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Mark Nepo on Drinking from the River of Light Sep 03, 2019

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My last conversation with today's guest has turned out to be one of the most listened to and loved podcasts I've EVER recorded.

My beloved spiritual teacher and most favorite author, Mark Nepo, is back on the podcast today sharing in all of his infinite wisdom about what it means to be human, how to find the courage to remove our veils, what it means to be original and how we all can choose to drink from the river of light.

Mark Nepo moved and inspired readers and seekers all over the world with his #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Awakening. Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, Mark has been called "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time," "a consummate storyteller," and "an eloquent spiritual teacher." His work is widely accessible and used by many and his books have been translated into more than twenty languages. A bestselling author, he has published twenty books and recorded fourteen audio projects. In 2015, he was given a Life-Achievement Award by AgeNation. And in 2016, he was named by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People, and was also chosen as one of OWN's SuperSoul 100, a group of inspired leaders using their gifts and voices to elevate humanity. In 2017 Mark became a regular columnist for Spirituality & Health Magazine. Mark is the author of twenty books, his most recent is More Together Than Alone: Discovering the Power and Spirit of Community in Our Lives and in the World, published by Atria Books in July 2018.

His newest book, Drinking From the River of Light dropped on September 3rd- so be sure to check the links down below and claim your own copy. This is one of his most powerful reads to date.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Today's guest, Mark Nepo [ :45 ]
The importance of deep listening [ 10:13 ]
What inspired Mark's new (21st!) book, Drinking From the River of Light [ 11:16 ]
Making art a livelihood [ 17:54 ]
Where the title of Mark's new book came from [ 26:56 ]
Finding the courage to remove our veils [ 30:28 ]
Why it's important to be ourselves, even on social media [ 34:03 ]
What it means to be original [ 44:33 ]
How to navigate the depth of life after near-death [ 54:54 ]
The difference between getting attention and giving attention [ 1:01:23 ]
What Mark would say to the person who is getting caught up in trying to create and getting stuck [ 1:07:13 ]
How Mark's way of being has made him feel closer to and further away from others [ 1:09:56 ]
Mark's upcoming live + in-person courses [ 1:16:08 ]

Soul Shifting Quotes:

"Stories often carry more meaning than we can digest in one telling."
"Surviving is what we do in the surface world of circumstance. But if all we ever do is survive without thriving, what's the point?"
"Our soul's awakening is our career. Where that happens, is our occupation."
"We do have to make a living. But it only matters if we live a making."
"Anything that you put your whole heart into can become an art."
"If we don't meet existence with an inner life, existence will crush us."
"Indecision, like fear, is something to move through- not to obey."
"Everything reveals itself in the moment."
"If we stop giving attention, then getting attention will define our identity."
"Any detail is a doorway to the infinite."
"We discover, we don't invent. We relate more than we author."

Links Mentioned:

Purchase Mark's new book, Drinking from the River of Light today!
Learn all about Mark's upcoming workshops and live events here
Listen to my last conversation with Mark
Check out Mark's yearlong courses here
Learn my 7 Secrets to Uplevel Your Brand & Land Your Dream Clients
Grab your FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content that Converts
Save your seat at Accelerate LIVE!

Learn more about Mark at his website: www.marknepo.com

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Focus Friday: The Difference Between Big Visions + Goals Aug 30, 2019

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In today's Focus Friday, I'm sharing with you the difference between a BIG vision, and a goal, why they're both equally as important… and how they work in co-creative harmony to serve on another.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

The difference between "big visions" and "goals" [ 4:05 ]
What it means to have a vision [ 6:45 ]
What is the goal? [ 8:45 ]

Soul Shifting Quotes:

"Align- and then allow to unfold."
"How do you want to live?"
"Get comfortable not knowing the "how."
"You are worthy of everything you desire."

Links Mentioned:

Learn my 7 Secrets to Uplevel Your Brand & Land Your Dream Clients
Grab your FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content that Converts
Save your seat for Accelerate LIVE!

Tag me in your big shifts + takeaways: @amberlilyestrom

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James Wedmore on Taking Radical Personal Responsibility For Your Evolution Aug 27, 2019

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James Wedmore is a master when it comes to helping people understand how to leverage the power of online video and YouTube marketing to reach more people, share their message, and convert more customers.

James made a massive shift to focus on a big gap missing in the marketplace: the mindset needed for entrepreneurship. He launched a totally woo-woo podcast, the Mind Your Business Podcast and his signature program, Business By Design.

