The Dance of Growth

Today I'm excited to take you on a personal journey as I reflect on a recent massage experience that unexpectedly taught me a powerful life lesson. It's a lesson that goes beyond the massage table and has the potential to transform how we handle challenges in our lives. I'll share how staying calm and focused during moments of discomfort can lead to profound growth and clarity. Get ready to explor...

I've got an incredible episode for you today, where I sit down with Laura Sinclair, a dynamic individual who's no stranger to change. Laura, a pastor's wife, decided to uproot her life from Canada and set off on an adventure to the United States. Little did she know that this journey would lead her not only to a new country but into a new marriage and eventually to a new career in real estate, spe...

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode that delves into the transformative journey of Becky Feigin, a multiple six-figure business coach. In this conversation, we explore the shift from a relentless pursuit of money to crafting an aligned and fulfilling life. Becky shares her personal growth experiences, emphasizing the importance of building a business that supports the lifestyle you desire, rath...

Today, I'm beyond excited to introduce you to a truly magical soul and mentor of mine, the incredible Liz Hayes. She's the visionary behind The Sync Up Method – a transformative approach that's all about finding your inner magic and aligning with your true self. Liz is not just a mentor; she's a walking, talking embodiment of enchantment. And believe me, we're about to dive deep into the world of...

I'm thrilled to share with you the highlights of our latest episode featuring the inspiring Karly Parrish, an engineer turned marketer and founder of Bud to Bloom Marketing. In this episode, we delve into Karly's fascinating journey from engineering to marketing. Karly's story is a testament to the power of curiosity, the importance of living in the present, and the courage to follow your passion....

Welcome to this solo episode. Today we'll dive into the age-old dilemma of when to hold on and when to let go. I'm sharing a powerful analogy ( you know how I love my visuals) involving a dress that can help you make those tough decisions in life. We'll explore three options: burning it, keeping on despite imperfections, or investing in cleaning and fixing. By the end, you'll have a clearer unders...

Trigger Warning **** * in this podcast we discuss mental health, depression and suicide.  Welcome to this episode with our incredible guest, Erin Hall. She is a true inspiration when it comes to holistic health, wellness, and vulnerability. Erin has so much wisdom to share, and I know you're going to love hearing her story. One of the things Erin and I discuss is our Enneagram types and the challe...

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing our guest, Erin Pratt, the founder of Ivy Lane Studio. We'll be diving into her inspiring journey of building her business and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. Erin and I talk about the importance of perseverance and taking risks, as well as the challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. She'll share her own expe...

Join us in this episode as we chat with Lindsay Ciarrocca a YNAB certified coach and financial expert with a passion for turning budgeting into an empowering tool. Lindsay shares her journey from math anxiety to budgeting enthusiast and discusses how understanding your finances can bring peace of mind. Discover the art of creative financial strategies, collaboration in money conversations, and fin...

Today I get to have a conversation with Emma Ferrick about her inspiring journey from surviving to thriving after overcoming abusive relationships and personal struggles. In this conversation we cover a lot but some key points we touch on are:  The power of finding self-worth beyond your roles and external validations, and the gradual process of shifting mindset and beliefs. The transformative pow...

In this episode, we dive deep into the inspirational journey of Dee Martin, a former teacher who embarked on a path of self-discovery, transformation, and personal growth. Dee shares her experiences of stepping out of her comfort zone, embracing change, and finding her true passion. Throughout this conversation we talk about the challenges she faced, her triumphs, and all the lessons learned along...

In this super episode, I got the chance to interview the incredible Tracey Siliker, a home organizing coach! Instead of just coming into your home and organizing it, she teaches why decluttering and creating systems is seriously life-changing.  We dive into her journey to where she is now and I put her through the ringer with all my questions about actually calming the chaos as someone who has a r...

