Owning Her Authority Podcast | For Ascending Women Ready to Boldly Amplify Their Impact

Today, I’m excited to welcome author Allison Smith onto the podcast. Allison and I connected over on Instagram over a shared love of personal growth, running, reading…really all the things! A little while back, I was lucky enough to win one of Allison’s books, Fill Up to Spill Out , in a raffle which was thrilling for me because you know how much I love to read. And after reading Allison’s work, I...

If you have been listening to The Live By Design Podcast for any time you know that I LOVE to read, I actually did an entire episode about the value of reading with my 91 year old grandma . I love reading because it provides the opportunity for learning and growth, all from the comfort of your couch! And not too long ago I re-read the book Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert . And gosh, I just love thi...

Have you heard of S.M.A.R.T. goals? Traditionally, this is the approach to goal-setting we’ve been taught. S.M.A.R.T. goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound. But what if there were another way to approach goal setting? One that didn’t delay feelings of success for the very end, but one that celebrated who you were becoming in the pursuit of your goals, each and every...

“Your mindset is a set of beliefs that shape how you make sense of the world and yourself. It influences how you think, feel, and behave in any given situation.” verywellmind.com If you have spent any amount of time online then you have probably heard about mindset. Sometimes mindset can feel a little intangible which is why I took a deep dive this month in the LBD Collective into learning what ex...

“I have this mantra I always say to myself - what’s the worst that can happen? Especially if you show up from a place of purpose and intention, and you’re trying to share something of value. You can’t go wrong if you’re doing it with good intention.” I’m so excited to welcome Mikita Smith onto the podcast. Mikita and I first connected to record a conversation for her show, Thyme 4 Tea with Mikita,...

I’m really excited today to dig into a saying that I think will speak to you, because I know it did to me. Amber Brueseke of Biceps after Babies Radio recently joined me on the podcast and we chatted about self-love, how to enjoy the journey of working towards your goals, and how to not delay the experience of joy - you can check that out here .  And during that conversation Amber shared with us t...

“You’re okay. Everything’s okay. You’re here. You’re fine.” Today, I’m joined by Jeri-Ashley of @jerithemindfulmama . Jeri-Ashely is a friend whom I met when I was searching through Peloton hashtags to connect with fellow Peloton-riding mamas! Jeri-Ashely and I immediately connected, and we’re friends still till this day!  I appreciate how she keeps it real on IG while sharing what the day-to-day...

“There is something incredibly powerful that happens when you keep showing up for yourself. And you don’t have to do it perfectly (heck no!). Show up, embrace the mess, and honor the process, because there is so much joy that’s found in showing up for yourself.” Friends!! I am so excited for this 100th episode and to celebrate it here with you! Today I’m sharing how I embraced imperfect action whe...

What does it mean to live a life of intention with purpose and passion and a whole lot of joy? Today, I’m welcoming Ashley and Dino Petrone onto the show. You may know Ashley and Dino from their popular instagram account @arrowsandbow where I first started following Ashley about 4 years ago. I was so inspired by her and drawn to her emphasis on finding joy in what she calls the in-between that I k...

I was recently inspired by an Instagram post from Cleo Wade, and I just knew that I had to turn it into a meditation for you. I hope it speaks to you as much as it did to me. Cleo Wade is an American artist, poet, and author, and I find so much inspiration from her because she is one of those people that is encouraging, uplifting, and inspiring and helps you to look inside and connect more deeply...

Today on the podcast, we are looking at the big picture and talking all about holistic health, primary foods, and how to use the principle of crowding out to move away from undesirable habits and towards healthier ones. Crowding out is an approach to habit change that focuses on adding in more of the “good stuff” first, instead of using avoidance behavior as a means towards change. As a result of...

"I love what reading offers us. An opportunity to grow and to learn. A chance to explore and experience another world, one that's different from our own. Or a chance to get to know characters and people who we would've never interacted with in person." I am so honored to be bringing my Grammy Ruth onto the podcast today. Grammy is the most well-read person I know, and she was h...

I am so thrilled to welcome my friend and fellow Peloton-lover Amma Okraku onto the podcast today!  When I first brought my Peloton bike home, I went on Instagram to search for people who were also part of the Peloton community, and I instantly felt connected to Amma when I came across her profile where she shares her health, wellness, and self-love journey. She is so inspiring and a bright light...

