Earn Your Happy

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Doing things that don't make sense from the outside Following your calling Showing up in faith   Resources: ENTER TO WIN OUR $2,800 HOLIDAY SWEEPSTAKES! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Sometimes it's hard to see why things are happening for us, in the moment. When we moved to Arizona, it felt like we'd been pulled there. Now that we're moving away, it's easy to see the blessings of that journey, even though it didn't work out. When you feel called to do something, even if it doesn't make sense, do your best to explore it. The potential upside is so much greater than what you'd find in never trying.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why we sold our dream home Taking opportunities when they present themselves Trusting the process   Resources: Listen to Cathy Heller's podcast, Don't Quit Your Day Job by visiting cathyheller.com/lori and get a free workshop on finding your dream path Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: We just sold our dream home. I know that might be baffling to some people – we've had no shortage of people asking us why. So, we thought we'd spend some time sharing those reasons, as well as the lessons we've learned from the experience.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Finding the right people Getting scrappy when you're starting out Staying in your zone of genius   Resources: ENTER TO WIN OUR $2,800 HOLIDAY SWEEPSTAKES! Get a $75 credit at Indeed.com/HAPPY. Offer valid through December 31st. Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? You need Indeed. Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: We recently held our couples mastermind group and did some incredible things to push people (and ourselves) out of their comfort zones. But while those experiences were incredible, it was the conversation that came out of it that truly changed lives. One of those conversations led to the realization that, when your business is struggling, you have to stop looking for what you need and start looking for who you need.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Operating without a plan The downside of superstition The importance of speaking what you want into life   Resources: Listen to The Angie Lee Show here ENTER TO WIN OUR $2,800 HOLIDAY SWEEPSTAKES! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Our life has been chaotic lately. So much has been changing that we've been afraid to talk about what we've been doing. We just sold our home – and we don't even have a place to stay yet. We're usually strong proponents of speaking things into life, so it was very odd that we wouldn't want to talk about this before today. And maybe, just maybe, that's why so many of our plans fell through in the first place. In this episode, we talk about manifesting, superstition, accountability, and more.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being willing to pivot and change Three steps to growing your social media Creating habits and systems for success The thing that stops most people from making content Consuming intentionally   Resources: Instagram: @brock11johnson instaclubhub.prupel.com Thanks Brooklinen. Get $20 off a $100 purchase at brooklinen.com, promo code LORI Thanks Prose! Take your free hair quiz and get 15% off your first order prose.com/LORI Enter Lite Pink's $2,800 holiday sweepstakes for a chance to win a stunning tablescape by StyleMeGHD and a ONE YEAR supply of Lite Pink, your new favorite rosé spritz. Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Brock Johnson is a master of online storytelling via social media. If you follow him on Instagram, you can learn so much about how you can up your game. Whether you're growing a business, have aspirations of starting one, or simply recognize the benefit to having a following on social media, his advice is invaluable.   Question Highlights: What got you started on the path of social media? How do you get into the mindset of being open to pivoting? What are the steps to growing your Instagram following? Where do you start when you first get the idea for a product or offering but you have no audience? What are some mindsets that you've had to let go of to get to where you are today? What stops people from making the content they know they need to?   Guest Bio: Brock Johnson is a 24-year-old former college-athlete with a passion for helping others grow their brands using social media. His specialty is short-form video on Instagram and online storytelling! After less than two years in business, Brock reached a 6 figure income as a college student. As Co-host of the Build Your Tribe Podcast, instructor of multiple online courses, viral TikTok creator, and an Instagram marketing expert, Brock has helped thousands of entrepreneurs learn to build their business, even with limited time and money. He has a specialty in IG Stories and his mission is to help you grow your brand, and effectively market using these platforms.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How the hardest moments are the ones that make you stronger Having tough conversations Having faith through uncertainty Gaining perspective on your problems   Resources: Visit litepink.com and sign up for the email newsletter to be a part of an amazing tablescape sweepstakes! Get 25% off your first purchase at liquidiv.com and use promo code HAPPY Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Our prayers aren't always answered in the way we expect them to be. Sometimes you pray for strength and what you get is a tidal wave of anguish. Rest assured, what you're getting is exactly what you asked for – proof that you are strong enough to carry what is being thrown at you. 

