Why is it that we wait to have everything perfect before we get started on that thing we've been thinking about? Why do we listen to the excuses in our minds that hold us back? Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves throughout the journey? Why is it sometimes so hard to trust the process? To remember that it's all working out. We might not be able to see it, but it's already in the works. We might not have control over what's meant to be, but we do have control over how kind we are to ourselves on the journey there. In today's episode we talk about how when we step back and give ourselves some grace, when we put all that pressure behind us, we actually give ourselves space to create from the heart and take action.

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A conversation with Shannon Lohr:

Founder & CEO of Factory45, she works with idea-stage entrepreneurs to launch fashion brands that are sustainably and ethically made.

Shannon got her start in 2010 when she co-founded {r}evolution apparel, a sustainable clothing company for female travelers and minimalists that was featured in The New York Times, Forbes.com and Yahoo! News.

Through her online business school, Factory45, Shannon has worked with over 500 entrepreneurs in the sustainable fashion space, many of whom have gone on to launch some of the most transparent supply chains in the fashion industry.

Shannon has worked as a consultant for crowdfunding projects that have surpassed their goal amounts by as much as 300%, and has worked closely with startup apparel companies from all over the world to create ethically-made products with a focus on environmentally-friendly materials.

Shannon is a strong advocate for increasing supply chain transparency through sourcing, localization and storytelling. She’s been named a thought leader for the future of fashion and was nominated as a "Woman of Note" by the Wall Street Journal.

If you’re looking to start a sustainably made clothing brand, aren’t sure what you’re next move is, if you want to start something new, then this episode is for you!

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We've all been there. You're having a great a day and all of a sudden something happens where your energy just takes a huge dip. What do you do in that moment? Do you sit and sulk? Do you let your mind take over and continue down the negative spiral? Do you overthink? I know I do all of the above. Actually, I had one of those moments just a few days ago. So, in today's episode I'm taking you with me through what I did to get myself out of that negative mindset. 

If you like these kinds of episodes, please let me know! You can DM me or leave us a review :)

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Kristin Quiroz Bayona is a founder, speaker, and coach who teaches female entrepreneurs the strategies and action steps for creating a highly engaged podcast in order to become thought leaders and grow a successful brand. She is the Executive Producer and Host of the Podcast & Amplify podcast, where she aims to uplift diverse voices in business and podcasting. 

If you’re looking to start a podcast, if you’re not sure how to give yourself some self love in the process of pursuing what you love, if you want to start something new, then this episode is for you! Let's dive in!

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We all have those 2 voices in our minds. "I can, I can't". "I am enough, I am not enough". It happens to all of us. What if we realized that those thoughts are all just 2 feet away from one another. Going for "I can't" is just as close as if you went for "I can". Which thought wins? The one we feed the most. It's up to us. 

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Jess Mora is an NYC-based entrepreneur and author. She has been an advocate for first-generation, low-income, and/or students of color for 6 years helping students feel empowered in their educational journey. This passion culminated in her writing a book, Spread Your Wings and FLI: How to Effectively Navigate College as a First-Generation, Low-Income Student. She currently sits on the Alumni Board of High Jump Chicago, an education-focused nonprofit and on the Alumni Board of Directors at The Latin School of Chicago. Currently Jess is a part-time content creator, speaker, and soon-to-be podcast host.  When she is not pursuing her business endeavors, Jessica can be spotted doing acrobatics at the beach, doing yoga, or playing on a local basketball team.

We talk about all kinds of things such as: writing her own book, how she prepares her mindset as a creative, moving to NYC from Chicago and much more!

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Today's guest is Colm Gavin!

Here's a glimpse of his bio: 

A Dublin based Irish singer/songwriter currently signed to BEO Records home to The First Lady of Celtic Music Moya Brennan. Colm's first two solo releases (Your Endless Slumber/A Voice For The Urban Darlings) both reached number 1 in the Irish Charts at the time of their release. Singles from his debut album have reached the top ten in notable Indie charts in Norway, Australia, USA, Canada & Japan. He has made notable inroads in the American market with his music currently being playlisted on over 50 stations across the US & Canada. Gavin’s most recent release “The 1992 Tapes” EP reached #1 in the Irish Singer/Songwriter Charts, #4 in the Pop Charts, #56 in the Billboard 100 in the United States & #81 in the Italian Pop Charts Gavin recently gave his inaugural New York City performance in the legendary Birdland Jazz Club on 44th Street.

In this episode, we talk about all kinds of things such as: getting signed, what keeps his creativity going in a saturated industry, the beauty of the journey, and more! Let's dive in!

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I was going through my notes from the weekend event with Tony Robbins, I realized that I had so many little snippets that I wanted to share. Sooo you get the exclusive inside look at one of my favorite parts of the entire event.

Have you heard of Trent Shelton? If you haven’t, please go do yourself a favor and run to check him out!! Here’s a link to his IG. He shared so many important tid bits during the weekend event, but one in particular really stood out to me. It has to do with prescriptions, perspective, visions, and sharing your dreams. Let's dive in!

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You don’t have to believe everything you think, but we’ve been conditioned to think a certain way. It’s our responsibility to change those thoughts that no longer serve us. In today's episode we talk about the 3 surprising ways your mind can be a real jerk and what we can do about it. Inspired by Mel Robbins IG post we dive deep into how we can recognize these old patterns and set some new ones. 

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Originally born in Mexico City, Isabella Prado moved to Miami at the age of one. In no time, the vibrant culture surrounding her propelled her into the world of fashion, a SCAD Alum, where after she landed a position with luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo in Florence. This experience would later help her as she began to create her luxury brand. While living in NYC Isabella has allowed herself to be inspired by the city and all it has to offer. Pulling inspiration from the femininity of nature Juxtaposed with the Masculine surroundings of NYC Isabella has been able to create a line that is just that; masculine and feminine, catering to both sides of her taste. Isabella enjoy's Horseback Riding, good music, Calming walks on the beach, and a good mezcal.

If you’re thinking of going to school for fashion or design, this episode is for you. From the ins and outs of starting her own company and fashion line, to her experience attending SCAD. A lot of advice for my fellow fashionistas and designers. We also talk about being a Latina in the industry and how she is proud to use her culture in her designs. She even opened up in the conversation about how your belief is really top priority. Nuggets full of wisdom in this one! Let's dive in!

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