In early 2022, I hired my business coach, Amelia Travis, because I committed myself to turn this sweet podcast and my business, The Live By Design Company, into more than a passion project. When I decided to go all in on my business, I knew this decision could change the trajectory of my life and the life of my family (which is equal parts exhilarating and scary!).  And I knew that I would need he...

I am beyond excited to welcome Amber Brueseke of Biceps After Babies Radio to the show! I’ve been a big fan of Amber’s for a while now, so sitting down with her for this conversation is such a fun experience for me, and I know it will be for you as well! Today, Amber shares with us the process of releasing black-and-white thinking when it comes to our bodies, nutrition, and fitness. The idea of, “...

My incredible cousin, Jamie Hill, is back on the podcast with me today! Earlier this week Jamie and I talked about how the last year has been a season of growth, and all about the lessons she’s learned of embracing an abundance of love, gratitude, joy, courage, and bravery . After Jamie’s past couple of podcast episodes I have gotten questions from our community about one of Jamie’s favorite passi...

I am so excited to welcome my amazing cousin Jamie Hill back onto the podcast! You may remember Jamie from when she was on the pod in January 2021 when she talked about When Enough Was Enough and her bonus episode focused on Dreaming Big .  Today, Jamie is back and she shares with us how the last year has been a season of growth and the lessons she’s learned of embracing an abundance of love, grat...

“I love this idea that self-love is dynamic. That self-love is actionable. It’s not just loving yourself, it’s not just a feeling, it’s an action. It’s something that you can practice and do every single day.” Earlier this week I dropped an episode with Jessika Brown of the Fuel Her Awesome Podcast. Jessika talked about how to love ourselves well, and the importance of appreciating ourselves as we...

“What I found is when I took the energy that I used to put into obsessing about food, how I looked, and my body, and trying to make it something that it just honestly wasn’t, when I freed that energy up, life started happening .” Today, registered dietician, sports nutritionist, and intuitive eating mentor, and host of The Fuel Her Awesome Podcast, Jessika Brown, joins me on the podcast to chat al...

“Who doesn’t love spreading a little bit of joy and gratitude? And who doesn’t love to be on the receiving end of that too?” You may remember Garciela Moore who was on the podcast earlier this week talking about hope, joy, and gratitude . Well, after our conversation I received the sweetest, kindest thank you note in the mail from her! She included a few little gifts tucked into the envelope and i...

“There’s no evidence of false hope. No one is hopeless. There is hope for you.” Today, certified life coach, mindset expert, and joy enthusiast, Graciela Moore, joins me on the podcast.  Graciela shares with us how she once noticed a pattern of having to wait for things to unfold in her life, and how this process of waiting made her feel angry or even desperate at times. In time though, she came t...

Earlier this week I shared a conversation with Personal Freedom Coach, Andrea Tessier, all about how a journaling practice can be powerful, healing, and cathartic. If you missed this conversation you can listen to it here. Andrea shared how she left the teaching industry after she became burnt out and in need of a change. She is now a Personal Freedom Coach who helps women access their most authen...

I am so excited to share my conversation with Personal Freedom Coach, Andrea Tessier, with you today! Andrea shares with us how she transitioned from a career in education (which left her feeling burnt out and tired of living life on someone else’s terms) to finding freedom. She yearned for internal freedom, which she eventually found through taking her own personal journey of turning inwards, div...

Let’s create a vision board that will motivate, inspire, and encourage you to show up for your one and only beautiful life! If you are wondering if “Vision Boards work or are they too woo woo” you can listen to this episode here where I talk about how they really do work! And if you’re ready to dive into creating your own vision board, I go into the Ten Steps To Craft a Vision Board That Actually...

“It takes 21 days to form a habit, but it’s about 90 days to form an actual lifestyle where it doesn’t feel hard anymore.” Today on the pod we are joined by Emily Nichols of the Self-Transformed Podcast. Emily shares with us how she felt overwhelmed, burnt out, and was using sugar, alcohol, and shopping as a band aid to cover-up how she was actually feeling. She had a desire for change, which ulti...