Up with Neeley Neal

What is stopping you from going after your dream career? In this episode, our host Neeley is joined by squad sister and fellow Cardinal Cheerleading alumni, Danielle Kamela! Neeley and Danielle catch up from their days of cheering on the sidelines together at Superbowl 43 and talk about Danielle's experiences as an NFL cheerleader, NBA Dancer, Fox sports spokesperson, and WWE wrestler Vanessa Borne! Danielle shares how she has pivoted and continued to follow her dreams despite being told in college that she would "never make it". Tune in to hear how Danielle has broken into multiple different competitive fields, and how she is continuing to use that skill of adapting during the pandemic.

02:20 Catching up with squad sister Danielle Kamela!

03:30 How did you first get started in cheer and dance?

08:20 How did you pivot in College and use Cheerleading as an avenue into broadcasting?

13:00 What led to you working as a Fox Sports Spokesperson?

17:15 What did your transition look like as you became a Professional WWE Wrestler?

22:00 Did your training in gymnastics and dance translate to wrestling?

23:30 What does your training look like as a WWE wrestler?

26:00 When did your wrestling character Vanessa Borne come about?

29:30 How have you cultivated connections with your audience?

31:30 How has your work with the WWE changed during the pandemic?

34:20 What is next for you and your character Vanessa Borne?

40:00 Do you have a daily routine or habits you do to keep you fired up?

Follow Danielle on Instagram for all the fabulous Vision of Vanessa Borne: https://instagram.com/vanessabornewwe

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Many of us have heard the saying that goes something like, "You are a combination of the 5 people you spend the most time with". How true is this for you, and when is the last time you did an inventory of your relationship with yourself, and those 5 people you surround yourself with? In this episode, our host Neeley is talking about the treasure of making extraordinary friendships as adults! Needing a supportive, energizing, group of like-minded people isn't something you grow out of at a certain age. In fact, with navigating life experiences we need extraordinary friends in our lives more than ever! Tune in to hear the importance of strengthening your relationship with yourself, making room for new friends in your life, and being intentional about connecting with like-minded people! Neeley might even have just the thing to help you do all three!

02:00 How are you affected by your surroundings?

03:30 Yes, my group of College girlfriends have a name!

05:15 What does it take to make extraordinary friendships as an adult?

06:40 What are your current beliefs about making friends?

08:00 Would you be friends with you?

09:20 What is a friendship audit?

12:30 How does "pruning" your friendship tree give you room for growth?

16:15 How can you use visualization to attract the right friendships into your life?

19:30 What I have up my sleeve that will help YOU connect with high vibe friends!

21:15 What if I haven't cheered in years? Or if I've never been a cheerleader before?

24:00 How can I find out more about Fired Up?

25:00 How to become your own best friend, make room for new friendships, and connect with like-minded women!

Follow Fired Up! Grown-Up Cheer Camp on Instagram for event details: https://instagram.com/firedupcheercamp

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Sometimes in order to live a FULL OUT life we need to tackle obstacles head on! In this episode, our host Neeley is joined by the author of The Art of Breaking Through, Louise Valentine! Louise is a wellness expert, Sports and Medical Massage Therapist., and military spouse. Louise shares her story of achieving success as one of few women working with NFL players, continuing to build her career through moves as a military spouse, and mastering her mindset as she faced challenging diagnoses. It's like that quote from Greek Philosopher Heraclitus, the only constant in life is change. Tune in for ways you can break through the next challenge you face!

02:50 What is Team Valentine Project?

05:30 What has your career journey looked like before and after marrying into the military?

08:10 What was it like having a front-row seat to high-level athletes like NFL players and The Rockettes?

10:30 What was it like being one of few females being a sports and medical massage therapist among NFL players?

12:50 Did you know much about military life before dating your husband?

15:20 How did your career evolve as you became a military spouse?

18:10 How many times have you relocated over the past 10 years?

19:45 What are some key things we can do to optimize our wellbeing?

22:50 How did you come to the decision to write your book?

27:00 How has your life changed since being diagnosed with osteoporosis and a precancerous condition?

30:30 What can we do to stay fired up while facing challenges?

33:20 How do you share and teach wellness practices with your children?

36:45 The importance of processing all your emotions through change and challenges.

40:10 What has been most influential in understanding mindset tools?

43:20 How do you tackle multiple goals at the same time?

45:50 What are some free resources you offer on health and wellness?

