Podcasts about brave leap

In this inspiring podcast episode featuring guest Heather Vickery, a transformational coach, the host delves into various aspects of bravery, self-awareness, and intuition. Heather shares her personal journey with bravery, emphasizing that fear is natural and should be embraced rather than ignored. She introduces her BRAVE method, encouraging listeners to explore their fears and take intentional action. The conversation touches on the importance of intuition, self-care, and forgiveness, highlighting the significance of small, consistent steps in personal growth.Heather discusses her Create Brave manifestation cards, designed to guide individuals in their manifestation journey by providing prompts for reflection and action. She also mentions her bestselling book, "Fearless: Making the Brave Leap," which breaks down the BRAVE method for readers. Additionally, Heather shares her practices for staying high vibe, including somatic healing, gratitude, and mindfulness.Throughout the episode, Heather's authenticity and passion shine through as she offers practical advice and encourages listeners to embrace their journey towards self-discovery and empowerment. With her relatable anecdotes and insightful perspectives, Heather inspires listeners to take ownership of their lives and pursue their dreams with courage and intention.Heather's Bio:I help people like you learn to break the bullshit rules that keep them small, stuck and uninspired. I can help you learn to like and trust yourself enough to actually go out and make the impact on the world that you're destined for. You are here for a reason and when you put yourself on the back burner you're playing small. Stop playing small!I support clients through my personal coaching platform, The BRAVE Method™ , Human Design, NLP, Positive Psychology and more. I've help hundreds of clients realize their dreams, come home to themselves and show up as their magical, beautiful, unapologetically badass selves. Because you deserve it. The world is waiting for you!Heather's Website: https://vickeryandco.com/socialhttps://vickeryandco.com/I've launched a new affirmation card deck designed with YOU, the listeners in mind! The Body Deck offers 77 beautiful cards that address the three high-vibe killers of disconnection, negative-self talk & lack of self-care/coping practices. Best of all, it's portable & affordable at $33. Benefit from the transformative practice of affirmations anywhere you go. Stop self-sabotage & start being the highest version of YOU: Visit soulea.coSupport the show

Today we're busting bravery myths, starting with the idea that we can like and trust ourselves when we get “there.” “There” meaning that dream job, selling X number of copies of your book, or moving into your dream home. The truth is, the future isn't real. We can't touch it, hear it, see it, smell it, or feel it. We can access it only through our imagination, which is a dangerous water to tread. And because the future isn't real, telling ourselves that we're going to like and trust ourselves in the future is, to the truest meaning of the word, pointless. On the contrary, when we practice liking and trusting ourselves right now, we start showing up in new ways. We take our “IT” factors to the highest power. We form lifetime connections. We take intentional creative risks. We propel ourselves to our next best thing. Your future self doesn't need your bravery, your right now self does. Listen to Erin and guest Heather Vickery discuss what it means to make the brave leap in your everyday life. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Think about your own story with bravery. What is a time that you have shown up for yourself? You felt strong, you felt empowered, and you did something that you did not think that you could do. You got comfortable with the uncomfortable. Think about that story today. Then give yourself a big high five or a hug because my friends, bravery is boss. Bravery is leading the way for our teams, our families, our friends. Bravery is showing up for you.   Connect with Heather Vickery: Heather's Instagram Heather's LinkedIn The Brave Files Podcast Was it Chance? Podcast   Show Links: Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Send us a voice message here! Did today's episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook!   Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won't miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

