Operation Optimism

ONE thing, every day for 22 days. WHY? Because I want to become a better person with confidence and consistency. The journey of self-development is not easy, but worth it. I'm testing out the habits of successful and happy people to see whether they are effective for me! I'm here to help millennials feel more … Continue reading THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE →

HEY, friend! It's been a while, but I'm so glad to be back at it. Podcasting has always been fun, and I feel like I'm not done yet. I've spent most of the year invested in the offerings I'm currently providing, whether it's the mindset membership or one-on-one coaching for podcasting or social media, and … Continue reading A Change of Plans →

This is a super vulnerable episode for me, but there were some things that really needed to come into the light and be talked about. I touch on things such as cutting toxic energy from my life, my body image journey, my history of people pleasing, energetic boundaries I've set up for myself, social media … Continue reading People Pleasing and My Mental Health | Operation Optimism →

Today, I welcome one of the precious people in my personal orbit to the podcast.  So many of the women I surround myself with are creating powerful things to help others, so Jen Miller and I dive into self care and why it's not what you think and how to get started in nurturing your … Continue reading For Those That Don't Have Time For Self Care w/ Jen Miller | Operation Optimism Podcast →

I'm BACK with my first episode of 2022! Where have I been the past few months? If you don't follow me on social media and/or are not in my memberships, then you may be out of the loop with it all. You should pause now and go follow me on Instagram (where I'm most active) … Continue reading THE MINDSET TRICK TO GETTING STARTED AS AN ENTREPRENEUR →

I chat with Karen Peters from Camp HaHaHeaven about her journey to finding joy in togetherness! You can find Karen below: https://camphahaheaven.com/ https://www.instagram.com/camphahaheaven/ Do you feel like you're struggling with your mindset in the mornings and just can't seem to get your thoughts and perspective off on the right foot? Have no fear!
 I've put … Continue reading Finding Joy Through Community →

What an incredible coaching week it was! Even if you couldn't attend, I wanted to give you the best parts of the week in summary! Of course, being there LIVE for the week was next level, but I wanted to share this with you (while protecting the attendees privacy). The doors to The Bright Side … Continue reading Simple Shifts To Change Your Mindset | Coaching Week Recap →

TODAY, I welcome my friend Shannon to speak about her journey to creating happiness for both herself and for others and not letting a chronic condition take away her power and strength! Here are a few takeaways: 1. You can be coached to happiness, despite your diagnosis! 2. When you're faced with a chronic illness, … Continue reading Allowing Yourself to Be Finally Effing Happy While Managing a Chronic Condition →

Hello, friend! I'm coming on here to share a bit of raw and real truth with you. It's actually inspired by a comment my husband often makes. In the rare chance that there is some truth to what he's implying, I just want to pull back the veil and get totally vulnerable with you. Yesterday, … Continue reading My Secret to “Getting it all done” in my life. →

Welcome my friend Amanda, a self proclaimed Professional Doodler and Sticker artist to the podcast today. Amanda and I met earlier this year and it's so funny because while we were in the same Zoom circles, we weren't connecting one on one. When we finally got to do a one on one call, Amanda said … Continue reading When Your Doodles Save Your Soul | Interview with Professional Doodler Amanda →

Hey friends! Today, I sit down for my first in-person interview with my friend Amanda Ketterhagen to chat about how she knew it was time for a huge life change, what her best investment was in her business, what her limiting belief is in her life AND setting boundaries! This conversation was such a joy … Continue reading A Pivot That Changed Everything! | Interview with Wisconsin Photographer Amanda Ketterhagen →

Why we stay in our comfort zone. Who is comfy right now? It feels nice, right? Links mentioned in this episode: Work with me Membership Naturally I tend to be a limit pusher. A bit of a rebel. I don't want to be comfy. I want to keep trying new things. I want to keep … Continue reading False Evidence Appearing Real →

Hey, friend! Today's guest is my friend April Mansfield from Your Uncluttered Life. We dive into how she got started with this business, the sneaky ways clutter is stealing from you and what to do about it in order to create your uncluttered life. You can find her on Instagram below Your Uncluttered Life Join … Continue reading Creating Your Uncluttered Life | An Interview with April Mansfield →

Hi, friend! Today we are diving in on a solo episode with how small town life could be stopping you from achieving your goals AND what to do to help fix it. Links mentioned in this episode: The Bright Side Membership Doors Close June 30th! Bonus Morning Mantra Uplift to start your day off right … Continue reading Why Living In A Small Town Could Be Stopping Your Dreams →

Hey, friend! Today, my sweet friend Britni joins me in chatting about her journey to making beautiful handmade wooden toys for children and how she navigates running a business with two small children. She shares a bit of how she overcomes her limiting beliefs and beautiful advice for those who are intimidated to get started. … Continue reading The World Needs Your Personal Flair | An Interview With Britni Livingston →

