Time to Pivot

If your desire to excel immediately is stopping you from even trying, you might be missing the whole point!

I know I can let perfectionism keep me from experiencing new things, or even things I’ve tried before and didn’t nail the first time. But what if it’s the learning part that’s actually the goal? Why not plan to be bad at it in the beginning and keep working on it anyway?

It might be tough at first, but it also might change your life for the better!

Highlights:

(01:53) Girlfriend, you can be terrible at something and still love it

(03:35) Bleeding fingers and rock-star dreams, my guitar era was something else

(05:00) New gym, new trainer, new me. Let's talk about showing up scared

(09:15) You don't need a superstar mentor (while those are great), just someone a couple of steps ahead

(11:07) My 3 E's for trying something new without losing your mind

(15:00) Bye-bye, perfectionism. Surrender the outcome and let God handle the rest

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For someone who encourages “embracing change,” I’m being tested by “THE CHANGE!” Anyone else in their peri/menopause era?

From bloodwork and HRT, to gym membership and new trainer, I’m choosing to be proactive and not allow weight gain and hormonal shifts to run the show anymore.

It’s a whole new world in some ways for me with a body I don’t recognize these days and side effects I’d rather not live with. If you’re in this boat or somewhere nearby, let’s talk openly and honestly about how we can pivot with confidence even through the unknowns.

Highlights:

(04:37) Fans everywhere, hormones everywhere... welcome to my perimenopause era

(08:24) Twenty-five pounds later and not feeling like myself, what are we gonna do about it?

(12:11) Estrogen patches: loved the benefits, did NOT love what came with it

(19:10) New gym, new trainer, and me officially taking my body back

(22:59) New face, new makeup, electrolytes - we’re updating the whole system

(26:38) Perimenopause, I am coming for you!

Mentioned:

@jordanreynoldsco for content strategy, photography, and retreats (find link to join us in Charleston in her bio)

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I’m back from a weekend that shifted my mindset and gave me tangible assets to improve my business.

Have you ever needed a confidence boost personally or professionally? Well, I needed both and this social media content retreat in San Diego, led by the one and only Jordan Reynolds, helped me in more ways than one.

If you’re on the verge of burnout, living in the middle of it with little confidence for how to move forward, or simply want some professional photographs, content strategy, supportive women cheering you on, and some time away to reset, join us for her next retreat in April in Charleston, South Carolina! (Link in her bio below.)

Highlights:

(04:08) Yep, social media burnout is real, and I was feeling it

(08:09) Wait, am I actually excited about batch recording again?!

(10:22) Turns out doing everything solo might have been part of the problem

(12:09) You made it through one pivot... so why are these feelings back again?

(16:22) Plot twist: maybe I’m not done with organization after all

(20:33) No laundry, no school runs, just me getting stuff DONE

Mentioned:

The Mom’s Organization Motivation Podcast

@jordanreynoldsco for content strategy, photography, and retreats (find link to join us in Charleston in her bio)

@jburshekphotography for photography

@kaleigh.creative for photography and social media support

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We’re in our HOMESCHOOL ERA! Anyone else find themselves doing something unexpected and realizing that pivot just led to a bunch more pivots?

As a former teacher of 15 years I shouldn’t be so surprised, but I never expected to be homeschooling our son in middle school. Yet, here we are making the most of it and currently studying the BEATITUDES in the Bible!

So many life lessons to glean from those verses. While I did detour briefly in this episode to talk about perimenopause, the heat melting my nip covers when trying to batch record podcast episodes, and a shoutout to my bestie and her mom honoring the passing of their sweet Jock, I did manage to bring it back to some biblical teachings.

If you’re down for a rollercoaster listening experience, I’m glad you’re here. Please pass this on if you have a friend who might be going through a pivot too!

Highlights:

(04:22) - Homeschool week two and we were already one inconvenience away from losing it on each other

(08:10) Plot twist: apparently hosting a podcast about pivoting means God gives you LOTS of opportunities to practice

(12:11) Sometimes the wrong shoes ruin the day. Sometimes it’s perimenopause. Sometimes it’s both.

