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The conversation explores the celebration of Women's History Month, the significant role of women in business and entrepreneurship, and the empowerment and balance experienced by women in entrepreneurship. It highlights the evolving role of women in business and family life, emphasizing the contributions and opportunities available to women in the modern world.TakeawaysWomen are making history in business and entrepreneurshipThe evolving role of women in business and family lifeChapters00:00 Empowerment and Balance in Entrepreneurship
Has achievement become too connected to your self-worth? You'll want to hear this! This week, I'm joined by Shirley Yang Crutchfield, an internationally award winning artist whose powerful, gold-leafed works draw on art history, fashion, contemporary heroines and her own entrepreneurial journey. Our conversation dives deep into the healing + transformative power of the creative process, including the exact moment art saved Shirley during a season of major change and grief. We talk about her identity evolution from entrepreneurship to motherhood, to now becoming a master of her craft without feeling the need to optimize achievement over fulfillment. If you're feeling lost or disempowered, this episode will connect you back to your spark, undo old patterns no longer serving you, and own your inner goddess! HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Say hello to internationally award winning artist, Shirley Yang Crutchfield! 03:05 How does the creative process bring out your power? 06:45 What makes art so commemorative of who we are? 10:05 How to master any craft that you resonate with. 14:05 What is the healing power of art + tapping into your creativity? 18:55 The role grief plays in the healing and creative process. 20:35 How to undo old patterns of achievement. 26:50 What is the best way to invest in your personal growth? 29:40 What to do when you're feeling lost or don't know who you are yet. 31:40 How to reconnect with yourself after seasons of change. 36:00 The story behind our collaborative art piece. 40:55 How do you turn your journey or your story into art? 46:15 How to support Shirley's art (+ potentially get a piece of your own!) 48:50 Celebrating Shirley's Powerhouse moment of pausing and allowing herself to celebrate. RESOURCES + LINKS Learn more about Shirley HERE! Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE! Join the waitlist for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event HERE! FOLLOW Shirley: @shirley Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity
I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...What does success look like when you are ambitious and raising a family?In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Rebecca Olson, international life coach and host of Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms, to unpack the real challenges career-focused parents face when trying to balance ambition and family life.Rebecca shares her personal journey from managing 30,000-person tech conferences in San Francisco to experiencing what she now calls the “motherhood identity crisis.” That pivotal season led her into coaching, where she now helps working parents stop feeling overwhelmed, guilty, and constantly “not enough.”We explore:The difference between coaching and therapyWhy work-life balance is a feeling, not a scheduleHow ambition shifts after becoming a parentThe danger of perfectionism and the “I don't know” spiralHow to reflect, reset, and design your year intentionallyA powerful backpack exercise to help you let go and move forwardWhy identity matters more than accomplishmentHow to create meaningful connection with your children at every stageIf you are a high-achieving parent, entrepreneur, or leader who feels pulled in multiple directions, this episode will help you redefine success in a way that feels aligned, intentional, and deeply fulfilling.Rebecca reminds us that at the end of our lives, we will care more about who we were than what we accomplished.✨ Ask yourself today: Who do I want to show up as?Connect with Rebecca Olson: Website: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ Podcast: Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaolsoncoach/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebolson/Support the showCasa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website. If you're looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Follow Julie DeLucca-Collins on Instagram at @julie_deluccacollins
Jake Schroeder—former frontman of OP Gone Bad, national anthem singer for the Colorado Avalanche, and executive director of the Denver Police Activities League—now runs the D-Day Leadership Academy, bringing inner-city youth to Normandy, France to learn leadership through the stories of World War II.After concussions, insurance costs, and political shifts dismantled his youth sports programs serving 4,000 kids a year, Jake pivoted. Inspired by the WWII veterans he'd been bringing back to Omaha Beach and Utah Beach since 2011, he transformed his nonprofit into a Normandy-based leadership program built on five pillars drawn from D-Day: leading from the front, total commitment to mission, chaos, preparation, and empathy. In this conversation, he and host Christian Taylor—director of the award-winning documentary The Girl Who Wore Freedom—explore what success really means when the money isn't there but the mission keeps growing.What You'll Learn:What does the D-Day Leadership Academy teach kids in Normandy?How do you pivot a nonprofit when your core programs collapse?What did WWII veterans say about people recreating on Normandy's beaches?How do you define success when your documentary or nonprofit isn't financially profitable?What are John Elway's three rules for running a successful charity event?How does Stoic philosophy help when you're facing failure in filmmaking or leadership?What documentary films should you watch? Elway to Marino, Miracle: The Boys of '80, Cold War on IceTimestamps:00:00 Introduction03:07 How Christian and Jake met in Normandy, France04:56 The Girl Who Wore Freedom documentary connection06:19 Following up on failure: Epic Bill and redefining success09:00 OP Gone Bad band years: when the road is worth it12:16 Stoicism and choosing your response to hardship15:06 Virginia Beach at night: perspective and insignificance17:16 Documentary filmmaking relationships that last a lifetime18:36 Denver Police Activities League: origin and mission22:00 Starting inner-city hockey with the Colorado Avalanche23:56 Youth sports crisis: specialization, concussions, and insurance27:12 The pivot: shutting down programs and reimagining the mission28:04 How the Normandy leadership program began (2015)30:16 What the D-Day Leadership Academy program looks like today33:31 Five pillars of D-Day leadership: empathy, chaos, preparation36:04 Expanding to adult leadership retreats in Normandy42:45 Normandy tours: culinary, yoga, couples, and classical concerts45:13 The Girl Who Wore Freedom guided tour and charity auction47:55 What WWII veterans said about children playing on Utah Beach49:49 Message to documentary filmmakers: your film matters51:53 John Elway's elevator advice on charity events55:58 DocuVue Déjà Vu: Elway to Marino, Miracle: The Boys of '80, Cold War on IceAbout Jake Schroeder:Jake Schroeder is a fourth-generation Colorado native, former frontman of the funk-rock band OP Gone Bad, and sang the national anthem for the Colorado Avalanche (NHL) over 1,000 times across 25 years. He began volunteering with the Denver Police Activities League in 1999, became executive director in 2014, and transformed the organization into the D-Day Leadership Academy—a nonprofit that brings inner-city youth, police officers, and combat veterans to Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy, France to learn leadership through the stories of D-Day, Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, and the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. He lives in Golden, Colorado with his partner Brooke Ferguson, principal flutist of the Colorado Symphony. Website: Home | D-Day Leadership AcademyIf you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review!VIRGIL FILMS LINKS:Home (New)Virgil Films (@VirgilFilms) on XVirgil Films and EntertainmentVirgil Films (@virgilfilms) • Instagram profile
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a creative empire from the ground up? In this episode, I sit down with the remarkable Tiffany Brooks, an interior designer whose journey is as inspiring as her stunning creations. From a bet that launched her career to designing for icons such as LeBron James, Tiffany's story is a powerful lesson in trusting your creative instincts. Join us as we explore how she cultivated her signature style, navigated the pressures of building a design company, and redefined success on her terms. This conversation is a candid look into the life of a design powerhouse, offering invaluable insights for anyone daring to build their own creative legacy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tiffany Brooks and Transformative Design 02:09 Engineering a Creative Brain and Childhood Influences 04:35 The Big C versus Little C Creativity 06:36 Property Management as a Design Superpower 08:11 The Model Home and the Bet That Launched a Career 11:10 The Design Star Journey and Trusting the Timing 13:05 Taught by Experience and Finding an Artistic Voice 14:56 Trends and the Evolution of Style 16:47 Redefining Success through Choices and Peace 19:04 Managing Elective Stress and Client Expectations 21:04 The Walkthrough and Shuffling the Design Puzzle 23:26 Current Projects and the Season of Rejuvenation Connect With Tiffany: Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybrooksinteriors/?hl=en Tiffany's Website: https://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com/ Support the Show Website: Martine SeverinFollow on Instagram: Martine | This Is How We CreateSubscribe to the Newsletter: Martine's Substack This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives
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Re-Release: How do you define success? In this episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with Dominique Dawes, three-time Olympian and member of the legendary "Magnificent Seven," the first U.S. women's gymnastics team to win Olympic gold at the 1996 Olympic Games. Dominique shares powerful insights from her journey as an elite athlete, including the challenges she faced behind the scenes, how her definition of success has evolved over the years, and what helped her build resilience through difficult experiences. Kristel and Dominique also discuss how parents can better support children in sports, how to navigate high-pressure environments, and why redefining success is essential for long-term happiness and well-being. Today, Dominique continues to inspire the next generation through the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies, where she is helping create a healthier culture in youth athletics. If you are interested in high performance, resilience, leadership, and redefining success, you won't want to miss this conversation. Listen now! Key Takeaways from This Episode • How Dominique Dawes' definition of success has evolved throughout her life • Behind-the-scenes insights from Dominique's Olympic journey • Why defining success the wrong way can lead to unhappiness and burnout • What parents should and should not do when supporting children in athletics • The importance of staying present and enjoying the moment • How elite athletes manage high-pressure situations • What helped Dominique heal from trauma and build resilience • Why parents should research youth sports environments carefully • Strategies Dominique uses to manage stress and build mental strength • A look inside the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies ABOUT Dominique Dawes: Owner of the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies, Dominique opened the gyms to continue her commitment to developing a healthy and compassionate culture in the sport of gymnastics. Her first academy opened in the midst of a global pandemic, July 2020 and her second location opened April 2023. Dawes also holds minority ownership of the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League, and served as the co-chair of the President's Council for Fitness, Sports and Nutrition under the Obama administration alongside Drew Brees. Alongside LeBron James and Maverick Carter, she recently served as Executive Producer of the Peacock docu-series "Golden", the journey of USA's elite gymnasts on the road to the Tokyo Olympics, which was nominated for a Sports Emmy. Dawes holds her degree from the University of Maryland and was inducted into UMD's prestigious Hall of Fame in 2022. In 2023, her hometown of Montgomery County, Maryland will honor her career and legacy with a life size statue to continue inspiring the next generation to follow in her footsteps. As a wife, mother of four, Olympian and business owner, Dominique Dawes has transcended the world of sports, politics, entertainment and culture. Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies Learn more: Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies https://www.dominiquedawesgymnasticsacademy.com/ Instagram: @dawesgymnasticsacademy @daweser Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawesgymnasticsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-dawes/ About the Host: Kristel Bauer Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and host of the Live Greatly podcast, where she shares insights to help individuals and organizations achieve greater success, well-being, and sustainable high performance. With a background in Integrative Medicine, business, and media, Kristel provides practical strategies to help leaders and teams strengthen resilience, improve mental well-being, and perform at their best. Her work focuses on high-performance habits, leadership development, resilience, mental well-being, and modern work-life balance. Kristel has been featured on ABC News Live, NBC News Daily, Fox Weather, ABC 7 Chicago, and WGN, and is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur. She has also been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer by Forbes in the business and wellness space. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow and Physician Assistant, Kristel brings a unique perspective to helping organizations create healthier, more successful workplaces. To book Kristel Bauer as a keynote speaker: https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Website: www.livegreatly.co Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. 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About Keren Eldad: A thought leader in the coaching world, Keren Eldad (“Coach Keren”) specializes in taking high achievers out of the futility of constant pursuit and into greater success and fulfillment. Her clients include Olympic athletes, politicians, Hollywood stars, Special Forces operatives, serial entrepreneurs, and global organizations such as Estée Lauder, J.P. Morgan, and Nike. She is the founder of THE CLUB, a community of leaders, entrepreneurs, and coaches who support each other to reach their fullest potential and make their greatest contribution. Recognized as a Top Ten Executive Coach by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Real Leaders Magazine, and Goop, Keren holds gold-standard coaching credentials and advanced degrees from The London School of Economics and the University of Jerusalem. A former C-suite executive who has lived and worked in 17 countries, she now coaches leaders globally in four languages. With half a million views on her TEDx talks and speaking worldwide, her message transcends borders. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Keren Eldad discuss: Healthy drive versus overachievement Recognizing early warning signs before burnout Rewiring reactive conflict patterns Climbing down the wrong ladder Choosing coaching before trauma Key Takeaways: Use the Pause Principle by asking whether your reaction is the bigger problem, what else might be going on, and what the opportunity is. Apply the Work of Byron Katie by using the four questions in moments of conflict to inject mindfulness. Take 17 seconds in conflict to broaden your perspective before responding. Address behavioral change by intentionally changing elements of your environment, including the people you spend time with. "There's no behavioral change without addressing the environment.” — Keren Eldad Connect with Keren Eldad: Website: https://kereneldad.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgGViwGVn_yrHkq3PQ9R_-Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-eldad/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveWithEnthusiasm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkeren Book: GILDED: https://www.amazon.com/Gilded-Breaking-Ambition-Perfectionism-Relentless/dp/1684817579 See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
In this episode: Redefining Success, Leaving Corporate Life, Life Architect Framework, Financial Independence, Self-Knowledge Tools with Guillermo AlbizuriEpisode SummaryAdam Coelho sits down with Guillermo Albizuri, a coach, psychologist, and former Google executive who spent 20 years in corporate life—including 15 years at Google—before leaving to become a "life architect." Guillermo shares how he dismantled the myth that climbing higher would bring happiness, how financial planning gave him the freedom to leave, and how he now helps others design lives aligned with their values, strengths, and purpose.Guest BioGuillermo Albizuri is a coach, psychologist, and former Google executive born and raised in Spain. After 20 years in corporate life—including roles at McKinsey and 15 years at Google—he left to become a life architect, helping high-achieving professionals find fulfillment and purpose through strengths-based coaching, values clarification, and the Enneagram.Resources & Books MentionedWorking Identity by Herminia IbarraLove Money, Money Loves You by Sarah McCrumCliftonStrengths by GallupThe EnneagramMindful Fire Envisioning Guide: mindfulfire.org/startGuest Contact InformationLinkedIn: Guillermo AlbizuriKey TakeawaysGuillermo measures success by control over his time and the percentage of hours spent on work he'd do for free—not by salary or title.He separated financial need from purpose work by building a real estate business that covers living expenses, freeing him to coach without billing pressure.His "life architect" framework starts with self-knowledge (CliftonStrengths, values, Enneagram), then explores multiple "possible selves" through small experiments rather than one big leap.Be compassionate in the short run, clear in the long run: we overestimate what we can do in a week and underestimate what we can do in five years.Join the Mindful FIRE Legends community at MindfulFIRE.org/join. PS: Introducing the…
On this episode of Transformation Talks, we're joined by Micheala Stommes, an online fitness and nutrition coach and the founder of MBody Movement.Micheala helps women build strength, confidence, and sustainable habits through evidence-based training and nutrition, avoiding extremes or quick fixes. Her work focuses on long-term results, empowering women to understand their bodies, fuel properly, and create a lifestyle they can maintain for life.She recently became a mom to a one-year-old, an experience that has deepened her commitment to helping women navigate fitness through every season of life, including pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Micheala believes that strength isn't just about how you look, but how you show up in your life. And she's passionate about redefining what it means to be “fit”—shifting the focus from short-term aesthetics to strength, longevity, and living fully in every season.Connect with Micheala on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michealastommes/The MBody Movement website: https://mbodymovement.co/I'd love your feedback on this episode, or any questions you have here: mail@samforget.comApply for coaching here: https://samforget.com/coaching/Or get started for free with my one-stop nutrition guide: https://freenutritionguide.com
One of the biggest mindset traps in network marketing isn't strategy. It's the way success slowly gets redefined… until women who are making real progress start to feel like they're failing. Most women start their business with a simple goal. Cover their products. Make a few hundred dollars a month. Maybe earn $1,000 to create a little breathing room. But over time, success slowly becomes synonymous with rank. And when that happens, women who are making real income and building something meaningful can start to feel like they're falling behind. In this episode, Melissa and Rebekah unpack how success gets redefined in this industry, why comparison quietly steals momentum, and why understanding the long-game math of residual income changes everything. Because success isn't just the next rank. Success is building something month after month after month. If you've been feeling discouraged or like you should be further along, this conversation will help you recalibrate how you measure progress and why staying in the game matters. ⸻ Want help creating more momentum in your business? Join Melissa for Lead Flow Lab on March 16 at 5 PM CST, where she will walk through the exact framework she uses to generate leads and create consistent conversations in your business. Register here! The Ambition Coalition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ambition.coalition/ Follow Rebekah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebekahfowlkes/ Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaeickenhorst Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com
Book your free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callBuilding a real legacy has nothing to do with overnight success and everything to do with a decade of relentless, unseen work. In episode 865 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Cory Gregory, a fitness icon who went from being a fourth generation coal miner to a world renowned entrepreneur and brand builder without ever taking steroids. Cory shares his powerful story about developing extreme discipline, the value of consistency, and building a successful fitness business from the ground up through word of mouth. Learn the mindset required to stay natural in the fitness industry, the importance of family, and how to apply a blue collar work ethic to create a life and business you are proud of. This conversation is a masterclass in playing the long game to achieve lasting fulfillment.Follow Cory on IG: https://www.instagram.com/corygfitnessGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - The Simple Trait That Beats Raw Talent Every Time0:43 - Meet Cory Gregory: From Coal Miner to Fitness Icon1:52 - How I Bought & Developed a Private Island in Ohio5:21 - Building a Legacy: A Blue-Collar Work Ethic & an Abraham Lincoln Quote7:10 - The Entrepreneurial Path: From a $4,000 Loan to a 7-Figure Business11:02 - Building a Brand Before Social Media & The 10-Year Grind14:15 - The MusclePharm Years: Working with Arnold Schwarzenegger & Tiger Woods16:23 - Redefining Success & The Power of Compounding Efforts17:32 - Why Natural Bodybuilding is a Cheat Code for Life20:46 - The Undeniable Power of a Disciplined Morning Routine22:06 - The Long Game: How to Get Drug-Like Results Without Taking Drugs25:56 - How the Internet Exploded My Career (And Was I Ready?)29:04 - A Quick Message From The Host30:42 - My Strategy If I Had to Start Over in Today's World33:05 - The "Pack a Lunch" Mentality & The Myth of Work-Life Balance38:05 - How Fatherhood Fueled My Drive & Taught Me to Never Have a "Plan B"43:46 - How Extreme Discipline Makes Your Intuition Louder46:01 - The #1 Reason You Should Train First Thing in the Morning49:03 - Is It Healthy to Stay Lean Year-Round? A Veteran's Perspective50:17 - Why I've Stayed Natural in the Age of TRT & Peptides53:59 - The Problem with Dishonest Fitness Influencers57:52 - The Truth: Fitness Success is Simple, Not Easy1:00:13 - What's Next? Building a Community That Makes a Real Impact1:04:18 - Where to Find Cory Gregory & Access Muscle Island
#252: Brett Ledbetter is an industry leading thinking partner for high performers in sport, eduction, and business. He is the founder of What Drives Winning, where he studies the mindsets and cultures behind sustained excellence. Brett works with elite athletes, championship coaches, executives, and high-performing teams to help them understand the deeper drivers of performance, leadership, and purpose. He has worked with coaches like Billy Donovan, Urban Meyer, Brad Stevens, Bob Stoops, Mark Few, Sherri Coale, and many other exceptional coaches. Known for his thoughtful approach to high performance, his work focuses on helping individuals pursue excellence in a healthy and sustainable way separating identity from outcomes and building cultures rooted in curiosity, humility, and growth. Through his research, speaking, and consulting, Brett has become a trusted voice for leaders seeking to build teams that not only win, but win the right way over the long term. Brett has authored six books. Each book has been developed into a graduate level course for the College of Health and Human Performance at the University of Florida. His newest book, 365 Questions, is out now. You can find out more about the book and Brett at www.whatdriveswinning.com Enjoy the show!
