Pura vida! This new episode goes live while I’m leading the WOMEN WHO DARE retreat in Costa Rica. I’m here with several inspiring clients, including Beth Sears who is our guest today.

Beth was brought up with very traditional beliefs about business and how her life “should” be. She was expected to have a high-powered career, be the perfect wife and mother, and she started on that path by going to law school. After having her first child, she decided that being a lawyer was not the right path for her, and she instead took on the “Martha Stewart role” of her home. Keeping the perfect home and filling so many roles became unsustainable. In Beth’s quest to be perfect, she was still not fulfilled.

Beth is now a certified holistic health coach who draws on her wisdom of yoga and Reiki to help women who are in the menopausal phase in their lives to harness this natural process and feel strong in their mind, body and spirit.

Beth led a Reiki Circle here in Costa Rica and it was pure magic! Excited for you to tune in to this conversation.

Tune in to discover:

• How Beth was able to move past the pressures of what her life should look like
• The power of changing directions
• The lessons she learned from the death of her mother and mother-in-law
• Why going sober was the best decision for her
• The keys to feeling stronger

About Our Guest:

Beth Sears a certified holistic health coach trained by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She’s a yoga teacher (RYT-200) and an NASM-personal trainer, and has been personally trained by Gabby Bernstein of Spirit Junkie fame to teach the principles of her book May Cause Miracles.

Beth is passionate about living a healthy, balanced life full of joy and sharing her sometimes messy, but always real, journey through life. Her passion is empowering women to lead big, bold lives without apology and helping them find adventure in every day while thriving in their power and gifts.

xoJENNY

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Before the year ends, I’m excited to share one more podcast episode with you that will touch your heart.

Andrea Wilson Woods and I met several years ago when she joined my coach training school. I could tell she had what it took to be an incredible coach. And I was impressed by her skills and background she brought to her work - writing, teaching and acting. She got to work coaching her clients and building her business.

I soon learned that like me, Andrea had also lost her younger sister to cancer. And she has truly turned that loss into something extraordinary that’s changing lives.

Andrea has a passion for advocating for liver cancer, which stemmed from her sister Adrienne’s diagnosis and fight with liver cancer as a child. She uses her knowledge and experience to run Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, and her for-profit foundation, Cancer University.

Andrea wants to change the cancer paradigm in the United States and she believes to ignite change you have to go to the source: the patient. She wants to teach cancer patients and caregivers how to become advocates for themselves so they can change their cancer journey.

Tune in to discover:

• Her journey of figuring out what work she was called to do (and why she couldn’t work for other people)
• How she developed her coaching business and decided who she was uniquely designed to coach
• Where the idea of Cancer University came from and how she got if off the ground
• How she knows she’s on the right path
• The amazing story of how she became legal guardian of her 8-year-old sister when she was 22
• Why literary agents said her book was amazing but it wouldn’t sell
• The story behind the name of her book “Better Off Bald”

About Our Guest:

Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master’s degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards.

xoJENNY

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Rebecca Robbins has truly found her calling as a Speech-Language Pathologist who works primarily with children on the autism spectrum and with ADHD. She has carved her own path by working with families in this specialized niche market and her genius is to teach parents how to set up a therapy system that works for them and their child. 

A master at her craft, Rebecca heard the call to get her work out there in a bigger way. This required a leap of faith, investment, learning new skills in business and harnessing her passion for performance. You’re going to love this conversation!

Tune in to Discover:

• How Rebecca’s nephew played a huge role in discovering her calling
• How she discovered she could fill a needed gap in her niche
• The rewarding experiences in her work that bring tears to her eyes
• Her tips for going live and recording videos in her business
• Why business is a marathon, not a sprint
• How she decided to take the leap into entrepreneurship despite the fear and uncertainty

About Our Guest:

Rebecca Robbins is an ASHA Certified, licensed Speech-Language Pathologist that has been practicing since 2005. She is currently licensed to practice in NY and PA. She has expertise in the areas of Autism, Apraxia, Picky Eaters, Social Communication, Executive Functioning Skills, Mindfulness, and more! She is the owner of her own private speech therapy practice, Mind ShaperSLP, providing individual speech-language therapy and social skills language groups.

