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Bright Life Podcast

By Jessica Johnson

Welcome to the Bright Life Podcast. This is a podcast for the dreamers, the doers, and the big-hearted women in pursuit of their biggest, brightest lives.

Whether you’re currently rocking the 9 to 5, looking to start your own business, building a side hustle, or are an entrepreneur yourself, this podcast will give you simple tips and tricks to find more inspiration, fulfillment, joyfulness, and gratitude every step of the way.

Your host Jessica Johnson is a multi-six-figure business owner, a digital nomad, and a self-development junkie who shares her behind the scenes, lessons learned, productivity tips, goal setting, positive encouragement, and inspiration about embracing a growth mindset, fueling healthy habits, and creating the life of your dreams.

New episodes are released every Thursday so you can listen in the car, on a walk, or on your commute — and leave every episode feeling uplifted, inspired, and ready to take on your day in a brighter light.
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5. How to Make Healthy Habits Stick: 5 Questions to Create Consistency

Bright Life PodcastJan 07, 2021

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119. EMBODYING: Who Is Next-Level You? What Is She Like?
Jun 01, 202315:28
118. DECIDING: The Hidden Gift of Knowing What You Want
May 25, 202314:17
117. DREAMING: Your Imagination Is Your Super Power
May 18, 202312:32
116. Empowering You to GO FOR IT (and Even Be a Beginner Again) feat. Kacia Ghetmiri
May 11, 202336:50
115. MY BOOK - Your Bright Life - IS PUBLISHED TODAY!!!
Apr 30, 202314:50
114. Fearless is a PRACTICE, Not a Personality
Apr 20, 202313:26
113. An Introvert's Guide to Getting Visible Feat. Emilee Fry
Apr 13, 202322:03
112. Qualify Yourself (You're Already Worthy)
Apr 06, 202312:51
111. How to Come Up With a Book Idea (+ My First Book Coming Soon!)
Mar 30, 202314:25
110. Work From Home Series: What to Expect in Your First Year as a Freelance Writer
Mar 16, 202315:04
109. Work from Home Series: Popular Online Businesses (How to Choose the One That's Right for You)
Mar 09, 202318:23
108. Work from Home Series: What do Copywriters Do? A Day in the Life
Mar 02, 202313:54
107. Work From Home Series: How Becoming a Freelance Writer Changed My Life
Feb 23, 202316:08
106. What to Do When Nothing is Working feat. Amanda Joyce Weber
Feb 16, 202331:10
105. Invitation to Rise to the Situation Challenging You
Feb 09, 202310:59
104. 3 of My Favorite Manifestation Methods
Feb 02, 202316:01
103. Getting Clear on Your Next Step (and Fire to Take Action)
Jan 25, 202313:33
102. Why You Should Let Your Business or Creative Ideas Marinate
Jan 18, 202309:51
101. Questions to Get Unstuck Around Finding Your Passion
Jan 12, 202310:41
100. It's Not too Late for You, There is Room for You, You Have What It Takes
Jan 05, 202318:54
99. 3 Exercises to Design Your Dream Life in the New Year
Dec 29, 202223:55
98. 3 Reframes to Find Your Passion in 2023

98. 3 Reframes to Find Your Passion in 2023

If you're looking to find more passion or fulfillment in 2023, this episode is for you! There's a lot of talk out there about how to find your purpose, and I don't know about you, but most of it left me feeling more confused, frustrated, and defeated than before. This is not one of those episodes! Instead, leave with a ton of permission, excitement, and encouragement around finding your passion(s) in all the places they may be hiding. In this episode, we're busting 3 myths about finding your calling so you can simplify and re-inspire your journey... with more passion and inspiration along the way.


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Dec 22, 202218:22
97. Invisible Results: Embracing the Lag Time Before Dreams Come True

97. Invisible Results: Embracing the Lag Time Before Dreams Come True

If you’ve set out to achieve your dream but are frustrated with how long the results are taking, this episode is for you! 

Guest Nicole Robertson has started two 6-figure businesses and is on her third while traveling the world with total location independence. She recently launched her brand-new book Unbound: Master Money and Live Without Restriction, is the host of The Spill Podcast, and specializes in helping women take more control of their life and potential through business and personal growth. 

In this empowering episode, she shares with us:

Her biggest mindset shifts in becoming someone who could create multiple successful businesses, even without formal college education How to embrace the lag time between starting a dream and it coming true How to stay motivated and encouraged during that lag time, even in a culture obsessed with instant gratification Signs your dream is on its way to you, even if you can’t see the results yet How to become more of a match (both energetically and practically) for what you want One step you can take to identify any beliefs tripping you up and rewire them for success

It's completely normal for big dreams to have big timelines. This episode will re-energize you around staying the course and help you see signs that your results are on their way to you.

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Nicole Robertson and Women Wine & Wealth Book: Unbound: Master Money and Live without Restriction


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Dec 15, 202241:33
96. Fun Ways to Change Lives This Holiday Season

96. Fun Ways to Change Lives This Holiday Season

There are so many ways to spread cheer during the holidays (or really any time of year) from surprising people with generous tips to sponsoring families in need, organizing gift wrap-athons with neighbors, asking for an unexpected way to be of service, or bringing friends in on the fun to create a massive ripple effect of love and care. My husband and I have made a holiday tradition of finding a fun way to give each year that sparks joy for us the entire rest of the year, and in this episode, I'm sharing a few of our favorite ideas that you can adapt to have a lasting impact on you, your family, and those in need.


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Dec 08, 202215:26
95. How to Trust Your Desires to Guide Your Next Step feat. Carrie Doan
Dec 01, 202232:02
94. How to Reach Your Goals (the Easier Way)

94. How to Reach Your Goals (the Easier Way)

We're approaching the time of year for new year's resolutions, lofty commitments, and massive life changes... but what if there was an EASIER way to actually make MORE progress toward your dreams and business goals?  To find CONSISTENCY instead of feeling so all-or-nothing all the time? To find a way that brings you JOY instead of fighting something that doesn't feel fulfilling or fun to you?

Listen to this episode for only TWO simple steps to reach your goals and set yourself up for success in the new year... WITHOUT having to do anything drastic or anything that you actually kinda dread... and yet actually get further, faster.

 P.S. Want a path and support to start the year off strong? More free resources below 👇


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Nov 17, 202217:21
93. How to Know if You're Ready to Begin a Side Hustle or Business

93. How to Know if You're Ready to Begin a Side Hustle or Business

Listen to this episode for inspiration, encouragement, and PERMISSION around putting that dream in your heart into the world. After this episode, you will fired up to:

Live without regrets and play full out with your life Realize which path you'll wish you would've taken one day Clarify if you're really ready to begin and how Understand why you may have a different dream than friends, family, or society

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Nov 10, 202222:59
92. How to Deal With Imposter Syndrome

92. How to Deal With Imposter Syndrome

How do you overcome imposter syndrome — the feeling that you're not good enough when you're putting yourself out there, trying something new, building a side hustle, or growing a business? Listen to this episode for encouragement around imposter syndrome, including:

How to not make yourself WRONG for having doubt Why fear is actually a sign you're moving in the RIGHT direction Examples of how other successful women handle imposter syndrome Why you don't have to know more than EVERYONE to help ANYONE How to become your own cheerleader and leave self-doubt behind


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Oct 27, 202217:19
91. What Founding Clean, Inclusive Beauty Brands Taught Nyakio Grieco About Life & Business
Oct 20, 202223:56
90. Getting Clear on the Essence of What You Want

90. Getting Clear on the Essence of What You Want

Could your ultimate career, business, relationship, or dream be here now and you don't even know it? OR why is it that sometimes you get what looks good on paper... but it doesn't FEEL as good in your life? This episode discusses how to get clear on the true ESSENCE of what you desire... so you can recognize it when it comes, relax into the creation process, experience more of what you want now, and take different inspired actions to create different results!


