Glitter, Grit, and Growth

Public speaking anxiety affects 40% of the population. Public speaking isn’t always about standing on a stage inspiring hundreds of people. Sometimes it looks like finding the courage to speak up in meetings. Other times it’s allowing yourself to share a vulnerable story with a group of friends. Even though, as humans, we long for the connection that storytelling brings to relationships, oftentime...

How is it even possible that we’re already halfway there? In this episode, Shelley and Jill pause to acknowledge and honor the glittery and gritty moments from the first half of 2026. Coming off the heels of “A Midyear Celebration of Our Glitter, Grit, and Growth,” a networking event that brought together incredible women from across the Twin Cities to celebrate and support one another, listeners...

On Glitter, Grit, and Growth , we believe that “Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic sh!t.” Sometimes, that looks like leaving an abusive relationship to rebuild your life, brick by brick. Other times, it’s leaving a stable but unfulfilling job to pursue your passion. On this episode, Shelley and Jill get gritty with author, speaker, and survivor, Chelsea Simpson, who...

Have you ever accomplished something, hoping to feel a thrill, but walked away feeling flat? Often, ambition and achievement can leave us exhausted, disconnected, and needing constant validation. On this episode of Glitter, Grit, and Growth , Shelley and Jill reframe success from something we chase to something we attract by becoming aligned, grounded, and internally fulfilled. This podcast is for...

Are you a woman who carries it all? Would you like to build sustainable success rooted in support, alignment, and fulfillment? On this episode of Glitter, Grit, and Growth , Shelley and Jill speak with Christi Cossette, a transformational keynote speaker, executive coach, and three-time international bestselling author with over 20 years of experience leading highstakes business transformations an...

We’ve been taught to save, wait, and be responsible… but atwhat cost? In this episode, we talk about why you need to take the trip, buy the ticket, and stop waiting for “someday”! We dig into key concepts from the book Die with Zero by Bill Perkins because life isn’t about maximizing money - it’sabout maximizing meaningful experiences. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a gro...

Before becoming invisible in the advertising world, Rene Huey-Lipton built global brands, worked on presidential campaigns, and collected Gold Effies and Gold Lions. A strategist, speaker, and arch nemesis to bullshit, Rene wrote My Authentic Voice after doing the work herself, to help other women stop performing and start showing up as themselves. She founded The Women's Economy — a movement...

We talk a lot about visions and goals and words of the year on our podcast, but the truth is that there is some sh*t holding us back from getting what we really want. This episode focuses on: 1) What it is that is holding us back  2) How it got there  3) How we stop letting it run the show This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at s...

Podcasthon is a one-week virtual event where podcasters from around the world highlight a non-profit organization of their choice. The goal is simply to bring awareness to these organizations through our voices. This season, we have chosen to highlight YWCA Minneapolis and are thrilled to shine the spotlight on that organization and the president and CEO Shelley Carthen Watson. This podcast is for...

The 2026 International Women’s Day theme is Give To Gain. It’s a campaign that encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise....

If you listened carefully to our previous episode, you may have picked up on a clue about this episode’s guest. Rachel Marie Martin is an author and blogger who famously wrote: "Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you are actually living." Join us as Rachel dives deeper into finding joy and getting your spa...

We tackle a gritty topic in this episode: the grit of mid-life and what no one tells you about the middle chapters. We discuss what mid-life grit really looks like, the identity shift that happens, and the courage to choose differently. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. ● Fear should be acknowledged...

This episode’s guest, Michelle Marie King, is a social entrepreneur, certified coach, author, and speaker who has devoted her life to transforming others through mentorship, storytelling, and presence. A former international runway model turned mental health advocate, Michelle’s personal experiences with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and surviving a suicide attempt in her early 20s became...

Happy 2026! Welcome to Season 3 of Glitter, Grit, and Growth! In the first episode of the new season, we make a bold statement: it’s time to stop making New Year’s resolutions, and to start doing three, impactful things instead. Spoiler alert: those three things are 1) pause, 2) create a vision board, and 3) identify your word of the year. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a...

Wow! It’s hard to believe we are at the end of Season 2 of the podcast! This has truly been a journey through glitter, unimaginable grit, and so much growth! In this episode, we talk about what it has taken to get us to this point and highlight our favorite moments over the past year. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at someth...

It’s November - the time of year where we connect with our hearts by reflecting on the things we are grateful for. We openly express our gratitude and thankfulness for not only our glittery moments but our gritty ones, too. In this episode, we talk about expanding that practice by leading and encouraging others from the heart. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth minds...

Curiosity is a beautiful beginning, but it’s not the whole story. Growth happens when curiosity meets courage. In this episode, we check in with ourselves about curiosity to make sure it is genuine exploration versus a way to potentially procrastinate or hide from commitment. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new i...

As we design our next chapters, we may feel pulled in a lot of different directions, feeling tempted to say yes to everything that comes our way. But change and growth is not just about adding more things on our plates - it’s about being discerning with our time, energy, and resources. In this episode, we acknowledge that less is often more. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing...

Life rarely moves in a straight line as we know, but it does move in chapters. In this episode, we talk about those chapters, including recognizing when one chapter is closing and having the courage to step into the next. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. ● Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t s...

It takes courage to reclaim peace and heal from perfectionism. Sometimes falling forward brings clarity and growth. In this episode, Kelli Williams says the hard things out loud creating the necessary space for self-discovery to live an authentic and aligned life. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. ●...

Sometimes we navigate through life without facing or addressing the hard truths. In this episode, Ali Fitzpatrick explains how she helps her clients release subconscious blocks and old programming, regulate and expand their nervous systems, and embody the fullest expression of who they are here to be. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough...

Burnout has traditionally been described as working too much and running out of energy, but there’s so much more to it than that – in fact, it might not be about the quantity of work at all. In this episode, we challenge and reframe the mainstream description of burnout. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a m...

Have you lost a loved one or a pet? Are you navigating the loss of a job, a friend, a dream, or your health? Then this episode is for you! Join us as we dig into the grief that accompanies these losses through the lens of Glitter, Grit, and Growth. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. ● Fear should be a...

Do you have a seemingly nonlinear career path? Would you like to be more intentional in your decision-making about next steps in your life and career? Then this episode is for you! Join us as our guest, Stacy Kupsky, challenges us to add a fourth G to Glitter, Grit, and Growth - Grounding! This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at s...

Are you a parent to late-teen or adult children? Would you like to be more intentional in your relationship with them? Then this episode is for you! Join us as our guest, Parent Coach Lisa Reichelt from Champion Your Parenting, shares nuggets of wisdom about the challenges and opportunities of parenting older kids. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being...