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How to know when you need to set boundaries Overcoming the fear of setting boundaries Getting better at saying no Having clarity in your boundaries Getting over perfectionism in your relationships Ending friendships   Resources: nedratawwab.com Read: "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" Instagram: @nedratawwab Get started with Issuu for free or get 50% off a premium account at issuu.com/podcast and use promo code LORI Get 25% off your first purchase at liquidiv.com and use promo code HAPPY Visit litepink.com and sign up for the email newsletter to be a part of an amazing tablescape sweepstakes! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Nedra Tawwab is all about helping people create healthy relationships, not just with others but with themselves. She's a strong believer in the power of boundaries and teaches that a lack of assertiveness is at the root of most relationship issues. You don't have to lose yourself to be in a thriving relationship – in fact, you're not doing anyone a favor when you neglect your needs for the needs of others. She helps us find what it means to experience the true and profound freedom of being yourself.   Question Highlights: What do you do and how did you become so passionate about this topic? What are the clues that you are in desperate need of some boundaries? What are the main fears people face when it comes to setting boundaries and how do we get around them? How do you share boundaries in a way that people understand your intentions? How can you get better at saying no? How does it feel on the other side of difficult conversations? How did you become okay with not liking everything in your life? How do you know when to end a friendship?   Guest Bio: Nedra Glover Tawwab, a licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert, has practiced relationship therapy for twelve years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice Kaleidoscope Counseling. She has been recently featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Psychology Today, Self, and Vice, and has appeared on numerous podcasts, including Don't Keep Your Day Job, Do the Thing, and Therapy for Black Girls. Tawwab runs a popular Instagram account where she shares practices, tools, and reflections for mental health and hosts weekly Q&As about boundaries and relationships. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her family.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How your prayers are already being answered Needing challenge to grow The role of the understudy Finding the right kind of struggle   Resources: Visit litepink.com and sign up for the email newsletter to be a part of an amazing tablescape sweepstakes! Visit talkspace.com and use promo code HAPPY to get $100 off your first month. Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: I know you want to grow, level up, and expand, be it personally or professionally. That's why you're here. I have a feeling that your prayers are already being answered in ways you aren't aware of yet, because it's been happening to me. The challenges that you are going through right now may not feel like the answers to your hopes and dreams, but it's through those struggles that you grow into the person you want to be. Without the struggle, you're standing still.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The relativity of what's reasonable Bringing value in exchange for your request How to approach a big ask How to spot opportunities Letting people off the hook   Resources: stephanie-burns.com Instagram: @heystephanieburns Go to brooklinen.com and use promo code LORI to get $20 off a minimum purchase of $100 Save $75 across your first three orders with free shipping visit territoryfoods.com and use promo code LORI75 Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Have you ever made an unreasonable request? An ask that you were sure was going to get rejected the moment you put it out there? Sure you have, but there's a limit to how many times we're comfortable getting burned. After a while, most of us stop ourselves before the words reach our lips. We think we'll get ridiculed, shut down, ignored. As a result, opportunities and ideas fall by the wayside. As you'll learn in this episode, you can get away with more than you ever thought was possible by being bold and going for the ask, regardless of expectation. Stephanie Burns built her business on what she calls bootscrapping – getting scrappy while bootstrapping, a term and technique that came as a result of making bold unreasonable requests. She teaches us to take that leap. You might be surprised at what can happen.   Question Highlights: How did you get started with making unreasonable requests? How do you cope with what comes up when you go to make those requests? How do you learn how to bring value to people? What are some of the obstacles that come up around making big asks? How do you do your research in order to craft your message? How do you craft a powerful ask but also let people off the hook?   Guest Bio: Stephanie Burns is the founder of The Wyld Agency, an amplification and visibility agency focused on building the legacy and personal brands of company founders. With a background in brand building, media buying, strategy, and entrepreneurship, Stephanie has wide experience with an eclectic portfolio of industries. After being a contestant on the Wheel of Fortune, Burns used her winnings to launch her previous company, Chic CEO, an online resource for over 100,000 female entrepreneurs. With an MBA in Marketing, she's also a contributor to Forbes Women and Entrepreneur, as well as featured in notable press outlets like Inc., Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, Fox Business, Amex Open, Cosmo, New York Times, among others.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The gap between who you are and who you're meant to be Having faith when things are hard How life happens in the middle Making things good in the moment   Resources: Start your 100 day trial of Away and shop their lineup of travel essentials, visit awaytravel.com/lori Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Things in life don't always happen on the timeline we've envisioned. In fact, they rarely ever do. Sometimes the space between where we are and where we want to be can feel daunting. We may end up filling that space with despair, but if you can stick with your dreams, your goals, and your hopes, they will thrive. It's in the moments where things are hardest and you feel like throwing in the towel that you will gain the clarity you need to move forward. That gap – that space between who you are and who you are meant to be – needs to be filled with faith.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How TO reframe a “bad” situation with a new perspective Progress over perfection  Why gratitude can change everything   Resources: The Elite Mastermind. Text the word “ELITE” to 310 421 0416 to apply.  Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: How is your day unfolding so far?  Chances are something unexpected has or is going to happen. Rolling with the punches is an inevitable part of life that we can't control, but we do have power in our reactions. In this episode, we're unpacking how we activate our agency to course correct a day from going from bad to worse, and how you can shift your perspective to deal with momentary obstacles without letting them wipe out your entire day.   

