Robin Wilkins Smith's Audacious Life — The Podcast

Welcome to Episode 43, Interview With Lesley Bush! Lesley describes herself as “the little red-haired girl smelling the roses while her daddy takes her picture, always looking for the positive and believing anything is possible,” including soulmates. She was fortunate to have as a teacher and huge influence Pulitzer-Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver, who said, “Do the most you can with your one wild and precious life.” So you might say she’s the adventurous type, growing up in Connecticut, going to college in Virginia, working for Disney Publishing in New York City, and heading west to Arizona where she met her future husband. After marriage, they moved to Denver, started a family, and finally settled where they are today in Fort Worth. Today she is a successful Rodan Fields rep. Leslie had a lot to navigate as a young girl. Between the ages of 8 and 12, her father underwent a quadruple bypass after a massive heart attack and her mom had breast cancer and a radical mastectomy. One sister suffered a brain hemorrhage while away at college, having to relearn how to walk and talk, and her other sister was anorexic. But these experiences taught her to take an objective, positive perspective when confronted with issues that otherwise can be emotionally draining.   Key Points From This Episode It’s easy to get so caught up in the day that we forget to take action. What will you do with your one wild and precious life? You can allow yourself the time you need to dwell on a challenge, but at some point you must take action. Don’t get so caught up in the day-to-day routine that life passes you by and you end up with regrets. Write down what you really want, not what you think you should want. Take the time to remember what you accomplished yesterday and what you will accomplish today. Delegate. People want to help. Determine your hourly worth based on how much you want to make annually.   Tweetables “I’m that same little red-haired girl who saw a lot of illness at a young age and has a fear of death, abandonment, and the unknown.” — Lesley [11:06.0] “My ‘why’ is to help others sigh. By that I mean to ‘breathe freely.'” — Lesley [13:38.0] “My mom [was] incredibly strong…. We’d stop on the way home [from the hospital] every day and have ice cream. So that might be why I sometimes emotionally eat!” — Lesley [18:40.0] “I want to die not having said, ‘I wish I had.’” – Lesley [19:25.0] “Audacious is being surprisingly bold, fearless and courageous, with a little bit of sass…” — Robin [20:20.0] “An audacious life is being authentic.” – Lesley [20:40.0] “I’m a huge believer in working with a coach.” – Lesley [32:25.0] “Eat the frog.” — @TheRobinWSmith [41:25.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode Roden+Fields Hustle Planner Acquity Audacious Life Website Robin on Instagram Robin on Twitter

Episode 41: Show Notes Welcome to Episode 41, Interview With Tatiana Miller! Tatti offers yoga therapy at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, where she has made it her life’s passion to integrate yoga therapy with western medicine. She came to yoga at a young age indirectly as a result of her sister’s death in a car accident, when it was recommended by a therapist she was seeing to help her work through her own trauma of learning to drive.  Tatti studied holistic medicine and yoga therapy and has taught for more than 18 years. As a one-time pharmaceutical rep, she has witnessed first-hand the limits of western medicine and pain management.  Yoga therapy is a new modality of medicine in the United States. In its true form, yoga is not simply exercise but a therapy meant to work your body so you can sit and meditate and, in that stillness, find yourself. Tatti also runs a nonprofit as a vehicle to help spread the gospel of yoga therapy at RX4LifeMovement. Check it out!   Key Points From This Episode: Anxiety is the number one disability in the United States.  Thoughts and feelings manifest in your body as pain and physical ailments. Western medicine has not learned to deal well with anxiety. A patient who has a positive attitude heals much faster than one who is grumpy and frustrated. Yoga therapy teaches us how to move beyond anxiety.  We find our true nature through stillness. Helping children realize they can be accountable for their health is empowering.   Tweetables: “My goal is to always be a ray of sunshine to those children, make them feel loved, let them know they are not alone, and there is hope.” — Tatti [14:00.0]   “We want to be resources for health and joy.” — Tatti [30:00.0]   “Our children aren’t being taught to be still.” — [30:37.0]   “The number 1 cause of disease is forgetting your true nature.” — Tatti [35:00.0]   “When we learn how to get through our own struggles, I feel we have a responsibility to share it with the world.” — @TheRobinWSmith [32:00.0]     Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Holistic Medicine Fort Worth RX4LifeMovement (Nonprofit) wfaa.com News Item Audacious Life Website Robin on Instagram Robin on Twitter

Success as an Entrepreneur (2 of 4) Welcome to Episode 40, Success as an Entrepreneur. Today’s podcast is the second in a series of 4 episodes highlighting elements of entrepreneurial success.   Episode 2 Episode 2 focuses on 2 elements that are critical to creating a project layout, which in turn is essential to the success of the launch of your product or service: Set a deadline for announcing your product or service launch. (Six weeks is a standard rule of thumb. Your announcement should include the following: What the product or service is How much it will cost How to purchase or register Stop selling and start teaching. Your customers are smart and want to know what you are offering and why they will need it. No fluff!

Welcome to Episode 39, Interview With Natalie Pedigo. Natalie has already lived a lot in her 21 years. Her mom died when she just 3 years old. A little over a year ago, her brother died of a drug overdose.    Despite her relatively young age, Natalie is Social Media and Marketing Manager with M2G Ventures, a forward-thinking real estate investment and development company, where she hired on as the company’s first employee only 3 years before.   But not content to rest on her early success — a great job with enduring relationships — she has decided now is the time to begin the next chapter on her life, chucking it all and moving to Colorado. Now that’s Audacious!   Key Points From This Episode: Grief helps shape who we become. Surviving eventually can become a good feeling. Allow yourself to feel all the things you are feeling.   Tweetables: “In the beginning, we worked out of a tiny office, they [the owners, who are identical twin sisters] shared a desk and I sat at a little coffee table with a sofa chair.” — Natalie [3:19.84]   “There are 3 questions I always ask that I coined the 3Ws, and I know we have to have the answers to these questions before any of us can move forward with anything that we’re doing, and that’s who are you, what do you want with your time on this planet, and why?” — @TheRobinWSmith [5:43.0]   “I am strength.” — Natalie [6:57.0]   “Nobody want to be static.” — Natalie [7:20.44]   “Sometimes you feel guilty about smiling and laughing, but allow yourself to do these things.” —Natalie [17:0.0]     Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   M2G Ventures Audacious Life Website Robin on Instagram Robin on Twitter

Welcome to Episode 38, Success as an Entrepreneur (Part 1 of 4). Today’s podcast is the first in a series of 4 parts highlighting some of the elements of entrepreneurial success. This episode focuses on the following 3 areas you must get right to succeed: Learn your finances. What are all of the costs involved in the make-up of your business? What is your time worth in dollars? Break it down to an hourly basis for comparison. Know your biggest sellers (services or products) and your smallest. Determine what is costing you money and kill it! Focus on 1 project at a time. Set a timer to manage the time you spend on one item. Find an accountability buddy, one who won’t agree with you just for agreement’s sake. You don’t want a yes person. Be a teacher, not a sales person, of your product or service. Who is your product/service for and why do they want it? Which problems does it solve? Teach your customers the value your product or service provides them. Key Points From This Episode Know your finances. What are your costs? What’s the dollar amount of your time worth? Do your homework. Go with your gut. Have an accountability buddy. Be a teacher of your product or service. Tweetables: “It’s go time!” — @TheRobinWSmith [01:54:00] “What’s the dollar amount of your time worth?” — @TheRobinWSmith [03:50:23] “What’s your most popular product or service? Once you know that, figure out why.” @TheRobinWSmith [05:23:5] “You have to kill your darlings.” — @TheRobinWSmith [06:16:24] “My brain is on fire! I have a thousand things going on all the time in my head, these wonderful ideas.” — @TheRobinWSmith [06:52.9] “Have an accountability buddy. This is somebody who is going to really hold you accountable. It’s not your yes man.” — @TheRobinWSmith [07:58.22] “Be a teacher of your product or service. This is your game changer.” — @TheRobinWSmith [08:46.22] “People don’t like to be sold to.” — @TheRobinWSmith [09:32.09] “What people want is for you to teach them something, or solve a problem.” — @TheRobinWSmith [10:47.15] “Go with your gut.” — @TheRobinWSmith [12:45.15] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Audacious Life Website Robin on Instagram Robin on Twitter

Welcome back to Audacious Life — The Podcast! Today Robin touches on her life experiences dealing with neglect, abortion, living with alcoholic parents, and the addiction of her son. She talks about how she is thriving after surviving because and in spite of things she has experienced in her 50 years on the planet.   There is no better time to be a woman and Robin talks about it. She is the #DisruptorGuru and wants to help you reinvent yourself and rid yourself of self-doubt.   Don’t listen to those who indulge the status quo. If you want it, go for it!