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Oct 06, 202216:38
89. How to Sell Your Services Authentically (and Actually Enjoy Sales) feat. Anna Rapp

89. How to Sell Your Services Authentically (and Actually Enjoy Sales) feat. Anna Rapp

Sep 22, 202223:15
88. 4 Traits to Cultivate as a New Business Owner

88. 4 Traits to Cultivate as a New Business Owner

Watch out, world—here you come! As you build your dream life—whether that’s to build a business, become a mother, write a best-selling novel, or create any other dream—listen for four traits to cultivate to feel unstoppable.

The message here isn’t that you NEED all of these traits to be successful, but rather to find ways to lean into them in every day life to improve your results and see unexpected solutions. Listen to this episode to learn…

Four traits that will serve you when building your dream life How to build more courage and resourcefulness no matter what obstacles you’re up against Why you’re not missing anything (and no one else has some secret sauce that you don’t) How to become bigger than your fear and realize you can handle ANY emotion  How to ask yourself better questions that lead to better answers


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Sep 15, 202218:01
87. Myths that Could be Holding You Back

87. Myths that Could be Holding You Back

Are you unknowingly letting any of these myths keep you stuck or small? This episode reveals three pervasive myths that hold people back PLUS powerful mindset reframes to challenge these misbeliefs, unlock your power, and take action toward the life you want to live.


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Sep 08, 202217:59
86. Is It Time to Get Out of Planning Mode and Into Action?

86. Is It Time to Get Out of Planning Mode and Into Action?

There comes a time in every person's journey when it's time to get out of planning, learning, and consumption mode... and into action. While information and strategy can be helpful, the REAL transformation is found in moving through fear and taking a DIFFERENT step toward your dream. Listen to this episode for inspiration and a push to get out there! Including... 

Why the first step will ALWAYS feel scary (so better face it now than later) Building excitement around who you get to BECOME by facing your doubts Why you have to do something different to get a different results Why planning is fine but you can only truly begin once you get in the game How you will be so glad, one year from now, that you started today

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Aug 25, 202215:22
85. Productivity Tips to Crush It Working Remotely or as a Digital Nomad

85. Productivity Tips to Crush It Working Remotely or as a Digital Nomad

If you have or desire a career where you can work from anywhere, in this video I break down my favorite productivity tips for working remotely. I share what I've learned from spending years as a digital nomad across cities like Barcelona, Paris, London, Buenos Aires, and more! And doing so while having to remain highly productive and efficient, scaling a freelance copywriting business to multi 6-figures in its first year. These hacks will help you make the most of your business AND your time in incredible places around the world.


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Aug 18, 202211:49
84. How to Overcome Inner Blocks Around Visibility Feat. Shannon Melizan
Aug 11, 202222:54
83. You Don't Have to Be Perfect (to Be Perfect for Your People)

83. You Don't Have to Be Perfect (to Be Perfect for Your People)

Have you ever felt like you had to do everything perfectly when building a business, serving your humans, or showing up online? Then listen to this episode for a mindset reframe that will give you permission to show up as you are today AND trust that is enough. 

Because the truth is — and this is something many new entrepreneurs mistakenly believe — you aren't missing the perfect formula, the exact-right messaging, or someone else's on-trend strategy. All you're missing is the belief that YOUR way of doing things is enough to show up confidently and connect with people who love what you're about.

Listen to this episode to hear...

One top mistake that many new business owners and creatives make How to loosen the belief that you have to do things perfectly Why your imperfections make you irresistible to YOUR perfect humans What traits you can cultivate that are more important than strategy How to build a successful business before having everything figured out Why your best today is perfect for the people you want to serve at this stage


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Aug 04, 202215:59
82. Encouragement for Changing Careers, Industries, or Businesses feat. Julia Hickman
Jul 28, 202227:06
81. There Is Still So Much of Yourself to Know and Love

81. There Is Still So Much of Yourself to Know and Love

Who is this woman that you spend 24 hours a day with... and what else is there to get to uncover, know, and love about her? This episode challenges you to consider that there is still so much to get to know about yourself. Thoughts you never noticed, capabilities you never realized, and a heart and soul that you're barely scratching the surface of. 

Listen for ideas to connect with the parts of yourself that you may have never realized were there... and feel more self-love, compassion, and curiosity about who you are and what you're really capable of.


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Jul 21, 202210:31
80. How to Navigate Your Next Big Uplevel Feat. Starre Tearney

80. How to Navigate Your Next Big Uplevel Feat. Starre Tearney

Coming up against the next level in your life or business can bring up all kinds of emotions, from pride and excitement to self-sabotage and grief. Guest Starre Tearney is a master at helping women navigate their businesses from a place of alignment, and she is here to help you prepare for and navigate your next big uplevel with ease. Listen to this episode to learn...

What an uplevel looks like and what commonly comes up before or during an uplevel Why sadness can appear before an uplevel and how to navigate this sense of loss Why people often hit the same issues at each level and how to resolve your patterns Ways in which people self-sabotage their uplevel and how to prevent this How to know your ready for your next evolution and invite it in

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Connect with Starre:

Website: https://starrelighthealing.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starrelighthealing/


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Jul 14, 202230:08
79. You Really DO Know What You Want

79. You Really DO Know What You Want

If you've ever thought to yourself, "If I knew WHAT to do in my [insert career / goals / relationship / life] I would do it... I just can't figure out what I want!" then this episode is for you! Listen for a simple path to help clarify what you want and uncover the answers already inside you. We're talking...

Questions to gain clarity when you're not sure of your next move Why you can trust the desires of your heart Why even your strangest desires are actually perfectly designed for you and others How to relax around your next step and enjoy the journey more What happens when you release what you SHOULD want and make room for what you ACTUALLY want


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Jul 07, 202214:20
78. Taking Charge of Your Financial Future Feat. Amanda Neely

78. Taking Charge of Your Financial Future Feat. Amanda Neely

Have you ever wanted to cut through all the info out there and feel confident in how to create a financial plan that works for YOU? Our guest Amanda Neely is the founder of Grandma’s Wealth Wisdom, a business, podcast, and YouTube channel dedicated to helping people return to solid financial strategies, take charge of their cash flow, leverage their assets, and make an impact in the causes they care about.


Listen to this episode to learn...