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Embracing who we are, even the personality traits we've been conditioned to think are bad The ways that Rare Breeds can excel compared to other people What companies and leaders should be doing to maximize on Rare Breeds   Resources: Motto Learn More and Take the Rare Breed Quiz Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show! Thanks to Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/lori Thank you, Butcher Box. Go to butcherBox.com/LORI to receive a FREE turkey in your first box.   Show Notes: Sunny Bonnell is the co-author of Rare Breed: A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different. She's here to break down what being a Rare Breed really means and why companies should look out for them. Many of us feel different from the norm in one way or another but we learn to suppress those parts of ourselves that don't fit in. That's rarely the right move because it's these differences that give us an edge over everybody else – and businesses are starting to take note of it.   Question Highlights: What brought the book about? Can you define “rebellious” for us? How do you know when you go too far as an audacious person? How can businesses better integrate rare breeds into their way of working?   Guest Bio: Sunny Bonnell is the co-author of the groundbreaking business book Rare Breed: A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different, as well as co-creator of Rare Breed, the popular YouTube series, and co-founder of the game-changing leadership and brand consultancy, Motto. Named Inc. 30 Under 30, GDUSA Top 25 People to Watch, and interviewed by Entrepreneur, Yahoo!, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, The Breakfast Club, and hundreds more, Sunny has earned her way to the front of a workplace revolution and has devoted her work to inspiring people to think with the Rare Breed mindset to demand more of themselves, their careers, and their companies. With her business partner, Ashleigh, she has worked with the world's most visionary leaders and ambitious companies to break the status quo including Google, Microsoft, The NFL, Hershey's, USA Today, and Twentieth Century Fox. Their breakout book recognizes and examines a new kind of leader - the Rare Breed - those who dare to be different in a sea of sameness, and offers a guide to navigating your own notorious personality traits that can lead to incredible breakthroughs and triumphs in business and in life. 

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why it's not selfless to do things alone  The power of sharing your vision with others The importance of having a team in entrepreneurship    Resources: Advertise a job post on indeed.com/happy and get a $75 credit. Visit litepink.com and sign up for the email newsletter for exclusive events, discounts, and information! Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: It took me years to learn that doing everything alone was not a badge of honor, but a shortcut to burnout. We're not supposed to take on everything ourselves, and hoarding responsibilities not only dims your light, but stops others from living their purpose.  Take this solo episode as your permission slip to lean into your community and delegate those pending items on your to-do list. Imagine if you had more time to create what you were called to do? Now let's make that happen! 

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How we've been living in full faith Choosing to be on the ride When you need to lean into faith   Resources: Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to fill out an application to our elite mastermind OR text “ELITE” to 310-421-0416 to find out if you're a good fit Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: As an entrepreneur, you have to operate on full-time faith. As we continue to run into bump after bump along our journey, we keep moving forward in full faith that what we want, or something better, is going to happen. And that's how it's going to have to be as an entrepreneur or as someone with big, massive goals in their life. Things aren't always going to happen the way you expect them to, but with enough tenacity, grit, and determination, you can make them happen if you just keep pushing and keeping the faith.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Knowing when you're ready to write a book Setting an intention for your book Getting started writing Traditional vs self-publishing   Resources: theelevatedentrepreneur.co Follow Jake on Instagram: @jakekelfer justinesloan.com Follow Justine on Instagram: @thejustinesloan Visit liquidiv.com and use code “HAPPY” for 25% off Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: We all have a book in us. It's true! But how do you know when it's time to write one? And if you get that far, how do you push your book out into the world? I'm joined by two published authors, Jake Kelfer and Justine Sloan, to cover the ins and outs of writing, publishing, and marketing books. Hear it ALL from two people who are deeply knowledgeable about the process.   Question Highlights: What is your book and when is it going to be out? What was the difference between your first book and your third book? When does someone know that they are ready for a book? How do you set expectations for your book and how does that inform marketing? How do you get started writing? How do you get your book published?   Guest Bio: Jake Kelfer is a lifestyle entrepreneur, life elevator, and coach to ambitious entrepreneurs and freedom seekers helping people create incredibly impactful and profitable businesses. He is the bestselling author of Elevate Beyond and Elevate Your Network, a high-energy motivational speaker, and the founder of the Professional Basketball Combine which has helped 70+ NBA draft prospects turn their dreams of playing pro basketball into their reality. He and his work have been featured on Forbes, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. Justine Moore Sloan is a coach, author, speaker, and the Co-Founder of Boss Ladies MKE. After healing from disordered eating, crippling anxiety, and low self-worth, Justine is on a mission to help others heal and thrive as well. She believes her soul's purpose is to help women feel empowered in their bodies – and every area of their lives! Her first book, Someone I Love Lives Here, comes out on October 19th! Justine loves to travel, but her home base is Milwaukee, where she lives with her husband and soulmate, Scott.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Stepping back to take big leaps The identity you're keeping up every day Clinging to your past identities Making decisions that support your vision   Resources: Text “ELITE” to 310-421-0416 to find out if you're a good fit for our elite mastermind group chrisharder.me/mastermind Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Our identities are constantly shifting. Who we are today is not who we will be forever, and guess what? That's a good thing! But when you're ready to make that drastic change it can feel daunting. It can be scary. When you're about to take a leap, you need to step back and get a running start. And when you're transcending into the next level, you have to do the same. You've got to start taking steps back before you take that big leap.