Stroke It Guide Podcast
"Stroke It! Your Guide to Enhance every relationship, Especially You"
The podcast offers personal and professional growth advice from CEO's, CHO's and others rockin 'at life. It is for those wanting more peace, clarity, direction, passion, purpose, and happiness.
If this is you, let this podcast be your guide. This podcast will teach you how to care for yourself first then others. It will boost your confidence, self esteem and worth. You will become happy and fulfilled. So much so that you will have the power to give to others honestly and effectively.
Each episode offers positive self chatter featuring methods, tools, and coaching from Jenny herself towards creating positive mental health benefits first for yourself and then for the others around you as you lead from within your empire. Whether you use the STROKE IT guide on your spouse, your family members, your friends, or your executive, and management teams, applying what learned in these episodes will enrich how you DO LIFE with all those around you.
About the host:
Jenny Alday Townsend is a successful entrepreneur who has made it her mission to help others navigate the challenges of marriage, business ownership, and balancing both. After facing her own struggles in marriage and successfully overcoming them, she has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of relationships and the importance of effective communication. Jenny has since created The Stroke It Guide, which provides practical tools and strategies for individuals looking to improve their relationships. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, Jenny empowers her network to take control of their lives and relationships, and create a fulfilling and happy future for themselves.
Stroke It Guide Podcast
EP 175 Mireya Eavey aka MOM: Career Growth, Hiking, Financial Wellness & Motherhood
In this heartfelt and empowering Mother’s Day special, host Jenny Townsend welcomes her biggest mentor and role model — her mom, Mireya Eavey. As the VP of Partnership Development at Credit Union 1 and a national leader in workforce and financial development, Mireya brings both professional wisdom and personal depth to this inspiring conversation.
Jenny and Mireya explore how employee financial wellness directly impacts performance and retention, and why businesses must prioritize financial literacy to support mental health. Mireya shares her transformative career journey — from building community workforce programs to finding new purpose later in life — reminding us that it’s never too late to evolve.
Beyond the workplace, Mireya reveals how hiking and nature have been her greatest tools for healing, self-care, and mental clarity. They also reflect on the power of mentorship, female friendships, and being intentional with family time, especially as adults.
This episode is a raw, uplifting tribute to motherhood, grit, and growth — both in and out of the office.
Chapters
00:00:00 – Introduction to Mireya Eavey
00:01:45 – Mireya’s Life Season & Career Pivot Post-Retirement
00:04:00 – Moving to the Mountains: Dahlonega, GA & New Beginnings
00:05:45 – Creating Meaningful Moments with Mom
00:06:00 – Love Languages & Learning Later in Life
00:10:10 – Why Financial Wellness Matters for Employees
00:16:45 – Real Talk on Raises, Credit, and Employer Expectations
00:20:00 – Hiking & Fitness: Self-Care as Mental Health Strategy
00:25:58 – Mireya’s Deep Connection to Nature & the AT Trail
00:31:29 – Finding Power in Female Hiking Groups
00:34:31 – 40+ Year Friendships & the Value of Real Talk
00:42:29 – Mentorship in Career & Life
00:48:23 – Honest Parenting Reflections
00:54:00 – Final Thoughts + Special Mother’s Day Message
📚 Recommended Resources from Mireya & Jenny
These are the tools, books, and organizations mentioned in this episode that support financial wellness, self-care, career growth, and personal development:
Books & Tools:
- The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman – A relationship game-changer, discussed by both Mireya and Jenny
- Enrich Financial Wellness Platform – Used by Credit Union 1 to assess money personality & deliver tailored financial education
- SCORE Mentoring (https://www.score.org) – Jenny’s recommendation for free mentorship for business and personal growth
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