HI, friends! The podcast is BACK, with a special first episode as a solo episode! Self care is widely talked about, but what happens when it's not working? Today, I dive into how we need to start implementing care in a different way to truly create a ripple and move the needle forward in our … Continue reading Why Self Care Is Not Working →

Hi friends! I cannot fathom the fact that we are approaching one year of everything being shut down from COVID-19. There has been so much growth but still a lot of suffering that has happened. I speak with Julie Brown, co-founder of My Mental Health Rocks in the UK all about how we can support … Continue reading One Year of the Pandemic | Supporting Our Children’s Mental Well Being →

Hey, friend! I’ve been seeing the term “toxic positivity” floating around my feeds and initially, I felt a pang in my gut because I’m ALL about positivity. However, in doing further research, I find a few key differences between toxic positivity and optimism. I dive in on this episode to help you know the difference … Continue reading Toxic Positivity VS Optimism →

Today, my lovely friend Jacqueline joins me in talking about nurturing your mental health after a hard chapter, diving deep into your spiritual journey and how community could change the world. If you’d like to follow Jacqueline on her platforms, click below! www.instagram.com/officialjaysnest https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyxgPYRnk9pRw-z3Ug3E3w To keep tabs on my upcoming membership community, The Bright Side, … Continue reading Community, Mental Health and Embracing Your Spiritual Journey as a Woman →

Hi friend! Episode 10 for the Operation Optimism podcast is with Missy Yandow from Slumber and Bloom! She’s a potty training and pediatric sleep expert who is here with a fantastic conversation about how to avoid mom burnout AND tips for stay at home moms and work from home moms! You can find her content … Continue reading How to avoid Mom Burnout & tips to stay sane while home with the kids! →

Today, we have a beautiful interview with the one and only Shaylee Meurer! We chat about body positivity, raising children with positive body talk and women empowerment! To follow Shaylee and her movement, head over to her Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/shayleemeurer If you loved this episode, send me a DM on Instagram and let me know what … Continue reading Episode 09- Promoting Body Positivity With Your Children →

Hey everyone! Today, I interview a friend and fellow Wisconsin mom Allie Zusan! She had a super challenging year in 2020 (even before COVID-19 hit!). She and I dive into what transpired, how she overcame the anxiety and triggers and ended up quitting her career and starting a business (TOTALLY not part of the plan!) … Continue reading Overcoming and thriving after life throws you a wrench →

Episode 07 is all about listening to the little whisper in your soul and being proud in following that! Judgement and criticism are inevitable, but this episode will pump you up to get those twenty seconds of courage to DO IT! Links from this episode: Ditch the Mom Guilt and Thrive in 2021 Webinar Saturday, … Continue reading Identity loss as a mom [episode 07] →

Hi everyone, welcome to the operation optimism podcast. I’m your host, Katrina Chavez. I am a work-from-home Mom. I’m a recovering emotional spender. I’m a book Enthusiast. I’m on a mission to declutter and overall, I’m a glass-half-full kind of gal or at least most days.Life as a woman in today’s society can feel very isolating, … Continue reading Flip the Script on Motherhood – Changing your mindset! →

Hi everyone, welcome to the operation optimism podcast. I’m your host, Katrina Chavez. I am a work-from-home Mom. I’m a recovering emotional spender. I’m a book enthusiast. I’m on a mission to declutter and overall. I’m a glass-half-full kind of gal, or at least most days.Life as a woman in today’s society can feel very … Continue reading Start Your Morning With Intention →

I’m all for treating yourself from time to time, but when it becomes a constant thing you do in order to “make you happier” then it’s time to take a step back. I talk about my history with retail therapy and how I became an emotional spender. When did it start? What drove me to … Continue reading Is Retail Therapy Toxic? →

We recently decided to venture on a little getaway as a family of four during a pandemic. By four months of isolation, we were feeling big cabin fever and like we just needed a change of scenery. I chat about what happened once we got to the resort that shook me as well as how … Continue reading The Anxiety of Traveling During a Pandemic →

This year has FLOWN by and most of us haven’t seen any progress with our goals we set at the start of the year. But why not make the last 90 days a sweet ending to this chaotic chapter?! I list a few of my personal goals for the last 90 days ranging from HEALTH, … Continue reading My Goals For The Last 90 Days of 2020 →

It’s no secret that 2020 has been a really HEAVY year and, if I’m being completely honest as I always strive to be, I’m still processing and may be for quite some time. I’ve found myself in a position of new paths and am not feeling 100% confident mentally, so I chat a bit about … Continue reading Mental Health During A Pandemic and What I’m Doing To Help →