To A Billion With Joy

A different definition of work The most beautiful thing I get to work on Increased awareness of my brain Who I’m really excited for you to meet! Quotables “Is to be that still place for them.” “Good job me for getting to work with such amazing, strong people.” “I’m doing alright.” “Let’s create this moment.”

A change up to the daily routine! Where I’m putting my attention for 30 mins a day What I’m putting more into my life An experience of finding what’s true for me in the moment Pod formation Some concern and compassion around blind spots Quotables “Actually counting that self-care, quiet stillness, re-centering type stuff as part of my workday.” “My mind has been a little confused.” “I’ve been like, trying to do it right.” “Integrity is like a river.” “When is it appropriate to sit? When is it appropriate to surrender? When is it appropriate to create?” “Don’t be afraid to give something a go.”

The overlap between normal life and vacation Two things I noticed were creating a feeling of despondency Re-centering in compassion, forgiveness, boundaries and unconditional love Noticing a drive to prove and accomplish Some stuff that has crept into my internal world Quotables “Some of my normal routines, I generally kept.” “I don’t have to crush the reading list while on vacation.” “If just being me independent of doing and helping is enough.” “I don’t remember that level of self-judgement being there before.” “Taking vacations is a good thing.”

An update on my podcast project! A state change into movement and play Girlfriend thoughts Resources for past, future, and present Unmuffling powerful people Quotables “I love creating.” “I’d been very still the last couple weeks.” “I’m just focused on my locus of control.” “I love these powerful people.” “In general, I just love seeing people shine.” “You can’t create and be fearful at the same time.”

Podcast transformation My hilarious monetary framing Unexpected benefits of hosting this podcast How my marketing hook hooked me My call for beautiful souls A cool practice I picked up from one of my spiritual directors Quotables “That time I outfoxed myself with my own marketing.” “I’ll frame my podcast around money, and then I’ll talk about all these other concepts that I actually care about.” “I started stepping into what it would mean to own a billion dollars and what it wouldn’t mean. This was a fabulous mental exercise.” “I’m not motivated by money. I’m motivated by being helpful.” “It’s about each of us sharing our unique gifts and being supported along the way.” “Don’t be afraid to get your podcast premise completely wrong for 2.5 years, because you can always change it.”

An experience of spaciousness and stillness A book discussion group experience New thoughts about the future of this podcast Letting the slowness in Quotables “I needed to update my husband on some of my inner world.” “An identity of having more of a spiritual bent.” “I really do believe having people in our corner supporting us makes a big difference.” “I’m excited by the potential to build community with this podcast.

Plans for the future of this podcast! The contrast between my expectations and the reality for 2020 A season of extracurriculars Lightening my mental expectation of myself Unhelpful messages I’d accidentally picked up Choosing influences that lift me Quotables “We can be very strong and passionate about our feelings.” “I had a bit of a rough week.” “The actual thing that I have created is different than that.” “I’ve been trying to be more open to influence.” “Wow, buttercup, no wonder you’re dragging.” “It’s really important to surround yourself with people who are achieving and doing things that you want to be doing.”

Speaking, reading, thinking, and re-writing my brain rules Grappling with scarcity and abundance mindsets How do I make a more thoughtful, planned endeavor? Quotables “This week I was a little bit off.” “It’s appropriate in relationships for emotions to come up.” “I’m aware that if I do nothing, what I currently built is working.”

A big debate about my cat, Boots The foundational habit I’m improving My goals for the next few weeks Multiple things I’m exploring A shout out to our wonderful clients and to coach Michele An exciting financial update after 11 years in business Quotables “Who cares about all the other stuff. Am I sleeping well?” “Kids books are reassuring and nice.” “People are great. And people go through a lot of stuff around work and career choices and business ownership.” “I feel very grown up. I’m having a salary.” “Darn if I don’t win almost every single day.”

What’s been happening by Thursday in my workweeks The 180 degree financial switch taking place My switch from an exploration phase to a working phase Two ways I needed to mature My financial to-read list Common small business owner financial errors Quotables “Did I actually do anything this week?” “My stance over the past few years has been spend out, expand, reach, push, stretch, do uncomfortable things with money, be ok with taking on debt, learn how to cope with different monetary positions.” “I don’t regret doing any of them, because they helped me click certain things in place.” “I was trying to figure out, where is my next level of business?” “I really went hard on the independence thing.” “A business owner that other people can rely on needs to have their money in order.”

Our new podcast intro! An update to my family A great month end to January What I’m spending a lot of time reading and learning about The two frames I see around thinking about money New questions I’m asking myself that I’m so proud of The weird habit I noticed  Quotables “It’s important from a marketing point of view to get into the avatar’s way of looking at things.” “I’m looking for powerhouse, visionary executive level women who feel trapped in some type of work identity that really isn’t true to who they are.” “It was nice to be validated in not panicking because panicking really doesn’t pay off.” “There’s just a lot to learn when you’re a small business owner.” “You need to watch your cashflow.” “Oh, this is how you handle money in a business.” “There’s something to being willing to go through the learning curve.”

