MINDFUL MOMENTS, MINDSETS, & MEMORIES

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Let's chit chat quick about how we can "find our footing" through chaos and busy schedules. It is always necessary to dedicate time to yourself! How or what should you do? Listen in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

An expanded version of the trending what's in & out concept for 2024! HAPPY NEW YEAR! ins Health is wealth. Vitamins. Supplements. Good food. Water Cross training. Gaining strength Sunny locations in Oct/Nov/Dec Dressing up Consistent skin care all over Radical honesty with everyone Releasing addiction to pain Being proud of my projects and life Asking friends for affirmation & truths Mindful mornings Visualizing daily Quick checkins w my people Dancing Theater Laughter/comedy Hugs/kisses on cheek Themed events with friends Travel duh Time with friends' kids outs Weighing myself Letting my home/car get disgusting Buying shit for my face/body Comparing my journey Morning socials Killing my hair Oversleeping Losing shit Thinking about someone and not reaching out to them Feeling like I'm too much Letting my community forget their power Overbooking myself Dating apps Rushing Helping people when I'm drained Doing anything when I'm drained --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

Are you ready to know way more about me than society makes you think that you should!? Great. Then dive right on in friends! I hopped off of social media last week for two main reasons that have to do with comparison. This is my journey- may my experience help you in any way shape or form. Big lesson to take away from this: TAKE ACTION WHEN YOU START NOTICING YOURSELF FALLING INTO OLD THOUGHT PATTERNS Let me know if you've had any similar experiences with this, if I learned anything it's that none of us are alone, in anything. Los quiero :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

HI I'M BACK FROM THE DEAD. Bringing this form of therapy back for myself and may it help you in any way, shape, or form. (SKIP TO THE LAST 5 MINUTES FOR A LITTLE GROUNDING MEDITATION.) Let's finish off this reflection & remember what 2022 brought into my life & how we can evolve in 2023 because of it :)  Recap of those top 10 moments right here! 1. THE RELATIONSHIPS I WAS ABLE TO STRENGTHEN and ALL the experiences I was able to HAVE WITH MY FRIENDS. TRIPS TO SEE THEM. TRIPS WITH THEM. SUNDAY HANGS. MARKETS. RUNNING. WORKOUT CLASSES. OPENING UP IN MY DARKEST MOMENTS. 2. Seeing THE GROWTH that all the kiddos I have had the privilege of taken care of. They are truly my chosen family and I will never not see them that way. 3. Seeing MULTIPLE friends with their kiddos. It's really quite magical. 4. 10 year reunion helping me further heal all the stuff I had with high school me. 5. Being in Mexico 4X this year!  A total of like 5 weeks. Thank goodness for my green card. 6. SUPER ALIGNED WEDDING CLIENTS and private events in general fun fun fun all around. 7. MIAMI- I was pretty much in a flow state and bliss here. Which made the coming home extremely hard."It is okay to want more in your life. It is okay to want to live a lavish life and recognize that you are outgrowing the comfort that you've known." 8. RAN A HALF MARATHON. YOUR BODY IS SUPPORTING YOU DAY IN AND DAY OUT. YOU BETTER CUT THE BULLSHIT OF THINKING ABOUT ONLY WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE. 9. Riding a rollercoaster. HOLY MOLY. FEARS ARE IN OUR HEADS & THEY MUST BE CONQUERED. 10. Co-Directing A Chorus Line and seeing these students get back on stage. This was the first musical back and I am just so proud of my co director and I because we did the job of like 5 people between the administrative stuff, the costumes, directing, choreographing, and vocal directing between the two of us. Overcoming challenge after challenge.   BONUS MEDITATION AT THE END BC YOU MADE IT THROUGH THESE BANANAS TIMING EPISODES. :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

It's time to reflect and remember what 2022 brought into my life and how we can evolve in 2023 because of it :)  Join me and stay tuned for the last episode. HI I'M BACK FROM THE DEAD. Bringing this form of therapy back for myself and may it help you in any way, shape, or form. Let us recap what I've talked about for almost a cumulative hour now! Thanks for being here for this. 1. THE RELATIONSHIPS I WAS ABLE TO STRENGTHEN and ALL the experiences I was able to HAVE WITH MY FRIENDS. TRIPS TO SEE THEM. TRIPS WITH THEM. SUNDAY HANGS. MARKETS. RUNNING. WORKOUT CLASSES. OPENING UP IN MY DARKEST MOMENTS.2. Seeing THE GROWTH that all the kiddos I have had the privilege of taken care of. They are truly my chosen family and I will never not see them that way.3. Seeing MULTIPLE friends with their kiddos. It's really quite magical.4. 10 year reunion helping me further heal all the stuff I had with high school me.5. Being in Mexico 4X this year!  A total of like 5 weeks. Thank goodness for my green card.6. SUPER ALIGNED WEDDING CLIENTS and private events in general fun fun fun all around.7. MIAMI- I was pretty much in a flow state and bliss here. Which made the coming home extremely hard."It is okay to want more in your life. It is okay to want to live a lavish life and recognize that you are outgrowing the comfort that you've known." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

It's time to reflect and remember what 2022 brought into my life and how I can evolve in 2023 because of it :) Join me and stay tuned for the next two episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

Enjoy this moment of stillness with me. I hopped off of socials a couple weekends ago and learned that I wasn't incorporating stillness enough into my life. May this invite us all to incorporate stillness within our daily routines. Thank you for being on this journey. Listen to the other episodes for more on what I learned during that social media reset. :) Intro- First 30 Sec. AD- Next 30 sec. Episode intro- 1 minute Meditation begins about 2 minutes in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

Lesson 2 of my weekend without social media! Learn how to empathize deeper, separate from ego, and tap into gratitude as quickly as possible when s*** goes wrong in your life. All sparked from my experience with someone breaking into my car. What a life we are living! Let's connect on socials and exchange life experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

I took a little social media break over the weekend :) Say what you will- but logging out completely is so necessary for humans who use social media as their business. If you don't understand the why behind this, give this episode a listen and see if you can empathize at all with the reasoning. I always come back from social media breaks with lessons and this first one is: 1. Stop relying so much on others for joy (both on social media & in real life) Finding joy within yourself in moments of stillness is magical. Let me know what you do to bring joy to yourself! Connect with me on instagram! @brenda_natalia_ 3 more lessons to come :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

