The SheFactor Podcast
By Tori Ganahl
The SheFactor PodcastFeb 18, 2020
Life Update: Recap & Lessons From My Six Month Hiatus
In case you didn't notice (because let's be real, we all have a LOT going on these days), I've been MIA since August 2021. SO much has happened and I'm giving you the FULL update here in this episode. From my health to moving to Denver to relationship ups and downs, navigating this season of my life has been far from easy. But I'm coming to you as a new woman. A woman I wouldn't have dreamed of being six months ago.
In this episode, I deep dive into:
The pivotal moments that led me to my six-month hiatus My reflections on this journey I've been on, what it's meant to me, and how I've navigated it Radical self-honesty about being in integrity, loving yourself, and setting boundaries How I'm integrating all the lessons I learned and moving forwardRate & Review The SheFactor Podcast | @theshefactor | @toriganahl
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Ali McGregor: Mastering Your Emotional Health & Muting What No Longer Serves You
You know those moments of regret that still haunt you from your PRE-growth journey? All those drunk hookups, toxic friendships, and cries for love & attention... yeah, those moments. Those are all thanks to EMOTIONAL ILLITERACY, aka the lack of control over our emotions and our inability to healthfully cope.
On the other side of the regrets, missteps, and "WTF" moments is EMOTIONAL HEALTH. And today's guest Ali McGregor is joining us to share how she found her way back to peace, self-love, and resilience after a long stint of illiteracy, unworthiness, and unmet expectations.
ALI'S TWENTIES THOUGHTS:
One of my proudest moments was finally turning inwards and truly loving my body, no longer being so nasty and negative towards it. Being able to catch myself now and having that awareness has been like letting go of 100 pounds of dead weight like I'm coming back to me. Along the way, I found out a lot of what I DON'T like. It's like finding a needle in the haystack... You just have to start somewhere and figure it out along the way. But if you sit around and wait for the moment, it's just never right. You can be CREATIVE. You don't have to be stuck in these cookie-cutter positions that everyone has already done. You might not know what you want to do today because that job might not be created. So go design & create it yourself! Pursue anything RELENTLESSLY and just go for it. And know that it's not a failure if something doesn't go right. It was just a learning lesson along the way.Find your girl gang at theshefactor.com!
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Instagram: @alimcg_ Listen to the Master It Podcast Shop Life Simplified Yoga Mats Get Ali's Weekend Meal Prep Guide Book a Food Freedom Clarity Call with Ali! Mentioned: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Mentioned: Morning Pages Mentioned: Human DesignRate & Review The SheFactor Podcast | @theshefactor | @toriganahl
Emma Musto: Quarter Life Crisis or Eat Pray Love Moment?
In the first episode of this new chapter of The SheFactor Podcast, 26-year-old Emma Musto shares her real-life 20's version of Eat Pray Love (minus the divorce and Julia Roberts). In fact, it just might be better than the classic book & movie we all love…
Needless to say, Emma was never destined for a “traditional” life, starting from the time she and her single mom lived 50/50 between Romania and Miami. It took a LOT of sudden change, wrong directions, and doing what she felt like she “should” before finally realizing that society’s “norm” just wasn’t her style. Today, her style looks more like living “VanLife” with her husband from South Africa, who she manifested and met in the same night while in Bali for a yoga retreat and proceeded to travel the world with for the entire next year. You can’t make this stuff up.
EMMA'S TWENTIES THOUGHTS:
You have to do the hard things that weren’t meant for you to discover the things that WERE meant for you, even if you have to change course a million times over. All of the uncomfortable moments and complete meltdowns will ultimately end up pointing you in the right direction. What feels like a “quarter-life crisis” is really just your intuition guiding you towards what FEELS right, rather than what you THINK needs to happen. We may think we’re chasing happiness but what we really want is freedom. Freedom to be who we want to be and live life on our own terms.Find your girl gang at theshefactor.com!
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Instagram: @emma__musto mustomm.com Take Emma's Social Media Path To Freedom Quiz Mentioned: Tori's Instagram Live Update Mentioned: Natalie Levy, Business Coach for Women | Natalie on The SheFactor Podcast Mentioned: Graciela Rasor, Human Design & Energy HealerRate & Review The SheFactor Podcast | @theshefactor | @toriganahl
Olympics Special Edition: Erica Ogwumike #TBT Interview From SheGrad 2020
In honor of her Olympic debut on the Nigerian women's basketball team in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, we're throwing it back to SheGrad 2020! Erica shares her secrets to doing it all in her 20s, and we mean ALLLL OF IT... Not only is she an Olympic athlete, but she's also attending medical school, playing for the WNBA, and sharing as many moments as she can on her YouTube channel!
GO ERICA, we're cheering you on in all aspects of life, girlfriend!
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The Secret To Self-Acceptance & Reawakening Your Inner Child
Our twenties are so much about unlearning everything we’ve been spoon-fed up to this point so we can return to the core of who we really are. As we grow up and start to do the inner work, we can unlearn all of the stories and beliefs conditioned to protect us over the years and tap into those traits and gifts still within us -- our natural-born state of love, enthusiasm, curiosity, creativity, compassion -- to enhance our quality of life, well-being, and happiness as an adult!
By healing, the positive traits of our inner child have room to shine. We unlock our true gifts, our inner curiosity, and our limitless capacity to love, the inner compass of who we are and always have been. We've had her in us all along, and she'll always be there for us to come back to. So how do we reconnect and awaken that light within us? And how do we keep that light shining BRIGHT through the anticipated roller coaster of adulthood?
In today's episode, Tori talks about:
The secret to self-acceptance Traveling back to your childhood in order to reveal your most authentic self The massive shift that happens when you're doing the inner work Calling on your inner child to see your life's path & purpose Journal prompts, activities, and a guided meditationFind your girl gang at theshefactor.com!
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The Ugly Side of Self-Growth & Knowing When You Need To Shift
The truth about self-growth is that it's not always pretty. In fact, it can be raw, emotional, hard, and exhausting. And sometimes you get so caught up in who you're becoming that you forget who you are. This week, Tori talks about the difference between being vulnerable with others and really being vulnerable with yourself.
In this journey of self-discovery and evolution, we all have dark moments. We are all moving through something behind the Instagram highlight reel, the habitual "I'm good" or "I'm fine" response to "How are you?", the unanswered text messages, DM's, and phone calls. Behind all of those things, we're deeply feeling and transforming. But how do you make sure that through that transformation, you don't completely lose touch with what makes you, YOU?
In today's episode, Tori talks about:
Reflections on her self-growth journey since last December A very vulnerable moment she never expected to share The #1 sign that something in your life needs to shift How to stay true to yourself through massive transformation Being vulnerable with others vs. being vulnerable with YOURSELFSTAY TUNED FOR PART 2, COMING SOON!
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Carrie Creed: You Grow Through What You Go Through
In our twenties, it's easy for us to get caught up in what's holding us back from the life we're dreaming of. Dwelling on the latest office drama, being too hard on ourselves for not crossing everything off our to-do list, or even just feeling unmotivated by the season of life we're in. But for today's guest, the little inconveniences of her twenties were the least of her worries as she contemplated whether or not she'd be able to ever live a normal life again.
In today's episode, Carrie shares personal details regarding the challenges she’s faced in her life and how she overcame unsurmountable odds through the help of her positive mindset. By connecting to daily rituals, gratitude, and strong boundaries, she was able to persevere through hospital bedrest for over 130 days, almost having her leg amputated, nearly dying during childbirth, and later being diagnosed with PTSD. She's here to show you how to incorporate these strategies to successfully use them in your own life so you too can feel in control and maintain a positive mindset when faced with any kind of challenge.
In today's episode, we talk about:
Spending her 20's in and out of a hospital bed How perseverance and positive mindset saved her life Staying positive in our darkest moments Getting grounded in gratitude and daily routine Not falling victim to what you can't control Not comparing our stories to other people'sFind your girl gang at theshefactor.com!
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Jenna Reiss: Following Your Heart & Breathing Into Being You
Brenna Guinan: Keeping It REAL All The FCKN Time, Even When It's Hard
Rocío "Luz" Cadena: You Are a Human BEING, Not a Human DOING
Wondering where we've been for the last month? Host Tori Ganahl is back and ready to give you a glimpse into the ups and downs of her life during the last several months. Over the next few weeks, Tori's laying it all out on the table as she brings on guests (old and new) to dive deeper into the struggles she's been facing. During this week's episode, we're throwing it back all the way to November where it all began featuring an interview with Rocío "Luz" Cadena, the founder of Life of Leisure, all about burnout. Luz's fascination with leisure started at a young age, growing up in a small Mexican village where she spent most of her time being, imagining, thinking, and daydreaming (rather than doing, producing, or worrying about the future). After living a glorious "millennial retirement" studying abroad and unemployed for several months stateside, Luz decided to share her passion for holistic living with others through her now digital global platform, providing creative, overwhelmed women transcend the toxic ethos of busyness, burnout and workism through community, virtual + in-person events and coaching services. In this episode, we talk about… What "leisure" really means The toxic culture of busyness that leads to massive burnout How to identify the early signs of burnout (before it's too late) The importance of a holistic lifestyle and self-discovery Incorporating more playfulness, joy, and FUN into our daily lives Find your girl gang at theshefactor.com! RESOURCES: Instagram: @lifeoleisure | @ociosa_ lifeoleisure.com Join the Life of Leisure community! Sign up for the Life of Leisure Monthly Newsletter Grab your exclusive access to the SheLeads Success Summit here! Rate & Review The SheFactor Podcast | @theshefactor | @toriganahl
Cheyenne Baker: Naps (& Snacks) Are Necessary
SheLeads Success Summit: A One Day Summit To Level Up Your Leadership
Melissa Herrera: Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History
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Let’s Talk Periods, Hormone Honeys! feat. Katrina Swanson, Hormone Coach [Intl. Women's Day Part 1]
Travel The World For Free (But Stop Anti-Asian Hate Crimes FIRST) with Travel-Hacker Julia Menez
What It Actually Means To Be Anti-Racist, Celebrating Black History Month
To Find Love, Find Yourself with Lindsey Metselaar from We Met at Acme Podcast
Mexico, Margaritas + Marriage? feat. Tori's BF Tony
Home-Based + Heart-Centered with Self-Made Millionaire Martha Krejci
Purpose is Developed, Not Found with Human Design Integrator & Purpose Guide Cory Rusin
The She-cession and Fall of the Girlboss with SheFactor Co-Founders Heidi & Tori
Who You Are 100% Determines Where You're Going with Host Tori Ganahl
The Cure to Self-Sabotage with Lightworker Brit Carmichael
21 Days of She: NOURISH
21 Days of She: ROUTINE with Dr. Jacky, Founder of Vitaya MD
21 Days of She: REST & RECHARGE
Have you ever had that feeling of guilt when you feel like you're not being productive if you're "resting"? GIVE YOURSELF GRACE, GIRL. Don't let yourself feel guilty for not DOING. When we feel like that, it's a sign that we NEED to rest, recharge, and refuel our mind, body, and soul.