Welcome back to Audacious Life — The Podcast! This episode brings you up to date with all the happenings at Audacious Life HQ in Fort Worth, what is coming up on the podcast and 3 tips to help you kick-start the upcoming holiday season with a POA (a Plan Of Action, not a piece of ass)!   Key Points From This Episode What is Audacious Life-HQ? Where have I been? Where can you find more details on 3 Tips to for success this season: Brain Plan Budget   Tweetable: ‘Don’t be afraid to be Audacious” – Robin   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: www.robinwilkinssmith.com   Audacious Life HQ200 Carroll Street Suite 120 Fort Worth, Texas 76107

Welcome back to Audacious Life — The Podcast! Today I conclude the You Attract What Your’e Ready For series in a big way with my wonderful guest, friend, and inspirational woman, Dr. Lori Atkins. Episode 30 (Part 1 – Intro) of this series discusses why you attract what you’re ready for and how to do some of the self-reflexive work necessary to let in those dreams and desires. Episode 32 (Part 2 – Physically) of this series deals with attracting what you’re ready for physically and how to better prepare and cleanse your body. Episode 33 (Part 3 – Emotionally) focuses on attracting what you are ready for emotionally and how to nurture your emotions. Episode 34 (Part 4 – Financially) describes attracting what you’re ready for financially.  Besides being my personal doctor, Dr. Lori is an expert OBGYN and has recently launched the new website, Fenom Health, which I implore you to visit. It is truly sensational. Fenom Health is all about women’s health and the multitude of layers that this encompasses. Like me, Dr. Lori is also an avid Baptiste Yoga practitioner. During our chat we cover some of Dr. Lori’s experience and background up to her current projects.  Of course, we talk about her fabulous website, what inspired it, and the amazing team involved with it. We go a bit more in depth around the idea of team building and get Lori’s perspective on tribes versus teams. We also have some time for a few fun questions at the end. You do not want to miss this episode and be sure to check out the other episodes in the You Attract What Your’e Ready For series too! Key Points From This Episode A quick introduction to Dr Lori Atkins and her work with audacious women What inspired the idea behind Dr Lori’s practice and the team with which she works The mindset difference between a tribe and team Dr Lori’s business sense and her strengths and weaknesses Some information on the Fit to Lead program and Baptiste Yoga Finding purpose and exceeding expectations through goals and actions Attention spans and the dispelling the myth of multitasking How Dr. Lori uses the Fenom website to attract what she is ready for Journalling, questions, and how Baptiste Yoga can help you improve the world Some of Dr. Lori’s favorite words A few quick and fun questions and answers What Dr. Lori is working to attract in her life at the moment And much more! Tweetables “There are just so many dimensions to female.” —  Dr. Lori Atkins [0:03:59.8] “To create that team, we needed more tools, because we were just individuals.” —  Dr. Lori Atkins [0:09:12.4] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr Lori Atkins Previous podcast with Dr Lori Atkins Fenom Health Baptiste Yoga Indigo Yoga

Welcome to the You Attract What You're Ready For Series (Part 4 – Financially). Episode 30 (Part 1 – Intro) of this series discusses why you attract what you’re ready for and how to do some of the self-reflexive work necessary to let those dreams and desires in. Episode 32 (Part 2 – Physically) deals with attracting what you’re ready for physically. Episode 33 (Part 3 – Emotionally) discusses attracting what you’re ready for emotionally and nurturing your emotions. Today’s episode describes attracting what you’re ready for financially. Because money can be a taboo subject, few of us like to talk about it. But why? Making more money and being financially thriving gives us the opportunity to be out there in the world helping more people.  This stinking thinking about money must stop! It’s okay to make money and to use it to attract more money into your life. I discuss why we, especially we women, must start charging what we are worth and start believing that we deserve to make more money.  Key Points From This Episode Why you must learn to be okay with making more money The lesson I learned about money that I wish to share How more money can enable you to help your community Why women have got to start charging more for their worth Being open to money coming in rather than being afraid of it Knowing what you’re going to do once you start making money Understanding that you deserve to make more money Deciding today that you are ready to attract more money And much more! Tweetables “If you say you don’t want to make more money, I call BS on that!” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:00:30.0] “Just because you want to make more money, does not make you a bad person.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:01:00.0] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode Episode 30 (Part 1 – Intro) Episode 32 (Part 2 – Physically) Episode 33 (Part 3 – Emotionally) Audacious Life Website Robin on Instagram Robin on Twitter

Welcome to the You Attract What You're Ready For Series (Part 3 – Emotionally). Episode 30 (Part 1 – Intro) of this series discusses why you attract what you’re ready for and how to do some of the self-reflexive work necessary to let in those dreams and desires. Episode 32 (Part 2 – Physically) of this series deals with attracting what you’re ready for physically and how to better prepare and cleanse your body. In today’s episode (Part 3 – Emotionally), I talk about attracting what you are ready for emotionally and how to nurture your emotions. I am by no means a psychiatrist, therapist, or counselor, and the ideas and conclusions I talk about today are those based on my own personal life experiences. Bearing that in mind, in this episode I encourage you to ask yourself the question: Are you ready to attract emotional stability in your life?   Key Points From the You Attract What You’re Ready For (Part 3 – Emotionally) Episode Seeking out professional help for your emotional wellbeing Are you really ready to attract emotional stability in your life? The importance of sitting with your emotions and nurturing them The cons of covering up your emotions with food, especially carbs! The different things that assist my emotional wellbeing The benefits of yoga and meditation and how it prepares you The trauma that comes out when you allow yourself to be still Getting the right tools and people to help you emotionally Why the only way out of it is through it And much more!   Tweetables “My drug of choice is carbs.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:04:00.0] “Yoga and meditation are the key things that have to be done to attract what we’re ready for emotionally.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:04:45.0] “The only way out of it is through it.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:07:20.0]   Links Mentioned in the You Attract What You’re Ready For (Part 3 – Emotionally) Episode Episode 30 (Part 1 – Intro) Episode 32 (Part 2 – Physically) Audacious Life Website Robin on Instagram Robin on Twitter

