Katie Jackson, owner of Fuel for Impact, personal trainer, health & wellness coach and mom

Key Takeaways

80% of New Years resolutions have failed by end of February. 

[00:02:24] Prioritizing self-care as a mom

[00:05:57] Importance of having a system

[00:10:24] Nutrition plans

[00:16:18] Changing your eating habits

[00:18:42] Self-care and balance

[00:21:46] Obtaining your goals

[00:26:05] Unbreakable energy

[00:29:42] Change perspective

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Marci Rossi is a Certified Alcohol-Free Coach, Success Coach, Mindset Coach, and NLP Practitioner who is passionate about helping women let go of limiting beliefs around alcohol and themselves so that they can create the lives they’ve always dreamed of. Listen in as we talk societal pressure and beliefs, when it's considered a problem, and how being sober can vastly improve your life.

Key Takeaways

[00:01:30] Alcohol abuse in society

[00:06:17] Rethinking the term "alcoholic"

[00:09:19] Alcohol as a carcinogen

[00:13:51] Non-alcoholic drinks pricing in bars

[00:15:23] Alcohol and teenage rebellion

[00:19:22] Alcohol and coping mechanisms

[00:22:27] Alcohol abuse and conflict avoidance

[00:27:10] Challenging beliefs about alcohol

[00:30:01] Alcohol industry targeting women

[00:33:02] Approaching change in relationships

[00:37:37] Pursuing fulfilling career paths

[00:40:45] Tips for quitting alcohol

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Jay Schwedelson is the founder of SubjectLine.com, the CEO of Outcome Media, and one of the top marketing thought leaders in the industry today. In this conversation we cover a lot of ground, including boundary setting as both humans and marketers, business ownership, marketing pet peeves, and oh yeah, we laugh a lot, too.

Key Takeaways

[00:01:31] Marketing and ethical boundaries

[00:08:17] Boundaries in Email Marketing

[00:11:30] Influencer marketing insights

[00:15:27] Social Media Isn't Going Anywhere

[00:22:08] Marketing Pet Peeves

[00:24:26] The importance of follow-up

[00:28:48] Relationship building in marketing

[00:29:40] Making space for life

[00:31:48] Setting expectations for communication

[00:38:18] Dealing with overwhelm as business owners

[00:41:26] Free marketing resources

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Chantal Landreville, certified relationship coach and author, who struggled with "having it all" and finding balance in love outside of all other life successes. She was thriving in her career, friendships, finances and more but couldn't seem to find her right match. Listen as she discusses finding joy in her relationships.

Key Takeaways

[00:03:40] Finding love and rejection

[00:06:12] Dating trends for 2024

[00:10:28] Finding activities you love

[00:14:29] Self-awareness in relationships

[00:23:19] Loneliness surrounding Valentine's Day

[00:35:37] Communication your needs

[00:35:37] Getting clear on what you want

[00:39:10] Calling out bad behavior

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This book club roundtable was spent discussing "Just Do Nothing: A Paradoxical Guide to Getting Out of Your Way" by Joanna Hardis. Friends and colleagues Jenn Prochaska, The Write Difference, and Jen Bauer, Joop Art Studio join us to discuss getting comfortable with distress and making changes.

The Book: “Just Do Nothing” by Joanna Hardis

Key Takeaways

"I found myself whipping through this because I just found it very endearing and relatable and like who hasn't had some of these weird, awkward relationship things happen."

[00:02:43] The Book is a Story

[00:07:10] The Premise of "Just Do Nothing"

[00:09:02] Realizing Personal Anxiety & Self Awareness

[00:14:04] Don’t Get Caught Up in the “Why”

[00:16:35] The Mess of Life

[00:18:45] How We Talk To Ourselves

[00:22:30] Ducks in a Row

[00:24:43] Resistance Behaviors

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Joanna Hardis, LISW-S, author of "Just Do Nothing" discusses how human beings can handle thoughts & thinking in productive and healthy ways by getting comfortable being uncomfortable. Joanna's expertise sheds light on how often we are avoidant of feelings or distress and ways that hinder us truly coping.

"This is how you're going to f*ck up. These are all the ways you're going to mess up and what to do when that happens."

