Your Fellow Human

Today I want to introduce you to Max, Max is one that has this genuine warmth about him, you know those people you meet that just make you feel as though they value getting to know you and actually want to hear what you have to say; well that’s Max

Max is the type that will make a meal for someone else, the kind that will listen, and the type that has space to truly connect with someone else

We chat about the times life requires a step back and the fear that can come from knowing the value of that but also wanting to not let momentum gain in the wrong direction, about the value of time that we give and can’t get back, and the internal monologue of overthinking that impacts so many of us

He shares a time in his life that he shifted and began to value who he could become and what that meant for what got his energy, why solitude is a good thing and doesn’t mean something is wrong, and the impact of another giving their time to him

We chat about what it would be like to live in a world without one of the simplest barriers we face, why a smile is the easiest and often the most valuable thing you can give, and why we agree that Britts are some of the kindest and funniest people you can meet

Max is one that will share what he has, will give you his time, will do what he can for another, he is one that understands what it is to express value to another human in simple acts of sincerity, and more importantly does so with a kind and warm smile and a heart that desires to connect

So tune in today and meet Max, someone that will remind you that you can choose to work towards who you want to become and someone who will remind you to smile and not miss out on another human

And to you Max thank you, thank you for taking the time, for letting me get to know you, for sharing food with me, and for being a human that continues to prove that this world is full of good that simply needs to be seen and known

Today is just a short episode on what I feel defines success; call it the sister episode of my recent thoughts on failure, but this one is short and sweet and I'd love to know if it resonates with you

so tune in and shoot me a message when you've tuned in

sincerely,

Your fellow human

When was the last time you felt seen? 

Today I want to introduce you to Lisa, how I met Lisa is almost as unique and fun as she is, but however life brought this human into mine, I’m so grateful (full story of how we met in this episode😉)

Lisa is one of those people that you meet and feel as though your faith that life is getting better as you get older, is possible, that being a parent actually is about giving another human a chance to become a good human, and that seeing someone is the most important thing we can do for them

As the birds chirped in the background I got to hear Lisa, to hear the life both that excitedly poured out of her and the life she has lived so far and how it has taught her how she wants to keep on living 

She shares why her kids enjoying time with her and her husband is one of her greatest joys, why being an open and nonjudgmental person is who she is, but that we all have to see our ability to not always be our best selves at times

We chat about why family is a place that all should feel welcome in, and what it means to highlight the soft voices of this world

She tells me what her greatest wish is, and how you can help make that come true, haw she plans to dance all the way to her grave, and why getting an automatic discount wasn’t a little jarring recently

So tune in today and meet Lisa, hummingbird in human form; beauty, fierceness, and presence that remind you just how possible and relevant life and you really are 

And to you Lisa thank you, thank you for the way you have seen me, for the way you have made me excited for what life is going to look like, for being a women I look up to and respect, for sharing your light and your undeniable joy with me. May the world never forget what it is to speak your name and the beautiful impact you are having on it and its humans. I am so grateful I get to know you.

Do you ever feel out of your league; or do you really think we are all just on the same lever?

Today I want to introduce you to Justin, in addition to being a part of the community at my local co working space R5, Justin is someone I have come to know and enjoy conversation with. Whether it be when we are supposed to be working, or over lunch, Justin is one who views himself and humanity as simply that… human

We chat about what it means to not be labeled or boxed in, what leaving a legacy  means to society and to him as an individual, and why deep connection and the memories that trigger nostalgia hold a deeper sense of value 

He shares why failing fast may be one of his life mottos, but that he also believes failure is dumb and would be fine doing without such feelings

He shares about the dirtiest job he’s ever had and how it pushed him to not settle, and to pursue what his best is in life, about his thoughts on the patriarchy, and what his tattoo would be if he ever got one

Justin is one of the humans I get to know in this world, one that intentionally values differences, chooses to see the “why” behind an individual, and one that shares a sense of humor I appreciate

So tune in and meet Justin, a humans human, and one that I know will add something not just to your day but to the way you view another and maybe even yourself 

And to you Justin thank you, thank you for taking the time to let me ask you some deeper questions, for being a part of the community that I love, for inviting me to our fresh air annex “work” sessions, and for being you, you are a pleasure to know and I’m grateful I get to share a small part of that with others

Have you ever been questioned for doing what was right for you?

