Chase Your Fears Podcast: Personal Development | Creative Entrepreneurship | Motivation | Self-Help | Marketing and Business

Hey brave friends! I recently attended We All Grow Summit in Long Beach California as a speaker and got to sit in on a super-secret workshop taught by the Instagram staff on how to grow and build your influence on Instagram. We weren’t allowed to take video during the class but we were allowed to ask questions and to share our notes with you, and that’s what I’m doing in today’s podcast. There was so much content covered we decided to split this episode into two. On the first part, I’m giving you IG’s best practices and laying the groundwork for everything we were taught. And on the second part of this episode, I’ll be talking about IGTV, answering your most common Instagram questions and giving you action steps, you can implement immediately to get yourself or your business seen on IG. So, let’s get started!   Show Notes: https://chaseyourfears.com/get-more-instagram-engagement-learn-how-the-algorithm-works-straight-from-the-instagram-team/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dayhannaacosta/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nm9JJHjn60XHgREnl_3gw/featured Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/DayhannaAcostaN/  

Now that I’m a mom, I feel the weight of society’s expectations and of my own expectations on my shoulders. And some days it weights so heavily I feel like I may topple over. And it’s shocking to me because this is something I never expected. The views of marriage and motherhood I was raised with utterly exhaust me. My husband and I are so different, and those differences don’t sit well with many people. My goal is to give you a deep perspective into my life. To challenge your current beliefs and to invite you to join our talks on this topic. Show Notes: https://chaseyourfears.com/selfish-mom-and-terrible-wife/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dayhannaacosta/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nm9JJHjn60XHgREnl_3gw/featured

My guest today is a local friend. Her name is Elisabeth and she is a social worker here in Budapest. She is very known locally because she has a tendency to step in and help when others look away. She’s made it her life purpose to work with at-risk populations like foster youth, homeless people and prostitutes and today I’m having a deep conversation with her to learn more about her journey. Show Notes: https://chaseyourfears.com/when-charity-becomes-toxic-lets-talk-foster-care-homelessness-and-sex-work/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dayhannaacosta/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nm9JJHjn60XHgREnl_3gw/featured

Hello #BraveFriends in today’s episode we'll be talking about a topic that's been all over the news recently. Are brick and mortar businesses dead?  In a world where everything is becoming digital, it's actually more important than ever to show up in person. Tune in to find out why. Tune in now to hear everything about the future of brick and mortar businesses and to find out why you should still show up in person even when you run an online company. Show Notes: https://chaseyourfears.com/is-brick-and-mortar-dead/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dayhannaacosta/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nm9JJHjn60XHgREnl_3gw/featured

 We’re back!!! Welcome to the Second Season of Chase Your Fears™ Podcast. I’m so excited to be back (Seriously, I’m jumping up and down, I hope you can't hear that on the episode) Its been a long time since I've had a date with the microphone. And now we're recharged, focused and ready for what's ahead. But first, let talk about the elephant in the room. Our sudden departure. I promise we have a good reason. Tune in to hear why we stopped Podcasting and to get the scoop on what's coming next for the Chase Your Fears™ Podcast! In this episode, I share with you our adoption journey and the insane weeks that kept us away from podcasting. Also, we have some changes this season, so tune in to know what's coming next for Chase Your Fears™ Join our Community of #BraveFriends YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nm9JJHjn60XHgREnl_3gw INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dayhanna_acosta SHOW NOTES: https://chaseyourfears.com/why-we-stopped-podcasting/

Today’s guest is Lydia Jansen, a Dutch nomadic artist, who sat down with us to talk about how she manages to live and travel through Europe as an artist -And how doing that is much more accessible than you may think!    Lydia will also be sharing her experience with the psychedelic drug, Ayahuasca which is used largely as a treasured sacrament in ceremonies among the indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin. Lydia believes Ayahuasca transformed her life and is sharing her lessons with us.  Join our Community of #BraveFriends YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nm9JJHjn60XHgREnl_3gw INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dayhannaacosta SHOW NOTES: https://chaseyourfears.com/is-ayahuasca-worth-it/

Let's talk about spirituality! In this episode, I'm sharing how I transformed from a very religious person to an atheist and back to what I now call living a deeply spiritual life. Tune in and tell me what you think! I'd love to hear your perspective. Follow the conversation at the link below for the show notes.  Join our Community of #BraveFriends FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chaseyourfears/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dayhanna_acosta SHOW NOTES: https://chaseyourfears.com/from-religious-to-atheist-to-living-a-deeply-spitirual-life/

Having a mental illness doesn't have to stop you from building a thriving business. Our guest today, Marianne, is a living proof of that.  Marianne is a Visual Merchandiser specialized in product styling, with love for graphic design and photography. She is the owner of NordicCopperDesign where she offers brand photography, product styling, and Instagram design. Join our Community of #BraveFriends FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chaseyourfears/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dayhanna_acosta SHOW NOTES: https://chaseyourfears.com/crazy-good-building-a-business-while-struggling-with-mental-health/

  Having the right pricing structure can do amazing things for your business. It can help you pre-qualify your clients, give you the power to choose who you want to work with and maximize your income.  In this episode we're sharing the pricing structure that's working miracles for us here at Chase Your Fears HQ and sharing some of our pricing rules and strategies. Are you ready? Join our Community of #BraveFriends FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chaseyourfears/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dayhanna_acosta SHOW NOTES: https://chaseyourfears.com/how-to-price-your-services/

