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Have you ever felt like you needed everyone around you to understand why you're changing?Why you're saying no. Why you're pulling back. Why you're starting something new. Why something that once fit your life suddenly doesn't fit anymore.In this solo episode of The You Are More Podcast, Amy Wienands talks about what happens when you begin outgrowing the old version of yourself—and why you don't need everyone around you to understand your growth.Sometimes the hardest seasons to leave aren't the obviously bad ones. Nothing is necessarily wrong. Something simply doesn't feel right anymore. You may have outgrown the role, the expectation, the commitment, or even the identity you've been carrying.Amy talks about how people often build expectations around the version of you they've always known: the one who always says yes, fixes everything, carries the load, answers every call, and keeps everyone happy.Then you change.And suddenly your growth changes their access to you.That can create guilt, especially if you're used to being the one everyone depends on. But Amy reminds us:You can love people and still disappoint them. You can be generous and still have boundaries. You can be kind and still say no.This episode also dives into why we over-explain our decisions. Sometimes we're not actually explaining—we're hoping the other person will give us permission to move forward.But there are seasons when you simply have to say:“This is the decision I believe is right for this season.”You don't have to become angry, defensive, or cold. You can simply become settled.Peace doesn't mean everyone agrees with you.Amy also challenges you to ask where you're staying stuck because you're afraid someone won't understand. Maybe they'll say you've changed.Maybe they're right.You're supposed to grow. You're supposed to evolve. You're supposed to become.Change can be uncomfortable, even when it's good. Every season shift can initially feel like loss. But holding onto an old season simply because it's familiar can keep you from stepping into what God is doing next.So ask yourself:Is what I'm currently giving my time, energy, and effort to aligned with who I'm becoming and where I believe God is leading me?At the end of the day, you're not responsible for everyone's opinion of your life.You're responsible for what you do with your one life.Sometimes becoming who God wants you to be means being misunderstood.You don't need everyone's permission.You don't need everyone's approval.And you definitely don't need everyone to understand.Keep moving. Keep growing. Keep becoming.

What if brand consistency is actually holding your brand back?In this episode of The Unified Brand Podcast, Chris Outlaw sits down with Paul Blackburn, founder and CEO of Studio Blackburn, to explore why the strongest brands need more than rigid rules — they need permission to play.Drawing on more than 25 years in design and branding, Paul shares how creativity, strategy and experimentation can work together to build brands with greater clarity and character.They explore why measurement can sometimes suffocate great creative ideas, whether consistency is really the virtue brands assume it is, and why traditional brand guidelines may no longer suit the way modern brands need to behave.Paul also explains the idea of “brand stretch”: treating a brand less like a fixed identity and more like a set of ingredients that can be combined in different ways without losing what makes the brand recognizable.You'll discover:• Why brands need permission to play• The tension between consistency and creativity• Why traditional brand guidelines may be becoming outdated• How to escape your industry's “sector vernacular”• Why brands can't communicate everything — and shouldn't try• How to identify the 1% of your brand that people actually need to hear• Why great brand strategy is as much about what you leave out as what you include• How creative teams can produce better ideas without fear of getting things wrong• Why pitching great creative work is about more than the work itself• What LEGO, Airbnb and the Olympic brand can teach us about brand stretchIf your brand has become too controlled, too predictable or too similar to everyone else in your category, this conversation will challenge the way you think about consistency.

