I almost quit my coaching business to take on a role for a start up. Insanity right? I’ll share with you my story about how this little rebel girl almost got seduced into working for someone else.

In this episode, you will hear:—About how I almost got seduced into working for the man —How to pause and get clear on if something is truly in your highest good —How sometimes your ego will completely derail your soul’s true desire

Coaching Questions & Thoughts: When is enough enough for you? What do you truly desire to create in this lifetime? Where in your life are you giving into the needs of the ego rather than honoring your heart? If you died today, what would you deeply regret having not done?

Resources:To help you avoid the hedonic treadmill, here is a link to happiness cheatsheet www.awakentherebel.com/cheatsheet

Sometimes a miracle is actually just science, and when we figure that out we can create it again and again and again. Join me on the wild ride to figuring out how to do this, and also I update you on what the hell I’ve been doing with my life for the last year. You’re welcome. 

In this episode, you will hear:  

— About how our emotions effect DNA which effects the physical world 

— How to master the law of attraction based on science 

— What Shereen has been doing with her life for the past year 

— How Science and Spirituality aren’t that far apart 

— Why Happiness is actually a prayer that will inevitably make the world a better place (so no, focusing on your happiness isn’t selfish) 

Coaching Questions & Thoughts:   

Where in your life are you talking yourself out of following your bliss? 

What do you need to do right now to allow more joy in? 

Where in your life do you make miracles seem like a pipe dream? 

How can you support yourself in feeling like you already have what you want?   

Resources:  

Link to video explaining the Life Saving Cancer Miracle here:  

https://www.goodreads.com/videos/117502-cancerous-tumor-cured-in-3-minutes-in-medicineless-hospital-in-china-ch 

Here’s another one here: Gregg Braden - Quantum Healing of Tumour thru the Power of Thought & Feeling  Stop keeping up with the Jones’ and learn all the science-based tips I learned from Yale on what actually makes us happy! Download the free happiness cheat sheet at www.awakentherebel.com/cheatsheet.   

This week I have image consultant, transformation coach, and personal brand strategist Mia LaMotte on the podcast to geek out about branding and her company Brand Disruptors. For years, Mia has been giving people permission to be themselves instead of trying to fit into someone else’s box. And now, she’s teaching us how to express ourselves authentically online and in real life. 

In this episode, you will hear:

• The importance of not changing yourself for the sake of having an “appropriate” or “professional” brand
• How your perception of yourself directly influences what other people think of you
• How to break out of the proper lady, good girl box that so many women are taught to fit into
• That there’s no wrong way to represent your brand when you’re true to yourself
• And her top tip for standing out amongst the crowd and attracting the right people to your message

Coaching Questions & Thoughts:   What particular boxes have you been trying to fit into? What labels have you been taught to wear that don’t exactly align with who you are?

Next time you’re thinking about showing up in a certain way, ask yourself: is this something I like or am I doing it because it’s something that would be less controversial?

Who are your two archetypal people who — when combined — best describe who you are and what you bring to the table? For example, I like to describe myself as Whitney Cummings meets Tony Robbins.

How much permission are you giving yourself to just be yourself? In what ways are you not showing up authentically?

Quotes: “We all have a brand, whether we curate it or not.” - Mia LaMotte

“It's really about leaning more into who you are instead of trying to be somebody that you're not.” - Mia LaMotte

“What we think about ourselves actually shows on the outside.” - Mia LaMotte

“There’s really no better personal growth program than to build a brand and become an entrepreneur.” - Shereen Thor

“When we stop growing, we’re dead.” - Mia LaMotte

Resources:

Brand Disruptors Retreats & Programs

Brand Disruptors Podcast

Mia’s Website

Mia’s Instagram

Stop keeping up with the Jones’ and learn all the science-based tips I learned from Yale on what actually makes us happy! Download the free happiness cheat sheet at www.awakentherebel.com.

This week, I’m going on a rant y'all. As a coach, I occasionally work with people who say they want to change their lives but don’t do what it takes actually to make it happen. Why? Because they don’t have enough skin in the game.

