Allow me to Re-Introduce myself! I've been on a journey self discovery and I think I finally found my way back to ME! 

Society has created a set of rules or boxes that we expect everyone to fit into. If someone goes against the norm, or does something that seems a bit unconventional, we have the hardest time cheering them on. Why is that? Why do we insist that people fit into boxes?! 

If our friend says that she wants to go to dental school to become a dentist, do we tell her, "Oh, gosh there are a million dentists in the world. Are you sure? Do you really think you can be successful?" Obviously the answer is HELL NO! We cheer them on and we brag about how we know someone who is super successful. But what about when our friend says that she wants to build a business online from the ground up? Do you offer the same support and encouragement? Do you helpfully offer up the fact that there are already a ton of [enter online business avenue here] online already? 

Our paths don't all look the same. And that's ok. I'm here to tell you that my path is of the unconventional variety. I have never been able to do things the same way as everyone else. Blame is on my Leo nature, or the fact that I'm a second born, but I'm ready to bust out of the boxes that society has built and share my journey of builing a brand and a business online. I encourage you to follow along with me on IG as I share my journey of building my dream from scratch. Hopefully you'll be motivated to do the same. 

Follow my story on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/kayckoch and be sure to share with your friends, and share the love by leaving a review. 

It may not be the new year, but this girl needed to start over on a few things. I share the story about how I was lead back to the things I love and how you can start fresh. It's time for your dreams to become goals and for you start achieving them! 

Makeda, Founder and CEO of EventsUnlocked.co joins to discuss planning your next event. Makeda is a working mom to three kiddos and also building a kick ass business to help entrepreuners plan their next event. Catch her on IG, Youtube, or her website at eventsunlocked.co.

IG: @eventsunlocked.co

Youtube: https://youtu.be/DM0SwMsRDEU

We're digging in deep into some of the controversial topics going on in the world. Taylor has an important message of love, peace,and human decency. She answers my questions about white privilege, protests and riots, and spreading love not hate. Be sure to check it out!

Boundaries are at the forefront of everything that we do and every relationship that we have. Our deepest and truest connections grown and bloom when they're planted firmly in our boundaries. 

Setting boundaries means being really honest with someone about where you are. This is can be a big clue about the type of relationship you're dealing with and a great tool to stay true to yourself!

Pay attention and see who is crossing your boundaries. You might be surprised to find that YOU may be just as guilty as the next person.

In this episode of Beautifully Rooted, we explore what it means to honor yourself and love yourself exactly where you are. We learn how to let go of shame and judgement so you can live your life in alignment with the person you want to be; free from any constraints. 

We will also explore how personal growth and self acceptance can coexist and what that looks like. 

Self love can be deep, dark, hard, and scary but when life is throwing dirt on you, you're not being buried, you're being planted.

After taking a brief hiatus and doing some inner work on myself, I realized that I was not using this amazing platform correctly! I took some time to really evaluate what we're doing on this podcast and how it is designed to help people. Leadership is defined as the ability of an individual or organization to guide others. I realized that this podcast is LESS about leading others and more about leading our SELF. 

Beautifully Rooted has been redesigned to teach the weary, the lonely, the tired and the overwhelmed to lean in, plant some roots and grow where we've been planted. When life is throwing dirt on us, we are not being buried, we are being planted and we can grow and prosper through the hard times!

If you're checking us out on iTunes, please leave a review. If you're interested in booking a retreat, coaching, or having me speak at your event, visit kayckoch.com and schedule your free discovery call today!

Julie Theis is a business coach and consultant to high performing female entrepreneurs. She went from a life of homelessness, foster care, and chronic poverty to scaling a 6-figure, international company in less than a year with the power of her laptop. She is joining us to share her knowledge of starting from scratch and achieving the life of your dreams!

Powerhouse attorney, Selena Knapp-Norgaard shares her secrets for how she juggles all of the balls as a busy working mom. Selena owns her own law firm, does real estate, has 3 dogs, and 2 active kids. In addition to all of that, she somehow manages to stay fit by training for 13 mile spartan races. This is one bad ass chick! Tune in to find out how she manages to get it all done while staying sane in the process!

Who is destined for greatness? Why can't it be you? 

So many people think that their worth, their value is directly related to their wage. It's not. Wage is a number that someone determined based on a job that they completed. Stop tying up your worth in that number!

Real talk. Potty breaks happen, sometimes even in the middle of a podcast. :D

Have you ever thought, "I'll be happy when..."? Happiness doesn't come when complete the next thing on our to-do (ok, well sometimes but usually only temporarily.) It doesn't come with the next degree or the next pay raise. Even Tom Brady has confessed that he didn't always know when he would be happy. Do you know your soul purpose?

So, how can start living the life of our dreams?

• Show up for yourself as much as you show up for other people.

Start with today and figure out what three action items you can do today to move the needle forward. Then DO IT!

Dream it. Believe it. Do it!