Smashing Success Stories

This episode features an amazing guest - Karen Lee-Coss! Karen is a powerhouse! She’s genuine and authentic, always has insight to share, and anyone who knows her will undoubtedly tell you that she’s a rock star.  What I’ve always loved about Karen is that she’s fabulous, yet grounded. Wise from the challenges and experiences that life has given her, yet she’s incredibly hopeful. She’s honest whil...

This quick burst of motivation is focused on finding strength in hope, to see beyond the obvious and find the good ♥ The next full-length episode goes live on Thursday, July 9th, 2026, and features a conversation with a guest - the phenomenal Karen Lee-Coss! Motivational Minute episodes go live every Monday. Full-length episodes go live every Thursday. Video episodes are uploaded to YouTube: https...

Episode page (includes audio version of the episode): https://smashingsuccessstories.com/episode-05-what-we-feed-grows/ What We Feed Grows - concepts we’re going to discuss in this episode: How this topic got on my radar Core concept The challenges we face Creating new patterns of thinking by breaking cycles and overcoming bias Action plan Coming Home channel on YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/@...

Episode page (includes audio version of the episode): https://smashingsuccessstories.com/let-your-light-shine This quick burst of motivation is our kick-off for the Mindset series ! The first full-length episode of the series airs on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026.  Motivational Minute episodes go live every Monday. Full-length episodes go live every Thursday. Check out Smashing Success Stories on Insta...

SOUND WARNING - I get pretty shouty in this episode, if you're wearing headphones and/or driving be mindful of these timestamps: 11:13 16:27-18:13 21:32-22:09 25:27-27:19 and pretty much through to the end lol I'm passionate about this topic. I mean, this podcast is part inspiration, part passionate rants about systems of oppression :)  Episode 04 - Progress Key points discussed in this...

This quick burst of motivation is focused on progress and the dangers of getting caught up in nostalgia. This is a taste of the full-length episode Progress, which goes live on Thursday, June 25th, 2026. Support is always appreciated! Likes, comments, and subscriptions are welcome! If you’d like to further support Smashing Success Stories, a one-time and/or monthly Ko-Fi donations are available ....

Conversation with Courtney Bowman AKA Raleigh Cheesy on going viral #BroCruise, authenticity both online and offline, being vulnerable, and what her definition of success is for her business and her daughters Raleigh Cheesy can be found on: https://www.raleighcheesy.com/   https://www.threads.com/@raleighcheesy   Information about #BroCruise Bless ThreadsReporter for this incredible chronological...

This quick burst of motivation is all about authentic, and the concept itself is simple yet so many folks struggle with this. Just be yourself. Like, for real. It's honestly that straightforward. Just be yourself. Thursday's episode - going live on Thursday, June 18th - will be our first conversation with a guest! Looking forward to sharing this one with you :) Support is always apprecia...

Main concepts covered in this episode: What is Judgment?  Contributing Factors Staying In The Solution Resources discussed in this episode: TED Talk: Could Heavy Metal Music Help Maintain Your Mental Health? Mark Deeks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDL3rnGgi8s   Bonus additional resource – Beth Roars did a video called Metal Music Makes You Calmer? Your Brain on Metal: https://youtu.be/fPL6Sxdg...

This quick burst of motivation is focused on facing judgment, which can often be a barrier between us and what’s meant for us. This is a taste of the full-length episode Judgment, which goes live to the public on Thursday, June 11th.  Support is always appreciated! Likes, comments, and subscriptions are welcome! If you’d like to further support Smashing Success Stories, a one-time and/or monthly K...

Episode 00 – Launch episode Welcome to Smashing Success Stories! This podcast has been created and is dedicated to spreading a message of hope in a direct, authentic way. This pilot episode discusses why this podcast exists, and lays the foundation for how we move forward – focused, driven, and inspired to act while being kind to ourselves. Smashing Success Stories is a project that will continue...

This quick burst of motivation is focused on getting started – every great journey starts with the first step! This is a taste of the full-length episode Just Get Started   Music: www.purple-planet.com #SmashingSuccessStories

This episode addresses a simple concept that often can be difficult to execute – HOW TO GET STARTED. The key concept is simple: DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT High-level overview: Just get started Know that there will be barriers to face Mistakes will be made Excuses and insecurities are loud We are going to tackle this with a three step process: Acknowledge Accept ACTION