Podcasts about finding your best life

What happens when you reach the top of the corporate ladder and realize it's not the summit you expected? This week, Shelley Paxton, former CMO of Harley Davidson and author of Soulbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life, joins me to share her powerful journey from marketing executive to Chief Soul Officer.In this episode, we discuss the lessons Shelley learned while stewarding one of the world's most iconic brands, the awakening that led her to redefine success on her own terms, and the importance of living authentically. She opens up about her “soul-shaking” realization, how it transformed her life and career, and her mission to inspire others to lead with courage, humanity, and impact.Whether you're navigating corporate challenges, entrepreneurial burnout, or your own personal crossroads, Shelley's story will resonate deeply and leave you with actionable insights for creating a more fulfilling life and career.About ShelleyShelley is a 26-year advertising and marketing veteran whose legacy is imprinted on iconic global brands like McDonald's, Visa, and Harley-Davidson. At the pinnacle of her career, as Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, she was shocked to find herself feeling success-empty instead of success-full. That awakening led her on a profound journey that became her mission, business, and bestselling book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life (Simon & Schuster).Now Chief Soul Officer, she works with leaders and organizations to advocate for redefining success and reshaping culture in ways that celebrate humanity, wellbeing, and soul. Her influential work is an empowering antidote to corporate burnout, attrition, and disengagement. It's gained recognition on platforms from NBC, CBS, Forbes, Inc., and Thrive Global, to the TEDx stage. She's also a regular contributor to CBS Chicago's Mental Health Minute.Shelley is a respected thought leader, advisor, and sought-after keynote speaker who's been called “the next Brené Brown” by Chip Conley, NY Times Bestselling Author, Former Airbnb Exec, and Founder of MEA. She graduated with a BS in Business and Marketing from Boston College.Connect with Shelleyhttps://www.instagram.com/theshelleypaxton/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleypaxton/Connect with Veronicahttps://www.instagram.com/vromney/If you're serious about advancing your career in marketing and you're looking for some personal insights into how then I invite you to schedule a free Pathway to Promotion call with me: https://pathwaycall.com/If you found value in today's episode, I would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review.

The Jen Marples Show episode 184 is here!Get ready to have your soul ignited, ladies! Today I'm thrilled to welcome the one and only Shelley Paxton - a true corporate rebel, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and Chief Soul Officer extraordinaire. Shelly's journey from the top marketing ranks at Harley-Davidson to a profound midlife awakening is the stuff of legend. She's the Brené Brown meets biker babe you never knew you needed, and her message of reclaiming your power, releasing the shackles of "should," and redefining success on your own terms is exactly what our community needs to hear. Buckle up, because Shelley is about to take us on a wild ride straight to the depths of our souls. You won't want to miss a single juicy morsel of wisdom she's dropping - this episode is pure fire from start to finish!Think Brené Brown meets Biker Babe, with a dash of Liz Gilbert. As former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, Shelley Paxton found herself at the top of the proverbial mountain feeling success-EMPTY instead of success-FULL. That awakening led her on a profound journey that became her mission, business, and Simon & Schuster- published bestselling book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. She's leading a REBELution to rewrite the script of success. Shelley's inspiring work has been featured on NBC, CBS, Forbes, Thrive Global, Inc., Business Insider, Yahoo!, and a TEDx stage.Shelley and I discuss:Recognizing when your "success" feels empty and disconnected from your true self is a powerful wake-up call to make a change.Defining a "soul batical" as a conscious choice to live and lead with greater authenticity, courage and fulfillment.Releasing the "shackles of should" by identifying your soul fuels vs. soul sucks through a simple energy audit exercise.Establishing boundaries and giving yourself permission slips to prioritize your values and well-being.Overcoming the "arrival fallacy" - the belief that achieving certain milestones will bring lasting happiness.Choosing your values over external validation, even when it means making difficult decisions.Embracing the wisdom and self-trust that comes with midlife as you rewrite your success story on your own terms.Shelley's Powerful Question to ask yourself: What do I need to allow myself to do, not do, or feel right now, today, or in this moment in order to show up as my most bold, brave, and badass self?Now, write yourself a permission slip to do that thing and see what happens!Shelley Says: You're Not Too F***ing Old! to Rewrite Your Script on Your Own Terms!Learn more about Jen Marples at https://www.jenmarples.comWant to work with Jen? Book a complimentary 20-minute call HERE. Follow Jen @jenmarples on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTubeSubscribe to Jen's NewsletterUnedited AI Transcript The doors are open for Stepping Into the Spotlight. It's time for you to get the visibility you deserve! This program will empower you and give you the tools to show up expertly and attract all that you desire. It's time to be seen and make the impact you desire! Click HERE for more information. If you register by Oct. 18, use code JEN250 for a discount. See you in the room!

Shelley Paxton is a 26-year advertising and marketing veteran whose legacy is imprinted on iconic global brands like McDonald's, Visa, and Harley-Davidson. At the pinnacle of her career, as Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, she was shocked to find herself feeling success-empty instead of success-full. That awakening led her on a profound journey that became her mission, business, and bestselling book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life.Now, as Chief Soul Officer, she works with leaders and teams to advocate for redefining success in ways that celebrate humanity, well-being, and soul. Her influential work is an empowering antidote to corporate burnout, attrition, and disengagement. It's gained recognition on platforms like NBC, CBS, Forbes, Inc., and Thrive Global, making her a respected thought leader, advisor, and sought-after keynote speaker who's been called “the next Brené Brown” by Chip Conley, NY Times Bestselling Author, Former Airbnb Exec, and Founder of Modern Elder Academy. Her energizing and actionable keynotes create undeniable ROI (Ripples of Impact) in lives, businesses, and culture.In this episode, Nada sits down with Shelley to talk about her soul journey and why she walked away from a high-powered and glamorous career in marketing. Shelley explains how the world's view of success can leave us empty and searching for meaning. Through sharing advice and intimate stories, she invites us to search for what our soul requires and to redefine what a full middle third can look like. Check out Shelley's website and book, Soulbbatical. Find the Brene Brown resource recommendation here. And be sure to ask yourself Shelley's number one question: What Are You Pretending Not To Know? Follow on Instagram: @theshelleypaxtonPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram; we want to share and connect with you and hear your thoughts and comments. Please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She was at the top of her game with one of the world's most iconic brands, doing the work that had taken her across the world and back multiple times. From the outside looking in, things looked really good for Shelley Paxton. But, she had a secret.  Shelley would be awoken every night by the same nightmare and walked through her days with anxiety, both of which she tried to numb with busyness and alcohol. She finally reached a point where she couldn't tolerate the pain of playing to someone else's version of success and went on a journey to find her lost soul.  Shelley no longer believes in following the rules, and wants to lead a revolution for all of us to reclaim our rebel nature and fully dance to the beat of our own music.     Bio   Think Brené Brown meets Biker Babe, with a dash of Liz Gilbert. As former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, Shelley Paxton found herself at the top of the proverbial mountain feeling success-EMPTY instead of success-FULL. That awakening led her on a profound journey that became her mission, business, and Simon & Schuster- published bestselling book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life.    She's leading a REBELution to rewrite the script of success.   Shelley's inspiring work has been featured on NBC, CBS, Forbes, Thrive Global, Inc., Business Insider, Yahoo!, and a TEDx stage.   Her signature keynote – “Where Soul Meets Success” – is an essential roadmap for leaders and organizations to redefine success in ways that celebrate humanity, well- being, and fulfillment. It's the post-pandemic antidote to burnout and seeking.   She's based in Chicago (when not indulging her wanderlust) and is obsessed with mental health advocacy and the color orange.   Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life at Amazon  For more info and booking: www.shelleypaxton.com IG: @theshelleypaxton

Introduction: Today, we're revisiting a conversation with Shelley Paxton, who first joined us three years ago in 2020 to share her transformative journey from corporate executive to Chief Soul Officer of her own life. Shelley's story of leaving her role as Chief Marketing Officer of Harley Davidson to embark on a "Soulbatical" inspired many of our listeners. Now, we're catching up with Shelley to see how her journey has evolved and what new insights she has to share. About Our Guest: Shelley Paxton, author of "Soulbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life," has continued to redefine success on her terms. Since our last conversation, Shelley's work has evolved, but the foundation remains the same: living authentically and empowering others to do the same. In This Episode: Reflections on the Past: Shelley shares her thoughts on listening to our previous conversation and how her message and mission have stood the test of time. Navigating Challenges: 2022 brought personal health challenges for Shelley, offering her a second wake-up call and reinforcing the importance of health and energy as her superpower. Evolving Work: Shelley discusses the shift in her business focus towards keynote speaking, emphasizing the intersection where soul meets success. The Definition of Successful: Shelley introduces her definition of "successful" - courageously defining success on your terms, aligned with your truth and what feels fulfilling from the inside out. Response from Corporate Groups: Shelley shares the positive reception her message has received in corporate environments, highlighting a growing recognition of the need for a new approach to success and leadership. Conclusion: Shelley Paxton's journey continues to inspire and challenge us to consider what success truly means. Her focus on where soul meets success invites us all to redefine our own paths, ensuring they align with our deepest truths and desires. Shelley's story is a powerful reminder that the journey of self-discovery and living authentically is ongoing, filled with lessons and opportunities for growth. Call to Action: If Shelley's update has sparked something in you, we encourage you to explore what where soul meets success means in your own life. Remember, it's never too late to redefine your path and pursue a life that resonates with your authentic self. Book a What's Next Consultation with Jen to discover your best next step here. Where to Find Shelley: Learn about Shelley's current projects, speaking engagements, and how to connect with her. Visit Shelley Paxton's Website for more information about her work, speaking engagements, and how to connect. Read Shelley's book, "Soulbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life," for a deeper dive into her journey and insights. Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn and Instagram for regular updates and inspiration. Thank You for Listening! Thank you for joining us on this episode of the Spark Your Power Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who needs to hear Shelley's inspiring story. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on your favorite platform. Until next time, keep sparking your power!