Episode 032 presents Part 2 in the You Attract What You're Ready For Series (see (Part 1 – Intro) here). What does it mean to be physically ready in all areas of your life to attract what you want — in your space, in your mind, in your body, and in your spirit? I look at these four aspects of ourselves and point out the importance of being uncluttered, of allowing flowing space, and how this seemingly small thing can have a big impact on what we attract into our lives. Attracting what we want takes preparation, time, and thoughtfulness. We must clear our minds to welcome in what we truly desire. When it comes to our bodies, food can act as clutter too. So eat healthy, exercise, take care of yourself and treat your body with kindness and respect —because your body must be ready too. Of course, you have to be spiritually ready as well. Are you ready to be ready for what you want to attract? Key Points From the You Attract What You're Ready For (Part 2) Episode What it means to be physically ready in your physical space The effect of space clutter on our lives and what we attract into it Good reasons to declutter your home and your car to create flow What it means to be mentally ready to attract what you are ready for The importance of asking for the time to mentally process events and situations What it really means to be physically ready in your body Health, wellness, self-care, and the importance of exercise and eating healthfully Why you should take care of your body like the most precious piece of art What it means to be spiritually ready and the importance of finding that out Listener challenge: Ask yourself, “What do you want to attract?” And much more! Tweetables “Our space isn’t always ready to attract what we want and desire.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:01:45.0] “It takes preparation to attract what we desire in our lives.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:09:50.0] Links Mentioned in the You Attract What You Are Ready For (Part 2) Episode Audacious Life Website Robin on Instagram Robin on Twitter  

Welcome to good friend, photographer, and artist, Kim Robbins! Today's episode changes things up a bit: Kim will interview your host, Robin Wilkins Smith. In this episode, we learn more about Robin — how she lives her life and why she started the Audacious Life podcast. She shares with you what being audacious really means to her and why this word has stuck with her for so many years. Kim asks Robin the 3Ws — a series of essential questions that Robin asks all of her guests. You’ll find out why the 3Ws are so important for women to ask themselves today.  Robin really believes women must recognize their own biggest gift they bring to life and then own that gift to live life on purpose. There are many things Robin does to balance her physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. She shares with you some helpful tips that she has learned along the way.  She also discusses her hobbies, favorite books, and what her biggest dream is for all of us. If you are feeling stuck in any aspect of your life, we hope that this episode will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, calm, and, of course, audacious in every possible way!   Key Points From This Episode Robin's background in fitness and how the Audacious Life podcast was born What being audacious really means to Robin Why it has taken Robin 49 years to figure out who she is Why Robin came up with the 3W’s and why she asks all of her guests these essential questions Recognizing your biggest gift: find out how Robin found hers and owned it! Where are we as women today? Holding each other up versus being competitive. Why we as women cannot lose sight of the value of the men in our lives Tools, tricks, tips, and software that Robin uses to make her life easier What Robin’s hobby is and why she can’t live without it Why To Kill A Mocking Bird is still Robin’s favorite book and movie to date How Robin balances her marriage, work, and family life Robin shares the moment in her life when she started serious self-inquiry. Difficult situations: Robin’s advice for living with elderly and sickly parents. Weekly practices that Robin does with her husband to stay connected Robin’s tips for balancing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health Robin recommendations to those who are stuck in their writing or their art What Robin’s biggest dream for the future is   Tweetables “Just being able to talk to women about their own lives, was enriching my life.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:03:20.0] “I want to be able to go through life on purpose and for women to come on that journey with me.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:07:34.0] “Everybody has to find that thing that is bigger than themselves if we are to live a full life.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:14:50.0] “In my opinion, there is no better way to heal than to write.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:32:10.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode Audacious Life Website Robin on Instagram Robin on Twitter To Kill A Mockingbird Kim Robbins Website Kim Robbins on Instagram Kim Robbins on Facebook

Today’s episode marks the start of my new spring series titled, You Attract What You’re Ready For. We all have goals and dreams and things we aspire to do — even if we are already successful. We’re always wanting to improve and are often wishing this would happen or that would happen.  But sometimes we get discouraged when we’re not achieving a certain goal or thing that we want more than anything but is not coming to fruition in our lives. This can lead to self-pity and jealousy and other negative emotions. But what we need to ask ourselves is, what do we really want to attract? What do we need to do to get ready for it? And how are we going to know when it arrives?  These are the questions we are going to tackle today in this short, sweet, and super-important episode. Attracting what I’m ready for is something I work on every single day and once it had really sunk in that we attract what we’re ready for — once I truly understood that concept — I was like “Okay, now it’s time to rock ‘n roll!” So today, I’m here to help you ask yourselves those difficult questions, exercise patience, self-awareness and to ultimately, rock ‘n roll too.   Key Points From This Episode Discover why I chose this series topic and what it means to me in my life. Why you have to be ready to attract the goals and desires that you want Are you physically, emotionally, spiritually ready to attract what you desire? The importance of having no expectations of what you’re working toward Do you know what you want to attract? And why you need to answer this question. Knowing what you need to be doing every day to attract your desires How will you know when what you have been dreaming of arrives? Doing the work you need to do first to prepare for your dreams Find out why this topic has truly been a game changer for me The reason why you are not leveling up in the pursuit of your dreams And much more!   Tweetables “Whatever you want to attract is only going to come to you when you’re ready to have it.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:03:20.0] “You have to do the work first, otherwise, you are not going to attract it.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:03:55.0] “Have no expectations for what you’re working toward.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:04:00.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode Robin’s Audacious Life website Robin on Instagram Robin on Twitter

Today on the show I talk about surviving the spring time change. Ever since I can remember, whenever the time changes I seem to just drag myself through the week. I feel lethargic, slow, and out of sync. It’s funny how much that one-hour shift can really just shake things up for me! However, I have decided that this is okay and that the week of the spring-forward time change is a good time to hold back. Although this might seem like such a trivial subject on the surface, I think it is something worth talking about. From my own experience and from the experience of those around me, the spring time change can throw us off, and this can mean we won’t perform at our best. If you are feeling the same at this time of year, I have some helpful tips and tricks for you to better survive the time change. I’ll be sharing these with you in this episode, so take a listen! Key Points From This Episode First things first: back off and get into your natural rhythm. Know that you’re going to be tired and break your schedule in half Learn more about the importance of self-care during this week Why nutrition is key when we are feeling lethargic and tired A few suggestions for more restorative activities you can add to your day A good reason to get your space organized and clean your closet out Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate: Why water is the best energy drink out there. Updates on the podcast and upcoming episodes Tweetables “It’s funny that an hour can really just shake things up!” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:01:55.0] “There are so many things you can do to restore yourself this week.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:05:45.0] “This is a good week to do more restorative work.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:06:30.0] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode Robin’s Website Robin on Instagram Robin on Twitter  

Today on the show we discuss getting rid of self-doubt. Having had significant self-doubt throughout my life, I recently have done my own self-inquiry on stopping the negative self-talk and really had to dig deep. What we say in our minds is really what happens in our life. If we believe it, it will be true.  We often think the solution is superficial, such as getting a new haircut, fixing your teeth, or changing the way you dress. But none of those things will heal the deep sources of negative self-talk. In this episode, we go over the list of ways to eliminate the self-doubt in your life, why you need to dig deep into your childhood memories, and finding a personalized approach that works best for you in your life. So if you are stuck in the cycle of negative self-doubt, let’s get started on your path towards healing.   Key Points From This Episode Why it is critical to dig up the childhood moments The importance of personalizing your road to healing Learning to identify what success for you, personally Taking the time to be still and appreciate the world around you Being mindful of shifting toward an attitude of gratitude Why staying busy does not get rid of your negative self-talk Learning to delegate tasks that are not serving your gift or your business Understanding that relieving stress helps you get rid of self-doubt And much more!   Tweetables “Success if not what social media, or the media, or what you read says it is. Success is whatever it is for you.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:05:13.0] “Being extremely busy did not help get rid of my bad talk and my self-doubt because it made me feel like I wasn’t succeeding.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:08:17.0] “Busy doesn’t make you successful, it just makes you busy.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:08:30.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode Robin Wilkins Smith Website Robin on Instagram Robin on Twitter

