She Made It

Do you ever feel like it's too late for you to succeed? Or worried that if you do succeed, you would become so busy that you'd lose your freedom and flexibility? Well...do I have a podcast for you! In this episode, I am interviewing Leslie Kuster, founder of the clothing line Back From Bali and an entrepreneur with multiple 7-figure earnings. But she didn't start out that way. In fact, it wasn't until she was in her fifties that she decided that she was tired of doing “just OK” in her business and that it was time to claim her desire for money and success. But not in a selfish or materialistic way—in a way that allowed her even MORE freedom, alignment and personal growth. This episode is a pep talk for any of you who struggle to know what you want, aren't sure how to achieve success, and care about staying happy and authentic to yourself along the way. Don't miss it! Schedule your clarity call: https://ellezimmerman.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Learn more about Leslie: https://www.lesliekuster.com/ Back from Bali: https://www.backfrombali.com/ Follow Leslie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lesliekusterofficial/

To be human is to experience loss. Whether that's the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, or the loss of normalcy, loss has the power to knock us down and keep us low. But after the initial shock, it also has the power to transform us—if we let it. (I know many of us have seen that first hand in the last year and a half!)  The first thing loss can transform is our beliefs about ourselves, which, as my guest on my upcoming webinar says, “can be an incredible gift.” This special live episode with guest Margy Feldhuhn. Margy is the CEO of Interview Connections, a podcast guest booking agency and the host of the podcast “We Get it: Your Dad Died.” Her refreshing perspective on grief will inspire you toward transformation, whether or not you're experiencing loss right now. Listen in for a healing conversation that takes the stigma out of grief, helps you identify the gifts that loss may have given you, and encourages you on your personal transformation journey. Schedule a clarity call with Elle: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/60min?back=1&month=2021-11 Tune in to Margy's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-get-it-your-dad-died/id1565341223

We all want to feel fulfilled in what we do—but the “shoulds” can get in the way. Are you ready to create a career and a life based on what energizes and excites you? In this episode, I'm interviewing Deanna Talwalkar, the artist behind the Instagram account Mirabelle Creations. Our conversation sheds light on her transition from a misaligned career to an entrepreneurial venture filled with joy. We're talking about following what you love, paying attention, the Enneagram, growing on Instagram, and staying authentic—all to create the best path for YOU. Schedule a clarity call with Elle: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/60min Follow Elle on Instagram: instagram.com/ellezimm Learn more about Deanna: https://mirabellecreations.com/ Follow Mirabelle Creations: https://www.instagram.com/mirabellecreations/

What if your life didn't have to be so hard? What if it could feel effortless and joyful? And what if you could learn to love yourself even when you don't like yourself? In our conversation, I explored these possibilities in a She Made It LIVE webinar with Arvat McClaine. Her journey began in poverty, abuse, and depression—and her transformation story is nothing short of inspiring.  Today, she is a self-made millionaire and author whose mission is to help others break out of limiting paradigms, love themselves unconditionally and live with purpose.  Nearly every woman I talk to battles thoughts of unworthiness and uncertainty on the path to purpose. But most of us are living just a few mindset shifts away from a life that feels purposeful. If you want to make a shift, tap into your magic, align with the divine and recalibrate your life, listen in. Schedule your Resistance Breakthrough Session: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/resistancebreakthrough Learn More about Arvat:  https://arvatmcclaine.com/

Are you playing small or living big? And more importantly, are you striking a healthy balance between the two? My guest on today's episode is Danielle Benett Simmons, a poet who has performed and taught around the world. Her journey took her from fearing a “normal life” and wearing busyness as a badge of honor to coming out of hiding, living in the present and prioritizing her health. As you listen to this interview, you'll be inspired by her story to create your most meaningful life, reframe your relationship with yourself, and give yourself permission to make big moves—while always appreciating the small, holy moments that make up our lives. Let Danielle and I be your guides as we find balance between the paradoxes of hustling and resting, living small and big, grieving and growing, and success and failure. Access my guide to a meaningful vision: https://9hgglf51.pages.infusionsoft.net/ Schedule a clarity call with me: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/60min Learn more about Danielle: https://www.instagram.com/missdbennett/  

