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Sir Max Hastings describes specialized armored funnies that supported British landings on Sword Beach, noting that while technically successful, heavy traffic and Montgomery's overly ambitious objectives prevented the Allies from capturing Caen on D-Day. 121944 Sir Max Hastings describes specialized armored funnies that supported British landings on Sword Beach, noting that while technically successful, heavy traffic and Montgomery's overly ambitious objectives prevented the Allies from capturing Caen on D-Day. 121944 SWORD BEACH

Are you ambitious… but exhausted?In this powerful episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with executive coach Rebecca Olson to unpack the hidden struggles of high-achieving working moms. From the silent identity crisis that often follows motherhood to the pressure of cultural expectations, this conversation goes deep into what it really means to succeed without losing yourself.Rebecca shares her practical Three C's Framework—Clarity, Confidence, and Control—to help ambitious women reclaim their identity, set boundaries without guilt, and build sustainable work-life balance.If you've ever felt successful on paper but drained in real life, this episode will shift how you define ambition—and empower you to rewrite your rules.Key Takeaways• Women often feel exhausted despite their achievements• Cultural expectations can create internal conflict for mothers• Defining success is a personal journey for every woman• Setting boundaries is crucial for emotional well-being• Women need to reclaim their identities beyond motherhood• The Three C's framework helps women find balance• Emotional management is key to overcoming overwhelm• Women can have fulfilling careers and be present mothers• It's important to prioritize self-care and personal time• Success is about making empowered choicesConnect with Rebecca Olson

If you're the capable one who handles everything but feels quietly exhausted, this episode is for you.We're breaking down:What burnout actually looks like for high-achieving womenThe “I can handle it” identityPractical ways to protect your energyHow to perform well without constant urgencyKey takeaway:High performance isn't about pushing harder — it's about carrying your ambition smarter.Ready to step into your Upgrade Era?Work with me through Private Mentorship or the Ambitious & Fit Mastermind.

If you dread opening Slack on Monday mornings, if you can't take time off without chaos, if you're working all day only to finish admin tasks at night, your business doesn't fit your life anymore. It's not that you fell out of love with your business. The structure of how it runs doesn't support the life you actually want.I'm breaking down the signs your business has become a prison (dread, schedule dictated by business, rest that doesn't restore you), the pivot points where you chose the wrong path (saying "it's faster if I do it," staying in execution when you should delegate, normalizing exhaustion), and the complete LIFE FIT Framework to audit your business: Lifestyle alignment, Income sustainability, Function and flow, Energy and role alignment, Flexibility and seasonality, Infrastructure and support, Trajectory and longevity.This isn't about blowing up your entire business. It's about identifying the biggest constraint and making strategic refinements. If you're making great revenue but feel trapped, this framework shows you exactly what needs to change.Timestamps:02:26 Your Life Changed: Did Your Business Evolve Too?04:23 Red Flags: Dread, Anxiety, and a Business That Feels Heavy09:21 The ‘Brick Wall' Effect: Micro-Decisions That Trap You11:31 From Operator to CEO: Raising the Lid of Leadership14:23 Future-Proofing: ‘This Won't Work in 5–10 Years'20:46 Boundary Breakers: ‘It's Faster If I Do It' (Delegation Traps)23:38 Staying in Delivery: Structuring Offers Around Your Life28:48 Stop forcing a strategy: choose marketing that matches your lifestyle29:58 Personal brand vs. founder-led: are you willing to be the magnet long-term?37:21 Rerouting to alignment: introduce the Life Fit Framework + define your destination42:00 Life Fit audit: L-I-F-E-F-I-T questions to score your business47:37 What to do with your scores: fix the biggest constraint (don't rebuild everything)To join the Ambitious Network for free, click HERE. To connect with Kate on Instagram, click ⁠HERE⁠. To apply for ITI, click ⁠HERE⁠.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast, click HERE.

The daughter of a hospital administrator, Amy Gleason never considered a career in the public sector – she went straight into healthcare. As an emergency room nurse, she started to see the dangers that unfold when healthcare providers don't have access to the information they need to treat patients. Those experiences drove her towards a tech career in the emerging electronic health records space before a very personal experience altered her professional path yet again.Amy's active and healthy 10-year old daughter began suffering unusual healthcare events, from rashes and headaches to broken bones. Eventually, she couldn't walk. It took more than a year from the start of these symptoms for doctors to diagnose her with a rare autoimmune disease. Even then, it was an accidental diagnosis from a dermatologist conducting a skin biopsy.Amy attributes the delayed diagnosis to siloed data, not unsimilar to the challenges she experienced as a nurse and was working to solve in the EHR space. It motivated her to co-found a company focused on helping patients with chronic diseases access their data to share it with the providers and family members helping to navigate complex care journeys.In 2015, Amy's work earned her an award from the White House for Champions of Change in Precision Medicine – her first foray into the public sector. By 2018, she entered civic service full time with a role at the United States Digital Service, which she describes as “DOGE 1.0.”In this episode of Healthcare is Hard, Amy talked to Keith Figlioli about the work she's doing now as Strategic Advisor to CMS and Administrator of the U.S. DOGE Service, where her main mission is modernizing technology across government agencies for the millions of people who rely on federal services every day. This ranges from modernizing FAFSA and the student loan process, to improving the Visa system ahead of the World Cup, and work on various critical healthcare systems. Some of the topics Amy and Keith discussed in this episode, include:Bold plans for a Digital Health Ecosystem. Launched in July 2025, CMS' Health Tech Ecosystem is a public-private partnership designed as a voluntary, fast-moving alternative to slow rulemaking. Rather than years of regulation, the program uses pledges, working groups, and short development cycles to put interoperability building blocks and real patient-facing use cases in place. The goal is to get usable capabilities into the market in months – not years – let the community iterate, and have baseline use cases live by March 31, 2026 with more advanced capabilities rolling out by July.Carrots and sticks before regulation. Recognizing the limitations of regulation, Amy talked about a new philosophy for incentivizing the market to change behaviors on its own first. “Carrots” include the rural health transformation fund and the recently introduced ACCESS model, a 10-year pilot that, for the first time, lets tech-enabled services bill Medicare directly. “Sticks” include stricter enforcement of information-blocking rules.Replacing the 1970s-era Medicare claims system. Amy discussed plans to replace Medicare's decades-old COBOL-based adjudication platform. While it's a stable platform, it can't support real-time processing, AI, or rapid change. To replace it, CMS is looking to commercial, off-the-shelf solutions that operate at scale so claims processing can be modernized, made real-time, and integrated with new interoperability rails. It's a concrete example of bringing modern engineering and product thinking to government technology.To hear Amy and Keith discuss these topics and more, listen to this episode of Healthcare is Hard: A Podcast for Insiders.

