GRRRL Talk

This episode of Grrrl Talk is the conclusion of Kortney and Tahverlee’s overview of the Self Love Success Academy workbook from Grrrl.com. If you have been joining us on this journey and you are doing your soul-work, use the hastags #2020project and #grrrltalk to connect with other women who are in it with you. On page 14 of the workbook, we pick up with strategies for (attempting to) maintain life balance:· Turn off your phone – or at least turn off your notifications· Say “no”· Do something for you· Learn something new· Table for one, please· Minimize the things that don’t fulfill you – including people· Have funFinally, Kortney and Tahverlee discuss personal values, beginning with the Grrrl values of honesty, forgiveness, respect, service, and laughter. Every person is going to have different values and priorities, so it is important to express yourself and your values to those around you and also be respectful of their values as well. This can be uncomfortable, but it is a necessary part of growth in your relationships with yourself and with others. Once you are firm in your goals, you can start to dream and also segment those big dreams into tangible short-term and long-term goals to help you get there. The next step is to create awareness by writing down and sharing your story, recognizing that everything you have experienced has purpose and should be passed along for the benefit of others.If you love Grrrl Talk and you want to take your listening experience to the next level, join the Grrrl Gang and become a premium member of the podcast on Himalaya, which will give you early access to each podcast episode and exclusive content as well!Links:Self Love Success Academy: https://www.grrrl.com/self-love-academy/ “Indistractable” book: https://www.amazon.com/Indistractable-Control-Your-Attention-Choose/dp/194883653X Values worksheet:Connect with us:https://www.grrrl.com/https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/https://twitter.com/GrrrlClothinghttps://www.facebook.com/Likeagrrrl/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Pt8QEU8_Hao7j1I7poRCQ/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur, Founder of Tahverlee's Tribe and Spiritual Coach: www.tahverlee.com

You have found part 4 of Kortney and Tahverlee’s conversation about the Self Love Success Academy workbook on the Grrrl Talk podcast! Get ready to jump right in to the next part of the discussion or go back to the previous episodes to catch up to where we are. This episode provides practical confidence-building strategies that everyone should be employing every day to cement within themselves the idea that progress is more important than perfection. Here is a quick overview of the strategies and a preview of what you can expect in going through the Self Love Success Academy materials when you sign up at Grrrl.com under the 2020 Project:· Be proud and know yourself· Be radically honest· Practice assertive communication· Listen· Dress for success· Compliment others and remember names· Speak up· Learn new words· Exercise· Practice gratitude· Walk faster – unless you are walking in nature· Have good posture· Do esteemable actsIf you love Grrrl Talk and you want to take your listening experience to the next level, join the Grrrl Gang and become a premium member of the podcast on Himalaya, which will give you early access to each podcast episode and exclusive content as well!Links:Self Love Success Academy: https://www.grrrl.com/self-love-academy/ Assertive Communication Workbook:Assertive Communication Quiz:“The Stoning of Soraya M.” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chgFrdQeXt4 Connect with us:https://www.grrrl.com/https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/https://twitter.com/GrrrlClothinghttps://www.facebook.com/Likeagrrrl/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Pt8QEU8_Hao7j1I7poRCQ/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur, Founder of Tahverlee's Tribe and Spiritual Coach: www.tahverlee.com