Do you feel stuck on a path that is no longer serving you? Do you feel like you want to make a change but you're not sure where to start? This episode is for you! My dear friend and TEDx speaker, Cathlyn Melvin, joins us this week to talk about The Brave Leap Sideways. This is an episode you don't want to miss!Click here to watch Cathlyn's TEDx Talk The Brave Leap SidewaysTo support the show and receive bonus content, consider becoming a Patreon subscriber: https://www.patreon.com/compassionatecaregiverpodCompassionate ChildcareFor free resources and to learn more about coaching and classes, visit us at https://compassionatechildcare.com/Be sure to follow Compassionate Childcare on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CChildcareLLCAnd Twitter: https://twitter.com/CChildcareLLCAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cchildcarellc/ Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/chroniclesofnannya. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heather Vickery, mom of 4 girls, left her marriage to come out personally and professionally.  She is a leadership and success coach, speaker, workshop facilitator, podcaster, and author of best-selling book, F*ck Fearless: Making the Brave Leap.For more info:www.vickeryandco.com Welcome to See Beneath Your Beautiful, where guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness.https://seebeneathyourbeautiful.com or listen wherever pods are cast.Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/z6ceeh7uSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/k8783km4____To get in touch with Hara Allison:Podcast: https://seebeneathyourbeautiful.com/Photography: https://hara.photography/Design: https://studioh-creative.com/

I love how Michele not only shares her story of burnout, she tells us exactly what she does now to take care of her mind and body to stay healthy. She gives practical, easy tips we could all benefit from implementing if we're feeling overwhelmed or simply want to prevent burnout. Plus, for those of you who are interested in podcasting or being a speaker on podcasts, you'll be fascinated by Michele's new company, QSTR.io For show notes and Michele's links, go to www.coachhopecook.com If you'd like to set up a complimentary 30-60 minute session to talk about whatever is on your mind, email me at hope.cook@gmail.com or find me on IG @coachhopecook

This week we are joined by Copywriter and TEDx coach, Cathlyn Melvin. You are going to LOVE her story and how she powerfully took a brave leap out of what wasn't serving her! Her story and message perfectly align with everything Pretty Sure We Can Do Better stands for.  It takes courage to step away from anything not serving you, your career, a relationship, friendship, etc! We discuss our journies and show you that YOU can do it too! You don't have to stay stuck because I'm #prettysurewecandobetterConnect with Cathlyn:WebsiteTEDx TalkOther resourcesPlease reach out to me to connect and let me know your thoughts on this episode! You can reach me and free resources at the links below:WebsiteInstagramFacebookBook a free consult call for 1:1 coaching with me Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/angiecazares)

Success is a moving target, but as long as we are enroute to fulfilling our values we are on our path to Success. This week Blair and Theresa met with TedX Speaker and Messaging Expert Cathlyn Melvin to chat about all things Success and how a “Brave Leap Sideways” can create the needed space to help you redefine your path ahead. This episode is filled with incredible wisdom and a refreshing new perspective for all of us to be inspired to take a brave step sideways before moving full throttle ahead.   About the Guest: Cathlyn Melvin is a messaging expert whose insight has been featured via TEDx, Thrive Global, Much More Media, Captivate + Convert, She Built This, and other outlets. With a degree in theatre performance and over a decade as an actor, writer, editor, and educator, Cathlyn draws on her diverse experiences to help mission-driven experts design and deliver their life-changing messages through TEDx coaching and done-for-you copywriting services. As a speaker and writer, Cathlyn seeks to shape our collective understanding of what it means to be mission-driven—and why values and impact are the ultimate personal and business compass. Social Links: Facebook personal profile: https://www.facebook.com/cathlyn.rightcatcreative/ (https://www.facebook.com/cathlyn.rightcatcreative/) Facebook company page: https://www.facebook.com/rightcatcreative (https://www.facebook.com/rightcatcreative) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathlynmelvin/ (https://www.instagram.com/cathlynmelvin/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathlynmelvin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathlynmelvin/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/cathlynmelvin (https://twitter.com/cathlynmelvin) About the Hosts: Blair Kaplan Venables is an expert in social media marketing and the president of Blair Kaplan Communications, a British Columbia-based PR agency. As a pioneer in the industry, she brings more than a decade of experience to her clients, which include global wellness, entertainment and lifestyle brands. Blair has helped her customers grow their followers into the tens of thousands in just one month, win integrative marketing awards and more. She has spoken on national stages and her expertise has been featured in media outlets including CBC Radio, CEOWORLD Magazine, She Owns It and Thrive Global. Blair is also the #1 best selling author of Pulsing Through My Veins: Raw and Real Stories from an Entrepreneur. When she's not working on the board for her local chamber of commerce, you can find Blair growing the “I Am Resilient Project,” an online community where users share their stories of overcoming life's most difficult moments. https://www.blairkaplan.ca/ (https://www.blairkaplan.ca/)   Theresa Lambert is a Business & Success Coach with an impressive hotelier background in luxury Hospitality in the #1 Ski Resort in North America. She supports ambitious Women Entrepreneurs, Coaches and Leaders to redefine success with elegance and create the Impact, Income and Freedom they desire in Business and in Life.  In 2020 Theresa became the Bestselling Author of her book https://www.theresalambertcoaching.com/book ( Achieve with Grace: A guide to elegance and effectiveness in intense workplaces). She is also a Speaker and the Podcast co-host ofhttps://www.theresalambertcoaching.com/podcast ( Dissecting Success). Theresa has been recognized as a business leader inhttps://issuu.com/whistlerpublishing/docs/whistlerprofiles2017_web ( Whistler's Profiles of Excellence), and is being featured in publications such ashttps://www.hoteliermagazine.com/hotelier-theresa-ginter-nita-lake-lodge-whistler-b-c/ ( Hotelier Magazine),https://thriveglobal.com/stories/lead-with-courage-compassion-and-empathy-with-theresa-lambert-and-parveen-panwar-mr-activated/ ( Thrive Global) andhttps://medium.com/authority-magazine/theresa-lambert-how-to-slow-down-to-do-more-beab26000e94 ( Authority Magazine).   https://www.theresalambertcoaching.com/...