[00:05:14] Listening Instead of Fixing

[00:08:07] Beyond Anxiety Disorders

[00:09:11] The Difference Between Having a Thought & Thinking

[00:12:18] Identifying Emotions & The Difficulty of Change

[00:13:23] The Stories We Tell Ourselves and Behavior Change

[00:22:09] The Process of Building Skills

[00:31:23] Distress Intolerance in Mental Health

[00:44:05] Book club discussion THURSDAY

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Ashley Jones, attorney and litigator that has made it her firm's mission to fight bullying at all levels throughout the judicial system. She is drawn to knowing right from wrong and ensuring that people are protected.

Key Takeaways

[00:05:37] Inequalities of the justice system

[00:10:32] Institutionalized/Societal bullying

[00:14:47] Police discretion and racial bias

[00:19:01] The right to a trial

[00:25:21] Bullying in a male-dominated field

[00:27:33] Gender bias in the workplace

[00:31:31] Confidence in Impersonation

[00:37:13] Bullying and high-stress jobs

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Key Takeaways

[00:01:32] Kindness vs. Respect in Society

[00:02:13] Balancing Niceness and Leadership

[00:02:46] People-Pleasing and Respect

[00:04:10] Being Respected Over Liked

[00:05:04] Achieving Dreams Through Respect

[00:06:41] Finding Balance in Not Caring About Being Liked

[00:07:13] The Difference Between Being Nice and Kind

[00:08:04] The Courage to be Disliked

[00:09:08] Prioritizing Personal Goals Over Being Liked

[00:10:59] Not Being Nice Doesn't Mean Being a Bitch

[00:11:34] Dealing with Overthinking and Setting Boundaries

[00:13:10] Advocating for Loved Ones in Healthcare

[00:14:08] The Impact of Not Worrying About Being Liked

[00:17:15] Reflecting on the Impulse to Apologize

[00:18:00] Personal Growth and Setting Boundaries

[00:19:20] Embracing Failure and Living Fully

[00:23:13] The Importance of Directing Your Own Narrative

[00:24:34] Encouraging Women to Fall on Their Face

[00:27:09] Learning from Failure and Pain

[00:28:57] Social Media and Self-Talk

[00:31:10] The Value of Writing Your Own Autobiography

[00:33:07] The Power of Not Apologizing in Your Career

[00:37:16] Advice for Young Women Starting Their Careers

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Trigger Warning: The following content may be difficult for some audiences - it includes child/infant/pregnancy loss, domestic violence, and parental abandonment.

Kate Rawlings: gym owner, professional CrossFit athlete, single mom, and women's coach joins us to talk about survival and recovery. After many extreme life hardships, including major physical injuries, profound grief, and an abusive marriage, Kate has come back in full force. No one is ever going to keep her down!

Key Takeaways

[00:01:31] Story of Strength

00:03:12] Rejecting the Standard Life Matrix

[00:05:15] Starting a Business and Facing Life Challenges

[00:05:51] Suffering an Injury and Identity Crisis

[00:06:57] Dealing with Depression and Finding Purpose

[00:08:09] The Impact of Personal Struggles on Business

[00:09:17] Crossing Professional Boundaries and Personal Discoveries

[00:10:24] Facing Family Rejection Over Sexual Orientation

[00:11:26] Reconciliation and Personal Growth

[00:13:1] The Impact of Coming Out

[00:16:10] Coping with Grief and Loss

[00:19:20] A Journey Through Adversity

[00:20:04] Learning from Grief and Choosing Joy

[00:22:26] The Trap of Comparison and Defining Success

[00:24:52] The Myth of Constant Happiness

[00:25:41] Discovering Purpose

[00:27:03] Midlife Realization and Changing Paths

[00:28:02] Identity, Value, and Role Confusion

[00:29:17] Embracing Life's Unexpected Turns

[00:31:40] Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Imposter Syndrome

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Denise Heroux, The Ambitious Groomer, has been in the grooming industry since 1997, is an educator and speaker, and owns Awesome Paws Pet Salon; a Cleveland-based chain with 3 locations with active plans for expansion. While managing all locations and a staff of over 25 employees, she has learned the importance of setting boundaries to create a thriving business and healthy environment for her team and customers alike. She shares her expertise to support other business owners in finding success.Key Takeaways

[00:02:13] Challenges of being a business owner and managing a team

[00:05:40] Managing employees from different generations

[00:12:37] Where do your priorities lie?

[00:13:39] Not being afraid to communicate limitations to clients/customers

[00:20:45] Balancing the demands of business ownership and personal life

[00:24:17] Practicing self-forgiveness and letting go of guilt

[00:30:46] Business focus

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