About Our Guest: Shelley Paxton, the former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley Davidson, embarked on a journey that transformed her life and career. After years of climbing the corporate ladder, Shelley realized she was living someone else's dream. This realization led her to take a bold step away from her corporate career to find her true calling. Today, Shelley is an entrepreneur, author, and the Chief Soul Officer of her life, on a mission to liberate a billion souls. In This Episode: The Spark Sessions: Jen shares the origin story of the podcast and its mission to inspire women to rediscover their spark and redefine success. Shelley's Journey: From the high-pressure world of corporate marketing to a soul-searching sabbatical that led to profound personal and professional transformation. Soulbatical: Shelley introduces us to the concept of "Soulbatical" - a journey of self-discovery, authenticity, and living in alignment with one's true purpose. Redefining Success: How Shelley's definition of success evolved from external achievements to internal fulfillment and making an impact. The Power of Authenticity: The importance of living and leading with authenticity, courage, and purpose. Challenges and Insights: Shelley shares the challenges she faced during her transition and the insights she gained about herself and her purpose. Advice for Listeners: Practical tips for anyone feeling stuck in their career or life, seeking to make a change but unsure where to start. Shelley's Current Work: An overview of Shelley's current projects, including her book, podcast, and her mission to liberate a billion souls. Conclusion: Shelley Paxton's story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to pursue a life that truly lights you up. Her journey from corporate executive to Chief Soul Officer of her own life inspires us to question our own definitions of success and to courageously pursue our authentic path. Call to Action: If Shelley's story sparked something in you, we encourage you to take the first step towards your own transformation. Remember, the journey to rediscovering your spark starts with a single step. Are you ready to take it?  Book a call with Jen to explore what's next for you. https://ClickheretobookwithJen.as.me/whatsnextconsultation Resources: Learn more about Shelley Paxton and Soulbatical: https://www.shelleypaxton.com/ Read Shelley's book, "Soulbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life" https://www.shelleypaxton.com/books Listen to Shelley's podcast for more inspiration and insights on living authentically. https://www.shelleypaxton.com/podcast Thank You for Listening! Thank you for joining us on this episode of the Spark Your Power Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who needs to hear Shelley's inspiring story. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on your favorite platform. Until next time, keep sparking your power!

How can you create a life full of the brilliant things that will make your Soul Full?  How and why should you put in the effort to do this?  Join Em in this most joyful of inspiring chats with the fab Shelley… its so good there is going to be another.. Follow Shelley: Instagram: @soulbbatical LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleypaxton/ About Shelley Paxton: Think Brené Brown meets Biker Babe, with a dash of Liz Gilbert. As former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, Shelley Paxton found herself at the top of the proverbial mountain feeling success-EMPTY instead of success-FULL. That awakening led her on a profound journey that became her mission, business, and Simon & Schuster-published bestselling book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. She's leading a REBELution to rewrite the script of success.  Shelley's work has been featured on NBC, CBS, Forbes, Thrive Global, Inc., Business Insider, Yahoo!, and other high profile media platforms.  She's based in Chicago (when not indulging her wanderlust) and is obsessed with mental health advocacy and the color orange. 

Shelley Paxton is leading a REBELution to rewrite the script of success. As former Chief  Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, Shelley found herself at the top of the  proverbial mountain feeling success-EMPTY instead of success-FULL. That awakening led  her on a profound journey that became her mission, business, and Simon & Schuster published bestselling book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best  Life.  Follow Shelley: @Soulbbatical Shelley's Website: https://www.shelleypaxton.com/Listen to her Ted TalkPurchase Soulbbatical on Amazon Prime

“I am everything without the job. I am everything without the title…I'm a badass. I'm a trailblazer. I'm a lighthouse.” This was the manifesto that led Shelley Paxton to leave her job as Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson in search of what set her soul on fire. “I didn't believe it for a while,” she tells me, “I had to keep rereading it and saying it out loud.” Now she's on a mission to lead a reinvention REBELution through her coaching and bestselling book, Soulbattical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. Listen in as she tells me all the details that supported her journey and shares the exercises from her book that can take you from unfulfilled to utterly empowered.   Free gift! Grab our new ebook, 5 Days to More Time for You! We've packed it full of our favorite time management hacks to help you conquer your to-do list and create more time for the things that matter most. Join us in NOLA: CoveyClub's Connection Convention   Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub

Malik has been all over town! This week, he interviews Laura Cathcart Robbins, author of Stash: My Life in Hiding, about her journey to sobriety and self-love amidst addiction, privilege, racism, and self-sabotage! Next up, it's Shelly Paxton, former CFO for Harley Davidson, on her new book Soul-bbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life, an invitation to become Chief Soul Officer of your own life—and to open up a whole new world of possibility. Then Malik speaks to a school about the importance of books! And finally Malik meets Jozo Bozo- the first female Bozo the Clown of color! E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel like you're just going through the motions in life? In this episode of FINE is a 4-Letter Word, I'm speaking with Shelley Paxton, former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson and author of the bestselling book Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life.Shelley shares her personal journey of feeling success-EMPTY rather than success-FULL — despite achieving what many consider to be the pinnacle of success. This awakening led her on a profound journey of self-discovery and a mission to help others redefine success on their own terms.During the conversation, she discusses the importance of rebelling for what you want in life rather than against what you don't want, defining success in a way that feels fulfilling from the inside out, and the power of slowing down and listening to your inner voice. Shelley also shares insights on how being a professional marketer can actually help you better represent your own personal brand.Join me for an inspiring conversation with Shelley Paxton that will help you break out of the "fine" mentality and start living a life that's truly fulfilling. Listen now!Shelley's hype song is This Is Me from The Greatest ShowmanResources:Website: shelleypaxton.comConnect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shelleypaxtonFollow on Instagram: @soulbbaticalGet Soulbbatical on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Fdk5gSSign up for the Soul Fuel newsletter: https://www.shelleypaxton.com/newsletter-sign-upToday's episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. If you'd like to find peace of mind amidst the chaos and no matter what's going on around you, you'll find a whole bunch of free resources, like meditations and articles at ZenRabbit.com. And while you're there, if you're curious about how you might stop working so hard and achieve more success at the same time - get a copy of The Five Easy Ways to Start Living a Sabbatical Life. It's a short guide to working less and living better. Find it all at ZenRabbit.com.Produced by Nova Media

Think Brené Brown meets Biker Babe, with a dash of Liz Gilbert. As former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, Shelley Paxton found herself at the top of the proverbial mountain feeling success-EMPTY instead of success-FULL. That awakening led her on a profound Soulbbatical journey that became her mission, business, and bestselling book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. She's leading a REBELution to rewrite the script of success – in life, business, and the world at large. Shelley also hosts the Rebel Souls Podcast which invites you to flip the middle finger to the status quo in life, business, and the world at large. Her inspiring work has been featured on NBC, CBS, Forbes, Thrive Global, Inc., Business Insider, Yahoo!, and other high profile media platforms. She is based in Chicago (when she's not indulging her wanderlust) and is obsessed with the color orange. For more info: www.shelleypaxton.com

Shelley Paxton is the Founder of Soulbbatical, a company she started with the mission to liberate the souls of leaders and organizations by inspiring them to realize (and rebel for) their greatest purpose, possibility, and impact. As an ICF-certified professional coach, Shelley works with executives at Fortune 100 companies as well as fellow rebel soul individuals and entrepreneurs. Shelley wrote the book Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life as a manifesto on breaking free from the traditional shoulds and should-nots of life and leadership. It's about rewriting the script of success—personally and professionally.    At the height of Shelley's 26-year career as an accomplished marketing executive and global brand leader, she discovered that the view from the top of the corporate ladder lacked the fulfillment she expected. In fact, it was taking the joy out of her life—and the life out of her. Shelley realized that she had been playing by someone else's rules for so long that she didn't even realize what she'd lost: a connection to her own soul. It would take her own Soulbbatical for Shelley to get reacquainted with her purpose: to teach people how to rebel for who they are, what they want, and the impact they want to have in the world. Read the show notes here: https://arcbound.com/podcasts/    Links: Homepage: Arcbound.com Services/Work with Us: https://arcbound.com/work-with-us/ About: https://arcbound.com/about/ Founders Corner: https://arcbound.com/category/founders-corner/ Connect: https://arcbound.com/connect/

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Have you ever had the experience of knowing that you were NOT going in the right direction for yourself or for your career? Listen in as my special guest, Shelley Paxton, discusses redefining and waking up to your truth, solidifying what matters the most and creating a future that is more in alignment with who you are meant to be. Stay tuned as we discuss slowing down to meditate and listen to your body, feeling brighter, more energetic and like the most powerful version of yourself and understanding that success is something that happens from the inside out.Think Brené Brown meets Biker Babe, with a dash of Liz Gilbert. As former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, Shelley Paxton found herself at the top of the proverbial mountain feeling success-EMPTY instead of success-FULL. That awakening led her on a profound Soulbbatical journey that became her mission, business, and bestselling book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. She's leading a REBELution to rewrite the script of success and liberate a billion souls. She also hosts the Rebel Souls podcast which invites you to flip the middle finger to the status quo in life, business, and the world at large. Timestamps:• [6:14] “We're all coming out of this two year pandemic that crystallized what matters most. And now it's up to us to create going forward in a way that feels more aligned with our truth.”  • [7:22] Shelley talks about listening to our bodies because they are always telling us the truth. • [16:59] “I'm really obsessed with this idea of successful because it really is reframing success, its success as a feeling, not as a checklist, and its success as something that happens from the inside out.”  • [19:59] Shelley explains that giving yourself the space and time to dig deep will help you find the most powerful version of yourself. For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library where she offers you 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate. CLICK HERE NOW TO CLAIM YOUR FREE RESOURCES: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryConnect with Us!Dr. Christine Li -Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, please register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labGuest InformationShelley Paxton -Website: https://soulbbatical.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulbbatical/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleypaxton/Rebel Souls Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebel-souls-podcast/id1520407875

Shelley Paxton is an author, speaker, and transformational coach. She spent twenty-six years as a highly regarded marketing and advertising executive stewarding some of the world's most iconic brands, including Harley-Davidson, Visa, McDonald's, and AOL. In 2016 she left the corporate world to become Chief Soul Officer of her life and, ultimately, her own company. She launched Soulbbatical with the mission to liberate the souls of leaders and organizations by inspiring them to realize their greatest purpose, possibility, and impact. As a certified professional coach, she works with executives at Fortune 100 companies, and with fellow rebel soul individuals and entrepreneurs. Shelley has also trained with some of the top teachers in the world including Brené Brown, researcher and five-time NY Times bestselling author.  She is the author of Soulbbatical:  A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life.   https://soulbbatical.com

