Fearfully and Wonderfully Me: Become the Leader You are Destined to Be ®

Check out this episode (5 of 15) in a series I recorded with my husband, Mack Story , on a book we co-wrote together, " Change Happens: Leading Yourself and Others through Change ." In this episode, I share an example of someone who refused to change - and so they "were changed."

Check out this episode (4 of 15) in a series I recorded with my husband, Mack Story , on a book we co-wrote together, " Change Happens: Leading Yourself and Others through Change ." In this episode, we'll talk about resisting change - why it happens and what to do about it. 

Check out this episode (3 of 15) in a series I recorded with my husband, Mack Story , on a book we co-wrote together, " Change Happens: Leading Yourself and Others through Change ." In this episode, we talk about the two ways to deal with change and they can affect your influence, options, and opportunities. 

Check out this episode (2 of 15) in a series I recorded with my husband, Mack Story , on a book we co-wrote together, " Change Happens: Leading Yourself and Others through Change ." In this episode, we'll talk about the Impact of Change personally and professionally. 

Royce King, published author, speaker, and coach, has served startups and nonprofit organizations who desire to grow in revenue and develop leadership skills since 2012. Royce King has served in ministry for nearly 30 years. Her heart for at-risk populations has always spurred her to serve and mentor women and young girls. Royce is also the author of several books, including her new book, "Unwrapp...

Check out this episode (1 of 15) in a series I recorded with my husband, Mack Story , on a book we co-wrote together, " Change Happens: Leading Yourself and Others through Change ." In this episode, we'll break down why "Nothing Fails Like Success."

In this episode, I talk with Nancy Davis Kho about her book, THE THANK-YOU PROJECT: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time .  She shares how the "Thank You Project" came to be as well as the transformation it created in her life. Nancy is a speaker, author, and podcaster whose work has appeared in the  Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and Salon.com . Nancy'...

In this episode, I got a little fired up talking about the concept of a healthier 2021. Why? Because often we focus on the enormity of trying to be perfect - fail miserably. Perfection isn't attainable - but better is. In this episode, I focus on small improvements you can make to be healthier in the physical dimension of your life. Just basic good principles that you can consider. Just be intenti...

This is one of my favorite episodes to record every year - I share some of the "best" books that stood out to me of the 50 non-fiction books I read in 2020, and what made them resonate with me.  I've got TWO upcoming virtual workshops to help you become the best version of yourself in 2021 AND IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER:  PRIME TIME: The Power of Effective Planning starts January 5 an...

It's that time of year when we start thinking about the new year and the new possibilities ahead. In this episode, I'm going to share some insight into the importance of setting the stage for your new year with intention as you consider the season of life, the goals you want to accomplish, and the growth you want to realize in 2021.  Are you looking for growth opportunities in 2021? I've got...

This episode wraps up our series on my newest book, "Fearfully and Wonderfully Me: Become the Woman You are Destined to Be," and speaks to what significance really means to each of us. And, I'm going to share some of the sacrifices Mack and I had to make to get to where we are today.  Looking to continue your growth? I've got TWO upcoming virtual workshops to help you become the best version...

Don't miss this episode on achieving success, what it looks like, and how we can better prepare to be successful in the future. As I look back on my life and career, I see the direct correlation between the success I've had and the preparation I put in BEFORE I became successful. In other words, we have to grow and develop ourselves in order to be prepared when opportunity comes.  I've got TW...

On this episode, I interview Rachel Francine, founder of Singfit PRIME, on the concept of women having an "Oxytocin Advantage," which translates to an advantage in leadership, relationships, trust, caring, and connection. Rachel also shares a little about how she co-founded Singfit, a platform that brings music as medicine to over 500 long-term care communities in 43 states.  About Rachel:&nb...

In this episode, I share how important it is to make a difference to others and add value to them, but how we must come to that from the place of purpose, passion, calling, and our gifts.  NEWSFLASH: I've got TWO upcoming virtual workshops to help you become the best version of yourself in 2021: PRIME TIME: The Power of Effective Planning starts January 5 and helps you learn ALL THE THINGS ab...

In this episode, I get real about the power of consistency and how to leverage that to achieve goals and growth over time. This powerful principle can be applied to any area of life - physical, mental, social, and spiritual.  I've got TWO upcoming virtual workshops to help you become the best version of yourself in 2021: PRIME TIME: The Power of Effective Planning starts January 5 and helps y...

In this episode, I share some key takeaways on how to "Strive, Thrive, and Survive" during the next 2 months and the holiday season of 2020. This is an opportunity to get a jump start on 2021 - don't miss it!  I've got TWO upcoming virtual workshops to help you become the best version of yourself in 2021: PRIME TIME: The Power of Effective Planning starts January 5 and helps you learn ALL THE...

In this episode I share some key questions to reflect on about where your talents overlap your passion - and where those intersect with your calling. These questions come directly from the "Fearfully and Wonderfully Me: Become the Woman You Are Destined to Be Workbook" available on Amazon or at RiaStory.com.  This episode is the 17th episode in a series of episodes on my newest book,  Fe...

In this episode I share an analogy of character, growth, and how we can develop our leadership based on our character, every day. In fact, it must be developed every day because we cannot develop it in one day.  This episode is the 16th episode in a series of episodes on my newest book,  Fearfully and Wonderfully Me: Become the Woman You are Destined to Be .

A perpetual adventurer and self-described  “startup junkie,”  Joanna spent her early career scaling and building brands like   Ticketmaster, Cars.com, OpenTable, and Pandora.  Then life threw a surprise at her, and she found herself at the beginning of a new adventure. An adventure that would lead her to ask, "Why, when we talk about ourselves, do we talk about our labels and o...

In this episode, I offer some ideas of habits that can help you become the best version of yourself - and why. Our habits are powerful - they either help us or hurt us when it comes to becoming our best self. The power of habit cannot be understated, but the key to transformation is small changes over time. Habits in our Health, Heart, and Head space are determining the person we become in the fut...

You DO NOT want to miss my conversation with speaker and author Sara Claudia Tillman. Sara Claudia is a writer and public speaker who is passionate about encouraging women to “Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”. After losing her sight and partial hearing in 2015, she embarked on a journey that both tested and strengthened her  faith in the Lord. Through her challenges, she has found an immense amou...

Wow - this has been an incredible week with a very unexpected opportunity! I was invited to speak, share my story, and talk about the work I've been involved with (using my new book, Fearfully and Wonderfully Me: Become the Woman You are Destined to Be , to teach personal growth principles to groups of sex trafficking survivors), at a small group discussion with Ivanka Trump, Attorney General Barr...

In this episode, I break down the concept of habit and how habits either help or hurt us. When we start to understand how habits work, it's easy to see how we create them - and how we can recreate them or create new ones that serve us better. I share a few examples from my own life as an example.  This episode is the 14th episode in a series of episodes on my newest book,  Fearfully and...

In this episode, I get real about the fact that we do not always FEEL like doing what we need to do in order to accomplish our goals and be the best version of ourselves. However, we can build self-discipline and leverage it to help us overcome the feelings in the moment. Our feelings and emotions are natural, but they don't always serve us well when it comes to becoming the best version of oursel...

In today's episode, I share the differences between personal boundaries and relationship boundaries and why it's important to define your boundaries, keep your boundaries, and require other people to do the same.  This episode is the twelfth episode in a series of episodes on my newest book,  Fearfully and Wonderfully Me: Become the Woman You are Destined to Be .