The Simplifiers Podcast

Q: do you want to create more collaborations in your work & life? It's likely you've had to pivot quite a few things in the last couple of months, eh? So now, I'm encouraging you to start getting creative!

My special guest today is podcaster Indiana Adams of Today By The Way and she's simplifying how to create more collaborations in your work & life.

Now, Indiana is one of my favorite people on the planet and I've always been impressed with the opportunities she's been able to manifest.

We tackle all aspects of it, including:

• What her previous experience as a fashion blogger did to help her transition into becoming a podcaster - learning how to transfer your hard-earned skills over to your next chapter of life
• How to be a natural connector of people and what it's like to be an "extreme extrovert" during the COVID-19 lockdown
• What it means to "make sure your silo is not doorless or windowless"
• Dive into a few simple, practical tips on how to build community and create deeper relationships either through your work, podcast, and/or life
• Plus, she shares a few insider secrets for why her podcast, Today by the Way, has really taken off… this is especially helpful if you're thinking about launching a podcast sometime soon

I adore Indiana and I know you will too! I hope today's conversation sparks a new idea for you…

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/indiana-adams-create-more-collaborations

Q: how are you beginning to reorient after this big life transition of COVID-19? Change is afoot and we're either white knuckling the ride, grasping for control or starting to lay down the foundation now for our new life ahead.

My special guest today is author Stephenie Zamora and she's simplifying how to reorient after a big life transition. Her book, "Unravel: Rising Up and Coming Back from a Season of Living that Damn Near Killed Me" is the focus for today's conversation and I hope it brings you new insight for your own life.

Let's face it… for some of us, we are smack dab in the middle of our 'dark night of the soul' right now and we all could use a little hope.

We tackle all aspects of it, including:

• Her personal story of what happened when the unexpected death of a former boyfriend quickly spiraled into the loss of her business, her life as she knew it, her closest relationships, and her entire sense of self
• How to balance the big emotions and feelings that come with big change
• Uncover the wisdom that can be found by tapping into your anger and how to use this energy and insight for good
• What the first steps are to uncover the true purpose of your path
• How to rise up and come back to 'do the impossible' after a traumatic thing has happened

Stephenie's story is inspirational and I really loved chatting with her. Wherever you are in the world right now, I hope this conversation brings you a little peace and knowing that true transformation comes from sitting in the unknown and giving yourself permission to surrender to this chapter of your life. Your next steps will be illuminated bright.

Keep going!

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/stephenie-zamora-reorient-after-life-transition

Q: if you're finding yourself on the other side of divorce, you might be wondering, how in the world do you build love together (once again) in blended families? Is it possible? Is it worth it? Or is that all just a pipe dream?

My special guest today is licensed marriage and family therapist, Ron L. Deal and he's simplifying how to build love together in blended families. That's where two adults fall in love and bring children into the mix from previous relationships… blended all together.

Sounds complicated, right?

Well, what a perfect topic to simplify, then!

We tackle all aspects of it, including:

• What the dynamics are inside a stepfamily that makes love so tricky
• How to apply the 5 Love Languages to each person in your blended family
• The "5 P's of Step-Parenting" are:
• • Partner
  • Pursue
  • Pace
  • Patience
  • Persistence (and Prayer!)
• How to tackle any underlying grief that might be happening underneath it all
• …and some top tips for those couples who've decided to separate and become co-parents

Ron wrote this book in tandem with Dr. Gary Chapman, a friend and fan-favorite of the show… so I knew I wanted to have him on to continue the conversation. Because as you know, what happens at home also affects how you show up at work. So, let's simplify this!

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/ron-deal-how-to-build-love-blended-families

Q: do you find it hard to shake off the need for approval from others? Whether it's from your parents or your clients… or maybe even your partner or boss, what is it that's lurking underneath and keeping us stuck here?

My special guest today is author and coach Susie Moore and she's simplifying how to shake off the need for approval from others. In this season where we are LITERALLY shaking up our whole existence like one big, giant Etch-a-Sketch, wouldn't it be nice to finally shake off this bad habit as well?