Summary:Welcome to the third part of Kortney and Tahverlee’s conversation about self-love on the Grrrl Talk Podcast. If you haven’t listened to the previous two episodes, go back and listen to those in order to be right on track with this episode’s discussion! We will be talking through pages 3 and 4 of the Self Love Success Academy materials, starting with the Four Agreements drawn from the book by Don Miguel Ruiz. The Four Agreements are: (1) be impeccable with your word, (2) don’t take anything personally, (3) don’t make assumptions, and (4) always do your best. Living this way will ensure that you won’t experience needless pain and suffering.The rest of the episode goes over the difference between a confident woman vs. a confident girl. A confident woman empowers other women, is assertive, speaks with charisma, processes her thoughts and emotions through journaling, lives in the moment, helps others, forgives herself, eats clean, and treats her body as a temple. A confident girl does basically the opposite, living without an awareness of how her actions can affect herself or others which can lead only to pain. Being a confident woman also means that you live with the awareness of how short life is, which helps you to stay focused on the present moment and refrain from judging others. For this week’s soul-work, take a look back at the list of traits of a confident woman and pinpoint which area you can work on in your daily life.If you love Grrrl Talk and you want to take your listening experience to the next level, join the Grrrl Gang and become a premium member of the podcast on Himalaya, which will give you early access to each podcast episode and exclusive content as well!Links:Self Love Success Academy: https://www.grrrl.com/self-love-academy/ “The Four Agreements” book: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319 Connect with us:https://www.grrrl.com/https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/https://twitter.com/GrrrlClothinghttps://www.facebook.com/Likeagrrrl/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Pt8QEU8_Hao7j1I7poRCQ/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur, Founder of Tahverlee's Tribe and Spiritual Coach: www.tahverlee.com

On this episode of Grrrl Talk, Kortney and Tahverlee continue their conversation about self-love, talking through the first couple of pages of the Self Love Success Academy book. Self-love is unconditional, meaning that there are no conditions to your acceptance of yourself, and it is a constant journey. That is why the pledge on page 1 of the Self Love Success Academy book is so crucial to all women out there. Having a mantra of self-love and body acceptance is one of the best ways to manifest what you want for yourself and having a recording of yourself saying it provides accountability.Next come the habits, principles, and lessons outlined in the Self Love Success Academy material, motivated by the beliefs established by the pledge and the power that comes from the self-love journey. Being intentional with your beliefs and practices will help improve the nature of your self-talk and the way you talk to and about other women. From meditation and movement to awareness and assertiveness to radical honesty and forgiveness, committing to the self-love process will change the lives of you and the women around you without a doubt. Your homework after this episode is to try this 30-second breathing exercise:· Put your feet flat on the floor· Straighten your spine· Relax your shoulders· Soften your jaw· Breathe in for 3 and out for 3· Deepen your belly· Breathe in for 3 and out for 3· Close your eyes· Breathe in for 3 and out for 3· Breathe in for 3 and out for 3If you love Grrrl Talk and you want to take your listening experience to the next level, join the Grrrl Gang and become a premium member of the podcast on Himalaya, which will give you early access to each podcast episode and exclusive content as well!Links:Self Love Success Academy: https://www.grrrl.com/self-love-academy/ Nutrition and Wellness Research:Adverse Childhood Experiences: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy/index.html Connect with us:https://www.grrrl.com/https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/https://twitter.com/GrrrlClothinghttps://www.facebook.com/Likeagrrrl/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Pt8QEU8_Hao7j1I7poRCQ/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur, Founder of Tahverlee's Tribe and Spiritual Coach: www.tahverlee.com

Isahmaazing joins us to talk about what it means to be an ally and shares her perspective on racism. Check your ego and listen. Take a deep breath and listen some more. You can find Isahmaazing at https://www.instagram.com/isahmaazing/Join the GRRRL Community at https://www.grrrl.com/Kortney: https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/Tahverlee: https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/