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Gaining the confidence to become a brand The secret sauce to influence Normalizing achievement Noticing what grabs your attention How social media pushes us out of the moment Taking hard times in stride   Resources: bossbabe.com Instagram: @daniellecanty Instagram: @bossbabe.inc Visit litepink.com and sign up for the email newsletter for exclusive events, discounts, and information! Thanks to Brooklinen. Get $20 off a $100 purchase at brooklinen.com, promo code “LORI” Grab your favorite Liquid IV flavors nationwide at Walmart or you can get 25% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code “HAPPY” at checkout Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Danielle Canty is the president and co-founder of BossBabe, and she's been there the whole time, scaling the company into a multi-million dollar operation in less than two years. Along the way, she's developed industry-recognized thought leadership on creating, scaling, and monetizing a brand. She's spoken at multiple conferences, and she's the co-host of the BossBabe Podcast – since you're here, you clearly love podcasts, right? Well, you have to check her out! We talk all about the pros and cons of influence and what it looks like to grow your confidence and your influence within your industry.   Question Highlights: How do you keep up with this constant creation? What is influence and how do you get it? What are the hardest parts of social media for you? What is a belief that you are working on changing?   Guest Bio: With a passion for business strategy and female leadership, Danielle is the co-creator of BossBabe specializing in the brand's operation and growth strategy. After starting her first business at 22, Danielle has gone on to become a serial, international seven-figure entrepreneur, and is the COO and President at BossBabe.   As a trained business coach and a Doctor of Chiropractic, Danielle's passions Iie in high performance, business strategy, and operational scalability. Coupled with her understanding that success is more than just business skills but encompasses personal development, facing challenges head-on and striving for the best version of yourself – Danielle's impact is clearly seen in BossBabe's mission and philosophy.  Based in Los Angeles, Danielle also co-hosts The BossBabe Podcast with Natalie, where the two share candid conversations, and interview aspirational leaders across an array of industries.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Switching gears from helping others to working on yourself Asking for help What you're going to find in The Founders' Organization Learning from the successes of others   Resources: candyvalentino.com foundersorganization.com - use code “HARDER” to get $1,000 off your ticket Visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with promo code “HAPPY” Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Candy Valentino is a powerhouse businesswoman. She's helped run 62 charity events for other organizations, and now she's getting ready to put on her own event. We talk about what it feels like to switch from helping others to asking for help, why it's so empowering to reach out, and getting into the rooms with powerful entrepreneurs.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The downside of being attached to permanency Asking “What's the worst that could happen?” Changing direction when you're going the wrong way   Resources: Visit fastfoundations.com or text “FAST” to 310-421-0416 to learn more about our mastermind program Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: One thing that's holding you back is an attachment to permanency. Believing that you're supposed to find a great job and stay with that company forever, or you meet a partner and stay together forever, or you plant roots and stay in the same city forever. When you're not attached to permanency, you're allowed to dabble, to experiment, to try new things and see if they are right for you. And it's only through that experimentation that you find what works best. When you're worried that you're holding yourself back from making decisions because you feel attached to the permanency of your current situation, even if it's making you unhappy, it's time to start asking yourself some questions. First, “What's the worst that could happen if I make a new decision?” Oftentimes, that worst case scenario is the exact same situation you're in now, so don't be afraid of making a new decision when the outcome might be the same as no decision at all – it could be so much better. Many times we're afraid of losing the good things about where we're at now if we make a different decision. Maybe you're afraid of losing your friends or your favorite restaurant. But what if you got really intentional, took inventory of what you loved, and made a focused effort to do those things (or similar) in a different situation? It's possible to preserve the good while making even more room for new greatness. So stop focusing so much on permanency. Life isn't meant to be that way. If something isn't serving you in the way that it could, try something new. Be intentional, focus on maintaining what you already have, and keep changing things to get even better.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why you have to stop apologizing Being around people who are OK with you being you Speaking your truth   Resources: Visit litepink.com and sign up for the email newsletter for awesome EXCLUSIVE guides! Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Ladies. You have GOT to stop apologizing for asking for what you want. And you have to stop apologizing for just being yourself. You are who you are, some people aren't going to be OK with that… and that's OK! Because the people who are – YOUR people – are going to love you anyways, and they will find you no matter what.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why people feel a lack of abundance Where to look when you need to feel more abundant How to shift your mindset into abundance   Resources: Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to apply for our elite mastermind group Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Some people hate talking about money… but they still wish they had more. Here's a secret nobody tells you: making more money won't actually make you feel more abundant. That feeling can exist at any financial level. It's just a mindset. We're going to share our top tips for crushing scarcity, and moving into abundance. Our first tip is this: stop focusing on what you don't have and take inventory of what you do have. You have four tiers of assets, but many people only look at the first tier: cash on hand. We rely on that number to feel abundant, even though how we feel about that amount may change from day to day. Get off that roller coaster and start focusing on all four tiers: Tier 1: Cash on hand, checking, savings Tier 2: Cash investments, stocks, bonds, real estate equity Tier 3: Reserves that can be tapped into if needed (vehicles, credit, investors, collections) Tier 4: Untapped ideas and potential Abundance doesn't come from what you have on hand, but your ability to create money out of thin air. Anytime you're not feeling abundant, just recognize that you have those untapped talents that people would pay you for that you can turn into real money whenever you need. Our second tip is to hang out with rich people. You want to be in the room with people who are doing the things that you want. This can mean getting creative – for instance, the Nordstrom worker who's networking with everyone he helps put himself in the position to be surrounded by people doing the things he wants to be doing. This can also mean springing for something premium outside of your comfort zone that's going to put you around those people – premium memberships, hair salons, hotels, and more. These are the rooms where the opportunities and ideas are. These are the best ways to create more abundance in your life. You have to stretch your thinking beyond where you already are and look for the limitless possibilities out there.