Tabitha Brown was destined for greatness. Her natural ability to connect with people, paired with her professional training as an actress, only strengthened her self-belief. A viral video catapulted her onto the screens and into the lives of millions of people worldwide, cementing what she always knew would happen. Since then, Tabitha has become a two-time Emmy Award-winning host, four-time bestselling author, children's entertainment creator, multi-NAACP award winner, and serial entrepreneur across beauty, food, haircare, and fragrance verticals. Before her rise to fame, Tabitha was hustling in L.A., building connections and a portfolio of work in pursuit of her acting career. She came from North Carolina with a dream and a supportive family, determined to build the life God had promised her. Along the way, divinely aligned opportunities charted a path toward the success she knew she was destined to have and capable of maintaining. During our conversation, we discussed the importance of strong faith and a strong work ethic. Tabitha explained that she decided she wouldn't just have a viral moment, but would build on her skills and experience to create a sustainable career. She walked us through her decision to move to L.A. twice, both times to pursue her creative dreams, and how she prepared for success while doing so. We dove deep into her business acumen and how she's found success across many industries while staying true to her vision and sense of purpose. She shared her entire hair journey, the many big chops, working with her husband, and how to handle online negativity. When Tabitha says, everything must be aligned, she means it. Every aspect of her business reflects who she is and what she loves; whether that's her commitment to a vegan lifestyle, her love of children, or her lifelong love of haircare. Tabitha gave us full access to the dietary, beauty, and haircare choices that make up the woman we all admire. Tune in as we discuss:(00:00) Welcome Tabitha(02:35) Why Relaxed Hair Seemed Necessary Before The 00s(03:35) Age-Appropriate Hairstyles(06:00) On Chasing Her Dreams In L.A. Twice(10:15) The Sign From God That Reinvigorated Her Creative Dreams(13:15) Why Even "Natural" Talents Must Study Their Craft(16:20) How Tabitha Leveraged Her Virality Into A Sustainable Career(20:45) Managing Online Backlash(22:30) Her Natural Hair Journey From 1998 To Now(26:30) How Being Vegan Impacts Her Hair Health(29:15) Tab's Favorite Donna's Hair Recipe Products(36:30) Balancing Partnership In Marriage & Business(38:25) What Building A Fragrance Is Like(43:00) Why Scheduling Breaks & Vacations Are Non-Negotiable(45:40) Her Skincare Routine(46:50) Her Makeup Routine(50:00) When She Feels The Most BeautifulRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on AppleJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanetThanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Tabitha @iamtabithabrownProducts Mentioned:FENTY BEAUTY Cheeks Out BlushFENTY BEAUTY Gloss Bomb Universal Lip LuminizerDonna's Recipe Sweet Potato Pie Extra Creamy Moisturizing ShampooDonna's Recipe Sweet Potato Pie Extra Creamy Moisturizing ConditionerDonna's Recipe Sweet Potato Pie Extra Creamy Leave-In ConditionerDonna's Recipe Strength OilDonna's Recipe Biotin Hair Vitamin GummiesDonna's Recipe Whipped Vanilla Cream Curl Enhancing GelDonna's Recipe Whipped Vanilla Cream Curl Defining Mousse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I get asked all the time how to start chasing a goal when you can't see the full path, and today I'm pulling from my own story of building a speaking career with no money, no big platform, and no one telling me I was good enough to do it. I want to break down exactly what kept me moving forward when the road ahead looked completely unclear. This episode isn't about a big dramatic origin story. It's about the small, unglamorous steps that actually create momentum and how your best resources are usually hiding in plain sight. If you've been waiting for the right conditions or someone else's approval before you start, this one will challenge you to drop that habit completely. Key Takeaways You do not need to see the entire path before you take the first step. Worthwhile dreams almost never reveal themselves that way. Belief in your vision has to come from you first. Crowd-sourcing your self-esteem through other people's validation is a trap that keeps you stuck. Small momentum counts. Seeing a few more people in the chat or someone asking if you'll be back next week is a real signal worth honoring. Your resources are larger than you think. Connections, referrals, and people who have watched your growth are often your most powerful assets. Waiting for permission is the same as choosing to stay still. Life will never hand you a green light, so you have to move without one. Action Steps Identify one small, tangible action you can take this week that creates even the tiniest bit of forward momentum toward your goal, and commit to it without waiting for perfect conditions. Make a list of three to five people in your network who have watched your growth and tell them specifically what kind of help or resources you need right now. Audit where you are waiting for outside permission or validation before moving forward, then replace that waiting with a concrete deadline you set for yourself. Notable Quote If you're waiting on permission, life will never give it to you.

What if the first thing standing between you and the life you're here to live isn't another strategy, belief, or action step? What if you simply haven't given yourself permission? In this episode, Danielle begins a new series breaking down the five elements of her signature PAIED Method, starting with the first step: Permission. After years of using this deconditioning process in her own life and with clients, Danielle is seeing more clearly than ever that getting PAIED goes far beyond money. It changes how you relate to your purpose, relationships, time, desires, boundaries, self-expression, and the resources already available within you. Danielle shares why permission is the key that unlocks dormant power and what happens when you stop waiting for coaches, family, society, or anyone outside of you to validate what you already know you want. From giving yourself permission to pivot and commit to your vision to valuing your time, ending people-pleasing, and embodying your worth without proving it, this episode is an invitation to identify where you're still waiting for permission and consciously take your power back. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the PAIED Method has evolved into more than a process for creating financial wealth The five elements of the PAIED Method and why Permission comes first Why permission is the key that unlocks dormant power How waiting for external validation keeps you disconnected from your own desires Why giving yourself permission often requires releasing old identities, beliefs, and expectations How Danielle is using Permission to embrace another major Manifesting Generator pivot Why committing to your vision is an act of devotion to your own evolution How valuing your time over money can completely shift the way you operate Why boundaries become wealth containers when you stop choosing people-pleasing What it means to make what you want what you need Why wealth does not need to be justified by your productivity, client results, or how much you give The difference between embodying your value and constantly trying to prove it How choosing the Gift expression of your Wealth Codes opens you to greater synchronicity Why deconditioning is ultimately about creating space for more of your true self to come online Permission isn't something someone else hands you. It's the moment you decide you're no longer available to outsource what you want, what you need, what you're called to create, or who you're becoming. Give yourself permission to close the door. To pivot. To protect your time. To want what you want. To charge for your gifts. To stop proving your value. To choose the higher expression of yourself even when the people around you don't understand it yet. Because the PAIED Method isn't about perfecting yourself. It's about releasing what was never yours so more of you can finally come online. Links & Resources Join the FREE Live Training  Join Get PAIED - Danielle's 12-month Wealth Code deconditioning and group coaching experience Download your Wealth Codes Chart  Get the Email Series That Pays  

Setting the Stage: Podcast Intro and Banter00:00Revisiting 2003: Music Hits andSports Legends03:09Debating Fatherhood, 'Girl Dads,' and Personal Reflections07:38Unpacking Relationship Honesty andUnrealistic Expectations14:06Mastering Spades: Bidding, Sandbags, and Table Fights20:47The Unforgettable Tale of a TerribleBrunch Experience25:59Navigating the Chaotic and Lying SchoolBus System40:38Navigating the Chaotic and Lying SchoolBus System40:38The Makeup Debate: Social Media, Insecurity, and Real Faces47:14The Loss of Regional Slang and EastTexas Uniqueness01:03:20The R&B Battle: Joe, Donell Jones, andBrian McKnight01:09:59Connect with Us: Socials, Events, and Final Words01:19:10A Powerful Poem: Loyalty's True Cost01:20:59

