Christine Lozada is an award-winning travel creator, drone educator, speaker, host of the Everyday Badassery podcast, and traveling pickleball player who helps millions travel smarter on YouTube. Today, she's with me to share her transformative journey from following prescribed societal "shoulds" to living a life full of passion, travel, and authenticity.

From small steps toward change to monumental life shifts, you'll learn all about the importance of embracing vulnerability, staying true to oneself, and the ongoing evolution toward a fulfilling life. Christine discusses the signals that led her to question her high-powered corporate career, the courage required to take riskier steps, and the eventual success she found by combining her passions with her professional life. This episode emphasizes that it's never too late to start your authentic path and that the journey, not the destination, holds the key to personal and professional fulfillment.

Top Reasons to Listen:

• Discover how to break free from societal expectations and create a life of authenticity and fulfillment
• Learn how to build confidence and overcome self-doubt as you step outside your comfort zone
• Explore the concept of gradual transformation and the power of small steps in achieving long-term goals
• Learn how to balance passion with profit and create a sustainable career that you love
• Gain insights into the mindset of a successful entrepreneur and travel creator

How can you be 1% more badass today? I would love to talk with you about it and encourage you to reach out on Instagram or by email.

Links & Mentioned Resources:

• Grab my free journaling guide: Name, Tame, & Claim Your Life Scripts

Connect with Christine:

• Website

• Podcast

• YouTube

• Instagram

• Email

Connect with Sharon:

• Sign up for my blog

• Website

• Instagram

• Facebook

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Do you ever feel stuck between stages in life, questioning everything? This episode explores the importance of community and connection, especially during challenging times. We talk about the power of community and connection as essential tools for navigating these cycles, the paradox of individualism versus finding your tribe, the impact of vulnerability on personal growth, and how stepping past fear can lead to true freedom.

Whether seeking deeper human connections or struggling with the fear of showing your authentic self, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you thrive.

Top Reasons To Listen:

• Learn how building and nurturing connections can support personal growth and help navigate these periods of "suck"
• Discover the balance between valuing your individuality and finding your tribe, and why both are crucial for your well-being
• Find out how embracing vulnerability can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections and support your path toward authenticity
• Gain insights on stepping past fear and how it can lead to true freedom and the joy of being your authentic self
• Hear about the transformational power of having a diverse tribe and why being open to new experiences and perspectives is important

How can you better prioritize community and connection while going through difficult moments in your life? I would love to talk with you about it and encourage you to reach out to me on Instagram or by email.

Links & Mentioned Resources:

• Grab my free journaling guide: Name, Tame, & Claim Your Life Scripts
• Join Location Indie
• Learn more about Lily Fouts

Connect with Sharon:

• Sign up for my blog
• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

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How can you navigate the complexities of identity and personal branding in today's interconnected world? Elaine Tsung joins me to share her journey from projecting a curated social media image to embracing authenticity in life and business. We talk about her experience navigating a toxic relationship masked by Instagram perfectionism, her pivotal moments of self-realization, and the challenges of balancing her online persona with personal truth.

Elaine Tsung left the corporate world four years ago, impulsively relocating to Mexico to pursue her coaching business. In her first year, she achieved over $80,000 in sales through her and transitioned into running a successful web design agency. Specializing in high-converting websites, Elaine has empowered over 100 coaches, consultants, and service providers to scale their businesses by optimizing their online presence and converting leads into sales.

Top Reasons to Listen:

• Learn about Elaine's journey toward recognizing and embracing her true self beyond societal expectations.
• Hear practical advice on balancing authenticity with the demands of maintaining an online presence
• Gain insights into how to align your online presence with your genuine self

Links & Mentioned Resources:

• Grab my free journaling guide: Name, Tame, & Claim Your Life Scripts

Connect with Elaine:

• Instagram
• Website

Connect with Sharon:

• Sign up for my blog
• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

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Do you feel stuck in a period where you feel lost or that you're failing? I'm going to be really honest and vulnerable here. I see the goals I'm striving for and the impact I want to make, yet everything just feels stuck. I've found myself spiraling with negative self-talk and questioning my abilities and progress. Frustrating is an understatement. Demoralizing? Definitely.

