The Kathlyn Hart Show | Inspiring Interviews with Badass Women About the Journey from Dreaming to Doing

*reprise* From Knocked Down to Knock Out with Lynn Le of Society Nine Aug 01, 2019

Happy summer! I'm getting married in September, so for the rest of the summer, I'll be sharing some of my favorite interviews from the past...

This week's guest is kicking some serious butt - literally and figuratively.

You see before Lynn Le came along, women boxers all over the world were trying to fit into a man's world. Too often they would use men's gloves that were much too large or children's gloves that were much too small (a modern boxing Goldilocks dilemma if you will).

All that changed when Lynn founded Society Nine, a company on a mission to make the best boxing and MMA gear designed specifically for women in mind.

I was initially drawn to Lynn because Society Nine's gloves are so badass. What I quickly realized as I began talking to her though, is that while her gloves and gear are incredible, it's her drive, passion, and grit that makes this company a serious knockout.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode034

Fueled by a Mission with Vivian Chan & Jennifer Qiao of East Meets Dress Jul 10, 2019

This week I'm excited to bring you Vivian Chan and Jennifer Qiao of East Meets Dress - an e-commerce brand bringing gorgeous cheongsams (or qipaos) to the modern Asian American.

Tune in to hear how these two women dreamt up East Meets Dress, how they got started with less than $100, and how they navigate working together as best friends.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: http://www.kathlynhart.com/episode063

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Daring to Speak Up with Author Emilie Aries Jun 13, 2019

This week I'm so excited to welcome back Emilie Aries of BossedUp (who was previously on episode 029)!

Emilie Aries is a speaker, podcast host, author, and the Founder & CEO of Bossed Up, an award-winning personal and professional development community where she helps women craft happy, healthy, and sustainable career paths.

Her brand-new book, Bossed Up: A Grown Woman's Guide To Getting Your Sh*t Together, serves as a practical roadmap for women who want to set themselves up for sustainable, long-term career success and step up as the boss of their lives.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: http://www.kathlynhart.com/episode062

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You, yes YOU Are Ready to Start a Business May 09, 2019

Dreaming of starting a business of your own, but don't feel quite ready to begin? In this week's podcast, I'm sharing an audio affirmation to help you know that in this very moment you are more prepared than you know!

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Shutting Down the Chorus of Fear with Monique Malcolm May 01, 2019

This week I'm so excited to welcome back Monique Malcolm of Keep Chasing the Stars (who was actually the first ever guest on the podcast).

Monique is the creator of the Visionary Journal and a business strategist for big dreamers. She creates tools, resources, and strategies for aspiring creative entrepreneurs who have tons of ideas but struggle to make them happen.

Through her brand Keep Chasing the Stars and her podcast Pimp Your Brilliance, Monique curates an outlet to help women shut down the chorus of fear and start taking action.

In this week's episode we talk all about the shifts in her business, how she moves through fears, her relationship with money and how has evolved and so much more!

For full show notes + links to resources visit: http://www.kathlynhart.com/episode060

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Reprogramming Your Mind For Success Apr 24, 2019

The thoughts that we have on a daily basis affect how we feel about ourselves and the actions we then take. What happens though when these thoughts are based in fear though? Naturally, they will cause us to doubt ourselves and keep us small and safe.

A habit I've been building to help me counter these negative thoughts is using audio affirmations to reprogram my mind. By recording what I want to believe and playing it over and over, I've noticed a huge difference in the thoughts that I have on a daily basis.

In this week's episode, I wanted to share with you a mini audio program that you can use to reprogram your mind and thoughts for success as well. I hope you enjoy!

For full show notes + links to resources visit: http://www.kathlynhart.com/episode059

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Staying Open to New Opportunities with Tess Wicks Apr 17, 2019

This week I am excited to share with you my interview with Tess Wicks, the host of the Wander Wealthy podcast and a wealth coach for career-driven women.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: http://www.kathlynhart.com/episode058

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Answers to Top Salary Negotiation Questions with Kathlyn Hart Apr 10, 2019

Do you know what's worse than the Monday Blues? Knowing that you aren't being paid what you deserve.

April 2nd was Equal Pay Day... aka the "holiday" marking how many days the average woman needed to work to earn as much as the average male did last year.

This week in response, I wanted to share with you a recent interview I did on the Wander Wealthy podcast with Tess Wicks. In our conversation, I answered her communities top questions in how to negotiate for more money and gurlll are they juicy!

Ready to start earning more yourself? Sign up for my free salary negotiation training.

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Permission to Pause When Things Aren’t Going Your Way with Kathlyn Hart Mar 27, 2019

Sometimes life is super messy. We will have an agenda of what we want to do and achieve and then all of a sudden it all goes out the window.

What do when do in these moments when we are feeling so frustrated that nothing is going according to plan? And how can we get back into a more positive state?

Tune into this week's solo show to find out.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: http://www.kathlynhart.com/episode056

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Developing Resilience while Pursuing Your Passion with Lauren McGoodwin of Career Contessa Mar 20, 2019

It's safe to say that one of the worst feelings we can experience in our careers is starting a new job and realizing within the first few days that we want out.

For many this is disheartening... for this week's guest, it was fuel.

Lauren McGoodwin is the founder of Career Contessa a one-stop shop for ambitious women trying to create a successful and fulfilling career.

After experiencing a number of "meh" jobs, Lauren found her spark in recruiting where she was able to connect people to jobs they loved.

It was from this place of passion that launched Career Contessa in 2013. She knew that there needed to be a place where women could find jobs as well as gain advice and gain a competitive edge in the workplace.

Flash forward 6 years and Career Contessa has now developed it into one of the leading career development resources for women with over 1 million women yearly.

How did Lauren evolve and grow the business to such an awe-inspiring level? Tune into this week's episode to find out!

For full show notes + links to resources visit: http://www.kathlynhart.com/episode055

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Finding Life's Answers by Connecting with Your Inner Mentor Mar 13, 2019

How often do we hear the voice of our Inner Critic? That chatterbox child in our head that won't stop yelling, screaming, and worrying?

