How You Get There with Rachel Denson

In this riveting episode, host Rachel Denson sits down with Kallie Linzy, who shares her inspiring journey of leaving her comfort zone. Kallie recounts how she quit her job in Kentucky, choosing to chase an entirely new adventure in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This drastic shift in her life, driven by courage and a desire for change, is a testament to Kallie's audacity and determination. Through captivating anecdotes and insightful dialogue, this episode explores the challenges and rewards of such a significant life change, inspiring listeners to reevaluate their own life paths on your way to get wherever THERE is for you.

01:45 - How the Sausage is Made

04:30 - How Kallie Got THERE

07:30 - The Most Pivotal 30 Minute Drive of My Life

10:30 - Limiting Naysayers

13:00 - The Virgin Islands for Dummies

15:45 - The Nanny

16:55 - The Hurricanes

20:45 - Convincing Mom

22:00 - What’s Holding Me Here?

25:05 - Meeting People in a New Place

28:30 - North Padre Island

31:00 - Advice for Preparing for Big Moves

32:15 - Kenny Chesney

34:25 - The Peanut Boat

40:15 - Release or Recommit - Pajamas and Pantry

43:45 - Self Care Tip - Written Affirmations

45:55 - Self-Care Tip - Try a New Way to Be Active

47:30 - It Takes Willpower to Get There

In a deeply personal solo episode, host Rachel Denson takes listeners on a journey through her life, sharing various milestone moments that have shaped her into the person she is today. Rachel discusses her diverse passions and pursuits, emphasizing how each facet of her interests has contributed to her unique identity. She explores the importance of embracing one's multi-dimensional nature, providing a candid look at her own experiences and growth. This episode offers listeners an intimate understanding of Rachel’s journey, and serves as an inspiration to embrace a “How Can I” mindset in your own life.

00:30 - Talking to Myself

02:20 - Missing Accomplishments in Pursuit of Perfection

04:30 - A Multi-Faceted Lady

06:50 - Growth That’s Hard to See

08:50 - Controlling the Conversation

11:30 - Mature In My Mind

13:20 - Learning to Love Running

18:10 - Finding Food Freedom

22:30 - Saving My Marriage Before It Started

28:15 - Emotionally Dumping

32:10 - 13 Miles to Go

36:00 - Reigniting My Passion for My Career

37:15 - Living With the “How Can I” Mindset

38:45 - Recommitting to My Faith

45:25 - Recommitting to My Rules

47:00 - Self Care Tip of the Week: Smart Home Tech

In part two of Rachel Denson's discussion with Anna Hughes Paschall, they delve into self-care and personal growth. Anna shares her responses to some of our regular topics, including her own self-care tip of the week and what she’s looking to recommit to as well as what she’s releasing.

Throughout the episode, Anna emphasizes the reality that you cannot pour from an empty cup, providing listeners with practical advice and strategies to incorporate these principles into their daily lives. Her insights offer a fresh perspective on personal growth and the importance of being good to oneself.

01:00 - Release or Recommit: Holiday Decorations

04:10 - Recommitting to Health

06:15 - Insta Stories ARE My Earrings

08:00 - Overcoming Sleep Trauma

13:55 - Gratitude When You Wake Up

16:20 - Releasing Myself from Paper

20:00 - Rachel’s Self-Care Tip of the Week: Buying Decisions

27:45 - Anna’s Self-Care Tip of the Week: Carry What You Need

34:00 - Anyone? Or Just Me? Kindle Dictionary

38:00 - Anyone? or Just Me? Childhood Friendships

In an inspiring episode of How You Get There, host Rachel Denson invites Anna Hughes Paschall to share her unique journey towards self-confidence and authenticity. The episode explores Paschall’s personal and professional life, and the steps she took to embrace her true self in both spheres. Paschall offers valuable insights into the importance of authenticity, and how fostering self-confidence can significantly impact one's life and career. Join us for the first half of this great conversation with Anna as we discover how she got here, and join us next week for the conclusion with Anna.

00:30 - Anna and Rachel’s Rom-Com Bestie Story

02:30 - If You Know, You Know

06:00 - Craving Connection

09:15 - Hyping Each Other Up

13:45 - Fostering Confidence and Authenticity

18:25 - Unlocking Confidence

24:00 - Recovering from a Broken Back

28:30 - Confidence is a Skill We Have to Train

33:45 - We Already Have the Answer

35:40 - Taylor Swift Person of the Year Article

37:50 - Where Anna is NOW

42:00 - You Can’t Stop What You’re Being Called to Do

44:00 - Say No More Often

52:00 - Nothing Wrong with Taking the Right Opportunity

In this episode, Rachel Denson, joins special guest Makayla Pablo as she shares her inspiring journey from California to Kentucky. Makayla opens up about how she overcame the challenges of a failed romance, closed that chapter of her life, and embarked on a new and exciting journey.