Rebecca has a zest for parent training and you can catch her doing her thing every week on Facebook and Instagram! Check out all her awesome content!  By night, Rebecca unleashes her inner thespian participating in various local theatrical productions, including acting in various plays and directing children’s musicals. She loves using her theatrical talents to keep her therapy fun, silly and engaging for both her students and their parents.

xoJENNY

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Here we are, at the end of this year and this decade. How are you doing with this feeling of ENDING?

Knowing how to finish things that are important to you AND be done with things that aren’t a right fit for you any longer is critical.

That’s why we’re talking about embodying the spirit of a FINISHER. I’ll also share a powerful meditation that will help you finish strong.

Plus, I’m making a HUGE, magical announcement. You do NOT want to miss this. Tune in and let’s go.

xoJENNY

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You know that feeling when something won’t leave you alone … and eventually you realize you MUST pay attention and heed the call to make a change?

Kelley Rakow - who grew up as a military kid - has lived and breathed this and now coaches her clients on how to align your inner knowing with your external reality.

11 years ago, she took action on this inner knowing when she and her husband co-founded and operated the first CrossFit Affiliate in Maryland without a plan or a ton of money to get started. After several incredible years running that business and offering group fitness classes, wellness coaching and events to their community, Kelley realized she wanted something different. After a multi-year transition process, the business was sold on Kelley’s 50th birthday (literally).

She was ready to tap into a new way of coaching - this time on the internet. Embracing technology to deliver her transformational message and lead her clients through her unique approach to fitness has opened up new worlds for Kelley and the women she coaches.

Her invitation for you: be who your soul says you are.

Tune in to discover:

• How she developed tenacity, grit and the ability to thrive on change
• How she knows when it’s time to make a change because something has run its course
• The power of taking your skills and gifts and packaging them up differently
• What happens when you peel away the layers and the lies
• Why it’s okay to allow yourself to be the “first” or “only” to go on the ride of your life

About Our Guest:

Kelley Rakow is living her calling as a leader of women seeking Fitness for the Soul. She harnesses the expertise gained by opening, operating, and eventually selling the first CrossFit Affiliate in Maryland with her unique blend of health, life, and spiritual coaching to empower her clients to live strong in body and soul. She is a lifelong learner and loves books, barbells, and the beach. Kelley lives on the Atlantic coast of Maryland with her husband, 3 girls, 2 cats, 1 dog.

xoJENNY

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Cue the confetti: GET GUTSY is 4 years old today! Let’s celebrate this wild ride together … full of twists, turns and pivots.

Faith Marshall knows all about the art of the pivot. When she wanted more flexibility in her work schedule as a parent, she started a janitorial business. She pivoted from there when she launched a bookkeeping business.

After walking through her mother’s journey of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, she was again guided to make another pivot to serve families navigating this tricky, emotional road. Faith’s book “I Miss You Mom: A Daughter’s Journey Into Dementia Land” and speaking engagements (note: she used to have a fear of public speaking!) at memory care centers allow her to serve the specific community she seeks to help at this stage in her career.

Pivots equal power when you trust the call to make change.

Tune in to discover:

• How going through emotional pain shows you where there is a need for something that doesn’t yet exist - and how to fill that gap
• How becoming a coach opened up the next level of her business
• Why it’s important to connect and support each other to not feel so alone
• Have a fear of public speaking? How to get over it and leverage in-person connection to grow your community

About Our Guest:

Faith Marshall is an author, professional business woman and entrepreneur at heart. As life is often unpredictable, Faith found herself faced with her mother’s Dementia diagnosis, which ultimately pushed her to face both denial and fear head on.