But here's the thing: I've been down this road before. And each time, I come out stronger, with a new set of tools in my belt—and you do, too.

In this episode, we're exploring how to navigate that messy middle together to move forward with greater strength and authenticity.

Top Reasons to Listen:

• Gain insight into the tools and strategies that will help you move through these inevitable moments
• Learn how to acknowledge self-doubt without letting it derail you
• Understand how our past experiences can help to build resilience
• Explore the importance of self-compassion and why connection is key to overcoming challenges

What are you struggling with right now? I would love to talk with you about it and encourage you to reach out to me on Instagram or by email.

Links & Mentioned Resources:

• Grab my free journaling guide: Name, Tame, & Claim Your Life Scripts

Connect with Sharon:

• Sign up for my blog
• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

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Today's episode will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone, reinvent yourself, and live a life that's authentic to you. I'm chatting with Jordan Campbell, a former award-winning creative director who left the hectic corporate world to become a freelance designer and travel blogger specializing in off-beat destinations and tasty beverages. We talk all about what led up to quitting her successful six-figure career, detoxing from corporate culture, and breaking the mold as a 40-something social media influencer.

In this episode, you'll hear all about:

• The challenges of balancing health issues with the drive to build a successful online business
• The highs and lows of building a creative life and working as a freelancer
• Why it's important to challenge your limiting beliefs and let go of societal expectations around success
• The importance of authenticity in building a genuine online presence and creating a life you love
• And so much more!

What was your biggest takeaway from Jordan and I's conversation? I would love to know! Reach out to me on Instagram or via email, and let's talk about it.

Links & Mentioned Resources:

• Grab my free journaling guide: Name, Tame, & Claim Your Life Scripts
• Enter the giveaway to win Jordan's course, How to Build a Killer Website
• Get $75 off her course

Connect with Jordan:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• TikTok

Connect with Sharon:

• Sign up for my blog
• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

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We often hear messages discouraging curiosity, like "curiosity killed the cat" or "ignorance is bliss." But what if those sayings are holding us back? This episode explores the concept of curiosity and its importance in living a fulfilling life. You'll learn how curiosity can be a powerful tool for personal growth, helping us to learn new things, challenging our assumptions and limiting beliefs (about ourselves and the world), and connecting with others on a deeper level.

Top Reasons to Listen to This Episode:

• Discover how our expectations about what we "should" be learning get in the way of the new and unexpected things we could be learning
• Explore how curiosity enables you to bridge the gap between what you expect and the reality you encounter
• Learn how practicing curiosity on a personal level can lead to more empathy and understanding in your relationships and with the world
• Understand how approaching others with an open mind and curiosity can help you solve your own "life equations" or challenges that you may not have seen otherwise

Are YOU curious? What can you get more curious about in your life? I would love to know! Reach out to me on Instagram or via email, and let's talk about it.

Links & Mentioned Resources:

• Grab my free journaling guide: Name, Tame, & Claim Your Life Scripts
• Watch Julie Pham's TEDx on Curiosity as a Practice

Connect with Sharon:

• Sign up for my blog
• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

Thanks for listening to the A Brave Journey podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow, leave a rating and review, share it on social, or pass it along to someone you feel would also appreciate it.

Are you struggling to reintegrate into "normal" life after a transformative experience? Do you feel yourself slipping back into autopilot and finding it difficult to maintain the positive changes you've made (or want to make)?

In this episode, I reflect on what I learned from my adventure through Central America and talk about some of the challenges I've faced since returning home to the United States.

Even if you haven't just returned from a transformative adventure, you can still apply these lessons to your everyday life!

Top Reasons to Listen to This Episode:

• Explore why "normal" is subjective and why returning to familiar routines can feel uncomfortable
• Learn the surprising ways in which stress, anxiety, and uncertainty may be physically manifesting in your body
• Discover how to embrace the concept of "enough" and avoid the pressure to cram experiences into your life (and why "should" should be your biggest red flag)
• Understand why you shouldn't be scared of losing what you've learned - everything you learned is still within you

What has been most challenging for you? I would love to know! Reach out to me on Instagram or via email, and let's talk about it.