Send Jay comments via textWhat if the second half of your life is where your real story begins? In this energizing episode, mentor and speaker Joy Rowland joins us for a raw conversation about rebuilding confidence, cultivating true sisterhood, and using neuroplasticity to change what seems unchangeable. From her journey of overcoming poverty in northern Nigeria, through a decade of grit in London, to a fresh start in Canada, Joy shares her battle with imposter syndrome and language barriers, and how she learned that success is not just for others. Step by step, she teaches us how to question old programming and practice new thoughts, leading to transformative results.We dive deep into why community is more powerful than willpower, especially after 40 and through the empty nest phase. Joy provides practical tips for making new connections—starting with simple greetings, compliments, and showing up consistently. She explains how therapy and coaching can work together to help process old wounds and move forward clearly.If you're feeling invisible, burnt out, or stuck, this episode offers a grounded roadmap filled with evidence-based confidence and accountability. Key Takeaways:Redefine success in your 40s and beyond.Discover why community accelerates personal growth.Simple ways to forge meaningful friendships online and offline.Combine therapy and coaching for holistic healing.Use neuroplasticity to reshape your beliefs and actions.Joy Rowland's Bio: Joy Rowland is a certified Next Level Mentor and the creator of the Next Level Women brand. She is passionate about helping women entrepreneurs create real momentum, stay motivated, and reach their next level — personally, professionally, and financially. She does this by creating a supportive, loving and inspiring place where women can find sisterhood, inspiration, accountability, and support to reach their next level.Find Joy Online: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Podcast Support the showBECOME A VIP SUBSCRIBER (Join Today!) Bonus Content for Subscribers Only Episode Shoutouts Thank You Emails Private Meet & Greets via Zoom + More ENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify and many more. Review us on Love the Podcast, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify -- reviews and ratings help others find us and we'd appreciate your support greatly. LOVE THE SHOW?Get THIS EMPTY NEST LIFE swagCONNECT WITH JAYEmail, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok
Emily Tisch Sussman, host of She Pivots and co-owner of Gotham FC and the New York Giants, doesn't just talk about making career changes—she's lived it. BIG time. This week, she sits down with Sali to get candid about struggling to make a name for herself, placing her value in her work, and what happened when it all fell apart. Spoiler alert: Right around the time she became a mother.A lawyer by trade, Emily has previously worked as a lobbyist, strategist, and TV political commentator. After giving birth to her third child, however, she recognized the need for change. Today, we'll talk about:navigating a career path when you're not sure what you're good at.what it means to step away from the roles you've committed your life to when they no longer fit.working on the Obama campaign and being a political commentator for Fox News,the honest experience of early parenthood and not feeling an instant connection to your children.launching the She Pivots podcast and why it's drawing huge guests, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Vanessa Hudgens, and Bobbi Brown.Want to hear more from Emily? She Pivots Season 5 premieres March 25.0:40 Introduction 2:24 Biggest "Oh No" Moment 4:13 Growing Up In N.Y.C. 6:55 Struggling to Find A Career Path 15:46 Law School22:11 Working on the Obama Campaign 30:06 Appearing on Fox News 33:28 She Pivots 51:32 Co-Owner of Gotham FC 1:04:57 Career Changes: Plan or Leap?1:06:05 Would You Rather?On Sali: Argent Chelsea Blazer, Ribbed Collar Sweater, and Wide Leg TrouserOn Emily: Argent Double-Breasted Crewneck Blazer and Single Pleat TrouserHosted by Sali Christeson @salichristesonProduced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbitEdited by Ryan Woldoff @c__bizTheme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyemaRecorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio
Send a textWanting to start over and get it right? You're not alone. We're diving into what it's like to rebuild your life from scratch and deal with those nagging feelings of being behind. If you've ever felt like you're self-sabotaging or struggling with imposter syndrome, especially after a big life change like moving your family, this conversation is for you. Joël and Joe talk about reframing your mind to a new way of seeing your life and future. 00:00 Stuck in Self-Sabotage 03:41 New Beginnings, Old Struggles 07:41 Overcoming Passive Leadership 12:28 Redefining Success and Goals 16:06 Embracing a New Foundation Ready to conquer your mountain? Book a session: joelmalm.com/coaching Don't forget to subscribe! #startingover #LifeTransitions #ImposterSyndrome #PodcastLife
If holding onto outcomes with a tight grip is starting to affect your day to day mood, motivation and self-perception, this is the episode for you. In this episode, I explore the topic of outcome independence and the spiritual law of detachment. We break down how identity and sense of sense can get intertwined with goals and outcomes in career, health and relationships. Leading you to have a positive self perception when specific outcomes are going well and feeling down and bad about yourself when they are not. We discuss how this cycle can keep you feeling stuck in self doubt, feelings of failure, low self esteem, overthinking and exhaustion. I share the mindset shifts I have been utilizing to practice detachment of identity from outcomes as well as real life applications for cultivating more confidence, safety, worth within.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a creative empire from the ground up? In this episode, I sit down with the remarkable Tiffany Brooks, an interior designer whose journey is as inspiring as her stunning creations. From a bet that launched her career to designing for icons such as LeBron James, Tiffany's story is a powerful lesson in trusting your creative instincts. Join us as we explore how she cultivated her signature style, navigated the pressures of building a design company, and redefined success on her terms. This conversation is a candid look into the life of a design powerhouse, offering invaluable insights for anyone daring to build their own creative legacy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tiffany Brooks and Transformative Design 02:09 Engineering a Creative Brain and Childhood Influences 04:35 The Big C versus Little C Creativity 06:36 Property Management as a Design Superpower 08:11 The Model Home and the Bet That Launched a Career 11:10 The Design Star Journey and Trusting the Timing 13:05 Taught by Experience and Finding an Artistic Voice 14:56 Trends and the Evolution of Style 16:47 Redefining Success through Choices and Peace 19:04 Managing Elective Stress and Client Expectations 21:04 The Walkthrough and Shuffling the Design Puzzle 23:26 Current Projects and the Season of Rejuvenation Connect With Tiffany: Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybrooksinteriors/?hl=en Tiffany's Website: https://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com/ Support the Show Website: Martine SeverinFollow on Instagram: Martine | This Is How We CreateSubscribe to the Newsletter: Martine's Substack This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives
“For most of our lives, women have been told that if we look a certain way and behave a certain way, the world will unfold for us. Only to reach midlife and find that, for most of us, it isn't true, and the booby prize is that apparently we now have to spend yet more time and money obsessing about how to claw our way back to a place of acceptance that never existed.” In this episode I speak to Poorna Bell — award-winning journalist, author, and former UK executive editor for HuffPost — to talk about her new book She Wanted More, the cultural shift happening among women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, and why the conversation around midlife needs to change. Poorna describes the atmosphere before her 40th birthday as apocalyptic, with friends talking about it like the end of the world, and society treating 40 as a cliff edge. Surprisingly, to her, the world didn't end. In fact, things got better. Over the five years since, she's watched her life move on an upwards trajectory, something society never told her was possible. She Wanted More is her response to that gap between what women are told about midlife and what actually happens when you're in it. Poorna noticed women all around her in their 40s, 50s, and 60s making fundamentally different choices than previous generations. Whether that was questioning relationships, redefining career success, opting out of motherhood, or choosing to remain single after divorce. The traditional markers of success (money, power, nuclear family structures) are being interrogated. Women are asking: What do I actually want? What is purpose for me? This isn't a book prescribing one way to live. It's about creating agency — doing an inventory of your life and asking yourself: What do I need to feel power and intention in my own life? Poorna advocates for reclaiming the word ‘climacteric' because it better captures the magnitude of what's happening in the menopause transition. It sounds dramatic because it is dramatic. She describes her own symptoms as "giant stingrays carrying dread, despair, and fear" — a visceral image that will resonate with anyone who's experienced perimenopausal anxiety and that pervasive sense of doom. Poorna surveyed around 1,000 women for the book, and one surprising finding was the fear younger women now have about perimenopause. Media coverage has skewed heavily negative, and many women in their 20s and 30s are genuinely terrified. Poorna's response? We need balance. Yes, some women have brutal experiences. But many don't. The goal isn't to sugarcoat it or pretend it's all wonderful, but to give women the full picture so they can prepare without catastrophizing. Poorna quotes Ashley Kelch in the book: "The most disruptive act in midlife isn't leaving your job or your relationship. It's leaving behind the version of yourself that you created in order to survive." For Poorna, that meant shedding the version of herself that was palatable, agreeable, and constantly performing. She describes younger Poorna as someone who would say yes to