Expertise Reimagined & Marc Cordon present The Golden Mic Podcast Ep. 79 The Brace Leap Sideways w/ Cathlyn Melvin https://play.goldenmicpodcast.com/0079_melvin Surrounded by textbooks and highlighters and notebooks, Cathlyn thought about why continuing through law school was getting increasingly more demanding. Yes, the pursuit of any terminal degree does come with an incredible amount of challenge.  This, though, was something was different. This was something that she could feel to her essence.  On paper, being a law student at the University of Florida (aka Gainesville University) was perfect for her. She was used to creating powerful arguments from her debate club experience. People thought so highly of her writing that they asked for her to write copy for their businesses. And as perfect as those transferable skills was the fact that the University of Florida gave her a full scholarship to matriculate. Furthermore, becoming a lawyer would bring her stability in her personal life. Surrounded by her textbooks and highlighters and notebooks, Cathlyn realized that continuing to pursue her JD would put her on a hamster wheel where she'd futility chase happiness.  Instead of running faster on the hamster wheel... Instead of faking it until she made it... Cathlyn made a peculiar, lifechanging decision. She made the decision to hop off the hamster wheel and took a brave leap sideways. It granted her time to catch her metaphorical breath and time to revaluate where she wanted to go. In less than a year, Cathlyn's brave leap sideways resulted in her giving an incredible TEDx talk, not to mention having a flourishing business as a marketer and copy writer.  Things happen that fast when you are feeling great and moving in a direction where you aren't chasing happiness. After hearing her TEDxOcala talk and having her on the Golden Mic Podcast, I've been thinking about what areas of my life am I trying to fulfull another person's expectations of me - or what areas of my life am I settling for. Now for you, what areas of your do you need to take your brave leap sideways?  Where are you over striving or settling?  As important, how do you even take a brave leap? Listen here.  You'll be glad that you did.

