Chaos Queens

Have you been feeling stuck, restless, or like you're standing on the edge of something new—but haven't jumped yet? In this episode, we dive into what it really means to step into your bold era. We talk about why confidence doesn't come before action, how fear keeps us playing small, and what happens when you finally choose yourself. If you've been waiting for permission, perfect timing, or "more...

Shannon and Mary Allison Dunsmore discussed Mary Allison's journey into pageant advocacy and her experiences as a mother of a child with autism. They also discussed strategies for encouraging children with autism during difficult emotional times, the challenges of dealing with children on the autism spectrum in public settings, and the importance of raising awareness about autism. Mary Allison sha...

On this episode I get to chat with Elyssa Smith. A coach, TEDx speaker, writer, and trauma-informed life strategist on a mission to empower women to  overcome self-sabotage and trauma , providing them with the tools to break free from procrastination, people-pleasing, and overwhelm. Elyssa Smith shares her "3 S Framework" - Safety, Self-Care, and Safe Support - and how you can use this framework t...

On this week's podcast, we chat with Erin Anderson from Erin Anderson Coaching. We discussed the importance of self-love and healing from trauma in order to elevate one's life and relationships.  Erin shared her program, "Bold Hearts, Big Moves," which focuses on three key elements: clarity connection communication The program aims to help individuals connect with their desires, communicate their...

Welcome Back! We are kicking off this season with an amazing friend of mine - Lisa Thee! Some of the key points to our conversation are: Step into your leadership by bringing new ideas to the table.   "When you're persistent and just keep showing up, you become undeniable at a certain point."  People want to be part of your success journey , so make sure to ask for help when you need it. Imposter...

Welcome to the final day of the 10 Days of Gratitude Series here on the podcast. Today we are talking about gratitude for future possibilities. There's nothing more exciting than dreaming of the future. I like to say "future-casting" or "dream casting".    If nothing changes, nothing changes - Courtney C Stevens, The Lies About Truth I want to know what you're celebrating today! DM on Instagram @s...

Welcome back to the 10 Days of Gratitude Series! Today we are on Day 9 and discussing our gratitude for Opportunities in our life.   Today we are going to focus on those opportunities that have presented themselves either in your personal or professional life, financially, personal development wise, romantically, anything you can think of.   I believe in manifesting and showing gratitude for our p...

Welcome back to our Ten Days of Gratitude Series. Today we are focusing on gratitude for the Sisterhood and Friendships.   "Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down." Oprah Winfrey   Which friendships have helped lift you up and make you feel empowered?   DM me on Instagram @shannonbally or email me Shan...

10 Days of Gratitude: Day 7 - Learning and Growth   Welcome back to the 10 days of gratitude series, today we are showing gratitude for our ability to learn and grow, on a personal level.   According to worldbank.org 129 million girls are out of school including 32 million of primary school age and 97 million of secondary school age. I can't even imagine how much more advanced we would be as a hum...

10 Days of Gratitude Day 6: Passion and Creativity   Welcom to Day Six of our 10 Days of Gratitude Series. Today we are focusing on Creativity and Passion.   Every year I choose to enroll in the One Little Word workshop put on by Ali Edwards. This year my one word for the year was "CREATE" and I have done a lot of creating! I've done water coloring, written 3 children's books, some beadwork, paper...

Welcome back to the 10 Days of Gratitude Series!   In Day 5 we are focusing on our career and life achievements!  I'm so grateful that I had the opportunities I did so early in my life. I don't take for granted that a few people took a chance on me and helped propel me forward to a government career that I could one day retire from. I'm also proud of the personal achievement of buying a home and r...

Welcome back to the 10 Days of Gratitude Series!   In Day 4 we are focusing on our health and body.    I'm so grateful that my body carried me through a war, police training, and child birth. I've been pretty hard on this body of mine and I'm grateful for my health in the present moment!   What about your body or health are you grateful for today? Homework: Drink water! Getting the proper amount o...

