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Most real estate agents are waiting for lower rates right alongside their clients. That is exactly why other agents are still closing transactions in the same market. In this episode, Tim and Julie Harris explain why mortgage rates influence affordability, but life changes create real estate motivation. Buyers and sellers move because they get married, have children, relocate, retire, inherit property, change jobs, outgrow their homes, or need a different living situation. You will learn how to uncover the real motivation behind a buyer or seller, prequalify buyers without sounding pushy, respond when someone says they are waiting for rates, and focus the conversation on monthly payment instead of market headlines. Tim and Julie also explain why agents should stop acting like market reporters, why stronger lead generation creates better professional boundaries, and why listing-focused agents are positioned to build more durable businesses. Your next transactions may not be hiding inside a portal, new CRM, social media strategy, or branding campaign. They may already be inside your database of past clients and sphere contacts whose lives are changing. This episode delivers the kind of practical skill development serious agents need to compete in the 2026 market and advance their careers through professional coaching, eXp Realty, and the Libertas community. Free training: HarrisRealEstateDaily.com Coaching: PremierCoaching.com Join eXp + Libertas: WhyLibertas.com/Harris Text Tim Direct: 512-758-0206 Opinions are my own and not the views of eXp Realty.

Clint from ATS Building Products outlines the severe logistical vulnerabilities that stall residential construction projects. Relying on a single region for timber leaves companies fully exposed to massive transport cost spikes and delivery delays whenever global disruptions occur. To counter this unpredictability, ATS built a globally diversified supply chain spanning Europe, North America, and China. They strategically placed physical offices in locations like Germany and China to enforce strict quality control before any timber is ever loaded onto a boat.Furthermore, ATS bypasses unreliable third-party couriers entirely by operating their own internal fleet of delivery trucks. This specific infrastructure allows them to offer rapid, same-day delivery to active sites across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. By maintaining control over both international procurement and local logistics, they keep framers working and protect the project schedule from unnecessary friction. Links & Resources ATS Building Products Website - https://atsbp.com/

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Have you built a beautiful life but gotten so busy managing it that you forgot to actually enjoy it? In this Fit Girl Magic episode, I'm talking with Latesha Lynch about why joy, rest, and pleasure keep getting shoved into the "someday" pile. We unpack the invisible stress we swear we don't have, why sitting down can feel strangely uncomfortable, and how we've managed to turn self-care into yet another checklist. We also talk about experimenting with hobbies without immediately buying all the equipment, joining the league, and making it your entire personality. You're allowed to try something and decide you hate it. You're also allowed to sit on your couch without explaining yourself to a committee. Inside this episode, we get into: · Why a happy life can still be a stressful one · The difference between building a good life and being present enough to enjoy it · How tiny moments of joy can create an "upward spiral" · Why rest doesn't require a signed permission slip · How to figure out what you enjoy, not what Instagram says you should enjoy · Why your hobbies, routines, and needs are allowed to change · Latesha's five "unbothered types" and how her quiz helps you discover yours · How one small moment of silly can make an ordinary day better If your body is begging you to sit your ass down while your brain keeps whispering, "Just one more thing," press play. Then take my free quiz, What Room in Your Life Needs Attention? It'll help you see which part of your life has been quietly collecting dust while you've been busy handling everything else. You'll also find Latesha's quiz and information about her mail club linked below. Links: Latesha Lynch Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@bankedandbalanced Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bankedandbalancedclub Substack https://bankedandbalanced.substack.com/ Banked and Balance Mail Club https://bankedandbalanced.com/club Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@kimbarnesjefferson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimjeffersoncoach/ FREE Quiz, What room in your life needs a little attention https://kimbarnesjefferson.lpages.co/room-quiz_podcast

We've all done it.We wait until all the conditions are perfect before making a decision. We tell ourselves we'll know when the timing is right, when we have more money, more confidence or more certainty.The problem is, that moment rarely comes.In this episode, I explore why waiting for certainty can keep us stuck for years, why truth often feels uncomfortable, and why the biggest moments in our lives usually begin with a decision that feels anything but safe.I also share some of my own experiences, from leaving a secure corporate career to moving to Los Angeles, discovering yoga and building a coaching business.Maybe confidence isn't something we find before we act.Maybe it's something we build because we acted.Chapters01:40 Why we wait for certainty 02:30 Leaving corporate and moving to LA 04:00 You don't need certainty, you need trust 05:10 A coaching client waiting to start her business 06:00 Why there is no "right" decision 08:10 Certainty vs truth 11:00 Where confidence actually comes from 12:50 The yoga story 15:10 Why staying stuck is still a decision 16:30 One question to leave you with

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What you'll learn in this episode: • Why “next” is the most powerful 4-letter word in sales • How fear and excitement are driven by the same emotional energy • Why consistent outbound prospecting still wins in every market • The truth about building predictable income in sales • How social media judgment keeps people stuck • Why trust is becoming the ultimate business currency • The difference between core competencies and distractions • How AI can become your personal board of directors • Why successful people act before they feel fully ready • The long-term payoff of resilience and consistency

How many dreams, conversations, or acts of faith have been postponed for "someday"? Today we'll consider a simple but powerful prayer: "God, turn my someday into now." As we reflect on the brevity of life, we'll discover how recognizing the value of each moment inspires us to stop waiting and start living with greater faith, courage, and purpose. What if today became the day you stopped putting off what matters most?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

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Have you ever achieved everything you thought you wanted and still wondered if you're truly worthy of more?Despite the promotions, qualifications and years of experience, so many women leaders still struggle with one thing: believing they deserve success, support and investment in themselves.In this episode of The Lucy Gernon Show, I am joined by executive coach and former Executive Vice President, Katy McFee, to unpack why so many ambitious women hold themselves back, how self-worth impacts confidence and leadership, and why investing in yourself isn't selfish, it's one of the most important decisions you'll ever make.If you've ever questioned your value, played small to keep others comfortable, or put everyone else's needs ahead of your own, this episode is one you won't want to miss.

Get my global index fund & ETF comparison tool: ⁠click here⁠Listen to this next: 'Should you switch global ETFs?'In this podcast episode, we answer a great question from Andy:'VWRP or VAFTGAG'There are a few important differences:What they invest in How much they charge in feesWhat platforms they are available onAnd the type of investment each of them is Listen to the podcast episode for the full details.And thanks for the question Andy! If you have a question, feel free to email me: ryan@makingmoneysimple.com -----------------------------------------

