Coffee Hour Conversations: Finding Joy in a Busy World A Manifesto for the Source and the Village By Adam Daniel Babb Preface: The Source of Kindness To be a teacher is not a thirty-year career; it is a lifetime commitment. Whether you stand in a classroom or a garden, you are fulfilling a design. We must move away from the "White Jesus" of supremacy and dogma and return to the original Source of Kindness. Technology is merely an axe; it can build a home or destroy a spirit. The difference is the hand that wields it. Chapter One: The Choice to Start Over The gift of life is rooted in the choice to recreate your reality every single morning. We've been told our lives are dictated by the clock and the bills--human constructions designed to keep us in a cage. But your joy is not codependent on a job or a schedule. The Dialogue: Young Father: "Adam, I'm exhausted. I work ten hours a day just to pay for a car to get me to the job. How do I 'recreate' that?" Adam: "By realizing your joy isn't codependent on that paycheck. You start by choosing the light in the small moments. Once you stop asking the 'Loop' for permission to be happy, the cage door starts to swing open." Coffee Hour Reflection: * If you could strip away your job title and your bank balance, who are you at your core when you first wake up? * What is one "human construction" in your life that you've allowed to control your happiness? read more

Tori was so very kind and helpful as I was experiencing an "emotional response" to selling a family heirloom diamond. Her compassion set me at ease and her knowledge of the market helped me to decide that selling it to Diamond Banc was the right decision. I also enjoyed meeting Jodi as we learned that we both had worked for an AL based retailer known for its wonderful customer service because "they only hired nice people." Tori and Jodi made me feel very special and I felt the pricing Tori offered me was more than fair. Thank you, Diamond Banc, for hiring nice professional folks like Tori and Jodi! ~ RF, Tampa read more

Tampa location at Palma Ceia Plaza was a 10/10 experience. Jodi was super friendly, professional, and took great care of my items. She walked me through every step, from weighing to testing, so everything felt transparent and trustworthy. The whole process took less than 30 minutes and I left with a check, which was honestly amazing. The offer was very fair and I truly felt like I got the best value for my jewelry. I was treated with a lot of respect and the service was excellent from start to finish. I'll definitely be using this Diamond Banc again in the future. read more

This was my first time selling an item to Diamond Banc. Tori was very pleasant from the time she greeted me at the door. She thoroughly explained the selling process and gave me a very respectable offer. After visiting another place out of due diligence, it became apparent how much better Diamond Banc was to deal with - especially Tori. Completing the process was a breeze and I appreciated Tori's genuine interest in me as a customer. I would not hesitate to do business with Tori (or Diamond Banc) again in the future - highly recommend! read more

I had a wonderful experience selling my diamond ring at Diamond Banc. The store was beautifully decorated, and the ladies who helped me were incredibly kind, patient, and professional throughout the entire process. They made me feel comfortable and never rushed me. Most importantly, they offered me more for my ring than any other buyer I had spoken with. I truly appreciated the excellent customer service and fair offer. I highly recommend Diamond Banc to anyone looking to sell their jewelry! read more

Pleasant Service; Professional from start to finish Excellent experience, clean offices, professional, polite, prompt, fair. Kaila was a pleasure to work with, and she has a great smile! I took an inherited Diamond ring for appraisal and was quite pleased with the evaluation process and explanation of the value. Compared to other appraisals I received on the same piece at other businesses the Diamond Banc appraisal was more fair. I will certainly return to the Diamond Banc. read more

Dealing with Diamond Bank BANC was effortless and smooth from start to finish. My offer was more than I had expected. I am pleased with Diamond Banc and will definitely use them again. Kaila was a pleasure to work with. The funds were given to me on the spot in the form of a check immediately with no complications. If you're looking to sell or take a loan against your jewelry , I highly recommend Diamond Bank . I give them Five stars read more

Recently I had a great experience selling my necklace! The whole process was smooth, straightforward, and stress-free. The staff was friendly, professional, and made me feel confident I was getting a fair deal. Everything was explained clearly, and I never felt rushed or pressured. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone looking to sell their jewelry! Thank you to Kalia and Jodi you guys were amazing! read more

My experience with Diamond Banc was excellent. Even though, I have arrived before my appointment, they didn't make a second to service me. I was there to sell a diamond bracelet, they really took the time to be correct about everything from the length of the bracelet to the size and quality of gold and diamonds. I am very pleased with my experience and I will go back anytime I have jewelry for sale. read more

I had an excellent experience with Diamond Banc. Scheduling was quick and easy, and the entire evaluation took less than 30 minutes. Their offer was better than the other places I contacted, and I received the same day offer. The process was professional, straightforward, and very convenient. I would definitely recommend them and use their services again. read more

I would like to express my appreciation for the excellent service! Tori Rivera made me feel very welcome, clearly explained each step of the evaluation process, and offered a fair price for my jewelry. The entire process was simple, transparent, and fast. If I ever need to sell jewelry again in the future, I know exactly where to go! read more

I visited Diamond Banc to sell a piece of jewelry I no longer used. Even though I didn't have an appointment, I was helped quickly and efficiently. The evaluation I received was higher than at other places I had visited before. The staff was friendly, professional, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended. read more

I stopped into Diamond Banc and didn't have an appointment. Tori was available to help me with all of my jewelry. I had gotten a few quotes at a few other places that buy jewelry and when Tori gave me a quote on all of my jewelry I was very pleased. I highly recommend for you to check them out and ask for Tori. Thank you Tori read more

I had the pleasure of working with Tori on the sale of an engagement ring and band. She was honest with me from the beginning. I made it to the appointment and she was very professional and explained everything in detail before I accepted the offer. I would definitely recommend and would do business with Diamond Banc again! read more

Fantastic experience. I found some old, broken gold taking up space in my jewelry box and decided to see what it was worth. Diamond Banc gave me at least double what the pawn shop would've given. The office was friendly and professional in appearance. I will definitely use them again if the opportunity presents. read more

I had a great experience selling my gold jewelry at Diamond Banc. The process was very quick, professional, and transparent. They explained everything clearly and gave me a fair offer on the spot. The whole transaction was easy and stress-free. I definitely recommend them if you're looking to sell gold or jewelry. read more

I decided to sell a diamond ring and had no idea what it was worth. I went to the Diamond Banc, they were very knowledgeable and explained how they appraise the value of Diamonds and Gold. They were very professional and fast and gave me a check before I left the appointment! I would highly recommend them! read more

Great experience! I was nervous due to previous experiences at other places but Diamond Banc was completely different. Jodi and Lyndsey were very welcoming and provided education and guidance through the process. I walked away very happy and will definitely be doing business with them again. Thank you!!! read more

Had a great experience with Jodi at Diamond Banc. She was very responsive to all my communication. She did a great job explaining how items were priced and I was pleased with the evaluation of the ring I sold. If you have jewelry that you're looking to sell, I recommend this group. Super professional. read more