Happy Mindset Monday!

What would change in your life if your actions finally aligned with your words?

In this episode of Living The Sweet Life, I sit down with Bryon Sweno to break down one of the most important truths I’ve learned as a coach, leader, and human being: Real confidence is built when you become the person you say you are.

It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being consistent. It’s about closing the gap between your potential and your daily choices.

In this episode, I’ll help you:
✅ Identify where your actions and values feel misaligned
✅ Understand why self-trust and confidence start with small, daily decisions
✅ Recognize how alignment transforms leadership, relationships, and mindset
✅ Take practical steps to start living in alignment today

Mindset Shift: You don’t need permission to grow into the version of yourself you’ve always believed you could be. It starts with how you show up right now.

🎧 Tune in for a real conversation about accountability, personal growth, and becoming the person you say you are.

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One Hard Conversation Away: Growth Through Courageous Dialogue
Featuring Bryon Sweno | Living The Sweet Life with TJ Sweet

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
What if the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for is one honest, hard conversation away?

In this week’s Mindset Monday episode of Living The Sweet Life, I sit down with guest Bryon Sweno to explore how leaning into uncomfortable conversations can unlock personal growth, deeper relationships, and real clarity. Whether it’s in your workplace, marriage, or self-talk, avoiding what needs to be said only keeps you stuck.

Bryon brings raw stories, hard-earned wisdom, and practical strategies for facing the tough stuff with grace, empathy, and purpose.

🎙️ In this episode, we unpack:

• How to lead hard conversations with empathy and clarity

• How preparation and timing impact connection

• Why vulnerability is the foundation of resilience and leadership

• Ways to become someone others trust to talk to

🔑 Top Takeaways:

1. You don’t need to be fearless—you need to be honest.

2. “We need to talk” isn’t a strategy—prepare and collaborate.

3. Growth begins when we choose the hard thing with intention.

If you’ve been putting off a difficult conversation, this episode will give you the mindset and tools to move forward with courage—and clarity.

🔗 Tap ‘Follow’ to stay inspired every Monday and explore what it means to live with intention, resilience, and purpose.

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Happy Mindset Monday!

In this episode of Living The Sweet Life, I sit down with Bryon Sweno to talk about what it really takes to overcome fear, build confidence, and push through adversity.

We dive deep into the mindset required to face hard things—from starting something new to battling depression, doubt, or the feeling of being stuck.

One powerful reminder:

“Hope is not a strategy.”
Wishing for change isn't enough—action is. And often, doing the hard thing is exactly what unlocks growth, clarity, and fulfillment.

🔑 In this episode, we cover:

• Why purpose is the bridge between knowing and doing

• How small wins build long-term confidence

• The importance of having support and accountability

• Real-life stories of mindset shifts, resilience, and personal growth

If you’re looking for motivation, a mindset reset, or just real talk about what it means to grow—this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the show!

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Happy Mindset Monday!

🎧 Growth Happens When You Do Hard Things (On Purpose)
Host: TJ Sweet | Living The Sweet Life Podcast

In this week’s episode, Bryon Sweno and I discuss something we all face but few talk about honestly—how growth happens when we stop avoiding discomfort and start doing the hard things on purpose. Whether it’s running that first mile, starting a cold plunge habit, or finally facing that fear you’ve held onto for years—this episode is for anyone ready to challenge themselves with intention.

🔥 Here’s what you’ll learn:
• Why redefining what “hard” means can rewire your mindset
• How micro-steps can move massive goals
• Why self-accountability is more powerful than motivation

If you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure where to begin, this is your reminder: it’s not supposed to be easy—but it will make you stronger.

🎙 Tune in now and let’s grow together.

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Happy Mindset Monday!

Hey friends—TJ Sweet here.

This is Part 2 of my powerful conversation with creative entrepreneur and filmmaker Bryon Sweno, and we’re going deeper into the mindset, habits, and small steps that help you thrive through adversity—not just survive it.

If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed—whether personally or professionally—this episode is a reminder that resilience is built in the small, imperfect moments, and that your next breakthrough often starts with a single, intentional step.

💡 Here are 3 powerful takeaways from our conversation:

✅ Start Small, Start Now – Progress doesn’t begin with a perfect plan. It starts with action. Whether it’s picking up the brush, hitting record, or just getting out of your own head—take the first step.

✅ Journaling for Growth – You don’t have to be a writer. Journaling is about reflection. A few honest thoughts each day can reveal how far you’ve come—and where you’re going next.

✅ Purpose Over Perfection – Stop chasing flawless. Stay connected to your why. Even when you don’t realize it, just showing up might be inspiring someone else to do the same.

🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen—and remember: adversity isn’t a wall, it’s a launchpad. Let this episode be the fuel you need to move forward.

📩 Want to bring this message to your team or organization? Let’s connect for coaching, keynotes, or leadership workshops at tjsweet.net.

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Happy Mindset Monday!

Hey friends—TJ Sweet here.

In this powerful episode, part 1, of Living The Sweet Life, I sit down with photography, documentary maker, podcast producer, and creative entrepreneur Bryon Sweno, the visionary behind Sweno Visuals, for one of the most honest and vulnerable conversations I’ve had on the show.