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Dealing with trauma Not letting trauma hold you back Getting tired of the life you have Lacey's Radical Life Renovation Choosing new beliefs Revising your truth   Resources: Learn more: laceyjohnson.com Instagram: @thelaceyjohnson LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thelaceyjohnson Facebook: facebook.com/thelaceyjohnson Twitter: @thelaceyjohnson The Radical Life Renovation 484. Stop betraying yourself and people pleasing now - with Lacey Johnson Visit litepink.com and sign up for the email newsletter for exclusive guides with coupons to female-owned businesses Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Lacey Johnson is a magical wordsmith. Anytime she speaks it's like pure honey. She's been on the show before, but a LOT of life has happened since then. She's had to deal with some seriously traumatic events, and, thankfully, she's managed to turn those experiences into something positive. We catch up on where she's been, what she's doing now, and her upcoming book which is just going to be LOADED with deep truths.   Question Highlights: What's happened in your life since we last met up? How did you decide to reframe your trauma,and not let it hold you back? Can you tell us about your Radical Life Renovation? What's a tangible tool people can use to make a difference in their life? How do you create a new belief? What are some of the gifts that have come out of this experience?   Guest Bio: Lacey Johnson is a doting wife and mom, self-belief enthusiast, and multi-passionate, award-winning journalist who sparks conversations that unlock hearts, energize minds, and celebrate the human experience. Having worked with a fascinating range of famed entrepreneurs, spiritual thought leaders, and top mental health professionals (including Deepak Chopra, Daymond John, Gabby Bernstein, and Dr. Caroline Leaf), her words can be read in a collective of top magazines and media sources including Oprah.com, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, POPSUGAR, O, The Oprah Magazine, Woman's Day and more – many of which have been syndicated by Apple News, MSN, and Yahoo! millions of times. With a deep intrigue for human beings, and a fiery passion for smacking her readers in the face with comfort and truth, she calls upon her vault of compelling experiences such as a family-wide tragedy in early childhood, life-long grief, domestic violence in young adulthood, infertility, a collective of personal and professional heartbreaks, and a near-death experience a year ago. Her writing and bold reporting unlock possibility and invite epiphany. While in the process of finishing a massive book project about transforming pain and setbacks into providence and power, she recently released a digital workbook as a prelude, entitled The Radical Life Renovation: A Guided Program to Anchor Joy, Explode with Confidence and Redesign Your Future. It's garnering rave reviews, grateful shares, and tearful praise from readers.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Proclaiming your dreams How saying what you want out loud helps you claim it Sharing your visions   Resources: Join the mailing list at litepink.com to get epic holiday guides and coupons Get a $75 job posting credit by visiting indeed.com/happy Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: You have to proclaim what you desire in order to claim it. I know you've got big dreams, but if you are not speaking it out in public, getting into rooms with likeminded people, and willing it into the world, it's not going to happen. So stop being afraid of bragging or being embarrassed, and start putting your dreams out there. The fastest way to get what you want is to tell the world and see what happens next.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Creating Lite Pink style guides A framework for making decisions Checking your energy Being OK with the worst case scenario Tapping into your support system   Resources: Text “FAST” to 310-421-0416 to get on our VIP access list to join the Fast Foundations Mastermind. Get your free drink guides at litepink.com Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Making big, disruptive decisions in life can be hard. We've been making some massively big decisions in our life over the past few years, and we've developed a rhythm to making them and vetting whether they feel right. Whether it's a decision to move, start a business, sell a home, or any other big life decision, we run them through a three-step process to make sure it's the right move for us. The first question we ask ourselves before making a decision is this: will this decision give me extreme energy? Is it so aligned with your goals that, even when things get messy, it is still going to provide you with energy? When you're making a decision, you tend to focus on the energy you're feeling in the moment, not the long term energy that's going to come – or leave – based on that decision. The second question to ask yourself is: are you OK with the worst possible outcome of that decision? You don't have to feel good about that happening. You surely don't want it to happen. But would you be OK if it happened? It's a hard question to answer, but it is crucial if you want to move forward without regret. And third: do you have a support system to help you through the decision? This doesn't mean you have to know the exact people that are going to be there for you, but you have to know that they are out there and that you can find them. If you know that you have the support system in place for this decision, you need to move forward, knowing you can tap into it. Imagine how that decision would play out, all the way to the end. If you are happy with the outcome then move forward. If you've answered these three questions, then there's nothing stopping you from changing directions if things don't end up the way you expected, but at least you won't be paralyzed by the fear of deciding in the first place.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Resetting your nervous system Choosing what to make time for Setting boundaries Rewiring your brain for joy   Resources: Get $100 off your first month of Talkspace by visiting talkspace.com and using code “HAPPY” Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: What can you do to expand your capacity for joy? Sometimes we get caught up in a routine that we don't even realize is keeping us down. But sometimes taking a step away from that routine makes you realize all of the things that have been causing you stress and overwhelm that you can then reevaluate. I'm going to share how you can create more joy in your life – because that is where all great ideas come from.