#EmpressLife

The one where I say goodbye to one of the most important women in my life. They don't come like my Nana anymore. I miss her every day --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

The one where I get real with you about a ssssslllllowwww production week. Interestingly enough, this was a strange energy I was in just prior to getting some really bad news. Maybe I unconsciously knew something was coming?

The one where I get real about some bad habits, make some decisions about changing them, and laugh about the unexpected outcome of doing so --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

The one where I'm caught off guard by how much fun it can be to create a business plan.... No seriously, it was weird. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

The one where I take stock of the emotional rollercoaster the week had been, not knowing that it was about to get much, much worse --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

The one where I reflect on the loss of my first great love (many years ago, during college) and how that experience shaped me. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

The one where I pop in to fill you in on my unexpected absence and what will be coming in the days ahead. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

The one where I share a new term I learned that encourages us to embrace and find the beauty in the "flaws" in ourselves and our lives.... To realize that all of the "ugliness" in our story is as beautiful as the rest. "Come as you are, with all of your flaws and let me show you what I see... That you are beautifully, unmistakably, and irrevocably beautiful and perfect"

The one where I interview my friend, transformational life coach Jamie Gantt of Radically Alive Coaching, all the way from Jo-burg, South Africa! Make sure to check her out on Facebook at facebook.com/radicallyalivecoaching and Instagram @radicallyalive --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

The one where I can't stop raving about my collab partners and fellow Creative Empresses, and share what we're up to! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

The one where I take on networking by focusing on my strengths, not trying to overcome my weaknesses.... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

The one where I swallow my fear and share a very personal conversation with God.... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

The one where I examine my conditioning on weight and say, "Screw that! I'm diggin my new weight!" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

The one where I realize what I've created in my life and laugh. Manifesting works .... Oh, does it work! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

The one where the podcast gets rebranded and I get real and hang up all the bullshit. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

A quick update announcing some changes to our podcast format, followed by musings about the power of letting go and embracing the adventure. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

To all the Empresses, may you have a wonderful, safe, and restful holiday season. We'll be back in a few days, ready to take on 2021

As my vision for the future becomes clearer, it expands into territory I never would have imagined. When it was "all or nothing", there was no room for this --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

This episode introduces a new practice for the podcast and an invitation to the community. A simple question to reflect on as we wrap up the week and get ready to begin a new one. Don't forget to share your thoughts - social@creativeempress.com or leave your voice on anchor.fm

Sharing a success story that has nothing (and everything) to do with coaching! Listen in

Impostor syndrome is a real thing... But it doesn't have to be. I'll share my experience in the hopes that it will help you defeat any impostor syndrome you may be feeling as you rise! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

Honey! Whatever has brought you here, onto this path, celebrate the commitment it has required of you to arrive to this point. It's our reveling in the little things that get us to the big wins.

What taking several leaps of faith have taught me over the years --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

Tonight's a fireside chat... I'm just riffing with you on the realities of building a big dream. It's not all rainbows and sunshine all the time. "Forget about the summit, revel in the climb" - oh, how often I need to be reminded. Join me and be sure to leave your voice message at anchor.fm or email me at social@creativeempress.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

Tonight I share the painful (but possibly humorous) moment when I realized that my life wasn't my own and what that might mean for you, Empress! Don't forget to send us your voice messages. We want YOUR voice on this podcast. We Rise Together! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

We're getting really personal in this episode. I share my story of what it really feels like to lose faith, feel disconnected from my purpose, and trying to answer this question, "What the (bleep) am I going to do with my life?" when the answer was right in front of me all along. Join the Rise. We Rise Together, Empress

This is an invitation to have your voice, your vision, shared on the podcast! Use Anchor to share a voice message with us and we'll share it on a future episode! Say it out loud and so it shall be

Mini episodes, or Bonuses, are musings and reflections about things going on in the present tense. I hope they prove useful

Today, we're stepping back to realize what's important and how crucial it is to take care of ourselves when we're building an empire

I know I was on my dad's mission for much of my life. No complaints, it was a good mission but one day I realized that it wasn't mine. Who's mission might you be trying to complete? Let's talk about it. Also, check out Bronnie Ware's blog post on the Regrets of the Dying --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

Today's episode is a conversation about the ego...and, just like genitalia, we all have one. It's nothing you haven't seen before

So many transformational leaders tell stories of their lives that break your heart... Living on the streets, unable to feed their kids, and worse. I don't have a story like that.... But I still have something to share. We all do. A "Tale of Woe" is not required --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

2 Things, 1 Useful Solution but it's not the only one. Today's episode is a transparent conversation about a newly presented opportunity in the world of this Empress. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

I lied to myself for a long time and I want to help you avoid it if I can. Tonight I tell the story of how my ego tricked me into believing that "money doesn't matter" and how that has shaped my journey and my vision for coaching. It may just shape yours as well.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

"Sure, cool brand name, Denise, but what the heck does it mean?" Today I'm telling the story of how the Creative Empress brand was born by desperately trying to find a cure for entrepreneurial complexity. Listen in... There may be an insight or two waiting for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

We're talking all about taking imperfect action, specifically about starting something. I can guarantee you are far more prepared than you think you are and that you have everything you need within you to rise to the challenge of whatever you begin. Transparency disclosure: I am learning the art and science of editing so there are some fun and funky transitions in here. I encourage you to laugh and enjoy the message. I loved making this episode and look forward to growing in my editing prowess. :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message

The truth is, I've been challenged. I've been challenged to share my origin story with you about why I love coaching and why I'm committed to helping new(er) coaches to create their "million dollar" brand. So, here we go... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-empress/message