Lean Into Curiosity

Julianne Holland aka Jules, owner of Bella Terra Firma is an incredibly talented artist living in the Australian desert. She didn't let her remote park ranger job stop her from being creative, in fact it encouraged her creativity. In this conversation she shares her journey to starting a business from curiosity and picking up new modes of art when she is feeling stuck. By taking the pressure off herself she created beautiful embroidered botanical art onto hats which later enabled her to quit her job to pursue her art passion full time. She shares the importance of connection and the power of creative problem solving.   TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Creativity can't be automated, creative problem solving is a superpower. It's the core to being human and having connection. When you create from a place of play  you take the pressure off yourself. As an artist you have to be very careful who you absorb information from, because even if someone means well, they can plant a seed of doubt which can take a

In this episode I share two practical tools you can use when making a major decision.  Using these two powerful tools can help you get to the point where you are more confident in taking a big, scary running leap of faith.  I am not here to tell you that stepping into the unknown will be easy, of course it will be challenging.  Anytime we step out of our comfort zones it can be scary, but getting honest with yourself, trusting the unknown and taking the leap of faith is when the magic happens. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

No matter what path your creative journey takes you down, you're are going to have creative blocks from time to time.  Sometimes these can last a few hours, a few days and even weeks.  In this episode I share with you three practical tools you can begin to practice when you're feeling stuck.  I like to try a variation of things in different situations and I hope you can do the same! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 052: Maybe it's an Opportunity Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

You know the saying "Don't look back, you're not going that way."? I do feel that it's necessary to look back at your accomplishments and appreciate all that you've been through. Looking back to reflect on what you've learned, the unknown you've stepped into and the projects you've completed can help keep you motivated to keep going. Grab your journal and write down everything you've done in the last year.  It's so inspiring. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Sarah Irwin is a Shamanic Reiki Practitioner, Empowerment Mentor and Coach, Yoga Instructor and divorced Mom of two. She experienced first-hand the isolation and stigma that tends to go along with stepping outside of the life of "should" and into her life by design. Today Sarah uses her experiences to assist others in reclaiming their power. It is through her courses, coaching and workshops where she supports others on their healing journey to becoming a lighter more aligned version of themselves. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Crying is one of the bravest things we can do, it doesn't make you weak. Crying is a way to release emotions, the good and bad. It all needs to be released in some form to feel through it. We will always have triggers, but use those to assess why you are judging yourself. When you start to feel down on yourself or begin to criticize yourself, think of one thing you've accomplished in the last year. Come up with a mantra when you are feeling stuck. A statement or affirmation to encourage

Would you consider yourself someone who doesn't handle rejection well? Do you take things personal in specific areas of your life or maybe all?  This episode is for you.  I share a very solid mindset shift that can help you change the way you look at someone telling you no or maybe not replying to your email. It happens to the best of us. It seems like a big deal at the time, but in the grand scheme of things, it's helping you on your path. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Not only is Ashley Lane an exceptionally talented artist, but she is a strategic business woman dedicated to her work.  We talk about what it took to turn her art into a business, how she became a featured artist in multiple restaurants and what she does to stay dedicated to practicing her art. She loves creating connections with people through her work and her art varies depending on what is inspiring her at the time. This conversation is motivating for anyone looking for creative ways to pitch your idea, show your value to your audience or heck, even start painting like I did. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: The hardest part is putting your product or service out there, but once you take that first initial step, then you can get feedback to help you push forward. You have to pivot and experiment, it's never wasted time. You can spend so much time in your head coming up different outcomes, but you really don't know how it's going to turn out until you actually do something. If you get a no, it doesn't mea

You've heard of a gratitude practice right? Have you maybe tried to create one and you find it hard to be grateful especially when you have a difficult situation you are dealing with? If you're anything like me-you try to stay positive and find the good in things, but sometimes you feel so depleted.  How do you find the silver lining when you feel frustrated? Try using the tool I share with you in this episode.  It has saved my life and I mean literally.⁠ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 002: Define Your Personal Values The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein Super Soul Sunday with Gabrielle Bernstein Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

After consulting for the Israeli Army for 10 years in a male dominated field, Maya took a big leap of faith to start her own consulting firm. She had a realization that she wanted to also help women in leadership.  She found a way to overlap her passion with what she is amazingly talented at to create a helping strengthen the women she serves.  With her honed self-awareness skills, she is able to coach women in executive roles to elevate and improve their leadership skills. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Ask yourself what is unique about you. What assets have you picked up on your journey that you can transfer to the next phase of your journey? Ask other people that you respect what they thought of you when they first met you. What was their first impressions?  This can help you find your uniqueness that you might not even realize is your uniqueness. Look to women who inspire you and ask them what helped them get started. Not everything they bring up will be relevant to you, but you can take thi

If we don't celebrate our small wins, will we know how to celebrate our big wins?  In this episode I break down various small wins that I celebrate on a consistent basis and explain why I choose those wins to celebrate.  I also discuss why I think it is so important to celebrate small wins throughout your journey with some tools to determine your small wins. Most importantly I give you real life tools as to how you can celebrate your small wins without breaking the bank each time. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

As a self-published fiction author, Piper Punches loves to tell stories. In this chat, she shares her journey to creating a business from her story telling.  Since shifting her mindset and realizing she needs to do things on her terms, she now helps others do the same.  Through her work of writing she also helps fellow inspiring authors with self-publishing. If you've had a burning desire to turn your unique voice into a published book or turn your writing into a business, this episode is for you!  This episode is also for anyone wanting to stand out from the crowd - forging their own path. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Take your time to learn the business, don't rush the process. Once you build a foundation and decide you want to move your idea forward, begin to forge your own path. If you're looking to what other people are doing to replicate it, there is no way for you to stand out. Limit the information coming in when you need to, when you are feeling overwhelmed. If you are like me and Pip