HEADLINE: A Mission to Catch an Interstellar Comet25 WORD SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman outlines an ambitious scientific proposal to launch a Starship in 2035 that would sling-shot around the sun to intercept a distant comet.GUEST: Bob Zimmerman, Science WriterOCTOBER 1957

Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian and best-selling author of Utopia for Realists and Humankind: A Hopeful History. In 2019, he went viral for his takedown of billionaires at the World Economic Forum and for a heated exchange with Tucker Carlson. Today, he joins the show to discuss his latest book, Moral Ambition, which he defines as the desire to use your available talents and resources to make the world a better place rather than focus solely on individual wealth. He argues the real question is whether the work you've chosen is ambitious enough in moral terms—whether your day-to-day life tackles the big problems facing humankind. He explains why “follow your passion” is often bad advice; why moral breakthroughs tend to come from small, disciplined groups rather than mass appeal; and why moral progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Go to https://surfshark.com/colemandeal or use code COLEMANDEAL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher details China's ambitious "Tiangong Kaiu" 100-year plan to establish solar system hegemony, exploiting Moon and Mars resources to secure economic and military dominance.1960

High-achieving women often normalize living in a constant state of urgency.In this episode, we break down:What anxious energy actually looks likeHow it impacts your hormones, digestion, and resultsTactical shifts to regulate your nervous systemHow to perform at a high level without living wiredKey takeaway:You don't need less ambition — you need more regulation.Ready to step into your Upgrade Era?Work with me through Private Mentorship or the Ambitious & Fit Mastermind.

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Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Starfish Space wins Pentagon contracts for satellite servicing; a new constellation, Logos, enters the market, while India plans an ambitious lunar sample return mission.1931

Every marketing strategy works. Funnels work. Social media works. Ads work. DMs work. The question isn't what works, it's what works for YOU and the business you actually want to build. Today I'm joined by Landon Poburan, a serial entrepreneur and marketing strategist who's managed over $15 million in advertising across 10+ years. After going $42K in debt, experiencing clinical burnout, and building businesses he wanted to escape from, he completely pivoted to what he calls an "un-hustled philosophy" and now runs a thriving business working 4-6 hours per day.We're unpacking why every marketing strategy actually works but not every single one is going to work for you (and how to identify what aligns with your values and lifestyle), the real difference between brand building and conversion-focused marketing and where these two intersect (this explanation is the best I've ever heard), why consistency beats tactics every single time and how to set realistic expectations when building something sustainable, the dangerous trap of building a business based on somebody else's definition of success (and how to avoid it), a complete masterclass on Substack and how it allowed Landon to build nine revenue streams with writing (with minimal video, no photo shoots, no endless content creation), why being early on emerging platforms can be massive leverage, the formula for marketing success: quality times quantity (not quality OR quantity), how marketing is actually as much mindset as it is strategy, and why things take the time they take (no shortcuts, no guarantees, just consistent effort toward what you actually want).If you've been drowning in marketing advice, jumping from strategy to strategy, or building a business you're starting to hate, this episode will completely reframe how you think about marketing and what success actually means for you.Timestamps: 01:58 Marketing Strategies and Brand Building06:38 The Importance of Consistency and Realistic Expectations09:58 Balancing Conversion and Brand Building25:22 The Role of Consistency in Business Success36:20 Quality vs. Quantity in Content Creation44:54 The Future of Personal Branding and AI49:08 Landon's Substack Journey51:37 The Growth and Potential of Substack52:58 The Benefits of Writing on Substack56:00 The Importance of Building a Personal Brand57:44 AI and the Future of Content Creation59:54 Rapid Fire Substack Questions01:03:27 Leveraging Substack for Business GrowthConnect with Landon: Subscribe to Landon's SubstackInstagramWebsite To join the Ambitious Network for free, click HERE. To connect with Kate on Instagram, click ⁠HERE⁠. To apply for ITI, click ⁠HERE⁠.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast, click HERE.

Recorded February 11th, 2026. Continuing our Bridging the Gap series, this seminar explores how researchers, policy-makers and members of the public can work together to translate scientific knowledge into practical, lasting action. Drawing on her experience chairing Ireland's Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, and more recently her work as Chair of the Independent Advisory Committee on Nature Restoration, Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin will discuss what insights we can take from examples of deliberative democracy and public engagement. Named a European Young Leader for her work to promote equality, innovation and inclusion in mathematics education, and in light of Ireland preparing to take over the Presidency of the Council of the EU in July, Dr Ní Shúilleabháin will also explore how academia can best contribute to the development of public policy. The seminar will be of interest to researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and anyone interested in connecting research and public participation. Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin is an award-winning science communicator and educator and is Associate Professor in the School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies at DCU.   She was appointed by the Taoiseach in 2022 to chair the Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, and in her role as chair of the Independent Advisory Committee on Nature Restoration is contributing to the development of Ireland's Nature Restoration Plan.   Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub

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Author Thomas Joachim invites us to a holy ambition based in the Scriptures and the writings of the Saints: an ambition not for worldly honors, but the glory of God. This is the fourth chapter of his book.