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Meeting people where they're at Confronting your excuses Switching your story by creating proof Getting back into alignment Creating change while having a family The three stages of change   Resources: anthonytrucks.com Visit identityshiftbook.com and use code “EYH” after buying the book to get a free audiobook, digital book, and more! Instagram: @anthonytrucks Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show! Get three months of Gusto free at gusto.com/lori Get 50% off a premium account of Issuu at issuu.com/podcast and use promo code “LORI”   Show Notes: Have you been feeling stuck in life? Anthony Trucks is going to help you learn how to shift your mindset permanently. He has the power to make shift happen. Through the many traumatic events he's had to overcome in his life, he's mastered the art of making internal shifts to change his external circumstances. He's going to share the tools you can use to make lasting change possible in your life.   Question Highlights: How did your time in foster care shape your identity? How did you start switching your story? What did you do while you were building up proof? What do you beat yourself up over and how do you get over it? How do you incorporate your family into your life goals? What can people do to start noticing shifts in their lives?   Guest Bio: Anthony Trucks is a foster kid turned NFL athlete and serial entrepreneur with one serious super power: making shift happen, no matter what, by accessing the power of identity. After overcoming over 30 traumatic life events, and navigating the identity shifts that followed, Anthony has come to be known as the leading expert in “shifting” – which is making a shift internally to elevate how you operate externally. Doing so changes your life. With his unique system, “The Shift Method,” Anthony weaves together neuroscience, psychology, technology, and hard-fought life lessons to help anyone with a desire for more in life achieve any goal they want (or have ever wanted). Buckle up because it's time to make shift happen.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Taking an active role in your life Getting clear on what you want Shifting things in your favor Choosing how you want to feel   Resources: Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Your life is meant to be enjoyed. That may seem controversial  isn't life all about the hustle and the grind? You know I'm no stranger to hard work, but it has to be hard work for something. That means if you're not happy with your life, you have to take an active part in changing it. That also means getting real clear on what you want and going for it.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Setting up 2022 for success Prioritizing the little things Find your core values and work backwards Finding the financial sweet spot Getting eyes on your business   Resources: litepink.com/drink Text “FAST” to 310-421-0416 to get access to our early access VIP list for our Fast Foundations mastermind Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: 2022 seems like it's just around the corner. You've still got some time to prepare, but if you're not thinking about it, it'll be here before you know it. This is the sweet spot where you can make sure that you have everything lined up to make 2022 the best year of your life. We always take the time to plot out where we want to go next year so that we can hit the ground running instead of playing catch up, and we're sharing the strategies we're using for ourselves and our businesses so you can set your 2022 up for success. One thing we always focus on is our physical and mental health. Not only is this important personally, but the better you feel in these areas, the better your business will perform. Identify what practices you need to prioritize, what you need to add, and what you need to remove, and be relentless about sticking to them. The little things add up, so instead of focusing on massive shifts, look at the little pivots you can make that are going to add up to huge results. The next thing we focus on is what's most important to us in the next 18 months to make it feel like we are winning. When you identify your core values, you're able to build your business, personal, and financial goals around those. Find out how much money you need to live your “dream life,” and don't add anything to your plate that is going to make you money beyond that while also impacting your quality of life negatively. And last, audience acquisition. There's nothing that a large, engaged audience can't solve in your business – and therefore in your life. Focusing on the ways you can get eyes on your product and your business is going to be essential for setting you up for success in 2022. It's not too early – or too late – to start planning out your business and personal moves for next year. In fact, this is the perfect time to make the plan for next year that will help you achieve everything you want and more.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Identifying triggers and choosing not to react When you need to react fast or slow Examining our internal stories Hooking into what you want   Resources: Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Depending on your relationship with your family, seeing them can bring up a mixed bag of emotions, both positive and negative. It's a massive trigger that can resurface some old tendencies that you've been trying to shed. I'm going to talk about all of the triggers that come up in life, how we react to them, and how we can break free from those self-sabotaging feedback loops.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why flexibility matters Where flexibility helped us Where being rigid hurt us How to be more flexible in life   Resources: Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to apply for our elite mastermind group Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Flexibility creates opportunity. When good things pop up in life, you will only be able to say “yes” if you've been intentional about building flexibility into your life. And a lack of flexibility is only going to cost you opportunities. We're going to show some examples of both in our life – as well as how you can build more flexibility into your own. A few months ago, someone made an offer on our Scottsdale, Arizona home that was way higher than we thought it was worth – much more than we paid for it. And even though we had only been there a few months, we saw that it was a major opportunity to make a lot of money fast. That offer ultimately fell through, but it led to us putting our home on the market to see what happened. The flexibility to be OK with either outcome gave us an incredible opportunity. On the other hand, an example of when a lack of flexibility robbed us of opportunity is when our friend Jim Kwik wanted to use my recording studio to record an interview with Tom, the founder of MySpace. But the studio was completely booked for the day and Jim said he was hoping to get Tom to do an interview on our show after his interview. He told us to “Start making room for the miracles.” It's important that you leave space in your calendar for things to show up, but this doesn't mean to do nothing. You have to go out into the world to allow miracles to show up. Just don't be so rigid that you aren't willing to see those miracles for the opportunities that they are.