In today's episode, Tori talks about FIVE amazing sleep rituals to follow, as well as amazing products from today's sponsor Asutra that will amplify your rest & recharge game. Build strong habits and follow a routine, but listen to what you need when you need it to create rituals that bring you back to, you. Download today's freebies for an exclusive discount & giveaway from our sponsor @asutra.life!
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Download today's freebie! 🎁 -- Includes links to all Asutra products mentioned in today's episode! @asutra.life | @venuswilliams | @stephanie_morimoto Use the code SHECARES for 15% all Asutra products! Watch Stephanie's SheCares Wellness Summit Workshop Blue Light Glasses Shop Better Conditions CBD Products Melatonin COVID Prevention Study Subscribe to the DailyShe Newsletter to join the 21 Days of She Rate & Review The SheFactor Podcast (DM us or email hello@theshefactor.com a screenshot of your review for a special gift from TeamShe)
21 Days of She: COURAGE feat. SheFactor Member Carley H.
Let’s be honest - if 2020 has been anything, it’s been uncertain. Holding onto hope for the future takes bravery, perseverance, and most importantly… today’s topic, COURAGE.
Courage is simple. It’s not something we have to learn or grow into, or something we only get in moments where we absolutely need it. It doesn’t always have to be big and grand. Sure, it’s in our lowest moments where courage shows it’s beauty the most. But courage can also be soft-spoken. It’s something we draw strength from in life’s everyday battles - a strength we’ve had to uncover more than ever over the last year.
SheFactor member Carley H. joins us for today's podcast where she talks to Tori about:
💪 The courage it takes to go out of your comfort zone, especially when leaving home for the first time
💪 How going to college out-of-state & studying abroad forced her to grow
💪 Overcoming FEAR with FAITH
💪 Not letting fear run your life and keep you from your full potential
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21 Days of She: CREATIVITY with the Sari & Lauren of The Creative Cravings Podcast
You know that feeling like you're not good enough when it comes to creativity? Well, guess what, girl... IT'S NOT TRUE. You are MORE than good enough. Day 9 of the 21 Days of She is all about CREATIVITY, so what better day than to bring on sister duo Lauren and Sari of the Creative Cravings Podcast!⠀
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In this bonus episode, we talk about how we all struggled with the identity that we were creatives, and if we could even consider ourselves artists as entrepreneurs. We dive deep into:
🌈 Fueling creativity as an adult
🌈 Staying curious
🌈 Making a creativity bucket list
🌈 The difference between a hobby & a business
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No matter what, you're an artist FOR YOU first. Download today's freebies for an exclusive discount & giveaway from our sponsor @paleopowder and more goodies on ways to start CREATING a life you love!
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21 Days of She: JOY
They say the holiday season is the most joyful time of the year, but what if it’s not? Despite the positivity and sense of togetherness that comes with holiday celebrations, so many of us feel sadness and stress too - and that’s OKAY. So whether you’re feeling the holiday spirit or not, we’re here to assure you of all the good that lies ahead, introducing today’s theme… JOY!
A joyful life is the best life we can hope to achieve right? It’s the kind of life that produces positive vibes and good energy, and encourages us to always look to the future with high hopes and dreams! While you might only feel it for a moment in time, you can hold onto that moment. Relish in it. And focus on calling more of those moments into your life.
What brings you joy? Listen to today's episode & download today's freebie to spark more joy in your life...
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21 Days of She: FRIENDSHIP
The older we get, the choosier we get with our friendships. Who we give our time, energy, and love to. Who chooses to return it. And how friendship has evolved in this new phase of adulthood… As we go from sleepovers and sororities to happy hours and weekend trips, we grow, we mature, and we change. But our friends don’t grow, mature, or change at the same rate as us. Or maybe our lives go down completely different paths. So how do you know when a friendship has run its course, or if it’s worth fighting for?⠀
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Today is all about FRIENDSHIP for 21 Days of She! Tune into today's bonus podcast episode to hear a few pieces of advice on how to recognize when it’s time to move on AND how to build new relationships that align with the life YOU'RE building.
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AND don't forget to download today’s freebie for more ways to make friends in your twenties or any phase of adulthood! It’s full of yummy ideas to connect with other amazing women in and outside our community. See you tomorrow, girl!
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Download today's freebie! 🎁 Subscribe to the DailyShe Newsletter to join the 21 Days of She Submit your questions for the 21 Days of She Podcast or schedule to chat with Tori LIVE! Take our survey to help us plan for 202 Rate & Review The SheFactor Podcast (DM us or email hello@theshefactor.com a screenshot of your review for a special gift from TeamShe) Get updates on the SheMembership, coming soon!
21 Days of She: KINDNESS (#TBT Edition)
What if we told you, the most important way to give doesn’t require any money at all? Kindness is one thing that you'll never regret. Whether it's sharing a smile, a compliment, or an act of helping one another, those moments can change the entire direction of our day. And the thing about kindness is… it's sort of contagious! One smile you give leads to that person smiling to another, to another, to another. Today is a throwback to exactly this time last year where we interviewed Lauren Mims of the Bad Bettie Project, someone who has figured out an incredible way to pay it forward to thousands of women in her community.
EPISODE 21: 3 Ways to Take Care of Each Other with Lauren Mims, Executive Director of the Bad Bettie Project
Lauren Mims joins Tori to talk about her passion project, the Bad Bettie Project. After moving to Colorado following the tragic loss of her fiance, Lauren found herself struggling to find community and meaningful friendships in her new city. The Bad Bettie Project was born out of the need for sisterhood and friendship and has since blossomed into a resource for young women to find success. They host monthly meet-ups and events to encourage IRL interactions while also using their online community (just awarded & recognized as one of Facebook's strongest group communities) as a hub for anything you might need. Additionally, they have a gift shop where all proceeds go directly to our Emergency Bettie Fund to support any members in financial crisis. Lauren shares how it got started, how they focus on giving back, and their goals for the upcoming year!
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21 Days of She: SUCCESS
Success. We all want it in one way or another. In school or in our careers. In relationships with our children, partner, friends, someone we just started seeing, and with ourselves. With our mental and physical health. But how do you find success? What is success? And what does SUCCESS look like during a year like this? Is it launching a new venture, graduating from school, or as simple as getting out of bed every morning? However you define success, today’s topic is focused on aiming for it and just GOING for it!
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21 Days of She: ADVENTURE feat. Professional Explorer Glenda Hoon Russell
If you had to describe 2020 in one word, what would it be? FUN probably wasn't the first word that comes to mind… It feels a bit like we’re stuck in repeat these days, doesn’t it? Having been stuck inside our homes for most of this year, today’s topic is one I think we’re all craving a little extra these days. Day 4 is all about bringing a sense of ADVENTURE to your life.
Special guest Glenda Hoon Russell joins us on the pod to talk about:
Living life out of an RV Not taking what we have for granted The importance of presence & mindset Cultivating adventure in every momentWhat is 21 Days of She? It's our way to give back to you, our SheFactor Fam! You can expect... 21 days of giveaways, 21 days of NEW daily podcasts, 21 chances to WIN our new & improved SheMembership, 21 tips for becoming your best self in 2021! Subscribe to the DailyShe Newsletter below to join the fun... 🥳
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Download today's freebie! 🎁 Glenda Hoon Russell | The Status Foe Watch Glenda's SheCares workshop, Stop Escaping and Start Living Glenda's Upcoming Book Tony Robbins Priming Meditation Subscribe to the DailyShe Newsletter to join the 21 Days of She Rate & Review The SheFactor Podcast (DM us or email hello@theshefactor.com a screenshot of your review for a special gift from TeamShe)
21 Days of She: LEADERSHIP with SheFactor Co-Founder Heidi Ganahl
Do you have what it takes to LEAD? Yes, but it’s not a matter of if you can lead, but how you should lead. Leadership isn’t about power, authority, or telling people what to do. It’s about being the change you want to see in the world. It’s about inspiring others to be leaders themselves. Tune into today's conversation between SheFactor co-founders Heidi & Tori to learn the keys to exceptional leadership (even if you're not a "leader").
We talk about...
Leading with passion Leading by listening Asking for feedback The Four Agreements Mirroring Celebrating your wins!What is 21 Days of She? It's our way to give back to you, our SheFactor Fam! You can expect... 21 days of giveaways, 21 days of NEW daily podcasts, 21 chances to WIN our new & improved SheMembership, 21 tips for becoming your best self in 2021! Subscribe to the DailyShe Newsletter below to join the fun... 🥳
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Download today's freebie! 🎁 The Four Agreements Tony Robbins Subscribe to the DailyShe Newsletter to join the 21 Days of She Submit your questions for the 21 Days of She Podcast or schedule to chat with Tori LIVE! Take our survey to help us plan for 2021 Rate & Review The SheFactor Podcast (DM us or email hello@theshefactor.com a screenshot of your review for a special gift from TeamShe) Get updates on the SheMembership, coming soon!
