Ambition + Mischief

When we've been operating in perfectionism for so long, embracing imperfection isn't always easy. That's what we explore in today's episode with guest and Ambition + Mischief community member, Sabrina Thomas.Sabrina shares her process with perfectionism, including: The negative self-talk that comes with taking imperfect actionThe discomfort of expressing authentically when you've been used to operating "perfectly"Specific practices that Sabrina used to help her step out of perfectionism and step into trustAnd much more! The Imperfect ChallengeJoin us for the Imperfect Challenge, 5 days of taking imperfect action and side-stepping perfectionism. We're having a kick-off call Monday, September 12th at 7pm EST (and yes, there will be a replay if you can't make it live!). During the challenge, you'll have access to:Accountability partnerJournal promptsMindset coachingAnd the opportunity to create momentum on a project/ idea/ goal that you've been feeling stuck around.  Join the Imperfect Challenge here >>LinksFollow Sabrina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabrinamariet/ Follow Ambition + Mischief on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambition.mischief/ Take the Inner Rebel Quiz: https://ambitionandmischief.com/quiz Join the free Imperfect Challenge: https://ambitionandmischief.com/imperfect-challenge 

Perfectionism – that's what we're exploring this month on Ambition + Mischief. We're looking at our relationship to perfectionism, taking imperfect action, and separating our BEING from our doing. In this week's intro episode, I talk about how I continue to experience perfectionism, and why I choose to continue showing up anyway. I also share details and an invitation to The Imperfect Challenge, a free 5-day challenge designed to help you take imperfect action and side-step perfectionism. For the rest of the month and during the challenge, we're going to explore topics like:How to overcome perfectionism and take imperfect actionThe difference between being a perfectionist and operating in excellence Why work and perfectionism are so intertwined Why perfectionism can lead to procrastination, and what to do about itHow perfectionism may be holding you back And so much more! We start The Imperfect Challenge with a live kick-off call on Monday, September 12th. Sign up here: https://ambitionandmischief.com/imperfect-challengeAnd, if you haven't taken the inner rebel quiz yet, you can do so here: https://ambitionandmischief.com/quiz 

This month, we've been exploring seasons + cycles. What season are you currently in, and how can you embrace it? Tune into this week's episode as I share some behind the scenes from this month's Ambition + Mischief group coaching call, plus powerful journal prompts that you can dive into. LINKSInterested in joining the Ambition + Mischief community? Join the waitlist HERETake the Inner Rebel quiz HERE Follow Ambition + Mischief on Instagram HEREFollow Sam on Instagram HERE

Raise your hand if you're seen as the "strong one" in your family or friend group

Continuing with this month's theme of seasons and cycles, this week's episode is all about how our natural cycles impact our business. If you've ever found yourself operating in push, shove, or hustle mode, you're not alone. It's like your body is telling you one thing, but your mind is telling you another. This is what it feels like when we're not operating in alignment with our cycle — the 4 unique phases we experience each month. Tuning into this episode you can expect to hear: The 4 unique phases that we experience each month, and the energy of each phaseHow to use the energy of each phase in your businessA behind the scenes look at how I use my own cycle to run Ambition + Mischief It can feel like we need to sacrifice our wellbeing in order to be successful, but that's just not true. When we operate in ALIGNMENT with our cycles, we can work with our body, not against it. LINKSListen the episode with Miyoshi about the ROSA Method on Spotify or iTunesTake the Inner Rebel quiz: https://ambitionandmischief.com/quizJoin the waitlist for the Ambition + Mischief community: https://ambitionandmischief.com/ 

If you've ever called yourself indecisive, this week's episode is for you. Our guest and Ambition + Mischief community member Libby Connolly  walks us through her transformation from living in indecisiveness to living a life full of intention. Libby Connolly is an independent brand designer and art director who helps brands become their most authentic selves. As both a strategic and creative partner to her clients, she harmonizes vision, business objectives, and story-telling to craft thoughtful brand experiences. Libby's work shines at the intersection of art, culture, and beauty and caters to those who lead with empathy and integrity.In this episode, we dive into…Shifting the relationship to perfectionismCommunicating with your bodyEmbracing the current season you are inLINKSFollow Libby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolibbyconnolly/ Visit Libby's website: https://libbyconnolly.com/ Take the Inner Rebel quiz: https://ambitionandmischief.com/quizJoin the waitlist for the Ambition + Mischief community: https://ambitionandmischief.com/ 

Cheers to a new month!

