Have you heard of the term 'introverted extrovert'? Well, it's something that I have often joked that I am. But what is it like to be a true introvert in a creative space, as well as a leader of change? How do you navigate sharing the inner-workings of your soul with the rest of the world when it isn't your comfort zone? How do you balance motherhood, marriage and creating? This is such a powerful conversation with Cate Williams about the process that she has undertaken from being a super shy and quite creative - now leading a movement and kinship of creative women in Western Australia. I wanted to have Cate on the podcast, because I think those who are introverted and have a creative heart in leadership -- can often be mis-understood. I love how she brings a real take on parenting through this journey and the honesty about motherhood as well. A super refreshing and important conversation. Cate Williams is the Founder of the Inspire Collective, a Singer-Songwriter, soon to be Author, a wife and mother of three beautiful children, and a pastor. As an Introverted creative, she understands the courage that Is needed to not only develop your creative voice, but to then share it with the world. Cate's ability to catalyse creative talents and businesses, and then translate those dreams into reality, is one of her greatest strengths. She understands the value of failure in building success and of the hard work involved in any worthwhile venture, and accomplishes this with integrity and authenticity. Her strategic foresight enables growth for those she runs alongside, while her songs resound with hope and healing, as she sings about subjects born from real life challenges. Her debut album Dance of Life is available on iTunes, and she is currently recording her second Studio solo album, due for release early 2019.

Instagram: @cate___williams

Facebook: Cate Williams Music

www.inspirecollective.com.au

"Guys! I'm in Africa!!!" I thought I'd let you in on a little secret -- I am in AFRICA right now??? Holy smokes! I am living out my dream: sustainable NGO work + Empowering Women + Africa! I am working alongside Foxglove Project to gather the stories, images and triumphs of local women in Rwanda who have been part of the empowerment circles/groups. These groups help to educate, support and empower local women to better themselves, their families and for some become business owners. I have a goal of supporting 100 local women. You are part of this process, with a one-off donation of $30.00AUD which supports 1 one for a lifetime in these groups. If you can donate, please do here: https://grassroots-rwanda-gdg-j778.raisely.com/mishpope ALSO -- I'm relaunching all of my coaching packages! After much reflection and deliberation, I have decided to relaunch with 4 new coaching packages. Offering all different entry points and durations. If you would like to know about it before everyone else -and- grab my ebook "9 Ways to Kick Start Your Business" please join my VIP list here: http://bit.ly/vipcoachinglist I'm excited y'all. I'm living out one of my biggest dreams. Make sure to keep yours in the forefront of your mind and never release them.

Mish xo

You can follow my Africa journey on FoxGloves Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxgloveproject/

Or My Instagram: www.instagram.com/foxglove

So 'school holidays' are coming up in Australia -- and for those of us who work / run a business it can be really challenging. The pressure of keeping the kids entertained, fed (don't they ask for food the whole time!) and also maintaining the forward motion of our business. Rhiannon shares her hot tips on how to organise your days/weeks during school holidays so that it's enjoyable - and - the work doesn't pile up. She has so many practical and amazing tips that are going to be so useful for many of you. Rhiannon is a business owner, experienced organiser and family enthusiast. She helps startups and small business owners with organisation, productivity, management and systems by helping them implement strategies to clear chaos and improve processes and efficiencies. Rhiannon has crafted her skills as a small business owner and entrepreneur and now enjoys passing on that knowledge to others. As a mum of two Rhiannon is extremely organised but enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends. Rhiannon and her husband also have a passion for property, building and renovating houses.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RhiannonJMcD/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RhiannonJMcD 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_organised_perspective/ 

