Just Start: Get Visible

You deserve to have the space and time to start the things that you want to do. But, you might need to take the necessary steps to Plan Your Own Personal Retreat.  Take these quick steps to help you get started!

I know how it is.  You've had a slammin weekend and then Sunday night rolls around and doom doom doom, that great energy that you had for the past 48 hours magically starts to seep away.  But, what if you could adjust how you approach the week ahead and actually make the time and earmark the right energy to start the things that you want to do? Ready? Let's get started! #juststart

There is a time to focus and there is a time to dream.  Do you know when to do which one and when it is most beneficial? With this episode, you can learn.  Listen, share and remember to Just Start!

Today is the day.  I am sharing a lot today! I am giving myself permission to say goodbye to my corporate life and fully dive into and elevate the work that we've done over the past 10 years at Scarlet .  If you are working in a corporate role and starting something new on the side (or just thinking about it or wanting to do), this one is for you.  I share some must-know steps to help you maintain...

I'd like for you to find and refine your own speaking process, but let me share mine with you.  Since I've had the opportunity to be on stages since the 4th grade, I've had the opportunity to test, learn and refine my speaking and preparation process over time, so I'm excited to share with you what works for me. (and hopefully it'll help you get started or elevate) Ready? Let's Get Started!

It happens.  You're minding your business giving a speech or just talking in a meeting and you totally get off track! What should you do? No worries... I've got your back.  Listen to this quick yet impactful episose on how to get back on track when your words, technology or groove gets derailed!

Today - you are qualified to pitch! You can pitch yourself, your ideas and your dreams.  But, let's make sure that you can do it well! Let's spend some time together exploring how to pitch, what to pitch and how to get what you want out of pitching.  Ready? Listen. Share.  #juststart

The word habit often gets a bad wrap. But, let's dive in to that a bit.  Just like there are challenging and troubling habits, there are good habits as well.  What are your good habits? Today, I'm going to share a few good habits that can serve you on your path to starting new things and moving to your next level. 

Hello, I'm Jacqueline M. Baker and I like to start stuff! Any other starters out there? Is there another? Anyone else resonate with this? Well, of course I want you to start stuff! But are you starting smartly or are you starting too much stuff and leaving it in the idea graveyard? Let us work smarter. Join me for a quick conversation on how to manage not starting too much stuff or using what you...

Do you find yourself in situations where you can't figure out how you even got there? Do you find that you are operating on auto pilot mode and your minutes, hours, days, weeks and months continuously slip by? It's time to do something about that.  It will continue to feel like you don't have time to start the things that you want to do if you can't pinpoint where you're spending your time and wha...

Intentional habits will help you start AND keep you going.  Tune in to this quick episode that will provide you with 4 actionable tips to help you stay focused and keep going. 

It's JDay - (my birthday)! Yes, there will be celebrations and there will be giving. (because I enjoy giving) Today, I give you 4 personal lessons documenting my awesome, awkward and emotional experiences over the past year. Also, I have 2 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS!! Ready, let's get started! Just Start. 

Starting something new has a number of benefits, but finding yourself isn't usually one of those things. (at least not one that's discussed anyway) But, what if it is one of the most important things that you can get as a result of giving yourself permission to start? Today's conversation with Coach Iya was filled with financial lessons, taking big risks and how focusing on problem solving can rea...

Having a partner by our side when we get started can often be just what we need to get going, but are you ready for that? Let's explore the 5 must know's when exploring a partnership.  Ready? Let's get started!

When your podcast episode starts out with, "hey girl - hey", you already know that it is about to be magical! What a dynamic conversation with Crystal Marie, as we explore all things: - wedding and event production - fear doesn't go with my outfit - cannabis entrepreneurship I deeply enjoyed the part of our conversation where we discussed how Crystal Marie has transitioned from trying to do it all...

The idea of embracing something new can be overwhelming, BUT it doesn't have to be.  Here are some tried and true ways to get off of the same old hamster wheel and try new things! Listen. Share. Just Start.     

Trying new things can feel really heavy.  I mean, you've built this entire life of yours and have been focused on things that you've likely narrowed in on, mastered and specialized in.  So, when it's time to try something new, it feels awkward...  But, it doesn't have to be.  Listen to this episode and learn how to more easily embrace and appreciate new things.  Listen. Share.  Just Start.

Change can feel hard and sometimes, it is.  But, most of us are likely in one of the phases of change that we are perhaps just spending too much time in.  Where are you? Listen to this episode to get you ready for change and perhaps even that friendly nudge that you need to move into taking action!

Stop for a second.  Close all of the open tabs in your mind and ask yourself this: "Do I like what I'm doing?"  So, do you? I know that you've built a life for yourself. There are spaces and places that you've gotten good at over time, BUT, do you like them anymore? Guess what? You can change.  You can adjust.  You can try new things.  But how? Listen to today's episode to help you evaluate what i...

People.  Your People.  Finding your people is essential, as it helps to elevate you in your journey.  Yes, you could go at it alone, but why? It can be a lot easier and a lot more fulfilling to go on a journey with a like minded support group behind you.  Listen to this episode, which will help you to: Understand what you stand for with your Life Thesis Finding the kind of people that you need How...

In the 2nd part of this series, we dive deep into the world of monetization.  Following our exploration into creating your Life Thesis in part 1, we spend time in this episode talking about how to make money from the things that you're deeply interested in and love.  We also explore how to access resources to help you pitch yourself and your ideas .  Go ahead and dive in.  Listen. Share. Just Star...

What is it that you really want to do with your life? Like, seriously? Don't answer based on what your children, your spouse or your friends want. What do you want? This episode dives deep into the world of developing a Life Thesis .  Take a moment to download your own Life Thesis and listen to this episode as we narrow in on what you want to do with your life AND learn how to monetize it in the s...

Does it feel like the first half of this year just flew by and that you aren't motivated, excited or on track for your goals? Well - say less.  This is the episode that you need to help you take a pause and do a hard restart! Listen. Share.  Just Start.

The bottom line is that you need accountability to help you get started and get to your next level! This one is all about how you can use accountability to elevate.  Listen. Share.  Let's get started!

We're no stranger to the subject of accountability around here. I literally talk about it every week. But, there is something that I don't get the opportunity to do every week - talk to Cherice Jenelle.  Cherice isn't new to the Just Start podcast.  She joined us and was interviewed for Episode 011 and I'm excited to have her back again for a direct and transparent conversation about accountabilit...