On today’s show we host the amazing and audacious Elizabeth Showers. Elizabeth owns and runs her own jewelry business, which she started over 20 years ago. We chat about her work and how her business has been so successful as well as discuss her lifestyle, philosophy, and practices and how these tie everything together. Elizabeth is a firm believer and practitioner of mindfulness and meditation and is committed to being a positive influence to those around her. During our discussion we look through all these elements and more, really unpacking Elizabeth’s inspiring story and outlook. If you are interested in the business side or are looking for an inspiring personal story or both, this is the episode for you! So tune in and hear what she has to say about her audacious life!   Key Points From This Episode: An introduction to Elizabeth and her jewelry business How Elizabeth started her business more than 20 years ago Getting her products stocked in Neiman Marcus and other retailers Being a human being and being here now Awareness and mindfulness toward being the best role model The importance of meditation in Elizabeth’s life What an audacious life looks like to Elizabeth and how she is still exploring this The role of Elizabeth’s studies in education in shaping her worldview Elizabeth’s decision to host an “end of an era sale” and what this signifies Overcoming the negative inner voice and the starting point for this victory Tips, tricks and daily practices from Elizabeth to leading an audacious life The concept of creating more space and why this is Elizabeth’s current mantra Morning routine and the importance of a good night’s sleep To do lists, journalling and blogging and the usefulness of writing things out Elizabeth’s favorite apps that she uses regularly And much more!   Tweetables: “I really am just a human being and I am in this present moment with you.” — @ebethshowers [0:12:08.1] “I was looking for a way to really stimulate my brain in a different way and so I decided to do this teacher training.” — @ebethshowers [0:31:49.4]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Elizabeth Showers Neiman Marcus Last Call Neiman Marcus Being There The Spirituality of Imperfection The Diamond Approach Insight Timer Outlook New York Times Crossword Audible Kegel Camp Five Minute Journal

On today’s episode, I talk about aging and stress and the role each plays in our lives. As we get older, we all experience our own stresses and troubles, which can be overwhelming and detrimental to our well-being. That is why self-care is so vital: sometimes you just have to put yourself first! Through this podcast series, I hope to reach as many women (and men too!) all over the world and use this platform as a way to ease our troubles and move forward in our lives together. This is definitely a means of healing for me, and it can be for you too! So take this journey with me. Be brave, tune in, and let’s get into it! Key Points From This Episode: The cost of being a caregiver and not putting yourself first Turning 50 and the message it sends Putting yourself first, before everything else The role of the podcast in this process of self-care for all involved Happy new year and what a new beginning offers us Masking one’s own needs through giving care to others Helping women all around the globe and how to help And much more! Tweetables: “If we do not take care of ourselves first we are not going to be who we want to be.” —@TheRobinWSmith [0:02:38.1] “My struggles are real, just like everybody’s are!” —@TheRobinWSmith [0:04:52.3] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: robinwilkinssmith.com Robin on Instagram Robin on Twitter  

Hello and welcome to this episode of Audacious Life: The Podcast! On today’s show I talk about success, defining it, aiming for it, and then shooting for it! There are different measures of success for everybody, so one person’s definition may not look anything like someone else’s.  That is why it is important for you to think — and think deeply — about what success is to you. Once you are clear on this you can begin to set your intentions and aim for this idea you have set your mind on.  The last step in this process is taking action. Achieving success is more than just thinking about it. You have to do the work and get out there! I hope this episode inspires you to acknowledge your own idea of success. Listen in to hear more!   Key Points From This Episode: The layover from the lessons on success we learned as children What is success for you? What do you really feel? My definition of success and how this may differ from yours Setting the intention to find a way toward our definition Finding your individual magic to sustain you day in day and day Define your success, set your intention, take action! And much more!   Tweetables: “When we’re being told to strive for success, no one told us what success actually is, and really that success is different for everybody.” —@TheRobinWSmith [0:02:47.3] “It’s that silent action we take that pushes us and gets us to — that’s the magic!” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:09:31.1]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: robinwilkinssmith.com Robin on Instagram Robin on Twitter

Today on the show we welcome Taylor Matus, the Programs, Social Media, and Outreach Yoga Director for Indigo Yoga in Fort Worth. She recently became a partner in the business. As yoga, mindfulness, and the idea of being present become more and more popular around the globe, yoga studios increasingly pop up around the country and more people sport yoga pants. But where do beginners with a genuine interest go? Taylor updates us on what is happening in her yoga studio business. She tells us how she finds balance in her life and offers her definition of mindfulness. Taylor also shares her thoughts on yoga practice — beyond the physical component — and where beginners can start. We hear what she thinks about New Year’s resolutions, why she likes to burn things, and her secrets to staying organized and enriched everyday.   Key Points From This Episode: Why Taylor likes to burn things on New Year’s Eve Taylor’s daily self-care routines and regular practices Tea versus coffee and why you need to listen to your body How Taylor finds balance between personal and business life Being aware, being willing, and leaning in to opportunities Taylor’s thoughts on yoga practice and where beginners can go Taylor’s take on being mindful and how to enrich your life Figuring out what is contributing and detracting from your life Realizing that you didn’t fail, you just had a hiccup Taylor’s ritual for staying organized every day Fair representation and diversity in politics today And much more!   Tweetables: “I keep having to remind myself that I don’t have to be everything to everyone. I don’t have to fulfill all the roles.” — @taylorrainmatus [0:09:39.0] “Anybody can do yoga. It’s not about what you look like, it’s about the experience and how you’re feeling.”— @taylorrainmatus [0:15:02.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Indigo Yoga Indigo Yoga on Twitter Taylor Matus on Instagram

Today on the show we welcome back lifestyle photographer, freelance writer, and yoga therapist Amber Shumake. Amber is the founder of Whole Heart Yoga Fort Worth and co-founder of Soul.Full School of Yoga. She also teaches at the SoulSpace Yoga Community, where she is a masterful yoga and meditation teacher. She believes sharing yoga and meditation — especially to people who do not have access to studios — will bring more peace to our individual communities and global world.  In this episode, we discuss the mix of people we love and drinking during the holidays. We let the conversation flow and create a space of community and support for people that might be struggling with this major issue. Stay tuned to hear our personal experiences with family members who go into self-destruction mode and can ruin the holidays for themselves and everybody else and the strategies to use to get through the holidays in a way that honors who you are.    Key Points From This Episode: How to set boundaries with family members to honor what is best for you Understanding that addiction takes away the choice of drinking responsibly Recognizing that you are powerless over the decisions of others Learning to meet people where they are, and being secure in who you are Amber’s strategy for getting through the holidays sober When hosting family gatherings, should you allow people to bring alcohol or not? Why enabling can often look like helping Realizing that setting healthy boundaries can promote intimacy   Tweetables: “A boundary is simply an expression of what is and is not okay.” — @BreneBrown [0:04:09.0] “It’s humbling now to think that I would prefer my holidays to be more sober.” — @AmberShumake [0:05:20.0] “When I set healthy boundaries, I have to let go of the expectation of how it’s going to turn out, how it’s going to be received.” — @AmberShumake [0:16:10.0] “Sometimes enabling can look like helping.” — @AmberShumake [0:17:06.0] “I’ve never met an alcoholic or addict who doesn’t also have trouble with boundaries.” — @AmberShumake [0:20:33.0]    Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Amber Shumake Amber on Twitter Whole Heart Yoga Fort Worth Soul.Full School of Yoga SoulSpace Yoga Community Episode 13 with Amber Brené Brown NA AA  