Susie and I dive deep into this conversation, tackling all aspects of it from imposter syndrome to low self-worth, grappling with mounting pressure to get things "just right" to stepping up and into the spotlight with more confidence.

And lightening up a bit… in a time when things feel really heavy and sometimes dark, Susie is a bright light showing us there is another way.

We tackle all aspects of it, including:

• Why humans tend to have a craving for approval in their work and lives and where it stems from
• Asking a better question than "what's wrong?" and replacing it with "what's missing?" when things feel off in your life
• The one key trait Susie believes the most successful and self-assured people possess that you can cultivate, too
• How to avoid comparing yourself to others and squash any perfectionism, especially in how you present yourself on social media
• The simple secret to getting what you want (that no one ever tells you)
• How to handle when your brand gets more visible and how to gain more press for your business in the media
• Why it's important to have a sense of humor and interject a little bit of fun into your work, especially when things are super heavy or stressful (like now!)

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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In addition, small business owners who've been affected by COVID-19 can take advantage of their "pay as you feel" pricing right now. The time is NOW to get your website looking great, so you can start driving sales once again.

To learn more and get connected, visit: yardley.digital/simple

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/susie-moore-how-to-shake-off-the-need-for-approval

Q: as we start to define our "new normal," how do we begin to create deeper connections with people in our work and life as we reemerge once again? My guest today believes the answer is simple: empathy.

My special guest today is Adam Wilder of the Togetherness movement and he's simplifying how to create deeper connections with people through empathy. He reminds us that this work starts from within, creating deeper empathy for ourselves first and then rippling out from there.

Adam is a trailblazer in the world of human connection and I hope you find this conversation inspiring as you start to redefine and reframe how you approach the important relationships in your life, both personally and professionally.

This pandemic is a real opportunity for us to reimagine what life could look like from this point forward. Prior to it, many of us were stuck in a hamster wheel of exhaustion, disconnection, greed, scarcity, busy-ness, and inequity.

But what if life could NOW be focused on something greater, something simpler but more profound? A life and a pace that was rooted deep in togetherness, with gratitude for mother Earth and greater empathy for each other and for ourselves?

What would that feel like?

I believe everything is unfolding in perfect timing… and I have great faith in what we are cultivating together.

We tackle all aspects of it, including:

• The fact that we are living in unprecedented times and are learning how to thrive through a pandemic and social isolation - Adam shares his initial thoughts on what the possible fallout effect of this will be in the coming weeks ahead
• The first step to consider taking, in order to create deeper connections with other people
• What "sovereignty" is all about and how you can be more sovereign over your own life
• How to become a better listener so other people really feel heard and foster a deeper connection with you
• Simple ways you can ripple out the love in your local communities to create more togetherness, globally

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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If your website has been needing an overhaul for awhile now, these are the guys to call. Their attention to detail, excellent customer service, and cutting edge technical expertise make them the only ones I trust with my website. And right now, they are offering our listeners 10% of all services by using the promo code: SIMPLE In addition, small business owners who've been affected by COVID-19 can take advantage of their "pay as you feel" pricing right now. The time is NOW to get your website looking great, so you can start driving sales once again.

To learn more and get connected, visit: yardley.digital/simple

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/adam-wilder-how-to-create-deeper-connections

What is the most appropriate way to put yourself out there, gain visibility, and market your business in these very weird times? It's hard to know how to serve your clients and audience through all of this… and you might have a lingering fear that it'll come off as "profiteering" or taking advantage of people while they are at their lowest point. I hear that… and we've got some ideas in today's episode.

My special guest today is Lori Granito and she's simplifying how to put yourself out there and gain visibility for your business, without coming off skeezy. It's time to step up and step out into the world, sharing our talents and expertise to the people who really need our help right NOW.

My hope is this conversation inspires you to think of new ways you can get back out there and start once again talking about your business, bringing value to your audience and helping them solve their greatest fears and pains. But also I hope that you are encouraged with new energy to lead your teams and as a result, gain more visibility as a leader, a guide, and a voice of LIGHT for the people you connect with this week.

I can't wait to see you SHINE bright.

