The Story I'm Telling Myself

Are you standing in your own way, or are you ready to finally bet on yourself? Grab the episode companion activation guide. In this powerful episode of The Story I’m Telling Myself , we sit down with Ann Njoroge, a Nairobi-based creative who made the radical leap from the "safe" world of accounting to the freedom of podcast and social media management. If you’ve been searching for a mind...

Are you the architect of your own unwellness? . Grab the episode companion self-reflection guide here . Many high-achieving women are trapped in a cycle of "Human Doing" rather than "Human Being," believing their worth is strictly tied to their productivity. In this personal growth episode of our podcast, we sit down with Monique Helstrom , former Chief of Staff to the legendar...

Is your career success outrunning your own biography? Grab your complimentary episode self-reflection guide here If you’ve ever found yourself sitting in a high-level meeting—maybe you have the degree, the signing authority, and the title—yet you feel like the outsider who doesn't belong, this episode of The Story I’m Telling Myself is for you. In this powerful installment of our mindset podca...

Are you an active participant in your life, or are you waiting for a "tap on the shoulder" that might never come?. Grab the episode companion journal here In this personal growth episode, host Rita Ernst is joined by Nancy Griffin, founder of Women Worth and Wellness, to explore her journey from a corporate clerk to a community leader. Nancy shares her story of rising through the ranks a...

My brother was making $90,000 a year shooting videos on "auto-settings" while I was a "cliché starving artist" with a film degree. Grab the epiosde companion self-reflection guide here In this episode of The Story I’m Telling Myself , host Rita Ernst sits down with filmmaker and agency owner Jake Isham to dismantle the myth that technical perfection equals professional success....

“I looked in the mirror, and I said: Where are you? I miss you.” Have you ever reached the pinnacle of success only to realize you’ve become a stranger to yourself? Grab the episode companion self-reflection guide In this raw and transformative episode, Rita Ernst sits down with Jane Bond , a Naples-based multimillion-dollar real estate broker and Identity Strategist, to discuss the high cost of &...

In this moving episode, Rita Ernst sits down with integrated health and wellness coach Kathy Yavari to explore a journey that spans continents, revolutions, and radical self-discovery. Grab the episode companion self-reflection guide Kathy shares her harrowing "Big T" childhood traumas—from witnessing her mother’s stroke at Disney World to fleeing the 1979 Iranian Revolution and the sire...

Is your "head trash" standing in the way of your next big move? Grab the episode companion self-reflection guide We all carry a certain amount of mental slop—those reflexive, negative judgments we make about ourselves and the world around us. In this episode of The Story I’m Telling Myself , host Rita Ernst sits down with business owner, public speaker, and author Maggie Harlow to discus...

Are you hiding your flaws? Grab the episode self-reflection guide here Host Rita Ernst sits down with Nicole Angai Galindo (Nic) , founder of Guiding Brilliant Writers Publishing House, for a raw conversation on reclaiming identity from the shadows of stigma. For decades, Nick navigated a high-pressure career while managing a Bipolar diagnosis, often facing professional pressure to "shut up&q...

Is your physical appearance part of your "not good enough" story that is holding you back? Grab the companion self-reflection guide for this episode In this vulnerable episode of The Story I'm Telling Myself , host Rita Ernst sits down with Jacqueline Strominger , a high-performance success strategist and author, to discuss the journey from feeling "duck ugly" to becoming a...

From Overachieving to Authentic Self-Care with Gerri Sapinoso Hudson Grab the complimentary self-reflection guide for this episode. In this episode of The Story I'm Telling Myself , host Rita sits down with Gerri Sapinoso Hudson , a self-care coach and the founder of Vision Bridge Leadership, to discuss the high cost of the "hyperachiever" lifestyle and the journey to reclaiming pers...

Beyond the "One Story" Trap: Overcoming Burnout and Reclaiming Your Identity with Dr. Tasha Golden Grab the complimentary self-reflection episode guide In this transformative episode of The Story I’m Telling Myself , host Rita Ernst sits down with Dr. Tasha Golden —a former chart-topping singer-songwriter turned PhD researcher—to explore the invisible "walls" of the stories we...

Breaking the Habit of Unworthiness Grab your complimentary companion self-reflection guide Are you constantly "racing through time," feeling like you’re stuck in a whirlpool of overwhelm? You might tell yourself you just have bad time management , but the truth is often much deeper. In this episode of The Story I’m Telling Myself , host Rita Ernst welcomes Coach Nadine Zeinoun to explore...

