Unfilter Yourself

You’ve been told talent and intelligence are the keys to success. But what if that’s a lie? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why your belief in yourself might actually be the biggest predictor of whether you hit your goals — in business, in wealth, and in life. And spoiler: there’s actual neuroscience to back this up. We’re diving into: Neuroplasticity and how your brain literally rewires its...

AI is everywhere right now, and if you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve probably felt the pressure to either outsource your entire business to it… or avoid it completely. But AI isn’t going anywhere. And if you learn how to use it in integrity, it can actually amplify your business without stealing your voice. In this episode of Unfilter Yourself , I’m pulling back the curtain on how I personally use AI...

Feeling like your 9-to-5 just turned into a 5-to-9? In this episode of Unfilter Yourself, Josie Smith dives deep into the reality of entrepreneurship burnout and why so many women business owners feel trapped by their own businesses. If you’re working endless hours, juggling client calls, emails, social media, and content creation—but still not seeing the revenue or results you dreamed of—this epi...

After a little bit of a hiatus, I'm back! And in this episode, I share my realizations about true authenticity - and not the fabricated "personal branding authenticity" you see online. I dig into the commonly seen one-dimensional brand image, while sharing my journey of embracing contradictions and finding myself in the nuances that define my own humanity. This is my commitment toward an even wide...

In this episode, I dive into one of the most important parts of leaving the 9 to 5 grind behind forever: the mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur. It's more than just a new job title. It's a complete rewiring of you think about time, money, work, and success. If you've recently made the leap into full-time entrepreneurship, chances are you've already discovered that running your own busines...

Are you daydreaming about quitting your 9-5, walking out in slow motion after handing in your resignation letter, and never looking back? (I see you!!) In this episode, I dive into the 3 must have signs that you're ready to finally ditch the corporate grind and go all in on your business! I guide you through the non-negotiables - because leaving a consistent paycheck isn't all about vibes and visi...

In today's episode, I talk about whether or not you can create a business out of your passion. And then I address the question of whether or not you actually should. I provide you with some very important questions you need to consider before diving head-first into building a business out of a passion. It's not a yes or no, black or white, right or wrong sort of an answer. We address both the busi...

As this episode is released, I am currently on a solo retreat across a few different parts of Arizona. I'm starting out in the Phoenix area, getting comfortable in what I plan to make my second home over the next couple of years, then spending a few days at an event in Scottsdale, and then traveling to Sedona to spend some time hiking in the red rocks and soaking up all the vortex energy. And in t...

In today's episode, I'm talking with Kendall Lanning. Kendall embodies what it truly looks like to live a life as a multi-passionate human who embraces her gifts, her light, and even her struggles, to elevate her life's path and to bring light to everyone she serves. She's a certified child life specialist, certified yoga instructor, certified grief facilitator, Reiki practitioner, sound healing p...

After a two month break from podcasting (and so many other things too!) I'm back with a new episode! And in this episode, I share a little about where I've been over the past couple of months... what I've been doing (and not doing!)... what prompted me to take a social media break (and how freakin hard it was!)... why I loaded my dogs in the car one night at 1am and drove around for 3 hours in the...

Coming at you today with a quick bitch sesh! It's been awhile since I've done one of these! And today I am talking about work-life-balance. Or work-life-harmony. Or work-life-integration. Because you can call it whatever the eff you want to call it! But so many people today in the coaching space and the personal development space would have you think that "work-life-balance" isn't attainable. But...

In today's episode, I am talking with Katy Saltsman. Katy is a nutritionist, personal trainer, speaker, and business mentor on a mission to change the conversation around health, wealth, and happiness for women. She helps women master their hormones, metabolism, and health; and also helps female entrepreneurs master their highest self and wealth. She has helped hundreds of women live their happies...

In today’s episode, I get a little deeper into a challenge I brought up in last week’s episode – which is how to navigate the choices you need to make when the foundation of the road map you previously created to help you reach a major goal in your life or in your business has fallen apart.   When your goal hasn’t changed, but the foundation upon which you built your road map is no longer able to...