Today on Sense of Soul Podcast we have Shelley Paxton, Chief Soul Operator, certified professional coach, podcast host and author of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. Forbes # 1 book to read in 2021. Soulbbatical is a way of being and movement inspired by Shelly's personal journey. Shelley Paxton spent 26 years as a highly regarded marketing and advertising executive stewarding some of the world's most iconic brands like Harley-Davidson, Visa, McDonald's, and AOL. Today she is passionately sharing her story through her book and her podcast to impact the world in becoming Chief Soul Officer of their own life, taking responsibility for nurturing both yourself and your soul. As a certified professional coach, she works with individuals, entrepreneurs, and executives at Fortune 100 companies like Lowe's, Inc. and Mars, Inc. Shelley has always been a rebel soul with a nomadic spirit. She's a self-proclaimed Global Citizen having lived in places as diverse as Istanbul, Shanghai, and New York City, and she has traveled to 66 countries and counting, quite a few of them on a motorcycle. (Oh, and she pierced her nose at age 42.) Are you ready to flip the middle finger to the status quo in life and business? Check out her podcast of Rebel Souls Podcast. Liberate Your Soul. Step Into Your Power. Learn more and get this amazing book here https://soulbbatical.com www.mysenseofsoul.com Join our Sense of Soul Patreon!! Our community of seekers and lightworkers who get exclusive discounts, live events like SOS Sacred Circles, ad free episodes and more. You can also listen to Shanna's new mini series, about the Goddess Sophia! Sign up today and help support our podcast. As a member of any level you get 50% off Shanna's Soul Immersion Healing Experience! https://www.patreon.com/senseofsoul

Erin Baker is the founder of Erin M Baker Coaching and Consulting, a coaching company driven to help high-performance leaders, visionaries, and entrepreneurs to launch their ‘next act’ while making a positive impact in the world. She is a transformation leadership coach, a social psychologist, and the host of the Life in the And podcast, where she interviews high-performing leaders and innovators to unlock the secrets of creating more authenticity and love in our lives and businesses. Shelley Paxton is the Chief Soul Officer of Soulbbatical, a coaching and consulting company where she helps individuals and brands find their greatest purpose in life. She is an international speaker and transformational coach passionate about helping entrepreneurs and corporate executives defeat burnout, rekindle their internal flame, and liberate their souls while creating a life and career they love. Prior to founding Soulbbatical, Shelley spent over two decades as a highly regarded marketing and advertising executive for iconic, worldwide brands, including Harley-Davidson, Visa, and McDonald’s. Shelley is also the author of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life, which was published by Simon & Schuster in January 2020. Her work has been featured in countless media outlets including Thrive Global, Forbes, and CBS. Shelley and Erin join me today to discuss the sequel to my book, Only 10s, and share their thoughts on its latest version. We discuss what inspired me to write Only 10s 1.0, the true purpose behind the project, and how the first version has impacted the lives of others. We discuss the top 10 key ‘truths’ that come to life in Only 10s 2.0, how these truths organically surfaced, and how identifying these truths can help you move from a tactical mindset to a strategic one. We also discuss why I believe the Only 10s project is so successful for many people, my thoughts on self-help books, and how you can jumpstart your journey to living an Only 10s lifestyle. “When you take something off your to-do list, it comes with a consequence.” - Mark Silverman Today on Mastering Midlife: Erin and Shelley's thoughts on my Only 10s 2.0. The inspiration behind version 1.0 of Only 10s and what to expect from 2.0. The true purpose of the Only 10s project. What qualifies as part of the Only 10s list. My thoughts on every self-help book available, including mine. Decisions in life that aren't a ‘10’ and how to define them. What's next in the pipeline for me and Mastering Midlife. How the Only 10s life affected me on a personal level. My recommendations on how you can start living an Only 10s lifestyle. Connect with Shelley Paxton: Soulbbatical Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life Instagram Rebel Souls podcast Connect with Erin Baker: Erin M Baker Coaching and Consulting Life In The And podcast Grab Your FREE Copy: Only 10s Book Are you a busy executive or organizational leader? Do you regularly feel overwhelmed by your to-do list or constantly feel like you’re putting out fires instead of getting the right things done? Then, friend, you need to grab a free copy of my bestselling book, Only 10s: Using Distraction to Get the Right Things Done. This free copy is currently available to all U.S. residents. It’s time to get things off your to-do list and focus on the things that are important to you each day. To grab your free copy of Only 10s, visit www.markjsilverman.com/books Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Brené Brown meets Biker Babe, with a dash of Liz Gilbert. As former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley Davidson, Shelley found herself at the top of the proverbial mountain feeling success-EMPTY instead of success FULL. That awakening led her on a profound Soulbbatical journey that became her mission, business, and bestselling book (Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life). She's leading a REBELution to rewrite the script of success and liberate a billion souls. Shelley's now bringing that passion into podcasting with her Rebel Souls Podcast. So, if you're ready to flip the middle finger to the status quo in life and business - welcome home. Rebel Souls explores what it means to rebel FOR who you are, what you want, and the impact you want to have in the world. Buckle up for some serious badassery - and a whole lot of inspiration. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://soulbbatical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/soulbbatical/ https://twitter.com/soulbbatical, https://www.facebook.com/soulbbatical/ ________________________________________________ Thank you again for joining us today! If you know anybody that would benefit from this episode please share it with them and help spread the knowledge and motivation. -- Subscribe and rise up for you to be your best: www.youtube.com/c/riseupforyou -- Enroll in one of our Coaching Programs today to improve your life, deepen your success and increase your potential in work and life: www.riseupforyou.com/coaching -- Check Out our Book, Rise Up For You: Closing the Gap Between You and Your Potential www.nadalena.com/book -- Follow us on Social Media: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nadalena/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/RiseUpForYou/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/riseupforyou Sign up for our FREE Master Success Kit: www.riseupforyou.com/successkit Looking for more support? Grab your free coaching call with our team completely FREE! Bring your questions about Confidence, Leadership or Business and we will assign you the best coach to provide customizable support. SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CALL HERE calendly.com/riseupforyou/coaching

Is the COVID-19 pandemic forcing you to take a sabbatical?  Our guest on this episode, Shelley Paxton, says there's always a gift in upheaval, pain and discomfort.      As Shelley sees it, this time offers us a chance to reflect, reset and redirect our lives.  Shelley is the author of the new book, Soulbbatical:  A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Athletic Greens: Athletic Green's AG One is a special blend of ingredients that supports your gut health, nervous system, immune system, energy recovery, focus and aging. In just one delicious scoop of Athletic Greens mixed with a glass of water, you're absorbing 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens. Athletic Greens uses the best products based on the latest science with constant product iterations. Right now, it's time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient daily nutrition, especially in the flu and cold season. Athletic greens is going to give you a free one year supply of immune supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/ntm. -->Aurate: Aurate is a fine jewelry brand which offers amazing quality at affordable prices. Because Aurate sells directly to you, without the middleman markup, they can offer the same quality as traditional 5th avenue brands at a fraction of the cost. Aurate's gold feels substantial and the diamonds sparkle and shine. Aurate is looking to set the standard for women because they deserve the best—always reminding them to set the gold bar high! Go to www.auratenewyork.com/nobodytoldme and use promo code nobodytoldme to get 20% off. -->Lumineux: Lumineux is the maker of toothpaste mouthwashes and whitening strips that are a totally new and different approach to improving your oral health. If you love the feeling you get when you have your teeth professionally cleaned at the dentist's office, you'll want to try out Lumineux. They use purposeful and uncompromising ingredients like sea salt, aloe and coconut oils to clean and brighten your smile. Plus, everything they make is certified nontoxic. You won't find harsh chemicals or bleaches in any of Lumineux products. Everything is dentist formulated, backed by over 50 studies and proven to protect the good bacteria also known as the microbiome. Search Lumineux on Amazon to pick from a selection of oral hygiene products and get $7 off today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelley Paxton is passionate, charismatic, and soulful. Think Brené Brown meets Biker Babe, with a dash of Liz Gilbert and a wicked sense of humor. As former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, Shelley found herself at the top of the proverbial mountain feeling success-EMPTY instead of success-FULL. This awakening led her on a profound Soulbbatical journey that became her mission, business, and bestselling book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. Shelley is leading a REBELution to rewrite the script of success and liberate a billion souls who feel called to something more. Shelley also hosts the Rebel Souls podcast, which invites you to flip the middle finger to the status quo in life, business, and the world at large. She is based in Chicago, is obsessed with the color orange, and geeks out regularly on art and deep conversations that make shift happen! Listen in as we unpack her revelations about life, love, soul-FULL living, and happiness. How does a soul fever show up in our lives? Hear about Shelley's reoccurring nightmares that would not leave her alone until she started listening to what she was being shown. What does it mean to take a SOUL-batical? Why is this something everyone should do? How can you become the CSO - Chief Soul Officer - of your life? How does one shift from feeling Soul-EMPTY to soul-FULL? Why is it important to rewrite our success script?

Welcome, Shelley Paxton to the Keri Faith On Purpose Show. Think Brené Brown meets Biker Babe, with a dash of Liz Gilbert. As former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, Shelley found herself at the top of the proverbial mountain feeling success-EMPTY instead of success-FULL. That awakening led her on a profound Soulbbatical journey that became her mission, business, and bestselling book Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life, named #1 on Forbes' 21 Books to Read in 2021 list. She's leading a REBELution to rewrite the script of success and liberate a billion souls. In the episode we talk about finding yourself again, reconnecting with your soul purpose, and what it takes to rebuild (it doesn't happen overnight). I know you will enjoy it! Connect with Shelley Paxton: https://soulbbatical.com/soulbbatical-a-corporate-rebels-guide-to-finding-your-best-life/https://www.instagram.com/soulbbatical/https://twitter.com/soulbbaticalhttps://www.facebook.com/soulbbatical/https://soulbbatical.com/connect/ Connect with Keri Faith: InstagramFacebookBook a CallAkashic Record ReadingsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/keri-faith-on-purpose. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode I am speaking with Shelley Paxton former Chief Marketing Officer at the iconic global brand Harley Davidson. Founder and CEO of Soulbbatical, Shelley left her corporate career behind after waking up with recurring nightmares for over a year. Soulbbatical is a way of being and movement inspired by her personal journey. This awakening led her on a profound Soulbbatical journey that became her mission, business, and bestselling book Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life, named #1 on Forbes' 21 Books to Read in 2021 list. She's leading a REBELution to rewrite the script of success and liberate a billion souls. Create a life and business you love.  Episode Quote: Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you. ~ Oprah  Shelley Paxton's contact info E-mail: media@soulbbatical.com Website: https://soulbbatical.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulbbatical/ Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss Monica FREE ebook Get your Become Your Own Boss Planner Episode Sponsor -  Zeus' Closet Solopreneur Package Now Available - Promo Code: BOSS The best way to train team members - Trainual Link Get the 30 point checklist for building a clothing brand at www.zeuscloset.com/checklist Ways to reach me: DM me on IG @becomeyourownboss Email: monica@monicaallen.com Follow me on Clubhouse - @monicaallen2 Join my Clubhouse Club -  Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST. Who is Monica? Monica Allen grew up in a small town in Georgia with her single mom who had her at age 18, her grandmother and uncle. Living below the poverty line for all of her young life, Monica was determined to break the cycle. Being the first in her immediate family to attend a 4 year university, Monica worked in the field of insurance as a benefits broker for 8 years and earned her Masters in Business Administration. Leaving to set out on her entrepreneurial journey in 2005, she is now a serial entrepreneur owning several businesses. She is co-founder of Zeus' Closet, stuff4GREEKS and Deuce Equity Group.  She is the sole proprietor of Monica Allen Interiors and an Amazon Bestseller (The Fearless Entrepreneurs: Fear Less; Be More). She loves equipping aspiring entrepreneurs, side hustlers and small business owners with tips to launch, grow and scale their business while avoiding the many pitfalls of entrepreneurship. She believes that being surrounded by positive people, believing in yourself, and having faith in God has led to her success. Have some Feedback? If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends or fellow entrepreneurs. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Become Your Own Boss!"  And, finally, please take a minute to leave an honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. This truly is what helps the podcast grow. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeyourownboss/message