✨ What to prepare for financially before starting your own business

✨ What to consider in order to make the biggest social impact with your money

✨ How to shift limiting beliefs around money that many people inherit

✨ How to improve your relationship with money and invest with confidence

✨ Where to begin with financial education and how to gauge what's accurate or not


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Connect with Amanda:

Website: https://grandmaswealthwisdom.com/ Podcast: https://grandmaswealthwisdom.com/podcast/ YouTube: https://grandmaswealthwisdom.com/category/youtube/


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Jun 30, 202225:51
77. Ask These 3 Questions to Uncover Your Passion

77. Ask These 3 Questions to Uncover Your Passion

If you've ever wished you felt more passion in life, or even knew where to begin with finding it, this episode is for you! I share three powerful questions to help you uncover your hidden passions, plus a few practices to help you release the pressure around finding ONE true calling and have more fun experimenting along the way. Prepare to feel inspired, encouraged, and excited for your next passion-filled chapter! 

Listen to the episode to discover...

✨ Where to begin if you have a hard time knowing what you're passionate about (been there too)

✨ How your community can help you uncover what you're naturally gifted in

✨ Permission to feel less pressure around missing your calling

✨ More joy in having a juicy life filled with many chapters 

✨ Why your passions are often hiding in plain sight (and why they're so hard to see) 


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Jun 23, 202211:35
76. How to Reinvent Yourself in an Unfamiliar Industry Feat. Inbal Claudio
Jun 16, 202236:18
75. Jealousy As a Gift for Uncovering Your (Potentially Most Hidden) Desires

75. Jealousy As a Gift for Uncovering Your (Potentially Most Hidden) Desires

No one likes to feel jealousy creep in... it's gross, icky, angry... BUT when wielded correctly, it's also potentially one of the BEST compasses pointing to your desires. (Maybe even desires you haven't noticed or allowed yourself to fully embrace.) Listen to this episode  to understand how powerful jealousy can be, including...

✨ Why jealousy is really code for DESIRE

✨ How to decode jealousy's message

✨ Why jealousy is so juicy for uncovering your most hidden, denied, or un-lived desires

✨ How to get curious about jealousy and actually get excited when it surfaces

✨ How to take ACTION on jealousy to move you in the direction of your dreams

✨ Ways to use social media as a visionary tool for pointing you to your biggest, brightest life


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Jun 09, 202211:55
74. Transforming Your Life and Limiting Beliefs feat. Carrie Schmidt
Jun 02, 202241:47
73. What Mindset Even Means... and How to Change Your Thoughts to Change Your Life

73. What Mindset Even Means... and How to Change Your Thoughts to Change Your Life

The term 'mindset' is thrown around a lot in self-development circles... but what does mindset REALLY mean, and why can't people stop talking about it?! Listen to this episode to discover...

✨ How your thoughts are ACTUALLY creating your reality (beyond woo-woo descriptions)

✨ How to change ingrained thoughts to create a different future

✨ Ways to identify the root of self-sabotaging behaviors and shift them forever

✨ My favorite mindset practice that can change your life in even 15 minutes per day

✨ Where to look if you keep getting the opposite results of what you desire in money, relationships, business, or life

✨ Why you are more powerful thank you ever realized and a co-creator of your life


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May 26, 202219:11
72. How to Lessen Your Biggest Fear by Practicing in Lower Stakes Areas

72. How to Lessen Your Biggest Fear by Practicing in Lower Stakes Areas

Want to be more comfortable taking up space, getting visible, communicating your needs, trusting yourself in making decisions, or anything else? This episode is for you! While you may feel most triggered MOST in one particular area (e.g. doing the Facebook Lives, publishing the book, having the hard conversations) the truth is, there may be OTHER areas of your life where this block is ALSO impacting you.

The good news: those smaller, sneakier areas can be GREAT places to lessen your resistance and fear for the BIG leap you want to make. For example, practicing being decisive on little things (like making dinner) can be SUPER helpful for when you need to trust your intuition on a MAJOR decision.

Listen to this episode to learn...

✨ Why fear isn't usually isolated to ONE area (and how to turn this into a super power instead of disadvantage)

✨ What’s REALLY behind procrastination and when it could be a protective mechanism masking fear (plus how to unwind it)

✨ How to practice getting over your biggest fear in lower-stakes areas

✨ And how shifting your resistance in one area impacts ALL the others (including the one that feels most charged)


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May 19, 202211:05
71. Try This Mindset Shift to Conquer Your Biggest Fear Today

71. Try This Mindset Shift to Conquer Your Biggest Fear Today

You know your biggest, gnarliest fear? The one you've maybe even been procrastinating on for weeks, months, or... years? Grab those headphones and listen to this episode because we're talking...

✨ A simple mindset shift to make your BIGGEST fear appear much smaller

✨ How to get through the nerves and FINALLY take action

✨ How to apply this to any other fear in your life

✨ Why this mindset shift works no matter what kind of fear you're dealing with (business, personal, relational, and beyond)

✨ Ways to tap into the mindset of who you'll be when you conquer the fear to HELP the woman you are today


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May 12, 202210:16
70. Reconnecting to Your Why

70. Reconnecting to Your Why

If you're in the messy middle of entrepreneurship or any other area of life, reconnecting to your why can help prevent burnout and re-energize you in pursuit of your dreams. But HOW do you do it? And ow do you really FEEL reconnected when you're in a tough season with no finish line in sight? Listen to this episode to discover...

✨ Simple practices to feel into your why and the reasons you began in the first place

✨ How to fall madly in love  with your product, service, and humans again

✨ Practical ways you can keep your why front and center in daily life 

✨ How to make your why easier to remember so you don't lose it again

✨ Unexpected ways to make it through the messy middle and feel as connected as you did at the start


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May 05, 202214:38
69. 3 Simple Shifts to Feel Great Selling

69. 3 Simple Shifts to Feel Great Selling

Depending on whom you ask, sales can feel like some serious trickery OR like the greatest opportunity to serve. It took me a while to hit my stride with selling, but three shifts helped me to feel confident, genuine, and positive when sharing my services. Whether you own a business or side hustle, or simply want to better convey your value to others, listen to this episode to hear...

✨ How to determine your unique selling personality (where you feel totally natural and at ease selling)

✨ How to look at sales as more of an invitation or conversation rather than a high-stakes audition

✨ What billion-dollar business owner Sarah Blakely (founder of Spanx) asks herself to find her right path

✨ How to release the pressure to do things the way everyone else is and find more success in what feels true to you


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Apr 28, 202214:53
68. Try This Mini Manifestation Hack to See Results Shift Quickly

68. Try This Mini Manifestation Hack to See Results Shift Quickly

Whether you consider manifestation to be visualization, prayer, journaling, or a mix of the above, listen to this episode for a mini manifesation hack to see results shift quickly! We discuss...

✨ Why focusing too much on the future could be keeping your dreams at arm's length

✨ Simple daily practices to make your dream feel closer now

✨ How to acclimate to your desires so you don't sabotage them when they arrive

✨ Examples of how this simple tweak brought in dream job offers, loving relationships, financial prosperity, and more!


