Get Uplifted

In this episode Devin and I talk about how to find motivation, inspiration, and how to uplift yourself daily. He brings up an amazing point about how people are mirrors that reflect back to us and remind ourselves of who we are when we feel lost. God brings people into our lives who hold a piece of us that we have forgotten if we take the time to look up and around we will be reminded of ourselves and all the amazing things this life has to offer. We are all human, just being human with unique perspectives and here to help one another on this journey. Making the choice of what you focus on and seeing the beauty in opportunity. We talk about how followers are not just numbers but souls and people who are engaging with your content and how we all should take time to connect. We talk about how social media is not a measurement of your value- it's a tool to connect- not just about numbers but more about human lives/ connection. Devin shares his beautiful background about how being biracial has allowed him to be the middle ground to bring both sides together and how to meet in the middle and have conversations with people with different perspectives. He shares his experience and creates a space to share, educate, and "Be The Bridge".

In this episode Devin and I talk about how he was entered into a model search by his friend's mom (without knowing) and was called to meet with Kim Dawson Agency in LA. After his meeting with them they gave him a huge makeover that changed his whole appearance and caused him to truly see himself for who he was rather than associate who he was by his hair and clothes. After this transformation he was signed and booking jobs immediately. With so much work coming his agency said he needed to relocate from Texas to LA. With everything in him saying no he said- "God, if I'm suppose to pursue this then make it happen." Within weeks he had booked a job allowing him to buy a car in cash, instantly found a place, and after saying no to moving to LA for so long he couldn't help but say yes and was on his way. We talk about his transformation, how he stayed true to himself, and how knowing who he was helped ground him. Devin shares how trusting in himself, God, and the process led to limitless opportunities where anything is possible.

In this episode Leslie and I talk about "Get excited about being you! Getting uncomfortable with being uncomfortable”, “Training, not working out”, Change your language, change your dynamic - change your life!“I get to” not “I have to". Running her first Half Marathon! Building muscles is in the recovery, it's the tear down- No breakthrough without a breakdown. Fall in live with the process of ugly- Then you will appreciate the beauty Deconstruct it to change it Fall in love with your messy "There is no way I can take my body to the next level if I don't fall in love with where it is right now." This body has brought me here- to this point and I get to thank it. It might not looks like the ideal thing and we need to respect our bodies for all they have done to get us here. Coming from a place of appreciation- to let go. Get excited about being you! You get so much when you start getting excited about being you and being in you, it gives permission for other people to do the same.

In this conversation Leslie and I talk about her fitness journey and how her passion for rowing helped her begin not only her weight loss journey but taught her how to TRAIN FOR LIFE. We talk about how she was looking for something that didn't feel like exercise but felt more like a release and that's how she found her passion for rowing after just one class. Along this journey Leslie lost over 80 lbs naturally in under a year and shares how this has became more than just a weight loss journey. She talk about how everything clicked and brought her back to center helping her to truly find herself. We talk about how changing her language and thoughts to things such as Training rather than working out, changing "I get to" instead of "I have to", and reframing her mindset and creating a new perspective with a whole new self confidence. We talk about how vulnerability is a strength, how it makes you feel alive and is the juice of life. How to shake yourself out of being on auto pilot, how to ground yourself, be present, and to truly feel alive.

