Welcome to another Writer’s Corner, a special episode edition of The Power Within Her, which is all about diving into the mindset & skills we need to write books! So, today we're chatting about a super popular question in my DMs on Instagram: how do you stay so motivated to write?! Instead of talking about consistency, habit forming, & pushing through, I share TWO tactical, but gentler ways to motivate ourselves to work on our books. Of course, at the end of the day, we're all motivated in different ways, so you've gotta do what's best for you!

Things Mentioned in the Episode:

*Connect with me on Instagram: @dr.meggymarie

*Buy my book on journaling.

*Productivity Episode

*Writer's Corner Episodes One & Two

Today's episode is a SUPER vulnerable conversation about JEALOUSY! Because, let's be real, as ambitious women, sometimes, comparison can get the best of us. We look at another woman and think, "Dangggg! I wish I had what she has! I'm green with jealousy," right? I know I've thought that-- in fact, I've thought that recently. And it's really, really hard for me to admit that, especially because I love to clap & cheer for other women as they chase their dreams. Even though jealousy isn't a fun thing to feel, society often makes us feel BAD about that, as though jealousy is something to be shameful for or to feel guilty about, but honestly-- it's not. Or, at least, it doesn't have to be because we're HUMAN. It happens. So, the BIG QUESTION becomes: how can we reframe jealousy to work FOR us rather than against us?! Listen in for that juicy reframe, friend! I know that you're gunna LOVE it!

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Let's connect on Instagram: @dr.meggymarie

To buy my book on journaling, check it out here. 

Today's interview is with Diana Keller who is a podcaster, future author, a former math teacher, & current corporate employee. She's really passionate about helping women with action steps because it's the key to getting where we want to go. As an ambitious woman, you're going to love how Diana brings the fire with mindset shifts AND tactical tips that we can tailor & implement into our lives. Because, let's be real, we know that we need both in order to reach our goals. Specifically, we talk about taking action, self-love, perfectionism, decision paralysis, authenticity, and-- Diana's specialty-- pivots! If you're an ambitious woman looking to level up in your life, business, or personal growth, this episode is going to be your jam.

Connect with Diana: @diana_marie_keller

Things Mentioned in Today's Episode 

*Feeling Stuck is a GIFT
*How My Friend, Madison, Got Herself Unstuck
*Interview of me on my friend Kristina's podcast
*Buy Guide to Journaling-- which is currently 12% off-- HERE. 

Welcome to the 2nd Writer’s Corner, a special episode edition of The Power Within Her! You’re probably like what the heck is happening right?! For those that missed the first episode, I decided to add 1-2 episodes a month about writing mindset & tactical writing since I know so many of you want to write books & I AM HERE FOR IT! In today's episode, we chat about a topic that you told me were super curious about in an Instagram poll, which is: how does writing open up doors for you?! Listen for two super juicy doors that can easily-- or more easily-- open for you if you decide to put in the work & become an author! At the end of the day, remember--whether you wanna write fiction or nonfiction, you have the power to have such a POSITIVE impact & your voice, your experience, and your story matters! There is some woman out there who can’t wait to get their hands on YOUR book! 

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Things Mentioned in Today's Episode

*Writer's Corner Episode

*Lauren Rowe Episode

*FREE Writer's Corner Facebook Group

Today we're chatting all about Self-Gaslighting & Intuition, which is such an important topic for ambitious women like us! In our society, we're trained to accept being "good" & even "fine" with our lives, jobs, careers, relationships, etc. to the point where we start to tell ourselves that we're CRAZY or DRAMATIC for wanting more. All of that is BS, right? Because we only get one life & we deserve to live it up to the fullest. So, let's ask ourselves: what would happen if we STOPPED denying our intuition? Just because our life is great on paper doesn't mean we're wrong to desire even more or something else! There's an inner Knowing that we can ignore for only so long before it starts to ROAR! It's time to STOP ignoring it, girlfriend. Don’t settle. Life is way too damn short & precious for that.