Today on the podcast I’m talking to Ashley Reese, an attorney, yoga teacher, and fur-baby mom. The legal world, though full of challenges, can fall short in terms of inspiration. Ashley wanted to do more with her life, and to promote a positive and powerful presence for the people around her. Luckily for Indigo’s students and community, she found a new calling in yoga. Yoga teaches her to find the inspiration in every challenge and to accept the simultaneous joys of effort and ease. Ashley believes that whatever she does she wants to do it well, no matter if it’s in law school or teaching others valuable life lessons through yoga. She has learned that it’s not about being the best, but doing your best. In today’s episode, Ashley shares her journey of transition when she pivoted from a career as an attorney to getting qualified as a yoga teacher. Ashley dives into the importance of having a great support system to help you make these small pivots toward finding your true path in life.    Key Points From This Episode How to identify yourself and uncover who you are Understanding why you are a “work in progress” that is constantly evolving Learning to be content with where you are and what you are doing. Why finding her self-confidence was one of the biggest struggles Ashley faced Why supporting each other is one of the most important things for women today How Ashley made the change and pivoted away from her legal career Why yoga caught Ashley’s eye and her journey of transitioning into teaching yoga Understanding the difference between being the best and doing your best What it means to work with your partner through big decisions in life How Ashley knew that she did not want to be a mom, but an aunty instead Why Ashley believes that living an audacious life is about being content in your life   Tweetables “I fake it until I make it.” — Ashley Reese [0:10:26.0] “If someone’s not there to support you, you kick them to the curb. It’s that simple.” — Ashley Reese [0:15:30.0] “No decision you make is going to be permanent, or has to be permanent. You can always change.” — Ashley Reese [0:17:59.0] “It’s when you force a decision that’s outside what you’re supposed to be, that’s where problems happen.” — Ashley Reese [0:27:01.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode Ashely Reese Indigo Yoga The Law Offices of Jason Amon Passion Planner Insight Timer  

Today on the podcast is another Audacious Life Lesson. We are talking about a formula that I have been using for the last few years — disrupting December to find P.E.A.C.E: Preparation, Elimination, Action, Consistency, and Evolution. The concept behind disrupting December is really to shake things up and make them work better for you. Disruption can often be seen as something negative but, for me, disruption is about creating change. Unfortunately, the month of December has gained the reputation of being stressful, busy, and overindulgent, but it doesn’t have to be. So I encourage you to disrupt your December and create a month that feels good to you, with which you can wrap up the year and end it on a strong note.     Key Points From This Episode: An overview of what it means to disrupt December to find P.E.A.C.E. How to turn December into a month that feels good for you The P.E.A.C.E formula: Preparation, Elimination, Action, Consistency, and Evolution. What it means to prepare for a successful December month Learning to eliminate the things that don’t make you feel the way you want to feel Understanding the importance of taking action on your planning The strategies to implement consistency in your actions Taking time to prepare and evolve as things change around you   Tweetables: “To be successful in any area of our lives, we must be prepared.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:02:25.0] “It’s easy to know how you want to feel; it’s not easy to always make that happen.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:03:55.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Robin Wilkins Smith's Audacious Email  Robin Wilkins Smith Website Robin Wilkins Smith on Twitter Robin Wilkins Smith on Instagram Robin Wilkins Smith on Facebook    

Today on the show we welcome Yolanda Harper. Yolanda is into it all and is doing so much to empower women in our community. She is an accomplished speaker and trainer and is Relationship Consultant for the Blue Zones project. She has an extensive background in wellness and was the Director of Wellness and Professional Development for MHMR of Tarrant County. In addition to leading the organization’s wellness initiatives, she also facilitates workshops in the leadership academy. For the past five years, she has simultaneously served as the owner and instructor at the Fit&Forty Crew, has a BA in Communications from Dallas Baptist University, is a certified conflict mediator, and has won numerous awards for her work in the wellness sector. She is fit and fabulous and today we hear a few of Yolanda’s Nuggets on how to live a happy, productive, and fulfilling life. Yolanda discusses her Why, how she overcomes challenges, her belief in authenticity, and the importance of letting your light shine. We delve into the complexities of race and gender issues among women today and what we can do to keep fighting the fight against inequality.    Key Points From This Episode: How Yolanda’s Nuggets trademark came about Find out who Yolanda is and what she truly wants Why Yolanda believes our global level of respect needs to rise Yolanda’s Why: Authenticity and shining her God-given talents. How Yolanda works to overcome negative self-talk Race versus gender: Where are we as women today? What can white woman do better in the race/gender struggle How Yolanda organizes her day to enhance productivity Why Yolanda believes in WIN: What’s Important Now. The value of mapping your strengths and weaknesses Yolanda’s thoughts on the people we spend time with Your circle of influence versus your strategic alliance Find out more about Yolanda’s MY BAD workshop And much more!   Tweetables: “Superwoman dies because she was trying to do it all.” — @harper_therapy [0:09:58.0] “I want to be my very best, not in comparison to anyone else.” — @harper_therapy [0:11:05.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Yolanda Harper’s Website Yolanda on Twitter Yolanda on Facebook  

Today’s episode is another Audacious Life Lesson — tips, tricks, ideas, and thoughts about things that I’ve learned in this life. It’s short, it’s sweet, and it’s all about purpose! Do you ever feel like life is just running away with you? Like you’re running on auto-pilot? We often have to remind ourselves why we do the actions we do and ask ourselves, “What purpose does this serve in my life?” Today’s topic is about doing things on purpose, where I’ll cover the following four key aspects: 1) living each day on purpose, 2) doing our work on purpose, 3) shining on purpose, and 4) pausing with purpose. It's important to be conscious in our actions and ensure that everything we do helps us get closer to a greater goal. It’s about reflecting on each day, celebrating our triumphs, and taking the time to pause and look after ourselves and others. If you’re looking to take back control of your life today, this is the perfect episode for you. Put your shoulders back, sit up tall, take a deep breath, and have a listen!   Key Points From This Episode:   What it means to live each day on purpose Why each purposeful act is so important Taking the time to do a 10-minute brain dump Using each action to get closer to a bigger goal Working on purpose to move forward Give yourself permission to shine unapologetically Let yourself shine so others can do the same Pause on purpose: allow yourself a moment to stop. Why everybody should take a self-care Sunday The value of writing your thoughts down   Tweetables:   “Every action, everything that we do throughout our day, should be done on purpose.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:00:55.0]   “Writing it down is the key to looking at the big picture and being able to create your actions with purpose.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:05:55.0]   “You’re allowed to shine. You deserve to shine. Let yourself shine.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:07:05.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Robin Wilkins Smith's Audacious Life Podcast Robin Wilkins Smith Website Robin Wilkins Smith on Twitter Robin Wilkins Smith on Instagram Robin Wilkins Smith on Facebook  

Today on the show, we welcome Jessica Upchurch. It’s hard to sum up Jessica in one simple package but she is the most genuine, giving, intelligent and gorgeous woman — the full package! Jessica describes herself as a “collaborator, a catalyst, and a conversation ready to happen.” She is an Ambassador for Sustainability at Virtuoso Travel, where she gets to travel around the world and meet people from all walks of life. With a Master's Degree in Community Health and an in-depth knowledge of alternative modalities, holistic healing, and yoga, Jessica has an impressive background in instructional programs and biometric testing with the Cooper Institute, the FAA, the U.S. military, and numerous Fortune 500 companies. Today on the show, we hear Jessica’s story: her journey to self-love, authenticity, and why women need to come together, feel their feminine energy, and cultivate healthy conversations.    Key Points From This Episode:   Who is Jessica, what does she want, and why? Why Jessica defines herself as “love and light” Recognizing that there is something greater than you The importance of asking yourself who you are How Jessica tackles her biggest struggle — food How to make our voices better heard as women Jessica’s personal experience with journaling Find out more about Jessica’s favorite books Is what you read what you become? Why the audacious life is an inside job Why we need to show up and have conversations Accepting the feminine energy that you’re feeling And much more!   Tweetables:   “Wherever I am, I am in that moment.” — Jessica Upchurch [0:06:00.0]   “I want to love more than being loved. I want to listen more than being heard. I want to live more than be lived.” — Jessica Upchurch [0:06:51.0]   “I think, as women, our voices are better heard when we are not the anti.” — Jessica Upchurch [0:24:15.0]   “You’ve got to get rid of fear in order to get to love.” — Jessica Upchurch [0:39:20.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Raising Caine on Amazon Reviving Ophelia on Amazon Jessica Upchurch on Linked In Jessica Upchurch on Facebook Virtuoso