On this episode of the GRRRL Talk podcast, Kortney and Tahverlee discuss GRRRL’s new signature program, Self Love Success Academy. A rebrand of Kortney’s teen program, Kamp Konfidence, Self Love Academy seeks to teach women tangible ways that they can change their life and how they feel about themselves.Growing up, Kortney wanted to be the first female president of the United States. She was associate student body president, captain of the cheerleading squad, and was a model student with a 4.0 GPA and a plan to attend Stanford University. Then, some of her friends started smoking methamphetamine and everything changed. What began as an experiment turned into a 10-year battle with substance abuse and a radical departure from the life that she had imagined for herself.Bodybuilding was a way out. After years of setbacks, Kortney discovered the muscle fetish industry and found that there was a large group of men who were not interested in the ‘ideal’ body type. She had been lied to. Kortney’s eyes were opened to the syndication and power of the media when a widely published article about her ‘fetish porn star past’ led to her rejection from the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program. Instead of being a victim, she decided to create Kamp Konfidence based on her own struggles to teach girls lessons and principles that lead to the development of self love. Once they accept themselves, they can stop seeing each other as competition and work together to reach their goals.While developing the program, Kortney watched the documentary, ‘Killing us Softly,’ by Jean Kilbourne to learn more about the devastating effects of advertising on women. She discovered how unrealistic images and misdirection are common tools of the media, and the importance of viewing multiple sources in order to find the truth. These messages are powerful because they are often subliminal.Over time, Kortney realized that once girls left Kamp Konfidence, things would unravel because they no longer had a support system in place. GRRRL was launched to expand this platform, and the program retooled to help women empower themselves and find success. Self Love Academy is a free 4-week course tailored to all learning styles and ages. It includes numerous activities and videos, with a focus on creating a daily gratitude list for personal affirmation. New this year, the GRRRL 20:20 Project is a series of initiatives that extend these ideas and seek to create lasting change in our society.We want to hear from you! Tag us, contact us directly or use #GRRRLtalk to start a conversation. Take your listening experience to the next level and join the GRRRL Gang and become a premium member of the podcast on Himalaya, which will give you exclusive content and early access to each episode.Connect with us-https://www.GRRRL.com/ https://www.instagram.com/GRRRL_clothing/https://twitter.com/GRRRLClothing https://www.facebook.com/LikeaGRRRL/https://instagram.com/tahverlee https://instagram.com/kortney_olson Or Tahverlee at: https://tahverlee.com/ Learn more about Self Love Academy and the 20:20 Project- https://www.GRRRL.com/self-love-academy/.And find more about Tahverlee at: https://tahverlee.com/ Watch Jean Kilbourne’s talk on ‘Killing us Softly’- https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=pk4Va3RywVI&feature=emb_title

Tahverlee and Kortney are joined by Gretchen O'Neal to discuss the importance of understanding what it means to have white privilege. This is the time to have these conversations and look at your own actions and internal bias and how to be a part of the change.You can find Kortney Olson at:https://www.grrrl.com/https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/You can find Gretchen O'Neal at:http://cometoyourself.com/https://www.instagram.com/gretchenvoneal/Tahverlee can be found at:https://tahverlee.com/https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/

On this episode of the GRRRL Talk, Kortney and Tahverlee discuss the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show and the many reactions that people had based on their personal perceptions. Many women in the Latin American community were proud of JLo and Shakira for representing their culture on such a significant stage and demonstrating to many girls that they can achieve their dreams. If you found yourself triggered by JLo and Shakira’s halftime show, it is important for you to look inside yourself and trace the roots of your reaction. One of the key conversations that has come out of this incident (or non-incident, depending on your perspective) is the repression of women throughout history in comparison to the empowerment that women have been claiming as their own over the past few decades, whether the world is ready for women in their new roles or not. Some media outlets even weighed in on the topic, mostly negatively, prompting many calls for the media to report both sides of the story.The GRRRL movement: to see women as sisters and not competition. While many compliments can be short-lived and leave us wanting more, the right compliment at the right time can be life-changing for us and those around us. Living your truth and sharing your story with others can have a positive compound impact, just like passing judgment can have a negative compound impact, so love yourself first and let that flow out to your love of others. Rather than complaining about the problems you see, talk about and be a part of the solutions, first by doing the work on yourself and then by being respectful of the beliefs and lifestyles of others.If you love GRRRL Talk and you want to take your listening experience to the next level, join the GRRRL Gang and become a premium member of the podcast on Himalaya, which will give you early access to each podcast episode and exclusive content as well!Connect with us:https://www.grrrl.com/https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/https://twitter.com/GrrrlClothinghttps://www.facebook.com/Likeagrrrl/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Pt8QEU8_Hao7j1I7poRCQ/Kortney can be found at:https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur, Podcast host and Founder of Tahverlee’s Tribe:https://tahverlee.com/https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/

