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13: Tiffany Lee Bymaster: Setting Intentions, Protecting Passions and Asking for What You Want Aug 21, 2019

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Lights, Camera, Action! This interview has it all, from the glitz to the glam, to the nitty-gritty details you want to know! Today's guest, Tiffany Lee Bymaster, is a professional makeup artist, wardrobe stylist, business coach, and online mentor.

Tiffany has experience behind the camera and in front of it and uses her extensive knowledge to help other individuals grow their own business.

In this interview, Tiffany gets vulnerable about her career and health journey and the impact exercise has had on her life. She talks about dealing with burnout, how passion can sometimes be toxic, and not waiting for opportunities to come to you. Join Robin Long in this exciting, abundant episode for tangible advice you can apply to your own life and career.

Show Highlights:

Dealing with body image and breaking free from negative thought cycles
Tiffany's career journey and how she got her online market started
What Tiffany's freelancing career as a makeup artist looked like
Working through adrenal fatigue and creating a new reality for yourself
Burning yourself out and pushing your body too hard when you need a break
Healing from burnout and taking a new approach
What Tiffany's daily schedule looks like and establishing a productive morning routine
Being unapologetic about living the life you want to
Emphasizing relationships and finding a way to incorporate fun into a busy schedule
Time blocking and mapping out your top 10 priorities for the week
Strategies to conquer tasks effectively and the value of time blocking
Asking for what you need and what you want
Things Tiffany outsources and why she stopped cooking
Defying the pressure of perfection
The roles exercise and health play in Tiffany's life
Rapid Fire Session of Tiffany's favorite go-to's

Links:

Instagram: @thebalancedlife

5 Day Jumpstart:

https://thebalancedlifeonline.com/jumpstart/

Contact Tiffany:

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Links:

Instagram: @thebalancedlife

5 Day Jumpstart:

https://thebalancedlifeonline.com/jumpstart/

Contact Tiffany:

http://coachglitter.com

Products and Resources Mentioned:

Deep Work by Cal Newport

12: Shruthi Parker: Finding Your True Passions, Navigating Friendships and Starting Each Day with Purpose Aug 14, 2019

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We can all be our own worst critics, but sometimes we need someone else to give us a dose of Shruth. Shruthi Parker is a lifestyle blogger based in Austin, Texas who has an array of juicy life advice.

Shruthi shares how she discovered her passion for blogging and made it her full-time job, the importance of having a solid sense of self, and the beauty of acknowledging your current season of life. She shares how her different life experiences have shaped her and how she's preparing for her next big life transition as a new mother. This episode has a little bit of wisdom for everyone, so you won't want to miss out. Join Robin Long in this week's interview on The Balanced Life.

Show Highlights:

What Shruthi's career looks like and how she got into blogging
What goes into being an Uber driver and the life skills it builds
Treating your side hustle work as a full-time job from the beginning
Fighting for approval from family members and friends with a nontraditional job
Shruthi's daily schedule and what she does weekly
How Shruthi determined when to bring on interns and the value they bring to her career
Shruthi's current top priorities and how she balances her creativity
Finding time to nurture relationships during busy work seasons
How Shruthi is preparing and planning for being a new mother
Developing a solid sense of self and using that voice to establish a brand
Overcoming the pressure from outside sources and setting boundaries on social media
Aspects of life that have taken a back seat during this season of life
Dealing with the consist intensity of trying to balance it all
Refocusing each day and practicing self-care daily
Rapid fire session of Shruthi's favorite products and resources
How to discover the path you should pursue

Links:

Instagram: @thebalancedlife

5 Day Jumpstart:

https://thebalancedlifeonline.com/jumpstart/

Contact Shruthi:

https://thehonestshruth.com

Instagram: @Thehonestshruth

Resources and Products Mentioned:

https://www.milkmakeup.com/blur-matte-setting-powder.html

https://jamieivey.com/category/podcast-2

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/baby-411-ari-brown-md/1114831396#/

11: Natalie Borton: Evening Routines, Opting Out of Diet Culture and Prioritizing Mental Health Aug 07, 2019

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Today's episode of The Balanced life tackles the struggles of finding childcare, establishing a nighttime routine, how to follow your hunger and the anti-diet movement, along with so many more juicy topics.

Natalie Borton is a minimalist, California inspired jewelry designer, along with being a wife, mother, and blogger. Natalie shares how she balances all of the different aspects of life and how she has created a sense of self-awareness to guide her through all of the chaos. Join Robin Long in this abundant episode for more insightful tips and a dose of wisdom.

Show Highlights:

What Natalie does and how she uses Instagram to build women's confidence
What a typical day in the life looks like as a mom and jewelry designer
How launching a business impacted Natalie's life
The struggle of finding proper childcare and going through transitional seasons
Surprising aspects of Natalie's life
How to make choices that support your priorities and needs
Enjoying the process of self-care and establishing a night-time routine
Secrets to getting better sleep
How to realistically invest in your marriage and "date" your spouse
Letting go of things that aren't priorities and focusing on current seasons
Aspects of life that Natalie excels in and how she focuses her energy
Keeping yourself in check with an achievement-based drive
Following your hunger and practicing intuitive eating
Overcoming diet culture and the freedom it brings
Finding ways to connect with others outside of self-deprecation
Rapid-fire session of Natalie's favorite go-to's
Tips to live your own uniquely, happy, balanced life

Links:

Instagram: @thebalancedlife

5 Day Jumpstart:

https://thebalancedlifeonline.com/jumpstart/

Contact Natalie:

https://natalieborton.com

Instagram: @natalieborton

Resources and Products Mentioned:

& Now To Sleep Pillow Spray

Slipsilk™ Pure Silk Pillowcase

My Blanquil

Flick Boy Brow Duo

Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment

Sephora Retinoid Serum

Jenna Kutcher's Podcast

Allie Casazza's Podcast

10: Ashlee Gadd: FOMO, Decision Fatigue, and Trying Again Tomorrow Jul 31, 2019

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Ashlee may not make her bed, volunteer at every school event, or keep her kid's hair Met-Gala ready, but she does manage email like a boss, use her gifts to encourage women, and mother 3 amazing children.

Ashlee Gadd is the founder of Coffee and Crumbs, a mothering community with an array of resources to support and encourage mothers to steward their creativity. In this interview, Ashlee shares how she makes practical tips to simplify daily life, the challenges she faces with setting boundaries as a stay-at-home working mom, and the importance of giving yourself grace. Join Robin Long in this episode, for insightful tips and a dose of inspiration.

Show Highlights:

Who Ashlee is and what her current season of life looks like
What Ashlee's daily commitments look like balancing work and motherhood
The origin story of Coffee and Crumbs
Writing in an intentional way that cultivates life
Identifying Ashlee's top values and how she finds time to prioritize them
Letting go of extracurricular activities and anything that doesn't support your current season of life
Creating a system to handle emails as effectively as possible
Tasks Ashlee doesn't prioritize in this season of life
Helping people within a capacity that leaves space for your priorities
Eating a balanced diet and practicing intuitive eating
How and when Ashlee finds time to grocery shop and meal prep
What exercise looks like in Ashlee's life
The biggest challenges that accompany juggling work and family time
Finding inspiration and committing to ideas when they come
A rapid-fire session of Ashlee's favorite products
Letting go of expectations and giving yourself grace each day

Links:

https://thebalancedlifeonline.com/jumpstart/

Instagram: @thebalancedlife

Contact Ashlee:

https://www.coffeeandcrumbs.net

Instagram: @Ashleegadd, @coffeeandcrumbs

Products and Resources mentioned:

https://www.hellofresh.com

https://www.glossier.com/products/boy-brow

https://www.10thingstotellyou.com/podcast

TV Shows: 10 Little Lies, The Handmaid's Tale

Refurbished Vitamix

09: Jessica Honegger: Respecting Seasons, Releasing Shame and Choosing Connection Over Comparison Jul 24, 2019

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It's easy to create unrealistic expectations when it seems like everyone around you has it figured out but you. Today, Jessica Honegger shares her own personal journey with comparison as a mother, wife, and entrepreneur. Jessica not only stays actively involved with her 3 children but balances her businesses, Noonday Collection, and the Going Scared Podcast, and recently released a book, The Imperfect Courage.