I used to think that I would be able to stop this voice. Overpower it. Get in control...

The truth is though, that voice will always exist within. So how do we work with it instead of against it?

In this week's solo show I dive deeper the topic of the Inner Mentor (the incredibly wise woman within that we discussed with author Tara Mohr), and I share how I connect with her especially during times of growth and change.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: http://www.kathlynhart.com/episode054

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053: Playing Big in Your Life & Career with Tara Mohr Mar 06, 2019

What would it look like to "play big" in your life & career? Would you want to start speaking up? Would you want to create your dream business? Would you want to take up painting or write the book you can't stop thinking about?

While each of us has a different definition of what playing bigger looks like, there's one thing we all share... the fear that inevitably bubbles up when standing on the edge of our comfort zone.

So how do we work with the natural doubting thoughts in our head, so that we can show up more fully to our lives and our careers? Leave it to this week's guest Tara Mohr, the author of "Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead," to show us the way!

Tara's work has had a huge influence on how I live my life and so it was such an honor to get to sit down and chat with her. In this conversation, we dive into our inner critic and how it holds us back from playing big, how to connect to your inner mentor (the wise all knowing self within), how Tara works with her inner critic, and so much more.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: http://www.kathlynhart.com/episode053

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052: Seeing Opportunities Instead of Competition with Kathlyn Hart Feb 27, 2019

Hey there! I'm so excited to be back in your earbuds today with another solo episode. After last week's episode with Baily Hancock, some of you emailed me to ask how to deal with the overwhelming feeling of competition.

Comparison trap is a feeling I know all too well. So in today's episode, I'm so excited to share with you 3 ways you can look at your competitors in a different light. My hope for you is that once you finish listening, you may actually see all of the possibilities that can come from the people that you once looked at as competitors. 😉

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051: Reinventing Yourself & Finding Your Purpose with Baily Hancock Feb 20, 2019

Hey, hey, hey! We are back with the second episode under our brand spanking new podcast name, and I couldn't be more excited!

Today we are sitting down with the amazing Baily Hancock. Baily and I met while speaking at the same event in Los Angeles, and I knew instantly after hearing her presentation that we needed to be friends.

Not only is she just an all-around kind human being, but she is also a badass Collaboration Consultant, Speaker, and Podcast Host.

In today's interview we go way back to the beginning of her journey when at 25, she split with her ex-husband, sold her house, got rid of everything that wouldn't fit in her Honda Fit, and drove from Flordia to California.

What happened when she got to the sunshine state, and how did she find her way as a career and businesswoman? Tune into this week's episode to find out!

For full show notes + links to resources visit: http://www.kathlynhart.com/episode051/

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050: Small Steps, Big Leaps with Kathlyn Hart Feb 13, 2019

Hello, hello! Kathlyn Hart here. I'm so excited to be back and bringing you a fresh new podcast episode. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

As you may have noticed already we are now operating under a brand spanking new name (goodbye The Big Leap Show, you have served us well).

This decision was actually something that I was terrified to make for the longest time. That's why in this week's episode, I wanted to share with you the fears behind making the change and what inspired me to move through the fear anyway.

I hope after listening to this episode you feel a bit more inspired and courageous to go out there and take action towards your big audacious dreams as well 💕

For full show notes + links to resources visit: http://www.kathlynhart.com/episode050/

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049: Permission for Imperfect Action with Jenny Blake, Author of Pivot Apr 18, 2017

Ever feel like you have your whole life and career figured out, only to reach a plateau and wonder, "Is this all there is?" As counter-intuitive as it may sound, this feeling may be a sign of success, a sign that you are ready for your next pivot.

Say what?! Yes mama yes.

But how do you move from discouraged to daring? Tune into this week's interview with motivational speaker, teacher, and author Jenny Blake to find out.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode049/

048: Fail Miserably or Not at All with Robyn Sue Fisher of Smitten Ice Cream Apr 11, 2017

We all know the dread of showing up for a job we hate. Pulling into a dimly lit parking lot, wishing we could turn around, and sitting in our cars a fewww extra minutes to avoid walking into that golden prison.

For this week’s guest, Robyn Sue Fisher of Smitten Ice Cream, the idea of being stuck and settled was something she could no longer live with. Instead she made vow to herself to make this whole “adulting” thing fun.

But how did she go from one small vow to inventing the first single-serve ice cream machine that runs on liquid nitrogen and expanding from a one-woman wagon cart to a 10 stores across California? Tune into this week’s interview to find out!

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode048

047: Letting Passion and Purpose Fuel You with Shannon McLay of The Financial Gym Apr 04, 2017

After working in the traditional financial sector for 13 years, this week's guest Shannon McLay founded The Financial Gym - a new-age financial services company focused on providing affordable financial training so it's clients can achieve financial freedom.

This dream of a business did not happen overnight though, and rather was the result of deliberate testing and planning over the course of 3 1/2 years.

In this week's interview, Shannon shares with us her journey of discovering her purpose, testing various different business models, finding her business partner through her network, and of course tips on how you can take your next big leap!

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode047

046: Reframing Failure and Showing Up to Life with Betsy Crouch & Zoe Galvez of Improv HQ Mar 28, 2017

What is failure really, and how can we evolve from what we think it is?

In this episode I sit down with Betsy Crouch and Zoe Galvez of Improv HQ - two women on a mission to empower business leaders and their employees work better together through the art of improv.

Tune in to hear about the evolution of Improv HQ, lessons from the art that they apply to their personal lives, and how to have more fun every day by learning to reframe failure and wahoo what we often call "mistakes."

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode046

045: Confession, I've Been Using Confusion as a Crutch with Kathlyn Hart Mar 21, 2017

Hello, hello! A few weeks ago I made the big announcement about the future of the podcast. Although it was a difficult announcement to make, I felt I had finally worked up the courage to share it with you all.

Then fear really set in.