Connect with Louise on Facebook and Instagram: @teamvalentineproject

https://www.instagram.com/teamvalentineproject/?hl=en

Find Louise's FREE 5 Step Solution Worksheet on her website:

https://www.teamvalentineproject.com/products

PURCHASE Louise's book, The Art of Breaking Through on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Breaking-Through-Challenge-Self-Doubt/dp/B08L3XBW5J

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Welcome back to The Neeley Neal Show! This episode is all about you recognizing the power within and remembering who you are! Our host Neeley shares times she has felt low self-confidence, and the actions we can all take to reclaim that confidence in ourselves! She talks about everything from confidence killers to how we can be in integrity and keep our promises to ourselves! Of course, there are some dance and cheer lessons in there too! Tune in to hear how you can reconnect with yourself and reclaim your self-confidence superpowers!

02:00 What are your natural superpowers?

04:15 What can manifest when we have low self-confidence?

06:30 What can we learn from our middle school years?

09:40 How can visualization build your self-confidence?

13:00 Questions to ask yourself to visualize your desired outcome.

14:50 How I put visualization to practice as a cheerleader.

17:00 How I reconnected to myself and grew my self-confidence after having my kids.

19:10 What are the confidence killers?

20:15 How being in the present moment can strengthen your energy and confidence!

22:40 What is the effect does being in integrity have on your confidence?

26:00 What actions can you take to strengthen your self-confidence?

Check out some of Neeley's favorite mindset and NLP books:

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Millionaire-Mind-Mastering-Wealth-ebook/dp/B000FCJZ3G/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=secrets+of+the+millionaire+mind&qid=1612408470&sr=8-1

The power of your Subconscious mind by Joseph Murphy: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Subconscious-Mind-Complete/dp/1250236630/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=power+of+subconscious+mind&qid=1612408409&sr=8-4

The Power of NOW by Eckhart Tolle: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment-ebook/dp/B002361MLA/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=power+of+now&qid=1612408275&sr=8-1

Tune in to these previous episodes of the Reclaim Your Natural Superpowers Series:

Episode 5: Reclaim Your Natural Superpowers Series | Positive Mindset

https://neeleyneal.libsyn.com/reclaim-your-natural-superpowers-series-positive-mindset

Episode 7: Reclaim Your Natural Superpowers Series | Cultivating Energy

https://neeleyneal.libsyn.com/reclaim-your-natural-superpowers-series-cultivating-energy

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In this special first guest episode, our host Neeley is joined by fellow NFL Cardinals Cheer Alumni Catie Menke! Catie is an entrepreneur and creative professional with a heart for supporting women, bringing more beauty into their lives! Her calling is to inspire women to hold and share more self-love through creativity and connection. In this episode, we dive into how Catie made the transition from being an NFL Cheerleader to running her own multi-faceted business! Tune in to hear how Catie has grown her business and fulfillment, pivoting through the pandemic and continuing on the constant journey of self-love!

02:30 Meet Catie Menke!

03:30 Catie's journey to becoming an NFL Cheerleader!

06:00 How did injuries, surgery, and recovery at 18 give perspective to your cheer career and beyond?

09:40 What inspired you to do your brunch events?

12:40 How have you pivoted from events this past year due to COVID?

16:00 What does self-love look like for you?

18:15 Has creating boundaries been part of your self-love practice?

20:00 Is there a connection between self-love and healing your inner child?

25:00 The common struggle women face of not feeling like they are doing enough.

27:30 What is coming next for you and your creative endeavors?

30:20 What has the journey been like going from having an idea to producing merch?

31:30 How do you make space to connect with your creativity?

34:30 Is there anything you learned in your cheer and dance career that has translated to running your own business now?

Connect with Catie on Instagram: @catiemenke

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Check out Catie's merch on her website:

https://www.catiemenke.com/

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Today's topic is one our Host Neeley is constantly working on herself, and so excited for you to join in on this conversation! We're talking about something that is difficult for most of us, asking for help! In this episode, Neeley breaks down the mental load that is particularly taxing for women, and ways we can ask for help to ease that load. From resources to understanding what is holding us back from asking for help, this episode is full of so many ways you make your day-to-day run smoother, and mutually benefit those you hire to help you as well! Tune in to work through the mental challenges of asking for help, and grab practical tips you can use to join in this journey of asking for help!

01:15 With all the hats we wear, it can be hard for us to ask for help!

02:15 How we've had to shift our plans during the kids Daycare 2 week shut down!

04:10 Working through generations of gender roles and expectations of others.

07:20 What is the "mental load" and what does that typically look like for women?

09:20 An example: What the "mental load" looks like for Moms with children in school and daycare?

12:00 How to relieve that mental load!

13:30 What asking for help looked like for me preparing for my triplets to be born!

17:15 The gratitude we have for those that came into our lives and helped us when we had our triplets!

20:30 The mutual benefit of seeking help from loved ones and professionals!

22:00 What to remember at the top of your list of everyone's needs!

23:00 What are you doing to energize yourself?

25:00 What can parents do to get help and prioritize time with their partner/spouse?

27:30 How can we get help with meal prep and planning?

30:40 The meal we ordered out that may change how we do things forever!

32:45 When should you ask for help?

