I have been thinking a lot on the topic of goal setting and today’s episode is going to be about how to strategically set goals (and when I say strategic by that I mean strategic to what is important to YOU and your life and in the most direct way possible)…whether they be goals for your career, maybe your health & fitness journey, just your life in general or maybe even something else.  Whatever it may be…and then how to accomplish those goals.

Today’s show sponsor is Victoria Emerson.  Victoria Emerson celebrates the strength and independence of women everywhere, and in honor of that they are offering a 30% discount to Strong is She listeners.  Use code “strongisshe” at checkout for 30% off your purchase!  Show them some love on Instagram @victoriaemersondesign.

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Bess

What I’m talking about today is something that is pretty close to my heart just because I think it’s so important and really something I try to live by so I can continue to grow as person and really find where I am happiest in my life.  So what is it that I’m talking about exactly?  I’m talking about removing things in your life that don’t serve you, how to do it, and why doing it regularly is an important practice to implement in your life.

Today’s show sponsor is Victoria Emerson.  Victoria Emerson celebrates the strength and independence of women everywhere, and in honor of that they are offering a 30% discount to Strong is She listeners.  Use code “strongisshe” at checkout for 30% off your purchase!  Show them some love on Instagram @victoriaemersondesign.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this episode!  Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast and please subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode! I’d love if you’d say hi & follow on Instagram @strongisshepodcast.  You can also find the podcast on Spotify.

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Hi friends!  In today’s episode I am going to be talking about building and nurturing self-love.  If you listened to my last episode, episode 9 with my friend Bianca, we talked about how to build self confidence specifically for the work place and how to use that to navigate your career.  In today’s show, I wanted to continue that theme of self love and self confidence because I know it’s something that most all of us struggle with, at least at times! 

I’m going to share ways to find, build, and nurture self love, which I believe then leads to more self esteem and self confidence.  I think those two things are a by-product of loving yourself.   I think this world is such a more beautiful place when we all embrace who we are and share our differences.  We were all made to be different people and give our unique perspectives and influences onto the world…doing anything else is selling yourself and our world short!

Below are links to things mentioned in today’s show:

Today’s show sponsor is Victoria Emerson.  Victoria Emerson celebrates the strength and independence of women everywhere, and in honor of that they are offering a 30% discount to Strong is She listeners.  Use code “strongisshe” at checkout for 30% off your purchase!  Show them some love on Instagram @victoriaemersondesign.

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In today’s episode we are talking with Bianca Mugnano about Building Confidence at Work to Navigate Your Career.  Bianca works in Finance at Bank of America and has so many great tips and takeaways for any woman looking to build her self confidence and use that to navigate or advance her career.  All of Bianca’s advice is so relatable and practical, I know you’ll all find it so helpful! 

Connect with Bianca on her Instagram HERE and LinkedIn HERE.

Today’s show sponsor is Victoria Emerson.  Victoria Emerson celebrates the strength and independence of women everywhere, and in honor of that they are offering a 30% discount to Strong is She listeners.  Use code “strongisshe” at checkout for 30% off your purchase!  Show them some love on Instagram @victoriaemersondesign.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this episode!  Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast and please subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode! I’d love if you’d say hi & follow on Instagram @strongisshepodcast.  You can also find the podcast on Spotify.

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Hi friends!  Today’s episode of the podcast is all about Prenatal Fitness and Pregnancy Q&A using some questions that you submitted to me over Instagram.  I’m sharing some of the current recommendations for prenatal fitness, why exercise during pregnancy is so beneficial if permitted by your doctor, as well as what I’ve been doing so far in my pregnancy.

Below are links to topics I covered in today’s episode:

Today’s show sponsor is Victoria Emerson.  Victoria Emerson celebrates the strength and independence of women everywhere, and in honor of that they are offering a 30% discount to Strong is She listeners.  Use code “strongisshe” at checkout for 30% off your purchase!  Show them some love on Instagram @victoriaemersondesign.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this episode!  Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast and please subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode! I’d love if you’d say hi & follow on Instagram @strongisshepodcast.  You can also

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On today’s episode we are joined by Caitlin of Her Atlas, a blog and Instagram that encourages women to Explore, Sweat, & Nourish. Caitlin is currently in San Diego and shares so many great local finds from restaurants to hiking, and on top of that shares a healthy, balanced lifestyle. She won’t be in San Diego for long, though, because spoiler alert…she and her hubby are moving to Japan!! Caitlin is SO fun to follow on IG…her stories crack me up on the daily but she’s also so real and isn’t afraid to show vulnerability, which makes her all the more relatable.

Also, her dance parties with her cute dog, Gus, are the best! She has an amazing passion for life and it’s so evident just by looking at her gorgeous photos but it really comes out when you watch her stories and get to know her. I just know you’ll be inspired by Caitlin’s energy and I’m excited to chat with her today about her big move abroad, making friends in new cities, how to grow an authentic audience on social media, and how to make money on Instagram even if you have a smaller following. Lastly, since its Mental Health Awareness Month, we will chat about dealing with anxiety and tips for that, whether it’s something that happens to you or someone you know! I hope you all enjoy today’s episode!!

Say hi to Caitlin on Instagram @her.atlas or on her blog Her Atlas.

