It Starts With You

I’ve been waking up overwhelmed and anxious for a while now, jumping from one thing to another with no time to spare in between. I finally said enough is enough, and I’m taking action to get off the hot mess express so I can slow the F down. Do you feel the same? How much longer do you want to just go through the motions of your life? Instead of just going through the motions of your day and stick...

You want to make a change in your life or start the next exciting project, but is it the right time?  If you sense a calling and/or you feel a pull, but you're just not sure whether you're ready...listen in to learn: • 5 signs that'll help you figure out whether it's time for change • How I created change in my life • What you can do to create change in yours Learn to tune in t...

Feeling scared when you’re working on something new in your personal or professional life is normal. But...hot tip! Just because you're afraid doesn't mean you shouldn't do it. Don’t let fear stop you from achieving your goals! Tune in to learn: • Why you experience fear when you’re trying to make changes in your life • How to use fear to fuel your momentum • 5 key tips for moving t...

People-pleasers and recovering perfectionists, this is for you! We spend so much time and energy worrying and thinking about what everyone else thinks.  And that's what I want to touch on in this episode. Today, we'll reflect on: • How tell the difference between seeking opinions that help or hinder your decision-making • Creating self-trust so you can silence the noise of other people&a...

Welcome back to another episode of 'It Starts With You'. If you're someone who wants to use your voice to build influence and grow, this episode is for you .  We discuss: Examples of when you might lose your voice and what you can do about it Questions to ask yourself to help you rediscover your voice in new situations and environments How self-trust helps you bring your voice to li...

Booklovers, this one’s for you! Books are fountains of knowledge that help you learn for nearly free. I review my top 12 recommendations for personal development - some I’ve read multiple times and many have so many pages turned down because they’re just that helpful! I’ve grouped my recommendations into three areas: Books for women (men can find value in them too) that focus on handling self-sabo...

One of the top questions I get when I work with my coaching clients is: "How do I build more influence?" Whether you're trying to influence your boss, your coworkers, the hiring manager or customers and clients, you've come to the right place! We'll discuss: What influence means What influence looks like 3 ways to build more influence Plus, find out why listening and probl...

This week I'm welcoming my first guest on the podcast - my biggest cheerleader and supporter, Jake Menden. Also known as my amazing husband, Jake was the first between the two of us to really dive deep into the space of and pursue personal growth on podcasts and things, and he's played a key part in why I went into business and why I have this podcast. We discuss: How we met 16 years ago...

My husband and I recently started taking ice baths every morning. Are we motivated to step into the cold everyday? No, not really, but doing so requires mental toughness and helps us consistently strengthen that muscle. Knowing that we were able to work through the discomfort at the start of each day translates to mental toughness to get through challenges in business and other parts of our lives...

If you’re a high achiever who always has a lot of balls in the air, you know and love the feeling of being in flow and getting all the things done. But eventually, life happens and your schedule goes out the window. As a high achiever, I bet you’re really hard on yourself - I know I am!  But I’m here today to tell you to give yourself a break and to give you some simple tips to move through those...

Do you have a habit that’s so rooted into your daily routine that you feel a little “off” if you don’t do it? That’s how I feel about my morning routine - it’s a daily habit that sets me up for success and the inspiration behind today’s episode. Habits are systems that are the building blocks to success, helping you to achieve the results or goals that you’ve set for yourself. They help you focus...

Here’s a story about how trusting myself, understanding my why and trusting myself resulted in the achievement of a lifelong dream. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve wanted to become a published author, and how I am! I’m a contributing author for the book Peak Performance: Mindset Tools for Leaders , available on Amazon now!  I’m not going to lie though, when I was asked to write a chapter alongside el...

Speaking with more confidence and being a good communicator is key to growing in your career and your business. And contrary to popular belief, these are skills you can learn.  Drop the limiting belief that you weren’t born a great speaker and dive into this episode to learn: • 6 mistakes holding you back from speaking with clarity and conviction • What you can do instead to become a better speake...

Beliefs create thoughts which influence your feelings and emotions. These in turn influence your actions and ultimately, your results. So if you’re not getting the results you desire, you’re likely boxing yourself in with limiting beliefs. In this episode I’ll introduce you to a powerful neuro-linguistic programming tool called the Dickens process to help you reframe your beliefs.  You’ll learn to...

Learning how to trust yourself doesn’t mean you’ll have all the answers - it means you trust that you’ll figure it out. And you will! By building your self-trust muscle, you can also achieve your goals. Tune in to this episode and: • Listen to an incredible story about how trusting my intuition helped me find a lost dog • Learn how understanding yourself, intuition, self-trust and confidence are r...

How did being sick, a walk, a gut feeling and Tony Robbins’ fire walk provide the catalyst for change in my life? If you feel stuck but have an inner knowing that you could do and be more, this episode is a must.  We dive deep into my story to unpack how I got to where I am today and to help you: • Dig into your own story • Challenge yourself to see how things are happening FOR you rather than TO...

Welcome! This podcast has been a few years in the making, and wow, we’re finally here! In this short episode, I’ll be sharing a little bit of my story, including getting real about some major challenges in my life. With all of these ups and downs, I’m still here, thriving and doing what I love, being the person I’m meant to be and reminding you that no matter what life throws at you, you've g...