Are you making great money… but still not building real wealth? You're not alone.In this episode, I chat with Kaitlyn Carlson, former Wall Street wealth manager and founder of Theory Planning Partners, who helps 7-figure female entrepreneurs build financial legacies—not just businesses.This isn't your typical finance convo. We're breaking down:✨ Why high income doesn't equal financial freedom✨ Mindset blocks that keep you stuck, even at 7 figures✨ How childhood money dynamics impact your business✨ Why you need a wealth team, not just a bookkeeperKaitlyn shares practical strategies and powerful shifts to help you move from hustle to legacy—and finally keep more of what you earn.Whether you're making $500K or $5M, this conversation will help you rethink how you lead, earn, and build a future on your terms.Click play to hear all of this and:[03:44] Why most 7-figure entrepreneurs focus on income but ignore long-term wealth[08:19] The financial wake-up call that led Kaitlyn to serve female founders[11:11] How childhood experiences shape your financial mindset[16:05] The key differences between an income strategy and a wealth strategy[23:45] Why building wealth requires a team (and not just a bookkeeper!)[29:32] How to evaluate if your business is scalable, sellable, or sustainable[37:51] The mental shift that changes everything: from “I have enough” to “I'm enough”Listen to Related Episodes:Tax Secrets Every Entrepreneur Should Know with Karlton Dennis8 Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Relationship with MoneyWealth Building Strategies: How to Budget, Invest, and Raise Your PricesConnect With Kaitlyn Carlson:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoryplanningpartnersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090129347132Website: https://theoryplanning.com/

In this episode, we explore the neuroscience behind empathy, mirror neurons, and why women are especially sensitive to the environments, people, and beliefs they surround themselves with. What if your sensitivity isn't a flaw — but a neurological design? In this episode of Feminine and Ambitious, we explore the science of empathy, mirror neurons, and why women are especially influenced by the environments, people, and beliefs they surround themselves with. You'll learn how the female brain mirrors emotion, confidence, and self-belief — and how both your inner identity and external environment quietly shape how others experience you. This episode unpacks why proximity matters more than motivation, how your self-beliefs are mirrored back to you by others, and why curating your environment, community, and habits is a powerful act of self-respect. You'll learn why finishing what you start builds neurological trust, how identity is reinforced through daily follow-through, and how spaces, art, and community quietly shape who you become. This is not about forcing confidence or pushing yourself harder — it's about understanding how your nervous system learns and choosing mirrors that elevate you. In this episode, we cover: What mirror neurons are and how they influence behavior and emotion Why women experience empathy and emotional contagion more deeply How your self-beliefs are subconsciously mirrored by others The role of integrity and follow-through in building self-trust Why proximity to regulated, ambitious women changes everything How your home and environment program your nervous system Why curation is self-respect — not avoidance ✨ Ready to Go Deeper? Everything I shared in this episode is the energetic foundation behind my work, especially my High Vibe Home workshop that teaches you how to curate a harmonious and grounding home.  If you'd like to experience it in a tangible way, start with my free 7-Day Glow Up Challenge — it's designed to help you recalibrate your energy, habits, and self-trust. And if you're ready to build a brand or business from this place of alignment, clarity, and calm authority, you'll find this philosophy fully embodied inside Shine Online Digital Wealth Mastermind If you want to learn more about building a personal brand, download my FREE ebook guide 'The Passionista Playbook here ***WELCOME TO MY WORLD***

This episode is about redefining fitness so it works with your life — not against it.We're talking about how to build a strong, confident body without overtraining, burnout, or complicated plans.In this episode:Why most fitness plans don't lastHow to train in a way that supports your energy and lifestyleThe role of strength training in building a strong, stunning bodyWhy consistency beats intensity every timeKey takeaway:Strength isn't about punishment — it's about support.Ready to step into your Upgrade Era?Work with me through Private Mentorship or the Ambitious & Fit Mastermind.

Guest: Tyler Anbinder. This segment profiles George Fox, a tailor who attained wealth through self-promotion to elites, exemplifying the ambitious, entrepreneurial spirit of many Irish Famine immigrants.

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What does it really cost to be ambitious? If you've ever felt too big for some rooms but not enough for others, if you hide your success because you're afraid of making people uncomfortable, if you've sacrificed relationships and time and energy in pursuit of something bigger, this episode is for you.I don't wanna have to be strong right now. I don't wanna have to figure it out. What if I don't wanna be the one who's got the answer? This is the conversation ambitious women need but rarely get to have. Today I'm breaking down the real sacrifices required when you're building something big, the invisible weight you carry that nobody acknowledges, and why you might be choosing sacrifice in the short term instead of settling for regret in the long term. We're covering identity shifts (your identity is shifting so fast you sometimes don't recognize yourself), the emotional weight of being the capable one (always the person who handles it, never the person who gets to fall apart), hiding success because you're afraid of outgrowing your circle, the guilt of wanting more when everyone else seems content, sacrificing joy, hobbies, and spontaneity in the building phase, time that doesn't belong to you (your schedule revolves around launches, clients, deadlines), the mental load of your business always being on your mind, financial pressure especially for breadwinners, and why despite all of it, you wouldn't change a thing.The only other option is to know what was possible to achieve and never go for it. If you're feeling the weight of ambition right now, this is your validation.Timestamps: 00:50 Understanding Sacrifice02:05 Balancing Aspirations and Reality04:04 The Emotional Weight of Ambition08:01 Identity and Growth14:32 The Pressure of Success34:34 Questioning Desires and Ambitions34:56 The Guilt of Success and Isolation38:04 Sacrifices in Pursuit of Goals40:50 Balancing Business and Personal Life44:20 The Cost of Flexibility and Independence54:14 Financial Pressures and Investments58:37 Reflecting on Sacrifices and AchievementsTo join the Ambitious Network for free, click HERE. To connect with Kate on Instagram, click ⁠HERE⁠. To apply for ITI, click ⁠HERE⁠.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast, click HERE.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  China wants the yuan to become a global reserve currency. Ambitious? Sure. Realistic? Not even close. In this episode, Chris breaks down why Beijing's long-term dream runs straight into reality: heavy currency manipulation, unreliable economic data, an export-dependent economy, and looming demographic problems. Competition with the dollar isn't a bad thing—but reserve status requires trust, transparency, and balance. Until China fixes its structural issues, no one's lining up to park their reserves in the yuan.

If food feels like constant mental chatter, this episode is for you.We're talking about how to quiet food noise and eat with consistency, confidence, and self-trust — without dieting, restriction, or overthinking.In this episode:What food noise actually is (and why it happens)Why consistency builds trust — not controlSimple ways to eat that calm the mind and support energyKey takeaway: Food peace comes from reliability, not rigid rules.Ready to step into your Upgrade Era?Work with me through Private Mentorship or the Ambitious & Fit Mastermind.