"Are you sure you want to be doing this, was that a huge mistake, do you really want to pursue workshops full time, why would you let go of something that is good..."

In this week's episode, I get real and honest with you all about how I was using "confusion" to help me avoid taking action. If you've ever felt stuck in this place tune in so that you know you are truly not alone and hear the quote that ignited me into action.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode045

044: The Only Way to Know is To Ask with Jamie Lee of She Negotiates Jan 04, 2017

What's more badass than a woman that knows what she wants? A woman that asks for it.

This week I'm excited to kick off the new year with She Negotiates consultant Jamie Lee. Jamie is a pragmatic negotiation geek dedicated to helping women catapult their careers to the next level with a gutsy ask through consulting and speaking.

I first came across Jamie during a She Negotiates webinar. After connecting on our love of empowering women to be bold, brave, and get better paid, Jamie made the "ask" and proposed being a guest on the show. Her courage and enthusiasm made me confident this was one woman I had to talk more with, and boy am I glad I did.

In this week's episode, Jamie shares with us not only her personal journey and various career leaps but also tips for how you can confidently stand in your power and make the ask for a better salary in the new year!

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode044

043: Knowing When It's Time to Let Go Dec 28, 2016

Hey, hey, hey. Well ladies, it's been a hot minute since we last talked.

Like many of you, the U.S. presidential results stirred up a lot of emotions around women's rights and the importance of female empowerment. I didn't expect for it to overcome me the way that it did, but here we are two months later and I finally feel ready to crawl out of my cave.

This has been a challenging time for me dealing with feelings of helplessness around how we can create a more loving and understanding world, feelings of guilt for suddenly stopping this podcast, and feelings of confusion around how I should focus my energy next so that I can best serve the world.

In this week's solo show, I want to share with you what I've been going through these past two months, the future of this podcast, and where I'm headed in 2017.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode043

042: How Courage Takes Over When Fear Can No Longer Hide with Jenni Brown of Prim'd Marketing Oct 26, 2016

What happens when a J-O-B isn't exactly necessary for you to keep a roof over your head? Would you go for your dreams? Hit the ground running like a pro and make it happen?

I think we all like to assume we would... But what about that nasty bugger named fear we all know so well? Even with greater financial freedom, fear doesn't suddenly disappear.

So what's a boss babe to do?

Tune into this week's guest with Jenni Brown of Prim'd Marketing to hear how she found the courage within to become a writer when hiding behind fear was longer an option.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode042

041: Trusting Your Gut and Bursting Through Open Doors with Dyan Dolfi-Offutt of Soda Pop PR Oct 20, 2016

What happens when our first dream doesn't work out? We find our second dream of course ;)

At least that's the wisdom from this week's guest Dyan Dolfi-Offut. After the sudden passing of her mother, Dyan realized at 27 that the dream she once had to make it in Hollywood was no longer the dream she wanted to chase.

Instead, she found her heart calling for PR, the field she had studied all through college.

But how was she able to not only land a job after 5 years of no experience in the field but rise to the top and then go on to start her own company Soda Pop PR a few short years later? Tune into this week's episode of The Big Leap Show to find out...

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode041

040: Creating the Product You Wish You Had with Summer Kramer of SUMMERSKIN Oct 11, 2016

At the young age 26 this week's guest, Summer Kramer of SUMMERSKIN was diagnosed with melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer). While fortunately, she discovered the cancerous mole early enough to treat it, the event itself forever changed her life.

Following surgery and at her dermatologist's recommendation, Summer sought out to buy sun protective clothing to shield herself from the sun's harsh rays. To her terror, she quickly discovered her only options were baggy safari gear, zip-off pants, and floppy hats (thanks, but no thanks).

On a mission to create clothing that would not only protect her skin but also be stylish enough that she would actually want to leave her house, she sought out to create her own clothing line.

How did this boss babe who was trained as a pharmacist go on to create an international clothing brand that has been featured in Elle Magazine, InStyle Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, and the Today Show to name a few? Tune into this week's episode of The Big Leap Show to find out...

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode040

039: Paving Your Unique Path with Mallory Whitfield of Miss Malaprop Oct 05, 2016

This week on The Big Leap Show we sit down with boss babe Mallory Whitfield aka Miss Malaprop.

As a blogger and creative entrepreneur since 2006, Mallory has worn many hats, including blogger, visual artist, upcycled clothing creator, performance artist, jewelry designer, craft show vendor, creative strategist, speaker, teacher and consultant to other small business owners.

How did she manage to pursue all of her passion while still working a desk job by day? Tune into this week's episode to find out.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode039

038: Attracting the Life You Want to Live with Rachel Rossitto of Rose Holistic Sep 28, 2016

It's sometimes in the darkest of time, that we truly learn to see the light.

For this week's guest, Rachel Rossitto of Rose Holistic, it took hitting rock bottom and a trip to the ER for her to start exploring what her greater purpose and big WHY.

How did she transform her life from a party girl to a self-loving women's coach, certified holistic health coach, yoga instructor and birth doula?

Tune into this week's episode to find out...

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode038

037: Speaking on Your Truth, and Screwing the Haters with Amy Schmittauer of Savvy Sexy Social Sep 20, 2016

I love me some women that are straight up and real.

Sprinkle that with ambition, a killer wit, and weekly bite-sized YouTube videos on how to build a savvy, smart and oh so sexy business... 🙌 you have me weak in the knees.

For years now I've been following Amy Schmittauer, a YouTuber that is watched every week in over 179 countries with more than 600 episodes accumulating 3 million views.

A few months ago though, she came out with a video that made me love her even more. The video was in response to some video comment trolls (and yes she basically yelled at the camera).

Why? Not to defend herself. Not to send hate back.

Instead, because she knows that fear of rejection and criticism is the main reason people are afraid to hit publish on their videos. Because she knows her viewers are people who, unlike the trolls, are ready to put in the work. And because she wants to make sure any person who is inspired to create a video, does so knowing that even if they only get one view, it was worth it.

