Graceful Confidence

In this episode, I'm sharing my personal journey to the New York City Half Marathon — from lacing up as a total beginner to crossing the finish line in one of the most iconic cities in the world. As a mom of twins, stepmom of teens, and full-time working mom, training for a half marathon wasn't just about running. It was about reclaiming my wellness, building confidence one mile at a time, and doing something bigger than myself — all while raising money for Team for Kids, an organization dedicated to bringing free fitness programs to children in underserved communities.  In this episode, you'll hear: How I went from “not a runner” to 13.1 miles The real-life challenges of training while juggling work and motherhood Why running with Team for Kids gave my miles more meaning How running became a powerful act of self-care and impact My advice for anyone chasing a bold dream — even when it feels impossible Whether you're training for a race, craving motivation, or simply looking for a reminder that you are capable of more than you think, this episode is for you.

In this empowering episode, Lauren and her guest, R.J. Jenkins explore a fresh perspective on imposter syndrome. As an expert on tackling imposter feelings, R.J. shares invaluable insights on transforming self-doubt into a confidence-building experience.  Listen in as R.J. offers practical advice on managing these emotions, fostering an inclusive environment, and shifting your mindset to embrace growth, aspiration, and the grace of self-acceptance. Whether you're a mom juggling career and family, an entrepreneur chasing dreams, or anyone who's felt "not enough" when pursuing new heights, this conversation is for you. Let's turn imposter feelings into a sign that you're on the path to growth and greatness.

In this episode, Lauren welcomes back Semeion Richardson, Owner and Founder of Artist with A Purpose. Their conversation explores the transformative power of art as a tool for healing, self-expression, and personal growth. Whether you're an artist or someone looking to tap into your creative side, learn how engaging with art can help release emotions, reduce stress, and foster mental well-being. Listen to Lauren and Semeoin discuss practical ways to incorporate creativity into your daily life, ways they have healed through artistic expression, and uncover how art can become a gateway to empowerment, balance, and renewed purpose.   

In this episode, Lauren shares her profound story of overcoming fear, doubt, and uncertainty as she navigates the life as a twin mom.  Lauren takes you through the highs and lows of her twin pregnancy. She candidly discusses the rollercoaster of emotions and the incredible support system that helped her triumph over her fears. Tune in as she explores the messy, beautiful reality of raising twins and discover how embracing imperfection can lead to unexpected moments of grace and empowerment. 

In this episode, host, Lauren Debick speaks with Glenda Albers about their new endeavor of becoming certified forest therapy guides and starting their therapeutic nature business, Mindful Wanderings.  Hear from Lauren and Glenda as they share practical tips, mindfulness techniques, and anecdotes that inspire confidence in navigating the natural world. Whether it's finding solace in a bustling urban park, exploring the serenity of a forest, or marveling at the wonders of the ocean, this episode is a celebration of the diverse ways you can strengthen your connection with nature. In a world filled with constant noise and distraction, confidently connecting with nature becomes a powerful antidote to stress, anxiety, and the demands of modern life. Tune in to explore the importance of mindful presence, the therapeutic benefits of nature, and the joy that comes from embracing the great outdoors with confidence.      

Are you someone who is looking to make the world a better place but you are unsure of where to start? In this episode, Jennifer Mulholland and Jeff Shuck of Plenty Consulting  dive deep into the world of conscious leadership and talk about the importance of creating space in order to be the agent of your own life and business.  These inspiring guests will share their personal journeys, lessons learned, and practical tips that you can implement in your own leadership journey.

In this episode, confidence and mindset coach, Tashina King shares information on how identifying and changing your limiting beliefs can hep you live a life that is completely in alignment with who you are.  You can learn more about Tashina at https://www.empowered2greatness.com/ or by following her on her social platforms @empowered2greatness.