I really wish someone would have told me this sooner... because I think it would have saved me months of anguish and sadness! Hi! I'm back and have been wanting to record an episode on emotions for awhile. Simply put-these are MY 6 steps to getting yourself to feel all of your stuff so that you may LEVEL UP. Listen in, let me know your thoughts, let me know your experiences. I hope to write and record more for ya soon. :) Life's been bananas, so I have A LOT of content haha *REMINDER- If your emotions are too heavy for you to process alone, call a therapist/doctor/counselor/licensed professional to help you move through them. That is why they are there! You are loved. You are important.* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

*Re-releasing this episode because... what good is it going to serve anyone if it remains in my drafts. Also- I am healed enough again to share it I think.* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "It's bananas that we are able to sit in the same room together, let alone be talking about gratitude." Welcome to the first public conversation after 2.5 years, with the person who was truly my best friend for 10.5 years. Listen in to how Jake & I understand gratitude now within the context of our past. He also shares some of the other struggles throughout life that have sunk him into deeper gratitude, his journey to consciousness and present living, and expands on how our "darker moments" in life, once felt fully, are doors to massive opportunity. If anyone has any questions about what the journey to healing this kind of relationship has been... please email conscious.choreo.co@gmail.com! We both believe in the ability to help others heal through a sharing of experiences. We would be happy to answer how we moved through some big emotions in a very honest and open manner. We will tell more of our story one day for those who are left with questions...for now, focus on the gratitude ;) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

What does your birthday make you feel? Are you someone who is pretty connected to specific timelines? Are you someone who really cares about the number? Do birthdays make you extremely emotional? Do you not care at all about the day of your birth? Take a quick listen into what birthdays mean to me and what this specific 28th birthday meant to me. Maybe you have a similar mentality? Maybe you have a completely different experience? Let's chat through it together. Call me. Beep me. DM me. Los quiero, Brenda --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

& SHE'S BACK! And we are rebranding. We are writing more often. We are shifting this podcast from what it used to be so that it may serve our healing deeper and more consistently. Always listen to where you are being guided. :) Happy May! Bring on the MINDFULNESS. If you want to join my community in which I send daily mindful texts, text "inspo" to 1-312-847-2187 Let's connect on ig @brenda_natalia_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

Happy New Year! I'm Brenda. And this is year 2 of Mindful Months. A space in which we jump into different themes and incorporate more awareness into our daily lives. We begin the year- with a deep reflection of my 2021 and the places in which deep healing occurred. Our healing isn't linear and there's a good reason why we need to make peace with that idea. Listen in for why

My dear dear friend, Sarah Wilson, sat down via zoom with me in November to talk all things fear and taking the leap to moving to a new country and creating a life completely different than the one she had known. From Wisconsin to Mexico City, Sarah has undergone massive change and growth over her last few years and this episode will help those who are undecided about taking that leap. Listen in as we chat through: Her current lifestyle in Mexico City, working in HR, biking and loving to create genuine connections What lead her from Wisconsin, to Chicago, to Mexico City How there wasn't too much fear once everything was set up, but once she got there reality set it The challenges of living by yourself in a new country The resilience and strength that she never knew she had Pandemic, different culture, changing apartments, ending a relationship, losing a job- AND HOW SHE MANAGED Expedited growth How having a "things will work out" mindset has shaped her life Her experience growing up and establishing her independance early on Her advice to those wanting but fearful to take a big leap like this DO IT identity and finding her true self "those who are meant to be will love me for who I am" The importance of deep conversations and how it opens doors YOU ARE MORE RESOURCEFUL THAN YOU KNOW LOOK AT THE FACTS Sarah, you are such a GO GETTER and we are so happy and lucky to have had you on the show as our last guest for the year. We love you and we are cheering you on from afar! If anyone has any questions for Sarah- please message us and we will connect you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

Jeremie Bacon is an entrepreneur, father, husband, investor in businesses, and developer of companies! His life has been so incredibly dynamic and he has SO many wonderful stories and perspectives to share with the world. We zoomed it out during November to chat about all things fear and during our conversations we touched on the following topics and thoughts. His love for Lake Country (aka Lake District) How the scariest thing he has done to date is raise a family His wife and his approach to parenting their 4 humans How we can't be all things to all people and that's okay Being an innovator and what that means Fear being positive within his life Look at fear as a gift and embracing it "The more scared of something I am, the more I'm like- there's something to dig into here" The understanding that most companies fail because they let fear stop them and they stop asking the right questions or they stop answering all the questions His near death experience when hiking in Colorado Pushing his own boundaries and limits Relentless forward progress Entrepreneurs being risk averse Fear is natural and normal and good Fear around money when it comes to starting a business Reality of what starting a business might look like and getting very comfortable with it His childhood business experience This episode had me grinning the whole time! Thank you Jeremie for sharing your stories, perspectives, and full energy with us. You are such a cool human. If anyone wants to connect with Jeremie- please follow his link below! :) Link: www.jeremiebacon.me --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

We got to zoom it out with single dad of 2 boys and certified coach Jay Skibbens in November and we are SO GRATEFUL to have had him share his experience and story. He has been on QUITE a journey and conquered many fears and that now allows him to hold space for so many single parents and humans so that they may take their life back into their hands. Listen in as we discuss:

Chicago Healer, Alice Perez, and I zoomed it out this month and WELL, WELCOME TO A HEART WARMING AND HONEST CONVERSATION all to do with fear. She is a fellow entrepreneur dedicated to helping the world heal through various spiritual and grounding methods. Between her crystal intention bracelets, her Reiki sessions, and her sound bowl meditations- this human will ensure that you have a more connected journey during this life. Listen in on our conversation all about: her favorite vacation a moment of deep fear upon riding a horse the freedom that comes from conquering your fears where she built her community and how that allowed her to be the fullest version of herself the importance of community giving people a seat at the table imposter syndrome and how it ties to fear her tools to overcoming fear when it comes to her business acknowledging where fear has stopped us and moving past that F.E.A.R- and what this acronym means HOW she helped ME (Brenda) remember my truth when I was spiraling recently LOL Connect with her. Support her business. Allow her energy to help you in whatever way/shape/form it can help you! We love you and thank you Alice. @Alices.crystal.palace @alicebutwithacamera --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

