourself so seriously. - Christine Cumbie

I get up, and I think about what are my intentions for this day. I focus on intentional living. - Christine Cumbie

You need to weed out people around you that don't have the same values and work ethic. Focus on what's important and surround yourself with smart and forward-thinking people, especially on social media. - Christine Cumbie

Be thankful and give thanks. Tell people how much you appreciate you know the ability to work with them or their opinion even if it's different than yours. - Christine Cumbie

Once you give it to God, you can't take it back. - Christine Cumbie