Have you just been living your life, ticking all the boxes in a life and a career that really doesn't light you up? That's exactly what my next guest, Shelley Paxton, and I are talking about today.In this episode, Shelley shares how she stopped operating from a place of guilt, obligation, and someone else's definition of success and how she was able to listen to her inner voice and create the life that she wanted for herself.Look for Shelley's book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life, anywhere you find books. You can follow her on Instagram, LinkedIn and visit her website www.soulbbatical.com. Also, don't forget to check out Rebel Souls wherever you listen to podcasts.As always, let us know what you thought of this episode! Don't forget to follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. We'd also love for you to drop us a comment on Instagram @_suburban_warrior and join our Suburban Warrior FB Group to be a part of our Warrior Community!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/suburbanwarriorlife/Also, check out the Suburban Warrior Apparel Co. to get your SW Merch! Visit http://www.suburbanwarriorlife.com/ Warrior Up and Believe in You!Crissywww.crissypyfer.com

Today on Asked and Answered by Soul, Jennifer Urezzio and bad-ass Soulbbatical founder and Chief Soul Officer Shelley Paxton explore the idea of Radical Self-Commitment. Our Soul is our deepest truth and when we listen deeply, understand our own truth and values, live in alignment, and care for ourselves, then we are truly practicing radical self-commitment.  Tune in as Jennifer and Shelley share that becoming “success-full” and showing up as your most authentic, powerful self all starts with connection – getting quiet and listening deeply to your Soul every day. Shelley also shares that authenticity is the truest form of rebellion and as Chief Soul Officer of your life, you have the power to rebel for who you are, what you want, and the impact you want to have in the world. To learn more about Shelley go to https://soulbbatical.com/. About Shelley Think Brené Brown meets Biker Babe, with a dash of Liz Gilbert. As former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley Davidson, Shelley found herself at the top of the proverbial mountain feeling success-EMPTY instead of success FULL. That awakening led her on a profound Soulbbatical journey that became her mission, business, and bestselling book (Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life). She's leading a REBELution to rewrite the script of success and liberate a billion souls. Shelley's now bringing that passion into podcasting with her Rebel Souls Podcast. So, if you're ready to flip the middle finger to the status quo in life and business - welcome home. Rebel Souls explores what it means to rebel FOR who you are, what you want, and the impact you want to have in the world. Buckle up for some serious badassery - and a whole lot of inspiration The Asked and Answered by Soul podcast is dedicated to helping you understand that your Soul is the answer. If you are interested in learning more about the answers of your Soul, you can secure your free sacred practice tool here: https://www.soullanguage.us/sacredpractice/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelley Paxton is a former Harley Davidson exec turned international speaker, transformational leadership coach, and author Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. Today she shares how to liberate yourself from burnout, find your inner GPS, and create “ripples of impact” with your rebel leadership. Join the conversation by following Wings of Inspired Business on the free and socially interactive Podopolo app, where Elaine and will answer questions. Download Podopolo here and invite your friends to connect around podcasts recommended to you by what interests and inspires you.

“You can get to the top of a particular mountain and feel success-empty,” explains Shelley Paxton, speaker and author of Soulbattical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. Shelley worked for many years as a marketing executive including a glamorous career as the Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson. However, while she may have looked extremely successful from the outside, inside she was experiencing full-fledged burnout.  Five and a half years into her sexy motorcycle-riding, black-leather-wearing career, Shelley began to have a recurring nightmare that led her on a journey of meditation and soul-searching. After months of self-exploration, she realized that this dream was telling her that she was completely disconnected from her true self. She had aligned her idea of success with checking boxes on a list that didn't actually make her feel fulfilled. By leaving her marketing career behind and learning how to slow down and be present, Shelley was able to discover real success and leave her burnout behind.  Tune into today's episode of FRIED. The Burnout Podcast for a conversation with Shelley Paxton about the meaning of success, asking for help, and connecting with your soul. Hear tips from Shelley on how to slow down and make time for yourself, so you can move from success-empty to success-FULL.   Quotes • “In my quest to be this badass, trying to be all things to all people, all my boundaries fell. I was bending over backwards and people-pleasing, and I realized this has been a pattern in my life.” (05:08-05:21) • “Five and a half years in, I start having this nightmare… I am seeing the same thing night after night after night. It is ripping me out of my sleep and frankly, it's the universe waking me up to the fact that I have totally lost connection with my soul and with myself. After a lot of examination and exploration and seeing doctors and learning about slowing down and mindfulness and meditation, I start to realize and understand that what this dream is telling me is… my soul was malnourished and longing for attention, longing to be fed and loved and that I was living my dad's dream.”  (05:56-06:55) • “Ultimately this thing called ‘success' was somebody else's definition of it. I was ticking all the boxes of traditional success when the majority of those – money and titles and accolades and material things – wasn't feeding me inside and wasn't truly connecting with me. You can get to the top of a particular mountain and feel success-empty. The whole world looks at you and goes, ‘Oh my God she has everything, look at her.' And you're going, ‘Oh my God, this is all just armor and it's spit-polished to a shine and I'm a hot fucking mess on the inside and I'm afraid to say anything because I have been taught that this is what success looks like.'” (06:57-07:57) • “You're not alone. We're in this together. More of us feel this way than I ever knew five years ago when I walked away from Harley. I truly thought I was alone.” (10:54-11:05) • “If I continue living as I am now, for the next three, five, ten years or more, am I moving toward who I want to become or further away?” (18:15-18:28) • “If you feel like this when you're 50, you're gonna have a short, miserable life. You're gonna be one of those people who slugs it through until retirement and dies on the day after she retires. Or you're not gonna make it that far. Is this the life you really want to be living? Do you want to feel this way? What I've realized is that success is a feeling. It's not a checklist.” (18:41-19:14) • “What if the most iconic brand I could ever represent is Shelley Paxton?” (19:42-19:48) • “The value of being present is noticing, getting curious. You see the little signs that the universe has been giving you along the way. It sounds cheesy and maybe it is cheesy, but I've come to love it…When I'm fully present, I am noticing what's being given to me at every moment and I am fully connected to myself and the people that I'm with.” (27:15-27:52) • “Boundaries over busyness. Boundaries over burnout…resentment is really a sign of a violated boundary.” (38:39-38:50) • “Success feels like I go to bed tired with a smile on my face. I go to bed tired with the knowledge that I don't feel empty, I feel full. I feel tired because I left it all on the field today. I showed up for this conversation, for my people, and for myself. That feels so incredible.” (42:16-42:44)   Links https://soulbbatical.com/  https://www.instagram.com/soulbbatical/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-paxton-759163/    XOXO, C If you know that it's time to actually DO something about the burnout cycle you've been in for too long - book your free consult today: bit.ly/callcait Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Shelley Paxton is an author, International speaker, and Movement maker.  In Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life, Shelley shares her personal voyage of walking away from the corporate grind as the Chief Marketing Officer of Harley Davidson to reconnnect with her soul--giving birth to "Soulbbatical."  Think Brene Brown meets Biker Babe, with a dash of Liz Gilbert.  Now she's leading a REBELution to rewrite the script of success and liberate a billion souls. Shelley's now bringing her passion into podcasting the Rebel Souls Podcast.  So, if your ready to flip the middle finger to the status quo in life and business--welcome home.  Buckle up for some serious badassery--and a whole lot of inspiration. To connect with all things Shelley, if you dare, check her out at:  https://soulbbatical.com/ This podcast is available on your favorite podcast feed, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-215-shelley-paxton-soulbbaticala-corporate-rebels-guide-to-finding-your-best-life Have an awesome weekend, stay safe:-)

Shelley is a full on badass, y'all, and we declared ourselves soul sisters in the first five minutes of meeting. I was blown away by her insightfulness, way with words, and wisdom. Can't wait for you to hear this week's show! After 26 years as Chief Marketing Officer of Harley Davidson, Shelley was crazy successful in a rad, sexy job, but she was feeling success-EMPTY instead of success FULL. That awakening led her on a profound Soulbbatical journey that became her mission, business, and bestselling book, “Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life” [LINK]. This week, Shelley shares: What it means to liberate your soul How to create your own title: i.e. Chief Soul Officer Shifting from living Success-EMPTY (traditional measures of success) to Success-FULL (life on YOUR terms)  Rebelling FOR vs Against Committing to living and leading with greater authenticity, courage, and purpose.   How to stop operating from a place of guilt, obligation, and someone else's definition of success Connect with Shelley here, and share the conversation with a friend!:https://www.instagram.com/soulbbatical/, https://twitter.com/soulbbatical, https://www.facebook.com/soulbbatical/, https://soulbbatical.com/   Subscribe, rate, review, and sign up for the newsletter crew! You are an overcoming badass….. remember that! I love you!   instagram/twitter/FB: @realamyedwards  amyedwards.com   Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://betterhelp.com/AES to get 10% off your first month of therapy.   Get to your healthiest self, live your best life, and better your relationships! This show is here to make that happen in the most efficient way, through simple and effective strategies and habits that help us overcome fear and shift your mindset into the best it can be, at any age. Host Amy Edwards is a life coach, Reiki master, author, and rock musician who delivers a return on your time investment with every episode. Amy and her guests give real talk with pragmatic life hacks that will have you living to your full potential and self-examining your way to a shinier you. She draws from her personal experiences and from inspirations like Brene Brown, Jen Sincero, and Mel Robbins, and conversations with guests like Justin Wren, East Forest, Rafael Lovato Jr., Aaron Alexander, Kimi Inch, That Sex Chick Alexa Bowditch, Suzy Batiz, and other certified badasses. Transformation can be intimidating, but Amy Edwards's humor and realness make it approachable. The Amy Edwards Show is life coaching, personal development, sexual development, spirituality, self-love, and fun, all in one place!  Ready to be happier, healthier, and feel like you're living your best life? Then this is your show!  Subscribe, rate, review, and sign up for the newsletter crew!  You are an overcoming badass….. remember that! I love you!  instagram/twitter/FB: @realamyedwards TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicbabe www.amyedwards.com  “Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, & go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Justin Wren “The way we approach sex is the way we approach life.” Kimi Inch “Listen to the voices inside your own head as your true guidance.” - Aaron Alexander “The journey never stops, there's always more layers to peel.” - Aaron Alexander “With adversity comes growth & deeper realization of self & purpose.” - Rafael Lovato Jr. “Give your best everyday. Be present. Be grateful. Be a forever student.” - Rafael Lovato Jr. “We are spiritual beings visiting humanity.” - East Forest Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant, and entertaining podcasts. Learn more at hotpiemedia.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: CrossRoads | January 09, 2022 | Scott McFarland Often people approach the Bible as a book of stories about other people. While that is true, the unique discovery is finding out that WE are a part of God's Story as described through the Scriptures. When Luke the doctor went to investigate Jesus, he became a part of Jesus' story. You will as well in this walk through Luke's Gospel. Watch for how YOU are also part of Jesus' story! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/journey-christian-church/message

