This Is My Truth

Today I talk with my very good friend, Melissa MacGowan as she shares her journey with early menopause and what that experience was like as a corporate leader and how that manifested in a way for her to take a big leap of faith, despite being the bread winner in her family, and leave corporate to venture off on her own and lean in to her passions more.

A bit more about Melissa in her own words:

I’m Melissa MacGowan - wife and mother of four - 20 year veteran in corporate people and culture - and someone who experienced an energy crisis and premature menopause.   It was at this point that I realized I needed to make some changes for myself, my career and my family. One of my biggest learnings was to discover my energy leaks - the areas of my work that were draining me in unnecessary and unproductive ways. To cut to the chase, the clarity I gained resulted in the creation of a toolkit to help myself and others out of this energy leaking cycle, to become better leaders and enjoy life.  This is now my mission and why I started Go To Grow.   Go To Grow helps you navigate the rocky road towards greater growth through boosting engagement, reducing burnout risk factors and fueling your impact in leadership and in your life.

Stay connected with Melissa on Instagram @go.to.grow

xoxo, Jessi

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated!

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Today I dive into my own journey with asking for help. It's been a long one, if I'm honest. I used to pride myself when people would tell me I was so strong & independent. One of my go-to stories is that I've got it all myself. But here's the thing I've had to learn - asking for help isn't a weakness, it's actually a strength. 

I hope you enjoy!

xoxo, Jessi

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated!

You can connect to This is My Truth on:

Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/

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Web: www.jessishuraleff.com

Today I talk with my friend, Melissa Lyons about finding clarity amongst the chaos. During our conversation, she shares with us what she and her husband are going through and we discuss how, oftentimes, as women, we feel our story isn't significant enough. Her ability to speak her truth is uncanny and she brings true authenticity and realness to how much of a rollercoaster life really can be.

A bit more about Melissa:

Melissa Lyons is an international best-selling author, speaker and life coach who helps people learn to calm the busy and sometimes overwhelmed thoughts that race through their minds. Melissa has an uncanny ability to help people find clarity amidst chaos and she shows them how to get what they want. Quite simply, she will inspire you to wake up each morning with a sense of happiness and excitement about your day.

How to stay connected with Melissa:

xoxo, Jessi

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated!

You can connect to This is My Truth on:

Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/

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Web: www.jessishuraleff.com

How many of us were told to get good grades, go to the good school, get a good job, get married (if you want), have a family (if you want) and you should be happy? I bet a lot of you are raising your hands right now. Today's episode breaks this myth down. Because I've talked to a lot of women who 'have it all' and we're not f'ing happy. So how do we turn that around? Glad you asked...tune in and find out! 

xoxo,

Jessi

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated!

You can connect to This is My Truth on:

Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.jessishuraleff.com

Today I talk with my friend, ReGina Smithwick as she shares her journey of removing her mask after 50 years and owning her truth of being adopted. In our conversation, we talk about how she went from breakdown to breakthrough. 

A bit more about ReGina:

She was born in Harlem, NY raised in Mount Vernon, NY via Teaneck, NJ. Now resides in Winterville, NC with her three children Regina, Franklin Jr. and Dillon. She is a professional organizer and certified life coach. Last year, she started her business Smithwick Solutions LLC that offers organizational services. She also hosts and produces the Facebook talk show "Let's Talk". Plus she just became a published author of the book titled "Adoption: The Unknown Blessing". She attended Virginia State University and received her Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from National University. Last but not least, she is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 

Stay connected with ReGina:

xoxo, Jessi

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated!

You can connect to This is My Truth on:

Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

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Email: [email protected]

Web: www.jessishuraleff.com

Today I dive into a recent moment I had out with the girls and I was yet again reminded, leading with compassion, empathy & curiosity is much better than being an asshole. So don't be an asshole. ;-)

Today I talk with my dear friend, Tiffany Huff-Strothers as she shares how she was able to take her own power back by rediscovering herself after an abusive relationship. She walks us through her experience with homelessness and how establishing a dynamic morning routine and using the notion of "Being Famous at Home" helped her get through a difficult season. 

A bit more about Tiffany:

Tiffany Huff-Strothers, also known as “The Bounce Back Guide” is a Wife, Mother, Christian Life Coach passionate about helping women rebuild their lives after setbacks.  As Host of The Bounce Back Blueprint Podcast + Award-Winning Author, she is helping women bounce back and transform their lives daily. Tiffany is also CEO of When She Thrives, a community-based organization dedicated to empowering single mothers to move their families from poverty to prosperity through advocacy, education, personal and professional development.   

In 2017, she published two books: 30 Day Stay: A Story of Escaping Death, Healing From Heartbreak & Finding Hope in Homelessness, and EmpowerMoments for the Everyday Woman A 31 Day Devotional to Empower Your Womanhood. Additionally, through When She Thrives, she worked with dozens of single mothers to publish Scenes From A Single Mom Volumes I and II +III.  

Tiffany studied Communication + Professional Writing at Carlow University and Higher Education Management at The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Education.  

In her spare time, you can catch her in the stands cheering for her sons, curled up with a good book, or in the kitchen trying new recipes with her husband.

Stay connected with Tiffany here:

xoxo, Jessi

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated!

You can connect to This is My Truth on:

Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.jessishuraleff.com

Today I share about moments in my life when I've turned off vulnerability & only focused on things I knew I'd be good at. Turns out, while that's a great way to be "successful" from an outside perspective, it's not actually how you create connections - with yourself or with others. 

xoxo, Jessi

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated!

You can connect to This is My Truth on:

Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.jessishuraleff.com

Today I talk to my friend, Wendi Hatton as she shares her journey with late-term miscarriage. We talk about how her passion to connect and collaborate with others grew once she allowed herself to be vulnerable, stand in her truth, and find the proper support system. In that, she began laying the foundation for her business of helping and supporting other entrepreneurs build successful businesses. 

A bit more about Wendi:

Wendi Hatton is a Business Growth Coach and LinkedIn Specialist, helping entrepreneurs build lucrative businesses and cultivate powerful collaborations while using her proprietary Max L.E.A.D.S. Formula and Compassionate Selling Method, so they can increase their leads and up-level their sales. A Navy veteran, Wendi was named Woman of the Year (2015-2016), and received the honorarium of VIP Member, by the National Association of Professional Women. She was also featured in the Fall 2015 issue of the Women of Distinction Magazine.  A professional clarinetist, Wendi resides in Springfield, Virginia with her husband and has two grown children, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter living in NJ and NYC.

How you can connect with Wendi:

xoxo, Jessi

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated!

You can connect to This is My Truth on:

Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.jessishuraleff.com

It's national infertility awareness week and today I'm sharing a moment that I experienced while at Google and going through IVF. Even if you haven't experienced infertility yourself, this episode is still for you because 1 in 8 couples deals with infertility, so someone you know has experienced it. In the conversation, I also reference my blog post which you can read here: https://www.jessishuraleff.com/stories-source/infertilityatwork

xoxo, Jessi

This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated!

You can connect to This is My Truth on:

Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.jessishuraleff.com