Discover how Makayla's resilience and determination led her to create a fresh narrative, filled with hope and new beginnings. Tune in to explore Makayla's story and find your own silver lining amidst life's twists and turns.

01:30 - Who is Makayla

04:30 - “We just really brought out the worst in each other”

05:20 - Makayla’s Childhood

05:50 - They Swiped Right

10:00 - “We’re just bad for each other”

13:50 - Kentucky

17:30 - The Breakup

21:40 - Uncommon Generosity

24:15 - The Power of Honesty

26:20 - No Clean Break

27:45 - When People Show You Who They Are, Believe Them

30:15 - Why Am I HERE?

32:45 - The Blessing of a Fresh Start

36:45 - Closing the Chapter

39:00 - The Book on Boundaries by Melissa Urban

43:45 - Look Back on Love & Cringe 😬

52:15 - Release or Recommit

01:01:10 - “It’s okay to not be okay. But it’s not okay to stay that way.”

01:02:30 - Makayla’s Self-Care Tip of the Week

01:05:20 - Rachel’s Self-Care Tip of the Week

In this special episode, Rachel takes a detour from the usual format to celebrate her husband, Chad Denson's, 35th birthday. Rachel delves into Chad's journey, tracing his path from Marine to Mechanic to “her man”, revealing the grit, determination, and resilience that define him. The episode also offers a glimpse into their shared story as a couple, highlighting the trials, triumphs, and adventures they've experienced together. With a mix of personal anecdotes, shared memories, and heartfelt reflections, Rachel and Chad provide an intimate look into their lives, making this episode a unique blend of biography, love story, and celebration.

00:30 - But First, the Snooze Button

04:00 - What Matters Most to You in 2024

06:10 - Have the Courage

07:25 - Rachel’s Snooze Plan

12:40 - The Microphone is LIVE

14:45 - The Timing is Out of Our Hands

17:20 -Ratings Warning

19:00 - What are Your Dreams?

21:15 - Dream or Pursuit

32:40 - Can I Bring My Best Self to Others

34:35 - A Mechanic’s Brain

37:00 - Drive Your Own Narrative

44:40 - Growing Yourself By Growing Others

49:00 - The Sale Goes to Those that Show Up

53:00 - Selling an Outsider

55:45 - How Real Estate Got Them There

01:00:00 - How You Get There Changes

01:09:15 - Everything With Purpose

01:13:45 - Motivation vs Vision

01:20:15 - “You Need to Suffer to Grow”

01:29:25 - “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”

01:31:35 - Ten Years Later

01:33:15 - Self-Care Tip - Unplugging

In this engaging episode of "How You Get There," host Rachel Ross Denson sits down with guest MaKayla Kim Thomas, a friend and successful fitness influencer. They share a riveting discussion about passion, motivation, and the journey to finding one's calling. MaKayla shares her personal story, shedding light on her transformation into a fitness influencer, and how her passion for health and wellness drove her to inspire others. From outsourcing to the snooze button, this discussion covers a range of topics and is full of insights for anyone seeking inspiration to follow their passion and find their true calling.

00:45 - Who is MaKayla?

04:00 - MaKayla’s love for Fitness

06:00 - Building a Healthy Relationship with Fitness

10:00 - Overcoming Self Doubt

12:30 - Building to a Business Plan

15:30 - The Power of Going “All In”

18:45 - Motivation, Passion and Finding Your Calling

24:30 - Perfecting Presentation

30:50 - Time Tracking/Management

43:45 - Competing or Comparing

46:45 - Struggling with Success

51:45 - To Outsource or Not

56:15 - MaKayla’s Favorite Content

58:50 - To Snooze or Not to Snooze

01:03:00 - Moderation vs Abstaining

01:08:10 - Rachel’s Self Care Tip

01:10:00 - MaKayla’s Self Care Tip

01:11:25 - Connect with MaKaylaThomasFit

https://makaylathomas.com/

In this episode Kimberly Myers, a successful entrepreneur in the real estate industry, shares valuable insights on a range of topics. Rachel and Kimberley delve into the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance while running a thriving business. They also explore the importance of defining oneself and embracing individuality in a competitive market. With engaging discussion and practical advice, this episode offers listeners a wealth of knowledge from an accomplished real estate professional about how to be a happier person in any field.

02:10 - Who is Kimberly Myers?

05:00 - The Power of Leverage

11:45 - People That Crave Self-Development, Welcome!

12:35 - How Kimberley Got There

19:10 - You Teach People How to Treat You

21:40 - Defining Yourself FOR Yourself

25:30 - Building a Life, Not Just a Business

29:10 - Earning Your Stripes

31:00 - Release or Recommit: Housecleaning

37:25 - Release or Recommit: 4-1-1 Goals

39:30 - Forever Identity or Evolving Identity: Leadership Development

41:50 - Forever Identity or Evolving Identity: Running

47:10 -Atomic Habits

48:00 - Gretchen Rubin’s Happiness Project

49:00 - Self-Care Tip: Travel Size as Trial Size

51:55 - Self-Care Tip: Helping My Future Self

53:25 - Department Store Makeup Counter

In this engaging episode Rachel Denson invites podcast editor and consultant, Joel Sharpton, for an enlightening conversation about their respective podcasting journeys. Rachel shares her personal experiences and challenges she faced while launching her podcast, providing valuable insights for aspiring podcasters. Meanwhile, Joel, with his wealth of experience in podcast editing and consulting, offers expert advice the launch process and how to set achievable goals with your own show. This episode serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in the podcasting world, packed with practical tips and inspiring stories.