Bryon opens up about a defining moment in his life—cashing in spare change just to feed his kids—and how that rock-bottom experience became the starting point for his transformation. We talk about resilience, mindset shifts, taking responsibility, and how adversity doesn’t just test us—it often redirects us toward our purpose.

💡 Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode:
✅ Presence Over Positivity – You don’t need fake positivity to get through the tough stuff. Real change starts when you stop pretending and start showing up fully—even in the struggle.
✅ Self-Responsibility Is Everything – Sometimes the truth is… it is you. And that’s not blame—it’s power. Owning your story is where growth begins.
✅ Adversity Is a Launchpad – The valley moments often give you the clarity, grit, and perspective you needed all along to grow into the next version of yourself.

If you're in the middle of a hard chapter, let this episode remind you: you have the power to shift your mindset, grow through adversity, and take back the pen in your story.

🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen—and let’s keep choosing growth, even in the hard stuff.

#LivingTheSweetLife #TJSweet #BryonSweno #Resilience #MindsetMatters #OvercomingAdversity #PersonalGrowth #TransformationStory #CreativeLeadership #HighPerformanceHabits #PodcastInterview

Happy Mindset Monday!

This week on Living The Sweet Life, I’m joined by my good friend and creative partner Brian Sweno, the mind behind Sweno Visuals. We sat down for a real, honest conversation about something we all face—the voice of the inner critic—and how building confidence doesn’t come from waiting until you feel ready. It comes from showing up anyway.

Brian shares how he went from being the quiet, unsure kid to becoming a bold creative entrepreneur—and how that journey was built on action, not perfection.

Here are a few takeaways I think will really stick with you:

✅ Confidence is a result of action – You don’t have to feel ready. Just start.
✅ Your self-talk shapes your story – When you name your inner critic, you can tame it.
✅ You don’t have to do it alone – The strongest leaders ask for help and build community on the way up.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever doubted themselves, anyone chasing something bigger, and anyone learning to lead from a place of purpose and self-awareness.

🎧 Hit play and let’s talk mindset, growth, and getting out of your own way.

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Happy Mindset Monday!

Hey friends—TJ Sweet here.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or like you’re constantly juggling too much, this episode of Living The Sweet Life is for you.

This week, I’m breaking down a powerful shift in how we think about “balance.”Because here’s the truth: balance isn’t about doing everything perfectly.It’s about integrating the things that matter most so you can live with intention and peace.

🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Reframe Balance as Integration – Learn how to stop juggling and start weaving your priorities together with purpose.✅ Small Habits = Big Shifts – Discover easy routines that reduce stress and bring more order to your day.✅ Prioritize Yourself Without Guilt – Understand why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s how you show up stronger for others.

💡 Mindset Shift: Balance isn’t achieved by putting yourself last—it’s found by living intentionally, one aligned decision at a time.

🎁 Bonus: Use the free Wheel of Life Assessment at tjsweet.net to evaluate which areas of your life might need more attention.

🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in—and let’s start building a life that feels less chaotic and more aligned.

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Happy Mindset Monday!

Hey friends—TJ Sweet here...

In this episode of Living The Sweet Life, I’m inviting you to pause and reconnect with something we often lose touch with: the pure joy we felt as kids.

As life gets busier and heavier, it’s easy to let challenges harden us. But nurturing that playful, curious side of yourself isn’t just fun—it’s essential for your growth, your mindset, and your wellbeing.

🌟 Here’s what we dive into:
✅ Reflect on What Brought You Joy – The music, the art, the outdoor adventures—those childhood passions still hold power today.
✅ Practice Self-Love Without Judgment – Joy isn’t selfish. It’s necessary. You deserve to feel alive, to laugh, and to love what you do.
✅ Be Present to Find Positivity – Joy lives in the present moment. Whether it’s a sunset, a favorite song, or quality time with someone you love—being fully present unlocks deeper happiness.

💡 Mindset Shift: Joy isn’t a luxury—it’s part of living intentionally and fully.

🎧 Tune in and take one small step today toward reconnecting with what lights you up inside.

If you’re ready to create a more intentional, joyful life—or you’re looking for a keynote speaker or coach to inspire your team to lead and live with more purpose—let’s connect.

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Happy Mindset Monday!

Hey friends—TJ Sweet here.

This week on Living The Sweet Life, we’re talking about something that can change your life from the inside out: nurturing your inner child and embracing true self-love.

When we slow down and reconnect with who we once were, we open doors to deeper healing, greater joy, and a more authentic way of living. Too often, the parts of ourselves that need the most love are the parts we’ve ignored the longest.

🌟 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ Self-love begins with your inner child – Loving who you are today starts with healing who you were yesterday.
✅ Healing unlocks growth and joy – When you own and heal old wounds, you reclaim a lighter, more joyful version of yourself.
✅ Authenticity inspires others – Embracing your playful, quirky, true self gives permission for others to do the same—and that’s where real connection begins.

💭 Mindset Shift: Healing isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about remembering who you were before the world told you to be someone else.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube—wherever you tune in. Let’s start living with more intention, more gratitude, and a whole lot more joy.

👉 What’s one thing you loved doing as a child? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear!

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