We tackle all aspects of it, including:

• Why some women struggle with stepping up and into the spotlight, professionally and how to squash that fear
• How to create a strategic plan when asking for financial assistance, whether it's a pitch competition, pitching for bank loans, grants, crowdfunding or beyond
• Lori's insider secrets on how to land your first TEDx talk - what they are looking for when you apply
• How to leverage local public speaking opportunities where you live or are travelling to in the year ahead, including online events and webinars
• As a public speaker, what the best way for you to sell from the stage that results in new clients, every time
• Lori's insider advice if you're currently writing your first book, plus the biggest lessons she's learned so far in the process of writing her new book, "Take Up Space"

It's time to #DoTheThing!

Yardley Digital are experts at making your website super fast, super polished, and performing at it's very best.

If your website has been needing an overhaul for awhile now, these are the guys to call. Their attention to detail, excellent customer service, and cutting edge technical expertise make them the only ones I trust with my website. And right now, they are offering our listeners 10% of all services by using the promo code: SIMPLE

In addition, small business owners who've been affected by COVID-19 can take advantage of their "pay as you feel" pricing right now. The time is NOW to get your website looking great, so you can start driving sales once again.

To learn more and get connected, visit: yardley.digital/simple

(And make sure to tell them The Simplifiers sent ya!)

Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/lori-granito-how-to-gain-visibility

If you're missing your in-person community as much as I am, I bet you're wondering how in the world are we going to rebuild it while we're social distancing like this? Trust me, I hear you… I feel you. Nothing about what we are going through is easy. But there is hope and there are thought leaders out there who are starting to trail-blaze a path alongside us.

My special guest today is Neil Greenwood of Morning Gloryville and he's simplifying how to rebuild community, despite social distancing.

He and I both believe that there is something profound happening here, bigger than a virus. More like an awakening.

And if you're looking for a message of hope and a possible vision for what our new reality could be after all this shakes out, you're going to love this one. In order to rebuild true community, it takes each and every one of us to play our part together.

We tackle all aspects of it, including:

• Kicking the conversation off with a 7 minute ground meditation, in order to tap into a state of calm
• What a Morning Gloryville in-person event was like, including their sober raves, all-day workshops and retreats, prior to COVID-19
• And now in this day in age of quarantine and social distancing, what the team at Morning Gloryville see as the vision moving forward in helping people heal and rebuild this community. Neil shares his ideas on how to build love and connection without physical contact with others in the short term future.
• For all the event planners listening, take note! Neil shares his insider thoughts on what it was like to turn their 1000 person rave into an online experience. What worked and what were the lessons learned as an event producer and experience creator?
• And finally, Neil shares his take on what's happening (big picture!) energetically in the world right now. How this is a HUGE wake-up call for humankind… and what role permaculture plays in all of this!

It's time to #DoTheThing!

Yardley Digital are experts at making your website super fast, super polished, and performing at it's very best.

If your website has been needing an overhaul for awhile now, these are the guys to call. Their attention to detail, excellent customer service, and cutting edge technical expertise make them the only ones I trust with my website. And right now, they are offering our listeners 10% of all services by using the promo code: SIMPLE

In addition, small business owners who've been affected by COVID-19 can take advantage of their "pay as you feel" pricing right now. The time is NOW to get your website looking great, so you can start driving sales once again.

To learn more and get connected, visit: yardley.digital/simple

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/neil-greenwood-how-to-re-build-community

Gen X ladies, listen up —> Why does it seem like we're getting the short end of the stick in life?? I mean, c'mon… hello! We're taking care of young children, aging parents, and now, HELLO! - doing it all during a global pandemic!!?!

My special guest today is author Ada Calhoun and she's simplifying how to handle a midlife crisis - through a pandemic, no less! She wrote this book called "Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis" where she interviewed hundreds of women in the US (who consider themselves part of Generation X) to see what's behind all of this. What socio-economic factors and cultural barriers are causing many of us to feel downright exhausted and weary through this season of our lives right now?

So, if you're between the ages of 41-55 right now and feeling like your existential ISH is hitting the fan, this one is for you.

I hope today's conversation brings you peace, insight, and a few new ideas to make it better. In a Katniss, three-fingered sign of solidarity… Ada and I are right there with you in this. You are not alone.