10 Days of Gratitude Series: Day 3 CHALLENGES   Today we are focusing on the cahllenges or adversities in our lives that we can actually be grateful for. Maybe it was something that caused a complete pivot in your life, or maybe overcoming a certain challenge helped strengthen you to face other challenges.   Homework: Pick one (or two) challenges you've faced in your life and spend a few minutes a...

Day 2  of the 10 Days of Gratitude Series: Supportive Relationships   Think about the people in your life who have encouraged you, supported you, uplifted you. Today we are focusing on these people.   Homework:   Reach out to two people who have helped you along this journey called life. Let them know that you are grateful for their support and encouragement.

Day 1: Gratitude for Self It's time to reflect on and appreciate your own strengths, accomplishments, and unique qualities that contribute to your empowerment.   You already have all the motivation you need in order to move forward with your goals. Look back at all the things you've already accomplished and pull your strength and motivation from your past wins.   Focus on being grateful for those...

DISCLAIMER: Don't mind my emotional breakdown around minute 18:00...   In this episode we chat with Heather Allison about becoming who you're meant to be. Join us as we dive into the following:   How do you tap into your intuition?    What's the difference between feminine and masculine energy?   How to listen to the subtle cues from life and the universe.   Maiden vibes vs Mother achetype   Liste...

On this week's episode, we are chatting with Nicole Christie, Author, Podcast Host, and CEO. Nicole is also a cancer survivor and a true Chaos Queen. Join us for a MasterClass on self awareness!   Self Care isn't all bubble baths and massages. Diving deeper into self care shows us that it involves: self respect self awareness self integrity self compassion Self Awareness - don't be afraid to shine...

I feel like "Mindfulness" "gratitude" "meditation" and "affirmations" are all buzzwords right now, but what do they actually mean? Today we are focusing on mindfulness.   What is Mindfulness? mindfulness is a practice that involves paying full attention to the present moment without judgment. It's about being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, helping to reduce stress and improve...

The second way to create more happiness and positivity in your life is to Build Strong Relationships. Here are a few ways we discussed building your relationships: Effective Communication Active Listening Trust and Reliability Quality Time Respect Differences Show Empathy Give and Take Express gratitude Building a strong relationships takes time and effort on behalf of both people involved. Effect...

One way to create more happiness in your life is to Cultivate Gratitude. In this episode we will discuss how 3 ways in which you can cultivate gratitude in your life. It's actually really easy! Gratitude Journaling Express Gratitude Mindful Appreciation Cultivating gratitude means to nurture and develop a sense of appreciation and thankfulness for the positive things or aspects of life. The aim fo...

There are some F-bombs in this episode.   "I have a lot of proof that the world is conspiring to make me happy" - Mathew McConaughey, Green Lights   Buy Green Lights by Mathew McConaughey Buy The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson 5 Ways to Produce More Happiness Cultivate Gratitude Build Strong Relationships Practice Mindfulness Pursue Meaningful Goals Prioritize Health Rachel Hollis...

The Sandwich Generation is a term given to those adults who are taking care of their young children as well as their elderly parents. While the term is somewhat new, the situation is not.   Stephanie Chan left her career as a corporate lawyer to pursue her dream of helping others. With two different businesses, Stephanie assists seniors with transitions as well as finding care givers so they can b...

Cathy Rust used her professional background in green building to design sleepwear for women that would help them when suffering through night sweats. It led her to found CoolYourSweats. "I wanted to help other women who were suffering like me get their sleep back." In this episode we discuss: Menopause - knowing and understanding the signs and symptoms. The Sandwich Generation - the stress of cari...

Shelby is an experienced model and western influencer based in Texas, a teacher from a small town with big entrepreneurial dreams. She is the co-owner of Barron Hat Co and a designer with Ranch and Famous Boutique. Shelby is also partnered with Visit Cheyenne and Cheyenne Frontier Days as their Texas influencer for marketing social events. Shelby has been modeling for the western fashion industry...

Summer is my second favorite time of the year, but not because of hotter weather and slower days. I love the mid year review process. I really enjoy taking stock of what I've accomplished so far for the year, and renewing goals, plans, and routines to make the second half of the year just as strong, if not stronger and more successful.   Whatever goals you set in January are up for evaluation now....