YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!

I don't have to tell you that 2020 has been far from perfect. But you've made it this far, through COVID and quarantine and phased re-openings. Maybe you lost your job, or even worse, a loved one. You became besties with an app named, Zoom. Or maybe you haven't felt like celebrating at all. And that's understandable. Life wasn't meant to be lived like a real-life version of The Sims. You had plans. And those plans were tossed out the window. But that's why it's more important than ever before, to find your own light. **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

When was the last time you finished a book? You say you want to read more books — but the challenge is making reading a regular habit. In today's episode, I break down the benefits of reading (spoiler alert: there are scientific benefits to reading!), How to find your next great book,  4 ideas to help you build a solid, more consistent reading habit. Episode Resources:  Start here to find your next great book >> The Complete List of All 85 Books in Oprah's Book Club Goodreads Reese's Book Club Become a Stronger Ally (resources from Episode 126) www.youwannadowhat.com/episodes/126 **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

If you’re an aspiring beginner runner, a sometimes runner, or a wannabe runner that daydreams about running if only you had more energy, the right clothes, weighed less, fresh joints, more hours in your day, a plan to follow, or tips to get started, then today’s episode is a must-listen. The runners gliding through your local park might be enough to motivate you to head out on the road yourself, or maybe you’re just looking for a way to be more active or lose weight. But no matter why you want to start running, it’s time to lace up and enjoy every step, well, maybe not every step, but you'll get there. For some backup, I invited the creator of the blog and Facebook group, FATGIRLRUNNING, Mirna Valerio to the show. Mirna is an ultramarathoner, teacher, National Geographic 2018 Adventurer of the Year, and author of the book, A Beautiful Work in Progress.  And even if running never crosses your mind, something does. Something that u have wanted to try or succeed at, that until this point has eluded you. Keep listening, because there are some gems in today’s episode for you too. Practices and philosophies you can apply to whatever goal or item are on your to-do list.  Episode Resources:  REI Presents: The Mirnavator Join FATGIRLRUNNING, Mirna's Facebook Group Buy Mirna's book, A Beautiful Work in Progress **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! celebrates 3 years! Each episode delivers practical motivation for living, inspiring stories, and useful strategies to do more, want more & be more.  In today's episode, I invited 4 guests to tell their stories and share their experiences of being Black in America. Dr. Donna Granville, sociologist of race, immigration, and culture Sir Wilkins, a former teacher turned personal trainer and co-host of The Jobber Tears podcast Natalie Charles, Kenyan born, IT Security professional Scott Hale, ambitious entrepreneur and docuseries director We discuss: Reactions to George Floyd's death Personal stories of racism Collective pain of the Black community How to be a stronger ally and advocate in the community Protecting your mental wellness through self-care and restorative practices Required reading, videos, and resources to educate yourself or others on systemic, institutional and other forms of racism How to unlearn behavior What progress means in our communities As a Latina and a woman of color born and raised in New York City, I am in solidarity with my brothers and sisters.  ------------------- For a full list of resources from today's episode: Visit >> www.youwannadowhat.com/podcast Episode Resources: Book Recommendations: How to be Less Stupid About Race by Crystal Marie Fleming  How to be Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi So You Wanna Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin Diangelo   Video Recommendations:  TEDxHampshireCollege - Jay Smooth - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Discussing Race   **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

If you're on the hunt for your next job, press play right now! With more than 38 million jobless claims, it feels like every time you open up Facebook or Instagram, someone you know has been furloughed or laid off.  My friend, it's time for a plan. That's why I'm sharing 11 tips to find your next job. These nuggets of information & inspiration apply if you've recently been laid off or are a new graduate, across industries and job titles. My intention is to guide you away from your breaking point and to a place where you feel empowered. Grab a pen and paper or open up your notes app and start applying 1, 5, or all of these you can use to look for a new job. And if you know someone who can benefit from this episode, PLEASE, be a neighbor, and share it with a friend, family member, or co-worker.  Shoutout to ladders.com for inspiring today's episode. Episode Resources:  Ladders Reference Article John Q Movie Details **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

"Do you think life will go back to normal after the pandemic?" Living in NYC, I get that question - a lot. With more than 30 million Americans filing for unemployment and deaths in the hundreds of thousands, what exactly is normal? In episode 124 of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! the more important question is, What matters to you? Episode Resources:  New threat to the economy: Americans are saving like it's the 1980s **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

