Time to Pivot

Have you ever considered putting your expertise or personal story into book form?  I believe we all have a message or experience we can share to serve others in some way. Whether it’s through speaking on stage or audio (podcast or YouTube) as I discussed in the last episode or using the written word to become a bestselling author, we have an opportunity to impact the lives of others. A self-h...

Let’s talk about getting your story and expertise heard through audio platforms, creating a great impact around the world. I’m thrilled to announce the partnership between two of my faves, Lynsay Anne Gould of Wavemakers Audio (formerly The Podcast Boutique) and Samantha Joy of Landon Hail Press! These women have helped produce my multi award-winning, international chart-topping podcasts, YouTube...

“If you’re the smartest person in your circle, find a different circle!” is what I grew up hearing from my mom, and she’s right! Add this to all the other quotable quotes from Mom and lessons learned that have constantly kept me growing and evolving in my personal and professional life. On this episode I’m discussing the value in seeking different groups of people to learn from, be inspired by, fi...

It’s finally back-to-school time for our kids and now I’ve got a new, exciting position at Landon Hail Press as their Book Launch Coach for the incoming authors publishing their book!  Starting something new like a job, a school year, a project, a hobby, or moving to a different home, can bring up all the feelings and emotions! A fresh start can be a blessing, even if it comes with anxiety, s...

From the first days of summer to the final ones, we experienced lots of joys and some pretty significant losses. Every opportunity more apparent than the last that we get to choose how we’ll respond.  I was introduced to this poem a while back and it was interesting then, and more meaningful many months later when I discovered it again.  Hopefully, it encourages you to see things with a...

In light of the 2024 Paris Olympics, I had to bring on a dear friend to tell us what it’s like being an Olympic athlete, and she did not disappoint!  Lindsey Napela Berg is a 3-time Olympian, 2-time Silver Medalist, and former Captain of the USA Indoor Volleyball Team.  Lindsey grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii playing on the beach and indoor since the age of 7. Her talents then took her to th...

After a few heavy weeks of loss and new perspectives on life, we’re leaning all the way into embracing change with confidence this summer!  That started with a Mom’s Night Out at the legendary Gas Lite in Santa Monica, CA, singing some old school jams like Salt ‘N’ Pepa’s Shoop, and led to the confidence boost I needed to tackle other new opportunities I had been putting off for too long.&nbs...

Why am I so excited to talk about fear? Because we all experience it on some level; it’s normal. It’s a trigger that’s meant to keep us safe, but more often than not, it keeps us stuck or even paralyzed.  Again, why the excitement? Because we can absolutely learn to move through that fear and even use it to do great things, serve others, experience acceptance, surrender, joy, gratitude, peace...

Knowing that at any moment our time here could be cut short and actually experiencing that firsthand has brought us a new perspective of living with intention.  Recently our family and community has endured several losses of loved ones of all ages, and some days the grief feels overwhelming. I’m reminded of how important it is to continue moving forward and remember the best lessons and fun m...

If ever you’ve felt like you need to talk less, be less opinionated, less ambitious, and keep your creativity under wraps, it’s time to shine brighter than ever before! The world needs your brilliance, so don’t let other people or even your own negative self-talk keep you from being exactly who you were born to be.  Recently I was featured in two magazine publications and the interview questi...

My guest, Franceska Marie McCaughan, is a powerhouse in transforming female leaders into their million-dollar selves by tackling unresolved childhood trauma.  Her story is one of resilience. At seven, she faced her mother’s gun, a moment that split her life into 'before' and 'after.' Her childhood was a survival thriller: running water was a luxury, and an empty fridge was the norm.  She...

After recent success with a speaking program I completed, and receiving two awards for a talk I gave, panic started to set in when new opportunities flooded my inbox.  As much as I had hoped for this to happen, I didn’t expect my body to respond the way it did, to higher levels of anxiety than I’m used to. What started as shock and excitement when I woke up to multiple new inquiries about my...