We tackle all aspects of it, including:

• Gen X women are hitting our forties and many of us have achieved great things personally and professionally so far… but why do we feel so lousy??
• How to emerge from the abyss and help the next generation of women (and our daughters) from falling into it, as well
• In this day in age of social media and digital "connectedness" - why do we feel so (darn) alone?? How to combat this feeling and form IRL (in real life) friendships and relationships with other women
• Now we are caring for our aging Boomer parents and also our young children… how to ensure we are taking good care of ourselves through this
• Let's talk perimenopause - What is it? What can we expect? How do we create a support system for us through this season of our bodies changing?

It's time to #DoTheThing!

Lucy with a Why

Lucy with a Why is a personal brand provocateur who helps small businesses (like yours!) serve mischievously, cheeky marketing and compelling copy to seriously stand out amongst the competition. Hire Lucy to help you become the queen or king of your niche and sky-rocket your confidence in how you show up in the world!

To learn more and get connected, visit: lucywithawhy.com/wow-hour/

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/ada-calhoun-how-to-handle-a-midlife-crisis

What would life look like today if you had a 5-hour workday? ​Recent current events​ have really forced us ​ALL​ to rethink how much work we can actually accomplish these days, eh? We've had to think fast, pivot on a dime, work from home and for some, all of sudden we're juggling homeschooling as well! ​YIKES​... ​wouldn't it be nice to gain back a little bit of control on things again?

My special guest today is Trevor Blake and he's simplifying how to structure your ​new 5-hour workday. Funny enough, we recorded this episode just days before things really started escalating FAST with ​the Coronavirus​... but the simple-to-try-out principles apply now, more than ever before.

So, if you're cramming in homeschooling or other responsibilities on your shoulders these days, you may ​only ​have 5 hours that you can devote to your work today. Guys, it's no longer a pipe-dream to work less... ​it's a necessity to keep sane.

So I hope today's conversation brings you some new ideas on how to structure it all, especially if the idea of working from home and/or doing things virtually via video calls these days is all new territory for you.

My special guest today is Trevor Blake and he's simplifying how to structure your 5-hour workday.

We tackle all aspects of it, including:

• ● What we can learn from Victorian times "village culture"

• ● How to shift from corporate 9-to-5 mentality to working from home and being your own boss

• ● The very best ways to structure your 5-hour workday and how to create strong boundaries on your work and home office

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Lucy with a Why is a personal brand provocateur who helps small businesses (like yours!) serve mischievously, cheeky marketing and compelling copy to seriously stand out amongst the competition. Hire Lucy to help you become the queen or king of your niche and sky-rocket your confidence in how you show up in the world!

To learn more and get connected, visit: ​lucywithawhy.com/wow-hour/ (And make sure to tell her The Simplifiers sent ya!)

It's time to #DoTheThing!

Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/trevor-blake-5-hour-workday

Q: Have you ever found yourself stuck in the comparison trap and not sure how to avoid it? That's that yucky feeling like everyone else is way, way, WAY farther ahead of you and you should be further along than you already are. They seem to have all things figured out and you're feeling like you've barely remembered to wear clean socks today. (No? Just me… okay, carry on!)

We tackle all aspects of it, including how to squash your imposter syndrome, quiet down your inner critic, and the most important bit… how to tap into your inner knowing, your Intuition to bring about a sense of calm in these very uncertain times.

(NOTE: This episode was recorded at the end of February 2020 and while the world seems a bit upside down at the moment with the Coronavirus, I wanted to share an episode that is timeless and affects all of us at some point in our career journey.)

The good news is… you can squash the fear and step out of the comparison trap at any time. Have a listen to this conversation, try a few new ideas, and let me know what's working for you these days.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

Lucy with a Why is a personal brand provocateur who helps small businesses (like yours!) serve mischievously, cheeky marketing and compelling copy to seriously stand out amongst the competition. Hire Lucy to help you become the queen or king of your niche and sky-rocket your confidence in how you show up in the world!

To learn more and get connected, visit: lucywithawhy.com/wow-hour/

(And make sure to tell her The Simplifiers sent ya!)

Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/anna-dunleavy-how-to-avoid-the-comparison-trap