Noel Elie is the CEO of Noel Elie Productions, which helps her thought-leader clients to amplify their message through publicity and producing sold-out events and retreats. Noel also specializes in advising authors on how to leverage their audiences to ultimately become New York Times Best-Selling Authors. Noel has worked with influential individuals and brands like Deepak Chopra, IMG, Gabby Bernstein, Candice Kumai, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and many others. In addition, Noel is also a professional actress and passionate wellness advocate. I'm excited to share our conversation about her unlikely journey into entrepreneurship and how she's helping authors successfully market and promote their books, so please enjoy this episode with Noel Elie!   On Ep. 164, we cover: The necessity of defining boundaries and expectations with clients How to persevere in the face of adversity, and when to slow down The significance of human design in Noel's present healing journey Her journey to become a producer and founding her own business Overcoming an eating disorder in the modeling world Taking a look at how a book launch campaign works Timestamps: 3:55 Noel's background and beginning as an actress and model 7:17 Dealing with an eating disorder in the modeling world 16:44 Noel's start as an assistant to Gabby Bernstein and what did she learn with Gabby 21:46 When did Noel decided to become an entrepeneur? 23:02 Relying on someone else to figure out what you are good at 26:46 Noel's current healing journey and the importance of human design 31:46 Walking through the process of a book launch campaign 38:59 A few tips for self publishing and establishing a fan base 48:13 Noel's favourite events that she produced 52:15 The importance of establishing boundaries and setting expectations with clients 54:09 How to keep working through adversities and knowing when to slow down   Want to get early access, ad-free Beyond Influential episodes, full transcripts, and other exclusive perks? Check out Beyond Influential Backstage! https://www.brittanykrystle.com/backstage     Don't want to miss an episode (or valuable free resources!)? Get on my list here: https://www.brittanykrystle.com/subscribe     Noel's Book Recommendations: The Artist's Way: https://amzn.to/2XnK1U5 Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life: https://amzn.to/3AjpPko   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Check out my Free masterclass on 3 Secrets to Building a Profitable Personal Brand! https://www.brittanykrystle.com/masterclass/     WANT MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Leaving a review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way: https://apple.co/3rSk09A Take a screenshot while listening to the episode and share it in your Instagram Stories—and make sure to tag me @brittanykrystle! https://www.instagram.com/brittanykrystle/     To connect with Noel: Website: https://www.noelelieproductions.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noel_elie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoelElie/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5376124/    To connect with me, Brittany Krystle: Website: https://www.brittanykrystle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanykrystle/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanykrystle/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanykrystle/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittanykrystlexoxo/   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/brittanykrystle/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1f0uI6wzWqp58n7fk-7-1g   Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@brittanykrystle   Full disclosure: The book links above are affiliate links. I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) should you choose to purchase through them. Thank you in advance. (I appreciate you!)

Soulbbatical: Finding Your Best Life with Shelley Paxton Shelley Paxton is an author, speaker, and transformational coach. She spent twenty-six years as a highly regarded marketing and advertising executive stewarding some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Harley-Davidson, Visa, McDonald’s, and AOL. In 2016 she left the corporate world to become Chief Soul Officer of her life and, ultimately, her own company. She launched Soulbbatical with the mission to liberate the souls of leaders and organizations by inspiring them to realize their greatest purpose, possibility, and impact. As a certified professional coach, she works with executives at Fortune 100 companies, and with fellow rebel soul individuals and entrepreneurs. Shelley has also trained with some of the top teachers in the world including Brené Brown, researcher and five-time NY Times bestselling author.  She is the author of Soulbbatical:  A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life.   https://soulbbatical.com  

Cheryle Jackson is the CEO and Founder of Grit + Grace, The Movement, a women’s empowerment, coaching, and media company helping female leaders powerfully pursue their potential and align their self-care with their ambition. Before founding the company in 2018, she served as the Senior Vice President of Global Business Development and President of AAR Africa for AAR. In 2010, she was also a candidate for President Obama’s once-vacant U.S. Senate seat as well as the first female president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League. Among the many executive roles throughout her career, Cheryle has also worked with several non-profit organizations as well as shared the Grace + Grit message through public speaking engagements, including on the stage of TEDx. Cheryle joins me today to share why she is rebelling for women to rediscover their grit and grace and how she is helping women to understand the need to pair grit with grace in our lives. She shares the defining moment in her life when she realized practicing grace was a crucial element of reaching her full potential and how she discovered grit and grace go hand-in-hand. She explains what it truly means to be a “free agent” - to run your career on your own terms, be pro-active instead of reactive, and take your career ‘by the horns’ to create your own path to success. She also explains her concept on the “DNA of Brilliance” and what it could look like to practice grace every day, in everything you do.   “Grit alone ensures that you survive. But we’re here to do more than just survive; we want to thrive. Grace helps us to thrive.” - Cheryle Jackson   This week on Rebel Souls: Cheryle’s journey of pivots and how the Grit + Grace movement began How Cheryle discovered and developed her grit and resiliency The price of having the grit and tenacity to keep going Why Cheryle believes losing the U.S. Senate primary election was a blessing in disguise How Cheryle battled breast cancer and dealt with divorce while starting her business and how her experiences shined a light on the importance of grit, grace, and radical self-care When Cheryle realized grit and grace go hand-in-hand How Cheryle helped women pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic How Cheryle practices grace to stay connected to her soul What the “Grace Practice” is and the three actions that create our lives Identifying the triggers that cause you to fall out of grace and alignment with your soul Using your emotions as a tool to stay in alignment with your soul Cheryle’s concept of the “DNA of Brilliance” Why waiting for new opportunities to come your way is detrimental to your success Choosing to be a ‘free agent’ and why the key to being a free agent, beyond choosing yourself, is service-driven networking Understanding what’s driving your decisions How Cheryle is rebelling for change, social justice, and civil rights   Resources Mentioned: Book: Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow by Elizabeth Lesser Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth   Connect with Cheryle Jackson: Cheryle Jackson Website PIVOT! Conference Grit And Grace - TEDx Talk Grit + Grace, The Movement on Instagram Grit + Grace, The Movement on Facebook Cheryle Jackson on LinkedIn Cheryle Jackson on Instagram Cheryle Jackson on Facebook Cheryle Jackson on Twitter   Liberate Your Soul & Join the Rebelution Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Rebel Souls with your host, Shelley Paxton, the podcast dedicated to helping leaders reject the status quo, liberate their soul, and become a lifelong rebel. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave a review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content and information, visit our website and grab your copy of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life.

Interestingly, having it all can include actually having a life! Join me with author, international speaker, and transformational coach Shelley Paxton. Shelley was formerly VP, Global Marketing + Brand (CMO) of Harley-Davidson and her work has been featured in media outlets such as NBC, CBS, Thrive Global, Forbes, Inc., and PBS. Her first book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life spawned the launch of the Rebel Souls podcast with an invitation to flip the middle finger to the status quo in life, business, and the world at large. She launched Soulbbatical with the mission to liberate the souls of leaders and organizations by inspiring them to embrace their greatest truth, purpose, and possibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where in your life have you decided you simply can't? And in this area of your journey, have you ever stopped to think what can happen if you asked yourself, “What if it's possible?” Because that's exactly what started some shifts in the life of Tim Snell, Head of Performance at the London tech start-up Modulous. Asking “what if'' questions took Tim on a journey that led him to a path of healing and self-discovery that opened his heart. Today, in addition to working on projects and initiatives at Modulous, Tim is also a Certified International Leadership & Performance Coach and SOMA Breath Advanced Instructor who leads his clients into places they never imagined they could achieve. In this episode, Tim and I discuss how the story of a young boy inspired him to embark on a spiritual journey and discover what's possible. We describe how Tim had lost his hearing at age four and how he later questioned the diagnosis about his hearing loss. We explain what shifts started happening as a result of Tim's deep exploration within. We also discuss the memoir Tim is currently writing, the challenges of the writing process, and the reason writers should never hike alone. “The process of ‘what if' is about opening yourself up to a different reality. It's also about working through other real blocks inside you.” - Tim Snell This week on Shift-Starters: Tim's journey of self-discovery and learning why he lost his hearing at a young age How Tim was treated differently after losing his hearing Turning to spiritual explorations to find answers The story of a boy who healed himself through meditative practices What Tim learned about his hearing loss when he went to a retreat in Peru Going deep into one's personal shadows and re-learning how to listen Discovering the blocks that prevented Tim from hearing How it's easy for us to blame other people for our problems and the importance of ownership Integrating our challenging experiences into ourselves The circumstances that inspired Tim to write his book The value of telling stories to help others Common misconceptions about writing and the writing process Why people should seek a community of writers Resources Mentioned: Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life by Shelley Paxton Connect with Tim Snell: Tim Snell Website Tim Snell on LinkedIn Tim Snell on Instagram Tim Snell on Facebook Tim Snell on YouTube Email: tim@timsnell.co Let's Start Some Shift! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Shift-Starters with Erin Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more Shift Starters, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content, information, and to request your FREE 7 Questions for Tackling Fear workbook, visit our website.

