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- S1E5: Here's a Message for Our Daughters
In honor of International Women’s Day, Jill and Shelley talk about their amazing daughters, Zoe and Gigi, on episode 5. You’ll hear about their desire to inspire their daughters to dream big, to challenge stereotypes, and to embrace their worth and potential.
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.
The top three takeaways from this episode are:
• Take the time to share your experiences and wisdom with younger women.
• It’s all about inspiring, supporting, and being inspired by the next generation of women and leaders.
• See people for who they are.Follow us on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/
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:
1:18 - Key takeaway from SXSW - when faced with an overwhelming abundance of choices, pick the one thing that you would be disappointed about NOT doing
5:04 - It’s not about us anymore…it’s about the next generation
6:47 - Gigi (Shelley’s daughter) is a spirited child with a fullness for life. Her favorite quote is “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”
11:28 - Zoe (Jill’s daughter) is opinionated, fierce, and dynamic. Whenever there’s adversity, she doesn’t throw in the towel. She leverages it, harnesses it, and figures out a way to work around it
17:27 - Parenting strong-willed girls is not always easy. We’re giving the next generation of women the things we needed when we were growing up
20:50 - Advice to our daughters:
- Discern which people in your life are front porch friends vs bedroom friends
- Create a PBOD - personal board of directors
- Work hard with a good attitude
- Keep exploring and find your passions
- Create your own box - feel like you can break out of the boxes that people put you in
- Have fun!
Want more episodes like this one? Check these out:
Episode 2:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/RxmuxFEe6Hb
Episode 3:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/cv30XEEe6Hb
Episode 4:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Tpwi8WxBqIb
30 min - S1E4: 5 Steps for Your Life Full of "Hell Yes" Adventures!
In episode 4, Jill and Shelley discuss their shared wanderlust and the concept of “Hell Yes!” adventures. You’ll learn that it takes courage to identify your needs and that all adventures, whether big or small, alone or with others, play an integral role in a life by design.
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.
The top three takeaways from this episode are:
• Just start. It takes courage to prioritize your needs.
• Pay attention. “Hell Yes!” adventures are about enjoying the journey AND the destination.
• Celebrate then do it all over again.
Follow us on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/
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:2:09 - Defining “Hell Yes!” adventures
6:50 - Various examples of Jill’s “Hell Yes!” adventures
15:02 - The origin story of Shelley’s “Standby adventures”
20:45 - “Seguimos” and the adventures we take together
23:35 - 5 steps to bring “Hell Yes!” adventures into your own life
Recap:
- Press pause and take time to figure out what would spark joy for you.
- Release the shame and guilt of prioritizing adventures that fulfill your heart’s desires.
- Be fully present with the people you are with and the experience you are having together.
- Recognize the “why” behind your “Hell Yes!” adventures and be intentional about them.
Want more episodes like this one? Check these out:
Episode 1:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/HpKo6FEe6Hb
Episode 2:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/RxmuxFEe6Hb
Episode 3:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/cv30XEEe6Hb
31 min - S1E3: What Is Success, Anyway?
In episode 3, Jill and Shelley discuss into how their definition of success has changed over the years. You’ll learn the importance of defining success on your own terms, along with embracing failure and overcoming imposter syndrome.
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.
The top three takeaways from this episode are:
• Stop the comparison game. You have to define success on your own terms.
• Beware of the arrival fallacy – that success is only
achieved when you reach your goals. Enjoy the journey.• Your definition of success may change over time and
should align with your values and aspirations.Follow us on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/
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:
0:59 - Definitions of success
1:50 - How other people’s definition of success shaped our childhood
9:13 - Breaking out of the box that society wants to put us in and changing from “what we do” to “the impact we have”
15:33 - Redefining success on our own terms
27:07 - Define success on your own terms and allow it to change over time.
Recap:
- People won’t remember what you did or said, they’ll remember how you made them feel.
- Own your own story. Do things that align with your values.
- Either you succeed or you learn - practice dismantling perfectionism.
Resources:
The Arrival Fallacy - an article by Gretchen Rubin:https://gretchenrubin.com/articles/happiness-myth-no-8-youll-be-happy-as-soon-as-you/
Your support means the world to us - click the follow button and leave a review to spread the love!29 min - S1E2: The GRIT Behind the Glitter and Growth
In episode 2, Jill and Shelley dig into the GRIT behind life’s glitter and growth moments. Most social media feeds are filled with glitter and growth moments, but behind those sparkly highlights is a world of grit that deserves to be acknowledged. As we begin to normalize conversations about grit, an authentic and supportive community begins to grow!
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.
The top three takeaways from this episode are:
• Resilience matters. We have to acknowledge the turds and do epic shit anyway.
• Challenges can be viewed as potential opportunities. Every obstacle is an opportunity for personal and professional growth with a little bit of grit.
• Find a support system. Having a community who understands the grit behind the glitter is invaluable.
Follow us on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/
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:
1:02 - Welcome
1:27 - The importance of digging into the grit behind life’s glitter and growth moments
4:03 - The grit with our health - breast cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and Hashimoto’s disease
13:12 - The grit in our careers - navigating corporate layoffs, entrepreneurial failures, and our inner critic
23:40 - The grit in our family life - the truth about motherhood and intercultural marriage
33:38 - Normalize sharing the grit behind the glittery moments
Recap:
- It takes courage to face your fears and share your grit.
- During gritty moments, give yourself permission to rest and press pause to stop the swirl.
- Processing the grit helps you create your life by design and the life you want to live.
- Acknowledge the turds and do epic shit anyway!
Resources:
Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/
Wheel of Life: http://www.jill-johns.com/resources.html
Your support means the world to us - click the follow button and leave a review to spread the love!
36 min - S1E1: Highlights of Our Glitter, Grit, and Growth Moments
In this first episode, you’ll meet lifelong friends, Jill Johns and Shelley Sánchez, the co-hosts of Glitter, Grit, and Growth. From growing up in a small town in Minnesota to exploring Europe in their early twenties, these two former corporate executives discuss some of life’s glitter moments, dig deep into the grit it took to get through, and share how they’ve grown on life’s amazing journey.
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.
The top three takeaways from this debut episode are:
- Have the courage to own your unique perspective as a woman. Own your glitter! You deserve to be at the table!
- Mentor and be mentored – invest in yourself and other women and don’t be afraid to do the gritty work.
- Adopt a growth mindset and keep learning, especially from other women.
Follow us on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/
Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on ourpodcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at https://bharveymusic.com.In this episode, you'll learn:
1:00 - Meet Jill and Shelley
1:27 - Learn how glitter, grit, and growth shaped their elementary school years
11:27 - Advice to their teenage selves and their kids
18:44 - How their trips to Europe changed their lives
26:29 - Navigating their careers as women
39:29 - Normalize showing the grit and celebrating the growth
Recap:
- It takes courage to be a woman with a unique perspective. Own your glitter.
- Invest in yourself and other women.
- Embrace a growth mindset - crave new learning for ours
Your support means the world to us – click the follow button and leave a review to spread the love. We can’t wait for you to listen!
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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!