Rooted In Reason®

On today's episode I talk about the importance of staying true to the essence of who you were created to be as you fulfill your reasons for being here.

Here are some of the incredible things you'll hear on this podcast:

How do you discover your essence?

Why is living in alignment with your essence so important?

What does life look like when you live in your true essence?

Why does this even matter?

What type of impact will come as a result of living in your true essence?

The consequences of not living in your true essence.

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I am rooting for you!

Contrary to popular belief in the professional development space, I believe that discovering your purpose should not start with finding your “why.”

Simon Sinek, an influencer in this space and the person who started a movement around this concept, states that “people like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers had little in common, but they all started with WHY.”

While yes, each of these influential leaders knew exactly why they pursued the passions they felt called to, I suggest that it was not a “why” that initially caused them to move. They were surely inspired by their why, and it most definitely rooted them as they pursued their dreams, but I would suggest this…

It started with WHO. I would contend that these influencers knew exactly who they were which helped root them in their reasons WHY.

Unless we know who we are, identifying and truly understanding our why will oftentimes be met with doubt and resistance.

I know this.  I have lived it.  I actually lived in this space of doubt for 5 years of an entrepreneurial endeavor.  It wasn’t until I did the work to truly discover who I was that my “why” became meaningful, significant, and deeply rooted allowing me to become unstoppable.

In Episode 11 of the Rooted In Reason Podcast, I share a personal experience that showcases why starting with why, and digging into people’s why, is not always the best place to start.

Unless we truly know who we are, we will question everything about why we do the things we do and why we feel called to the things we feel called to.

Start with Who. Who are you? What are the gifts, strengths, and passions God has given you?

Start there!! Then, as you grow in the confidence of who you were created to be you’ll become deeply rooted in the reasons (why) behind everything you do.

Tune in as I share a meaningful example of how starting with “why” can actually cause more harm than good if we don’t first understand who we are.

It does not start with why. It starts with WHO.

Join me as I interview speaker, author, podcast host, industry innovator, and influential leader Sam Collier.

This conversation will be such a blessing to your life!  We chat about Sam's mess to miracle story and foundational truths that will sustain you on your journey of becoming Rooted In Reason™.

Sam also has a book with Baker Publishing that will be released later this year.  What a gift that will be!  "A Greater Story" by Sam Collier will be available soon!

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Be sure to connect with Sam here:

Website: https://www.samcollier.tv/about.html 

Instagram: @samcollier

YouTube: 

Sam Collier is a speaker and host at Northpoint Ministries (founded by Andy Stanley) as well as the Director of City Strategy for The reThink Group (founded by Reggie Joiner). North Point Ministries has 40,000 members within its 6 main churches and 25+ partner churches around the World. The reThink Group houses organizations such as Orange Conference, Orange Tour, Orange Curriculum and Orange Publishing. Collectively The reThink Group reaches over 13,000 churches Worldwide. Sam is also the host of nationally syndicated radio-podcasts “A Greater Story w/ Sam Collier” and “The Countdown w/ Sam Collier”. His radio-podcasts can be heard on REJOICE’s 35 fm/ am stations (REJOICE Musical Soulfood reaches 1 million listeners daily) around the U.S., 90+ countries around the World and on iTunes. Lastly, Sam is a top 20 Gospel Billboard producer, founder of No Losing, Inc. and co-founder of The Resource Group Global: A faith based consulting firm. Sam has produced and written for artists such as India Arie, One Chance and Da T.R.U.T.H. - Through his nonprofit No Losing, Inc. he has empowered over 100k young people to have a winning mindset in life to achieve their goals by creatively making education relevant. Sam is an Atlanta, GA. native and loves his beautiful wife and family!

I am so excited about Episode 9 of the Rooted In Reason Podcast!  If you haven’t figured it out yet, I LOVE bringing on inspiring people who are making a real impact in the world by using the gifts they have been given.

My guest today is the perfect example of harnessing her gifts and turning them into influential purpose-driven work.  Today, you are going to meet Molly McCauley! 

I met Molly about a year ago and the minute I met her, I knew we’d be lifelong friends. She is so fun, incredibly wise, and her journey of staying rooted in her strengths is inspiring.  Listen in as she shares how staying true to her childhood roots has gotten her to where she is today.  

Molly is a brilliant creative and entrepreneur who showcases her gifts inside her work as a wedding and lifestyle photographer.  The Knot recently named Molly as a 2019 Best of Weddings and she has been featured in Martha Stewart Magazine, Glamour, People, and so many more.  

Molly is also the co-founder of Brand Camp. I LOVE THIS!  It’s a luxury female entrepreneur retreat where she helps women up level their business. 

Molly isn't just a creative, she's a business owner who's influence in the lives of others makes their experiences with her EXTRAORDINARY!

This conversation is so fun and I know it’ll inspire all of you to stay true to who you were created to be. 

Be sure to find Molly here:

Personal Website: www.mollyandco.com

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

Brand Camp: www.brandcampretreat.com

Do you have a big vision for your life? 

