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- S3E1: Stop Making Resolutions - Do These 3 Things Instead
Happy 2026! Welcome to Season 3 of Glitter, Grit, and Growth! In the first episode of the new season, we make a bold statement: it’s time to stop making New Year’s resolutions, and to start doing three, impactful things instead. Spoiler alert: those three things are 1) pause, 2) create a vision board, and 3) identify your word of the year.
This podcast is for you if you believe that:
● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must.
● Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit!
● It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!”
● There’s more than enough for everyone.
● Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process.
● People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in.
Follow Shelley on LinkedIn
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Visit our website: www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com
Email us at [email protected]
Buy us a coffee at:
www.BuyMeACoffee.com/GlitterGritandGrowth
Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at https://bharveymusic.com
In this episode, you'll learn:
3:45 - Getting really gritty in season 3
4:37 - You know when you’re in the presence of someone who’s willing to get really gritty
5:57 - It’s time to stop making New Year’s resolutions
6:45 - Three things you can do instead to get results
7:22 - Upcoming virtual workshop
8:06 - Find the courage to pause
11:39 - Pausing can be kinesthetic
19:13 - Intentional living and taking courageous actions
14:10 - Celebrate the grit, not just the glitter
15:16 - Create a vision board - make it aspirational and who you want to become
17:06 - There’s no right way to make a vision board - sometimes it’s cutting out images from magazines, other times it’s creating one in Canva
19:53 - Start by thinking about how you want to feel
21:35 - Do it your way
22:25 - Craft your Word of the Year
25:55 - Scatter your word all around
27:00 - Word of the Year puts so much clarity in your mind
30:36 - There’s nothing magical about starting on January 1st. Have grace with yourself!
32:15 - These are the tools that help you create your life by design
Recap:
Resolutions are out. Pausing, vision boards, and words of year are in for 2026.
Don’t forget buy us a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/GlitterGritandGrowth.
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35 min - S2E22: That's a Wrap on Season 2!
Wow! It’s hard to believe we are at the end of Season 2 of the podcast! This has truly been a journey through glitter, unimaginable grit, and so much growth! In this episode, we talk about what it has taken to get us to this point and highlight our favorite moments over the past year.
This podcast is for you if you believe that:
● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must.
● Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit!
● It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!”
● There’s more than enough for everyone.
● Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process.
● People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in.
Follow Shelley on LinkedIn
Follow Jill on LinkedIn
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram
Visit our website: www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com
Email us at [email protected]
Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at https://bharveymusic.com
In this episode, you'll learn:
● 1:43 - We beat the podcast odds!
● 3:26 - Setting a manageable rhythm
● 4:50 - The secret to our successful podcast
● 5:45 - Commitment to the grit
● 7:45 - Major themes of season 2
● 10:28 - Grounding, pausing, and momentum - growth isn’t linear
● 13:24 - Conversations with amazing women - every story carries wisdom
● 19:13 - Intentional living taking and courageous actions
● 23:25 - Real life, real emotions, real growth - life is messy and magical
● 26:50 - Ways to get involved
● 27:55 - Reflection questions
● 29:21 - Buy us a coffee!
Reflection Questions:
● Which episode resonated most with you, and why?
● Where did you show grit this season? Where did you allow glitter?
● What are you most proud of growing through?
● What’s one thing you want to bring with you into next season - and one thing you’re leaving behind?
Call to action: you can now support our podcast by buying us a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/GlitterGritandGrowth.
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32 min - S2E21: Leading with Heart
It’s November - the time of year where we connect with our hearts by reflecting on the things we are grateful for. We openly express our gratitude and thankfulness for not only our glittery moments but our gritty ones, too. In this episode, we talk about expanding that practice by leading and encouraging others from the heart.
This podcast is for you if you believe that:
● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must.
● Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit!
● It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!”
● There’s more than enough for everyone.
● Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process.
● People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in.
Follow Shelley on LinkedIn
Follow Jill on LinkedIn
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram
Visit our website: www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com
Email us at [email protected]
Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at https://bharveymusic.com
In this episode, you'll learn:
● 1:00 - Balancing curiosity with fear
● 1:43 - November: the month when we focus on gratitude
● 2:20 - Leading and encouraging with heart
● 3:25 - Kouzes and Posner’s “Encouraging the Heart”
● 4:34 - Applying the Glitter, Grit, and Growth framework to Encouraging the Heart
● 5:20 - Request the worksheet at [email protected], message us on our website, or DM us on social media
● 5:49 - Highlight the moments that shine - when you truly felt seen and valued
● 7:57 - Who in your life could use some recognition?