21 Days of She: PASSION
Today's topic is PASSION. It's what gets us out of bed every morning, inspires us to dream big about the future, and keeps us going when we want to give up. But how do you find your passion? If you don’t know what you’re passionate about, you’re not alone. One of the things that keeps us from living a life we truly love is figuring out what we’re passionate about in the first place. And most of us go about it all wrong. In today's episode, Tori walks you through an exercise to help you figure out what lights you up inside and how to live a life filled with passion!
What is 21 Days of She? It's our way to give back to you, our SheFactor Fam! You can expect... 21 Days of Giveaways, 21 Days of NEW Daily Podcasts, 21 Chances to WIN our new & improved SheMembership, 21 Tips for becoming your best self in 2021! Subscribe to the DailyShe Newsletter below to join the fun... 🥳
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Download today's freebie! 🎁 Subscribe to the DailyShe Newsletter to join the 21 Days of She Submit your questions for the 21 Days of She Podcast or schedule to chat with Tori LIVE! Take our survey to help us plan for 2021 Rate & Review The SheFactor Podcast (DM us or email hello@theshefactor.com a screenshot of your review for a special gift from TeamShe) Get updates on the SheMembership, coming soon!
Introducing 21 Days of She with Day 1... CONNECTION
Today we launched the 21 Days of She, our biggest self-love and giveaway campaign yet... and you’re invited to join in on the fun! Each day for the next 21 days, we'll talk about a different topic - anywhere from today's topic CONNECTION, to JOY, ANXIETY, KINDNESS, COURAGE, the list goes on. Here's how it works: You'll get an email in your inbox with either a short video or paragraph about the topic, including a free gift that will empower you to act on that topic at any moment you need to, a short daily podcast where we invite YOU to be our guest, as well as an entry (with every gift downloaded) to win our new & improved SheMembership launching on December 22nd!
Get ready for... 21 Days of Giveaways, 21 Days of NEW Daily Podcasts, 21 Chances to WIN our new & improved SheMembership, 21 Tips for becoming your best self in 2021! All you have to do? Subscribe to the DailyShe Newsletter and wait for the good news to come rolling in... Hope to see you there, girl!
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Download today's freebie! 🎁 Subscribe to the DailyShe Newsletter to join the 21 Days of She Yoga Magic Podcast Submit your questions for the 21 Days of She Podcast or schedule to chat with Tori LIVE! Take our survey to help us plan for 2021 Rate & Review The SheFactor Podcast (DM us or email hello@theshefactor.com a screenshot of your review for a special gift from TeamShe) Get updates on the SheMembership, coming soon!Unleash The Power Within with Host Tori Ganahl
This Thanksgiving hits different for most of us. Maybe it’s the first time without your family, spending it solo, or having a small Friendsgiving feast. Wherever you land, Thanksgiving this year allows us to reflect on the traditions and memories that we might have taken for granted.
But the one thing that doesn’t change? The one constant we can all rely on? Gratitude. Tori shares her biggest takeaways from Tony Robbin’s Unleash The Power Within event she attended last week. She reflects on how precious this life is, and how embracing her memories has allowed her to get grounded in gratitude and love now more than ever.
In this episode, she talks about…
👊 The power of resetting your energy
👊 3 decisions that determine your destiny
👊 Living life in a beautiful state
👊 Letting go of limiting beliefs
👊 Getting anchored in memories to manifest your dreams
Stick it out to the end to hear about the 21 Days of She: 21 days of giveaways, 21 days of NEW podcasts, 21 chances to win the new & improved SheMembership, and 21 tools to dominate 2021 before it’s even here. Tori also talks about all of the things she’s grateful for this Thanksgiving, and shares some fun ways to practice gratitude this week.
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Live Life In Full Bloom with Flower Goddess Melissa Thomas
Flowers changed Melissa Thomas' life, literally. On today's episode, Melissa shares the story of answering her soul's calling to learn floral design and how she fell madly in love with all things flowers. Flowers cultivate healing and joy on the most important days of our lives - weddings, funerals, anniversaries, surgeries, really any major moment in our life is complemented by flowers. They hold higher vibrational energy, a potent healing balm for the soul, and an expression of the divine... a magic that would completely restore Melissa's love for living after a lifetime battle with crippling chronic anxiety and depression.
Melissa now spreads joy and kindness through her business Pepper Rose Design, offering the gift of healing, artful & feminine floral designs through pop-up shops, events, workshops, classes, & the *Virtual* Pepper Rose Flower Shop.
In this episode, we talk about...
🌸 Following your intuition
🌸 Divine timing
🌸 Spiritual wellness & perspective
🌸 How alcohol and other toxic triggers block us from our full potential
🌸 Pursuing your passion & higher calling
🌸 The healing power of flowers
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Marianne Williamson: "A Return To Love"
Holly Whitaker: "Quit Like A Woman"
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Celebrating YOU: Why Bragging Is a Good Thing with Host Tori Ganahl
It’s been a long week… month… actually, take those both back. It’s been a long YEAR. And there’s still a lot of uncertainty as we inch closer to 2021. So what do we do? We CELEBRATE. Because if we’ve learned anything over the last several months, it’s that life is precious. So we’re going to talk about the GOOD NEWS, the big takeaways, and the proud moments. Celebrate the little wins, celebrate our health and our ability to decide what tomorrow looks like, celebrate the journey of finding out who we are and where we’re going, celebrate the women we’re becoming and the life we’re creating!
Tune in to celebrate with host Tori Ganahl as she dives into:
Some major wins of the last two months Highlights from the SheCares Wellness Summit HUGE manifestation success stories & all the ways she’s celebrating YOU this month...Send Tori a voice message or DM on Instagram telling her how she can celebrate you this month! What are you proud of? Nothing is too big or too small, girl. We’re celebrating it ALL!
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🎉 Creating a Culture of Inclusivity: A Discussion on Anti-Racism and Transforming the Workplace
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Gratitude Is The Universe's Fertilizer feat. Cheryl Sutherland, Founder of PleaseNotes
"Gratitude is like the Universe's fertilizer, focus on what you desire, and even if it's teeny-tiny, flood it with appreciation, and watch it grow."
Today's guest is all about helping you become your favorite version of YOU! Introducing Cheryl Sutherland, founder of PleaseNotes, a for-purpose company of affirmation-filled products. Cheryl felt restless and underwhelmed at her 9 to 5. After spending over 1400 hours in learning and facilitating personal development, coaching, and reigniting her inner creativity, Cheryl created a company that inspires women to step into their own power by building confidence, clarity, and creativity.
Why the heck is everyone talking about gratitude? Am I doing it right? What does it do? In today's episode, you'll get a sneak peek into Cheryl's workshop for the SheCares Wellness Summit, Gratitude and You, where she'll teach you how to use gratitude to create a life you love.
You've heard that practicing gratitude is one of the easiest ways to lower feelings of anxiety and stress, but you feel stressed thinking about adding another thing to your plate. Cheryl makes it super easy to get all the info you need to know about gratitude, and create easy, effective ways to practice it so you can;
💓 Train your brain to focus on the good in a situation by default
💓 Leverage the Law of Attraction so you can allow more of what you want in your life
💓 Learn new techniques that will allow you to reduce your stress and anxiety in 3 minutes or less!
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You Are, & Everything is Possible with Natalie Levy, International Women's Empowerment Coach
Natalie Levy's lust for life is deep-rooted. After losing her mom to breast cancer at 11, she fell into a deep depression, leaving her feeling unworthy of anything that felt good - love, happiness, self-esteem. That depression lasted 11 years. And somewhere between an eating disorder and overindulgence, it dawned on her that to create the life she dreamed of and to make a real and lasting impact on the world, she would have to learn to love and heal herself first. And so where is she now?
...spending her quarantine in Tulum, Mexico, where's she able to live her dream of empowering women to attract abundance in all areas of their lives and believe that everything is possible. But the beauty isn't in where she's ended up, but in the journey that led her to this moment. She always knew she was destined for something more than the life she was living, and never gave up searching for that desire to change people's lives. Join us as we dive into all the cringe-worthy and inspiring moments of her journey, and learn more about her upcoming workshop during our SheCares Wellness Summit Everything is Possible: Attracting Abundance in All Areas of Your Life!
In her workshop, Natalie breaks down the "buzzwords" of personal development into real and tangible steps to attracting abundance into your life as you lay a foundation that you can carry with you far into the future. If there’s an area of your life where you are dreaming of more peace and success, this is the workshop (& podcast!) for you.
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Overflow Your Cup with Motivational Speaker Jaclyn DiGregorio
Self-care is SO important, but most often, we think about it as a reaction to circumstances in our life or a means to de-stress and relax. But what if you thought of self-care as much more than that? Today's guest Jaclyn DiGregorio's perspective of self-care is a game-changer. In this week's episode, Jaclyn walks us through her journey of failure and how that led her to use self-care as a way to amplify her success.
Like a lot of us in our twenties, Jaclyn sought after a 9-5 job that led her to question what she really wanted out of life. She was constantly wondering, "Is this it? Is this the best it's ever going to get?" With no experience, no savings, and tons of failure under her belt, she took a leap of faith and started her business.
Now she's living out her dream life at 25 years old! And here's the cool part - she's no different from you. She believes that we all have the potential inside of us to create lives we absolutely love (is that on-brand for SheFactor, or what?). Unfortunately, our brains like to come up with lies about why this might be possible for someone else, but not for us. The good news is, that those things are simply not true. You deserve to live a beautiful, joy-filled, abundant, fulfilling life, where you say yes to the things that light you up inside, no matter how scary they may be.
In this episode, we talk about:
☀️ Why mindset is the key to success
☀️ How to get out of your comfort zone
☀️ Why failure is inevitable (and how to take it like a champ)
☀️ How to find courage even in moments of fear
Get your ticket to the SheCares Wellness Summit to tune into Jaclyn's workshop How to Use Self-Care to Amplify Your Success: Using Your Vibration & Manifestation Principles to Achieve Your Biggest Goals. In this workshop, you'll learn about how self-care is an indispensable tool for success. Specifically, we will dive into how the universal laws and principles of manifestation can be applied to the topic of self-care, and more importantly how this can help you achieve your biggest goals.