In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, comedian, facilitator, and longtime improve it! family member Nnamdi Ngwe to explore why the most valuable career skills often come from the places you least expect. From playing college soccer to performing with The Second City, creating viral content, facilitating workshops for global organizations, and winning an Emmy, Nnamdi's career is proof that following your curiosity can lead to opportunities you never could have planned. If you've ever wondered whether your creative interests "count," questioned whether it's too late to pursue something different, or struggled to connect your unique experiences into a meaningful career path, this conversation will inspire you to see your strengths in a whole new way. Inside This Episode: Why Your Nontraditional Skills Are Your Competitive Advantage: Nnamdi shares how the experiences that don't fit neatly on a resume often become the skills that make you indispensable in your career. From College Soccer to Comedy Stages: Hear how an unexpected path led Nnamdi from the soccer field to improv theaters, television sets, and corporate boardrooms, proving that careers rarely unfold in a straight line. What It Really Takes to Create Viral Content: With a massive following across TikTok and Instagram, Nnamdi pulls back the curtain on his creative process and explains why content that looks effortless usually comes from consistent practice and experimentation. The Workplace Lessons Hidden Inside Improv: After facilitating workshops for companies like LinkedIn, TikTok, Motorola, and T-Mobile, Nnamdi explains the powerful moment when people realize improv isn't just entertainment—it's a practical skill for communication, collaboration, leadership, and innovation. Trusting Your Scene Partner and Yourself: Nnamdi reflects on collaborating with his twin brother and creative partner, Amechi, sharing lessons about trust, flexibility, and building successful partnerships both on stage and in business. What to Do Now: Identify Your Hidden Career Skill: Think about one strength you have that doesn't appear on your resume. Whether it's calming people during stressful moments, reading a room, making others laugh, or adapting when plans change, recognize it as a real professional asset. Stop Waiting for the Perfect Career Path: Your experiences don't have to make sense to everyone else. Trust that the skills you're building today may become the foundation for opportunities you can't yet imagine. Follow What Energizes You: Instead of asking whether a creative interest is practical, ask what it's teaching you. The projects that light you up often develop the very human skills that set you apart. About the Guest Nnamdi Ngwe is an Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, comedian, facilitator, and educator. After playing collegiate soccer at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, he went on to study and perform comedy at iO Theater and The Second City. Alongside his twin brother and creative partner, Amechi Ngwe, he has written and starred in acclaimed productions including Julius, Rap Skool, and House Sitters. His television credits include The Amber Ruffin Show, A Black Lady Sketch Show, The Bold and the Beautiful, Blippi, Comedy Central's 3Peat, and the Emmy Award-winning Tab Time. Beyond entertainment, Nnamdi facilitates interactive workshops for organizations around the world, helping leaders and teams build communication, adaptability, and collaboration skills through applied improvisation. Whether performing on stage, creating viral content online, or leading a workshop, he's passionate about helping people embrace creativity, trust themselves, and discover that their most unexpected skills are often their greatest strengths. Your Freebie You're calm, capable, and composed… until things take an unexpected turn (as they tend to do)! This is exactly why we created The Clarity Under Pressure Toolkit: What to Do in the First 5 Minutes of Any Uncertain Situation. It's your go-to guide for staying grounded when it matters most. Download it here. Connect with Nnamdi Ngwe Nnamdi's Instagram Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Leadership Playground online membership community Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram Connect with Erin Diehl

What does it really mean to live an audacious life? In this episode of The Growth Now Movement, I sit down with Erica Rothenberger—a civil engineer, corporate executive, entrepreneur, mom of two, podcast host, and founder of the Audacious Women Summit—to talk about leadership, fulfillment, resilience, and turning unimaginable pain into purposeful action. Erica defines being audacious differently than most people. It's not the highlight reel that everyone sees. It's the hard conversations, the early mornings, the uncomfortable decisions, and the behind-the-scenes work that no one applauds. It's choosing growth when it's difficult and continuing to show up when nobody's watching. After a seventh-grade Take Your Daughter to Work Day introduced her to construction, Erica found herself building a successful career in a male-dominated industry by learning how to stretch beyond her comfort zone and walk confidently into rooms where she didn't always feel like she belonged. But her greatest lesson wouldn't come from the boardroom. In 2022, Erica survived a violent assault and strangulation that forever changed the trajectory of her life. Rather than allowing her story to define her, she chose to use it to serve others. Today, she's become an advocate for survivors, donates proceeds from her book to domestic violence organizations, and is working to bring Erica's Law to Pennsylvania. We also dive into why so many high achievers struggle to feel fulfilled despite accomplishing incredible things, how meaningful relationships can completely change the direction of your life, and why celebrating your wins might be one of the most important habits you're currently neglecting. This conversation is about courage, boundaries, healing, and giving yourself permission to live audaciously. In This Episode, We Discuss: What it truly means to live an audacious life The behind-the-scenes habits that create extraordinary success Building confidence in male-dominated industries Why high achievers often struggle with fulfillment How meaningful connections can change your life's trajectory Erica's journey from corporate leadership to creating the Audacious Women Summit Surviving a violent assault and transforming pain into purpose Why boundaries and saying "no" are essential for growth The power of celebrating your accomplishments through an "Audacious Badass List" Erica's 3:00-3:30 daily practice for creating intentionality and success How resilience is built one decision at a time

July asked us to slow down, process, and reconnect with ourselves. August asks a different question: Now what?In this month's collective tarot forecast, intuitive tarot therapist Michelle Nolan reveals that we're entering a powerful new phase. After months of growth, challenges, and learning to trust ourselves, August is about stepping forward with confidence, using everything we've gained to create momentum.The message is clear: You already have the tools.Michelle explains why this isn't the month for second-guessing yourself or waiting for someone else to give you permission. Instead, it's about trusting your instincts, making decisions from your heart, and recognizing just how much stronger you've become.Whether you're navigating a career change, relationship, creative project, or simply trying to understand where life is leading you next, this episode offers practical guidance to help you move through August with clarity, courage, and purpose.In This Episode We Cover:Why August feels like a major energetic turning point after months of reflectionThe powerful message of the Three of Wands and why you're finally ready to move forwardHow to carry responsibility without carrying unnecessary emotional weightWhy pacing yourself—not rushing—is the secret to sustainable momentumLeo season's invitation to embody authentic strength and confidenceThe Magician card's reminder that you already possess everything you needHow hesitation—not fear—can become your biggest obstacle this monthWhy trusting your intuition is more important than collecting more informationThe surprising difference between making decisions from your head versus your heartHow to recognize when overthinking is blocking your next stepWhy clear boundaries and discernment are recurring themes throughout AugustHow to release anxiety and stop letting old worries drive your decisionsThe connection between authenticity, instinct, and creating the future you truly wantMORE FROM MICHELLE NOLANWork with Michelle, email her at m@mtnolan.com or find her in the Seeking Center Community. Visit seekingcentercommunity.com for more with Robyn + Karen and many of the guides on Seeking Center: The Podcast. You'll get access to live weekly sessions, intuitive guidance, daily inspiration, and a space to share your journey with like-minded people who just get it. You can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram @theseekingcenter.

Hey Clutterbugs! This is the ultimate dopamine-boosting, motivation-pumping, task-crushing podcast for when you need to clean, declutter, organize, or tackle ANY boring task.If you have ADHD, are neurodivergent, or just struggle to do mundane things like dishes, laundry, or cleaning - this podcast is for you. We need energy, urgency, and hype to get through boring tasks. Doing mundane things can feel IMPOSSIBLE. I'm not even talking about a week's worth of dishes that's overwhelming - it could be three plates that just need to be put in the dishwasher. Why does this feel so hard? Our brain sees it and we have a big fat nope and we scroll TikTok instead. The reality is we are not built to do slow, boring, mundane things day in and day out. We're hunters, not farmers. So all of these tasks can feel like absolute torture.But here's the truth: We're not lazy. We're just under-stimulated. We gotta find the hacks. We need dopamine. We need to change our day from drudgery into tiny little punches of happiness and serotonin and reward so that we actually WANT to do these things. We feel excited and we keep going. This is how we become super productive people. So work with me as we make our way through six mini challenges in today's podcast! Clutterbug Goal Planner Pack: https://clutterbug.me/products/ultimate-goal-planner-pack Tough Love Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVovcHlDDjI&list=PLCD0U77IVLmSSp0m7hdxzig9K0KfQz5RG Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #clutterbug #podcast #toughlove #declutterwithme #declutter #adhdchallenge #adhd #procrastination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I'll start when I'm ready” might be the biggest lie we tell ourselves. I'll start the business when I'm ready. I'll have the conversation when I'm ready. I'll write the book when I'm ready. And then the thing you were preparing for passes you by while you were still getting prepared. Ryan breaks down the difference between preparing and hiding, and why “I'm not ready” is often just a dressed-up version of “I'm scared.”In this episode, Ryan shares his own journey of starting before he felt qualified and explains why confidence isn't a prerequisite for action. It's a byproduct of it. The perfect conditions you're waiting for aren't coming. But this morning is here. And sometimes the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the willingness to start messy.

Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire Taylor Morrison, one of the nation's largest public homebuilders, in a deal valued around $8.5 billion including debt. The interesting part is the timing: homebuilder sentiment, new home sales, affordability, and buyer confidence are still challenged, but Fannie May has recently released a slow-and-steady housing recovery forecast.  We'll dive into why Berkshire is making this bet now, and what Fannie sees in our latest edition of Not Your Average Insights!This is where JWB Co-founder, Gregg Cohen, and show host, Pablo Gonzalez, pick recent news stories and add the perspective real estate investors aren't getting from the media.This week they'll talk about:- Does Berkshire think we're at the bottom of the market?- Why Berkshire is paying a premium price to get into the housing market under these economic conditions?- What happens if Fannie May is right (or wrong)?- and more!Come be a part of the conversation, and help us dig into the non-obvious insights that investors can use to make smart decisions.Listen NOW!Chapters:00:00 Headlines And Housing Bottom01:29 Show Welcome And Banter02:04 3.99% Mortgage Program04:29 Berkshire's $8.5B Housing Bet05:25 Why Buffett Buys Builders13:34 Global Builder Consolidation16:05 Fannie Mae Market Forecast18:53 Jacksonville Data Deep Dive24:29 Investor Mindset And Q&A29:12 Policy Hopes vs Reality29:47 Build to Rent Impact30:43 Builders and Cycles32:32 JWB Recession Playbook37:16 Deep Pockets Advantage39:40 Rents for Retirement40:12 Real Estate Cycle Myth42:23 Home Prices Rarely Fall45:45 Rates vs High Floor47:07 Deferred Maintenance Rules49:56 3.99 Rate and Lenders51:24 Stop Waiting to Buy53:00 Community and Next WeekStay connected to us! Join our real estate investor community LIVE: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/nyai/Schedule a Turnkey strategy call: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/turnkey/ *Get social with us:*Subscribe to our channel  @notyouraverageinvestor  Subscribe to  @JWBRealEstateCompanies  

Whether retirement is 10 years away and you are disappointed by how little you have saved, or 30 years away and you are skeptical of the entire system, it is easy to lose hope and convince yourself that your future self will figure out all the details. Today, Paul shares the mindset and steps he used to gradually transition from fear of the future to confidence about finances. At the end of the day, you work hard for your money, and you deserve to have some of it left over each month. Listen along to hear some practical steps for getting off the sidelines and beginning to save and invest with purpose.   Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a century of data? Download our free Retirement Income Guide now at paulwinkler.com/relax and take the stress out of planning your retirement.   This material is for general educational purposes only and is not personalized investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Nothing here is an offer, solicitation, or recommendation for any security or strategy. All financial decisions involve risk, and you should consult qualified professionals before acting on this information. Advisory services offered through Paul Winkler, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser. 

We spend so much of our lives believing we'll finally be worthy once we achieve more, heal more, fix more, or become someone else. But what if that belief is the very thing keeping us stuck?This week discover a powerful spiritual perspective that challenges everything you've been taught about self-worth. If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, perfectionism, or the feeling that you're somehow "not enough," this conversation will help you see yourself—and your journey—in a completely new light. You may not need to become someone different. You may simply need to remember who you've been all along.Join us for the next episode of Weekly Energy Boost with @ElishevaBalas and @EitanYardeni.  Watch LIVE Sundays at 10 am PT / 1pm ET on The Kabbalah Centre YouTube or catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.Find out more about our work, dig into our archives, and send us a message at: www.weeklyenergyboost.com.You can also help make Weekly Energy Boost possible by making a tax-deductible contribution at www.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.

It always feels like the next promotion, the next purchase, or the next opportunity will finally be enough... But what if you've been chasing the wrong upgrade?

On today's minisode of The CLS Experience, Craig Siegel challenges you to stop making decisions based on your current circumstances and start living in alignment with the person you're becoming. He explains why your future is built through today's standards, not tomorrow's intentions, and reminds us that extraordinary lives are created through ordinary choices made consistently. If you're ready to elevate your identity, let go of old patterns, and step into your next chapter with greater certainty, this episode will give you a simple but powerful framework to begin.0:15 Align Your Daily Standards With Your Future Self01:13 Stop Waiting for Proof and Choose Your Identity01:54 Your New Life Will Cost You Your Old One02:55 Release Scarcity and Create Space for ExpansionSee me speak at Cathy's Event HERE:Early Bird Tickets now available for our October live event, CLS: Formation HERE:Check out The Command Room HERE: To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

Stop Waiting for "The One": How Fear Is Keeping You Single Are you waiting for certainty before you're willing to put yourself out there? Do you want to get married someday, but fear rejection, making the wrong choice, getting hurt, or simply never finding the right person? In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob tackles one of the greatest obstacles facing Christian singles today: fear. After teaching a lesson on dating to approximately 200 young adults and married Christians in Boston, Rob noticed a common theme. Many people aren't struggling because they don't want to get married or because they never meet anyone. They're struggling because they're afraid to take the first step. Rob explains why God's answer to uncertainty isn't certainty—it's faith. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 11:6 and other biblical principles, Rob challenges singles to "sow their seed," take healthy relational risks, become the kind of person they hope to marry, and trust God with the outcome. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why fear may be a bigger dating obstacle than lack of opportunity • Why God doesn't ask you to know the future before taking action • The biblical principle of "sowing your seed" • Why a first date doesn't need to feel like a marriage proposal • How to become the kind of person you hope to marry • Why choosing someone who strengthens your faith matters • Rob's thoughts on Christian online dating • How Rob prayed for nine months before meeting Pam • Why taking care of yourself physically and emotionally matters • How to date without putting unnecessary pressure on every interaction • Why purity protects trust and strengthens your future marriage • Why friendship is more important than chemistry alone • How to replace the search for certainty with courage Rob also shares the story of his own journey toward marriage. After a relationship he thought would lead to marriage ended, he spent months praying and surrendering his future to God. Nine months later, Pam flew into Berkeley from Cairo, Egypt—and a little over a year later, they were married. The message is simple: Stop asking God for certainty. Start asking Him for courage. Walk forward. Trust Him. Sow your seed. Become someone worth marrying. Protect your purity. Build friendships. Pray faithfully. Then leave tomorrow where it has always belonged—in the hands of God. Learn more about Rob, his books, and the Rob Skinner Podcast at RobSkinner.com. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches.