Do you want to feel more confident about your finances? Check out this episode with Nicholle Overkamp, MBA, ChFC®, CDFA®. Nicholle is a personal finance expert and business coach for women. She's the Founder and CEO of Wilcox Financial Group and PowHERhouse Money Coaching. In this episode, discover easy and practical tips that will help you take control of your finances and improve your financial wellbeing. Tune in now and start feeling more confident about your money! #PersonalFinance #Women #Confidence #Money

Have you ever felt stuck or like you were supposed to be doing something else with your life, but you were unsure how to go about making a change? If this sounds familiar, listen in as athlete, coach, mother, and  explorer, Wendy Posillico shares expert advice on how to identify what ignites you and how to go after it. 

Founder and CEO of Lady ChangeMakers, Jessica Bargenquast is committed to creating a community where women-owned businesses can be seen and heard. Considered the "Amazon for women-owned businesses," Jessica has created a space shoppers can find, shop, and support these businesses. Listen in as she shares her vision, challenges she has faced along the way, and why women are such an important audience.  You can learn more about Lady ChangeMakers by visiting https://ladychangemakers.com/  

In this month's episode of the Graceful Confidence Podcast, Lauren has a heartfelt conversation with CEO and Founder of Artist with a Purpose, Semeion Richardson.  Artist with a Purpose is a mobile art business that serves those that deal with mental health issues through expressive art. Semeion was the first woman and African American to win the Gold Key award from Walt Disney for the best media art in Lake County, Florida. As part of the Self-Care Series, Semeion talks about the power of art therapy but also goes deeper and discusses the topics of purpose, pain, fear, coming together as a community, and belief in yourself. You can learn more about Semeion and the work she is doing by visiting https://www.theartistwithapurpose.com/.

In this episode of the Graceful Confidence podcast, Lauren has the opportunity to chat with Holly Beck, a pro surfer turned holistic surf coach. This episode is part of the Self-Care Series and covers topics like, what holistic surf coaching is, how Holly developed her own confidence to make space in a male-dominated field, and why it is so important for women to take time for themselves and build a community around empowering one another.  To learn more about Holly and her surf and yoga retreat business, visit https://surfwithamigas.com/.  Consider becoming a patron of the Graceful Confidence podcast and receive access to bonus episodes and more. Learn more here:https://www.patreon.com/laurendebick.

To be an HSP, or a highly sensitive person means someone has a heightened sensitivity to physical, emotional, or social stimuli and being a highly sensitive person can come with many challenges. In today's episode, Certified Professional Coach, Sarah Koestner shares what it means to be HSP, what unique HSP attributes are, as well as how HSPs can work through their anxiety.  Our culture does not necessarily cater to HSPs so this refreshing conversation with Sarah includes tips and techniques that can help HSPs develop their voice so they can connect with themselves and feel more confident about who they are. 

Grace and confidence can be found in many different places. In this episode, Lauren dives into the role faith can play in creating an invigorating life you are excited about waking up to every day. Christian Coach, Bridget Lynch joins the conversation and shares how faith has shaped the person she is, how others can begin their faith journey, and why developing faith can be difficult. 

Shame. We have all felt feelings of shame at some point in our lives. For some of us, it was something we felt growing up, whether at school or in our families. For others, feelings of shame may have come up later in our adult lives.  In this episode, Lisa Anderson discusses her experiences with shame and how it impacted her confidence, relationships, and life over the years. Lisa tells her story on how she discovered a way to work through those feelings and become more confident and ultimately, shameless.  Episode 20 is a beautiful illustration of feelings we all have at some point and provides wise words on what we can learn from these experiences. Perhaps the most important lesson being a deep reflection into not only how we treat ourselves, but others as well. 

It is that time of year when people start thinking about what resolutions and goals they will set for the new year. Unfortunately studies show though that 80 percent of people give up on their resolutions within the first few months of the new year. But it doesn't have to be that way. 2022 can be the year you really work toward creating a life you are excited about waking up to, every single day.   In this episode Lauren will discuss the difference between goals and resolutions, why setting goals is important, and share an easy to follow plan to make goal setting an easier process.  

