Empowered For Real

It's a BIGGGG year and I wanted to update you on all the fun and exciting things happening in the next few months ;) Hope you are excited as I am and I hope you are living YOUR BEST LIFE, what ever that may look like for you

WE ARE BACKKK! And with a cute rebrand :) Welcome back love! I've missed you. In this new episode, I talk about why I wanted to rebrand and my intentions for this new show. I hope you vibe with it and I'm SOOOO happy you are here

It has been 2 years since I've moved to St. Louis?! In this episode I reflect about my time in this city, what I've learned and how this city has surprised me:)

Hi Boo! I've missed you! This episode is all about this feeling of "wanting more." Maybe you want MORE in your relationship, career, income, life...whatever it may be. OR maybe you feel like you "want more" but are unsure what "more" looks like for you. I've wanted to talk about this topic for a while and I'm so happy I finally recorded a podcast episode about it. Hope you vibe with it.Keep killin' it and I'll talk to you soon :)Randi

Hi Boo! I've missed you!In this episode, we catch up! I talk about things that have brought me JOY, some obstacles I'm navigating and things I'm looking forward to :) 

Hi Boo! I hope you are doing well : )I have been doing some reflecting lately and as I was reflecting on this past year, it has just reminded me that  whatever we are going through...we are SO CAPABLE of FIGURING IT OUT. So I just wanted to give you this short and sweet episode to remind you of that and hype you up a little bit.Just know, I'm right here with you figuring it out along the way. But WE GOT THIS!CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulosCHECK OUT THE BEYOND WISDOM PODCAST:Listen on APPLE PODCASTListen on SPOTIFY

Let's be REAL…sometimes as we are scrolling through social media we can unintentionally start comparing ourselves to others.So on today's episode, I wanted to talk about some ways that have helped me stop comparing myself to others I follow on social media and I hope it could help you on your journey boo!Keep killin it.CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulosCHECK OUT THE BEYOND WISDOM PODCAST:Listen on APPLE PODCASTListen on SPOTIFY

On today's episode boo, we are talking about a mindset that I think can be hella powerful. It's all about visualizing a future version of yourself to help us keep showing up even when we don't feel motivated.Cuz let's be real, sometimes we aren't gonna feel motivated to do the things we need to do. But I personally use this mindset and it has helped me keep going in my fitness journey, it gave me fuel to move out of the bay area. And I hope that this mindset and this episode can help you in your journey.I'm always clapping for you! And you're killin it boo!CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulosCHECK OUT THE BEYOND WISDOM PODCAST:Listen on APPLE PODCASTListen on SPOTIFY

In today's episode boo…we are talkin about MONEYYYY! I share my story of how my BUDGETING and SPENDING has evolved over the last year. From my first job and living at home, to leaving that job and not making any income, to then moving out and moving to St. Louis.I hope my story can give you some hope that what ever financial situation you are in, that YOU GOT THIS and you can FIGURE IT OUT!I believe in you! So keep going ok?CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulosCHECK OUT THE BEYOND WISDOM PODCAST:Listen on APPLE PODCASTListen on SPOTIFY

As we go through life, it's not CUTE or SEXY all the time and sometimes we can go through some DIFFICULT and CHALLENGING TIMES.BUT in today's episode, I give us a REFRAME to help us as we work through these difficult times that life might throw at us.And I always want to remind you boo…YOU GOT THIS and you might be SURPRISED at how STRONG you are.I'm cheering for you!CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulosCHECK OUT THE BEYOND WISDOM PODCAST:Listen on APPLE PODCASTListen on SPOTIFY

Let's be REAL…CHANGE can be a little scary and overwhelming and it can bring up all the emotions.But in today's episode I talk about 3 mindsets that I have been reminding myself as I'm navigating some changes in my life.I hope these mindsets can be some extra tools in your toolbox to help you cope with whatever changes you may be going through. WE GOT THIS!CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

Sometimes we need a little reminder to SAVOR the BLESSINGS that are right in front of us. Cuz remember…there was a time you used to WISH and PRAY for the things you have TODAY. We can forget that. So I wanted to record this podcast to remind you to take a moment and SOAK IN the blessings in your life AND remind you that the things you are WAITING for…it's COMING!I hope that my story…can serve as PROOF and HOPE for the things you are waiting for.I'm always cheering for you!CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

