Success Strategies Episodes

When you get frustrated, what tends to happen? Do you tend to run from your feelings? Do you run from your tasks and responsibilities? Do you abandon what you were doing? These are normal responses to frustration. However, when we continue to stay frustrated over long periods of time, we can become caught in a cycle where we become even more frustrated because we’re not doing what we really want to be doing. So, how do we overcome our sense of frustration so we can be productive again? In ...

“Just be yourself!” is what everyone says, but that’s way easier said than done, right? Getting in touch with who you are (a.k.a. your real self) can be quite the journey! For some it may be simple, but for many it can be very challenging and take many years to “figure it out.” We know deep down we want to live as our true selves, but we also worry that we might run into difficulty if we actually do so. You might be worried that if you show more of your true self, others won’t like you....

Have you ever felt stressed looking at your closet not knowing what to wear? Or maybe you don’t even know what looks “good” anymore? Do you get frustrated when you decide to go shopping for new pieces and just don’t know where to start? This is the episode you’re not going to want to miss, my friends. My friend, Jeannie Stith (also known as The Color Guru!) has a colorful story to share with us about finding her true colors (both literally and figuratively)! You will hear how she was able to ...

Building healthy habits can feel difficult; we know this all too well, and I think we can all relate! Sometimes the habits we’re trying to build seem so challenging we think that the process has to be an “all-or-nothing” action. We start, only to get discouraged and to fall back into our old habits again. It makes us think, why do we fail? What’s the missing link? In this episode, Sarah Von Bargen teaches us that having joy in the habit change process and celebrating our efforts instead of...

Realizing there’s more to life than just the standard daily grind and knowing you have a greater life purpose can open up a world of possibilities. Our special guest this week, Lauren L’Amour realized this when she was finding success in her real estate career but found that she was more unhappy the further she progressed. With long hours and no time for rest, she began to realize there is more to life than meets the eye. She took on the challenge of figuring out where her feelings of dissatisfa...

When we feel good on the inside and out, your inner power shifts. This week’s episode is all about empowerment and taking back control over your health. My special guest, Kristin Fraser, discusses her health journey and how she was able to find her inner glow through nutrition, meditation, and healing. We’ll also get to hear how she’s taking action with her extensive knowledge to encourage and empower her clients to make meaningful, long-lasting shifts in their health for the better. Kristin ...

Imposter syndrome is an experience many of us feel whether it’s at work, home, or elsewhere. Not feeling “good enough” creeps in when we feel like we need to do better or be better, especially when we begin to compare our experiences to those of others. In this episode, you’ll hear tips and reminders that we need to tell ourselves to take control of that inner voice and the stories we tell ourselves that hold us back. In this episode, I’m introducing you to Sonya Reece. She’ll be telling the ...

Post-pandemic life: What’s it going to look like? It may be unsettling for some, it may be exciting for others. As we begin to navigate what life looks like outside of pandemic times, it’s important to remember how we’re feeling when we’re operating in situations that aren’t aligned with who we are or what we need. When we are frequently working out of alignment with ourselves, it can lead to... burnout. Whatever the post-pandemic period looks like for you, our resilience has certainly been tes...

Our words have power; the way we speak and act are tools for getting the things we want and creating impact. But why do so many of us hold our thoughts and ideas back? How do we get past those roadblocks to get the things we truly want? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Ellie Parvin, a Communication Expert & Educator, (University Professor, Speaker, Author, Coach and course creator), who uses her skills and techniques to show others how to improve their lives for optimum success and to ge...

Our spaces and environments can tell us a lot about a person. Our guest this week is Tamra Fleming and she’s gifted and skill at bringing her clients’ visions front and center so that they can reach their highest energy and best selves while transforming the space they live in. At its core, this type of work is about creating a relationship with the client in order to create change in the client’s thinking and perspectives so a space can be created based on the vision they have for their life...

This week, we’re switching things up a bit! I’ll be the one answering some of the most asked questions I receive as the Procrastination Coach as asked by my friend and colleague Tamra Fleming. Tamra is the creator of a transformational personal growth process that comes from aligning peoples’ physical living spaces to the vision they have for their life and she’s an expert when it comes to the topic of the meaning of space. In this episode, we’ll be discussing some of the best practices fo...

When you begin to accept who you truly are, you begin to expand and grow. I’m not referring to the things others think you are, but you, the real you -- the you that you believe is your truest self. It’s when we begin to listen to ourselves, not others, where we begin to see the change and start understanding that we hold so much power when we stop worrying about what others think or say about us. Wondering or assuming what others want, need, and think creates a limit to who we can become as we ...