(16:12) From Bible to boobs

(24:28) The apology tour begins: how Duke and I stopped spiraling and chose peace instead

(32:42) Bad morning? Fine. Bad life? Absolutely not. We can pivot!

Mentioned:

The Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-10

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Anyone else have concerns about AI or as intimidated as I am? Having this conversation with my new friend and faithful believer, Nicola, helped me understand when and how to tap into useful AI resources and strategies without ignoring God’s voice.

Nicola Murphy is a communication architect and learning designer who has spent 20 years closing the gap between what leaders say and what audiences actually do. Originally from New Zealand, she serves as Head of Microlearning Instructional Design for Gnowbe, a learning platform at the cutting edge of digitial technology, and is the founder of The Equip Academy, her consulting and coaching practice, where leaders and communicators come to build effective messages that stick and multiply in the lives of people. Through workshops, courses, speaking, and 1:1 coaching, Nicola equips communicators to drive real transformation; and she's especially fired up about doing that inside ministries and churches, in the spirit of Ephesians 4:12.

This episode was enlightening and encouraging! Let me know if it changes the way you view AI.

Highlights:

(06:14) When the lights start acting up before an AI and faith conversation... yeah, we’re praying first

(18:58) Your audience does not need EVERYTHING you know, and yes, that can hurt a little

(25:00) Jesus answered questions with questions, and suddenly my mom-coaching strategy needs an update

(29:02) Watch your “I’ll never” statements because apparently God keeps receipts

(43:13) My brain officially exploded when I realized AI could help without replacing the actual thinking

(56:10) The simplest AI filter of all: should I ask the computer, or should I ask God?

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@nicolamurphy.co on social

www.theequipacademy.org

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The Palisades fire was the purge none of us ever expected to do! I spoke to Kelli Phillips from BizTV two years after my first interview to share how I’m still using my 3 E’s Philosophy, this time, to get through the stressful aftermath of this life-changing event.

Whether getting organized in your home or processing catastrophic loss and trauma, while rebuilding your home from ground zero, it can be done 3 simple steps at a time. Keeping the stress and overwhelm at bay, means simplifying everything.

Let’s continue to embrace change (even when we don’t want to) and pivot with confidence!

Highlights:

(01:30) Hair done, face on, BizTV interview complete

(02:31) The original 3 E’s that helped me organize everything from clutter to chaos

(04:49) Overwhelmed by all the information? This is your reminder to pick one thing and start there

(06:03) Asking for help is not cheating, it might actually be the smartest part of your pivot

(07:12) RIP the man cave: a very real lesson in making your space work for the season you’re actually in

(08:58) Life will change a lot, but keeping things simple is still one of the best tools we’ve got

Mentioned:

Watch my two BizTV interviews on YouTube:

From Ashes to Action 2026

Get Organized in 3 Simple Steps 2024

The Mom’s Organization Motivation Podcast

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What Is It Costing You Not to Listen? This isn’t just the title of my brilliant guest’s book. It’s also a question we might not want to answer…yet.

Christine Miles, author, keynote & TEDx speaker, coach, Founder & CEO of EQuipt, is a longtime expert in educating individuals and organizations on how to listen in ways that transform how they lead, sell, influence, and succeed in every aspect of life. Following the steps of her breakthrough Listening Path™, a transformational workshop, will provide you with a critical key to your success -understanding.

She teaches how to:

• Hear what is said and not said

• Identify your listening persona and realize when it is unhelpful

• Soothe your subconscious so you can listen differently

• Listen with intent to gather others’ stories

• Replace interfering direct questions with just six questions

• Mini-reflect to speed up the listening process without getting lost

• Affirm to create alignment, break down walls, and solve problems

This episode was so enlightening! I really enjoyed how Christine presents such an important skill. No wonder she’s an expert! I guarantee you’ll learn more about your listening style and will have the urge to send this to a few people in your life…do it!

