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With a lot of determination, perseverance and some grit mixed in for good measure, Michelle Simms started her company in the middle of a recession. Against all odds, her business flourished: Just a decade later, that little company grew into an $85 million enterprise that was acquired by the largest publicly traded home building company in the industry. 

Today, Michelle blends her real-world experience into a unique coaching style to empower entrepreneurs & business professionals to create the companies, the culture and the future design they wish to achieve. 

In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden and guest Michelle Simms cover topics from what motivates us in life, how we make the most of every day, and what living authentically actually means.

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Website: https://strivecoachingstudio.com/
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A Navy Veteran, podcast host, and a social media influencer whose penchant for building community and sharing kindness are at the core of his motto living life to the fullest, Shane Leketa’s vision and mission are to inspire, motivate and encourage others to truly become their authentic and true selves. Believe in yourself, see your self-worth and then, at the end of the day, put the work in going for your goals and dreams.

In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden and guest Shane Leketa cover topics from positivity, and kindness, to the importance of family and giving back, as well as the taboo subject of men’s mental health.

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Guest - Shane Leketa
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Dana Lawson is a marine biologist, educator, outdoorswoman, and Founder of Unbounded Horizons, an organization dedicated to using recreational therapy to guide adult survivors of domestic abuse towards a path to independence and ultimately, survival. Dana is continually pushing herself to rediscover the unbounded horizons of her own potential. 

In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden chats with Dana about how she has overcome living with cancer, losing a limb to amputation, and being a survivor of domestic abuse and what is takes to preserve in the face of adversity. 

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‘Tis the season for gratitude and it is also the season for depression and mental health issues. So how can you use gratitude as a preventative measure and actually foster a positive daily routine to help you get through the end of 2022? That’s the purpose of today’s show.

In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden takes a look at gratitude, happiness, and mental health and shares some tips for improving gratitude in your life and how this can positively affect one’s mental health.

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Gratitude by Psychology Today Staff (psychologytoday.com)
How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain (greatergood.berkeley.edu)

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Are you struggling with finding your voice at work or in life? Do you think you have nothing to contribute to the greater good? Are you curious about your purpose in life and how you can make a difference in this world?

In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shares how he found his voice, what drives him to make the world a better place and 10 questions you can ask yourself to help you discover your own voice in this world.

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Are you stuck in your head about the value you bring to this world? What about your own self-worth? How much time do you spend doubting yourself and your contributions at work, at home, and in your relationships.

In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shares more about his self-discovery journey specifically focused on his own struggles with value and self-worth as he embarks on a complete 180 degree from his former career and life. If you are doubting yourself at all, you are not alone.

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Do you know your purpose in life? Have you taken stock of what makes you come alive? Discovering your WHY, your innate strengths, and where you add value in this world will lead you toward being able to measure your life when it is said and done.

In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden takes a look at the process one undertakes to discover their purpose in life -- one’s WHY -- and explains how he recently found his and what that has meant in his personal development journey.

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Do You Know Your “Why?” 4 Questions To Find Your Purpose by Dr. Margie Warrell (forbes.com)
How To Improve Your Life By Discovering Your Why by Craig Dewe (likehack.org).

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You know that story in your head. The one you repeat to yourself over and over again to the point you actually believe in it as truth. The reality is your story, your narrative about yourself is just a dream you need to let go of so you can work to create a new narrative to your life.

In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden dives into the stories we tell ourselves and the stories he tells himself along his own journey towards becoming a better human. He also shares an important mindset technique you can use to improve the narrative of your stories.

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The two kinds of stories we tell about ourselves by Emily Esfahani Smith (ideas.ted.com)
The stories we tell ourselves by Emily Esfahani Smith (resilience.newamerica.org)

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You feel it, don’t you. Your mind is restless, unsettled, and you might be a bit confused and lost in your thoughts. This is common, friends, and is what is known as your monkey mind. The good news is there are ways you can quiet your mind.

In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shares what it  means to have a Monkey Mind and how a mindfulness practice, including meditation, can help you loosen the grip your mind has on your life. 

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Calming the Monkey Mind by Diana Raad, Ph.D. (psychologytoday.org)
Mindfulness by Psychology Today Staff (psychologytoday.com)
Getting Started with Mindfulness by Mindful.org Staff (mindful.org)

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How often have you thought to yourself, “I am probably the most unconfident person I know.” You are not alone as issues with self-confidence and having bouts of negative thoughts are pervasive in our lives as we are genetically predisposed to focus on the negative rather than being focused on confidence.

In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shares 8 tips for building your self-confidence as well as shares several stories of his own journey as he works to overcome issues with confidence himself.

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6 Ways to Build Your Self-Confidence by Amy Morin, LCSW (verywellmind.com)
How to build self-confidence by Editors (au.reachout.com)

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EP04: The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins
EP02: Find Your Why by Simon Sinek (audio version)

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