Your A-Game Podcast

In Episode 81, I sit down with Colleen Joyce, CEO of Lawyer.com, working mom, and author of the children's book Mommy's Love.

We talk honestly about the guilt that can come with building a career, traveling for work, and being away from your children—even when you know you are creating a life and future for your family.

Colleen shares how her own experiences inspired Mommy's Love, a book she created with her daughter to remind children that a parent's love stays with them, even when they cannot physically be together.

This conversation is about redefining what it means to be a "good mom," allowing yourself to have ambition, and finding meaningful ways to stay connected to your children through every season of life and business.

We also talk about leadership, pursuing the ideas that keep calling you, and what being on your A-Game looks like for Colleen right now.

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Learn more about Mommy's Love and purchase the book: https://www.mommyslovebook.com

Learn more about Colleen and Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com

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This episode is sponsored by TRAUMA-CONSCIOUS LIFE COACHING WITH GENA CAMBELL: You're not just holding space for yourself , you're stepping into your strength. This is where healing meets intention, and where women rise together.

What happens when someone says they want change, but decides they are not willing to look at what is keeping them stuck?

In this episode, I share one of the hardest decisions I have had to make as a coach and the lesson it reinforced: growth requires more than information, strategy, or support. It requires honesty, curiosity, and a willingness to do the work.

I also share three simple questions you can ask yourself every day:

What worked?

What did not work?

What am I willing to try next?

You do not need to have everything figured out. But you do have to be willing to look, learn, and take the next step.

Let's be honest; most promotional products are forgettable.

In this episode, I sit down with Melissa from TCB Promo, and we go there. She breaks down what's actually working in promotional marketing right now, what businesses are getting completely wrong, and how to turn "just swag" into something people remember and keep.

This isn't a polished pitch. It's a real conversation, real insights, and the kind of strategy that can change how your brand shows up.

If you want your marketing to hit different… press play.

Learn more about Melissa Kontir and TCB PROMO, HERE

Most people think they need a better strategy to grow. But after coaching thousands of women, I can tell you that's not what's holding you back.

It's resistance.

In this episode of Your A-Game Podcast, I break down the two mindsets that determine whether you actually grow or stay stuck: Open vs. Resistant.

You'll learn how resistance shows up in your daily thoughts, decisions, and behaviors and why it quietly blocks your progress, even when you want change.

More importantly, I'll show you how to identify which mindset you're operating from right now and what to do next.

Because growth doesn't come from knowing more. It comes from being willing to see yourself clearly and shift.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The real reason most people don't follow through on change

• How resistance disguises itself as logic, timing, or overwhelm

• The difference between an open mindset and a resistant one

• Why some women grow quickly (and others stay stuck for years)

• A simple brain dump exercise to uncover your hidden blocks

• How self-awareness is the foundation of your A-Game

Key Takeaways:

• You don't have a strategy problem you have a resistance problem

• You cannot create change while defending your current patterns

• Growth requires willingness, not perfection

• Awareness is the first step to momentum

Your Audacious Action:

Take 10 minutes today and do a full brain dump.

Write down every excuse, fear, hesitation, and block that's coming up for you right now.

Then ask yourself: Am I willing to face this and break it down, whatever it takes?

That answer will tell you everything.

Connect + Next Steps:

If this episode hit for you and you're ready to move from resistance to momentum, this is exactly the work we do inside my coaching.

You can learn more through the link in my bio.

And if you're listening to this and something clicked, send me a message or share this episode with someone who needs it.

This episode is sponsored by: Gena Campell Coaching

Empowering Women From Pain to Power

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In this episode of The A-Game Podcast, Susan sits down with Gena Campbell to talk about what it truly means to reclaim your identity while navigating motherhood, healing, and building a business.

As a single mom growing a coaching practice, Gena shares her honest journey of healing, resilience, and learning to hold space for both ambition and self-compassion.

This conversation is for women who are balancing work and life while doing the deeper work of becoming who they are meant to be without losing themselves in the process.

Learn more about Gena HERE

Learn more about our Episode sponsor, TCB -- HERE

Check out Gena's column on www.idetitymagazine.net

This episode is all about voice, visibility, and audacity.

I'm pulling back the curtain on the Audacity to Speak Summit and introducing you to the energy, stories, and intention behind the speakers who are stepping into this space. These aren't just polished experts or surface-level conversations, these are real women with lived experience, wisdom, and messages that matter.

Audacity to Speak was created because too many women:

• downplay their voice

• wait for permission

• silence their story

• or believe they need to be "more qualified" before being seen

This summit exists to disrupt that.

In this episode, I share:

• Why Audacity to Speak is more than an event, it's a movement

• What makes this year's speakers uniquely powerful

• The common thread connecting their stories, expertise, and courage

• Why representation, honesty, and real conversations matter now more than ever

• How speaking up, on a stage, in business, or in life creates momentum and impact

Each speaker brings a different perspective, background, and message, but they all share one thing in common: they chose to stop shrinking and start showing up.

Whether you're someone who wants to speak on a stage, lead more boldly in your business, advocate for yourself in your life, or simply feel less alone in your journey, this episode will remind you that your voice is not random. It's required.

Audacity isn't about being loud. It's about being honest. And this lineup embodies exactly that.

Ask yourself:

• Where am I holding back my voice?

• What story or message am I meant to share?