In this episode, you will hear:

• What it really means to have skin in the game
• Why it’s insanely necessary to have a high level of commitment to your life and your dreams
• The soulful, deep AF reason why coaching and personal development tools can be expensive
• What happens when your commitment level is low

Coaching Questions & Thoughts: Where in your life are you passive? Complaining about your circumstances without doing anything to change them?

What is one action you can do today that will move the needle forward towards your dreams?

Quotes: “You have to have a high level of commitment to your dreams.” - Shereen Thor

Resources:Stop keeping up with the Jones’ and learn all the science-based tips I learned from Yale on what actually makes us happy! Download the free happiness cheat sheet at www.awakentherebel.com.

This week I have writer, consultant, entrepreneur, and creative mermaid, Alexandra Franzen on the podcast to dish a life without social media and how to live a life that’s true to you. After quitting her job in public radio 11 years ago, Alexandra started working as a self-employed writer. Now she’s written articles for Time and Forbes, published six books, and teaches courses on writing, publishing, marketing, and getting things done from her beautiful home in Hawaii.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The story of how a summer hiatus from Twitter led to her giving up social media altogether
• Why being uncomfortable and brave are vital for surviving those first few years as an entrepreneur
• How experimenting with life has helped her forge her own path
• What it really takes to write a good book
• And her #1 tip for book writing that will make the whole project less overwhelming

Coaching Questions & Thoughts:   What is your relationship to social media? Do you feel like it’s a tool you use for creativity and connection, or is it more of a habitual distraction?

Do you like the person you’re becoming when you use social media?

If not, what’s a small, non-committal hiatus you could take that would give you the space to see who you are without it?

What’s a hobby or obsession that you keep saying no to? Could you give yourself permission to try it and see what happens?

Quotes: “After that initial withdrawal, what I noticed was just a feeling of quiet and so much space in my brain.” — Alexandra Franzen

“Nothing is forever, and life is full of surprises.” — Alexandra Franzen

“It was uncomfortable at first because I had all those feelings, ‘I don't want to bother people.’ ‘I don't want to sound desperate. All the things — but it was actually beautiful how wrong I was.” — Alexandra Franzen

“Doing that gave me such a sense of courage because I felt like, ‘if I can fly a helicopter, I can finish this essay and submitted by the deadline.’” — Alexandra Franzen

“Sometimes we have certain hobbies or obsessions or passions that come in for a brief time to teach you a lesson or to shape who you are to help you become stronger and grow.” — Alexandra Franzen

Resources:

Alexandra Franzen’s Website

Alexandra Franzen’s Courses (including the Tiny Book Course mentioned in this episode)

YouCanGetItDone.com

Stop keeping up with the Jones’ and learn all the science-based tips I learned from Yale on what actually makes us happy! Download the free happiness cheat sheet at www.awakentherebel.com.

As creatives, we naturally have a lot of interests — and it’s easy for us to get distracted by a shiny new one. Constantly wanting to chase multiple things at once leaves many of us feeling lost and uncertain about what the heck it is we’re supposed to do. This week I’m talking about the power of allowing change to happen and how to give yourself permission to evolve into the next phase of you.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why creative types so often feel lost (and why it’s not necessarily a bad thing)
• How getting bogged down by the shame that comes with wanting to change isn’t helpful
• The science behind learning and how it makes you happier
• What happens when you allow yourself to change and enjoy the freakin’ ride baby

Coaching Questions & Thoughts:   If you’re currently in the reshuffling phase of life, what feelings are coming up for you? Anxiety? Fear? Shame?

Why do you feel like it’s not okay for you to evolve?

What would happen if, instead of beating yourself up, you gave yourself permission to change and allowed it to happen?

Quotes: “I believe every creative type, at least quarterly or twice a year, feels lost.” - Shereen Thor

“You’re not confused. You’re just a human being. And guess what? Human beings evolve.” - Shereen Thor

“You get to be all of who you are, whatever that looks like.” - Shereen Thor

Resources:Stop keeping up with the Jones’ and learn all the science-based tips I learned from Yale on what actually makes us happy! Download the free happiness cheat sheet at www.awakentherebel.com.