I don't think moms need another self care checklist. I think we need permission to admit we're exhausted.In this episode, I'm talking about the difference between neglecting ourselves and simply admitting that we're tired. I'm reminding us that we can love our families deeply and still need a break, be grateful and overwhelmed, and feel incredibly fulfilled and completely exhausted all at the same time.Maybe taking care of ourselves sometimes means doing something for ourselves. And maybe sometimes it means doing less. I'm giving myself, and you, permission to stop treating exhaustion like a personal failure.Because you don't have to earn rest. ❤️

In this solo episode Mark shares anexcerpt from his recent book STARK REALITIES: Stacked-up Lessons Every Writer Needs To Know About The Business of Writing and Publishing.  Learn more about this book at markleslie.ca/starkrealities Links of Interest: Stark Realities Book Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link) Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building Once Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  

In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott Grates sits down with Alex Canavan, founder of the CNY Women's Network and host of Cultivate. Alex shares the unconventional path that took her from bridal makeup to building a growing professional community. Along the way she learned the value of showing up before you feel ready and letting people see the journey as it unfolds.Scott and Alex dive into personal branding, authentic networking, and what it takes to build a true community. Alex explains why genuine curiosity has been one of her greatest relationship building tools. She also shares how becoming the connector can open doors without making every interaction feel transactional. The conversation is a reminder that meaningful relationships begin when you focus less on what you can get and more on making others feel seen.In This Episode:• Why Alex believes readiness is a myth and action builds confidence.• How showing your progression can strengthen your personal brand.• The difference between building a real community and traditional networking.• Why becoming the connector can transform the way you build relationships.• How curiosity and better questions help people feel genuinely seen.---Alex Canavan's Links:Website - https://www.cnywomensnetwork.comLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcanavanInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexcanavan.co/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alexcanavan.coSubstack - https://alexcanavanco.substack.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CultivateWithAlexCanavanSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23RixpKg8eXPROY42uFLvT?si=120a0a1f03024e10&nd=1&dlsi=0c2480fe73724589---Scott Grates' Links:Referrals Done Right - https://www.referralsdoneright.orgReferrals Done Right FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/296359076662332Scott Grates Website - https://www.scottgrates.comLove Living Local  - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1Scott's - https://www.instagram.com/scottgratesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@scott.grates

Have you ever had a quiet feeling that something more is calling you, but you immediately talk yourself out of it? Life may look good from the outside, yet something inside feels unsettled. You find yourself thinking, “I don't know what I want,” or wondering why you second-guess yourself every time you consider something new. Sometimes self-doubt, overthinking, and people-pleasing can make it difficult to hear your own inner voice. We begin looking outside ourselves for approval instead of trusting the intuition that has been there all along. In this episode, we explore the beliefs that can keep us from honoring our desires and reconnecting with the part of ourselves that already knows what matters. Cheers, Marie  

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In this episode we'll talk about:Why growth doesn't just require releasing what was bad — it requires releasing what was good but no longer fitsHow the version of you that's leaving quietly holds veto power over the version that's emergingWhy we mistake loyalty to our old identity for integrity — when it's actually resistance to becomingThe specific ways we ask permission from a self that has no authority to give itWhat it looks like to stop negotiating with the past version of yourselfWhat becomes possible when you finally give the emerging version full permission to arriveAnd more…START HERE…→ Join The Niche Is You® — my Substack (20K+) — Weekly essays, the full workshop library, the private community + the Quarterly Challenges.→ https://mattgottesman.substack.com/aboutNEW HERE…→ 6 Days to Clarity Workshop — clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play.→ https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-life (FREE)CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ TikTok — @mattgottesman→ YouTube — @mattgottesmanRESOURCES…→ Write • Design • Build — my Content Creator Studio & OS masterclass (Included when you join my Substack) — Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income — CLICK HERE→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.comOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

When life feels busy, taking even two minutes to pause can feel impossible—or even undeserved.Today's Daily 2 Minutes is a gentle reminder that rest isn't something you have to earn. Take a slow breath, step away from the noise for a moment, and reconnect with a quieter pace.Whether you're beginning your day, taking a midday break, or winding down in the evening, I hope these few moments leave you feeling a little lighter.Thank you for listening to The Meditation Show. If this reflection brought you a sense of calm, please follow the podcast and share it with someone who could use a peaceful moment today.

Discover why you do not need permission to be yourself in this powerful spiritual talk on authenticity, self-worth, personal growth, and inner freedom. Learn how to stop waiting for approval, trust your inner voice, and live with confidence, courage, and purpose. Your life is not a group project.   Sign up for my daily thought and weekly newsletter by clicking this link: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations If you find value in what Agape offers spiritually, emotionally, and in community, consider becoming a supporting member. Your recurring contribution helps us continue to share truth, healing, and transformation with the world. Click here to become a supporter: https://agapetx.infellowship.com/OnlineGiving/GiveNow/NoAccount/

Six years ago, a question changed everything:What would happen if I left?In this Season 8 Premiere, Chrishan reflects on the evolution of Blaxit Global, the power of community, and the lessons learned from watching people build lives across the globe.This isn't a conversation about escape.It's a conversation about expansion.Because freedom isn't something you wait to be given.It doesn't need permission.Send us Fan MailA powerful conversation about freedom, expansion, possibility, and the quiet awakening happening among Black women around the world. At some point, the question stops being, "Can I move abroad?"And becomes, "What's possible for my life?"Passport is where Black women from around the world come together to explore new possibilities, navigate life abroad, and create lives that feel bigger than the ones they were told to settle for.Because the goal was never just to move.The goal is to expand what feels possible.Support the showJoin Blaxit Global PassportSubscribe to Blaxit Global on YouTubeBlaxit Global Website: www.blaxitglobal.comSupport the show - www.ko-fi.com/blaxitglobal

Technology has given creators more tools than ever before.Yet many still depend on platforms, algorithms, and audiences to reach the people they hope to serve.Alex Genadinik of SPRK joins me to discuss creators, ownership, community, incentives, and whether the modern creator economy has eliminated the need for permission—or simply changed where it comes from.A conversation about creativity, independence, and the systems that shape what gets created.

