What happens when overworking is the norm and you continue to push yourself beyond your limits? In Veronica Romney's case, her body forced her to slow down and take a breath. In this episode of Tough Stuff Podcast, she shares her personal health journey, her struggle to find answers when her doctors told her everything was fine, and how she eventually found a functional medicine doctor who helped her find health and shameless happiness again. Listen in now for a candid conversation about the hidden connections between health, business, and personal growth.

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· About Dr. Jordin Wiggins

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00:01:21 Health journey revealed unexpectedly

00:05:57 Acne, hair loss, low sex drive, frustration in life and work

00:10:46 Seeking solutions, ditching shame, finding happiness 

00:12:55 Embracing a more healthy, balanced approach to life

00:19:16 Making more intentional decisions in life and business

00:20:52 Conclusion: How overworking and shame impact happiness 

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In this episode, I sit down with Ashli Pollard, a serial founder and business strategist, to discuss all things money. She shares how her family prioritized experiences over material possessions and how that has shaped her mindset around money as she’s built her own businesses. Tune in as we both share the highs and lows of borrowing money to scale our businesses and what we’ve learned from it.

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[00:02:13] Transparent upbringing, value experiences over possessions.

[00:06:09] Long-term focus, multiple businesses serving purposes.

[00:09:04] Nightmare transition from group programs to team.

[00:15:10] Taking loans for business growth.

[00:19:44] Small business budget management and mindset.

[00:22:43] Budgeting for business expenses across departments is crucial. Analyze each category to allocate funds effectively. Determine the percentage breakdown of your budget. Adjust spending based on extra income to maximize growth.

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✦ Today’s Guest: Ashli Pollard ✦

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Do you struggle to maintain and create friendships? You're not alone.

In this episode, Danielle Bayard-Jackson joins us to talk about the importance of friendships in both our personal and professional lives. We discussed the challenges of maintaining friendships as adults, the benefits of having a support system, and how to make new friends. As a TikTok star, Author, Female Friendship Coach, and Educator, Danielle shared the benefit of incorporating more routine into our lives for our friendships, leveraging our super connector friends, and pursuing our interests even when we don't have someone to do them with.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:59] Research explores dynamics of women's friendships, stereotypes.

[00:05:12] Impacts of friendship on confidence and success

[00:07:57] Struggle with authenticity, validation, marketing, and perceptions.

[00:10:53] Highlighting pain points, press for faster respect.

[00:15:32] Identity attached to work, different conversation topics.

[00:20:43] Having diverse friend groups brings joy and support.

[00:25:30] Love talking on the phone, catching up with people.

[00:28:17] Losing friends in late 20s/early 30s is normal. Lack of third spaces makes it hard to meet new people. Put in effort, it's never too late. Incorporate routine, use super connectors, do activities alone.

[00:33:12] Underestimate willingness to help; be vulnerable.

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"The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work" by Simone Stolzoff

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✦ Today’s Guest: Danielle Jackson ✦

Website: https://www.daniellebayardjackson.com/

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Podcast "Friend Forward" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friend-forward/id1500460079

Prolific author and creator of the viral Instagram pastel long-form quote cards, Jamie Varon, joins me to talk about her journey as a writer and entrepreneur. We talked about the importance of letting go of control and embracing the unexpected, how to find confidence and fulfillment in your work, and how believing yourself even when faced with rejection can make the impossible possible. Jamie shares some valuable insights on the creative process, representation inspiring others to pursue their passions, and the importance of staying true to your purpose in the face of regret and fear.

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[00:02:23] Self-sabotage and perception affect our lives.

[00:04:42] Believe in myself, reject self-doubt, keep going.

[00:09:00] Confidence comes from trusting in oneself

[00:13:02] Letting go of control for fulfillment.

[00:17:55] Regrets turned into grief; timing is key.

[00:23:15] Seeing others succeed creates inspiration and possibility.

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✏️ RESOURCES

”Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert

”Radically Content” by Jamie Varon

”Radically Content: The Journal” by Jamie Varon

”Main Character Energy” by Jamie Varon

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✦ Today’s Guest: Jamie Varon ✦

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Join me on the Tough Stuff Podcast as we delve into the messy and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs who have faced the toughest challenges in business. From taking out loans because you can't pay your team to signing on difficult clients, we'll explore the real struggles that come with building a successful business.

I'm not afraid to get into the nitty-gritty details of what it takes to make it in the industry. Sometimes to survive another month, you've got to make tons of really hard calls. This isn't your typical "overnight success" story. I'm here to share those make-or-break business decisions, the in-between stories, the messy stuff that often gets overlooked. I'm not afraid to talk about the mistakes I've made and the lessons I've learned from them. So, are you ready to tackle the tough stuff with me? Hit the subscribe button in your favorite podcast app to always get the latest episodes as soon as they drop.

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