Kortney and Tahverlee are back and season two begins with a discussion on social distancing, running a business during a pandemic and why mother nature sent us all to our rooms.Stay tuned as season two is going to knock your socks off.Find Kortney at:https://www.grrrl.com/https://www.kortneyolson.com/https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/Find Tahverlee at:https://tahverlee.com/https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/TikTok: @Athena_in_my_blood

Three facts you’ll learn about Whitney in this episode are that she’s a Grrrl Live OG!   Making connections energizes her, and her default setting is optimism.  With a background in non-profits, her career started in San Francisco, an LGBTQ friendly state, she now lives in Minnesota and is still heavily involved in the LGBTQ community.  Growing up, she was a tomboy, and she leans more towards a “masculine” style - the distinction in her case is that she never felt like a man; it was the clothes that society says are appropriate that made her feel boxed-in.  This episode includes topics like: what it feels like to feel unsafe in public; the privilege of masculinity and a few tips on how to look stronger as women in potentially intimidating situations.   Join the Grrrl Community at: https://www.grrrl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/ https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and can be found at: https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tahverlee https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahverlee/ This show is produced by Les Konley of Healent Media: https://healentmedia.com/. Show notes provided by The Podcast Maven: https://www.podcastmaven.com/ Contact and follow Whitney at https://www.instagram.com/butchtalk https://twitter.com/butchtalk?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/butchtalkpodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/butch-talk-podcast/id1203354302

Keli Hay is an aspiring powerlifter, and she’s also a personal fitness trainer.  In 2016 Keli was over 200lbs and was unhappy with her health. Always someone motivated by numbers and data, she tracked her weight loss and food intake with the help of a personal trainer. Seeing the numbers drop was almost a by-product of setting a weight-loss goal. The most significant shift was her mindset - she decided to carve the time out to focus on herself, finding different ways to be creative in her movement.  These lifestyle changes led to better health, a new career path and a decision to choose health each day.  Join the Grrrl Community at: https://www.grrrl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/ https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and can be found at: https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tahverlee https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahverlee/ This show is produced by Les Konley of Healent Media: https://healentmedia.com/. Show notes provided by The Podcast Maven: https://www.podcastmaven.com/ Contact and follow Keli at https://www.kelihay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kelihay/ https://www.facebook.com/keli.hay https://www.pftaaustin.com

Amber is a multi-talented, multi-passionate entrepreneur originally from Georgia, USA.  A caregiver, adjunct professor, and fitness professional Amber, like a lot of women, wears many hats. Her goal is to help all women see their value and their worth, especially if they don’t fit society’s narrow view of physical appearance.  A caregiver by nature and professionally, she can find a way to relate to people who struggle with not liking an aspect of how they look. Her goal is to teach people how to define health for themselves - it’s more about your mental outlook and confidence. Join the Grrrl Community at: https://www.grrrl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/ https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and can be found at: https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tahverlee https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahverlee/ This show is produced by Les Konley of Healent Media: https://healentmedia.com/. Show notes provided by The Podcast Maven: https://www.podcastmaven.com/ Contact and follow Amber: www.brickwallfitness.net  https://www.instagram.com/brick_wall_fitness/

In 2012 Karen’s ambition was to see her 40th birthday. Today, at 47 she’s the first disabled athlete to pull a MiG-15 and an F-104 Starfighter! She’s not a survivor, she is thriving.  Karen Skalvoll suffers from a rare genetic condition that causes degenerative lung disease and has also broken the cycle of abuse that marred her childhood.   She has defied medical prognosis, she’s broken the cycle of abuse that marred her childhood and she’s setting world records.  How do you love a body that’s terminally ill? The truth is in the wisdom that Karen shares, listen and be inspired! Join the movement at: https://www.grrrl.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ You can find Karen Skalvoll at: https://www.instagram.com/alpha_1_athlete/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alpha1athleteKaren/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and can be found at: https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tahverlee https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahverlee/