When things are good, do you find yourself bracing for what's coming? That low hum of vigilance underneath the happiness — scanning, waiting, not quite letting yourself land in the good — is one of the quietest and most exhausting forms of anxiety there is. In this episode, Monique names it, traces it to its roots, and offers a way to start actually inhabiting your own life instead of standing guard outside of it. Ready to break the cycle for good? If this episode resonated with you, there's something you need to try next…

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Grab our High-Converting Proposal Template and learn what to include (and what to leave out) to turn more of your proposals into higher-paying clients: ⁠https://webdesigneracademy.com/template⁠ What to Do When Web Design Proposals Go Silent In this replay of our June 2026 live Q&A, I answer four real questions from web designers on some of the most common business challenges that come up again and again. We cover why proposals stall after discovery calls (and what to actually say in your follow-up), how to apply the Package Matrix Method to VIP day and sprint-based offers, how to bring in subcontractors without it becoming a client issue, and how to position the value of a website when local business clients want you to do everything. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why proposals go silent after great discovery calls and the follow-up framework that actually moves people to a decision How to incentivize a decision without pressure-selling or closing on the call How to apply Package Matrix thinking to sprint and VIP day offers when your deliverables don't change How to handle subcontracting and outsourcing when clients expect you to do all the work How to position a conversion-focused website to local business clients who want it all The leaky bucket analogy that shifts clients from cost-based thinking to value-based thinking KEY TIMESTAMPS [00:00] - Welcome and overview [05:30] - Q1: Proposals stalling after discovery calls (Sonya) [25:30] - Q2: Package Matrix for VIP days and sprints (Jess) [44:00] - Q3: Outsourcing and subcontracting (Alyssa) [52:00] - Q4: Selling a website to local business clients (Kristin) RESOURCES MENTIONED Web Designer Academy: ⁠https://webdesigneracademy.com⁠ Next Level Mastermind: ⁠https://webdesigneracademy.com/next-level-mastermind⁠ The Package Matrix™ Method: ⁠https://shannonmattern.com/package-matrix-method/⁠ RELATED EPISODES Episode 198: How to Make More with Less Web Design Clients - ⁠https://webdesigneracademy.com/how-to-make-more-with-less-web-design-clients/⁠ Episode 194: The Daily Habit for Building a Full Web Design Client Pipeline with Julia Taylor - ⁠https://webdesigneracademy.com/the-daily-habit-for-building-a-full-web-design-client-pipeline-with-julia-taylor/⁠ Episode 193: Stop Waiting for Referrals and Get Booked Out with Sarah Noel Block of Tiny Marketing - ⁠https://webdesigneracademy.com/stop-waiting-for-referrals-and-get-booked-out-with-sarah-noel-block-of-tiny-marketing/⁠ About Shannon Mattern: Shannon Mattern is a Pricing Strategist, creator of The Package Matrix™ Method,  and the founder of the Web Designer Academy where she helps experienced women web designers book higher-paying web design projects, charge more with confidence, run projects without overworking and burnout and break through to their next level of income and freedom. For Web Designers: ⁠https://webdesigneracademy.com⁠ For Service Providers, Consultants & Agencies: ⁠https://shannonmattern.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@profitablewebdesigner⁠ | ⁠@shannonlmattern⁠

How many opportunities have you postponed because you told yourself, "I'm just not ready yet"?For brilliant, high-performing women, waiting rarely looks like fear. It sounds responsible."I need a little more experience.""Maybe next year.""I haven't earned it yet."But what if readiness isn't something you discover?What if it's something you create?In this episode of Breaking Free from the Grind, I share some of the most pivotal decisions of my own career - from applying to Columbia Business School to leaving investment banking and starting my coaching business before I felt qualified. Along the way, I unpack why confidence isn't what creates action - and why the permission you've been waiting for has to come from you.In this episode, I'm diving in to discuss:Why waiting until you feel ready is one of the biggest hidden barriers to senior leadership - and how high-performing women often mistake fear for being "responsible," "strategic," or "not quite ready yet."The difference between waiting to become more qualified and choosing to believe you already belong - why self-trust, not certainty, is what allows exceptional women to step into bigger opportunities.How to stop waiting for confidence before you act - including the mindset shift that helps you trust yourself before you have proof, lead from identity instead of validation, and become the leader your next level requires.If you've been telling yourself you need one more year of experience...If you've been postponing the conversation, the promotion, or the opportunity because you don't feel completely ready...This episode will help you stop waiting for permission - and start trusting yourself enough to become the woman your next level is already asking you to be.Next Level™ Leader Quiz: You're smart. Capable. Proven. So why does the next level still feel harder than it should? Take my free Next Level™ Leader quiz to uncover the hidden pattern slowing your rise…and what to do next. Take the Next Level™ Leader Quiz here. 30-min. Leadership Strategy Consult: On a private consult, we'll identify exactly where you're still operating as the doer, fixer, problem-solver, and safety net inside your organization. Together, we'll uncover the patterns keeping you overwhelmed and map out the leadership shifts required to help you lead more strategically, create stronger boundaries, and thrive at the next level without burnout. If you're serious about accelerating into your next level of leadership without sacrificing your sanity to get there, this is the place to start.  Book your 30-min. Leadership Strategy Consult here. About AmeliaAmelia Noël is an executive coach and former investment banking and consulting professional who helps high-achieving women in demanding corporate roles develop their Executive Edge™  to rise into senior leadership...and thrive there without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, Breaking Free from the Grind, Amelia helps women strengthen their executive presence, increase visibility and influence, communicate their value with confidence, and shift from overworking to leading more strategically at their next level. Her work blends over a decade of real-world corporate experience with practical leadership development to help women become the kind of leaders that bigger opportunities, and bigger rooms, are built for. Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel

Jessie Inchauspe, the Glucose Goddess, joins the girls for a powerful conversation about boundaries, success, people-pleasing, and the hard truth that no one is coming to save you. Jessie shares why saying no is often the key to creating something extraordinary. Together, they unpack self-trust, entrepreneurship + the temptation to wait for validation, opportunities, or permission. If you've been waiting for someone to choose you, hire you, or change your life, this conversation is your wake-up call. Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast. With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes.  Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday. If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify ⁠here⁠ and on Apple ⁠here⁠.  Sponsors: Quince | Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/microdose for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

"Send Ben a text"What if your teen still wants to connect with you, just not in the way you expect?A lot of parents think, “My teen wants nothing to do with me.”He stays in his room.He gives one-word answers.He wears headphones.He plays video games.He acts annoyed when you ask about his day.But maybe your teen is not rejecting you. Maybe he just does not want connection to feel like a lecture, a test, or a trap.In this episode, I talk about one mistake many parents make without realizing it. They wait for the “better version” of their teen to show up before they try to connect.The cleaner version.The more respectful version.The more motivated version.The version who gets off video games the first time.The version who tells you everything.But connection cannot only be available to the improved version of your teen.You can connect with the teen you have right now and still hold boundaries. You can show interest in what he enjoys and still have expectations. You can care about his world without giving up your authority.In this episode, you'll learn why your teen may pull away, how to connect without becoming a doormat, and one simple question to ask yourself when you feel frustrated with him.If you've been waiting for your teen to change before you enjoy him again, this episode will help you start right where he is.Are You Caught in the Parent Trap?Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free.Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you're falling into with your teen. Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today.https://benpughcoaching.com/parent-trap-quiz

What separates the entrepreneurs who make it from everyone else? They stop waiting for the perfect idea and simply start. In Part 2, Zach Dulla shares how a passion project became two thriving brands, why speed and storytelling win in the content game, and the lessons he's learned scaling nationwide. From capturing viral sports moments and working with the PGA and Blackhawks to betting on himself and leaving corporate America, Zach delivers a powerful message for entrepreneurs: start messy, stay adaptable, and let the business evolve into what it's meant to become. Connect with Zach Dulla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharydulla/ If you need branded solutions for your events, giveaways and employee engagement, check out Club Colors: https://www.clubcolors.com