34:00 How do you know what you should delegate?

37:00 What areas of your life would a little help go a long way?

Check out these resources mentioned in this episode:

American Sociological Review - Cognitive Dimension on Household Labor Study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0003122419859007

Bright Horizon's non-profit study on mental load for working parents:

https://solutionsatwork.brighthorizons.com/~/media/BH/SAW/PDFs/GeneralAndWellbeing/MFI_2017_Report_v4.ashx

Further reading on Mental Load: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-is-the-mental-load

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Nature's Purpose (Phoenix residents) meal delivery service: https://npdelivered.com

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What does it really take to create energy? Cultivating energy doesn't always look like going full out on a stage. Cultivating powerful energy can be miraculously quiet. In this episode, our host Neeley talks about lessons she learned about cultivating energy during her triplet pregnancy. Creating energy when there is none is an ability you have! Your energy is something that starts within and radiates outward whether you are being conscious of it or not. Tune in to hear how you can cultivate and create your energy with intention! Let's dive into how to cultivate, create, and protect your energy!

01:30 What are the 5 natural superpowers?

03:10 How I set my intentions coming into recording about cultivating and creating energy!

04:50 What is energy? Here are some questions to ask to check in with your energy!

06:20 What does it mean when people are talking about "good vibes" or "bad vibes"?

07:00 How do we step into being a consistently good vibe, high vibe, positive energy person?

08:00 Common comments I get as a triplet mom!

10:40 Can you increase your energy?

12:10 Are your daily habits draining or empowering you?

13:00 How do you cultivate and create energy when there is none?

15:00 What is the highest energy?

18:00 What is the key to cultivating energy?

19:00 Lessons on harnessing energy during my triplet pregnancy.

23:00 Keeping a positive and focused mindset when you feel depleted.

26:00 How YOU can tap into your power to create energy consciously!

Check out Episode 5, the first of this series here:

https://neeleyneal.libsyn.com/reclaim-your-natural-superpowers-series-positive-mindset

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What is inspired action!? In this episode, our host Neeley dives into what inspired action is, and what it means to be a Spirit Leader, on and off the field, court, and stage! As she's mentioned in previous episodes, connecting to your source of joy is one of our main goals here on The Neeley Neal Show! One way we can do that is by changing your daily "have to's" to daily "get to's"! Tune into this episode to hear how our perspective can shift everything, and how we can show up as Spirit Leaders in our day to day lives!

01:15 What does "inspire" mean?

02:50 What can you do to increase your inspired actions?

04:30 How to make sure your "get to" list includes something that fuels you!

06:00 What we can learn from Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe about the chain reactions that follow inspired action!

08:20 What is a Spirit Leader?

11:30 What are common qualities found in Spirit Leaders?

13:50 The effect of Spirit Leaders, in and outside of cheer and dance!

15:00 How my Go Fit Win community creates an environment where everyone can be energized!

15:50 How do I know if it's really Inspired Action?

17:30 The impact that can be felt from Spirit Leaders long after the "game" is over.

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Today's episode is all about how you can reclaim your natural superpowers to make the impact you're meant to make! Tune in as our host Neeley gives us the tools and questions to ask ourselves to get in touch with our own superpowers. One of the biggest things that will affect your ability to make the impact you have the potential to make is your mindset! Being intentional about bringing yourself back to a positive mindset, again and again, is an alignment that will not only impact the joy of your day to day life but how you are in the world as a leader! It's time to reclaim your super-powerful, positive mindset!

01:50 What is a natural superpower?

04:00 What are the five common leadership superpowers?

05:40 The power of having s positive mindset.

07:20 What is step one to reclaiming your positive mindset?

08:10 Ways you can take action to get into a positive mindset!

10:10 How do boundaries (or lack thereof) affect your mindset?

12:50 Do you have a daily routine?

14:20 Who is your support system?

17:30 The superpower of gratitude!

21:40 Are you living your life full out?

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Are you conscious of how you are investing your time? Today we're talking about the framework and tools you need to identify and plan your priorities! In this episode, our host Neeley walks us through the process she uses to identify areas of her life she wants to improve and prioritizes infusing things that light her up in her daily life! It's the perfect formula of what needs to be done and what fills you up! Tune in for the steps you can take to set goals with meaning, and decide to live every day full out!

02:00 What is the Wheel of Life?

03:20 How I create a "brain dump" list of what I want to improve on based on my Wheel of Life Results!

04:40 The questions you can ask yourself to categorize your brain dump!

06:00 How I assign a T-shirt size to each idea on my list in each category!

07:00 Now it's time to prioritize!

11:20 How I use Stephen Covey's Big Rocks Method or productivity.

13:40 What you can do to break down your "big rocks" into daily commitments.

16:00 What is missing from Stephen Covey's Big Rock Method?

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