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Apr 21, 202216:57
67. Why Money in the Hands of Women is a Great Thing

67. Why Money in the Hands of Women is a Great Thing

Ask anyone about money and everyone will have a different opinion. For some, it's a negative to be suspect of, for others it's a positive to use as a force for good in the world, and for others it's a neutral resource. Where did these beliefs come from? And are they TRULY the beliefs that empower us most? In this episode, I share a few things that have been changing my mindset around money recently. Listen to the episode for a discussion around... ✨ Where our money beliefs come from and how to choose the ones feel true for you now

✨ The ways in which every dollar can be a vote for the kind of world you want to live in

✨ Why more money in the hands of good women can do more good in the world

✨ How women have been conditioned to say silent about this topic and whether that's the right framework going forward

✨ Why there is more opportunity for this generation with money than in the history of the world (and how to operate with that)


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Apr 14, 202215:12
66. What Is the Cost of NOT Going After Your Dream?

66. What Is the Cost of NOT Going After Your Dream?

There's a cost to anything in life, whether it's money, time, energy, or risk... but did you know that there is also a cost to NOT doing something? Listen to this episode for a few mindset reframes to clarify whether something is worth your investment. Including...

✨ Why something that costs MORE may actually be better for you

✨ Why the money is only ONE part of the equation (and other factors to consider)

✨ The difference between an INVESTMENT and an EXPENSE

✨ Why LOSING a small amount could actually return you WAY more

✨ How to handle it if something goes worse than you imagine (but also reframe your mindset around if it can go BETTER)


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Mar 31, 202219:09
65. 3 Beliefs to Upgrade Before Starting a Business

65. 3 Beliefs to Upgrade Before Starting a Business

In this episode, we discuss three common (false) beliefs that people have about starting a business or side hustle. These myths can slow you down, make you doubt your abilities, and prevent you from getting started in the first place. You may not even realize you have them, so listen in to unwind these hidden beliefs and replace them with more empowering mindset reframes that help you get everything you want out of life and business.


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Mar 24, 202224:16
64. 5 Tips to Worry Less About What Others Think

64. 5 Tips to Worry Less About What Others Think

"But what if other people don't get it?" Building the life or business of your dreams often requires you to do things differently than your best friends, family, colleagues, or even internet strangers. But you can't let what others think stop you from living the life you were meant for. Listen to this episode for 5 simple lessons I've learned (and often remind myself) :) to worry less about what others think.


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Mar 17, 202217:59
63. How to Find Your Edit in Life & Biz Feat. Cortney Bigelow of The Grey Edit
Mar 10, 202239:57
62. What to Do if You Hit a Creative RUT

62. What to Do if You Hit a Creative RUT

It happens to all of us, but after 15+ years in communications and marketing, running weekly podcasts, and writing pretty much daily, I've learned some tips and tricks for getting out of a creative rut! Listen to this episode to kickstart inspiration, beat writer's block, and get creative.


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Mar 03, 202214:43
61. Your Wound Is Where Your Light Shines Out

61. Your Wound Is Where Your Light Shines Out

Rumi famously said, "The wound is the place where the light enters you." But what if your wounds, so-called imperfections, or cracks are also where were your light shines OUT? Where your wisdom, compassion, and learnings pour out onto others, illuminating THEIR path and showing the beauty and strength beaming inside you? Our culture celebrates perfection, but what if your imperfections are really one of the most beautiful parts of you—where your light shines brightest and furthest?


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Feb 24, 202208:08
60. How to Juggle a Side Hustle AND a Day Job

60. How to Juggle a Side Hustle AND a Day Job

If you're working a full-time career AND dreaming of making a creative project, side hustle, or even full-fledged business... this episode is for you! This season can be so tough to navigate because so many demands are pulling at your time and energy. But it IS possible and it IS worthwhile—I've done it, and I'm sharing my best tips + tricks for this season.


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Feb 10, 202213:36
59. Why It Hasn't All Been Done Before and It's Not Too Late for YOU

59. Why It Hasn't All Been Done Before and It's Not Too Late for YOU

No, the market isn't too saturated; no, it hasn't all been done before; and no, it's definitely not too late for you! Listen to this short + sweet episode for a mindset reframe about why the world desperately needs YOUR voice, business idea, product or service, or dream... and why there are people out there waiting for YOU and only you!


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Feb 03, 202208:58
58. Why NOW is Your Time: A Pump Up to Get Out There and Get Started

58. Why NOW is Your Time: A Pump Up to Get Out There and Get Started

If you've been mulling over a dream but afraid to actually begin, press play to get pumped up to get out there TODAY. This episode is exactly what I would've said to myself before leaving Corporate America, when I was terrified to take the leap, convinced I would lose all my money and reputation, and imagining the worst. Listen for a pep talk about why NOW is your time, it's safe to say yes BEFORE you feel ready, and the world needs what ONLY you have.


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Jan 27, 202216:40
57. The Fastest Way to Unlock Your Next Level in Life

57. The Fastest Way to Unlock Your Next Level in Life

Why running toward your fears leads you directly into the growth, healing, and evolution you are now ready for.


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Jan 20, 202211:04
56. Remembering the Power of Your CHOICE

56. Remembering the Power of Your CHOICE

When the going gets tough, tap into these five questions to empower yourself to keep going — or to choose again — always remembering that YOU are the one in control and you can tap into your power at any time. 


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Jan 13, 202213:50
55. A Simple Way to Build Consistency With New Habits This Year

55. A Simple Way to Build Consistency With New Habits This Year

Massive, unrepeatable, inconsistent resolutions are so last year! ;) If you're looking to build new habits into your life with ease and consistency, listen to this episode for a simple way to see change over time — without the all-or-nothing trap that gives you three days of progress followed by three months of feeling stuck.


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Jan 06, 202215:32
54. Embracing Your Flaws: Making Your Way the RIGHT Way

54. Embracing Your Flaws: Making Your Way the RIGHT Way

We all have things we feel like we should change about ourselves, from procrastinating to hitting snooze one too many times in the morning. BUT this episode packs a mega mindset reframe — how to make those things RIGHT. With real-life examples of people who've made millions embracing their so-called imperfections, this episode shares how to LEAN INTO your natural preferences and style (instead of changing it or making it wrong) to be successful.


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Dec 30, 202117:14
53. 3 Unconventional Gratitude Practices That Will Change Your Life

53. 3 Unconventional Gratitude Practices That Will Change Your Life

Move over gratitude journal — these three gratitude practices take one minute or less to practice but can totally transform your day and life, filling you with more peace, happiness, and appreciation for what you have, where you are, and who you're doing life with.


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Dec 26, 202117:29
52. Birthday Episode: Top Lessons Learned at 34

52. Birthday Episode: Top Lessons Learned at 34

This episode is the one-year anniversary of the podcast and my 35th birthday episode! Listen for my top five lessons learned over the past year. 


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Dec 16, 202120:38
51. How This Stylist Built an In-Demand Hair Salon from the Ground Up (Plus Her Best Haircare Tips!) Feat. Brittney Booth

51. How This Stylist Built an In-Demand Hair Salon from the Ground Up (Plus Her Best Haircare Tips!) Feat. Brittney Booth

Today’s guest built a booked-out hair salon from the ground up, and if you’re curious about haircare OR business, you’re going to love this episode! Brittney Booth shares her journey from working multiple jobs to launching a business, believing in herself, and eventually opening the doors to her very own salon! She reveals the mindset shifts that made the biggest difference, advice she wishes she would’ve known starting out, and practical tips we can ALL use to feel more confident and beautiful with our tresses!


