In this episode, you'll hear how to:

• Understand the significance of balancing mental well-being and self-care in a high-pressure lifestyle.
• Delve deep into the process of self-awareness and defining meaningful objectives.
• Overcome barriers of negative thoughts and master the art of adapting to change in your entrepreneurial journey.
• Embrace the transformative power of forgiveness and build your character in harmony with your faith.

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Timestamped summary of this episode:

00:00:00 - Introduction, 
The host welcomes the guest, Asani Swann, to the podcast and praises her for her accomplishments. Asani talks about being proud of her natural curiosity and the power of thinking things into existence.

00:03:30 - I Am Wholehearted, 
Asani talks about I Am Wholehearted, a retreat she founded for people who need space to reset, rejuvenate, and heal themselves. She shares her personal journey of burnout and how the retreat helps people learn how to be vulnerable and create a space for accountability.

00:08:34 - The Realities of Superwoman Success, 
The host and Asani discuss the importance of sharing the full picture of success, including the self-imposed fatigue that comes with it. Asani emphasizes the need to understand one's why and to become more intentional with time and energy.

00:12:29 - Takeaways from I Am Wholehearted, 
The host shares her experience of the I Am Wholehearted retreat, highlighting an exercise where she learned to trust herself and God more. Asani shares her takeaways both as a participant and planner of the retreat, emphasizing the need for vulnerability and accountability in creating intentional lives.

00:15:23 - Personal Growth, 
Asani talks about her personal growth journey and the importance of staying grounded in faith and identity. She shares her vision for I Am Wholehearted to continue helping people create intentional lives and build strong communities.

00:17:28 - Overcoming Perfectionism, 
Asani discusses how perfectionism has hindered her and how she has learned that she doesn't have to be perfect to move forward. She emphasizes the importance of embracing the idea that she is enough, right now, as she is, and how this has allowed her to be more open to opportunities and conversations.

00:18:43 - The Other Side of Success, 
Ausha comments on Asani's extensive list of accomplishments and how it can lead to envy or feelings of inadequacy. Asani shares her perspective on the hard work and persistence that goes into achieving success and the importance of loving, not just liking, what you do.

00:24:36 - The Struggle of Entrepreneurship, 
Asani discusses the challenges of transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship and how it takes time and commitment to build a successful business. She emphasizes the importance of having a clear mind and staying focused on the end goal, even when things get tough.

00:27:25 - Reteaching the Walk, 
Asani shares her experience of learning to take authority over her thoughts and how her faith has helped her navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of staying in alignment with where God is taking you and not romanticizing the past, even when the present feels challenging.

00:31:13 - Exercising Freedom, 
Asani discusses the concept of exercising freedom and how it allows us to think anything we want and create our own reality.

00:33:57 - Misconceptions about Wealth and Success, 
Asani shares the common misconception that she's rich and clarifies that she's not yet wealthy. She explains that success doesn't happen overnight and that most entrepreneurs and startups have a long way to go before achieving their goals. Asani encourages redefining what success means and finding success in multiple areas of life.

00:35:54 - Redefining Success, 
Success means different things to different people, and Asani shares what success means to her. She acknowledges that financial freedom and generational wealth are her goals but emphasizes that she also finds success in other areas of her life, such as her relationships, businesses, and ability to spread kindness and grace.

00:37:44 - Gratitude and Living, 
Asani talks about the importance of untangling what society tells us about success and what's true for us. She starts each day with gratitude for life, health, and love. Asani also discusses the importance of releasing offense quickly and recognizing the growth within ourselves.

00:39:56 - Letting Go and Moving Forward, 
Asani emphasizes the importance of letting things move through us instead of getting stuck in us. She shares that learning how to let go and move forward is a practice and encourages finding a balance between love and being a little ratchet.

00:42:53 - Gratefulness and Wisdom, 
Ausha expresses her gratitude for Asani and her wisdom, grace, and humor. She shares her appreciation for

 

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