How did she build up her confidence to be able to speak her truth and say screw the haters? Tune into this week's episode to find out...

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode037

036: Daring To Bare Your Deepest Insecurity with Jenny Gaither of the Movemeant Foundation Sep 13, 2016

We all have insecurities. Usually, it’s easier to hide behind them and pretend they don’t exist. But what if we decided to face them head on?

For years, this week’s guest struggled with unrealistic body standards. As a dancer in New York, Jenny Gaither felt extreme cultural pressure to look a certain way and fit a certain dress size.

Over time, she found herself falling out of love with dance and movement, and into a battle with anorexia and bulimia.

It wasn’t until she found SoulCycle that her world began to shift. It was there in a dark room, with music pumping in the background, where she could move her body freely and sweat like no tomorrow. Inspired, she quickly found herself leaving the dance world behind to pursue a career as a SoulCycle instructor.

Yet, secretly, she still battled her deep insecurities around her body—mainly around what she now lovingly calls her “belly jelly.” How did she face her insecurities, build a national movement celebrating our bodies, start a nonprofit, and launch a body-positive curriculum for middle school students?

Tune into this week's episode to find out

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode036

035: 6 Tips for Relaxing When Sh*t Hits the Fan Sep 06, 2016

Sometimes sh*t hits the fan. Last week was one of those weeks for my family and me.

In this mini-episode, I share the three tips that have helped me especially in the past week, as well as 3 other daily routines I like that help me relax during the storm.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode035

034: From Knocked Down to Knockout with Lynn Le of Society Nine Aug 30, 2016

This week's guest is kicking some serious butt - literally and figuratively.

You see before Lynn Le came along, women boxers all over the world were trying to fit into a man's world. Too often they would use men's gloves that were much too large or children's gloves that were much too small (a modern boxing Goldilocks dilemma if you will).

All that changed when Lynn founded Society Nine, a company on a mission to make the best boxing and MMA gear designed specifically for women in mind.

I was initially drawn to Lynn because Society Nine's gloves are so badass. What I quickly realized as I began talking to her though, is that while her gloves and gear are incredible, it's her drive, passion, and grit that makes this company a serious knockout.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode034

033: Creating a Freedom Lifestyle with Rebecca Tracey of The Uncaged Life Aug 23, 2016

Dream about starting your own business, working from wherever, and never having to put on pants again? Well, you're not alone.

This week's guest Rebecca Tracey of The Uncage Life is the queen of the no-pants party and is on a mission to help as many other business owners create their own freedom lifestyle.

How did she get her start? I'll give you a hint... It included a van, shotty McDonalds WiFi and a whole lot of drive (pun most definitely intended) 😜🚙

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode033

032: From Volunteer to CEO with Alaina Percival of Women Who Code Aug 16, 2016

What would you do if you found yourself running a $2 million organization as a volunteer on nights and weekends?

For this week’s guest, Alaina Percival, this reality hit her smack-dab in the face while she reviewed the annual budget for Women Who Code, a global nonprofit dedicated to helping women enter the tech industry.

How did she make the transition from volunteer to CEO, and what challenges did she face while growing the organization to over 50,000 members in 60 different countries? Tune into this week’s episode to find out.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode032

031: Changing the Conversation Around Women and Pleasure with Ti Chang of Crave Aug 09, 2016

For many women, the idea of buying a sex toy for themselves is embarrassing. You feel exposed when walking into a shop filled with phallic accessories, and wonder what the heck you are doing there. While many of these toys are supposed to be geared towards women, it becomes clear pretty quickly that despite the pink glitter that’s been slapped on it, these products were not created by or for females.

That's where Crave founder Ti Chang comes in. For the past nine years she’s been working to break the stigma of sex toys by combining them with something classic: jewelry. Chang's vision is to make adult toy products geared towards women that feels luxurious, while also removing the stigma that surrounds the often taboo products.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode031

030: Overcoming Challenges and Choosing Your Attitude with Eve Peters of Whim Aug 02, 2016

"When you at first don’t succeed, get back up and try again." This week we sit down with Eve Peters, founder of dating app Whim (the app that gets you from phone to date in just few taps), to hear all about her journey of starting two businesses within the dating realm, challenges and lessons learned along the way, and tips and nuggets of wisdom on how you can take the leap and start a business of your own as well.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode030

029: Becoming the Boss of Your Life with Emilie Aries of Bossed Up Jul 26, 2016

After finding herself burnt out, broken up with, and laid off all at the same time, this week's guest Emilie Aries knew she needed to make a change.

She was tired of putting her job above everything else, only to have it all fall apart, and began asking herself the big questions like, "who do I want to be," instead of "who should I be?"

Through reflection and a lot of deep inner work, Emilie realized how much she had been trying to live up to others expectations, rather than tuning into what she wanted to do.

Inspired by her journey and the countless other women she's met who struggle with the same challenges she once faced, Emilie founded Bossed Up, the resource she wish she had - an organization to help women create happy, healthy, and sustainable career paths.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode029/

028: Daring to Dream Big with Filmmaker Erin Bagwell of "Dream, Girl" Jul 19, 2016

What's the first step to quitting your job, launching a Kickstarter to fund a full-length documentary, and then being able to show said film at the White House!?

DREAMING. Dreaming of something bigger, and then finding the courage to act on that dream until it becomes a reality. That's what it takes.