Today we are getting down to business and talking about the importance of embracing the wild ride of growth and evolution in entrepreneurship. We're talking about recognizing those stepping stones and pivots, people! Maddie shares about her own challenging season in her business and how she handled setbacks and uncertainty like a boss. We also chat about the power of having a mentor or coach, beca...

Today I am joined by Nikki Ciecierski, as she shares a powerful reminder that life is full of unexpected twists and turns, (just like a dance) and that by embracing change it can lead us to our true purpose. By being open to new opportunities, ditching the "shoulds", and trusting our instincts, we can find fulfillment in the most unexpected places. Whether it's transitioning from a corporate caree...

This episode is so exciting for me because it marks and is celebrating one full year of The Dance of Growth Podcast.  Over this past year of recording these amazing conversations of growth and putting them out into the world I have learned A TON! But for this episode I have narrowed it down to 10 lessons that I want to share with you.  Catch the full shownotes here:    Before you go:  I really wou...

Annette Conrad is the proof of what is possible when you follow the little nudge inside of you that is telling you to go all in on the things that light you up. After creating a small little side hobby of creating cookies for different departments at the university she worked at, Annette jumped all in on her cookie business, Edible Impressions and has now worked with huge companies like Google, Am...

Mention the word 'dance' and you know I am all about it. Today my guest Caren DeCesaris, a movement artist who helps women to connect deeper to their own self-expression through dance and movement.  Today we flow through this beautiful conversation and even get you up out of your seat to breathe, move, and connect with your body. That's right, this is an interactive episode today- and I promise it...

Being an entrepreneur is like being on a constant roller coaster. One minute your up, riding the high loving life and all the freedom and perks that come with owning your own business and doing your own things and then next minute you can feel like you are in a free fall of worry, panic, self doubt, and anxiety.  If you're an entrepreneur I'm betting your nodding your head in agreement. Which is w...

Todays episode gets you thinking about where you might be being held hostage in your life. Are you in a situation that isn't really what you want, but you just keep going along? Are you actually in the drivers seat of your life?  My guest, Jasmine Ivy had the wake up call of her life when she found herself quite literally not in the drivers seat. She was in the backseat of a car and realized it wa...

I absolutely loved this episode with Jade Bennett. Jade is a master interior designer, who has helped thousands of people become the designer of their homes and learn to live where they love.  In this conversation we go deeper than just what our homes look and feel like, and into what are lives feel like. We cover the topic of resting and how sometimes the most impact and personal growth comes fro...

"Take me where I'm supposed to go today, to make a difference in someone's life." Billy Flanigan has worked for Disney for over 40 years as an incredible performer. But he earned the title Happiest Man Alive during the Covid shutdown, a time when many of us were probably not at our happiest. Being away from performing while things were shut down, Billy began biking as a way to stay fit and turned...

 Get ready because this episode is going to blow your mind! I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Melissa Esmeralda, a former paralegal turned conversion copywriter for coaches and course creators. Melissa is a total rockstar when it comes to copywriting. It's all about writing in a way that really speaks to your audience and shows them the transformation that you can provide. And let me te...

Are you struggling to set healthy boundaries in your life? Do you feel like you're constantly giving to others and neglecting your own needs? You're so not alone! In this episode of the Dance of Growth podcast, I get the opportunity to talk with Chantel Louise, a boundary coach who specializes in human design, about the importance of setting boundaries and how they can transform your life. If you'...

This episode with Emily Hardy, a motherhood support and mindset coach is one that you don't want to miss. We talk about the difference between motherhood and parenting, challenging the social narratives around motherhood, and how you can really find your identify outside of being a mother as you journey through motherhood. My favorite quote from this episode was: " working together (mother and chi...

One thing I really loved from this episode is the idea of stepping into a scientist state of mind. So often when we go to start something new, we play out all the things that could go wrong and sometimes freeze up there and keep ourselves stuck! Or if we do fail, we wallow in that failure instead of using it as data.  Becoming the scientist, as my guest Juliana says, helps you shift your perspecti...