On this week's episode of Your Best You, we speak with Tracy Solarek, Emotional Intelligence Expert and Founder & Chief Inspirer at Optymum. Tracy develops confident leaders & impactful teams through the power of Emotional Intelligence. We discuss her collaborations bolstering the leadership within MHA and the qualities that she looks to strengthen in leaders.

"I’m passionate about helping organizations develop more confident leaders and teams by bringing awareness to how they can better manage and express emotions. As a Certified Emotional Intelligence consultant (EQ-i2.0 and EQ 360), I specialize in working with leaders to tap into their greatest potential by tuning into their emotions. When leaders and organizations are versed in emotional intelligence and more self-aware, productivity increases which can help with meeting organizational goals more effectively.

Through one-on-one and workshop programs, I take an informed approach to unveil your potential and make it actionable with highly personalized goals to enhance how you lead and take steps toward achieving a more balanced life. At organizational and industry events, I present impactful and motivational keynotes focused on a variety of emotional intelligence topics."

Optymum Unveiling Potential: https://www.optymumpotential.com/

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Hosted by Conor Walsh Produced by CMJW Entertainment Inc https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Brought to you by Mental Health America of Dutchess County https://mhadutchess.org/

Brought to you in part by the Northern & Souther Dutchess Community Coalitions https://capedc.org/ndcc/

https://capedc.org/sdcc/

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October 2026, prepare for a concert experience you’ll never forget.

Grand Ole Opry Inductee and CMT Music Award Nominee Craig Morgan @CraigMorganMusic

Two time Grammy Nominee Maggie Rose @iammaggierose

Finalist of Season 19 of The Voice and Hudson Valley Native Ian Flanigan @IanFlanigan

With Viral Sensation Jake Banfield and Special Guest Broadway to Country Star Brooke Moriber @JakeBanfieldMusic @BrookeMoriber

MHA of Dutchess County and Reviver Entertainment Group Present The Sound of Nashville, One Night Only @mhadutchess

Tuesday, October 6th at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 1st

https://www.bardavon.org/shows/the-sound-of-nashville-in-the-hudson-valleys-queen-city/

• (00:00:00) - MHA of Dutchess County
• (00:01:33) - In the Elevator With Tracy Sol
• (00:06:31) - "Things Just Happen For You"
• (00:07:28) - Coaching and Training: Optimum With a Y
• (00:10:40) - In the Elevator With Coaching
• (00:12:29) - The Difference Between Coaching and MENTORAL
• (00:14:35) - Mental Fitness: Finding Your Voice
• (00:19:13) - The Skills that Make a Good Leader
• (00:22:43) - Feelings of Well-Being and Emotional Intelligence
• (00:24:45) - How to Get a Coaching Coach
• (00:27:53) - Coaching for Businesses: The Conflict of Interest
• (00:30:55) - Working With an Individual or Company
• (00:34:35) - The Magic of Editboarding
• (00:35:01) - MHA Executive Director on Memento Mori and Training
• (00:39:00) - MHA's impact on Poughkeepsie
• (00:41:55) - How Do You Approach Fear?
• (00:46:26) - Why Do I Have to Do This?
• (00:48:56) - Amy and Tracy on Emotional Intelligence
• (00:52:04) - DRAMA: Tracy and Connor

On this week's episode of Your Best You, we speak with Rory and Stephanie with the Mayfly Project. The Mayfly Project is a 501(c)(3) on a mission is to support youth in foster care through fly fishing, helping them build confidence, find healing, and connect to their local waters. Their projects connect mentees with skilled, caring mentors to learn fly fishing and conservation in a safe environment. Rory and Stephanie share their experiences as mentors and talk about the growth that the program has seen in Poughkeepsie over the last 4 years.

Mayfly Project: https://themayflyproject.com/

Mayfly Project of Poughkeepsie: https://themayflyproject.com/poughkeepsie-new-york-project/

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Hosted by Conor Walsh Produced by CMJW Entertainment Inc https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Brought to you by Mental Health America of Dutchess County https://mhadutchess.org/

Brought to you in part by the Northern & Souther Dutchess Community Coalitions https://capedc.org/ndcc/

https://capedc.org/sdcc/

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October 2026, prepare for a concert experience you’ll never forget.

