Lean Into Curiosity

If you’ve struggled with meditation or just can’t seem to find a mediation practice that feels right, this episode is for you. I share what 60 days of meditation taught me as well as what I do when my mind begins to wander during meditation. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! Insight Timer App

Let’s face it-we all procrastinate. It can be so frustrating because you want to get something done, but just can’t bring yourself to complete it. I tried something recently that helped me move forward and I wanted to share it with you! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @iamdeannafrances Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

 Laura Christine is the host of The Boundless Soul Podcast where she encourages her listeners to be boundless on their journeys of spiritual growth. In this episode she gives me a numerology reading which was so fun. Make sure you check out her website for a mix of courses helping you integrate numerology into your spiritual journey. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Numerology is one component of many you can use on your spiritual journey. Be mindful of who you seek advice from and share information with. There is no wrong or right, there just is. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! CONNECT WITH LAURA CHRISTINE:Being Boundless The Being Boundless Podcast Instagram

A very valuable lesson was learned through the pandemic that I needed to share. If you are feeling depressed, sad, lonely, in a funk or any other negative feeling, this episode can have a great impact on how you handle things moving forward. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @iamdeannafrances Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Marie Sonneman is the Host of Ordinary to Badass podcast and Founder of Badass Money School. In this episode she shares her journey of paying off $106,000 in debt. We talk about how her intuition guided her to becoming a Financial Coach. Marie now helps others gain confidence to become debt free and totally badass. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Being a badass is about having confidence. Stay open to new ideas because that’s when more ideas will come to you. It’s ok to move on if something doesn’t feel right anymore. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Follow me on IG: @iamdeannafrances Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! Entreleadership Podcast CONNECT WITH MARIE SONNEMAN:Badass Money School Ordinary to Badass Podcast Social Media: Facebook, Instagram

With 80% of our thoughts being negative, some of that is judgement about other people. By using this tool, you will be able to avoid the negative thought patterns and avoid a rabbit hole of thoughts that lead you nowhere good. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Get the FREE practical guide: Personal Values Follow me on IG: @iamdeannafrances Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Your intuition is the most valuable tool you have – learn how to sharpen it. It’s ok if not everyone likes you and it’s ok if you don’t like everyone. When you meet someone and don’t get a good vibe, listen to your gut instinct. By practicing this on minor situations, you can filter that intuitive decision making to more important areas of your life. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: More info on the Free Birds Mentorship Program Get the FREE practical guide: Personal Values Follow me on IG: @iamdeannafrances Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

If you want something bad enough you will make the time for it. If not, it’s ok, don’t beat yourself up. It could just mean it’s time to evaluate your values and recognize what’s most important to you. Once you do, you will make the time to work towards the things that are getting you closer to your values. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: More info on the Free Birds Mentorship Program Get the FREE practical guide: Personal Values Follow me on IG: @iamdeannafrances Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Starting and growing a podcast certainly comes with its set of challenges. In this episode I give you the top three challenges I have experience since starting and growing Lean into Curiosity Podcast. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: More info on the Free Birds Mentorship Program Get the FREE practical guide: Personal Values Follow me on IG: @iamdeannafrances Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

There are countless benefits to starting and growing your podcast. In this episode I give you the top three benefits I have experience since starting and growing Lean into Curiosity Podcast. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: More info on the Free Birds Mentorship Program Step 1: Get the FREE practical guide: Personal Values Step 2: Get The Desire Map Follow me on IG: @iamdeannafrances Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Can you imagine if rather than being your own worst critic, you were your biggest fan? Well you can be. I share with you three practices to shift your mindset and truly love yourself through all the messiness. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: More info on the Free Birds Mentorship Program Get the FREE practical guide: Personal Values Follow me on IG: @iamdeannafrances Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

By showing up as your authentic self you will attract the right people at the right time for the right reasons. Those closest to us know what we are innately good at -  might as well ask them and then use those talents to our advantage. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: More info on the Free Birds Mentorship Program Get the FREE practical guide: Personal Values Follow me on IG: @iamdeannafrances Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Your intuition already follows your value system. You just might not realize it yet. In this episode I share with you two simple steps to determine your values and core desired feelings. By doing this you will be guided to easier decision making. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: More info on the Free Birds Mentorship Program Step 1: Get the FREE practical guide: Personal Values Step 2: Get The Desire Map Follow me on IG: @iamdeannafrances Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Block scheduling enables you to build in a day that I call a “nothing day” or simply put – a day you leave open to whatever you’re feeling that day. By doing this you can actually become more productive. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: More info on the Free Birds Mentorship Program Get the FREE practical guide: Personal Values Follow me on IG: @iamdeannafrances Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