 Once you've reached the top of the ladder… what then? That was the question facing Shelley Paxton, our latest guest on the Soulcation podcast. As a former CMO at Harley Davidson, Shelley knows all about reaching the pinnacle of a corporate career – and then walking away from it, and completely reimagining what life could look like.Shelley is the best-selling author of “Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life,” an international speaker, leadership coach, and Chief Soul Officer. Listen in to hear more about Shelley's journey from corporate burnout to “fire re-igniter,” the tools she used to re-envision her life, and how she finally authentically answered the question, “Who AM I?”What You Will Learn:3:30: In explaining why she considers herself a “corporate refugee” and a “liberator of souls, Shelley talks about the time she spent in the corporate world as a CMO at Harley Davidson.6:57: Shelley talks about what a “soulbbatical” is and how the definition has evolved.10:06: Shelley discusses the “darkest parts” of her story, and why she was afraid for those parts to be shared in her “Soulbbatical” book.12:20: Shelley describes the nightmare she consistently had that led her on her journey to quitting her job and reimagining her life.15:25: What a doctor prescribed Shelley and how it saved her life.18:47: What it means to listen to our own language and how to differentiate between our own voice and the voices of society or tradition.23:01: What it means when we're faced with resistance and how we can move past it to reach what we're being called to do.24:00: Shelley discusses how wrapped up she was in her corporate identity, and how she started asking herself the question of who she actually was outside of those labels. 27:10: The initial moment of transformation Shelley went through from “corporate Shelley” to “soulful Shelley”30:05: Shelley takes listeners through an activity that will allow them to let go of old identities or labels and get clear on who they are. 33:17: What “rebel leadership” is and how Shelley is teaching it as part of her work going forward. 35:28: Shelley reads her full “manifesto” of rebel leadership. Relevant links: Visit Shelley's website: https://soulbbatical.com/Download “A Rebel Leader's Manifesto” - https://soulbbatical.com/uncategorized/a-rebel-leaders-manifesto/Follow Shelley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulbbatical/Follow Shelley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-paxton-759163/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner  

Have you ever felt like the universe was trying to tell you something? Or maybe you've noticed your inner critic rearing its ugly head again, despite all of the hard work you've devoted to personal growth and overcoming mindset blocks. There's an expectation that when we make a change in how we think, feel, and behave that we have moved past it and it never comes back. But that's not the case - at all. The thing about shifting is not to get rid of the things we don't like about ourselves - our inner critic, our dark sides, or our weaknesses. After all - extinguishing those would actually be taking away what makes us human. So how do we shift the way we relate to shifting? Today, I discuss why we need to shift the way we relate to shifting. I explain how many people perceive shifting as a way of eliminating negative thoughts, feelings, or weaknesses. I explain why it's not about becoming more perfect, but about how we relate to our human imperfections. I also explain how you can embrace your flaws, inner critic, and imperfections while continuing to move forward - even when it feels like you've taken a step back. “Shifting is not to become more perfect or less ‘human'. It's about how we relate to all of those parts of us that we don't like.” - Erin Baker This week on Shift-Starters: Common misconceptions and expectations we have about mindset shifts Embracing our flaws and imperfections What ‘shifting' really means and the role of self-compassion Understanding that your thoughts are just thoughts How to embrace your imperfections while continuing to move forward Resources Mentioned: Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life by Shelley Paxton Let's Start Some Shift! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Shift-Starters with Erin Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more Shift-Starters, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content, information, and to request your FREE 7 Questions for Tackling Fear workbook, visit my website.  

Shelley Paxton spent 26 years as a highly regarded marketing and advertising executive stewarding some of the world's most iconic brands like Harley-Davidson, Visa, McDonald's, and AOL. In 2016 she walked away from the corporate world to nurture her soul and discover her purpose. She christened herself Chief Soul Officer and called the journey her Soulbbatical. It did more than change her life, it became her calling. She is also the author of the book, “Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life” and hosts the weekly Podcast “Rebel Souls.” In this episode, Shelley and I have a conversation about how we can shift to make a larger impact in the world. We discuss how our impact can carry beyond our line of sight and why we should assume we have a positive impact. Shelley opens up about the difficulties and insecurities she deals with in shifting to align more with her life mission. Shelley also explains what it means to "Rebel for" something and how it differs from rebelling against it. “If I'm really serious about my mission and you're really serious about your mission, we've got to keep growing and we are going to be challenged every step of the way.” – Shelly Paxton  This week on Shift-Starters: Celebrating Shelley's Book landing on the Forbes Top 21 Books to Read The process and challenges of writing a book What Shelley's mission in life is and how she measures her success with it Why we need to assume the positive impact we make in the world What it means to “Rebel For” and how it can be empowering The difference between rebelling against and rebelling for The importance of taking time to reflect on what is missing from your life What shifts Shelley has made to be more in align with her mission Why it's important to continue facing fear by just showing up How negative feedback can be a sign of success What Shelley learned from writing a book and how it is helping her shift forward Mentioned Resources: Forbes Top 21 Books to Read in 2021 Book: Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life Book: The Surrender Experiment, by Michael Singer Book: Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself, by Michael Singer Podcast: Unlocking Us with Brene Brown Podcast, Brene on FFTs Connect with Shelley Paxton: Shelley's Website Rebel Souls Podcast Connect with Shelley on Instagram Connect with Shelley on Twitter Connect with Shelley on Facebook Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn Let's Start Some Shift! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Shift-Starters with Erin Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more Shift-Starters, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content, information, and to request your FREE 7 Questions for Tackling Fear workbook, visit my website.  

    Shelley Paxton is internationally recognized as The Burnout Fighter and Fire Re-igniter. She is the Chicago-based author of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life, a book where she shares her journey from working in Corporate America as the CMO of Harley-Davidson to becoming the Chief Soul Officer of her life and career. Shelley has spent over 25 years in the corporate world as a highly regarded marketing and advertising executive with some of the world's most iconic brands, including Visa, McDonald's, and AOL. Her work has been recognized and featured in multiple media publications including Thrive Global, Forbes, PBS, and CBS. Since taking her Soulbbatical in 2016 and launching her company, Shelley has been on a mission to liberate a billion souls by inspiring them to embrace their greatest truth, purpose, and possibility. Shelley joins me today to share all of the “Ands” in her life and career. She discusses her ballsy move to liberate a billion souls by creating a title wave of change in people's lives and organizations. She discusses the magic that can happen when you trust AND surrender to your soul's process instead of the corporate process or the process of others. She discusses how you can trust, surrender, and follow your soul's desires while working in the corporate environment and why the first step to reconnecting to your soul is to get reacquainted with yourself and your personal values. She also explains the difference between rebelling for something versus rebelling against something and why she believes, deep down, everyone has a rebel soul. “You have to know where you're heading, and you first have to know yourself because getting reconnected with your soul really is getting reconnected with your GPS system.” - Shelley Paxton This week on Life in the AND: Shelley's big, audacious goal of liberating a billion souls - one soul at a time How Shelley stays grounded in holding onto her big, overarching goal while liberating one individual soul at a time The magic that happens when you trust AND surrender to your soul's process Bridging the gap between working in the corporate world while following your soul's desires Getting reacquainted with yourself and your values and why it's the first step to reconnecting to your soul Choosing to believe that crisis always comes as a gift to teach us a lesson Why Shelley believes everyone has a rebel soul How your ‘ands' are the lego pieces of your life Using fear as fuel to get to where you want to go Why Shelley believes trusting and surrendering to your soul's desires is the “And” everyone should stand for Resources Mentioned: The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath   Connect with Shelley Paxton: Soulbbatical Rebel Souls Podcast Book: Sabbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life Shelley Paxton on LinkedIn Shelley Paxton on Instagram Soulbbatical on Facebook Shelley Paxton on Twitter   Embrace Life in the AND Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Life in the AND, the podcast helping you embrace the AND in your life to cultivate more authenticity, creativity, inclusiveness, and love in every area of the world around you. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave a review. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content and information, be sure to visit our website.  

Does it make any sense that most people work nonstop for 40 years so they can simply enjoy the last few years of their life? Shelley Paxton would argue that your soul deserves better. She believes that everyone deserves to b successful, not success-empty - and a life that's more authentic, courageous and purposeful. Erin Hatzikostas sits down with the rebel of all rebels, Shelley Paxton, the former Chief Marketing Officer for Haley Davidson. She since has left and started a Soulbbatical movement.  Shelley discusses her inspirational father, how he went from meager beginnings to a CEO at multiple companies, and how even his mentality while battling illness in his later life was an inspiration.  Erin asks Shelley to talk about her younger life, how she was a rebel living the classic sex drugs and rock 'n' roll lifestyle...and also that time she drove into a lake.  Shelley talks about how she left college and started a great job at a huge marketing agency, moonlighting as part of an improv comedy act...only to ask for a sabbatical at the age of 25.  This sabbatical had a huge impact on her mindset, personal, and professional life, leading her to constantly question what do we NEED to do? When SHOULD we work? WHERE should we work? Should we save for 40 years so we can enjoy the last 5?  Erin talks about her 50% rule when trying anything, whether at home or at work - 50% of what you should do, and 50% of how you do it your own way. Shelley talks about pushing your boundaries and living a life that is true to you. She also opens up about a dark time in her life when she wasn't talking about her feelings and didn't think asking for help was an ok thing to do. She talks openly about her attempted suicide, and what she's learned from looking back on that period of her life.  We hear a few excerpts from Shelley's book, "Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life".  Be sure to check it out to really bring out your inner rebel. (FYI the book is so incredibly written Erin might have the entire thing tattooed.) You can find Shelley and the Soulbbatical book and movement at:  soulbbatical.com Instagram @ soulbbatical Facebook @ Soulbbatical Coaching / Shelley Paxton Linkedin@ Shelley Paxton  If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Here are some options... Check out the b BRILLIANT career coaching program @   b Cause Podcast Facebook group @   We even sare more crazy stuff here (you probably thought that was impossible). Take our simple, fun and insightful "What Kind of Dog Are You At Work?" by going to   We have so much fun stuff going on...we wouldn't want you to miss out - join the authenticity movement and our community by adding your email just about anywhere @   Check out our blog for more of our no-BS career advice @   We have fun and inspiring t-shirts @ DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.  Tweetable Comments: "If we weren't living it before, we're living it now." "It was one of those things where you think 'This isn't supposed to happen. This can't happen.'" "I think I shot out of the womb rebelling against everything." "We somehow made our way through all of the trees, and our car nosedives into a lake." "Improv is like life training, it's magical." "We were 25/26 and we wanted to take a sabbatical. The Young and the Restless." "The rebel who forgot how to break the rules." "I want to spread my wings. So when an assignment comes up, send me wherever no one else wants to go." "The concept of a soulbbatical is not to leave your job, it's to find yourself." "My number one regret would be not living the life that was true to me." "What would change in your life right now if you were being 100% true to you?" "What are your personal values?" "We are powerful motherfuckers." "Awaken the rebel within."