● 9:20 - Glitter sticks to everything
● 10:44 - It’s not just about the results, it’s also about the messy middle
● 12:47 - I see you (and your grit)
● 14:38 - Use your voice for public and private recognition
● 15:35 - We can do hard things - Glennon Doyle
● 16:40 - Celebrate the becoming
● 17:45 - Acknowledge the growth you’ve experienced over the past year
● 18:50 - See the growth in other people
● 19:30 - What’s one thing we’ll be celebrating with you one year from now?
Call to action: get your “Encouraging the Heart” worksheet. Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Facebook.
Want more episodes like this one? Search for Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
23 min - S2E20: The Power and Limits of Curiosity
Curiosity is a beautiful beginning, but it’s not the whole story. Growth happens when curiosity meets courage. In this episode, we check in with ourselves about curiosity to make sure it is genuine exploration versus a way to potentially procrastinate or hide from commitment.
This podcast is for you if you believe that:
● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must.
● Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit!
● It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!”
● There’s more than enough for everyone.
● Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process.
● People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in.
Follow Shelley on LinkedIn
Follow Jill on LinkedIn
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram
Visit our website: www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com
Email us at [email protected]
Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at https://bharveymusic.com
In this episode, you'll learn:
● 2:49 - Is it healthy curiosity or procrastination?
● 3:30 - Opening new tabs of curiosity when we need to focus on closing the existing ones
● 4:38 - Curiosity, creativity, and wonder
● 5:11 - The limits to curiosity
● 6:09 - The benefits of curiosity: relationships and experiences
● 9:35 - Choosing to be vulnerable (Brené Brown)
● 10:37 - Superpower for the second half of our lives
● 11:36 - Curiosity is the front of innovation (Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert)
● 12:15 - When curiosity’s strength becomes a shadow
● 14:24 - Too many options and possibilities can create paralysis
● 16:30 - Treat curiosity like a scientist
● 19:04 - At some point you have to stop flirting and commit
● 20:48 - Stop consuming and start implementing
● 22:24 - Curiosity is a beautiful beginning
Tips for navigating curiosity:
1. Follow the thread but set a boundary. Give yourself a time limit or milestone: “I’ll explore this idea for two weeks, then decide my next step.”
2. Ask better questions: Not just “What else could I learn?” but “What do I need to do with what I’ve learned?”
Reflection prompt: “Where might your curiosity be calling for action instead of more exploration?”
Want more episodes like this one? Search for Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
24 min - S2E19: When Less Is More
As we design our next chapters, we may feel pulled in a lot of different directions, feeling tempted to say yes to everything that comes our way. But change and growth is not just about adding more things on our plates - it’s about being discerning with our time, energy, and resources. In this episode, we acknowledge that less is often more.
This podcast is for you if you believe that:
● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must.
● Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit!
● It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!”
● There’s more than enough for everyone.
● Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process.
● People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in.
Follow Shelley on LinkedIn
Follow Jill on LinkedIn
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram
Visit our website: www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com
Email us at [email protected]
Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at https://bharveymusic.com
In this episode, you'll learn:
● 2:23 - What we need to get rid of in the next chapter
● 3:36 - The recurring theme of getting rid of excess
● 4:45 - Essentialism by Greg McKeown
● 5:34 - Why does “more” become the trap
● 6:51 - The driver: fear or curiosity?
● 10:52 - Never Enough by Andrew Wilkinson
● 11:58 - Explore, Eliminate, Execute
● 16:36 - Know your number
● 20:04 - Create anti-goals or a not-to-do list
● 20:50 - Try to do fewer things
● 21:47 - Acknowledge the trade-offs and the tension
● 22:44 - Know what enough looks like for now and step off the hamster wheel
● 24:20 - Create a “how to care for me” instruction manual
● 27:32 - Answer the questions: What is enough for me? What can I let go of?
