Finding Your Fierce

Welcome to the Finding Your Fierce podcast, where we explore the power of fear and how it can be used to elevate our lives. In this episode, Carolyn Colleen speaks with Stephanie Ross about her journey of redefining success and taking a leap of faith in her business. Stephanie shares how she navigated through the chaos and found mentors to help guide her. She also talks about making the hard decision to pivot her business during Covid-19 and how it has changed her life for the better. Additionally, they discuss what she would recommend if someone needs to make a decision but only has five minutes and Sister Circle, an empowering group of women who support each other in their businesses.

Bio:

Stephanie Ross is a successful entrepreneur who owns the Zen and Pow fitness and yoga studio, coaches local female small business owners through Small Business Sister Circle, and works as a commercial and residential Real Estate Agent. She started her first business while studying at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse at the age of 20. Stephanie is a creator, educator, and wellness enthusiast, who inspires and motivates others with her passion, grit, and resiliency. Her superpower is creating something out of nothing and finding the advantages in adversity, while maintaining a positive attitude.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

1. 00:00:00 Navigating Business Chaos: Letting Go Of Ego And Blind Faith
2. 00:03:24 College To Business Owner: A Journey Of Change And Risk-Taking
3. 00:04:40 Taking The Leap: Moving Forward In Business And Life
4. 00:09:40 Igniting A Fire: Starting A Business At 20 And Finding Passion
5. 00:11:41 Inner Reflection For Big Decisions And Growth
6. 00:15:10 The Power Of Support Networks For Women In Small Business
7. 00:17:55 Leveraging Strengths To Reach Small Business Goals
8. 00:21:05 Finding Home: A Journey Of Self-discovery And Purpose
9. 00:25:04 Conquering Fears Five Minutes At A Time: Overcoming Obstacles In Business And Life

Links and Resources:

1. Join RESET: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living.
2. Sister Circle
3. Stephanie Ross on LinkedIn
4. Email: [email protected]

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On Finding Your Fierce Podcast, host and guest Nicky Burglar discuss how to confront your fears and set boundaries in order to create the life and business you deserve. They explore vulnerability, difficult conversations, and the importance of being unapologetic for who you are. Nicky shares her own story of confronting her abuser, as well as her journey of healing through nutrition and psychology. They also offer advice on saying no and creating a plan for difficult conversations. Tune in to learn how to find your fierce and conquer your fears.

Bio:

Niki Bergler is a motivational speaker, author, and the owner of Forward Focus LLC, a business that helps others achieve their goals through clarity, setting boundaries, and developing healthy relationships. She is also a Specialist in Fitness Nutrition and resides in Wisconsin with her husband and two cats. Niki is passionate about fighting to escape memories of an abusive childhood and creating a better world. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering, finding farm-to-table restaurants, and engaging in outdoor activities.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

1. 00:00:00 Finding Your Fears: Nicky's Journey Of Emotional Release
2. 00:04:24 Confronting Fears To Find A Life Of Love And Opportunity
3. 00:08:06 The Power Of Honesty: A Journey Of Self-protection
4. 00:09:45 Doing What's Right, Not What's Easy: The Power Of Vulnerability And Fierceness
5. 00:14:11 No Games: The Challenges Of Podcast Interviews For A Coach
6. 00:17:25 Setting Boundaries And Not Letting Others Hold You Back
7. 00:19:50 Defining Responsibilities In Relationships
8. 00:22:03 Creating Boundaries With Expectations In Communication
9. 00:25:00 Teaching Boundaries And Communication To Young Learners
10. 00:29:44 Finding Fears And Eating Cupcakes: A Conversation With Niki

Links and Resources:

1. Join RESET: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living.
2. Forward Focus LLC
3. Niki Bergler on LinkedIn
4. She's Done Pretending

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Tune in to discover how Miriam was able to turn her passion for art into a successful business, and the valuable lessons she learned along the way. From finding inspiration in unexpected places, to facing her fears and pushing past her comfort zone, Miriam will share how she was able to find her fierce and unleash her creativity. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or just someone looking to tap into their creative side, this episode is sure to inspire and motivate you. So grab your pencils and paintbrushes, and join us for an inspiring conversation with Miriam Cavanaugh on Finding Your Fierce!

