Full Confidence Ahead

Joelle Simpson, 4 time Gold Medalist Ice Skater and current Miss South Dakota, talks about over coming challenges to obtain goals on the ice. Her story is inspiring and includes tools on how to overcome any mental or physical challenge. 

You can find her at:

@missjoellesimpson

@missamericasd

@joellesimpsonharpist

Join host Katie Ann Powell as she interviews documentary maker and filmmaker Anna Summers on the latest episode of Full Confidence Ahead. This episode is all about embracing imperfection and the power of failure. Anna shares her personal journey with tics and perfectionism, revealing her struggles with authenticity and societal expectations. She discusses how she was able to overcome these hurdles and find success in a new role within filmmaking. Anna’s advice for listeners is to embrace failures as opportunities to learn and grow and to be their authentic selves. Katie Ann and Anna also discuss the importance of being flexible and open to change in life. Don't miss out on this refreshing and authentic conversation that will inspire you to let go of perfectionism and embrace your imperfections. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible!

Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Perfectionism in Filmmaking and Personal Life

[00:03:50] Learning to Embrace Tics

[00:07:39] Breaking Free from Perfectionism

[00:11:29] Embracing Differences in Filmmaking

[00:15:25] Overcoming Perfectionism: Embracing Authenticity

[00:19:25] Embracing failure to combat perfectionism

Quotes:

[00:05:51] I had a really hard time accepting myself for who I am because this was completely new. I didn't know how to control it. It was just completely out of my control

[00:08:33] That helped me see that for the first time in my life that I don't have to wear a mask of perfectionism, In fact, it's better that I don't because then people get to see the real me, and I get to be comfortable with who I am

[00:10:28] And that's something we can all unify. It's because we're all not perfect human beings and we're all trying our best, and that's some that's just a unifying thing to have across humanity

In this podcast episode, Katie Ann Powell and Katie Hass, director of the Division of Consumer Protection, delve into the world of consumer protection and the impact of social media on consumer behavior. They emphasize the need for companies to provide honest information to consumers and the role of the Division of Consumer Protection in addressing complaints and enforcing regulations. The conversation explores the dangers of social media, including scams and misleading advertisements, and the importance of verifying the legitimacy of products and websites before making a purchase. They also discuss the harms of social media on body image and addiction, highlighting the need for setting boundaries and seeking genuine human connection. The impact of social media on consumerism is examined, stressing the importance of being mindful consumers and managing finances effectively. The episode concludes by mentioning valuable resources for financial management and confidence-building. Overall, this episode offers valuable insights into consumer protection, social media influence, and the importance of setting boundaries and being mindful consumers.

Division of Consumer Protection - https://dcp.utah.gov/

(00:00:04) Consumer Protection Division in Utah

(00:05:49) Balancing Consumer Protection

(00:11:15) The Influence of Social Media

(00:16:33) Harms of Social Media

(00:21:40) The Impact of Social Media on Consumerism

(00:26:35) Consumerism and Setting Boundaries

(00:31:44) Utah Money Moms: Empowering Financial Education

Manuel Amorim is a distinguished individual with a background in engineering and business, whose journey epitomizes immigrant success through hard work and education. His perspective on the topic of "immigrant success through hard work and education" is deeply rooted in his own experiences, drawing inspiration from his great grandfather who immigrated to Brazil with nothing and worked his way up from being a trash collector to starting his own business. Manuel believes that despite the barriers and prejudice immigrants face, they can overcome these challenges and succeed through hard work, dedication, and the pursuit of quality education. His own journey from a humble upbringing to becoming a successful CEO and investor is a testament to this belief. Join Katie Ann Powell and Manuel Amorim on this episode of the Full Confidence Ahead podcast to hear more about his inspiring journey and insights.

(00:04:52) From Modest Upbringing to CEO: Manuel's Journey

(00:11:23) From Trash Collector to Successful Entrepreneur

(00:16:23) Overcoming Societal Barriers: The Immigrant Journey

(00:20:05) "The Secret of Culture Change: Manuel Amorim's Insights"

(00:28:56) The Transformative Power of Leader Behavior

(00:28:56) The Transformative Power of Authentic Stories

The Secret of Culture Change Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Culture-Change-Authentic-Organization/dp/1523004924

Heather Van Boerum is a woman of great perseverance and strength. On the Full Confidence Ahead podcast, she shared her incredible story of how she faced a life-altering event with grace and determination. Five days before Christmas, Heather was hit by a car while walking into a busy Costco. She found herself on the ground with severe injuries and pain. However, instead of succumbing to fear and despair, Heather focused on staying strong and fighting for her recovery.

[00:00:02] Heather Van Boren's Miraculous Survival Story

[00:03:55] Miraculous experiences during a traumatic event

[00:08:04] Overcoming Limb Loss Decision After Accident

[00:12:10] The importance of vulnerability

[00:15:43] Adapting to Life with Prosthetic Legs

[00:19:43] The power of forgiveness and gift-giving

[00:23:38] Rediscovering the Meaning of Life

Whether or not we like it, we all have to think of money every day. So we might as well make our relationship with money a positive one!

In this episode you will learn all about how to create and maintain a positive relationship with money.

Interviewing is a skill! No one is born a natural interviewer, but you can become a really strong and good one. This episode will talk you through the tips and tricks of interviewing.

Richard Gormley is a Canadian Kinesiologist (BScK) currently based in the South of France. He has specialized in aquatics and group exercise since 2005 (AEA, ACE, AFAA, RYT-200). He has presented Aqua Zumba in 56 countries.  He is the founder of inwaterfitness and creates content for instructors that will rock your pool! 

In this episode Richard will talk about how he found his passion of fitness and turned his passion into a career.

You can find Richard on Youtube here:

https://www.youtube.com/@inwaterfitness/videos

Host Katie Ann Powell is a guest on the podcast Charis Your Life. Find the original podcast and the Charis Your Life podcast below:

https://podfollow.com/1632268321/episode/4cdd7fbc2548f4a631ec2744f9965d027265bc29/view