What if I told you there was something you could do right now that would increase your happiness, is good for your health, evokes gratitude, fosters connection, and is contagious? I bet you would jump out of your seat to try it.  Enjoy this episode of real-life ways people are giving back and paying it forward and learn how you can, too! Episode Resources:  Read more about Venus Core: https://www.bkreader.com/2020/05/09/why-this-east-new-york-single-mother-is-mom-to-many-more-than-her-own/ Watch Some Good News with John Krasinski of The Office **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Do you know what really turns me on? It's when I see YOU flexing your creative muscles and trying something new. Businesses are pivoting to adapt to changing times and so are you! Each day I scroll through my social media timelines and see you coming up with cool, different, and quirky ways to keep your sanity in check, kids entertained, and your days full of projects and ideas. I'm spotlighting YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! in-real-life (IRL) moments from listeners, friends, and virtual strangers. Enjoy these fun ideas you can do while staying home. These cool, different, and quirky ideas and projects may have ramped up because of COVID-19, but my hope is that you continue to lean into the creative parts of your heart and mind and keep it going! Episode Resources: Instagram Dance Parties & Battles: D-Nice spins your favorite classic tunes  Dance with Twitch from The Ellen Show and his wife on IG Live Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays at 1 pm EST Verzuz TV Recipes: No Yeast Bread Book Recommendations:  Episode 121 Book Club Recommendations One Day in December by Josie Silver I'm Not Judging You by Luvvie Ajai In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn She is Free by Andi Andrew KiwiCo - inspire the next generation of innovators Listen to Supreme Court Arguments LIVE during the week of 5/4 and 5/11 at 10am EST **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

What if I told you that the main ingredient, the secret sauce, one of the main contributors to your success, my success, your mama’s success, her mama’s success, OUR collective success, you already own?  This one thing is so powerful, yet it costs nothing at all. You can’t buy it. You can’t find it on eBay…. you already possess it BUT you may have to cultivate it if it doesn’t come easy. In this episode we discuss: The main contributor to success (HINT: you can't buy it and you already have it) The difference between a fixed mindset vs a growth mindset How Rihanna and Michael Strahan pivoted and reinvented themselves  Checklist for you to figure out YOUR mindset  4 completely doable things you can start doing, practicing, and cultivating today to shift from a fixed to a growth mindset How Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine, and self-isolation has already proven your ability to adapt What Robert Kiyosaki thinks about this global pandemic and what you should do Episode Resources: The Power of Believing You Can Improve (TED Talk) The Black Swan by Nassim Taleb (as referenced by Robert Kiyosaki) School of Greatness podcast  Start Ugly (book) by Chris Krimitsos **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States, but what happens to our anxiety in the middle of a global pandemic? You guessed it! It goes through the roof. Thankfully, there are ways to manage anxiety in isolation.  In today's episode, we discuss: Feelings of depression, anxiety, apathy, and numbness How to turn a crisis into an opportunity Understanding your stress level using an easy scale of 1-10 Why writing a list of things to do "if you had the time" is essential during quarantine and social distancing Recognizing your good days and how to replicate them Keys self-care tips to utilize during isolation and beyond  Episode Resources: Day One - Your Journal for Life. App for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.dayoneapp.com DJ D-Nice Instagram Peloton 90-Day Free Trial (at home workouts) **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Are you craving human connection? How about a bit of distraction from the news? Books have always been a simple and effective way for me to get lost inside an author's world and lose time in an alternate universe.  In today’s episode, I’m taking you inside the world of virtual book clubs.  Today's guest, Mallorie Valentine, will walk you through what a book club is, how you can start leading your own book club, what makes a great facilitator how to select your first book a list of book recommendations to get you through isolation, quarantine and more an invitation for you to join her book club, Booked Again.  Episode Resources:  Join Booked Again, Mallorie's virtual book club Connect with Mallorie on Instagram Book Recommendations -- Severance by Ling Ma My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh New Waves by Kevin Nguyen Open Book by Jessica Simpson One Day in December by Josie Silver The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky White Oleander by Janet Fitch   **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

We are in a time of isolation, lockdown, and quarantine, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop showing up every week to support and inspire you!  Today on YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! The Podcast, we’re talking about: 10 skills you can learn during the time of isolation courtesy of Entrepreneur.com Based on the article on Entrepreneur.com Why boredom might be a mask for laziness  How you can use this time of uncertainty to upskill yourself and create new opportunities for your career, side hustle or business Episode Resources:  Excel: The Complete Microsoft Excel & VBA Bundle Data Science:  The Dynamic Data Scientist Bundle Ft. Power BI, Python & MATLAB Copywriting: The 2020 Complete Digital Copywriting Master Class Bundle Quickbooks: The Quickbooks Pro Desktop Certification Bonus Bundle Video Editing: The Complete Final Cut Pro X Course - Beginner to Intermediate Languages: Beelinguapp Language Learning App: Lifetime Subscription Adobe Creative Cloud:  The All-in-One Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Certification Bundle Public Speaking: The 2020 Public Speaking Bundle Digital Marketing: The Digital Marketing Side Business Certification Bundle Project Management: The Premium 2020 Project & Quality Management Certification Bundle **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