Maddie's episode contains a ton of fun including laughter Yoga and and a guest appearance by Ashley Ridenour. Maddie shares her 19 year journey of battling self-esteem and depression. She joined the GRRRL community in 2017 following the loss of her greatest cheerleader, her mom. The Grrrl community saved her and provided her the support she needed to develop the tools of survival and self-confidence. Maddie is a brave, funny and courageous women whose story will move you to think more about how you interact with those you love and the impact you make on others. Join the Grrrl Community at: https://www.grrrl.com/ on on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/ Kortney Olson: https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ You can find Maddie on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/maddieharr/ Our host Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur: https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/

Lady Coquine is a queer, sex positive, body positive performance artist and super villain based out of Portland, Oregon. She loves celebrating life through self expression, art, adventure and fetish. She is a body positive, sex positive, raunchy, feminist, performer with the persona of a Super villain amazonian femme fatale. She shares her journey of finding the ways to express herself in ways that fills her heart and soul. You will enjoy listening to Lady Coquine, who turns the table on our host Tahverlee, and asks her to define her challenges and self-expression. We love this show and know you will too! You can find Lady Coquine at: https://www.instagram.com/ladycoquine/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/gaypigeon https://www.facebook.com/ladycoquine/ Join the Grrrl Community at: https://www.grrrl.com/ https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/ Follow Kortney Olson at: https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and can be found at: https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/

Jupiter shares her story of anorexia for the very first time on GRRRL Talk after suffering from an addiction to exercise and weight loss.  She went through years of deprivation, break-downs and trauma as she fought her way out of an eating disorder. Jupiter is a poet and an inspiration to others about developing a healthy relationship with food and the people that are around you.  Jupiter: https://www.facebook.com/jupiterbrowntx Join the community at https://www.grrrl.com/ Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/ https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and can be found at: https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ https://www.facebook.com/tahverlee

Recovery isn’t a linear process. Leslie Mulcahy is Canadian, an unashamed fan of Celine Dion and she’s recovering from PTSD.  What do you do when someone in a position of authority “asks” you to put yourself in harm’s way for a good cause.  A split second decision and the unfortunate consequences led to Leslie living with trauma. For years her body was in state of trauma and this became her new “normal”.  Often when we hear about PTSD we picture the armed forces or first responders, not our friends and neighbors, and certainly not ourselves – no-one was more surprised at the diagnosis than Leslie.  Therapy, medication and education are the tools that have led Leslie to recovery.    Find out more about the GRRRL Community: https://www.grrrl.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/  Leslie Mulcahy https://www.instagram.com/lesleyragesagainst/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and can be found at: https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahverlee/ https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ https://www.facebook.com/tahverlee

Meet Jenn Guerrero, a women whose story will take you through a journey of battling self-injury, cutting, emotional pain, physical pain and survival. She is a fighter, a mom and a survivor.  Her message is, its okay to not always be okay, we all struggle and having people around you to support you and provide love, is the key to the hard times. This show will teach you compassion, kindness and how to be a a support system when another needs it, or seek help if you need it. Follow Jenn on Instagram @the.jenn.fernandez Join the GRRRL Community at: https://www.grrrl.com/ https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/ https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and you can find her at: https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ https://www.facebook.com/tahverlee  

This sweet and strong GRRRL, Kiana Clay, fell in love with adrenaline sports as a young child.  She chased the highest and fastest adventure as she grew. Getting her first motorcycle at age 7, she fell in love with riding on trails and tracks. She was so good at it that she started competing, hoping to go pro at 16.  A tragic accident led to the nerves that control the muscles and feeling in her arm being severed, which was a devastating obstacle in her journey.  Kiana perservered and didn't let it stop her from working toward improving the paralysis and recovery.  But then....on the way to a hospital appointment, a drunk driver took away Kiana’s chance of getting her arm back. All of this happened in a six-month period when she was 12 years old. Kiana's story is of grit and determination.  She is smart, kind and will fill you with so much inspiration that you will ask yourself, what is stopping you. Join the GRRRL Community at: https://www.grrrl.com/ or follow Kortney Olson: https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and you can find her at: https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ https://www.facebook.com/tahverlee Kiana Clay http://www.kianaclay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kianaclay23/ Shownotes by Podcast Maven 

