Joyful Purpose

Kim Holstein, a successful serial entrepreneur, has created 3 different businesses with her husband, Scott Holstein:  Kim and Scott's Pretzels, The Crave Bar and Twisted Alchemy.   Kim shares her journey of taking risks, her failures and successes, tapping into her creativity and following her joy.    If you're a fabulous woman, Join Kathy's Facebook Group - The Joyful Purpose Community.   Click HERE  to join. Visit Twisted Alchemy website :  www.twistedalchemy.com Follow Kim Holstein / Twisted Alchemy on: Instagram LinkedIn

Kathy interviews Sara Stotts, a co-writer of an original musical comedy called MotherFreakingHood! coming to Chicago this spring at The Mercury Theater. Sara is a mother of two and owns her own Physical Therapy practice, Millennium Wellness Group, in downtown Chicago. She hails all the way from Ponca City, Oklahoma but now calls Wilmette her home.   Sara shares how she followed her laughter and joy to create an award-winning musical. If you're a fabulous woman, Join Kathy's Facebook Group - The Joyful Purpose Community.   Click HERE  to join. Links to tickets: www.MotherFreakingHood.com Facebook:   MotherFreakingHood! The Musical Instagram:       @motherfreakinghood Twitter:     MotherFreakingHood The show runs at the Venus Cabaret stage at The Mercury Theater from May 4-June 11 3745 N. Southport Ave. Chicago

Nothing causes us more stress as a parent when our kids are struggling.  Kathy shares powerful tips from parenting experts, including from Dr. Carl Jung, Dr. Madeline Levine and Dr. Ken Ginsburg, that have helped Kathy, and many of her clients, in their parenting journeys. Whether you are a parent of a young child, teen or young adult, these simple tips will help you--especially when parenting gets hard. If you're a fabulous woman, Join Kathy's Facebook Group - The Joyful Purpose Community.   Click HERE  to join.

Liz Hansen is the owner and photographer at the Chicago Boudoir Photography studio where she empowers women to celebrate their lives, bodies, and relationships through beautiful portraits.  Liz shares powerful tips on how to create confidence, what to do when you are facing a crisis and how to have the right mindset for starting and running a successful business. If you're a fabulous woman, Join Kathy's Facebook Group - The Joyful Purpose Community.   Click HERE  to join. Check out Liz websites and social media link here: Chicago Boudoir Photography Million Dollar Studio Facebook Instagram

Kathy shares her experiences with burnout and being stuck.  She provides simple strategies that help with burnout while creating more fun and joy to your life and career. Join Kathy's Facebook Group - The Joyful Purpose Community.   Click HERE  to join.

Meet Paula Meyer Besler, JD, is the President/Founder of ON BEHALF OF Professional Advocacy & Training, where she lobbies on behalf of survivors of sexual violence for legislation to assist them in their day-to-day quest for justice as well as for legislation preventing others from becoming victims. Paula has held several leadership positions in the legal field while raising 4 children. Paula shares powerful career advice, how to do it "all," happily, what true success is, how to be an empathetic and compassionate leader and so much more.  Paula also shares staggering statistics about sexual assault and trafficking.    Paula is currently working with Erin Merryn of Erin's law to help pass this imperative law in the 12 remaining states yet to pass it. Paula also trains professional advocates/sexual assault service providers on the laws and systems of their state to assist them in optimal advocacy on behalf of their clients.  Paula’s entire career has been devoted to using her legal and leadership voice to represent and benefit exploited individuals and to make the systems that serve them better. From healthcare to human trafficking and sexual harm and exploitation, the throughlines of her work are in how she can shape policies and community responses to create a healthier and more just society. Before founding ON BEHALF OF, Paula was a Managing Attorney of the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE), where she oversaw the representation of survivors of sexual exploitation, sexual assault, and sex trafficking, including Educational and Employment Advocacy, Civil No Contact Orders and other criminal and civil actions such as the Gender Violence Act. Paula previously was a civil trial attorney and managing partner in Chicago for over two decades, as well as an adjunct law professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law for 10 years during that time. Paula also served as Director of Government and Community Relations at Illinois' largest healthcare system as well as an Executive for an anti-sex trafficking non-profit organization. Paula graduated cum laude with a Business degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and received her law degree from Loyola University Chicago of Law. Paula also has completed her coursework for her LL.M. (Masters of Law) in Child & Family Law, Abuse and Neglect, and will be completing her thesis. If you are an awesome woman who would like more joy and purpose in her life, join my free Facebook group, Joyful Purpose Community, HERE. (0:02:57) how Paula knew she was called to be a lawyer (0:05:03) how Paula went from pattern in the corner office to being called to something else (0:07:37) what has contributed to Paula’s success (0:11:03) using her own style instead of trying to adapt other older male's style (0:49:53) Paula talks about her quote “...when I lose my sense of humor, time for a self check” (0:52:55) Paula’s advice for someone at the crossroads of their career (0:59:45) why Paula chose the name of her organization, ON BEHALF OF LLC (1:00:51) Kathy’s summary of important takeaways from Paula