A quick and handy guide to the most binge-worthy TV shows and movies streaming now and why you should watch them. I'm sharing 7 of my favorite romantic comedies and love-focused reality television shows streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. During this time of social distancing, self-isolation, and quarantines, this episode is designed to uplift your spirits and find your happy place in TV and entertainment.  **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Are you one of the millions of people that are working from home? Are you struggling to establish a new routine and be productive? For over 5 years, I've successfully worked remotely handling spotty WiFi, conference calls, and all the communication tools (think: Microsoft Teams, Slack and more).   In today's episode, I share the 5 tips you need to work remotely, stay productive and keep sane! These tips are proven to work for introverts, extroverts and those in between. Pro-tips for keeping track of your meetings and conference calls  Why I use Trello, the easy, free, flexible, and visual way to manage your projects and organize anything - kids' schedules, included! The #1 productivity hack I live by - it's the exact method I used to accomplish 15 of the 20 items on my personal to-do list in ONE day.  I also share my hot take on watching TV while working, pajamas vs "real" clothes and so much more!  Episode Resources:  Trello 101 Guide Episode 89: "How to Have Your Most Productive Day" ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Have you ever fallen in love with a podcast? Me too! Each week you wait for your favorite show to release a new episode, happily push in your ear pods and dive right in. But what happens when your favorite podcast isn't updating? Is it gone forever? For the first time in 3 years, YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! was nearly a victim of pod-fading. That's right, I ALMOST quit the podcast. But why? In this episode we cover, Where has Monica been the last three months? (Spoiler alert: Japan, Singapore, Italy and stuck in her own head). How the death of Kobe Bryant rocked me. What's happening with the podcast? Is YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! here to stay? Is the world ending now that coronavirus is a global pandemic? Don't forget the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY >> ** Win a copy of Alicia Menendez's new book, The Likeability Trap, HERE. (www.youwannadowhat.com/book) ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but they can take quite a toll on your bank account. Between family gatherings, work celebrations, and school parties, the cost can really add up. Did you know Americans will spend an average of $1,050 this holiday season, and if you're between the ages of 35-44 that number goes up to $1,158.63? Shop smarter by maximizing your purchasing power with 5 proven ways to make money while shopping. We discuss:  Cashback credit cards Keep the Change apps and more! Don't forget the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY >> ** Win a copy of Alicia Menendez's new book, The Likeability Trap, HERE. (www.youwannadowhat.com/book) Episode Resources:  Qapital (www.qapital.com) Rakuten (www.rakuten.com) ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

There is never a wrong time to practice a little "thank you." They say the Holidays are the MOST wonderful time of the year, but between the little things like Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanza shopping,  perfecting cooking recipes, and navigating holiday travel or the big things like missing loved ones, deployment overseas, or little money in the bank, this time of the year can be downright STRESSFUL.  When you are operating from a place of stress, it ain't always easy to remember gratitude. But there are easy ways to take the pressure off and still find time to say, 'thanks.' In this episode we discuss:  Gratitude and discontentment can live in the same space - there's room for both! How to remain grateful in the midst of the chaos, sadness, and frustration Is it possible for you to be happy NOW and still strive for your long term goal? CALL FOR LISTENER FEEDBACK: Have there been any experiences you lived through that now, one, five or ten years later, you can be grateful?   **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Can you be likable and successful? Is it important for you to be liked? "Women are stuck in an impossible bind. At work, strong women are criticized for being cold, and warm women are seen as pushovers." Today on the podcast, we talk about The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are by MSNBC journalist (and past YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! guest), Alicia Menendez.  ** Win a copy of Alicia's new book, The Likeability Trap, HERE.  We discuss:  What is likeability? and why should you care? 5 personality traits according to psychology The 3 most common likeability traps women face in the workplace  One thing you can do TODAY to change the landscape for others Episode Resources:  Listen to Alicia Menendez on Episode 107 of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! 5 Personality Traits aka O.C.E.A.N. (https://positivepsychology.com/big-five-personality-theory/) ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Sleep is a primary biological need, but 2 out of 3 people are not getting enough sleep. Is that you?  Sleep affects almost every type of tissue and system in the body – from the brain, heart, and lungs to metabolism, immune function, mood, and disease resistance.  Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep, or getting poor quality sleep, increases the risk of disorders including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity. On today's show: A quick quiz to determine if you're getting enough sleep Why your brain (not just your body) desperately needs sleep to properly function 5 tips to a longer and more restful sleep from a sleep expert The podcast I use to beat insomnia Take the Sleep Quality Questionaire >> http://ariannahuffington.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Sleep-Revolution-Sleep-Quality-Questionnaire.pdf ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