Today I want to introduce to Kate, I’ve had the honor of knowing Kate for some years now, and from the first time I met her until now, she continues to be someone I admire and respect both in how she runs her business and how she shows up in the world

We chat about what defines success for her, how it is not just financial but is more connected to the people she chooses to work with, what it means to be in business as an individual but also as a woman, and why as an entrepreneur there seems to never be a shortage of dopamine

We talk about the impact alcohol has on conversation when we choose to step away from it and how so often removing it from our lives makes others uncomfortable, how so often others need a reason for some of the health choices we make for ourselves, and the freedom in not letting those opinions impact our choices

She shares what trend she is actually into and why it has impacted her so positively, how worrying what others are doing, what’s current, and what’s “in” is not on her list of priorities, but this one is thing is different 

Kate is a human that will welcome you quickly, one that may read 8 books at a time, but one that will give you her full attention as you step into her shop. I have known her to be human, to be real, to allow empathy, sincerity, and realness to be qualities that mark who she is

So tune in today and meet Kate, learn a bit of her journey, of what it means to be raw and real, of what it looks like to live a life that is fulfilling

And to you Kate thank you, thank you for taking the time to have this intentional conversation, for the value you place on connection, for the way you show up as you, and for the impact I know your openness and sincerity will have on those that get to hear this. You are a treasure and I’m so grateful to know you

What if you stopped and truly smelled the flowers?

Today I want introduce you to Alex, a self proclaimed optimist, a girl that will make you feel like who you are is exactly who you should be, and a human that embraces life for all it was meant to be

We chat about her time as an elite rower, the dedication and commitment to what it meant to be a part of that team, and how her time in Australia in competition impacted so much of her defining success and failure as an individual

She shares how she is an ideas girl, and how that part of her creative brain works and thrives in the early morning, how she loves looking at her work and creating a  way to make something different and unique, and how her work at times can be hard to explain to others for the way she spends her time

We chat about our lack of impressibility for those that are famous, the reality of financial struggle in the creative industry in the current market, and how brand success will decline if marketing is not seen as the necessary investment that it is

I have an immense admiration for Alex in so many ways, for her dedication to what it meant to be on her rowing team, to the joy she so infectiously shares with anyone around her, to her ability, or inability to hide her emotions on her face 

So tune in today and meet Alex, a human full of intentional optimism, a willingness to put in the work, and one that will always stop and smell the flowers 

And to you Alex thank you, thank you for sharing your joy, your wisdom, a bit of your journey in this chat, you have been absolutely fantastic to get to know and I can’t imagine our Madeira team without your joy. You are a truly lovely human.

We all start out unable to succeed, but we all start out able to succeed

But what does that mean for how you live your life?

Today I wanted to share just a few thoughts on what and how failure has played a role in my life lately and why taking on tasks that initially make us feel inadequate, is something I believe we all need to do more of..

So tune in today for a short episode and a little look into what goes on in my head from time to time

Have you ever felt like being an introvert was a weakness?