When we get stuck in thinking like, "I'll be happy when...this or that happens," we suffer.  Kathy shares a powerful story when she received devastating news and what helped her find joy in spite of it.  Kathy also shares inspiration as to how you can start finding more joy now. Join Kathy's FREE 5 Day Challenge to Create More Joy.   Sign up HERE 

Meet Jeanette Cajide, a technology executive, biohacker, and competitive figure skater who was featured in The Wall Street Journal.    Jeanette overcame decades of self-abuse due to unmanaged stress and being a workaholic. Jeanette was burned out, had several medical conditions due to stress, overweight, and out of shape.  At age 40, she started ice skating.   Today, at age 46,  Jeanette is a nationally-ranked competitive figure skater competing against 21 year olds. Jeanette shares how nervous system conditioning, glucose monitoring and mind-hacking her subconscious mind-transformed her energy, body and life.   If you want more joy in your life, join me and fabulous women in my FREE 5-day challenge to Create More JOY in 2023!  Follow Jeanette HERE:   Instagram  Medium  Tiktok  LinkedIn

If you overly people please or seek other's approval, listen to this mini-episode. Kathy shares how people pleasing covered up what she really wanted in her life and how it sucked her joy.  Kathy shares easy to use suggestions on how to start saying "No" more!    Join Kathy's FREE 5 Day Challenge to Create More Joy.   Sign up HERE:  https://programs.kathymccabelifecoach.com/5-day-joy-challenge

How can you do work you love and make it a career? Listen to Terri Friedman, an internationally acclaimed artist and art professor, share her amazing career path, how she deals with rejection and how following her joy created a whole new career path with her stunning weaving pieces.   Terri shares how she focuses on joy with her work while honoring loss, grief and uncertainty.  Terri also talks about the importance for everyone to have art in their lives, even if they are not an artist.   Terri also talks about how she deals with self-criticism and shares great tips that help her. Join Kathy's FREE 5-Day Challenge to Create More Joy Follow Terri Friedman and see her amazing work here:   Instagram and Website (0:02:56) Terri talks about how she became an artist (0:05:27) what helped Terri to continue to follow her passion for her work (0:11:32) why Terri also believed that everyone is an artist (0:21:04) Terri talks about rejections with her art and how she deals with it (0:31:56) how Terri struggles with self-criticism and what helps her in dealing with it (0:47:02) Kathy’s summary of important takeaways from Terri

If you worry too much, you must listen to this episode.   Kathy shares a powerful story of how-after she had surgery for cancer- she made herself more sick by worrying.   Not only can worrying make us ill, we cause more stress to others when we worry about them.  Kathy shares easy-to-use tips to worry less. Join Kathy's FREE 5-Day Create More Joy Challenge HERE.

Imagine moving ten times in eleven years!  How would you feel?  Could you turn that chaos into meaningful advice?   Meet Ali Wenzke, the best-selling author of "The Art of Happy Moving."  Ali has been featured on national television and in numerous media.  Ali shares her unique story, helpful tips for decluttering, and how she found confidence and purpose by letting go of perfectionism. If you are a fabulous woman who wants more joy and purpose in life, join Kathy's free Facebook Group: "Joyful Purpose Community" Connect with Ali Wenzke on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Baird and Warner Buy The Art of Happy Moving HERE. Join Kathy's FREE 5-Day Create More Joy Challenge HERE. (0:02:48) how Ali end up writing a book about moving (0:05:40) Ali’s advice to somebody who wants to make new friends in a community they just moved (0:07:30) how Ali’s challenging situation has become a message (0:08:45) a moment in Ali’s life when she decided to write the book (0:09:37) tips around decluttering (0:14:07) Ali talks about breaking bad habits as discussed in one chapter of her book (0:19:42) how Ali deals with confidence issues (0:21:48) how our space reflects their inner world (0:24:30) Ali talks about trying things out and why it is okay to fail (0:26:08) recommendations to people who are looking for their purpose (0:29:27) how Ali tried a lot of hobbies that helps in her moving (0:33:05) what Ali would tell her younger self (0:33:51) what would 95-year-old healthy Ali tell herself (0:34:07) what makes Ali’s home happy and more tips on moving (0:35:37) Ali talks about what she does for her daily joy (0:37:27) more tips from Ali (0:39:04) a summary of Kathy's takeaways

Self-compassion is the first step and key to having more joy, meaning and to reach any goal.  Kathy shares easy-to-use tips that you can start using now to increase your self-compassion. Check out these amazing resources:   ❤️️ Outsmart Your Pain, Christiane Wolf, M.D., Phd. ❤️️ Jack Kornfield Loving Kindness Meditation  ❤️️ Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff  Join Kathy's free Facebook group for fabulous women:  Joyful Purpose Community.  Join Kathy's FREE 5-Day Create More Joy Challenge HERE.