If you haven't heard my cringe-worthy story of how I spent two years thinking about starting this podcast before I finally pulled the trigger, you can go listen to my One Year Podversary episode to hear all the embarrassing details. During that two-year period of overthinking and creative procrastination, I even flew from LA to Orlando to attend the Podcast Movement Conference, thinking that would inspire me to get off the fence. It did not, but it did help me take the first step to connect with today's guest, Heather Vickery. Heather is a leadership and success coach, speaker, workshop facilitator, podcaster, and author. I found a card promoting Heather's podcast, The Brave Files while at that podcast conference in 2019. I picked it up and saved it because I liked the message and branding. Eventually, I met the fabulous Annie P. Ruggles, who was our guest on episode # 86, and she introduced me to Heather. The world of female podcasters is a fabulous network of generous and supportive people. Heather spoke at She Podcasts Live this year, so we got a chance to meet IRL before recording interviews for our respective podcasts and the timing of this one was just a few weeks after Heather published her best-selling book, F*ck Fearless: Making the Brave Leap. We talk about the 5 step framework that Heather uses in her coaching programs and outlines in detail in the book, complete with exercises, examples from clients she's worked with and people she's interviewed on her podcast The Brave Files, and plenty of stories from her own life experiences. In this fun convo, Heather Challenges me to join her in recording and posting a video a day for the month of December (we recorded the interview in November) Calls me out on my belief that as part of nature we are either in a phase of growth or a phase of decay Mic Drop Moment: “Fearless is for sociopaths and 3-year-olds.”Heather's framework (hint, it spells out the word B-R-A-V-E) If you'd like to connect with Heather Vickery after listening to this interview, here are a few options: Get the book: https://vickeryandco.com/course/fck-fearless-making-the-brave-leap/Join her free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BraveOnPurpose/The Brave Files: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brave-files/id1370255228Was it Chance?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/was-it-chance/id1597327877 Are you ready to take things to the next level and work with Diann? If you need the focused attention on your business & life that is only available through 1:1 coaching, click here to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with Diann to see if her 12-week private coaching program is right for you. Free Consultation for 1:1 Coaching Before you bounce, don't forget to leave a review of The Driven Woman Podcast, I'd love to read it on a future episode!

If you haven't heard my cringe-worthy story of how I spent two years thinking about starting this podcast before I finally pulled the trigger, you can go listen to my One Year Podversary episode to hear all the embarrassing details.  During that two-year period of overthinking and creative procrastination, I even flew from LA to Orlando to attend the Podcast Movement Conference, thinking that would inspire me to get off the fence.  It did not, but it did help me take the first step to connect with today's guest, Heather Vickery. Heather is a leadership and success coach, speaker, workshop facilitator, podcaster, and author.  I found a card promoting Heather's podcast, The Brave Files while at that podcast conference in 2019.  I picked it up and saved it because I liked the message and branding.  Eventually, I met the fabulous Annie P. Ruggles, who was our guest on episode # 86, and she introduced me to Heather.  The world of female podcasters is a fabulous network of generous and supportive people. Heather spoke at She Podcasts Live this year, so we got a chance to meet IRL before recording interviews for our respective podcasts and the timing of this one was just a few weeks after Heather published her best-selling book, F*ck Fearless: Making the Brave Leap.  We talk about the 5 step framework that Heather uses in her coaching programs and outlines in detail in the book, complete with exercises,  examples from clients she's worked with and people she's interviewed on her podcast The Brave Files, and plenty of stories from her own life experiences. In this fun convo, Heather Challenges me to join her in recording and posting a video a day for the month of December (we recorded the interview in November) Calls me out on my belief that as part of nature we are either in a phase of growth or a phase of decay Mic Drop Moment: “Fearless is for sociopaths and 3-year-olds.”Heather's framework (hint, it spells out the word B-R-A-V-E) If you'd like to connect with Heather Vickery after listening to this interview, here are a few options: Get the book:  https://vickeryandco.com/course/fck-fearless-making-the-brave-leap/Join her free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BraveOnPurpose/The Brave Files: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brave-files/id1370255228Was it Chance?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/was-it-chance/id1597327877 Are you ready to take things to the next level and work with Diann? If you need the focused attention on your business & life that is only available through 1:1 coaching, click here to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with Diann to see if her 12-week private coaching program is right for you. Free Consultation for 1:1 Coaching Before you bounce, don't forget to leave a review of The Driven Woman Podcast, I'd love to read it on a future episode!    Apple: https://apple.co/2BZDFzcAndroid: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-driven-woman-1194485

