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Desert Dialogues

Desert Dialogues

Written by: Roquel
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"Desert Dialogues" brings a warm, welcoming voice to every conversation, inviting listeners from diverse backgrounds to explore a range of topics. We're curious and insightful, delving deep into stories with positivity and energy. Our approachable style makes complex topics accessible to all, while respecting and celebrating diverse perspectives. Join us for engaging, enlightening talks under the Arizona sun – where every voice finds its spotlight.Roquel Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • A Holistic Approach to Wellness at Modernized Wellness
    Apr 4 2024

    Summary


    Ejiro, the owner of Modernized Wellness, is a nurse practitioner who specializes in functional medicine and offers services such as IV therapy, aesthetics, hormone replacement therapy, and peptide therapy. Functional medicine focuses on addressing the root cause of diseases and treating chronic illnesses from the bottom up. Ejiro emphasizes the importance of personalized medicine and takes a holistic approach to patient care. She is dedicated to educating her patients and providing them with safe and effective treatments. Ejiro sets herself apart by offering personalized consultations, being accessible to her patients, and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in cellular medicine.

    Takeaways

    • Functional medicine focuses on addressing the root cause of diseases and treating chronic illnesses from the bottom up.
    • Modernized Wellness offers services such as IV therapy, aesthetics, hormone replacement therapy, and peptide therapy.
    • She emphasizes the importance of personalized medicine and takes a holistic approach to patient care.
    • Ejiro sets herself apart by offering personalized consultations, being accessible to her patients, and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in cellular medicine.

    Follow Ejiro on IG- @modernizedwellness

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    43 mins
  • Taxes Season Interview
    Mar 29 2024

    Summary

    In this conversation, Roquel, Esther, and Shalonda discuss various aspects of tax deductions, credits, and financial organization. They highlight commonly overlooked deductions such as business use of homes and depreciation of vehicles used for business purposes. They also discuss the importance of organizing financial documents throughout the year and recommend using tools like Excel or QuickBooks. The conversation covers how life circumstances like marriage, childbirth, or buying a home can impact tax obligations and benefits. They emphasize the need for solopreneurs and freelancers to be aware of quarterly estimated tax payments. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions about tax filings and the risk of overpaying taxes. Shalonda provides insights into the differences between tax preparers, accountants, and CPAs, and emphasizes the importance of vetting tax professionals. She also highlights the educational aspect of her services, where she educates her clients on tax matters and helps them understand the why behind their tax situations.Takeaways

    • Commonly overlooked tax deductions include business use of homes and depreciation of vehicles used for business purposes.
    • Organizing financial documents throughout the year is crucial to avoid rushing during tax season. Tools like Excel or QuickBooks can be helpful for budgeting and expense tracking.
    • Life circumstances such as marriage, childbirth, or buying a home can impact tax obligations and benefits, including higher deductions and credits.
    • Solopreneurs and freelancers should be aware of quarterly estimated tax payments to avoid double taxation at the end of the year.
    • Misconceptions about tax filings can lead to costly mistakes. It's important to understand that deductions must be necessary and ordinary within the business.
    • Vetting tax professionals is essential to ensure accurate and reliable tax preparation. Referrals, education, and the use of professional tax systems are important factors to consider.
    • Education and personalized tax planning are distinguishing factors in Shalonda's services. She educates her clients and helps them understand their tax situations.
    • It's important to recalibrate tax withholding throughout the year to ensure enough taxes are being withheld and avoid owing a large amount at tax time.
    • To contact Shalonda, individuals can visit the TaxSense website and use the booking link or inquiry form.

    • Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction

      01:37 Overlooked Tax Deductions and Credits

      04:06 Impact of Life Circumstances on Taxes

      05:37 Tax Considerations for Solopreneurs and Freelancers

      06:09 Common Misconceptions about Tax Filings

      08:19 Importance of Using a Qualified Tax Preparer

      09:49 Timing of Filing Taxes

      10:38 Tax Considerations for Solopreneurs and 1099s

      11:18 Risk of Overpaying Taxes

      12:55 Consequences of Not Filing Taxes

      14:25 Differentiating Tax Preparers, Accountants, and CPAs

      15:08 Services Provided by TaxSense

      18:06 Value of Education and Planning

      21:26 Closing Remarks

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    18 mins
  • Women-Owned Business Feature- Rare Skin Interview
    Mar 5 2024

    Summary

    In this conversation, Roquel & Esther speaks with Vetta, the owner of Rare Skincare and Aesthetics. They discuss budget constraints, the journey of becoming an esthetician, misconceptions about estheticians, recommended and not recommended store products, the difference between estheticians and dermatologists, what sets Vetta apart, what to look for in an esthetician, future plans as an esthetician, and the Desert Dialogue podcast.


    Takeaways

    • Budget constraints can affect decisions about booking skincare services.
    • Becoming an esthetician requires both basic and advanced training.
    • Estheticians are not equivalent to dermatologists, but they can provide valuable skincare services.
    • It is important to research and choose the right products for skincare routines.
    • Waxing and laser hair removal have different benefits and considerations.
    • The Desert Dialogue podcast focuses on sharing conversations about various topics, including business, parenting, and more.


    • Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Budget Constraints

      00:43 Prioritizing Expenses

      04:49 Becoming an Esthetician

    • 06:52 Misconceptions about Estheticians

      08:25 Recommended and Not Recommended Store Products

      09:33 Difference between Esthetician and Dermatologist

      10:17 What Sets Vetta Apart

      11:33 What to Look for in an Esthetician

      21:06 Favorite Specialties and Hobbies

      26:17 Waxing and Laser Hair Removal

      36:08 Desert Dialogue Podcast

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    32 mins
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