Today on the podcast we are joined by Loren Ashley Boyd. Loren is the founder of Loren Ashely Design, a design company that provides authentic web solutions tailored specifically to client needs. Loren has a degree in Journalism and Graphic Design from the University of Washington. She is a passionate yoga instructor, jewelry artist, web designer, blogger, traveler, mother, and lover of life. She has helped a number of people with logo and website design, creating design expressions through each client that reflect their unique personalities. Loren has a unique eye for design, incredible skill with the written word, and a passion for helping people follow their heart's desire. As an avid yoga practitioner and yoga teacher, she desires to help others achieve the fullest expression of themselves in all areas of life. In this episode Loren shares with us her journey of reconnecting with yourself by understanding how you choose to connect with the energy in your life. All this and more inside today’s episode.    Key Points From This Episode:   Loren’s journey and how she was always pulled toward the creative side The time Loren spent as a cheerleader for the Seattle Seahawks Why Loren decided to pack her suitcases and head to Costa Rica for six months How yoga helped Loren to open up her intuition more clearly to follow it Understanding the seven main chakras, and the importance of our energy centers Becoming more present in life and increasing awareness with mindfulness practice Learning to hold a space for people to experience healing The why that makes Loren get out of bed every single day Taking responsibility for our own health and awareness, starting with ourselves Loren’s daily routine and how she balances working from home and being a mom The importance of taking time to shift your awareness away from the busyness of life Learning to empower others through accountability and vulnerability Using a website or a blog to create a community and make an impact in the world And much more!   Tweetables:   “I packed two suitcases and I left, and I moved to Costa Rica.” — Loren Ashley Boyd [0:07:44.0]   “Our awareness is like a muscle; we have to train it.” — Loren Ashley Boyd [0:16:00.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Loren Ashley Boyd Loren on Instagram Loren on Facebook Loren Ashley Yoga Loren Ashley Yoga on Instagram Daring Greatly by Brené Brown

Today’s episode is an Audacious Life Lesson: Tears for Fears. For those who are new to the show, an audacious life means being surprisingly bold, fearless, and courageous, which looks different for every woman. An audacious life may be loud and proud or quiet, soft, and easy. However you define it, an audacious life is always bold, fearless, and courageous.  When I was growing up, the culture and lifestyle of my family required me not to be loud or speak my mind. It wasn’t okay to speak the truth or show emotion. I learned it was best to be seen and not heard. How I was raised truly affected the person I became as an adult, so I have done a lot of work and self-inquiry to overcome it. Stay tuned as we go over how to take ownership of your tears and face your fears head-on. All this and more inside today’s episode.    Key Points From This Episode:   An overview of the Audacious Life Podcast and the purpose How your past shapes the person you become Making the decision to own your tears and walk through your fears Recognizing that everyone has fears and why they are stronger for some Understanding that it is okay to be vulnerable and it does not make you a victim Learning not to feel shame for your tears when speaking your truth Digging deep to identify your own tears for fears   Tweetables:   “I really try to speak authentically.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:03:53.0]   “The tears make me vulnerable, but they don’t make me a victim and they don’t mean that I’m weak.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:04:37.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Robin Wilkins Smith's Audacious Life – The Podcast Robin Wilkins Smith Website Robin Wilkins Smith on Twitter Robin Wilkins Smith on Instagram Robin Wilkins Smith on Facebook

 As listeners know, this podcast is about sharing the women I know with everyone else. With the focus on celebrities and other leaders in the media, we can overlook the audacious women doing great things living just next door! Today I’m joined by one of the many audacious women in my life: friend, educator, yoga teacher, caregiver, and marathon runner, Crissa Sigl. After the recent loss of her mom, Crissa’s career path has shifted, forcing her to re-evaluate her life, re-discover her purpose, and figure out how she can give back to her community. In my interview with Crissa, I ask her to answer the 3Ws, the same three questions I ask each of my guests, the three questions that we all must answer for ourselves to move forward in life: Who are you? What do you want? And why do you want what you want? In this episode, Crissa shares her advice for processing the loss of a parent and the value of giving back, one small step at a time. Key Points From This Episode: • Who is Crissa Sigl and what does she really want? • How the loss of Crissa’s mom changed her career path • How struggle can be a positive thing in our lives • Why Crissa feels a strong need to support others • Figuring out your own purpose at any stage of life • Why asking for help is not a weakness • Why we need to encourage girls to do what they love • Paying attention to where we can help and give back • Processing the loss of a parent • Finding out how Crissa stays organized • The value of a physical outlet for women • How to become a tutor for students in your area • And much more! Tweetables: “In my experience, in those one on one interactions with students is where growth happens.” — @crissarenteria [0:06:30.0] “Keep with the small progression, working toward an end goal.” — @crissarenteria [0:10:45.0]   RWSAL 15 Show Notes “We are all going to have struggles. But struggles are struggles. They’re not failures.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:25:25.0] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Indigo Yoga Crissa on Instagram Crissa on LinkedInRobin Wilkins Smith's Audacious Life — The Podcast Robin Wilkins Smith WebsiteRobin Wilkins Smith on TwitterRobin Wilkins Smith on InstagramRobin Wilkins Smith on Facebook

Today we are here at Athleta in Fort Worth, Texas for the Friends and Family event. I am joined by Joni Hart, a brand ambassador for Athleta. Athleta is all about creating community and empowering women from all walks of life. The company is absolutely more than the stuff you buy: it’s a community that is about more than just the sale. There is purpose behind the product, consciously creating the life you deserve and desire. Inside this episode, we will be discussing more about the mission behind Athleta and diving into the concepts of empowering of women, living a healthy lifestyle, and building a strong community with purpose behind your product.   Key Points From This Episode: The Power of She: standing up for standing together A community building concept behind Athleta The health and fitness benefits of drinking ketones Why kettlebells are great tools for empowering women Permission to Pause Campaign: creating mindfulness, rest, and recovery The importance of practicing mindfulness in changing your life Mood-lifting meditation; shifting from grumpy to grateful The three questions for creating a life you deserve and desire    Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Athleta  Joni Hart on InstagramRobin Wilkins Smith on InstagramThe Power of SheAthleta on Instagram  Athleta on Twitter  Chi BlogMuscle Cultured FWPermission to Pause CampaignIndigo Yoga, Forth Worth