Are you living in a limiting paradigm? In the last century, the possibilities for women have expanded exponentially—and yet many of us still struggle to feel confident and fully step into our power. That's why I shared the virtual stage with an incredible woman who is working to shift the way women around the world think about themselves. Ashley Walters is one of the most dynamic women I know. She was recently named to Adweek's 2021 Woman Trailblazer list out of hundreds of applicants (along with Kamala Harris and other powerhouse women.) She's the Chief Development Officer and co-owner of Curiosity (an independent ad agency in Cincinnati and AdAge's Small Agency of the Year), she's a champion of inclusivity and diversity, and she's the mom of three young girls. And as humble as she is, she even has her own fan club! If you're ready to own your confidence, find your passion, and do work that really matters to you, listen in.  Access the video replay of this webinar: https://bit.ly/3C1OTwM Schedule your Resistance Breakthrough Session with Elle: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/resistancebreakthrough Learn more about Curiosity Advertising: https://curiosity.fun/

Do you ever feel like if you could just get clarity on what you're supposed to do, your best life would be right around the corner? Whatever is keeping you from finding clarity and living your most joyful life, there's a way out! In this audio recording from my recent masterclass, I'm sharing how you can identify your areas of greatest potential based on your Enneagram Type, ways to get to the root of why you're lacking clarity, and why you can let go of finding your purpose. (And what to focus on instead.) Listen now! Schedule a free Enneagram Typing Interview with me: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/enneagram-typing-session Schedule a free Clarity Call with me: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/60min  

How do you find your voice, overcome comparison and push through self-doubt? Today's guest is a singer-songwriter with over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Meet Megan Davies! (I'm a huge fan, so this was an exciting interview for me.) In our conversation, Megan shares how to find your own style, process and path in a highly competitive industry—while living in a city where the best of the best live and work. She's also going to tell us her journey of following her passion with no backup plan.  Schedule a free call with Elle: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/resistancebreakthrough?back=1&month=2021-06 Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Listen to Megan on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/09kCHZp9iFO2FJNb9lR6G5?si=QM0I9-TBQBSj07QvbO96ng&dl_branch=1 Follow Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganadavies/ Visit Megan's website: https://www.megandaviesmusic.com/

Stepping into conversations about race, especially if you're a white person, is uncomfortable. “What if I say the wrong thing?” many of us worry.  My guest on this episode of She Made It is Tonya Lovelace, a global intersectional leader with 35 years of experience  as a community organizer and movement maker. I expected this conversation to be about her personal journey and her consulting business, but instead, it became something much more needed: a frank, open conversation about race in America and what we can do to dismantle systems of oppression. And guess what—on this episode, I totally said the wrong thing! This conversation taught me so much that I can't wait to share with you.    Learn more about Tonya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-lovelace/   Access my guide to Cultivating confidence from the inside out: https://2l8fdndn.pages.infusionsoft.net/

Creating art prolifically and showing up for opportunities confidently is HARD. And yet, some people seem to do it with ease. How? On today's episode, we're answering that question with artist Alessandra Marconi. During the pandemic, she went from being the dance supervisor on Hamilton's touring Broadway production to her family's farmhouse in Ohio—and this is the story of the opportunities she made for herself and the practices she cultivated to stay creative. Her wisdom will help you to tune into yourself, break through your resistances and create your own opportunities, too. Download Elle's free Guide to Graceful Transitions: https://bit.ly/30Ajgda Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Visit Alessandra's website: http://www.alessandranyc.com/ Follow Alessandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ali_marco/

Do you ever find yourself saying "I'm too busy to spend time with God"  or "I have kids and no time to pursue my passion"  "I just can't do it all."  This episode shares a unique perspective on this. Amy Kirk is an artist with a thriving business, a kindergarten teacher and a mother of seven. (Yup, all at the same time!) And my interview with her was just a delight! She’s sharing how she makes space for her creativity and how she partners with God to use her art as a form of prayer. She’s also sharing how she grew her following on Instagram and finds purpose and joy in each season—even the long ones that feel like a whole lot of waiting. I loved the tenderness of Amy’s story, and I know that it will encourage you to find freedom and purpose in who you were made to be. Link to schedule your free call with Elle: https://bit.ly/3wI2N4w Follow Elle on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahniart/ Visit Amy’s Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/AhniArt

