The Going Scared Podcast with Jessica Honegger

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Being Kind Over Being Right: Bob Goff Gets Real Mar 14, 2018

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Bob Goff, author of the breakaway bestseller Love Does, is an encourager, a teacher, a "recovering lawyer," and the Hon. Consul to Uganda. After practicing law for 25 years (he declared that he was the only lawyer that wore a Micky Mouse watch) he gave up his law firm to pursue writing and speaking full time. Along the way he has connected with others who are on their own adventures, and is driven to help others unlock their potential to love and be loved greater. Bob isn't interested in agendas, he's interested in getting past them and being super real. Feeling stuck? Be inspired by Bob to get "unstuck" and find power in being present and available to life and to those around you. His new book is Everybody Always.

International Women's Day Bonus Episode with Entrepreneur and Activist Roopa Mehta Mar 08, 2018

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Happy International Women's Day! To celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women, we invited Roopa Mehta to join us on this special bonus episode of the Going Scared Podcast. Roopa is the CEO of Sasha, an organization that creates meaningful opportunities for artisan groups in rural areas throughout all of India. She and a group of activists came together because of a deep love for their craft and textile traditions. They understand how vulnerable their communities are and were, and that they required intervention. They devised a plan to get market success, development opportunities and gave artisans the tools to be able to run their own businesses; for themselves, their families, their communities, and for the future of their children. Her story will inspire you as we celebrate her accomplishments, today, along with so many women who have made incredible strides to make the world a better place, on International Women's Day.

Embracing Simplicity and The Courage to Say "No" with Emily Ley Mar 07, 2018

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Emily Ley is a wife, mom and entrepreneur. After quitting her stressful corporate job in hopes of starting her own business, Emily found that she had worked herself into even more stress. After conceiving and creating the wildly popular, success came and the demands for her time pressed in even harder. Emily shares how she chose to simplify--using the tenets she had preached to others about paring back and living for what matters most--in her own life. She and Jessica talk about what it looks like when we're more deliberate with how we spend our time, and the dreaded "no," word that each of them had to embrace in a new way in order to claim margin in their lives.

From Trafficked to Transformed: Jenny McGee of the Starfish Project Feb 28, 2018

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A wise person once said; "There are four words that can often mean the difference between the fear of failure and the courage to try - I BELIEVE IN YOU." Jenny McGee, of the Starfish Project, takes that message to the women she serves in East Asia who are exploited and trafficked; and empowers them to begin new lives. Daily, she goes into the brothels of the city and offers an alternative for women who have either been forced into trafficking, or felt like they had no other options. Through education, counseling, and economic solutions, the Starfish Project is transforming lives and restoring hope to exploited women. Jenny also shares what it's like to say "'yes,' without knowing the rest," in answering the call to help women in the most desperate of situations, and how she finds her resolve through strong mentors and the support of her family.

Sister, Supporter, Storyteller: Jen Hatmaker Cheers Us On Feb 21, 2018

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This episode finds Jessica talking with her good friend Jen Hatmaker. Jen is a speaker and author, whose latest book "Of Mess & Moxie," debuted at #2 on the New York Times Bestseller List. Jessica and Jen both have platforms where they encourage women to live out their dreams and lift each other up in the process. They discuss why it is so vital that we cheer each other on and how there's plenty of space for us all to succeed. They also discuss the courage it takes to live outside your own "echo chambers," and that taking the first steps toward your purpose may be hard, but "they are the ones that will lead you all the way home."

Cornered By Courage: Ugandan Artisan & Entrepreneur Jalia Matovu Feb 07, 2018

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We kick off our very first episode of The Going Scared Podcast with a guest that perfectly defines what it means to "Go Scared." Jalia Matovu is a Ugandan artisan and entrepreneur who started her business seven years ago. Despite tough times, financial hardships and discouragement, she persevered and providentially, she crossed paths with Jessica, who herself was taking a huge risk starting her own business. The two women discuss the courage, faith and fortitude it took for them to believe in their dreams and to trust and depend on each other as they stepped into the unknown; and how they now consider each other "sisters" on a mission to change the world.

Becoming An "Asker" in Life & In Business: Mica May from May Designs Feb 07, 2018

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This episode finds Jessica visiting with Mica May, the CEO of May Designs, which specializes in custom stationery, notebooks, gift items, clothing and more. Mica shares how she got her start as a "solo-preneur," and how she moved to a team environment as an entrepreneur. For those of you who may be feeling like you have to "go it alone," whether you're starting a new project, business or just a change in life circumstances, Jessica and Mica lay out the benefits of looking to others for support and encouragement for all the things we're chasing.

What's Got Your Attention? Curt Steinhorst Brings Us Back from Distraction Feb 07, 2018

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Longing to be more efficient with your time AND make meaningful time for yourself, and for those you love? Today's guest is on a mission to retrieve our minds from distraction, and to help us restore true connection in our workplaces and in our relationships. Curt Steinhorst is the CEO of Focuswise, a company whose goal is to equip people and organizations to overcome the challenges of our constantly technologically connected lives and workplaces. Curt unpacks all the issues we have with technology, including the expectations to always be "on," battling the feeling that we're not doing enough, and addiction to "escaping" through our phones. He lays out steps to help us reclaim what really matters, and encourages us to put technology in its place to enhance our lives; not rule it.

Introduction to the Going Scared Podcast with Honegger Jan 08, 2018

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Meet Jessica Honegger, the host of the new Going Scared Podcast. Jessica is the CEO of Noonday Collection, the world's largest and fastest growing fair trade jewelry brand. Jessica shares her vision is to inspire women everywhere to adopt a philosophy of "going scared," and explains that no matter where we are, we can push beyond our fears to take a risk toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life. She also gives us a peek into what will happen bi-weekly on each episode of the podcast, plus some insight into her own personal story of "going scared." Look for the launch of Episode 1 of the Going Scared Podcast coming soon!