Abundantly Clear Podcast

What wild ideas did you have as a kid? Were you the type to dream up big, exciting schemes and chase after them wholeheartedly? Most of us had access to a lot more of that flexibility and imagination when we were younger, and there's a very specific reason why. 

On this episode of the Abundantly Clear podcast, Malorie breaks down the process by which we become less creative as we age, how entrepreneurs can go past their limits of innovation by breaking the binary of "working/not working," and ways you can start expanding your creative mind right now. Listen in to reconnect with the limitless imagination you had as a child.

You’ll Learn  

• How our brains go about "synapse pruning" as we are, and what it means for our brain function
• Why most children are gradually led into a black-and-white pattern of thought, and why that can last a lifetime
• What a new understanding of the way your mind actually works can do to revitalize your business  
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“When we allow ourselves to freeform and just really tap into thought in a way that's not so systemized, that's when creative thinking gives us everything we need and more.”

 - Malorie Nicole

How to get involved

• Malorie has become an expert in helping people remove their mindset blocks, so they can experience the growth in their business and decrease in stress they desire. Check the site to learn more, download a freebie and stay connected.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

Entrepreneurship attracts perfectionists. If that’s you, don’t worry - you’re certainly not alone. Learning to move past the mindset of perfection, however, is one of the most important pieces of showing up as your best self, inside your business and out. 

Justin Goff is a copywriter with several multimillion-dollar companies to his name, the drive to help other business owners craft offers that convert to cold traffic, and a passionate heart for helping rescue dogs in need. Unfailingly honest and willing to share his insight and know-how, Justin is an open book when it comes to growing as a leader and as a human being.

On this episode of the Abundantly Clear podcast, Malorie and Justin talk through the process of simplifying your business to focus in on what’s really working, letting go of perfectionist tendencies in order to be good to your people (and yourself), and how Justin challenges himself and those around him through proactive mentoring. Join in to shed some light on the blocks you never knew you needed to overcome.

You’ll Learn  

• How Justin applies the skills that make him so successful in business to make a huge impact on outside causes
• Why looking into your past to analyze where your behaviors come from is a necessary part of thriving as an entrepreneur
• What separates teaching from coaching, and how to figure out which one is appropriate in each situation  
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“I realized with perfectionism, how you treat yourself is very much how you treat others too. If you're super critical of yourself and demand perfection out of yourself, you're gonna do that for everybody around you. That was a big lesson for me to learn to see that you can't be gentle with yourself and then hard on others, like it just really doesn't work like that. So yeah, really fixing the relationship with yourself first is definitely the most important part for you as a business owner and generally as a person.”

 - Justin Goff 

Connect with Justin:

• Apply for Justin’s daily email list 

How to get involved

• Malorie has become an expert in helping people remove their mindset blocks, so they can experience the growth in their business and decrease in stress they desire. Check the site to learn more, download a freebie and stay connected.

If you liked this episode, take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and post a review, or visit us here - and be sure to check out episodes 57, 63 and 24 to hear more from Malorie’s clients!

When was the last time you felt like a failure? Missing goals is just a part of life (and the process of being an entrepreneur), but it’s all too easy to come down way too hard on yourself when you do. 

On this episode of the Abundantly Clear podcast, Malorie digs into what happens internally when we fall short of a goal after getting our self-worth wrapped up in that goal, and how to nurture a healthier dynamic for the future. Listen in for a short, confidence-boosting dose of wisdom to get you through the week.

You’ll Learn  

• How our expectations can make our reaction to a normal failure much, much worse
• Why we’ve convinced ourselves that our financial status (or milestones we hit) says something about our identity
• What to ask yourself to pinpoint your relationship with your goals and your own narrative  
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“If we create a goal and we don't reach it, our expectation, our narrative of ourself then becomes, ‘I’m a failure, I screwed up, I should have done XYZ better, I'm not worthy.’ And that's why it's so easy to have this slippery, slippery slope of becoming incredibly hard on yourself. And then you're no longer fulfilled and living and enjoying the process that you're creating.”

 - Malorie Nicole

How to get involved

• Malorie has become an expert in helping people remove their mindset blocks, so they can experience the growth in their business and decrease in stress they desire. Check the site to learn more, download a freebie and stay connected.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

People seem to learn the most about themselves when things are at their worst. Often, when chaos strikes, we end up taking a hard look at who we are, where we’re going, and what we want. And when that happens, we come out the other side stronger, clearer and more confident than ever. 

Jessica Zimmerman went from a stressed-out wedding planner with a fledgling floral business to a well-respected 7-figure business owner featured in Forbes, Southern Living, People, and more. The road was anything but smooth - her husband spent four years gravely ill, and those years were filled with uncertainty, struggle, and an unbelievable amount of self-discovery. Jessica details the whole story in her recent book, Sleeping with a Stranger, and encourages readers to determine who they are within themselves.

