Are you an aspiring creator struggling with self-doubt? Do you have difficulty believing that good relationships and hard work can lead to long-term success? It's time to embrace your vulnerability to take the first step.

I peeled back the layers with Francine—a fellow Toastmaster—to reveal how she found the courage to do the thing. Creating a podcast pushed Francine out of her comfort zone, but her mental baggage kept holding her back. She soon discovered that surrendering was the only way to move forward. But can Francine truly open herself up and find the courage to share her story?

Here's how Francine took a leap of faith to start a podcast, tackled imposter syndrome, and what she learned about herself along the way.

Want to connect with Francine? She invites you to email her at [email protected] 

Want to start a podcast but are afraid to take the first step? Sometimes the scarier option is the best one to choose.

I brought back Pamela Nichols—author and Do The Thing favorite—to learn how she touched the lives of many through her thought-provoking conversations and empathetic approach to growth. Her love for books and writing has led her to create her own podcast, where she delves deep into the minds of other authors, creating incredible connections and friendships along the way. What else will she learn during this life-changing, transformational journey?

Here's how Pamela started her own podcast and why she encourages everyone to pursue their true calling.

Learn more about Pamela at pamelawrites.org, where you'll find more information about her books, consulting, and podcast. You can listen to Healing Words on all major podcast platforms. 

Do negative events from your past hold you back from living the life you deserve? Imagine what's possible if you chose joy and positivity instead.

Today, I had a deeply moving conversation with Stephanie Reck to unveil how she overcame hardship and trauma from her childhood. She grew up in an impoverished home environment where she experienced rampant abuse. Despite the fear, Stephanie stood up to her abuser, a move that left her and her siblings homeless. Would she find the strength and resilience to rewrite her story?

Here's how Stephanie's determination and drive helped her find happiness after many years of abuse.

Inspired by Stephanie's heart-touching story? Follow Stephanie Reck on LinkedIn to stay in touch.

Stephanie is currently an Executive level chaos organizer helping revenue-generating teams find their unrealized potential. 

Many people want to change their lives, but their fear of the unknown keeps them from moving forward. What if you just accepted the challenge of leaving your comfort zone?

It was a pleasure to welcome back Gregory Russell Benedikt to discuss the drawbacks of letting yourself become too comfortable. As a former finance professional turned life-changing experience creator, he knows firsthand the power of stepping outside one's comfort zone. Gregory's own journey of personal growth took an unexpected turn when he stumbled upon a book that shattered his beliefs on comfort and pushed him to face his fears. What other revelations would he uncover along the way?

Here's why Gregory realized he needed to confront uncertainty and embrace change.

Listen to the Dare To Dream Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to hear more of Gregory's thoughts and musings on life 

Join me in this honest podcast episode as I open up about my personal journey with weight gain and the challenges I faced. It took me six months, but now I'm thrilled to reveal how I've regained momentum in my quest to shed the extra pounds. Through my own firsthand experiences, I've discovered the vital role that "My people" play in this transformative process.Recently, I made a significant decision to enlist the support of Warrior Mom Fitness as my guide, helping me reconnect with my fitness and health goals. Tune in to discover the power of resilience, accountability, and the importance of finding the right support system on the path to reclaiming your well-being. 

I have started really liking doing these reflection episodes.

On this episode I talk about my Do The Thing journey, and also the Start a Podcast 1 day Intensive that is on June 20

https://dothethingchallenge.com/one-day-podcast-launch-challenge/ 

Join us for a special episode as we amplify the voices of participants who took part in the thrilling Podcast Challenge. In this episode, we bring you a collection of powerful and heartfelt testimonials that showcase the transformative impact of the challenge on their podcasting journeys.

Prepare to be moved as we share snippets of these captivating celebrations capturing the resilience, determination, and passion of the podcast challenge participants.

Part 1 is here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-the-thing/id1618590178?i=1000611326812 

Everyone views life through a different lens. But what if you used your own life experiences to connect deeply with others?

In this eye-opening conversation with Shannon Keating—Holistic Life Coach—she reveals how she uncovered her true purpose to help others. Determined to take back her life, Shannon embarked on an incredible journey of self-discovery and healing. Now, she wants to draw on her own experiences and challenges to impact the lives of other women through her coaching program, Babes Rising. But would her life also change in the process?

Here's how Shannon's personal journey sparked her passion for empowering young women to find emotional well-being and self-love.

The story doesn't end here! Learn about Shannon's coaching at shannonkeating.com. And listen to her podcast, Unmasked & Open Hearted, on Apple or Spotify.

Shannon's Instagram: @shannonkeating

Babes Rising Instagram: @babes_rising 

Happiness doesn't come from making more money. Instead, you find it from serving other people. What if the things you did could improve the lives of those around you?

In an eye-opening conversation, Dr. Travis Zigler—Chief Pineapple at Profitable Pineapple Ads—explains how serving others made him happier than ever before. An entrepreneur at heart, Travis dabbled in countless opportunities, from private equity to corporate to ownership. But an unrelenting itch to help people drove him to leave his optometry practice and start a business. Would his advertising agency find success by helping other entrepreneurs and helping them have the financial freedom to help others?

Here's how Travis stepped away from his practice and found success and true happiness by serving others.

Travis is doing some really good shit! Visit profitablepineapple.com. You can also follow Travis Zigler on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Looking for his charity arm? Visit profitablepineapple.com/charity to get google ad credits while starting your own non profit. 

Change can feel big, scary, and overwhelming. But instead of trying to eat an entire elephant in one sitting, what if you took baby steps to level up?

Today, I chatted with Brent Kawakami—DFW-based real estate investor and VP of Acquisitions at Think Multifamily—to discover how he pivoted to begin his career in real estate. Brent never aspired to be an entrepreneur, going straight into the corporate world. But when the real estate bug bit him, he decided to try something different and make a change. How many frogs would he kiss to figure out his next move?

Here's how Brent said goodbye to his corporate life and did the thing to become a successful real estate investor.

Want to follow along with Brent's journey or learn more about real estate investing? Follow @BrentKawakami on all social platforms, or email him at [email protected].