Episode recap:
1. Explore, eliminate, and execute
2. Stop moving the carrot further away
3. Challenge yourself to enjoy life a little bit more
Want more episodes like this one? Search for Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
30 min - S2E18: Life's Chapters
Life rarely moves in a straight line as we know, but it does move in chapters. In this episode, we talk about those chapters, including recognizing when one chapter is closing and having the courage to step into the next.
This podcast is for you if you believe that:
● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must.
● Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit!
● It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!”
● There’s more than enough for everyone.
● Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process.
● People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in.
Follow Shelley on LinkedIn
Follow Jill on LinkedIn
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram
Visit our website: www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com
Email us at [email protected]
Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at https://bharveymusic.com
In this episode, you'll learn:
● 2:33 - The symbolism of fall
● 3:04 - Life’s chapters
● 3:37 - The different seasons or eras
● 4:48 - Caught in the in-between
● 6:57 - Write the next chapter (instead of having it written for you)
● 8:51 - Looking back over life’s chapters
● 9:59 - In the chapter and writing the chapter at the same time
● 12:39 - You are the author of your next chapter
● 14:24 - Holding on to previous chapters then letting go
● 17:11 - New Word of the Year aligned with the new chapter
● 18:50 - Techniques to support yourself through the transition
● 22:21 - Make the conscious decision to write the next chapter
● 23:33 - Enter into the next chapter with intention
● 26:44 - It’s a chapter, not the whole book
● 28:34 - Envision it, take an active role, and write your life by design
● 29:41 - Main character energy
Episode recap:
1. Recognize the chapter you’re in
2. Let go to grow
3. Write the next chapter with intention
4. Navigate through a glitter, grit, and growth lens
Want more episodes like this one? Search for Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
33 min - S2E17: Falling Forward - An Interview with Kelli Williams
It takes courage to reclaim peace and heal from perfectionism. Sometimes falling forward brings clarity and growth. In this episode, Kelli Williams says the hard things out loud creating the necessary space for self-discovery to live an authentic and aligned life.
This podcast is for you if you believe that:
● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must.
● Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit!
● It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!”
● There’s more than enough for everyone.
● Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process.
● People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in.
Follow Shelley on LinkedIn
Follow Jill on LinkedIn
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram
Visit our website: www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com
Email us at [email protected]
Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at https://bharveymusic.com
In this episode, you'll learn:
● 2:53 - Introducing special guest, Kelli Williams
● 4:29 - Help purpose-driven women rise without burning out
● 6:40 - Attract things to us through our energy
● 9:30 - Fall forward to grow
● 11:06 - Courage to trust your inner voice
● 13:09 - Remove the masks and follow the joy
● 15:59 - The steps to take to find your joy
● 17:49 - The quest to find missing puzzle pieces as an adoptee
● 21:30 - A new definition of success - leaving a legacy
● 23:50 - Dear Daughter: a series of letters to share a roadmap with the next generation of women
● 27:12 - Wisdom through lived experiences
● 28:52 - You’re gonna be ok - believe in yourself and keep going
● 30:21 - Group coaching and writing workshops for young women
Want to connect with Kelli? Here’s how:
Website: www.legacyrising.com
Instagram: @always_kelliw
Want more episodes like this one? Search for Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
33 min - S2E16: Radiantly Aligned - An Interview with Ali Fitzpatrick
Sometimes we navigate through life without facing or addressing the hard truths. In this episode, Ali Fitzpatrick explains how she helps her clients release subconscious blocks and old programming, regulate and expand their nervous systems, and embody the fullest expression of who they are here to be.
This podcast is for you if you believe that:
● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must.
● Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit!
● It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!”
● There’s more than enough for everyone.
● Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process.
● People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in.
Follow Shelley on LinkedIn
Follow Jill on LinkedIn
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram
Visit our website: www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com
Email us at [email protected]
Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at https://bharveymusic.com
In this episode, you'll learn:
- 2:42 - Introducing special guest, Ali Fitzpatrick
4:55 - Perpetual seeker of knowledge, wisdom, and truth - sacred embodiment
6:50 - Follow your bliss & joy to see where it leads you
7:58 - Live from a brave place
9:20 - Align with the soul and the soul’s evolution
13:35 - Kundalini yoga practice
16:07 - Stop lying to yourself
20:34 - Take responsibility for your growth
21:50 - From EMDR to brain spotting
23:21 - When you clear something, you also have to bring in what you want
30:47 - Love your past
33:29 - Access different parts of your brain
35:07 - The parts of a sample session
42:15 - Cultivate authenticity in others, especially children
- 46:06 - The future of NeuroAlchemy™
Want to connect with Ali? Here’s how:
Website: www.alifitzpatrick.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamalifitzpatrick
Facebook: www.facebook.com/iamalifitzpatrick
Want more episodes like this one? Search for Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
50 min - S2E15: Reframing Burnout
Burnout has traditionally been described as working too much and running out of energy, but there’s so much more to it than that – in fact, it might not be about the quantity of work at all. In this episode, we challenge and reframe the mainstream description of burnout.