Today’s show sponsor is Victoria Emerson.  Victoria Emerson celebrates the strength and independence of women everywhere, and in honor of that they are offering a 30% discount to Strong is She listeners.  Use code “strongisshe” at checkout for 30% off your purchase!  Show them some love on Instagram @victoriaemersondesign.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this episode!  Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast and please subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode! I’d love if you’d say hi & follow on Instagram @strongisshepodcast.

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xo,

Bess

In today’s episode, I’m talking about one of my favorite topics: How to Make Fitness and Working Out an Important Part of Your Life Without It Taking Over Your Life!  One of my passions in life is to help women find that balance where they can enjoy the workouts they are doing, they can enjoy the food & wine that they love, and they can still feel strong, amazing, and confident about their bodies and minds.  I’m giving my tips for finding that balance and I’m also answering YOUR questions you submitted.

Are you looking for a place where you can be surrounded by supportive, like-minded, and uplifting women that can help you achieve your goals and stay accountable while living a healthy lifestyle?  Join the BESS CARTER COMMUNITY on Facebook! I just created this community after hearing your feedback and taking your questions for this very episode.  It was clear you all wanted a place where you could go and not feel judged or insecure, so that’s exactly what the community is all about.  I am looking forward to supporting each of you in your healthy lifestyle endeavors and helping you find your own place of balance and happiness!

Today’s show sponsor is Victoria Emerson.  Victoria Emerson celebrates the strength and independence of women everywhere, and in honor of that they are offering a 30% discount to Strong is She listeners.  Use code “strongisshe” at checkout for 30% off your purchase!  Show them some love on Instagram @victoriaemersondesign.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this episode!  Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast and please subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode! I’d love if you’d say hi & follow on Instagram @strongisshepodcast.

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Y’all, today’s episode is SO good.  In today’s show I am chatting with my friend, boss babe, and all around cool girl Megan Orrell.  Megan is the owner of BOEM, both a brick & mortar and online boutique based in Charlotte, that she’s had for over 10 years now and she’s a blogger whose positive message to women is to love themselves in a world that tells us we are supposed to look and live a certain way.  So not only is she an amazing businesswoman, but her realness and authenticity is such a breath of fresh air.  I think you’ll really enjoy her insights and advice on working hard, fighting the comparison trap, and being more authentic in our day to day lives.

Say hi to Megan on Instagram @missorrell and her store @shopboem. You can also find Megan on her blog, www.missorrell.com and shop her boutique online at www.shopboem.com. Go show her some love after the episode and let her know you listened!

Today’s show sponsor is Victoria Emerson.  Victoria Emerson celebrates the strength and independence of women everywhere, and in honor of that they are offering a 30% discount to Strong is She listeners.  Use code “strongisshe” at checkout for 30% off your purchase!  Show them some love on Instagram @victoriaemersondesign.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this episode: Being authentic, working hard, and fighting the comparison trap with Megan Orrell! Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast and please subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode! I’d love if you’d say hi & follow on Instagram @strongisshepodcast.

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xo,

Bess

A few weeks ago on Instagram I asked y’all to submit any nutrition-related questions to me so I could be sure to include them for today’s guest, my friend and Registered Dietitian, Emily Walker!  We cover a variety of nutrition questions including how many meals you should eat a day, how to gain weight or lose weight in a healthy way, chat about what’s with the hype around the celery juice “trend” and more!!  Emily has such a practical and relatable approach to nutrition so I’m excited for her to share her expertise with us.

Say hi to Emily on Instagram @ekwalk!  To read previous blog posts Emily shared on my blog, see links below:

Below are the resources that Emily shares at the end of the episode:

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Today’s show sponsor is Victoria Emerson.  Victoria Emerson celebrates the strength and independence of women everywhere, and in honor of that they are offering a 30% discount to Strong is She listeners.  Use code “strongisshe” at checkout for 30% off your purchase!  Show them some love on Instagram @victoriaemersondesign.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast and please subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode! I’d love if you’d say hi & follow on Instagram @strongisshepodcast.

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Bess

In today’s episode I have a Teri Hutcheon, the blogger behind A Foodie Stays Fit!  If you don’t already know Teri, first off she is one of the cutest humans possibly on the face of this earth, but she’s also super intelligent, kind, and inviting.  I love her openness in today’s episode as she takes us through her winding career path that took a few unexpected turns, shares what it’s like training for the Boston Marathon, and her experience going from heartbreaks to happiness. 

Teri shares how her career path led her to some place totally unexpected and why it’s important to never give up on finding the right fit for yourself.  She also has great tips for both novice and experienced runners alike, and if you’ve ever gone through a breakup and had your heart broken, you will totally be able to relate to Teri’s experiences and emotions that led her to finding her husband.  I hope you all enjoy the episode!

Say hi to Teri on Instagram @afoodiestaysfit!  You can also find Teri on her blog, www.afoodiestaysfit.com.  Go show her some love after the episode and let her know you listened!

Today’s show sponsor is Victoria Emerson.  Victoria Emerson celebrates the strength and independence of women everywhere, and in honor of that they are offering a 30% discount to Strong is She listeners.  Use code “strongisshe” at checkout for 30% off your purchase!  Show them some love on Instagram @victoriaemersondesign.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast and please subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode! I’d love if you’d say hi & follow on Instagram @strongisshepodcast.

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xo,

Bess