My guest Martha Lluch is an architect, a creative, and a yogi—all at the same time! Listen in for a manifesto on finding yourself, connecting with the truest version of you, accessing creativity to heal the wounds of your past, and finding joy and purpose in each day. Martha and I also discuss what it means to integrate all parts of yourself into your work, how to unlock the meaning of our emotions, and healing from trauma. I hope you are as inspired to continue walking out your own journey to wholeness from this conversation as I was!   Free Create a Meaningful Vision Guidebook: https://bit.ly/3rJw7FY   Little Raging Warrior Project: https://www.littleragingwarrior.com/   The Body Keeps the Score, a book that we mentioned on the episode: https://amzn.to/2Rc3ILM

Ray Nell Jones went from being a struggling single mother, living paycheck to paycheck to the founder of The Allignment Chapter, a nonprofit organization that meets the basic needs of single mothers so that they can be empowered to create a better future. She used her pain and turned it into her purpose, and her story is as inspiring as you might imagine. She’s even been featured on Ellen Degeneres! Tune in to hear how you can find your purpose, get better at asking for help, and use your story to help others in a profound way. Download Elle's guide to Cultivating Confidence From the Inside Out: https://bit.ly/3vmaEow Learn more about Ray Nell's work with the Allignment Chapter: http://www.theallignmentchapter.org/ Follow Elle on Instagram: instagram.com/ellezimm Follow Ray Nell on Instagram: instagram.com/ray_nell_jones/

Who are you when you leave behind the thing that defined you? How do you survive the transition? How do you know where to go next? My next guest is Caroline Greb, a professional ballet dancer turned fine artist who left her dream career to pursue her true artistic passion—but the path wasn’t always clear. Her journey is an inspirational example of losing yourself,  finding yourself and creating what you were made to make.  Schedule a free clarity call with me: calendly.com/ellezimmerman Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Learn more about Caroline: https://www.carolinegreb.com/ Follow Caroline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinegreb/

I think that most of us have a deep desire to spend our lives doing two things: Using our talents in our day-to-day work and helping others in ways that are meaningful to us and to them. Do these resonate with you? If so, this episode is for you: Megan Sullivan, found herself in that exact situation.  With a passion for impactful design and fashion with a function and a personal story that fueled her passion, she created a beautiful clothing line to support women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Today, it’s a thriving business called With Grace Be Bold. If you people but you’re not sure what to do next or starting a business feels intimidating, listen in.   Schedule a clarity call with me: calendly.com/ellezimmerman   Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ellezimm   Learn more about With Grace Be Bold:https://www.withgracebbold.com/   Follow with Grace Be Bold: https://www.instagram.com/withgracebbold/

Does perfectionism hold you back from launching your big idea and stepping into your calling? On today’s episode, Kolbie Blume, a White House staffer turned Instagram watercolor artist is sharing the secret that gave her the courage to ditch her career path and follow her passion to create. She’s also telling us how she reframed her lifelong relationship with perfectionism, overcame self-doubt and captured her potential—and how you can do the same! Sign up for a clarity call with Elle: calendly.com/ellezimmerman Learn more about Kolbie: https://thiswritingdesk.com/ Buy Kolbie’s new watercolor course: https://thiswritingdesk.com/exploring-watercolor-101

We talk a lot on She Made It about finding your personal creative life purpose—but what if you want to bring your whole family along? My guest today is Katie O’Grady,  a teacher turned writer and relocation consultant who moved her family to start a new life in Mexico.  Now, she helps other families to do the same! On this episode, she’s sharing how she and her family embrace their own rules, escape the distractions that are present in American culture  and advice for you if you want to bring more adventure into your family in big or small ways.    Schedule a clarity call with Elle: calendly.com/ellezimmerman   Follow Elle on Instagram: instagram.com/ellezimm   Learn more about Katie: https://www.losogradysinmexico.com/