Palantir (PLTR) CEO Alex Karp said the company's earnings "exceeded over our most ambitious expectations." Kevin Hincks talks about what makes the print so notable and how it can lift the entire software space. One macro indicator that serves as a crutch to the market is the partial government shutdown. Kevin later notes Project Vault in the U.S. and why he "wouldn't trust a rally" in gold and silver. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Feeling stuck between your best intentions and your most stressful reactions? We unpack a simple, repeatable way to move from autopilot to intentional leadership using the LEAD framework: Look within, Exercise choice, Act with intention, and Deepen connection. If you've ever prepared carefully for a feedback conversation only to get derailed by defensiveness, this conversation gives you the tools and language to stay steady and effective.We start by demystifying emotional intelligence and emotional agility in plain terms: emotions are signals, not commands. You'll learn how to read your body's cues, name what you're feeling with precision, and use that information to guide behavior. We break down why your brain's fast stories skew negative and how a deliberate pause creates the space to choose your response. From there, we translate values into behaviors you can use under pressure—slowing your cadence, asking better questions, and steering the moment toward clarity instead of conflict.Throughout the episode, we share real-world examples leaders face every week, from giving tough feedback to protecting psychological safety when tensions spike. You'll hear practical prompts like “How is this landing for you?” and “What else could be true?” along with the science-backed habit of “name it to tame it” to regulate your nervous system. The result is a roadmap to build self-trust, become more predictable to your team, and widen your capacity for stress so you can lead with calm, curiosity, and purpose.Ready to practice, not just plan? Grab the worksheet, try the micro-habits, and start building a leadership legacy you can be proud of. If this resonated, subscribe, share the episode with a leader who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show.Download the Worksheet: https://www.intentionaleaders.com/the-lead-framework-worksheetConnect with Cyndi: https://www.intentionaleaders.com/Questions? Episode Requests? Send us a message!Ambitious leaders know that real leadership goes far beyond titles—it's about developing the clarity and mindset to guide others with confidence. In this podcast, you'll explore what today's leaders truly need, from navigating everyday problem solving to handling tough moments of workplace conflict with steadiness and respect. Episodes dive into setting healthy workplace boundaries, strengthening workplace collaboration, and building the emotional intelligence and emotional agility that make leadership sustainable. Whether you're managing a growing team or refining your voice as a decision-maker, you'll find insights that help you cultivate a resilient growth mindset and elevate your impact.

This week's podcast episode is about ambition — and what happens when the things you want to be ambitious about no longer fit into a narrow, career-only definition.I talk about:Why ambition doesn't disappear when you stop wanting the corner office and the C-suite jobHow to redirect ambition instead of abandoning itA simple thought exercise for making this concept come to life in your brain and reignite your spark

Welcome back to Trailblazers by Park Rangers Capital!In this week's solo episode, host Erica Wenger breaks down 10 pieces of advice for ambitious twenty somethings! Drawing from her personal experiences in the business world, Erica covers topics like building a strong personal brand, making smart career choices, and other key strategies for growth and success. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, these insights will help you approach your professional journey with confidence and clarity.✨ This episode is presented by Brex.Brex: brex.com/trailblazerspodThis episode is supported by Rocketreach, Gusto, OpenPhone & Athena.RocketReach: rocketreach.co/trailblazersGusto: gusto.com/trailblazersQuo (formerly OpenPhone): Quo.com/trailblazersAthena: athenago.me/Erica-WengerFollow Us!@thetrailblazerspod: Instagram, YouTube, TikTokErica Wenger: @erica_wenger

In this episode, Rebecca Olson shares how balance is not about perfect time management but about presence, clarity, and values. She explains how working moms can stop living in constant mental overload, avoid burnout, and create a version of success that allows for both ambition and family connection. In this episode, they discuss:Why balance feels different for every womanHow motherhood often triggers a deeper identity shiftThe role of vision and values in creating sustainable balanceWhy burnout is usually a slow build, not a sudden crashThe importance of prioritizing presence at work and at homeHow guilt and resignation keep women stuckWhy moms should not feel forced to choose between career and family This conversation is a powerful reminder that balance is not something you achieve perfectly but something you feel when your life aligns with what matters most. About Rebecca:Rebecca Olson is an executive life coach, speaker, and host of the Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms Podcast. She helps high-achieving working moms create sustainable work-life balance without sacrificing their career ambitions or family presence. Her approach blends practical strategy with mindset mastery, empowering women to redefine success and lead with confidence both at work and at home.The Daily Kickstart - A simple morning practice to stay ahead of stress and overwhelm - so you feel in control of your time, your mindset, and your priorities.www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Website: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rebolson/Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebeccaolsoncoach Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/5I2kNU3BLUIjetOypHzsU9?si=8554e47a4b334722 -----If you're struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp.Visit https://betterhelp.com/candicesnyder for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.*This is a paid promotionIf you are in the United States and in crisis, or any other person may be in danger -Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Dial 988-----Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdrPassion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

In this episode, we're talking about how to build simple, elevated routines that support a high-achieving lifestyle.You'll learn:Why routines should make life easier — not harderHow to upgrade your morning and night routinesSustainable systems + habit stacking that actually stickHow simplifying your routines improves energy, sleep, and consistencyIf you're ready to upgrade how you live — not do more — this episode is for you.Cozy Earth: I've slept in their bamboo soft stretch knit pajamas for over 4 years and am obsessed. Use code AMBITIOUS for 20% off anything on their website — here are my exact pajamas I wear every night too: https://cozyearth.com/products/womens-bamboo-stretch-knit-long-sleeve-pajama-set?variant=41039987146932Ready to step into your Upgrade Era?Work with me through Private Mentorship or the Ambitious & Fit Mastermind.