everything, who prioritized being liked over being authentic. Midlife gave her permission to stop. She's learned to listen to her body's signals, to say no without guilt, to recognize when she simply doesn't have the spoons for something, and to honour that without shame. The global anti-aging market is set to be worth $80 billion in four years. Poorna calls it "the same shit, repackaged" — a relentless marketing machine selling women the idea that looking young is the only way to remain valuable. And yet, when she asked the women she surveyed what getting older meant to them, not one mentioned looks. They talked about freedom, contentment, peacefulness, having options. So how do we opt out of this pressure? Poorna's advice: stop engaging with the narratives that don't serve you. Unfollow accounts that make you feel inadequate. Surround yourself with images and stories of women who are thriving in midlife on their own terms. Representation matters — and we have more control over our media diet than we think. One of the most moving parts of the book is Poorna's conversation with her own mother about her early life before becoming a mother. Her mother had a place at university. Everything was paid for. But her grandfather wouldn't let her go because it would have meant living with a family he didn't approve of. Later, when her mother's employer suggested she take auditor exams, her father dismissed it: "You're going back to India to get married soon, so there's no point." Listening to her mother recount this, Poorna felt rage. She could see the brightness, the potential, the intelligence — and the loss of what could have been. That conversation made Poorna softer and more compassionate with her mother. She now asks anyone whose mother is still around: have that conversation. Ask about their life before you were on the scene. Their answers won't be defensive because they're not connected to you as a person — they're just telling you their story. It's precious. Key Takeaways: Midlife isn't a cliff edge. Society lies. Your 40s, 50s, and 60s can be an upwards trajectory if you let them be. Question the definitions of success you've inherited. Money and power aren't the only measures. What does success mean to you? Let go of the version of yourself you created to survive. Midlife is permission to stop performing and start being. Listen to your body's signals. If you don't have the spoons, you don't have the spoons. Honour that. Opt out of anti-aging narratives that don't serve you. Curate your media diet. Surround yourself with images of women thriving in midlife. Talk to your mother about her early life. If she's still around and you have a relationship with her, ask about who she was before you existed. You'll learn something profound. Instagram, Threads, and TikTok: @poornabell She Wanted More https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/she-wanted-more-reimagine-your-future-and-live-by-your-rules-poorna-bell/2eea99431a408200?ean=9781785122835&next=t&next=t&affiliate=11357 Also check out her previous book Stronger — pairs beautifully with this one Ways to work & connect with me: Coaching 1-1 http://www.thetripleshift.org Menopause in the workplace support at www.managingthemenopause.com Subscribe to my newsletter at https://middlingalong.substack.com/ Connect with me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmacthomas/
"The Earth is negatively charged, and there's energy coming up through the Earth. Our bodies are positively charged, and when the negative ions from the earth come up into our body, it reduces free radicals and it reduces inflammation. When you're sleeping on grounding sheets, it's literally like standing barefoot on the grass—you get all those benefits." — James McWhinney, Founder & CEO, Premium Grounding In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with James McWhinney, founder and CEO of Premium Grounding, to discuss the science of earthing, human optimization, and building successful health ventures. James shares his journey from Melbourne to becoming a wellness entrepreneur focused on making grounding accessible through innovative products designed to improve recovery, sleep, and overall health. James and Kristen dive deep into the benefits of grounding for athletes, the entrepreneurial mindset, balancing ambition with presence, and why stepping back from the grind actually produces better results. Plus, James opens up about redefining success through family, service, and impact. What You'll Learn How grounding (earthing) works and why athletes are using it for recovery The science behind grounding's impact on sleep quality and athletic performance How to integrate grounding practices into your daily life and training routine James's journey from health-focused upbringing to founding multiple wellness ventures The entrepreneurial lessons learned from building Premium Grounding in a competitive market Why slowing down and removing yourself from "the grind" actually produces better results Redefining success: Family, presence, and a life of service How to balance ambition with presence as a founder and parent TImeStamps: 00:00 - Intro & Sponsors 00:03 - Guest Introduction 00:04 - Childhood & Entrepreneurial Roots 00:08 - Building Premium Grounding 00:12 - Grounding Science & Athletic Performance 00:16 - Wellness Entrepreneurship & Business Lessons 00:20 - Ambition vs. Presence: The Entrepreneur's Dilemma 00:23 - Redefining Success 00:25 - Where to Find Premium Grounding 00:27 - Affiliate Link & Upcoming Events 00:27:45 - Closing & Final Thoughts Guest Bio James McWhinney is a Melbourne-based wellness entrepreneur focused on human optimization and health innovation. As founder and CEO of Premium Grounding, he builds practical solutions to real-world well-being challenges. James is dedicated to making grounding and earthing accessible at home through innovative products designed to improve recovery, sleep, and overall health. With a background in multiple health ventures and a commitment to helping people optimize their performance, James brings both scientific insight and entrepreneurial experience to the wellness space. PremiumGrounding.com Instagram: @PremiumGrounding TikTok: @PremiumGrounding PremiumGrounding.com/blog Kristen's affiliate link Discount CODE: KOFIT Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH
What does success really look like when you strip away perfection, comparison, and external validation? In this powerful conversation, Actor Ryan Robbins shares the journey behind his evolution from experiencing homelessness to building an award-winning career in Hollywood and how redefining success changed everything. Together, we unpack the pressure of comparison, the danger of bringing a “dark cloud” into the room, and why letting go of perfection may be the most freeing move you can make in both life and career.Ryan opens up about resilience, rejection in the entertainment industry, fatherhood, identity, and the small daily wins that build real momentum. From making knives for his characters as “Easter eggs” of personal meaning to embracing reinvention at every stage of life, this episode challenges you to rethink what achievement truly means. You'll walk away seeing success not as a destination, but as a daily practice rooted in curiosity, presence, and the courage to keep evolving.Want to start your own podcast, grow your show, or get featured as a guest? Let's map it out together. Book a free clarity call with Olivia to explore the next best move for your podcast strategy whether you're building from scratch, ready to scale, or looking to use guesting to grow your brand. MeetwithOlivia.meNeed more inspiration or tools?Access Olivia's book, podcast growth resources, and done-for-you support at Achieving-Success.comGet the Podcast Growth Partner For Yourself: Want to cut your content time from 12–20 hours a week down to under 30 minutes without sacrificing strategy, voice, or quality? The Podcast Growth Partner is the customized AI system built from Olivia Atkin's proven frameworks, giving you titles, descriptions, SEO, and monetization support in minutes. Access it here: ACHIEVING SUCCESS LLCStay Connected With Us:LinkedIn: achieving-success-llcInstagram: @_achievingsuccessTwitter: @_achievesuccessFacebook: @Achieving SuccessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.
On today's episode, Rebecca Minkoff, iconic fashion designer, entrepreneur, author, and founder, jumps on the podcast to share her story. From moving to New York, to launching her first five-piece collection the day before 9/11, to building a globally recognized brand and later navigating The Real Housewives of New York City, Rebecca shares the unapologetic truth about success, public perception, motherhood, healing, and what it looks like to redefine “making it”.The girls get into:Growing up with an “earn it” mentalityBetting on yourselfThe “I Love New York” moment that unlocked the door to Rebecca's big moment, after years of workWhy “overnight success” isn't realityFear of failure in business and in healingLetting go of your expectation around successRedefining “making it” at every stage of lifeExcellence vs fameHappiness as peacePursuing healing without chasing quick fixesMarriage, ambition & equal partnershipCan women do it all? The business, the marriage, and motherhood. Navigating reality TV on The Real Housewives of New York & surviving public scrutinyWhy your dream isn't too bigThe importance of committing to your purpose dailyThis episode is for anyone who dreams big, that needs motivation to keep going. For anyone that needs to hear that success, healing, and happiness aren't static, they're practices.CONNECT BELOW:follow Rebecca herefollow Rebecca Minkoff herefollow the Female Founder Collective hereListen to Rebecca's podcast hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han herefollow HOW I SEE IT hereshop the podcast merch herework with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com
What are we actually chasing?Likes?Applause?Recognition?Or real impact?In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Dr. Brandi Stankovic, Ed.D. joins us fresh off her recent TED talk to challenge the modern definition of “success” — especially the kind fueled by online praise and performative wins.We explore:• Why fake happiness and surface-level validation are so easy to chase• How leaders unintentionally reward the wrong behaviors• What organizations should really be measuring• How to build cultures rooted in meaningful work — not opticsIf you lead people, influence culture, or care about what your organization is truly optimizing for, this conversation is a must-watch.This one goes deeper than tactics — it's about intention.
