Yes You Mae

When you get an idea, do you take action on it? Or do you wait, contemplate, overthink, or simply don't do anything at all?    Something happened to me yesterday that was very unexpected and made my day, but it ultimately got me thinking- what if I didn't take action?    Lately, Gerald and I have been trying to follow this advice more and more, and this occurrence, as innocuous...

Jason Carey is always doing and going with energy brought to all his endeavors that is infectious. Jason is all about making his own way in the tough industry of entertainment and believes that your success begins in the mind first.    Sure to be full of laughs and fabulous insight, Jason shares his thoughts on finding your "Mind of a Champion" that has brought him so much success across...

Learning to trust your judgement can be tricky to fully accept, especially after a failure. Trish Jenkins talks with us about how to stop doubting your judgement with her Sift and Lift Mindset. Check her out at SpeakerTrishJenkins.com

Mantras are a great way to boost your confidence, get you in a better mindset, and help as a coping mechanism in the moment when things are not going your way. Mantras however, can also be hurting you. How? Let's discuss it.

Giving yourself permission to do thing is super important, but knowing how to give yourself grace even in tough times can be even harder to do.    Ron Chapman is no stranger to self reflection and finding grace for himself. In this discussion, we talk why it is so hard to find grace for oneself, why it is important to take the time to reflect, and how we can strive to understand ourselve...

The one trick that helps you become a doer and attract more opportunities into your life by going after what you want in life. When I think about what I have done differently to accomplish lots of random goals it seems to boil down to this one thing: Raise Your Hand.   I ended up in Vogue Italia as a model which kicked off this whole idea as to how I ended up getting there. Reflecting on what...

Becoming a good leader is something you can learn. Becoming an excellent leader takes a deeper understanding of what it takes and a commitment to learning how to go deeper and improve yourself.    Beverly Lewis has spent years learning and implementing leadership traits. Now she has her own podcast: The High Road to Leadership where she delves into conversations that provoke leaders to c...

Creating a personal brand is an important step to having a cohesive and recognizable look and feel that tells people you are a professional. Having this consistent look has a subconscious impact on others. Setting yourself up for success doesn't have to be overwhelming when you start with these 3 key elements.   Color Pallet Generator: coolors.co  Graphic Designs: canva.com   Be sur...

You get advice from everywhere- when you ask for it and especially when you don't! Knowing who to listen to on what topic makes a huge impact on your ability to continue moving forward and not get landlocked into your own mind. Learning to filter the feedback you get from people and society is a huge lesson to learn. It is vital for your success and frankly your own happiness and fulfillment.

Michelle Hanchey has owned and operated multiple businesses all while giving back as a leader and mentor in her community. She is a champion for others to inspire them to push beyond their limiting beliefs and find the gold inside themselves.    Michelle does not shy away from spear heading big goals to achieve high success. Her businesses have been in a variety of sectors all being buil...

Linda-Marie Miller is no stranger to speaking up and speaking out when she feels strongly about something. As the runner up of the World Champion of Public Speaking in 2020, she took the stage and used the platform to speak on an important but difficult topic.    Today, Linda-Marie speaks internationally as the owner of Empowered Living, LLC to help people live a life of no regrets and s...

They say it takes 21 days to build a habit... but that can be a long time to completely change something big and just quit "cold turkey". Today we discuss my method I am using to go more vegan, that I find much better to work with.    This can be adapted to any habit or lifestyle you are trying to switch to. Let me know in the comments what you are working on or want to work on and how y...

My friend Hanni asked me the other day, "How does joy physically show up in your body?" This got me thinking. My answer reveled how I use joy in sales and business. Using joy in your life is an honest tool that people will always be attracted to. Next time you go to sell something or talk about your business, try my method: "What's really cool..." and see for yourself the happiness from others to...

Did you know, your negative talk about yourself effects other people? How has your life been influenced from those around you by their negative words about themselves? How can you actively change that? This episode looks at how the negative talk you say about yourself effects the ones you love and where it may be coming from. Choose better for yourself and for others.

Becoming a good leader is a skill you can learn. When you want to be anything, it takes practice, acknoledgement, and reflection. Step 1 is all about understanding where you are at currently and identifying where there is room for improvement. 

From the book, "The Four Agreements" comes the title for today. This rule struck a cord with me and I wanted to share some thoughts of it and how you too can start to take action in your life to be able to make the incredibly hard steps by stepping out of your comfort zone.

Renee Terrell is a speaker and trainer who knows how to put the pedal to the metal and shift your mindset into a Yes I Can! She has helped me see my own value and is always lifting up those she speaks with. Renee will inspire you to do more and start chasing your own dreams. You can find Renee on all socials @ReneeMotivates where she will help you get the focus and clarity you need combine with th...

Reflecting after another woman tore me down and the ways I work on recovering and getting back up. It's hard. Taking time to process is important, then it's time to let go... This episode was recorded as part of the 77 Day Video Challenge where we went live on Facebook 77 days in a row talking life lessons. This challenge inspired the creation of this podcast and some of the days were too importan...

Many of us take better care of our pets than we do of ourselves. I've been listening to Jordan B. Peterson's book, 12 Rules for Life, lately and one of his rules struck a cord that got me thinking down a rabbit hole. Rule Two: Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping. Why do we do this? Why do we not take care of ourselves as well as we take care of others? What would your world...

Time management is a critical skill in life. Learning how to be productive 24/7 is a game changer to understand how to best use your days and times for YOU. Spoiler alert!! Some things will not come easy and will need to be adapted to your own life regularly.

We all have negative stories we tell ourselves on repeat in our minds. Often they come from things that happened while we are a child. Yet we still hold those things far into our adulthood way longer than we need to.

I tend to get stuck feeling unproductive and unfocused. What do I do when this happens? What are some things that you do that help to inspire you and make you feel ready to take on the world?! Knowing what works for you makes a big difference so that you can actively choose what to do next to help yourself get back in the flow. Listen in for my top tips I use to change things up and push forward.

Sometimes we feel down and out, maybe in a rut, or maybe just straight up BLAH! That's ok, but have you considered changing things up for yourself and taking the time to make yourself feel good about the way you look? Is it the right time, finally! to dive into something you have been thinking about but maybe have been afraid to pull the trigger? Let's talk about it.

In the 1st interview of the Yes You Mae podcast we chat with David Lawhorn author of Walking Like a Giant and a keynote speaker. David shares his thoughts on striving to achieve greatness everyday with a winning mindset and mentor. I highly recommend his book, which you can check out here: http://giantspeaks.com/book/ This episode was recorded as part of the 77 Day Video Challenge where we went li...

There are so many things we get judged for by others- sometimes all the same thing on either side of the spectrum. We deserve to treat ourselves better and understand that all the things we have been through, make us who we are today. Think of your life like this, and let go of the judgement from yourself and others. That, my dear, is what YOU deserve.  This episode was recorded as part of th...