We spend a lot of time on YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! talking about side hustles, bucket list items and achieving goals - from mindset to health and everything in between. I often tell people that YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! is about being more than your day job. but what if you love what you do AND keep the things you value - family, fitness, and fun - top of mind? What if you designed your days to fit all of it?   Danay Escanaverino, is the CEO of LunaSol Media and is known as a Multicultural Marketing Growth Hacker. I first met Danay through social media where each morning I would welcome her daily posts. She runs nearly every morning, is a mom to two boys, a wife... but to me, Danay's big YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! truth is... not apologizing. We discuss:  The "aha moment" that changed her life (hint: her son was only 2 years old when it happened) Work-life balance Why community is embedded in her work to help Hispanic and Latinx thrive Opening yourself up to new experiences   ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Is there a solution to cure loneliness? Loneliness comes in many forms job loss, deployment, divorce, death, illness, or moving to a new city. For me, grief was the catalyst. When I was 16, I suffered a traumatic loss that forever changed my life. I found myself alone, lonely. Chronic loneliness is an epidemic. Half of Americans say they feel alone and in Britain, it's 1 in 3 people.  If you have the courage to confess that you're lonely, most people reply with well-intentioned but unhelpful pieces of advice like, “Reach out and connect, make friends, here’s a great quote.”  As if you hadn’t seen the “Just Hang in There” cat poster before. In my TEDx talk, “The Flipside of Loneliness”, I share my formula for navigating loneliness, including the 3 ways to embrace the 'lone' in lonely. >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPYnhBg44ME&t=3s ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Have you ever experienced your life falling apart all at once? Sometimes, life seems to get a bit off track. You're up at night wondering why it happened, how did things get this far and what the hell are you going to do? Whether it’s one big life event that's causing life to crash down around you or a series of unfortunate events, there is good news is that you are one decision away from changing your entire life.  In episode 108 of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! I welcome Angelica Ogando to the podcast. Angelica or Coach Angie, as she is known to her clients, is a peak performance coach and corporate trainer.  Angie is a living testament of a woman who by society’s standard was living the perfect life until one day she wasn’t. She found herself having to start over and rebuild. The setback could’ve broken her but instead, it transformed her. Today we discuss:  The 3-step framework called A.I.R. designed to move past imposter syndrome Differences between therapy and coaching, and why you should consider both How to ask your network for help - it's easier than you think! A special invitation to attend Best Me By Design, a one-day workshop in New York City on November 9th designed to transform your life Promo code giveaway to TWO (2) YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! listeners to reduce your ticket price to Best Me By Design on November 9th, 2019 - listen now for the rules to win! More about Angelica Ogando:  Angelica is a Certified Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) coach and trainer and a Certified Master Trainer in Hypnosis. She is also the Founder and CEO of The Enriched Mind LLC., a company that delivers leadership training for companies in finance, technology, and the fashion industry. ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Why fit in when you were born to stand out? Times have changed. With over 7 billion people in the world, a changing business landscape, and the competitive job market, fitting in is failing out.  This week's guest is Alicia Menendez. Alicia is a journalist and multimedia storyteller. Named “Broadcast Journalism’s New Gladiator” by Elle Magazine, “Ms. Millennial” by The Washington Post, and a “Content Queen” by Marie Claire, Alicia has quickly become a force in American media. She was recently named a weekend anchor at MSNBC. Alicia is also the co-producer and host of Latina to Latina, a weekly interview podcast. >> Pre-order Alicia's new book The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are  As you listen to episode 107 ask yourself these questions: Have you lived a conventional life? Have you ever felt like an outsider unwelcome in your environment? Are you fighting to fit in and playing small at home, work or in your relationship?   ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Are you saying YES to invitations, announcements and event emails?  In today’s world, we are often so busy (or convince ourselves we’re so busy), that we tend to ignore any event promotions that pop up in our inbox or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. But are you making a mistake?  Events offer so many benefits that you really should be making time for them.  In this episode, we discuss:  My top 5 reasons why you must start saying YES to the events, parties and networking opportunities that are available to you What Suze Orman, Oprah Winfrey, and Ta-Nehisi Coates taught me by attending events List of resources to help you started if you are starved for events but don’t know of any happening near you. Location doesn’t have to prohibit you from getting out there.  How to work with me and launch your podcast (https://calendly.com/youwannadowhat/20min) Episode Resources:  Books & Events Referenced The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates (Oprah's Book Club Selection) Just Ask: Be Brave, Be Different, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor (children's book) Suze Orman (www.suzeorman.com) Mogul X - one-day conference with classes on Work, Finance, Relationships, Travel, and Health & Wellness Episode 69 w/ Tiffany Pham Today's Inspired Latina (Book)  Event Resources:  Facebook (Event Pages and Groups) Eventbrite  Meetup.com ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Are you comparing your roadmap to someone else? Matt LeBris was just 17 when he began working in the NYC nightlife industry. Captivated by money, Matt fell for the allure of the brights lights and big city. Unable to juggle both school and work, Matt failed out of college and opted to expand his position in marketing and promotion working with people like 50 Cent, Fetty Wap and more. An epiphany led Matt to recommit to his education which led to meeting Daymond John of ABC's Shark Tank and then, a full-time job within Daymond's company.  In this episode, we discuss:  Leveraging your network Why money won't heal your pain Pivoting from materialism to service Personal branding and WHY everyone should care about, no matter your age or industry.  People say the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. That's great for directions, but life is filled with twists, turns, and road bumps. Strap on your seatbelt and get ready for this hot, new episode!  ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Fresh off the stage from my first TEDx talk, the most-asked question I received was, “What strategy or takeaways can you recommend?” In this episode, I share the strategy you can use when preparing for your TEDx talk, next speaking engagement, workshop or pitch. Apply these tips in a classroom, boardroom or a crowd of thousands.  Get ready to increase your impact and stay grounded on your big day. ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Are you a passionate multitasker with a packed calendar? Endless to-do list? How much are you accomplishing versus doing? Busy does not mean productive. Time to take your goal-setting strategies, books, and saved podcast episodes and turn them into action.  Your planning season is over and actionable activity has begun.  In this episode, I share a personal success story that wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for this ONE major shift. HINT! The answer is in episode 96.  Results from my 4-step goal ACHIEVEMENT strategy and how you can do it, too Achieving a 2-year goal, my first TEDx Talk.  ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.  

