The Confident Woman Podcast

By Rachel Brooks

Welcome to The Confident Woman Podcast — the show for faith-fueled, purpose-driven women ready to reclaim their identity, rebuild their confidence, and create a life they truly lov

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July 22, 202072: Creating a Virtual Empire with Laura Licursi
Do you want more freedom and flexibility? Have you ever considered that starting your own online business might be the way to achieving those things? Well today Laura Licursi joins the girls to chat about how she became a virtual assistant, what she does now to help other virtual assistants and how you can build your own online business right now!

You’ll hear more about:
Laura’s best advice for getting started in the online world

What can happen when you get information from multiple sources

The first place to look when starting your own business

Fundamental steps you must take in order to be successful without the overwhelm

One big issue Laura sees people struggling with when trying to run an online business

Some of the top reasons why you may want to start your own business

What you ultimately want when breaking away from the corporate world

The flexibility your own business can give you

Laura’s thought on if everyone can be an entrepreneurship

Why you need to always be networking in your business (and it’s not why you think!)

And so much more!
Laura Licursi is the founder of Elite Virtual Assistants, The Elite VA Hub, The VA School & EVA-Match. EVA is a virtual staffing agency that helps attorneys, busy professionals and small business owners go from busy to productive.
Laura also supports women in the virtual assistant space with The Elite VA Hub which is a free community and resource center, The VA School which is an online course teaching women how to start their own VA business from the ground up, and Elite VA Match which is a virtual assistant match-making site. Virtual assistants can promote their business & potential clients can find that perfect VA.

Laura’s Resources:
Websites: elitevirtualassist.com, elitevahub.com, elitevamatch.com,
Social Media: twitter.com/evassist, facebook.com/elitevirtualassist, linkedin.com/in/lauralicursi/, instagram.com/elite_assist/, pinterest.com/evassist, https://www.facebook.com/groups/elitevahub
Resources:
Erin’s Instagram: @erin_travelsforlife
Rachel’s Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
The Confident Woman Podcast Instagram: @theconfidentwomanpodcast
Quotes:
“I was just really ready to kind of up it and become a real business owner.” - Laura

“You don’t need to throw in the kitchen sink.” - Laura

“When you love what you do it doesn’t feel like work.” - Laura

“You always want to be doing something to keep you and your business moving forward.” - Laura
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July 15, 202071: Success on Your Terms with Dr. Shellie Hipsky
How do you define success? Maybe you feel that you must dress or act a certain way in order to feel successful. But what if we told you that isn’t true? Today, Erin and Rachel are joined by special guest, Dr. Shellie Hipsky to talk about what success truly means and how you can reach it!

You’ll hear more about:
Shellie’s favorite entrepreneurial success secret

How you can navigate through all the noise

One of the most important things you need to be doing on your entrepreneurial journey

The only place you need to look in order to feel successful

Why being true to yourself is so powerful

Beliefs that may be holding you back

The best approach to getting what you want

The key to achieving balance in your life

And so much more!
Dr. Shellie Hipsky is the CEO of Inspiring Lives International an “Inc. Verified'' motivational media company. The American Chronicle called her “A top entrepreneur in the U.S.,” and The Huffington Post categorizes her as a “Fierce Woman.” She is the president of the nonprofit 501 (c)(3) the Global Sisterhood, a charity that guides and supports women and girls toward their dreams and goals. Dr. Shellie has earned the titles of “Entrepreneur of the Year in Inspiration and Empowerment,” the “Women of Achievement Award,” “Best Woman in Business,” and “VIP Woman of the Year.” Three of her 13 published books, based on 100 amazing interviews from her Empowering Women Radio show, the Common Threads trilogy focused on Inspiration, Empowerment, and Balance, earned international bestseller status. The former tenured professor of Ph.D. students and host of Inspiring Lives with Dr. Shellie on NBC has keynoted internationally from Passion to Profits in Hollywood to The University of Oxford in England and now teaches her signature EmpowerU Master Class, making the world her classroom. This powerful entrepreneur and influencer is the founder and editor-in-chief of Inspiring Lives Magazine: THE Magazine for Empowering Women which is available on the app, digital subscription, or at Barnes and Noble nationwide with over 5 million impressions. Dr. Shellie has been featured on over 20 magazine covers and on all the major TV networks, and she is delighted to bring the world BALL GOWNS TO YOGA PANTS: Entrepreneurial Secrets to Create Your Dream Business and Brand through Morgan James Publishing.
Resources:
Instagram: @dr.shellie
NEW BOOK: Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants: Entrepreneurial Secrets for
Erin’s Instagram: @erin_travelsforlife
Rachel’s Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
The Confident Woman Podcast Instagram: @theconfidentwomanpodcast
Quotes:
“When we come together, we rise together.” - Rachel