In this episode I discuss week four (four-part series) of syncing your feminine cycle. I share with you what is going on with your hormones and emotions during this time so you can learn your own rhythm and take advantage of each phase of your cycle. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Book: 4 Seasons in 4 Weeks Author’s website for tracker and other resources: https://4s4w.com/ If you have any questions you can reach out to me on IG: @iamdeannafrances or through my website: https://leanintocuriosity.com/contact-me My interview with workshop host Danielle Fradette    

In this episode I discuss week three (four-part series) of syncing your feminine cycle. I share with you what is going on with your hormones and emotions during this time so you can learn your own rhythm and take advantage of each phase of your cycle.

In this episode I discuss week two (four-part series) of syncing your feminine cycle. I share with you what is going on with your hormones and emotions during this time so you can learn your own rhythm and take advantage of each phase of your cycle. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Book: 4 Seasons in 4 Weeks Author’s website for tracker and other resources: https://4s4w.com/ If you have any questions you can reach out to me on IG: @iamdeannafrances or through my website: https://leanintocuriosity.com/contact-me My interview with workshop host Danielle Fradette

In this episode I discuss week one (four-part series) of syncing your feminine cycle. I share with you what is going on with your hormones and emotions during this time so you can learn your own rhythm and take advantage of each phase of your cycle. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Book: 4 Seasons in 4 Weeks Author’s website for tracker and other resources: https://4s4w.com/ If you have any questions you can reach out to me on IG: @iamdeannafrances or through my website: https://leanintocuriosity.com/contact-me My interview with workshop host Danielle Fradette

Shelly Snow Pordea is an author and writing coach sharing great insight into telling your unique story. As she stepped into the world of writing her first children’s book, she allowed her personal values to guide her. We chat about using intuition and strategy to move your ideas forward. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: If an idea won’t leave your head that’s when you know it’s time to explore a little further. Get inspired by others in your industry, see what they’re doing and put your own spin on it. Your first idea isn’t usually your final product, so enjoy the process. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:More info on the Free Birds Mentorship Program Follow me on IG: @iamdeannafrances Episode 23: Prioritize Your Creative Passions with Shelly Snow Pordea Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! CONNECT WITH SHELLY SNOW PORDEA:Website: TheCreativU Social Media: Facebook, Instagram Conscious Stories Real Artists Don't Starve with Jeff Goins

There comes a time when you need to evaluate what is taking up your time and energy, the things that don’t light you up. By reducing those tasks, chores or parts of your business, you will make more room to work on the things that make you feel good.

Molly Toohey is a yoga instructor who helps other yoga instructors create online yoga businesses. She was able to use her interest to get quality focused and share from her experience. Molly has a goal of helping 100 yoga instructors in the next six months. I know she can do it because she is laser focused on taking micro action and having macro patience. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Get quality focused over quantity by digging into your interest. Share from experience and show up exactly where you are. Take micro action and have macro patience MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:More info on the Free Birds Mentorship Program Follow me on IG: @iamdeannafrances Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! The blog post I used to start my podcast, click here. CONNECT WITH MOLLY TOOHEY:Website: http://mollytoohey.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollytoohey/

It’s impossible to be fake or a fraud when you are being yourself. So many of us let the idea that we don’t have it “all” figured out stop us from sharing our message with the world. You can help someone, you can change someone’s life, don’t let the idea of being an imposture stop you. several podcasts to help others understand why they must decide what matters most! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: More info on the Free Birds Mentorship Program Get the FREE practical guide What Matters Most? Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Robyn Graham is a brand marketing strategist, podcast host and photographer. She helps business women and entrepreneurs connect and grow their audiences and attract more clients. She was able to combine her passion for serving others with her gift of strategic thinking and expertise in brand marketing to help her clients build a memorable and shareable brand. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: We can’t be happy and serve others effectively if we are swaying away from who we are at the core. Without our values we don’t really know who we want to serve or how we want to serve them. When you understand what is fueling you it enables you to live and serve in alignment. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:More info on the Free Birds Mentorship Program Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! The blog post I used to start my podcast, click here. CONNECT WITH ROBYN GRAHAM:Website: https://therobyngraham.com/ Social Media: @TheRobynGraham FB Group

