Woman In Progress

Today's special guest is the epitome of strength (inside and out) and one of the most beautiful movement practitioners I've ever seen. I met Jamie a number of years ago and was so inspired by her quiet courage, love of all things strength and fabulous hair.

Ever a student of life, Jamie has a thirst for learning and self-development that has seen her through the darkest, most challenging parts of her life. Her willingness to be vulnerable and lean into struggle is one of the reasons I've been so drawn to her and why I was so excited to have her on the podcast. I can't wait for you to meet and be inspired by her!

Tune in to this week's episode to learn:

• what it means to Jamie to "struggle strong" and the impetus for the movement she started
• how Jamie uses writing as both a creative and healing outlet
• her view on life as one long ongoing learning opportunity
• how looks can be deceiving and why it's important to her to share difficult and often hidden topics publicly

About Jamie Snow:

Jamie is a Personal Trainer by trade but likes to refer to herself as a Movement and Wellbeing Coach.

She believes that through intentional movement, breathing and self discovery work people can improve their overall quality of life. She came into her specific brand of practice from years of managing her own mental health journey as it coincided with the trial and error process that is being human, both inside and outside of the gym.

She is passionate about helping people help themselves through a lens of physical health and the never ending work that is personal development.

Jamie is a proud dog mom, a lover of wine and a (sunscreen wearing) sun worshipper.

Find Jamie on Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiesnow/
 
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Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

I'd love to hear from you! Instagram is one of my favorite places to hang out, so be sure to join my community, send me a message, and tag me in your #WomanInProgress moments! https://www.instagram.com/ushedocoaching/

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If your answer to the common interview question “what’s your biggest weakness?” is some version of “I’m a bit of a perfectionist”, you’re in the right place. And don’t get me wrong; while a generous dose of healthy striving can improve the quality of your work, and life in general, there is a dark side to setting extremely high standards for yourself and those around you. In today’s episode, we’ll be deep diving into the second way we Women in Progress show up when we hustle for our worthiness: as perfectionists. So if you’re ready to tackle your relationship with perfectionism once and for all, be sure to hit play!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What perfectionism is and how it might be showing up in your life
• The ways we justify our perfectionist tendencies to ourselves
• Subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways your behavior is actually perfectionism
• Why perfectionism isn’t serving you, even though it can feel like something to be proud of
• The ways perfectionism has held me back in different areas of my life
• How having a different perspective of failure is a powerful tool in overcoming perfectionism

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Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

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Do any of the following describe you? Feel buried under an endless To-Do list? Feel guilty saying no? Constantly worried about what others will think? If you said yes to any of these questions, you may be a people pleaser! The good news? You’re not alone and there’s a lot you can do to amend your approval seeking behaviours and validate yourself.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What people-pleasing is and how it might be showing up in your life
• The psychology behind why we people please and the feelings driving us to abandon ourselves
• Subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways your behavior is actually people-pleasing
• How to cut the cord of external validation and approve of yourself 

If you’re the kind of person who feels the pressure to keep others happy or maybe you find yourself seeking approval more often than necessary, this episode is especially for you.


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Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

I'd love to hear from you! Instagram is one of my favorite places to hang out, so be sure to join my community, send me a message, and tag me in your #WomanInProgress moments! https://www.instagram.com/ushedocoaching/

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Today’s special guest is a FORCE and someone we would all be lucky to have in our corner (or leading us through a fitness class). With her big hair and even bigger personality, Kara Lennon exudes confidence, says it like she means it, and isn’t afraid to show up unapologetically as exactly who she is. In Part 2 of this two-part episode, I sit down with Kara to talk about fitness, mental health, social media, and how she manages to rise above all the noise and stay true to herself no matter what.