If the life that you’re living isn’t the life you want to be living, lean in: My guest today is sharing how she reinvented her business to make her life sunshine and roses...literally! Mindy Staton is the co-owner and head floral designer at Two Little Buds, a boutique floral design studio in Hamilton, Ohio and also Morning Sun Flower Farm. In this episode, she’s sharing how she pivoted her business to match what she loves, the inventive way she connected with customers at the beginning of the pandemic and what flowers have taught her about life. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Schedule a Clarity Call with me: ellezimmerman.com/calendly Learn more about Two Little Buds: https://www.twolittlebuds.com/ Follow Two Little Buds on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twolittlebuds/

You already have in your possession a free, limitless resource that will teach you about yourself, your emotions and your deepest longings. Any guesses? It’s your dreams! My guest on this episode is Katie Mason, a psychotherapist who specializes in dream work. She’s going to help us decode our dreams to unlock deeper levels of self-awareness, higher levels of creativity and a whole lot of healing. You’ll learn how to start having better dreams, how to remember your dreams and how to use them as fuel for your most authentic, beautiful life. Listen in! Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Schedule a Clarity Call with Elle: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/ Learn more about Katie: http://counselingtherapistdenver.com/

We are in content overload. Everyone is trying to grab our digital attention, and in fact, according to a Nielson survey, online content consumption has grown 215% from 2019 to 2020! So, how do we break through the noise? My guest on this episode is Brandi Bernoskie, founder of Alchemy + Aim, a digital strategy and website development company who has created websites for Brené Brown and Martha Beck.   She’s teaching us how to show up as your authentic self online, magnetize your ideal client to you, discard the formulas that don’t work for you,  consume better content, and elevate your online presence.   Plus she has a fascinating background that you'd never expect from a digital marketing expert!   Sign up for an Enneagram clarity call with Elle: calendly.com/ellezimmerman   Learn more about Alchemy and Aim: alchemyandaim.com Follow Elle on Instagram: instagram.com/ellezimm   Follow Brandi on Instagram:  instagram.com/brandibernoskie

There’s a creative genius within us all—but how do we wake it up? And how do we get started when the process feels uncomfortable and totally daunting? My guest today is Nancy Hillis, a Stanford-educated existential psychiatrist and artist. In this episode, she will share the key to mastering discomfort and the feelings of self-doubt that block us from our most authentic life. Whether you're an artist or not, I know this conversation will inspire you to get started and step into possibility!   Schedule a clarity call with Elle: calendly.com/ellezimmerman   Follow Elle on Instagram: instagram.com/ellezimm   Learn more about Nancy: artistsjourney.com

Searching for your one, clear purpose? But wait—what if it isn't just one thing? Today’s guest is Taren Kinebrew, a third-generation baker who, after serving in the National Guard and working as an analyst in corporate America went back to her roots and opened a bakery in downtown Cincinnati. She’ll share how you can find purpose in many places and turn fear into your greatest ally so that it won’t hold you back from the life you are meant to live.    Schedule a free clarity call with Elle: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/30min Learn more about Taren: https://www.sweetpetitdesserts.com/

Ever wish that you had more confidence? I teamed up with Julie O’Neill, WCPO 9 News Anchor who also happens to be my best friend, and we had a lively, candid conversation that you won’t want to miss. We share our own journeys with confidence and how we’ve learned to trust ourselves in industries that can be subjective—and even demoralizing. If you want to grow your confidence, shrink your insecurities, get to the root of what you believe about yourself and laugh with us along the way, listen in! Watch the webinar replay: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7916028640692/WN_Z2VKY_x4TsKG5E4N-IXSyQ Discovery call with Elle: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/30min Follow Elle: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Follow Julie: https://www.facebook.com/Julie-ONeill-WCPO-139410616268291