Today he helps coaches, experts, content creators, and authors not only to craft better marketing messages but also how to ditch the "hustle" mentality and create success from the inside out.

In this episode, James and I dive into ditching the blame game to take radical personal responsibility for our businesses, relationships, and lives. And how our perceived "failures" are our most significant opportunities to learn, grow + create success.

In this Episode You'll Learn:

About James Wedmore [ 1:00 ]
What inspired James to start his business [ 6:30 ]
What is radical personal responsibility? [ 17:40 ]
How James gets blamed as a coach [ 23:10 ]
The definition of "belief" [ 34:20 ]
The reason we should stop working so much [ 40:20 ]
If we really need to hustle [ 44:20 ]
How our relationship with goals is unhealthy [ 50:00 ]
Why we shouldn't think of our businesses like our babies [ 62:30 ]
What a typical week looks like for James [ 68:00 ]
What James is currently working on [ 73:00 ]
About the books that James is reading [ 75:10 ]
The reason innovation makes us successful [ 80:30 ]
What James would tell a former version of himself [ 85:55 ]

Soul Shifting Quotes:

"Stop taking stuff so seriously."
"No amount of knowledge will ever compensate for a lack of perspective."
"What you resist will persist."
"If it helped one person, then I win."
"People are completely overwhelmed with content."
"The more confidence I have, the easier it is for people to listen to me."
"I'm constantly asking better questions."

Links Mentioned:

Check out the Mind Your Business Podcast
Read The Kybalion
Read The War of Art
Learn my 7 Secrets to Uplevel Your Brand & Land Your Dream Clients
Grab your FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content That Converts
Book your Breakthrough Call today!

Learn more about James at his website: jameswedmoretraining.com and be sure to follow him on Instagram: @jameswedmore

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Focus Friday: The Single Biggest Time Suck in Your Business Aug 23, 2019

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Time is the one thing that keeps on ticking no matter what we do, and I don't think I'm alone when I say this: we waste a lot of it! Are you wondering how to stop wasting time and making the most of it instead?

In this week's Focus Friday, I share why I believe that the number one thing that is slowing us down in businesses and our personal life is our negative self-talk. Just like training a muscle in the gym, we can practice being present and silencing our inner critic… and then we get to watch how quickly the shift begins to occur.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

About Accelerate Live [ 2:30 ]
What our biggest time suck is [ 6:20 ]
Why we need to focus on our our energy + vibrations [ 7:55 ]
How being present will change everything [ 11:45 ]

Soul Shifting Quotes:

"Step into the creation of our journey."
"We need less noise between our own two ears."
"We can convert into the highest versions of ourselves."

Links Mentioned:

Grab my FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content that Converts
Learn my 7 Secrets to Uplevel Your Brand & Land Your Dream Clients
Purchase your ticket to Accelerate LIVE!

Tag me in your big shifts + takeaways: @amberlilyestrom

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Carrie Green on Growing Your Reach + Creating Community with Your Brand Aug 20, 2019

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Today's guest, the one and only Carrie Green, is a total rockstar when it comes to understanding how to turn our limiting beliefs into momentous energy that can (and will) build a booming empire.

Carrie Green is Founder and CEO of the Female Entrepreneur Association (FEA), author of the international bestseller, She Means Business, and an accomplished public speaker.

Carrie is utterly passionate about inspiring women to overcome self-doubt and thrive in business. Her TEDx Talk, Programme Your Mind for Success, has garnered over 6 million views and counting.

In this episode, we dive deep into creating new outlooks for ourselves as Carrie explains how being an entrepreneur is much like a roller-coaster ride. Carrie leaves us with incredible takeaways that allow us to navigate that ride with grace, joy, and each other.

In this Episode You'll Learn:

How to join me and a few of my rockstar friends at Accelerate Live [ 1:00 ]
All about today's guest, Carrie Green [ 2:20 ]
Navigating the guilt of being a new mom and an entrepreneur [ 06:10 ]
How Female Entrepreneurship Association started [ 12:00 ]
Why we need to stop comparing ourselves to others [ 19:15 ]
Who influenced Carrie as a child [ 21:45 ]
How to overcome our limiting beliefs [ 28:40 ]
About Carrie's goals for FEA [ 33:15 ]
How to get in front of more people [ 43:00 ]
Why we need to focus on our audience first [ 51:40 ]
How Carrie comes up with her content [ 56:20 ]

Soul Shifting Quotes:

"I want my son to see what is possible through the action I take in my life."
"I went insane because I was so lonely doing my business."
"One decision can change your entire life."
"If we can stick to something, we can learn how to become amazing."