Does it make any sense that most people work nonstop for 40 years so they can simply enjoy the last few years of their life? Shelley Paxton would argue that your soul deserves better. She believes that everyone deserves to b successful, not success-empty - and a life that's more authentic, courageous and purposeful. Erin Hatzikostas sits down with the rebel of all rebels, Shelley Paxton, the former Chief Marketing Officer for Haley Davidson. She since has left and started a Soulbbatical movement.  Shelley discusses her inspirational father, how he went from meager beginnings to a CEO at multiple companies, and how even his mentality while battling illness in his later life was an inspiration.  Erin asks Shelley to talk about her younger life, how she was a rebel living the classic sex drugs and rock 'n' roll lifestyle...and also that time she drove into a lake.  Shelley talks about how she left college and started a great job at a huge marketing agency, moonlighting as part of an improv comedy act...only to ask for a sabbatical at the age of 25.  This sabbatical had a huge impact on her mindset, personal, and professional life, leading her to constantly question what do we NEED to do? When SHOULD we work? WHERE should we work? Should we save for 40 years so we can enjoy the last 5?  Erin talks about her 50% rule when trying anything, whether at home or at work - 50% of what you should do, and 50% of how you do it your own way. Shelley talks about pushing your boundaries and living a life that is true to you. She also opens up about a dark time in her life when she wasn't talking about her feelings and didn't think asking for help was an ok thing to do. She talks openly about her attempted suicide, and what she's learned from looking back on that period of her life.  We hear a few excerpts from Shelley's book, "Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life".  Be sure to check it out to really bring out your inner rebel. (FYI the book is so incredibly written Erin might have the entire thing tattooed.) You can find Shelley and the Soulbbatical book and movement at:  soulbbatical.com Instagram @ soulbbatical Facebook @ Soulbbatical Coaching / Shelley Paxton Linkedin@ Shelley Paxton  If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Here are some options... Check out the b BRILLIANT career coaching program @   b Cause Podcast Facebook group @   We even sare more crazy stuff here (you probably thought that was impossible). Take our simple, fun and insightful "What Kind of Dog Are You At Work?" by going to   We have so much fun stuff going on...we wouldn't want you to miss out - join the authenticity movement and our community by adding your email just about anywhere @   Check out our blog for more of our no-BS career advice @   We have fun and inspiring t-shirts @ DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.  Tweetable Comments: "If we weren't living it before, we're living it now." "It was one of those things where you think 'This isn't supposed to happen. This can't happen.'" "I think I shot out of the womb rebelling against everything." "We somehow made our way through all of the trees, and our car nosedives into a lake." "Improv is like life training, it's magical." "We were 25/26 and we wanted to take a sabbatical. The Young and the Restless." "The rebel who forgot how to break the rules." "I want to spread my wings. So when an assignment comes up, send me wherever no one else wants to go." "The concept of a soulbbatical is not to leave your job, it's to find yourself." "My number one regret would be not living the life that was true to me." "What would change in your life right now if you were being 100% true to you?" "What are your personal values?" "We are powerful motherfuckers." "Awaken the rebel within."

Shelley Paxton is internationally recognized as The Burnout Fighter and Fire Re-igniter. She is the Chicago-based author of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life, a book where she shares her journey from working in Corporate America as the CMO of Harley-Davidson to becoming the Chief Soul Officer of her life and career. Shelley has spent over 25 years in the corporate world as a highly regarded marketing and advertising executive with some of the world's most iconic brands, including Visa, McDonald's, and AOL. Her work has been recognized and featured in multiple media publications including Thrive Global, Forbes, PBS, and CBS. Since taking her Soulbbatical in 2016 and launching her company, Shelley has been on a mission to liberate a billion souls by inspiring them to embrace their greatest truth, purpose, and possibility. Shelley joins me today to share all of the “Ands” in her life and career. She discusses her ballsy move to liberate a billion souls by creating a title wave of change in people's lives and organizations. She discusses the magic that can happen when you trust AND surrender to your soul's process instead of the corporate process or the process of others. She discusses how you can trust, surrender, and follow your soul's desires while working in the corporate environment and why the first step to reconnecting to your soul is to get reacquainted with yourself and your personal values. She also explains the difference between rebelling for something versus rebelling against something and why she believes, deep down, everyone has a rebel soul. “You have to know where you're heading, and you first have to know yourself because getting reconnected with your soul really is getting reconnected with your GPS system.” - Shelley Paxton This week on Life in the AND: Shelley's big, audacious goal of liberating a billion souls - one soul at a time How Shelley stays grounded in holding onto her big, overarching goal while liberating one individual soul at a time The magic that happens when you trust AND surrender to your soul's process Bridging the gap between working in the corporate world while following your soul's desires Getting reacquainted with yourself and your values and why it's the first step to reconnecting to your soul Choosing to believe that crisis always comes as a gift to teach us a lesson Why Shelley believes everyone has a rebel soul How your ‘ands' are the lego pieces of your life Using fear as fuel to get to where you want to go Why Shelley believes trusting and surrendering to your soul's desires is the “And” everyone should stand for Resources Mentioned: The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath Connect with Shelley Paxton: Soulbbatical Rebel Souls Podcast Book: Sabbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life Shelley Paxton on LinkedIn Shelley Paxton on Instagram Soulbbatical on Facebook Shelley Paxton on Twitter Embrace Life in the AND Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Life in the AND, the podcast helping you embrace the AND in your life to cultivate more authenticity, creativity, inclusiveness, and love in every area of the world around you. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave a review. Don't forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content and information, be sure to visit my website.

In this episode Olwethu speaks to author and transformational coach Shelley Paxton about her candid and humorous book called SOULBBATICAL: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life.They have a wide ranging conversation about overcoming doubt and fear and changing one's life as well as how to re-imagine one's life during a global pandemic. This is a time of huge change and uncertaintly and  Shelley gives useful tips of how to reframe this time and take charge by turning “I wishes to I ams” .Find Shelley on https://soulbbatical.com/Please note that because of the high internet usage, you'll notice a couple of connection glitches in the conversation.  Nothing major, but they have not been edited for the sake of clarity and continuity in the conversation.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rare-events/message

Ex-Harley-Davidson exec turned Chief Soul Officer, International Speaker and Best Selling Author of Soubbatical. -S.O.U.L.—a framework Paxton developed to aid readers/ listeners in moving from belief to action in their pursuit of truth and authenticity: SHOW UP: SOULBBATICAL encourages readers to commit to themselves and verbalize the truths they want to manifest in their lives. OWN IT: It’s a call to action/ responsibility, reminding readers that they are the only ones that can manifest their destiny... To be the “CSO” of your life. UNLEASH IT: This is a challenge for readers to put actions behind their intentions and watch the Universe respond accordingly. LIVE IT: Readers learn to create healthy boundaries and make choices that serve their calling, even if they don’t feel ready. Paxton reminds us, it’s time to play big! -Tips on how to inspire viewers/ listeners/ readers to launch themselves into a life they’re meant to live – You can connect with Shelley Paxton everywhere on your favorite social platform. When we touch a heart we change a lifeWhen we change a life we become unstoppable Together! YOU are the BRAND She was cleaning houses before filling houses, your host Connie Pheiff is a Philanthropist, Social Venture Entrepreneur, and #BeyondMeToo Activist is the Jewel in the Crown of the Pheiff Group, Inc. With her distinctive voice audiences everywhere know her. She is blessed from her work as a corporate CEO, award-winning speaker, Podcaster, Mentor, Coach and author. She is provocative, edgy, and brings a genuine humor to the platform.  Connie is best known as the Unstoppable DIVA, former executive turned Media Industrialist. In addition to producing the Connie Pheiff Show, she is a serial-entrepreneur, author, speaker, and mentor with her most daring venture leading Talent Concierge, an artist agency with heart.  Each week she brings you confident conversations with today's most daring thought-leaders who made the bold choice to go from moving up to moving out and building a successful lifestyle business.   The Connie Pheiff Show is heard in 610 countries and tracking nearly 6M impressions each month. And she is not done yet… The Connie Pheiff Show can be heard on… Be sure to subscribe, because you don’t want to miss any of the good stuff.  Networks | Benchmarks Apple Radio  iHeartRadio Google Radio  Stitcher 190 Digital (online) Networks  Countries: User reported from 210 countries 6M Podcast Impressions per month BROADCAST YOUR STORY EVERYWHERE Let us know what you need to hear on a future episode of the Connie Pheiff Show. We work with the World’s Most Daring Minds who are keeping the passion of life activated.  Apply to be a guest on the Connie Pheiff Show and be certain to subscribe to the show to receive each episode right in your inbox on   Have a successful career and ready to share your story with the world but not quite certain how to make it happen? Talent Concierge can help and is now accepting new Talent for 2020. Contact the team at https://talentconcierge.co/contact/ to book the next five-star Talent for your next event  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelley Paxton is a Chicago-based professional coach and the founder of Soulbbatical, an organization focused on helping organizations and leaders realize their purpose and potential. With nearly three decades of marketing and advertising experience with brands including Visa, AOL, and McDonald's, Shelley formerly served as Chief Marketing Officer of Harley Davidson and brings extensive insight and expertise to her coaching practice, working with Fortune 100 leaders and entrepreneurs alike. Shelley is the author of Soubbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. She has trained under thought leader Brené Brown, and serves as the Chief Soul Officer of her personal and professional life, honoring her values of authenticity, freedom, and courage.   Shelley joins me today to discuss her professional journey from rising the ranks of Corporate America to leaving it all behind on a quest for inner alignment and peace. She shares why she decided to appoint herself Chief Soul Officer of her life, and what this title means to her. She explains the importance of incorporating self-care into your professional life, regardless of who you are or what you do. Shelley also highlights the large-scale impact that this type of self-empowerment could have and some practices and lessons she emphasizes to remain in alignment with her soul's calling.        “Self-worth trumps net worth, every day of the week.” - Shelley Paxton       This week on The Unwritten Rules Podcast:   Shelley's journey through and out of Corporate America and what she felt was missing from her professional life at the time The importance of listening to yourself to find alignment rather than merely pushing through Untangling busyness from business and prioritizing being a human being over a human doing How meditation played a role in Shelley's transformation and helped her connect deeper within What people thought when Shelley left Harley Davidson and why she gave herself the title of Chief Soul Officer The one assignment Shelley gave herself in her early soulbbatical and the three passions she hoped to reignite within herself Practical steps for becoming the Chief Soul Officer of your life and the impact that building a movement of Chief Soul Officers could have A practice Shelley incorporates into her mornings, inspired by Brené Brown Shelley's experience with imposter syndrome and her view on gender roles in Corporate America The importance of giving yourself permission, and whether self-worth and net worth are mutually exclusive The truest form of rebellion and the powerful difference between rebelling for something and rebelling against something Shelley's unwritten rules surrounding self-care and how she believes we should reframe holidays/time off What morning autonomy is and how it could be a game-changing gift for individuals and professional teams Why Shelley created a "personal board of directors" and who is on her list A balanced life verses an aligned life and whether you need to sacrifice soul for salary     Our Favorite Quotes:   “We need to stop asking for permission and we need to start giving ourselves permission.” - Shelley Paxton “Each one of us making the choice to become Chief Soul Officer of our own lives is a ripple, that becomes a wave, that becomes a tidal wave of change.” - Shelley Paxton     Resources Mentioned: Rich Litvin   Connect with Shelley Paxton:   Soulbbatical Soubbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life Shelley Paxton on Instagram Shelley Paxton on Twitter Soulbbatical Coaching on Facebook       Writing the Rules of Women Leadership   Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Unwritten Rules with your host, Helen Appleby. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review.   Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for even more great content, insight, and inspiration on women's leadership, visit our website.   While you're there, be sure to grab your free gift - The Unwritten Rules of ‘Giving Good No' - a free chapter of my latest book, The Unwritten Rules of Women's Leadership.

