Up with Neeley Neal

We know you, our listeners, are ambitious women who seek fulfillment and growth! Today's guest is definitely a squad sister that goes after her dreams! Our host Neeley is excited to welcome Courtney Krauss to the show! Courtney shared her experiences as a former NFL Patriots Cheerleader, All-Star Cheerleader with the legendary Spirit of Texas program, and touring on Broadway! Getting a superbowl ring her first season with the New England Patriots and performing for the 8+ month run of Bring It On, on Broadway Courtney shares the big "pinch me" moments and how they're really those times you realize you followed the dreams you had as a kid! Tune in to hear her amazing story so far, how we can all take that leap of following what our hearts feel called to create, and what she has coming next!

02:20 Fired Up! Cheer Camp is coming!!!

04:00 What you need to know about Fired Up! Cheer Camp! Text us now!

05:30 Meet Courtney Krauss!

09:45 Finding out Bring It On was going to be turned into a Broadway musical.

12:30 Auditioning for Broadway!

15:40 Being 1 of 4 female cheerleaders hired for the show.

17:30 What was it like going on tour and having the physical demand of performing?

20:30 Finding out they had a Broadway space available and they were officially going to Broadway!

25:40 What was that transition like moving to Boston to be a Patriots Cheerleader?

28:30 What was it like winning the Superbowl in your first season?

35:00 How did you decide to retire from NFL Cheer and move to Texas?

40:15 Of all the big successes you've had, are there any "pinch me" moments that stand out?

43:30 What do you have coming up next?

46:15 The mission of collaborating with and supporting other female entrepreneurs.

49:00 How can we work with you virtually?

Follow Courtney on Instagram | @courtkrauss

Learn more about working with Courtney at Movewithcourtneykrauss.com

Bring it On - The Musical Moments - Ryann Redmond sings, "The Girl in the Stands": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsJDZJxfMV0

Bring it On - The Musical - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Appearance 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zeXJg3ewyU

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We were all born free spirits - free of judgment, free of worry, free to truly be ourselves and go all out! This pep talk is here to help you so you can stop making excuses, start prioritizing yourself and your happiness, and find another way so that "I can't" won't ever be able to stifle you! This short and sweet episode is all about getting you to shine and live your life like the free spirit you are born to be!

1:15 What were we born for?

2:35 How can being a martyr steal our joy?

4:15 How can we serve others by being our spirited selves?

5:10 Can't is not a truth.

6:35 Playing the unicorn brainstorming game!

9:40 How to return to "me time"!

10:40 How can we let go and ask for help?

11:35 Self care is not being selfish.

12:15 What are we meant for?

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What is that little voice chatting about in your head? None of us are immune to having negative chatter pop into our minds, but if you were to do inventory, are the thoughts that come to you most often empowering, or bringing you down? In this episode, our host Neeley is sharing how you can tune into our thoughts, recognize their tone, and focus on your higher self. The part of you who knows the incredible things you are capable of and cheers you on towards accomplishing them…..THAT is your higher self and she knows what she's talking about!

01:20 If you were to take note of the thoughts that run through your mind today, would they be empowering thoughts, or are they bringing you down?

03:15 Celebrate the positive thoughts, aka your higher-self encouraging you forward!

05:00 Why is it so important that we focus our thoughts on the positive?

07:15 Be someone who makes you happy!

08:30 How to stick up for yourself and not allow that voice in your head to bully you!

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When was the last time you did something to connect to your joy? Tiphanie McNiff is on the podcast sharing her story of doing competitive dancing for over 25 years, and how she had felt something missing in her life as a dancer after her baby was born. Tiphanie is a former NFL Oakland Raiderette and NBA dancer for the Phoenix Suns and currently coaches the UCLA dance team. In this episode, Tiphanie shares what it was like coaching and having her baby during a pandemic and the mental toughness it takes to show up and serve others day after day, at home with your kids and in your career. Tune in to hear how Tiph has been inspired to turn her love of dance into her career and a fulfilling connection to her joy!

02:30 How did you get started in dance and cheer?

06:15 What was it like being on bed rest and having your baby at the beginning of the pandemic?

10:00 Sharing gratitude for the woman in New York who petitioned for 1 support person to be in the delivery room.

13:40 Is there a theme or something you work to instill in your team?

18:30 What are some of the TV appearances your team has done?

23:15 How do you make time to recharge with your dance team not having an off-season?

26:00 The inspiration behind starting her choreography business.

30:00 The importance of taking care of yourself and pouring into yourself as a mom.

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Learn more about Tipanie's programs and choreography | trainwithtiph.com

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While we all definitely shine and have some STELLAR SUPERPOWERS, in our day-to-day lives we can often overlook our more subtle superpowers. The ones that propel our progress forward step by step, and one decision at a time! Fully embracing those subtle superpowers in itself is that message to yourself saying "You know what to do! You've got this! You have navigated this before! You can do this with grace!" It's honoring your gut feelings and well-earned experience along your journey! Tune in for ways you can embrace your own elegance, experiences (including lessons from "failures"), and lean into your instincts!

02:00 Review Highlight!

04:00 What are the 3 subtle superpower "aces" up your sleeve?

05:15 Elegance is underrated!

06:00 What does elegance look like in your day-to-day life?

08:15 What elegance looks like in a season of life with

09:50 Experience is about the journey, not the destination!

11:40 The experience gained through failure.

13:00 How can I trust and respect my instincts?

14:50 The power in embracing your subtle superpowers!

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When is the last time you failed at something? Being on the journey of leveling up often looks different than we imagine. It's a lot less like walking up a staircase, some continuous upward trend, and more like gathering wisdom along your journey from BOTH successes and failures. Adding more knowledge and experience with each step forward! This episode is full of stories from our host Neeley, and she persevered through failures, determined to reach her goals! It's about gathering and applying those life lessons as go, so you can truly level up in life!