Your twenties have a funny way of making you feel behind, lost, rushed… or like everyone else magically got the handbook you never received. In this episode, we're unpacking what success actually means — beyond timelines, salaries, relationships, and social media pressure.We're talking about:• Letting go of “by this age I should…”• The difference between growth and comparison• Why feeling lost is often a sign you're evolving• Creating your own definition of success• Slowing down without feeling guiltyCONNECT WITH ME:Instagram: https://instagram.com/oliviaeveshaboTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@oliviaeveshaboPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-you-from-eve/id1544519585YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oliviaeveshaboSPONSORS:Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/fromeveAirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com, code FROMEVERula: https://www.rula.com/fromeveRella: https://getrella.com, code FROMEVEOlive & June: https://oliveandjune.com/FROMEVEFabletics: https://fabletics.com/fromeveFÜM: https://tryfum.com/FROMEVECowboy Colostrum: https://cowboycolostrum.com, code FROMEVE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this epic throwback episode of the Awake & Winning Podcast, Kaylor Betts sits down with entrepreneur and truth-speaker Lennie Moreno for a raw, expansive conversation about awakening, sovereignty, and the cost of integrity in a world built on convenience and control. Lennie shares his journey from building and exiting a multi-million-dollar tech company to walking away from alignment-breaking systems, even when it meant losing friends, investors, and financial certainty. Together, they explore the tension between external corruption and internal responsibility, why true freedom is an inside job, and how surrender, frequency, and values shape the reality we live in. Lennie is the founder of Place of Elms, a luxury fashion brand built on consciousness, ethics, and integrity, challenging an industry he believes has lost its soul. This episode dives deep into money, power, fear, death, business, and the courage required to live in alignment — even when it costs you everything. This conversation will challenge how you see success, freedom, and what it truly means to win. Episode Highlights: awakening vs indoctrination, integrity over comfort, losing friends for truth, surrender and abundance, internal sovereignty, frequency and wealth, corruption of institutions, conscious capitalism, fashion and ethics, detaching from money, building aligned businesses, redefining success Takeaways: Awakening requires sacrificing comfort and approval Integrity means aligning beliefs, words, and actions Sovereignty is built internally before externally Money responds to detachment, not obsession Frequency shapes opportunities and outcomes You cannot lose what was never aligned Conscious choices compound into freedom If this episode lit a fire under you, don't keep it to yourself. Screenshot it, throw it up on Instagram, and tag @thekaylorbetts or @bettsnation so we can share the love. And hey, if you're vibing with the show, take 30 seconds to drop us a 5-star review, it helps us reach more freedom-loving legends like you. _____________________________ RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lennieboy/ https://www.instagram.com/placeofelms/ Websites | https://placeofelms.com/ _____________________________ SPONSORS: Truly Tallow | https://www.trulytallow.com/ Use code "SUNNYBALLS10" at checkout for 10% off your order _____________________________ IMPORTANT UPDATES: Join the Betts Nation | https://bettsnation.ca/biz-kb/ Follow Kaylor on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thekaylorbetts/ Follow Betts Nation on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bettsnation/ Join Kaylor's Newsletter | https://awakeandwinning.lpages.co/optin/ _____________________________ CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 04:10 – Awakening to Indoctrination 08:55 – Losing Friends for Truth 14:30 – External Corruption vs Internal Work 19:05 – Power, Politics, and Illusion 24:45 – Why Surrender Creates Abundance 31:40 – Integrity in Business 38:10 – Money, Fear, and Detachment 45:55 – Fashion, Frequency, and Ethics 53:30 – Redefining Success 01:01:40 – Death, Fearlessness, and Purpose 01:12:10 – Living in Alignment
The music industry can open doors quickly. From being signed by Michael Jackson and later Madonna's Maverick label as part of the boy band No Authority, Ricky Rebel experienced early fame at the highest level. But what happens when the industry shifts? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with singer, songwriter, producer, and media personality Ricky Rebel for a grounded conversation about reinvention, creative control, and redefining success beyond external validation. From touring during the height of the pop era to navigating the disruption of the music industry after 9/11 and digital piracy, Ricky shares how those turning points forced him to step into ownership — producing his own music, building his own brand, and mentoring the next generation of artists. Together, Jennifer and Ricky explore identity, resilience, internal validation, releasing perfectionism, and why success today looks less like fame — and more like freedom. This episode isn't about celebrity. It's about reinvention, growth, and choosing to own your voice when the path changes. WHAT YOU'LL LEAARN IN THIS EPISODE What it really feels like to be signed by major industry icons at a young age — and the identity shift that follows How external validation can shape (and distort) your sense of self Why the collapse of the music industry forced reinvention — and what that teaches about resilience The mindset shift required to move from group success to building a personal brand How perfectionism and overthinking quietly block creativity Why self-validation matters more than applause What it means to “become the brand” without losing authenticity How redefining success as joy and fulfillment changes everything Why evolution isn't optional — it's necessary ABOUT RICKY REBEL Ricky Rebel is a singer, songwriter, producer, and media personality whose career spans music, performance, and television. He first gained national recognition as a member of the boy band No Authority, signed by Michael Jackson and later Madonna's Maverick label. Following major shifts in the music industry, Ricky reinvented himself as an independent artist — producing his own music, earning Billboard chart recognition, expanding into acting and hosting, and recently being inducted into the American Entertainment Hall of Fame. He continues to develop new music, including his upcoming EDM album Filling the Void, while mentoring aspiring artists. CHAPTERS 00:00 – MJ and Madonna Tease00:54 – Podcast Welcome Setup01:30 – Sponsor and Community Plug03:01 – Meet Ricky Rebel04:53 – From Gymnastics to Dance06:43 – Signed by Michael Jackson07:53 – Madonna Tour Breakthrough10:08 – Fame Shock and Fan Chaos11:09 – Going Solo After 9/1113:08 – Becoming Your Own Producer18:16 – Choosing Projects and Vegas Residency20:09 – Mentoring Young Artists with Science24:31 – Self-Validation and Gratitude30:54 – Owning Your Voice32:55 – Defining Success as Fun33:52 – Mirror of Love Mindset36:10 – Find Your Creative Passion37:34 – Stop Overthinking, Release It42:28 – What's Next: New Projects44:52 – Words Matter & Self-Talk46:30 – Fitness & Personal Habits48:24 – Madonna & Funny Moments51:16 – Wrap Up & Where to Follow CONNECT WITH RICKY REBEL Website: rickyrebelrocks.comInstagram: @rickyrebelrocks CONNECT WITH STARTER GIRLZ Website: startergirlz.comTake the 2-Minute Success Block QuizJoin the Community Newsletter Want to be a guest on Starter Girlz?Apply HERE.
Ever feel like you're failing because life didn't go according to plan? This Sunday, we're looking at Joseph in Genesis 39; a guy sold into slavery, falsely accused, and forgotten in prison. But the text keeps saying one thing: “The Lord was with him.” Not “The Lord fixed everything,” just “He was there.” We'll talk about how real success isn't about rising to the top, but staying faithful when you're stuck at the bottom. How do you keep going when no one sees you? When your purpose feels delayed? We'll walk through how God shapes us in the hidden years, and why faithfulness in the dark still counts. If you're in a season of waiting, disappointment, or just trying to do the right thing when it costs you — this one's for you.