This week, I’m checking in after a brief hiatus and a WILD start to 2021, which a lot of people are labeling a “hinge year.” Tune in to learn what that means and how you can use this collective feeling of restlessness to reignite your dreams and go after what you truly want.

In this episode, you will hear:

• What a hinge year is (and how to use it to your advantage)
• How the death of a longtime client has made me shift how I play the game of life
• The importance of honoring your most irrational desires
• What jealousy and envy can teach us about what we want
• How being your authentic self is not only better for you, but everyone around you
• And what big, crazy and totally irrational dream I am chasing during this hinge year

Coaching Questions & Thoughts:How can you channel this feeling of restlessness and global uncertainty into something positive? Is there something in your life you’ve been wanting to shift?

When was the last time you felt really jealous of someone? Was that experience in any way a sign of something you truly want?

What irrational desire are you holding back? What illogical choices do you want to make but haven’t allowed yourself to? What little step could you take today to make it a reality?

What is one irrational dream that you can chase to make 2021 a hinge year to remember?

Quotes: “The parts of me that make me feel the most alive are the parts of me that make no sense.” — Shereen Thor

“Honor your irrational impulses. Honor your illogical desires. It’s okay.” — Shereen Thor

“Just be who you actually are. They will be far more blessed by who you truly are than whatever weird, contorted puppet-ass version you might be trying to present.” — Shereen Thor

“Please be the truth of you who actually are, not what you think you should be for other people.” — Shereen Thor

Resources:

My interview with my longtime client, Cindy Andrews

The Top Five Regrets Of The Dying By Bronnie Ware

Stop keeping up with the Jones’ and learn all the science-based tips I learned from Yale on what actually makes us happy! Download the free happiness cheat sheet at www.awakentherebel.com.

This week I have best-selling author and coach Jane Atkinson on the podcast to reveal what it takes to succeed in the speaking industry. We discuss what she’s learned in her 30 years of representing celebrities, authors, and business experts and how she’s turned all that juicy knowledge into a coaching biz.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Her three-step process for building a successful speaking business that her clients have used to generate over $1 million
• The importance of getting crystal clear on your message and what you’re selling
• Different strategies you can use to build momentum and land gigs when you’re just starting out
• How she created a business that transformed her life and aligned with her true purpose
• The strength in getting specific with the problem you’re helping to solve
• And why getting started as a speaker is as simple as taking the first step in the right direction

Coaching Questions & Thoughts:   If you were to start speaking and teaching on a topic, what would it be?

Is there any way you can make that even more specific and geared towards a niche audience? What problem are you helping to solve?

If you were to map out your life 10, 15, and 20 years from now, what would it look like?

What’s the first step you could take to make that a reality?

Quotes:

“Speakers who are most successful are ones who can engage the audience with humor.” - Jane Atkinson

“I always think that you need to solve the problem first and then hire for the solution.” - Jane Atkinson

“Think of it like a blank farmer's field, and your goal is to just start planting, planting, planting seeds.” - Jane Atkinson

“I believed all along that exactly what I had mapped out was possible, and then I just started taking steps in the right direction.” - Jane Atkinson

“It's not just about starting a business, it's starting a business that's perfect for you.” - Jane Atkinson

“I think the more narrow you are, the easier it is for people to identify that you are the best person for the job.” - Jane Atkinson

Resources:

The Wealthy Speaker Podcast

The Wealthy Speaker Podcast: Intentional Happiness With Shereen Thor

The Wealthy Speaker 2.0

The Wealthy Speaker

The Speaker Launcher Program

The 4-Hour Work Week

Jane Atkinson’s Instagram

Stop keeping up with the Jones’ and learn all the science-based tips I learned from Yale on what actually makes us happy! Download the free happiness cheat sheet at www.awakentherebel.com.