From the Classroom to the Capitol: Navigating Power and Policy with Kentucky State Rep. Tina Bojanowski What happens when a citizen with no political intentions is suddenly called to run for office? Grab your companion self-reflection guide to this episode In this episode of The Story I’m Telling Myself , host Rita Ernst sits down with Kentucky State Representative Tina Bojanowski, PhD , to discus...

In honor of a monumentous 50th episode , we deep-dive into the heart of mission-driven leadership and the systemic visibility gap in professional spaces. Grab the Episode 50 companion Self-Reflection Guide Host Rita Ernst sits down with Bobbie Carlton , the founder of Innovation Women , to challenge the staggering reality that two-thirds of all conference speakers are men . This imbalance doesn&#3...

Are you standing in your own way, feeling the pressure to completely "reinvent" yourself for your next chapter? Go deeper with the companion Self-Reflection Guide In this episode of The Story I’m Telling Myself , host Rita Ernst sits down with communications expert Donna Cravotta to challenge the narrative that career transitions require starting from scratch. Donna shares her powerful j...

Are You Trapped in a "Pity Party"? Rewriting Your Story with Stanford’s Dr. Fred Luskin Grab the companion self-reflection guide In this powerful episode of The Story I’m Telling Myself , host Rita Ernst sits down with Dr. Fred Luskin , Director of the world-renowned Stanford Forgiveness Project , to explore how we can move past bitterness and choose forgiveness. The Story: From Betrayal...

Are you intentionally creating the future you want, or are you just a passive participator in your own story? Grab the Companion Self-Reflection Guide & go deeper In this revelatory episode of The Story I'm Telling Myself , host Rita Ernst sits down with recurring guest and recently retired businessman Gary Spencer to explore the internal narratives that define our most significant life transi...

In this episode of The Story I’m Telling Myself , host Rita sits down with Ellenit Serrano , a former Fortune 100 finance executive turned workplace well-being strategist . Together, they explore the invisible pressures of the corporate ladder, the reality of systemic burnout , and the "internal leap" required to find a success that is truly sustainable . GRAB THE EPISODE SELF-REFLECTION...

Reclaiming Your Light After Workplace Toxicity Have you ever felt like you were standing in your own way, despite a track record of high-level success?. In this powerful episode of The Story I'm Telling Myself , host Rita Ernst sits down with Dalia Feldheim , former CMO and author of Lead Like a Girl , to dismantle the myths surrounding imposter syndrome and toxic leadership . Dalia shares her...

Have you ever walked into a professional setting or a high-end space and asked yourself, “Do I belong here?” Join host Rita Ernst on The Story I’m Telling Myself for a transformative conversation with Mo McKnight Howe , the visionary owner of Revelry Gallery . In this episode, they dive deep into the "inner stories" of exclusion that artists and professionals face, the danger of elitist...

The Kindness Revolution – Reclaiming Joy Beyond Burnout ⁠Grab your complementary companion guide Are you tired of "chasing" a version of happiness that feels out of reach? Join host Rita Ernst on The Story I’m Telling Myself for a transformative conversation with leadership and storytelling coach Monica Kleijn Evason . In this episode, they dive deep into the "inner stories" th...

Unpack Anxiety, Nervous System Regulation, and High-Achiever Burnout with Robyn Graham Grab your complementary companion guide Are you a high-achieving professional woman or entrepreneur who feels like you are standing in your own way?. You might be telling yourself the story that you don’t need to heal because your past wasn’t “bad enough” to count as trauma. But if you find yourself trapped in a...

This episode of The Story I’m Telling Myself features Nathan Stuck , the "Social Impact Guy" and founder of Profitable Purpose Consulting , for a deep dive into the evolution of mission-driven business . GRAB THE COMPLIMENTARY COMPANION SELF-REFLECTION JOURNAL In this provocative conversation, host Rita Ernst and Nathan explore the choice between being an "Arsonist or an Architect&q...

What happens when you build a brand from scratch, reach the top 5% of Etsy shops worldwide, and realize the success you’ve built is actually exhausting you? In this powerful episode of The Story I’m Telling Myself , host Rita Ernst sits down with Allison Sherwin , the founder of Threads and Honey , to redefine the 'F' word—failure. Allison shares her transition from a 15-year corporate sal...