Send us Fan MailWho goes first in marriage?The Gospel has already answered that question. Jesus did.In this practical episode, we'll explore why waiting keeps marriages stuck, how Christ's pursuit of us frees us to pursue our spouse without keeping score, and what it looks like to love first—not because our spouse deserves it, but because Christ first loved us. Healthy marriages aren't built on reciprocity; they're built on grace. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I lead Christian wives  to become TENDER, TENACIOUS & TAKING BACK TERRITORY the enemy has stolen. To live by God's design in marriage through right order, repentance & radical obedience.First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want isn't a lack of confidence, credentials, experience, or readiness? What if it's the invisible rules you've been following without ever questioning them? In this episode of This Is Woman's Work, Nicole sits down with Cate Hall—former Supreme Court attorney, former #1 ranked female poker player in the world, biotech founder, former CEO of the Astera Institute, and author of You Can Just Do Things: How High Agency People Get What They Want Out of Life. Together, they unpack the concept of high agency, why successful people aren't waiting for permission, and how fear of rejection, failure, and embarrassment may be keeping you stuck. In This Episode We Discuss: What it means to be a high agency person Why most of the "rules" we follow are actually invisible agreements The art of getting what you don't deserve—and why that's a good thing How fear of rejection limits personal and professional growth… and why rejection is a necessary part of success Practical ways to build rejection tolerance The connection between identity and personal transformation How strengths can become weaknesses when taken too far The "moat of low status" and why people avoid being beginners Why women often struggle with looking inexperienced—and how to overcome it Cate's message is simple but powerful: you don't need more permission, more credentials, or more certainty. Sometimes, you just need to do the thing. Thank you to our sponsors! Elevate your summer wardrobe: Go to Quince.com/tiww for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/TIWW. Don't wait to teach your kids real-world money skills! Go to https://CovePure.com/tiww to get $250 off. Thanks to CovePure for sponsoring this episode! Connect with Cate: Book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Just-Things-High-Agency/dp/0063488450  Website: https://www.catehall.com/  Find your personal cringe minefield quiz: https://www.catehall.com/cringe-minefield-quiz  TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN07gbipMoY Substack: https://usefulfictions.substack.com/  X: https://x.com/catehall  Related Podcast Episodes How To Cultivate Audacity with Anne Marie Anderson | 276 197 / Fear & Failure (Part 1) with Amy Green Smith The Enneagram And Why It's All The Rage with Kristi Rowles | 226 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Have you been telling yourself that once the agency reaches the next level, you will finally take care of yourself? As an agency owner, you shouldn't be fitting life into your work schedule; instead you should fit work into your life. Today's featured guest is not the type of founder who ground his way to success and then learned to slow down. He built the life first and designed the agency around it from early on. He talks about how he built lead flow through SaaS partner ecosystems without ever asking for a referral, why he started charging $500 donations to his veterans nonprofit as the price of a meeting with him, and what it actually looks like to flip your calendar so life is the priority and work fills in the gaps. Dobbin Buck is the CEO of GetUWired, a full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Dahlonega, Georgia. He came up through the museum world and found his way into the agency space out of necessity after a move to North Georgia. Over two decades, he evolved from Joomla websites to marketing automation to AI, building an agency alongside a team that includes his wife as COO. In this episode, we'll discuss: Building strong relationships that don't start with "send me business" Flipping the calendar Putting yourself first is not a reward Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Building Business Development Through SaaS Ecosystems Without Ever Asking for a Lead Dobbin's growth strategy runs counter to how most agencies approach partner programs. The default is to join a partner ecosystem, badge up as a certified provider, and wait for the platform to send over referrals. Dobbin's version starts from the opposite end: show up, bring value, make friends, and trust that reciprocity will follow. He did this first with Infusionsoft after building a vertical solution for a residential real estate client that became a template he could rinse and repeat across hundreds of buyers. Infusionsoft noticed, started sending him to other verticals, and opened doors to more ecosystems from there. The practical principle underneath this is worth naming. The agencies that get the most from partner ecosystems are rarely the ones that join with the loudest ask. They are the ones who spend long enough demonstrating capability that the referrals become inbound rather than requested. That takes longer. It also produces a different quality of relationship and a different quality of client. Dobbin's most interesting clients came from introductions he never anticipated. None of it came from leading with "send me business." What Charging $500 For Your Time Actually Signals When Dobbin started getting hammered by unsolicited outreach from salespeople and lead generation services, his response was more creative than an unsubscribe filter. Any vendor who wanted a 30-minute meeting with him had to make a $500 donation to his veterans fly fishing nonprofit first. If the business conversation was worth having, the cost per acquisition was already north of $500 anyway. If it was not worth $500, there was nothing to discuss. The filter worked on two levels. It stopped the low-intent outreach immediately. It also generated meaningful donations for a nonprofit he cared about. The lesson here is that your time has a real cost, and building a structure that reflects that cost is not arrogance. It is clarity. Most founders who feel overwhelmed by the wrong kind of attention have not yet made that cost visible. Dobbin did, and found that the people worth talking to were happy to pay it. Flipping the Calendar and What Changed When He Did Dobbin used to work twelve-hour days and fit the rest of life into the gaps his schedule allowed. His kids' soccer games, date nights, time outside: all of it was scheduled around work, which meant all of it was conditional. Every agency owner has experienced this and Dobbin knew it was time for a change, so he loaded his calendar first with everything he wanted to do for himself, and then filled work in around it. Two rounds of sauna and cold plunge, thirty minutes of meditation, one to three hours of reading daily: those go in first. Work finds its place in what remains. The move that tested this the most was taking Mondays off entirely to lead veterans fly fishing trips. His team's reaction was predictable: disbelief, concern about productivity, questions about how he would compensate. His answer was that he would not compensate. He would just take Mondays off. Nothing broke. The work that had taken five days fit into four, and he came into Tuesday sharper and more energized than he had been in years. The carrot he describes, the one that keeps moving no matter how fast you run toward it, stops being motivating the moment you realize it is never going to sit still. Taking Mondays off was how he stopped chasing it. Putting Yourself First Is Not a Reward for Reaching a Certain Revenue Most founders structure their lives around a deferred promise. When the agency reaches the next milestone, then I will take care of myself. The problem is that the milestone keeps moving. The agency gets bigger and the demands grow with it. The window does not open automatically. It has to be forced open deliberately, and waiting for the right time to do it means it rarely happens. Dobbin has been living the alternative version for long enough to see what it produces. He is 60 years old, energized, genuinely happy, and clear that none of it is correlated with a revenue number. The agency is the vehicle. It was never supposed to be the destination. The founders who figure that out early enough to actually act on it are the ones who end up looking back with something other than regret. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

What if the thing holding you back isn't the world saying no—it's the voice in your head asking, Are you sure you're allowed to do this? Today, we're exploring two books about moving through hesitation and into action: Cate Hall and Sasha Chapin's You Can Just Do Things, a sharp, funny guide to becoming more high-agency in your own life, and Guryan Tighe's Unmasking Fear, which argues that fear isn't the enemy—it's data, pointing you toward the places where growth is waiting. Together, they offer a bracing reminder: courage often begins with getting curious about what scares you.