Is SEO dead or just different? If you've been relying solely on social media to grow your business, you're missing a massive opportunity. Today I'm joined by Kara, an SEO expert who's been doing this for 5+ years, to break down exactly how search engine optimization works in the age of AI and what you need to do to get discovered online.Google had 5.5 billion searches per day in 2022. In 2025 it's almost 17 billion. SEO isn't dead, it's evolving, and if you're not planting seeds now, you'll be kicking yourself in two years. We're covering how SEO actually works (it's more than just keywords on your website), the difference between Google search and AI search (and why you need to optimize for both), the EEAT framework (Experience, Expertise, Authority, Trustworthiness) and why firsthand experience now matters more than information, the three essential starting points (optimize your website, build strategic backlinks, create blog content), the shocking stat that businesses with blogs convert at 13 times the rate of businesses without them, how Pinterest acts as true top-of-funnel and drives purchases (not just inspiration), why the information-as-value era is dead and what's replacing it (insight, storytelling, and thought leadership), how to repurpose your podcast or YouTube into SEO-rich blog posts without starting from scratch, and realistic timelines for SEO ROI (6-12 months for local, 12-24 months for broader markets).If you're exhausted from the social media hamster wheel and want traffic that compounds over time instead of disappearing in 24 hours, this episode is your roadmap.Timestamps: 00:52 Welcome to Ambitious: Meet Kara, the SEO Expert03:09 Diving into SEO: Basics and Misconceptions05:27 SEO Strategies: Blogging, Keywords, and Beyond08:44 The Evolution of SEO in the Age of AI12:17 Creating Depth in Content: Beyond Quick Wins17:56 Leveraging SEO for Long-Term Success26:13 Repurposing Content for SEO: Practical Tips31:03 The Role of Pinterest in SEO Strategy35:51 Understanding Pinterest's Role in Marketing37:46 The Importance of ROI in Marketing38:55 Pinterest as a Platform for Action and Inspiration41:17 Optimizing Your Website for SEO47:00 Leveraging AI in Content Creation01:00:01 The Long-Term Benefits of SEOResources Mentioned: Kara's Free Private Podcast: Build it Once, Get Found for MonthsConnect with Kara: InstagramTikTokWebsite To join the Ambitious Network for free, click HERE. To connect with Kate on Instagram, click ⁠HERE⁠. To apply for ITI, click ⁠HERE⁠.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast, click HERE.

Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black explains Blue Origin and SpaceX next missions, previewing upcoming launches and milestones as both companies push forward with ambitious spaceflight development programs.1952

Feeling like your leadership playbook was written for a world that no longer exists? We dive into Sawubona leadership, a human-first approach rooted in the Zulu greeting “I see you,” and show how it reframes engagement, accountability, and performance without slipping into clichés or corporate speak. Our guest, Susan Inouye —author of Leadership's Perfect Storm—traces the model's origins from a Los Angeles mentoring program to adoption across 30+ countries, revealing why a gift-centered culture is a powerful antidote to disengagement and generational friction.Across the conversation, we unpack the difference between leading through labels and leading through gifts, and how that shift makes coaching specific and humane. You'll hear how every strength has an “other side,” why overused gifts become blind spots, and how to restore balance with targeted practices. We explore practical, somatic ways to make change stick—training your nervous system to stay grounded under pressure—through micro-reps like mindful pauses, releasing the urge to fix, and even a bold trapeze lesson that turned fear of letting go into freedom. The result? Leaders who can be the eye of the hurricane when uncertainty hits.We also connect the dots to today's workplace realities: AI elevates the value of empathy and relationships; managers who coach outperform those who command; and continuous learning builds cultural agility. You'll get actionable ideas to strengthen accountability through gift language, design development that fits your context, and normalize uncertainty by making learning a yearly requirement. Ready to help people feel seen, spark better performance, and build a culture that holds together when the waves rise?If this conversation sparked insight, subscribe, share it with a leader who needs it, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Your feedback shapes future episodes and keeps this community growing.Get in Touch with Susan: Website: https://susaninouye.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susaninouye2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7G6sjAyzq3UDnumH7L8Zcw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-inouye-083384b/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/susan_inouye/X: https://x.com/InouyeSusanQuestions? Episode Requests? Send us a message!Ambitious leaders know that real leadership goes far beyond titles—it's about developing the clarity and mindset to guide others with confidence. In this podcast, you'll explore what today's leaders truly need, from navigating everyday problem solving to handling tough moments of workplace conflict with steadiness and respect. Episodes dive into setting healthy workplace boundaries, strengthening workplace collaboration, and building the emotional intelligence and emotional agility that make leadership sustainable. Whether you're managing a growing team or refining your voice as a decision-maker, you'll find insights that help you cultivate a resilient growth mindset and elevate your impact.

New models of collective power are emerging in neighborhoods where residents have always found ways to support one another, even as economic systems excluded and extracted.  In this sponsored episode with the Center for Cultural Innovation and its AmbitioUS initiative, which commissioned a report by the Urban Institute, local leaders share models from Atlanta and New Orleans that bring financial freedom and self-determination to artists and their communities.  “This work is to provide proof of concept that new worlds are possible, that new economic systems are possible, and that they already exist,” said Christopher Audain, Program Officer at AmbitioUS.  In an example from Atlanta, The Guild founder Nikishka Iyengar describes a hybrid land-trust and community-stewardship model that's keeping housing and commercial space affordable while allowing residents to invest collectively.  “This is not a stepping stone to become an extractive investor,” said Iyengar. “This is a stepping stone to reorient our relationship to land, to each other, to finance, to all of that.” Meanwhile, Cooperation New Orleans organizers Toya Ex and Tamah Yisrael are part of a network of worker cooperatives formalizing long-standing traditions of mutual aid into a solidarity economy.  “There is a large idea that the capitalist economy is the only way, and time after time history has proven to us that it is not,” said Yisrael, who helped establish Cooperation New Orleans' loan fund to support small businesses. “People often do a lot of different things to make a way, even when the capitalist system don't allow us to make a way,” says Ex, who is also the founder of Project Hustle. The report on community ownership and self-determination strategies also includes lessons on democratic investment from Boston Ujima Project and on land stewardship from the Sogorea Te' Land Trust in Lisjan Territory, showing why shared values and ownership are powerful counters to a disempowering economic system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been trying to be more consistent but keep starting over, this episode is for you.We're talking about why results don't last without an identity shift — and how to start operating as the woman who actually follows through.In this episode:Why identity matters more than motivation or disciplineHow high-achieving women stay stuck in “trying” modeWhat the identity gap looks like in real lifeHow to choose an upgraded identity + reinforce it dailyKey question: Who are you being — and does that match the life you want?Ready to step into your Upgrade Era?Work with me through Private Mentorship or the Ambitious & Fit Mastermind.