Get Jaclyn's book Stop Getting In Your Own Way: A No B.S. Guide to Creating the Business of Your Dreams today!
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Don't Let Fear Have The Final Say with Brit Barron, Author of Worth It
What's the difference between happiness and joy? And how about joy and fear? It seems like an obvious answer, right? But what if joy and fear were much more similar to each other than joy and happiness?
Today's guest is full of amazing insight -- insight that she's sharing with us today, but also as one of our keynote speakers at the SheCares Wellness Summit! You may know her as Rachel Hollis' BFF or author of the book Worth It, but today you get a deeper look into who Brit Barron really is and how her journey has shaped her into who she is today.
Brit spent the first part of her life in the evangelical church and eventually became a pastor at a megachurch at the ripe age of 26. After peaking too soon, she started to understand more about herself, her dreams, and her sexuality. She met a woman named Sami that changed, saved, and transformed her whole life. Meeting Sami, leaving the church, coming out, and getting married has given Brit a deep-seated passion for reminding people that choosing freedom is always worth it no matter the cost. And an equal passion for finding joy every single day, making time to have as much fun as possible on this journey called life.
During her SheCares workshop, she'll talk about how to make decisions for YOU. How do we overcome the idea that being selfish is bad and embrace the reality that when we are able to make decisions for ourselves, be true to who we are - we create an environment for those around us to do the same? Get your ticket to find out!
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Fight Like Peloton Instructor Kendall Toole
Peloton Instructor Kendall Toole, aka FITx, lives by two mantras. The first is Feminine, Intelligent, Tough - which makes up her nickname of FITx. The second: “They can knock you down, but they can NEVER knock you out.”
In this episode, we throw it back to our SheGrad Party where Kendall talks about how boxing brought her out of her darkest moments. After years and years of struggling with perfectionism, mental health, anxiety, and depression, she found joy and confidence in fitness. With every punch she threw, she gained the energy to fight, igniting a spark within her. And now she helps others bring that undeniable power and pride into all they do. Regardless of any pressures telling you to minimize who you are and what you’re meant to give, you have to keep fighting.
“I am not perfect. I am so far from it and my depression and anxiety are something I deal with daily (some days better than others), but the truly beautiful realization is that its these flaws, vulnerabilities, and insecurities that make us unmistakably human. To be human I think the highest praise you can receive; it’s not about the subjective standard, but about living as wholly and truly to YOUR full capabilities in mind, body, and spirit.” Check out the video here!
For the month of October, we’re talking about FAVOR. Favor is what fills your soul. By giving back to others in your time, talent, and treasure, you’re in turn filling your own soul. And this month, we're giving back to YOU with a super exciting event happening at the end of October. Tune in to learn more...
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Voting Is Your Superpower... LIVE From SheVotes Event Feat. The Policy Circle
During this month, we covered so many important topics surrounding Freedom. But what they all came back to USING YOUR VOICE to be the change you want to see in the world. And one of the best examples of that is VOTING.
Voting is an opportunity to make meaningful change - an opportunity that we’re so lucky to have here in America. So how are you going to use that opportunity to make an impact?
Making an impact can come in so many forms… Whether it be voting, lobbying, running for office, volunteering, or just standing up for what you believe in. But what alllll those things have in common is key: Policy.
The Policy Circle is a nonprofit organization that helps you take ownership of what you want to change so that you can make a real impact. And during our freedom event SheVotes, we hosted a Policy Circle of our own… So follow along with us as we dive into the topic of VOTING.
The election is only 34 DAYS AWAY… so how are you going to use those days?
EPISODE RESOURCES:
☑️ Make sure you're registered to vote HERE.
📍 Get to know the local candidates and ballot initiatives! Reach out directly with questions or do your own research using sites like BallotReady.
💯 Create your own Candidate Scorecard!
💸 Earn some extra cash as a Poll Worker. They're an absolutely crucial part of our voting process, and often times they get paid… #ChaChing!
👀 Not ready for the commitment of a Poll Worker? Become a Poll Watcher! Check out this page to see if you qualify and what your role would look like.
✨ Have conversations with friends & family, talk about points of contention or conflict around certain issues with open-mindedness & compassion… that's where the magic happens. Not sure how do to that? Check out our most recent blog post on this topic!
🗣 Start a Policy Circle to keep the conversation alive PAST the elections.
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Taking Back Your Power with Rachel Mahloch, Self-Defense Expert
As women, we don't always have the freedom to walk freely on the street without the fear of something bad happening to us. What happens when you’re faced with danger? Or even when you get that feeling in your gut that something isn’t right? Are you overcome with a paralyzing fear? Uncertainty? Doubt in yourself and your ability to fight back? What if you replaced that fear with courage and confidence?
This week's guest Rachel Mahloch (aka BattleMom) empowers women to replace that fear with courage and confidence through self-defense, breathing & visualization. But she does her work from a place of compassion through her own personal experience. She may be small (coming in at only five feet tall), but this girl is MIGHTY. Her black-belt level of mastery in martial arts may help, but what's changed her life, and the lives of the women she's taught and mentored on this journey to strong, is the theory that it only takes a small amount of technical training for women to grow both their mental and physical strength. And her diverse background... like REALLY diverse (careers spanning opera, finance & martial arts)... has allowed her to create a comprehensive self-defense training style that is uniquely her own.
Our safety is a freedom and a choice that can be taken from our control in an instant, but it shouldn't be. You have the right to wear whatever you want, walk freely on the street by yourself, take a subway without feeling unsafe. That's YOUR freedom. So it's time to take it back and defend it! Are you ready, ladies?
Stay tuned for an exclusive self-defense workshop with Rachel as part of our upcoming event, the SheCares Wellness Summit! More info coming next week...
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Finding YOUR Freedom with SheFactor Founders Heidi & Tori Ganahl
ICYMI, it's September… and that means that the election is right around the corner, girlfriend. So this month we're diving right into it with this month's theme: FREEDOM. At SheFactor, Freedom is all about finding your voice, forming an educated opinion, and staying engaged with your community and fellow citizens! It's about being the change you want to see in the world, and being involved in the political process as a voter, representative, and voice in our democracy. 🇺🇸
Curious about why Freedom is one of our nine spheres? Or just wondering how to get really excited about politics? We know it's not the flashiest topic, but it's one of the most important. In today’s episode, you’re going to hear directly from our own founding ladies, Heidi & Tori Ganahl – taking you back to history class (but WAY more fun and WAY more exciting).
No matter what your political beliefs are, or if you have yet to form any, stick with us - this month we'll give you the resources to reflect on your own values and beliefs and learn about how you can be a more active member of society. And you can count on us to be COMPLETELY unbiased, neutral, and only give you the cold, hard facts (no fake news here, ladies 😉).
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Life Is Tough, But So Are You with Host Tori Ganahl
When life gets tough, do you stand there paralyzed with fear? Or do you take that challenge and make it an opportunity to learn and grow? In today's episode, host Tori Ganahl gets vulnerable about some challenges life has thrown her way lately and how she's used the SheFactor methodology to embrace this new season of her life. This episode is all about those times when your life gets flipped upside down in the blink of an eye, and about being confident enough in yourself and your journey to not let it pull you off track from your goals and dreams.
Today’s episode was supposed to be all about the one year anniversary of The SheFactor Podcast - August 30th! But instead, Tori is getting real about how the SheFactor Method has allowed her to handle the unexpected with so much more ease and confidence than she ever thought possible. So she's going to bring it back to the basics and walk you through the six-part method that we’ve created, and how each part of this method can help you face whatever life has to throw at you. Buckle up, settle in, and get ready to transform your mindset, girl.
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Create Your Own Magic with Mystic Fashionista Natalia Benson
Are you ready for a truly MAGICAL life? ✨ Well Natalia Benson is on the pod today giving us all her inside mystical secrets to finding your deeper purpose Here (yes, there's a big emphasis on the capital "H" in Here). Your unique expression is SO needed on this planet & when you accept and honor the totality of who you are, and put practice over perfection, life can become deeply magical. Natalia’s mystic journey began during a dark time in her twenties, a time that now empowers her to mentor and inspire other women in their twenties to offer them the guidance she wished she had. And not only is she a spiritual badass, but she’s been named a Mystical Fashionista who is going to teach us how to channel our inner goddess through our style! Tune in for this magical episode, fully equipped with a meditation on the power of focus and a surprise reading at the end for host Tori Ganahl’s 25th birthday! 🥳
Engage with Natalia:
Read about Natalia's Energy Recipe, mentioned in this episode!
Get Mystical AF with Natalia! Dive into the MUST-READ Mystical AF book & check out the accompanying resources.
Register for her upcoming FREE workshop on August 25th all about making magic with your money, just click here and sign up for updates.
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Confidence Has No Competition with Sister Duo Breanna & Brittany, Founders of The Boxed Bowtique
Do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? Maybe you wanted to be a superstar like Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera, a doctor, athlete, or maybe you wanted to be the next Elle Woods and become a lawyer (little did we know how much work it actually would be...). Well, this sister duo from Grand Rapids, Michigan made their childhood dream a reality. Breanna & Brittany went from dressing up barbies as little girls to clothing women in confidence with their boutique @theboxedbowtique, and recently launched a community for women small business owners called @girls.support.girls.co! Tune in to hear how they're using fashion and community to support, encourage, and motivate other women to follow their dreams while also instilling confidence in women by eliminating the constant comparison and competition we often fall into.
In this episode, we dive into:
🎀 Defying society's "plan" to pursue your dreams
🎀 How they navigated starting a business amidst the craziest chapter of their life
🎀 How starting a business together has helped them grow stronger as sisters and appreciate each other more
🎀 What advice they have for women in pursuit of their dream
Engage with Breanna & Brittany:
Follow them on Instagram at @theboxedbowtique and @girls.support.girls.co!