In this episode we talk about how Christy Tagatac started Create Safely and came up with the design for PotKITbook. During the pandemic Christy pivoted to create educational content that focused on infection control and proper hygiene while navigating the new normal on and off set. Through her experience of working with a cosmetic brand that's focus was on hygiene she was able to provide hope for the makeup community and would spend countless hours researching and sharing the real time information she was receiving day to day with artists around the globe. She was also helping friends and colleagues get their kits ready by providing insight to kit upgrades, products, sanitation practices, and much more. Her mission with Create Safely is to provide a platform that has free resources and to unite the creative industry. We also talk about what she is seeing on set, how to find your work flow to mitigate risk, and filling in a gap that she saw was missing by creating the PotKITbook to help artists stay organized, save time, work more efficiently, and Create Safely. Other topics: Applying the 3 step technique which is a simple approach to navigate creating safely. 1. Knowledge - information you are aligned with 2. Practice- put it into action- kit upgrades - elevating the experience 3. Commit- your work flow to mitigate risks. -PotKITbook- was created to help artists during the pandemic. She wanted to develop a product that would help artist's stay organized, help artists save time, work more efficiently and create safely. She was testing and piecing the PotKITbook together as she was starting Create Safely everything just aligned naturally. -Hope for the future- watching and following this content helped give artists something to work on at home and something to look forward to. -Asking for more to time when you need it to execute extra steps to make sure to ensure safety. Balance through practice knowledge and commitment. -We talk about how much we miss facial expressions especially when meeting a new client for the first time. -“Us, we, and community” -True kindness in this community -Sharing with information and leading with love- -Learn, educate, and community -Searching for things that were the highest standards -Making an impact -Artist shares- Artists sharing their setups to inspire but helping you to select which kit upgrades you actually need. -Something positive for everyone -Presentation with your kit- creating the environment you want in a studio, hotel room, or on set. -Authentically sharing your gift -Helping people by sharing information

In this episode we talk about Nick (former Navy Special Warfare Operator) , Dan (PT, DPT, SCS), and Rob's (PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS) background of who they are and what led them to start their podcast The Strategy of Fitness. How their podcast is a fusion of raw experience balanced with formal training backgrounds. Their main mission which is to teach training techniques that inspire their listeners to try new things in the gym and create episodes that leave their listeners with actionable items to help them to improve. We also talk about how to stay consistent/ motivated, how sharing their passion with others has made an impact, how movement helps with our mental health, building home gyms, the future of home gyms vs public gyms, being an example for their kids to get movement in everyday, their top gym hitters, and showing people that it's never too late to start now! Other topics: -Real fitness for real people - 2 Physical Therapists and a former SWCC Operator who host this podcast -Fusion of experience and professional backgrounds -Talking about non alcohol beers and which ones we are loving during Dry January -Heineken 0.0, Hop Tea. -Love of lifting and CrossFit -How pushing yourself in the gym unlocks your mind and gives clarity to the idea that you can push through and do hard things. -Showing up for yourself in your workout so you can show up for others -Change your mindset, change your life -Don't quit -Commitment, consistency, and being intentional - The book “Atomic habits”- start with making your habits easy and watch as they start to compound - Get into action

In this episode we talk about how Brooke and Kat started SoulFire Collective. Their mission of connection, community, and creating a space that everyone can be their most authentic self. We talk about how they expanded and evolved during the pandemic which led to their digital library and daily live classes. How they pivoted to outdoor classes during the summer to partner, highlight, and support local businesses to bring in new customers while having a place to practice. Everything they do comes from a place of love and is something you can feel from the moment you step into their studio or press play while practicing at home alongside this amazing group of people who make up SoulFire Collective. Other Topics: Connection and belonging Beers in the fridge- Permission to stay How to stay true to yourself- How they follow their heart to make decisions Gut decision makers Freeman stage- collaboration of music and yoga in a safe and social distanced way How they evolved and created a digital space that could last and be sustainable instead of a quick fix during the pandemic - always evolving “Partnership- is the lesson of the year” “Tear up the playbook” Biggest take away from 2020-The biggest growth comes from moments of being uncomfortable Getting outside of your comfort zone Don't be afraid to try “Being whole truly authentically you” Brooke and Kat- The Soul to the Fire that makes up SoulFire Collective