'Tis the season for gratitude! While this time of year offers ample opportunities to give thanks for the blessings in our lives, it is important to keep those thoughts of appreciation going all year long. Listen in as Lauren interviews fellow "gratitude-iast" Noah Walker on all things appreciation. Hear how Noah started on his journey of gratitude, how it has changed his life, and learn ways you can begin integrating appreciation and gratitude into your own daily practices.  “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —William Arthur Ward

In episode 17, Lauren talks through her struggle with achieving work-life balance and shares a recent epiphany on the topic. Instead of work-life balance, Lauren is approaching this concept from a work/home integration and shares tips on what she is going to be doing differently to reduce stress levels both at work and home. 

Have you ever found yourself in a position where you had to sell a product or service and the whole process felt "gross?" If so, you are not alone. Selling can be difficult but it is vital to business (either your own or your company).  Listen in as Jen Pagh with Liquid Creative Studio shares her top sales strategies that makes the selling process feel authentic, inspiring, and even fun!  Jen talks about the importance of building relationships, networking, identifying your value proposition, and qualifying your leads so you can connect with your prospective client. She also shares tactics and tips on taking the emotion and personal feelings out of the process, which can help in setting you up for a strong money mindset.   

In this episode of the Graceful Confidence podcast, Lauren interviews Kelly Kussman, the owner, designer, and vision behind Cayla Gray. In 2017, she faced the tragic loss of her first baby who she planned to call Cayla Gray. After struggling with another ectopic pregnancy, Kelly wanted to create a legacy that not only honored the beauty and heartbreak of this bittersweet experience, but also fueled her personal passion for fragrance. From this desire, the Cayla Gray collection was born.  Listen in as Kelly talks about how she found hope and healing through this difficult time and how she was able to take a tragic situation and turn it into a business and experience that has a positive impact on the world. 

In this episode, Lauren Debick interviews Peyton Maxey of @peytonmariahphoto. Peyton started her photography business from a spark of inspiration she caught on Instagram and in just a few years has grown her company exponentially. In episode 14, Peyton shares her tips on finding passion, creating a dream job, getting back up when you fall down, and some hands on tactical tips on identifying your ideal client and how to connect with your community.  If you find episodes like this useful, please consider becoming a patron of the Graceful Confidence podcast by visiting https://www.patreon.com/laurendebick?fan_landing=true.  

Have you ever wanted something SO BADLY but you were afraid to take a step toward whatever that thing was? Maybe you were afraid you would fail, or were afraid of rejection, or of what people would think.  Fear can hold us back from accomplishing some pretty remarkable things but it can also keep us in a place where we feel frozen. In this episode Lauren will explore what some of these fears are rooted in and how we can work to break past those barriers and see what is on the other side.  What is that you thing you would do if you were not afraid to do it? If you are interested in bonus episodes, the opportunity to ask Lauren anything, exclusive coaching sessions and more, consider becoming a patron of the Graceful Confidence podcast by visiting https://www.patreon.com/laurendebick

Olivia Ortiz is a musician, entrepreneur, mom, and community advocate. Oliva is a great example of how awesome things can come from trial and error and how the only way to success is through failure. In this episode we cover the origin of Shoogie Natural Products, the challenges of being a business owner, lessons in self-care, and how to create boundaries by saying no.