Kate Peterson, artist and author, shares her journey from chasing Instagram validation to defining success on her own terms. After spending 10 months in Greece, she realized that achievement itself was hollow—what mattered was building a life where small joys like pastries and coffee became the reward, not just checkpoints on a path to something else. Peterson explores how growing up across cultures shaped her identity, why social media creates superficial positive reinforcement loops, and how artists must navigate the spectrum between creating what they want and creating what pays. The conversation challenges Western individualism, explores Greek concepts of joy and togetherness, and questions whether the pursuit of an extraordinary life undermines the value of a perfectly good ordinary one. This is about defining the good life for yourself, not inheriting someone else's blueprint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brad Stulberg shares foundational principles for making the process of self-development more fun and fulfilling. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What true excellence looks and feels like2) Why to stop chasing happiness—and what to focus on instead3) The best tool for building focus and concentrationSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1132 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRAD — Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on performance, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change, and coauthor of Peak Performance. Stulberg regularly contributes to the New York Times and his work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic, among many other outlets. He serves as the co-host of the podcast “excellence, actually” and is on faculty at the University of Michigan. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.• Book: The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World• Website: BradStulberg.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “The comparison of Imagery ability in elite, sub-elite and non-elite swimmers” by P. Duarte-Mendes, et al.• Study: “Brain Drain: The Mere Presence of One's Own Smartphone Reduces Available Cognitive Capacity” by Adrian F. Ward, Kristen Duke, Ayelet Gneezy, and Maarten W. Bos• Book: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley• Book: The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr• Book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values by Robert Pirsig• Past episode: 164: Sustaining Your Peak and Avoiding Burnouts with Brad Stulberg• Past episode: 415: Pursuing Your Passion the Smart Way with Brad Stulberg• Past episode: 699: Redefining Success for More Fulfilling Days with Brad Stulberg— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/better• Factor. Head to factormeals.com/beawesome50off and use the code beawesome50off to get 50% off and free breakfast for a year. (New Factor subscribers only)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
My guest today is Donna Gandt.Donna is the founder and lead coach at PSYCHĒ6, bringing over 30 years' experience in leading people, projects, and change. Today she shares pieces of her journey transitioning out of the corporate world into her work of leadership transformation, as well as her experience with breast cancer, and what it takes to redefine success.Donna has navigated professional growth and transitions over the course of her career, most recently in executive leadership of sales and client-facing teams in SaaS companies with C-level responsibility for P&L and sales growth objectives. Her professional experience includes transformation of a software company through partner channel programs, leading global system design and deployments, leading client facing teams, building a professional services team from scratch, and serving our country as a Lieutenant in the Navy's Nuclear Power Program. Donna is mom of two amazing humans, a loyal friend, a pet lover (one dog and two cats…don't ask her which she likes best!). She's a reader, a hiker, a biker, a scuba diver, a mushroom forager, a skier, an enthusiastic lover of live music, a fanatical wanderer/traveler, and an avid beach walker.Connect with Donna:Donna's website: www.psyche6.comConnect on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnagandt/Collaborations Donna is involved with: www.hometoher.com www.theservantedge.com Support the showMake Life Less Difficult~ Support:buymeacoffee.com/lisatilstra
In this episode of the RoadFS Detail Podcast, we sit down with Dave Reed, founder of DRD Detailing in Cornwall, UK, and a leader within the International Detailing Association (IDA).Dave shares his journey from 30 years in corporate aviation to building a detailing business rooted in passion, purpose, and quality of life. This conversation goes far beyond polishing paint — we talk about mindset, growth, business models, and redefining what success actually means.Topics we cover:• Why Dave left corporate life for detailing• The UK vs USA mindset around business growth• Scaling vs staying small and profitable• What it really means to be “stuck” in your business• How to attract better clients without paid ads• Hosting car care workshops to build trust• Collaboration over competition• Why joining a professional organization changes your language and confidence• Quality of life vs chasing the million-dollar dreamIf you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or chasing growth without peace — this episode will challenge and encourage you.Sometimes success isn't about getting bigger.Sometimes it's about getting better.Subscribe for more conversations on detailing, business, and purpose-driven growth.Chapter Time Breakdown00:00 – Intro & Baker Marine Care Website Contest01:30 – Meet Dave Reed (DRD Detailing, Cornwall UK)03:00 – Leaving 30 Years in Corporate Aviation06:30 – Why Entrepreneurship Made Him “Unemployable”08:30 – Where is Cornwall? UK Geography Explained13:30 – UK vs USA Detailing Industry Differences16:00 – Scaling vs Staying Small19:00 – Redefining Success & Quality of Life23:00 – The IDA's Impact on Professional Development27:00 – Collaboration vs Competition40:00 – What To Do If You're Stuck in Business44:00 – Hosting Free Car Care Workshops to Build Trust50:00 – Attracting Higher-End Clients (Jaguar, Porsche, Lotus)55:00 – Final Thoughts & Industry EncouragementGuest:Dave ReedD.A.R. Detailinghttps://www.dardetailing.com/Hosts:Jody Sedrick & Rod PuzeyRoadFS / DetailBookie Podcast=========================RoadFS CRM - https://roadfs.comDetailBookie CRM - Your Shop in a Box - https://detailbookie.com
In this episode of the podcast, Obi sits down with sports psychologist and founder of Utah Sports Psych, Jon Osborn, for a real conversation about confidence, failure, and what success actually means.Jon shares how a career-ending knee injury at 16 led him into the world of sports psychology, and how that moment shaped the work he now does with athletes at every level — from youth programs to collegiate teams and professional organizations. He breaks down what it really looks like to “get out of your head,” why fear of failure shows up so early in athletes, and how confidence isn't a feeling — it's a habit built through daily consistency.The conversation goes deeper as Obi opens up about tearing his ACL, restarting his rookie season overseas, getting cut in Italy, and redefining success at every stage of his career. They unpack roles, resilience, arguing with coaches, social media comparison, and why being a great teammate might be the fastest way to unlock your own game.This episode isn't just about mental toughness. It's about clarity. It's about responsibility. It's about understanding that success changes depending on the season you're in.And maybe most importantly — it's about remembering that even at the highest level… those guys cry too.Make sure to follow us. WONBYONE MHP IG: https://www.instagram.com/wonbyonepodcast WONBYONE IG: https://www.instagram.com/wonby1ne/ OBI EMEGANO IG: https://www.instagram.com/obiemegano/ VISIT US : http://wonby1ne.com PODCAST ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wonbyone-podcast/id1603115592 PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/62QmQX4OTyMcyReHoHo2bi?si=ef0f8b43c7b446f6Podcast Questions
Book your free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callBuilding a real legacy has nothing to do with overnight success and everything to do with a decade of relentless, unseen work. In episode 865 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Cory Gregory, a fitness icon who went from being a fourth generation coal miner to a world renowned entrepreneur and brand builder without ever taking steroids. Cory shares his powerful story about developing extreme discipline, the value of consistency, and building a successful fitness business from the ground up through word of mouth. Learn the mindset required to stay natural in the fitness industry, the importance of family, and how to apply a blue collar work ethic to create a life and business you are proud of. This conversation is a masterclass in playing the long game to achieve lasting fulfillment.Follow Cory on IG: https://www.instagram.com/corygfitnessGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - The Simple Trait That Beats Raw Talent Every Time0:43 - Meet Cory Gregory: From Coal Miner to Fitness Icon1:52 - How I Bought & Developed a Private Island in Ohio5:21 - Building a Legacy: A Blue-Collar Work Ethic & an Abraham Lincoln Quote7:10 - The Entrepreneurial Path: From a $4,000 Loan to a 7-Figure Business11:02 - Building a Brand Before Social Media & The 10-Year Grind14:15 - The MusclePharm Years: Working with Arnold Schwarzenegger & Tiger Woods16:23 - Redefining Success & The Power of Compounding Efforts17:32 - Why Natural Bodybuilding is a Cheat Code for Life20:46 - The Undeniable Power of a Disciplined Morning Routine22:06 - The Long Game: How to Get Drug-Like Results Without Taking Drugs25:56 - How the Internet Exploded My Career (And Was I Ready?)29:04 - A Quick Message From The Host30:42 - My Strategy If I Had to Start Over in Today's World33:05 - The "Pack a Lunch" Mentality & The Myth of Work-Life Balance38:05 - How Fatherhood Fueled My Drive & Taught Me to Never Have a "Plan B"43:46 - How Extreme Discipline Makes Your Intuition Louder46:01 - The #1 Reason You Should Train First Thing in the Morning49:03 - Is It Healthy to Stay Lean Year-Round? A Veteran's Perspective50:17 - Why I've Stayed Natural in the Age of TRT & Peptides53:59 - The Problem with Dishonest Fitness Influencers57:52 - The Truth: Fitness Success is Simple, Not Easy1:00:13 - What's Next? Building a Community That Makes a Real Impact1:04:18 - Where to Find Cory Gregory & Access Muscle Island
Sometimes life looks “right” on paper—but something inside quietly says, not anymore. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sayan, we explore what it takes to listen to that inner tug without panic, and how to choose meaning over momentum. This conversation is for anyone at a crossroads—especially later in life—wondering if it's too risky to change direction. Diane shares how she left a successful, technical career and stepped into service with grieving families, discovering that fulfillment isn't a title… it's alignment. About the Guest: Diane Gansauer is a former nonprofit and government professional who made a major life shift toward service and storytelling. She's the author of Waypoints: From 400 Farewells and 3,000 Miles, inspired by memorial-life interviews and her long-distance trek from Mexico to Canada. Episode Chapter: 00:06:00 — When success looks fine, but your spirit disagrees 00:08:25 — The early creative tug Diane never fully lost 00:10:20 — “Small-p politics” and when the joy leaves the work 00:14:45 — Redefining success beyond income and resumes 00:18:10 — Fear of the unknown: why we silence the inner voice 00:19:33 — Feeling embraced after the leap into service 00:27:10 — 400 farewells, 3,000 miles, and the overlap of lessons Key Takeaways: If the “joy leaves,” don't ignore it—treat it as honest data, not failure. Success defined by others can look stable while slowly draining your inner life. Courage often grows after the first step, not before it. Service becomes sustainable when it matches both your heart and your skills. Start small: test one act of service and notice what feels quietly true. How to Connect With the Guest: This link will connect listeners to Diane's book on Amazon.com. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