Do adults have a right to decide what goes into their own bodies, even when experts believe they're making a mistake?Jessica Flanigan returns to defend a radical idea: competent adults should have the freedom to access pharmaceuticals without needing permission from doctors or government regulators. Flanigan argues that the same principles underlying informed consent also support a right to self-medicate.The conversation explores medical paternalism through debates over prescription requirements, addiction, public health, gender-affirming care, and assisted dying. We scrutinize the limits of state authority and whether doctors are ever truly better judges of our interests than we are ourselves.Chapters:[00:00] Introduction to Jessica Flanigan[00:21] The Case for Pharmaceutical Freedom[04:08] Medical Paternalism and Informed Consent[07:06] Are Doctors Better Judges of Our Interests?[14:33] When Is Paternalism Justified?[17:27] Addiction, Autonomy, and Self-Control[21:43] Socialized Healthcare and Personal Risk[28:06] Third-Party Harms: Antibiotics and Public Health[34:22] Vaccine Mandates and Individual Liberty[38:37] Adderall, Neuroenhancement, and Fairness[43:51] Gender-Affirming Care and Medical Autonomy[57:20] The Right to Die and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)[01:01:33] Closing ThoughtsSubscribe on Substack: https://braininavat.substack.com/

Picture this: you're at the checkout and your total goes over your budget. Do you let the cashier carry on and deal with the repercussions later? Or do you stop them and ask to put something back? Your choice says more about your relationship with money than you think.  Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Find Erin's friend, Mark Groves, on Instagram - @itsmarkgroves  Today's episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Plans start at $15 a month at MintMobile.com/skye.  Thanks to Quince for being a podcast sponsor! Go to Quince.com/skye for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too!   Leave us a voicemail message here: www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly  Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online or from your favorite bookstore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The first thing Vanessa felt when she finally gave herself a break wasn't relief. It was guilt. And that moment, that voice that said we don't do that, we just handle it, is exactly what this episode is about.If Mother's Day left you with something unnamed underneath the flowers and the plans, you're not alone in that. We ask one day to carry everything we've been quietly waiting to feel, and then Monday arrives exactly the same as every other Monday.What You'll Learn: ✅ Why one Mother's Day cannot hold what we've been carrying for the other 364 days, and what to do with that ✅ How inherited guilt keeps us from choosing support that's actually available to us ✅ Three practical ways to protect your mental breaks, use your resources, and treat your own time as non-negotiable ✅ Why rest doesn't have to be earned, saved for a special occasion, or explained to anyoneChapters:00:00 When You Finally Stop00:47 Welcome and Mother's Day Check-In01:18 Breathing Room From Pausing01:58 Why Moms Never Rest02:54 Tiny Moments That Restore You03:33 Generational Messages About Selflessness04:44 Choosing Support Without Guilt06:47 Mother's Day Can't Carry It All08:16 Three Practical Ways to Reclaim Time09:54 You Don't Need Permission to Rest10:33 Coaching Invitation and Next Steps11:00 Guided Reflection and One Small Step12:02 Share, Review, and ClosingSend us Fan MailSupport the showNJ RESIDENTS, WORK WITH VANESSA Book a free 15-minute therapy consultation https://www.freetobemindful.com/contact LET'S STAY CONNECTED 

Eric Collins co-founded Impact X Capital to back the founders traditional venture capital overlooks. Inspired by the "original investors" in his own life, Eric's work is driven by his belief that while talent is distributed equally, opportunity is not.In this episode - our season finale - Eric discusses his move from technology executive to investor and why he sees the racial wealth gap as a problem that can be solved through intentional capital. He reflects on the journey of Impact X portfolio company Marshmallow to unicorn status and shares the logic behind investing in the animated series Iyanu.You'll learn:- Why Impact X invests where other VC firms don't - and the data that backs its strategy- Why good ideas are distributed equally across populations, but venture capital remains stubbornly concentrated- How Marshmallow helped bridge the insurance gap for immigrants, reaching a $1.2B valuation in 18 months.---*** Help us shape the future of Made For Us! Take our 4-minute listener survey for the chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card and get instant access to our curated reading list of every book ever recommended on the show: https://forms.gle/pNyrCooa23oYsaVk7---About Eric CollinsEric Collins is a serial entrepreneur, investor, technology executive, host of award-winning Channel 4 business show, The Money Maker. In 2018 he co-founded Impact X Capital Partners, a UK domiciled VC fund that has closed 2 funds with 49 investments including Europe's 2nd Black unicorn, insurtech innovator, Marshmallow. In his award-winning book, We Don't Need Permission: How Black Business Can Change Our World (Penguin), Eric argues investing in Black and underrepresented entrepreneurs is the surest, fastest socio-economic game changer there is.Follow Eric Collins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdcollinsba/Learn more about Impact X: www.impactxcapital.comRead We Don't Need Permission: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/446046/we-dont-need-permission-by-collins-eric/9780552178648Learn more about the Black Literary Club: https://www.theblackliteraryclub.com/---Connect with Made for UsShow notes and transcripts: https://made-for-us.captivate.fm/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madeforuspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeforuspodcast/Newsletter: https://madeforuspodcast.beehiiv.com/Season 3 credits:Creator, producer & host: Tosin SulaimanAudio engineering: Justin Orive | Graphic design: Judith RaynaultSocial media: Shilton Freeman | Cover art: Valentin Grimoux