Initially, this episode was supposed to be called "Lessons I've Learned from Yoga"... And while I do share some of those lessons in this episode, I went on a little bit of a tangent early on and the entire episode turned into a discussion about some struggles I've been working through recently that have had me feeling stuck and uncertain in a lot of ways. And I share how I've begun to navigate tho...

Recently I was listening to a podcast interview and the person being interviewed was asked the question... "Do you think it's possible to 'have it all'?" This woman had built a successful career while navigating the complexities of raising children. She had gone on to build successful businesses and to help other women build successful businesses. And her answer to this quest...

Today I bring you SEASON TWO of the podcast! A new name, a new energy, a new vibe, a new intention... it's time to Unfilter Yourself!! In today's first episode of Unfilter Yourself - and a brand new second season of the podcast! - I share about parts of my journey that have led to this new evolution of the podcast. What started out as "The Strong Sassy Single Mom"... then evolved into "Realign wit...

This episode was originally released on June 6, 2023, but what I talk about in this episode has been a frequent topic of conversation recently, so I decided to re-release it for those who didn't catch it the first time and for those who might want a refresh! And honestly, I needed to remind myself this past week of everything I shared in this episode. I caught myself judging myself for not being a...

In today's episode I talk about givers and takers. Giving and receiving. But from the perspective of being a chronic "over-giver". I talk about how being a chronic over-giver can devalue what it is you're giving. How always being a giver and never allowing yourself to receive can actually be coming from a place of ego and judgment against those you perceive as "takers". And how, if you want to tak...

Today's episode is my response to the commonly shared sentiment that "what is for you will not miss you"... it's the idea that if the Universe has a plan for your life, you can't mess it up. You can't miss it.  And that couldn't be further from the truth. The idea that we can't "mess up" what's for us completely dismisses our power of choice - the reality that we have daily opportunities to c...

Today’s episode is Part 2 to last week's Episode 115. Today is the second half of the conversation I had with my f riend Yvette Galaviz.  Like I said last week, this conversation isn’t like my typical interview type conversations. This is more of just a girlfriend chat. Because, quite honestly, it’s what I needed. To connect with a friend, to share some laughs, and reflect o...

Today’s episode is a little bit different from my typical episodes. Today I am talking with my friend Yvette Galaviz. And Yvette is so far my first “repeat guest ”. Our first episodes together were Episodes 48 and 49 from June of last year. This conversation isn’t like my typical interview type conversations. Today is just a girlfriend chat. Because, quite honestly, it&rsqu...

In today's episode, I am talking with Jess Clerke, a confidence coach and the host of the 'Self(ish) Confidence' podcast. We discuss Jess's journey of learning what it took to authentically build her own confidence and how she helps other women now do the same. From attending events and retreats, to creating her own communities, Jess shares the importance of finding like-minded individuals who sup...

Today on Realign with your Purpose, I’m talking with Angela Shakti Sparks and Amanda Korger. Angela and Amanda are intuitive healers and inspirational guides, and the founders of Heart Magic Healing, which embodies the core values of honoring the wisdom of intuition and flowing with the natural rhythms and cycles of life. Through their own individual journeys, both Angela and Amanda discover...

In today's episode, I'm talking with Ally Evans. Ally is an empowerment coach, event host, and dynamic entrepreneur, with a roots-to-rise story that originated in confronting growth limitations within roles that had defined her identity: a seasoned educator and a spouse in a toxic and manipulative marriage. Driven by a profound need for healing and answers, she embarked on a solo travel adventure...

Have you ever found yourself in a creative funk? Where the creative juices just aren’t flowing the way they once were? And you find yourself trying and trying to manufacture creativity, but it’s just not working.   This can be so frustrating if creativity is a part of what you need to do in order to grow or sustain your business or your career. But getting frustrated only serves t...