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Welcome to Episode 200, our first ever live episode! We’re celebrating a huge milestone, giving major shout-outs, reflecting on what this podcast has meant so far, and sharing what’s next for the journey of Be Freaking Awesome.

What’s Inside This Episode

• Live recorded energy and community vibe: This is our first time doing a live broadcast, complete with real-time chats, emojis, and surprise guest drop-ins. We love you all for being here.
• Reflections on success: What does success really mean for a podcast, a business, or your life? We talk about how we define success (spoiler: it’s not just numbers) and why sharing value and joy matters.
• Behind-the-scenes gratitude: A huge shout-out to everyone who helps make this podcast possible, from our technical crew to our editing team and our listeners. You keep this bus rolling.
• Guest catch-ups: We brought on past guests, including DonJay Rice, Gary Ware, and Josh (our original host), to hear what they’re up to now and ask, "What are you doing these days that’s freaking awesome?"
• Live messages and advice on being “freaking awesome”: Real-life wisdom from our guests, from rediscovering childhood passions (like magic) to embracing authenticity and knowing it's never too late to reboot your path.
• Major announcement: Be Freaking Awesome is becoming its own standalone brand. We’re leveling up with more coaching, training, speaking, and maybe even books.
• Looking ahead: We asked each other (and our listeners) to record a “time capsule” message to our future selves. What do we want to thank ourselves for one year from now, when we hit five years?

Why This One Matters

Episode 200 isn’t just a milestone. It’s a marker of growth, gratitude, and intention. It reminds us (and you) that doing the work, showing up, and staying true to yourself matters. It shows a podcast evolving from a side project into a mission-driven brand.

Key Takeaways

• Success isn’t just a number. Sometimes it’s a message sent, a life changed, a mindset shifted.
• It’s OK to show up messy, imperfect, and human. That’s where connection happens.
• You don’t have to monetize everything. Sometimes the thing that brings you joy is worth doing just because.
• It’s never too late to change course, try something new, or rediscover something old.
• Community, consistency, and authenticity are where real impact lives.

Want More?

If you enjoyed this live celebration, consider:

• Revisiting some of our favorite episodes (like Episode 64 on taming the inner critic)
• Signing up for our email list to stay in the loop on what’s next for the BFA brand
• Sending us a “time capsule” voice note of your own—what you want to thank your future self for a year from now: bfreakingawesome.com/message

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