On today's episode: 3 big lies you tell yourself Root of those nagging negative thoughts through cognitive reappraisal. Cognitive reappraisal is an emotion regulation strategy that involves changing the trajectory of an emotional response by reinterpreting the meaning of the emotional stimulus.  6 ways to stop negative thinking and shift your thoughts    ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.  

The keys to all of the doors you need opened are in other people’s pockets. But how do you develop the kinds of relationships and build a network that will motivate people to hand you those keys?  Relationship building is Michael Roderick's superpower. Your relationships are your insurance policy, so make sure you're not connection rich but cash poor. On today's episode Michael shares how to: Create and cultivate your network Tools to create a powerful introduction for your next event or cocktail party Defining your personal Swiss Army knife for how you want to be known Michael Roderick is the founder of Small Pond Enterprises, a consulting company and educational resource for solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs who want to accelerate the success through relationship strategy.  ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    --------   **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.  

"The days are long but the years are short." - Gretchen Rubin Celebrate a special 100th episode of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!  In 2013, I bought my first microphone, but it wasn't until 2017 that I began podcasting. What if I hadn't chickened out? What if I hadn't talked myself out of starting? That was nearly 6 years ago, and it got me thinking about what else I would do differently. What advice would I give my younger self? What advice would you give yours? With the help of friends, listeners and former YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! guests, I'm sharing 9 pieces of advice I would give my younger self with the hopes that I wasn't too much of a stubborn kid to take it. Plus the motto I've lived by for over 20 years. You can USE it today and every day going forward.   Hear advice from:  Social Entrepreneur, TeLisa Daughtry Home Care Provider, Zack Demopoulos Systems Strategist, Dr. Ashley Hampton Depression & Suicide Prevention Expert, Cyrus Harper President of Selling in a Skirt, Judy Hoberman Podcast Hall of Famer, Dave Jackson Owner of The Computer Tutor, Scott Johnson Multicultural Marketing Expert, Yai Vargas  PLUS other YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! listeners and community members  ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow, and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.  

How do you live a YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! multi-passionate lifestyle as a mother (or father)?  On episode 99, busy mom and self-care expert, Jody Agard, joins us to discuss:  Sprinkling self-care in your daily life  Mommy-guilt and how to solve it Practical ways for self-care for moms (and dads) Spoiler Alert! It doesn't have to be complicated.  Jody Agard is the founder of Mommy Reboot, Self-Care for Busy Moms.  Join Jody's Facebook group, MOMMY REBOOT COMMUNITY, a free Facebook Group made up of open-hearted, non-judgey moms who are on the same crazy mom journey trying to learn more about self-care. ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow, and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.  