Guest Bio:

Miriam Cavanaugh is a talented custom artist and the owner of Joyful Light. With 26 years of artistic experience and a three-year degree in Art Education from Viterbo University, Miriam has honed her skills in various mediums such as watercolor, acrylic and oil paints, charcoal, ceramics, and photography. Her mission is to spread joy and positivity through her art, and her favorite projects include illustration, portrait painting, and window painting for businesses. In addition to her art, Miriam has a diverse background in retail, network marketing, child care, framing, sales management, and DJing. She lives in Galesville with her husband, Justin, and their two cats. In her free time, Miriam enjoys spending time with her family and friends, growing in her faith, playing games, reading, and experimenting in the kitchen. Her ultimate goal is to become a mother and she attributes her success to an attitude of gratitude and a never-ending desire to learn.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

1. 00:00:00 Exciting Opportunities Ahead: Graduate Miriam Cavanaugh Joins the Team
2. 00:01:34 A Transformative Journey: Discovering My Passion as a Custom Artist
3. 00:05:35 Building Relationships in the Real World
4. 00:10:23 From Gift-Giving to Selling: My Art Journey
5. 00:12:55 Empowering Others with Unique and Meaningful Gifts
6. 00:17:43 Inspiring Through Christian Rock and Music
7. 00:20:13 Unleashing Your Creative Potential
8. 00:23:20 Unleashing Your Inner Artist: A Guide to Creative Possibilities
9. 00:28:44 Make Every Moment Count: What Would You Do with 5 Extra Minutes in Your Day?

Link and Resources:

1. Join RESET: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living.
2. Miriam Cavanaugh's Website
3. Miriam Cavanaugh's Facebook
4. Miriam Cavanaugh's Instagram

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In this episode of Finding Your Fierce, a group of women discuss the importance of being fierce and fearless in their lives. They talk about taking risks and making bold moves, such as leaving a job to start a business, or taking on debt to make changes in their lives. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding one's own values and identity. The women share their stories of making changes and taking bold action, and commit to doing something fierce between now and their next call. This episode highlights the power of being brave enough to stand alone and take bold action in line with one's values.

Bio:

Julie Reisler, Life Designer®, TV Host, Author and Global Brand Ambassador is all about helping you to tune into your intuition to be your You-est You. Julie is the author of the Get a PhD in YOU book series, is a multi-time TEDx speaker, host of The You-est You® podcast and mindfulness teacher on the popular app, Insight Timer, with over 110,000 downloads. Julie has a master's degree in coaching, more than twelve certifications in mindset, leadership and wellbeing and is on the faculty at Georgetown University in their coaching program. To learn more about Julie, go to juliereisler.com

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

1. 00:00:00 Fearless Connections: A Journey to Self-Discovery
2. 00:03:33 Perception Matters: Striving for Success and Integrity
3. 00:10:50 When Alignment Fails: Navigating the End of a Long-Term Relationship
4. 00:15:27 Overcoming Fear Through Trust: A Story of Inner Strength
5. 00:18:48 Unleashing the Many Talents of Stacy
6. 00:23:59 The Health Consequences of Suppressing Emotions
7. 00:29:11 Facing Our Deepest Fears to Embrace Our Brilliance
8. 00:31:38 Finding Peace Through Pause: Using Spiritual Energy to Diffuse Tension
9. 00:36:22 Taking Fierce Action: Rachelle's Inspiring YouTube Videos
10. 00:37:38 Standing Up for Yourself: The Story of a Raise After 11 Years of Service
11. 00:41:02 The Transformative Power of Coaching and Assessments

Links And Resources:

Join RESET: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living.

