Thriving Joy with Katie Carroll

 In today’s episode, I talk about 3 life lessons that I feel like everyone can relate to.  I had an amazing conversation with one of my coworkers recently, and she dropped some truth bombs into my lap and I knew that I was going to take those nuggets of inspiration and turn them into a podcast.  Thank you to my dear friend at work for your wisdom!  

  Grab your coffee and let’s dive in!  Enjoy!!

  XOXO,

  Katie

 In this episode, I talk with you all about how “FAILURE” has shown up for me in my life, and what I make “FAILURE” mean.  We all have our own experiences with not doing as well as we had hoped with many different aspects in our lives.  We’re human!  It happens!  However, what I have found out is that the ways we attach ourselves to the outcomes of situations are what can truly make or break us in navigating life’s challenges.  Let me know if this resonates with you, and screenshot when you are listening and let me know your biggest takeaways!!  Be well!!

XOXO,

Katie

In today’s podcast, I interview a friend of mine since high school (shout-out to Westfield High School!).  Lexi Tourtellotte DiYeso is an incredibly driven woman, not only physically (she was a collegiate soccer player, and continues her physical prowess being a personal trainer and keeping fitness as one of her top priorities), but also mentally and spiritually.  Lexi is the founder and owner of her brick and mortar clothing boutique “Hazel Twenty”, as well as Hazel’s offspring “Maisie Twenty Kids Boutique”, both located in Asheville, North Carolina.  Lexi also runs a wellness retreat on Cat Island in the Bahamas called “Complete Retreat”.  In this episode, we talk about Lexi’s soccer history and how it’s helped shape her in navigating many decisions in life, particularly in being a female entrepreneur.  We talk about how persistence pays off when going after your dreams, as well as vision boarding and pivoting in life when the unexpected happens.  I have a feeling that you are going to find yourself doing some on-line shopping at Lexi’s boutiques after hearing this episode (and if you’re lucky enough to be near the Asheville, NC area, I bet you’ll be making a trip over to her stores to check all of the goodness that is Hazel Twenty and the Maisie Twenty Kids Boutique). 

When she isn’t busy running her stores and thinking of her next project, you can find Lexi doing something in nature with her 3 sons and her 2 dogs!Sit back, enjoy and start thinking of your fall wardrobe!!  

In this episode, I interview one of my most favorite yoga instructors, Katie Tierney.  Katie is the co-founder and co-owner of HOME POWER YOGA located in Cranford, NJ.  Katie infuses her passion for yoga and finding peace within your own mind into the yoga studio, and truly inspires and teaches you how to bring what you learn on your mat into your daily life.  Even if you have never taken a yoga class before, I know that after listening to this episode, that you just might find yourself rolling at a yoga mat and trying out this practice just to see what it’s all about!  Enjoy!!

In this episode, I share with you the big overwhelm that I have been feeling over this past month, and what has helped me work through many of my thoughts and feelings.  The same mind that sets our very own expectations super high, is the same mind that can give ourselves grace and help us see that taking ONE STEP AT A TIME is the only way to go when going after our biggest hopes and dreams and goals!!

Today I interview the author of the incredible book “She Had No Business:  A Real Life Tale of Faith, Courage, and Beating the Odds”, co-host of the bi-annual woman’s symposium “S.O.A.R”, and founder of her home organization company “Organista Home”.  Jessica has made it her life’s purpose to serve others, and I know her story will inspire you to get out there and serve others in any way you can!!  Enjoy!!!

In episode 10, I dive into some of the hot topics that I am always hearing people talk about, as well as how each one of these topics pertains to my journey.  If you’re wondering what your passion, purpose and mission are in this world, take a listen and let me know your thoughts!  I’d love to connect with you on any of these topics!!

Today’s interview is with one of the sweetest women that I have met on my own personal development journey and her name is Alison Jane Ryan. I met Alison at a weekend retreat up in New Hampshire that was being hosted by our mutual business coach at that time. The minute I met Alison, I felt an instant connection to her warmth and loving heart. Alison is a Mama Mentor and is the Founder of Mornings for Mamas Movement. Her podcast “Mornings for Mamas” is coming soon so stay tuned! Alison lives in Minnesota with her husband and two beautiful daughters and is often found outside walking in nature.

In this episode, I talk about how we all wear “invisible” masks during our lives for a variety of reasons, and true healing comes from being able to take down those masks and be our truest, most vulnerable selves with others.  We were meant to show up big in our lives, and wearing these masks so many times prevents us from truly feeling and achieving all that we want in this one, beautiful life that we have been given!!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE, I DISCUSS MY MORNING ROUTINE AND ANSWER SOME OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS I GET ABOUT MY MORNING ROUTINE.  THEN, I DIVE INTO THE 3 BIG “F” WORDS IN MY LIFE (FOOD, FITNESS AND FEAR) AND I TALK ABOUT HOW THESE THREE SUBJECTS PLAY INTO MY EVERYDAY LIFE.