By definition, inspiration means, the process of being mentally stimulated to do of feel something, especially to do something creative.  So how do we shift the conversation from fueling our passion to fueling our inspiration?  In this episode I share why it's important to understand the difference between passion and inspiration. Passions are inside of you, inspiration is the catalyst to bring those passions out into the world.  I also explain how doing more of what inspires you, can actually help you bring your passions into the world with more confidence. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Dena Samuels has taught on social injustice issues through mindfulness in the university setting for years and left her tenure position about a year ago to start her own consulting firm.  In this conversation she helps answer my burning question about how you stay in the present moment while visualizing and setting goals for your future.  She breaks down different forms of mindfulness and the importance of using meditation as a form of mindfulness to help with the way we interact with others.  TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: There is research that shows if you have any kind of meditation or mindfulness practice, it lowers your implicit bias. What is implicit bias you ask?  Great question! Implicit bias suggests that people can act on the basis of prejudice and stereotypes without intending to do so. When you are focusing on your breath you are calming your parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest). When you begin a meditation practice start small, try one minute a day laying down and

How do you do more of what you love and less of what you don't (the entire premise of this podcast)? First step is recognizing the things that suck the life out of you and the things that make you feel unstoppable and on top of the world.  In this episode I walk you through recognizing the feeling tied to energizers and those tied to enersuckers. I also explain easy ways to incorporate more energizing activities into your week so you can feel free and light to take action on your ideas or simply to clear your mind to take the next step. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Personal Stylist Amanda Wood shares the importance of confidence through your wardrobe.  She walks us through her approach to personal styling, which includes closet cleanouts, personal shopping, mood boards and so much more outside of the box thinking.  She believes that style and fashion are about the way your clothes make you feel and being confident and empowered in them is priceless. She uses curiosity in her business to tailor (pun intended) her client's needs and wants. Amanda had been doing this work for 13 years while working a corporate job then took the leap to create her business, The Haute Edit. She knew this is what she was born to do, help women feel beautiful and she'd figure out all the business details along the way. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Stop thinking that what you are creating is taking "too" long. Too long for what? Do what you love, but think about how you can step outside of the box to standout. Don't let the legality of setting up a business stop you from setting up a

I have realized that the word sorry is thrown around to loosely and in my opinion has lost it's value.  In this episode I give you examples of when sorry can be replaced with understanding.  By making this mindset shift and practicing it both professionally and personally your internal dialogue can change, therefore positively affecting the conversations you have with others. Don't we all want to feel understood?  It's a natural human longing to feel understood and the desire to understand others-  through this episode I explain how that is possible.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Alexcis Lopez teaches the art of being self-centered. The philosophy she teaches is based on five principles: awareness, responsibility, respect, imperfection and unconditional living.  Her goal is to help empower others to realize that we have the answers within us. She helps provide the tools and awareness to bring these out in her clients. In addition to her private practice she leads Ayahuasca retreats in Mexico.  We get into all the details of what that entails in this fun, educational, enlightening conversation. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: We have the answers internally, we just need help finding the tools and awareness to bring these out. We need to know what is ours and what isn't ours to be able to set boundaries. When you get scared don't try to run away from yourself go through yourself. When we get stuck, trying to get unstuck can make us more stuck. The wisdom of the ages are here for us if we give ourselves permission to slow down and to be ok wherever we are. MENTIONED IN THIS EPIS

Ever heard the term "Don't should on yourself."? In this episode I talk about how I have made a conscious effort to stop "shoulding" on myself.  Thanks to my amazing therapist helping me understand the psychology behind this, it has changed my internal dialogue, my doubt, my guilt and my regret too. By using the word should in your vocabulary it sends mixed messages to your brain. When you're able to reframe your sentence structures to remove should from your vocabulary, you can have more confidence and more ease in making decisions.  You can also eliminate the feeling of guilt from something that has already happened.  In this episode I walk you through specific examples and give you a fun little challenge to try for 24 hours. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosity Topic suggestions, questions or to be on the show, click here!

Caitlin "Meraki" Durning had an idea spark while working for a non-profit organization.  She never expected to run an Instagram giveaway that would turn viral, but that was just the beginning.  If Caitlin could help one family-run non-profit grow their social media presence while raising a lot of money, she could help others.  Caitlin used her credibility from that situation to create her business and Meraki Media Management was born. Meraki is a Greek word that means doing something with passion and from the heart - Caitlin helps her clients use social media as a resource to shine light on the meaning behind their brand. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Instagram stories are a good place to spend your time on social media, stories are where it's at. Trust your instincts and go all in on your endeavor. Take an experience you've had and use that to build your credibility. If you're feeling stuck, get moving. Energy creates energy. Networking and connections with other entrepreneurs will help open y

Lauren Bautista is a Board-Certified Holistic Practitioner and Coach who helps women with chronic health issues to restore the flow and get their body to do what it already knows how to do. She has made it her mission to play a major role in ending needless human suffering.  In her practice she encourages her clients to feel all the feels-embrace negative and positive emotions-because you have to feel it all to heal it all.  Laura is a huge proponent of strengthening your strengths rather than trying to improve your weaknesses.  She also suggests surrounding yourself with expansive energy to grow yourself and your business! TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Focus on how you want to feel then do more things right now that give you that feeling. Everything you think and everything you focus on has a physical impact on your body and can keep you stuck, but you have the power to rewire this. Having solid mentors who can see your blind spots can fast track your progress. Entrepreneur spirit is not "I ca