Ready to flip the middle finger to the status quo in life and business? Welcome home. Rebel Souls explores what it means to rebel FOR who you are, what you want, and the impact you want to have in the world. Join Shelley Paxton – Lifelong Rebel, Liberator of Souls, and Author of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life – as she hosts conversations with movement makers, culture creators, and game-changers who are breaking the rules and rewriting the script of success. Buckle up for some serious badassery – and a whole lot of inspiration. New episodes on Wednesdays.

The national best-selling author Christopher Tuff is the Executive Director of Partnerships & Growth at one of the longest established advertising firms in the world, 22Squared, where he nurtures the organization’s relationships with massive clients such as Nike and Home Depot. Chris is a dear friend, inspiration, and guide. After undergoing some deep work and deconstructing his life, Chris realized the power of cultivating genuine connections, an insight he wrote about in his book The Millennial Whisperer: The Practical, Profit-Focused Playbook for Working With and Motivating the World’s Largest Generation. Chris’s forthcoming book, Save Your Asks, is expected to be released in October 2021. Chris joins me today to share his soulbbatical, what he learned from it, and how it led him to write The Millennial Whisperer. He discusses the role of sobriety and his choice to become sober in service of his purpose and higher self. He explains what we can learn from Millennials and Gen Z and what it takes to become an empowering leader. He also underscores the importance of cultivating genuine connections, explains what the art of “Shawshanking'' is, and highlights what it means to create an impact through people. “Networking is a slimy word because everyone does it wrong: replace networking with connecting. If you do that, you’ll be the most successful person in your organization.” - Chris Tuff *This week on Rebel Souls:* * Rebelling FOR the thing the new generation craves for the most: genuine connection * Creating the intersection between passion, purpose, and profession * The signs that you’ve hit the sweet spot between passion and profession * Chris’s own soulbbatical and how it led him to write Millennial Whisperer * The biggest thing Millennials expect from their workplace superiors and bosses * What it means to ‘stay in your own hula hoop’ and how Chris measures his impact * How drinking hindered Chris’s growth and the power of cultivating a genuine connection with oneself * The by-products of success and the tell-tale signs that you’ve become a true thought and innovative leader * Why Millennials leave their companies and how tradition holds us back from forming genuine connections * The “Pinterestation” of a generation and how boomers regarded their jobs differently from Millennials * Bringing genuine connection into the 70-30 rule of working * The difference between transparency and vulnerability * What inspirational leadership means and why it gets misinterpreted * The “Why Wait?” generation and the role of vulnerability and discomfort in growth * How we need more feminine energy in the leadership of the world * The art of Shawshank-thinking and how to not be an “ask-hole” *Resources Mentioned:* * Millennial Whisperer | Virtual Leadership Style Quiz ( https://quiz.themillennialwhisperer.com/mwq ) * Mindset: The New Psychology of Success ( https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322 ) by Carlos Dweck * This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life ( https://www.amazon.com/This-Naked-Mind-Discover-Happiness/dp/0525537236/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=this+naked+mind&qid=1617876452&sr=8-1 ) by Annie Grace *Related Content:* * Rochelle Webb Rebelling FOR the Underdog Economy ( https://soulbbatical.com/rebel-souls/rochelle-webb-rebelling-for-the-underdog-entrepreneur/ ) *Connect with Chris Tuff:* * The Millennial Whisperer ( https://www.themillennialwhisperer.com/ ) * Book: The Millennial Whisperer: The Practical, Profit-Focused Playbook for Working With and Motivating the World’s Largest Generation ( https://www.amazon.com/Millennial-Whisperer-Profit-Focused-Motivating-Generation/dp/1642792772/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+millennial+whisperer&qid=1617872560&sr=8-1 ) * Chris Tuff on LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophertuff/ ) * Chris Tuff on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/tuff22 ) * Chris Tuff on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/The-Millennial-Whisperer-396535324241752/ ) *Liberate Your Soul & Join the Rebelution* Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Rebel Souls with your host, Shelley Paxton, the podcast dedicated to helping leaders reject the status quo, liberate their soul, and become a lifelong rebel. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebel-souls-podcast/id1520407875 ) to subscribe to the show and leave a review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/soulbbatical/ ) , LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-paxton-759163 ) , Twitter ( https://twitter.com/soulbbatical ) , and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/soulbbatical/ ) and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content and information, visit our website ( https://soulbbatical.com/ ) and grab your copy of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life ( https://www.amazon.com/Soulbbatical-Corporate-Rebels-Guide-Finding/dp/1982131330 ).

Mark Silverman - executive coach, speaker, and best-selling author of Only 10s 2.0: Confront Your To-Do List and Transform Your Life - is a true soul brother. When he was working for the fastest-growing startups in the corporate world, Mark was able to sell $90 million worth of products and led teams through multi-million dollar complex sales. After doing some deep, inner work and self-exploration, Mark found new freedom that he shares with others by creating Only 10s, a system of tools CEOs and business leaders use to overcome overwhelm and make the business and life they want. Mark joins me today to reveal the keys that can help us get out of the prisons we have created for ourselves and reclaim our freedom in life. He shares his story of going from homelessness to sobriety and encountering the “cosmic bricks” that awakened him to his freedom. He describes the role of contemplation and self-exploration in determining the 10s in our lives and explains how we can distinguish the things that pretend to be 10s from the real ones. He also shares some exercises to help us reconnect with our inner self and highlights the impact of seizing our 10s. “Midlife is the time where we can be the most free; it’s the time when we’re too tired to keep up the charades. It has its own consequences, but those consequences can land us to a better place.” - Mark Silverman *This week on Rebel Souls:* * Why Mark is rebelling FOR freedom for everybody * What cosmic bricks are and the first bricks that awakened Mark’s life to freedom * The importance of conscious choice and learning how we’re responsible for the quality of our life * An existential crisis of the highest order and what it means to not be imprisoned by difficult feelings * Transforming an overwhelmed multinational corporate executive in 45 minutes * The lies we tell ourselves about our to-do lists and what makes something a 10 * The power of using the head, heart, and gut brains to make decisions and how doing so helps when figuring out the 10s in our lives * The role of contemplation and self-discovery in finding your freedom * Contemplative tools to help you connect with your inner voice * How writing morning pages allows us to connect with our inner muse and intuition * The scariest parts of not being busy and how to cope with them * The difference between a time-management problem and an honesty problem * Busyness, how it can be an addiction, and how it can keep us from the 10s * The importance of “ ME-tings” and a cautionary tale about Mark’s foot doctor * The creative genius-total loser cycle and how determining the 10s in our lives doubles our productivity * Discerning the things that masquerade as 10s and the need to let go of them * How the people around us could change when we start discovering our 10s * Why Mark was advised he couldn’t write Mastering Midlife without first completing Only 10s 2.0 * The rain of cosmic bricks and why midlife is our greatest opportunity to be free *Resources Mentioned:* * Man’s Search for Meaning ( https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/1416524282 ) by Viktor Frankl * The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results ( https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776 ) by Gary Keller * Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less ( https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382 ) by Greg McKeown * Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World ( https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=deep+work&qid=1617789890&s=books&sr=1-1 ) by Cal Newport * Making the Case for a “Finding Your Best Self” with Corporate Rebel, Shelley Paxton | Mastering Midlife Podcast ( https://www.markjsilverman.com/podcast-all/2019/1/8/mastering-midlife-podcast-episode-1-hee4a-mf7wm-l9prx-mnrta-a5xr6-32z23-ljxdw-arg32-lkgfm-5rla4-zfa63-324ap-g7shm-dcnkj-3eed2-c8n9a-cj7f2-tcky5-brydc-zczcm-5g3cm-lf8bg-8fp3r ) * I Only 10s 2.0: Embracing Only the 10s in Your Life with Shelley Paxton and Erin Baker | Mastering Midlife Podcast ( https://www.markjsilverman.com/podcast-all/episode231-erin-baker-shelley-paxton ) *Related Content:* * Nick Onsen Rebelling FOR Living Your Fullest Expression ( https://soulbbatical.com/rebel-souls/nick-onken-rebelling-for-living-your-fullest-expression/ ) * Helen Appleby Rebelling FOR the Unwritten Rules of Women’s Leadership ( https://soulbbatical.com/rebel-souls/helen-appleby-rebelling-for-the-unwritten-rules-of-womens-leadership/ ) * Rebelling FOR the Big Rocks ( https://soulbbatical.com/rebel-souls/rebelling-for-the-big-rocks/ ) *Connect with Mark Silverman:* * Mastering Midlife ( http://masteringmidlife.com/ ) * Mastering Midlife Podcast ( https://www.markjsilverman.com/podcast-all ) * Book: Only 10s 2.0: Confront Your To-Do List and Transform Your Life ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HPTHJRF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) * Mark Silverman on LinkedIn ( http://www.linkedin.com/in/mark22102 ) * Mark Silverman on Facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/10216458818515307 ) * Mark Silverman on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/mjaysilverman ) * Mark Silverman on YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGO6YqCHMDVNa_m2yiBZEtA ) *Liberate Your Soul & Join the Rebelution* Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Rebel Souls with your host, Shelley Paxton, the podcast dedicated to helping leaders reject the status quo, liberate their soul, and become a lifelong rebel. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebel-souls-podcast/id1520407875 ) to subscribe to the show and leave a review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/soulbbatical/ ) , LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-paxton-759163 ) , Twitter ( https://twitter.com/soulbbatical ) , and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/soulbbatical/ ) and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content and information, visit our website ( https://soulbbatical.com/ ) and grab your copy of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life ( https://www.amazon.com/Soulbbatical-Corporate-Rebels-Guide-Finding/dp/1982131330 ).