-In this special episode Rebecca leads you through a mini-workshop to REIGNITE YOUR SPARK during tough times

-She shares how she went from numbing out on the couch to rediscovering her authentic self

-Rebecca stresses the importance of finding ways to be a less watered down version of yourself when facing troubling times and personal pain

-She offers her full support as an Alignment Coach to anyone who needs help finding their way back to living their fullest, most authentic life 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Rebecca's Website:

https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

Rebecca's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/standinginherpower/ 

-Our guest in this episode is Mandy Major, a Certified Postpartum Doula and the co-founder of Major Care

-She tells the story of how giving birth to her daughter then moving away from NYC extinguished her passion for her big career in food media 

-Mandy felt the calling to change the face of postpartum and elevate the role of a doula and then she took a big risk and started her own company

-She connects the dots between big moves and life changing decisions and urges anyone who feels the pull to move to figure it out

-We close with Mandy walking us through what a doula is and things to expect in the fourth trimester

Links mentioned in this episode:

Mandy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majorcaredoulas/

Mandy’s Website: https://thatismajor.com/

Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

-Our guest in this episode is Shannon Downey, a craftivist and fiber artist AKA Badass Cross Stitch 

-She tells the story of how she stood up to the patriarchy of the Catholic church in seventh grade when she was determined to be an alter server during a time when only boys were allowed to fill that role 

-Shannon has since left the church, but she will never forget what it felt like to stand up to power and realize that her peers were not allies in her fight 

-She walks us through what it looks like to be an ally and how to start down the road of activism 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Shannon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badasscrossstitch/ 

Shannon’s Website:

http://www.badasscrossstitch.com

Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

In this episode: -Our guest in this episode is Erin McDowell, a recipe developer, cookbook author, and food stylist

-She tells the story of how she moved to NYC to work for a photographer who told her she was “too sunny” and made her feel like she had no value

-Erin shares her tips on how to communicate with a difficult boss, seek job opportunities that really fit your personality and your strengths, and the best way to start a career as a freelancer

-She emphasizes that you cannot lose sight of your value in any situation. When looking at a potential job you should determine not only if you are the right fit for the company, but also if it’s the right fit for you because everyone brings something to the party. 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Erin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emcdowell/ 

Erin’s Website:

http://www.erinjeannemcdowell.com/about 

Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

In this episode: -Our guests in this episode are Marcy Guevara-Prete and Jen Wilder, co-owners of The Plus Bus clothing store in California

-They identify as "fat and fabulous" and they are on a mission to support others on their personal journey with their body through the clothes they sell and the community they provide both online and in the store

-We talk about the big reason that you cannot afford to wait another minute to start standing in your power and living your life the way you desire

-Jen talks about designing plus clothing, what it was like to grow up with very limited clothing options when she was longing to express herself, and the future she is trying to build for her children

-Marcy talks about pursuing a career as a tv host and her belief that she wouldn't be cast in ideal roles because of her size, but then she learned that what she thought was her biggest flaw was really her biggest strength

-They also share the beautiful story about how they became close friends who decided to work together

Links mentioned in this episode:

The Plus Bus:

http://www.theplus-bus.com 

The Plus Bus Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/theplusbus 

Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

In this episode: -Our guest in this episode is Kat Echazarreta, an Electrical Engineer at the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab

-She tells the story of how she overcame multiple challenges just to get into the Engineering program at UCLA then the hardest three years of her life followed

-Kat shares how difficult it was to transfer into a very competitive program and go from being an A-student to almost failing and considering changing her major despite her lifelong dream to work at NASA

-She emphasizes that in the end it was all worth it and she gives her tips for how to succeed as a student when you’re struggling and feel alone 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Kat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kat_echz 

Kat’s Blog:

https://www.katechazarreta.com 

Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

In this episode: -Our guest in this episode is Aja Daashuur, the Spirit Guide Coach, a Medium, Past Life Regression Integrator, and founder of Spirit House Collective

-She tells the story of how she became the Spirit Guide Coach despite the concerns her loved ones had about her taking an alternative path

-Aja shares how to take action when the universe is sending you the same message over and over again

-She explains how she sets boundaries with clients, the spirit world, and her time so that she can live a well balanced life

Links mentioned in this episode:

Aja’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritguidecoach/

https://www.instagram.com/spirithousecollective/ 

Aja’s Website:

https://www.thespiritguidecoach.com 

Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com

In this episode: -Our second guest is Brooke Shaden, a multi-disciplinary artist, content creator, and community builder

-She shares a story of a memorable in-person interaction with a critic of her work

-Brooke emphasizes why it’s important to her to focus on creating (collaborating with her audience, but not dwelling on positive or negative feedback)

-She explains that one of her biggest motivations to keep creating is to inspire others to feel what they need to feel and then express that

Links mentioned in this episode:

Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookeshaden/ 

Brooke's Website:

https://brookeshaden.com/gallery/ 

Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com

In this episode: -Our first guest is Kate Glavan, a multi-passionate senior at NYU -Kate shares her story about the time she asked for help with an eating disorder, the response she received, her recovery, and the messages in society that continue to trigger thoughts about disordered eating despite efforts like the body positivity movement -Kate encourages anyone experiencing consuming thoughts about eating to seek support

Links mentioned in this episode:

National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support 

Kate’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateglavan/?hl=en 

Kate’s Blog: https://kateglavan.wordpress.com 

Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

In this episode:

-Getting to know your host Rebecca Redondo

-Rebecca shares her definition of STANDING IN YOUR POWER

-She shares the details on upcoming guests

Links mentioned in this episode:

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/standinginherpower/

Website:

https://www.rebeccaredondo.com