What I walked into and right back out off What affects our experience of life the most The lessons I learned from playing with money, relationship dynamics, independence, and client avatar Why I’m letting go of a specific monetary target A brand update that’s coming into view A new learning about money Quotables “Things are clicking over here, which is awesome. I notice that I feel good pretty much all the time.” “In going for that goal I got a $250,000 lesson.” “It feels like there is a whisper of a dream that is creative, artistic, or a healing aspect.” “These themes are really important in terms of these clients: relationships, money, creativity, independence, security.” “The thing that I’m most about is setting people free.” “My main thing is this calm, still water: spacious, white space, peace.” “Just going for a goal always has rewards.”

My journey to our journey What really motivates me My typical experience as a podcast guest A sweeter purpose A takeaway on changing your mind Quotables “I also just want this to be a place of collaboration.” “I really don’t see it as a competition.” “I’m looking forward to bringing on some guests moving forward.” “I see that there’s a big scope of work.” “Oh, I have not really made any sales.”

Re-jiggering morning and evening routines A dark chocolate habit 2019 year end numbers and tax prep Closing in on an ideal avatar Getting caught in my own marketing hook What I prefer to look at instead of money A big podcast shift! Quotables “It feels like so much more consciously creating.” “I felt really great this whole week.” “It may shift over time, but that’s where I’m starting.” “I think anywhere where there’s someone living out of the truth of who they are.” “Who had felt guided away from who they are.” “A billion is out of the range of a lot of people’s imagination.” “I could never get done in twelve months what I can get done in ten.”

One of the best vacations we’ve had The importance of staying up-to-date with a partner What I was listening to instead of my body A reflection on 2019 and my lessons learned The downside of a bubble of positivity The new questions I’m asking myself this year Quotables “It seemed to just take the whole day to do that.” “I felt very restored, rested.” “I’d fallen into a restrictive mindset.” “It makes sense that I’d need to pay attention to food.” “It’s grand to express anger.” “It’s totally ok to share freely now.” “What are you actually feeling?” “Healing is in the lead for me, not achievement.”

What I did during my holiday My year end reflection process Why I’ve been reaching into the unknown Letting go of some communities I’ve been a part of Plans my husband and I made for the new year Quotables “I did some great reading.” “This past year has been a really relational year, a healing year, and an exploratory year.” “Things getting in the way are old protective mechanisms.” “Let’s put some concerted attention into this relationship thing.” “If I’m putting so much emphasis there, then I’m neglecting my priority.” “It’s a good idea to pause and re-calibrate your life.”

What made me feel impatient with my 2020 plans The jolt I’m anticipating with re-entry into action Trying to find the match between what I do best and new clients My tangible monthly financial goal What feels like settling… in a good way! Lessons I’m picking up from some phenomenal leaders Quotables “I’m interested in that collaboration and seeing how it all comes to fruition.” “I need to still keep good boundaries and give myself room to decompress and wind down.” “I notice some zest or zing.” “Make sure my priorities are in order.” “I’d gotten switched around a little bit and started putting work above everything else.” “Can I live my priorities as well?” “It’s fun to live life and figure things out and make mistakes.”

The research I really appreciate The new lens I’ve been learning and talking about A tree grows in my office The area that I often forget Where I’m feeling some trepidation in my 2020 planning The form of healing that can go on in all sorts of relationships Quotables “Thank heavens we have therapists in the world.” “What’s the clean takeaway from all of that?” “I learned all the ways that we can be good to one another.” “Whatever feeling you’re feeling is ok.” “That’s kind of a strength of mine, just sticking with it.” “We all want safety.”

Realizing I can change my bat signal Continuing evolution of my client avatar Thoughts about 2020 goals New skills I’m developing Is my old goal still relevant? Quotables “It’s always so interesting to see the world through different people’s eyes.” “Big massive improvement in self understanding.” “I’m interested in continuing to do some more professional development.” “I do want to keep improving and sharpening the saw.” “I do notice a feeling of slipping away from that goal.”

Some of the huge gifts that I’ve received The really tall walls I built The downside of not being open to input What I think can be more valuable than peer support An error in my prioritization One upping personal development A Thanksgiving lesson and a breakthrough in the nightstand dilemma Quotables “We all pick up a lot of stuff from our families.” “I haven’t really been past focused at all.” “One thing about being human is that we can all have blind spots.” “Looking for the flaws or trying to get the broader perspective can be really appropriate.” “Business goals are fun and there are a lot of things to learn in business.” “It’s those personal relationships that really matter.” “I was so worried that someone that I cared about would say something negative.” “Our outer worlds are reflections of our inner worlds.”