BTS 34: Creating Connected Communities with LaToya Johnson (Away Zone)

Favorite quotes of the episode: "As public health professionals we think of health as the overall mental, physical and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease." "The purpose of the Away Zone app is to promote true inclusion and true equity." "I take a moment to say a prayer, others may simply take a moment, to be thankful that I have another day to pursue my dreams and my goals." "You will achieve your dreams; the path may not look like what you thought it would." Episode Overview I am super excited to continue my series on Entrepreneurship with Busy Professionals who are living the life of their dreams.  We are here today with LaToya Johnson, CEO and Founder of Away Zone "Your Zone Away From Home." Check out the app in the apple app store or google play. TOPICS LaToya's career path from MPH to Entrepreneurship. How a dual-sided marketplace app is bringing communities together and helping travelers or new residents find businesses and service providers to meet their needs.   No one knows your community better than you! Have suggestions for businesses that should be highlighted on the app? Send an email to [email protected] Want to connect with LaToya?  [email protected] Join the Busy Professionals Who Thrive Tribe https://www.facebook.com/groups/busyprofessionalswhothrivetribe 5 Questions Segment Q1. We know that the most successful and happy people have a morning routine, what do you do each morning or evening that sets your day up for success?  I take a moment to say a prayer, others may simply take a moment, to be thankful that I have another day to pursue my dreams and my goals. Q2. What's your definition of Success? Making sure that I've accomplished something that my son and the younger generations that come behind me will be proud of. Q3. What's your definition of Happiness? Having joy in what you are doing. Q4. What do you know now that you wish you would have known 10 years ago? Patience. You will achieve your dreams; the path may not look like what you thought it would. As long as you are genuine, have a passion and a vision and you will get there. Q5. What do you think is the biggest issue facing busy professionals today? Having access to resources that can help them throughout their journey. The resources aren't all in the same place so chasing them down in a time and cost-effective way is the biggest challenge. RESOURCES Have suggestions for businesses that should be highlighted on the app? Send an email to [email protected] Want to connect with LaToya?  [email protected] Join the Busy Professionals Who Thrive Tribe https://www.facebook.com/groups/busyprofessionalswhothrivetribe Angela's favorite books will be raffled off to those who leave a review! Angela will raffle off, 1 book each week for every 5 new podcast reviews. After you've submitted your review, send an email to [email protected], include where you left your review, and the username you left the review under so we can read your review on a special podcast episode and communicate with you to ship out books to our winners! Join our email list at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/shownotes Sign up for a free High Performance Strategy Session at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/stratsession Connect with Angela at www.pawsconsulting.com or on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram @DemareeDVM. How to leave a review on iTunes: Go to https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-stethoscope/id1354281411 or open iTunes. Click 'View in iTunes' (or maybe you are already there)                   Click 'Subscribe' Then Click 'Ratings and Reviews' Then Click 'Write a Review'