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Swimming Through Fog: A Story of Resilience and Vision

We've got a story to share on today's episode that really inspired us. It's about Florence Chadwick, a swimmer who, in 1952, attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California mainland. This story isn't just about her physical journey through 20 miles of open ocean, but about the mental battle she faced against dense fog and the unknown.

Imagine this: Florence, faces fog so thick on her swim day that she can't see the support boats nearby. Despite the adverse conditions, she swims for nearly 16 hours. But, overwhelmed by the fog and unable to see the shore, she quits, only to learn she was less than half a mile away from her goal. Florence later said, "All I could see was the fog. I think if I could have seen the shore, I would have made it."

This moment is a profound reminder of how easily we can become consumed by the 'fog' in our own lives—obstacles, fears, and the uncertainties that cloud our vision and goals. Yet, Florence's story doesn't end there. She returns two months later, conquers the swim, and even sets a faster time, proving that with determination and a clear vision, any challenge can be overcome.

Florence's journey resonates deeply with us, both in our personal and professional lives. It's taught us the importance of persistence, the need for a clear goal, and the value of a support system. Her story is a powerful testament to the idea that, even when we can't see the finish line, continuing to move forward can lead us to achieve greatness. And it's a great reminder that, no matter the fog we face, brave looks good on you!

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Swimming Through Fog: A Story of Resilience and Vision

We've got a story to share on today's episode that really inspired us. It's about Florence Chadwick, a swimmer who, in 1952, attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California mainland. This story isn't just about her physical journey through 20 miles of open ocean, but about the mental battle she faced against dense fog and the unknown.

Imagine this: Florence, faces fog so thick on her swim day that she can't see the support boats nearby. Despite the adverse conditions, she swims for nearly 16 hours. But, overwhelmed by the fog and unable to see the shore, she quits, only to learn she was less than half a mile away from her goal. Florence later said, "All I could see was the fog. I think if I could have seen the shore, I would have made it."

This moment is a profound reminder of how easily we can become consumed by the 'fog' in our own lives—obstacles, fears, and the uncertainties that cloud our vision and goals. Yet, Florence's story doesn't end there. She returns two months later, conquers the swim, and even sets a faster time, proving that with determination and a clear vision, any challenge can be overcome.

Florence's journey resonates deeply with us, both in our personal and professional lives. It's taught us the importance of persistence, the need for a clear goal, and the value of a support system. Her story is a powerful testament to the idea that, even when we can't see the finish line, continuing to move forward can lead us to achieve greatness. And it's a great reminder that, no matter the fog we face, brave looks good on you!

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Embracing Your Dreams and Navigating Brand Identity with Suzette Garcia: A Guide to Personal and Professional Empowerment

In this episode, we have the incredible Suzette Garcia joining us. Suzette is a licensed certified coach, a creative consultant, and a beacon of inspiration for women navigating their brand identity and personal growth. Here's what we unpacked in this enlightening conversation:

• The Power of Permitting Yourself to Dream: Suzette shares her wisdom on the importance of allowing yourself to want what you truly desire, shedding the societal pressures and embracing your personal aspirations.

• Elevating Your Awareness: We discuss the significance of becoming conscious of your desires and the barriers that may stand in your way, offering strategies to shift your focus and overcome these challenges.

• Directing Your Focus: Suzette introduces the concept of using visual tools like vision boards to manifest your dreams and aspirations, emphasizing the role of visualization in goal setting.

• Taking Purposeful Action: We delve into the steps to translate your dreams into actionable goals, highlighting the importance of daily reminders and consistent effort towards achieving what you desire.

• Embracing Imperfection: We explore the liberation found in accepting imperfection, discussing how embracing our flaws and setbacks can lead to true growth and fulfillment.

• Suzette's Unique Background: From an art history graduate to a project management certificate holder, Suzette's diverse background contributes to her unique approach in coaching women.

