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“We are our worst critic. Just step into that person that wants to do it & step into your confidence. Take action and jump, amazing things will happen, you just have to kind of let go.”

Episode 6: NAVIGATING negativity & controlling what you CAN

In this episode:

• You can only control yourself
• Handling negativity from people around you
• Some people won’t support you & that’s ok
• Giving others the benefit of the doubt
• Not having it all figured out
• Creating space when needed

On today’s episode, we are getting REAL & chatting about handling friends or family who just might not get it or support you in a way that you wish they did. Everyone struggles with navigating relationships & dealing with what other people think. The people who THINK differently might act like what you are doing is “WRONG,” or question your motives. What I think is the absolute WORST? Is that because of their questions or comments you actually QUESTION your own MOTIVES & CHOOSE TO THROW THE TOWEL in on YOUR DREAMS because someone ELSE is CHIRPING IN YOUR EAR. & to be honest, that’s devastating to me. So, here are 3 things I do to help NAVIGATE it:

#1: CHECK IN IF YOU are CONTROLLING THE CONTROLLABLES

#2: ARE YOU WILLING TO ENTERTAIN the idea that it’s NOT ABOUT YOU?

#3: BLESS & RELEASE OR create some SPACE.

“Life is short and often throws curveballs. So, I’m gonna make the hell out of everything I’ve got, every single day, and I hope you do too.”

Quotes:

“If you are BREATHING, or doing anything different from what other people around you are doing, you are going to experience resistance from time to time.”

“Are you owning the situation & realizing that the only part that you can control, ALWAYS no matter what, is yourself.”

“Every time I wanna point the finger at someone else, I turn that finger around, I point it back at myself & I say what can I control? What can I own in this?”

“Happiness is a real compass. So if it feels good to you & something in your gut is telling you to do this? You’ve gotta do this, you’ve gotta listen to yourself.”

“Girl, don’t you DARE hold back on your potential because of someone else’s opinion of you.”

“The people that we surround ourselves with, the people whose ideas we infuse into our brains, whose comments we hear on a regular basis, that’s part of who we become. So choose well.”

Resources:

• Get yourself a Mini Trampoline

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"If you are BREATHING, or doing anything different from what other people around you are doing, you are going to experience resistance from time to time but GIRL don't you DARE hold back on your potential because of someone else’s opinion of you"

In this episode:

• Staying optimistic through the hard stuff
• Deciding not to care what others think
• Where were you, where are you, & where do you want to be?
• Being resourceful - figure it out!
• Be kind & pass it on

Adriana Carrig is a powerhouse entrepreneur who is trying to change the world one word at a time. Inspired by her own experiences growing up and enduring years of girl on girl bullying, she wanted to change what she saw as a negative bonding tool that many girls have the tendency to use - coming together by putting down others. As the founder of Little Words Project, her mission is to encourage women to respect and empower one another rather than to compete with one another. It is her firm belief that there is plenty of success to go around, and we can truly succeed if and when we learn to stop competing and start supporting.

I’m so excited to share today’s episode with you all, where we have a truly honest discussion & Adriana opens up about her experience & how she took the noise around her and decided to instead turn it into something impactful. She shares with us how she didn’t let her lack of knowledge or expertise stop her from starting something she was excited about, but instead it encouraged her to embrace those around her, BELIEVE that she could and just go for it.

“If we can all kind of remind ourselves of those moments of just feeling like possibility is out there, and that we have an option. We always have an option & a choice, no matter where you are in life, there is somewhere, in a fold, an option.”

PUMP-UP SONG:

• Cough Syrup by Young the Giant

Quotes:

“You cannot change what people think of you, you cannot change how people are going to perceive you through their lenses. All you can do is be confident in how you view yourself, put that woman out there & not give a shit anymore about what other people think.”

“You have to just actively decide no, not today. Today I am gonna be myself & I’m not gonna care.”

“The first one through the wall is always the bloodiest.” – Bill Carrig

“If you want it, you CAN achieve it.” – Adrianna’s mom

“You are the architect of your own destiny.”

“You cannot compare yourself to the left or the right, you can only compare yourself forward & backwards.”

“It’s okay to keep learning & to be different.”

