Evolve Ventures

By Emilia Smith & Bianca Thomas

Co-hosts, Emilia Smith and Bianca Thomas are taking state-of-the-art research, experience, and data-backed methodologies to evolve the old version of themselves leveraging their obsessions into Evo

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January 19, 2026 #471 | How the Political Climate Is Affecting Mental Health
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Not everything urgent deserves your nervous system. In this episode, we explore how constant exposure to media, politics, and economic narratives quietly shapes the way we think, feel, and relate to one another. We step back from sides and headlines to examine what prolonged activation does to clarity, connection, and our ability to stay grounded in a world that rarely slows down. This episode is about awareness, agency, and learning how to engage without losing yourself in the process.

If you’ve felt overwhelmed without knowing why, this is your invitation to reclaim your inner bandwidth before something else decides for you.

Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
#454 | How Entertainment Can Turn You On - https://apple.co/4bBi7HU
#464 | The Skills You Need for Unbreakable Focus - https://apple.co/4pIw2PO

Learn more about:
🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “The Cost of Being 'Low Maintenance'” -https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration

📽️ Insightful films. Meaningful growth. Join our Evolve Movie Club - https://forms.gle/bBZUbFEeD2ijypCT7

🌱 The #YouDoYou Therapy Program gives you support when and how you need it. No pressure. Just real help. Start your free 7-day trial today - https://buy.stripe.com/fZe8Avdfx8bW9gcfZc

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Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:
Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)
Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794
Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/
Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/

Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07
Show notes:
(1:41) Why politics and mental health intersect
(4:39) When fear drives life decisions
(8:17) How media consumption rewires the brain
(13:52) Division, disconnection, and human cost
(17:44) What are the implications?
(21:55) How the media activate our emotions
(26:18) Engaging your state and nervous system
(28:13) Guard your mind
(31:01) Conscious consumption over helplessness
(33:26) The signal-to-noise concept
(41:15) Outro

***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.

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January 15, 2026 #470 | A Psychological Analysis of Wicked: For Good
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What if being seen as “good” is exactly what keeps us silent, small, or stuck?

In today’s episode, we challenge the way goodness, morality, and belonging are taught and rewarded. Using Wicked as a psychological mirror, we examine truth-telling, identity, trauma, and the hidden costs of fitting in. This conversation is for anyone who has ever been misunderstood, labeled, or pressured to trade integrity for approval. It is reflective, confronting, and deeply human, inviting us to look at who we are becoming when no one is watching.

Press play, stay curious, and let this episode quietly expose where your courage has been waiting.

Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
#460 | How to Know If You've Ever Really Been Loved - https://apple.co/4syyFq5
#459 | What Your Family System Role Says About You - https://apple.co/4qma0n1

Learn more about:
🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “The Cost of Being 'Low Maintenance'” -https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration

📽️ Insightful films. Meaningful growth. Join our Evolve Movie Club - https://forms.gle/bBZUbFEeD2ijypCT7

🌱 The #YouDoYou Therapy Program gives you support when and how you need it. No pressure. Just real help. Start your free 7-day trial today - https://buy.stripe.com/fZe8Avdfx8bW9gcfZc

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Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:
Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)
Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794
Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/
Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/

Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07
Show notes:
(2:11) Why films reveal hidden psychology
(8:37) Second watch hits harder
(11:00) Three questions that change everything
(15:08) The truth behind the mask
(19:11) Being labeled “othered” and identity
(25:32) Alex shares his experience and the incredible progress he has made under the coaching of both Emilia and Bianca.
(26:25) Support changes everything
(28:46) Truth without belonging Vs. Acceptance
(37:02) Grief as the real story arc
(39:56) Why most people are Glinda
(44:16) Transformation needs wholeness
(49:12) Outro

***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.

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52min
January 12, 2026 #469 | What the Growth Journey Actually Feels Like
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In this episode of Evolve Ventures, we challenge the fantasy version of growth and talk honestly about what the journey actually feels like. We speak to the frustration, emotional swings, and moments that make people want to quit, and why those moments are not a sign you are failing. This conversation is for growth-minded humans who want real change, not surface-level motivation.

If you have ever wondered why healing feels harder than promised, this episode will reset your expectations and sharpen your resolve. Press play, stay with the discomfort, and choose the version of your life that most people quit before reaching.