Links & Mentioned Resources:

• Grab my free journaling guide: Name, Tame, & Claim Your Life Scripts

Connect with Sharon:

• Sign up for my blog
• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

Thanks for listening to the A Brave Journey podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow, leave a rating and review, share it on social, or pass it along to someone you feel would also appreciate it.

Have you ever thought to yourself, "When I do XYZ, when I achieve that goal, when I get that thing…. then I will be happy?"

I'm sure you've heard the term "happiness comes from within," but it's hard to believe when social media and societal pressures constantly bombard us with messages that happiness lies outside ourselves.

Today, we are flipping the script on what it means to be happy. We'll explore how to cultivate genuine joy in your everyday life by redefining "enough" and discovering the power of mindfulness. I'll also share a simple practice to help you stay grounded in the present moment - because that's where happiness truly lives.

Top Reasons to Listen to This Episode:

• Explore why younger generations are reporting lower happiness levels (and what that means for you)
• Understand why constantly chasing external goals is hindering your happiness
• Learn how defining what contentment means for you can transform your outlook on happiness
• Explore a simple practice to cultivate happiness and presence in the here and now

How can you start redefining "enough" in your own life? I would love to know! Reach out to me on Instagram or via email, and let's talk about it.

Links & Mentioned Resources:

• Grab my free journaling guide: Name, Tame, & Claim Your Life Scripts
• Gallup study on happiness

Connect with Sharon:

• Sign up for my blog
• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

Thanks for listening to the A Brave Journey podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow, leave a rating and review, share it on social, or pass it along to someone you feel would also appreciate it.

Do you ever feel like you just crushed a personal development goal, but then you begin to feel uninspired or stuck, or the pressure to do more hits you? This episode dives into the importance of rest and integration after periods of significant personal growth and why it's crucial for lasting transformation. We'll explore why we often feel compelled to chase the "next thing" after a breakthrough and how prioritizing integration can be the key to unlocking your full potential.

Top Reasons to Listen to This Episode:

• Understand why we often feel compelled to chase the next achievement after growth
• Learn how rest and integration allow you to process and internalize your growth so you can have lasting change
• Learn how to listen to your intuition and prioritize integration when needed
• Explore practical tips for staying present and mindful after a growth spurt
• Gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of re-entering your routine after a transformative experience

What has been your experience integrating new ways of being after a breakthrough? I would love to know! Reach out to me on Instagram or via email, and let's talk about it.

Links & Mentioned Resources:

• Grab my free journaling guide: Name, Tame, & Claim Your Life Scripts

Connect with Sharon:

• Sign up for my blog
• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

Thanks for listening to the A Brave Journey podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow, leave a rating and review, share it on social, or pass it along to someone you feel would also appreciate it.

Do you find yourself slipping back into old patterns, even after making a conscious effort to change? Today, I'm sharing how to overcome those automatic behaviors and habits that interfere with personal growth. This episode is your guide to understanding why we get stuck in those comfy (but ultimately unhelpful) routines, the sneaky ways our egos can sabotage our progress, and how to reprogram your mind so you can live the life you deserve.

Learn how to identify limiting beliefs, cultivate curiosity, and rewrite your internal script for lasting change.

Top Reasons to Listen to This Episode:

• Learn why we revert to old habits and patterns we're trying to change
• Discover how our brains create shortcuts and how they can hinder progress (and how to be aware of them)
• Understand the role of our ego and "critter brain" in keeping us stuck in familiar routines
• Recognize the importance of curiosity in overcoming challenges and making positive changes
• Gain actionable advice on how to identify and overcome limiting beliefs that hold you back from achieving your goals

What patterns (consciously or subconsciously) do you continue to fall back on? What limiting beliefs have you been telling yourself? I would love to know. Reach out to me on Instagram or via email, and let's talk!

Links & Guides:

• 4 Limiting Beliefs That Hold You Back
• Name, Tame, & Claim Your Life Scripts

Connect with Sharon:

• Sign up for my blog
• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

Thanks for listening to the A Brave Journey podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow, leave a rating and review, share it on social, or pass it along to someone you feel would also appreciate it.