Grab our High-Converting Proposal Template and learn what to include (and what to leave out) to turn more of your proposals into higher-paying clients: https://webdesigneracademy.com/template What to Do When Web Design Proposals Go Silent In this replay of our June 2026 live Q&A, I answer four real questions from web designers on some of the most common business challenges that come up again and again. We cover why proposals stall after discovery calls (and what to actually say in your follow-up), how to apply the Package Matrix Method to VIP day and sprint-based offers, how to bring in subcontractors without it becoming a client issue, and how to position the value of a website when local business clients want you to do everything. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why proposals go silent after great discovery calls and the follow-up framework that actually moves people to a decision How to incentivize a decision without pressure-selling or closing on the call How to apply Package Matrix thinking to sprint and VIP day offers when your deliverables don't change How to handle subcontracting and outsourcing when clients expect you to do all the work How to position a conversion-focused website to local business clients who want it all The leaky bucket analogy that shifts clients from cost-based thinking to value-based thinking KEY TIMESTAMPS [00:00] - Welcome and overview [05:30] - Q1: Proposals stalling after discovery calls (Sonya) [25:30] - Q2: Package Matrix for VIP days and sprints (Jess) [44:00] - Q3: Outsourcing and subcontracting (Alyssa) [52:00] - Q4: Selling a website to local business clients (Kristin) RESOURCES MENTIONED Web Designer Academy: https://webdesigneracademy.com Next Level Mastermind: https://webdesigneracademy.com/next-level-mastermind The Package Matrix™ Method: https://shannonmattern.com/package-matrix-method/ RELATED EPISODES Episode 198: How to Make More with Less Web Design Clients - https://webdesigneracademy.com/how-to-make-more-with-less-web-design-clients/ Episode 194: The Daily Habit for Building a Full Web Design Client Pipeline with Julia Taylor - https://webdesigneracademy.com/the-daily-habit-for-building-a-full-web-design-client-pipeline-with-julia-taylor/ Episode 193: Stop Waiting for Referrals and Get Booked Out with Sarah Noel Block of Tiny Marketing - https://webdesigneracademy.com/stop-waiting-for-referrals-and-get-booked-out-with-sarah-noel-block-of-tiny-marketing/ About Shannon Mattern: Shannon Mattern is a Pricing Strategist, creator of The Package Matrix™ Method,  and the founder of the Web Designer Academy where she helps experienced women web designers book higher-paying web design projects, charge more with confidence, run projects without overworking and burnout and break through to their next level of income and freedom. For Web Designers: https://webdesigneracademy.com For Service Providers, Consultants & Agencies: https://shannonmattern.com Instagram: @profitablewebdesigner | @shannonlmattern