If you’re an author with a message, it’s time to take it to the stage and share your gifts with a broader audience!  I had the pleasure of leading our Landon Hail Press Author Community call this month and discussed how you can take the message from your book and turn it into a keynote masterpiece!  For more information on how to get your book written and published, connect with Samantha...

Let’s talk about how we stay motivated during a pivot!  On this episode, I’m sharing the WHY? HOW? WHEN? phases we typically go through when we are in a time of transition.  We’re asking questions like: Is our why (family, service, financial freedom, etc.) big enough to keep us motivated to continue pursuing our goals? How can we use the 3 E’s to stay on track? When is it appropriate to...

What’s holding you back from success? Anxiety, the unknown, your confidence, the details of how to get it all done?  I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was fearing success itself. I did some research (as I do whenever I start hitting roadblocks when facing change) and I discovered that the Jonah Complex is the actual fear of success. It’s a real thing! I’m not crazy! (Well, not for that at l...

Ep 65: Healing & Perfectionism with Sharon Land My guest, Sharon Land, LPC, NCC is a licensed Holistic Psychotherapist, world class transformational guide, speaker, best selling author, high performance mentor, and Holistically trained international Healer. She has nearly twenty years of experience in high performance coaching and mentoring, directing a multi million dollar business, entrepren...

Only an hour after an epic opportunity I’m sharing my experience in hopes that you’ll step outside your comfort zone and lean into your calling. There are blessings around the corner, should you choose to take a chance. I am beyond excited and totally relieved to tell you that the PITCH DAY program I’ve been working on since January has finally come to an end with greater success than I could have...

It’s so easy to become overwhelmed with a huge list of things you want to accomplish, and often that causes paralysis by analysis. Instead of staying stuck, decide what small step you can take in the direction of your goals and implement it right now!  Don't wait another minute to take action. No need to tackle it all at once. Simply choose to do the next right thing and be sure to communicat...

Are you still giving your time and energy to the things that keep you stuck in your old life, but hoping somehow that the new life will magically appear? This is human, so give yourself some grace. Then identify what behaviors and actions you’re taking are contributing to your stuckness. Now, stop doing that, my friend!  It’s time to create new habits, communicate effectively with those aroun...

If you’re feeling like your energy level, or lack thereof, is dictating how you live your life, this episode will shed some light on how you can harness it to pursue your calling.  My brilliant guest, Raeanne Lacatena, mom of three, Holistic Certified Professional Business Coach, Licensed Registered Mental Health Practitioner, and Reiki Master, helps experienced entrepreneurs and small busine...

I get questions all the time from my clients, friends and family, and even strangers who ask me how I’ve been able to accomplish the things I have, like writing a book, starting a business, creating podcasts, becoming a speaker, all while still showing up for my family.  I simply took a chance.  I felt called to do those things, prayed a lot, did my research, focused on one thing at a ti...

Are you a project starter or goal setter with the best of intentions, but find yourself stopping before it actually gets done?  Do you create piles of stuff or stacks of to-do’s that never seem to fully disappear? Maybe you crush it in certain areas of your life or work, but others seem to get the best of you.  My friend, I get it. It’s enough to make a sane person crazy and keep you in...

Have you ever felt so strongly about the possibility of something, you could see it before it happened?  Or maybe you’ve found a way to visualize a hope, a dream, a goal, a scenario, troubleshooting potential setbacks and ultimately achieving it?  After an inspiring conversation on last week’s episode with Paul T Neustrom, I wanted to expand more on how impactful a practice of visualizat...

As an expert in marketing and sales, a bestselling author, inspiring speaker, coach in business development, and founder of several online businesses, including SkyrockettoSuccess.com and The Publish - Speak - Prosper™ System, Paul T Neustrom knows what’s required to make essential pivots in life and business.  Mike Caldwell says about his book, “Death of a Yellow Page Salesman is a Journey o...

Ep 56: Find a Mom Support Group Are you feeling supported lately?  I know what it’s like to juggle that mom life, run a household with all the important tasks that must get done for life to run smoothly, and then somehow find time to pursue your passions outside of the home with work or hobbies or serving your community.  I got to speak at 3 mom groups this week and talk about this and h...