Website:www.rhiannonmcdonald.com.au/

Resources: https://www.rhiannonmcdonald.com.au/resources/

I approached Susy Parker on Instagram after she commented on one of my posts, and knew that I had to have her on the podcast. Her journey of parenting a kiddo with ADHD, anxiety and oppositional defiance disorder is breathtaking. From reading the warnings of drug labels, questioning the protocol for medicating kids with ADHD and her own journey of understanding her daughter. The true essence of connection in her family, the empowerment which she unearthed and the surprising lessons that she has learned along the way. It's a eye opening discussion about the process of working with children who are gifted in different ways, working against the societal negativity around ADHD and creating a community online for parents beginning and living within the same journey as her. Susy Parker is an author, blogger, speaker, podcaster and proud ADHD Mama. Susy is passionate about inspiring and educating parents to see their child's differences in a positive light. She empowers parents to see past their child's diagnosis and help them to unwrap their gifts. Susy runs regular workshops both online and in her community where she teaches parents how to manage their child's differences holistically. She has an online Sisterhood Membership where she shares weekly tips, tricks and tools and guides mums in navigating this journey together. Susy features as a guest writer for blogs such as Lifehack, Healthline and ADDitude magazine. She is passionate about helping people to see that ADHD isn't a disorder, but just a different way to be, and with the right tools and guidance - ADHD can be turned into a superpower!

Blog http://www.susyparker.com/

IG - http://instagram.com/susy_parker

Facey - https://www.facebook.com/susyparkerauthor/

Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-adhd-mama/id1296710365?mt=2

The opinions shared on this episode are personal opinions and are not medical recommendations. Please seek proper medical support guidance as necessary and the thoughts shared on this podcast are not meant to overrule that of medically trained opinions. There are personal opinions and each person has the responsibility to be proactive in their health journey.

Ladies! Do you know your finances? Do you know how to invest wisely? Are you being an equal in that conversation? Are you and your partner in alignment with your finances? Deanne brings SO much knowledge. From her own family's struggles -- success financially -- through her own 'rock bottom' moment in her late 20s. Finding herself divorced, and the pennies which she saved, she made a decision. Be wise with her finances, because it was part of her freedom. Deanne shares such amazing tips of women to 'step into the arena' as often it's a 'boys club'. Such amazing knowledge, so freeing, and in many ways a giant permission slip for women to learn more and become empowered in this area. Deanne Carter – is an Investment Mentor, Speaker, Radio Host and Founder of Womens Money Forum. As a 25+ year investment veteran, De has married a love of learning to her passion for seeing women flourish financially. She illuminates new ways of thinking about money and showcases how to easily embed the strategy of money, investing and financial wellness into daily life with absolute ease.

www.womensmoneyforum.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/womensmoneyforum/

Instagram - deannecarter_gotomoneygirl

Trigger warning: we talk openly about addiction, our past addictive behaviours and the rawness of recovery in this episode. If you feel like this maybe too raw or triggering for you, I totally understand. I have decided to pivot a bit with the content that I speak about on this podcast and want to dig deeper into the gritty details of the human existence. And for me, that is unmasking common perceptions -- in this instance -- addiction. I have asked Odette Cressler to come onto the podcast to talk about her journey with addiction. Starting when she was 14 - until she sought treatment at 24. What does a path of a seemingly 'ok' addict look like? How do you blend in, but are silently suffering? If you get married, whilst keeping your addiction a secret, until it surfaces as newlyweds? My goal is to share Odette's and my experiences as a way to unmask what addition / addicts 'look' like in many of our perceptions. How we can be supportive to those who are going through recovery - and more importantly discuss honestly what the path of recovery looks like. Odette Cressler is the founder of The Harmony Tribe. She was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico and moved to San Diego seven years ago. She lives with her husband John, her daughter Sienna, her son Max and her dog, Charlie. Odette loves to enjoy the city of San Diego with her family, they love camping, checking out new restaurants, going to the beach and spending time outside. Odette has been in recovery from her eating disorder for five years, she helps people with their health habits and promotes a lifestyle in which people can find their own definition of harmony. Odette believes that being authentic to ourselves and owning who we are is the root to finding harmony and peace within recovery.