Are you tryna get that BODY-ODY-ODY this year? If you are, this episode will be your JAM! I talk about my two year fitness journey and what I have learned in these past two years. I hope that this episode resonates with you and please know that I am always cheering you on.Let's get STRONGER!Please note, I am not a doctor or certified personal trainer. I am just sharing my story and what I have learned from my personal journey :)Send me a DM if this episode resonated with you!CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

As we enter this new year and create new goals and resolutions, I think its also important to ask ourselves…but who do we want to become in the PROCESS? And do these goals and resolutions align with the person I want to become?In this week's podcast episode, I talk about this perspective and I think it can really help us as we navigate through this new year.Hope this is helpful for you boo!CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

The end of 2021 is around the corner! Crazy right?And as we end this year, yes I want us to celebrate our ACCOMPLISHMENTS and our WINS, but I also want us to celebrate the hella messy parts of this year.So, for this week's episode…I talk about celebrating the hella messy parts of this year, because those moments are part of the journey too!And…from my heart to yours, HAPPY NEW YEAR and I'm sending you all the good vibes as we end this year.DM me on the gram if this episode resonated with you.CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

Happy Holidays Boo!!!For this week's episode, I just wanted to give you a short and sweet message from my heart to yours for this holiday season :)If this week's episode resonated with you…I would love it if you sent me a DM on the gram, cuz I loveeee hearing what you are vibing with.But from my heart to yours, I just want to send you ALL THE LOVE and GOOD VIBES for this holiday season!Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

BOO….I really do believe that CONSISTENCY is the secret sauce to help us get to where we want to go.But let's be REAL…it can be HELLA HARD building that consistency right?So, in today's episode I talk about some tactical tools that I have used to help me build consistency in my life. And if you are trying to build consistency in your fitness, health, career or relationships I hope these tips can help you get that booty up and be more consistent.I'm cheering for you boo and I'd love to know if this was helpful for you!CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

Let's be REALL for a second…we can feel the PRESSURE from time to time.Whether the pressure comes from other people or we put pressure on ourselves…it can be super overwhelming sometimes right?!But in today's episode I talk about some mindset tools that I've been using to remove some unnecessary pressure that I may put on myself from time to time. And a little reminder for you boo…the OUTCOME does not determine your WORTH.I hope this one is helpful for you!CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

I'M MOVING TO ST. LOUIS BOO!!!!This is something that I've been planning and praying on for a while now and it is crazy to me that it is coming into fruition. In this week's episode I talk about how I navigated this decision and all the emotions that came with it. I talk about calling my SHOT and how I'm still navigating through FEARS, QUESTIONS and DOUBTS but focusing on the things that I am excited about.If you have been wanting to do something that has been on your HEART for a while now, I hope this week's podcast episode can give you a little belief in yourself that even if you might not know HOW to make it happen…YOU CAN FIGURE IT OUT!YOU GOT THIS! And I'm always cheering for you boo!CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

On today's episode we have our FIRST GUEST on the Empowered For Real Podcast, one of my best friends DESIRAE!Des and I have been friends ever since college and we are both navigating through a similar season, in which we both decided to leave our jobs and take some time off of work.We talk about how we are navigating this uncertain season and how we are leaning into our FAITH and navigating feelings of SHAME from leaving our jobs.If you are going through a similar season, I hope this episode reminds you that you are not alone.We are always cheering for you.CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

Guess what boo?! Ya girl ran her FIRST HALF MARATHON! But let me tell you…it was a JOURNEY.In today's episode, I talk about a couple things that I realized as I was training for and running this half marathon.And if you are thinking about running a half marathon or doing something similar…I SAY DO IT! You might surprise yourself at how CAPABLE and STRONG you are.If you vibes with this episode, be sure to send me a DM on insta so I can continue giving you this type of content.Always cheering for you boo.CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

Let's be REAL, not everyday will feel like Disneyland and not everyday will be rainbows, butterflies and unicorns. Sometimes we have days or seasons that really SUCK!But in today's episode I talk about 3 things I do to help me navigate through any SUCKY DAY or any SUCKY SEASON.And remember, it's not BAD to feel those feelings you are feeling boo, but I hope this episode can help you navigate through whatever feelings you are feeling.If you vibed with this episode, please share it with a friend who you think could benefit from this message AND DM me on insta to let me know you vibes with it.I'm always cheering for you!CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