Got goals? Dreams? Things you really want to achieve?

Does thinking about those BIG things ever bring on fear, doubt, or uncertainty.

I get that.

I know what it feels like to have vision and goals that are so big that it's literally paralyzing to even think about how you are going to achieve them.

Thank goodness for the movie, "What About Bob!"

That movie changed my life!  I am not even kidding.  Who would have thought? It also brought me a ton of joy because it's hilarious!

But seriously, that movie taught me a SIMPLE and PRACTICAL tangible mindset I began applying into my life 15 years ago.

Doing what I learned from that movie has helped me achieve and conquer some BIG VISIONS and BIG GOALS and I know it will help you too!

Tune in as I share how "BOB", and this movie, changed my life.

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This is episode 7 of the Rooted In Reason™ podcast and it’s LOADED with amazing takeaways for you on the journey of becoming Rooted In Reason.™

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege if sitting down with Lori Harder. 

Lori is a leader in facilitating transformation through mindfulness, fitness and self-love. She helps people lock in their transformation by teaching how to create lasting relationships that support their goals long term. As a successful entrepreneur running two seven-figure businesses, network marketing professional, #1 Best Selling author, Tedx Speaker, 10-time cover model, and three-time fitness world champion, she offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to promote sustainable health, spiritual well-being and emotional thriving. She is the creator of the Top 100 Earn Your Happy podcast with more than seven million downloads, the founder of The Bliss Project event with thousands of women who've attended and the author of the book, A Tribe Called Bliss. Throughout her career, Lori has regularly appeared on the covers of and published articles for Oxygen Magazine, STRONG Fitness Magazine, Marie Claire, Health & Fitness Magazine and Prosper Magazine. She has also been featured onNBC, Fox, OWN and TLC networks.

Listen in on our conversation as she shares her journey of self-discovery and what she’s learning along the way.

Perhaps my greatest takeaway for you is the reminder that the journey of living Rooted In Reason™ is just that…a journey. Taking time and daily action steps to BECOME WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE is one of the greatest commitments you will ever make for yourself. 

The greatest rewards will come from your continued effort to pursue that which you believe you have been called to while standing with confidence of who you know yourself to be.

We talk about A LOT of things in this conversation. From our essence to convictions to creating authentic relationships that are close and deep and can be trusted. 

Take this with stride and I pray you will be positively impacted by the things Lori shares. 

Be sure to find and connect with her.  I know she'd love to hear from you!

Website: LoriHarder.com

Instagram: @loriharder

Facebook: Lori Harder Tribe

Podcast: Earn Your Happy

Ever heard "I don't care what people think."  Me too. And I can't stand it.  Listen in as I share a hard lesson I learned at the age of 15 that completely changed my perspective on caring what others think. 

Imagine if we all cared more about what others think?

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I'd love to connect with you! You can find me here:

Website: www.beccalynnjohnson.com

Instagram: @becca.lynn.johnson

Facebook: @rootedinreason

I am rooting for you!

What if it took two weeks in a coma on life-support and losing your legs to find the REAL you?

Can you imagine?  

THAT is the story of SaraMae.

Join me as I sit down with this beautiful soul.  SaraMae has one of the most incredible stories of anyone I know.  Listen in as she shares the story of how God prepared her with the skills and mindset at a very young age to overcome a near death experience and to rise up to become the person He created her to be.

Be inspired through this conversation and believe this…you can walk away from this podcast knowing that everything can be taken from your life in a moment but you too can overcome, rise up, and become the person you were created to be.

SaraMae’s faith-filled journey is one I know I’ll always hold close to my heart as I continue sharing stories of people who are living Rooted In Reason™.

Be sure to connect with her on social media. I’ve linked her below. I know she’d love to hear from you!

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

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

Episode 4: Chasing Tater

Do you ever wonder why you might not be reaching your goals?  

I was blessed to grow up in an environment where I watched what relentless pursuit of goals looked like daily.  Listen in as I share one of my most favorite childhood memories and how the example set by this very special person in my life has resulted in a lifetime of achievement.  

I promise you, if you can apply this concept to your life every single day, you too will get closer to achieving whatever it is that God has placed on your heart.

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You can also find me here:

Website: www.beccalynnjohnson.com

Instagram: @becca.lynn.johnson

Facebook: @rootedinreason

I am so excited for today's episode because I am chatting with my sweet friend Tracy O'Malley!  Tracy is a highly sought-after recovery coach helping women break through their past to reach into their future dreams with hope, strength, and an unrelenting spirit of grit and grace.

Listen in as she shares her personal story and offers nuggets of wisdom that can truly move your life forward.

This conversation is truly inspiring and essential for anyone who has ever asked, "Am I worth it?" and "Can I get through this?"

Perhaps what I love most is how she parallels ALL that she shares with the journey of becoming Rooted In Reason™.

Be sure to check out her book, Grace Grit Guts on Amazon!

You can also find her here:

Website: www.tracyomalley.com

Instagram: @tracy_omalley

Facebook: Tracy O'Malley Page

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May this bless you today!