On today's show, we welcome back Amber Shumake, a lifestyle photographer, freelance writer, and yoga therapist. Amber is the founder of Whole Heart Yoga Fort Worth and teaches at the SoulSpace Yoga Community. She is a masterful yoga and meditation teacher, but most of all, she is a font of knowledge and a light to the world. Her vision for the world is one in which we see each other through a lens that captures our shared humanity. On this episode, Amber joins us to talk about the two concepts: the addict and the enabler. This talk is probably not going to give you all of the answers, but it is our way of opening up the venue for the conversation to happen in hopes of getting rid of the stigma surrounding addiction and the recovery of addiction. We dive into the intricacies of addiction, understanding your role and impact as an enabler, and how to change the stigmas around addition into a conversation of healing. Key Points From This Episode: Amber’s experience with addiction and recovery journey Changing the stigma around addiction to create a healing conversation Questioning the origins of addiction stereotypes The importance of realizing that addiction is not a one-size-fits-all situation Learning to thrive in the midst of the pain of addiction Why fear and guilt is most often the root of enabling Understanding how to identify the acts of enabling: the daily little things Stepping back: allowing the addict to build confidence to save themselves Why it is critical to reach out for help, even if you do not get the answers The game-changing role of vulnerability in the path towards recovery Tweetables: “Addiction doesn’t always look like you’re under the bridge; it can look like buying expensive bottles of wine.” — @AmberShumake [0:02:06.0] “Most of the substances and behaviors that I have attempted to use, it’s been in a quest to change how I feel.” — @AmberShumake [002:56.0] “Addiction really doesn’t discriminate. It knows no bounds.” — @AmberShumake [0:06:07.0] “Enabling doesn’t necessarily look like this big, giant action. It’s the little everyday things.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:22:39.0] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Amber Shumake Amber on Twitter Whole Heart Yoga Fort Worth SoulSpace Yoga Community

This episode is the final part of our two-part series with Kim Robbins. Kim is a digital photographer. Her subjects vary from people to scenes in nature to abstract art. She translates her work from the camera to a digital environment where she uses image editing to perform darkroom type manipulations. She prints her own work using high-quality pigment ink printers to create fine art prints. Equally important to her process is the vision of line, form, color, composition, and rhythm that creates her style. In addition to her work as an artist, Kim offers a unique portrait experience to clients. Her background as a fashion model shines through as she directs her subjects behind the camera with ease. She creates a comfortable, relaxed environment that affects the end result – stunning portraits. In today’s episode, we talk to Kim about self-care, communicating with love and we get inspired while we delve into some more of Kim’s career and personal life.   Key Points From This Episode: Balancing your internal and external self care. Having healthy work boundaries and communicating with love. How loss and challenges lead to change and growth. Knowing yourself and having a balanced perspective. Kim’s holistic approach to fashion and beauty and her advice to women. Getting started as an artist by just jumping in. How the art scene has evolved in Fort Worth. Discover what Kim does for fun. Being intentional in spending time with people that uplift you. Understand the notation of creating. Investing in friendships. Being strong and not hiding your light. In spite of the odds, as women, not giving up, not quitting and staying anchored in your truth. And much more!   Tweetables: “Learning how to communicate with love is huge because it’s really easy to communicate with anger and frustration.” — Kim Robbins [0:09:41.0] “Perspective can help you be more grateful for what you have.” — Kim Robbins [0:15:21.0] “A good haircut and the right hair color is like a facelift.” — Kim Robbins [0:19:41.0] “Supporting yourself as an artist is tremendously difficult.” — Kim Robbins [0:27:22.0] “A light has been put in us and we’re called to not hide our light.” — Kim Robbins [0:42:23.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kim Robbins Kim on Facebook Kim on Instagram Pottery Barn & West Elm Peter Robbins

Today’s show is an interview with Kim Robbins in a two-part series. Kim is a digital photographer. Her subjects vary from people to scenes in nature to abstract art. She translates her work from the camera to a digital environment where she uses image editing to perform darkroom type manipulations. She prints her own work using high-quality pigment ink printers to create fine art prints. Equally important to her process is the vision of line, form, color, composition, and rhythm that creates her style. In addition to her work as an artist, Kim offers a unique portrait experience to clients. Her background as a fashion model shines through as she directs her subjects behind the camera with ease. She creates a comfortable, relaxed environment that affects the end result – stunning portraits. In today’s episode, we talk to Kim about how she got into the art industry, her journey leading up to where she is now, and how she’s living out her purpose. She also discusses the balancing act of being a mom while having a career and moving toward your vision and coming from a place of intentionality.   Key Points From This Episode: Kim answers the three Ws for her: who are you, what do you want, and what is your WHY. Discovering your purpose and living out all you were created to be The significance of journaling How Kim evolved from fashion model, make-up artist, and stylist to being a mom, photographer, and artist How to consciously create your unique life How Kim incorporated movement into her world Being proactive and getting involved in the community Seeing adverse circumstances as opportunities The Robbins family, a family of artists Being well aware of the balancing act How Kim struggled to deal with her parent’s divorce during her senior year How Kim defines an audacious life as deciding what you need and moving toward the vision. Dealing with rejection that comes in different levels and forms And much more!   Tweetables: “To me, you don't ever arrive from learning.” — Kim Robbins [0:05:05.0] “I was created with purpose.” — Kim Robbins [0:10:35.0] “I can learn things by doing a dance.” — Kim Robbins [0:23:58.0] “In learning, when you find yourself in a really adverse circumstance it is a growth opportunity.” — Kim Robbins [0:25:40.0] “I just think you're coming into so much of your identity in that late teen timeframe.” — Kim Robbins [0:35:17.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kim Robbins Kim on Facebook Kim on Instagram Peter Robbins AIMS test Neiman Marcus JC Penny Pottery Barn & West Elm  

In today's show we welcome Rebecca Emery. Rebecca is a Certified Baptiste Instructor, and Certified Thai Yoga Therapist. Her focus in life is to alleviate stress in the lives of others. She seamlessly combines her passions for yoga, Thai Yoga, and yoga therapies into playfully inspired classes, mindfully breaking down poses so they are accessible to all levels. She is also trained in Thai Foot Reflexology and Reiki. In this episode, she shares with us what she does, how she got started, and the 3 Ws: Who are you? What do you want? And Why? Key Points From This Episode: Learn the process of finding out who you are. Discover how shifting your focus helps you to find your balance. Identifying what you want by taking a step back and making a decision. Having peace of mind about your choices and your lifestyle. The importance of self-care and standing in your truth. How what you feed yourself, fuels you.  Understanding your “why.” Doing what is right for you and finding your niche. Delegating tasks that don’t serve you every day. Living a life that matters and living from a place of empowerment. Tweetables: “I truly believe that each and every one of us is capable of being our highest and best self.” — Rebecca Emery [0:07:56.0] “I don't care what you do; do something.” — Rebecca Emery [0:13:01.0] “The actual physical practice is the yoga of doing, the philosophy is the yoga of living.” — Rebecca Emery [0:13:27.0] “If it is not feeding your soul, say no.” — Rebecca Emery [0:24:55.0] “In order to be successful in your business, you have to be successful in self-care first.” — Robin [0:30:31.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Live Workshop  Robin on Twitter  Rebecca Emery on Facebook Ladies on the Lamb Ladies on the Lamb on Facebook Rebecca on LinkedIn Anatomy of the Spirit Seven Peppercorn Don Miguel Ruiz​​​​​​​

Today on the podcast is another Audacious Life Lesson. Now, I have lived enough life to know that we are just getting started, so there is always another lesson to be learned. Many of the lessons you will learn here are from the Audacious Life Formula 2.0, which I teach one-on-one in live workshops. In today’s episode, we are going to talk about the people we surround ourselves with and whether or not they are good for us and how we can change that and create a tribe, which I call My5. It is a fact that we take on the traits of the five people we spend most of our time with. So stay tuned to hear the story of my tribe and the five people that I surround myself with, how I found them, and the best strategies for you to find your five.   Key Points From This Episode: The importance of vulnerability in building strong relationships. How to allow your friends to love you and get to know the real you. Learning to give yourself permission to choose the people you spend the most time with. Why it is important to surround yourself with people that hold you up. Understanding how to live with integrity and live up to your potential to be a great friend. The importance of being open to allow others to earn the right to know our story. Strategies for finding and choosing the five people to surround yourself with.   Tweetables: “It is a fact that we become and we take on the traits of the five people we spend most of our time with.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:01:18.0] “In order for people to actually get some success out of anything they’re doing, they have to have some skin in the game.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:04:22.0] “It’s important that we surround ourselves with people that hold us up.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:06:19.0] “When we distance ourselves from people that are not good for us or not healthy for us, it does not mean that we don’t love them.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:07:40.0] “People have to earn the right to know your story.” — @BreneBrown [0:08:31.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Live Workshop  Robin on Twitter Brené Brown  Brené Brown on Twitter