What if the key to success wasn't fitting in—but finally giving yourself permission to stop trying? In this refreshingly raw episode of Legendary Leaders, host Cathleen O'Sullivan sits down with Fiona Fraser—founder of Power PR and former BBC publicist—whose unfiltered honesty about ADHD, identity, and the exhausting performance of "professionalism" will make you question everything you've been told about showing up. Fiona shares what it was like spending years learning to sit on her personality in corporate environments, the casual dinner party moment when two friends diagnosed her ADHD like it was obvious to everyone but her, and why she left TV during COVID to build her own agency. With trademark directness, she explains why she can't do small talk with senior executives when she's already defended their show all weekend, why anger was her go-to ADHD response, and why the spa isn't a luxury—it's nervous system regulation. Together, Cathleen and Fiona explore why "you're not sociable enough" often means "you didn't perform emotional labor we never asked for," the stop-and-drop cycle that leaves you sick on every holiday, and why Married at First Sight at 9pm might be the most important boundary you set. This conversation is for anyone who's ever felt like an alien in open-plan offices, been told to "try harder" with people who treat you terribly, or wondered if leaving corporate means failure—when really, staying stuck might be the only shame worth naming.     Episode Timeline:   00:11:02 From BBC to 19 years in television publicity 00:12:52 COVID, motherhood, and leaving TV to build Power PR 00:18:07 The biggest shame isn't failure—it's staying stuck 00:21:21 Breaking free from "work hard" culture 00:27:19 Ambitious vs. too ambitious: fear vs. self-protection 00:32:13 Hiring an assistant and letting go of instant email responses 00:36:32 The casual dinner party ADHD diagnosis 00:38:12 Energy waves with ADHD: ride it or drown 00:41:09 Sensory overload: coughing, sneezing, and rage responses 00:47:24 Feeling like an alien and never quite fitting in 00:50:09 "I can't do small talk"—relationship building for the sake of it 00:53:17 "You didn't try hard enough" after defending their show all weekend 01:01:45 The unashamed ADHD leader who gets results 01:09:09 PR without selling your soul: controlling your message 01:18:38 Final insight: Get yourself unstuck as quickly as possible​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   Key Takeaway: Staying Stuck Is the Real Shame—Not Changing Your Mind: Just because you've had success doesn't mean you can never change again. You can leave corporate, struggle, even go back—none of it is failure. The only shame is staying somewhere that drains you when your days are finite. If you're good, you'll get another job. If you feel stuck, get unstuck as quickly as possible. Boundaries Protect Your Energy—And Your Energy Determines Your Results: For Fiona with ADHD, energy comes in waves: 8-11am peak, 12-3pm crash, 4-6pm comeback. Working effectively means protecting those windows fiercely and accepting that if work doesn't happen during your peak, it won't happen. Boundaries aren't about being difficult—they're about understanding how you actually work and setting up your day so you can deliver. Whether it's hiring an assistant for email or taking Fridays (mostly) off, it's about giving clients better results by protecting what's finite. Recognizing Strengths Matters More Than Performative Relationships: Real leadership isn't about making people go to lunch with executives who treat them badly. It's understanding how your people work, what drives them, and what they're actually good at. Build teams around what clients need and who they'll work well with. When you respect people's strengths and working styles, you get loyalty and results—not resentment and burnout. Your Achievements Aren't Bragging—They're Taking a Moment to Actually See Yourself: When leaders can't recognize their own achievements, they create cultures where no one does. Sharing your story—the hard parts, the barriers you've overcome—isn't "too much information." It's what makes you human. Recognizing what you've created isn't arrogance. It's seeing yourself clearly instead of racing past your own life.   About Fiona Fraser: Fiona Fraser is the Founder and Director of POW PR, the UK's leading podcast-focused public relations agency, where creators, production companies, and niche experts turn standout shows into chart-topping media brands. A former television publicist with over a decade in the industry, Fiona has led PR campaigns for the BBC, Channel 4, and global production companies including Warner Bros., Fremantle, and Endemol. Since launching POW PR in 2020, she has helped clients secure multiple No. 1 podcast chart positions and drive audience growth through strategy-led PR alone. Fiona believes podcasts aren't just content—they're powerful platforms for influence, and when positioned correctly, they become impossible to ignore.   Connect with Fiona Fraser: Website: https://www.powpr.co.uk  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-fraser-powpr  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodcastexpert    Connect with Cathleen O'Sullivan:  Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-osullivan/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryLeaderswithCathleenOS   FOLLOW LEGENDARY LEADERS ON APPLE, SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS.

Many of us rely on pressure and guilt to keep ourselves moving forwards towards our goals  — especially in midlife, when life can feel full and demanding. While these strategies may work in the short term, they often leave us feeling exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from ourselves.In this episode, I explore why guilt and pressure have become such familiar motivators, how they impact the nervous system, and what it really takes to move forward from a place of calm rather than self-attack. Drawing on my own experience and simple, science-backed tools, I share a kinder, more sustainable way to stay productive without burning out.In this episode, you'll learn:Why pressure and guilt feel motivating — and the hidden cost of relying on themHow the push–collapse–guilt cycle keeps you stuckSimple ways to interrupt reactive patterns How to upgrade unhelpful beliefs without forcing positivityHow to approach ambition from a place of calm and choiceDownload 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