This episode explores the challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood with personal goals, especially running. It offers insights on overcoming guilt, modeling healthy behaviors for children, and prioritizing self-care to become a better mom and individual.Keywords: motherhood, running, self-care, mom guilt, balancing life, women empowerment, fitness, family support, mental health, personal growthkey topicsMom guilt and societal expectationsBalancing training with family commitmentsModeling healthy behaviors for childrenThe importance of self-care and personal goalsSupporting women in pursuing their passions

What if the life you're living looks fine on the outside, but doesn't feel right on the inside?In this episode, we explore what it really takes to break away from the life you thought you were supposed to live… and start choosing one that actually feels like yours.Together with Yvonne Hemmings, we dive into her bold decision to sell her home at 59, step into the unknown, and create a life rooted in freedom, simplicity, and self-trust.From living and working in a campervan to investing in a quinta in Portugal, Yvonne shares what it looks like to rewrite the rules—on your own terms.This conversation is a powerful reminder that you don't need permission to change your life. You don't need to wait for the “right time.” And you don't have to keep choosing comfort over alignment.We talk about:The hidden cost of staying in a life that no longer fitsFear, uncertainty, and stepping outside your comfort zoneRedefining freedom in midlife (and beyond)Letting go of expectations—from others and yourselfBuilding a life that feels calm, spacious, and truly yoursIf you've ever felt the pull for something different, but told yourself it's too late, too risky, or too unrealistic, this episode might just change the way you see what's possible.Yvonne Hemmings works with overwhelmed women to create calm and clarity through a blend of coaching, systems, and grounded support.After selling her home, she now works remotely from her campervan, using her own lifestyle as a powerful example to inspire others.Her mission is to empower women to live freer, more intentional lives, and to realise they are entitled to a life beyond the expectations of family, work, and society.At 59, she is a proud mum of two grown children and grandmother to three young granddaughters. Eighteen months ago, she made the bold decision to sell her house and embrace full-time van life.While travelling through Europe, she discovered Portugal and fell in love with a small quinta—an olive farm—which she purchased as an investment. She now splits her time between the UK and Portugal, travelling between the two.She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experiences with others, particularly those who value freedom and are seeking a different way of living.Never one to shy away from a challenge, she also pushed herself far outside her comfort zone by completing an intensive motorcycle course and passing her full bike licence just before selling her home.A strong believer in personal growth, she lives by the idea that stepping outside your comfort zone is essential, because without it, real change and growth are hard to achieve.You can connect with Yvonne online here:TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebetweenthewheelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifebetweenthewheelsLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/yvonne-hemmings

If you've ever felt that pull toward something that doesn't make sense on paper, then you'll want to listen. Our host, Diane Rolston, shares why she said yes to a one-woman show and why you don't need permission to do whatever is calling you.And the truth is, Diane isn't doing this because she's qualified (she's definitely not). She's doing it because it's been calling her, and instead of overthinking it, she just said yes. Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why most people ignore the thing that keeps calling them, pushing it down until eventually someone else does it, and you're furious watching themThe uncomfortable truth for high achievers: what we look for before saying yes and why that's blocking youWhy Diane said yes to a one-woman show even though it's not strategic, not a great financial move, and she has zero theatre background or knowledge of how to write a scriptThe powerful permission: wanting to do something is enough reason to explore it (you don't need more justification than that)What happens when you say yesWhy you don't need to know where it leads before you start The nurse's heartbreaking observation of people in their final daysOne simple question to stop overthinkingReady to shift your wealth? Secure your seat now. Spots are limited and filling quickly: https://the-wealth-shift.dynamicwomen.biz/Want to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: diane@dianerolston.comDiane believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane's autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team team@dianerolston.com and you'll receive something in the mail!

Dave Crysler breaks down the everyday cost of key person dependency, the kind that doesn't make headlines but quietly drains five to six figures from manufacturers and service businesses every year. This isn't about the catastrophic "what if someone gets hit by a bus" scenario. It's about what happens every Tuesday when the person who knows how everything runs is tied up in a meeting for two hours. What You'll Discover: • Why key person dependency is a systems design problem, not a people problem • How a project manager's wedding exposed a complete lack of handoff systems at one manufacturer • The software vendor story where weeks of escalations turned out to be a one-sentence fix • Why most organizations reach for technology first and end up amplifying dysfunction • How Clarity, Consistency, and Accountability connect directly to eliminating bottleneck decisions • The difference between blaming "operator error" and investigating what the system actually told people to do • Why "start in the micro" is the fastest way to document tribal knowledge without a painful months-long project • How to build escalation paths that empower your team without losing control • The fire drill approach to stress testing your systems before the real absence happens • What it actually costs when five, ten, or fifteen people are waiting on one gatekeeper to make a decision If your operation slows down every time you step into a meeting or take a day off, this episode walks you through exactly where to start fixing it, one decision at a time.

