First Class Life

Decades ago, Valerie Young was driving 90 miles a day to her job when she got an unwelcome wakeup call that made her rethink her life and livelihood. Her journey led her to create ChangingCourse.com, which has helped countless people create the life and livelihood of their dreams. Valerie also was fascinated by what's known as the "impostor syndrome" - where women in particular, but men as well, feel like a fraud when they attain success. She wrote "The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People suffer from the IMPOSTOR SYNDROME and How to Thrive in Spite of It" to shed some light on this phenomenon and let people know they weren't alone - as well giving actionable tips to reframe those thoughts to help you feel as bright and capable you really are. Join me to hear our conversation about why it's easier than ever to create multiple streams of income to support the life you want to be living, and find out if you have Impostor Syndrome and what you can do about it!

Karen Lynn Maher spent years in corporate communications and has taught writing classes at the college and university level. She now helps executives and entrepreneurs get clarity on their message and helps them create "written" materials to share that message with their intended audience. Hear about Karen's journey from corporate employee to successful business owner, and find out what you need to get clear on if you're thinking about writing a book. We'll also talk about self-publishing and some misconceptions people have about working with a traditional publisher. If you think or have been told you should write a book, you won't want to miss this!

Are you sabotaging your own success with an outdated look? Your style is your "personal brand," and tells potential customers and others something about you before you even speak! Tune in as celebrity fashion stylist Sharon Haver gives insight into what signals you might be sending without even knowing it and tips for how to ensure your outside reflects your inside as you uplevel your life and livelihood.

Our environment influences our experience of life, and a cluttered environment can lead to more stress and more drama. Diane Halfman is a former police officer, an Ultimate Game of Life certified coach, holds a Masters degree in Human Resources Management with an emphasis on structure and systems, and is the creator of the Diane Halfman Academy and SpaLife Retreats. Join me as we talk about the Nine Elements representing a well-rounded life, the "clutter to drama ratio," and what it means to create a "SpaLife" environment that supports your goals and inspires you to be at your best.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to make a living no matter where in the world you are? You could be on vacation, or living in different places at different times of the year; and you wouldn't be subject to the whims of your employer moving its offices to a place you didn't want to go! Petra Mayer has lived on several different continents for various different jobs, so when she finally decided enough was enough and sought to create her own business, she wanted something "location independent" so she wouldn't have to move the next time her employer did! Now she teaches others how to do the same. Tune in hear Petra's story, where she lived and what she learned, and how she now can work from anywhere and helps others to do the same.

Is your body giving you subtle, or maybe not-so-subtle signs it's time for a change? Nutrition and healthy lifestyle expert Beth Gillespie knew it was time to leave her high-stress corporate job when she fell asleep while driving during her evening commute! Fortunately she woke up quickly, before anything bad happened, but it was a literal wake-up call she couldn't ignore. Are you suffering from burnout? Feeling like your life is out of control? Join Kate and her guest Beth Gillespie to find out how what you're experiencing could be your wake up call, and what you can do about it right now!

This is the first podcast in the series. Your host Kate Fessler introduces herself and tells stories of others and leaves you with questions to ask yourself about your life and your livelihood.