Resources:Website: https://vickeryandco.com/Free Community – Brave on PurposePodcast – “The Brave Files” https://vickeryandco.com/podcast/ Book – F*ck Fearless – Making the Brave Leaphttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=F*ck+making+the+brave+leap&ref=nb_sb_nossGratitude Journal: Shift Your Focushttps://www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Journal-Shift-Your-Focus/ Happy Podcast Friday! Welcome to Episode 152: - Making the Brave Leap – Author, Heather Vickory. Heather asks, How do you build the life of your dreams when everyone tells you it's unrealistic? How do you have a successful career and find balance? How do you continue to fight through loss and discomfort? The answer is not being fearless! Heather believes society teaches you that fear is bad and asking for help is weakness. But she believes these are all lies.We all live with fear. It's a natural human emotion. The truth is, fear gives you the opportunity to be brave. If you've ever stopped short of a dream out of fear, Heather Vickory is your girl! Today we will talk about The BRAVE Method: A 360° approach to thinking creatively and strategically about what you want to change and create in your life. We will also talk about Heather Vickery's personal experiences, inspiring stories and brave actionable tips.Heather feels that whether dreaming big is new for you, or fear has prevented you from taking brave action, or you're simply sick and tired of feeling stuck… her book, podcast and everything she has to offer might be exactly what you need today! Oh and one last nugget before we get this interview started, if you grab yourself a copy of Heather's new book, get ready to laugh, cry, and think your way to building a bigger, bolder, braver, and more joy-filled life… who can say no to that? Resources:www.healthaccountabilitycoach.comwww.facebook.com/houselifestyles

Heather Vickery discusses why now was the time to write her book: F*ck Fearless: Making the Brave Leap, and some of her adventures along the way in writing, publishing, and selling her book. We also discussed what it means to make the Brave Leap.

In this episode, we hear from Aaron, a former investment banking associate that worked in equity capital markets at Barclays in New York. Learn how he managed to land a job in investment banking coming from Arizona State and why he made a brave leap after almost three years in the industry. Hear why he moved down to Miami and what he's up to now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a story of a woman, her values, her passions and her pivots.In a world that tells you the most important thing to do is to finish what you start...Cathlyn Melvin's story defies societal norms.. On today's episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, I chat with  Cathlyn - a pivot Queen! Cathlyn started her career in theatre.  She spent a decade being an actor and artistic director. She also co-founded a children's theater company. AND, during her time there she found her love of copywriting.But, Cathlyn internalized the societal belief that she had no marketable skills.Enter Imposter Syndrome. Her self-doubt led her to enroll in law school.  (Side note... she was given a full ride scholarship to the number six best law school in the U.S).Her core values and law school experience didn't align she suffered serious depression. After completing her first year in school, Cathlyn listened to her intuition. She left law school and opened her own business...Right Cat Creative an agency providing copywriting, editing and proofreading services."I talk about taking a brave leap sideways off the treadmill, because when you're on the treadmill of life, you can't slow down because you're going to get sucked under and you can't turn it off because there's no off button on life until the end for all of us. And so the only way to get off the treadmill is taking this brave leap sideways."-(Cathlyn Melvin)Cathlyn story is full of pivots and courage. Join us as explore::-brave leaps-understanding your values-believing in your skills-defying societal norms-defeating imposter syndrome-support from your community (or lack thereof)Learn more about  Cathlyn at:www.rightcatcreative.comhello@rightcatcreative.comwww.linkedin.com/in/cathlynmelvin/www.facebook.com/rightcatcreative

