In this episode you'll hear powerful, honest stories of the ups and downs of entrepreneurial life along with lessons and insights to help fuel YOU to keep going, no matter what journey you're personally on.

WE'LL COVER...

• what happens if your spark leads you in a direction you never expected or never thought you'd go in
• how baby steps can help you make that eventual leap
• being aware of the mind games and inner saboteur and seeing your worth no matter what
• budgeting for emotional health
• sure fire tips to help you shift when you're struggling to move forward (HINT: it's NOT, stay up late and send one more email!)

AND SO MUCH MORE!

MORE ABOUT AMY PETERSON

Amy Peterson is Co-Founder and CEO of Rebel Nell, a socially driven jewelry company with a purpose. Rebel Nell employs women with barriers to employment to help them transition from a life of dependence into one of self-reliance. Living next to one of the city’s most well-known shelters gave Amy the unique opportunity to build relationships with many of the residents. The inspirational stories many of the women shared of overcoming emotional, physical and financial abuse were the catalyst for creating Rebel Nell.  Amy was adamant about providing women in the shelters with an opportunity to lead an independent life.  She believes that employment paired with financial literacy, business education, and a focus on life wellness assists them in regaining the confidence they need to lead them on the path to success.

Prior to taking over as CEO of Rebel Nell, she served as Vice President of Special Projects and General Counsel for the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE).  RISE and as the Associate Counsel for the Detroit Tigers.  She achieved her Bachelor of Arts in History from Kenyon College, her Juris Doctorate from New England School of Law, and her Masters of Business Administration from Suffolk University.

Amy has been recognized for the impact she has had in the city of Detroit in Dbusiness Thirty in Their 30s Detroit’s Premier Business Journal, Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year: 2016 Michigan and Northwest Ohio.

Want to stay connected with Amy and support her work? 

• Visit The Congregation Detroit: thecongregationdetroit.com
• Shop at RebelNell.com
• Interested in being a brand ambassador for Rebel Nell in Miami, Chicago or Detroit? Reach out to Amy on social media below!
• IG: @rebelnell or @thecongregationdetroit

Also mentioned in the podcast:

10 min yoga routines with Kassandra at: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithkassandra

LOOKING FOR MORE RESOURCES TO FOLLOW YOUR SPARK?

Download Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools here: www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

To stay connected to Gina on her travels or learn more about her work, check out the resources below:

Follow your Spark Road trip: www.ginacasbarro.com/follow-your-spark
Coaching & Feng Shui Services: https://ginacasbarro.com/all-services
Instagram: @gina_casbarro
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gcasbarro

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

MEET EMILY BRANCEL

Emily (and her husband Stefan) were my first CouchSurfing hosts that I stayed with for three weeks in Detroit. I was blown away by how open and genuine they both were and for the zeal with which they both follow their sparks of passion and curiosity! For Emily, that might look like raising quails, to fostering greyhounds, to gardening and growing her own food, to taking in CouchSurfers. I am forever grateful for how they opened their lives and home to me and for the fresh perspective they offered of what it looks like to release external expectations and live your most authentic, inspired life.

When I asked Emily to describe herself she said: I'm a simple Midwesterner with an open mind and heart. My motto is short: doing the best I can, one day at a time.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR:

- What "wealth" means to her (not in the monetary sense).
- Her journey from being a shy kid to a gregarious teenager attached to others' approval to finally releasing expectations and embracing who she really is.
- How vulnerability can spark connection, acceptance and support.
- Beautiful detours that have led her to amazing nature hikes in Columbia to marrying her husband.
- How her and her partner redefined marriage to create an ethically non-monogamous relationship that works for THEM.
- Insights on honoring yourself and the seasons you go through in life.
and so much more!

Content Warning: Sexual Abuse. If you'd like to skip that section, it's from 10:44 - 12:51.

If you or someone you know is looking for support with sexual abuse, https://www.rainn.org/ is a free resource you can reach out to for help.

WANT TO STAY CONNECTED WITH EMILY?

- Check her out on Twitch! You just might catch some baby quails hatching! Twitch.tv/em_skor
- Looking for a place to stay in Detroit and interested to try out Couch Surfing? Search for "Emily Skorupski" and send her a request!

LOOKING FOR RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK?

Download Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools here: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

To stay connected to Gina on her travels or learn more about her work, check out the resources below:

Follow your Spark Road Trip: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/follow-your-spark
Coaching & Feng Shui Services: https://ginacasbarro.com/all-services
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gina_casbarro/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gcasbarro

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

MEET KATE BRYAN:

Kate Bryan is the founder of 1 Girl Revolution and host of the 1 Girl Revolution podcast. 1 Girl Revolution is media platform that uses Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and a podcast to highlight the stories of everyday women who are changing the world through their lives. This platform/podcast podcast/platform is built on the belief that every woman has the power to change the world through her life, and our goal is to empower and inspire women around to change the world through their lives as well. As the popular saying goes, “Empowered women, empower women.”

Kate is a podcast host, author, producer, and storyteller. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts/Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and a Master’s degree in Public Affairs and Political Communication from the Dublin Institute of Technology in Dublin, Ireland.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR:

- how Kate's passion for women and empowering their messages sparked 1 Girl Revolution
- the role Detroit plays in her journey and the theme of "rising from the ashes"
- lessons from her grandfather on his deathbed
- what keeps her from giving up and staying connected to her mission
- how she overcame bullying while living with a rare auto-immune deficiency and how Irish dancing changed everything
- reminders of your uniqueness and how "pulling the threads" can lead you to following your spark

and so much more!

Want to stay connected with Kate and support 1 Girl Revolution?

Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, follow 1 Girl Revolution and share on social media, watch and share "The Girl Inside" and share 1 Girl Revolution with your friends and family!

1 Girl Revolution Podcast: https://1girlrevolution.com/podcast/
The Girl Inside: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v583zIwMKeE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1girlrevo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1girlrevo
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/1girlrevo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1girlrevo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/1girlrevolution
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1girlrevolution

LOOKING FOR RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK?

Download Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools here: www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

To stay connected to Gina on her travels or learn more about her work, check out the resources below:

Follow your Spark Road Trip: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/follow-your-spark
Coaching & Feng Shui Services: https://ginacasbarro.com/all-services
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gina_casbarro/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gcasbarro

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

MEET GINA CASBARRO

Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer™ coach and feng shui consultant who empowers her clients to follow their spark, blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams. Gina's path currently led her on a year long road trip to follow her spark and connect with others who are doing the same.

Gina is the host and founder of the Follow your Spark podcast and she, along with her guests, share insights, stories, lessons and learnings all about living your most authentic, inspired life. Gina has been featured as a coaching, mindset and feng shui expert on the "1 Girl Revolution Podcast", "Alumna Lifestyle Podcast", in Voyage Baltimore, on Redfin Blog and within the School of Self-Image program with Tonya Leigh. To learn more about Gina and how she might support you to follow YOUR spark, go to ginacasbarro.com

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR:

- What inspired Gina to embark on this road trip
- 5 steps to help you follow your spark
- Gina's tips for staying connected to trust and faith
- How feng shui can help you align with your goals
- How to reconnect with your spark when you feel disconnected

LOOKING FOR RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK?

Download Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools here: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

To stay connected to Gina on her travels or learn more about her work, check out the resources below:

Follow your Spark Road Trip: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/follow-your-spark
Coaching & Feng Shui Services: https://ginacasbarro.com/all-services
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gina_casbarro/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gcasbarro

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com