Mo and Mara bringing you GTWM Year 15 Episode 19! Lots of similarities with our two calls tonight and it makes for some interesting conversation. Join us as we break down some lives of these two women who just want to move on. Caller #1 is Rae 31yrs Manila. Rae is a gamer chick that met a younger guy on that freakin' game that always shows us as an ad when you're playing your real go to game. Well, Rae has two kids and now she wants to migrate to where boy is in Australia, but how to do that will all the baggage?Caller #2 is Dee 37yrs Manila. Dee also has two kids and he dad wont let her move on into a new relationship. He's old and disabled, but also stubborn AF. Can she give her sick dad a cruel ultimatum of leaving him if he doesnt agree to her terms?GTWM and Good Times Radio are now streaming exclusively live on Discord!Join the Discord community by going to ⁠⁠⁠www.discord.gg/goodtimesradio

Somewhere along the way, a lot of women start downplaying their running goals.“It's just a 50K.”“I mean… there are people running way farther than me.”In this episode, I'm stepping in as the

Jennifer Magley is a former professional athlete, NCAA Division I head coach, and the current Chief Brand Officer for The Basketball League. But her most impressive title might just be "Professional Shameless Person."In this episode, Jennifer breaks down why being "shameless" isn't a negative trait—it's a superpower for creating opportunities. We discuss her "Stooge Quest" to get on the Pat McAfee show, why she views social media as "junk mail," and how she transitioned from the structured world of pro sports to the wild west of entrepreneurship and branding.If you've ever hesitated to send a DM, make a cold call, or ask for what you want because you were afraid of looking "cringe," this conversation will reframe your entire mindset.Chapters:00:00 – Meet Jennifer02:43 – From Pro Tennis to the C-Suite5:37 – Life is just Money8:42 – Acknowledge your privilege9:42 – How To Be Queen11:43 – Redefining Winning in Business & Life15:56 – The Quest to Get on The Pat McAfee Show18:33 – Have No Shame21:37 – Social Media is Junk Mail24:01 – Lack of Curiosity tampers Likability27:31 – Women Need More Transactional Relationships31:53 – The Takeaways38:03 – You Don't Need Permission to Claim Your CrownInterested in working with Andrea or bringing her coaching to your team?➡️ Book a consultation call with Andrea HERE. ⬅️⭐ Get Andrea's newsletter, packed with practical ways to lead and grow your business without losing yourself in it: https://bit.ly/STB-newsletter ⭐ Get Andrea's bestselling book – She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary: https://a.co/d/5xBdPvN Subscribe to Andrea's channel and watch all She Thinks Big episodes here: https://bit.ly/STB-subscribe Follow She Thinks Big and leave us a review! Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicConnect with Andrea and join the She Thinks Big community: InstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedInUntangle your time, reset your role, and build systems that don't depend on your every move. No more white-knuckling your way through success because you're not just scaling your business, you're scaling yourself.Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascension.The Path to ExitFounders—thinking of selling or raising capital? Here's what you should know... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores the belief that slowing down requires justification or approval. Your body doesn't need permission to send signals — and listening to them isn't failure or retreat. This episode is a reminder that choosing a slower pace can be an act of self-respect, presence, and sustainability. You're allowed to move at a rhythm that lets you stay connected to yourself. Small shifts create big change.

New coach.Still in certification.Business dreams ready to go.But then the brain kicks in…Who am I to call myself a coach? Should I wait until I graduate? What if people judge me?In this episode, I'm tackling one of the biggest identity blocks keeping talented coaches invisible and broke. 

Welcome to the ThrivetimeShow.com Cleaning Business Podcast Series. During this 100 episode business coach podcast series Clay Clark teaches how you can achieve success in automotive repair, carpet cleaning, dog training, grooming, home building, home cleaning, home remodeling, manufacturing, medical, online sales, podcasting, photography, signage, skin care, and other industries. #CleaningBusinessPodcast   Where You Find Thousands of Clay Clark Client Success Stories?  https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/    Breaking Down the 1,462% Growth of Stephanie Pipkin with Clay Clark: An EOFire Classic from 2022 - https://www.eofire.com/podcast/clayclark8/    Who is Clay Clark?  Clay Clark is the co-founder of five kids, the host of the 6X iTunes chart-topping ThrivetimeShow.com Podcast, the 2007 Oklahoma SBA Entrepreneur of the Year, the 2002 Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of the Year, an Amazon best-selling author, a singer / song-writer and the founder of several multi-million dollar businesses.  https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/people/clayclark/    Where Can You Learn More About Clay Clark? https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/need-business-coach/#coaching-about-founders    Where Can You Read Clay Clark's 40+ Books? https://www.amazon.com/stores/Clay-Clark/author/B004M6F5T4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1767189818&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true    Where Can You Discover Clay Clark's Songs & Original Music?  https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZdE8VDS6PYQgdilQ1vWTP?si=Am65WUlIQba4OLbinBYo1g  

Ever feel like you'd love to try a new strategy—but you're too afraid to fall behind?You're not alone. Math teachers often want to innovate but feel stuck between pacing pressure, new resources, and competing priorities. In this episode, the Make Math Moments team talks about what's really holding math teachers back—and what school and district leaders can do to help.Listeners will:Understand why strong core resources reduce the fear of “getting off track”Learn how spiraling supports both coverage and deeper learningExplore how to lead with integrity instead of fidelityDiscover what psychological safety looks like for teachersSee how math leaders can align priorities and support risk-takingGet clear on what “good math instruction” sounds and looks likeIf you're a math leader, coach, or teacher who's tired of the “there's too much to cover” conversation, this episode offers real solutions to help you move forward with clarity—and purpose.Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units Show Notes PageLove the show? Text us your big takeaway!Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