Connect with Julie Reisler

LinkedIn

Instagram

YouTube

Get a PhD in YOU: A Course in Miraculous Self-Discovery

In this episode of the Finding Your Fierce podcast, Majel Hein, the director of Financial Education for the Marine Credit Union Foundation, delves into the topic of taking control of your finances and putting yourself in a position to buy a home. She emphasizes the importance of having an empathetic and nonjudgmental approach when discussing finances, recognizing that everyone's financial journey is unique.

Hein explains that there are four types of financial trauma: past trauma, present trauma, inherited trauma, and systemic trauma. She notes that understanding these types of trauma and how they impact an individual's financial well-being is crucial to helping them move forward.

Hein also shares his own personal experience with addiction and financial struggles, and how it has informed her approach to helping others navigate their own financial journey. She emphasizes the importance of access and education when it comes to finances, as well as having a support system and accountability partner.

Finally, she encourages financial institutions to be more creative with their processes in order to provide more access for those who need it, recognizing that traditional lending practices may not work for everyone. By taking a more inclusive approach, financial institutions can help more people achieve their goals of buying a home and achieving financial stability.

In the Episode, You'll Learn:

00:00:00 - Join Majel Hein as she explores the world of personal finance and shares tips for learning and growing financially

00:01:55 - Discover the power of sharing our journeys and learning together

00:04:10 - Learn about the benefits of having someone to talk to about finances

00:07:50 - Join Majel on her journey to homeownership and learn about the path to finding the perfect home

00:11:14 - Navigating financial institutions during limited hours and breaking down financial barriers to increase accessibility

00:13:31 - Understanding the impact of financial trauma on the body and common forms of financial trauma, such as redlining and financial shaming

00:18:14 - Strategies for providing education for homeownership on a limited income

00:27:59 - Creating a roadmap for your life and aligning your dreams with reality

00:31:40 - The importance of having a support system and accountability partner for motivation

00:33:35 - Tips for mortgage refinancing to make payments more affordable

00:37:37 - Power Trip Denied: Refusal To Explain Reasons

00:39:40 - Graduating Finding Home Program and taking control of homeownership

00:40:58 - Preparing for the future and taking control of your own homeownership journey

Links and Resources:

1. Join RESET: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living.
2. Majel Hein LinkedIn
3. Marine Credit Union Foundation
4. Email - [email protected]

In this episode of Finding Your Fierce Podcast, join Mandy as she shares her inspiring story and wisdom on creating the life and business of your dreams. Mandy, an expert in real estate investing, explains how specificity is key when it comes to securing the right investment opportunities.

She also delves into the topic of fear and how it can hold us back from taking the necessary steps towards growth. Mandy encourages listeners to trust in themselves and to recognize patterns in order to overcome fear.

Mandy's expertise in financial freedom is evident as she shares valuable insights on planning and achieving it. She suggests calculating your cost of living as a starting point for determining the cash flow needed to reach financial freedom. Furthermore, she recommends small multi-family investments as a great way to scale your portfolio quickly.

Mandy also shares her thoughts on investing in property in Mexico, emphasizing the importance of researching job growth, GDP growth, population growth and locking in a long-term, fixed rate loan. Don't miss this engaging and informative episode of Finding Your Fierce Podcast where Mandy shares her wealth of knowledge on real estate investing and financial freedom.