With so many of us working from home, it is easy to get stuck in a rut and feel like we’re living the same day over and over—maybe even down to our outfit! Today’s guest is going to teach us how to make ourselves a priority, get out of our work-from-home ruts, and yes...feel pretty! Alison Lumbatis is a wife, mom of three, and the founder of Get Your Pretty On, an online style platform. Her goal is to help all women feel pretty by being the go-to resource for style inspiration and beauty advice. Get Your Pretty On reaches almost three-quarters of a million visitors annually and inspires a global community of women to embrace what makes them feel confident. In our conversation, Alison shares the raw and real behind-the-scenes story of how Get Your Pretty on began, and how you can make yourself a priority starting today. Schedule an Enneagram Typing Call with Elle: calendly.com/ellezimmerman/ Follow Elle on Instagram: instagram.com/ellezimm/ Learn more about Get Your Pretty On: getyourprettyon.com Follow Alison: instagram.com/alisonlumbatis/ Follow Get Your Pretty On: instagram.com/_getyourprettyon/

A creative, authentic life doesn’t just happen—it’s the product of showing up, creating little “assignments," and letting the art of your heart bubble over into your life. My guest today is a master of that, and she’s sharing all of her secrets! Lori Siebert is a self-proclaimed artistic chameleon—she’s a visual artist who experiments with many styles and mediums, and she also owns Olika Studios, a design firm who has had influential clients such as Target, Bath & Body Works, Nickelodeon and Universal Studios. Outside of that, she has licensed her art to top manufacturers in the gift and home decor industry, and she’s a living example of what it means to keep pivoting to become a thriving artist. Schedule a 1-hour Zoom call with me: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/ Learn more about what I do: ellezimmerman.com  Get access to Lori’s favorite art supplies: https://lori-siebert.ck.page/

Let’s jump right into the HOW:  How do you create change in your life? How do you decide what to change? Whether you’re feeling ready for reinvention or being forced to pivot, this episode is for you. I have had a lot of practice with transformation over the years, going from an actress and singer to a theatre producer and coach. I’m sharing with you how I know when it’s time for a change, the questions I ask myself to get there and the practices I implement to make it real.   Schedule a discovery call with me: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/ Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativeuncovery/  Questions: You must listen in to uncover your passions and purpose. Here are some questions from the episode that will prompt you to awaken your authentic self: To figure out what you want, ask yourself: What do you want?  Do you even know? Why do you want to change? What are your priorities? What are you passionate about?  What lights you up and feels effortless? As a small child, how did you spend your playtime? What are the things you were naturally drawn toward and got your attention? To determine your goals, ask yourself: What’s in your ideal life?  What nature are you surrounded with? What fills your time? Who are the people around you? What are you spending your time doing?  What is your house like? What is your ideal day? What are you doing?  How are you serving or interacting with others?  What is around you? Who is around you?

What’s next? How do you make a transition into your next thing—or into the next phase of a pandemic—when none of us has any idea what’s going to happen in the coming days? I know many of us either want something different for our lives or have been forced into something different by no choice of our own, so on today’s episode, I’m sharing all about how to transition well and with empowerment and grace. If you’re feeling in-between, grieving what has been lost but unsure of what to do next, this episode is for you.    Schedule a discovery call with me: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/   Learn about summer Acting Coaching: http://ellezimmerman.com/coach/   Joint the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativeuncovery/ 

Ever feel like you’re not doing enough? Or wonder if your experience is insignificant when you know that so many other people are hurting more? A lot of us have been feeling emotionally overwhelmed in the midst of COVID-19, followed by the loss of innocent Black lives and divisive protests around the country. While these two things have affected all of us in different ways, they still affect all of us, whether directly or indirectly. But what do we do next? A revolution has many lanes, and our responsibility is to find the one we can move into. This episode is a replay of the live webinar I hosted with Licensed Professional Counselor Sharon Hicks, founder of Kintsukuroi Counseling. It’s a conversation about collective and indirect trauma, healing from within, and holding space for others and for ourselves—and why that’s not mutually exclusive.    Schedule a discovery call with me: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/   Learn more about what I do: http://ellezimmerman.com/   Learn more about Sharon and Kintsukuroi Counseling: https://kintsukuroicounseling.com/