On this episode of the Abundantly Clear podcast, Malorie and Jessica take a deep dive into how Jessica made her hobby business into a profitable, safe space where she could thrive and introduce vulnerability into her entrepreneurship, the complete identity transformation brought on by a loved one’s illness, and the beauty and healing to be found in the aftermath of the unimaginable. Tune in for a ray of hope to light the next step of your path.

You’ll Learn  

• How being her own best friend growing up helped Jessica create outstanding content for other entrepreneurs and business owners
• What happens when you recognize the “script” you were born into following and decide to walk another path
• Why a few moments of stillness are key to dimming the noise and discovering your purpose  
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“I like to view my life as these great big stepping stones. And the one that I'm on is only halfway lit... but all the blocks behind me are super lit up, I can see the whole path. And all the blocks in front of me are dark, so I have no idea what's coming, but when I look back, I see how that prepared me for this.... each step is a preparation. And when you can look at your past and see how that has happened, it gives you some peace about where you are.”

 - Jessica Zimmerman

Connect with Jessica:

• JessicaZimmerman.com
• Sleeping with a Stranger
• Instagram 

How to get involved

• Malorie has become an expert in helping people remove their mindset blocks, so they can experience the growth in their business and decrease in stress they desire. Check the site to learn more, download a freebie and stay connected.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

Running a business takes courage. It takes a lot to step forward and not only tell others about your amazing skill set but understand it yourself. 

On this episode of the Abundantly Clear podcast, Malorie breaks down how to fully own that thing that you do so exceptionally well in business, the process of giving yourself opportunities and chances to move forward, and figuring out what it is specifically that you need to give to you. Listen in for a wake-up call to get you up and moving toward your potential.

You’ll Learn  

• Why the first client, the first time you’re using your skill set to get a result is always the hardest
• How people become stagnant within their business and fail to grow any further
• What holding yourself back may sound like in your head, and how to recognize when it happens  
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“You're going to see what you're capable of, and you're going to impress yourself, and you're going to go, ‘When I gave myself permission to do X thing, Y thing happened. What if I allowed myself to think even bigger? What impact would I make and how would that change things? That's the mindset that's gonna keep you fulfilled and keep you profitable continuing on.”

 - Malorie Nicole

How to get involved

• Malorie has become an expert in helping people remove their mindset blocks, so they can experience the growth in their business and decrease in stress they desire. Check the site to learn more, download a freebie and stay connected.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

Want to know a secret? A lot of the rigidity we see in the world around us doesn't actually exist. The boundaries we perceive are typically ones we've been told not to cross - but there's nothing to stop us. Unleash your creativity to unlock your potential. 

Dr. Bill Dorfman knew from a very young age that he wanted to be a dentist. What he didn't anticipate was his entrance into TV-world as a very unique type of celebrity. He jumped in with both feet, mastering every opportunity that came his way. Today, Dr. Bill continues to practice alongside his media appearances and mentorship work. He also runs The LEAP Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to giving teens and young adults the tools to develop their talent and potential. 

On this episode of the Abundantly Clear podcast, Malorie and Dr. Bill dive into how a dentist became a masterful, impactful TV presence, making decisions with an emphasis on creativity and absolute excellence, the mission of The LEAP Foundation and living life with energy and intention. Join the conversation for a wake-up call to the opportunities that surround you.

You’ll Learn  

• How knocking out all his baby teeth as a toddler helped Dr. Bill realize his lifelong calling
• Why wealth without contribution to the world is an awful waste (and why contributing is the best kind of selfish)
• What it means to give more than 100% of your energy and your gifts to every day of your life  
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“To your followers and people who are building businesses: Don't box yourself in. That's the biggest mistake that businesses make. You know, you need to really think that there is no box and make intelligent and novel and unique and creative decisions.”

 - Dr. Bill Dorfman

Connect with Dr. Bill:

• Billdorfmandds.com
• LEAP Foundation
• Instagram (Send him a DM!)
• Meet the Mentor podcast

How to get involved

• Malorie has become an expert in helping people remove their mindset blocks, so they can experience the growth in their business and decrease in stress they desire. Check the site to learn more, download a freebie and stay connected.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

How are you showing up for your people? As a leader, is your style based in pointing out every mistake or do you put your energy towards seeking out the things your team excels at and giving them equal standing in your feedback? 

On this episode of the Abundantly Clear podcast, Malorie digs into the role of communication in great leadership, how to find and focus on your team’s strengths as well as their weaknesses, and strategies for cultivating a work environment where everyone feels equal, confident and valuable to the group. Listen in for a few moments of clarity during a time when stress is never too far away.

You’ll Learn  

• What begins to happen when the people in your sphere feel overly criticized rather than appreciated and valued
• Why change is not a bad thing when it’s necessary, and how to stop being afraid of it
• How the relationship dynamic on your team experiences a positive shift when you change your approach to leadership  
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“Make sure you're also communicating with the people in your circle about the things that they're doing right because this instills further trust in the relationship. This instills the belief in themselves that they're doing a good job, they're doing the hard work, they're appreciated.”