I'M BACK! Ready to chat with you about all things fear this month. Ready to move through my fears and move toward the highest self I can get to know before the year is over. This episode was the first "blog post" I had ever written and it was what inspired this podcast so- enjoy a brief look at the way that I've managed to sit with my fear. This barely touches the surface on what I think about fear but it's a good start :) I am super excited for this month's guests and the chats that we are about to have on here. Let's lead with love and with less fear this month. You can do it. You know you can :) (Also didn't say this in the episode but a reminder that YOUR FEARS ARE NOT YOU. You are separate from them. This is why you can sit beside them. :)) Message if you wanna chit chat about this. LOS QUIERO MUAH! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

HAPPY NEW MONTH! LET'S CELEBRATE. I just became a permanent resident of the United States and I celebrated often because it's one of the top 3 biggest moments of my life. It sparked this recognition and awareness that we do NOT celebrate life enough. So I invite you- to go big this month on your self celebrations. DAILY. "I believe that we should be celebrating something DAILY. Does that sound exhausting? haha It might- and that's okay. Big transitions and new mindsets often do. but with consistent mindful practice- it turns into habit and no longer takes any extra energy. It ABSOLUTELY is work- but it's the best type of work because, it's the work that FILLs our cups and does not drain us. It sends our vibration up up & up. CELEBRATION. So let's break it down in the best way that I know how. What is celebration? Why is it important to celebrate it? How can we celebrate daily/in all areas of our life?" DIVE IN. SHARE YOUR CELEBRATIONS WITH ME PLEASE!. Sending you MASSIVE LOVE. (as per usual) CELEBRATING YOU FROM AFAR! Brenda :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"What feeling would you like to feel more of once you practice these things more consistently in your life?" "Rejuvenated. The best feeling is waking up and not having 50 emails/texts. The other best feeling is that you can lay down at the end of the night and there's no pressing issues and that just allows me to completely shut down." Billy Surges, owner of Surging Film & Theatrics & fellow Elmhurst grad, shares so many wonderful truths about his journey thus far with routine! From hardcore routine with sports to an unpredictable schedule in the arts, he has happily landed somewhere in the middle. He values and prioritizes certain things in his life like morning showers, bottle of water at night, and eating around 12 and that is all he has come to really need. He, like all of us, wants to continue growing and is looking to become more consistent with boundaries within work and that projects he takes on, and with setting time aside for his social life. He recognizes how these things all work together & can create a life in which you wake up feeling REJUVENATED. Billy Surges, owner of Surging Films & Theatrics & fellow Elmhurst grad, shares so many wonderful truths about his journey thus far with routine! From hardcore routine with sports to an unpredictable schedule in the arts, he has happily landed somewhere in the middle. He values and prioritizes certain things in his life like morning showers, bottle of water at night, and eating around 12 and that is all he has come to really need. He, like all of us, wants to continue growing and is looking to become more consistent with boundaries within work and that projects he takes on, and with setting time aside for his social life. He recognizes how these things all work together & can create a life in which you wake up feeling REJUVENATED. www.surgingfilms.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"Something I wanna say before we begin, I'm definitely at a place now where I can reflect on it (her past routine self) and say- oh that doesn't work. I definitely didn't think that then." -Magda "Then I started to lean toward flexibility/spontaneity but then I started saying yes to everything... and got overwhelmed."- Magda "What does your current routine bring to you now?" -Brenda "BALANCE. Because it is not too much to ask for. It's enough to get me started but I still have flexibility in my day." - Magda I got to sit down and CHAT with one of my very best friends about a topic which I KNOW she loves to dissect and discuss because it has been a huge conscious shift in her own life. THIS EPISODE IS ENERGIZING. Dive into this episode and listen in on her journey with obsessive routine and how it led her to where she is today. We discuss SO much and have so many "AHA" moments along the way. You will absolutely feel like you are in the room with us as we discuss: her love of connecting with humans and herself her ability to reflect upon her unhealthy exposure to routine from a young age the routine of prepping for her bikini competitions feeling like she could ONLY function on routine "I'll sleep when I'm dead" How she is still transitioning and finding what really works for her 75 hard challenge & her tweaks on it How prioritizing certain activities and habits IS so beneficial How doing anything that is related to your health is ALWAYS worth it Routine=health focused, Projects=Consistency Building habits & staying present with your consistency How kids should start guasha-ing :) Put your books by your toilet... How she wants to become more consistent with a meditation practice 4-7-8 breathing technique This episode is FUN & INFORMATIVE. Please connect with Magda and listen in to her podcast and beautiful thoughts. SHE IS A LIGHT AND A BALL OF HONESTY AND LOVE. IG: MADGA.ROSE Creating Connections (Magda's Podcast)----> https://open.spotify.com/episode/26jbqaJTPvkRIl8nXlNGIh?si=sux1shZ4TduGwmIkVxFkhw&dl_branch=1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"Routine is something I've always struggled with. I don't like having a set schedule, but in the professional sphere, especially with being in school and within law, you do really have to stick to deadlines.. I think for me, I would like to have more consistency with a good sleep schedule. I operate better when I have time to wake up in the morning." Max, law student & lover of the arts and traveling, shares with us his truths about routine thus far in his life. He recognizes that he does not enjoy having a set schedule but that there are certain habits he wants to create in order to live a more well rounded life. One of those being a good sleep schedule in order to take on the following day. Max and I chat about how and why he got into law, what is important to him upon waking up in order to have a successful day, what he does in order to keep his body feeling good, and how he is diving into his new spiritual journey. This episode is short and to the point but allows us to check in with someone who is intentional and wants to continue maximizing his energy. I love that we are able to connect with people from SO many different walks of life. I love that we are all trying to become better. Thank you so much Max for sharing just a bit about your life with us, we know you will change the world and help so many in your career and in your life! If anyone wants to connect with Max, please message us here and we will put you in contact with him! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"I think for me, a night routine would be more important because I do not sleep at night and I think it would help set me up for a successful night of sleep." Chrystiana Matthews or @chrystianainspired Chrystiana is about to be a FULL time therapist and I am SO happy that we got to discuss her journey with routine thus far. With an ever changing client schedule, routine is tricky but Chrystiana does understand the importance of getting into better sleep habits! We chat about so many wonderful different parts of life and what she wants to become more consistent with in regards to her mind/body/soul! We speak of the importance of coming back to center and how to shift our mindsets from "I need" to "I get to". Thank you SO much Chrystiana for sharing your hopes and consistency/routine dreams with us. We are supporting you every step of the way! Connect and follow her journey here: https://www.instagram.com/chrystianainspired/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"When I wake up, I'm honest with myself. Just as long as everything gets done by the end of the day, it doesn't matter when it gets done."- Victor (Curious Chicagoan, cyclist, and skateboarder) So grateful to connect with high school friend Victor after like 10 years post graduation. Victor and I jive on not being too keen on having a set itinerary & having to stick to a set schedule. We really value flexibility and being extremely intentional with our energy and actions. We discuss having a new pup and how that has been different because it brings a new sense of routine to his life and how at the end of the day he just wants her to have the best life so he is willing to adapt and change. We discuss the joy in meeting locals and having the time to explore the unknowns while traveling when you don't have a SET routine in place. The importance of enjoying the process and just being a better version of who you were... daily. So incredibly wonderful to connect with him & we wish him the BEST in life as he improves upon those skills and activities that we mention here in the episode. We all have goals & we are all taking different approaches to getting there and THAT is beautiful. If anyone has any questions for Victor, message us, we'll connect you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"I would feel guilty and felt like sh** not following that strict routine that I was following for the prep of my show. " - Raquel aka ChingonaFitness We got to zoom it out with one of my favorite people (whom I've never met in real life) today and we discussed her journey with routine thus far in life. Raw and authentic Raquel! She comes from the fitness competition and preprofessional soccer world and has struggled to find what felt and feels good for her when it comes to routine. She is a soul who wants to make other peoples days better and who wants to get to know herself on a deeper level constantly. Listen in as we discuss & guide Raquel toward the activities that she can do more consistently in order to create more peace and growth within her daily life. It's all a process and we have to give ourselves GRACE. They include: For her mind: reading a few pages a day/journaling/meditating For her body: going on a walk by herself For her spirit: intentional tik tok/dancing Let's help keep her accountable and continue cheering each other on as we find what is BEST for us in terms of routine, consistency, and growth. Insta: @chingonafitness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"This mantra I've been really living by is: Your 9-5 is your job the way you make your money. But your 6-10 is where you get to build your empire." Josh Josh and I go way back to college time and I am SO incredibly happy to hear his voice and see his face via zoom for this interview. Josh discusses what his journey with routine has been thus far and explains this happy medium place that has really worked for him. He introduces the idea of block scheduling and I JIVE WITH THIS IDEA so much. It is something I do- but never had put a name to. He also introduces that quote above and really allows us to remember that we are NOT our jobs- if our jobs aren't our purpose. That we have so much more to create post work if you are someone in a 9-5. Your empire can include and be ANYTHING. We also discuss how LOOKING for a job, is a job in itself and we need normalize and allow people to understand that. We discuss how, for him ROUTINE leads to CONSISTENCY which leads to HABIT. So he thrives from block scheduling routine as he shifts and transitions in and out of his many different roles. One of my favorite things that he does as a part of his routine, is setting time aside to get CREATIVE daily. WE COULD ALL USE MORE OF THAT. Josh, we are cheering you on from all over the world and we know that you are stepping into ALL form of success. :) If anyone would like to connect with Josh- write to the podcast and we will connect you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"What has routine brought to your life?" -Brenda "Calmness."- Kelly Lamich Kelly is a woman of various talents and a social media GURU! This content creator has a BEAUTIFUL morning routine that has taken her about 2 years to get DOWN. I love how conscious her routine is. It hits all of my consistency criteria and maybe one day I'll convert to her morning routine. ;) It does sound THAT good. You'll just have to hear it for yourself. Take what feels good, leave the rest. That's what we are all about here. My favorite part is the waking up and doing what YOU love aspect. Reading/watching a show/etc. We really should LOOK FORWARD to waking up and starting our days doing what WE want. Kelly we loveee you and we are sending you massive good energy for all of your future goals and projects. Connect with this beauty on social medias anywhere! Instagram/tiktok/etc. @kellylamich --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