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The Future of Fashion with Influencer & Fashion Designer Lillia Whittington
Lillia Whittington does it all: influencer, social media management, floral design, fashion design, all the things. At only 23, she’s made quite the name for herself as the #1 influencer in Denton, TX through her blog @thed.diaries, has designed everything from baby clothes to America’s #1 Khaki to clothes for NYFW, and has a huge passion for sustainable fashion. You can find her creating content for a slew of local businesses, or discussing the impact the fast fashion industry has on our environment and why sustainable fashion is the new "it factor" in the industry. During today's episode, she shares her perspective on the future of fashion: how influencers influence fashion trends, how social media can really make an impact on what's next in the fashion world, and her dedication to a more sustainable fashion industry.
You can meet Lillia on the 'gram, on The D. Diaries website, or check out her floral design Facebook page, Pocket Full Floral!
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How to Heal a Broken Heart with Heartbreak Coach Claire Byrnes
Have you ever been going through a break-up and thought, “If only there was someone to help me get to the other side...”. Well guess what, THERE IS. You might recognize Heartbreak Coach Claire Byrnes from her published articles in Kourtney Kardashian's blog Poosh, or by her incredibly candid stories and moments on the 'gram. If you’re sick of the dwelling, longing, clinging, aching, and obsessing over one too many Mr. or Ms. Wrongs, or your brain KNOWS they're bad news but you just can’t seem to shake them... this episode's for you!
On this week's BONUS EPISODE, Claire tells her own heartbreak story of being in a series of toxic relationships and the wakeup call that led her to helping other women heal their hearts to find love. We go through several different relationship scenarios you may find yourself in as you navigate your own love journey to finding THE ONE, and she coaches you through how to get yourself to the other side in the most healthy, loving way. Her secret? Listen to find out but it has everything to do with compassion.
Watch the recording of part of the episode on our IGTV here!
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Celebrating Episode #50 with Our Fave Moments of The SheFactor Podcast
50 EPISODES, LADIES... And over 10,000 downloads, wow! Thank you so much for your constant support and encouragement on this journey. We wouldn’t be here without YOU all, our amazing community. And to celebrate, host Tori Ganahl is taking a ride down memory lane and sharing her fave moments from the podcast so far. All the episodes mentioned are linked below. Tori also answers your questions on all things She and talks about how SheFactor has changed her life. Stay tuned for a bonus episode this Friday to close out our FLAME series with @clairetheheartbreakcoach!
1: My Journey to She with Host Tori Ganahl
2: Finding Yourself with Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe
5: How SheFactor Works: Deep Dive Into Silhouettes & Spheres
17: LIVE from the Chicago Squad Launch [Folk]
30: Thriving & Thankful: Embrace Positivity and Success Will Follow [Future]
33: PART 2 - The Style Twins: Taking Twinning to the Next Level [Future]
40: Be a Light & Living Large with Liv [Faith]
41: 20 Things I Wish I Knew At 20 with Host Tori Ganahl
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39: Crush Your Debt, Your Goals & Make Moolah [Finance]
18: How Loving Yourself Can Improve Relationships [Folk]
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20 Guys You Date In Your 20's with Gabi Conti, Dating Expert
Today's guest went on ten thousand hours worth of dates in her 20's, including a wild experiment of 30 dates in three days... so we'd pretty much deem her an expert in the dating game. But if you want her official resume, Gabi Conti is an author, dating expert, host, writer, and comedian. You might know her as a contributing writer for Cosmopolitan, Hello Giggles, Elite Daily, Mind Body Green, Brit+Co, POPSUGAR, and Thought Catalog. She also currently hosts a daily entertainment news talk show Hot On Hollywire and has hosted Street Smarts for BrotherHQ's and wrote and hosted over 400 episodes of The Elite Daily Show for Verizon's go90.
During this week's episode, Gabi gives us the insider deets on her new book Twenty Guys You Date In Your Twenties, a candid, hilarious, and utterly relatable field guide to modern dating. From the women who's dated them all, she profiles 20 different types of men she's dated--that you've probably dated, too. But it's not your average book. It's filled with charts, quizzes, hysterical anecdotes, and helpful insight from therapists, dating coaches, successful couples, and even the guys she dated... yep, she interviewed 19 exes for this book!
Tune in to hear the worst date she's ever been on, her top five tips to being successful in the dating game, what the heck Bachelor-lighting is, and some of her fav moments from her book!
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Allowing Love and Loss to Co-Exist with Natalie Orozco, Founder of Sunday Mournings
The last few months have brought a LOT of loss... loss of our freedom to hug our loved ones, loss of jobs and financial stability for some, loss of our daily routine, and for most of us, loss of trips, plans, weddings, relationships, and so much more. While you might not consider what you're feeling GRIEF, we're here to tell you IT IS. And there's no one who understands grief better than Natalie Orozco-Moxley who lost her whole family by the age of 19. Now 28, she's turned that experience of loss into Sunday Mournings, an online home for love and loss. Natalie joins us to have a lighthearted and inspiring conversation about how we can all cope with the loss we're dealing with, no matter how big or small.
Especially when you're quarantined with someone, emotions can quickly ignite intense moments. In this episode, Natalie leads us through a conversation full of hope on topics like:
🌼 How we can have difficult conversations that are still rooted in love.
🌼 How you can be a supportive partner - and ask for the support you need - when going through tough times together (like the loss of a job, financial struggles, being away from family, etc.)
🌼 Allowing love and loss to co-exist, and how we can move through the loss of a relationship while having self-love and hold space for one without excluding you from experiencing the other.
Sunday Mournings is launching its online community this summer, and look out for their grief gift boxes are coming in Fall 2020! If you're feeling grief and don't know where to turn, or just want someone to talk to that understands, don't hesitate to reach out to Natalie via Instagram or shoot her an email at hey@sundaymournings.com to set up a time to talk.
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Getting Relationship Ready with Heidi Busche, Cupcaking Guru
If you missed Heidi Busche's SheFactor debut during our SheGrad Launch Your Life Summit, don't worry because she's back #onthepod for all the deets on FLAME, aka love, relationship, dating, intimacy, and more. And this girl sure does have some HILARIOUS stories to tell, backed with undeniable tips & tricks to send you on your way to your best love life. Check out Heidi on the 'gram, read her book Relationship Ready: How I Stopped F**king Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, & make sure to snag her Relationship Ready Course for 25% off with the code GIRLGANG.
In this episode, Heidi dives into:
💜How hook-up & drinking culture negatively impact our relationships.
💜How her sobriety journey has opened her eyes up to bad patterns in her dating history.
💜3 types of "unavailability" to look out for in your potential partners.
💜Taking an inventory of your past relationships to manifest & attract the love of your life.
💜Interviewing your potential partner before you're in too deep.
💜Top 3 pieces of advice for relationships in your twenties (& during COVID).
💜What is "cupcaking" & how to maintain your "cupcake" behaviors in any stage of a relationship.
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Finding Your Inner Ninja with SheFactor Member Danielle Rose
Ever watched American Ninja Warrior and wondered how they do it? We have an extra special episode with one of our very own SheMembers, Danielle Rose! Danielle has been training and competing in all things Ninja for the last four years and she’s on the podcast to give us the tea on her journey to becoming a world finalist Ninja competitor. Ninja is more than just the physical, it takes a lot of mental strength to navigate the sport. Danielle gets vulnerable about her personal struggle with depression and how her community of Ninja’s helped her overcome adversity and cultivate confidence in herself. While she continues to train, she’s also launching a new podcast Inner Ninja where she hopes to create an international community of Ninja’s to support, empower and teach one another the true craft.
If you want to meet more amazing women like Danielle, join us for a SheFactor Virtual Happy Hour this Thursday! Danielle was one of the first people I met when we started doing these happy hours in March. It’s a space where you can leave your stress at the door and engage with women from all around the country with no plans or expectations, just fun & girl time. See you there!
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Fat... The F-Word with Plus-Size Model Jennifer Barreto-Levya
Jennifer is not only the first Latina plus-size model & activist, but she was also on the cover of Vogue and featured in both Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire for her positive impact on women by inspiring others to be the most confident, magical, and best version of themselves. In this episode, she talks about the progress we've made in the body positivity movement and the work she's doing to continue the conversation on confidence and self-love for all body types. She talks about her experience getting bullied for her weight and the impact it's had on her self-esteem and journey. Despite the world telling her she couldn't be successful because of her "look", she fought back and has made it her mission to help others find freedom from stereotypes and change the way we look at beauty through discovering the power of your story, voice & self. Tune in for this incredibly vulnerable episode for three tips to becoming your most confident self.
Join us this Wednesday, June 24th for our FREE virtual event with celebrity nutritionist Cara Clark and self-love expert Kelley Green. Expect to leave feeling inspired, informed, and empowered to nourish your body, keep it strong, and help your spirit flourish. Register here!
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SheGrad Party Highlights Featuring Olympic Gold Medalist Missy Franklin
In honor of both our virtual SheGrad Party and us moving into a new month talking about Fuel (aka food, fitness, health & wellness), this episode features 5x Olympic Gold Medalist Missy Franklin. She talks about the dark spiral of mental health issues she's faced in her career, how she dealt with the roller coaster of highs and lows, finding her self worth outside of swimming, and how excited she is to see the world come out of this time stronger than ever. This episode also features a highlight reel of all our fave moments from the SheGrad Party!
Watch the replay of the SheGrad Party here, or listen to extended interviews and performances with all 20+ of our special guests on our SheGrad Party podcast.
A She Story: Amplifying Black Voices with Amber Crossen
SheFactor is built to empower and equip young women, and be a positive place where women can turn to for support and encouragement. We are heartbroken for our country, but especially our community, surrounding the death of George Floyd. We acknowledge the brokenness so many of us feel and hope we can use our platform to positively inspire change.
On today's podcast, we have special guest Amber Crossen, a Communication and Content Manager for a human rights organization in Chicago. We take a walk back through the history of the Civil Rights Movement and talk about how we can prevent history from repeating itself. She shares her passion for amplifying black voices and gives her advice on how to support the POC in your life and educate yourself on the current state of the world. We also dive into how to be an advocate and activist in society today.