 - Malorie Nicole

How to get involved

• Malorie has become an expert in helping people remove their mindset blocks, so they can experience the growth in their business and decrease in stress they desire. Check the site to learn more, download a freebie and stay connected.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

All of us know what it’s like for life to throw you off the path you had planned for yourself. It’s never easy when it happens, but if you can get your bearings, follow your passion and embrace each opportunity without holding yourself back, you’ll very often find that the e unexpected path is the best one for you. 

Once a corporate attorney, Melonie DeRose knows a thing or two about shattering glass ceilings. Currently, she is, among many other things, the co-founder of Empact Bars, a protein bar company that aims to empower women to have an impact on their families and communities. Along with running her company, Melonie works tirelessly with two different nonprofits and enjoys time with her husband Zeke and their daughters. 

On this episode of the Abundantly Clear podcast, Melonie and Malorie sit down to talk about the family synergy that makes Empact Bars run, the massive mindset shift Melonie created in order to stop limiting herself and do the fulfilling work she does now, and the rewarding lifestyle that comes from letting go of doubts and seeking out and embracing your passion. Tune in for an extra-sweet dose of encouragement and wisdom from a truly amazing woman. 

You’ll Learn  

• How the desire to fill a hole in the women’s fitness and nutrition industry led Melonie to create a delicious, powerful solution
• What things Melonie guards with her life, within her life, to be able to run a successful business, be a great wife and mother and take good care of herself to
• Why and how severe stress affects us physically, and how to find it and release it for a healthier life
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“It's still a work in progress because this is new for me, but I'm like, oh God, I lost so many years not realizing the value of how important it is to have your mindset in the right place and not be limited by self-limiting thoughts or environmental factors or whatever it is that's limiting you.” 

 - Melonie DeRose

Connect with Melonie:

• Empact Bars
• Instagram
• Facebook

How to get involved

• Malorie has become an expert in helping people remove their mindset blocks, so they can experience the growth in their business and decrease in stress they desire. Check the site to learn more, download a freebie, and stay connected.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

Setbacks are not permanent - or, they don’t have to be. No, not even COVID. In fact, this time of isolation, when lots of things have come to a screeching halt, is a perfect moment to take stock of the things you have in your life, what serves you well, and what could be improved upon.

On this episode of the Abundantly Clear podcast, Malorie digs into how we examine our decision-making processes, the ups and downs of personal development, and how to take advantage of the opportunity that COVID-19 has given us to slow down and assess our lives. Tune in for the silver lining you’ve been waiting for.

You’ll Learn  

• Why low points are to be expected as we continue on our journey towards growth
• How to decide and prioritize the changes you want to make in your own life
• What to do once you notice that something is lacking or needs to be built up  
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“When we’re in the valleys, that’s when we are given an opportunity to really question and challenge ourselves and why we’re doing things the way that we are.”

 - Malorie Nicole

How to get involved

• Malorie has become an expert in helping people remove their mindset blocks, so they can experience the growth in their business and decrease in stress they desire. Check the site to learn more, download a freebie and stay connected.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

In any corner of the business world, there is an accepted norm. An easy path you could follow. It takes courage, drive and commitment to deviate from that path - but doing so allows us to create something unforgettable.

For Peter Taunton, everything comes down to one word: passion. He has it, he teaches it, and the results speak for themselves. Peter is a pioneer in the fitness industry. In 2003, he had a vision for Snap Fitness: to create an affordable, 24-7, results-driven gym differentiated from the impersonal, expensive big-box experience. Even as his operations expand, he remains ever-committed to providing owners and members with the tools and programs they need to reach life-changing goals. To this day, Taunton is led by his understanding of consumer desires, and he continues to found and lead fitness brands and accumulate accolades from the business community with each new accomplishment.

On this episode of the Abundantly Clear podcast, Malorie and Peter sit down to talk about Peter's most important mindset shift, overcoming fear to make the right decisions for your business, and taking the initiative to persist through the COVID-19 pandemic. Join in and be inspired to revolutionize your own industry. 

You’ll Learn  

• How Peter is reversing some of the biggest trends in the fitness industry to earn his customers' trust
• What you actually need to know about philanthropy (and it's not all sunshine and goodwill)
• Why your mindset towards money changes as you get your hands on more of it
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“Hey, look, you cannot be an entrepreneur without failing. And if you're not failing, you're not trying hard enough. You're not putting yourself out there enough” 

 - Peter Taunton

Connect with Peter:

• Instagram

How to get involved

• Malorie has become an expert in helping people remove their mindset blocks, so they can experience the growth in their business and decrease in stress they desire. Check the site to learn more, download a freebie, and stay connected.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!