Sebastian Keanu B Rivera is a musician, actor, athlete, and real life Troy Bolton who thrives off of routine. "What does routine bring you?"- Brenda "Happiness, for real for real. I feel stronger, smarter, like I'm invincible." Sebastian is young and ready to step into all of his success. Finally finding things that really work for him, he has been able to establish a routine for his life that makes him the BEST version of himself. "I think it's not about getting strong really...I want to be able to move. Mobility over strength and looks." is just one beautiful thing he shares in this episode. It is so exciting to see people finding what works for them at such a young age. I love that this next generation prioritizes themselves. We are looking at a beautiful future. My favorite part of his routine is drinking water right when you wake up... I did that for a hot bit last year and it made me feel AMAZING. I am going to begin consistently incorporating that into my mornings in order to follow in Sebastian's footsteps. :) Thank you for sharing your journey with us!! We are so excited for your successful future! Listen to his music and connect with him below: Instagram: @cbas_rivera SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/2g9Yo2j9c74d5Dns9 YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFe-D9eXEAozKalBTikBypg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"What has routine brought to your life?" -Brenda "Stability. A little bit of time for yourself in the morning can go a long way. It has helped me feel way more stable and grounded." -Jackie @lowcarbstateofmind Jackie is a full time content creator & cook and has found a routine that works for her! Listen in on some really FUN and different habits that she has created and get to know a bit of a different side of her. She is INTENTIONAL with everything she does as she begins the day and it shows. Jackie is thriving in her field and continuing to stay grounded throughout. Enjoy this episode and let us know what part of her routine you vibe with! My favorite part of Jackie's routine is getting outside and in the sun in the morning! I will aim to incorporate that more into my days as well because I just really jive with it. We love you Jackie! Everyone- follow her on all the social medias & make her recipes. They are DELICIOUS. instagram.com/lowcarbstateofmind https://www.tiktok.com/@lowcarbstateofmind?lang=en --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"My consistent awareness is the catalyst for my consistent practices & inner peace!" -Brenda (your host) Here's the deal... I don't vibe with "routine". Yet I'm still very successful. This month- we dive into my journey and other's journey's with routine and understand that what works for one person, doesn't necessarily work for the other. I jive with consistency of my peace practices, hbu? Let's connect and chat about this! Read a version of this podcast here: bnchoreography.com/c3-blog If you would like to apply for my 6 week accountability and mentorship program- click here Learn more about Consciously Balanced (6 week program) here! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