In this episode, host Lauren Debick is joined by PR influencer and entrepreneur, Lauren Salaun as she shares her personal journey with anxiety and depression.  Lauren experienced anxiety off-and-on since college, but never really got to the root of it until the last couple years. She experienced depression for the first time in 2019, and suffered silently with it for nearly a full year. Lauren shares how both anxiety and depression, are alarms from our body or our soul telling us that something is off and how experiencing both anxiety and depression has helped her realize where she is out of alignment.    Lauren explains how depression and anxiety have pushed her towards gratitude, have made her stronger, and what she has learned through this process. She also shares her own stress management tips for times when she is feeling overwhelmed.    * This episode is not a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care or substance abuse treatment    

While the past year has challenged everyone, it has also created a unique opportunity for us to take a moment and decide who we want to be, for ourselves, our community, and in our careers. In this month's episode, Lauren Debick will share why refocusing on yourself can positively impact your life and your work. You will learn self-care tips and techniques that go far beyond a “spa day” and that result in tangible benefits, both personally and professionally.

In this week's episode I have the pleasure of interviewing one of the most courageous women I have ever known, my mom. At almost sixty years old, Glenda Debick reflects on what it means to be yourself. Hear how Glenda has learned to tune out the negative voices over the years and focus on living her purpose and being who she is meant to be. If anyone is struggling with living an authentic life, this is the episode you have been waiting for!

In this episode, Lauren interviews mom, fitness enthusiast, and shampoo slinger, Sarah James on her journey of sobriety. Sarah made the decision six months ago to stop drinking because it was no longer a habit that was serving her. Listen in as she describes how her life has changed for the better since she quit drinking and she shares tips and advice for anyone else who is contemplating making this change in their own life. 

In this week's episode, Executive Coach, Carolyn Maue takes us through why uncovering (and using) our strengths can help us become more confident, more efficient, and more effective.Carolyn Maue is an expert in dealing with “people” issues in the workplace, consistently yielding positive change and growth for the organizations she serves. Carolyn supports executive and emerging leaders in identifying their strengths and opportunities for development, clarifying goals for growth, and implementing effective, practical solutions. Carolyn’s real-world corporate experience as a leader and entrepreneur informs her approaches that help clients quickly identify strategies and solutions. In addition to being a leadership resource to the SEI since 2014, The Maue Center has provided coaching and consulting to organizations and companies including Carnegie Mellon University, UPMC Hospitals and Business Units, Point Park University, Giant Eagle, Inc., and the University of Central Florida. Carolyn’s presentations have included Coaching for Success, The Business Case for Diversity, and Managing Through Organizational Change and her interests in international travel, music, fitness and photography shape the creative approaches she brings to her clients. Carolyn was awarded a BS, Music Education from West Chester University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. You can learn more about the Maue Center by visiting https://mauecenter.com/.   

There are times in life when we feel super motivated to achieve almost anything. But there are also times when we feel super unmotivated! This episode unpacks what motivation is, why we may get demotivated, and ways to kick our motivation back into gear. 

Diet culture, icebergs, Kate Moss, o my! So much is covered in this episode!  Listen in as holistic nutrition coach, Dana Black discusses what it actually means to be healthy and why we shouldn't be so quick to jump on the next fad diet. Dana also shares ways we can start taking practical (but not perfect) steps forward in which optimal living is key.You can connect with Dana by visiting https://www.facebook.com/ConstantlyVariedNutrition, https://www.facebook.com/groups/harnessyourstressbalanceyourlife or @danalblack 

Gratitude is one of the most overlooked tools for increasing happiness in our lives. In this episode we discuss what is means to show gratitude, how it can lead to more confident and graceful living, and Lauren shares the ways she incorporates acts of gratitude into her daily life. 

I am a proponent of learning and growing from other successful women so in this week's episode, I interview my friend and colleague, Whitney Lee, of SocialLee PR & Media Co and Get The Coast about how she found the courage and confidence to leave her corporate job to start her own business.Whitney will share her tips and advice for anyone who is looking to make this change in their own life. Whitney can be found at @thewhitneylee and @SocialLeePRMediaCo

In this episode we will cover what self-belief is, why it is important, as well as ways you can develop your own self-belief. 

In today's episode we will explore what it means to be gracefully confident and also learn why becoming confident can be beneficial.