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being comfortable with imperfection Using discomfort as a way to get better Not becoming attached to your emotions Working through feelings with journaling   Resources: Listen to Online Marketing Made Easy by Amy Porterfield to turn your business up to the next level! Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: The past few weeks have taught me so much about working through imperfection. When you're trying to balance travel and work, you have to abandon all thought of the perfect time or the perfect setting for what you want to do. It has been the biggest lesson in showing up imperfectly and still getting things done. I'm going to share how I'm working through those lessons and incorporating them into my life.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The importance of being present Choosing to focus on the positive Recognizing silver linings   Resources: Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Sometimes you have days that – from the outside in – seem terrible, but internally, we have the power to turn those days around. Our brains are wired to focus on the negative, but we can put our lives into perspective with one simple trick: acknowledge that this is life, and this may be as good as it gets. So buckle up and enjoy the moment. Even on days that suck, you'd be surprised by the joy that can come from just being present in the moment. You don't have to override sad or painful feelings, but if you acknowledge and accept them, and recognize what each moment has to offer, you can find the good in any situation. Tell yourself that today may be as good as it gets. Stop comparing where you are against a future where things might get better or a past that you can't reclaim. Today is all you have, and it may never get better, so focus on the silver lining because, as long as you're alive, there'll be one to be found. If you try that phrase on for size, it will reframe everything for you, and you will find more joy every day.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How we disregard women's biology when it comes to sex drive How problems in the bedroom come up in other areas of life Valuing execution over ideas Being resourceful and figuring things out Changing confidence to competence Building relationships intentionally   Resources: addyi.com thepinkceiling.com Instagram: @cindypinkceo Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/lori Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Cindy Eckert is going to make you rich. She's sold two businesses for more than $1.5 billion, so she knows a thing or two about building things from the ground up and making money in the process. Now, with her work in The Pinkubator, she helps women break barriers by investing in women founders to level the playing field and shatter the glass ceiling for good. We cover everything from building a billion dollar business to women's sexual health (and everything in between). You're going to want to hear this conversation.   Question Highlights: How did your entrepreneurial journey get started? How did you get interested in women's pleasure? What were the belief systems you had to break and unlearn to become the woman you are today? What are some of the bad habits you've had to break along the way? What skills do women need to build to be successful in business?   Guest Bio: A self-made serial entrepreneur and vocal advocate for women, Cindy defies convention in her industry, in her companies, in her outcomes. Her work today, in The Pinkubator, continues to break barriers by investing in and mentoring other women to get to her same outcomes. She's on a mission to make women really rich. You cannot miss Cindy. Everything she touches turns to PINK! Over a distinguished 25-year career in healthcare, in only the last ten years, she has built and sold two businesses for more than $1.5B. First Slate Pharmaceuticals (which redefined long acting testosterone treatment for men), then Sprout Pharmaceuticals (which broke through with the first ever FDA-approved drug for low sexual desire in women – dubbed “female Viagra” by the media). After selling the company for $1 billion in 2015, she successfully fought to get the drug back and launch it on her own terms. Cindy has made waves and her own success, creating mission driven companies that deliver big. Her results have become widely covered business success stories featured in major media outlets. She is most proud of helping others take command of their lives. The profoundly positive impact those companies have made for people is what keeps her coming back for more.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Believing your dream is possible Learning to love the mundane Being patient about seeing results Taking advice from the right sources Asking for help when things get hard Staying focused when everything happens at once Developing discipline   Resources: Listen to Online Marketing Made Easy by Amy Porterfield to turn your business up to the next level! Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: So many of us, as entrepreneurs or ambitious people, think that the challenges we are facing are unique to our situation. From years of running masterminds, I can tell you that the challenges people face – and the reasons they end up throwing in the towel – are largely the same. As much as you plan for your dream and think ahead, you have to make sure that you're planning for the times when things get hard. Specifically, you need to plan for when you feel like quitting. I'm going to share eight common reasons why people quit early and how to move past them to keep your dream going.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How to start a personal brand The journey from brand to product How to look legit Sticking to one thing Creating one pillar of content Systematizing your business   Resources: calonimichelle.com calonimichelle.com/blueprint calonimichelle.com/operations Instagram: @calonimichelle Listen to Online Marketing Made Easy by Amy Porterfield to turn your business up to the next level! Upgrade your job post at indeed.com/happy and get a $75 credit Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: If you're wanting to start or grow a business, working on your personal branding is always a great place to start. Caloni Michelle has an incredible ten-step blueprint to building a personal brand that is totally free! She's so generous with her time and her knowledge – and that shows during this interview where she shares the three phases of building a personal brand.   Question Highlights: How did you start your personal brand? What's the timeframe from starting a personal brand to being able to put a product out? What can you do to look more like an authority? How can people let go of perfectionism?   