This episode is MEDICINE for the spirit and heart. I am beyond grateful for these two. San Diego living, Rachel & Jose, are LIGHTS in this world and this description is going to be unlike any other because I'm going to fill it with quotes from them so you may remember this therapeutic information. Rachel Wojcicki is a Sound Artist and Coach Jose Guadalupe Flores is an Artist and Communication Expert. They are dear friends of mine and have embarked on a new journey out in California and are THRIVING. The following are quotes from our episode. Dive in... take what resonates, leave what doesn't, and remember that you are absolutely exactly where you are meant to be. CHECK THE BOTTOM OF THIS DESCRIPTION FOR A DISCOUNT ON THEIR COACHING PROGRAMS! "We work with musicians who want to start their own studio." "I was projecting judgment onto others. I was assuming that they would respond in a certain way. But these thoughts are coming about me-from ME." "I thought to myself... do I keep living in that timeline? Or do I do totally the opposite?" "They (piano competitions) instilled this totally normal world of being judged for what you're doing. It fostered this idea of, I hate the way this feels, and it didn't feel good in my body." "I started to notice these thoughts in a different way. They can be really subtle... you might identify with them... you might think they are YOU." "The best way that I found to change it, was to STOP & GET QUIET." "We have been trained to live a "what's wrong" society, we need to retrain that muscle to go to.. "what's right" "We have to become detached from our "achievements & failures" "My value is UNALTERED by what I achieve" "Too many people will play it out their whole life, wishing they could have loved themselves more. We have to choose right now." "Getting quiet, especially when we are feeling something so intense, will self liberate whatever we are feeling." "It is DECEIVINGLY hard. To sit with the electricity that is coursing through my body.. especially with high peak moments...but there's massive gold at the end of that rainbow." "You must cook all that tension and energy in the belly" "You begin to feel like your most vibrant and radiant self because you're not covered in programs of doubt and because you trust." "We just have to bust through these dense places, these crystalized places that make us less flexible that make us less open to seeing the magical things around us." "It is really this inner knowing that this is a big super coool game. and it can be what we make it. so we might as well become close w the operator of the game." "I need to embody that. (Being like a child) Before somebody inserted their thoughts these judgments that are not original thoughts of ours, that were programmed by others who had their own limiting world views" Rachel: Instagram is @rachelwojcicki my coaching website is www.wholebeingactivation.com listeners of this podcast will get a $111 discount for a monthly coaching package! Jose: Instagram is @contrequirose Our business together is @relativekeysmusicstudio and www.relativekeys.com Where we coach you in unlocking your artistry, teach you how to play an instrument and unlock your creativity! Keep an eye out for our course to launch! We're going to teach musicians how to create stable income through building their own music studio without a music or business degree. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"Constant awareness will help you find and maintain balance. Allow yourself to be free to be who you are... stop judging yourself so you can grow in the way that you're naturally supposed to grow, not in a forced way." - Cesar (El Filo) Núñez , Massage therapist, father, spiritual rapper, Bboy, and day trader Listen in to this conversation about Cesar's journey with self judgment. He is a wonderful human who I met outside as he was breakdancing one day and instantly felt like it was a divine meeting moment. :) Take a listen as we discuss: his up bringing and dealing with inactive self judgment style what being comfortable with who you are does for your life the moments that brought him to change and take action over his life having nothing at times but his faith and his music his experience with sharing his music on the buses in Mexico Understanding how to deal with other people's criticism Habits that were not serving him How habits CAN help us How his teen years introduced him to music and breakdancing Being a young father and how he has overcome outside judgment The importance of having a strong inner circle The generational patterns of FATHERS in his life "We do as parents, have to be aware of how the behavior of OUR parents affects the way we raise our kids" Understanding that we are NOT for everyone, and that's OKAY We grow where our land is more fertilized- in relation to the people who surround us What a beautiful moment of connection. I am SO incredible thankful to have connected and look forward to watching our paths unfold. Connect with him and his art: Links- https://soundcloud.com/el-filo https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jkN6gJGnroLP8On6QBI94?si=xdVjv52iQMC_aWLMl5-Z8A&dl_branch=1 Instagram: el_filo_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"You can't control how other people act, but you can control how you react and decide to either carry it or let it go." Hannah Intelligent, self aware, and talented Hannah sits down with us to have a very real conversation about this month's topic of self judgment and how to find balance. Her experience within the professional dance world and psychology background were so wonderful to hear about in relation to this month's theme. Dive in and listen on our discussion about: her experience within living in a "hyperactive" judgment state while growing up in competitive dance and gymnastics the effects of having a very loud inner critic "hyperactive is where I have lived and probably had a rental property in... and I need to sometimes remember to drop off the key." the importance of bringing self awareness and kindness into the dance world. Bringing dance back to a place where it is "a full expression of a mind body soul connection" - Brenda Her tools of breaking out of the hyperactive judgment state 1st, 2nd, 3rd point of view of your thoughts The silliness of attaching moral function to physical attributes or things with no soul or spirit The journey of recognizing negative self talk and shifting out of it The importance of meditation and journaling in her life Her process when journaling (THIS COULD HELP ALL OF YOU. listen to this specifically!) Definition and experience of Maladaptive Schema "REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE ENOUGH IN ALL FORMS AND STATES OF WHAT YOU ARE DOING" -Hannah For those living in the inactive, What needs are not being met? Doing the work and how it changes the way you see the world around you "If this is not serving me... then it's not mine to carry." Finding balance and how it has allowed her to finally experience the world around her WE LOVE THIS GAL! Thank you Hannah for allowing us in on your journey and your process. We appreciate you and we celebrate you. Experience life as it comes my friends! Instagram: instagram.com/hannah.elizabeth.a_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"If I love myself more, then I'll be happier, and that will just flow over (to my loved ones)" -Rae Leigh Buckle up and take notes friends. We have the pleasure of listening to the beautiful Rae Leigh chat with us about her journey with both active and inactive self judgment and it is FULL OF BEAUTIFUL ADVICE. Rae describes herself as the following: I'm a mom of 4 who married up. Nurse, reader, hobby collector, embracer of vulnerability. Excited to see what I'll be when I grow up. The amount of authenticity that this woman has is REFRESHING and deeply needed. During this episode, Rae and I chat through: social media and how it encouraged people to present themselves falsely her buzz words of compassion and curiosity and how incorporates them the importance of self love the way she has encouraged it within her kids A new method of complimenting your child's talents & skills Her experience with living in the inactive self judgment "If people don't like me... they don't have a chance to hurt me" Being a charge nurse and dealing with this How she managed to flip the script to move toward a more balanced life The importance of treating people as individuals Her love and use of enneagrams Being a young mom and experiencing the hyperactive side of self judgment The tool of "What's the worst that could happen" and how it helped her move into a more balanced space when tipping toward hyper active HOW INNER WORK IS THE ANSWER to almost all imbalance A tiny look into her journey with post partum psychosis Letters to Scout Her family dynamic and values (I loved this part so much) The idea that "oversharing" is not possible if you're coming at it from a genuine and authentic place of connection and support The generation before us and the stigma of sharing so much of our soul's journeys The gifts that can be received from being vulnerable on social media Finding the balance via a big move, medications, communications, and perspective "How can I say what is genuinely me, but also going to come off as loving and kind to that person?" & VOXER and voice memos as tools for communicating effectively and helping bridge the gap between the hyperactive and inactive people & how she is learning magic... :) WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THIS CONVO. She is a light. May your day be filled with solely fun everyone! Connect with her and follow her journey on IG: @Rae.heythere --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"I was judging myself HARSHLY, but then upon taking a step back, I was able to recognize the hyper active self judgement quickly and started shifting it into productive and expansive self awareness." Brenda Perez de Tejada A new topic. A new month. Self judgement & balancing out hyperactive and inactive judgement of ourselves. Let's dive in and ask ourselves the tough questions so that we may transmute self judgement into deep & kind self awareness. Let me know if you would like to share your thoughts on this! Would be happy to have you and discuss. To read this as a blog- click here! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