This is a story of bravery and courage.  Adele George is a warrior and a survivor.    We’re going back to times when domestic violence was swept under the rug and services for survivors were hard to come by.  From gas-lighting to sexual and physical abuse, and a tragic and violent ending where Adele survived and is here to share her story with you. This episode is for ALL WOMEN so that as a community we can spot the signs and help people find the support they need. ·      Learn how to help a victim of domestic abuse ·      Know how to support someone living in that situation ·      Understand the reactions you might face ·      Be an advocate for survivors    Links: Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and can be found at:    https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ https://www.facebook.com/tahverlee https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahverlee-anglen/ Learn more about the GRRRL Community at: https://www.grrrl.com/  https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ https://www.facebook.com/Likeagrrrl/ Adele George: http://www.adelegeorge.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AMGeorgeMarketing/ The National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/ Shownotes provided by: https://www.podcastmaven.com/  Production magic from Shock & Awe Media.

Any girl who grew up in the “noughties” wanted to look and dress like Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera, but what if that’s not the way you’re built?  It’s taken Ashley Ridenour 19 years to become the person she truly wants to be. Listen and get schooled on how to maintain a body-positive image. Feeling different is something we can all relate to, but never want to talk about. From adolescence to early adulthood Ashley battled with her weight. Then she found Muay Thai and Jui–Jitsu - but didn’t find balance, she fell into excessive exercise and starving herself.  We all have a special story and this is one about: Finding where you fit in Winning the battle against depression Knowing your body is meant for strong things Ashley has an amazing spirit and you will love hearing her story! Follow Ashley at: https://www.instagram.com/ashley.smashley88/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and can be found at:    https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ https://www.facebook.com/tahverlee https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahverlee-anglen/ Learn more about GRRRL Clothing and the GRRRL Movement at: https://www.grrrl.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ Show notes provided by the Podcast Maven: https://www.podcastmaven.com/

Yvonne didn’t make the cut.  When Reality TV meets weight loss - not everyone wins. Yvonne didn’t make it onto a TV weight loss show and she felt like she was left out in the cold without a clear path forward. At 24 years of age and weighing close to 300lbs she felt she was out of options. She wasn’t.   By changing just one habit for a short period of time Yvonne saw her weight drop.  Relying on her herself and separating food from emotion has led her to be the bad-a$$ confident woman she is today.   She’s saying no to chronic dieting, yes to preparation and sharing how she’s winning life on her terms. Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and can be found at:    https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ https://www.facebook.com/tahverlee https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahverlee-anglen/ Learn more about GRRRL Clothing and the GRRRL Movement at: https://www.grrrl.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ Follow Yvonne's journey at: https://www.instagram.com/yvonnes.losing.it/ Book: Tiny Changes Remarkable Results Atomic Habits –James Clear

Shannon Callahan is a warrior.  She has fought and is winning the battle against an eating disorder which went undiagnosed for so long, including during her years at law school. Her relationships and upbringing led her to see her size as the determining factor to receiving love.  At no point in her life did she receive guidance on a healthy relationship with food. She is now on a path to remain healthy and since the recording of this show, Shannon has begun volunteering at her treatment center to help others understand her journey and develop healthy balances. This is a story about moving forward from your upbringing, not allowing people to put their labels on you and seeking help even when those around you don’t understand the help you need. The Emily Program : https://emilyprogram.com/ Follow Shannon at: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.callahan.37 https://www.instagram.com/scall16/ Join the GRRRL community at: https://www.grrrl.com/ https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/ https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and can be found at:  https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ https://www.facebook.com/tahverlee https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahverlee-anglen/

