Today on RISE I’m talking with Amber Kemp-Gerstel, a brilliant blogger and entrepreneur with a fascinating background as a child psychologist. If you’re a blogger, or dream of being a blogger, this interview is a treasure trove of information for how to turn your creative outlet into a viable business. The landscape of blogging has shifted so much, and continues to shift every day, so getting this kind of insight into branding, affiliations, and monetizing your brand is so, so valuable. 
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85: The Big Business of Blogging with Amber Kemp-Gerstel

From New York Times best-selling author Rachel Hollis comes the ultimate podcast for anyone looking for more joy and purpose in their lives. Featuring candid interviews with top performers in business, media, and lifestyle, as well as deep dives into topics like health and motivation, The Rachel Hollis Podcast has everything you need to level up your life! New episodes premiere every Tuesday and Thursday.

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597: Comedian NEAL BRENNAN on Comedy and Consciousness

In this episode of the Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel explores the importance of self-belief in achieving personal goals and realizing dreams. She emphasizes that seeking external validation for belief in oneself is less effective than fostering internal conviction. Rachel introduces her practice for staying focused and actualizing dreams, which involves gratitude, writing down goals daily, and planning the day ahead. She discusses the significance of knowing why change is necessary, differentiating between dreams and goals, and the process of turning dreams into actionable plans. Rachel encourages listeners to reflect on their resources, understand where they are starting from, and visualize their ideal future as part of the goal-setting process. This episode also includes a guided meditation aimed at helping listeners envision their best life. Rachel wraps up by urging the audience to identify their 'why' and outlining the next steps in the series for further exploring how to achieve one's ideal future self.

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00:00 Unlocking Self-Belief: Beyond External Validation

00:59 Welcome to the Rachel Hollis Podcast: Life, Work, and Self-Improvement

01:37 The Power of Journaling: A Deep Dive into the Start Today Practice

02:20 Navigating Life's Goals: From Dreaming to Doing

05:12 The Cycle of Motivation: Overcoming Discouragement

09:31 Harnessing Focus: The Magic of the Start Today Journal

17:23 Why Your 'Why' Matters: Fueling Persistence with Purpose

21:57 Dreams vs. Goals: Defining Your Path to Success

22:33 The Power of Dreaming vs. Goal Setting

23:12 Understanding the Difference: Entrepreneurs vs. Wantrepreneurs

23:18 Turning Dreams into Goals: The Importance of Action

24:18 Finding Your Why: The Key to Persistence

25:58 Visualizing Success: The Power of a Strong Why

33:31 From Dreaming to Doing: Identifying Your Starting Point

36:29 Envisioning Your Best Future Self: A Visualization Exercise

43:02 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

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596: Where Do You See Yourself In 10 Years?

The Rachel Hollis Podcast episode dives into the journey of embracing life's changes with joy, purpose, and intentionality, particularly as it pertains to aging. Rachel Hollis, alongside guests from various walks of life and ages, discusses the liberation found in growing older, the importance of self-acceptance, and the richness of wisdom acquired through life's experiences. Featured stories include Tiffani Thiessen discussing aging in the public eye, Sheila Johnson exploring new business ventures post-retirement, and Caroline Baudino encouraging women in their 50s. The episode also tackles broader life lessons on empowerment, financial independence, confronting societal expectations, and the transformative power of embracing one's truth and capabilities. 

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00:00 Embracing Your True Self

01:04 Celebrating Aging with Joy and Wisdom

03:00 Empowerment Through Personal and Historical Struggles

05:21 A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment

09:58 Transforming Pain into Purpose

12:37 Overcoming Challenges and Building a Legacy

16:53 The Power of Self-Expression and Reclaiming Identity

24:50 Family Traditions and the Value of Sacred Spaces

26:09 The Grounding Influence of Family

27:10 Navigating Fame and Personal Growth

29:24 The Transformative Power of Cold Plunging

36:47 Motherhood, Menopause, and Finding Oneself

44:14 Daily Routines and the Importance of Self-Care



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595: How to Keep Getting Better With Each New Decade! With SHEILA JOHNSON, CARLA HALL, TIFFANI THIESSEN, and CAROLINE BAUDINO | Mastermind Series

Today's podcast features an extensive conversation with Anne Lamott about the transformative power of love in overcoming life's greatest challenges, the journey and struggles of a writing career, and the importance of self-care. She shares personal anecdotes and insights on facing incredulous losses, the significance of love in healing, and how love manifests in various forms to offer support and comfort. She delves into the writing process, combating the inner critic, and the therapeutic role of writing in dealing with personal trauma and difficulties. Throughout, there's a strong emphasis on the necessity of self-love, asking for help when needed, the impact of addiction and recovery on one's life, and the spiritual journey encompassing self-discovery and acceptance.

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00:00 The Power of Love in Our Darkest Moments

01:33 A Writer's Journey: From Novels to Motherhood and Beyond

05:10 Embracing the Shitty First Draft: A Writer's Salvation

07:08 The Writing Room: Community and Critique in the Creative Process

13:53 Navigating the Challenges of a Writing Career

25:47 Spiritual Practices for a Fulfilling Life

30:57 Asking for Help: A Lesson in Love and Support

35:01 The Turning Point: A Journey to Self-Love

36:45 A New Love Affair with Myself

37:48 Finding Love and Navigating Marriage

39:30 Embracing Age and Rejecting Expiration Dates

42:39 The Power of Writing and Overcoming the Inner Critic

54:38 The Spiritual Journey and Helping Others

59:04 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Community

01:10:35 The New Book: A Deep Dive into Love

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594: ANNE LAMOTT on Writing, Healing and Finding Love When you Least Expect It

In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel shares her personal journey from being overwhelmed by multiple goals to discovering the power of focused goal setting. She reflects on her early struggles with achieving her dreams and how shifting her strategy to concentrating on one goal at a time significantly changed her results. Rachel shares insights from her career evolution, starting from a wedding and event planner to becoming a successful author and the founder of Start Today. She discusses the importance of writing down goals as if they have already happened, which helped her visualize and achieve them more effectively. Rachel introduces the Start Today journal, explaining its conception from her desire to solve a personal problem and how it evolved into a widely loved tool for goal setting and gratitude practice. She emphasizes that Start Today is more than a journal; it's a practice of ownership over one's life through gratitude, goal setting, and daily actions towards becoming who you want to be.

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00:00 Unlocking the Power of Focus and Goal Setting

00:33 Introducing Rachel Hollis and Her Journey

02:13 The Origin Story of Start Today

04:06 The Turning Point: From Chaos to Clarity

06:15 The Struggle of Achieving Dreams

08:56 The Revelation: Working Smarter, Not Harder

16:31 The Practice: Gratitude and Goal Setting

35:19 Building a Community of Dreamers and Doers

38:34 Conclusion and Invitation to the Next Steps



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