Today I am joined by a renowned doctor in our community, Dr. Lori Atkins. She is an OBGYN surgeon and received her medical degree from University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Atkins has been in practice for more than 20 years and she is one of 78 doctors at Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth who specialize in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is also a yoga teacher and really works to give back and pay it forward in all aspects of her being and life. Dr. Atkins is an all around audacious badass woman in our community and today she shares the tips and tricks of how to get started on the path towards self-inquiry, learning to understand what it is that you want out of life, and what it means to empower yourself to have it all. Key Points From This Episode: Why Dr. Lori sees herself as a caregiver in every way, and the work she did for self-discovery. How seeking new answers to the same questions can lead to self-growth and progress. Understanding why the deepest work of a friend is to be a catalyst for creating mindset shifts. The importance of not allowing yourself to believe that you “can’t have it all.” How structure empowers you to do the work and pursue your why. Tips and exercises for starting on the journey of self-inquiry. Dr. Lori’s best advice for creating an audacious life, a life you deserve and desire. Learning to give yourself permission to discover what it is that you want. The biggest challenges Dr. Lori has faced and the tools she used to get through it. How to delegate the things that do not serve you in your life. The books Dr. Lori recommends and most enjoys. Dr. Lori’s meaning of an audacious life and what she feels is most important for women today.   Tweetables: “I will be as generous as I can with the things that I have.” — Dr. Lori Atkins [0:03:31.0] “If our answers always stay the same, we’re stuck.” — @TheRobinWSmith [0:06:06.0] “So many people get caught up in what they are doing and they have no idea what they really want.” — Dr. Lori Atkins [0:20:40.0] “Our closest relationships are the ones that require the most work.” — Dr. Lori Atkins [0:25:11.0]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. Lori Williamson Atkins Indigo Yoga Brené Brown Amazon Fresh Instacart Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown Clive Cussler Series

Amber Fogelman is a business relations specialist for Texas Health Resources and has a side hustle as a Brand Ambassador for Rebel With A Cause. She's also a Fightin' Texas Aggie! That her interview drops on July 4th is no coincidence. She is a firecracker and truly an audacious, badass woman! Facebook: Amber Fogelman Instagram: acfogelman

Brooke Hamblet is the founder and co-owner of Indigo Yoga in Fort Worth, Texas. She is also the founder and director of Brooke Hamblet Teacher Training School and a senior level Baptiste Yoga instructor. Brooke’s creativity and cutting edge vision have helped yoga become mainstream in her community and beyond.  Find out more on social media at: www.brookehamblet.com www.indigoyoga.net Instagram: @BrookeHamblet Facebook: Brooke Hamblet Following the interview, stay tuned for another Audacious Life lesson. This lesson discusses how to become mindful as a means of true growth.

In this podcast, my kindred spirit Ashley “Audacious” Baker offers up her best coaching skills, tips, and tricks aimed at creating the life you deserve and desire. True to her words, Ashley lives all out for humanity. A successful life and wellness coach, she also teaches group fitness to all comers as well as trauma-sensitive yoga to recovering addicts.  As you will discover in my conversation with her, Ashley lives life enthusiastically with a full heart and open mind. You can find her online at abakercoach.com. Following the interview, stay tuned for another Audacious Life lesson. This lesson emphasizes the importance of turning off the noise in your life to increase your presence in the moment.

  Helen is an independent human capital consultant at McPherson Consulting Group who studied Industrial/Organizational Psychology at George Washington University. She also teaches group yoga classes and is working on her 500-hour yoga teacher certification. She is married and has three young daughters. Helen's dry sarcasm and razor-sharp wit are captivating. She is the ultimate audacious, badass woman. Find out more about Helen here: http://crossgroupinc.com/helen-mcpherson/ Helen McPherson | LinkedIn Following the interview, stay tuned for another Audacious Life lesson. This lesson emphasizes the importance of delegating tasks that might otherwise get in the way of your pursuit of an audacious life.  

Joni is the Director, Major Gifts – Region II at the American Cancer Society. She is fiercely motivating and wicked smart. She is also a yoga teacher and a Brand Ambassador for Athleta™. Along with being successful at her job, she has a sense of style uniquely her own. We should all know Joni Hart. She is graciously open about her career success and challenges in the corporate world and offers her best tips and tricks on moving forward and being successful in living an Audacious Life. Find out more about her on social media: Facebook: Joni Hart Instagram: Joni_Hart Following the interview, stay tuned for another Audacious Life lesson. This lesson describes how to overcome procrastination.

This bonus episode details the steps that make up the Audacious Life Formula 1.0, starting with answering the 3Ws. Once you know your 3Ws, it's time for the brain dump — a great method to get organized and accomplish to-do lists. Armed with a plan of action based on your new-found self-knowledge, you will be able to create a schedule that will help you create the life you deserve and desire. Follow along with a PDF copy of the Audacious Life Formula 1.0 7-Day Kickstart available for free from robinwilkinssmith.com.

Amber is the founder of Whole Heart Yoga Fort Worth and teaches at SoulSpace Yoga Community. She is also a photographer and writer as well as a masterful yoga and meditation teacher. But most of all, she is a fount of knowledge and a light to the world. After listening to my interview with Amber, you will want to get off your ass and go kick all the ass. Her courageous willingness to be real, raw, and helpful is humbling. Her photography is alive, her writing is a spark of emotion, and her work at offering yoga to everyone is endless.  For more on Amber, check her out on social media: ambershumake.com Whole Heart Yoga Fort Worth SoulSpace Yoga Community Following the interview, stay tuned for another Audacious Life lesson. This lesson addresses the importance of ditching the all or nothing mentality.

Taylor is the Director of the Indigo Yoga Outreach Program in Fort Worth, which offers trauma-sensitive yoga in local addiction recovery centers, community centers, and respite units in her community. She is a Team Leader at Indigo Yoga Fort Worth for roughly 40 teachers. She teaches powerful group classes. Taylor is also a Brand Ambassador for Lululemon™. Taylor's light and witty humor are just a small part of what makes her unique. She is best known for her invigorating Music and Flow class that she created and teaches.  During our interview, she shares her struggles, success, and audacious tips and tricks on how she has crafted the life she lives and loves. Find out more about her and what she brings to the world on: Instagram: Music + Flow Indigo Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Following the interview, stay tuned for Robin's Audacious Life Lesson. This initial lesson embraces the virtues of upgrading your life. 

Audacious Life — The Podcast is badass! This podcast teaser introduces listeners to Robin Wilkins Smith and her Audacious Life Formula 1.0. In each episode Robin the Disruptor Guru will teach and lead discussions about all things that help empower women to create the life they deserve and desire. Through Robin's interviews with audacious women from all walks of life and all over the globe, and through her teachings of Audacious Life Formula 1.0, you too will become an audacious badass woman living an Audacious Life. 

Audacious Life — The Podcast is badass! This podcast teaser introduces listeners to Robin Wilkins Smith and her Audacious Life Formula 1.0. In each episode Robin the Disruptor Guru will teach and lead discussions about all things that help empower women to create the life they deserve and desire. Through Robin's interviews with audacious women from all walks of life and all over the globe, and through her teachings of Audacious Life Formula 1.0, you too will become an audacious badass woman living an Audacious Life.