“When you build your own self-esteem, suddenly you’re building your own confidence. And when you have confidence, you’re going after your dreams.”

“Do whatever you would do to make sure that you stay proud of yourself when this is all said and done, and that really gonna be the thing that makes you take that next step.”

“Stop questioning it. Stop worrying, stop thinking & just do.”

Resources:

• www.littlewordsproject.com use code “EMPOWERHER” for 15% off!
• Connect on Instagram 

Episode 4: HOW to get PUMPED UP to ROCK your day by 9AM

In this episode:

• Changing your perspective & being proactive
• Becoming a morning person
• The power of not hitting SNOOZE
• How you talk to yourself matters
• Movement is crucial
• Little acts of kindness
• Celebrating everything

In today’s episode I am sharing my top 5 tips for how to set yourself up for SUCCESS to CRUSH your day before 9am. Because I am all about ACTION here, it’s important for me that I give you actual TOOLS that you can implement TODAY. I believe that you can change your entire day, your mood & the way you handle negativity by starting your day with positivity & movement.

#1: I am PROACTIVE the night before about having a good day & I do NOT hit SNOOZE.

#2: While I am BRUSHING my TEETH I ACKNOWLEDGE my OWN SELF CONFIRMING BIAS & use it to SERVE ME.

#3: I exercise before I start my DAY because post-workout ENDORPHINS are LIFE.

#4: I CELEBRATE every single SMALL WIN & give myself SMALL goals for more celebration OPPORTUNITY.

#5: I LIFT SOMEONE ELSE UP every single DAY.

And I think, that if you do 1, 2 or maybe all 5 of those things, that you are guaranteed to be PUMPED UP before 9am.

Quotes:

“I believe in talking to myself like I would talk to my best friend, & that keeps me in a really happy mode.”

“If you REALLY want to have the BEST ENERGY…which in turn, often creates the BEST mood, you have to MOVE.”

“I was not [a morning person] either, until I DECIDED I wanted to be.”

“I do think that PLAY & joy of the JOURNEY mentality, is the reason that I am able to be so productive & also so consistent.”

Resources:

• The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
• Mini Trampoline – go get yours!

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In todays episode I am sharing my top 5 tips for how to crush your day before 9 AM.

Episode 3: Interview w/ Dave Hollis

In this episode we talk about:

• How being challenged caters to growth & fulfillment
• Getting out of your comfort zone
• The importance of who & what you surround yourself
• Using the resources available to you to get where you want to be
• Having a growth mindset vs a fixed mindset

About Dave:

Dave Hollis is husband to Rachel, father to Jackson, Sawyer, Ford and Noah and the CEO of the Hollis Company after a 17 year run at Disney left his role as President, Theatrical Distribution for The Walt Disney Studios.  Dave looks to take the experiences as global theatrical sales head for Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucas film to the expansion plans in the next, exciting phase of Hollis Company — focusing on media (books/podcasts/radio/tv), live events and merchandise. 

In today’s episode I got to sit and talk with Dave about his transition out of a long-term job with Disney and jumping into the unknown as the CEO of the Hollis Company. Dave opens up about the reasons behind his transition, the fears that he experienced & how they made it work for their family. He has had a huge role in advocating for women in business by helping them reach their highest potential and encouraging growth. When he got to a place where he knew he wasn’t using his full potential, and therefor was no longer GROWING, Dave knew it was time to tackle something challenging and in doing so, found total life fulfillment.

“Whatever the dream is, it’s yours, not mine. You don’t have to give any justification, because as long as you’re not asking anyone to give you approval, then you don’t need anyone to give you permission. In fact, when you understand that you don’t have to justify your dreams, to anyone else for any reason, that is the day you truly begin to step in to who you were meant to be.” - Rachel Hollis - Girl, Stop Apologizing

PUMP UP SONG:

• Apeshit by The Carters

Quotes:

“Your comfort zone, that’s not where growth happens. Growth happens OUTSIDE of your comfort zone.”

“We thought we had a strong marriage, but when you are clutching each other in the bottom of a ravine, that’s when you see how strong you can be.”

“You’re either growing or dying. You cannot just maintain a status quo. You are literally, as a being, either growing or dying.”