Have you ever asked yourself “What the BLEEP am I doing with my life!?” Today’s guest, Melissa Parkvold never boxed herself it to one thing. She tried different things and explored her ideas. After listening to motivational podcasts and wanting to hear from real life people creating lives they loved, she knew it was time to start her podcast “What The BLEEP Are You Doing With Your Life.”  She has made so many connections and never could have imagined what would have come from just from getting started. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Having several passions, trying things and creating multiple revenue streams is the new norm. Starting a podcast will help you make connections you wouldn’t have made otherwise, so if you’ve been considering it, this is your sign. Resistance will show up as procrastination and you might want to quit doing what you started a few months in, but if you feel good about it the majority of the time, keep pushing through. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:More info on the Free Birds Mentorship Program Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! The blog post I used to start my podcast, click here. CONNECT WITH MELISSA PARKVOLD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebleeppodcast/ iTunes: What The BLEEP Are You Doing With Your Life?

There is no need to beat yourself up if you’re not a big, audacious goal setter. Also, it’s ok if you set goals and then instantly get discouraged. I know, I know, that sounds so counter intuitive, but trust me, you’re not alone! When we get fixated on a numeric goal we’re tied to the outcome. When we chase the dream and the feeling connected to that dream, we live in alignment with our values.  This episode will help you understand the most important goal to work towards. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free Birds Mentorship Program Get the FREE practical guide What Matters Most? Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Sometimes we hear great advice, but for some reason don’t apply it right away. The best advice I’ve ever received was from a friend years ago. I didn’t understand the importance of this one sentence until recently. As I build an online business this advice is incredible to follow as I make very important decisions. This advice can help you design your business around your life, not your life around your business. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:More info on the Free Birds Mentorship Program Get the FREE practical guide What Matters Most? Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Decision making gets a heck of a lot easier when you decide what matters most. I think choosing and defining personal values is the single most important thing anyone can do. By doing so you can do more of what you love and less of what you don’t. This episode is a revamp of Episode 002: Defining Your Personal Values. The concept remains the same, but my teachings on this topic have evolved to help hundreds of people. Since recording Episode 002: Defining Your Personal Values I created a workshop, downloadable practical guide and have been featured on several podcasts to help others understand why they must decide what matters most! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Get the FREE practical guide What Matters Most? Episode 002: Defining Your Personal Values Episode 052: Maybe it’s an Opportunity Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Afton Negrea helps passionate entrepreneurs and freelancers to make money online with intention and soul. After discovering for herself who she is on a soul level rather what roles she plays in life, she is passionate about having others discover how they want to feel. She offers a six month in depth, strategic mentor program called Free Birds. Afton and her clients sort through their ideas and she is aiming for them to have AH HA moments, who doesn’t love those right? TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Think about how you don’t want to feel and that can help you understand how you want to feel. Try the three D’s, delegate, delay or delete because there can be so many small things distracting you preventing you from getting to the big ideas you have. You have to prioritize your goals and ideas; you can’t do big things if you’re distracted by small ones. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Designer Map by Danielle LaporteFollow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here CONNECT WITH AFTON NEGREA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreebirdsco/ Website: https://www.thefreebirds.co/     Website: https://www.aftonnegrea.com/

I had three major ah-ha moments as a recent podcast guest so I wanted to share those with you. Since I realized each of these major takeaways had to do with my Mom I thought I would use this episode to pay tribute to my Mom for Mother's Day. As you listen, I want you to think of your childhood and what things shaped you that you can take advantage of in your endeavors. What perceived negatives can you turn into a positive? MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: What The BLEEP Are You Doing With Your Life Podcast Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

In this episode I share the benefits and positive things that come from procrastination. It might seem counter-productive, but as I share and discuss what I believe to be the two major reasons we put things off you will quickly see how this can benefit you. Pausing, pivoting or completely scrapping an idea does not mean you’re a failure, it’s an opportunity to reevaluate your idea, task or project. You will gain a new, fresh perspective. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 002: Defining Your Personal Values Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Allison Scholes is a boss lady in sweatpants and that’s the name of her brand! She has various sources of income as an MLM hustler, stock photo photographer and is a fellow podcast host. Her podcast Social Media for Mompreneurs offers free practical tools to make social media enjoyable again. She shares so much good insight into social media strategies as well as the importance of having grace with yourself. Allison explains her perspective on pivoting; starting something doesn’t mean failing, it means you are a multi passionate creative person. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Make sure what you are doing brings you joy. If you are on a social media platform that feels like you have shackles on, don’t try to grow your audience on that platform. Consistency doesn’t necessarily mean posting 7 days a week; consistency is how you define it and by understanding what your followers or customers wants. Have grace yourself, stopping something doesn’t mean failing, it means you are a multi passionate creative person and pivoting is all part   of the process. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Social Media for Mompreneurs Podcast Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! CONNECT WITH ALLISON SCHOLES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonscholes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allison.mulliganscholes Website: https://bossladyinsweatpants.com/