In this episode Yami and I talk about her journey and how she created her own opportunities through her YouTube channel and fitness. Her brand Levavi, a sustainable swimwear and activewear that gives back to feeding America, how lifting weights changed her life, how to continue to showing up as your true authentic self, how to stay motivated through discipline and how to push through the resistance of starting, how she became a Tone It Up Trainer, and how to find a workout that works for you that celebrates your body. Other notes: -Lifting weights changed her life- she felt empowered, strong, “what my body could do rather than how small it can be” -Being so transparent from the start- how to show up as yourself 100 percent of the time and how to not fall into the imposter syndrome -Her before and after picture on instagram blew up- People started coming to her for help -Everyone that said no is to what led her to where she is today- created her own oppertunities and created her YouTube channel- evolved into what it is now. -Yami's clothing line- Levavi (Lifted in Latin)- sustainable swimwear and active wear that gives back to feeding America, everything has intention behind it- they use hair ties to attach their tags which can also be used for bookmarks and their packaging can be used as a reusable makeup bag. -Tone It Up how she got involved in being one of their trainers -Workouts on instagram -How so many doors being shut on you can lead to your successes -Take the limits off ourselves -When you show up the work starts happening -Take rest when you need/ fill up and then show up -“Motivation is fleeting”- disciple is what we have to work on to see progress in whatever way that looks like- business, fitness, spirituality -The book-“The Artist Way”- book -The resistance- That moment between what you want to do and actually doing it Call it out- one step closer to being disciplined -Working out- find something that you like- exercise/ move to have a good time not to lose weight, try different things out -Move your body because you love it, not as a punishment. -Be 100% yourself “Movement is movement “ - so many more benefits then weight loss -Just because the world is going though chaos doesn't mean internally we have to be in chaos. We need to find our peace- finding something to get your mind right or peace -“Movement is medicine”- just do it, take it slow, and remember that feeling after -Don't give into the resistance of starting

In this episode we talk about finding Confidence in Uncertainty and how to "be strong enough in our body to actually LIVE, not just EXIST”. We talk about being strong enough to live the life we love and continue to show up and rooting it in something of substance. How to look at resolutions differently- reflect on something you're grateful for instead of thinking of the things you want to change- Posture of Gratitude- not looking at what you don't have- looking at a positive rather than the negative. Sometimes a negative will get you to the starting line but it won't drive you to the finish line like a positive mindset of purpose and possibility. Even in uncertainty you can have confidence- knowing you are prepared for this moment! You don't know who you are until you are put in these situations - Regardless of the anxiety, pain, uncertainty we all have the relentless ability to RISE and PRESERVER! Purpose looks different in each season of our lives and your are prepared for this season! What's the remix of the gift? You're not just a one hit wonder. YOU ARE ALL THE THINGS! -Her blend of Sport and Spirituality, -You were "Created in purpose, on purpose, for a purpose." -Living in purpose. -Change your mind, change your body, change your life. Attach it to something that will take you through to the finish line. -Surrender to the process When you're willing to sacrifice having everything figured out - Show up in vulnerability, being yourself, and be of service- you will be met. -Taking the spotlight off us and creating a flash light to shine on others and show them the way. -Significance of being of service. -Operating in your gifts and talents -Community is key Having people in your life that are willing to hold up your hands up when you can't- Thriving in community- How AARMY shifted to digital over night in the pandemic and held 150 days of free live practices- first brand to go live on Instagram for free creating a global AARMY and connecting with people all over the world. "Willingness to pivot"- Pivoting in a pandemic Peace surpasses understanding. Encouragement on how to get started in moving your body- Just start!

In this conversation Mally and I talk about changing the dialog about 2020, flip the script and see what it has taught us, trusting your inner voice, being a celebrity makeup artist for Beyonce and JLo, running Mally Beauty, appearing on QVC, balancing work, life, and being a Mom, having grace and compassion with ourselves, 2020 the year of all the things, how you come out of 2020 is a choice and can change you for the better, consistency and rest is important, evolving and pivoting in this moment, making this moment work best for you, attitude is everything, gratitude is the attitude, what is your all? Other Topics: One question can change your life but you have to be honest about what the answer is Your kids do what you do and not what you say Instagram: @Mallyroncal