“You cannot grow if you are not being challenged with new things. And if you are not growing because of those challenges, you cannot be fulfilled.”

“Mediocre people will always pull achievers back to mediocre.”

“She kept doing it, because she didn’t need my permission to become a better version of herself.”

Resources:

• Follow Dave Hollis on Instagram @mrdavehollis
• Check out & subscribe to their RISE Together Podcast
• Help! My Partner Doesn’t

“You cannot grow if you are not being challenged with new things. And if you are not growing because of those challenges, you cannot be fulfilled.” - Dave Hollis

In this episode we talk about ALL THE THINGS! 

·         WHY...you've got to get over the idea that something is "wrong"  with you

·         We talk about figuring out what your “thing” is

·         That weird feeling we get.... when we want a GREAT life

·         Finding the belief in yourself; trusting that everything is figureoutable

·         Filling your cup to OVERFLOW

·         The importance of having a TRIBE

·        &  5 actionable steps to get unstuck

“Saying that you don’t know how to do something, and choosing to stay ignorant about it, is legit a CHOICE.”

In today’s episode, I dive into the whole reason I am even here today. Because years ago, I had no clue what my “thing” was, but I knew I wanted more and I took ACTION to figure it out. Inaction is still a choice & CHOOSING to believe we can’t do something is destroying our possibility. We create a story in our head of all the reasons we think we’re not qualified, or not good enough. We tell ourselves we can’t do something, all the while just sitting there not even TRYING. While you can’t control what you don’t know, you CAN continue to keep learning.

Behind every perfect Instagram picture is a real human who struggles with doubt, fear & insecurity just like we all do. They are simply willing to SHOW UP & fail. Don’t let the things you don’t know, be the thing that stops you. You are FAR more capable than you even know, you CAN figure it out, & you DON’T have to do it alone.

 

Quotes:

“Thinking about it, and not DOING anything, is going to leave you feeling the same way.”

“Inaction is still a choice… Inaction actually breeds fear & all this nasty stuff in our head.”

“Life is rigged in your favor.. life is working FOR you.”

“You’ve got to fill your cup to the point of OVERFLOW.”

“It’s never gonna be a lack of resources, it’ll just be a lack of resourcefulness that will help you get you where you want to go.”

“You do NOT have to stay stuck.”

“Don’t question if there’s something wrong with you, question the BELIEF that something is wrong with you, because you are too damn smart to be the only thing standing in your way.”

Episode 1: Interview w/ Angie Lee

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In this episode:

• Acknowledging that gut feeling
• Turning fear into excitement
• Standing up, raising your hand & asking for what you want
• Tangible tips for taking action on what you want to do
• Finding clarity through action
• Dealing with negative outside opinions of what you’re doing
• Biting the bullet & starting before you’re ready
• Rising to the occasion
• Imposter syndrome

About Angie: 

At only 28 years old, Angie Lee has built a 7-figure business teaching people how to build their businesses & brands, and sell through social media. In addition, she’s also got a podcast with over 5 million downloads. She is a speaker, she’s working on her first book, just launched an event for female entrepreneurs, and is building out a physical product with her brother in a company called SoulCBD.

Angie has a TON of experience & tangible advice for us about fear & failure, and stepping into being the person you’ve always wanted to be, but something in your head has told you that you can’t. 

 

“Stepping into this game of life & realizing you have so much more control than you think. Start before you are ready & when it feels bit uncomfortable. We aren’t doing this alone.”

 

PUMP-UP SONGS:

September by Earth, Wind & Fire 

Get Down on It by Cool & the Gang

Quotes:

“There’s never a day where you just have it all figured it all out, or you feel like you’ve made it.”

“It’s never the person with the most knowledge who gets what they want, it’s the person who asks for what they want.”

“Beyoncé poops… Nobody is nobody & anybody can be anybody.”

“We’re all afraid of leaving good for great, we’re all afraid of knowing what it really could be.”

“Inaction breeds fear.”

“Living a brave life always pays off.”

“If I don’t start, I’ll never know.”

“You will rise to the occasion.”

“You’re never going to be ready.”

Resources:

Connect with Angie on Instagram @angieleeshow