• The Concept of Brand Identity: Suzette breaks down the misconception of a brand being a product, offering insights into how brands live in the perception of the audience and how to influence that effectively.

• The Role of Mindset in Achieving Goals: The conversation takes a deep dive into the conscious model taught at the Life Coach School, emphasizing how our thoughts about circumstances lead to our feelings, actions, and ultimately, our results.

• Practical Steps to Visioning and Goal Setting: Suzette provides a comprehensive walkthrough on creating a vision board, from permitting yourself to dream to taking purposeful actions towards those dreams.

We challenge you to take the first step towards embracing your dreams today. Start by permitting yourself to want what you want, and consider making your own vision board. Remember, Brave Looks Good On You, and it's time to step into the life you deserve.

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Embracing Your Dreams and Navigating Brand Identity with Suzette Garcia: A Guide to Personal and Professional Empowerment

In this episode, we have the incredible Suzette Garcia joining us. Suzette is a licensed certified coach, a creative consultant, and a beacon of inspiration for women navigating their brand identity and personal growth. Here's what we unpacked in this enlightening conversation:

• The Power of Permitting Yourself to Dream: Suzette shares her wisdom on the importance of allowing yourself to want what you truly desire, shedding the societal pressures and embracing your personal aspirations.

• Elevating Your Awareness: We discuss the significance of becoming conscious of your desires and the barriers that may stand in your way, offering strategies to shift your focus and overcome these challenges.

• Directing Your Focus: Suzette introduces the concept of using visual tools like vision boards to manifest your dreams and aspirations, emphasizing the role of visualization in goal setting.

• Taking Purposeful Action: We delve into the steps to translate your dreams into actionable goals, highlighting the importance of daily reminders and consistent effort towards achieving what you desire.

• Embracing Imperfection: We explore the liberation found in accepting imperfection, discussing how embracing our flaws and setbacks can lead to true growth and fulfillment.

• Suzette's Unique Background: From an art history graduate to a project management certificate holder, Suzette's diverse background contributes to her unique approach in coaching women.

• The Concept of Brand Identity: Suzette breaks down the misconception of a brand being a product, offering insights into how brands live in the perception of the audience and how to influence that effectively.

• The Role of Mindset in Achieving Goals: The conversation takes a deep dive into the conscious model taught at the Life Coach School, emphasizing how our thoughts about circumstances lead to our feelings, actions, and ultimately, our results.

• Practical Steps to Visioning and Goal Setting: Suzette provides a comprehensive walkthrough on creating a vision board, from permitting yourself to dream to taking purposeful actions towards those dreams.

We challenge you to take the first step towards embracing your dreams today. Start by permitting yourself to want what you want, and consider making your own vision board. Remember, Brave Looks Good On You, and it's time to step into the life you deserve.

Links

Book a Discovery Call with Suzette

Suzette’s Website

Suzette’s FREE Vision Board Template

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Melissa Takes on Pickleball: A Tale of Spontaneous Bravery

Welcome back to another "shorty" episode of our podcast, where today's story is a delightful mix of humor and unexpected courage. It's all about Melissa's first-ever foray into the world of pickleball—a sport that proves you don't need to be an athlete to have a blast... or to learn a thing or two about yourself.

Highlights:

• Pickleball and Perseverance: Melissa dives headfirst into a spontaneous pickleball lesson, challenging her dislike for spontaneity and her self-proclaimed non-athleticism. With a group of enthusiastic, albeit more experienced, players, Melissa finds herself in the thick of learning a new sport, complete with its own lingo like "dinking" and "the kitchen."

• Spontaneous Bravery: Julie applauds Melissa's unexpected decision to join the pickleball session.  It's a reminder that sometimes, life's most memorable moments come from unplanned adventures.

Key Takeaways:

• Embrace the Unexpected: Life's richest experiences often come from the most spontaneous decisions. Dare to step outside your routine.

• Everyone Starts Somewhere: Trying something new is the first step towards growth. Don't be afraid to be a beginner.

