The Intentional Advantage

What if I told you that you don't need as much time as you think you do? That you actually have all the time you truly need, right now. Today I am going to be talking about prioritizing you and saying no to others so you can say yes to yourself. We're diving into the 5 ways you can intentionally make time for your goals by rethinking the pockets of time you have, cutting out time-wasters, and lett...

Knowing where to focus can be a huge barrier that, if faced successfully, can have a profound impact on our lives. Today I was joined by Taska, an entrepreneur facing a curveball in her personal life that has her feeling off track and unsure about where to focus so she can continue to grow her business. We talk about prioritizing tasks that will get you closer to your goals and honing in on the vi...

Too often, we let our days pass by in a blur, with each one scrambled together with countless tasks and events. Today I want you to take the time to slow down and savor moments throughout your day. It's up to us to create more joy in our everyday lives. By carving just a few minutes into your day to do what you enjoy, you could be setting the foundation down to create a memorable, joy-filled day t...

Creating and sticking to new habits is always a challenge within itself, but it's definitely doable. If you're looking to start some new healthy habits, then you'll want to hear this episode with today's guest, Brenda. If you're a member of our Facebook group, then you likely know Brenda because she's always quick to lend support and encouragement on different posts. Plus, she's hilarious. Right n...

Oftentimes, we're way too hard on ourselves when it comes to our habits and discipline. We spend so much time feeling down about veering off track that we forget that nobody is perfect. It's okay to have off days. Today I talked with Stacy, a busy career woman who has a two-hour commute to work and, on top of that, manages income rental properties out of state. We dive into how she can use the 4 A...

Have you ever wondered how to focus on your passions and priorities when you feel stuck doing mundane tasks like laundry, buying groceries, and paying bills? I think it's safe to say we've all been there, but I'll let you in on a secret - systems. Today I had a conversation with Laura, a wife and mother of two sons, ages 10 and 12. She has a Ph. D. and works at a university with faculty, students,...

Whether we know it or not, we're all managing a team. It could be a work team or our family; the concept is still the same. We have to continually work to build our team mentality and to have everyone contributing to the greater good of the group. Today I was joined by Kristi, a busy career woman with three teenagers and a husband who is feeling like she needs to take some things off of her plate....

Some people tend to think of delegating tasks as a way to free up some of their time. While it certainly does achieve this, it also empowers those around you to take ownership of their responsibilities while strengthening the camaraderie of the team. In today's episode, I talk with Susan, an overwhelmed mom of four, teacher, and caregiver of her mother. We chat about the steps she's already taken...

When we have a big dream, it can be a challenge to have to wait before having the chance to pursue it actively. But sometimes, it's necessary. Maybe the timing isn't right; maybe you aren't financially ready. Whatever the reason, there's a silver lining to waiting. That's what I discussed with today's guest, Tyanna. Tyanna is a wife to a retired army infantry soldier who is currently going back to...

Optimism permits you to dream big. Today I am joined by Jess Ekstrom, founder and CEO of Headbands of Hope, an expert in optimism and the author of Chasing the Bright Side . Jess came on to share her realization that bad things can happen to anyone, and why, despite knowing this, she chooses to look at the bright side of life. She shares how you can choose to live in the fear of the unknown or liv...

Do you want freedom over your days and time? If you do, you'll need to learn how to set boundaries with those around you. If you've been craving the ability to have ownership over these two things, then I know today's episode will resonate with you. Today, I chatted with Donna, an entrepreneur, wife, and mother to two high school boys. She has been feeling tugged in way too many directions and ove...

Do you have a North Star? Sometimes understanding and defining your North Star can be a challenge. For most, it's easier to define your professional North Star but in reality, your North Star should be an extension of who you are and should embody the person you are at work AND at home. That's what today's guest, Amy, has been struggling with. She was feeling a disconnect between her mission state...