We all have a core essence that we're born with. Over time, we tend to forget about our essence and instead, lean on who we THINK we need to be. When we shed the layers of expectation and tap back into that core essence, that's where freedom lies. It's the freedom to just be. That's what we explore on this week's Ambition + Mischief podcast with guest Ashia Amavè, a multi-hyphenate artist, from Brooklyn, NY who thrives off learning, teaching and going after all life has to offer. For the past 6 years Ashia has worked as a commercial model. When she is not modeling, she is working as a Digital Designer, creating digital assets for small businesses and also expressing her creative freedom through her fun phone wallpaper designs.In this episode, we dive into:How to move past your fear Searching less for results and finding evidence of what serves youGetting back to your core energyWe also talk about topics like imposter syndrome, confidence, being a people pleaser, and letting go of perfectionism.If you enjoy this episode, share it with someone you love.

In this week's episode, we dive into a topic that's too commonly overlooked in the personal growth space:  Inner Rebels. If you've ever felt like you're getting in your own way,  blocking yourself, or engaging in behavior that you know isn't helpful to getting you where you want to go, then you're going to want to listen to this episode as we explore: What is an Inner Rebel?What are the 5 common types of Inner Rebels? Why do they show up, and what do they want?  Once you know what an Inner Rebel is and why they show up, take the Inner Rebel quiz to find out which one is currently showing up for you. LINKSTake the Inner Rebel Quiz HERESign up for the Possibility workshop HEREFollow Sam on Instagram HEREFollow Ambition + Mischief on Instagram HERECheck out all things mindset, embodiment , coaching, community, events, workshops and much more on AMBITIONANDMISCHIEF.COM

In today's episode, our guest and Ambition + Mischief community member Lauren Strayhorn walks us through her entrepreneurial journey. From the boundaries that had to be set with herself and others, to working on her mindset to properly prepare her for the road ahead.Lauren is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, splitting her time building a digital media company for women of color and leading marketing and communications campaigns for her clients. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of Notedd, a community-centric media company that informs Black women on today's news while celebrating and highlighting our culture in the world.In this episode, we dive into…Important mindsets as an entrepreneurHow to know when it's time to ask for support in your businessHow to know when it's time to let a project go vs. recommitting to itThe one thing Lauren turns to when self doubt tries to creep in How mindset coaching has impacted Lauren's journey as a founderLINKSSubscribe to the Notedd newsletter HEREFollow Notedd on Instagram HERECheck out the ROSA Method/ interview with Miyoshi Days mentioned during the episode HERETapping Into Possibility: A Visualization + Embodiment Workshop For Ambitious Women - Sign up for the free workshop HERE 

What does freedom mean to you? That's what we're going to be exploring this month on the Ambition + Mischief podcast. You know things aren't usually done the traditional way over here. So we're going to look at freedom from two different angles. First, the business angle. How do we create our own freedom by defining our own success? Second, we're going to look at what it means to create INNER FREEDOM, regardless of what's happening externally.  Tune into this week's solo episode, where @sam.cartagenaa tells us more about what we can expect this month, including:What it means to create our own freedom, both internally and externallyWhat it means to create inner sovereignty regardless of the external circumstances. How to do the inner work to take back your inner powerLINKS