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Let's connect on Instagram: @dr.meggymarie
To check out my book, go here.
Conquer Your Wall of Boulders episode about a lesson I learned on the honeymoon!
Gaslighting Resources

Today’s guest is Kathryn Thompson-- a multi-passionate podcaster, copywriter, and businesswoman-- who loves straight talk, good wine, travel, & helping others find their voice. In this episode, we dive into TONS of topics, such as building confidence, going off course, becoming in tune with your body, learning to cut the bullshit, and reject the victim mindset. We also chat about living authentically & doing it-- whatever goal you have-- your OWN way! At the end of the day, we can't live a cookie cutter life because we're all unique women & we weren't put on this planet to make others happy! Let's freaking go!

Connect with Kathryn:

Instagram: @creativelyowned
Website: https://creativelyowned.com/

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Connect with me:

• Instagram: @dr.meggymarie-- you'll see behind the scenes podcasting, writing, & life AND you'll help me create content that empowers women!
• Website: www.meggymarie.com-- there are so many juicy things on this website, including so many FREE resources for self-empowerment! 
• Email List-- to join, subscribe to my website OR DM me on Instagram. Every Monday, I send out a motivational intention for the week AND 2 times a month, I send you super juicy journal prompts!
• FREE facebook Community: Writer's Corner (go to the link in my bio on instagram).

How can you support the podcast?!

• Share it in your stories on Instagram & tag me with your take aways! 
• Send an episode you loved to a girlfriend!
• 5 Star Rate & Review the podcast on Apple so that we can increase visibility & can share our message with more women!

If you want to purchase my first book, "The Power Within Her: Guide to Journaling," here's what you can do:

1. Go to my Instagram (@dr.meggymarie) & click the link in my bio.  It'll take you where you need to go.
2. Or, go directly to Barnes & Noble to find it by clicking here.
3. Or, go to my website by clicking here.

A part of the proceeds funnels directly into a scholarship fun for women in their senior year of high school to apply to college. You're not just empowering yourself; you're empowering another woman out there too. And how cool is that?!?!

The Power Within Her is ADDING some episodes that are just about writing! It'll stay a personal development & women's empowerment podcast, but I DO feel called to add a few episodes that empower women how to write books! The #1 question in my DMs right now is, "how do you write a book?"  So, I created three super empowering things to help answer this question:

1. My instagram-- @dr.meggymarie-- has a bunch of writing tips. Go follow me there.

2. Writer's Corner episodes of The Power Within Her podcast where we dive into writing skills & mindset. These episodes will be monthly or bi-monthly.

 3. The Writer's Corner Community where you can connect to other like-minded women & attend other virtual events that'll help you write your book.

At the end of the day, women's voices & experiences MATTER, so I want to support you as best I can. In this episode, we chat about 3 ways to get started writing your book! So, be sure to listen in for those tips & lemme know if you have questions!

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Let's connect: 

• Instagram: @dr.meggymarie-- you'll see behind the scenes podcasting, writing, & life AND you'll help me create content that empowers women!
• Website: www.meggymarie.com-- there are so many juicy things on this website, including so many FREE resources for self-empowerment! 
• Email List-- to join, subscribe to my website OR DM me on Instagram. Every Monday, I send out a motivational intention for the week AND 2 times a month, I send you super juicy journal prompts!

How can you support the podcast?!

• Share it in your stories on Instagram & tag me with your take aways! 
• Send an episode you loved to a girlfriend!
• 5 Star Rate & Review the podcast on Apple so that we can increase visibility & can share our message with more women!

If you want to purchase my first book, "The Power Within Her: Guide to Journaling," here's what you can do:

1. Go to my Instagram (@dr.meggymarie) & click the link in my bio.  It'll take you where you need to go.
2. Or, go directly to Barnes & Noble to find it by clicking here.
3. Or, go to my website by clicking here.

A part of the proceeds funnels directly into a scholarship fun for women in their senior year of high school to apply to college. You're not just empowering yourself; you're empowering another woman out there too. And how cool is that?!?!