• Find Your Community: Whether it's pickleball, podcasting, or any other pursuit, surrounding yourself with supportive and like-minded individuals can make all the difference.

• Be Kind to Yourself: Every attempt, no matter the outcome, is a victory in itself. Celebrate the effort, not just the achievement.

Have you ever taken a leap of spontaneity that led to an unexpected lesson or adventure? We'd love to hear your stories of spontaneous bravery and how they've shaped your journey. Remember, being brave looks good on you, in pickleball and in life.

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Melissa Takes on Pickleball: A Tale of Spontaneous Bravery

Welcome back to another "shorty" episode of our podcast, where today's story is a delightful mix of humor and unexpected courage. It's all about Melissa's first-ever foray into the world of pickleball—a sport that proves you don't need to be an athlete to have a blast... or to learn a thing or two about yourself.

Highlights:

• Pickleball and Perseverance: Melissa dives headfirst into a spontaneous pickleball lesson, challenging her dislike for spontaneity and her self-proclaimed non-athleticism. With a group of enthusiastic, albeit more experienced, players, Melissa finds herself in the thick of learning a new sport, complete with its own lingo like "dinking" and "the kitchen."

• Spontaneous Bravery: Julie applauds Melissa's unexpected decision to join the pickleball session.  It's a reminder that sometimes, life's most memorable moments come from unplanned adventures.

Key Takeaways:

• Embrace the Unexpected: Life's richest experiences often come from the most spontaneous decisions. Dare to step outside your routine.

• Everyone Starts Somewhere: Trying something new is the first step towards growth. Don't be afraid to be a beginner.

• Find Your Community: Whether it's pickleball, podcasting, or any other pursuit, surrounding yourself with supportive and like-minded individuals can make all the difference.

• Be Kind to Yourself: Every attempt, no matter the outcome, is a victory in itself. Celebrate the effort, not just the achievement.

Have you ever taken a leap of spontaneity that led to an unexpected lesson or adventure? We'd love to hear your stories of spontaneous bravery and how they've shaped your journey. Remember, being brave looks good on you, in pickleball and in life.

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Efficient Homes, Happier Lives: Alyssa Beaird's Guide to Mastering Home Operations

In this episode, we had the pleasure of diving into the world of home operations, organization, and emergency planning with Alyssa Beaird, the visionary behind A. Marie & Co. Alyssa's journey from the corporate realm to entrepreneurship is inspired by her childhood experiences and the realization that managing a home isn't vastly different from running a business. She emphasizes the importance of being intentional in our home lives to achieve our financial, family, and faith goals.

Alyssa shares her unique approach to transforming homes into efficiently run operations, underscoring the necessity of clear goal-setting, communication, and understanding the "why" behind our organizational struggles. Whether it's dealing with postpartum anxiety or simply feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind, A. Marie & Co. offers tactical tools to help families navigate through these challenges with grace.

One of the most impactful takeaways from our conversation was the concept of home operations - a term Alyssa believes she coined. This approach treats the home like a business, focusing on day-to-day management and making informed decisions that align with the family's overarching goals. Alyssa also touched upon the vital difference between home operations and organization, and the role of emergency planning in ensuring family safety and security.

We encourage you to reflect on how you can apply Alyssa's insights to your own lives, recognizing that being brave doesn't always mean taking grandiose steps; sometimes, it's about the courage to make small, intentional changes in our homes and lives. For those looking to dive deeper, Alyssa has generously offered a promo code for exclusive insights into leveling up home operations and organization!  

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A Marie & Co. 

Use code BRAVE24 for a free on-site (if you are local to the San Antonio area) or virtual consultation for any service!

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Efficient Homes, Happier Lives: Alyssa Beaird's Guide to Mastering Home Operations

In this episode, we had the pleasure of diving into the world of home operations, organization, and emergency planning with Alyssa Beaird, the visionary behind A. Marie & Co. Alyssa's journey from the corporate realm to entrepreneurship is inspired by her childhood experiences and the realization that managing a home isn't vastly different from running a business. She emphasizes the importance of being intentional in our home lives to achieve our financial, family, and faith goals.