We're rounding out this month's Soft Life conversation by talking about mothering. But this episode isn't about mothering another human. It's about mothering yourself. How do you nurture, show compassion and show up for yourself? That's what we dive into with our guest Patience Tamarra. Tune into this episode to hear about:What mothering yourself means, what it looks like, and how to put it into practiceThe importance of community in healing What she learned from the Intuition Incubator and what was most valuable for herWe recorded this episode in 2021 and at the time, mothering was simply a practice Patience had with herself. Since then, Patience has become a mother to a beautiful baby boy! And I just know that the nurturing, compassion and mothering she's been able to show herself is going to influence how she's able to show up for and mother her child. So whether you're mothering another human or simply mothering your inner child, there are so many gems and insights waiting for you inside this episode. Patience Tamarra is a published author, intuitive healer and yoga practitioner who has dedicated her life's walk to nurturing self-love through community. She leads virtual and sometimes physical community healing circles and spiritual retreats rooted in assisting others with living a more consciously aware life through writing, introspection and other sacred practices. She is also the creator and host of "Healing Together. Podcast" — a virtual community space to support your journey back home to self. You can find her offerings and her debut book "dear self," on her website at patiencetamarra.com.Follow Patience on Instagram HEREFollow Sam on Instagram HEREFollow Ambition + Mischief on Instagram HEREInterested in diving deeper into conversations like this one and most importantly, putting these learnings into practice? Then join the private Ambition + Mischief community where you'll get coaching, connection, and accountability. 

Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: You followed the rules, did all of the things you were "supposed" to, only to feel lost at the end of the roadmap you were handed

Let's be honest, there is a lot of pressure in today's society to create and do. We are expected to excel in everything we do and we often feel like we need to constantly be working on our goals. Some call this the art of "doing," while others call it perfectionism. But what if non-stop doing and perfectionism were really just masks for fear and insecurity? What if they were distractions, keeping us from doing something that scares us?In this podcast episode, our guest Brittany Dandy shares her powerful experience with moving through fear in order to birth something new. She talks about her experience with motherhood, and the connection between birthing a human vs. birthing an idea into the world. And while giving birth isn't something you or I are experiencing right now (hopefully

Have you ever heard of Human Design? If you haven't, you're in for a treat. Graciela Rasor is a spiritual advisor, intuitive, energy healer, and Human Design reader who guides us through what we need to know about Human Design as entrepreneurs. If you're into astrology, MyersBriggs, and other tools that help you understand yourself better, this episode is for you. Understanding your Human Design is like understanding your blueprint - a roadmap to your highest self. Tune in to learn about:What is Duman Design?How can you use Human Design to create more harmony in your work as an entrepreneur? What are the light and shadow aspects each design type should look out for?Additional links + resources:Find your Human Design HEREFollow Graciela Rasor on Instagram HERE and check out here website HEREFollow Ambition + Mischief HEREShare this episode with someone you love

Welcome back to the Ambition + Mischief podcast! We're back for season two

Whether you missed an episode or just want a refresher, here are a few gems from this month's episodes. 

If you're into Tiktok, you might have come across this popular Gen Z trend “main character energy”. It started out as a hashtag and has evolved into a meme where Tiktokers film themselves as main characters in their own movies.Because, who doesn't love to be the main character, right? But in real life, sometimes we are unaware that we choose to be the supporting character in our own lives instead of embodying the lead role. That's what we're exploring on this week's Ambition + Mischief podcast episode: Happy Main Character Energy ✨This episode is for you if:Are you waiting for permission from others to do the things you actually want to do?Do you feel like life is happening to you, and you always need to be on the lookout to defend yourself?Do you know you're destined for more, but are waiting for things to fall into place or be given a big break before you can live into that version of yourself? If you enjoy this episode, please leave a rating + a review

This week's episode is for those that like to be in control

Being a bad b*tch isn't just an art, it's a science. Listen to this week's Ambition + Mischief episode to explore how, scientifically, our environment can amplify or dim our bad b*tch energy. This week's Ambition + Mischief podcast episode is for you if:You consider yourself an empath and are highly sensitive to your environment and those around youYou've found yourself in an “energy loop” where you want to show up differently, but you keep getting caught up in old behaviors with the same people + placesYou've labeled yourself a lone wolf because you haven't been able to find a supportive environment where you can bring your full selfYou want to show up more powerfully in your life + work Please leave a rating + review if this episode resonates with you

It's the start of a new month which means we'll be exploring a brand new topic on the Ambition + Mischief podcast. It's only right that topic is HOT GIRL SUMMER

As we wrap up this month's discussion topic around GROUNDING, we're exploring how grounding relates to your business. Whether you have a side hustle, passion project, or full time business - creating a solid foundation for your work is essential. Your foundation will determine how you grow