I will insert a link for those who would like to read the translated captions at a later date!! Check back for that link right here in the bio. “Yo defino que tambien mi felicidad optima fue la epoca que realmente convivi con mis hijos. Sobre todo en su edad temprana.” Bombon “No me arrepiento de las travesuras que hice, me arrepiento de las travesuras que no hice. “ Bombón En este episodio, platicamos con mi abuelito, Gabriel (que nosotros le decimos Bombon)! Se encuentran muchos mensajes bonitos durante estos 30 minutos. Platicamos sobre: Como la convivencia con los muchachos que enseña, le trae mucha felicidad Como también reunirse con los de su clase le trae mucha alegría Cómo siente que tuvo y tiene mucho éxito en mantener fuertes las conexiones con sus hermanos y familia El tema de que tener éxito es que tengas diferentes aciertas en tu carrera La importancia de un buen equipo para lograr una vida exitosa Su experiencia cuando estaba trabajando como ingeniero y cómo conocer a las diferentes profesiones que le rodeaban le ayudó mucho en su carrera Como ver a sus hijos crecer le trajo toda la felicidad del mundo Como llegamos a decirle Bombón- por mi mama- (que yo no supe) La idea que es difícil ver los momentos que sus hijos no se sientan tan exitosos pero que es importante acordarse que esos momentos son solamente momentos y que días más exitosos vienen La importancia de saborear y disfrutar CADA momento bonito por que nunca sabes que va a pasar El entendido que aunque no estemos juntos físicamente siempre estamos en nuestros pensamientos y oraciones Muchas gracias a mi Bombon. Que bonita experiencia y recuerdo voy a tener siempre. Te quiero mucho. MORDIDAS! I GOOGLE TRANSLATED THE FOLLOWING BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE TIME TODAY TO READ THROUGH THIS. SO... proceed with caution. lol I'll come edit this another day. But here's a VERY POORLY TRANSLATED overview. “I define that my optimal happiness was also the time that I really lived with my children. Especially in his early age. " “I do not regret the mischief I did, I regret the mischief I did not do. "Bombón In this episode, we chat with my grandfather, Gabriel (we call him Bombon)! Many nice messages are found during these 30 minutes. We talk about: Like living with the boys he teaches, it brings him a lot of happiness As also meeting with his class brings him a lot of joy How you feel you were and are very successful in maintaining strong connections with your siblings and family The issue of being successful is that you have different successes in your career The importance of a good team for a successful life His experience when he was working as an engineer and how to get to know the different professions that surrounded him helped him a lot in his career How watching your children grow brought you all the happiness in the world How did we get to tell him, Bombón- for my mom- (that I didn't know) The idea that it is difficult to see the moments that your children do not feel so successful but that it is important to remember that those moments are only moments and that more successful days are coming The importance of savoring and enjoying EVERY beautiful moment because you never know what will happen The understanding that although we are not together physically we are always in our thoughts and prayers Many thanks to my Bombon. What a beautiful experience and I remember I will always have. I love you very much. BITES! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"Acceptance of who you are and acceptance of where you are at in this moment- (tough or easy) is success." Laurie Edwalds TAKE A STEP INTO SOME BRIGHT ASS LIGHT. This soul sister of mine fills us in on some very beautiful truths in this episode. Laurie is boss woman who I met working on a production of Mamma Mia. Her energy is big and bright and infectious. Please listen to every word of this episode as she and I discuss: her love of nature and feeling connected to this earth how we both can't answer questions about "favorites" her biggest success at the moment being connection: earth, humans, spirit her journey when she was in her 20's to seek answers about her purpose the moment she realized and understood that she was exactly where she was meant to be, and what that brought for her life her journey with her mother and how that taught her the biggest lesson in acceptance how we need to stop "Should-ing" all over ourselves the idea that it is important to remember that everything we live through is intentional how sometimes work is truly just to pay the bills and make money and that is OKAY, so long as you can bring joy to that how some jobs are stepping stones to your passion- but they don't have to be shitty stones her marriage at 34 to a man who was wildly different than her, but absolutely her person the ability to be fully yourself with those who you love, when you accept them for who they are! Laurie will be back, (surprise! if you're reading this Laurie lol), soon to share more of her life's stories and energy. Her light shines bright through this episode and we are SO grateful to have had her on. If anyone has any questions for Laurie, please send them in and we will connect you with her! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"Ya know, have a high level of integrity, treat people with the utmost respect, have trust in people, yourself, and what you do and if you practice that---you'll be ultimately successful. " David Casarez All the way from the San Francisco Bay area, Dave C, chats with us about all things success for him and his life. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to chat with him and wish him the absolute best on his journey moving forward!! Be sure to listen in on this conversations that explores: his recent new hobby of biking & cycling (soon to be fly fishing as well) the confidence he has in his life currently - in all areas of life his journey to getting his master in business and marketing the idea that we cannot be afraid of our dreams... that we MUST be confident in ourselves, no matter what curveballs life throws at us his plan post retirement the importance of open communication within his family a discussion about college vs the entrepreneur journey the importance of seeking knowledge and growing relationship success & how open communication, individuality, and honesty ensure that the change in lifestyle (traveling) because of the pandemic and how it has been a nice change of pace his ability to absolutely celebrate the daily successes YES YES YES. What a fun conversation full of so much information. Take it from Dave- go have a successful day! :) Let David know if you have any questions via his information below! dcasarez@pecopallet.com PECO PALLET www.pecopallet.com Safety | Integrity | Trust | Excellence --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"I feel most successful at staying calm right now. I am that constant source of calm and peace for my family and friends, and I feel successful at being available for all of them. " Danielle R. What a beautiful moment of further connection with someone who I met two years ago while working on a production of Mamma Mia together! Danielle is a wonderful human and in this episode we dive into: Her love of singing and how that was what brought her out of being "painfully shy" The idea that it is OKAY to feel successful in some areas of your life and not in others Laughter being one of the most important pieces to a successful romantic relationship Advice for those moving through tough moments in romantic relationships "It is really easy to get caught up in the nitty gritty, easy to find faults, but holding onto that gloom and doom negative space will destroy your relationship." How having clean floors= success in their home with 3 dogs! The goal of raising two kids who feel trust in their parents to be able to talk about anything with them The importance of compromising within your family unit to ensure success Her success in building amazing relationships with her agents Remembering that it is important to pick out the positive moments of every day WHAT INGREDIENTS TO ADD TO YOUR SPAGHETTI SAUCE so that it fizzes :) Thank you SO much Danielle for being such a wonderful guest and letting us in on your family and your life. If anyone has any questions for Danielle, please send them in and we will get them over to her! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"(Relationship) Success is the fact that 13 years in & 4 babies later, he really is my best friend. There's no secrets, no pretense, he is the first person I want to talk to about big moments. I know quarantine was hard for a lot of couples- but we flourished." Seredy Williams We sit down with co-worker, friend, and mom of one of our previous 11 year old guests to chat about all things success within being a mom, a music teacher, and overall human. You definitely want to pick up some tips from this beautiful soul. We cover: Her experience growing up and living in a motor home in Mexico Her one activity that is solely for her- orange theory The hardship of keeping choral music alive during this pandemic The importance of the relationships she creates with her students Success within her marriage, even after 4 babies and building careers! The importance of laughter within romantic relationships Making your significant other's needs a priority The reason why she got into teaching music What success look like within her physical space with 6 people living in the house! Family success- "I just want them to be happy and healthy. I hope they can keep a relationship with each other- happily living their truths." It is ALWAYS so beautiful to be able to connect on this level with the people in my life. I learned a lot during this and I have no doubt you will too! You can connect with Seredy and ask her any music/mom/life questions via instagram @mrswilliams Thank you Seredy!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"If you gave back more than you took from it (life), that is success. Provide more than you take. Whatever that means to you!" Mike K. Social hall founder and owner, Mike Kenney, leads us through many wonderful truths about what success has looked like for him throughout his 37 years of life as an entrepreneur in the restaurant industry. I met Mike at another one of his restaurants in Seattle and since then, he has expanded and moved down to Arizona to open another INCREDIBLE place. In this episode we dive into: Mike's recent recovery from an infection in his digestive track his success in building a kick ass team at Social Hall- post pandemic the idea that we aren't going to be wildly successful in every single category of our lives, and being okay with that the sacrifices he has had to make with creating and owning a restaurant and bar the different dynamics of being 37 and not yet being married or having kids (remembering- everyone's path looks VERY different) Social Hall- located in Tempe, is a restaurant everyone should check out. They have great food, great cocktails, very different spaces! Relationship success = making your partner feel seen and feeling seen yourself. Family success= unconditional support and love "you might be stupid but I'm gonna come and bail you out" type of love THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING THAT WHEN WE EAT- WE ARE FEEDING AN ENTIRE ECOSYSTEM OF GOOD BACTERIA OR BAD BACTERIA. So choose wisely. his morning gratitude practice and how it has helped him Thank you SO much Mike for sharing so many wonderful definitions and moments from your life for us to learn and grow for. We appreciate you deeply. If you have questions about anything related to the restaurant business/entrepreneur life/gut health life- connect with Mike! AND MAKE SURE YOU GO TO SOCIAL HALL!!! www.azsocialhall.com Instagram: instagrom.com/mikekenney715 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"I don't think you'll ever be truly successful if you set out to make money- set out to make a difference first- set out to follow your passion-the money will follow. " - Ryan Scully This multi-talented human sits down with us to talk about what success looks like and what it means to him. He has his own business and has some wonderful advice for ensuring that your business is successful. In this episode with Ryan, we chat about: how work is truly fulfilling for him his path to getting into real estate getting out of the 9-5 stability and comfortability at 26 and taking the risk with his own business his upcoming projects: Airbnb's featuring SOLAR POWERED housing, featuring geothermal heating, and a new wedding venue how he feels successful in managing the macro but has a harder time with the micro ( as many business owners often do) how relationships are the most nuanced things on this planet finding the balance within relationships his unique relationship how a successful business is one that is always growing or looking to grow the IMPORTANCE of branching out and building a team to support your business if you want to be successful you have to be extremely comfortable with failure and 100% okay falling flat on your ass, wiping off the dust and getting right back up. & the importance of leaving this place better than we find it & making each others lives a little easier on the daily If anyone is interested in working with Ryan or staying at one of his airbnb's- find him on instagram here: scullymancan website here: https://www.impactequitiesgroup.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"I think it's a generational thing- but I know that I'm never going to regret making a little bit less money so that I can experience life. If you make all this money and you don't have the time to spend it or don't have anyone to spend it with, it's not worth it." - Dr. Evan Sands All of these episodes were supposed to be 10 minute conversations, that quickly turned into 25 minute conversations and I'm now wishing they were each an hour. Especially this one! Once again we dive into what success means to people of all ages and professions. This episode features Evan Sands, an ER doc in Los Angeles. Evan has a very fresh perspective on success within his career that I think a lot of people in the medical profession could benefit from hearing. In this episode we touch on: his love for the ocean & why what he currently feels the most success in the open-ness within his family and how it has cultivated a successful family dynamic the importance of communicating authentically and without judgment with those closest to you the importance of therapy within a relationships "knowing when you need help and recognizing when the bullshit in your brain is not correct" people's inability to work through problems nowadays simply because the next person is just a swipe away the importance of laughter and humor within a relationship a simplistic home life success within the E.R- a story about a recent patient the rate of CPR actually working his experience with asking patients in the ICU what advice they would give to a single 33 year old man & their answers generational differences in work/life balance having to build yourself up again after enduring medical training Huge thank you to Evan for letting us in on a little bit of his life within the E.R and how he relates to success. If anyone has any questions for him- let me know and I'll forward them over! I'm sure we will hear from him again! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