And that's exactly what this week's guest, Erin Bagwell, is all about. She is the director of "Dream, Girl," a documentary centered around the stories of female entrepreneurs, which hopes to inspire the next generation of women to follow their ambition.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode028/

027: Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone and Pitching Your Business with Veronica Eklund of Orate Jul 05, 2016

What’s it take to build an online platform connecting thousands of speakers with event organizers in a matter of months? This week’s guest, Veronica Eklund, shares with us the incredible journey of her company Orate from a mere idea to a investment backed tech startup.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode027/

026: Building Your Network and Creating Community Gabby Pavelko Sweat Republic Jun 28, 2016

This week we sit down with Gabby Pavelko of Sweat Republic, an SF-based group Fitness studio that’s all about making fitness fun and community.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode026/

025: Getting Out of Your Own Way with Leah Jachimowicz of Coffee n Cream Letterpress Printing Jun 21, 2016

This week we sit down with Leah Jachimowicz of Coffee n Cream Press Letterpress Printing, San Francisco, CA. A full service specializing in letterpress greeting cards, custom wedding invitations, personalized stationery, mixed media artwork and prints.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode025/

024: *SPECIAL* Top 10 Tips from Our Guests on Taking the Big Leap Jun 15, 2016

This week we have a special episode in celebration of our 6 months together! Drum roll please... Introducing the top 10 tips from our guests on The Big Leap Show for facing your fears and acting on your dreams.

Quick Show Summary:

Follow your curiosity (2:27)
Test the waters (4:10)
Don’t wait for perfection to start (6:00)
Create a vision and then take it step by step towards it (8:16)
Tune into your body for signs if you are moving in the right direction or not (10:36)
Get anchored in who you are and why you do what you do (12:43)
Be persistent and don’t let fear of rejection stop you (14:33)
Don’t try to please everyone (18:34)
Find your support group, your trusted people, your champions (21:31)
Don’t be so hard on yourself, especially if it’s not happening as fast as you want (23:19)

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode024/

023: Following Your Curiosity with Stephanie Halligan Art to Self Jun 08, 2016

Today get ready for a big ole dose of self-love, as we sit down with Stephanie Halligan, the motivational cartoonist behind Art to Self.

After years of climbing the traditional career route, she found herself suddenly say, "Noooo, this is not where I'm supposed to be, something isn't right."

Unsure of what "right" was she followed her curiosity and started The Empowered Dollar, a blog where she shared her story of paying off student loans and gave advice to others on how to do the same.

While it was a step forward, something still wasn't quite right.

Tune in as Stephanie shares...

What she was like as a child, how she lost her desire to create, and her job in the real world after graduating from college.
The shift that took place once she found herself in the "dream job," and how she started her first blog, The Empowered Dollar on the side as a creative outlet.
The evolution of The Empowered Dollar, and how it became a safe place for her to share her creativity as well as build her confidence around sharing a message with the world (and also surprisingly lead to a side hustle which turned into her own consulting practice).
Her words of wisdom on following your curiosity which lead to the creation of her new blog, Art to Self, as well as her recent book, "Happy to Be Me, A Tree: A tall tale of growth and self-love."
Recommendations on building a growing and audience, as well as parting words on how to keep going when you feel stuck and in a rut.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode023/

022: Respecting the Process with Speaker & Author Sahar Paz May 31, 2016

Today's interview is one that's very special to me. Just over two years ago I met and sat down with speaker and author Sahar Paz for an interview series I was doing for my blog Bitches Work. Sitting down with Sahar, was like sitting in front of a mirror... a mirror that I didn't want to look at. Her message was and continues to be simple yet powerful - find your voice and learn how to turn your negative thoughts and emotions into your allies.

Tune in this week as Sahar shares...

The people pleasing journey that she lead her to the edge of the Brooklyn Bridge in an attempt to commit suicide, and the life changing shift that happened within her leading to the big question, “What am I here for?”
Facing burnout again at 33 from her non-profit, and stripping down her identity to reflect and practice “being” instead of continuing to create, create, create.
How she works with the relationship between thoughts and emotions and her advice to others who are looking to take a leap
Navigating the twists and turns in her entrepreneurial journey and final thoughts on building your soldiers of support, showing up, and giving yourself permission to be curious and patient with your journey.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode022/

021: Turning Your Voice into a Business with Voice Actor Carrie Olsen May 24, 2016

Know that catchy commercial voice you can’t get out of your head? That my friend might just be the voice of this week’s guest, Carrie Olsen.

Tune in as voice actor Carrie Olsen shares...

How she went from working in eLearning to discovering voice acting and launching a full time business in it within only 4 months
A behind the scenes peak behind her first few gigs and what it was like to take the leap
The importance of her voice coach in helping her take her work to the next level
Her aggressive marketing and outreach plan + lessons in learning to prioritize and say no
Final pieces of advice for anyone looking to take the big leap

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode021/

020: Creating Your Own Big Break with Lindsay White of Lot801 May 18, 2016

Want to start a business, but don't feel like you have the skills and know-how to make it happen? Take it from this week's guest - if you have a vision, it's all about committing to it full heartedly and then putting yourself out there before you feel ready.

Tune in as Lindsay White, founder of children's clothing brand Lot801 shares...

What drove her to start a children's clothing line
How she got her start without even knowing how to sew
The early days of Lot801 and the vision that drew her to keep growing her business
Major marketing and PR tips for growing your business when you feel small and unready
Final nuggets of inspiration for aspiring business owners

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode020/

019: Be Yourself and Don't Let Anyone Stop You with Cary Williams of Too Pretty Brand May 10, 2016

Raise your hand if you've ever been told you can't do something because you're a girl?

*hands raise over here - hello*

Well, this week's guest was sent that message year after year as a boxer, being told she was "too pretty" for the sport (surprise, surprise for them after she would take her first swing).

Now, years into the sport and owner of The Stables boxing studio in Santa Monica, Cary Williams is on a mission to counter that message, and spread the good gospel that you are never "too pretty" to do anything you want.

Tune in this week as Cary shares...

How the Too Pretty Brand came about years of facing people telling her she was "too pretty" to be a boxer, and after noticing young girls she was coaching trying to dress less like a girl in order to be taken seriously.
The evolution of the Brand over the past five years from an idea to a clothing brand to a movement
The doubts she had in the beginning of her business, and how she stays true to her vision for the brand regardless of what others say
Why she started a Kickstarter campaign, and how you can support the Movement
How she supports herself financially and how she balances her time between the Too Pretty Brand and her boxing studio
Advice to aspiring business owners

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode019/

018: Driven by a Mission to Spread a Movement with Emily Lindin of The UnSlut Project May 03, 2016

Today we sit down with Emily Lindin, the passionate leader behind The UnSlut Project, a movement on a mission to stop slut-shaming and sexual bullying.