“You can wear whatever you damn well please.” - Dr. Shellie

“The most successful people that you see out and about aren’t flashy.” - Erin

“You can’t compare your chapter 4 to someone’ else's chapter 13.” - Dr. Shellie

“You are not defined by what you’re wearing” - Dr. Shellie
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July 08, 202070: Paving the Way with Grace Jones
On today’s episode, Erin and Rachel are sitting down with Grace Jones. Grace is a junior in high school and has recently won a state championship in girls wrestling. She is one of the first girls ever to go to state and win for wrestling. And today, she’s letting the girls on how she was able to help pave the way for other girls in wrestling.
Grace kicks off the episode by sharing how she initially got interested in wrestling. She talks about how she continued to wrestle even after her brother quit the sport, what she loves about wrestling and why she came back to it after taking a few years off.

She dives into some of the struggles she, like many others, faced around her weight and eating correctly for her body and training. Grace tells the girls her feelings on being the first person, male of female, to win a wrestling state championship from her high school. She also addresses some of the criticisms and problems she ran into from her own teammates.

Lastly, Grace gives her best advice on what girls should do if they have an interest in wrestling.

You’ll also hear:
- Where she believes women’s wrestling will go in the future
- The hardest thing she has encountered in the wrestling world
- Where Grace’s drive for success comes from
- What has made her stronger throughout this whole process
- And so much more!
Let’s take a listen!
Resources:
Instagram: @gracejones_
Erin’s Instagram: @erin_travelsforlife
Rachel’s Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
The Confident Woman Podcast Instagram: @theconfidentwomanpodcast
Quotes:
“ You never really know the person across from you.”- Grace

“If I really wanted something, I had to go get it.” - Grace
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July 01, 202069: The Dark Side of Time Challenges
30 pounds in 30 days. Lose 2 inches in 7 days. Have you ever bought into statements like these? Well, on today’s episode, Erin and Rachel are giving their take on the time challenges you see online and what you should do when you see one!
The girls talk about:
What you have to be as the consumer

The marketing tactics behind these challenges

What you rely on to determine if what you’re doing is working

The one big thing that NOT stick when doing time challenges

How to know if a certain diet is wrong for you

The two things you need to find in your health and fitness journey

What you are doing to yourself when you actually eat the foods you enjoy

The right marketing strategy that will set you up for real success

And so much more!
Let’s take a listen!
Resources:
Erin’s Instagram: @erin_travelsforlife
Rachel’s Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
The Confident Woman Podcast Instagram: @theconfidentwomanpodcast
Quotes:
“ Anything worth anything takes time.” -Erin

“There are so many ways today that makes healthy food taste really damn good.” -Erin

“I’ve definitely bought into programs and products that I did lose weight with, but they weren’t things I was going to be able to do my whole life.” -Erin

“It’s never about the weight.” -Rachel

“We can't quick fix or shortcut anything that isn't in a healthy and sustainable way.” -Rachel
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June 24, 202068: Quitting to Win: Let Go of Bad Habits and Start Living The Life You Love with Crystal Waltman
In today’s episode, Erin and Rachel sit down with special guest, Crystal Waltman. Crystal is a recovered athlete from alcohol, spine surgery, overeating, and overtraining to accomplished mother and author. She believes she had to “Quit to Win.” This led her to write her book, Quitting to Win, in which she shares her stories of tragedy to triumph.

She kicks the episode off by sharing how she couldn’t picture herself past the age of 40. She realized one of her worst habits, alcohol, was holding her back. She realized that her journey with alcohol started all the way back in high school as a way to deal with her social anxiety and that it continued to get worse and worse as the years went on.