Every day, our brain makes thousands of decisions, from the clothes we wear, the lunches we eat and the routes we drive to work. These decisions feel automatic, but what about the decisions with long-lasting consequences? Which job do you take? Is this the person you want to spend the rest of your life with? Do you make this investment? On episode 98, I share 6 ways to make faster, better decisions. Use these tools when working through a problem, facing uncertainty or struggling to make a decision. ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE community and feel supported as you invest in yourself in these very real and sometimes challenging ways.    -------- Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow, and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Were you ever asked the question, “what do you want to be when you grow up”? Today's episode will remind you of who your teenage-self used to be. If you feel lost, stuck, or unsure of what to include on your bucket list, which goals to chase and what dreams to pursue, listen to Karina's story. Karina Popovich is determined to have her name listed alongside other STEM giants such as Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk. At 14 she founded the company, Connect with Tech, to give students of underrepresented backgrounds the opportunity to deep-dive into the world of technology through coding workshops, speaker sessions, and tech programs. In a few weeks, she'll graduate from the prestigious Brooklyn Technical High School in New York City before heading to Cornell University to pursue a degree in Business and Engineering.  We discuss:  Why she unapologetically calls herself an engineer  How life as a first-generation immigrant influenced her work ethic Confidence as a young woman in a male-dominated field of STEM  Apprenticeship with Girls Who Code  Ways her parents' support and encouragement has influenced her Stay connected to Karina:  Connect with Karina on LinkedIn  Follow Karina on Instagram  ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE community and feel supported as you invest in yourself in these very real and sometimes challenging ways.    -------- Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow, and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

In today's episode, we explore: The #1 mistake sabotaging your goals Why when you're focused on everything, you're really focused on nothing 5 techniques to regain focus ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE community and feel supported as you invest in yourself in these very real and sometimes challenging ways.    -------- Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow, and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Have you ever wondered what you have in common with Beyonce, George Clooney, and Lebron James? Rejection! We all face it, and we all share it in common. Rejection forces us to learn how to overcome obstacles to achieve greatness. Whether you lost your dream job, didn’t make the team, or were turned down for a date, rejection hurts. But it’s also necessary for personal growth and professional development. You have two options: take rejection personally or apply my three-step framework to help you out the next time you’re told “no”.   In today’s episode, we’re empowering people to use rejection as a tool and exploring: Why rejection hurts A three-step framework to accept, and embrace, rejection How to use rejection as a catalyst for smart goal setting Why this episode almost didn’t happen   ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal development community for extra support as you learn how to change your mindset and how to improve productivity on the path of self-development.    -------- Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow, and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to the  YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! personal development podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

When was the last time you went out on a date...with yourself? If dining alone or seeing a movie solo freaks you out, I have three reasons why a date night with yourself is exactly what you need. In today's episode, we explore: The difference between being lonely and being alone 3 benefits to treating yourself to date night Top solo "date night" recommendations How to block out the noise of what "everyone else thinks" ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE community and feel supported as you invest in yourself in these very real and sometimes challenging ways.    -------- Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow, and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

