Pieces of Grit

Come hang out and learn about the enneagram

There are lists for everything in life. Come hang out for this banter session and the pros, cons, and oddities of all the ways we use lists.

Nicole Jardim joins me live on Clubhouse to talk about all things women's health, periods, vaginas, and how to function at your best. Holistic health doesn't mean divorcing your doctor - it simply incorporates a much broader understanding of natural methods including CBD, nutrition, gut health, liver detox, herbs, and so many other considerations to get your body to function at its max capacity.

Follow Nicole:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicolemjardim/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nicolemjardim/

Buy her Book, Fix Your Period

My latest course, The Social Media Accelerator, is available now and will help you with social media tools and strategies to grow your following and increase conversions.

Interested in connecting with Melissa? Find her @mel.glaze on Instagram.

If you own a business or run a side hustle, elevate your social media game with my latest course: The Social Media Accelerator for Businesses.

Pre-register at https://copper-hive-consulting.newzenler.com/f/social-media-marketing-strategy for early access and discounts!

As women we work hard not to compare ourselves to each other. We know we shouldn't and that it's unhealthy, but it's always easier said than done. 

Mikala has taken a break from social media and I (Rachel) am more obsessed than ever! Careers, parenting, relationships, faith, mental health and much more are all impacted by what we see on the grid.

What would it look like if we STOPPED playing the comparison game and learned to live as ourselves???

Relationship goals are tough because two people with very different everythings are working to make a life together. Relationship challenges are as unique as snowflakes. The nuances are impossible to list, so stop aspiring to be something you saw on the Hallmark Channel or Disney+.

No matter what kind of relationship you are in, you are the boss of you and get to decide what your life looks like.

Word of the Year
We also talk about our words for the year and how they are coming to life already, just a few weeks into the new year.

We would love to hear your word of the year and how that's going for you so far.

Find us below and check out some of our recommended resources: 

Rachel
IG: @rachelthestewart
TikTok: @rachelstewart_sd
Twitter: @rachelstewartsd
Clubhouse: @rachelstewart1

Mikala
IG: @mikalanicole

Resources
Relationship Goals by Michael Todd

Chaos Clarified by Rachel Stewart

Healthy Relationships

My One Word

Find more resources at www.piecesofgrit.com 

One of the most popular episodes, here is my conversation with Lana Kairos.

Everyone has pieces of their true self they hide or dismiss. But what if getting to know your core identity was the key to unleashing your potential? This is the first step to being a better version of you.

All you need to experience success is already inside you. It just takes work and often a little guidance to bring that out. 

Lana challenges us to identify our core values in the process of achieving our potential.  Success is unique to each person and as we embrace our inner selves, success may mean something different than we originally thought.

Feelings ARE reality. At least where you are in the moment. Allow yourself to feel the good and the bad, then use those emotions to trace back to the beliefs associated with them.  Once you identify the beliefs, you can choose to keep or replace them.  This is where the benefits of authenticity have a chance to redirect your path.

Inst: @thebiglifecoach

web: lanakrtolica.com

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Abby had been a world travel, living and teaching abroad, adventuring as she worked out her personal identity and navigated the aftermath of a broken engagement and relational trauma.

She met and married the love of her life, they were settling in to a new city, she was building her career and working on her personal growth, then came the blow of the century.

Diagnosed with a form of cancer so rare her initial oncologist wouldn't even treat her. After being diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, she started chemotherapy within 48 hours and spent 21 straight days in the hospital.

She has just started a new teaching job, Abby had also recently stepped into a leadership role with the youth at her church and now she had to not only lead herself down this path, but was setting an example of faith for all of these kids through her leadership.

I have loved watching Abby through this season. Barely 30 years old she speaks with wisdom and grace. An enneagram type 2, she is also learning how to focus on her well-being and health.

I could fill a book with the takeaways she shares. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did recording it.

Resources
Chaos Clarified Workbook

Honest Enneagram

Rich Bitch

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January 2020 CONTEST:
Anytime during the month of January, leave a review on iTunes and let us know at @rachelthestewart. You'll be entered to win a copy of Chaos Clarified

SHOW NOTES

It's the last day of 2020! How relieved are you?!

If you have never explored choosing a word of the year, maybe this is the year for you to pick up this great practice.

A word of the year provides a theme for the year instead of a specific goal. This creates flexibility in whatever you do, whether you are hoping to take your career to the next level, improve a relationship, increase your self awareness, and so many other areas of personal development.

For all the hopes you have for a new year, this is the foundation to keep you focused and moving forward as a woman and a leader.

FOLLOW US!!
@rachelthestewart
@mikalanicole

RESOURCES
Chaos Clarified by Rachel Stewart

Think, Learn, Succeed by Caroline Leaf

My One Word

Myoneword.org

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Carl Lentz isn't the first megachurch pastor to wear skinny jeans, tight button down shirts, or cheat on his spouse. So where is this problem coming from and how do we as both leaders and church members change what is happening?

There is also a definite double standard toward female church leaders and females in any visibly position.

Our conversation was instigated by an article written by Katelyn Beaty, which you can find HERE.

Also, here is the book Katelyn wrote, A Woman's Place.

Instagram
Mikala @mikalanicole
Rachel @rachelthestewart

Get in touch with us at Pieces of Grit if you want to connect just to chat, share your experiences, ask a question, or get a little coaching. We love meeting new women and joining you on your journey.

Rachel Stewart is a marketing consultant at Copper Hive Consulting. Mikala is a realtor with Redfin in San Diego. Each have more than ten years of experience in church leadership and are passionate about supporting women in ministry.

As a followup to our conversation about Kamala Harris, we invited someone with a very different perspective to talk to us. We had to reschedule at the last minute, but since we were already on a call might as well record, right?

I (Rachel) just took a 23andMe.com DNA test and was surprised by Brooks' results. Mikala has taken one, too, so we cover a little of that.

Which led to Angelina Jolie and what you would do if you knew you had a likelihood of getting cancer or you were actually diagnosed with cancer.

Instagram
Mikala @mikalanicole
Rachel @rachelthestewart

Resources
23&Me Test
Ancestry DNA Test