Crystal talks with the girls about what planted the seed for sobriety, and that it wasn’t until she hit her rock bottom that she finally made the decision to get sober. Her sobriety allowed her to realize that she felt compelled to share her message with others.

Finally, Crystal also shares some of the highlights as well as some of the biggest takeaways from the book. She also shares what she believes is necessary in order to stay sober.

You’ll also hear more about:
How the book “outted” her

The conscious decision you have to make daily

How long it has taken her to get to where she is now

One surprising enabler of her drinking

The mentality that lead her to relapse (and it’s not what you think)

And so much more!
Let’s take a listen!
Resources:
www.crystalwaltman.com
IG: @crystalclearfit
FB: Crystal Waltman
Quitting to Win: A Proven Plan to Let Go of Bad Habits, Learn to Feel, and Love Yourself
Erin’s Instagram: @erin_travelsforlife
Rachel’s Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
The Confident Woman Podcast Instagram: @theconfidentwomanpodcast
Quotes:
“Take inventory of what’s going on emotionally.” - Crystal

“I’m at a point in my life where I’m turning my pain into my purpose.” - Crystal

“There’s a fine line when you first start off carrying the message, not the mess.” - Crystal
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June 17, 202067: From Chasing Perfection to Embracing Self-Love with Rachel Brooks
Have you ever felt like you were chasing the unattainable? Something so perfect that you could never quite get there? Well, in today’s episode, the girls are chatting all Chasing Perfection! To be exact, they're talking about Rachel’s new book, Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love! The girls talk about everything from what led Rachel to even consider writing a book, what she learned throughout the writing process, why perfection isn't realistic and so much more!

You’ll hear more about:
What Rachel realized she was actually chasing after in her life

What you need to overcome so you can create the future your desire

How the book came to fruition

The one thing you need to identify before you can truly share your story

Three simple questions she talks about in Chasing Perfection and why those questions are still relevant to her today

The growing pains Rachel felt while she was writing the book

What she was really looking for in her pursuit of perfection

How her baggage skewed the way she viewed the world

Why being good enough is the best you can ask for
Let’s take a listen!
Resources:
Erin’s Instagram: @erin_travelsforlife
Rachel’s Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
The Confident Woman Podcast Instagram: @theconfidentwomanpodcast
Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love
Quotes:
“Those who are perfection seekers know that it’s a constant burnout, a constant struggle.” - Rachel

“I was so proud of the work of my own transformation that I almost felt like if I didn’t share this with others it’s a disservice because it’s a gift.” - Rachel

“It’s scary to face those skeletons in our closet.” - Rachel
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June 10, 202066: Learning to Do and Be Better
Our world has changed in the last couple of weeks. The murder of George Floyd has changed the world. Conversations and dialogues are now happening. And today, Erin and Rachel, as two white girls, are sharing their thoughts and feelings on what we can do to be more inclusive and be better people.
The girls discuss:
How the dialogue is starting to change

Why the verbiage some people use can cause defensiveness in others

Why you shouldn’t take it as a personal attack (and what you should do instead)

The initial reaction both girls had to learn they had white privilege

What white privilege should really mean as a white person

The steps you should be taking to understand and have empathy for other people’s situation

Being aware of your own actions and beliefs

What feeling has existed as long as people have been on Earth

What happens when you start labeling people

Recognizing where your beliefs come from

Stepping into discomfort is what will make you a better person

And so much more!
Let’s take a listen!
Resources:
Erin’s Instagram: @erin_travelsforlife
Rachel’s Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
The Confident Woman Podcast Instagram: @theconfidentwomanpodcast
Quotes:
“Unlearning some of the actions and beliefs we had just kind of mindlessly absorbed as sponges throughout our whole cultural upbringing.” - Rachel

“I can be aware of my own actions and how to become a better human being.” - Rachel

“We just kind of operate on this autopilot until somebody throws a speed bump in the road.” - Rachel

“I don’t think people respond to being defensive. There’s no growth in that.” - Erin