How do you cope when you've worked too much, given too much, and are just EXHAUSTED? Unconsciously, most of us go from one extreme to another: overworking to numbing. We choose to disconnect with TV, food, and scrolling on our phones for hours on end. If you've ever been there, you're not alone. This week's Ambition + Mischief podcast episode is for you if:You're overwhelmed by your goals and projects Revert to unhealthy coping practices (like food, TV + technology)You want to explore healthier + more mindful ways of giving + grounding  Listen to this Ambition + Mischief podcast episode to explore:What's the difference between grounding vs. numbing?How does numbing show up for you in work, relationships and spirituality? What are healthy + mindful ways to ground down, rest + prioritize rest?Remember to tune in until the end for a handful of introspective questions. PS. If this episode resonated with you, please take a second to leave a rating + review

If you identify with being a rebel (or being called one!), this week's Ambition + Mischief podcast episode is for you. While there are plenty of benefits to being a rebel

Before we can flourish, it's important that we make sure we're grounded. After all, how can we truly grow if the foundation we're growing from isn't nourishing? That's what we're exploring today on the Ambition + Mischief podcast. Take a listen and if it resonates, please take a second to leave a rating or review

Today is officially my first day back in the "real world" after having spent more than a week in Guatemala with Mayan elders. I'm still processing everything that I've learned over the past few days. But in the meantime, I wanted to share one of the most powerful messages that I'm taking away: Fire doesn't have to be feared; it can be sacred. Your inner fire doesn't have to be destructive; it can be healing. And the more powerfully you show up in the world, the more you invite others to do the same.

This week's episode features our first-ever guest, Miyoshi Days! Miyoshi is the founder of Hate the Dot, a community created to help you turn your menstrual cycle into a self-care ritual. Miyoshi is also a part of the Ambition + Mischief community. ✨ In this episode, we talk about all things self-care, including:The ROSA method, a simple way to implement self-care throughout the FOUR phases of your cycleHow taking time to rest actually creates more momentum (and how it helped Miyoshi make a business pivot)How tracking your cycle can help with your overall well-beingPlus, I share a personal story about my epilepsy and how tracking my cycle helped me take charge of my health ✨Follow Hate the Dot on Instagram HEREJoin the Hate the Dot community HEREWith love,Sam

Possibility is not something most people think about too often, but we should. Our relationship to possibility is an essential piece to how we show up in life + business. How do you know if your vision is actually possible?In this episode, we'll explore the 3 phases of possibility. I'll tell you about my own journey in building Ambition + Mischief, and how each phase of possibility showed up for me. Plus, stick around until the end for introspective questions that will help you examine your own relationship to possibility. With love,Sam

Let's talk about confidence. We typically think about confidence from an external perspective -- how we show up in the world and how others perceive us. But what does it look like to create confidence internally? In this week's episode, we're looking at one simple way we can be more confident, especially when trying new things. With love,Sam

I'm officially on the other side of a year-long coaching training program! I'm walking away from the experience as certified Ontological Coach, but beyond the certifications, there are plenty of life-changing things I've learned along the way. One of those things is the concept of fighting for something, rather than just fighting against something. If you're passionate and ambitious like I am, I think you'll enjoy this episode as it takes a look at how to use your warrior energy for good. With love,Sam

I used to think that the harder I worked, the more successful I would be.  I thought that the intangible things I was craving - joy, connection, and abundance - would be on the other side of hard work. Spoiler: it wasn't. No matter how hard I worked, I always felt like something was missing. And then I was introduced to the concept of being vs. doing. This simple concept changed everything about how I approach work and life. Listen until the end for a few introspective questions that can be used as a journaling/ writing prompt or just something to think about. With love,Sam

Welcome to Ambition + Mischief, a community of badass women -- doing good. I'm your host, Sam Cartagena. As a publicist and mindset coach, I help women illuminate and amplify their inner vision, trust their intuition, and get comfortable with being seen.    This podcast is a home for stories about doing the work: the internal work that allows us to see clearly and live in alignment with our highest self. And the external work, that allows us to share our mission with the world.If there's one thing you take away from this space, remember that the most mischievous thing you can do is be yourself -- fully + unapologetically. Stick around to learn more about mindset coaching, spirituality, self-trust, entrepreneurship, and how to amplify your work from a place of alignment. Let's get it.