Tune in this week as Emily shares...

Her personal story of being slut shammed growing up, and what moved her to do something about it to help young girls and women who are facing such bullying.
How she grew her movement in the beginning, and what she does to continue spreading the word today
How starting the movement has changed her, and the challenges she faces in her work from her own mental challenges to actual threats from people are against the work that she is doing.
How she fills herself up to counter the intense amount of energy and heart that her work requires
How she affords to make the UnSlut happen, and tips on making enough time to get your passion project, business or movement off the ground.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode018/

017: Starting with a Vision and Finding Your Confidence with Idea Implementation Coach Kathy Rasmussen Apr 26, 2016

We all have ideas. Making them happen though, that's another story. Today we sit down with Idea Implementation Coach Kathy Rasmussen.

Tune in this week as Kathy shares...

How Kathy took her 10+ years in event planning, and shifted to helping creatives and visionaries implement their big ideas
What happened in her "dream career," and how it pushed her to reassess her vision for her life and figure out what she wanted do next
How she tested her different business ideas and the clues she look for when assessing if an idea will fly
Her process for helping others with their ideas and the patterns she’s noticed in implementing ideas
Personal challenges she had to overcome in becoming a business owner
Her "Idea Revolution" and vision for her business, + her final pieces of advice for anyone looking to take the leap

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode017/

016: Living Life to the Fullest and Trusting The Universe with Krista Williams of The Hundred Blog Apr 19, 2016

Put your intentions out there and see what happens mama. This week we are sitting down with Miss Krista Williams of The Hundred Blog, a lifestyle blog about living life 100%.

Tune in this week as Krista shares...

The humble beginnings of her blog and how she grew it from 500 views a month to over 20,000 in the past year.
The inspiration for The Hundred Blog, how she hopes to help others, and what her plans for the future are.
What pulled her to quit her job, the biggest obstacles she’s faced in the first few months of blogging full time, and the side business that helps to support her financially.
What scares her about the journey so far and what she does to move through her fear.
Advice to others looking to make a change in their life and career, and final words of encouragement.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode016/

015: Finding the Courage to Start, Scale & Sell a Business with Bonnie Coberly of Healthy Bites Apr 12, 2016

It's not every day for me I get to sit down with someone who has started, scaled and sold her own company. When I met Bonnie Coberly at a local networking event just weeks after she had moved to San Francisco from Washington D.C. after selling her company Healthy Bites I knew we needed to hear her story on our show.

First off how does one get to the point where they can SELL there company? But more importantly for our conversation here on The Big Leap Show, what was the journey like?

Tune in this week as Bonnie shares...

How her personal experience with a digestive disorder and her road to discovering changing her diet inspired her to start learning about food and nutrition.
The five-year process of slowly shifting careers to do marketing in health-related companies to eventually getting certified as a health coach.
What inspired her to start her own food delivery in 2009, and how she tested her idea at the beginning and one of the craziest stories she can remember
What she learned in her first few years of business, her words of wisdom on picking a business partner, and her transition to wanting to sell the business and start her next journey in California
How she’s changed as a person through the process of owning and selling her own company.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode015/

014: Leaning Into Your Expertise with Alessandra Colaci of Influence Buzz Apr 04, 2016

The call of entrepreneurship is strong with this one ;) Leaving a stable career with great pay and coworkers is not easy, but for this week's guest, she could not keep from the calling any longer.

After almost a decade after closing doors of her business helping brands with their MySpace pages, business and marketing strategist Alessandra Colaci is back in the game with her new business and podcast Influence Buzz.

Tune in as she shares...

How she went from a 14 year old taking a class in photoshop, to becoming an online marketing expert working with brands such as Coca Cola
Where her drive to be an entrepreneur comes from and the difference that she hopes to make
The limitations she felt after she went from having her own business to working the 9-5, and how that encouraged her to take a risk and start a business again
Her approach to turning her expertise on social media into an income stream, and where she’s focusing her efforts right now during the beginning stage of her business
Advice and encouragement to others who are struggling between wanting to start a business but are afraid to take the leap

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode014/

013: The Power of Unwavering Commitment with Marsha Barnes of The Finance Bar Mar 28, 2016

Food trucks are taking over the nation. No need to pack a lunch, no need to go searching the neighborhood, just step outside and you're feet away from a good meal.

But what aside from just food, we could deliver other things we need? Like coaching or advice. Marsha Barnes, the founder of The Finance Bar bus, started with the idea to bring financial coaching to the people, and I think it's brilliant.

She's taking her gorgeous bus to the streets, meeting people where they are, and having quick and affordable sit-downs with people to help them get in control of their budgets, debt and gain a better understanding on how they can save for their future.

Tune in as she shares...

How she discovered a need in the financial market when she realized that there were people who couldn’t afford a financial advisor who didn’t have a place to turn to for solid financial help aside from going to a bank.
Where her deep-rooted desire to serve others comes from
Her long-term plans for the finance bar and what she does to come up with her vision for the future
Changes she had to make to her lifestyle and navigating comprises with her husband about starting her venture
How she got picked up by NPR, Black Finance, Yahoo Finance, and the personal stories which keep her fire and commitment burning bright.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode013/

012: Challenging Yourself to Earn Your Worth with Stefanie O'Connell of The Broke and Beautiful Life Mar 21, 2016

Quick question, if you were a writer, which sounds better to you... writing 67 articles for $30 a pop, or 1 article for $13,000? I'm guessing I know your answer :) If you're like me, the thought of getting over $10,000 for one article is MIND-BLOWING. For this week's bold and daring guest however, this has become her reality.

Tune in as Stefanie shares...

