"Better to light a candle than curse the darkness." -Eleanor Roosevelt

Reflecting on personal and professional journeys, we explore themes of transformation, resilience, and the pursuit of freedom. Andrea shares her experiences as a business coach, mother, and political advocate, emphasizing the importance of community, faith, and the lessons learned from overcoming challenges. The discussion highlights the significance of education reform and the need to embrace failure as a stepping stone to success. In this conversation, Andrea Garrett shares her journey through media attention, personal growth, and the importance of family. She discusses the shift in values towards intentional living and the balance between motherhood and pursuing one's purpose. Andrea emphasizes the significance of time with loved ones and the need for discipline in achieving goals. The discussion also touches on overcoming fear, the power of mindset, and the excitement of future projects, all while highlighting the importance of community and strong family bonds.

Chapters

• 00:00 A Journey of Transformation

• 05:58 The Entrepreneurial Spirit

• 11:59 Finding Purpose in Pain

• 17:56 Advocating for Change in Education

• 25:37 Navigating Media Attention and Personal Growth

• 31:14 Creating Strong Family Bonds

• 36:35 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action

• 44:16 Surprising Backgrounds and Future Dreams

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrea.garrett.wv/

Book Recommendations:

• Team of Rivals
• Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
• The secrets of closing the sale
• Peaks and Valleys

Today's episode is a heartfelt, real-life update about why I chose to step away from social media and focus on reconnecting with the world around me.

Life has a way of presenting us with challenges that force us to pause and reflect. These moments often lead to profound perspective shifts—shifts that can change the course of our lives and help us realign with our true purpose. Yet, so many of us resist stepping away, fearing that if we step back, we might lose momentum, opportunities, or even our connection to others. But what I've learned is that sometimes, stepping away is exactly what we need to realign with what truly matters.

In this episode, I'm sharing the lessons I've uncovered during my time offline—how embracing the quiet moments and being present with myself and my loved ones has brought clarity, healing, and deeper purpose. We'll dive into how letting go of the constant noise of social media can actually open doors to more meaningful connections and a renewed sense of direction.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just yearning for a deeper connection to life, this conversation is for you. It's a reminder that sometimes, the best way to move forward is to step back and reconnect with the world—and yourself—in real life.

Let's explore what it really means to unplug and rediscover purpose.

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Website: https://shainaschuldt.com/

Learning to set healthy boundaries and heal our nervous system is a monumental part of our spiritual journey and Arianne Ortiz shares what she has learned through her practice and Holistic Wellness Company to help us step into our highest self, feel peace in our bodies and lead with love.

Follow Arianne Ortiz

Website: https://earths-farmacy.com/

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

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

Website: https://shainaschuldt.com/

The Untamed Conversations Podcast is a place for unfiltered conversations with Trailblazing Women who lead with their Divine Feminine Energy in life, business and Motherhood. This is a place for women to feel safe, heard and supported in pursuit of their purpose and passions as they seek health, fulfillment, peace and joy!

Feeling confident enough to speak your truth and own your voice is a journey and Chas Young tells us about her journey to freedom and liberation. She is a business and branding coach and helps women identify their identity and show up as the most authentic version of themselves in life, business and motherhood.

Follow Chas Young:

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

Follow Shaina:

All the things: https://linktr.ee/shainaschuldt

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

Website: https://shainaschuldt.com/

The Untamed Conversations Podcast is a place for unfiltered conversations with Trailblazing Women who lead with their Divine Feminine Energy in life, business and Motherhood. This is a place for women to feel safe, heard and supported in pursuit of their purpose and passions as they seek fulfillment, peace and joy!