Nicki Dingraudo from, The Sprinkle Topped Teacher, is a creator, supporter of teachers, and educator. She is such a joy to speak with and has a lot of wonderful insight on what success can look like for teachers/entrepreneurs and humans alike. In this episode we discuss: how she eats ice cream for dinner :) the difficulties of having your own business and balancing it out with your life how she and her husband ensure they stay connected and successful within their marriage how -no phone- time is necessary when connecting present moment living & making time for those you care about shifting perspective to the WHY behind your GOALS in order to really understand what your successes are within your business what she deems a successful day in her business her journey with renovating her home the journey to celebrating her daily successes Please connect and chat with Nicki via the links below. She has AMAZING RESOURCES for teachers. She's a gem and a light and we are so lucky to have been able to chat with her! Thank you Nicki! Website: https://thesprinkletoppedteacher.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesprinkletoppedteacher/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/thesprinkletoppedteacher TeachersPayTeachers Shop: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Sprinkle-Topped-Teacher --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"I think this year I've realized that success doesn't mean perfect. It means taking little things and consistently doing better each time and just counting your wins." Christina is a a free spirited, handstand stunting, quirky saleswoman, and lively human being. She is a meditation enthusiast who found the practice to be transformative in her own life and hopes to show all humans how we can be better at controlling our own minds. "Success within work for me, is the ability to be able to go to sleep at night and look forward to/be excited about the morning." George, SAG Actor, Producer, & Photographer What a JOY to be able to sit down with these two incredible humans at the same time and chat about all things success. Both of them have VERY different upbringings and lines of work and this conversation will help you remember that success TRULY looks different for everyone. SO STOP COMPARING YOURSELF. We dive into: Christina's joy of meditation & the community it brings George's experience & success within his acting career and very own production company Christina's experience in sales and having to train herself to focus on at least some positive aspect in order to really carry her through some very tough days (WHO CAN RELATE?!) George's perspective on what family success looks like being from a European family who is always up in each other's business :) The IMPORTANCE of communication within all relationships Acceptance for the people in your life A discussion on the different ways that we motivate ourselves & much more!!!! Thank you so much to these two for sitting down with me to discuss just a sliver of their beautiful lives. Please follow and support their projects because these two are putting some INCREDIBLE material out into the world. We need their voices and we celebrate their success today and everyday! Christina IG: christina_dro & normalizemeditation Website: normalizemeditation.com George IG: georgelako & alphawolvestv Website: www.alphawolves.tv --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"I believe holding the space for your partner to really allow them to evolve to their truest design manifests the most successful relationships!" June Syndesi is the Founder of Syndesi Wellness Center and is a 2x Nutritionist & Gut Specialist and Trauma and Emotional Relief Counselor. This episode dives deep into her BEAUTIFUL experience with intimately connected relationships releasing attachment to versions of people standing in love releasing your partner from being your therapist understanding that our aim/purpose is always going to shift her background in neurobiology & experience in New Zealand the importance of rewriting your blueprint not connecting to the typical entrepreneurial lifestyle moving from a competitive to a collaborative mindset shifting out of a workaholic mindset remembering to fill your JOY CUP in order to always have success. HUGE thank you to June for her time and input. Please connect deeper with her with the following links. She is currently offering Emotional/Trauma Relief Sessions, Personalized Nutrition Detox Sessions, and Emotional Eating + Customized Nutrition Programs. Check out her Wellness Center at https://www.syndesiwellness.com/ Listen to her podcast where she interviews specialists on mind, body spirit health, and cutting edge human optimization technologies at Syndesi Wellness Podcast , also find her on youtube, spotify and anchor! She is constantly sharing new health and mindset tips on Her Facebook & Her Instagram and would love to connect with you and hear any questions you have for her! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