In this week’s episode of Live from the Vault we discuss the misconceptions and fears that hold people back from making the entrepreneurial leap, and starting a business. Hosts, Chad Coleman and DeAndré Dowell both have background in the music and entertainment industries, and use this to discuss pursuing your passions and how artists of all kinds could create a life based on their art, by embracing entrepreneurship. One Cool Thing:The importance of prototyping in modern business can’t be overstated, that’s why our One Cool Thing of the pod is Wireframe.cc  https://wireframe.cc  A freemium wire framing tool that will help you plan your next great digital asset, like websites or apps!Business News:The meteoric rise of ZoomHow a Colorado company, US Auto Insurance Now https://www.usautoinsurancenow.com is revolutionizing the car insurance industryLocal Denver Company, Smith+Canon Ice Cream Co - bringing back craftsmanship to ice cream industry  https://smithcanon-ice-cream-co.business.site

Getting the best product photos possible is key to any business. For online shops and social media, your images can make or break the sale. Aaron studied at North Carolina State University and obtained a degree in Industrial Design. Graduating from college, he thought his path was clear to one day becoming an automotive or furniture designer. That is until a six-month-long trip to South America transformed his life forever. It was during this time that he fell in love with photography and its power to both facilitate and share adventures. In 2011, Aaron founded PHLearn to bring free, creative education to anyone around the world. Business Building InsightsAn e-commerce store is a necessity regardless of your product or service. The best product photos give your customers an idea of how the product is going to work in their life. Consistent design style strengthens your brand. Define and stay with it. A single product photo can make or break the sale. They are that important! Cameras love light and the best possible is outside in the morning or at dusk. For indoor photos, work near a window and reflect the existing light with white boards or tin foil to fill in shadows. As you come up with different variations of your product, make sure your photos match from one product to another. Pay more attention to the scene you’re photographing than the technology you are using to photograph the image. Engage with your audience through newsletters. Having a beautiful photo is a great way to get them to click over to your website. Resources Mentioned Lightroom (https://lightroom.adobe.com/) – Access, edit and share your photos from any brower Mobile Editing with Elise Swopes (https://phlearn.com/tutorial/mobile-editing-elise-swopes/) How to Retouch & Composite Product Photography (https://phlearn.com/tutorial/retouch-composite-product-photography/) PHLearn Product Offer20% off with code GiftBiz20 for a subscription to PHLearn PHLearn Contact Links Website (https://phlearn.com/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Phlearn/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phlearn/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/phlearn) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/phlearn/) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/phlearn) Past Guest Spotlight Today Show Deal of the Day Video (https://www.today.com/video/deal-of-the-day-get-candied-nuts-from-black-bow-sweets-1391442499819) #179 – The Brave Leap from Shyness to Living Her Passion with Lisa Wojcik of Black Bow Sweets (http://giftbizunwrapped.com/blackbowsweets/) Gift Biz ResourcesJoin our (https://www facebook.com/groups/GiftBizBreeze) If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review in Google Podcasts (http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/GooglePodcasts) . That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue

Taking a deep breath and leaping in faith can feel scary. Remembering to breathe on the way down is important. In this week's episode, let's talk about bravely trusting God, making sure your leap of faith is one He's asking you take, and remembering his faithfulness. You can do this mama.

Figuring out whether to turn your side project into your full-time day job is rarely easy. Agency designer turned freelance creative & festival organizer Luke Tonge explains how to tell when it’s time to devote yourself more fully to your side gig. We'll talk about how you can tell when to move on from your current day job, the importance of reminding yourself of your "why," and why stepping out of your comfort zone can be so powerful.