If you would like to speak to someone about addiction, please seek the following Australian based resources:

HeadSpace https://headspace.org.au/

Butterfly Foundation https://thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/

Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

What would happen if you felt called to move your whole entire family overseas to serve? To work within a system which needed fixing? That is exactly what Kim and Jed Johnson did. They moved their entire family to Ukraine to help bring awareness, support and love to the boys of a local orphanage in Zhytomyr, Ukraine. The stories of following her faith, trusting the guidance given and showing up no matter how frustrating the process can be. The stories of the boys - both heartbreaking and beautiful - are shared in this podcast episode. It's a beautiful episode with so much encouragement, love and vision. I hope that you enjoy. Kim is a wife, mommy of many, RN and co-founder of Wide Awake International. She and her husband Jed moved from Oregon to Ukraine in 2013 with their 4 kids. Since then they have added two more children to their family through adoption and birth. The Johnson family lives in a small village in Ukraine where they work toward the deinstitutionalization of people with with special needs. A bit more about their journey and Not-For-Profit - Wide Awake International: Welcome to Wide Awake International (WAI). Founded in 2013, we are a nonprofit organization based in Oregon and Zhytomyr, Ukraine. Our vision is the deinstitutionalization of Eastern Europe's most marginalized children. We believe in the dignity of every human being and seek to bring hope, dignity, love and improved quality of life to orphans with special needs in Ukraine. We don't want this to be just a story of sitting with the boys and loving them in their suffering. We hope and believe that this will be a redemption story. In the summer of 2016 we purchased a large piece of land in a village outside of Zhytomyr. The renovation of the property's existing home is just about complete and our family moved into that home in the summer of 2017. The big dream of Wide Awake is deinstitutionalizing the boys. We dream of getting them out into loving homes where they can live out their days with dignity and joy.

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I'm gonna go out and say it -- I'm the anti-hustle kinda gal! Why I think hustling is bad. My journey with hustling The draw of hustle and how to find balance with it all. This is for those who are wanting something deeper, something more sustainable and with flow. Mish Pope is Life Coach, Public Speaker and Entrepreneur. You can find out more about her on her website: www.mishpope.com Or follow her podcast 'In Her Own Way' www.mishpope.com/podcast. Mish also likes to share her life and inspiration on instagram @mishpope

That place as a new mother, when your soul is craving expansion, but you feel so guilty carving time out to renew?What does it mean to radically love yourself?

How do you tap into your feminine power and create a nourished life?

Kate Alexandra and I discuss it all. In an open, honest and intimate interview we discuss the trials we went through as new moms. The journey of finding your feet after motherhood, and all things in between.

We explored Kate's radical decision with her popular online program 'Radical Self-Care' after knowing that how it was set-up didn't feel sustainable for her any longer.

Sit back, grab a cuppa and enjoy this nourished and vast episode.

Kate Alexandra is a Sydney-based yoga teacher and women's circle facilitator; mum of two small children; and a passionate advocate of the importance of nurturing yourself. Kate is also the founder of Radical Self-Care Project and creator of the Radical Self Journal. She's a creative powerhouse, a project junkie, loves exploring in nature and diving deep in conscious conversations.

Yoga Classes Workshops and Retreats

www.katealexandra.com.au

Radical Self Care Project + Radical Self Journal

www.radicalselfcareproject.com

Are you looking for ways to be more efficient with you time? Wondering how to better juggle the demands of work, life and kids? On this podcast episode, the amazing Katy Widrick brings us tools for creating an efficient life and business. Katy is all about life hacks, finding flow and knowing what you're doing what you're doing. What are the two questions that Katy asks herself when she's making decisions? How do you find time for yourself whilst growing a business? Is making money the 'be all, end all' when it comes to setting goals? This episode is a gem and what I love is how open and transparent Katy is with her journey as a entrepreneur and mother. Katy Widrick is the owner of Make Media Over, a managed services and consulting company for bloggers, businesses and online influencers who are looking to scale up without stressing out. She's also an Emmy-nominated television and documentary producer, a personal trainer and group fitness instructor and a mom of two. Learn more at makemediaover.com and find Katy on social media @kwidrick. You can also get her FREE 14-day guide to a more efficient life at https://makemediaover.com/efficient.