Before March 2020, creating consistently felt like a pipe dream for so many of us with relentlessly busy lives. After March 2020, we were all baking bread, dusting off our piano, and painting for the first time in ages. Stay-at-home orders forced us to dabble in new ways, and we found that even though we missed our friends and family, we really liked having time to express ourselves. So: What’s next? What will become of the creative renaissance that has blossomed in our lives post-pandemic? How can we hold on to the creative practices we cultivated while in quarantine—or finally push past self-doubt to get started? Clara and I are coming to you from our closets with all of our best tips for embracing (and maintaining) your creativity in this unique era we’re living through. To hang onto your creativity post-pandemic, join my private community of women finding joy and authenticity: https://bit.ly/creativeuncovery   Sign up for a 1-1 Zoom call with me: calendly.com/ellezimmerman    Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/  

Every other sentence we hear is about “these uncertain times,” right? And as we begin the great shift back to a new normal, your future might be feeling more uncertain than ever. I’m right there with you, and on this episode, we’re talking about finding power in times of transition, navigating uncertainty and embracing what I call “creative resilience.” I’m sharing tangible ways that you can ground yourself when it all feels stressful and different, mindset practices to try when your thoughts start spiraling and how to tap into creative outlets—even if you’re not feeling particularly creative.    Sign up for a 1-1 Zoom call with me: calendly.com/ellezimmerman   Join my community of women seeking joy and authenticity: https://bit.ly/creativeuncovery   Download my Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions

Want to start something new but find that being busy with setting up and preparing is taking up all of your time—and ultimately stalling you? Join me for another solo episode, where I’m sharing more on how we’re handling quarantine here in the Zimmerman home, the two types of responses to the pandemic, and a new mindset for pushing past the stalling phase and into the starting phase. I’m also discussing a middle-ground between the two narratives of what we’re “supposed” to be doing with our time while under stay-at-home orders. I hope this episode will encourage you and help you heal and step into creativity in new ways. Sign up for a 1-1 Zoom call with me: calendly.com/ellezimmerman Join my community of women seeking joy and authenticity: https://bit.ly/34XqVUp Read more about how I got the “elle” sign home: https://bit.ly/3eMazT2 Download my guide to graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions

What if, in the midst of uncertainty and crisis, you could walk through the door of possibility? I’m recording this episode right in the middle of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, in my closet, because Ohio is under a stay-at-home order. I invite you to join me in this conversation about fear, unexpected transition, grief,  and hope through uncertainty. I celebrate and reflect on ONE whole year of She Made It, share strategies that have worked for my family to keep everyone sane under quarantine, offer some tips on how we are navigating the economic shifts as a small business, and how I’m choosing to see hope and possibility one breath and one moment at a time.  Download my free guide to graceful transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ellezimm Schedule a discovery call with me: calendly.com/ellezimmerman

What if the inspiration you’ve been looking for is right under your nose? That’s exactly what happened to Kendra Kolb Butler, founder of Alpyn Beauty, who traded her bustling Manhattan life for a quieter, more laid back existence in Jackson Hole, Wyoming—or so she thought. Soon after she relocated, she realized that other women were experiencing the same problem she was, and she found the solution in her own backyard. Literally! We’re talking about dealing with insecurity and setbacks, navigating starting a business while having young children and how to find inspiration where you least expect it.  Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com Learn more about Alpyn Beauty: https://alpynbeauty.com/

Tired of sitting still? Need new ways to energize your soul? On today’s episode, Lora Wilson, a dance/movement therapist from the American Dance Therapy Association is going to teach you how to tap into the power of your mind-body connection. She’s sharing about her work and her personal journey along with tangible, practical ways that you can ground yourself in the present and reap the benefits of dance. This is a powerful way to supercharge your creativity and heal your spirit that you may not have thought of! Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Schedule a discovery call with Elle: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/ Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com Learn more about the American Dance Therapy Association: https://adta.org/

What if the resistances and insecurities you’re dealing with aren’t coming from inside of you, but are actually coming from the outside world you’re living in? On today’s episode, you’ll hear from ten women who are sharing their reflections on the F-word: Feminism. These women are the cast of Gloria: A Life, a play that’s being produced by the Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton, Ohio, which I’m honored to be assistant-directing. Regardless of your experience with feminism, this conversation will bring to light the common path we walk as women—and remind us of the strong women who paved the way. Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com Learn more about the show:  http://bit.ly/2V7J3YB Buy tickets to the show: http://bit.ly/2V7J3YB