In this episode of The Love Doc Podcast, Dr. Sarah Hensley and co-host Raina Butcher are joined by Rebecca Olson, a certified life coach specializing in working moms, mental health, and work–life balance. Together, they explore the psychological and emotional challenges that arise when women transition into motherhood while maintaining ambitious careers.Through a psychology-based and relationship-focused lens, the conversation covers time management, identity shifts, attachment dynamics, boundaries, burnout, and redefining success during different seasons of life. Rebecca shares practical tools for protecting mental health, strengthening relationships, and reducing guilt and overwhelm—especially for high-achieving women navigating motherhood, partnership, and personal growth. This episode is ideal for working moms, professionals, parents, and anyone interested in mental health, relationships, and personal development. Be sure to check out Rebecca's services as well as Dr. Hensley's in the links below.BioRebecca is an international life coach and podcast host who helps career-focused parents stop feeling overwhelmed and "not enough" so they can be present with their kids while crushing their career goals. Through her coaching programs and podcast, Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms, Rebecca has helped thousands of parents learn to feel confident in who they are, what they want and the value they bring to their company and family. She teaches an inside- out approach to creating work-life balance that gives individuals 100% control over their time, energy and success. Rebecca is known for straight-talking and big earrings. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two kiddos. When not coaching or speaking, she loves playing ultimate frisbee and drinks lots of tea.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebolson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaolsoncoachWebsite: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/Podcast: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccaolsoncoachingFreebieThe Working Mom's Daily Kickstart: A simple morning practice to stay ahead of stress and overwhelm – so you feel in control of your time, your mindset, and your priorities. https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstartTune in to The Love Doc Podcast every Tuesday morning for candid conversations, expert insights, and the guidance you need to navigate love and relationships in today's world. For more information on Dr. Hensley's offerings, explore the links below and connect with her on social media.Patreon link: patreon.com/TheLoveDocPodcastDr. Hensley's Hybrid Group Coaching: https://courses.thelovedoc.com/group-coachingBook one on one with Dr. Hensley or one of her certified coaches: Virtual CoachingPurchase Dr. Hensley's online courses: https://courses.thelovedoc.com/coursesTik-Tok: @drsarahhensleyInstagram: @dr.sarahhensley_lovedocFacebook: Dr. Sarah HensleyYoutube: @Dr.SarahHensleyDisclaimer: The content shared on this podcast reflects personal experiences, opinions, and perspectives. The stories told are based on real-life events as remembered and interpreted by the hosts and guests. While we may discuss past relationships, custody matters, or personal dynamics, we do so from our point of view and with the intention of healing, education, and advocacy.Identities are not disclosed unless already publicly known or permitted, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental unless explicitly stated. The information provided is not intended to defame, malign, or harm any individual or entity.We do not offer legal advice or psychological diagnosis. Listeners are encouraged to consult with professionals regarding their specific circumstances.By listening to this podcast, you agree that the hosts are not liable for any losses, damages, or misunderstandings arising from its content.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-love-doc-podcast--6390558/support.

Somewhere along the way, many working moms lose touch with the parts of themselves that feel playful, energized, and alive. In this episode, I'm joined by Whitney Baker, founder of Electric Ideas, for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, identity shifts after motherhood, and what it really means to reconnect with your spark. If you've been moving through your days on autopilot, this conversation will help you pause, reflect, and reconnect. In this episode, we unpack:Why losing your spark is common for ambitious working moms The hidden cost of overfunctioning and living in constant “go mode” What it actually feels like to be lit up and inspired Small, realistic ways to invite play and spontaneity back in Why choosing your energy isn't selfish—it's essentialWork with me:Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a work-life balance strategy call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the FREE Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstartStay connected with Whitney:Instagram: www.instagram.com/whitneywoman LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/whitneybakercreative Podcast: myelectricideas.com/podcast Website: www.myelectricideas.com Tend to Your Soul Toolkit (free gift) https://icy-queen-56311.myflodesk.com/tendtoyoursoul

SEGMENT 16: 2025 BOOSTER LAUNCHES AND 2026 PROSPECTS Guest: Doug Messier Messier previews the ambitious global launch schedule for 2025 and beyond, with multiple nations expanding space capabilities. Discussion covers SpaceX dominance, emerging competitors from China, Europe, and commercial startups, technological advances in reusable systems, and how 2026 promises even more dramatic growth in worldwide launch activity.1958

If you know what to do but keep hesitating, this episode is for you.We're talking about why overthinking keeps high-achieving women stuck — and how to shift into calm, confident execution.In this episode:Why overthinking is a stall, not strategyHow waiting to feel ready keeps you stuckSimple ways to execute with a full scheduleThe mindset shift that builds confidence fastKey takeaway: Clarity comes from action — not thinking.Ready to step into your Upgrade Era?Work with me through Private Mentorship or the Ambitious & Fit Mastermind.

Am I the problem? Is it me and the way that I am showing up? If your business strategy isn't working, your marketing feels stuck, or you keep starting things without finishing them, the issue might not be your strategy. It might be that you don't trust yourself to execute it.You can have the perfect funnel, the perfect offer, the perfect sales process, and still self-sabotage everything if you lack self-trust. I work with scaling entrepreneurs every day who think they need a new strategy when what they actually need is to stop abandoning themselves mid-execution. Your business will never be stable if you as the founder are not stable. I'm breaking down what self-trust actually is in business (spoiler: it's not confidence), the signs you don't trust yourself (asking everyone for opinions before deciding, losing momentum after starting strong, procrastinating on high ROI tasks, overcomplicating simple things, avoiding feedback), how lack of self-trust shows up in your execution and launches, why you keep changing strategies instead of seeing them through, and how to build evidence-based self-trust starting today. This includes the surfboard analogy that will completely reframe how you see your role in business growth.Every day you blame the strategy is a day you ignore that you might be the common denominator. This isn't about blame, it's about opportunity to finally break the pattern.02:41 Defining Self-Trust07:47 Decision Making and Self-Trust11:13 Execution and Momentum14:27 Avoiding Hard Work and Conversations18:02 Leadership and Delegation21:21 Comparison and Self-Trust24:36 The Role of Strategy and Self-Trust30:20 Surfing the Waves of Business Challenges33:07 Self-Sabotage and Personal Accountability33:57 Trusting Yourself in Business and Personal Life35:30 Identifying and Overcoming Self-Sabotage37:14 Building Self-Trust Through Consistency44:18 Navigating Fear and Decision Making46:04 Understanding the Roots of Self-Doubt56:09 The Importance of Self-Trust in Scaling Your BusinessTo join the Ambitious Network for free, click HERE. To connect with Kate on Instagram, click ⁠HERE⁠. To apply for ITI, click ⁠HERE⁠.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast, click HERE.