 Lisa graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 2005 with a degree in English. But there was a problem, her passion was for art and design. Unsure about what career to pursue, Lisa made what she considers to be the best decision of her life. She applied to a design school in San Francisco and dropped everything to attend. She earned a degree in Visual Communications and for the following 9 years worked as a visual merchandiser, eventually landing as a corporate visual merchandising manager. Although Lisa loved her work, she wanted to start a business of her own. It was at this point, she seriously started to entertain an idea that she’d had in her late 20’s – selling her mother’s candied pecans. The inspiration came after making the candied nuts for friends who raved about them and encouraged her to start a business. Finally, at 32, she was ready. Black Bow Sweets is now 3 years old and growing rapidly with an expanded product line and distribution across the US. Business Building InsightsGet used to and become comfortable with change. No matter how afraid you are of not succeeding, go ahead and try. Research is an important step to starting a business. Spread the word about your new business to families and friends. Get out into the public eye through community and non-profit events. It’s up to you to get people excited about your product. Getting positive feedback boosts you up and provides momentum to keep going. Communication with customers is a solid form of customer service. One way to do this is to let a customer know the progress of their order and then to followup afterwards to get feedback on their purchase. Write thank you notes to customers. Let them know you appreciate how they have helped a small business grow. Resources Mentioned The Daily Greatness Journal (https://dailygreatness.co/) – A unique series of lifestyle journals, courses and content for health, fitness, business, personal growth. Evernote (https://evernote.com/) –  Keep your life organized. Podcast Episodes Referenced Top Take Aways from 100 Episodes of Gift Biz Unwrapped (http://giftbizunwrapped.com/giftbizunwrapped100/) Evernote Power! Get Super Productive with Steve Dotto (http://giftbizunwrapped.com/stevedotto/) Contact Links Website (http://www.blackbowsweets.com) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blackbowsweets/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blackbowsweets/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blackbowsweets) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wojciklisa/) Gift Biz ResourcesJoin our this quiz (https://quiz.leadquizzes.com/q/Ky85Vd) to find out. At the end, you’ll have access to a free download to help you along. P.S. This is not a quiz where your result gets published to social media. It’s for your eyes only :o) The Makers MBA (http://giftbizunwrapped.com/makersmba) program and access valuable videos, worksheets, and guides and connect with a community of gift biz builders just like you. It’s time to get moving on your dream. Get started today! If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review in (http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/GooglePodcasts) . That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue

Felesha Love is the author of Brave Leap to Freedom: Integrating Mind, Body and Spirit to Cultivate Healthy Relationships. You will learn how to upgrade your mindset on relationships and begin making better choices. Additionally you will gain insight into how to take personal responsibility for your experiences, stop building relationships on quicksand and begin to love, care and nourish your own soul. Felesha has worked with Ludacris and Ryan Seacrest and empowers audiences across the country. http://www.MySpiritFitness.com http://loaradionetwork.com/constance-arnold

Felesha Love is the author of Brave Leap to Freedom: Integrating Mind, Body and Spirit to Cultivate Healthy Relationships. You will learn how to upgrade your mindset on relationships and begin making better choices. Additionally you will gain insight into how to take personal responsibility for your experiences, stop building relationships on quicksand and begin to love, care and nourish your own soul. Felesha has worked with Ludacris and Ryan Seacrest and empowers audiences across the country. http://www.MySpiritFitness.com http://loaradionetwork.com/constance-arnold

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What makes you feel comfortable in your own skin? Mind/Body Expert Felesha Love talks about aligning core values with your behavior to reach objectives. Stop trying to fit in the small box that society deems beautiful! Become your best parent, teacher and friend. Take a Brave Leap to Freedom! Felesha introduces her Self Portrait to assist you in identifying your goals. Excerpts vailable as an ebook on her website and in her upcoming book Brave Leap to Freedom. Photos by Evelyn Astegno http://fineartamerica.com/featured/self-loathing-evelyn-astegno.html Forgotten Light http://forgotten-light.deviantart.com/art/Self-Loathing-169010746

There are five components of fitness to consider in a well balanced wellness routine. In episode #3, find out how strength and flexibility components compliment any weekly program. What sets a fitness facility apart from all of the others. Join Felesha Love on MySpiritFitness Radio and revolutionize your life!. Take a Brave Leap to Freedom to become your own personal trainer!