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Dec 09, 202132:12
50. Are You Focusing on the PROCESS or the OUTCOME?

50. Are You Focusing on the PROCESS or the OUTCOME?

It's so common to focus on the GOAL or OUTCOME instead of the ways you can make yourself successful along the way. But this can lead to unnecessary burn out, defeat, and stop/start patterns, where you never end up actually reaching your dream (or hate the process doing so). In this episode, learn how to become a woman who finds joy in the JOURNEY, creates tangible steps to be successful EVERY day, celebrates herself at mini milestones, and even reaches her goals FASTER because of it.


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Dec 02, 202121:10
49. Prioritizing PLEASURE in Fitness, Business & Life—How It Changes EVERYTHING Feat. Jenn Jordan

49. Prioritizing PLEASURE in Fitness, Business & Life—How It Changes EVERYTHING Feat. Jenn Jordan

Jenn Jordan is a passionate, pleasure-seeking entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. She is the founder of the Muse Method, where her mission is to put the 'mmmm' back in movement and make every woman feel at home in her skin. After decades of teaching every class under the sun, she believes that the fastest way to your best body is to say buh-bye to burpees and hello to blissful movement. In this episode, she drops serious aha moments from her entrepreneurial and fitness journeys, reminding us that less is more, you are enough, and softness is your greatest strength. 


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Nov 25, 202143:26
48. Not Making the Hard Wrong

48. Not Making the Hard Wrong

When you're pursuing a major goal, there comes a point in the journey when things feel HARD. This episode offers a reframe to take the INTENSITY out of the hard stuff. What we usually fear is NOT an action or outcome, but the FEELING we associate with it—and you, my dear, can handle any emotion. Listen to this episode for a reminder of how powerful, capable, and unstoppable you are—even (and especially) in facing the hard things.


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Nov 18, 202109:41
47. From a Career in Finance to a Thriving Online Fitness Business Feat. Paige Yomogida

47. From a Career in Finance to a Thriving Online Fitness Business Feat. Paige Yomogida

This episode's guest has an incredible story about leaving a promising career in finance to create a successful online business in fitness, her true passion. Hear the exciting details of how she left the finance industry, what gave her the confidence to leave such a steady career track, and how she built a business even in the middle of a pandemic. This episode is full of powerful reframes, funny stories, and aha moments that you won't want to miss!

Paige Yomogida is an Online Fitness and Nutrition Coach certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and Precision Nutrition, and has a BS in Managerial Economics. She has coached hundreds of clients to achieve their fitness goals over the last few years, and her ultimate goal is to impact as many women’s lives as possible through her online coaching programs.


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Nov 11, 202131:48
46. You Can Trust Your Desires

46. You Can Trust Your Desires

If you're about to take the leap on something in your life but need a little pep talk to do so, listen to this episode for a few questions you can ask to get clear on your desires, trust your instincts, discover hidden solutions, and take the leap to your dreams.


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Nov 04, 202112:42
45. How to Create a Business (and Life) That Feels Aligned to YOU Feat. Kim Argetsinger

45. How to Create a Business (and Life) That Feels Aligned to YOU Feat. Kim Argetsinger

Kim Argetsinger is a mindset coach and business mentor with a mission to help heart-centered entrepreneurs create their version of success and make more money doing what they love.

In this episode, we discuss ALIGNMENT — how to know when it's ON and off in life and business, how to create more of it, and why it's the key ingredient for a life and business you're wildly obsessed with.

Listen to this episode to learn...

What alignment is and why it's the secret sauce to more happiness, flow, ease, and success How to recognize alignment—what it feels like and looks like in your body, emotions, energy levels, business, and life What the people who experience more alignment do differently Tell-tale signs something is off and simple ways to get back to alignment if you've veered away (it happens) How to recognize the difference between a fear to work through versus something being truly wrong for you How to give yourself more permission to do things YOUR way

Listen in and learn more about Kim at kimargetsinger.com.


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Oct 28, 202141:22
44. Hold the Dream, Release the Ways It Can Come True

44. Hold the Dream, Release the Ways It Can Come True

Your mission is to focus on the WHAT, not on the HOW. When you get clear on your dream and how it will FEEL, but let go of the specifics around how it has to come true, you open yourself to creative solutions, unexpected support, and possibility where you least expect it. 


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Oct 21, 202114:45
43. Pep Talk for When You Feel Like You’re Pushing, Failing, or Forcing

43. Pep Talk for When You Feel Like You’re Pushing, Failing, or Forcing

If there's an area where you feel like you're failing, this episode offers another perspective. Maybe success was never the PURPOSE of your endeavor to begin with. MAYBE it's how you're growing. How you're showing up. What you're LEARNING. Who you're BECOMING. Listen to this episode whenever you feel like you're pushing, forcing, or failing—and need a reminder that you might be right on track or closer than you think.


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Oct 14, 202110:09
42. 5 Mindset Practices for Growth Seasons

42. 5 Mindset Practices for Growth Seasons

Before I started my businesses and other creative endeavors, I had no idea how much MINDSET was required to breathe a dream to life. I am now convinced that strategy is necessary, but the REAL work is often with ourselves—in clarifying our desires, believing we are worthy of them, overcoming limiting beliefs, putting ourselves out there, and feeling comfortable sustaining each new stage instead of self-sabotaging. In this episode, we talk 5 mindset practices to elevate to the next level in life, business, health, and relationships—whatever area feels most inspiring to you right now.


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Oct 07, 202120:27
41. How to Start a Side Hustle

41. How to Start a Side Hustle

Have you ever thought about starting a side hustle that lets you do what you love on the side of your main career—and get paid for it? Then you're going to want to listen to this episode!

Side hustles are a great way to explore other passions WHILE making additional income so you can save more, travel more, invest more, or contribute more. (Or all of the above!)

Listen to this episode for the exact steps to take to start a side hustle, from coming up with your idea, to testing a market, to getting your first paying clients.


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Sep 30, 202120:58
40. Let's Normalize the PIVOT

40. Let's Normalize the PIVOT

Sometimes, we are so afraid to make the WRONG decision that we don't make one at all. Sometimes, we take the leap of faith and it's the best thing for THAT season of time. Instead of making change wrong, can we normalize how change is a natural part of learning, growing, evolving? This episode is all about the pivot—and how sometimes, it's the best thing in life and business.


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Sep 23, 202113:53
39. 3 Months Until 2022: An Exercise to Refocus, Energize, and Reach Your Goals

39. 3 Months Until 2022: An Exercise to Refocus, Energize, and Reach Your Goals

Can you believe we have only three months left in 2021?! In this episode, I share a powerful exercise and journal prompts that will help you clarify what you want to accomplish by 2022... even if it's simply some solid self-care routines to close out a crazy year. ;) Learn how to define a stretch goal, clarify what you will (and will not) do to get there, and kickstart momentum so you can ring in the new year exactly where you want to be in only a few months. 


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Sep 16, 202113:43
38. 30 Days No Alcohol: My Experience Not Drinking in the Most Social Month of the Year

38. 30 Days No Alcohol: My Experience Not Drinking in the Most Social Month of the Year

I recently did an experiment: 30 days no alcohol. In the past, I found that things always came up—a happy hour here, a holiday party there... so this time, I decided to face things head on and do Dry June in the busiest month of the year. I remained sober despite business conferences, vacations in Mexico, friends visiting town, pool days, barbecues—you name it. It was an incredibly eye opening experience for me, so I'm sharing my thoughts for anyone who is sober curious, loves a fun health challenge, or just wants to hear my take on over 30 days not drinking.