Life has a way of reminding us that tomorrow isn't guaranteed.This week's episode wasn't planned.No script.No outline.No agenda.Just an honest conversation about what truly matters.We talk about...• Why waiting for "someday" steals today's joy.• The lessons mortality quietly teaches us.• Creating a life you're proud of... one day at a time.• The importance of boundaries, values and intentional living.• Why gratitude isn't something you find—it's something you practice.• How I've changed over the years and why personal growth never ends.• The question I ask myself every night before my head hits the pillow:"Am I proud of how I showed up today?"Because in the end...Your legacy isn't something people read after you're gone. It's something you create every single day through the choices you make.Videocast Replay Link: https://youtube.com/live/OmYBzPm98VgIf you've been feeling stuck...Waiting...Overwhelmed...Or simply needing a reminder of what really matters...I hope this conversation speaks to your heart.I'd also love to hear from YOU.What topics would you like me to cover on future episodes?Send me your thoughts, questions, feedback, or simply say hello:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Tessie D. Edwards, Founder of a multi-million-dollar family law firm in Atlanta, Georgia Purpose of the Interview The interview highlights Tessie Edwards' remarkable journey from teen mother and high school dropout to successful attorney, law firm owner, and community advocate. The conversation serves as a motivational success story focused on perseverance, personal accountability, education, entrepreneurship, and overcoming adversity. The discussion explores: Her childhood dream of becoming an attorney. The challenges of teen motherhood. Her path through higher education and law school. Building a successful law practice. The role of family and support systems. Advice for individuals pursuing ambitious goals. Executive Summary Tessie Edwards knew from the third grade that she wanted to become an attorney because she loved debate, argument, and advocacy. Growing up in a low-income community in Florida, she witnessed many people struggling with the criminal justice system and wanted to become a voice for those who felt unheard. Her journey was anything but traditional. She became pregnant at 15, had her first child at 16, dropped out of high school, earned her GED, attended community college, briefly joined the military, completed her bachelor's degree, and eventually graduated from law school while raising five children. Today, she is the owner of a multi-million-dollar law firm in Atlanta and the mother of seven children. Throughout the interview, Edwards attributes her success to clear goals, relentless determination, family support, and an unwavering commitment to her vision. Key Takeaways 1. Success Starts with a Clear Vision Edwards emphasized that she always knew what she wanted to become and remained focused despite numerous obstacles. Lesson: Clearly defining your goals helps guide decision-making and keeps you moving forward when challenges arise. 2. Your Beginning Does Not Determine Your Ending Despite becoming a teen mother, dropping out of school, and growing up in poverty, she refused to let her circumstances define her future. Lesson: Adversity can become motivation rather than limitation. 3. Parenthood Became Her Greatest Motivation A transformative moment occurred when someone told her that her infant daughter looked just like her. Edwards realized her daughter might want to become like her, which inspired her to create a life worthy of being a role model. Lesson: Responsibility can become a powerful catalyst for personal growth and achievement. 4. Persistence Beats Obstacles Edwards faced countless setbacks but continued pursuing her goals regardless of challenges. Lesson: Success often comes from refusing to quit rather than avoiding adversity. 5. Support Systems Matter She credited much of her success to her husband, children, siblings, and professional team. Lesson: Surrounding yourself with people who believe in your vision can make a significant difference in achieving your goals. 6. Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time When people advised her to delay law school until her children were older, she rejected the idea and chose to move forward immediately. Lesson: There is rarely a perfect time to pursue your dreams. 7. Dreams Require Action Rushion McDonald repeatedly emphasized that Edwards didn't merely dream about success—she consistently took action to achieve it through education, persistence, and hard work. Lesson: Ambition without action accomplishes little; success requires both vision and execution. Notable Quotes On becoming an attorney "Some people learn to litigate. I feel like I was born to litigate." On achieving success "Nothing other than dreaming it, seeing it, and then persistently going after it time and time and time again." On determination "The aggression will never stop. If I want it, I am absolutely going to give it everything in my power to go get it." On what changed her life "If she looked like me, she may want to be like me." On delaying goals "What am I waiting for? The same four years are going to go by whether she's in kindergarten or not." On success "Be clear about what it is you want. Be driven, be focused, be hungry." On support systems "Surround yourself with people that believe in you." On purpose "I feel like my life was so divinely chosen." On her current mindset "I feel thankful but not satisfied." Overall Message Tessie Edwards' interview is ultimately a story about resilience, determination, and possibility. Her journey demonstrates that difficult beginnings do not prevent extraordinary outcomes. Through focus, education, persistence, and the support of loved ones, she transformed her life and built a thriving legal practice. The interview encourages listeners to define their goals, work relentlessly toward them, and never allow current circumstances to dictate their future. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Tessie D. Edwards, Founder of a multi-million-dollar family law firm in Atlanta, Georgia Purpose of the Interview The interview highlights Tessie Edwards' remarkable journey from teen mother and high school dropout to successful attorney, law firm owner, and community advocate. The conversation serves as a motivational success story focused on perseverance, personal accountability, education, entrepreneurship, and overcoming adversity. The discussion explores: Her childhood dream of becoming an attorney. The challenges of teen motherhood. Her path through higher education and law school. Building a successful law practice. The role of family and support systems. Advice for individuals pursuing ambitious goals. Executive Summary Tessie Edwards knew from the third grade that she wanted to become an attorney because she loved debate, argument, and advocacy. Growing up in a low-income community in Florida, she witnessed many people struggling with the criminal justice system and wanted to become a voice for those who felt unheard. Her journey was anything but traditional. She became pregnant at 15, had her first child at 16, dropped out of high school, earned her GED, attended community college, briefly joined the military, completed her bachelor's degree, and eventually graduated from law school while raising five children. Today, she is the owner of a multi-million-dollar law firm in Atlanta and the mother of seven children. Throughout the interview, Edwards attributes her success to clear goals, relentless determination, family support, and an unwavering commitment to her vision. Key Takeaways 1. Success Starts with a Clear Vision Edwards emphasized that she always knew what she wanted to become and remained focused despite numerous obstacles. Lesson: Clearly defining your goals helps guide decision-making and keeps you moving forward when challenges arise. 2. Your Beginning Does Not Determine Your Ending Despite becoming a teen mother, dropping out of school, and growing up in poverty, she refused to let her circumstances define her future. Lesson: Adversity can become motivation rather than limitation. 3. Parenthood Became Her Greatest Motivation A transformative moment occurred when someone told her that her infant daughter looked just like her. Edwards realized her daughter might want to become like her, which inspired her to create a life worthy of being a role model. Lesson: Responsibility can become a powerful catalyst for personal growth and achievement. 4. Persistence Beats Obstacles Edwards faced countless setbacks but continued pursuing her goals regardless of challenges. Lesson: Success often comes from refusing to quit rather than avoiding adversity. 5. Support Systems Matter She credited much of her success to her husband, children, siblings, and professional team. Lesson: Surrounding yourself with people who believe in your vision can make a significant difference in achieving your goals. 6. Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time When people advised her to delay law school until her children were older, she rejected the idea and chose to move forward immediately. Lesson: There is rarely a perfect time to pursue your dreams. 7. Dreams Require Action Rushion McDonald repeatedly emphasized that Edwards didn't merely dream about success—she consistently took action to achieve it through education, persistence, and hard work. Lesson: Ambition without action accomplishes little; success requires both vision and execution. Notable Quotes On becoming an attorney "Some people learn to litigate. I feel like I was born to litigate." On achieving success "Nothing other than dreaming it, seeing it, and then persistently going after it time and time and time again." On determination "The aggression will never stop. If I want it, I am absolutely going to give it everything in my power to go get it." On what changed her life "If she looked like me, she may want to be like me." On delaying goals "What am I waiting for? The same four years are going to go by whether she's in kindergarten or not." On success "Be clear about what it is you want. Be driven, be focused, be hungry." On support systems "Surround yourself with people that believe in you." On purpose "I feel like my life was so divinely chosen." On her current mindset "I feel thankful but not satisfied." Overall Message Tessie Edwards' interview is ultimately a story about resilience, determination, and possibility. Her journey demonstrates that difficult beginnings do not prevent extraordinary outcomes. Through focus, education, persistence, and the support of loved ones, she transformed her life and built a thriving legal practice. The interview encourages listeners to define their goals, work relentlessly toward them, and never allow current circumstances to dictate their future. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Tessie D. Edwards, Founder of a multi-million-dollar family law firm in Atlanta, Georgia Purpose of the Interview The interview highlights Tessie Edwards' remarkable journey from teen mother and high school dropout to successful attorney, law firm owner, and community advocate. The conversation serves as a motivational success story focused on perseverance, personal accountability, education, entrepreneurship, and overcoming adversity. The discussion explores: Her childhood dream of becoming an attorney. The challenges of teen motherhood. Her path through higher education and law school. Building a successful law practice. The role of family and support systems. Advice for individuals pursuing ambitious goals. Executive Summary Tessie Edwards knew from the third grade that she wanted to become an attorney because she loved debate, argument, and advocacy. Growing up in a low-income community in Florida, she witnessed many people struggling with the criminal justice system and wanted to become a voice for those who felt unheard. Her journey was anything but traditional. She became pregnant at 15, had her first child at 16, dropped out of high school, earned her GED, attended community college, briefly joined the military, completed her bachelor's degree, and eventually graduated from law school while raising five children. Today, she is the owner of a multi-million-dollar law firm in Atlanta and the mother of seven children. Throughout the interview, Edwards attributes her success to clear goals, relentless determination, family support, and an unwavering commitment to her vision. Key Takeaways 1. Success Starts with a Clear Vision Edwards emphasized that she always knew what she wanted to become and remained focused despite numerous obstacles. Lesson: Clearly defining your goals helps guide decision-making and keeps you moving forward when challenges arise. 2. Your Beginning Does Not Determine Your Ending Despite becoming a teen mother, dropping out of school, and growing up in poverty, she refused to let her circumstances define her future. Lesson: Adversity can become motivation rather than limitation. 3. Parenthood Became Her Greatest Motivation A transformative moment occurred when someone told her that her infant daughter looked just like her. Edwards realized her daughter might want to become like her, which inspired her to create a life worthy of being a role model. Lesson: Responsibility can become a powerful catalyst for personal growth and achievement. 4. Persistence Beats Obstacles Edwards faced countless setbacks but continued pursuing her goals regardless of challenges. Lesson: Success often comes from refusing to quit rather than avoiding adversity. 5. Support Systems Matter She credited much of her success to her husband, children, siblings, and professional team. Lesson: Surrounding yourself with people who believe in your vision can make a significant difference in achieving your goals. 6. Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time When people advised her to delay law school until her children were older, she rejected the idea and chose to move forward immediately. Lesson: There is rarely a perfect time to pursue your dreams. 7. Dreams Require Action Rushion McDonald repeatedly emphasized that Edwards didn't merely dream about success—she consistently took action to achieve it through education, persistence, and hard work. Lesson: Ambition without action accomplishes little; success requires both vision and execution. Notable Quotes On becoming an attorney "Some people learn to litigate. I feel like I was born to litigate." On achieving success "Nothing other than dreaming it, seeing it, and then persistently going after it time and time and time again." On determination "The aggression will never stop. If I want it, I am absolutely going to give it everything in my power to go get it." On what changed her life "If she looked like me, she may want to be like me." On delaying goals "What am I waiting for? The same four years are going to go by whether she's in kindergarten or not." On success "Be clear about what it is you want. Be driven, be focused, be hungry." On support systems "Surround yourself with people that believe in you." On purpose "I feel like my life was so divinely chosen." On her current mindset "I feel thankful but not satisfied." Overall Message Tessie Edwards' interview is ultimately a story about resilience, determination, and possibility. Her journey demonstrates that difficult beginnings do not prevent extraordinary outcomes. Through focus, education, persistence, and the support of loved ones, she transformed her life and built a thriving legal practice. The interview encourages listeners to define their goals, work relentlessly toward them, and never allow current circumstances to dictate their future. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perfectionism is not a high standard. It's an excuse wearing one as a costume.This episode is about the two ways perfectionism kills consistency, and why they're the same problem showing up indifferent outfits. The all-or-nothing spiral that turns one bad meal into a blown week. And the waiting-for-perfect-conditions trap that keepsyou starting over instead of just continuing.We cover: -Why perfectionism isn't a high standard — it's a protection mechanism  - The all-or-nothing spiral — how it starts, why it's so automatic, and how to break it - The waiting trap — why the perfect time, the perfect plan, and the perfect week don't exist - What consistency actually looks like when it's working (hint: it's not pretty) - Why done, imperfect, and messy will always beat perfect and never startedIf you've ever blown a whole week because one day went sideways -  this one is going to reframe everything.Resources Mentioned:Not Another Diet Book:https://www.amazon.com/Not-Another-Diet-Book-learning/dp/B0B45Q4CLH/Schedule a Session: https://www.heathermaio.com/coaching-options