Digital Asset:
The Growth Journey: Lonely Land

Episode References:
1. Evolve Visioneering Cycle
2. Emotion Typology Chart

Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
#463 | Evolve Habits That Will Change Your Life Forever - https://apple.co/4jkESSf
#453 | What it REALLY Feels Like with High Quality Therapy - https://apple.co/4anaO6d

Learn more about:
🤝Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “The Cost of Being 'Low Maintenance'” -https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration

🌱 The #YouDoYou Therapy Program gives you support when and how you need it. No pressure. Just real help. Start your free 7-day trial today - https://buy.stripe.com/fZe8Avdfx8bW9gcfZc

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Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:
Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)
Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794
Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/
Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemilia
Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/
Bianca’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1

Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07
Show notes:
(1:50) What growth actually feels like
(6:07) Why avoiding pain keeps you stuck
(9:24) Fantasy Vs. Reality of success
(17:20) Emotions are part of the process
(22:32) Let it be hard to change
(26:48) Outro

***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.

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30min
January 08, 2026 #468 | The Books That Change How You See Yourself and Your Choices
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The quiet habit behind better choices. In today’s episode, we share why reading has been one of the most powerful forces shaping how we see ourselves and make decisions. We talk about how books influence judgment, expand awareness, and pull people out of autopilot living without requiring drastic life changes.

This episode is for anyone who wants clearer thinking, stronger choices, and a deeper sense of control over their direction. Nothing complicated. Nothing fluffy. Just a grounded conversation about how what you read quietly rewires how you live. Pick up one book, open one page, and let that choice redirect your future.

Episode References:
1. Literacy Statistics
2. 49 Adult Literacy Statistics and Facts for 2026
3. Causes of Low Adult Literacy in the US

Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
#403 | The Truth About Motivation Nobody Likes to Talk About - https://apple.co/45DPfeg
#436 | How to Heal When You Don't Have Support - https://apple.co/4r0TTw1

Learn more about:
🤝Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “The Cost of Being 'Low Maintenance'” -https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration

🧠 Where evidence meets everyday change. Evolve Articles - https://evolveventurestech.com/social-media/evolve-articles/

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Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:
Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)
Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794
Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/
Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/

Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07
Show notes:
(1:40) Books that reshape decision-making
(5:19) Most adults stop reading early
(7:22) Reading is the brain’s gym
(14:23) Finding what you love to read
(20:16) Meaning over mindless content
(21:16) Books that change how you think
(22:21) Kayleigh talks about the supportive and caring environment within the Evolve Ventures team.
(26:47) Decisions shape your entire life
(43:34) How books expand your world
(45:02) Outro

***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.

(Stay tuned for this coming Monday’s episode!)
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January 05, 2026 #467 | What the Holidays Reveal About Your Relationship With Money
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What if the way you spent money during the holidays revealed more about your nervous system than your budget?

In this episode, we break down why the holiday season brings stress, guilt, and pressure even when things look fine on the surface. We share what consistently shows up this time of year, how consumer culture hijacks your sense of safety, and why money often becomes the place where deeper emotional patterns surface. This is a grounded conversation about awareness, choice, and doing things differently moving forward. Let this episode be the moment you stop managing the aftermath and start changing the pattern.

Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
#459 | What Your Family System Role Says About You - https://apple.co/4qma0n1
#458 | How to Connect to Your True Self - https://apple.co/4aAKRQK

Learn more about:
🤝Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “The Cost of Being 'Low Maintenance'” -https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration

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Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:
Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)
Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794
Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/
Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemilia
Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/
Bianca’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1

Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07
Show notes:
(1:59) Why January hits mental health hard
(4:04) What holiday chaos reveals about money
(6:12) Emotional meaning behind dollar amounts
(8:18) Money beliefs tied to worth and identity
(11:03) A healthier way to think about money
(14:18) Overspending Vs. Investing in yourself
(17:11) Choosing alignment over obligation
(19:44) Nervous system impact and consumer debt
(22:30) Outro

***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.

(Stay tuned for this coming Thursday’s episode!)
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25min
January 01, 2026 #466 | Instead of New Year's Resolutions, Do THIS
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In this episode of Evolve Ventures, we call out the New Year trap that keeps smart, driven people stuck in the same patterns year after year. We unpack why starting fresh is not the same as growing forward and why real change has nothing to do with the calendar.