Tune in to this week's episode to learn:

• Why 'together we go far' is more than a tagline 
• The genesis of "Hot People Eat Food" and why Kara thinks the movement took off the way it did
• The work Kara has done to be authentic and show up as her real self on social media
• How showing up as who you are is simply a muscle that needs to be flexed consistently
• Kara's perspective on what it means to add value 

About Kara Lennon:

Kara's got it big - big beats, big hair and big personality. She spends her days connecting with humans through movement, education, conversation, collaboration and music. Kara is the creator of Elevate By K - a mobility focused, functional movement and interval training experience set to dope beats. Elevate was created to condition your mindset, elevate you to a higher state and power your vibe. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Health and Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts. She is also an ex-SoulCycle Instructor, CPT, CFSC, CES, Precision Nutrition Level 1, Pre/Post-Natal Certified, Holistic Health Coach In-Training and mindset coach. As a seasoned instructor and leader, she spends her days teaching others to be their best both on and off the bike. You'll usually find her post-workout, shirtless with an iced coffee, galavanting through the city of San Diego.

Join Elevate by K: https://karalennon.com/

Find Kara on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karalennon/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karalennon

Connect with me:

Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

I'd love to hear from you! Instagram is one of my favorite places to hang out, so be sure to join my community, send me a message, and tag me in your #WomanInProgress moments! https://www.instagram.com/ushedocoaching/

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Today’s special guest is a FORCE and someone we would all be lucky to have in our corner (or leading us through a fitness class). With her big hair and even bigger personality, Kara Lennon exudes confidence, says it like she means it, and isn’t afraid to show up unapologetically as exactly who she is. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, I sit down with Kara to talk about fitness, mental health, social media, and how she manages to rise above all the noise and stay true to herself no matter what.

Tune in to this week's episode to learn:

• Kara’s New York Moment while training to become a SoulCycle instructor
• How “the Q” catalyzed the evolution of Kara’s career as a fitness professional and group fitness instructor
• What she learned about herself after working with a Life Coach
• The power of people and connection in helping Kara show up in the lowest points of her life

About Kara Lennon:

 Kara's got it big - big beats, big hair, and big personality. She spends her days connecting with humans through movement, education, conversation, collaboration, and music. Kara is the creator of Elevate By K - a mobility-focused, functional movement and interval training experience set to dope beats. Elevate was created to condition your mindset, elevate you to a higher state and power your vibe. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Health and Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts. She is also an ex-SoulCycle Instructor, CPT, CFSC, CES, Precision Nutrition Level 1, Pre/Post-Natal Certified, Holistic Health Coach In-Training, and mindset coach. As a seasoned instructor and leader, she spends her days teaching others to be their best both on and off the bike. You'll usually find her post-workout, shirtless with an iced coffee, galavanting through the city of San Diego.

 
Join Elevate by K: https://karalennon.com/

Find Kara on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karalennon/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karalennon

Connect with me:

Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

I'd love to hear from you! Instagram is one of my favorite places to hang out, so be sure to join my community, send me a message, and tag me in your #WomanInProgress moments! https://www.instagram.com/ushedocoaching/

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It all started with a Tik Tok and hundreds of millions of views later, it's a movement that's taken the corporate world by storm. Quiet Quitting, a workplace phenomenon centred around employees taking back control of their time and rejecting the idea of going above and beyond at work has become a rallying cry for burnt-out, stressed-out workers looking to draw firmer work-life boundaries after over 2 years of pandemic overtime. But is this really the solution to the problem of overwork or is it simply treating a symptom and not addressing the root cause of employee disengagement? 

In today's episode, I explore the concept of Quiet Quitting and share my take on the movement and why I think it's really just a form of quitting on yourself.

In this episode you'll learn:

• What Quiet Quitting is (and what it isn't) and where the term came from
• The 3 reasons I believe Quiet Quitting is problematic
• Why Quiet Quitting doesn't work for high-achievers
• The process for getting clear on what matters most without burning out

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Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

I'd love to hear from you! Instagram is one of my favorite places to hang out, so be sure to join my community, send me a message, and tag me in your #WomanInProgress moments! https://www.instagram.com/ushedocoaching/

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If you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with, then I for one am so dang lucky to call my dear friend Tiana Pollari a friend. She has always been someone who I think has friendship on lock. Not only does she know how to be an amazing friend but she has cultivated a network of friends who you can just tell are the best kind of people. And I can't wait for you to hear our conversation about friendships!