AJ Clingerman shares her story of bravery and perseverance. A family tragedy in 2010 claimed her father and AJ found it hard to protect herself mentally, physically emotionally. When a former student started to bully her - the emotional toll was high. Fighting back to equilibrium, AJ provides insight about:  *Being a female in a male-dominated environment *What to do when someone tells you that you don’t belong *Setting the bar, persevering and crushing that goal *Not allowing anyone to push us out of where we belong AJ is the co-owner of Fight Hub LLC, IBJJA, and Endurance Training center with her husband, James.  She has trained in BJJ and Kickboxing and competed in many grappling tournaments and in 2015, AJ was the IBJJF’s #1 ranked Female Masters Blue Belt, in both Gi and No-Gi.  In 2017, after receiving her purple belt, AJ proceeded on to win the world championship in No-Gi.  AJ also runs a women’s only BJJ camp, Roll Model. Contact AJ at: www.ibjja.com https://www.facebook.com/aj.clingerman FB Group: Roll Model – Women’s Only Grappling Camp Learn more about the GRRRL Community at: https://www.grrrl.com/ https://www.instagram.com/grrrl_clothing/ https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and can be found at:    https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ https://www.facebook.com/tahverlee https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahverlee-anglen/

Connection seems to be a buzzword, but for Stephanie Browne, the M.C for this year’s Grrrl Live event, breaking down in front of a group of strangers started her on her path to recovery; and she learned to connect within herself. We all have parts of ourselves we are to scared/ashamed to show people and Stephanie was just the same. After doing the work she shares her story of how she dealt with the abandonment and co-dependency. In this episode we ask, do we need to expand the definition recovery to include emotional healing?  We recognize that a lot of people base their opinion of themselves on what they believe others think of them.  How this thought process can create an unhappy cycle.   Stephanie shines a light into the dark corners of her recovery and talks about how she views herself now and the chain of events that led her to her to get in touch with her biological father.   Follow us and tell us what you thought of this episode. https://www.grrrl.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/ https://www.facebook.com/stephaniejoannebrown Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur, find out more at: https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ Shownotes written by Podcast Maven

Tahverlee sits down with Janae who opens up about finding herself and her transgender journey. As a child she knew she just wanted what she felt inside to match her outside, but in a pre-internet world, information, empathy and access to a community, were hard to come by. Janae competed as a body builder and professional powerlifter for many years and in 2009 set the world record in powerlifting in the men’s weight class with a 738 pound bench press, 810 pound deadlift and 1003 pound squat. After being outed in 2015 via social media, Janae lost a lot of her sponsors and her job as a pharmacist, and her competitive path in strength sports took a back seat to focus on her life.  But that’s not where she allowed her story to end. Janae is an author and speaker and is the subject of the award-winning documentary Transformer.  This story will make you ask yourself questions about our almost sub-conscious gender bias and the juxtaposition of strength of the feminine and of the masculine. As a trans/genderfluid/nonbinary human, Janae talks about the importance of being true to yourself. It’s also an education to hear how lack of knowledge is limiting transgender athletes to compete in sports, and lastly, it’s a story of triumph and love. Show Links:  https://www.grrrl.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kortney_olson/ https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee/  Janae Kroc:  https://www.instagram.com/janaemariekroc/ https://www.janaekroc.com/  

We are fangirling so hard for this one!! We are joined by singer, songwriter and actress Malina Moye and we cover everything. Malina takes us on her personal journey in the music industry from being homeless and living in her car to being on the cover of magazines. She also explains why she was prepared to walk away from being featured in publicity that did not gel with her values.  In this inspiration-filled episode Malina talks about: The importance of finding like-minded individuals Using the Justice League as a template for growth and collaboration The mindset that allows her to move through losses and pain Creating space at the table for others. Check out Malina's single, I Am Enough at: https://music.apple.com/us/album/enough-single/1466814371 Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and can be found at:    https://www.corporatecauseagency.com/ https://gx3box.com/ For more information on Tahverlee’s Tribe of female experts that support women on the rise, email her at tahverlee@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/tahverlee https://www.facebook.com/tahverlee https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahverlee Learn more about GRRRL Clothing at: https://www.grrrl.com/  You can follow Malina Moye on: https://www.facebook.com/Malina-Moye-Music-167100899998850/ https://twitter.com/MalinaMoye https://www.instagram.com/malinamoye/ For more information on The Drive Hope Foundation https://drivehope.org/ Show notes provided by: https://www.podcastmaven.com/

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