The Ultimate Journey of Self-Care

If you are trying to build out part of your business online being able to talk to people is key. Online can feel like a different experience, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode I share three of my top ideas for writing copy – whether it be emails, messages, or even texts–or social media for converting. The idea is to sound like you and be authentic and not just about making sales. PODCAST...

Every day we journal.  Some of us call it list making or jot down random thoughts in our calendars, but it’s all journaling.  It’s at the center of ALL we do. For some of us, Journaling is a release, and for others it’s just a way to ‘keep track’. In this episode, Journaling expert and coach Kim Ades and I chat about what the practice of journaling can do for us and how it helps us make...

Going from In-Person to Online in your business can seem like you are starting over. When I began online I often felt like it was learning a new language. The future is asking MORE from us as professionals to deliver more online services and it is the way of the future.  Nothing makes up for being in person, but being online can actually help you become a STRONGER leader and business own...

So lets talk about habits. You know what habits to focus on. You’ve heard it here, and seen it written about by other coaches and other businesses. But what you don’t hear about it is how to keep it simple. Like not just doing what you see on social media. Thinking you have to be perfect and not miss a day. Make it fancy so you stay excited about it. Building habits can be simple and the...

Part 2 (Part 1 is episode 162) of a 2 part series on Innovation in Business. This episode dives in and takes a closer look at how I use Innovation. Being and assuming the role of a ‘disruptor’ is key if you are to be on the edge of what is prominent in your space. In this episode, I offer 4 points to consider when adjusting what you offer with Innovation.  This practice works for any industry...

  Is the goal or the habit more important?   Often when we are working towards a health or fitness goal, so much can stop us or side line us or throw us off track. In this episode,  fellow health and fitness expert Kathleen Trotter and I talk about how to ‘evaluate’ your ‘health bucket’. Listen in for actionable strategies to handle boredom, creating awareness around unhealthy habit...

In the business space today, you MUST learn to be an Innovator.   It’s like strengthening a new muscle.  Literally. This episode is the first of a two part mini series in which I explain not just what Innovation is in clear terms but I explain some of the best known examples of it in business today.   Regardless of your space or industry–you can apply the same principles i...

Everyone has intuition.  We are born with it.  And everyone has an intuitive style. Why do some people think they don’t have intuition? Because they aren’t aware of how they use it. Whitney McNeill is an experienced intuition expert and a medium. Among her many talents, she is able to help you claim which intuition style is yours. In this episode, we talk about what intuition really...

Social media has taken business and business growth to a whole new level. It’s intended purpose when designed (true for all platforms) was to connect people. Now it’s treated differently and sometimes that isn’t always the best way to grow and innovate in your business. In this episode, I break down what I think are 5 cardinal rules of how to approach and use social media in your busines...

Fueling our body is often talked about from the standpoint of counting macros, watching portions and eliminating some foods altogether.  And while that approach may seem ‘simple’ to some—it can be complex to others. What if we could approach eating from a more mindful place AND keep it simple? Rym Selmi is an entrepreneur, health coach and health enthusiast and after having her own challenges...

Being an innovator in business means you not only think differently, but you believe in HOW to do business differently. At the heart of our mindset are our beliefs.  All of what we see in our world, be it in business or otherwise, is a mirror image of what we believe. In this inaugural episode of ‘The Business Edition’ I share what I believe to be 3 key beliefs an innovator MUST have in our d...

What if walking could simply be the ticket? In a world which shows so many different exercises and ‘quick fixes’ to get fit and be more active we overlook something as simple as walking. The truth is, walking is what we are created to do and we don’t do enough of it the correct way. Rick Olderman is a physical therapist with a unique focus in promoting a more effective ‘gait’ or walking techn...

So let's go ahead and put it out there–what’s one of the BIGGEST charged subjects that relates to our self care?  Yep–I’ll say it.   MONEY.  Not only does money involve lots of emotion and energy for so many, it also can hold us back from really prioritizing ourselves and how we make our choices around it.  Money is simply energy. It’s not something we eat, drink or l...

