Summary

On this show, we talk about the need for spiritual transformation. Amy Leigh discusses the importance of spirituality in everyone's life and the need for a safe space to explore and ask hard questions. Amy Leigh also shares her experience as a woman in Western evangelicalism and how it shaped her understanding of gender roles and her journey toward freedom. She defines boldness as being true to oneself.

Keywords: spiritual transformation, basic human needs, spirituality, safe space, gender roles, Western evangelicalism, freedom, treatment of women, spiritual vitality, boldness

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Sound Bites

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Welcoming

04:19 Challenges in Finding Answers to Basic Human Needs and Desires

10:55 The Impact of Gender Roles in Western Evangelicalism

29:26 The Correlation Between the Treatment of Women and Spiritual Vitality

33:00 Defining Boldness: Being True to Oneself and Confronting Corruption

35:28 Southern Slang Bonus

38:10 Conclusion and Gratitude

Danna Wethje shares her journey from growing up in Maryland to becoming an entrepreneur in the glamping and event industry. She discusses her experiences in nonprofit and corporate America, highlighting the transition to entrepreneurship and the mental processes involved. Danna emphasizes the importance of following one's passion and creating spaces for people, driving her joy and fulfillment. Danna Wethje shares her journey from event hosting to property ownership, the challenges of motherhood, and the importance of rest. She discusses the significance of creating memorable experiences for guests and the impact of postpartum depression on her life. Danna reflects on the meaning of being bold and brave, and her vision for the future of her businesses.

Keywords entrepreneurship, glamping, event industry, nonprofit, corporate America, transition, mental processes, passion, fulfillment, event hosting, property ownership, motherhood, postpartum depression, creating experiences, boldness, bravery, business vision

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People are rarely willing to talk about death. It is a topic that goes largely ignored in our day-to-day lives.

On this show, Catie discusses her recent cancer diagnosis and all of the shifting perspectives that come along with that. She speaks specifically about the balance between grief and gratitude. Catie shares her experience of shifting her focus to her needs and asking for help, and the vulnerability that comes with it. Together we explore the conversation of having a support system and being able to express both hopeful and difficult emotions. Catie emphasizes the need for curiosity and self-reflection in navigating the challenges of illness and mortality. She encourages others to be gentle with themselves as they embrace the complexity of their feelings. The conversation highlights the power of open and honest communication in building meaningful connections and finding strength in vulnerability.

Catie is a recent graduate from the University of British Columbia. She graduated from the School of Nursing. Although she is a nurse, she is an artist first. There was a time when you would have seen her on stage, as she loves acting. Catie is an Enneagram 4 wing 5. She is a profound listener, an intentional question-asker and a deep thinker. She cares so deeply about others and is always out to understand. Catie has mastered the art of curiosity!

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Laurel Brown, the owner of LB Media, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and web developer. She discusses her failed business attempt and how it led her to start LB Media. Laurel also talks about her initial dream of becoming a social worker and how she embraced life’s plan B. She shares her experiences of loneliness and the challenges as a woman web developer in a male-dominated industry.

Laurel discusses the importance of marketing and the need to stay up-to-date with technological changes. She also emphasizes the significance of balancing work and family life and making a commitment to health and well-being. In this conversation, Laurel Brown discusses the importance of embracing growth and change in the tech industry.

Laurel believes that embracing technology is crucial to avoid being left behind. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the meaning of boldness and the importance of not giving up.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Background

00:27Starting LB Media

03:28Failed Business Attempt

06:44Dreams of Becoming a Social Worker

08:40Embracing Plan B

11:22Loneliness in Entrepreneurship

16:57Challenges as a Woman Web Developer

19:03Challenges in Marketing

21:02Leaning into the Entrepreneur Lifestyle

23:53Dealing with Risk and Self-Doubt

27:41Managing Anxiety and Mental Health

31:53Balancing Work and Family Life

39:38Commitment to Health and Well-being

40:20Embracing Technological Changes

44:17Embracing Growth and Change

45:36The Meaning of Bold

In this conversation, Kate discusses the background and mission of her startup LOBA, Kate's journey that led her to start the company, and the influence of her background in branding and advertising. Kate discusses the transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, the meaning of wellness and personal practices, and the importance of reframing self-care. Kate shares her insights on the wellness space, strategies for taking risks, and her decision-making process. Kate discusses the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs, particularly in accessing capital. She highlights the disparity in funding for women-owned businesses and the need for more women decision-makers in the investment space. She also shares insights into the gender bias in investor questions and the importance of changing the status quo. Additionally, she talks about balancing work and family life and the impact of motherhood on her ability to be present. The conversation concludes with Kate's definition of boldness.

As Christmas approaches, I thought it would be a fun time to talk about clutter. After all, tis the season of gift-giving.

Aaniya Asrani (b. 1992) is an interdisciplinary artist, graphic designer, and visual storyteller from Bangalore, India. Her practice spans a range of mediums and investigates social, political, and cultural systems in order to critique and question existing injustices. The work she undertakes has the ultimate goal of facilitating empathy across diverse communities and systemic disparities to catalyze small actions of change.

This podcast interview with Aaniya explores various topics, including her art practice, approach to empathy, and perspective on boldness. Aaniya is a talented artist who creates experiences for others to enter into. She is focused on building community, facilitating empathy and promoting creativity. Two of her pieces are Listening Vessels and A Strong Women, which we discuss on this show. For creatives, this is a really great conversation about the expression and practice of art!

The conversation with Jenn Wint starts with a robust conversation about the best cookie in Vancouver. Yes, we are both cookie monsters.

The conversation touches on various topics, including the challenges of motherhood, the importance of storytelling, imposter syndrome and the power of speaking one's truth.

It emphasizes the need to support and uplift one another, and the impact of the stories we tell ourselves. Jenn discusses her experience as a mother and the balancing act of work and family.

Overall, the conversation highlights the value of vulnerability, community, and self-acceptance.

Jenn Wint is a writer, public relations specialist, and founder of WINT Communications. She is passionate about sharing stories that connect people, communities, and brands. Jenn is the author of ‘Josie’s Busy Calendar,’ a self-care story for kids and a contributor to MomBabes: A Motherhood Anthology. She lives in East Vancouver, Canada with her husband, son and daughter.

On this show, Ally and I discuss deep and profound topics. This is a conversation for creatives, writers, and anyone who has tried to invest their time in a project or endeavour and felt massive external resistance. We talk about external validation — and the internal invitation toward transformation while pursuing your creative endeavour. I asked Ally how she would define boldness and she said it is the audacity to be exactly you, and she lives this out.

Let me tell you more about Ally!

Allison Fallon is an award-winning author, sought-after public speaker, and nationally recognized writing coach. She has coached hundreds of thousands of writers - from NYT Bestselling authors to total beginners to help them finally get their books written and on shelves. Her most recent project — called Write Your Story — helps everyday people turn their life experiences into stories that heal and inspire. She lives in Nashville, TN with her husband and two young kids.

Single & Mighty (Lindsay & Carmel) and I did a podcast collaboration. They have recently started a podcast too and it was so fun to interview one another.