Henry Drummond once wrote, “To become like Christ is the only thing in the world worth caring for…before which every ambition of man is folly and all lower achievement vain.” Those words cut straight to the heart of how Scripture defines success. In a culture that measures achievement by accumulation and applause, Jesus offers a very different scoreboard—one centered not on what we gain, but on who we become. The Success Story We've Been Taught It's easy to believe that if we could just reach a little higher, earn a little more, or move a little faster, we'd finally arrive. We see this impulse at the very beginning of Scripture. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve weren't lacking anything, yet they believed something better was being held back (Genesis 3). At the Tower of Babel, humanity declared, “Let us make a name for ourselves” (Genesis 11:4). Success, in their minds, meant defining greatness on their own terms. That same instinct shapes us today. We measure success by paychecks and promotions, by titles, trophies, and the size of our homes or portfolios. And in a world that equates success with accumulation, it's hard not to wonder: Am I successful yet? Will more finally be enough? Jesus' Warning About the Illusion of More Jesus speaks directly into that tension in Luke 12:15: “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” He then tells the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:16–21). A man experiences an abundant harvest and decides to tear down his barns to build bigger ones. He reassures himself: “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.” On the surface, it sounds like success. He planned ahead. He saved. He prepared. But Jesus calls him a fool. Listen to the language: my barns, my grain, my goods, my soul. There's no gratitude, no dependence on God, no concern for others. His definition of success was accumulation, and his confidence rested entirely in what he had stored up. God's response is sobering: “This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” (Luke 12:20) Jesus concludes, “So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God” (Luke 12:21). The story is meant to shake us awake. It exposes how easily we confuse preparation with control and wisdom with self-reliance. God isn't measuring success by what we store—He's measuring it by what we surrender. A New Definition of Success The apostle Paul understood this well. By every cultural standard of his day, Paul had succeeded. Yet he wrote: “I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” (Philippians 3:8). Paul didn't lower the bar for success—he replaced it. Scripture tells us God's goal for our lives plainly: “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son” (Romans 8:29). That's the metric. Not income. Not influence. Not recognition. Christlikeness. So it's worth asking: What scoreboard are you watching right now? Whose applause are you chasing? If your goals are rooted in impressing others or securing more for yourself, satisfaction will always feel just out of reach. But if your goals are rooted in becoming more like Christ, you'll discover a kind of success that cannot be taken away. Jesus invites us to measure progress differently. Instead of asking, “Did I win today?” we can ask, “Did I look a little more like Jesus today?” In God's economy: Success is measured by obedience, not accumulation. By faithfulness, not fame. By surrender, not status. And God delights in what is done faithfully—even when no one else sees. Jesus puts it plainly: “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” (Matthew 16:26) Real success isn't what you gain. It's who you become in Christ. Aligning Our Hearts With What Lasts This is one of the reasons I wrote Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Devotional to Faithful Stewardship. Each day is designed to help realign your heart—and your financial decisions—with God's purposes, so that success is defined not by accumulation, but by transformation. You can order a copy or place a bulk order for your church or small group at FaithFi.com/Shop. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: Should we tithe on our business's gross revenue, or just on the salary we actually pay ourselves? I have a 19-year-old niece and would like to contribute the first $1,000 to an IRA to help her start learning about budgeting and financial responsibility. Should I connect with a Certified Kingdom Advisor, or simply open an account through a company like Fidelity or Nationwide? My husband had a TIAA account from his time as an adjunct professor. Since I'm 76, I'm required to take distributions each year. I'd prefer to give that money to my son so it can remain invested and continue growing. Is that possible? My wife and I are both in our 70s and trying to determine how to divide our estate among our three children, our new church, and a few ministries we support. I know every situation is unique, but are there guidelines or resources to help us think through percentage allocations wisely? I'd like to lower my mortgage payment. I owe $89,000 at 3.5%, and my monthly payment is $1,254. I have cash available to apply toward the principal. If I make a lump-sum principal payment, will that reduce my monthly payment? 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Achievement is often measured by accumulation and applause, but Jesus offers a very different scoreboard. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West redefines success and explores what truly matters to God. Discover how to realign your hearts—and your financial decisions—with God’s purposes. Then, it’s on to your calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live . . . biblical wisdom for your financial journey. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio. Faith & Finance Live is a listener supported program on Moody Radio. To join our team of supporters, click here.To support the ministry of FaithFi, click here.To learn more about Rob West, click here.To learn more about Faith & Finance Live, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He can't see—yet he's directing films and redefining what's possible. This conversation will expand how you see yourself, your limitations, and your true power.
"Sometimes we think one thing is the goal, but as we start moving through it, it shifts and pivots. The goal might stay the same—but the how can change." In this episode, we dive into one of the most powerful (and often uncomfortable) parts of entrepreneurship: pivoting. Whether you're evolving your services, redefining success, or quietly questioning whether the path you're on still fits, this conversation is a reminder that change isn't failure—it's growth. Here's a glance at this episode…
Olympic gold medalist Alex Hall is entering his next Olympic chapter with a new definition of success, one shaped by growth, experience, and perspective. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Hall reflects on the pressure that comes with winning gold, why joy matters more than outcomes, and what it means to compete on the world stage with a clearer sense of purpose. Plus, how trusting the process is guiding him as he navigates his Olympic journey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode, I sit down with Kate Turner—a powerhouse coach with 15 years of experience in Sales and Technology. We explore her journey through the highs and lows of working in fast-paced tech environments, fundraising rounds, executive roles, and the personal transformation that came from burning out while "doing everything right."Kate shares how she rebuilt her life and career from a place of deeper alignment, integrating nervous system awareness, boundaries, and intentional choices that serve her body and her values. If you've ever found yourself chasing success while losing yourself in the process, this conversation is a must-listen.We dive into the difference between achievement and fulfillment, why the stories we tell ourselves about productivity are often rooted in fear, and how to begin untangling your identity from your career. This episode will help you pause, reflect, and ask: what does success really mean to me?Connect with Kate:www.linkedin.com/in/kateturner9www.instagram.com/@all.in.with.katewww.kateturnercoaching.comWORK WITH ME 1:1:❥Softening into self- 3 month 1:1 with Whats App Support:https://marina-yt.mykajabi.com/offers/PAWQhZHu❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewformDOWNLOAD FOR FREE:Stay or Go: 5 Clarity Questions to Reconnect with Your Inner Knowing: https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go-guideAttachment Practice: Discover the actual blocks beneath the surface so you can actually have the deep intimacy you crave: https://marinayt.com/attachment-practice Connect & Ground: 10 Incredible Somatic Practices for Nervous System Regulation: https://marinayt.com/connect-and-groundAlive & Aligned: 7 Embodiment Practices For Self Connection: https://marinayt.com/alive-and-alignedTrigger to Rooted: A step by step process of working with your triggers: https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted VIEW MY COURSES & RESOURCES:https://marinayt.com/resources#/ CONNECT WITH ME:Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/marina.y.t Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:“I thought burnout meant you were weak, not that the system was broken.”“I had to unlearn the idea that my worth was tied to what I produced.”“You can still be successful, but the cost no longer has to be your body.”“Nervous system regulation became the foundation for how I now approach everything—from work to rest.”“Reclaiming your power often means rewriting the story that got you here.”burnout recovery, redefining success, nervous system regulation, women in tech, healing from burnout, somatic healing, leadership coaching, boundary setting, burnout prevention, career transformation, kate turner, poker
Marty Solomon joins the Eikon team to discuss his new book with Reed Dent, 'The Gospel of Being Human'. The conversation explores the importance of asking better questions of the Bible, understanding our humanity, and the nature of God's love. Marty shares insights on the complexity of human nature, the early church's perspective on sin, and the significance of redemption as illustrated in the story of Jonah. The discussion also delves into the dynamics of power, success, and failure in the context of faith, emphasizing that God's love is more prevalent than His wrath. The episode concludes with reflections on how to engage with scripture and the world around us with curiosity and compassion. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome02:14 Marty's New Book and Creative Process04:55 The Importance of Asking Questions07:48 Understanding Ourselves Through the Bible10:33 The Complexity of Being Human13:18 God's View of Humanity16:08 The Historical Context of Theology19:57 The Jewish Narrative and God's Heart23:56 The Inefficiency of Divine Partnership27:35 Understanding God's Love and Compassion29:32 Reframing the Image of God34:25 The Challenge of Loving Our Enemies39:00 Redefining Success and Failure42:37 The Power of Love vs. Coercion
Executive leader and transformation strategist Victoria Pelletier joins me to talk about what happens when success stops feeling like success — and why growth requires stepping into discomfort intentionally.Most career narratives celebrate upward mobility, titles, and financial wins. This episode looks underneath that surface. Victoria and I unpack the transition from chasing validation and status to building a life anchored in meaning, resilience, and conscious choice.Victoria shares how a traumatic childhood, adoption, and early exposure to scarcity drove her relentless pursuit of achievement. Becoming an executive at 24, climbing the corporate ladder, accumulating status and material markers of success — all of it was within her control. And all of it was tied to external validation.Then life intervened.Motherhood shifted priorities. Loss reshaped perspective. Reflection redefined what mattered.From there, our conversation expands into resilience, self-awareness, and the uncomfortable but necessary process of recalibrating identity. We talk about bankruptcy, layoffs, corporate politics, performative leadership, toxic top performers, and why discomfort — when processed deliberately — becomes a catalyst instead of a crisis.This isn't a motivational episode about “pushing through.”It's a conversation about processing adversity, choosing discomfort strategically, and designing growth rather than defaulting to reaction.The lesson isn't to reject ambition.It's to anchor it in alignment rather than approval.TL;DR* External validation can masquerade as success.* Trauma often fuels achievement — but doesn't define fulfillment.* Resilience isn't brute force; it requires reflection and processing.* Discomfort is where growth happens — if approached consciously.* Surround yourself with people who challenge without destabilizing.* Toxic top performers erode culture, even if they hit numbers.* Performative leadership creates long-term organizational decay.* Real reinvention begins when identity shifts, not just strategy.Memorable Lines* “Everything you've ever wanted lives on the other side of fear.”* “Resilience isn't shouldering everything — it's processing it.”* “Discomfort is the price of clarity.”* “Validation can look like success — until it doesn't.”* “If you want growth, step into the room that scares you.”GuestVictoria Pelletier — Executive leader and transformation strategistSpecializing in the intersection of human performance, leadership, and technology-driven transformation. Known for candid conversations around resilience, culture, and creating environments where people actually thrive.