Topics Covered:

1. 00:00:00 - Introduction: Nothing Special About Being an Expert
2. 00:02:33 - Success is 80% Psychology: The Mindset of Achieving Goals
3. 00:06:34 - The Power of Language and Thought in Training Your Brain
4. 00:09:18 - The Benefits of Being Specific When Investing in Real Estate
5. 00:10:14 - Worst Case Scenario Planning for Single Mom Real Estate Investors
6. 00:14:10 - Staying on Track with a North Star: Accountability is Key
7. 00:16:45 - Achieving Financial Freedom through Math
8. 00:18:37 - Exploring Financial Freedom: A Farm Kid's Perspective
9. 00:20:21 - Mandy's Generosity: Donating Time and Money to One Life Fully Lived
10. 00:23:18 - Investing in a Four-plex for Long-term Fixed Debt
11. 00:25:39 - The Benefits of Hiring an Accountant and Planning Calls

Links and Resources:

1. Join RESET: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living.
2. Mandy McCasllister Website - https://www.mandymcallister.com/
3. Email - [email protected]
4. Mandy McCasllister Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MandyMcAllisterRE/
5. Mandy McCasllister LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandymcallister/
6. YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MandyMcAllister/featured
7. GoBundance Women: www.gobundancewomen.com
8. GoBundance Women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GoBundanceWomen

Welcome to Finding Your Fierce, where host Carolyn Colleen sits down with trailblazers who embody fierce determination and a passion for making the world a better place. On today's episode, we're joined by the radiant Brianna, who shares her empowering journey of overcoming negative beliefs and harnessing the power of affirmations to lead a more fulfilling life. Brianna also shares her experience with Miracle Morning and how it transformed her productivity. And, she offers valuable insights on how to use affirmations to tackle areas of improvement, such as vitality. Don't miss this powerful episode as we uncover the secrets to creating the life and business you deserve through the transformative power of affirmations. Join us as we explore the path to Finding Your Fierce.

TOPICS COVERED:

1. 00:00:00 Overcoming Obstacles with Positive Affirmations and a Powerful Mindset: An Interview with Brianna
2. 00:02:18 Appreciation for You: The Power of Positive Affirmations
3. 00:07:52 Developing Inner Resilience: The Key to Overcoming Obstacles
4. 00:08:48 Harnessing the Power of Affirmations to Transcend Limitations
5. 00:12:31 The Resilience Mindset: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
6. 00:18:35 Achieving New Heights: Overcoming Physical and Mental Limitations
7. 00:21:50 Building Inner Resilience to Conquer Challenges
8. 00:25:43 The Wheel of Life Activity: A Guide to Achieving Balance and Success
9. 00:26:49 Tracking Progress: Comparing Wheels from February to May
10. 00:34:18 Creating the Life of Your Dreams: A Commitment to Making this Year the Best Yet

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

1. Join RESET: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living.
2. Brianna Greenspan's Website - https://www.briannagreenspan.com/
3. Facebook
4. LinkedIn
5. Instagram

In this conversation, we delve into the transformative power of feminine energy and how to harness it to live a purposeful and fulfilling life. We discuss how we can get caught up in the "do do do" mentality and how to have faith in something that is constantly changing. We explore the concept of fierce, which means standing up for your beliefs with integrity and grace. We also touch on positive intelligence and how cultivating our own P.Q. can help us identify opportunities for growth, confront our fears, and take powerful action from a place of love and expansion. Finally, we emphasize the significance of understanding your true identity at the core so that you never settle for anything less than being your authentic self.

Bio:

Asmâa I. Methqal is a business marketing strategist, transformational coach, master facilitator, and advocate of Feminine Leadership.

She is the creatrix of Fire and Flow. A business leadership academy that empowers women worldwide to maximize their impact and stay accountable to their mission by teaching them the skills to launch, grow and scale their businesses with fun and ease.

Asmâa's mission is to empower over a million women to claim their feminine leadership, channel their fire, and live in a state of flow.

Asmâa holds two Master's degrees in Library and Information Science and Communications.

Her clients love her dynamic and in-depth expertise in Business, Marketing, Leadership, Design Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Appreciative Inquiry, Group Facilitation, and Feminine Embodiment Practices.

Her debut book “Fire and Flow Leadership” is planned to be released in 2023.

Visit FireandFlowAcademy.com to connect with Asmâa, learn about the Academy, and access free resources.