You’re passionate about it. You think about it every day, and the universe won’t stop reminding you about it. You know it’s time to trust yourself and take a step into starting a business that lines up with what you really care about—but it feels scary. Today’s episode will help! In this LIVE interview with Melanie Cedargren, owner of The Spicy Olive, I’m asking her all about her journey to opening a wellness-based brick-and-mortar store, what we need to know about the health benefits of olive oil, and how to push past self-doubt. Schedule a discovery call with Elle: www.calendly.com/ellezimmerman Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com Check out The Spicy Olive (and order online!): https://www.thespicyolive.com/

What if the thing you’ve been doing isn’t working anymore? It’s frustrating to feel stuck in your day-to-day, but you’re not alone. Jennie Malone is a professional actress, photographer, singer and musician, and she’s sharing how she found joy when she wasn’t getting cast as an actress. You’ll also get to hear how she battles nerves and how she discovered her creative passion in a season of stuckness. I love Jennie’s honesty, and this episode is packed with encouragement for anyone feeling stagnant. Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com Jennie's bird photos: https://www.birdartbyjennie.com/ Jennie's website: https://www.jenniemalone.com/

Think of this episode as a pep-talk for your creative soul. I’m talking to spoken-word poet and therapist Jinahie about how to surrender to the process, the story of how she became an accidental artist, turning pain into power through art and what to do when you can’t see your path. There’s something in this episode for everyone—Jinahie has this visionary perspective on the power of a personal creative practice to heal us all, both individually and collectively.   Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions   Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/   Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com   Follow Jinahie: https://www.instagram.com/jinahie/ Jinahie’s website: http://jinahie.com/

If you ever wonder whether entrepreneurship is for you—then this episode definitely is! Today’s guest is Jen Shultz, founder of The Non-Nine To Five. She’s an expert in helping people leave their desk jobs and step into entrepreneurship. We’re talking about her unconventional journey to entrepreneurship, questions you can ask yourself to figure out if entrepreneurship is for you, and how to make the leap from your 9-5 into your own business.  Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com Jen’s Website: https://www.thenonninetofive.com/

Ever wondered if you could turn your art into a scalable business? On today’s episode, I’m interviewing artist Katie Guiliano who founded Hosanna Revival, a rapidly-growing line of hand-painted Bibles and paper goods. Listen in to hear how she grew her Instagram audience to over 100k, kept producing Bibles when the demand was overwhelming, and how her uncanny ability to solve problems allowed her to confidently brave the uncharted territory from paintbrush to publishing deals. Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com Check out Hosanna Revival: https://hosannarevival.com/ Follow Hosanna Revival on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hosannarevival/

“In process.” It’s vulnerable. It’s messy. If you’re here, you don’t know how what you’re making will turn out, if people will like it, or if it will all pay off. And guess what: This is where the magic is. Today's guest is Niyah Jackson, a street apparel designer who is redefining the roles of sustainability and faith in the fashion industry. She has amazing insight for those of us who are in process, and I know that her words will give new life to those of you who are mid-journey.   To access Elle's Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions   If you’re in process and are wanting more strategy and guidance, schedule a free discovery call with Elle: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/   Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Need creative community? Join Elle's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativeuncovery/   Visit: www.ellezimmerman.com

What do you do with your ideas? Do you think about them for a long time or do you take a leap of faith? Do you really trust your gut? My guest Carrie O’Neal is a graphic designer for major brands along with Minted and Target turned stationery shop owner. She’s sharing her journey of trusting herself as an entrepreneur in this LIVE episode that we recorded in her shop, Scripted Studio. Tune in to hear her fascinating story and be inspired to live out your own intuitively-guided path with bravery! Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com Check out Scripted Studio: https://shopscriptedstudio.com/ Follow Scripted Studio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopscriptedstudio/

Confidence. What is it? It’s the difference between staying down and getting up; between letting a “no” define you or refine you, and believing that you’re lacking and believing you’re enough. So: How can you find confidence when rejection feels imminent? And how can fake confidence you don’t have yet? I was so excited to sit down with my friend, actress Jennifer Joplin, whose groundedness has always inspired me. She’ll help you embrace your true self in a way that feels authentic and attainable. Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com