A little PEP TALK for you boo! Sometimes when we are starting something NEW, it can be a little MESSY and UNSEXY and we might even get FRUSTRATED with ourselves because we aren't good at it YET. Keyword: YET!But we have to remind ourselves that GOOD THINGS, take TIME and GREAT THINGS take even LONGER.You might not be good at something straight out the gate, but you get BETTER and STRONGER when you keep SHOWING UP and when you keep PUTTING IN THOSE REPS boo!And I hope this episode EMPOWERS you and I hope you KEEP GOING! Feel free to DM me on insta if you vibed with it :)CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

If you keep thinking “But what if I don't like it?” whenever you encounter something NEW or UNCERTAIN, then it STOPS you from TRYING… this episode is for YOU BOO!Sometimes we might get in the habit of DEFAULTING to the mindset of “what if I don't like it” then talking ourselves out of trying something new…but in this episode I talk about FLIPPING THE MINDSET and saying “I might not like it, but that is cool…but what if I REALLY ENJOY IT”I also talk about this concept of “Dating your curiosities” and normalizing the idea of CHANGING YOUR MIND!Hope this is helpful for you boo and feel free to DM me on insta if you vibed with it :)CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

Feeling a little LOST boo? Well…this episode if for you! And if you are feeling a little LOST…I am right there with you. But in this episode I talk about how maybe we aren't LOST…but maybe we just need to take some time to SLOW DOWN, REFLECT and ask ourselves BETTER QUESTIONS.So I give you 4 questions to help us figure out what we want to do NEXT and help us feel a little LESS LOST.Hope this one is helpful for you and can't wait to hear what you thought about it.CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA - and tell me if you VIBED with this episode:)@randi.paulos

In this episode, I talk about  learning to be more PRESENT and EMBRACING the season we are in, even if it is a little messy. I put out a poll on my instagram and what I found was that the majority of those who answered find it DIFFICULT to stay present and typically look towards the FUTURE.  AND I FEEL THAT. But if we are STUCK in the PAST or WAITING for something in the FUTURE, we can miss what is RIGHT IN FRONT OF US! So, I hope this episode can help you be MORE PRESENT. And remember, we are IN THIS TOGETHER and we GOT THIS!In this episode:Reminding ourselves we can't CHANGE the PAST but we can always LEARN from it and TRY to do betterIf we are always WAITING for something in the FUTURE, we can miss what is IN FRONT OF USLearning to ACKNOWLEDGE the past, PLAN for the FUTURE and EMBRACE the current season that we are in.Connect with me on INSTA:@randi.paulos

Hi Boo! On today's episode I wanted to tell you about a little MINDSET SWITCH that I have been tapping into a lot lately. It is this mindset switch of FOCUSING ON YOUR WINS. Cuz let's be real, sometimes we can get in the habit of focusing on the ways that we might be dropping the ball, but instead why don't we flip the mindset and focus on our WINS throughout our journeys? I hope this one is helpful for you and can't wait to hear what you think of it!In this episode:A fun story from my LONG RUN this past weekendFocusing on our wins rather than ways we drop the ballApplying this mindset when working on goalsConnect with me on INSTA:@randi.paulos

Hi BOO! Let's be REAL, sometimes we have days or seasons when we are just FEELING ALL THE FEELS. Our emotions are going wild and we can get stuck in the not-so-fun emotions like anxiety, overwhelm, doubt and fear. But let's be REAL, we all have those days from time to time, but I want to remind you in these episodes that THESE EMOTIONS ARE NEVER PERMANENT.So if you are going through a tough season right now or having a day where you are just FEELING ALL THE FEELS, I talk about some mindsets that I remind myself when I have one of these days. I hope this one might resonate with you!IN THIS EPISODE:Letting ourselves FEEL ALL THE FEELSHow FEELINGS are like VISITORSA reminder that if we didn't have these BAD DAYS, then we wouldn't be able to appreciate the GOOD DAYS.CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA@randi.paulos