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My guest today is Safiya Robinson, a storylistener, writer, and explorer of creativity. She is the author of two books and the host of the Writing Black Joy podcast, a space that celebrates the joyful narratives of Black creatives. Her work centers joy, authenticity, and the belief that creativity doesn't need permission. In addition, she is a keen world traveller who uses her writing to explore her experiences and philosophy on life. Safiya and I talk about our perceptions of creativity, what writing does for us, how AI may be interfering with those benefits (and when it can be very useful), the power of putting your work out there, what we've both learned from choral singing, and more.   Episode breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 04:07 Childhood experiences with writing, music, and letter writing. 08:11 Discovering creativity as an adult, redefining what creativity means. 12:13 Leaning into creativity, starting a blog at age 39. 16:23 Making space for creativity and keeping it alive. 20:25 The impact of AI on student creativity and writing. 24:08 Outsourcing creativity to AI and the value of writing. 28:08 AI and the creative process. 32:00 When AI is useful for cover letters but not for art. 36:02 The balance between making creativity accessible and keeping human uniqueness. 40:05 The origins of Writing Black Joy. 44:10 The courage required to share creative work publicly and its impact.   Want more? Here's a handy playlist with all my previous interviews with guests in writing.   Check out the full show notes (now including transcripts!) at fycuriosity.com, and connect with me and fellow creatives on Substack. Please leave a review for this episode—it's really easy and will only take a minute, and it really helps me reach new listeners. Thanks! If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend.

If you've ever wondered, “Is this real—or am I making it up?” this episode hands the mic back to you. In this Sunday Solo, Sarah gets real about the moment everything shifted: realizing she didn't need science, church, or anyone else's approval to trust the magic happening in her own life. She shares how launching Medium Curious cracked her wide open, why stories from “normal” people carry as much weight as any lab study, and how your most intimate spiritual experiences—signs, dreams, channeling, synchronicities—are not random. They're your language with Spirit. From being rocked open at  Bobby McFerrin's Circlesongs in Berkeley, to octopus signs from a little boy in spirit, to a powerful guided writing message that clearly did not come from her everyday voice, Sarah invites you to stop waiting for outside validation and start honoring what you already feel. This is your permission-slip to explore, play, listen deeper, and trust that your experience counts. Your experiences are evidence. You don't need a PhD or a pulpit to validate your spiritual life; your direct encounters count. Stories shift shame. Hearing other people's mediumship, NDE, and sign stories normalizes sensitivity and dissolves the “I'm crazy” narrative. Mystery is sacred. The unknown isn't a problem to solve; it's a holy space to inhabit, explore, and enjoy. No one has the final word. Anyone claiming to know exactly how the other side works? Red flag. This path is personal, evolving, and multi-layered. Signs are love notes. Repeating symbols (like Sarah's octopus kiddo) can be an ongoing conversation between worlds—especially comforting in grief. Guided writing is a portal. Simple channeled writing practices can open surprising wisdom that feels beyond your everyday mind. You're allowed to explore. You don't need permission—from religion, science, family, or partners—to follow what feels true, kind, and expansive to your spirit. “You don't need an expert to tell you your own experiences are real.” “The mystery is sacred. If we try to nail it down, we miss the magic.” “When a holy man hears voices, he's a prophet. When a woman does, she's a witch. Let's talk about that.” “Nobody knows for sure how any of this works—and that's the beauty of it.” “Try guided writing, close the notebook, and read it the next day. You'll realize… that wasn't just you.” Join us on Substack for The Afterlife—bonus clips after the “mic is off” (wink).   Medium Curious Website: MediumCurious   Jane's Website: Jane Morgan Medium    Sarah's Website: Sarah Rathke   Podcast Instagram: @MediumCuriousPod   YouTube: @mediumcurious VerySoul.com   If this episode helped, follow/subscribe, download, rate & review, and share with a friend.

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This season, it's about ownership. Because ambition doesn't need permission. Welcome to Season 3 of So Ambitious - the award-winning podcast from Pharrell Williams' Black Ambition Prize, hosted by Felecia Hatcher. This season, we're amplifying the stories of founders who are building uninterrupted - from tech innovators to creative entrepreneurs - all defying the odds and reimagining what's possible for the next generation. Each conversation dives deep into the real journey behind ambition: the resilience, the risk, the purpose, and the community that makes it all possible. Because when Black and Hispanic founders thrive, the future does too.

In this heartfelt episode of Together Real Bad, Ace and Beautifulll dive into what it really means to give yourself permission — to grow, to rest, to want more, and to stop asking for approval that you never needed in the first place. From coming out stories and healing through therapy to learning when to let go of friendships, this episode explores the freedom that comes when you finally tell yourself, “It's okay.”