Part of REAL self care for yourself is not just working on specific things–like getting more activity in, eating better, focusing on sleep and rest, and managing stress better. REAL self care is embodying the art of EMPOWERING yourself.  In other words–work with your WHOLE imperfect self. When we focus on the things that really empower us–we get more clarity on what we want and what matters t...

Our minds are going at breakneck speed throughout the day. It shows up as perpetual thoughts about what we need to do, what we should be doing, and all our limiting thoughts. WE form opinions about all of it and that creates resistance.  We react to the resistance with thinking and doing things that don’t serve us. What if you could learn a way to ‘quiet your mind’ so you could live a mo...

The most important question we should be asking ourselves every day is ‘What are you believing today’. It’s a question that literally not just shows us how we see the world, but how we make our choices and act. When we consistently believe things or stories that don’t serve us–we get stuck.  And it shows up in our life everywhere–from how we live at home, work and beyond. Michelle Mendez is a...

As an entrepreneur–making sales is KEY for success. But contrary to what you think–making sales is more than just signing the contract or collecting payment. In ANY industry–having a plan for ‘self care’ for your business is not just necessary for success–it’s vital for survival.  You won’t make sales and grow without it. Josh Elledge is a serial entrepreneur and TV media personality who beli...

The pandemic caused so many of us to do things differently. What does a ‘mid life crisis’ mean to you?  Odds are, it’s ‘not good’. But what if a ‘mid life crisis’ was a GOOD thing? Jennifer Villamil ( a fellow podcast host too) spent her career in advertising as an executive, and had an ‘aha moment’ during the pandemic. What if a ‘mid life crisis’ was a time for re-evaluation? The changes we...

What if you stopped working on yourself starting with what’s on the outside first? We often overlook the real reasons why we aren’t where we are–and instead, focus on the mindset of ‘what’s wrong with us’. What if you treated yourself like you would if you were dating yourself? Lilli Bewley is a  feminine dating coach, who herself had to learn to love herself in a different way in order to op...

Comparing ourselves to others cannot just steal our joy, but keep us from really identifying what our real strengths and gifts are.  And as a business owner, it can keep you stuck. Cory Zacker is a business strategist and consultant–but is also a positive psychology coach.  In this chat, we discuss what can keep us stuck in making decisions–and what keeps us from making progress–bot...

The way we do things becomes part of our routine. We call it ‘normal’, or ‘regular’. We don’t question it. It can apply to the good and the bad–meaning the things we like and the things we just complain about. Making a simple ‘paradigm change’ in how we decide to do things can make the biggest difference for us–both in business, and in our own day to day decisions on how to do US. Barry Lynch...

So what do you know about hypnosis?  Did you know you could use modern day hypnotherapy as part of a daily self care practice?  We all create ‘blocks’ in our minds which can keep us from going further with goals, and with how we prioritize ourselves.   Incorporating some simple hypnotherapy daily can not just help us ‘unblock’ what keeps us stuck, but it can help us find more possib...

What exactly is a ‘brain reboot’?  If you are curious, you want to check this episode out.    The demands of every day life can suck our energy dry.  We recharge when we can–but it doesn’t change the fact that we are constantly absorbing stress all around us–and all of that impacts our energy, and how we live.  David Bransky has developed a unique process of helping to shi...

How do you prioritize you? What we do for ourselves daily to prioritize our self care IS a reflection of what we believe about our health, fitness and longevity. It’s easy to talk about it–but what we do daily, with consistency IS what will allow us to prioritize ourselves. Chad Austin is a consistency coach, and best selling author of the  ‘Make Fitness a Priority’ series of books – cur...

Gratitude is the highest vibration.  Being grateful not only promotes higher energy, but allows you to be open to receive more. And it’s more than just thinking positive thoughts. Deborah Hawkins has been blogging on gratitude and mindfulness since 2010, posting over 500 reflections on everyday experiences that have elevated her mood along with tips on how to keep gratitude “top of mind.” Ini...