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Sep 02, 202123:29
37. Permission to Do It MESSY

37. Permission to Do It MESSY

When it comes to your health, your wealth, your career, your relationships... perfection is what can keep you stuck on the sidelines, waiting longer than necessary to bring your dreams to life. This episode gives you permission to DO IT MESSY. To remember that something is ALWAYS better than nothing. To figure things out as you go. To value planning but NOT at the expense of taking action. To get off the sidelines and into your biggest, brightest life!


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Aug 26, 202114:51
36. My Real Fears Starting A Business

36. My Real Fears Starting A Business

Before I left Corporate America, I had SO many fears in taking the leap, becoming an entrepreneur, and starting a business! In this episode, I share what my 3 biggest fears were AND how I got over them to follow my dreams and leave the 9 to 5.

If you dream of becoming a business owner or a freelance copywriter, some of these may feel familiar and I want you to know that you're not alone! Maybe you share some of them...


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Aug 19, 202121:49
35. Top Lessons as a Digital Nomad x Entrepreneur

35. Top Lessons as a Digital Nomad x Entrepreneur

Before I left Corporate America, I dreamt of traveling the world, becoming my own boss, and having total time and location freedom to work from anywhere I chose. I was SO nervous to take the leap, but in the years since, my freelance copywriting business has given me that opportunity, enabling me from coffee shops in Amsterdam, co-working offices in Buenos Aires, cafes in Paris, and everywhere in between. However, my path came with a lot of trial and error and lessons I wish I would've known sooner to save a lot of time, money, and energy. Listen to this episode top lessons learned as a digital nomad for anyone else wanting to become their own boss, travel more, or leap from their comfort zone.


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Aug 12, 202117:48
34. How to Bust Overwhelm

34. How to Bust Overwhelm

Listen to this episode to bust overwhelm when you have too much to do, feel like it’s hard to get started, or find yourself procrastinating. These four strategies are perfect for when you don’t know where to begin or find yourself struggling to make forward progress despite your best intentions. Problem solved :)


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Aug 05, 202112:23
33. Permission to Evolve and Edit Often

33. Permission to Evolve and Edit Often

If you weren't used to thinking, looking, behaving, and believing a certain way... if you weren't used to the same location, career, habits, wardrobe, thought tracks, or relationships... what would you choose for yourself? What would you believe were possible? What dreams would you go after and which would you let go of? This episode is a short + sweet reminder that your life is yours to edit often—and anywhere you feel limited, you can choose again.


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Jul 29, 202108:13
32. 6 Powerful Steps for Building Positive Momentum

32. 6 Powerful Steps for Building Positive Momentum

You know those days when life sings with positive momentum? You wake up with a good hair day, find a parking spot right outside the restaurant, or discover a $20 bill in your pocket. Score.

On the flip side, the opposite rings true for days when absolutely nothing seems to go right—the hurdles keep coming until you feel like you've run a marathon by 5 p.m.

So, what are some ways to stay on the GOOD side of momentum in your own life? Listen to this episode for 6 secrets to building positive momentum—or turning negative momentum around ASAP.


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Jul 22, 202117:45
31. How to Feel Less Anxious and More PUMPED UP Before Something New

31. How to Feel Less Anxious and More PUMPED UP Before Something New

If you're feeling ALL the nerves about something, this episode shares ONE simple trick to stop the runaway mental train and transform the anxiety into more positive, peaceful emotions. I use this anytime I feel revved up, anxious, or overwhelmingly excited about something but want to bring myself back into feeling calm, centered, and in my power.


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Jul 15, 202116:45
30. A Whole-Life Approach to Mental Health Feat. Sarah Nevares

30. A Whole-Life Approach to Mental Health Feat. Sarah Nevares

Certified nutritional therapy practitioner and functional nutritionist Sarah Nevares joins us to share a mind-body approach to mental health. In the episode, Sarah shares openly about her own journey with anxiety and ways she uses movement, nourishment, and routine to help her clients and herself alleviate anxiety and support their mental health. Sarah’s reminder: “You are not broken.” Listen to this episode for actionable ways to lessen anxiety, decode its wisdom, and create a whole-life approach to mental health.


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Jul 08, 202140:23
29. My Favorite Ways to Make New Friends as an Adult

29. My Favorite Ways to Make New Friends as an Adult

Making friends as an adult can be challenging, but this episode is here to help. Over the past few years working and living abroad (and now just settling into a brand new city in the U.S.) I’ve developed a few tricks for meeting new people and starting new relationships from scratch. Whether you just moved to a new city, entered a new stage of life, or simply want to expand your social circle, this episode shares a few ways I’ve navigated making friends as an adult. The more the merrier. :)


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Jul 02, 202118:49
28. How to Create Your Own Definition of Success in a Culture That Favors Hustle and Achievement

28. How to Create Your Own Definition of Success in a Culture That Favors Hustle and Achievement

This is for anyone who wants or needs to be reminded that they're absolutely, undeniably crushing it, even outside of the timelines, metrics, or ideals they have for themselves. We live in a culture that values hustle, achievement, and perfection, and sometimes, that's the lens we look through to feel successful. But the truth is, you may already be successful in so many ways, and simply not seeing it with your current filters. In this episode, let's rewrite your definition of success and give yourself credit for all the ways you are utterly worthy as a human BEING and not just a human DOING.


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Jun 24, 202115:46
27. 4 Biggest Lessons From First 6 Months as a Podcaster

27. 4 Biggest Lessons From First 6 Months as a Podcaster

I was SO nervous to launch this podcast... 6 months and 26 weekly episodes later, here are my biggest takeaways, lessons learned, and encouragement for anyone else taking the leap toward their dreams or wanting to.

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Jun 17, 202118:47
26. How to Romanticize Your Life Feat. Elisabeth Huijskens

26. How to Romanticize Your Life Feat. Elisabeth Huijskens

Elisabeth Huijskens is the founder of a fashion brand creating jobs and hope for women around the world. Through Trades of Hope, women artisans create stunning jewelry, accessories, and clothing while lifting their families out of poverty.⁠

One of the things I admire about Elisabeth is that she seems to live with open arms no matter which season she is in — from living in D.C. and London to building an 8-figure company. She has a way of finding magic in the small moments, of savoring the highs and even the lows, and of squeezing everything she can out of each day. Or, as we call it in the episode, romanticizing her life. ⁠In this episode, she shares how she does this, what taught her to lead with audacious confidence, and how we can all find more presence in each season.


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Jun 03, 202138:57
25. What You're Doing Now Will Serve You Later (How to Make the Most of the Season You're In)

25. What You're Doing Now Will Serve You Later (How to Make the Most of the Season You're In)

If you're feeling restless with where you are, or are just want to get to the next milestone already, take heart that there IS meaning to be found where you are. This episode shares uplifting encouragement and practical strategies around how to use where you are NOW to find more enjoyment in the journey AND set yourself up for success in the next season.