GUEST: Charles Burton. SUMMARY: Burton analyzes Prime Minister Mark Carney's ambitious goal to double Canada's non-US trade within a decade to offset American trade difficulties. He argues this pivot to China is unlikely to succeed, noting that Canada's current trade with China is less than 5%, compared to roughly 67% with the United States.1910 OTTAWA

Read the full transcript here. The Clearer Thinking Podcast listener survey is here! If you've ever listened to the Clearer Thinking podcast before, we'd love it if you'd take our listener survey so we can learn about your experience and improve the podcast based on your feedback. Give feedback to help us improve the Clearer Thinking podcast! What would a global ban on industrial animal agriculture by 2050 actually achieve across welfare public health and climate? Can a phased transition built on price taste and convenience overcome identity, culture, and religion in shaping diets? Which mix of informational, financial, and regulatory policies shifts behavior without backlash? Where is the line between small humane farms that persist and large systems that must end? How do we align consumer values with daily choices when cognitive dissonance makes the topic uncomfortable? When does a little guilt motivate change and when does it harden resistance? What evidence would show that plant-based and cultivated options have reached parity that tips the market? How do we protect farmers and workers while shrinking harmful production at scale? What are the realistic tipping points for social norms around meat in different communities? If the expected suffering avoided each year dwarfs human history how should that reshape priorities? Jeff Sebo is the Director of the Center for Environmental and Animal Protection, Director of the Center for Mind, Ethics, and Policy, and Co-Director of the Wild Animal Welfare Program at New York University. He is also a Faculty Fellow at the Guarini Center on Environmental, Energy & Land Use Law at the NYU School of Law and an Advisor at the Animals in Context series at NYU Press. His research focuses on moral philosophy, legal philosophy, and philosophy of mind; animal minds, ethics, and policy; AI minds, ethics, and policy; and global health and climate ethics and policy. His books The Moral Circle and Saving Animals, Saving Ourselves are out now. Links: WILD Lab Eleos AI Jeff's Website Staff Spencer Greenberg — Host + Director Ryan Kessler — Producer + Technical Lead WeAmplify — Transcriptionists Igor Scaldini — Marketing Consultant Music Broke for Free Josh Woodward Lee Rosevere Quiet Music for Tiny Robots wowamusic zapsplat.com Affiliates Clearer Thinking GuidedTrack Mind Ease Positly UpLift [Read more]

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If you've ever set goals you genuinely want… and still watched yourself stall, second-guess, or fall back into old patterns, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the missing piece of goal setting that almost no one talks about — the part that makes goals feel inevitable instead of exhausting. This isn't about more discipline or a better plan. It's about who you believe yourself to be while you're going after what you want. If you're tired of forcing change and wondering why it never sticks, this conversation will make a lot of things finally click. In this episode, we unpack:Why traditional goal setting fails even when you really want the goal The identity shift that makes follow-through feel natural instead of forced How to turn goals into powerful present-tense identity statements Real examples of identity-based change in work, leadership, and motherhood What unapologetic living actually looks like in real life — not in theory Work with me:Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a work-life balance strategy call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Daily Kickstart (free download): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Stay connected:Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rebolson

Ever sit down to work on the thing you used to love… and immediately feel irritated, numb, or straight-up exhausted? Not because you're failing. Not because you're lazy. But because your life quietly outgrew the way you're running it. If you're a high achiever who's built real momentum but secretly feels drained, uninspired, or disconnected from your own goals, this episode is for you. Today I'm breaking down the quiet side of burnout that no one talks about — the kind that sneaks in after things start working. We're talking about why ambitious women lose their spark not because they're ungrateful or overworked, but because hustle culture taught them to scale their lives without upgrading their systems, boundaries, or self care. You'll learn why motivation disappears when your mental load explodes, how invisible emotional labor is stealing 10–15 hours of your week, and why structure (not more discipline) is the key to getting your energy, creativity, and excitement back. This isn't about doing less. It's about finally being supported by what you're building instead of carrying it alone. Why burnout often shows up after success, not before The hidden emotional and mental labor draining high achievers How hustle culture keeps women stuck in survival mode Why motivation is a nervous system response (not a mindset issue) The difference between being needed and being fulfilled How chaos quietly kills creativity and joy Why structure is the ultimate form of self care for ambitious women How to stop running a grown-up life on “pure vibes” You're not tired of your dream — you're tired of carrying it alone Burnout isn't always dramatic; sometimes it's quiet resentment High achievers don't need more motivation, they need fewer open loops Hustle culture glorifies chaos, but structure protects your best energy Self care for high achievers looks like systems, boundaries, and clarity — not bubble baths High achievers feeling disconnected from their goals Women juggling careers, businesses, or side hustles Anyone questioning why success suddenly feels heavy Ambitious women craving sustainable growth without burnout Anyone ready to break up with hustle culture for good If this episode hit a little too close to home, here's your next step. Join us at The Reset Room . Our private membership for ambitious women who want to grow, earn, and lead without burning themselves out in the process. Inside, members are reclaiming 10–15 hours a week, reducing mental load, and building lives that actually feel livable — all through systems that support the level they're stepping into. ✨ Clear priorities ✨ Less overwhelm ✨ Stronger boundaries ✨ Real self care that works for high achievers

If you're capable, driven, and know you're meant for more — but feel frustrated that things aren't as consistent or calm as they should be — this episode is for you.In this kickoff to the Your Upgrade Era series, we talk about why winging it feels safe… and why it's keeping you stuck.In this episode:What “winging it” actually looks like in real lifeWhy winging it is a defense mechanism, not a discipline issueHow staying flexible keeps you half-committedThe difference between mood-based decisions and living by standardsWhat changes when you stop protecting yourself and start decidingKey question to ask yourself: If you stopped winging it — what could you accomplish if you went all in?✨ Want to Work With Me?I work with high-achieving women who are ready to lock in their dream body, health, energy, and identity — without burnout.Ways to work together:Private Mentorship (1:1, high-touch support)Ambitious & Fit Mastermind (guided structure + powerful community)If this episode hit, you're likely ready to step into your Upgrade Era.

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You're getting things done.Your life looks full, productive, and “on track.”And yet… something feels off.You're more irritable than you want to be.Your brain feels foggy even when you sleep.You're exhausted — but slowing down feels impossible.That's the paradox of high-functioning burnout.In this episode, I'm unpacking the quieter, easier-to-miss signs of burnout that show up not as collapse — but as competence, over-functioning, and pushing through.We'll talk about why ambitious moms often don't realize they're burned out until their nervous system forces a reckoning — and what actually helps before you hit that point.In this episode, you'll hear about:The subtle ways burnout hides behind productivity and capabilityWhy being “the strong one” can keep your nervous system stuck in survival modeSeven signs your system is operating beyond capacity — even if life looks goodHow high-functioning burnout affects your patience, focus, and emotional bandwidthWhat helps you recover without stepping away from the life you've builtIf you've ever wondered why success feels heavier than it should — or why rest doesn't fully touch the exhaustion — this conversation will help you connect the dots.You don't need to wait until you fall apart to take your nervous system seriously.