I Hardly Know Her!

Growing up Mormon I often heard people say “all things in moderation.” For this episode, I sat down with my friend Cory to discuss the idea of being as “actively” Mormon as you feel inclined to be at any given time. Or, in any religion, really, although our shared scope of experience happens to be in one of the most controversial religions on the planet today, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In a space where it feels very all-or-nothing, we wanted to crack open a more modern, welcoming approach to how we, as individuals, can practice religion at whatever level feels best to us, and fully activate our own God-given free agency.

This short episode is on the subject of one of my favorite and most life-changing improv principles - “Participating Fully.” It’s takes being present in the moment up a few notches by committing to taking action in your own life instead of being an observer.

I got together with a new friend of mine, Monica Tanner, host of the “On the Brighter Side” podcast. We had been wanting to connect in person anyhow, and decided to bust out a swapcast (where we BOTH hit record and air the eps on our respective casts to share with our listeners.) We chat marriage tips, improv, how to ask for help and stay in a space of allowing the brighter side to shine in life, and a few other nuggets of getting to know both of us as we got to know each other. Enjoy!

Listen. Live. Learn. Repeat! Isn’t it funny how we have to hear things again and again or learn lessons (sometimes the HARD way) over and over before things finally (hopefully!) click for us to understand how it applies to us individually?! I guess as long as we eventually get there, it doesn’t matter how long and winding the road may be. Be patient with yourself and others in the process of learning and ultimately evolving when things finally CLICK.

And now for something a little different! Meet Matt Dietz, owner of a Farmer’s Insurance agency in Eagle Idaho, and the host of the “None of My Business” podcast - where this recording with ALSO be aired. We got together to tag-team questions about small business, branding, cross-promoting and more. We find so many parallels as small business owners regardless of industry. So, check out None of My Business to get a peek behind the scenes of small business owners -aka- the lifeblood of MOST communities, and, get out and support local any time you can!

If we aren’t pushing ourselves to try new things and expand our comfort zones and capacities then what the heck are we living for? This ep is a recap of some personal insight as I experienced my first Spartan Race. AROO!

Comedy connects us because it’s rooted in true stories. To be successful you have to start with what’s true for YOU. This ep wanders through my persistent desires to use comedy as a tool for making people laugh without it being so devisive or belittling to others, and how I also balance the awareness of being positive with improv while dipping into the self-depreciation that hangs out in stand-up land. PLUS - I’ve included audio from a live, stand-up comedy performance!

It took exactly 10 episodes before I was temporarily riddled with self-doubt about this podcast. Good news, fans, I’m back! Today’s lesson learned was to get out of my own head and just be me. Like it or lump it! The content here is different than when I’m live on stage, and that’s not a bad thing. Also - I share a short story about a blind date that changed the way I think about the times I do NOT have to be on.

Moving forward towards work goals requires some strategy and willingness to leave certain things on the back burner for later (or never!) I share a few thoughts on how I focus in on what matters so I can be at my BEST in the areas I can shine and be more effective than dabbling in MANY things all at once just bc I can. Also - I mention in this ep a mentor of mine who is an expert in the field of live streaming and was recently listed as top 10 people to watch (Ten Marketers Who Are Crushing It With Live Video, to be exact!) by Inc.com. Check her out at JennyQLive.com!

Do you ever feel worthless? Me too! Ugh. Such is the painful state we find ourselves in from time to time. In my steady pursuit of self development, understanding my WORTH is something I’m really committed to mastering.