Stepping Up for the Working Mom

Do you use intuition in your work? Do you take the time to listen to your intuition and when you do, do you even believe in it? 

I pride myself on being strong-willed and making decisions with my life based on if things feel right or not. Except when it comes to certain parts of my work, especially new ideas and projects. I've always held back thinking my idea weren't good enough, or I didn't have enough experience to really try something new. 

I've carried this limiting belief into my own business. Starting this business I knew I'd be able to let my creativity flow because it's all mine, except I let this belief continue to hold me back. So I'm sharing a few stories with you about where I've experienced this limiting belief and how I'm working to change it. 

The top question I'm asking myself right now is "What do I need right now?" It's also a question that is filled with guilt and shame because putting my needs before my kids or husband is difficult.

I naturally want them to be happy before myself. I've got 2 stories where I put my needs first and it worked out so much better than I could have even imagined. Here my stories and start asking yourself this same question!!!

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Inspired by my own growth and lessons learned this episode is about the journey. It's about looking at your struggles and challenges as powerful growth opportunities. 

I reference the book Claim Your Power by Mastin Kipp and highly recommend this 40 day journey for anyone looking to take quantum leaps in living your life on purpose. 

Brea Starmer is the Founder of Lions+Tigers, a marketing and strategy consultancy building a bridge to the future of work. 

In 2018, Brea started the firm in response to a need she identified as a senior consultant and mom of two young boys: flexible, fractional high-impact work. Her team of 50+ serve clients like Microsoft and Google. 

Brea is most passionate about helping people thrive in their “highest and best use” through courageous action. When she’s not with her boys, you can find Brea living the Lions+Tigers mission from her backyard She Shed office outside of Seattle, WA.  

In this episode we talk about: 

• Partnering with your spouse on work/life balance
• Starting a business based on mission and purpose
• Women advocating for themselves in the workplace

Learn more about Brea and connect with her:

Website: https://lions-tigers.com/about/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lionsandtigersco/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lionsandtigers/about/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionstigersco/

Right now, during this crazy time, it's difficult to get long hours of work in. Whether you are at your office, or you're working from home with kids around you, it's a challenge to focus right now. You are being pulled in so many different directions. 

In this episode you will learn how to ensure you get more focused, so that you are more productive in less time. It's about being inspired, being productive and being efficient!!  

Waking up early is something leaders in the self-development world preach. It's also something I do and have done since I was in high school. Yet, even after all these years of waking up early it's still a challenge. 

My husband and I started a new routine last week and he started waking up early with me. We'd do our own morning routine, or as I like to call it intentional time. Then we'd meet up and workout together. On Wednesday morning I said to him "You know after all these years you'd think it be easier to get out of bed early in the morning." 

In this episode I'm sharing with you tips on how I work to get myself out of bed, because even though it's a challenge it's always worth it!!! 

You are a busy, you have a lot to do and a lot on your mind. You want to be super woman and do it all, but you are constantly falling short. Sound familiar? 

Yea, I know that feeling too. Letting go of doing it all is something I am working on all the time. I've gotten so much better over the last few years, but those moments still creep in every now and then. 

In this episode you'll learn tips about how to let go of the hustle, focus on the priorities and enjoy your life without the feeling of having to do it all!!! 

After being triggered by a post on social media I dive deep into what it really means to be a successful entrepreneur. How does society define it, how do I define it and how you can define it for yourself. Is it money? Is number of followers? What is it? 

How do we get away from what society says is successful to create our own definition. 

We left our home of 11 years. The place we brought home our 2 babies and our fur baby. The only home they've ever known. It was an adventure filled with all the emotions from grief to joy, to gratitude and fear. 

Listen in to hear about my side of the journey, where we are now just 11 days after the move. 

Having a compelling vision gave me the confidence to quit my full-time job, start my own business, host a live-event and start this podcast. Visualization is so powerful, it can allow you to connect with what it is you truly want in life. Otherwise, without a vision you are just floundering around without any direction, without any reason why.

In this episode I share how I used visualization in my life and how you can start using visualization to creat the life you desire!

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