Guest Bio: Caloni Michelle is the go-to personal branding expert. She's the founder of Brandstrom – a personal branding agency – an international speaker, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, event host, and an internationally recognized authority on personal branding. She has worked extensively with experts from all around the world to build, grow, and scale their personal brands online. Caloni has built noteworthy brands for experts who make less than six figures and those making millions, who have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., Entrepreneurs on Fire with JLD, Nasdaq, Dr. Phil, and many other outlets. She's on a mission to help 1,000,000 people build authority, increase revenue and impact millions by transforming their personal brands.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The difference between an intention and a wish Setting the right intentions Creating action out of intentions Examining the stories you tell yourself   Resources: Listen to Online Marketing Made Easy by Amy Porterfield to turn your business up to the next level! Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Intention doesn't mean anything without a plan to back it up. We can set our intentions all we want but if we don't take the time to plan and ensure those intentions become reality it's never going to happen. Look at your life and find out what it is you're telling yourself that's holding you back from starting the thing you want – it's probably not true.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Creating a magic morning routine Changing your state Choosing different thoughts   Resources: Text “DAILY” to 310-421-0416 to get a free daily money mantra Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Nothing gets you excited for the day and the future like a fantastic morning routine. We set the intention to come up with new ideas every day and turn our morning runs into a meditation – and it worked like a charm. Starting the day off right raises your energy and leaves you feeling great. This is proof that you can change your state. If you wake up on the wrong side of the bed, things will begin to stack against you, but with just a few simple things, you can change your perspective which will ultimately change your results. Everyone has a different formula for what affects them. Our formula may not work for everyone, but if we move our bodies and choose different thoughts in the morning, it will set us up for the rest of the day.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being rigid in your routines Breaking out of your old habits Questioning your reality Not waiting for the perfect situation   Resources: Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: I love routine. Even when it comes to going on vacation, it can really throw me off my game when I break away from my daily habits. But when you're setting big goals and constantly striving for more, you can't let those things hold you back from living your life. It's time to question your rituals and routines and see if you can figure out how to do that thing you've been putting off while still accomplishing what you set out to do.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why being nimble is a superpower How being nimble reduces risk Having conversations with your partner   Resources: Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: One superpower that has always served us well over our lifetimes is being nimble. It's led to windfalls, business success, healthy relationships, and more. When you see someone who, from the outside, appears to always be winning, what you're really seeing is someone who's not afraid to adapt when their idea is failing. So why is being nimble so hard for people? Because it's not comfortable. You have to take a lot of risks and make a lot of gambles in order to stay nimble. When you truly embrace being nimble, it actually takes the risk out of those gambles. When your gamble falls through, if you just stay nimble, you'll move on to the next move quickly. Being nimble allows you to seize opportunities. If you're stuck on one way of being for too long, who knows what you could be missing out on? You have to be clear on your long-term vision, make sure everyone affected is on the same page as you, and then take aggressive action to secure the future you want. I promise you, this superpower can make amazing things happen.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Looking forward to the future Reframe your mindset around what you're doing to create joy Planning out your joy Spreading your pleasure out   Resources: Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: You don't deserve to deny yourself pleasure and desire in your life. It's so important to build our lives in a way that constantly gives us joy and pleasure. When you aren't feeling pleasure in your day to day life, you risk numbing out on short-term dopamine hits that don't bring us any long-term satisfaction, or you put all of your hopes for pleasure into one thing and just run it into the ground. Spread your pleasure out throughout your life. Stop delaying pleasure for the future and find joy in the moment, whatever you're doing.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Getting comfortable asking for help When some asks require following up Developing your asking muscle Getting your elevator pitch down Asking for connections Building a network   Resources: Apply for 1-on-1 coaching at chrisharder.me/coaching. Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Why is it so hard to ask for help? This is a weakness for many people – and there's so many reasons why that may be. A major part is the fear of bugging people. There's a difference between knowing how to ask for help and making it feel burdensome. It requires approaching that ask with a certain energy. We're going to look at how you can go in for that ask without putting the pressure on. There are two main factors that contribute to getting better at asking: Do you have your asking muscles developed? Do you have people to ask? When you're going in for an ask, you have to make sure you know what you're asking. Ask it in a way that doesn't require follow-up questions. Be clear and concise and don't waste the person's time. You only get one shot at this so take your time making sure the question is just right. Whatever you do, don't be an “askhole.” That's someone who asks for advice but doesn't take any action. If you're going to ask for help, make sure you are actioning it immediately. It doesn't have to be perfect, but when people see that you're the kind of person who puts advice into practice, they'll be happy to give you more of it. The second part of this is who you ask. A lot of people are shooting for the stars and asking the biggest names they can think of without having the ability to offer them anything in return. Instead, start with the people within your own network. If you don't have a network, it's your job to seek out people online and find them. People with similar goals, interests, or wants as you. Knowing how to ask and how to build a circle of influence to ask within is going to make your journey as an entrepreneur go so much smoother. Collaboration is the shortcut to success. It is a skill, but it is one worth building.