This episode is for anyone ready to stop forcing goals and start becoming the kind of person who actually follows through. Listen with intention and let this be the moment you break the cycle for good.

Digital Asset:
Evolve Visioneering Cycle

Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
#463 | Evolve Habits That Will Change Your Life Forever - https://apple.co/4jkESSf
#465 | How Good Are You REALLY At Making Better Decisions - https://apple.co/44PNCtO

Evolve Together Experiences:
🤝Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “The Cost of Being 'Low Maintenance'” -https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration

📽️Insightful films. Meaningful growth. Join our Evolve Movie Club on January 5, 2026, featuring Avatar 3. - https://forms.gle/bBZUbFEeD2ijypCT7

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Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:
Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)
Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794
Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/
Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemilia
Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/
Bianca’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1

Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07
Show notes:
(2:12) The trap of fresh start theory
(4:42) Mindset shapes long-term success
(6:31) Reflection before setting goals
(9:30) Gregorian calendar Vs. Lunar calendar
(14:42) Outcomes Vs. Identity and inputs
(18:03) What goals are really resolving
(21:49) Here's what Matthew has to say about the Evolve Ventures community and how it has helped in his journey.
(23:22) Mindset shift
(26:24) How successful people test habits
(31:46) Choosing a word for the year
(40:19) Outro

***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.

(Stay tuned for this coming Monday’s episode!)
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December 29, 2025 #465 | How Good Are You REALLY At Making Better Decisions
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This might explain why things keep feeling off. In today’s episode, we talk about the hidden reason so many people feel stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with their progress. We break down why making “good” decisions is harder than it looks, how small choices quietly shape your future, and what actually helps you choose differently when life feels chaotic. This conversation is about clarity, momentum, and learning how to trust yourself again without relying on motivation or willpower.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start choosing with intention, this episode will meet you right where you are. Press play, and let’s raise your standard for every decision that comes next.

Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
#425 | Are You Actually Protecting Your Mental Health? - https://apple.co/4s9AMR6
#422 | Are You Living by Someone Else's Standards? - https://apple.co/42M2EzP

Evolve Together Experiences:
🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “Beating Anxiety: Take Back Control of Your Mind” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration

📽️Insightful films. Meaningful growth. Join our Evolve Movie Club on January 5, 2026, featuring Avatar 3. - https://forms.gle/bBZUbFEeD2ijypCT7

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Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:
Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)
Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794
Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/
Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemilia
Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/
Bianca’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1

Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07
Show notes:
(3:08) Vision board Vs. Becoming board
(5:32) What makes a decision good
(7:10) Applying science to real choices
(12:36) If-then thinking in daily life
(16:22) Data points on making better decisions
(26:42) Decisions under stress and parenting
(32:53) Biases that distort self-evaluation
(38:50) Input confidence Vs. Outcome confidence
(40:56) Measure, adjust, repeat the process
(43:32) Outro

***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.

(Stay tuned for this coming Thursday’s episode!)
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46min
December 25, 2025 #464 | The Skills You Need for Unbreakable Focus
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What if the real reason you feel stuck is not motivation, talent, or discipline, but your ability to focus?

In this episode, we break down why unbreakable focus is the skill separating people who move forward from those who stay stuck. We explain how distraction, poor sleep, and weak attention habits quietly sabotage your goals, relationships, and confidence. We reframe focus as a trainable life skill, not a personality trait, and show why mastering it changes everything. If you want a future that looks different than your present, this episode is your starting line.

Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
#425 | Are You Actually Protecting Your Mental Health? - https://apple.co/4s9AMR6
#447 | The Dark Side of Consistency: When Sticking to the Plan Holds You Back - https://apple.co/4pPMjmX
#462 | How to Set Up Your Workspace for Safety & Success - https://apple.co/48TAoP9

Evolve Together Experiences:
🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “Beating Anxiety: Take Back Control of Your Mind” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration

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Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:
Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)
Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794
Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/
Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemilia
Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/
Bianca’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1

Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07
Show notes:
(2:14) What unbreakable focus really means
(4:48) The skill gap behind performance differences
(7:03) The three meta-skills of focus
(9:18) Why distraction is destroying progress
(12:01) How distraction changes your brain
(13:48) Amanda highlights the impact of group coaching with Evolve Ventures, sharing how it has significantly contributed to her personal growth.
(14:48) A requirement for critical thinking
(17:31) Flow Vs. Focus explained simply
(21:20) Practical habits to train focus daily
(23:31) Visual and sound focus training
(28:41) Outro

***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.

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December 22, 2025 #463 | Evolve Habits That Will Change Your Life Forever
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In today’s episode of Evolve Ventures, we talk about why change feels so hard, even when you want it badly. We speak to the moments of doubt, emotional weight, and quiet frustration that come from feeling stuck in patterns you cannot seem to break. This conversation is for anyone who senses there is more possible, but is unsure how to move forward without forcing or burning out.

This episode is about how growth actually happens over time, and why small, intentional choices matter more than motivation. If you are ready to shift how you think, decide, and show up for your life, this episode offers a grounded place to start.

Learn more about:
Books For Babes – GoFundMe donation link
https://www.gofundme.com/f/books-for-babes-annual-fundraiser-2025

Evolve Group Coaching - https://evolveventurestech.com/evolve-group-coaching/

Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
#425 | Are You Actually Protecting Your Mental Health? - https://apple.co/4s9AMR6
#453 | What it REALLY Feels Like with High Quality Therapy - https://apple.co/4anaO6d

Evolve Together Experiences:
🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “Beating Anxiety: Take Back Control of Your Mind” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration

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Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:
Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)
Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794
Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/
Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemilia
Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/
Bianca’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1

Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07
Show notes:
(2:36) A real story of hope and change
(6:43) Voting daily for your future self
(9:10) A transformed life
(11:30) Community Win: Books for Babes - https://www.gofundme.com/f/books-for-babes-annual-fundraiser-2025
(15:23) Why change feels impossible at first
(18:20) Habit one: Daily gratitude
(19:41) Habit two: Journaling for clarity
(20:47) Habit three: Small daily targets
(22:09) Why simple habits get ignored
(26:01) Outro

***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.

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29min
December 18, 2025 #462 | How to Set Up Your Workspace for Safety & Success
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Your results are not random. They are being shaped long before you start working. In this episode, we challenge a hidden belief about productivity, safety, and success that quietly controls focus, self-worth, and decision-making. We connect psychology, emotional healing, and data-driven personal development to show why your environment matters more than motivation and how small shifts can change how you think, feel, and perform.

This conversation is for anyone doing the work but still feeling stuck, drained, or off-track. Redesign the space around you and watch what finally moves.

Episode References:
1. Impact of Workplace Design on Employee Well-Being and Productivity
2. Impact of Employees' Workplace Environment on Employees' Performance
3. Poorly Designed Workplaces Cost the UK Economy £71bn a Year
4. Women Feel Less Safe Than Men in Many Developed Countries
5. Gender Disparities in Perceived Visibility and Crime Anxiety in Piloti Parking Spaces of Multifamily Housing: A Virtual Reality Study
6. Design, Gender, and the Future of Public Places
7. Invisible Women: Sex-Disaggregating the Workplace
8. A Dopaminergic Switch for Fear-to-Safety Transitions
9. Dopamine Impacts Your Willingness to Work

Learn more about:
Books For Babes – GoFundMe donation link
https://www.gofundme.com/f/books-for-babes-annual-fundraiser-2025

Join our “Evolve Group Coaching” program: https://evolveventurestech.com/evolve-group-coaching/

Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
#378 | The Differences in Boundaries You NEED to Know - https://apple.co/4hs4Y39
#353 | Why We Are Afraid to Learn - https://apple.co/44ANeiJ

Evolve Together Experiences:
🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “Beating Anxiety: Take Back Control of Your Mind” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration

Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:
https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07
Show notes:
(2:01) Productivity, creativity, and comfort balance
(3:16) The 1.4 Vs. 100 principle
(7:06) How your brain decides for you
(9:08) Looks Vs. Function mistake
(12:09) High utility workspace
(16:36) Community Win: Books for Babes.
(19:15) Comfort and grind
(23:16) Dopamine design and safety
(30:38) Micro-rest prevents burnout
(34:11) Outro
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