How can a breast cancer diagnosis, followed by a defining moment at a friend's funeral, lead you to follow your intuition and make a life change? These events led Shari Leid, an attorney turned friendship expert, to reconnect with 50 friends, and tell them how much they really meant to her. The result? Shari has now met with dozens more women and has written 3 books about friendship while reinventing her career as a friendship expert, all after the age of 50. She forged deeper bonds and meaningful connections, often neglected in our fast paced world, and will inspire you to do the same. Abandoned as a child, Shari shares what these relationships mean to her and how it has led to a feeling of belonging - as we all do in every situation. Shari is now traveling the country - meeting with 1 woman in each state -aiming to illustrate the ways we are all common, not different. She shares how she found her voice and confidence.  If you are a fabulous woman who wants more joy and purpose in her life, Join Kathy's free Joyful Purpose Community. Get your copies of Shari's books on friendship;   ❤️️ Make Your Mess Your Message: More Life Lessons From And For My Girlfriends  ❤️️ The 50/50 Friendship Flow: Life Lessons From And For My Girlfriends ❤️️ Ask Yourself This: Ultimate Life Lessons From And For My Girlfriends  Follow Shari on Instagram, Tiktok, Linkedin, and Facebook. :01:14)  introducing Shari Leid (0:03:03) how Shari went from attorney to stay-at-home mom to writing 3 books and becoming a friendship expert (0:04:20) why Shari decided to focus on friendships and meet with 50 women (0:05:18) how “Your Mess Becomes Your Message” book was born (0:06:30) finding her purpose after 50 (0:08:00) Shari’s cancer diagnosis and the friend’s memorial service led to change (0:09:31) how Shari found 50 women she learned from  (0:11:48) how to do a friendship challenge  (0:15:41) being abandoned as a baby made Shari feel as though she never belonged (0:16:38)  why Shari started carrying backpacks for homeless people (0:18:34)  why other peoples' actions have nothing to do with you (0:21:04)  Shari’s tips for creating more meaningful friendships (0:24:25)  when it’s OK to end a friendship (0:30:10)  how Shari overcame imposter syndrome and grew her confidence despite not feeling confident most of her life (0:32:34)  how the world needs your unique voice and leadership (0:34:29) the mindset that has helped Shari has be so prolific  (0:35:54)  what Shari would say to the woman who is super busy, working full time, but wants to find her purpose and passion (0:39:19)  what Shari would have on her headstone (0:40:21)  how her challenges helped her create a life of joy (0:44:35) Shari’s exciting project next year and where she is meeting 50 diverse–different ages, education, social economic, religious levels and how this is helping create unity in our country (0:51:28) how Shari’s 25-year marriage survives as they make a decision each year about it  (0:56:40) Powerful takeaways 

Have you ever felt stuck or unfulfilled, despite achieving many things? The Joyful Purpose Podcast is for high-achieving, mid-life women who are seeking more joy and purpose. We discuss how discovering and focusing more on “what lights us up” leads to more meaning in our lives. Your host, Kathy McCabe, is an attorney turned life and executive coach whose work has been featured in publications including Salon, Reader's Digest, BestLife and several legal organizations. In this show, Kathy and her guests share actionable strategies for you to find, live and work with more joy and purpose, no matter what challenges you may be facing. We cover overcoming burnout, reducing stress, busting imposter syndrome, having true balance and wellness in our lives, parenting, letting go of the need to control and to "people please," getting unstuck and dealing with hard things — while finding ways to live more intentionally. Get inspired, motivated and learn easy ways to create a life of joy, fun and meaning. Women need community, not competition. If you want to be part of a supportive community of women, learn easy-to-use tips to boost your joy, and dive deeper into the topics we discuss on this podcast, join Kathy’s free Facebook Joyful Purpose Community. Every Tuesday, a new episode is released.  Subscribe to the Joyful Purpose Podcast so you don't miss an episode! If you like the podcast, please review it and share with a friend!