In this conversation Mayela and I talk about how she made the move from Mexico to NYC, reinventing yourself, getting out of your comfort zone, creating content that fuels your passion and making something that you truly love, how she began her online master classes, inner beauty, morning routines, self care tips to turn your day around, exploring and expanding ourselves, do what you say and hold yourself to it, being present, making eye contact when you pass people and acknowledge them, and taking the limits off of yourself. Instagram- @mayelavazquezbeauty

In this conversation Stacey and I talk about how to feel the fear and do it anyway, activating your passion, how to make big leaps, how to see your true power, how to not figure it out and trust the journey, how to get out of auto pilot, how to get out of your own way, divine connection and being guided to help the greater good, hearing God's voice and listening to it, how it's ok to have multiple skills and wear many hats, how to be the queen of pivoting, and checking in to see if you are working towards a vintage vision. Other Topics: The Success Formula, How she became a trailblazer Celebrity stylist, Salon owner, Brand ambassador, Educator, Success Coach How she got into success coaching Having a clear vision and writing it down When God gives us messages it's never linear Will following my other passions disrupt my path? Trusting the process What God is saying to you and about you Everyone's assignment is different Instagram- @staceyciceron

In this conversation Victoria and I talk about how she overcame anxiety and broke out of a personal struggle which showed her miracles are real and how it helped her to guide people on how to access peace and happiness. Morning routine, meditation, yoga, starting with gratitude, studying at the Chopra Center, how do you want to feel today, removing toxicity from the body, acknowledging your feelings, how to get out of auto pilot, everything is energy, you have everything you need right now, be present, and are you coming from a place of fear or love? Other topics: breathing, meditating and yoga is preventative, attention and intention joy and appreciation manifesting joy and happiness ayurveda gratitude boosts the immune system disciple to follow a morning routine law of intention social media is our visions boards- is it what you want you want to be consuming daily? what if you try one more time? Instagram- @themanifestingmedium

In this conversation Sara and I talk about how to show up as your true authentic self, evolving into who are meant to be, self acceptance, coming back to the breathe, how to get into Yoga, practicing Yoga and finding community, SoulFire Collective, taking the time to connect mind, body, soul, and most importantly learning to love yourself. Other Topics: You are perfect just the way you are Remembering your why Finding yourself Permission to be you Feeling your heart beat and remembering that's what matters "Either you can or you can try." Instagram -@saraashleyyoga

In this conversation Joe and I talk about how he developed his strong mindset, how change is possible after he overcame some difficult personal challenges, how embracing the hard things in life help to build resiliency, overcoming negative self talk, how to stop self sabotaging yourself, and how to find your passion and what fulfills you. "Where you are now is not going to be forever. It's a matter of where do you want to go and the ability to get there. You have what it takes to get there! Change Is Possible! " Other topics: Get out and move, check your diet That voice in your head telling you you can't do it is NOT you. Breaking limiting beliefs Tools he uses to combat negative self talk, negative thoughts and pushing through What is the Break method? How his Ultra running experiences translate to life How across the country during the pandemic to work at the job of his dreams “The secret to living is giving”- Tony Robbins How are you choosing to show up? Instagram @joecorcione

In this conversation Molly and I talk about our biggest take aways from 2020, the things we learned, tools that helped us during this past year, how we are evolving, how to get out of survival mode and into thriving mode by creating routine and morning routines, the power of spreading kindness and helping others in such an isolating time, the resilience of the human spirit, coming from a place of serving, evaluating how you are showing up, and how to find the things that light you up! Other Topics: How her degree in holistic health coaching evolved and led her to find her passion and the clients she wanted to help (as a direct experience of her journey) Paying attention to the words your saying about yourself How to Uplift and Uplevel What is coaching? Tools for combating negative thoughts, how to step back to gain perspective, seeing yourself 5 years from now and how would you tell your story of where you are now How she helps people in the restaurant industry find their passion and make the transition into it The soul speaks in yes and no and our brain screams in paragraphs as to why it won't work- learning how to listen to our inner voice Creating a life on purpose blueprint Instagram- Molly Egan- @molly.k.egan