TOPICS COVERED:

1. 00:00:00 - Introduction to Finding Your Fierce with Asmaa Methqal
2. 00:02:12 - Unlock Your Fierce Method: The Power of Breathing, Focusing, and Taking Action
3. 00:05:20 - Unleash Your Potential: Harness the Power of Reframing and Imagination to Create Opportunities
4. 00:11:48 - Mastering the Art of Prioritization: Navigating the Challenges of Aligning Your Goals
5. 00:13:46 - Embracing the Strength of Feminine Power in the Workplace
6. 00:15:04 - The Transformative Impact of Living Your Authentic Self
7. 00:24:29 - Trusting the Flow: How to Spark Action and Achieve Success
8. 00:31:06 - Life Lessons: What I've Learned from a Season of Growth and Change

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

1. Join RESET: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living.
2. Website: https://fireandflowacademy.com/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_iamasmaa_/
4. LinkedIn: http://linkd.in/AsmaaIn
5. YouTube Channel: https://fireandflowacademy.com/YouTube
6. Email: [email protected]

Welcome to Finding Your Fierce Podcast! Today, we are joined by Liz, the owner of Blush Boudoir, as we discuss how boudoir can be a tool to help women find and appreciate their inner beauty. Liz shares with us how boudoir has been helpful for women of all ages, from those in their twenties all the way to a 72 year old woman. She emphasizes that women should not feel they have to look a certain way or set themselves up for failure when doing a boudoir session. Instead, Liz encourages women to set themselves up for success and feel good in their own skin as they are. Liz also mentions that when you see professional photos of yourself taken in this setting it can change how you see yourself and boost your self-confidence. We thank Liz for joining us and sharing these valuable insights into boudoir.

Topics Covered:

00:00:00 Creating Your Own Art: A Conversation With Liz Of Blush Boudoir

00:02:03 Uncovering Inner Beauty Through Boudoir Photography

00:05:06 Woman Overcomes Body Dysmorphia And Finds New Confidence Through Photoshoot

00:09:52 Photographer Creates Stunning, Classy Boudoir Images For Women Of All Ages

00:14:53 Women Empowered: Taking Time For Yourself To Fill Up Your Cup

00:16:58 Bringing Confidence And Self-love To Women

Links and Resources:

1. Join RESET: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living.
2. Liz offered to give a limited number of $99 Boudoir Session special for listeners. Sign up on the website!
3. Blush Boudoir Portraits - https://www.blushboudoirportraits.com/

You owe it to yourself to be successful. Some people might say, "Well, that's selfish." But here's the thing: your only responsibility to those around you is to set a good example. Because at the end of the day, you owe it to yourself to live your best life. Remember, if you are always trying to be normal, you will never realize how amazing you can be.

In today's episode, Host Carolyn Colleen sits down with Jazzma Holand to discuss how you can find your fierce when faced with fear, uncertainty, or when imposter syndrome kicks in.

Jazzma Holland is the co-founder of Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge and director at Upward Bound at UW-L. She is on a mission to motivate Black women within Wisconsin to recognize their gifts and actively take steps to reach their leadership and entrepreneurial goals.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

00:00 Introduction

00:35 Jazzma's journey to finding her fierce

04:48 How to uncover what you are meant for

06:50 Things to remember when you're struggling to find clarity

08:46 Plan for the future but remember to take care of the present

10:00 You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with

11:38 Jazzma's early successes in life

15:01 You owe it to yourself to be successful

16:16 We all have imposter syndrome, but we all have the power to overcome it

18:42 What to expect from Blacklax.org events going forward

19:45 The All that Jazz Podcast

20:52 What Jazzma would do if she could recover just 5 minutes of her time

22:35 Parting thoughts

Links and Resources:

1. Join RESET: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living.
2. Jazzma's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazzma-holland-m-s-ed-39205448/
3. Blacklax.org - https://www.blacklax.org/
4. All That Jazz Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/allthatjazz/id1618007278