Do you doubt yourself and the path that you’re choosing? Or wonder if you’re actually good enough to step into your dream career? This episode is for you! I’m having candid conversations with two women who have navigated those exact questions. You’ll hear from visual artist Hannah Cunningham and performing artist Esther Cunningham about their creative upbringing (they’re sisters!) and their different journeys to overcome self-doubt, find their place and fully embrace who they are as artists. Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com See Hannah's amazing art: http://www.oddjobart.com/ Follow Esther's journey: https://www.instagram.com/essiecunningham/

Ever had an idea for something totally cool and completely aligned with your passions that you could create or be part of—but when the time came to actually, you know, take action, you felt like it was too big of a risk? On today’s episode, you’ll get a peek behind the curtain into my and Clara’s creative journeys, the risks we took to get there and how YOU can start taking more creative leaps—and get over your fear of risk once and for all. Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com Follow Clara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toclarafy/

Sometimes, you don’t have time to focus on yourself. Everyone is talking about self-care, and while I believe in checking in with yourself, I also know that for busy women, self-care can feel like a burden when life moves at a relentless pace. In episode 9, I gave you permission to create and take time for you. But in today’s episode, I’m getting real and explaining the flip side for when you literally don’t have time. Listen if you want help navigating the extra crazy busy seasons of your life. Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com

She went from an art major to working with college students—and then she left her job to go back to the pottery wheel. Today I’m interviewing ceramics artist Bethany Thomas! I love her story because she gave herself permission to pursue art, detaching from the results because of her soul's need to create. We’re talking about how to stop running from imperfection and embrace it instead, what it means to speak the “language of creativity” and the power of giving yourself grace in seasons of burnout. Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com Bethany's website: www.imperfectartbybeththomas.com Follow Bethany: www.instagram.com/imperfectartbybeththomas/

Do you want to be more creative but feel like you’re lacking the time, space or energy? Me too—until I started implementing three unconventional strategies that help me keep my sanity and stay true to myself as a busy entrepreneur and a busier mom. Today’s episode is a solo episode because I wanted to take a quick break from interviews to give you tangible ways to find freedom to figure out your purpose and to integrate creativity and self-expression into your own life—no matter how full it may be. Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com

She went from a principal ballerina with the Cincinnati Ballet to a mom of two babies—in less than two years! In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Abby Morwood, and you’ll get to hear her unconventional journey to ballet, what it’s really like to be a prima ballerina, and how she made the transition from full-time dancer to full-time mom with grace. Her story is unique because her faith informs all the decisions she makes, which allows her to be peaceful in the midst of major transitions.   When it comes to following your creative heart or listening to what God is calling you into, a transition always happens. If like Abby, you’re sensing that it’s time to pivot, you can download my Guide to Graceful Transitions.   To see the gorgeous pictures of Abby dancing, go here.   And you can check out Abby’s guest blogging on faith and motherhood.   Follow Elle on Instagram.   Join Elle’s Creative Uncovery Facebook Group.    Visit Elle's Website.

She went from a professional in the healthcare industry to a transformational life coach, abstract artist, and—get this—a yoga pants designer! On today’s episode, I’m introducing you to Robin Emmerich, and her story is a testament to the power of trusting the process and trying new things, even when it’s intimidating. She’ll teach you how to stop worrying about your endgame, find a career you love, be patient with inspiration, and even to make art when you don’t believe that you’re creative. Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com Robin's website: Follow Robin: www.instagram.com/robin_emmerich/?hl=en

She went from a drama teacher to a published playwright—completely on accident! On today’s episode, I’m interviewing, Beth Kenniv founder and artistic director of Inspiring Arts, and I’m picking her brain on the steps she took to write an original musical. You’ll learn how she combatted all the resistances that told her she couldn’t along the way, her secret to accepting the craziness of being a mom and a creative, and the story of how the musical in her head became an onstage reality. Elle’s Guide to Graceful Transitions: ellezimmerman.com/transitions Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Elle’s website: ellezimmerman.com Learn more about Horizons of Gold: http://www.horizonsofgold.com/