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Episode No. 33 The Magic In Putting Yourself Out There Oct 21, 2018

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[Tweet "Courage starts with showing up + letting ourselves be seen." - @brenebrown"]Sending that email. Asking for the promotion. Pitching. Stepping up and taking on more responsibility can all feel super scary, right? I mean who wants to shoot their shot + risk being rejected afterward? I sure as hell don't. But one lesson I've learned throughout my creative entrepreneurial journey is that sometimes putting yourself out there is all the difference between dreaming, wishing + making ish happen in your life!In this week's episode, I'm sharing how I stepped out of my comfort zone, hit "send" on an email that I was kinda scared to send and how that one small action led me to land something bigger than I could've ever imagined! If you've been dreaming big but struggling to show up this is the episode for you.Check Out Episode No. 33 "The Magic In Putting Yourself Out There"Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Episode No. 18 Committing To 100 No's

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Episode No. 32 Content Creation + Everything In Between With Amber Burns (Side Hustling, Pitching + Social Media) Oct 14, 2018

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"If you don't have anything that you own, that you control 100% of the time, then you leave your brand to the whim of these major social media platforms that do not care about you or your cute pictures."- Amber Burns on why it's important to have your own website + not relying solely on social media.Content creation may look all flat lays and strolls on the beach, but take it from me it ain't easy! You have to wear all the hats and wear them well. From being your own social media manager, writer, editor, accountant-- you name it, you have to do it!With all the work that goes into content creation, it's easy for us creative hustlas to get burned the hell out. So how do you do it? How do produce good quality work while juggling all the not so glamorous behind the scene things? Well, I invited Amber Burns to the SJS Podcast to help us figure that out!Amber Burns is a creative entrepreneur + social media maven. She works full time as the social media producer for Visit Philadelphia and she runs her lifestyle blog, Space On Third. With all the hats that Amber wears she knows first hand what it takes to thrive in the digital space. In today's episode, she's dropping all the gems on being a creative + doing all the things. Topics Discussed In Today's Episode: Best practices for pitching to brands and PR agencies The importance of having ownership of your work + not relying solely on social media Doing meaningful work + not focusing on vanity metrics (likes, comments, followers) Bullet journaling and how it keeps her on task Juggling Full-Time Work + The Side Hustle Singletasking Focusing on your race + not comparing Anxiety + being a content creator Tips for seeking a therapist Check Out Episode No. 32: "Content Creation + Everything In Between With Amber Burns (Side Hustling, Pitching + Social Media)"Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Influencer: Building Your Personal Brand In The Age Of Social Media By Brittany Hennessey Episode No. 28 How To Stop Chasing Perfection In your Life + WorkGet Your Share On: [Tweet "You can be as influential in your niche as you allow yourself to be.- @AmberSB_"]Keep Up With Amber: Blog: // Space On Third // Instagram: @ambersb_ // Youtube: Amber Burns // Twitter: @ambersb_

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Episode No. 31 How To Crush One Major Goal In The Next 12 Weeks Oct 07, 2018

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[Tweet "The future depends on what you do today. "]We are now exactly 12 weeks away from the end of 2018! Now I'm no psychic but I can guess what you're probably thinking right now. "12 weeks Jessica? But I didn't get out of debt. I didn't write my book. I didn't work out consistently. I didn't get that new job...". Listen I get it. Trust me, you're not the only one who didn't complete all the things that you set out to do way at the top of January. Here's the thing though, everyday is an opportunity to be everything you weren't yesterday. You don't have to wait until January 1st, 2019 to start again. You've still got 12 whole weeks to realign yourself with your why, make a plan, take action and crush those goals of yours! In today's episode, I'm going to share some practical steps that you can take that will help you get laser-focused on your goals and make some major moves before 2018 comes to a close.Check Out Episode No. 31: “How To Crush One Major Goal In The Next 12 Weeks " Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:This post contains affiliate links. Which means if you decide to purchase an item that is linked I will receive a portion of the sales to help fund #NRJ! Thanks for the support 12 Week Year: Get More Done In 12 Weeks Than Others Do In 12 Months By Brian Moran + Andrew Lennington Free 2 Months Access To SkillshareThe Productivity Show Pay It Down: Debt Free On $10 A Day By Jean ChatzkyTotal Money Makeover By Dave RamseyNext Door Cafe (Chicago) for free financial advising and coworking spaceStrides App: Goal And Habit Tracker Episode No. 3 Don't Wait For Discipline Inspiration Is BaeEpisode No. 13 Reconnecting With Your WhyEpisode No. 16 Creating Non-Negotiable Dream Work Hours