Today I want to introduce you to Laura, the center to our Oreo on my recent time in Scotland, and more importantly someone that loves to say yes to the adventure of life

This is possibly one of the most raw and fun chats I’ve ever had as we recorded this on a late night drive through Scotland, a drive with near fatal moments, hunger, and a whole lotta laughter

Laura is someone that will make you laugh, listen to you, encourage you, make you feel like you can do whatever you set your mind to, and remind you it’s ok to ask, to learn, and to belong

We chat about how a near death experience didn’t raise her heart rate but what elevated her heart and made her anxious

She shares how fear used to impact where she went and what she did, but how she now has had some of her most impactful experiences and moments because she has chosen to press into that and see what’s on the other side

We chat about how lack of confidence can feel like second guessing ourselves, how she wishes others would know and see their potential, and how deeply she values her friends and getting to motivate them to pursue adventure 

Laura is one that made me feel like it was ok to be a kid again, she is one that reminds you how important it is to observe, one that is so her and one that I so value and am so grateful to know the talented and beautiful human that she is

So tune in today and meet Laura, one that I promise will remind you just how important it is to be you, to let life be fun, and to be a friend

And to you Laura thank you, thank you for being you, for freezing close to death in a van with me, for giving me the motivation to someday not need to pee on the side of the road, for being a constant reminder during our trip to make space to laugh, to not overthink, for the way you so easily made me feel comfortable around you, for the way you encouraged me, and all the absolute insanity in between. I’m so grateful get to know you and for every memory you are forever a part of

What would it look like to hold space for someone without judgment, without expectation, and with a genuine desire to remind them of their value?

Today I want to introduce you to Charyse, Charyse is one that beautifully shows up with love and light, one that gives so genuinely of her space to others, and one that I believe is impossible to not fall in love with

We chat about what it means to be vulnerable and how speaking in honesty and openness has allowed others to do the same, how our past is something we can accept and that there cannot be light in us without an acceptance of the dark times as well

She shares why her younger self would be so stoked at what she gets to do now, how a lesson she learned during a 12 hour seal training gave her a lesson she still holds on to today, and the peace she feels under the water

We chat about how community is so important but how it isn’t limited to one definition or location even

I have the gift of having friends that I can be so fully myself with, friends that I feel so understood by, and so treasured by, and this human right here instantly was one of those. She is one I admire and treasure, and one that treasures others from a place of sincerity

So tune in today and meet this sweet friend of mine, one that has many talents, many impressive abilities, yet will without fail make you feel like you’re the one who can conquer the world

And to you Charyse thank you, thank you for the spontaneous reason to come to Scotland, for your long list of skills from swerving deer to making a four leaf clover, thank you for being you and the way you hold space for me to be me, thank you for showing up in this world and using everything life has placed in your path to become the incredible human that you are. I truly love you so much and I know you know that, but seriously could not be more honored to call you a friend and for every bit of you that I get to be encouraged, hyped up by, and love.

Should you pursue happiness or success; or are they the same thing?

Today I want to introduce you to Esther, Esther is a truly special human, one I got to meet a few years ago diving in Mexico. There are some people that you meet that make you feel as though you are enough, like you are seen, and that you are wanted; Esther is one such soul

I’ve had the pleasure of camping and diving with her and other friends in Mexico, exploring the underwater caves of Minorca, and now working together for two weeks in Bolivia

There is something that happens to relationships when you spend 24 hours a day together, when you are hungry, tired, and have a to do list… well, with Esther I found her heart to be more visible, her gentleness, and kindness to be more genuine, and my appreciation for her friendship to only grow

Esther is a human that is full of joy, life, passion, and an ability to see beauty and adventure in every moment

We chat about what it means to preserver, to allow yourself space to always change, and why pursuing happiness is where success is truly found

She shares why travel is one of the most important things you can do in life and how it allows you to see yourself and others with more appreciation and care, why pursuing life matters, but never at the expense of another

We chat about her love for her culture and the Spanish lifestyle, and the parts of her country that are a little less known, including what her father does

Esther is a human that I respect, admire, and treasure, and one that I know you will benefit from getting to know

So tune in and meet Esther, someone who will make you smile, and remind you just how much joy there is in this world

And to you Esther thank you, thank you for how you have always treated me, even more how you have made me feel, for your sweet caring soul, for your genuine heart, for your passion and the way you have inspired me and encouraged me to push outside of my own fear. You are a friend I am grateful to know and one I look forward to seeing again soon