This podcast is for you if you believe that:
● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must.
● Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit!
● It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!”
● There’s more than enough for everyone.
● Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process.
● People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in.
Follow Shelley on LinkedIn
Follow Jill on LinkedIn
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram
Visit our website: www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com
Email us at [email protected]
Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at https://bharveymusic.com.In this episode, you'll learn:
● 3:27 - Reframe burnout
● 4:05 - Typical definition of burnout
● 5:23 - Press pause to tackle burnout
● 7:25 - Alignment with the type of work
● 10:11 - The message to Do It All
● 11:26 - Essentialism - Less is more
● 12:40 - You can do anything but you can’t do everything
● 13:50 - Know yourself well enough to know that if it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no
● 15:31 - Simplify, perfect, and prune
● 16:21 - Feeling useful vs. fulfilled
● 19:08 - The behavior changes required for a Life by Design
● 20:35 - Saying No and people’s reaction to our No
● 22:07 - Let go of people’s reaction in order to find yourself
● 23:15 - Energy is limitless when it’s aligned
● 26:50 - Reframing burnout allows you to navigate life’s curve balls
Reflection questions:
● What are you currently doing that no longer serves your genius—or your goals?
● What’s one small “non-essential” thing you can cut this week?
● Where are you saying “yes” when “no” would protect your energy?
Only you can reframe burnout to live your life by design.
Want more episodes like this one? Search for Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
31 min - S2E14: Glitter, Grit, and Growth through Grief
Have you lost a loved one or a pet? Are you navigating the loss of a job, a friend, a dream, or your health? Then this episode is for you! Join us as we dig into the grief that accompanies these losses through the lens of Glitter, Grit, and Growth.
This podcast is for you if you believe that:
● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must.
● Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit!
● It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!”
● There’s more than enough for everyone.
● Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process.
● People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in.
Follow Shelley on LinkedIn
Follow Jill on LinkedIn
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook
Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram
Visit our website: www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com
Email us at [email protected]
Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at https://bharveymusic.com.
In this episode, you'll learn:
● 3:15 - Move through grief, not around it
● 4:05 - Grief starts with the grit, then the growth, then the return of the glitter
● 4:41 - Grief feels like hitting the brick wall
● 7:00 - Acknowledge how grief changes a person
● 8:29 - Getting thrown into a transition
● 9:30 - The challenge of relating with other people’s loss
● 12:22 - Hold space for the full emotional experience
● 14:32 - Grieving job loss
● 16:27 - Our identities are tied to our job
● 17:41 - Let the emotions wash through you. Don’t resist and don’t stay there
● 18:43 - Secondary losses are why no two people grieve the same
● 23:15 - Post traumatic growth
● 24:47 - The four seasons of widowhood - survival mode, maintenance mode, exploratory mode, and creation mode
● 30:05 - Navigating the phases of grief at the macro level as well as at the micro level
● 30:58 - Be open to the small, glitter moments even in the depths of grief
● 34:03 - Treat each other with kindness
Reflection questions:
● What has grief taught me?
● Where am I still healing?
● What tiny spark still glows inside me, even in the darkness?
Above all things, know that you are not alone.
Want more episodes like this one? Search for Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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About Glitter, Grit, and Growth
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Hey there! We’re Jill Johns and Shelley Sánchez, co-hosts of the Glitter, Grit, and Growth podcast, and we’re so grateful you’re joining us on this journey of growth together. We’re two lifelong…
friends who share stories of our own journeys as women including life’s glittery moments, the grit it takes to get there, and the growth that occurs along the way. We’ve been courageously exploring the world since elementary school, so get ready for candid conversations, laughs, and practical tips as we take you on an adventure!