259 - I'm back! After taking a break from the podcast, I've had space to reflect, recalibrate, and realign and this episode feels like the perfect conversation to return with. The previous episode was about becoming the CEO of your life, this one is about something even deeper. It's about the shift from living an impressive life… to living a meaningful one. Because here's what I've seen over and over...especially with high-achieving women and moms: You can build something that looks beautiful on the outside. You can check the boxes. You can carry it all well. You can be admired. You can be capable. And still feel like something is missing. There comes a moment when you realize: “I don't just want to be impressive. I want my life to feel meaningful.” This episode is about that moment. It's about redefining success. It's about choosing fulfillment over performance. It's about creating a life that feels aligned on the inside — not just validated on the outside. We talk about: • Why impressive often feels heavy • How achievement can quietly disconnect you from yourself • The difference between external validation and internal alignment • What meaningful living actually looks like in everyday life • How to shift your energy, priorities, and pace • Why stepping back (like I did) can sometimes be the most aligned move you make This isn't about abandoning ambition. It's about redefining it. It's about asking: What actually matters? What feels true? What would bring peace instead of pressure? If you're a high-achieving woman who has built a lot… but is craving more ease, more clarity, and more depth — this episode will meet you exactly where you are. And if you've been feeling the quiet nudge that something needs to shift… this is your permission to listen to it. You don't need to impress. You get to be intentional. You get to choose meaningful. Let's Connect Website: https://angbarnard.com Email: angmbarnard@gmail.com Instagram: @angbarnard If this episode resonated with you, please leave a quick review. It truly helps more women find The Intentional Mind Podcast.
Send a textWhat happens when a successful career no longer fits who you are?In this episode of Joey Pinz Conversations, Joey sits down with Casey Berman, a former attorney who walked away from the legal world to build a values-aligned life—and now helps others do the same without blowing everything up.Casey shares the hidden pressures inside the legal profession, from burnout and billable-hour stress to identity traps that keep high performers stuck in the wrong room. Together, they unpack how transferable skills often go unseen, why “following your passion” can be misleading, and how clarity comes from understanding what you're actually good at.The conversation also goes deeper—touching on fear, imposter syndrome, parenting, health wake-up calls, AI's role in career transitions, and even the idea of “the Matrix” as a metaphor for modern identity. Casey offers practical, grounded frameworks for assessing strengths, making intentional shifts, and designing a life that supports both impact and well-being.If you've ever felt successful on paper but misaligned inside, this episode will challenge how you define success—and help you see new options hiding in plain sight.
Community is being redefined at a moment when burnout, isolation, and constant productivity are leaving many women disconnected from themselves and each other. In this episode, Kara Duffy sits down with Porsha Ellis, CEO of Let It Break, to explore why women are craving deeper, more intentional spaces, and how community can become a catalyst for personal growth, wellness, and meaningful change. Porsha shares her journey from building creative agencies to leading a women-centered community rooted in self-awareness, service, and care. Together, they unpack the pressure to “do it all,” the importance of slowing down, redefining success beyond titles, and why giving back through mentorship, service, and organizations like Compton Girls Club, can shift how we show up in our lives and leadership. This conversation examines what it means to break old patterns, reconnect with purpose, and build communities that support the whole woman. 00:00 Introduction to the Guest: Porsha Ellis 01:02 Porsha's Background, Career & Where She's Based 02:18 What Is Let It Break? Building Intentional Women's Community 04:10 Career Transitions, Manifestation & Crown and Conquer 07:45 Choosing Wellness, Purpose & Service-Oriented Work 09:55 Why Women Are Craving Community Right Now 12:08 Identity Beyond Titles & Productivity Culture 14:40 Burnout, Self-Care & Unrealistic Expectations for Women 17:05 Creating Sustainable Wellness Habits 19:10 Atomic Habits, Habit Stacking & Time Prioritization 21:30 Friendship, Community & Doing Life Together 24:05 Letting Go of Perfection & Showing Up Authentically 27:00 Women's Health, Confidence & Finding Your Voice 29:20 Giving Back: Compton Girls Club & Board Leadership 32:00 Empowering the Next Generation of Girls 34:15 Redefining What It Means to Be Powerful 36:20 Advice to Her Younger Self & Giving Yourself Grace 38:10 Joy Boards, Reflection & Celebrating Wins 40:10 Who Let It Break Is For & Community Values 43:10 How to Connect with Porsha Ellis & Let It Break 45:00 Closing Reflections & Final Thoughts. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What does it really take to lead boldly in spaces where women are still the exception — not the norm? In this episode of Wine After Work, Bryce sits down with Toni Will, trailblazing leader, keynote speaker, and author, for a candid conversation about leadership, courage, and choosing a life aligned with your values. As the first female general manager in the history of the ECHL's Kalamazoo Wings, Toni knows what it means to break barriers and lead authentically in male-dominated environments. She shares lessons from her journey in professional sports, the realities of high-visibility leadership, and how redefining success — including choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle — transformed both her career and personal life. In this conversation, we explore: Leading confidently in male-dominated industries Navigating pressure, visibility, and imposter syndrome What authentic leadership really looks like behind the scenes Choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle and challenging cultural norms Redefining success on your own terms Toni also talks about her work as a keynote speaker, her podcast Women In…, and her upcoming book (releasing March 1, 2026), all rooted in one mission: inspiring women to lead with courage, clarity, and authenticity. This episode is a must-listen for anyone questioning old definitions of success — and ready to write their own. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonildaniels/ https://www.toniwill.com/
Olympic gold medalist Alex Hall is entering his next Olympic chapter with a new definition of success, one shaped by growth, experience, and perspective. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, Hall reflects on the pressure that comes with winning gold, why joy matters more than outcomes, and what it means to compete on the world stage with a clearer sense of purpose. Plus, how trusting the process is guiding him as he navigates his Olympic journey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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We turned the conversation over to you and asked one powerful question: In what ways do you struggle with comparison? The overwhelming response was the realization that comparison shows up far more often than we think, especially around money, careers, bodies, relationships, and even our kids. We unpack why comparison feels so loud today, how much of what we see is a highlight reel, and why everyone's starting point, values, and circumstances are completely different. From navigating career shifts and body image to friendships, marriage, and parenting, this episode is a reminder that you are not behind, broken, or doing life wrong. You are simply living your own version of it.In this episode, we talk about:The sneaky ways comparison shows up, especially the thought of “What am I doing wrong and how can everyone else afford this?”Why social media hides financial stress, marriage struggles, and real life challenges.How different values and priorities shape what people choose to spend money and energy on.Career comparison and promotions, including Abby's experience leaving the corporate world and redefining fulfillment.Why your job might not be the problem and how finding fulfillment outside of work can change everything.Body comparison, genetics, and why not everything is meant to come easily or naturally to everyone.The truth behind our friendship and why working together skews what people see.Comparing kids, milestones, achievements, and even siblings within the same family.LINKS AND RESOURCES:HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://amzlink.to/az0BrkLl5pX9u Let's connect!HERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.
In this episode, we are joined by Executive Coach and Leadership Strategist Arivee Vargas to help high-achievers transition from fear-based habits to purpose-led leadership. She breaks down the common patterns that keep women playing small—including people-pleasing and perfecting—and introduces a transformative framework designed to foster deep self-trust and personal alignment.Tune in to learn:How to break free from the exhausting internal and external pressure to have it all together and the fear of not being enough.The secrets to identifying the 5P patterns of high performance—Pressure, People-Pleasing, Perfecting, Proving, and Performing—that often stem from a childhood need for compliance.How to replace fear-based habits with a framework built on Purpose, Priorities, Presence, Power, and Permission.Practical ways to use journaling and micro-decisions to honestly name your struggles and start leading a life that feels full and alive.Through honest self-reflection and Arivee's expert guidance, you will learn how to stop pretending and start leading with sustainable high performance. Free Gift: Boundary ToolkitGrab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to protect your time, reclaim your energy, and feel more in control at work and in life. Perfect for anyone done with depletion and ready to lead from a place of clarity and intention.Arivee's Giveaway Contribution: Bestselling Book Your Time To RiseEnter to a win a copy of Arivee's book, Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power and Unleash Your Truest Self! Connect with Arivee: Website | Podcast | Instagram---Enter the Book Launch Celebration Giveaway!