You’ve heard of ghosting right? It happens in business all the time. You send an email or leave a voicemail and you never hear another word back. In this episode I give practical tools to shift your mindset and a real life example that recently happened to me. I didn’t mention in the episode, but in case you were thinking maybe I had the email address wrong for this person, I didn’t, she was active in a group email that I was a part of too! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Jessi Beyer is an author, speaker and mental health advocate sharing her story to help others understand they are not alone. We talk about her journey to keynote speaking and how she shows up for college students during our nation’s mental health epidemic. Jessi shares the importance of consistency and follow through as well as trusting in your value. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Consistency is key with anything you do. It’s a numbers game and you can and probably will get a lot of no’s before you get one yes. No often means not right now. Don’t feel like you have to do something a certain way because others are. Be authentic or otherwise you will lose yourself and get burnt out. If someone is rude to you remember it’s not you, it’s them. They are fighting with something so don’t take it personal, just move on. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here CONNECT WITH JESSI BEYER: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessibeyerinternational/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessierinbeyer Website: https://jessibeyerinternational.com/

Not only are your skills transferable from one job to another, but what you are learning through your passion project, side gig or hobbies can also transfer over to other areas of your life. In my situation, I took what I have created with this podcast to change careers. Now I will be doing something more in alignment with my values. I want you to think about what you are working on that can transfer over to other areas of your life and even help you completely pivot. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 002: Define Your Personal Values Episode 030: Leap of Faith Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

There are those people who visualize. Then there are those people who visualize and share it with their friends. Then there are people like me, those who visualize out loud aka Vis-O and put it out to the media world! If this is weird, I don’t want to be normal. Tune in to my conversation with thee one, thee only Rachel Hollis! I crack myself up and let’s get real, if you can’t laugh at yourself, what’s the point really? MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: RISE Episode-Rach meets Oprah Episode 002: Define Your Personal Values Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

It’s crazy to think about what can happen in one year. With consistency I have been able to have so many amazing pepisodes on Lean Into Curiosity. This pepisode is dedicated to sharing with you the top three most valuable lessons I have learned over the last year as well as three major takeaways you can implement immediately. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 002: Define Your Personal Values Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Elena Ciccotelli is the creator and host of Sid Gig Central Podcast.  Through her business she helps female entrepreneurs start and grow their side gigs. As someone who works a corporate job while scaling her side gig, she gives practical advice to others who might be scared to leave their full-time job. She shares her concept that not all ideas need to turn into businesses and sometimes we don’t even need to monetize our passions right away-hence Lean Into Curiosity podcast. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Get crystal clear on what you want! And I’ll say it again - go back and listen to Episode 002 Defining Your Personal Values! Don’t feel like you have to go all in on your side gig and quit your day job. Keep your day job and see what direction your side gig takes. Begin leaning in one direction and taking steps! A side gig can help pad your resume which can help you get a different job more in alignment with you values f you are dabbling on a side gig you can really show your soft skills you are good with people The personal development piece of a side gig is so crucial and sometimes overlooked. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Marc Randolph Co-Founder of Netflix Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! CONNECT WITH ELENA CICCOTELLI:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elena_ciccotelli/ and https://www.instagram.com/sidegig_central_podcast/ Website: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/

By showing up as yourself, the truest version of you, in every situation, you will attract the right people at the right time for the right reason. By toning down your uniqueness so you don’t “offend” another person can cause internal conflict, resentment and being off balanced.  Authenticity is your power and I want you to use your uniqueness to your advantage. You have your personality for a reason, use it! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 002: Define Your Personal Values Episode 006: Embrace All Your Traits aka Just Be Yourself Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