Links Mentioned:

Watch Carrie's TEDx Talk here
Purchase Carrie's book, She Means Business, here
Learn my 7 Secrets to Uplevel Your Brand & Land Your Dream Clients
Grab your FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content that Converts
Join us at Accelerate LIVE!

Learn more about Carrie and the Female Entrepreneur Association at www.femaleentrepreneurassociation.com and be sure to follow her on Instagram: @iamcarriegreen

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Focus Friday: Dropping Into the Now Aug 16, 2019

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In this week's Focus Friday, I'm inviting each and every one of us to live in the NOW. Life unfolds in this. very. moment; however, how often do we let the present slip away from us?

I share my own personal story about how I catch myself imagining losing my beloved cat, even though he is sitting right on my lap. The lesson in this, for me, is that finding this moment is about learning how to slow down, be in the present, and listen. The greatest gift we can receive from another is their presence, which means it's also the greatest gift we can give to ourselves.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

What happens when I remove myself from the present moment [ 2:50 ]
How to slow down and be in the moment [ 6:10 ]
Why stopping to listen can rescue us [ 8:15 ]
Fully immersing ourselves in the now will set us up for more beautiful experiences in the future [ 13:30 ]

Soul Shifting Quotes:

"There is no discernment between what we desire and what we focus on."
"At times, we can find ourselves being swept away from all of it."
"These are the days."

Links Mentioned:

Grab my FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content that Converts
Learn my 7 Secrets to Uplevel Your Brand & Land Your Dream Clients
Join us in September at Accelerate LIVE!

Tag me in your big shifts + takeaways: @amberlilyestrom

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Leesa Evans on Wearing Our Confidence Inside + Out Aug 13, 2019

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How we feel on the inside is always reflected on the outside...which is why our style and how we show up in the world can be an incredible representation of what's going on inside of us.

Today's guest is a total rockstar and stylist extraordinaire- Leesa Evans, one of Hollywood's greatest sources for understanding just how important clothing is in supporting us and how differently we can approach something we do every single day- getting dressed.

Leesa Evans is a true purveyor of style: from her work as a costume designer for film to her dedication as a private stylist for celebrities and professional clients. Her personal philosophy and professional inspiration are drawn from a lifelong commitment to fashion, individuality, and the art of storytelling.

Leesa's credits include over 25 films, such as Bridesmaids, which she was nominated for a Costume Designer Guild Award for Excellence in Contemporary Film, Neighbors, 22 Jump Street, Get Him to the Greek, I Love You, Man, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and This is 40. She has more than 500 television commercials under her belt, for brands including Coca-Cola, AT&T, Verizon, HP, Samsung, GM, Ford, Mastercard, Porsche, Olay and Kellogg's.

In this episode, we dive deep into new perspectives as Leesa reveals how differently we can approach supporting ourselves + expressing ourselves through our style + beyond.

In this Episode You'll Learn:

All about today's guest, Leesa Evans [ 0:45 ]
Leesa has always used clothing for confidence [ 9:20 ]
How to find clothes that make us feel excellent in our bodies [ 16:20 ]
About the pressures of bikini culture [ 28:00 ]
How we can choose to be happy every day [ 33:45 ]
How to recognize our body shape [ 43:50 ]
About giving ourselves permission [ 51:20 ]
Where to find the clothes that feel good [ 54:30 ]

Soul Shifting Quotes:

"I've been able to create characters that embody confidence."
"Our style is ever-evolving."
"Small proportional changes can alter the way a whole outfit looks and feels on us."
"When we feel good, we always looks good."
"Connect to how we feel first and how we look second."

Links Mentioned:

Learn my 7 Secrets to Uplevel Your Brand & Land Your Dream Clients
Grab your FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content that Converts

Learn more about Leesa on her website: www.leesaevans.com and be sure to follow her on Instagram: @leesaevansstyle

Tag me in your big shifts + takeaways: @amberlilyestrom

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Focus Friday: How to Get Unstuck + In Momentum Aug 09, 2019

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Are you feeling stuck in your life or business? In this week's episode, I share a story about a recent experience and how the lessons I learned from it apply to all other areas of our lives. It's easy to get caught up in thinking we're not yet where we want to be… but the secret is in allowing ourselves to rise to meet the future version of us who's waiting on the other side of our resistance. When it comes to getting ourselves out of a rut and getting back into forward motion, our beliefs and our energy are key components that make all the difference.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why we can feel stuck in our daily lives [ 2:50 ]
When something is feeling stagnant, we need to become a match for what we desire [ 5:30 ]
To create energy where we need it, find where we can inject more inspiration [ 9:30 ]
All about Accelerate Live [ 11:05 ]

Soul Shifting Quotes:

"Instagram is always going to favor those who are using the platform as much as possible."
"We must become a match for actual momentum."
"If we want more sales, we need to speak life into the places and spaces where our clients need more support."