We hope this episode educates our community on the severity of this week's events and how we can best move forward to not only support each other but empower and equip each other to do better. If you need support during this time, please reach out to us via email at hello@theshefactor.com or DM us on Instagram. We are here for you. 💜
Our Fave Moment: Amber gives her perspective on the protests happening across our country and shares her favorite quote from poet Lindsay Young: "Resistance is NOT a one-lane highway. Maybe your lane is protesting, maybe your lane is organizing, maybe your lane is counseling, maybe your lane is art activism, maybe your lane is surviving the day. Do NOT feel guilty for not occupying every lane. We need them all."
Resources Mentioned:
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
Fate, Frats & Friends with Cassie Little, Founder of Her Sorority Journey
Today’s guest is Cassie Little, founder of Her Sorority Journey. She is on the podcast today to share her own sorority story, and how she got to where she is today. They talk about the goals of Her Sorority Journey, and what they hope to do for that community in college, and even beyond. If you weren’t part of a sorority in college, this episode is still for you! There are many different communities in college and after that these ideas apply to.
Key Takeaways:
[2:45] - Cassie joined Sigma Kappa at Arizona State in 2014. She talks about her full immersion and involvement. Her sorority opportunity opened the door for her to become a leadership consultant.
[5:29] - Cassie talks about the dichotomy between what the sorority community is known for and what they truly provide. While there is truth to their reputation, Cassie talks about changing the stigma to focus on the intentional community and tools and resources for women to grow. She now does this professionally with her company.
[7:40] - While she didn’t have a desire for “leadership” growing her up, her desire had been to find ways to do more, particularly for others. She talks about the moment she knew she would become chapter president, and how she was captivated by the opportunity to serve and give to people that she loves.
[11:15] - We are not meant to journey alone. Other people feel the same feelings, maybe in the same way. The other women who come alongside you can enhance your sorority journey, and will probably be the ones to support you through difficult times post-grad.
[14:43] - Her Sorority Journey is an online community for women to find tools, resources, and other women in similar seasons of their journey to be reminded that they are not alone. Cassie talks about where this idea came from, and what aspects she wanted to focus on to provide value to the sorority experience.
[19:15] - Cassie and Tori talk about the lasting impact many of their mentors and advisors have made on their personal lives. They provide an example of what kind of friends and sisters we should be for each other.
[25:05] - Vulnerability is essential, but not always praised or received well. Don’t let the people who take your vulnerability prevent you from being vulnerable with others in the future. Being vulnerable is how we connect with each other; people connect when we are real and authentic.
[28:43] - Accountability is a form of friendship. You need people in your circle who are going to keep you on track with your goals. They will be the ones to help move you forward in life.
[31:05] - Cassie talks about her long-term goals for Her Sorority Journey. In the future, she hopes to extend the support to women in their young adult and professional lives beyond their collegiate years. We don’t encourage women enough to take risks and pursue spaces that they’re passionate about, and Cassie wants to help women understand their worth.
[35:32] - Every day we choose to be present, whether that’s in a sorority or in our career. You choose to follow through on the promise of the experience, and choose to deliver on what you said you could do.
[37:10] - Cassie shares her advice for recent grads going out into the world. One of the biggest things is how easy it is to make friends in college - you don’t necessarily have to keep that mean friend when you leave college. You don’t owe it to anyone to keep up with everyone.
[40:15] - With the people that matter, you’ll pick up where you left off when y
20 Things I Wish I Knew At 20 with Host Tori Ganahl
The topic of today’s episode focuses on the top 20 things Tori wishes she had known in her 20’s, dedicated to the class of 2020. She shares her list and some of her best advice on each topic. Your 20’s are some of the most important times as you begin to define the path of your life.
Key Takeaways:
[0:55] - HUGE NEWS! The SheFactor will be hosting the ultimate virtual graduation party for the women of the class of 2020. There will be workshops focused on launching your life post-grad, a Keynote speech by Bethany Hamilton, and Caitlin Bristow as the emcee.
[3:20] - Tori shares her list of the 20 things she wishes she had known in her 20’s, starting with #1: Finding friends — Finding people who will support you in this life is so important — find people who are passionate about the same things you are. Be open, be vulnerable, and be picky.
[6:20] - #2: Keeping your friends — As you enter your 20’s, the pace of people’s lives really starts to change. Keeping your friends can be difficult when you’re on different paths, but the relationships worth keeping should be easy. Set up times to check-in and stay connected.
[9:52] - #3: Letting go of toxic relationships — start looking at your friends, who they are, how they work, and what their intentions are in your relationships. Tori made a list of her important relationships and answered these questions. Focus your time and energy on relationships that aid your well-being.
[14:27] - #4: Finding your passion — Just because you got a degree in a certain thing, doesn’t mean you have to stick with that in your career. Find things that get you excited and make you feel passionate, so you can take the first steps in finding the right career path for you. Tori shares how you can use mind mapping to help with this.
[18:58] - #5: Conquering fear — There are a lot of unknowns in our 20’s. The feelings of uncertainty and discomfort is a sign of growth. Working through this fear is where you learn the most about what your limits are and what brings you the most joy.
[23:15] - #6: It’s okay to not have something that you’re super passionate about — if you don’t have it all figured out now, that’s okay! Creating a life of passion is about knowing who you are and doing what you love, without holding on to other expectations. Advocate for yourself and the life you want.
[25:51] - #7: Your dream job — your early job choices affect your future career. Your first jobs can define you and may end up boxing you into a job you don’t love. It’s also important to find a company that aligns with your values.
[29:07] - #8: Work-Life balance — the thinner we spread ourselves, the more we’re sacrificing. The SheFactor spheres help you determine where you can focus your energies to get a more holistic balance in your life.
[32:58] - #9: Finding the one — giving and spending your time with the right person is precious. Make a list of what you want in a relationship, and if someone doesn’t measure up, don’t waste your time. Everything shifts when you make a list and you hold yourself accountable to it.
[35:50] - #10: Starting a family — everything changes when you decide to start a family. Kids become your top priority, so prepare yourself for that reality now. Give yourself time to make clear decisions about family planning.
Larger Than Life with NYC Agency Founder Liv Schreiber
Today’s guest is Liv Schreiber, who has been Tori’s personal coach for the last couple of months. She is a power of positivity and bright light in this world. She shares her perspective on life, and the journey she took to get to this point. Liv and Tori talk about what faith means for them and what it means at SheFactor, and how we can be our own best advocates for leaning into fear and moving forward.
Crush Your Debt, Your Goals & Make Moolah with CEO of Deeper Than Money Chloe Elise
How do you pay of $36,000 worth of debt in 6 months? Ask Chloe Elise, Founder & CEO of Deeper Than Money and coach to thousands of millennials paying off debt by the minute preparing to live in financial freedom! In today’s episode, Chloe Elise joins the podcast (again... check out episode #38 to hear her featured on our fireside panel during this month's finance-focused event) to give us the deets on becoming millionaire status ASAP. She shares some of her practical tips for taking control of your financial journey, staying clear of credit cards, how to control your spending to crush your debt, your goals, and MAKE MOOLAH!
LIVE Virtual SheFactor Event Featuring Rich B*tch Nicole Lapin... & More!
Did you miss this month's virtual event all about finance? Don't worry, today's episode is a LIVE recording guaranteed to get you pumped to make #MoneyMoves and crush your financial goals! Author of Rich B*tch Nicole Lapin talks about some of the tips from her book series to get your financial life together. We also have a fireside chat you CAN'T miss featuring Canadian money expert Jessica Moorhouse, Founder of Smart Cookies Sandra Grahame, and Millennial Money Coach Chloe Elise! Tune in for a night of unbelievable journeys to financial freedom and endless tips on how to make financial success happen in your life. Just because we’re in quarantine doesn't mean there isn’t an opportunity to own your finances!
What Does Lipstick Have To Do With Money? Featuring Lipstick & Ink's Kelly Nash
Kelly Nash is the woman behind wellness blog Lipstick & Ink, a blog motivating corporate women & side hustlers to own their power and make their mark in their work & life. She features incredible tips for career planning, work-life balance, and navigating your way through the corporate world. She joins Tori #onthepod to talk about how she manages her full-time job along with her blog, and how both of these things have helped to shape her goals for finance!
How To Conquer Imposter Syndrome with Stereotype Breaker Masha of Coding Blonde
Today’s guest is truly a Jane-of-all-trades and a bada$$ stereotype breaker... Masha is currently living the life of a digital nomad, keeping up with her blog Coding Blonde and traveling the world with her boyfriend. In today’s episode, she talks about her career in start-ups, how she’s advocating for women in the field, and the transition into her current lifestyle. Tune in for everything you need to know about imposter syndrome, and what things we can do as women to feel confident in our own journeys.
Capitalizing on Your Femininity with The Galactic Gal Camille Bergin
Camille Bergin is not only one of SheFactor’s amazing Brand Ambassadors, but she's changing the game for Women in STEM by blogging about her experience and knowledge of Aerospace Engineering. In today's episode, she shares her journey of navigating an extremely male-dominated industry and the lessons she's learned along the way, especially related to her femininity. She talks about her love of space from a young age, growing up and succeeding in male-dominated fields, and some of her current work with the Orion Project.
Why You Should OWN Your Age, Not Hide It with Dream Hair Team S&L Trends
Samantha and Lauren of S&L Trends are on the podcast today for an episode you don't want to miss! These two boss babes met in beauty school and realized the lack of education and comradery in the hair industry. So they set out to change that and started S&L Trends, your DREAM hair team here to inspire you with the latest hair trends and style you for next big night out. In this episode, we talk all about their journeys as young entrepreneurs and growing their own brand, how hair is a crucial and overlooked way to express yourself, and how they're working together to break down the barriers when it comes to consumer education and helping women gain confidence in styling their hair without a stylist.