HAPPY MAY! I/your host/Brenda wanted to give you a little brief update on what's been happening with me & explain why I haven't been releasing episodes recently. I want you to remember that YOUR ENERGY should always be your priority and to give yourself so much grace when moving through tough moments. I am sending you so much love & promising ( because I can honestly now) that we are releasing ALL the success episodes this month. These people have a LOT of wisdom to impart on ya. Subscribe- Stay Tuned- LOVE YOURSELF! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"Success for us is making something that we are proud of. Following our passion" "I might be "poor" but I'm the happiest I've ever been."-MMM Money follows happiness! I have no doubt these guys will be seeing a lot of abundance so long as they continue leading from the heart and their authentic passion. Armond (likes to dance) Jake (likes to work out), and Ritesh (likes to cook, check the youtube) sit down with me to have a super FUN and honest conversation about what it is like being entrepreneurs of their new media and film company- Mammoth Moon Media. Listen in on their perspective when it comes to success within their NOT EVEN A YEAR OLD business. Listen in and take note on how their current steps are setting them up for success for their future in terms of family and relationships. They value honesty, trust, goofiness, being connected, and simply enjoy good people's company. "Live your life like somebody's filming you for a documentary." --- Go do it folks! Connect with them, hire them, support them via the links below! Armond Anderson- Ceo / Director / Producer / Photographer IG: Instagram.com/TheAlmondzraw https://linktr.ee/MammothMoonMedia Ritesh Bhambhani- Curious Adventurer IG: Instagram.com/thecuriositycook YT: Curiosity Cooks Jake Langlie- Head Editor/Co Founder of MMM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support

"SUCCESS IS BEING WITH AS MANY PEOPLE AS I CAN OR WANT TO BE WHEN I MAKE MUSIC." Sushmitha Suresh, in Dallas Tx, is a VIBRANT & all around good human being. Musicians & marketing people alike- you definitely want to hear this one as Sushi redefines what success means to her within both of her current fields in life. She also talks to us about her ability to accept change throughout the pandemic, the understanding that mental health is big work in progress, how unconditional love and support transforms relationships, how within marketing she strives for inclusion & linking generations, and how producing her own music has deeply connected her favorite humans forever. I am SO proud of you and your daily success. So excited to continue watching your journey unfold. EVERYBODY GO STREAM HER EP NOW- I listened to it while writing this and am already feeling inspired and full of love. Instagram: @sushisureshmusic Facebook: @sushisureshmusic Album link: https://album.link/sMBH68wcNZpVD Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/sushisureshmusic/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulnesswbrenda/support