Have you ever wished there was a formula to help you be a better entrepreneur? Being a business owner is hard, and sometimes we all need a little guidance. And who better to get that guidance from than Kavit Haria, a very successful entrepreneur who’s built a passion-driven business we can all learn from. Join our Community of #BraveFriends FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chaseyourfears/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dayhanna_acosta SHOW NOTES: https://chaseyourfears.com/entrepreneur-success-formula/

Are you feeling a burning desire to try something new? Is fear holding you back? If you answered yes, then this 8 minute #CafecitoTime episode is for you. #CafecitoTime is a time for personal growth. For inspired, actionable conversations to be enjoyed over a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Our goal is to give you actionable tools you can implement to elevate your life! Join our Community of #BraveFriends FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chaseyourfears/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dayhanna_acosta SHOW NOTES: https://chaseyourfears.com/how-do-you-know-when-its-time/

We recently attended a dinner party and things didn't turn out as expected. The experience reminded us of a very important business lesson. Tune in to this short #Cafecitotime talk to learn how to avoid losing friends and money due to a simple mistake. Plus you'll get to hear about our VERY exciting social life ;)  Join our Community of #BraveFriends FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chaseyourfears/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dayhanna_acosta SHOW NOTES: https://chaseyourfears.com/single-mistake-could-be-costing-you-friends-and-money/

The recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, two successful and seemingly happy people have shocked the world; and they have moved us to open a dialogue about depression, suicide and mental health. Tune in for a needed conversation on what it means to be depressed. Hear the 10 things people who struggle with the depression wish you knew and learn how to support someone who is going through depression. This is a hard topic, but we hope you’ll listen. I think it’s something we could all learn from. Join our Community of #BraveFriends FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chaseyourfears/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dayhanna_acosta SHOW NOTES: https://chaseyourfears.com/people-who-struggle-with-depression/

Have you ever felt like your well of inspiration is running dry? In this week’s episode, we talk about finding inspiration when you’re stuck. Dr. Denise Simpson explains the difference between motivation and inspiration and how you can leverage both to create what you want in life. Plus, get four easy to follow action steps to get unstuck when you’re feeling uninspired. Get this episode notes here: http://chaseyourfears.com/stuck Will you join the Chase Your Fears community? Link to FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChaseYourFears 

In this episode we talk about living with courage, and about why positivity and gratitude is not always the answer. Will you join the Chase Your Fears community? Link to FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChaseYourFears Whether you’re an entrepreneur or not this episode has something for you! Our goal with this podcast is to open a discussion about these issues. You can participate using #Chaseyourfears on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Get this episode notes here: http://chaseyourfears.com/are-you-a-happiness-addict/

How I Found My Wealth by Marrying a Homeless Man This episode is part love story, part inspiration and 100% practical advice to help you get out of poverty and attract wealth into your life. Peter and I are sharing his struggles with homelessness and how they helped shape the person I am today (Dayhanna). The lessons Peter used to overcome poverty can be applied as action steps to transition out of hardships and step into success. Are you struggling financially or emotionally? Then this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Whether you’re an entrepreneur or not this episode has something for you! Our goal with this podcast is to open a discussion about these issues. You can participate using #Chaseyourfears on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Get this episode notes here: http://chaseyourfears.com/5-ways-to-get-out-of-poverty/

An eating disorder and alcohol addiction helped Kenda find her purpose. In this episode we’ll talk about Kenda’s journey to finding love and building her love coaching business while working a fulltime job. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or not this episode has something for you! Our goal with this podcast is to open up a discussion about these issues. You can participate using #Chaseyourfears on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Get this episode notes here: http://chaseyourfears.com/kenda-swanson/

This episode is emotional and unscripted. Tune in for a raw conversation on diet culture, body image, eating disorders and my liberating journey to self-love. Our goal with this podcast is to open up a discussion about these issues. You can participate using #Chaseyourfears on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Get this episode notes here: http://chaseyourfears.com/stop-and-reconsider-that-diet-body-positivity-self-love-and-an-apology/

What if one day you wake up and want to do something completely different than what you’ve studied? Is it possible to build a business or completely change careers after finishing school? Today’s episode is about the power of reinvention, entrepreneurship, and embracing change. If you’re interested in giving life to a part of you that you may be hiding, listen up! This is the episode for you!

Kelly Higdon was pregnant and working on building her two businesses when she found herself in the hospital with her face partially paralyzed due to stress. It was at that moment she decided something had to change. She had to find a way to work less while maintaining her income. In this episode, Kelly will share the simple strategies she uses to get more done by working less. Kelly is extremely qualified to talk about this topic. She is a psychotherapist and a perfect blend of a life coach and business coach. She co-founded the largest private practice business training program where she’s coached over 900 clients. If you're feeling overwhelmed with your business or life, this is the episode for you!

Join hosts Dayhanna Acosta and Peter Nagy as they walk you through their vision for the Chase Your Fears podcast. Plus get our three easy steps for overcoming your fears (Or chasing after them!) Show Notes: http://chaseyourfears.com/how-to-overcome-fear-in-three-easy-steps/