Alyssa shares her unique approach to transforming homes into efficiently run operations, underscoring the necessity of clear goal-setting, communication, and understanding the "why" behind our organizational struggles. Whether it's dealing with postpartum anxiety or simply feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind, A. Marie & Co. offers tactical tools to help families navigate through these challenges with grace.

One of the most impactful takeaways from our conversation was the concept of home operations - a term Alyssa believes she coined. This approach treats the home like a business, focusing on day-to-day management and making informed decisions that align with the family's overarching goals. Alyssa also touched upon the vital difference between home operations and organization, and the role of emergency planning in ensuring family safety and security.

We encourage you to reflect on how you can apply Alyssa's insights to your own lives, recognizing that being brave doesn't always mean taking grandiose steps; sometimes, it's about the courage to make small, intentional changes in our homes and lives. For those looking to dive deeper, Alyssa has generously offered a promo code for exclusive insights into leveling up home operations and organization!  

Links

A Marie & Co. 

Use code BRAVE24 for a free on-site (if you are local to the San Antonio area) or virtual consultation for any service!

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Creating Lasting Impressions: The Power of Making Others Feel Welcome

Welcome back to another episode where we dive into the importance of the impact you leave on others. Today, we're inspired by a timeless quote from Maya Angelou: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." This episode isn't just about the words we say or the actions we take; it's about the lasting impression we leave on those we interact with, in business and in life.

Join us as Melissa shares a personal story from a recent hot yoga class that left her reflecting on the importance of making everyone feel welcomed and valued, especially in new or intimidating environments. Despite the heat of the class, it was the cold reception that sparked our conversation on how businesses and individuals alike can influence the energy in a room and make a positive difference in someone's day.

We also discuss the new initiative in Julie's entrepreneurial circle, Babes Support Babes, and how being an ambassador for welcoming newcomers can transform an organization's culture and success. We explore the simple yet impactful ways we can all contribute to making our spaces more inclusive and supportive, reminding us that bravery isn't just about facing our fears—it's about extending a hand to those who are navigating their own.

This episode is a call to action: to be intentional in our interactions, to lead with kindness, and to remember that our legacy is not just what we achieve, but how we make people feel along the way. Whether you're stepping into a new class, leading a team, or simply going about your daily life, remember, your bravery in these moments not only looks good on you but can make all the difference in someone else's experience.

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Babe Support Babes

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Creating Lasting Impressions: The Power of Making Others Feel Welcome

Welcome back to another episode where we dive into the importance of the impact you leave on others. Today, we're inspired by a timeless quote from Maya Angelou: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." This episode isn't just about the words we say or the actions we take; it's about the lasting impression we leave on those we interact with, in business and in life.

Join us as Melissa shares a personal story from a recent hot yoga class that left her reflecting on the importance of making everyone feel welcomed and valued, especially in new or intimidating environments. Despite the heat of the class, it was the cold reception that sparked our conversation on how businesses and individuals alike can influence the energy in a room and make a positive difference in someone's day.

We also discuss the new initiative in Julie's entrepreneurial circle, Babes Support Babes, and how being an ambassador for welcoming newcomers can transform an organization's culture and success. We explore the simple yet impactful ways we can all contribute to making our spaces more inclusive and supportive, reminding us that bravery isn't just about facing our fears—it's about extending a hand to those who are navigating their own.

This episode is a call to action: to be intentional in our interactions, to lead with kindness, and to remember that our legacy is not just what we achieve, but how we make people feel along the way. Whether you're stepping into a new class, leading a team, or simply going about your daily life, remember, your bravery in these moments not only looks good on you but can make all the difference in someone else's experience.

Links:

Babe Support Babes

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