In this episode, I talk about ways we might SELF SABOTAGE and get in our OWN WAY on this journey of growth. Cuz let's be REAL...sometimes we can be our own WORST ENEMY. But  I wanted to help us recognize some ways that we might be self sabotaging but also give us some tools to help us GET OUT OF OUR OWN WAY!Hope this one might resonate with you and can't wait to hear what you think.IN THIS EPISODE:CatastrophizingNegative Self TalkOther People's OpinionsBeing Indecisive and Not Taking ACTIONCONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA@randi.paulos

Hi BOO! This was a random thought that came into my head after recording last week's episode. And it was this thought of reminding ourselves of how much of a BLESSING it is to have OPTIONS! Especially if you are getting overwhelmed or in a state of analysis paralysis about what direction to take your life, I think it can be super refreshing to step back, take a breath and remind ourselves what a BLESSING it is to have options. I hope this one resonates with you.CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

Hi BOO! On today's episode we talk about this question that comes into our head from time to time as we are GROWING and EVOLVING. It is the question of "should you STAY or should you GO?" Maybe you can relate to this, but for me this question has been coming up A LOT for me in the past months especially when it came to my FIRST BIG GIRL JOB.  I was going back and forth on whether or not I should STAY or MOVE ON. And if this question has been going through your head a lot, I gave us 4 QUESTIONS to ask ourselves to help us when these questions do come up. I hope these questions can resonate with you and help you make a decision that is best for you.CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

Hi Boo! Let's be real as we are GROWING and EVOLVING, we go through SEASONS of CHANGE. And whether you are currently in a season of change or will be experiencing some CHANGES in the future and NAVIGATING all of the FEELINGS that come with change, I hope this episode will resonate with you. I am currently going through some changes in MY LIFE and these are mindsets that I am reminding myself of in REAL TIME!In this episode:It takes time to ADAPT to any change.Remind yourself that you have overcome your PAST changes and obstacles, so you can overcome THIS too!Can't wait to hear what you think of this one.XOXO,RANDICONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

Hi Boo! We all get that feeling from time to time, when we feel like we are "behind". But in today's episode...I want to remind us that WE ARE NOT BEHIND...even when we might feel like it...we are RIGHT WHERE WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE. Hope this one resonates with you.Connect with me on insta@randi.paulos

HI BOO! On today's episode I give you some more EMPOWERING MINDSETS for SOCIAL MEDIA. Cuz let's be REAL, SOCIAL MEDIA is the THING in today's culture, but sometimes it can bring about feelings of COMPARISON or ANXIETY, but in today's episode I share my PERSPECTIVE on SOCIAL MEDIA and some empowering tactical TOOLS and MINDSETS  when it comes to social media :)CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

Hi Boo! On this episode, I wanted to give us 3 ways to make the JOURNEY towards our GOALS more ENJOYABLE! Cuz let's be real...sometimes as we are working towards any GOALS or NEXT STEPS in our lives, we can get TUNNEL VISIONED on these goals or we put some PRESSURE on ourselves to reach these steps, that we FORGET to have FUN in the PROCESS! SO I hope this episode can give you some TACTICALS to help make the PROCESS and JOURNEY towards whatever goals you are working towards MORE FUN and ENJOYABLE!Connect with me on insta:@randi.paulosDM me and let me know what you are VIBING with

HI BOO! On today's episode I wanted to talk about the topic of GETTING CLEAR ON YOUR WHY. Cuz let's be REAL...on this journey of becoming the REALEST and BEST POSSIBLE version of ourselves...it's not always easy. But when we ask ourselves "WHY DO I WANT TO DO XYZ?" and then developing a WHY that is TO OUR CORE, it can give us some FUEL to keep showing up even when we don't "FEEL" like it. So I hope this episode lights a little fire in your soul to help you get up and TAKE ACTION in becoming the REALEST and BEST POSSIBLE version of yourself.  Connect with me on INSTA:@randi.paulos

Hi BOO! In today's episode I wanted to talk about this idea of FAITH and specifically having FAITH when you don't know what lies ahead in the future. Maybe you are QUESTIONING if you are on the right path and you are ready to make a change in your life or you are already in a season of transition of change and you are NAVIGATING all the feelings that come with that. And if you are, I AM RIGHT THERE WITH YOU! But I want this episode to remind you that even if we AREN'T 100% sure how things will TURN OUT, we can still have FAITH that things will work out in YOUR FAVOR!Hope this one RESONATES with you boo!Steven Furtik - "FAITH is being able to MOVE on a MAYBE"Connect with me on INSTA:@randi.paulos