Links Mentioned:

Grab my FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content that Converts
Learn my 7 Secrets to Uplevel Your Brand & Land Your Dream Clients
Purchase your ticket to Accelerate LIVE for $297!

Tag me in your big shifts + takeaways: @amberlilyestrom

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Laura Belgray on Writing Non-Sucky Copy and Connecting With Clients Who Rock Aug 06, 2019

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Whether you deem yourself a writer or not, if you're an entrepreneur, copy is one of the most important aspects of your online business. It's what connects us to our dream clients and (if written well) keeps them keeps them paying attention as they want to learn more.

Today's guest, Laura Belgray, is an incredible source for the attention-grabbing, result-getting, non-sucky copy.

Laura Belgray, the founder of Talking Shrimp and co-creator of The Copy Cure, is a copywriting expert who helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do. Through her work with hundreds of clients (including online biggies like Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield), she's seen firsthand that putting "you" into your copy is pure magic for getting people to love you up, share your ideas, and happily click your Buy button.

In addition to online types, Laura's list of clients and credits include NBC, Bravo, HBO, TBS, Fandango, and many, many more. So if you watch TV -- and don't skip the commercials -- you just might see her words on air.

In this episode full of brilliant humor and ample knowledge, Laura reveals the secrets to non-sucky copy, corporate branding, and network promotion.

In this Episode You'll Learn:

All about today's guest, Laura Belgray [ 0:45 ]
iTunes review of the week [ 2:30 ]
About the life of an entrepreneur in New Hampshire [ 6:10 ]
What Laura actually does for a living [ 12:55 ]
What makes an impactful brand [ 19:50 ]
How to approach copy [ 27:00 ]
When you should make the sell [ 30:15 ]
How to create scarcity if it doesn't really exist [ 34:30 ]
Why you need to send non-stop reminders [ 38:25 ]
That Laura has not always had a powerful sense of self [ 41:10 ]
How to find your voice [ 44:00 ]
The intrinsic gifts Laura receives for doing work with her clients [ 47:20 ]
Laura's favorite copy [ 60:00 ]
Projects Laura is currently working on [ 67:00 ]
What Laura would tell a former version of herself [ 72:00 ]

Soul Shifting Quotes:

"I love to dance, but I'm not a natural-born dancer."
"Make your personality the brand."
"I'm too vain to post photos where I do not look good, but I don't mask a brag with vulnerability."
"I don't think everything has to educate to be valuable. Value can mean all kinds of things."
"The one thing you have a monopoly on is being you."
"I've always wanted to write something that is truly 100% in my voice."

Links Mentioned:

Watch Brené Brown's famous TED Talk: The Power of Vulnerability
www.thecopycure.com
www.goop.com
www.casper.com
Learn my 7 Secrets to Uplevel Your Brand & Land Your Dream Clients
Grab your FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content that Converts
Book your Breakthrough Call today!

Learn more about Laura on her website: www.talkingshrimp.com and follow her on Instagram: @talkingshrimpnyc

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Focus Friday: Are You Repelling Your Dream Clients? Aug 02, 2019

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In this week's Focus Friday, I'm inviting you to dive deep beneath the surface to ask yourself all of the reasons why you might be blocking your ability to truly serve your dream clients.

In the episode I share a story about one of my clients who was going through a troubling dilemma this last week. Through our in-depth conversation, she was able to experience a powerful revelation that allowed her shift her vibration and get into a space of massive clarity.

My hope is that our conversation and the things that we learned from it will allow you to have your own revelation + to get crystal clear on the ways you're blocking what is already yours from making its way to you.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How I worked with a client was completely confused about what to do next [ 3:00 ]
Why we cannot get to where we want to go if we are operating in a place of terror [ 5:10 ]
How to find the areas where you lack integrity [ 7:40 ]
Why our limiting beliefs are holding us back [ 12:20 ]
The way you are repelling your dream clients [ 17:30 ]
How to know if you are ready for your breakthrough [ 21:10 ]

Soul Shifting Quotes:

"What we project out in the world is always what we attract."
"We are repelling our clients with the exact vibration of what their biggest problem is."
"We have to reconcile what is happening to us in our moment to serve."

Links Mentioned: