I think what we believe is really doubt and insecurity sometimes is our fear of our own stories. There are so many layers of shame and fear of judgement that we must first peel away before we can learn to accept.

 

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In business and in life, one of the biggest struggles we face is learning to accept our own stories. All too often, shame and judgement get in the way. Mira beautifully shares her story and her journey to overcome her own shame and fear of judgement. We talk about so many heart-deep topics in life and business - finding balance, running a business through heartache and bad days, imposter syndrome, and so much more.

FOMO has gotten a rap for being this funny acronym that gets tossed around on social media. But there’s real, raw repercussions behind FOMO … repercussions that leave you devaluing your worth, questioning your enoughness, and shaming yourself into doubt and insecurity. So, I’m shedding light on this hard truth that we all struggle with. Show Notes: Sign up to find out about my new project: gritandglitterco.com/reinspire If you're looking for more inspiration... Follow Me on Instagram: @gritandglitterco Be my friend on Facebook: Grit and Glitter Co. Say hello on Twitter: @grit_glitterco

I have so many moments of pure and utter loneliness ... like I'm the only one of the world who feels the way I do. And I wallow. Oh, how I wallow. But then I realize ... I'm not the only one! I cannot be the only person that feels this way right now. And there's no greater power than in a simple "me too". You're not the only one struggling with FOMO, boo.

 

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FOMO has gotten a rap for being this funny acronym that gets tossed around on social media. But there’s real, raw repercussions behind FOMO … repercussions that leave you devaluing your worth, questioning your enoughness, and shaming yourself into doubt and insecurity. So, I’m shedding light on this hard truth that we all struggle with.

A bright light in your headphones. That’s the best way I can describe today’s episode. Amanda is a wedding photographer, mother of 3, and chooser of happy. She shares her story of learning to choose happy and choosing a small, tiny condo and an amazing life rather than settling for good enough. We talk balance, burnout, and the stress of people-pleasing. And this badass mama gets real about the struggles of raising three beautiful girls while growing her business. Show Notes: Don’t miss my upcoming new project: reINSPIRE Amanda’s website: www.amandahedgepethphotography.com Amanda’s blog: www.amandahedgepethblog.com Amanda’s Instagram: @amandahedgepethobx Amanda’s Facebook: Amanda Hedgepeth Photography “The Best Yes” by Lysa TerKeurst: on amazon

After a ripe ol' quarter of a century spent on this planet, I think Amanda may have figured out the secret to living a fulfilled life ... choose happy. That's what she said. She looked out of her bedroom window one day, at the brightest blue sky she'd ever seen. In that moment, she made a decision to choose happy, and it changed her life forever.

 

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A bright light in your headphones. That’s the best way I can describe today’s episode. Amanda is a wedding photographer, mother of 3, and chooser of happy. She shares her story of learning to choose happy and choosing a small, tiny condo and an amazing life rather than settling for good enough. We talk balance, burnout, and the stress of people-pleasing. And this badass mama gets real about the struggles of raising three beautiful girls while growing her business.

In this episode, Lauren talks about the story behind the title of her podcast and the word grit. She shares her own personal definition of grit for today’s girlboss and talks about what exactly grit is and is not. Show Notes: Your go to #DANCEBREAK song: Quad City DJ’s “C’Mon ‘N Ride It” TED Talk About grit that inspired the title of the podcast: The Power of Passion and Perseverance If you're looking for more inspiration... Follow Me on Instagram: @gritandglitterco Be my friend on Facebook: Grit and Glitter Co. Say hello on Twitter: @grit_glitterco

It's not that I want grit to have a bad rep. Grit is pretty fucking awesome. But I think we all look better when we're illuminated by our truth. So, I want to tell you the truth about grit. I want to tell you what it is, but more importantly, what it is not. Because the truth is, grit isn't pretty. But grit in action is unstoppable.

 

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In this episode, I share the story behind the title of the podcast and focus explicitly on the word GRIT! I share my own personal definition of grit for today’s girlboss and talk about what exactly grit is and is not.

Caroline’s story begins back in college, as your typical overachiever. Caroline shares her super relatable story of going down her original career path and making all of these decisions because it’s what others wanted her to do. Her story evolves from wanting to become a doctor, because she simply wanted other people to think she was smart, to today, an artist, working for herself, running her own business, and living her most authentic life that continues to evolve. Show Notes: Sign up for Caroline’s Newsletter: Self-Made Society Caroline’s Website: www.madevibrant.com Caroline’s Instagram: @ckelso Caroline’s Facebook: Made Vibrant I Wear Your Shirt “The Crossroads of Should and Must” article and book by L Luna Medium.com “Quiet” by Susan Kane

Our greatest life is just on the other side of fear. Living an authentic life takes guts. It takes courage. Growing and running a business that reflects your most authentic life is even scarier. I'm so thankful for amazing human beings like Caroline who are leading the way and inspiring us through her most authentic story and self.

 

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Caroline’s story begins back in college, as your typical overachiever. Caroline shares her super relatable story of going down her original career path and making all of these decisions because it’s what others wanted her to do. Her story evolves from wanting to become a doctor, because she simply wanted other people to think she was smart, to today, an artist, working for herself, running her own business, and living her most authentic life that continues to evolve.

Sometimes our truths crush us. But sometimes it's the weight of the truth that's unbearable. And the most interesting part? Sometimes our greatest truths manifest themselves as these made-up lies to hide the truth. It's about the get real ...

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In this episode, I talk about the crushing weight of the guilt of our truths … the guilt we place upon our hearts for our big, scary truths. It’s debilitating. I open up and share about my own personal struggles with the truths of my wedding month and honeymoon, and I share how we can best overcome this guilt ... because we're not alone in the soul-crushing weight of our truths.