“I think as humans, we think we have to put things in a box to be able to label them.” - Erin
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June 03, 202065: Reaching Fashionable Success with Brittany Humble
Do you love checking out those cute little boutiques you pass walking down the street? Or do you enjoy getting one of those monthly clothing subscriptions? Even if you are not that into fashion, you are going to learn so much from our guest, Brittany Humble, today!
Brittany is the owner of Be Humble Boutique where she loves to chat with people in store while also helping people from all over have access to her boutique items through her online presence. She is also a wife, mother, author and so much more!
The girls discuss:
Her entrance into the world of fashion

Brittany’s best advice on if college is for you

How mentors may be the best option for you

The tough choices she has had to make to succeed in life and business

The common misconception people have around entrepreneurship

How her book, Project Woman Warrior, can help make you a more fashionable dresser

What success is truly based on (and it’s not what you think!)

How gratefulness has gotten her through tough times

And so much more!
Let’s take a listen!
Resources:
https://behumblefashion.com
https://www.instagram.com/b.e.humble
Erin’s Instagram: @erin_travelsforlife
Rachel’s Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
The Confident Woman Podcast Instagram: @theconfidentwomanpodcast
Quotes:
“It’s so crazy to me because it’s such a natural thing that I do and so I didn’t realize how many people didn’t know.” -Brittany

“No matter where you go, that’s what you’re going to do. You’re going to sell yourself and you’re going to market it.” -Brittany

“I did NOT spend money at all when we were growing our business.” - Brittany

“If you don't have a struggle time, you don’t have a life.” -Brittany
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May 27, 202064: Speaking Your Mind: When Is The Right Time?
What happens when you strongly agree or disagree with something? Do you say something or do you just hold it in? We’ve all been in those situations where we have to decide if it’s worth it to actually say something. On today’s episode, Erin and Rachel share their thoughts on the power of speaking your mind and how to do it the right way!
They kick off the episode by tackling the topic of gossip. The girls debate if it’s better to partake in gossip or speak up and potentially cause conflict. They also discuss how we take what others tell us at face value, but instead you should actually remain open-minded and decide things on your own.
Erin and Rachel agree that there are hot topics that can be very difficult to voice your opinions. It’s difficult because you never know how you will be perceived. So it is necessary, for you, to decide if it’s worth it to speak up or not.
Finally, the girls end with the circumstances where you should or should not voice your thoughts. And they also share the surprising thing you can do when someone is speaking their mind to you.
When is the right time to figure things out on your own

How to know if it the right time to speak up

The role objectivity can play in these types of situations

The situation Erin experienced where she felt proud of how she dealt with someone else’s opinions
Let’s take a listen!
Resources:
Erin’s Instagram: @erin_travelsforlife
Rachel’s Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
The Confident Woman Podcast Instagram: @theconfidentwomanpodcast
Quotes:
“Doing the right thing is always the hard thing to do.” -Erin

“I don’t wanna say my opinion on things unless I can fully elaborate on what I mean.” -Erin

“When you debate, nobody wins.” -Rachel

“Know when to bite your tongue.” -Rachel
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May 20, 202063: The Right Steps for Setting Yourself Up for Business Success with Hailey Rowe
On today’s episode, Erin and Rachel are joined by Hailey Rowe! Hailey is a business/marketing strategist who helps coaches and service providers work with their ideal clients, hit 6-figures, rock their visibility and overcome time/mindset issues. She is sharing her best tips and tricks for setting yourself up for a successful business!
The girls discuss:
Hailey’s best tips for beating the overwhelm

What her signature method is for booking more calls and making more sales

The THREE things you need to do to make your business sustainable

Why patience is key in business

What she wants her clients to be known for (and how you can do the same thing)

Different ways you can gain social proof if you are new in business

Hailey’s unique view on sales

And so much more!
Hailey’s Resources:
Https://www.haileyrowe.com
Https://www.instagram.com/hailey_rowe
https://www.facebook.com/officialhaileyrowe
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-coach-nation/id1305968926
www.facebook.com/groups/healthcoachnation
Resources:
Erin’s Instagram: @erin_travelsforlife
Rachel’s Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
The Confident Woman Podcast Instagram: @theconfidentwomanpodcast
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