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May 27, 202117:02
24. Feeling Off in Your Routine? Try This One Simple Trick

24. Feeling Off in Your Routine? Try This One Simple Trick

Confession: I spent the past weeks struggling to lock into my usual routine, and finally found one simple thing that helped me get back into my groove. In this episode, hear what worked for me, how to troubleshoot when your routine breaks down, and how to create a simple practice that brings you back into control, momentum, and motivation.


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May 20, 202109:42
23. My Biz Coach Interviews ME! [SURPRISE Qs] Feat. Lacey Sites

23. My Biz Coach Interviews ME! [SURPRISE Qs] Feat. Lacey Sites

UNSCRIPTED: Hear the un-edited conversation between me and my business mentor, Lacey Sites of A Lit Up Life, who interviews me with never-before-seen questions!

Lacey Sites is a business mentor and success coach for high-performing women entrepreneurs. She has her MS in mental health counseling and her MBA. She's worked as a therapist and the director of large non-profit. She's also the proud owner of two successful online businesses, the host of the LITerally podcast and the co-host of the Happy Thoughts Show podcast. Having grown her own business to the multi-six figure mark in less than 16 months, Lacey has made it her mission to help other women build and grow their own service-based business that truly lights them up and gives them the personal and financial freedom as well as the impact they’ve always desired. Learn more: alituplife.com


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May 13, 202146:38
22. 3 Things I Wish I Would've Known as a New Entrepreneur

22. 3 Things I Wish I Would've Known as a New Entrepreneur

In this episode, learn three things that I would've told myself early on in my entrepreneurial journey. If you're just starting out in entrepreneurship, this episode will encourage and inspire you! If you're dreaming of starting a business but haven't taken the leap quite yet, this episode will help prepare you for the journey ahead, show you a few things to avoid learning the hard way, and better equip you to turn your dreams into reality. You got this!


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May 06, 202117:39
21. How to Feel More Inspired on a Regular Basis

21. How to Feel More Inspired on a Regular Basis

When you feel inspired, you are at your best. You feel lit up. In flow. Energized, even after a long day. An inspired woman feels alive and unstoppable. Who wouldn't want more of that?! Listen to this episode for four simple ways to find more inspiration and continually feel inspired on a regular basis.

The best part is, you don't even have to travel to a new country, change your career, or leave your current life to do it. Use these tricks to infuse more fun into your least favorite obligation, remain encouraged on the way to your next chapter, and spark more aliveness and inspiration into your everyday life.


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Apr 29, 202116:48
20. The Magic of 1% Improvements: How Incremental Changes Can Create Better Health, Wealth and Relationships

20. The Magic of 1% Improvements: How Incremental Changes Can Create Better Health, Wealth and Relationships

This episode features a pep talk for how to positively impact your life through the power of 1% improvements. Many people feel like they have to make massive changes to see results OR they get discouraged when they aren't able to see the impact of their efforts right away. But the truth is, even 1% improvements add up—in your health, your bank account, your relationships, and any other area of life. In this episode, we talk the science behind micro-improvements, as well as tangible examples you can implement TODAY in whatever area of life inspires you most.


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Apr 22, 202114:35
19. How To Travel the World While Building an Empire feat. Suzie Agelopoulos

19. How To Travel the World While Building an Empire feat. Suzie Agelopoulos

If you've ever dreamt of traveling the world but felt like you didn't have the money, time, or resources to do it, today's guest shares the path. Suzie Agelopoulos (@suzietravel) left behind her career in the restaurant biz to travel the world solo. Along the way, she discovered how to generate an income running Airbnbs, giving herself the ultimate income, lifestyle, and freedom. In this episode, she shares how you can get started traveling with less than a few hundred dollars, what it's like traveling solo as a woman, how taking a leap of faith before she was ready led to multiple 6-figure businesses, and how YOU can create your own brightest life of adventure, freedom, and travel.


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Apr 15, 202137:17
18. 5 Secrets to Creating a Movement Practice You Love

18. 5 Secrets to Creating a Movement Practice You Love

Whether you're someone who rarely works out but wants to, someone who is active but wants more JOY in their routine, or someone who is looking for a little motivation on the days they can't find it, this episode is for you. I've been on all sides of that spectrum in my fitness journey, and am sharing how I've cultivated a movement routine that feels fun and easy more often than not... and how I find the motivation to get moving on the days I don't naturally wake up with it.


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Apr 08, 202121:16
17. How to Turn Jealousy Into Your Best Guide, Teacher & Messenger

17. How to Turn Jealousy Into Your Best Guide, Teacher & Messenger

Ever find yourself getting jealous of others, resenting the social media highlight reel, or feeling further behind than everyone else? In this episode, we discuss why jealousy isn't just the negative, toxic emotion it's typically made out to be... but rather a messenger trying to lead you to your brightest life. Learn how to reframe jealousy, decode its wisdom, and use it to elevate to the next level of your life. 


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Apr 01, 202117:21
16. Ask This ONE Question to Skyrocket Your Confidence in Every Area of Life

16. Ask This ONE Question to Skyrocket Your Confidence in Every Area of Life

If you've ever told yourself, "I can't do this... I'm not doing enough... I'm messing everything up... the market is too saturated... I'm too much of this or not enough of that... or it's too late for me..." Hold up, sister! There is one question that will completely turn those doubts around and remind you that you ARE enough, you are DOING enough, your voice IS needed, you CAN do this, and you are RIGHT where you need to be. Listen to this episode for a 10-minute pep talk featuring one phrase that will change your perspective... and maybe even your life. 


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Mar 25, 202110:53
15. 5 Hacks to Get Out of a Funk in 3 Minutes or Less

15. 5 Hacks to Get Out of a Funk in 3 Minutes or Less

This episode shares 5 x 3-minute ways to turn an off-day around — no matter where you are or what you're doing. We all get into a funk from time to time. It's not about NEVER having an off-day, but feeling less powerless or stumped when they come around.

Also, learn how to create a reset ritual AND dig deeper to identify whether a mood is a one-off thing — or a pattern to look closer at and see what situations, people, or places are driving it. You are going to love this arsenal of ideas to boost your mood, energy, and momentum!


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Mar 18, 202114:11
14. How to Reframe Limiting Beliefs

14. How to Reframe Limiting Beliefs

Your beliefs influence the actions you take, the results you get, and the life you end up with. Limiting beliefs are any beliefs that causes you to play small, stay stuck, hold back, or doubt yourself. We all have them, but it's important to reframe them so you don't miss out on the dream career, epic love story, unshakeable confidence, or whatever YOUR biggest, brightest life looks like.

In this episode, learn how to reframe limiting beliefs PLUS the step most people miss, which helps you turn your reframe from a wishful affirmation into something you wholeheartedly believe.


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Mar 11, 202116:15
13. Why You DON'T Have to Leave Your Day Job to Start a Business

13. Why You DON'T Have to Leave Your Day Job to Start a Business

If you're dreaming of starting a business, you may have been told that you need to burn the boats, go all in, leave your job, and give up everything to chase your dream. This is ONE way of doing things, but it's not the ONLY way. From Sarah Blakey to Marie Forleo to Gabby Bernstein, several successful entrepreneurs have hustled a day job until their new business could support them.