Grand Ole Opry Inductee and CMT Music Award Nominee Craig Morgan @CraigMorganMusic

Two time Grammy Nominee Maggie Rose @iammaggierose

Finalist of Season 19 of The Voice and Hudson Valley Native Ian Flanigan @IanFlanigan

With Viral Sensation Jake Banfield and Special Guest Broadway to Country Star Brooke Moriber @JakeBanfieldMusic @BrookeMoriber

MHA of Dutchess County and Reviver Entertainment Group Present The Sound of Nashville, One Night Only @mhadutchess

Tuesday, October 6th at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 1st

https://www.bardavon.org/shows/the-sound-of-nashville-in-the-hudson-valleys-queen-city/

• (00:00:00) - MHA of Dutchess County's Mayfly Project
• (00:01:13) - Serendipity: The Falls Festival Podcast
• (00:02:49) - Fly Fishing for Foster Care Kids
• (00:05:42) - Mentor to Mentee Program
• (00:07:10) - Catskills Fishing outings
• (00:09:25) - MHA Fly Fishing Camp
• (00:11:23) - The Mayfly Fishing Project
• (00:13:36) - Mha's 20th Anniversary
• (00:14:37) - Mayfly the Mayfly Project
• (00:15:51) - Camps for Fly Fishing
• (00:18:07) - How to Fly Fish the Neversink River
• (00:21:59) - Mayfly in Poughkeepsie
• (00:23:09) - Mayfly the Foster Home
• (00:27:11) - Mentors on the River
• (00:31:52) - Mayfly: The Community Project
• (00:34:06) - Mayfly Project Poughkeepsie

On today’s episode of Your Best You, we have a Starlight Spotlight with headliner of The Sound of Nashville Benefit Concert for MHA, Grand Ole Opry Member Craig Morgan. Craig is a platinum-selling musician known for hits like "Redneck Yacht Club," "International Harvester," and "Almost Home," and has received several ACM and CMW Award Nominations. Craig is currently serving as Chief Warrant Officer 2 with the 313th US Army Band, working on soldier-led suicide prevention initiatives using music therapy.

Craig talks about his feelings partnering up with MHA, his relationship with Jelly Roll, the legacy that his music has left on fans and contemporaries, how he has married his civilian life with his military life, and how he is on a mission to eradicate suicide in the military community.

https://www.craigmorgan.com/

October 2026, prepare for a concert experience you’ll never forget.

Grand Ole Opry Inductee and CMT Music Award Nominee Craig Morgan @CraigMorganMusic

Two time Grammy Nominee Maggie Rose @iammaggierose

Finalist of Season 19 of The Voice and Hudson Valley Native Ian Flanigan @IanFlanigan

With Viral Sensation Jake Banfield and Special Guest Broadway to Country Star Brooke Moriber @JakeBanfieldMusic @BrookeMoriber

MHA of Dutchess County and Reviver Entertainment Group Present The Sound of Nashville, One Night Only @mhadutchess

Tuesday, October 6th at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 1st

https://www.bardavon.org/shows/the-sound-of-nashville-in-the-hudson-valleys-queen-city/

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Hosted by Conor Walsh Produced by CMJW Entertainment Inc https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Brought to you by Mental Health America of Dutchess County https://mhadutchess.org/

Brought to you in part by the Northern & Souther Dutchess Community Coalitions https://capedc.org/ndcc/

https://capedc.org/sdcc/

• (00:00:00) - Craig Morgan on Mental Wellbeing
• (00:00:43) - Battle of Poughkeepsie
• (00:01:58) - Jelly Roll on Being an Inspiration
• (00:04:27) - Veteran Reenlistment at the Grand Ole Opry
• (00:08:51) - Craig Morgan: My Music Saved My Life
• (00:11:18) - Craig at the Sound of Nashville