03:00 - The Value Exchange of Hosting a Podcast

07:00 - How Rachel met Joel

09:00 - How Joel Got Here

18:00 - Serial and the Mainstreaming of Podcasts

25:30 - Joel Makes it Real

31:00 - What the Pandemic Did to Podcasting

40:15 - The Origin of How You Get There

44:30 - Podcasting 101

49:45 - Why Big Tech Loves Podcasting

54:00 - The Size of Podcasting Audiences

56:25 - Captivate.fm

59:20 - It Needs to be USEFUL

01:03:20 - An Open Space for Creation

01:09:30 - “Trying to do the Homemade Podcast”

01:14:30 - The Possibilities are Infinite & the Roadblocks are Few

01:16:30 - The Mindset Shifts A Creative Project Brings

01:20:25 - Making a Decision for a Better Life

Episode Resources:

KyleDraper.com

ACX.com

Mortgage Marketing Expert Podcast

Massive Agent Podcast

AmplifiiMyLife.com

Captivate.fm

[email protected]

In this empowering episode of "How You Get There," host Rachel Ross Denson is joined by guest Maci Hicks to delve into their "24 for 2024" lists. Rather than traditional resolutions, these lists represent actionable steps both women plan to take in the new year to achieve their multifaceted goals, spanning personal, business, and other areas of life. During their discussion, Denson and Hicks share insights into their goal-setting process, emphasizing the importance of concrete actions over vague intentions. This episode serves as a motivational guide, inspiring listeners to approach their own goals with strategic planning and determination.

01:00 - The Basis for Friendship

03:00 - Jumping Into the Deep End of Friendship

05:50 - Rachel’s Hopes for How You Get There

07:45 - Maci’s Leap of Faith

10:15 - The Word of the Year is Pivot

13:10 - The Four Tendencies

18:00 - Not Accountability, Camaraderie

19:45 - Maci’s Word of the Year is Structure

21:00 - Rachel’s Word of the Year is Rachel

24:45 - “Have at least one sober month in 2024”

25:50 - “Start every day reading the Bible before I read or listen to anything else”

29:00 - “Redo my Honeymoon”

34:00 - “Get through my non-fiction book stack”

34:50 - “Journal every weekday”

36:00 - “Stay signed up for a race, and always be training”

41:15 - “Read 24 books in 2024”

41:45 - “Podcast every working week”

42:40 - “Spend more time outside”

44:10 - “Make a pot on a pottery wheel”

45:25 - “Save money in place of a future car payment”

49:00 - “Finish Mortgage Playbook and execute”

50:20 - “Wake up in time for breakfast, journalling and Bible BEFORE work”

52:20 - “Have a Rachel weekend getaway”

53:30 - “Create my own cookbook”

55:30 - “Take a deer with my bow”

57:40 - “Get a juicer”

01:01:00 - “Visit Camille in Idaho”/“Visit Callie in Texas”

01:02:30 - “Stay better connected with my people”

01:02:55 - “Drink more water”

01:05:40 - “Replant my hydrangea bushes”

01:07:40 - “Pickup my house daily”

01:08:15 - “Play pickleball”

01:09:25 - “Vacuum my bathroom at least two times a week”

01:10:45 - “Go to a Zumba class”

01:13:25 - “Have my cortisol levels checked”

01:14:15 - “30 Days of a Cold Shower Experiment”

01:17:00 - “Start taking a good multi-vitamin”

01:17:50 - “Make a 300 Things List”

01:19:10 - “Got to at least one play in 2024”

01:20:40 - “Choose one new reduce/reuse/recycle item”

01:22:50 - “Start listening to a new podcast”

01:23:00 - “Have an ‘off-the-grid’ getaway”

01:25:30 - “Give one compliment a day”

01:27:35 - “Take an ADHD test”

01:28:50 - “Take more pictures”

01:31:45 - “Do a Well-Care visit”

01:33:00 - “Know how to pay all the bills”

01:33:55 - “Attempt to read every book from my book club”

01:36:20 - “Scan all my receipts”

01:37:25 - “Go back to therapy”

01:38:55 - “Read the book Atomic Habits”

01:39:25 - “Have my earrings and necklace made from family jewels”

01:40:00 - “Get my savings account back to pre-wedding/pre-home purchase levels”

01:40:30 - “Get a new credit card for better points”

01:41:20 - “Decorate my foyer”

01:42:00 - “Use or lose subscriptions”