• Instagram: @dr.meggymarie-- you'll see behind the scenes podcasting, writing, & life AND you'll help me create content that empowers women!
• Website: www.meggymarie.com-- there are so many juicy things on this website, including so many FREE resources for self-empowerment! 
• Email List-- to join, subscribe to my website OR DM me on Instagram. Every Monday, I send out a motivational intention for the week AND 2 times a month, I send you super juicy journal prompts!

• Share it in your stories on Instagram & tag me with your take aways! 
• Send an episode you loved to a girlfriend!
• 5 Star Rate & Review the podcast on Apple so that we can increase visibility & can share our message with more women!

Today, we're chatting with Courtney Wendzicki-- a mama, wife, podcaster, social media guru, & entrepreneur-- all about leaning into pivots, defining success for ourselves, and separating out our worthiness from downloads, follows, & likes. If you're a podcaster, writer, blogger,  entrepreneur, or woman who wants to create MASSIVE IMPACT in this world, you're going to LOVE Courtney's rapid fire social media tips. She has so much juicy knowledge on how to increase your reach, which is amazing  because when women support women, amazing things happen!

Special Announcements:

1. If you want to take Courtney's Insta Boss Course, head over to her Instagram-- @confettiworthymedia-- & click the link in her bio. I, personally, recommend this course because it's very helpful.

2. If you want to purchase my first book, "The Power Within Her: Guide to Journaling," here's what you can do: go directly to Barnes & Noble to find it by clicking here. A part of the proceeds funnels directly into a scholarship fun for women in their senior year of high school to apply to college. You're not just empowering yourself; you're empowering another woman out there too. And how cool is that?!?

3. Enter my birthday giveaway. I'm giving away a free writing coaching session, so head over to my instagram-- @dr.meggymarie-- & look for the post on 4/20 that says, "Birthday Giveaway" & enter the giveaway. 

Today's topic is all about figuring out what we want to do, goal-wise! If you follow me on Instagram, you knew this was coming because I asked you what you wanted to hear & this won by a mile! :) To key up the topic, we dive into needs vs wants & how our society often makes us feel super guilty for wants. While there are definitely certain seasons of life when wants take the back-burner, wants & wanting is not inherently a bad thing-- in fact, it's one of the things that make us human! Then, we dive deep into some really powerful questions that can help us determine what it is what we want to spend our precious time pursuing. We only get ONE shot on this planet, so let's not wait for the perfect day or get to the end and be filled with regret, k?! :) Rooting for you always!

Remember, my friend Courney-- @confettiworthymedia-- & I are going LIVE on Instagram on April 14th at 9:30 PST, 11:30 CST, & 12:30 EST to talk all things journaling!

Check out the Langston Hughes poem here. 

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Let's connect: 

• Instagram: @dr.meggymarie-- you'll see behind the scenes podcasting, writing, & life AND you'll help me create content that empowers women!
• Website: www.meggymarie.com-- there are so many juicy things on this website, including so many FREE resources for self-empowerment! 
• Email List-- to join, subscribe to my website OR DM me on Instagram. Every Monday, I send out a motivational intention for the week AND 2 times a month, I send you super juicy journal prompts!

How can you support the podcast?!

• Share it in your stories on Instagram & tag me with your take aways! 
• Send an episode you loved to a girlfriend!
• 5 Star Rate & Review the podcast on Apple so that we can increase visibility & can share our message with more women!

If you want to purchase my first book, "The Power Within Her: Guide to Journaling," here's what you can do:

1. Go to my Instagram (@dr.meggymarie) & click the link in my bio.  It'll take you where you need to go.
2. Or, go directly to Barnes & Noble to find it by clicking here.
3. Or, go to my website by clicking here.

A part of the proceeds funnels directly into a scholarship fun for women in their senior year of high school to apply to college. You're not just empowering yourself; you're empowering another woman out there too. And how cool is that?!?!

Journal Prompts:

1. What's holding you back? In other words, what often stops you from going after what you want?

2. What do you love? What lights you up? What are your strengths? What are you good at?

3. What do you value? What kind of impact do you want to make? What kind of a legacy or movement do you want to make? 

4. When you strip away all the shoulds, inner critic, people pleasing, judgment, doubts, etc.-- what's there? What's the beating heart of what you want to do more than anything?