How The Broke and Beautiful Life got it’s start, and how learning about money has been a game changer in her life
The determination that was created to turn her blog into a business because she was sick and tired of babysitting and checking coats in order to make her rent.
How she found the courage to increase her rates from $30 a post to over $10,000!
The voices that she battled with in the beginning as a financial expert, and how she moved through them.
Her advice and encouragement to others to make sure their whatever they are doing on a daily basis is in alignment with their bigger picture of what they want in their life

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode012/

011: Putting in the Time to Learn Your Craft with Brittney Castro of Financially Wise Women Mar 14, 2016

Today I am so so excited to sit down with one of the first women who helped me to get in control of my finances years ago, Miss Brittney Castro!

Brittney is a Certified Financial Planner and the owner of Financially Wise Women based in Los Angeles, California. Through 1-on-1 coaching, her online Money Class program, workshops and YouTube videos she is helping women entrepreneurs and professionals understand, save, invest, and protect their money.

In this episode, Brittney shares:

0:30 - About her company, Financially Wise Women, and the path that lead her to become a financial advisor.
4:00 - Life as a financial advisor working for Ameriprise, and what made her want to leave after 5 years.
9:00 - Rebuilding her business as an independent firm and the nerves and waves of emotions that came with doing something new
12:00 - What she did to prepare for her leap and advise to others who are trying to figure out what to do
16:50 - Reflections on her journey, including the highs and the lows

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode011/

010: Getting in Control of Student Debt and Blogging as a Business with Natalie Bacon of The Finance Girl Mar 07, 2016

Imagine, after studying for years to graduate from law school, pass the bar, and apply for jobs, the moment has finally - your first paycheck as an official lawyer! Now imagine that beautiful moment followed swiftly with the realization that you owe over $200,000 for your student loans...

For Natalie Bacon, this sobering fact sent her straight into a personal mission to get out of debt asap. Along the way she started her blog, The Finance Girl, learned how to turn it into a business, and switched careers so that she could live a happier more fulfilling life.

In this episode, she'll be sharing:

4:22 - How her blog The Finance Girl got it’s start after she graduated from law school and realized just how much student debt she had
8:15 - How The Finance Girl began growing into an actual business rather than just a blog and what motivates her to keep blogging while working full time and studying for the Certified Financial Planner exam
14:23 - The stresses of working as a lawyer what it took to finally make her decide to leave the field.
21:54 - Her first big celebrations getting paid as a blogger and learning to celebrate wins rather than getting caught up in what to do next
25:50 - Top pieces of advice to others who are hoping to turn their blog into a business.
32:53 - Practices she does to get her in a more positive mindset if she's feeling unmotivated and final thoughts to aspiring bloggers.

For full show notes + links to resources visit: www.thebigleapshow.com/episode010/

009: Listening to Your Intuition with Caroline Winegeart of Made Vibrant Feb 29, 2016

If you find yourself crying everyday after work you know something might be wrong... For Caroline Winegeart this wake up call was the beginning of a journey of learning to really listen to her intuition and find the courage to act on it and become her whole authentic self.

In this episode, she'll be sharing:

3:25 - How she found her entrepreneurial spirit and the creation of her design studio and blog Made Vibrant.
7:38 - Early days in marketing, learning to listen to her intuition, and dealing with the fears of quitting her job (especially around disappointing others)
17:35 - A huge life decision she had to make which helped to built her courage muscle
21:00 - Differentiating between your intuition talking vs. knowing if you need to just keep persisting, and the mental tapes that play in her head and how she deals with them
25:30 - Final words on her recent TEDx Talk and now how her journey has lead her to helping business owners find and share their authentic voice online through their branding

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode009

008: Believing in Yourself and Never Giving Up with Leah McKendrick of Villainess Productions Feb 22, 2016

Imagine working your whole life to become a singer, finally landing a record deal, moving across country to start recording your music... only to have it all be taken from underneath you.

Today we sit down with an incredibly inspiring guest Leah McKendrick of Villianess Productions who shares with us her story of recreating herself as a writer, producer and actress after the folding of her record label and her words of wisdom on the importance of believing in yourself and never giving up.

In this episode, she'll be sharing:

2:15 - Her story of how she went from an aspiring singer to award winning writer, producer, and actress.
5:35 - Dealing with depression following the folding of her record company, and how she refocused her energy into producing live singing performances as a next step instead of giving up
9:35 - The mindset shifts she’s had to learn and make that has helped her to make it in the Entertainment industry
15:36 - Realizing how she needed to create a life outside of her work in order to not burn herself out
17:00 - The gifts she's seen from her experience and how it propels her forward
18:40 - What she's working on next, and advice to anyone else looking to go for their dreams.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode008

007: It's Never Too Late for a New Dream with Emily Chase Smith of Chase Smith Press Feb 15, 2016

Who says just because you get a law degree you need to be chained to a life of pantsuits and working 9-9 for the rest of your life?

Today's guest Emily Chase Smith of Smith Chase Press realized pretty quickly in her 20s that her and law were a terrible fit. As fate would have it, she was forced to explore what she wanted to do when she and her then husband moved to Prague and she was suddenly unable to practice the career she had spent so many years working towards.

Tune in to this week's episode to hear how this powerhouse of a woman made - not just one, but many leaps from law, to consulting work, to speaker and now author and coach and her words of wisdom on how you can do the same!

In this episode, she'll be sharing:

How after realizing she didn’t want to continue a career in law, she found the permission to start dreaming of a new career during her time living in Prague as she began listening to various podcasts and reading books like Dan Miller’s 48 Days to the Work You Love.
Worked as a bankruptcy attorney after she moved back and that morphed into consultant for small businesses about their finances. Seeing the same pattern and that’s when she started speaking and wrote her book, The Financially Savvy Entrepreneur
How, even though she enjoyed the freedom of being a consultant and speaker, she was challenged to relook at her life when her friend asked the big question, “Is this really what you want to be doing with your life,” leading her back to one of her oldest passions of writing, and how she was able to turn that passion into her next career.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode007

006: Staying True To Yourself, Yet Open to Change with Rachel Schneider of Bluebelle Concierge Feb 08, 2016

This week on The Big Leap Show we sit down with Rachel Schneider, co-founder of Bluebelle Concierge.

