This episode is our pre-game episode... today I get to pump you up to face life!! Today is actually not focused on those mistakes, but rather it is a reminder of just how great you are no matter what! Like a team in a locker room preparing for a big game, I want you to know that you are putting in the work.. and today is the pre-game HUSTLE HYPE UP! As always, we still are real and raw and talk about hard topics, but I want today's episode to be a little extra sprinkle of Kris Jenner energy and love. 

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Timestamps:

0:00:00- Podcast Episode 5: You Are Doing Great, Sweetie

0:01:20- 5 Encouraging Quotes to Get You Through Your Day

0:03:15- The Every Girl's Guide to Starting Again

0:05:02- Quotes to Uplift You 

0:08:44- Depression: You Are Not Alone & You Are A Warrior 

0:12:57- Keep Pouring out Your Goodness

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“You are stunning!!”

Today, my naturally loud voice gets a little louder!! I want to share about times when I haven't spoken up and the impact that had on me- some of these stories are still big regrets in my life. I think we can all relate to feeling frozen and not knowing what to say in uncomfortable situations. But, today, I want to share that and discusses the power our voices have for good. Getting loud is scary and it is necessary to change the world. I hope that this is such a powerful episode. Tune in!

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Timestamps

0:00:09 - Let's Get Loud

0:01:30 - Why It's Important to Speak Up

0:03:05 - Intercultural Communication: A Case Study

0:05:12 - The Power of Words: A Conversation About Speaking Up

0:08:30 - The Power of Silence: When to Speak Up and When to Stay Quiet

0:11:28 - The Power of Voice

0:13:25 - Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere

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“I know your voice is powerful, and I want you to use that voice for good, for people's rights, for the lack of judgment on all types of people and races, for climate change, for human dignity, for so many things that are good and need to be changed in this world.”

I am so excited for today's episode to take y'all with me on a little virtual trip down memory lane to... SPAIN! I wanted to get up close and personal with y'all about a time when life really was NOT insta perfect and comparison was rearing its ugly head all while I was supposed to be "living my best traveling life." Comparison is real and hard and sticky! It is also like watching another car while trying to drive your own car... it does not work. So, today, I wanted to talk about comparison and what helped me through it. I want to get open and honest about times when I put myself down and was my worst critic. And, I want to give a BIG bear hug to anyone who is in this spot right now. Today's episode talks about comparison and some things that helped me through. This is such a big topic though and I hope to hear your story and do more episodes on this in the future. Never forget, you ARE amazing- whether you believe it or not right now- I know it is true. 

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Timestamps:

0:00:09 - Episode Three: A Trip to Spain

0:04:41 - The Flamenco Show That Made Me Cry

0:06:24 - The Dangers of Comparing Yourself to Others

0:09:07 - How to Overcome the Destructive Power of Comparison

0:11:31 -   The Power of Reflection and Prayer in Defining Your Path

0:17:36 - How to Overcome Comparison in Your Life

0:20:54 - The Power of Tackling Dreams When Comparing Yourself

0:21:56 - The Power of Change: How Taking Risks When Stuck Comparing Yourself

0:23:29 - Losing Yourself to Find Yourself

0:25:25 - Big Life Changes 

0:27:00 - The Destructive Power of Comparing Yourself 

Quote:

“I think when you tackle other dreams, it can help bring you closer to who you are and where you're meant to be and what are the desires in your heart and to be able to reflect and pray about those things more and to have more clarity.”