348 - Feeling unmotivated in your photography business does not mean you are lazy or undisciplined. It usually means you have stopped believing something will work. Heather Lahtinen breaks down why belief drives action, how curiosity restarts momentum, and the question to ask yourself when you cannot make yourself move.What to Listen ForWhy your brain refuses to act without beliefThe exact thought that kills motivation fastHeather's honest low-energy season, unpackedWhy laziness is almost never the problemThe question a client asked that changed everythingHow hope quietly creates clarityThe chain from curiosity to real resultsWhy rest sometimes disguises avoidanceThe thought swap that restarts your momentumWhat to ask yourself when you feel stuckIf you have been waiting to feel motivated before you make your next move, this episode gives you a way to create that feeling on purpose. Have a listen, then go do the thing you have been putting off.Join Elevate: https://flourishacademy.mykajabi.com/elevateUse the code: 0724 to save $1000 but only through July 24th.CONNECT + LEARN MORE:Explore all things photography education at nicolebegleyedu.comReady to build a profitable photography business? Visit freedomfocusformula.comMaster the craft of pet photography at hairofthedogacademy.comFollow along on Instagram - @nicolebegleyofficial 

Have a question for the show? Text us here!I'll kick off the season by challenging the belief that summer break is the only way to recover from teacher burnout, and I'll explain why “I'll feel better when…” keeps your nervous system stuck in stress, and I'll share a simple micro shift to help us practice real restoration so you can feel better all year, not just when school is out. In this episode, we'll:• why counting down to summer actually blocks your ability to be present• how the nervous system learns that busyness feels normal and “safe” • three awareness questions that reveal where we live on autopilot And, if you haven't pre-ordered your book yet, make sure you do at empowerededucator.com/book. Let's keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.comGet the book at: empowerededucator.com/bookInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Stop Waiting for Permission to Be HappyYOUR DAILY DOSE OF CALM, CLARITY, AND GENTLE ENCOURAGEMENT.In this episode, we explore the theme of "stop waiting for permission to be happy". This is a gentle, contemplative piece designed to help you pause, reflect, and find peace in the present moment. Whether you're listening during your morning routine, a quiet lunch break, or winding down before sleep, this episode invites you to slow down and reconnect with yourself.Take a deep breath. You are here. That is enough.

Stop Waiting for a GhostYOUR DAILY DOSE OF CALM, CLARITY, AND GENTLE ENCOURAGEMENT.In this episode, we explore the theme of "stop waiting for a ghost". This is a gentle, contemplative piece designed to help you pause, reflect, and find peace in the present moment. Whether you're listening during your morning routine, a quiet lunch break, or winding down before sleep, this episode invites you to slow down and reconnect with yourself.Take a deep breath. You are here. That is enough.

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Alain Leroy joins Dr. Nii-Quartelai to talk about his new book, Venture Philanthropy Blueprint — a real playbook for funding Black and Brown-led impact work without waiting on billionaire mercy.

What if the biggest opportunities in your life aren't about talent, but about visibility? In this episode of the Passive Prospecting Podcast, I share the incredible story of singing the National Anthem during America's 250th Birthday celebration at Ellis Island and the lessons it taught me about creating opportunity instead of waiting for it. If you're building a business, growing on YouTube for Real Estate, or simply trying to stand out in a crowded world, this conversation will change the way you think about success. Most people believe extraordinary opportunities happen because of luck. I don't. They happen because people consistently show up, become visible, and keep putting themselves in the right rooms. Levi Lascsak and I discuss why visibility creates opportunity, why competition shouldn't scare you, and how small actions can completely change the direction of your life and business. Whether you're a real estate agent, entrepreneur, or content creator, these principles apply to you.======Learn how to get Sellers from Your YouTube Channel: https://linkless.io/mrZ2tqwSchedule a Call With Us to Discuss Partnering With eXp - https://bit.ly/PassiveProspectingPartnershipHere's the link to try a free trial of Channel Studio: https://linkless.io/egH8eah

Ep. 252 What if the biggest regret of your life isn't what you did... but what you kept putting off? This week on HealingHer Within, Maryann Rivera-Dannert shares the mindset shift that completely changed the way she approaches dreams, purpose, and personal growth. Inspired by the book The Life List and a lesson from Steve Harvey, Maryann explains why she's replacing the idea of a "bucket list" with something far more empowering—a Life List. If you've ever felt behind in life, compared yourself to everyone else's highlight reel, or wondered if it's simply too late to chase your dreams, this episode is your reminder that tomorrow starts today. Most people create a Bucket List... A list of things they hope to accomplish before they die. But what if you flipped the script? Instead of waiting for "someday," Maryann challenges you to begin creating the future your younger self always imagined. References

Waiting to feel worthy before you fully show up for your life is one of the most common and most costly patterns Celeste sees. Because the feeling of worthiness doesn't arrive before the living — it arrives because of it. In today's episode, Celeste challenges the idea that you need to feel ready, healed, or worthy enough before you deserve to inhabit your own life completely. The life you've been waiting to live is available right now. Not later. Now. If you've been living at half capacity waiting for the green light, this one is it. Today's shift: Do one thing today that the worthy version of you would do — before you feel worthy enough to do it. Classes Store Follow Celeste podcast page on tick tock , facebook and instagram Follow STWYT Wellness center on tick tock , facebook and instagram all about love series https://www.celestethetherapist.com/episode524

Send us Fan MailHave you ever found yourself waiting for the perfect moment to finally move forward? Maybe you've been waiting until you feel more confident, have more money, know exactly what to do, or can see the entire path ahead. The truth is, most of us spend far too much time waiting for certainty when God is simply asking us to take the next step. The clarity you're looking for often doesn't come before movement—it comes because of it.In this episode of You Are More, Amy challenges the idea that confidence comes first. After more than three decades in business and a lifetime of walking by faith, she's discovered that confidence isn't something you wait to feel before acting. It's something that's built through consistent action. Every time you choose courage over comfort, every time you honor a commitment to yourself, and every time you take one small step forward, your confidence begins to grow.Amy also explores one of the greatest obstacles to purpose: comfort. While comfort feels safe, it can quietly become a cage that keeps us from the very opportunities God has placed in front of us. Looking back at the Israelites, she reminds us how easy it is to romanticize what is familiar rather than stepping into the unknown where growth happens. Real transformation rarely occurs inside our comfort zones. It happens when we trust God enough to move before we have every answer.Throughout the episode, Amy shares practical encouragement for anyone feeling stuck. She explains that our future is not built by one dramatic leap but by hundreds of faithful "yeses." A phone call. An application. A workout. An invitation. A difficult conversation. These small acts of obedience compound over time and eventually create an entirely different life. The goal isn't perfection—it's consistency.If you've been waiting for the right time, this episode is your reminder that there may never be a perfect moment. God often reveals the path one step at a time. Your responsibility isn't to see the whole staircase—it's simply to take the next step. Because movement creates clarity, clarity creates opportunity, and opportunity opens doors you could never have imagined. Today is the perfect day to stop waiting and start moving.In This EpisodeWhy movement creates clarityThe myth of waiting for perfect timingHow confidence is built through consistent actionWhy comfort can quietly become a cageThe danger of staying where life feels familiarHow one decision at a time shapes your futureWhy consistency beats motivationThe power of honoring commitments to yourselfHow to stop waiting and start walking by faithThree practical action steps to move into your next seasonConnect With Us:Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.comEpisode Minute By Minute:00:00 – Welcome & Why So Many People Stay Stuck01:06 – Why Waiting Often Keeps You From God's Best01:58 – Movement Creates Clarity02:45 – Action Builds Confidence03:34 – Comfort Can Become a Cage05:10 – One Decision Can Change Your Future06:29 – God Reveals the Path One Step at a Time07:34 – Stop Waiting for Perfect Timing08:00 – Process Over Results09:32 – Three Seconds of Radical Courage10:12 – Make the Ask, Take the Risk11:11 – Movement Opens Doors12:00 – You're on This Earth for MoreBe intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!