On this episode, I wanted to give us a REMINDER to take a BREAK and REST. While I think it is also very important to WORK and HUSTLE, sometimes when we are in that mindset and season we forget to give our MIND, BODY and SOUL some time to REST! And REST is NECESSARY. So boo, hope this episode can serve as a little reminder to give yourself some MUCH NEEDED REST TIME!Sending you love!CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA:@randi.paulos

HI BOO! In today's episode, I wanted to give you 3 PERSONAL FIANCE TIPS to help you get your MONEY IN CHECK! Cuz let's be REAL...we don't learn PERSONAL FINANCE in school and as young adults when we actually have to HANDLE our MONEY, it can get a little overwhelming at times. And although I am not an EXPERT, I have had success in my personal finances, so I wanted to give you some TIPS and TOOLS to help you on your PERSONAL FINANCE JOURNEY!!!In this episode:3 PERSONAL FINANCE TIPS:Start an EMERGENCY accountBUDGET with PERCENTAGESHave a BAE day for your money ;)Connect with me on INSTA@randi.paulos

In today's episode I give you a DIFFERENT way to look at FAILURE. Because let's be REAL...sometimes it is SCARY to do something for the first time...especially if you don't want to FAIL. But hopefully in today's episode, I can give you a different way to look at FAILURE so we can continue to become the REALEST and BEST POSSIBLE versions of ourselves.

In THIS episode I have a FUN MINDSET for you to help us GAIN CLARITY and GET UNSTUCK!Takeaways:The FIRST step to gaining CLARITY is to get our cute booties UP and TRY THINGS OUTIn this journey, you will find things that you DON'T ENJOY, but you also might be SURPRISED at things you DO ENJOYDon't put too much PRESSURE on yourself and treat it like a WINE TASTINGDon't live with the "should of, would of, could ofs"

Hi Boo! In today's episode I wanted to touch on the topic of MINDSET and give you some tools to help you OVERCOME thoughts that may not be serving you such as negative, anxious and overwhelming thoughts. In this episode2 tools to help you overcome thoughts that might not be serving you: MEDITATION and UPGRADING your THOUGHTS.Additional Resources:10 minute meditations on youtube:Feel Your Best ~ Morning Guided Meditation https://youtu.be/FG9X1H1nr5k Release Anxiety Stress & Overthinking Guided Meditation 10 Minutes https://youtu.be/EpVFSti0YdgA Ten Minute Guided Meditation to Clear Your Mind https://youtu.be/ez3GgRqhNvAPositive Energy 10 minute Guided Meditation https://youtu.be/M6dCovaOonoMental Clarity & Focus ~ 10 Minute Guided Meditation https://youtu.be/YFRZI3xMovMEmpowerHer Episode on Mindset: A MINDSET shift that can help you REALLY level up!https://open.spotify.com/episode/6y5WqUNXbRV6O6WAwooa1w?si=8bmEP4HwRJW1nXLP-HPOag&dl_branch=1CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:@randi.paulos

WELCOME to the very 1st episode of the EMPOWERED FOR REAL podcast!In this 1st episode:Welcome to the podcast!Intro on me, Randi.We are all trying to FIGURE IT OUT, but we don't have to put so much PRESSURE on ourselves to have it all mapped out AND we can figure it out TOGETHER.It's not going to be PERFECT, but we can embrace the REAL messy and un-cute moments and HAVE FUN along the way.What you can expect from EMPOWERED FOR REAL:Empowering us as we are FIGURING IT OUT.Learning to become the REALEST and BEST POSSIBLE VERSIONS of ourselves, even when it's not CUTE all the time.To encourage you and INSPIRE YOU and MOTIVATE YOU through the stories and conversations on this podcast and give you tips, tricks and tools to HELP us figure it out."YOU ARE NOT ALONE in this journey. Cuz let's be real….We are ALL trying to FIGURE IT OUT…But hey…we can do it TOGETHER"