What does personal development mean to you? Is it self investment? Finding resources? Becoming the best version of yourself? What wraps all the areas of your life is personal development and choosing to adapt your mindset to the vision you have for yourself.    Part 4 of this 4-part series is all about your personal development. The most profitable investment you will EVER make is to yourself.    What you can expect:  Mel Robbins popular TED talk Brene Brown and her Netflix special, A Call to Courage  An important lesson from the movie, A Bronx Tale When and how to find a professional coach to help you succeed Today's YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! crazy, big idea is to get real on the concept of investing in yourself. When you make the decision to invest in yourself, you send a powerful message to yourself and to the world. You are declaring that you are important enough to devote time, energy and space to your growth, to your learning, and to your personal goals no matter the size or the scope.   Episode Resources:  Book:  Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE community and feel supported as you invest in yourself in these very real and sometimes challenging ways.    -------- Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow, and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Are you happy with your job? Is your career tied to your passion or your purpose? A whopping 70% of people are unhappy with their jobs. Is that you?    Part 3 of this 4-part series is all about your career. The most profitable investment you will EVER make is to yourself.    What you can expect:  Why when you feel good about yourself and you're compensated fairly, you're able to do better work The reason 70% of workers are dissatisfied with their jobs Leveraging your transferable skills to find a new job Social media stalking (in a good way) to learn more about the companies that interest you Crafting your job wish-list A powerful conversation with L'oreal Thompson Payton, Founder of LT in the City discussing switching careers from journalism to non-profit, crafting her job wish-list and continuing her side hustle  Today's YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! crazy, big idea is to get real on the concept of investing in yourself. When you make the decision to invest in yourself, you send a powerful message to yourself and to the world. You are declaring that you are important enough to devote time, energy and space to your growth, to your learning, and to your personal goals no matter the size or the scope.   Episode Resources:  Learn more about L'oreal Thompson Payton (www.ltinthecity.com) Webinar: Ladies Get Paid! Salary Negotiation  Book: You are a Bad Ass by Jen Sincero Past episodes referenced in today's episode:  Episode 69: How to Find Your Why, Build Connections, and Learn New Skills Episode 53: Keep in Touch with Jes Perez ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE community and feel supported as you invest in yourself in these very real and sometimes challenging ways.    -------- Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow, and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Did you know that the most profitable investment you’ll ever make is in YOURSELF? When you invest in your personal growth, and you declare that you’re making the conscious to decide to devote time and energy on yourself, you send a powerful message into the universe. A message that says I’m ready to change my mindset, get serious about goal setting, and commit to ME. In part two of the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! four-part personal development series, we talk about all things money with Her Money Matters expert, Jen Hemphill. Money is a tricky subject, but talking about it shouldn’t be taboo. Today we’re taking a look at: Your relationship to money (aka “your money story”) How to develop a smart money mindset How to set goals about money Strategies to become besties with your Benjamins   Episode Resources:  Learn more about Her Money Matters expert, Jen Hemphill (www.jenhemphill.com) Books:  Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Millionaire Mind Podcasts:  Her Money Matters  The Stacking Benjamins  The Money Nerds Extra Help: The Financial Gym, personal financial services company Past episodes referenced in today's episode:  Episode 81: Weight Loss Transformation #BetterMe Episode 60: How to Design Your Life with Darrah Brustein ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Need to jump start your weight loss or fitness goals? Join the #BetterMe Fitness Transformation Challenge.  Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Today's YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! crazy, big idea is to get real on the concept of investing in yourself. When you make the decision to invest in yourself, you send a powerful message to yourself and to the world. You are declaring that you are important enough to devote time, energy and space to your growth, to your learning and to your personal goals no matter the size or the scope. This 4-part series begins with strategies on investing in your health. I share my very personal journey around weight and food, and when and why I knew it was time to hire some help. But health is about more than just weight, so we'll talk about nutrition, doctor's visits, therapy and more.  Past episodes referenced in today's epsiode:  Episode 81: Weight Loss Transformation #BetterMe Episode 80: Do You Need Therapy? ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Need to jump start your weight loss or fitness goals? Join the #BetterMe Fitness Transformation Challenge.  Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Imagine your day without thousands of instant messages, emails and calls interrupting your workflow, without complex, unmanageable and unreachable goals and without mistakes because you can't concentrate on ALL the tasks at once? Today I’m sharing the technique I use that helps me work with time and not against it. It’s the exact method I used to accomplish 15 of the 20 items on my personal to-do list in ONE day. The best part? It’s really simple to do.  This productivity hack works for just about everyone, including you.  If you have a neverending to-do list, be prepared to start ticking off the list.  ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Need to jump start your weight loss or fitness goals? Join the #BetterMe Fitness Transformation Challenge.  Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Imagine feeling awesome every day without having to change a thing about yourself. How willing are you to try? I invited Alison Faulkner to join us today. She hosts the popular podcast, Awesome with Alison and is the founder of Alison’s Brand School because she is a brand goddess.    In this episode we discuss:  Finding the confidence and daring to go for more Building what you feel called to build Being who you want to be Feeling as awesome as you are Investing in yourself     ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Need to jump start your weight loss or fitness goals? Join the #BetterMe Fitness Transformation Challenge.  Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

We’ve all heard the term “overnight success”, but the truth is that there is no such thing. What successful people do is they refused to give up. They put in the hard work, long hours and refuse to give in to fear and doubt. They get serious about their goal setting, they examine their lives, and they make the tough decisions. Sometimes, that means walking away from an industry you loved and worked in for 9 years. That’s the story of Emily McDowell, today’s podcast guest. Emily became an entrepreneur “accidentally” by with the creation of a greeting card. ONE greeting card and her life changed. She’s a self-taught entrepreneur with a commitment to personal development and a refusal to give up. Today, we’ll talk about: The importance of empathy What NOT to say someone going through a health crisis How Emily became an "accidental entrepreneur" Emily McDowell is a writer, illustrator, and entrepreneur who specializes in chronicling the human condition. In 2012, she left a successful career in advertising to launch her greeting card line, making cards for the relationships we really have.  Shop from Emily McDowell & Friends Shop the Awkward Dating Card that changed Emily's life Follow Emily on Instagram:  Emily McDowell Company ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Need to jump start your weight loss or fitness goals? Join the #BetterMe Fitness Transformation Challenge.  Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