Passion + Purpose = Fulfillment They are connected and intertwined, but distinctly different. One is something that lights you up, something that gets you out of bed in the morning, something that fills your days with excitement when you think about it. It could be a job, a hobby, a relationship, your kids! And life is so much better with that passion lighting your soul on fire.Some of us are lucky enough to identify what that passion is, and embrace it every day. For many of us in the world, we don't have it and are missing out. Once we find that passion, we can turn it in to PURPOSE: Something that makes us feel like "THIS IS WHY I AM HERE". Some of us wait for a perfect time, the perfect situation, or the permission from life to start exploring that passion and purpose. This episode is here to tell you: YOUR PURPOSE DOESN'T NEED PERMISSION. Get the GEAR featuring "Purpose Doesn't Need Permission" (PDNP)LTL STORECheck out the site:LIVETHISLIFE.ORGSpecial shout to our followers who we featured for their kind words:Walt McKinleytheholmssteadLauren Wyckoff

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What happens when you realize you matter? In this episode, Kevin talks with Zach Mercurio about the often-overlooked human need to feel important and how leaders at all levels can foster this through everyday interactions. Zach explains how his early research with custodial staff showed that small, intentional moments—like being seen, acknowledged, and validated—are the building blocks of meaning at work. These "moments of mattering," he says, aren't about big gestures but about real human connection. Kevin and Zach also explore the link between mattering and trust, the challenge of staying focused in today's distracted world, and how leaders can create cultures where everyone feels valued and essential. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 00:35 How to Join the Podcast Live 01:14 About Zach Mercurio 02:15 Welcome Zach 02:55 Why Mattering Matters 04:17 Defining Moments of Mattering 05:03 Discovering the Concept of Mattering 06:14 Leadership Happens in Moments 07:04 Human Interaction vs Symbols of Value 08:09 Why Engagement Programs Fall Short 09:06 The Three-Part Framework of Mattering 10:14 Noticing vs Knowing 11:15 Appreciation vs Affirmation 12:33 Feeling Needed at Work 13:03 The Power of If It Wasn't for You 15:30 Turning Good Intentions into Practice 16:15 Mindset Skillset Habitset 17:19 Translating Ideas into Real-World Action 18:18 The Myth of Being Too Busy 20:11 Relearning the Skills of Connection 21:13 Tech and the Loss of Human Interaction 22:00 Not Soft Skills Essential Skills 22:20 The Best Question a Leader Can Ask 23:00 You Don't Need Permission to Lead This Way 25:02 You Always Have Interactional Power 26:06 Culture is Non-directional 27:06 Trust Begins with Care 28:00 The Human Advantage in the Age of AI 29:08 Belonging vs Inclusion vs Mattering 30:36 Where to Start Building Mattering 31:33 What Zach Does for Fun 31:58 What Zach is Reading 33:00 Final Thoughts and How to Connect 35:12 Your Call to Action 36:10 Wrap-Up Zach's Story: Zach Mercurio is the author of The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance. He is a researcher, leadership development facilitator, and speaker specializing in purposeful leadership, mattering, and meaningful work. Zach advises leaders in organizations worldwide on practices for building cultures that promote well-being, motivation, and performance. He holds a Ph.D. in organizational learning, performance, and change from Colorado State University, where he serves as a senior fellow at the Center for Meaning and Purpose and as an instructor in the Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change program. This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader's guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance by Zach Mercurio Ways of Being by James Bridle Southern Reach Trilogy 3 Books Collection Set By Jeff VanderMeer (Annihilation, Authority, Acceptance) by Jeff VanderMeer  Like this? Building a Powerful Culture with Patty McCord Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence with Kyle McDowell Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants with Jennifer Moss Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

This week on Inspire Create Manifest, we're diving into the sacred power of listening to your inner voice and remembering who you truly are. Joe Longo shares a powerful story from his new book Simplicity and Awareness, now available for preorder, and reminds us that you don't need permission to live fully and authentically.✨ In this episode, you'll learn:✅ Why you don't need permission to start your creative journey✅ How to reconnect with lost friendships and heal political divides✅ The importance of remembering your inner truth in a distracted worldPre-Order Simplicity & Awareness ORDER NOW Work with Joe:Explore More Follow Joe on Instagram: @inspirecreatemanifestFollow Joe on InsightTimer: Joe Longo on Insight Timer

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Too many mentees don't realize they are more ready than they think. This week's podcast unpacks that. If you're wondering about the steps in the business acquisition journey, grab the Acquisition Advantage Boot Camp 2025 edition at brucewhipple.com. To Your Success, Bruce Whipple brucewhipple.com

Think chasing the title will finally make you feel fulfilled?Think again.In this episode, Marie unpacks the lessons from Pav's powerful career pivot—leaving a $300K CEO role to chase purpose on her own terms. From ticking off all the “success” boxes to realizing they weren't her boxes at all, this Badass Debrief is for anyone who's secretly stuck playing it safe.✨ Theme: Mindset Breakthroughs + Purpose-Driven LeadershipWe're talking soul-aligned ambition, breaking up with people-pleasing, and finally trusting yourself to want more.You'll hear:

SummaryAre you hesitant to come to God with your real struggles? Do you carry shame, doubt, or fear into prayer? In this powerful message from Next Gen Friday on the Taking the Land podcast, we hear an anointed sermon that dismantles the lie that access to God is for the elite or the worthy.

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Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like you're taking life a little too seriously? Wake up. Work. Hustle. Repeat. Somewhere along the way, we stopped playing—and started grinding through our days like machines. Why We Get Stuck in Serious Mode We were taught that being serious means being responsible. That fun is a distraction. That joy is something we earn. But let's be real—seriousness without joy just leads to burnout. Play Isn't the Opposite of Progress Play is where creativity begins. It's what makes challenges fun and failure less scary. It helps you breathe, think, connect, and feel again. You Don't Need Permission to Lighten Up You already know how to play, you've just forgotten. But it's still there, waiting. So try it. Loosen the grip. Smile more. Make life a little less rigid and a lot more yours. Until next time, stay curious, and stay in the game.