In this episode, she'll be sharing:

How her company Bluebelle Concierge started with the intention of providing lifestyle support to older senior adults, but pivoted when their inquires started coming more from start up companies who were looking for help for their overwhelmed professionals.
Her experience co-founding Bluebelle Concierge with her best friend and how their lives changed after they made the big leap.
Why she feels it’s important not only to your happiness, but for the betterment of your company to hire out and not feel the need to do everything yourself.
Her definition of success and what she recommends for others as they are looking to begin their journey into entrepreneurship.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode006

005: Learning from Mistakes and Finding Strength from Within with Adesina Dowers of Hot Spot Yoga Feb 01, 2016

Hot mama on a mission!

Time to stop sweating the small stuff and go out there and make it happen. At least that's what Adesina Dowers of Hot Spot Yoga is sharing with us this week's podcast!

In this episode, she'll be sharing:

Why she felt she needed to quit her marketing job at Island Def Jam in New York, reconnect with her yoga practice and move across country to Berkeley, California.
How her desire to open a yoga studio evolved from noticing a gap in the industry where she realized she could serve people who wouldn’t normally take a yoga class (with the help of some bubbly and Wu Tang).
How she got past the voices in her head asking “Are you good enough, should you be here,” and learned to trust herself, her intuition, and to value who she is as a person.
The scary challenges she faced when opening up a yoga studio, and how she was able to keep focus, stay positive and keep moving forward.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode005

004: Testing Your Product and Welcoming Feedback with Anna V. of Paper Anniversary Jan 25, 2016

We all hear stories about the overnight business success, but what does it really take to find that kind of success?

Today's guest Anna V., gives us the inside scoop on how her business Paper Anniversary found "overnight success," and her words of wisdom to help you do the same!

In this episode, she'll be sharing:

How she kept her passion of creating paper jewelry up on the side as a hobby as a way to relax her mind outside of work and how after a combination of luck and preparation she was able to turn her hobby into a full time business.
How the success of her business allowed her to dream about where she wanted to live, and actually freely make the move from Canada to California.
Why she advises others to put something out before you’re established, and her take on why it’s important as a business owner to be open to change, uncertainty and open to listening to what our customers want, not just what we want.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode004

003: Showing Up, Starting and Supporting Others with Lindsay Jean Thomson of Women Catalysts Jan 18, 2016

Today we are sitting down with a special guest who is near and dear to my heart. Lindsay Jean Thomson is a life coach and one-half of Women Catalysts, an organization dedicated to igniting women into action.

I met Lindsay at a time I was desperately seeking other women entrepreneurs and big dreamers to connect with. For over two years prior to meeting Lindsay, I had been heads down thinking that I could "do everything on my own."

Eventually the weight of trying to do it all on my own caught up with me and I realized I needed to find a local community of women to support me. So I started attending every networking event I could find on Meetup and Eventbrite in an attempt to find "my people." After dozens and dozens of awkward conversations filled primarily with silent uneasiness I almost gave up.

Until I found Women Catalyst.

Within seconds of walking into my first event, I could feel how this was no ordinary community. Instead of the uncomfortable small talk, I instantly found myself surrounded by bold, vibrant, curious women who I couldn't stop chatting away with... of course the delicious glass of wine was a nice bonus to help us all feel more relaxed ;)

Since that first event I haven't been able to stop talking about and going to these events, and for that reason I am so grateful to Lindsay for taking the leap and starting this community.

In this episode, she'll be sharing:

How she went from being a lost 20-something working in PR to a yoga teacher and eventually found herself buying a one way ticket to San Francisco from D.C. where she continued work as a yoga teacher, became a life coach and then founded Women Catalysts with her friend Kim Hunter.
How the idea of Women Catalyst came about, and why it was important for her and Kim to not only give a platform to women leaders, but also help develop the next generation of women leaders.
Lessons around beginning a networking event series and her advice to others who are inspired to do the same.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode003

002: Starting on the Side and Finding Your Tribe with Jessica Semaan of The Passion Company Jan 11, 2016

Welcome to our second episode of The Big Leap Show! Our next guest is someone who is near and dear to my heart, because without her and her company's support, this podcast may not exist.

Jessica Semaan is the founder of the Passion Company - a company full-heartedly dedicated to helping others reconnect with their passion and incorporate it back into their everyday lives.

In this episode, she'll be sharing:

How being lost in the corporate world, lead her to start interviewing others regarding how they made a living doing work they love and posting it on her blog.
How that blog eventually turned into a full company, and at what point she felt ready to take the big leap and leave a steady paycheck
How she overcame voices of doubt from herself and family, and where she found support through her tribe and practicing self-love.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode002

001: Creating a Vision and Starting Today with Monique Malcolm of Keep Chasing the Stars Jan 04, 2016

Welcome to the very first episode of The Big Leap Show! I am so excited to begin this journey with you. To kick off this podcast (and 2016 woot woot) we are talking with Monique Malcolm of Keep Chasing the Stars - strategy coach and creator of the Visionary Journal.

Deciding to go from dreaming is a hard path to kick into motion. Without a big vision pulling you, it's easier to keep thinking, planning and waiting for "someday" to arrive. But what happens when someday never comes? With the passing of her brother, Monique realized that she couldn't keep waiting to make her dreams happen, and jumped head first into testing, learning, and evolving different business ideas to eventually make her personal dream of becoming a self-employed, shop owner, coach, and inspirational speaker come true.

In this episode, she'll be sharing:

How her idea of a visionary journal came about.
How the tragedy of her brother’s passing put into motion her going for her dreams because of the perspective on life it gave.
How she went from teacher to t-shirt designer and the evolution of her business over the past 6 years including a re-brand.
What are the fears that have been coming up for her with her new Visionary Journal, and how she faces those fears.
What her vision is now for the future including how she wants to help other aspiring entrepreneurs.

For full show notes + links to resources visit www.thebigleapshow.com/episode001

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