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Episode No. 30 Making Joy A Priority Sep 30, 2018

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[Tweet "In between goals is a thing called life, that has to be lived + enjoyed."]It's Sunday, so you know what that means, right? It's time for us #GoalGetters to grab our planners and plot out how we're going to conquer this week-- Beyonce style. Time to schedule those meetings, study sessions, and upcoming events that can help us get closer to our goals.Can I take a peek at your planner right quick? Hmmm... just what I thought.🧐 It seems to me that you have everything all sorted out but I can't seem to see where you scheduled some intentional joy time in there. Hey listen, don't worry. I used to do it all the time too. I'd make sure I got all the things done, but fun? Adventure? Exploration? Hell to the naw naw! It was all hustle for me. That is until I found myself in yet another creative/emotional rut. I was starting to face burnout again for the 50 millionth time. 😒 So what did I do? I made joy a priority!Every week I'd take my planner and pencil in something fun (preferably free), or adventurous that would help break up the monotony of the dream chase. And let me tell you it dug me out of my funk and helped me to reconnect with me again. If you're anything like me-- all work and no play-- then this week's episode is for you! Check Out Episode No. 30 "Making Joy A Priority"Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Girl's Night In Club Are you a small business owner and want to share your next event, launch or product with the SJS audience? Shoot us an email at hello@norealjewelry.com to learn more our about advertising opportunities!

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Episode No. 29 Asking For Help With Alisha Nicole Sep 23, 2018

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"I believe God pushed me to do this crowd funding campaign because i'm so used to being in control. This forced me to ask for help." -Alisha NicoleYou can bootstrap, hustle and make ish happen on your own for a while but eventually there comes a point in every dream chase where you have to reach out and ask for help. I know-- that word help made your skin crawl right? Trust me I get it! You've made it this far on your own, didn't you? You figured it out, worked hard and stuck by that dream of yours until you made it a reality right? Why would you need to start asking for help now? Isn't that a sign of weakness? Hecky naw! Sometimes asking for help is the bravest thing you can do. You see, we're not created to do this life alone, and that my dear, includes your dreams and goals. We all need help at some point it can just feel icky asking for it. Why? Well because we tend to glorify "self- made men and women". Well let me let you in on a little secret-- even your fave needed a little help along the way. And yes that includes, Beyonce, Oprah, Obama and if you're ready to go to a new level in your dream chase it's going to have to include YOU too!In today's episode, we're chatting it up with Alisha Nicole; author, business coach and founder of the media brand Living Over Existing. Alisha recently gathered up the courage to launch a crowdfunding campaign which if you ask any business owner is a HUGE ask! We're going to talk about how stepping up and asking her community for help is making her wildest dreams come true! Topics Discussed In Today's Episode: The freedom of relinquishing control and trusting in God. The faith that it took for Alisha to step up and ask for help from her community. How she shows up and puts herself out there even when she feels like crawling into a shell. Her commitment to her goals when the results look a little different than what she imagined and so much more! Check Out Episode No. 29: “Asking For Help With Alisha Nicole." Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Alisha's crowdfunding campaign for Living Over Existing. Please show her some love and send some funding her way! Living Over Existing Podcast + Website Instagram: @TheAlishaNicole / @LivingOverExisting Twitter: @TheAlishaNicole / @LiveOverExist Get your share on![Tweet "God can do more in a day than you can do in a month, so why worry? @TheAlishaNicole"]Are you a small business owner and want to share your next event, launch or product with the SJS audience? Shoot us an email at hello@norealjewelry.com to learn more our about advertising opportunities!

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Episode No. 28 How To Stop Chasing Perfection In Your Life + Work Sep 16, 2018

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"Perfect ain't coming. It's a myth. So we have to learn how to step up, show up + shoot our shots in the midst of imperfection"[Tweet "Perfect ain't coming. It's a myth. So we have to learn how to step up, show up + shoot our shots in the midst of imperfection"]Hey, you. Yes, you waiting over there for the perfect moment. I have a bit of a newsflash for you. Your need for perfection is paralyzing you.I know, it's hard to hear. I get it. Trust me I do. You want your work to be it's absolute best. And ain't nothing wrong with that. But perhaps one of the reasons that you're stuck in your life and career is because you're using perfection as an excuse to not take action.I'm not judging. I do it all the time too. I won't shoot my shot + pitch to any big brands because I don't have the perfect amount of followers just yet. I won't produce that workshop I've been dreaming of for the past 3 years because I think maybe I need just one more conference, webinar, e-course or mastermind group under my belt to validate me. And then, and only then, can I start working on that goal I've been dreaming of. Sound familiar?We all do it. We wait until we're the perfect size, have the perfect credentials on our resumes, have the highest of degrees until we take the leap, ask big and show up boldly in our lives. But lately, I've been wondering what would happen if we stopped chasing perfect and instead choose to show up, do our best and still ask big when things aren't peachy keen. My guess? Overflow would happen. Promotions would happen. Art galleries would open. Graduations would be celebrated.In today's episode, we're exploring why it's important to ditch the need perfection + how to be our best selves even when life is messy, complicated and a little scary.Check Out Episode No. 28: “How To Stop Chasing Perfect In Your Life + Work.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Big Idea Food: A Weekly Devotional For Entrepreneurs, Side Hustlers + Dreamers By Marlena BanksMy Career Pivot From Acting To Creative EntrepreneurMartha Graham's Quote about not judging your work. Get Your Share On:[Tweet "You can't get better at anything you don't practice. "][Tweet "Your need for perfection is just an excuse to not take action"][Tweet "God uses the imperfect"]Are you a small business owner and want to share your next event, launch or product with the SJS audience? Shoot us an email at hello@norealjewelry.com to learn more our about advertising opportunities!

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Episode No. 27 Hustle + Faith With Marlena Banks Sep 09, 2018

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[Tweet ""I never would've seen my purpose if I had not taken that first step." @marlenabanks"]Goal chasing ain't exactly for the faint at heart. You have to have some major grit, determination and a whole lot of faith to believe in those seemingly impossible God-sized goals. Don't believe me? Just ask today's guest Marlena Banks. She knows all about crazy hustle and big faith. She left her corporate job at an advertising agency to follow the nudges God placed on her heart to create. That one leap of faith changed the game for her big time! Now she is a creative director, designer and just recently she added author to her repertoire with her newly published book-- "*Big Idea Food: A Weekly Devotional For Entrepreneurs, Side Hustlers + Dreamers". Juggling all of those hats have not been easy for Marlena but with her know how stick-to-it-ness and insane faith she's been able to forge her own path and as a result create a platform for other faith-based entrepreneurs and creatives through her brand Big Idea Food. If you've been a little burned out and could use a little faith to reenergize your dream chase then today's episode is for you!*This post contains affiliate links. Which means if you decide to purchase an item that is linked I will receive a portion of the sales to help fund #NRJ! Thanks for the support Topics Discussed In Today's Episode: The leap of faith Marlena took when she left her corporate job to pursue her creative calling. Squashing her inner critic and self-doubt as she wrote her first book. How her obedience to God led her to discover her purpose Dealing with rejection as she wrote her book and so much more! Check Out Episode No. 27: "Hustle + Faith With Marlena Banks Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: *Big Idea Food By Marlena BanksI’m giving away 3 Copies of Marlena Banks’ new devotional “Big Idea Food: A Weekly Devotional For Entrepreneurs, Side Hustlers & Dreamers” to 3 lucky listeners!All you have to do to win a copy is leave a rate + review of The #SJSPodcast in iTunes. In order to win your review MUST include your Instagram Handle (so I know how to reach you once I announce the winners) and a rate and review of your favorite episode. The winners will be announced live on the podcast on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Are you a small business owner and want to share your next event, launch or product with the SJS audience? Shoot us an email at hello@norealjewelry.com to learn more our about advertising opportunities!

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Episode No. 26 Getting Comfortable Saying No. Sep 02, 2018

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[Tweet "You can say "No" and still be a good person. "]One of the main reasons that a lot of us #Goalgetters are exhausted, overwhelmed and completely burned out is because we have a hard time saying no. We want to be the best boss, momma, wife, student on this entire planet so we say yes to almost every request that comes our way. We don't like to disappoint or hurt anybody's feelings. So when folks ask questions like--can I borrow $200? It's a Yes. Can you plan my wedding for me? Yep! No problem! Can you help me move across the country? Omg! I'm so happy you asked--yes, yes yes! Now ain’t nothing wrong with helping out and supporting our loved ones. Nothing wrong at all. The issue is OVERCOMMITTING! We say yes to everybody and their momma that by the time it comes to our goals, our dreams and true desires we're too tired to give the things that we love and value our full attention. So in today's episode, we’re going to talk about getting comfortable saying the word no. I know it’s hard because we all want to show up and be the best friend, lover, momma, etc. But saying yes to everything out of sheer obligation is in no way sustainable and doesn’t allow us people pleasers (yep I'm one too) the space we need to rest, work on our own goals and enjoy the life we worked so hard to create. Topics Discussed In Today’s Episode: Determining your boundaries- how are you willing to show up for your friends and family? How to release any guilt if + when you have to use the word No. Tips that will help you determine whether or not you want to say yes or no.Check Out Episode No. 26: Getting Comfortable Saying No.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:This post contains affiliate links. Which means if you decide to purchase an item that is linked I will receive a portion of the sales to help fund #NRJ! Thanks for the support Big Idea Food By Marlena BanksI'm giving away 3 Copies of Marlena Banks' new devotional "Idea Food: A Weekly Devotional For Entrepreneurs, Side Hustlers & Dreamers" to 3 lucky listeners!All you have to do to win a copy is leave a rate + review of The #SJSPodcast in iTunes. In order to win your review MUST include your Instagram Handle (so I know how to reach you once I announce the winners) and a rate and review of your favorite episode. The winners will be announced live on the podcast on Sunday, September 16, 2018.Are you a small business owner and want to share your next event, launch or product with the SJS audience? Shoot us an email at hello@norealjewelry.com to learn more our about advertising opportunities!

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Episode No. 25 Getting Things Done Using The 1-3-5 Rule Aug 26, 2018

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I love me a good to-do list. It seriously helps me stay focused and organized as I get my dream work on and popping. But lately, me and my to-do list haven't been getting along. It's become a major gift and curse. Why? Well because it’s NEVER ENDING. The very second I cross a task off of my list another 60 pop up leaving me feeling overwhelmed and super defeated.That is until I discovered the 1-3-5 Rule. The idea is pretty simple, instead of trying to get 100 things done in a day, (which is dang near impossible) rule creator, Alex Cavoulacos, says we should focus on 1 big task (usually the big one we always try to avoid), 3 medium tasks and 5 small tasks. Y'all I implemented this rule this week and it changed the game for me big time! If you’ve been feeling like a prisoner to your to-do list then this episode is for you. I’ll be breaking down how to make the 1-3-5 Rule work wonders in your dream chase!Check out Episode No. 25Resources mentioned in today’s episode:Shine TextAlex Cavoulacos of The Muse.comMarlena Banks Big Idea FoodDid you like today’s episode? Well, let a sista know! Screenshot a picture of you listening to this week’s episode on your device. Upload it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @norealjewelry ! I love hearing how The #SJSPodcast impacts you each and every Sunday! Instagram, not your jam? No worries! Do me a huge favor and leave a rate and review on iTunes. My prayer is that the #SJSPodcast continues to encourage a ton of #GoalGetters to ditch the excuses, do the work and make ish happen! The more reviews we get the more amazing people get to hear the message and become a part of this amazing Dreamer + Doer community. Leave a review letting us know which episode resonated with you the most and why.This Week’s Episode Is Sponsored ByNaisha Patterson Interiors. Naisha Patterson Interiors is a design and home décor consultation company that believes simplicity is key. We create organized spaces by working with you to select unique, chic décor that sets you on your path to living your best life. To schedule a consultation, e-design, or to shop our products, visit www.NaishaPattersonInteriors.com

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Episode No. 24 How To Deal With Anxiety, Overwhelm + Your Inner Critc Aug 19, 2018

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Last month I took a break from my blog and biz because I was completely burned out. I took some time off to breathe, reconnect with my why and get my ish together. Taking that time off was the best decision I could've ever made but now that I am back in the game I’ve been struggling with some major anxiety. I don’t know what it is but I just haven’t been feeling like my bold, brave self. Lately when I sit down to start a project or do some dream work a sense of overwhelm and anxiety washes over me. Out of the clear blue sky, I’ve been afraid to hit publish, scared to show up on social media, second-guessing whether or not I should reach out to folks for partnerships and collabs. Which is so not like me. I'm usually front and center getting my dreams on and popping but lately, I've been playing small. I can't quite put my fingers on it but I think the reason that I'm having an anxiety flare up is that I'm at a point in my life and career where I am leveling up. I’ve been praying some mighty big prayers and taking some bold actions to match and my inner critic ain't having it. She's been trying to punk me these past few weeks in order to keep me safe and sound in my comfort zone. I was letting her win for a second. That’s is until I was at home in my studio in the middle of a major meltdown and I asked myself a question that legit obliterated all of my anxiety and overwhelm. So if you’re like me and you’ve been letting fear, anxiety and your inner critic get the best of you-- check out today's episode. I’m going to share how I've been stopping anxiety dead in her little tracks and how I get back to doing the work God has purposed me to do. Topics Discussed In Today’s Episode: How to lovingly validate your inner critic's concerns and still leap out of your comfort zone. The two different types of fear: Yirah and Pachad. One you want to embrace while the other keeps you stuck. Learn the difference between the two. The one question I ask myself that crushes my anxiety and overwhelm every single time. Check Out Episode No. 24: How To Deal With Anxiety, Overwhelm + Your Inner CriticResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:This post contains affiliate links. Which means if you decide to purchase an item that is linked I will receive a portion of the sales to help fund #NRJ! Thanks for the support Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead By Tara Mohr. Insight Timer App Available For Apple + Android Guided Meditations from Sarah Blondin on The Insight Timer App Alex Elle Two Of My Favorite Guided Meditations By Sarah-- Practicing Gentle Kindness Toward Oneself and Learning To Surrender. Headspace App Available For Apple + Android Calm App Available For Apple + Android Healthy Hood Chi How Long Is An Ideal NapDid you like today's episode? Well, let a sista know! Screenshot a picture of you listening to this week's episode on your device. Upload it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @norealjewelry ! I love hearing how The #SJSPodcast impacts you each and every Sunday! ❤️Instagram, not your jam? No worries! Do me a huge favor and leave a rate and review on iTunes. My prayer is that the #SJSPodcast continues to encourage a ton of #GoalGetters to ditch the excuses, do the work and make ish happen! The more reviews we get the more amazing people get to hear the message and become a part of this amazing Dreamer + Doer community. Leave a review letting us know which episode resonated with you the most and why.This Week's Episode Is Sponsored By

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