As Chief Strategy Officer of a women owned business, Russ Ruffolo works with the CEO and the board to outline and implement the organization's global growth strategy by identifying strategic partnerships and opportunities to fulfill the femmebought mission. femmebought is an online community, directory and education hub for women owned business. Russ helps femmebought build solutions to provide more empowerment, funding access and exposure to female entrepreneurs. In this conversation we talk about barriers, gaining traction and having a long-term strategy. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: As you are building an online community make sure you are focusing on quality on quantity , focus on your long-term goals. Create balance with various energies, masculine, feminine, strategic and creative, heart and mind.  In any partnership early on work together to craft your mission statement and ask yourself consistently, are you working towards the same cause? MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: femmebought Episode 038: Focus on Your Vision with Sophia Ruffolo Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! CONNECT WITH RUSS RUFFOLO: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-j-ruffolo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femmebought/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/femmebought/ Website: https://www.femmebought.com/

I think there are two kinds of comparisons - one that is super powerful and one that can suck your soul dry. Negative comparison is the #1 killer of creativity. In this short pepisode I explain how to be completely present as you scroll through your IG feed. I do this magical thing with my mindset which I practice now each time I pick up my phone. The way I am able to compare in a positive way is a game changer! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 002: Define Your Personal Values Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Julianne Holland aka Jules, owner of Bella Terra Firma is an incredibly talented artist living in the Australian desert. She didn’t let her remote park ranger job stop her from being creative, in fact it encouraged her creativity. In this conversation she shares her journey to starting a business from curiosity and picking up new modes of art when she is feeling stuck. By taking the pressure off herself she created beautiful embroidered botanical art onto hats which later enabled her to quit her job to pursue her art passion full time. She shares the importance of connection and the power of creative problem solving.   TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Creativity can’t be automated, creative problem solving is a superpower. It’s the core to being human and having connection. When you create from a place of play  you take the pressure off yourself. As an artist you have to be very careful who you absorb information from, because even if someone means well, they can plant a seed of doubt which can take a lot of unlearning. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Andy J Pizza Creative Pep Talk Podcast Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! CONNECT WITH JULIANNE HOLLAND: Website: http://bellaterrafirma.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bella.terra.firma/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bellaterrafirma/

In this episode I share two practical tools you can use when making a major decision.  Using these two powerful tools can help you get to the point where you are more confident in taking a big, scary running leap of faith.  I am not here to tell you that stepping into the unknown will be easy, of course it will be challenging.  Anytime we step out of our comfort zones it can be scary, but getting honest with yourself, trusting the unknown and taking the leap of faith is when the magic happens. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

No matter what path your creative journey takes you down, you’re are going to have creative blocks from time to time.  Sometimes these can last a few hours, a few days and even weeks.  In this episode I share with you three practical tools you can begin to practice when you’re feeling stuck.  I like to try a variation of things in different situations and I hope you can do the same! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 052: Maybe it’s an Opportunity Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

You know the saying “Don’t look back, you’re not going that way.”? I do feel that it’s necessary to look back at your accomplishments and appreciate all that you’ve been through. Looking back to reflect on what you’ve learned, the unknown you’ve stepped into and the projects you’ve completed can help keep you motivated to keep going. Grab your journal and write down everything you’ve done in the last year.  It’s so inspiring. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Sarah Irwin is a Shamanic Reiki Practitioner, Empowerment Mentor and Coach, Yoga Instructor and divorced Mom of two. She experienced first-hand the isolation and stigma that tends to go along with stepping outside of the life of “should” and into her life by design. Today Sarah uses her experiences to assist others in reclaiming their power. It is through her courses, coaching and workshops where she supports others on their healing journey to becoming a lighter more aligned version of themselves. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Crying is one of the bravest things we can do, it doesn’t make you weak. Crying is a way to release emotions, the good and bad. It all needs to be released in some form to feel through it. We will always have triggers, but use those to assess why you are judging yourself. When you start to feel down on yourself or begin to criticize yourself, think of one thing you’ve accomplished in the last year. Come up with a mantra when you are feeling stuck. A statement or affirmation to encourage yourself. Maybe something like: “You got this!” or “This is a season in life.” or “It will all work out.”     MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! CONNECT WITH SARAH IRWIN: Website: https://www.sarahirwin.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_irwin_healing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/reikiandshamanichealingbysarah/