Highlights:

(05:37) Why the real story is often hiding below the surface

(07:08) How the brain becomes the greatest enemy of listening

(10:04) Why the listener, not the speaker, guides the conversation

(22:56) The right way to interrupt without taking over

(28:02) Six simple questions that reveal the whole story

(43:56) The hidden business cost of the listening gap

Mentioned:

www.thelisteningpath.com

www.christinemileslistens.com

@christine.miles.listens on Instagram

Christine’s TEDx Talk

Christine’s book on Amazon

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After my daughter’s declaration that she doesn’t like the idea of “faking it,” and later hearing the incomparable Dr Cheryl Wood say this familiar phrase a different way, I felt a shift in my perspective and motivation.

I’ve always understood the intent of “fake it til ya make it,” but much like my wise 15 year old felt reservations about this often-used expression, I too questioned if “faking it” was the way to go, when the desire is to grow. When I heard Dr Cheryl reframe it using “faith” as the driving force behind “making it,” that resonated so much more for me!

I’m curious what you think about the difference in “fake” & “faith,” when it comes to intentional growth.

Highlights:

(01:34) Stray hairs, and the perfect amount of unhinged

(04:08) The moment “faith” stopped me in my tracks

(05:42) Research first, panic spiral later

(07:18) Shiny objects are cute, but focus gets you where you’re going

(08:16) Asking for help before you become a one-woman burnout machine

(12:08) Let God handle the timeline, because ours is usually doing the most

Mentioned:

Don’t miss my second guest interview on the Lip Service & Lashes Podcast with my hilarious, kind, and slightly unhinged friend and fellow entrepreneur, Chelsea Husum!

Episode 87: After the Flames with Paige Killian on Apple Podcasts

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I’m sure you’ve heard that words have power and the way we speak to ourselves is powerful too!

Inspired by our podcast episode on The Angie Ambrosetti Show, Angie and I continued our conversation off camera and something she said really stuck with me. Keeping our focus positive, when navigating all our feelings about life’s challenges, will expand. Obviously the opposite is true too, but in the name of positivity, let’s go with the former.

I’m here for positive expansion, so here’s a quick episode on how we can make that happen!

Highlights:

(01:45) When book-writing nerves invite imposter syndrome to the party

(03:39) The simple reminder that what you focus on expands

(04:12) Why “fake it till you make it” does not work for everyone

(05:28) The phrase that might make you rethink your negative self-talk

(07:26) Yes, we are talking chili cheeseburgers and intentional choices

(08:42) Feel the feelings, grab the fudge pops, then keep moving forward

Mentioned:

My episode on The Angie Ambrosetti Podcast:

Episode 42: How to Pivot When Life Falls Apart with Paige Killian

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How’s your relationship these days? I was due for a check-in on mine and my guest was the perfect person to inspire some changes. Enjoy this helpful episode that got my husband’s stamp of approval as he listened from his office nearby!

Melissa Nanavati is a TEDx speaker, author, and relationship coach for high performers. Her work integrates neuroscience, biology, and lived experience to help driven individuals build thriving relationships, while pursuing big goals.

After struggling with anxious attachment and going on over 100 first dates before meeting her husband, Melissa became deeply committed to studying the neuroscience of connection. In their first year of marriage, she and her husband raised $1.1 million while building a thriving partnership and running two businesses. Melissa translates this research and real-world experience into practical, science-backed frameworks to help high achievers navigate hard conversations, eliminate energy leaks at home, and build secure, resilient relationships.

Highlights:

(05:09) The vision that convinced Melissa to change her entire life

(07:34) Why dating needs both serendipity and strategy

(11:41) The 5-minute ritual that can absolutely transform a relationship

(20:29) The values that truly matter in a partner

(32:58) A little scheduled spontaneity to keep chemistry alive

(48:27) Why courageous action is the foundation of lasting love

Mentioned:

www.melissananavati.com

@melissananavati on Instagram

Melissa Nanavati on LinkedIn

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