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of each path, how to use your day job to accelerate and fund your entrepreneurial journey, how to find more peace in the in-between stage, how to ignore the noise and trust your your intuition about what's right for you, and how to maximize the time, finances, and resources you've got—whichever path you choose.


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Mar 04, 202122:20
12. Making Friends With Your Nerves: How to Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway

12. Making Friends With Your Nerves: How to Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway

When you're making moves, chasing dreams, or trying new things, it's natural for nerves to creep in. The truth is, this doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong—it's just PART of the process. But that doesn't mean you should let fear stop you from living the life of your dreams. In this episode, I share tips and tricks that help me move out of fear and into action. Consider it a little pep talk for when your nerves start kicking in and you want to feel the fear—but go for it anyway.

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Feb 25, 202119:42
11. The Messy, Magical Middle: Keeping Your Motivation in the Entrepreneurial Journey

11. The Messy, Magical Middle: Keeping Your Motivation in the Entrepreneurial Journey

The entrepreneurial journey can be harder, longer, and more trying than you ever expect. How do you keep your motivation high when you're in the building stage—not the everything-has-worked-out stage? Diana Nguyen, CEO and founder of Madison / Savile, a lifestyle brand of women's blazers and suits, joins us to discuss. 

Diana left the corporate world three years ago to take on the challenge of reinventing a woman's blazer. She shares about building a fashion line in a pandemic, moving the finance industry to the fashion industry, and fine-tuning hundreds of iterations, fittings, and fabric swatches in pursuit of the perfect blazer. Hear how she navigates entrepreneurial curveballs, handles setbacks, and keeps purpose front and center through it all. 

Madison / Savile is designed to inspire women by armoring them from the outside and building them up from the inside. Learn more at madisonsavile.com.


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Feb 18, 202144:08
10. Boo or No Boo, I Got You: How to Love Yourself Fiercely

10. Boo or No Boo, I Got You: How to Love Yourself Fiercely

Whether you're in a relationship, freshly out of one, happily single, or a mix of the above, this episode shares how to increase self-love and turn up the love all around your life. Valentine's Day can be a strange time of year for many but the truth is, you don't need a relationship to feel full of love for yourself or your life. If candy hearts are cueing eye rolls, this episode will leave you feeling loved, worthy, and confident — relationship or no relationship, any time of year or season of life.


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Feb 11, 202115:60
9. Productivity Hacks to Find More Time for What Actually Lights You Up

9. Productivity Hacks to Find More Time for What Actually Lights You Up

If you struggle to find the hours in a day to build your business, start your side hustle, or achieve any other goal, this episode shares productivity hacks that you can implement TODAY to save (and find) more time for what matters most.

These are the strategies I've used to complete evening certifications while working a full-time job, to publish a daily blog despite an hour-plus commute, and to scale my business so I can spend more time doing what lights me up. Bookmark this episode for whenever you're feeling overwhelmed and want some new strategies to rediscover your focus and flow.


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Feb 04, 202114:35
8. How to Decide When the Choice is Unclear: 3 Gut Checks to Make the Right Choice

8. How to Decide When the Choice is Unclear: 3 Gut Checks to Make the Right Choice

If you have a big decision to make but can't decide which path seems like the better option, listen to this episode for three questions to ask yourself to confidently make the right choice, live without regret, and see clearly what the best decision is for you.


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Jan 28, 202115:08
7. Feat. Michelle McLean: How to Be a Philanthropist in Everyday Life

7. Feat. Michelle McLean: How to Be a Philanthropist in Everyday Life

If you’ve ever wanted to give more but struggled to find the money, the time, or the idea for how to make a difference, this episode shows you how to become a life-changing, world-bettering, human-loving philanthropist everywhere you go and with everyone you meet.

Our guest is an award-winning philanthropist who has organized viral home makeovers, founded a non-profit showing at-risk youth how to become teen philanthropists, and found a way to make giving back a part of her career—no matter the industry.

While donating is nice, the truth is, it doesn’t take a ton of cash in the bank, a fancy gala, or the perfect cause to make a difference. In this episode, learn how to give in a way that feels FUN to you, is totally aligned with YOUR gifts and interests, and is easy to incorporate in everyday life as you create positive ripples of love, hope, and healing all around you.


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Jan 21, 202135:49
6. How to Deal When the World Feels Like a Lot

6. How to Deal When the World Feels Like a Lot

If you're feeling extra stress and anxiety given the state of the world right now, you're not alone.

There are times for chasing dreams and there are times to care of yourself and those around you. It's and/both, not either/or.

Listen to this episode for simple ways to find more peace and encouragement when life feels heavy and uncertain, whether it's due to the news, a break up, a transition, or any other area of your life.


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Jan 14, 202113:08
5. How to Make Healthy Habits Stick: 5 Questions to Create Consistency

5. How to Make Healthy Habits Stick: 5 Questions to Create Consistency

We've all been there: the first day of a new habit, routine, or health regimen, and you have all the will power in the world. So where does it go after a few days or weeks?

If you're struggling to make healthy habits stick, this episode shares 5 simple questions you can ask yourself to reset, refocus, and create consistency.

These questions help you identify where working harder than you have to be, what you can shift, and how to find more ease and flow based on YOUR personality, preferences, and lifestyle.

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Jan 07, 202121:28
4. How to Get Everything You Want in 2021: The Ultimate Goal-Setting Hacks

4. How to Get Everything You Want in 2021: The Ultimate Goal-Setting Hacks

Whether you love making new year's resolutions or simply want an overarching vision for your best year yet, this episode offers tangible ways to create the life of your dreams in 2021.

Hear the exact steps I use to get crystal clear on goals, break them down into doable daily behaviors, and make it easy to incorporate new habits and achieve major milestones. 


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Dec 31, 202014:36
3. How to Release The OLD to Make Way for the NEW (2020 Edition)

3. How to Release The OLD to Make Way for the NEW (2020 Edition)

2020. WAS. A. YEAR. While the new year typically ushers in new year's resolutions and goal setting, if you need a minute to process, reflect on, and even let go of 2020, this is for you.

This episode features three simple rituals you can use when you're ready to close any chapter of your life. When you release what no longer serves you, you make room for what can. This episode shows you how to let go of the old, see the ways in which the experience made you stronger, and make room for the next new incredible chapter of your life.


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Dec 24, 202015:51
2. How to Find Your Passion (and Release the Pressure Around It)

2. How to Find Your Passion (and Release the Pressure Around It)

If you've ever wondered how to find your passion or how to find your purpose, this episode is for you. We talk about how to release the pressure around finding that ONE true calling, and discover your passions in a way that feels empowering, fun, and freeing.


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Dec 17, 202013:53
1. 3 Tips to Bust Through Beginner’s Block & Launch Your Dream

1. 3 Tips to Bust Through Beginner’s Block & Launch Your Dream

If you have a dream on your heart but find yourself struggling to take action and get it out into the world — or just really freaking scared to do so — this episode is for you!

Whether you're looking to move to a new city, start a business,  write a book, take the dream job, or begin any other dream on your heart, your host Jessica Johnson shares three tips that have helped her move from paralysis to action when starting blogs, businesses, and this very podcast.

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Dec 10, 202016:10