Part 2: The Style Twins Take Twinning to the Next Level
Leslie and Lindsey are back for PART TWO of their EXCLUSIVE interview! In this episode, they talk about the influence of their family and the people in their closest circle. They talk about growing as individuals apart from each other, and also the deep soul connections we experience throughout our lives.
Part 1: The Style Twins Take Twinning to the Next Level
Sister duo Leslie and Lindsey Philps of The Style Twins are here for this EXCLUSIVE interview on their re-brand, relationship, and a private look into their life of fashion influencers. The twins talk about how they went from two separate career paths to going into business together. In part one of this interview, they share some of the lessons learned in their career pivot, and how their new business has taken off and evolved with them.
Why You Need A Career Coach with Andrea Macek, Founder of AYM Consulting
Andrea Macek has been a huge part of the SheFactor launch in Chicago. She’s here to talk to the SheFactor listeners about her business in career consulting and the pros & cons of getting someone to coach you on your career journey. Working is something we spend most of our lives doing, and it’s important that your job aligns with your passion and values. In this episode, she talks about her own story, how she came to start AYM Consulting, and some open and honest advice for anyone struggling to find their own ideal career.
Thriving & Thankful: Embrace Positivity and Success Will Follow with Smashingly Ashley
5 Tips To Re-Discovering Yourself After Heartbreak with Danielle DeGroot, Spiritual Junkie
Danielle DeGroot might look familiar from her time on reality TV, but we assure you her journey AFTER the show is what you need to hear. Her experience with heartbreak opened up her mind and heart to a whole new journey in health and wellness. As a dietician and yoga instructor, she shares how her holistic, wellness-based approach has changed her life. In this episode, we talk all about mindfulness, taking time for self-care, how to get started on your own wellness journey.
The #1 Tip For A Better Relationship with Love Expert Jamie Bronstein
Jaime Bronstein is here to give us all the deets on relationships... Jamie has been in the relationship business for the last 18 years, so you can bet she knows the in's and out's of all things love. She joins Tori #onthepod to share her own relationship expertise and give us all a little guidance to navigating our love journey, no matter what relationship stage you're in. They cover everything from manifesting the relationship you want, how to know when you’re ready to take things to the next level, and how to identify a healthy relationship
LIVE from Cabo with Host Tori Ganahl & Her Boyfriend Tony
Ready for some margs by the beach in Cabo for this Valentine's Day special? In today's episode, Tori invites her BF Tony on the pod for a little game of who knows each other better. Tune in for their relationship story, some fun Q&A, and all the gushiness... Just kidding, not that gushy. But they do share some of the nuances that define their relationship and the goals they have for the future as they "build an empire" together.
Sisters in the City with Rockstar Sister Duo Tessa & Bree Cevaal
Not only are this rockstar sister duo friends of Tori's from high school, but these ladies are killing it in life - living together in LA, each with their dream job. Tessa and Bree Cevaal spill the tea on all things relationships, jobs, and navigating life in the city in their twenties! Tessa is an associate producer at E! and Bree recently started her own clothing line, June Threads. In today’s episode, they talk about their journeys into their current careers, how they are able to support each other as sisters, and what they are looking forward to in 2020!
How To Dress & Feel Like a Queen with SheFactor Luminary Shawnaci Schroeder
We're talking about about QUEENS today, in every aspect - royals, fashion, and silhouettes! We launch into today’s episode after a quick promo for Kate & Audrey, a royally inspired boutique. Then we dive into an interview with SheFactor Brand Ambassador, Luminary & rockstar member out of Springfield, IL. Shawnaci Schroeder talks about how she started to share her brand with others, what fashion means for her, how SheFactor (especially her learning her Silhouette) has changed her life, and what she hopes for starting up a SheFactor Squad in Springfield!
A Basic Guide to Organizing Your Life with Organization Expert Sheryl Hadley
Sheryl Hadley is the President & Founder of Organization and Relocation, a professional organizing and relocation concierge company. Sheryl founded Organization & Relocation after a successful career in high-end furniture sales where she worked primarily with architects and interior designers. The daughter of an architect, Sheryl feels beauty and efficiency are essential complements to each other — “If it doesn’t look good, it’s not going to function well!” On today’s episode, Sheryl talks about why it’s important to get your space organized, and some tips and tricks for doing this yourself. Once your space is organized, you’ll start to notice the changes in every area of your life. Sheryl founded Organization & Relocation after a successful career in high-end furniture sales where she worked primarily with architects and interior designers.
Check out their blog loaded with tons of organization tips here!
New Year, New Decade, New You! Featuring Personal Stylist Keri Blair
Keri Blair rebranded Tori at a pivotal point in her life, transitioning from college into the working world, completely redefining Tori's confidence and helping her to realize the power fashion holds in broadcasting your goals and aspirations to the world. As a personal stylist and image consultant, she helps clients match their look to the first impression they want to give in the world. Tune in for an episode packed FULL with amazing styling tips and a guide to rebranding yourself to live your most confident BEST life.
Interested in working with Keri? Check out her website to see if it's the right fit!
From Hard-of-Hearing to Handbags with Danielle Marie, CEO of Grip Handbags
Danielle Marie's journey hasn't been an easy one, but she's a true example of perseverance, hard work, and resilience. As a designer and entrepreneur, Danielle shares her perspective on what it’s like to live with a disability through her own shared experiences and celebrates diversity in fashion and lifestyle. Born with severe hearing loss in both ears, she decided to turn her ultimate weakness into an admirable strength. Despite being told she would never be successful as an entrepreneur, she defied the odds and started Grip Handbags.
The Grip silhouette, shaped like a half-moon right side up (similar to SheFactor's logo of two half-moon's brought together to form an "S" as a symbol of women coming together to empower one another), is also a symbolic reinforcement of the cut-out feature initiated on Danielle’s original award-winning clutch, which is responsible for the launch of her business and career as a designer. Since its establishment in 2015, Grip Handbags has been featured in InStyle Magazine, British Vogue, Accessories Magazine, WWD.com, Bellus Magazine, Starlight Music Chronicles, and on a number of public figures and fashion blogs.
A message from Danielle Marie:
" I chose the name Grip Handbags for my business primarily because the word 'grip' reminded me of power and the ability to take action; the power to make good choices, the power of self-acceptance, the power of positively influencing those around me. Basically, it’s about 'gripping' onto what matters. Because actions speak louder than words. ⠀
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Growing up, I’ve been told countless times by people close to me who I thought I could trust and confide in that I was never good enough, that I wasn’t capable of big things because I have a disability, that I wouldn’t amount to anything because of my baggage...⠀
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I used to think why me? I would stay up countless hours at night and just pray for answers. Suddenly, something dawned on me. I mustered up the courage to confront the negativity. I basically faced everyone (in my mind) who tried to bring me down and told them to get a grip!! ⠀
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Grip Handbags gives me the opportunity to prove all the nay-sayers wrong. It gives me a platform to showcase my creativity, my passions in life, my self-acceptance. I have been so afraid to admit my flaws. For so long, I've been hiding my disability; I almost denied it. Now I realize it is what makes me unique and sure, it will likely make people look twice - but, just like my bags. For those who continue to stick around, I thank you all for being on this journey with me. For those who are new, thank you for giving me a chance. Never doubt what you’re made of!"
3 Ways to Take Care of Each Other with Lauren Mims, Executive Director of the Bad Bettie Project
In today’s heartfelt episode, Lauren Mims joins Tori to talk about her passion project, the Bad Bettie Project. After moving to Colorado following the tragic loss of her fiance, Lauren found herself struggling to find community and meaningful friendships in her new city. The Bad Bettie Project was born out of the need for sisterhood and friendship and has since blossomed into a resource for young women to find success. They host monthly meet-ups and events to encourage IRL interactions while also using their online community (just awarded & recognized as one of Facebook's strongest group communities) as a hub for anything you might need. Additionally, they have a gift shop where all proceeds go directly to our Emergency Bettie Fund to support any members in financial crisis. Lauren shares how it got started, how they focus on giving back, and their goals for the upcoming year!
Giving Back After Abuse with Domestic Abuse Survivor & Advocate Maralee McLean
In this heavy episode, guest Maralee McLean comes on to share her own story of domestic abuse. She recounts her own experience of her child being taken away from her despite her husband being the abusive one, and how she fought, and continues to fight, and the hope that has come out of her situation. Maralee is a child advocate, protective parent, domestic violence expert, professional speaker, and author of PROSECUTED BUT NOT SILENCED: Courtroom Reform for Sexually Abused Children. She organized a National Rally of Mothers at the Colorado State Capitol and has been involved in legislative work that spans over two decades. She testified before Congress to promote judicial accountability to better protect sexually abused children’s rights in our courts. Maralee’s story has been covered by many media outlets and internationally on CNN.
How To Turn Trauma Into Triumph with Non-Profit Founder Jacqueline Villeneuve
As a single mom, survivor of sexual assault, and starter of not one, but two non-profits, Jacqueline Villeneuve's powerful journey has impacted many. She joins the podcast today to share her own story, diving into how sharing her survival story freed her from her past, and how it led her to start her amazing nonprofits. She also shares advice for women who are looking to start careers pursuing their passions while balancing whatever life throws your way.
Check out Jacqueline's non-profits below!
She Matters: A community of survivors and advocates united in healing and support, legal education, and advocacy. Check out the She Matters Podcast or read more about the organization on their website.
Olive & Annie: Provides artisans with ethical employment while supporting vulnerable women and children, rooted in the core belief that there is strength found in community. Provide the gift of hope by making a purchase on their website.
ZLT Hope Homes: Safe house for orphaned children and survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Nairobi, Kenya including training and empowerment programs. Give to ZLT Hope Homes here!
How Loving Yourself Can Improve Relationships with Nutritionist Emma Nacewicz
We're SO excited to welcome Emma Nacewicz as one of SheFactor’s newest brand ambassadors! She is on the show today to share her journey from extreme dieting to developing a healthy relationship with food and her body through intuitive eating and acceptance. For anyone struggling with food or fitness, this episode is an inspiring account of how you can do that in your own life!