In this episode, Jessica discusses how she's learned to surrender her perfectionism and embrace her current season of life. She provides an empowering anecdote of an encounter with another mom, how she's managed to adjust to major life transitions, and how to let go of control. Join Robin Long in this intimate and encouraging interview.

Show Highlights:

Jessica discusses her current career and the different projects she's working on
How Jessica started her own company while balancing being a mother and wife
Learning to appreciate the present moment and enjoying the season you're in
The progress of Jessica's office space and cultivating an office culture
How to adjust to different business systems during different life transitions
Letting go of perfectionism and releasing control in order to validate yourself
Dictating what to prioritize and what to release
Choosing celebration and connectivity instead of comparison
What a self-care regimen looks like for Jessica
Approaching exercise as a positive process as opposed to a punishment
The journey of acceptance and the process of transformation
Advice to live a fulfilled and balanced life

Links:

https://thebalancedlifeonline.com/jumpstart/

Instagram: @thebalancedlife

Contact Jessica:

Instagram: @Jessicahonegger

Jessica's Going Scared Podcast

References:

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Imperfect Courage by Jessica Honegger

Mindful Silence by Phileena Heuertz

Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning

08: Lara Casey: Maintaining Friendships, Boundaries on Social Media and Cultivating What Matters Jul 17, 2019

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Today's interview is filled to the brim with insightful and enlightening conversation. Lara Casey is a wife, mom of 3, and entrepreneur, with a countercultural take on life and business. She is the CEO of Cultivate What Matters, a business that helps individuals uncover what matters to them and make an action plan to attain their goals. Lara uses the tactics she implements in her work into her daily life and has created strategies that help her juggle homeschooling, work, and motherhood. Join Robin Long in this interview to learn more about how Lara keeps her cup full and still manages to pour back into others through all life's chaos.

Show Highlights:

What brought Lara to her career now and how she applies her work to everyday life
Identifying priorities and being selective with focusing energy
Navigating saying no and letting go of things that don't align with your priorities
Putting programs in place to balance childcare, work, and homeschool
Dealing with feelings of judgment
Tips to help stay present and setting boundaries
Using social media as a platform to minister and pour into others
Creating daily rituals for self-care
Finding ways to have quality time in a countercultural way
Lara's approach to eating and how she meal preps
Overcoming feelings of guilt and using it as a motivator
Maintaining a sense of community and friendships in busy seasons
Finding contentment in the current season of life you're in
Rapid fire session
The importance of always thinking of the big picture

Links:

https://thebalancedlifeonline.com

Contact Lara:

https://cultivatewhatmatters.com

https://laracasey.com

Lara's book:

Make It Happen by Lara Casey

Organizations Mentioned:

https://www.zachariahsacres.org

https://www.compassion.com

Products Mentioned:

https://acure.com

Youversion Bible app

Acure Skincare

One Love organics daily face wash

Health Warrior Bars

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07: Renee Hahnel: Organizational Hacks, Protecting Creative Energy and Doing the Best We Can Jul 10, 2019

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This conversation with Renee Hahnel is packed full of encouragement and powerful reminders to help us make each day the best we can. Renee is an Australian travel photographer, blogger, and newly published author with an unconventional perspective on how to live a wholesome and fulfilling life.

She shares how her own personal experiences have motivated her to become more compassionate towards herself and others, the positive impact of a morning routine, and the how to maintain a healthy work balance with your spouse. Join Robin Long in this magical interview to hear more about how Renee juggle's it all with a life on the road.