The question I'm asked most often is, "How do you talk to a stranger?" People assume you must be an extrovert to be successful at networking, but that's a myth! I share 11 tricks you can start using today that work in professional settings like business conferences, events, and meetings or social gatherings like parties or your next happy hour.  In this episode we discuss:  Creating a meaningful connection with every interaction Channeling your inner Tom Cruise Nailing the 80% of an impression that happens before you even speak a word Remembering personal details like Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) in The Devil Wears Prada Answering the question, "What do you do for work?" in a way that drives connection ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Need to jump start your weight loss or fitness goals? Join the #BetterMe Fitness Transformation Challenge.  Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Mess causes stress! The average American home has 300,000 items, 300,000. Those piles of clutter aren’t only in your way, they’re weighing on your mind. They represent chores to do, goals to meet, and decisions to make. We feel out of control when we are surrounded by more things than we can manage.    Thanks to Netflix and Marie Kondo, on today’s episode, we are SPARKING JOY. Hear my journey to live a more simplified, pared down, uncluttered life with less stuff. I highly recommend you try it.  ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Need to jump start your weight loss or fitness goals? Join the #BetterMe Fitness Transformation Challenge.  Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Are you "shoulding" all over yourself? It usually goes something like, "I should have done laundry / gone to the gym / said no to dessert / and well, you get it. With each "should" we add extra weight on our shoulders and it manifests as shame and guilt. The next time you find yourself covered in "should," replace it with the question I share in episode 84. It'll move you into a place of empowerment and action.  ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Need to jump start your weight loss or fitness goals? Join the #BetterMe Fitness Transformation Challenge.  Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Do ever sit at your desk daydreaming about a quick escape to someplace far away? Me too. I recently flipped a daydream into a reality when in less than 24-hours, I planned a last minute travel getaway. On episode 83, we discuss: How to plan your trip in less than 24 hours My favorite travel apps for last minute travel How much my trip cost and where you can save Why I can't wait to do it again and more!  ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Need to jump start your weight loss or fitness goals? Join the #BetterMe Fitness Transformation Challenge.  Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

10 Simple Questions to determine your current stress level. Using a 10-question stress test, we explore how to answer the question, How Stressed Are You? in a way that matters and leads to an outcome of growth and opportunity. Think of managing stress as the daily equivalent of putting your oxygen mask on first.  ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Need to jump start your weight loss or fitness goals? Join the #BetterMe Fitness Transformation Challenge.  Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Need to jump start your weight loss or fitness goals? Kicking off the #BetterMe Fitness Transformation Challenge.  **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community  On Episode 81, we discuss:  4 fundamentals of weight loss Resources and apps to track your progress and hold yourself accountable Where to find recipes, tips, strategies and learning assets in the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook community  and more! Show Resources:  Nutrition Apps - Lose It! and MyFitnessPal Exercise Apps - NEOU (Live and OnDemand Workouts) and Nike Training Club  Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give them a follow and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Do you struggle with taming anxiety, calming depression, or finding peace of mind? You're not alone. 1 in 5 adults in America have a mental health condition, affecting a person's thinking, feeling or mood. Mental health can reach anyone - regardless of culture, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.  My guest, Leslie Garcia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) shares her experiences as a mental health and wellness professional and what she's learned in 15+ years of helping others.  We discuss:  The stigma of mental health Preventative mental health and wellness People of color and therapy  Finding the right mental health professional or therapist for you  Differences between LCSW, counselor, pyschologist and psychiatrist Adding therapy to your self-care practice Political trauma  and more! Leslie Garcia is the founder of Counseling Space, dedicated to empowering and giving its clients the support, guidance and tools needed to take and keep control of their lives. This week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) is brought you to by Veronica Dearly (www.instagram.com/veronicadearly). Be sure to give her a follow and tell her @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

It's impossible to stop aging, but there are ways you can slow down the effects of aging on your body and mind.  On Episode 79 you'll learn about:  3 NATURAL ways to slow down the effects of aging The How Hard Did Aging Hit You aka 10 Year Challenge on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)  What to do with any negative feelings or effects the Challenge surfaced for you This week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) is brought you to by The Fine Ling Mag. Be sure to give them a follow and tell them @youwannadowhat sent ya! ------- **Love the show? Leave a review! Visit the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! online: www.youwannadowhat.com Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram and Facebook NEW: www.twitter.com/youwannadowhat1 Subscribe to YOU WANNA DO WHAT??! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.