LIVE from the Chicago Squad Launch with Community Builders Jeana Anderson Cohen & Kendra Peterson
Today’s episode features two AMAZING guests here to talk about how they turned their passion for community into a career. Founder of Chicago-based A Sweat Life Jeana Anderson Cohen started her business to mobilize community and fitness, creating spaces for people to cultivate new relationships in the fitness space without intimidation. Kendra Peterson turned her passion for cooking into a career cooking for people and families who have food issues. Each guest talks about how they navigated into their current career paths, their focus on community, and advice for young women in their 20’s - all live from a tiny podcast booth at the Moxy Hotel in Chicago during our Squad Launch event!
Relaxing into Gratitude This Season with Executive Coach Jen Thurman
Jen Thurman joins the show for another episode to talk about gratitude during the holidays. She shares some tips & tricks on how to combat the season, and how you can turn your expectations into agreements to really make this holiday season what you want it to be and make the most of every second with your loved ones!
From Side Hustle to Full-Time Job with Photographer Shelby Collier
Shelby Collier went after her dreams, turning her side-hustle as a photographer into a full-time job. She joins Tori on the show to talk about how she lived out the SheFactor Method to make everything she loved into a career. She talks about some of the challenges she faced when turning her photography hobby into a business, as well as advice for anyone else who is interested in starting their own business.
Friend or Colleague? 3 Steps to Balance Your Relationships with Executive Coach Jen Thurman
Jen Thurman has had a life of many ups and downs, going through the most extreme circumstances of losing her brother to addiction while climbing up the corporate ladder from the very bottom, all the way to the top! In today’s episode, Jen and Tori talk about finding authenticity during times of transition. Jen shares her advice for setting boundaries between our personal and professional selves, some of the common transitions many young women experience, and her favorite tricks and tips on how to manage things during any transitional time in your life.
What Women Need in the Workplace with Host Tori Ganahl
In today’s episode, Tori shares the way SheFactor is leading empowerment for women in the workplace. She shares some statistics about Millennial and Gen-Z women in the workplace, and some of the common issues they are facing. She also talks about what SheFactor has to offer that can help you and your company create strong habits.
What Does Freedom Mean to You? Featuring Laura Cox Kaplan, Host of She Said/She Said Podcast
Join us for this exciting LIVE interview with Laura Cox Kaplan from our Washington DC Squad Launch event! Laura left her c-suite level career about three years ago to pursue a podcast that focuses on women’s leadership, She Said/She Said. The podcast shares insights, stories, and practical tools to make life just a little better and more positive every single day. In today’s episode, she talks about what it was like to make that transition, how we can foster good working relationships with our male coworkers, and some of the lessons she’s learned in the three years she’s been working on the podcast with some of the country's top politicians and leaders.
Weddings, Houses, and Puppies — Oh My! Featuring Blogger & Influencer Emma Walker
At only 22, Emma Walker is navigating transition like a pro -- moving to Oklahoma with her fiance, planning the wedding of her dreams, running her extremely successful blog on fashion. But with transition comes challenges, like Emma's battle with anxiety and added pressure. She joins Tori on the podcast to talk about how she’s handled the transition from being in school to being an independent blogger and the exciting point she's at in her life. With a wedding and a new house on the horizon, she talks about how she’s balancing these things with her social media presence. Tune in for this super vulnerable talk about anxiety, transition, and finding authenticity in today’s world.
Changing the World by Changing Yourself with Wellness Coach Maria Warren
After the death of her father, Maria Warren found herself struggling with anxiety and self-worth. Maria joins Tori to talk about her journey to health and wellness that not only brought her back from her darkest times, but helped her create a life of authenticity and happiness. She talks about coming to the US from Guatemala, and how the events in her life led to her health coaching career. She shares some tips and tricks on how she is empowering her clients to live their best lives!
From Harvard to Hard Times with Kayci Baldwin, Entrepreneur & Marketing Mogul
When Kayci Baldwin graduated from Harvard, she and her girlfriends saw a space that needed to be filled. As a women of color in the marketing world and workplace, she recognized the bias and struggle that would hold her back from her fullest potential. On today's episode, Kayci talks about starting her own company with her friends (and all the ups & downs that followed), and the new adventure she's on as she leaves entrepreneurship in the rearview mirror to focus on a new role as a brand manager at Brooklyn Boulders, a climbing gym and community. Tune in for Kayci's best advice on friendships, finding your path, and navigating the workplace!
What's Holding You Back From Your Dreams? Featuring Fitness Mom Coach Kim Perry
Today’s guest found herself struggling to find balance as she became a new mom, working herself to exhaustion as she strived to strike a balance between being a full-time teacher and spending time with her newborn baby. Kim Perry joins the show to talk about how the idea for her business came to fruition and how she created a life she loved almost accidentally. She also talks about some of the common perceptions of women in the work field, as well as some tips about health and fitness for any pregnant mamas out there.
Designed By Girls, For Girls Feat. Lisa Mayer, Founder & CEO of My Social Canvas
Today’s guest is Lisa Mayer, Founder & CEO of My Social Canvas. In our 7th episode, Lisa talks about how she launched her dream of inspiring young women with just $7 left in her bank account. Today, My Social Canvas is building a global community of Gen Z designers and entrepreneurs. Listen to hear Lisa’s advice for other women entrepreneurs, as well as how MSC is inspiring women around the world to design the lives they love!
Face Masks and Netflix with Student & Podcaster Taylor Zakhem
Where the college seniors at?! This episode's for you, ladies! We get up close & personal with the University of Colorado – Denver student, Taylor Zakhem of The Chatty Babes Podcast, a lifestyle podcast Taylor and her BFF Megan decided to start so they could share their outlook on life and share their own experiences with listeners to help guide others. When she’s not recording her podcast, she's studying for her last year in school, using Instagram to connect with her followers, and just started a new job at a restaurant. So how does she do it all? Taylor shares her tips and tricks on how she’s getting ready to go back to school, and how she balances everything during the school year. If you're entering a time of transition, this one's for you, girl...
How SheFactor Works: Deep Dive Into Silhouettes & Spheres
Wondering what SheFactor is all about? How does this all work? Today’s episode is a deep dive into the method behind your success. Introducing Silhouettes & Spheres, the key ingredients in helping you discover yourself and achieve your biggest goals and dreams.
Silhouettes are "her strengths", aka who you are and how you tick. Through the quiz on the SheFactor app, you'll uncover your archetype, derived it from all the major “personality” tests to make it fun, light-hearted & easy to remember and OWN as hers. What are you? Guardian, Queen, Director, Explorer, Conqueror, Dreamer, Storyteller? We can't wait to find out!
Spheres are "her priorities", the nine verticles we use to talk about life in order to create a holistic balance across them all. In the app, you can only choose four to set goals in per month so you can’t take on too much (like most women tend to do). So what in your life needs your attention? Folk, Flame, Faith, Freedom, Favor, Finance, Fashion, Fuel, Future?
In this episode, we dive into each Silhouette and each Sphere to give you the full perspective of how our methodology works. Listen in to figure out how to integrate it into your life. *Bonus points if you download the app & follow along!
Part 2: Why Now with SheFactor Founder Heidi Ganahl
In Part 2, Heidi talks more about the tools and resources SheFactor has to provide, and how her own experience fueled the creation of the "SheFactor Method". Heidi's story resonates with so many of us... where you're working a good job but aren’t able to devote time to other areas of their life. SheFactor is about finding your passion and what you love to do, as well as finding a holistic balance in your life. When you actually enjoy what you’re doing, work doesn’t feel like work and you’re less stressed. Feeling the fear of taking a new step and doing it anyway is Heidi's motto, and her hope is that SheFactor will make life more playful and fun along the way! Not to mention, being surrounded by a supportive community when you do mess up, leaving it to the happy warriors of SheFactor to motivate you, energize you, and encourage you on your path. Listen in for Heidi's full story and what she hopes for the future of SheFactor and the women of the world.
Part 1: Why Now with SheFactor Founder Heidi Ganahl
In today's episode, you get to meet the other half of the mother-daughter duo behind SheFactor, CEO and Founder Heidi Ganahl. Heidi talks about SheFactor from her perspective, what all started with a book to her 20-year-old self. Her inspiration came from wanting to help women like Tori navigate life in their twenties and create authentic lives they love, full of passion and purpose. In this episode, Heidi tells her Journey to She and how her own story has helped set the stage for the vision of SheFactor.
Finding Yourself with Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe
Former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestant Kaitlyn Bristowe joins us on the podcast to talk alllll about finding herself: before, during & after the rose. She talks about how her experiences on the show, her post-show breakup, and her new life adventures have opened her eyes to the woman she always had within her. Kaitlyn's been a huge supporter of SheFactor since day one, hosting our launch event in Denver on May 4th, 2019 - and did you know she even wrote the Foreward of the SheFactor book?! She dives into what attracted her to SheFactor, and how she's using her voice and platforms to inspire women today.
My Journey to She with Host Tori Ganahl
In this pilot episode of The SheFactor Podcast, host Tori Ganahl shares her story of growing up with her mom, leaving college and the start of her career, as well as the events that led to the creation of SheFactor. The method that Tori and her mom created together has changed her life by allowing her to design a life she is excited to wake up and live every day, while also discovering her passion, purpose & an amazing community of strong, like-minded women.
Tori's story is just one of many. So many women struggle to find a balance when they get out in the real world & start navigating their twenties. It can be difficult to get the point where you feel happy, supported, and confident; you don’t want to look back and feel like you’ve wasted those early years. SheFactor is all about giving women tools and a road map to figure out what you want, and feel like you can make these decisions confidently. We start with the individual woman, She. You use what you know about yourself to prioritize what’s most important to you in your life. Then, you use the roadmap to achieve your dreams, all with a strong force of women behind you who have the power to take control of the direction of their life and succeed at anything they put their mind towards.
Join Tori on this Journey to She as she uncovers what makes us, as women, unstoppable. #mySheFactor
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