While writing and publishing her personal story, “I Miss You Mom: A Daughter’s Journey Into Dementia Land” Faith felt compelled to make a drastic change in her life. As she embarked on a journey that would ultimately lead her to her true purpose, Faith knew she had to challenge herself and also support the Alzheimer’s and Dementia community. She currently works directly in support of the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Community providing private coaching, group support and resources to families.

xoJENNY

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Have you ever found yourself disillusioned as you found yourself on a path that everyone wanted you to be on, but wasn’t right for you?

Are you constantly giving from an empty cup?

Do you know deep in your heart that you’ve been playing small?

Aubrey Harmon knows that reality … and she also knows how to change it. She had a realization when her youngest child was 2 years old that inspired her to leave her marriage and commit to fully shine while she was here.

She set out on a creative journey that allowed her to step into herself and inspire other women who are lost in the 'shoulds' to learn to live from their heart center and tap into their creative souls. 

Aubrey is the embodiment of creativity and colorfulness - she lives it, she exudes it, she empowers you to remember that you too are a creative soul. You’re going to love this episode!

Tune in to discover:

• The moment Aubrey realized she could no longer keep “playing small” and living a status quo life
• Why allowing creative energy to move through you heals you
• Her big tip that will change the way you look at the creative process
• The big move she made that lead to a huge transformation in her life
• Why you should let yourself play

About Our Guest:

Aubrey Harmon is a fierce advocate for living a creative life. She is married to amazement, and in the cauldron of motherhood. Aubrey has a Masters in Psychology from the New College of California, is a 'Get Gutsy' Certified Coach and is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity. She has trained with SARK and Shiloh Sophia McCloud. She makes her eclectic home in Marin, California with two kids and too many rescue dogs.

xoJENNY

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Rebecca Howard was always meant to be an entrepreneur. She started her journey building her first business at the age of 23 and has not stopped since. Her experiences working with pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, running a nanny placement agency, becoming a widow and getting sober have given her great insight into business, relationships and faith. 

Stepping into her calling as a coach was the natural next step for her to help a lot more people doing what she loves. Rebecca is a force of nature who empowers women to bust through mental blocks and reclaim their personal power so they can make more money and more impact - without the overwhelm. You’re going to love this episode if you know it’s time to go for it - even if you don’t feel ready.

Tune in to Discover:

• Why you need to create boundaries in your business
• The surprising shift in her life that made her switch directions
• Why success doesn’t have to be hard

About Our Guest:

Rebecca Howard coaches women entrepreneurs to bust through blocks and reclaim their personal power so they can make more impact + more money - without the overwhelm.  As a successful entrepreneur since her early 20's, Rebecca knows how to help you navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, helping you to achieve clarity, flow + more money with less "hustle" in your service based business.

xoxo

Jenny

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As we move into the darkest part of the year and the very potent celebrations of Halloween and Samhain, I invite you to revel in what it is to be a woman fully in her power.

Fully in her creations.

Fully in her desires.

Fully in her abundance.

Fully in her magic.

Fully awake.

And taking a stand for the work that is yours to create and own and share.

This is one of my favorite pieces of content I've ever created!

xoJENNY

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I love this proverb: "The mind is a wonderful servant but a terrible master."

The message I get from this: don’t let your mind run the show. It’s not in charge. It has an important role to play, but it’s not the one that should be leading the way for you.

You have to learn to trust your intuition more. Trust the things that you just know (even when they don’t make logical sense). Trust your heart. 

The role of the mind is to serve the truth of the heart.

When you are truly doing the work you are meant to be doing, you have to trust that the Universe will provide what is necessary for you to succeed. Doors will open for you. It will be up to you to decide that you’re worthy of walking through these doors.

Tune into this episode of Get Gutsy if you know it’s time stop living in your head and start trusting yourself more.

xoJENNY

P.S. Subscribe to the podcast + leave a review + rating to spread the GET GUTSY message far + wide. Means the world to me! We are all in this together.