This week I have life adversity coach, speaker, and author Marsha Vanwynsberghe to talk codependency, boundaries, and finding resilience in tough situations. We discuss how she navigated the pain of family substance abuse and turned what she learned into a platform to help other women release shame and take back their lives.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Marsha’s story of turning her pain into a greater purpose
• The power of sharing a difficult story with others
• How parents can let go of the idea that they’ve “failed” their children
• Why boundaries are the highest form of self-respect
• What happens when you try to “own” someone else’s problems
• And how to take ownership of your life and choices so you can make yourself a priority again

Coaching Questions & Thoughts:   What shame or failure stories are you still living in? How can you reframe them in a more empowered way?

Is there a person in your life whose problems you are trying to own? What would happen if you gave up that ownership?

What would change for you if the worst story of your life actually became your purpose?

In what ways can you stop blaming your circumstances and start taking ownership of your life?

Quotes: “We're just living in these shame stories and giving all of our weight to the story and then basically suffocating ourselves.” - Marsha Vanwynsberghe

“Boundaries are the highest form of self-respect.” - Marsha Vanwynsberghe

“When I stopped asking ‘why,’ I started to see the world differently.” - Marsha Vanwynsberghe

“It's about me choosing me, not about something being wrong with somebody else.” - Marsha Vanwynsberghe

“If we're really struggling with our boundaries and keeping them in place, chances are really good that your self-care is off.” - Marsha Vanwynsberghe

“We are our most powerful when we coach, speak write on what we are learning on a regular basis.” - Marsha Vanwynsberghe

“The people that you are meant to impact, you likely haven't met yet. They're waiting for you to show up and be seen.” - Marsha Vanwynsberghe

Resources:

Marsha’s Second Book: “Owning Your Choices”

Marsha’s First Book: “When She Stopped Asking Why”

Marsha’s Podcast: Own Your Choice, Own Your Life

Marsha’s Website & Coaching Business

Marsha’s Instagram

Stop keeping up with the Jones’ and learn all the science-based tips I learned from Yale on what actually makes us happy! Download the free happiness cheat sheet at www.awakentherebel.com. 

This week I have entrepreneur and certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner Melissa Machat on the podcast to help uncover what really prevents us from reaching our goals and living the life we desire. After spending years as a performer in L.A. and Las Vegas, Melissa traded one hustle for another and got into real estate where she sold over $100 million—and realized she was totally miserable.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why following other people’s rules for success doesn’t ever lead to true happiness
• The story of her breakdown and how it ultimately led to her breakthrough
• Why traditional perceptions of success can hinder creatives and artists
• How she used NLP to get her life back in alignment with her goals and her true authenticity
• What happens when our unconscious mind and our conscious mind are out of alignment (and the roles they each play in achieving our goals)
• A mini-coaching sesh where she helps yours truly uncover the obstacles in front of goal I’ve had trouble reaching

Coaching Questions & Thoughts:   The questions below are what Melissa Machat asked me during the mini-coaching portion of this episode. Think about a specific goal you’re unable to reach and use these prompts to uncover why.

What is causing you to feel this way?

What outcome are you avoiding?

What do you actually want?

What’s the first step to make it happen?

Quotes: “I wasn't in alignment with me. I was following other people's rules, not my own.” - Melissa Machat

“So much of our self worth, at least in our Western culture, is connected to what we achieve or the dollar amount we make, and therefore, if we aren't achieving, we are worth nothing and feeling like trash. Which is a total mindfuck for the artist.” - Shereen Thor

“That's my kind of gripe with a lot of personal development things. They almost leave you needing more. So you come back and pay for more things.” - Melissa Machat

“There are a lot of people who are internally suffering and struggling and it's not necessary. They don't have to be in that dark place.” - Melissa Machat

“When something would happen, I would process it with a distorted filter, which then created my reality.” - Melissa Machat

“If you say you're going to do something and you don't do it. Something is out of alignment.” - Melissa Machat

“Figure out what actually works for you and what you actually want.” - Melissa Machat

“When you're in alignment, you actually don't need accountability.” - Melissa Machat

Resources:

 Melissa Machat’s Instagram

Text ‘VIP’ to 8334800397 to be notified of Melissa’s upcoming programs, courses, and webinars in 2021.

Stop keeping up with the Jones’ and learn all the science-based tips I learned from Yale on what actually makes us happy! Download the free happiness cheat sheet at www.awakentherebel.com.