She Made It

She went from a principal ballerina with the Cincinnati Ballet to a mom of two babies—in less than two years! In today's episode, I'm interviewing Abby Morwood, and you'll get to hear her unconventional journey to ballet, what it's really like to be a prima ballerina, and how she made the transition from full-time dancer to full-time mom with grace. Her story is unique because her faith informs all the decisions she makes, which allows her to be peaceful in the midst of major transitions.

When it comes to following your creative heart or listening to what God is calling you into, a transition always happens. If like Abby, you're sensing that it's time to pivot, you can download my Guide to Graceful Transitions.

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She went from a professional in the healthcare industry to a transformational life coach, abstract artist, and—get this—a yoga pants designer! On today's episode, I'm introducing you to Robin Emmerich, and her story is a testament to the power of trusting the process and trying new things, even when it's intimidating. She'll teach you how to stop worrying about your endgame, find a career you love, be patient with inspiration, and even to make art when you don't believe that you're creative.

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She went from a drama teacher to a published playwright—completely on accident! On today's episode, I'm interviewing, Beth Kenniv founder and artistic director of Inspiring Arts, and I'm picking her brain on the steps she took to write an original musical. You'll learn how she combatted all the resistances that told her she couldn't along the way, her secret to accepting the craziness of being a mom and a creative, and the story of how the musical in her head became an onstage reality.

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She went from a corporate job in Colorado to a world-traveling yoga teacher turned state Senate candidate, and she maintained an amazing sense of peace and mindfulness through every shift and pivot. On this episode, I'm doing a LIVE interview with Rachel Roberts, my favorite yogi and an expert in life balance. I know you'll be inspired by the unconventional way that she combats her resistances, makes hard business decisions and follows her curiosity.

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She went from a teen mom making soap at her kitchen table to the owner of several multi-million dollar boutique brands—and she did it all with bold steps and strategic risks. On today's episode, you'll meet my friend Charlene Simon and hear the secret to what makes her creative businesses so successful, how she's honed her ability to listen to herself, and how YOU can monetize your creative hobby. Get ready for real talk about bouncing back from public failure and what it's like to have a busy family and a successful business.

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She went from performing as Belle on Broadway to an "accidental" world-class jewelry artist, and she didn't skip a beat (or a bead). I'm so excited to introduce you to my dear friend and an incredible artist Ana Andricain on today's podcast! Ana's story proves that hard work pays off, that you don't have to confine yourself to one artistic passion and that opportunity is available to those who prepare and take risks.

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She turned what she thought was her greatest weakness into her biggest strength, moved from Cincinnati to the Big Apple and brought her blossoming photography business with her—all at 19 years old. On this episode, I'm so excited to introduce you to Madison Must! I love her emotive, natural style of photography, and I love her story even more because it's proof that intuition is the best business coach and that when you align your life with your dreams, things really do start to fall in place.

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I was lying in bed one Saturday when I realized that my podcast was missing something: My story. As an actress and entrepreneur, I've been hesitant to be vulnerable about my journey, but I'm not going to be silent anymore. It was my own breaking open, my own re-awakening to my heart (and to my art) and my own struggle with resistances that compel me to share the stories of other women who are living their authentic truth. So I have to start here, with my own. Get ready for raw, real, and truthful.

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