02:40 How is failure a key to leveling up?

05:00 Failing 7 times and trying to make it at 22.

08:15 What was it like trying out for Dallas Cowboys Cheer?

12:00 Lessons learned from the first audition I took into the second one!

17:15 What other professional teams I auditioned for.

21:00 How did your experience and failures lead you to what was meant for you?

23:50 How I am able to relate to and support others because of my past challenges and failures?

26:00 What exactly is leveling up?

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What are you doing for fun in 2021? With everything on your to-do list and with all the hats you wear, what do you have planned to pour back into your cup? We talk a lot about connecting to your source of joy here on The Neeley Neal Show and this episode is no exception! With everything our ambitious hearts have calling our name, let's not forget to include connection and doing things for the fun of it! Never underestimate the power of doing something that truly brings you joy! What will you be adding to your fun list? Take this as a sign to pencil some fun into your calendar!

01:15 My motto for 2021!

04:00 How can I kick the feelings of being stuck?

06:15 Showing up FULL OUT in your life!

07:00 What am I doing for fun in 2021?

08:40 What is on your fun list?

09:20 The deets on Cheer Camp!

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Put down your pom-poms and pick up your cape, because today we're talking superpowers! This bonus episode of The Neely Neal Show is all about charisma and what it takes to have the "it" factor. We all have the superpower of charisma inside of us, and it's only a matter of learning how to find it, build it up, and use it in our everyday lives. How can we use our superpower to connect with others, be present, and feel empowered? How can we use it as fuel to put ourselves forward? It's time to look inside ourselves for our own version of Sasha Fierce so we can utilize and call forth our powerful alter ego whenever we need her!

4:50 What is the "it" factor?

6:40 When and why did you move to Arizona?

7:50 What was your experience with the Cardinals?

9:15 What is your background with cheer?

11:45 What times, outside of cheer, have you felt in the zone?

16:20 Do you feel empowered when all eyes are on you?

18:20 How can we use our emotions as fuel to push forward?

21:30 Finding your own "Sasha Fierce".

26:25 Setting an intention to bring your focus in.

28:35 When should we bring our focus in to connect and be present?

29:35 Have you ever felt compelled to be the one to break an awkward situation?

32:35 Knowing when and how to call on our alter ego.

34:00 How did you feel when you were performing at your peak?

35:10 What is your routine to call forward your alter ego?

36:20 What kind of presence does your alter ego have?

37:30 What support do you need to utilize your charisma effectively?

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Is there such a thing as a "supermom"? Our host, Neely Neal, and guest, Lisa Boettcher, certainly think so! We're discussing how we can balance motherhood with life and all the crazy things it may throw our way. How do we prioritize the real values in our lives and discover our own daily rhythm? How do we efficiently organize our schedules for extra time and energy? Why should we surround ourselves with like-minded women? And the most important question of all: Is there life after motherhood? We've got all the answers and more on this episode of The Neely Neal Show! When you're a mom, your adventure in life isn't over – it's only just beginning!

1:40 Introducing Lisa Boettcher!

4:40 How do you balance being a mother and an entrepreneur?

6:45 How to find your rhythm in everyday life.

9:50 Surrounding yourself with like-minded women and community.

11:10 How is the Collective coming together and staying involved?

13:30 Have you always been an ambitious and passionate person?

15:40 Neely's personal hero.

16:40 What experiences from pom & dance do you bring to your life now?

18:45 Seeing the "big picture" of your path in life.

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Billie Jean - Stepping back to see that floor panel choreo perspective is everything!

About Lisa:

My guest today is one amazing motha!!

Lisa Boettcher - Founder & Chief Mother of Prim and Clove. She's built a brand & community to not only bring beautifully designed functional products to life, but bring the ambitious, multi-faced mothers together for encouragement, empowerment and resources. Everything Lisa does is aligned in supporting multi-passionate mothers to shine bright while also raising their babies as a rockstar mama. We had a fantastic chat about how to pursue your big dreams and motherhood concurrently to leave a lasting impact. We are SO aligned on this - let's dive right in.

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Smurfs, french cooking and poms….oh my! In this episode, our host Neeley is sharing the importance of intentionally taking time to surround yourself with things, activities, and people that energize and fire you up! In a world where it can be all too easy to get caught up in a mindless scroll, it's all the more important to take time to do things you enjoy! Those activities are the "what". When it comes to "who" you are spending your time with, Neeley shares some personal experiences and questions you can ask yourself to make sure you are surrounding yourself with those that leave you feeling energized (and vice versa!) Tune in for ways to set boundaries, how to connect with what brings you joy, and details on some exciting things coming up in our Go Fit Win community!

01:15 How often do you feel like you're just going through the motions?

02:30 Are you being intentional with what you are giving your attention to?

04:40 What content would make you feel more inspired and light you up?

08:00 Who do you spend the most time with?

09:00 Are you being the extraordinary friend that you need to be for YOURSELF?

11:15 Do your current friend groups and communities align with the energy and growth you want to have?

12:30 How I knew it was time to set boundaries and spend less time in an online community.

18:40 What I did to protect my energy!

21:15 Where do you need to invest more time with those that energize you, and where do you need to set boundaries?

24:00 You will get out what you put in!

24:30 What is our Go Fit Win community?

26:30 When is the next open enrollment?

27:00 Details on the first Annual Fired Up! Grown-Up Cheer Camp!

28:00 Do you have to have cheerleading experience to attend cheer camp?

31:20 The power of sisterhood and coming together!

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