I am truly ecstatic for this season of the podcast, which goes along with my book, The Joy of Missing Out . In season 12, we'll be doing something that we've never done before: a call-in style episode where you'll get to hear from women from all walks of life about finding their JOMO. Today, I preface the season by diving into the word "joy" and what it truly means. I chat about letting go of two...

Taking the leap toward your biggest dreams can feel scary or even downright terrifying. There's a reason they call it "taking a leap" because we often are unsure of what the outcome will be. While there are risks that come with going after what you want, there are also a lot of risks that come from avoiding opportunity. Today, I'm sharing how to strategically make the leap so you can feel like you...

The question that we often truly need to ask ourselves is not, "Will I make an impact on the world?" but rather, "What kind of impact will I make?" In today's episode, we're discussing your blast radius and how what you say and do can have far-reaching effects on the world and those around you. We're not as small as we often tend to think we are and we have the power to choose to see the world fro...

This week, I'm giving you an exclusive sneak peek into a chapter of my book, The Joy of Missing Out, that's all about finding your yes. Oftentimes, the pledge of doing #allofthethings can lead us into spending our time doing things that we don't necessarily love or that don't actually matter to us. This chapter teaches you how to sort through the noise in life and uncommit to the things that don't...

We have to start challenging ourselves and asking those tough questions if we truly want to make an impact. Today's guest is Amy Jo Martin, author of the NY Times best-seller Renegades Write the Rules   and host of the Why Not Now Podcast . She shares how she started her first business, Digital Royalty, before exiting it in 2016 to pursue Renegade Brand Bootcamp, a mastermind for female founders a...

A boost in your confidence can be one small change that makes a huge impact on your life. Being confident can be the difference between jumping into something you're passionate about or sitting on the sidelines, wishing and dreaming about it -- but not doing anything to make it happen. Today, I'm sharing the 4 confidence killers hindering you from making an impact and the 5 Rs to battle those conf...

When you're going through things in life, it's so valuable to have a good support system there to cheer you on and even roll up their sleeves to get in the trenches alongside you. Today, we're talking about the value and importance of having support systems in your life. We'll discuss how support systems can be diverse and the four different types of support that people seek. I share why you may w...

The world will be a much happier place if everyone did their part in helping one person every day. Today's guest, Chris Winfield, strives to do just that. Chris is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Super Connector Media, which he successfully built on the concept of helping one person every day, H-O-P-E. We discuss how small changes can have life-altering impacts, why you need to share your...

With hundreds of productivity hacks and methods out there, it's pretty safe to say that not everything works for everybody. I know we've all been there, trying a productivity hack that others swear by and thinking, "this doesn't work for me!" Today, I am going to be talking about why productivity has failed you and how to actually make time for your priorities. I will share how to figure out what...

Did you know that sometimes it's through life's most pivotal, and oftentimes painful moments that we can find our true purpose? All it takes is some flexibility and resiliency to get us back on track toward our mission when we're facing life-altering obstacles and curveballs. Today, I'm talking about using pain to find your purpose. I share why you need to be resilient and get yourself back up aft...

Are you taking the necessary steps to find and pursue your passion and purpose? Today I'm talking about the differences between hobbies, passions, and true purpose. Finding and pursuing your passion can be the first small step toward something big like finding true happiness and fulfillment. It can be the thing that helps to propel you out of bed on Monday mornings and get you excited to start the...

Business and motherhood can coexist. Today I have momtrepreneur, Lindsay Teague Moreno, author of the best-selling book, Getting Noticed and upcoming book, Boss Up! on the show to share how she's built several million-dollar producing companies and empowered thousands of women to say YES to building the business of their dreams. She shares how she got started as an entrepreneur and how she discove...

Are you afraid to fail? Failure doesn't need to be something that you fear. In fact, when you embrace failure, you're that much closer to becoming successful. Today I'm going to be talking about reframing failure and facing our fear of failing. I share a few stories about some of the most successful people in the world and how they failed but got back up again and pushed past their failures to suc...