Life has its way of challenging us in ways that can lead to incredible transformation. This week, I’m welcoming my good friend Jacqueline Steudler to the show. Jacqueline is an Art Therapist and Grief Coach. Since her mother's death in 2013, she has focused on helping women navigate the sometimes overwhelming feelings of grief by using her knowledge as an art therapist and training in grief recovery. She helps grieving women navigate their healing journey without leaving their loved one who has ...

Life can seem like it’s filled with challenges and not-so-colorful moments. Our past can be full of light and triumph, but also sadness or even grief. When we hold onto the moments of our lives where darkness lies, we can struggle to forgive others or ourselves which can prevent us from being who we were intended to be. When you decide that your life is going to be different moving forward, you create tremendous power within yourself. This week, I welcome Christine M. Roberts to the podcast. ...

Sometimes being a people-pleaser is just NOT fun. Sure, we may get excited at the chance to help someone or work really hard to get the satisfaction of a job well done, but at what cost? We’ve all had that dreaded feeling, having to decide between saying “yes” or saying “no” to something or someone. You might be asking yourself, is saying “yes” really a “bad” thing? If you think about it, always saying “yes” all the time can hurt us because it can get in the way of what we really want to do, s...

Figuring out who you really are and being able to be and act as the truest version of yourself can be so powerful in any and all areas of your life. When Carrie Hamm figured out living and breathing the corporate scene for over 20 years wasn’t for her anymore, she considered what she wanted to do next. As she had worked in a heavily male-dominated industry, it wasn’t until she discovered a women-only co-working space that she began to thrive. She started to notice the stark differences between w...

Imagine what your life would be like if you only greenlit your ideas. No red lights, no one telling you what you “should” do. What do you think would happen? Shelby Stanger is no stranger to fueling her wildest ideas. A seasoned journalist and top-ranked podcaster, Shelby Stanger’s work and podcasts have been featured everywhere from The New York Times and The San Diego Union Tribune to Outside Magazine, ESPN and the cover of Apple Podcasts. Curious about her subjects and willing to go to gre...

If you’re new to the concept of energy work, in the simplest terms, it’s used to balance the body’s various energies to alleviate stress, health conditions and disease. If you’ve ever heard of the phrase, “energy work” you might be in one of two schools of thought. Whether you’re an adopter of energy work practices or you’re a bit skeptical about it, I encourage you to listen actively and be open to the possibility of it. It’s truly incredible work! My guest, Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST, NLP...

We’ve all heard the phrase, “You’re your own worst critic.” Those feelings you can’t quite shake off -- the fear of judgment, embarrassment, or showing who we really are -- they stop us from growing and doing the things we want to do. But why do we believe these negative views of ourselves without question? Why can’t we accept that the things we do are “good enough?” The truth is, it’s become a habit -- and a very deeply ingrained one at that. So often, I see people knock themselves down before...

Our identity consists of who we are, the type of people we surround ourselves with, the things we enjoy, our values and beliefs, and sometimes...the things people say about us. The pressure and weight of what others think of you can be strong opponents in the process of finding your true identity. Self-doubt can creep in and stunt us further. So, how do we stop these thoughts and find our true selves? What beliefs and stories are you telling yourself that prevent you from being you and arriving ...

In this episode, I want to introduce you to Dr. Ricki Heller, a healthy eating coach, educator, writer, and whole foods recipe developer. Ricki helps people with dietary restrictions love food again without feeling deprived, so they can focus on healing and getting back to living their lives. When a health condition and physical symptoms began to interfere with Ricki’s well-being, she started digging into research in order to get her life and her health back. Not only does Ricki share her inc...

Episode 8: Supercharge Your Thinking, Productivity, and Creativity with Diane Bleck Feeling creative in both your work and in life is an empowering experience. Take a moment to recall the amount of times you’ve taken to be creative lately and reflect on this question, “Am I allowing myself the time and space to be creative?” If your answer is leaning towards “No” or “I’d like more opportunities to do so,” let’s change that. This week, I will be introducing you to Diane Bleck. She is a prof...

Ask yourself, “If I had the courage to be real with myself and set boundaries with my work, could I?” We have all been in a place where our work seems to take priority over our lives or perhaps you’re currently stuck in that spot right now. When you see or hear the word “work” what do you feel? Does your body tense up? Does it make you feel uneasy? I’ve always been the type of person to say “YES!” to everything. I remember slaving over projects constantly, never having time for myself to d...

How can I use my voice to feel successful and achieve success? “Nice girls can’t be loud.” “Women must be professional in the workplace.” “People won’t like you if you speak up.” Sound familiar? For some time, I didn’t realize the true power a voice could have. Your voice is a precious thing, it’s almost a form of identity; it can captivate an audience, or impact whether you get a job. It can even determine whether others want to listen to what you have to say. There are a variety of facto...