Show Highlights:

What led Renee to where she is now and how she finds balance through growth seasons
Getting involved in travel photography and how Renee made it a career
Finding a healthy balance between our own priorities and giving back to others
Giving yourself permission to let go of things that aren't priorities in the season you're in
How Renee juggles running a business while traveling full time
Tools and systems to put in place to be more efficient
Maintaining a healthy work relationship with your spouse
Separating work life from romantic life
Overcoming the pressure of inadequacy and comparison
Teaching people how to use social media in a healthy way
The role diet plays in Renee's life
How exercise is incorporated into Renee's work and daily life
Encouraging yourself and accepting you're doing your best
Life changing self-care practices
A rapid-fire session of Renee's favorites

Links:

https://thebalancedlifeonline.com/jumpstart/

Resources mentioned:

https://agendio.com

https://www.miraclemorning.com/books/

Fanola No Yellow Hair Mask

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this

Contact Renee:

https://www.reneeroaming.com

Instagram: @reneeroaming

06: Monique Melton: Healthy Relationships, Defining Your Worth and Creative Ways to Lighten Your Load Jul 03, 2019

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In order to have a whole, happy, and fulfilling life that aligns with our goals we have to establish solid relationships not only with others, but with ourselves. Today's guest, Monique Melton, is a relationship and racial diversity coach with a passion for creating unity. Monique encourages others to do intentional heart work that will break down boundaries in their spiritual, personal, and relational growth.

In this episode, Monique shares how she has personally let go of the pressure of perfection in her own life and how she's changed her mindset to commit to her family and personal needs, not societal obligations. She also talks about how she has redefined motherhood for herself and established a better relationship with the gym, all while being an entrepreneur.

Show Highlights:

What Monique's faith and career look like currently
A typical day in the life for Monique and her family
Paralleling Monique's current career to her childhood vision
How Monique prioritizes important aspects of her life
Things Monique has had to let go of obligations that don't support her priorities
Letting go of pressure and the mindset of perfection
Disassociating your self-worth from your ability to do it all
Recognizing your family's needs and meeting them to the best of your ability
Reflecting on experiences that have evoked fear and anxiety
Allowing yourself to feel your emotions and taking action in a way that makes you proud
Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
Finding ways to incorporate health and fitness into your lifestyle
Ways to incorporate leisure into a busy schedule
Rapid fire session of Monique's favorite products and daily go-to's

Links:

Join the 5 Day Jumpstart

Contact Monique:

Instagram: @Moetivate

https://www.moniquemelton.com

05: Danielle Walker: Autoimmune Disease, Challenges of Childcare and the Healing Power of Food Jun 26, 2019

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Going against the grain can be uncomfortable, especially when it comes to food. Today's guest, Danielle Walker, is a gluten-free chef, 3 time New York Times bestselling cookbook author, and blogger.

Danielle started her grain free journey in 2007 when she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and was forced to make a major lifestyle and diet shifts. She has found a way to live functionally and comfortably with her disease, all while juggling being a mom, and sharing her healing tips with the world.

In this interview, Danielle shares how she makes it all work by investing in reliable childcare, prioritizing her self-care, and utilizing her planner. Join Robin Long in this interview to learn more about how Danielle lives her balanced life.

Show Highlights:

How Danielle's diagnosis shifted her diet and daily life
Using yoga and physical activity to treat autoimmune disease
Experimenting with food to improve autoimmune disease
Establishing priorities and utilizing a planner
The benefits and challenges of working from home
Shifting to a more sustainable child care arrangement
Letting go of guilt and insecurities
Tips for grocery shopping and meal planning
What exercise looks like in Danielle's life and how she fits it in her schedule
Focal points for self-care and being in tune with personal needs
Turning down the noise of people around you

Links:

https://thebalancedlifeonline.com

Contact Danielle:

https://againstallgrain.com

Instagram: @daniellewalker

Danielle's Book - Eat What You Love

04: Sandra Chuma: Morning Routines, Asking for Help, and Letting Go of Rigid Food Labels Jun 19, 2019

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In a world where we can pick up our phones and look at what everyone else is doing right, it's hard not to compare yourself to others, especially as a woman of color!

Today's guest, Sandra Chuma, has built a platform that highlights and celebrates the successes of women of color in a way that no other media platform does. In today's interview, she shares her journey with creating NDINI, navigating insecurity and inadequacy, and overcoming the challenges of having an emotional connection to food. Sandra shares what it really looks like to sacrifice and prioritize yourself throughout the chaos of every day life. Join Sandra and your host, Robin Long, in this raw and intimate conversation.

Listen all the way to the end of the show for Sandra's Rapid Fire Session!

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