Rock Your Life - the podcast by Nora Finch

Lovely Joy Laguna, My Dad’s #4 and Final

Recorded when my dad was 75 yrs old and his new wife (#4) was 21 from the Philippines. They are still together (2024) doing good! Refer to my youtube playlist called The Daily. The show is My Dad, he’s 82, she’s 27. This is her side. This also includes all the judgment she faced from her family and the community. Statements like: “Do you love him?” “You know you could’ve married somebody younger, right?” “You know you could just use him and have somebody younger on the side to fulfill your needs.” She is a beautiful, old soul with a love for books on the Omish. Glad my dad found a reason to go on!

Episode 19 - Tony “El Tigre” Lopez, Maintaining the Mindset of a Champion

Tony “El Tigre” Lopez, one of Sacramento’s finest boxers (who considered himself an average boxer) and I sit down to discuss: The Mindset of a Champion Determination to be at his best; trained to be  better than the boxer in front of him How he doesn’t call 911 Ideas in running for Mayor in Sac Working as a bail bondsman and bounty hunter How he trained before a fight, sweatsuits and a plastic bag His fight with Rocky L. Nora: “Were you ever intimidated by anyone you fought?” Tony: “No.” Nora: “So did you just think you could beat everyone’s ass?” Tony: “Kinda.” Lol. Contact:  Tony “El Tigre” Lopez  Nora contact: Mental Readiness Coach specializing in First Responder Wellness www.rockyourlifewithnorafinch.com Nora Finch on LinkedIn  Fb.com/norafinch.nsati

Episode 18 - Salvin Chahal, Writing as a Form of Creative Expression

Salvin Chahal, one of Sacramento’s finest Spoken Word Poet/Mc Artists, Author, Mentor, Artistic Creative and I sit down to discuss: Writing as his main art form, his very real, candid accounts of his life Coming from both the Fiji and Indian culture One of 33 grandchildren  His book Verses from Above On emotional numbness “It takes 9 months to carry a baby, but it takes a lifetime to carry yourself.” On moments in life: “It’s okay to let yourself feel sad at times, let yourself go through and process that.” Salvin Chahal’s not changin his name lol Pick up your copy of Verses from Above available on Amazon. Nora contact: www.rockyourlifewithnorafinch.com nora@rockyourlifewithnorafinch.com

Episode 16 - Coach Chuck Hammond, Belief in Self

Adored and highly respected Coach Chuck Hammond, 74 years young (in this interview) former Mayor of Fairfield, Track Coach, good childhood friend of Historically known American Boxer, Muhammad Ali Specialty:  Just caring for others and wanting to help them achieve We sit down to discuss: The importance of being oneself, old school wisdom His mother as his mentor who always said “If they can do it, so can you.” Growing up in a single parent home Coaching the kids in the community Smoketown, Louisville Kentucky and his buddy Muhammad Ali saying at 12 years old, who told him “I’m going to be the greatest boxer of all time.” His own street sign What it takes to continue to do and be your best Coach: "I don’t wanna be anyone else but me.” You can find Coach on facebook.com Nora@rockyourlifewithnorafinch.com  www.rockyourlifewithnorafinch.com (shows and Nora coaching services)

Episode 15 - John R. Ostwald, Showing Emotions is Not a Form of Weakness

John R. Ostwald (1950-2019), passed with “characteristic humor,  determination and grit” of a year-long battle of Pancreatic Cancer). He is the Author of War, Sacrifice, and Coming Home, Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era, Professor of Psychology with over 25 years of experience, News Columnist,  long time Advocate and Activist for Veterans and the non-profit, Soldier’s Heart , a great example of what a true humanitarian is. He is honored and recognized in this episode for not only his many amazing accomplishments in the Veterans community, his unique insight in human behavior, but also for his beautiful and warm personality. He also talks about  how becoming more emotional vulnerable helped him in life.   Topics cover human behavior, partner selection, emotional vulnerability, and more. Nora contact: www.rockyourlifewithnorafinch.com (Nora, Mental Readiness Coaching and shows) Ask for a consult! Nora@rockyourlifewithnorafinch.com