Discussions with Devan

Join Devan as she passionately explores the issue of frequent and unnecessary apologies, specifically regarding personal quirks, opinions, and individuality. Drawing inspiration from the beloved TV show Friends, Devan highlights the character Phoebe, who serves as a powerful example with her constant apologies for her uniqueness. In addition, the thought-provoking 'Curvy Girls Can't Date&#...

Join Devan in a heartfelt discussion on breaking free from the cultural norm of excessive apologizing, a phenomenon predominantly affecting women. Discover the significance of recognizing unnecessary apologies, often made when expressing personal opinions or making mistakes, as a tool for appeasing others. Explore how societal expectations perpetuate these needless apologies, wrongly implying weak...

In this heartfelt talk, Devan dives into a book she's currently reading called 'The Takedown' by Lily Chu and engagingly discusses the main character's struggle with toxic positivity and overworking. The book inspires her to highlight the inherent value of every individual without having to prove it constantly. Devan shares six life-transforming rules she has created for herself re...

In this motivational podcast episode, Devan discusses the importance of boundaries and how they can play a major role in defining self-worth. Talking about the task of setting boundaries from a logical perspective, she suggests establishing top five personal core values and aligning them with life goals. She emphasizes how aligning the actions with core values can make it easier to set and maintai...

Welcome to an energizing episode of "Discussions with Devan," where Devan passionately reframes the conventional approach to New Year's resolutions. In this dynamic conversation, she advocates for a shift towards year-round, continuous goal setting, challenging the limitations of confining aspirations to the beginning of the year. Join us as Devan introduces a groundbreaking six-step...

Welcome to another episode of "Discussions with Devan." In this deeply personal and insightful conversation, Devan opens up about the transformative power of gratitude in our everyday lives. Join us as she shares her journey of intentionally practicing gratitude, revealing how this simple yet profound practice has brought about significant changes in various aspects of her life. To find...

Welcome to another season of "Discussions with Devan." In this empowering episode, Devan delves into the transformative topic of "How To Be Unapologetically." Join us as she passionately encourages listeners, with a special emphasis on women, to redefine success on their own terms and unapologetically embrace their choices. In a world where societal standards often dictate succ...

Here it is ladies (and some gentlemen), season one's final episode! Join me as I recap the whole season and share a little bit about each episode. Be sure to tune into any episode that you need to know more about. See you in the next season! Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com

This week, in Episode 13 of Discussions with Devan, my guest, Anna Larson and I discussed The Role of Self-Awareness and Self-Discovery in Building Self-Confidence and how you can begin to make all of these aspects a priority in your life. We shared about how these apply to us personally, and give real-life, real-world examples. We also talk about the importance of being discerning about who you h...

Join us inside Episode 12 as special guest, Emma Furlong, and I talk about how to create your own self-care routine based around your needs and your schedule. Here’s a quick recap of what was in this episode: -How simplifying things is a great first step -The dimensions/realms of self-care -What goes in the buckets -Tips on how to create a self-care routine -What is bundling and how does it relate...

We have made it to episode 11, woot woot! Join me and special guest, Maria Natapov, as we talk about the importance of self-care for parents. We had a great conversation about the importance of honoring ourselves and how that has positive ripples into other areas of our life. We share great tips on what to do when overwhelm kicks in and everything starts to feel like “an emergency”. Take a moment...

Join me and special guest, Franchette Dyer, as we talk about the role of failure and mistakes in self-growth. Who is Franchette Dyer? Franchette is a mother of 1. She is a woman who is bold and confident in herself, and the moves she makes as well as in her work toward helping others find their truth in business, life, and themselves.  Her business, Vetech Business Services, is the culmination of...

Episode 9 of Discussions with Devan I welcomed guest, Jenn Rivera, and we talked about the Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership & Teamwork. We have different positions of leadership and different capacities where we work in teams, throughout our lives, not just in a work setting. So definitely give this one one a listen. Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -How having self-awaren...

On Episode 8 of Discussions with Devan, I welcomed my friend, entrepreneur Selena Conmackie. We talked about The Impact of Social Media and Technology on Self-Confidence .  Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -How comparison holds people back -Why we encourage you to do it scared -What you see on social media versus reality -How taking a break or setting boundaries with social media can be...

Join us inside Episode #7! This weeks conversation was very insightful! I found that I had so many parallels with my guest, Mary-Catherine LaBossiere, as we discussed why defining your own success is the key to true fulfillment . Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -How our definition of success can be related to deep-seeded beliefs. -The benefits of discovering our OWN definition of succe...

Our episode for week six was special, because I had my first guest join us live! I was joined by Sarah Dickinson and we had a great discussion about Finding Your Purpose.  I know so many of you are going to relate. We both learned from one another and discovered some phrases we LOVE using! Tune in to hear all about it. Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -Our definitions of “purpose” -What...

This week on Discussions with Devan, Episode 5, I discussed Strategies for Recognizing and Interrupting Negative Self Talk.  Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -How negative self-talk stops you from doing the things you want to do. -11 different types of negative self-talk patterns. -Strategies to recognize and interrupt negative self-talk. -What is the "When I" Syndrome -And le...

In this episode, I discuss the benefits of joining a supportive community. Having communities, tribes, that have truly supported me when I needed them most has saved me so many times. Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -Feeling lonely even when you aren’t actually alone -Why having a strong community is so important -What patriarchy, perfectionism and people-pleasing have to do with it al...

In this episode I am talking about breaking free from toxic relationships. We discuss what they look like and the next steps to take once you are aware of them.  Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -What a toxic relationship can feel like -What toxic traits can look like, behaviors to notice -Options for breaking free from a toxic relationship -Skills you can work on to change dynamics in...

In this episode I talk to you about what imposter syndrome is, where it comes from, and how to overcome it. Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -How imposter syndrome is related to inner dialogue -The difference between imposter syndrome and self-doubt -What imposter syndrome was bred from -My tips to conquer imposter syndrome Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing l...

In this episode I talk to you about what it looks like to undervalue yourself and what it is truly costing you. Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -The true cost of undervaluing yourself -What undervaluing yourself means -Areas of our lives that we ignore or where we undervalue ourselves -What your next steps can be Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and g...