Tune in to this week's episode to learn:

• why boundaries are important in friendships and how they make your connection stronger
• what Tiana believes is the role of a friend and why healthy friendships are built on healthy expectations
• why she thinks many women struggle to make and/or keep friends in their 30s (and beyond)
• Tiana's take on the importance of platonic love and dating your friends

About Tiana Pollari:
Tiana is a Certified Mindset Coach with a background in holistic nutrition and movement who works with women who want to level up, step into their power, and live their f*ck yes life. 

Her signature programs are designed to provide her clients with a 360 approach in that they focus on helping you uncover what you truly desire and the self-limiting beliefs and blocks that may be holding you back from achieving your goals and dream life. They also specialize in the integration of optimizing your nutrition, lifestyle, and movement to balance your hormones, lose weight and increase your performance.

Work with Tiana: Absolute Alignment Program

Find Tiana on Instagram: @tianapollari

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Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

I'd love to hear from you! Instagram is one of my favorite places to hang out, so be sure to join my community, send me a message, and tag me in your #WomanInProgress moments! https://www.instagram.com/ushedocoaching/

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After a 7 week hiatus, the Woman In Progress podcast is officially back! It’s been a great summer and the opportunity to take some space, reflect and re-evaluate what was most important to me was the best gift I could have given myself. It was an opportunity to re-cement for me why I decided to go all in and start this podcast and gave me some major clarity on how I want to show up for myself in the short and long term.

Tune into this episode to discover:

• The reason behind the decision to take a Summer Hiatus and why it was a difficult decision
• Why sometimes it’s important to hit your breaking point in order to create powerful change
• How I’m using the concept of “Big Rocks” to help me stay focused on the things that matter and focusing on small, Daily Wellbeing Commitments to make success inevitable

 Connect with me:

Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

I'd love to hear from you! Instagram is one of my favorite places to hang out, so be sure to join my community, send me a message, and tag me in your #WomanInProgress moments! https://www.instagram.com/ushedocoaching/

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Woman In Progress is going on a brief Summer Hiatus!

But don’t worry, we’ll be back in September with lots of amazing content, guest interviews and solo episodes with yours truly for you to consume.

In the meantime, I want you to stay in touch!

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Beyond that, there are 20 episodes chock full of goodness for you to consume and apply during the show’s brief hiatus, and we’ll be back before you know it. I’ll see you in September, sweet friends!

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Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

I'd love to hear from you! Instagram is one of my favourite places to hang out, so be sure to join my community, send me a message and tag me in your #WomanInProgress moments! https://www.instagram.com/ushedocoaching/

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Inspired by a recent and very experience I had with a coach, I found myself reflecting on why I love having a coach so much and why I believe it is the best way to grow and evolve as a Woman In Progress. I feel as though I only really scratched the surface here, but this list is definitely the top 10 reasons why I value coaching so highly in my own life.

Join me on today’s episode as I share my thoughts on the value of a coach and why I think EVERYONE should work with a coach in some way, shape or form in their lifetime.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• About a recent experience I had talking with a new coach I was curious about working with
• The top 10 reasons why I think coaching is so valuable
• Why I don’t think coaching is only for people who are struggling
• Why it’s so important to have someone in your life who sees you for who you most want to be and not just who you are now

Connect with me:

Let’s chat! If you’re curious about what it looks like to coach with me, book a 1:1 consult -https://calendly.com/s-ushedo/consult

I'd love to hear from you! Instagram is one of my favourite places to hang out, so be sure to join my community, send me a message and tag me in your #WomanInProgress moments! https://www.instagram.com/ushedocoaching/

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