Would you consider yourself someone who doesn’t handle rejection well? Do you take things personal in specific areas of your life or maybe all?  This episode is for you.  I share a very solid mindset shift that can help you change the way you look at someone telling you no or maybe not replying to your email. It happens to the best of us. It seems like a big deal at the time, but in the grand scheme of things, it’s helping you on your path. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Not only is Ashley Lane an exceptionally talented artist, but she is a strategic business woman dedicated to her work.  We talk about what it took to turn her art into a business, how she became a featured artist in multiple restaurants and what she does to stay dedicated to practicing her art. She loves creating connections with people through her work and her art varies depending on what is inspiring her at the time. This conversation is motivating for anyone looking for creative ways to pitch your idea, show your value to your audience or heck, even start painting like I did. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: The hardest part is putting your product or service out there, but once you take that first initial step, then you can get feedback to help you push forward. You have to pivot and experiment, it’s never wasted time. You can spend so much time in your head coming up different outcomes, but you really don’t know how it’s going to turn out until you actually do something. If you get a no, it doesn’t mean your artwork is bad, perhaps you can think of another way to approach the situation. Know your audience, be strategic about who you are pitching to and when you pitch yourself, figure out a way to tell then how you are going to add value MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! CONNECT WITH ASHLEY LANE: Website: https://ashley-lane.pixels.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artbyashleylane/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pricecakes   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/artbyashleylane

You've heard of a gratitude practice right? Have you maybe tried to create one and you find it hard to be grateful especially when you have a difficult situation you are dealing with? If you're anything like me-you try to stay positive and find the good in things, but sometimes you feel so depleted.  How do you find the silver lining when you feel frustrated? Try using the tool I share with you in this episode.  It has saved my life and I mean literally.⁠ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 002: Define Your Personal Values The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein Super Soul Sunday with Gabrielle Bernstein Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

After consulting for the Israeli Army for 10 years in a male dominated field, Maya took a big leap of faith to start her own consulting firm. She had a realization that she wanted to also help women in leadership.  She found a way to overlap her passion with what she is amazingly talented at to create a helping strengthen the women she serves.  With her honed self-awareness skills, she is able to coach women in executive roles to elevate and improve their leadership skills. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Ask yourself what is unique about you. What assets have you picked up on your journey that you can transfer to the next phase of your journey? Ask other people that you respect what they thought of you when they first met you. What was their first impressions?  This can help you find your uniqueness that you might not even realize is your uniqueness. Look to women who inspire you and ask them what helped them get started. Not everything they bring up will be relevant to you, but you can take things from each conversation. Quit being your own worst critic. There are enough people judging you.  Be nice to yourself.   What is your leadership core? This is what you are most passionate about combined with what you are amazingly good at. Alignment is so crucial.                                                                                                                                           MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: MUST LISTEN to Episode 002: Defining Your Personal Values Episode 038: Focus on Your Vision with femmebought Co-Founder Sophia Ruffolo Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! CONNECT WITH MAYA SCHUTZMAN-MATARASSO: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maya.schutzman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-schutzman-matarasso-4398a322/?originalSubdomain=il                                 

If we don’t celebrate our small wins, will we know how to celebrate our big wins?  In this episode I break down various small wins that I celebrate on a consistent basis and explain why I choose those wins to celebrate.  I also discuss why I think it is so important to celebrate small wins throughout your journey with some tools to determine your small wins. Most importantly I give you real life tools as to how you can celebrate your small wins without breaking the bank each time. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

As a self-published fiction author, Piper Punches loves to tell stories. In this chat, she shares her journey to creating a business from her story telling.  Since shifting her mindset and realizing she needs to do things on her terms, she now helps others do the same.  Through her work of writing she also helps fellow inspiring authors with self-publishing. If you’ve had a burning desire to turn your unique voice into a published book or turn your writing into a business, this episode is for you!  This episode is also for anyone wanting to stand out from the crowd - forging their own path. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Take your time to learn the business, don’t rush the process. Once you build a foundation and decide you want to move your idea forward, begin to forge your own path. If you’re looking to what other people are doing to replicate it, there is no way for you to stand out. Limit the information coming in when you need to, when you are feeling overwhelmed. If you are like me and Piper and you often jump on an idea quickly, next time that happens, sit with your idea for a little bit. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here! CONNECT WITH PIPER PUNCHES: Website: https://piperpunches.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piperpunches/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piper.punches.9 Sign up to receive a free copy of When Luck Dies, The Murder Lawyer Series - Episode 1 If anyone is interested in self-publishing coaching, they can email me at piper@piperpunches.com with “Self-publishing Coaching” in the subject line