• What would change if I stopped waiting for permission?

If this episode resonates, you'll want to experience the Audacity to Speak Summit—where these conversations go deeper and these voices take the stage.

And if you know a woman who needs this reminder, share this episode with her.

Your voice matters more than you think. Learn more about the speaker summit at SusanVernicek.com

Connect with:

Gena Campbell here: https://gena-campbell-coaching.kit.com/

Elika Almeida here: https://youthinfusioninc.com/

Samantha Washington-Swiatkowski here: https://weseeproductions.com/

This season isn't just about wrapping gifts, it's about unwrapping your own clarity. As the year winds down, Susan shares a candid message on how to shift from survival mode to self-honoring awareness.

She challenges listeners to look beyond surface-level metrics and instead ask: How am I really showing up? Am I proud of how I moved through this year, even the messy parts? Because clarity doesn't come from chaos. It comes from conscious reflection, self-trust, and the willingness to see your story truthfully.

Drawing from her A-Game coaching approach, Susan encourages a new kind of year-end checklist—one rooted in awareness, acknowledgment, and appreciation. You'll walk away feeling seen, empowered, and ready to close the year with intention.

• How did I rise this year, even when things felt heavy?

• What versions of myself do I want to release as the year closes?

• What evidence do I have that I'm more aligned, more aware, and more anchored?

Thank you to our Episode Sponsor >>> TCB Promotions!

In this powerful and reflective episode, Susan Vernicek shares a timely reminder sparked by a quote from David Childers: "You have a choice to show up well." Whether you're in sales, coaching, leadership, or parenting, life is made up of moments. And in each moment, we get to choose how we show up.

Recorded fresh off a title sales conference (in the very industry Susan coaches in), this episode invites listeners to drop the pressure of perfection and instead pursue intentional presence. Susan shares how her nearly two decades in sales, coaching, and motherhood have taught her that showing up well isn't about doing it all, it's about how you carry yourself in the doing.

You'll hear about:

• How "showing up well" can change the energy of a room, a conversation, and a relationship

• Why follow-through, listening, and mindset matter more than hustle

• How her DTC family and coaching clients are rewriting what success looks like

• A call to choose consistency over chaos, value over vanity, and connection over performance

• You don't have to show up perfect; you just have to show up well

• Real growth happens in how you lead, serve, and connect across all life domains

• Whether you're a title rep, mom, coach, or entrepreneur; your energy speaks first

• Where in your life are you showing up by default instead of with intention?

• What would "showing up well" look like in your next client meeting, family dinner, or team call?

Let's connect on Instagram: @SusanVernicek or Visit: www.SusanVernicek.com

Susan Vernicek explores how to stay in motion—even when life feels chaotic. Sharing real stories and practical tools from her A-Game Blueprint™, Susan offers a refreshing reminder that progress doesn't require perfection. Especially for moms balancing multiple roles, she challenges listeners to embrace inconvenience, discomfort, and messy action as gateways to growth.

You'll hear how Susan is navigating her own season of transition (hello, Florida!) while coaching clients and reclaiming her voice amidst personal shifts like perimenopause. From honoring small wins to realigning with joy and purpose, this episode is your midyear wake-up call to reset, reignite, and reclaim your power.

What You'll Learn:

• Why releasing perfectionism is key to momentum

• How "Just Start Again" is a powerful July mantra

• How to use awareness and voice as superpowers in business and motherhood

• Susan's take on health, hormones, and not falling for quick fixes

• Why joy and adaptability are essential to long-term success

Next Steps for Listeners: ✔️ Write down 3 areas in life or business where you've already grown this year ✔️ Reflect on one way you can lean into joy while still holding space for progress ✔️ Acknowledge your daily achievements—every night before bed ✔️ Use July as your bold action month—realign, reignite, and take charge ✔️ Say YES to expansion by owning your strengths and personal evolution

Links & Resources: 🔗 Purchase Your A-Game Blueprint™ HERE. 🔗 Connect on Instagram: @SusanVernicek

Tag & Share: If this episode inspired you, screenshot and share it on social—tag @SusanVernicek and use #AudacityToAchieve and #yourAgamepodcast so we can celebrate your bold moves!

Are you stuck in a cycle of waiting for motivation to strike before you move forward in your business or life? In this episode of Your A-Game Podcast, Susan Vernicek is busting the myth that motivation is the key to mompreneur success—and revealing what actually works: momentum.

Susan shares real-life stories, her signature A-Game mindset shifts, and the exact process she uses to help moms with businesses build balance, momentum, and multiple income streams. Learn how to create movement, make aligned micro-decisions, and stop running on autopilot—no matter how busy or overwhelmed you feel.

If you're ready to ditch the hustle mindset and build your business your way, this quick-hit episode will get you fired up and moving with purpose.

What You'll Learn:

• Why motivation isn't the answer (and never was)

• How to use micro-decisions to create momentum

• A mindset shift to help you take action on hard days

• A sneak peek into Susan's Mindset + Achieve™ framework

• What the version of you who's already successful would do next

• Resources Mentioned:

  • Join Mindset + Achieve™: www.Susanvernicek.com

  • Follow Susan on Instagram: @susanvernicek

Connect + Share:

Love this episode? Be sure to leave a review and share it with a fellow mompreneur who needs a reminder that momentum beats motivation every time.