Lean Into Curiosity

Jeri Hartley is back for an update conversation from the very first interview episode here on Lean Into Curiosity.  She is a perfect example that a lot can happen in a few short months.  Jeri had no idea that when she started Tone Sculpt Yoga, an online workout and nutrition program, that she would then go on to become a teacher trainer with an online program. In this conversation she shares with us the importance of just getting started-discovering the next steps as you take action.  TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: You won't know what you will love until you start to try things. If you are getting good feedback and/or you your clients are getting results, ask for video testimonials. Interview your potential client, get inside your customers' head because this is going to help you speak their language which will help with all of your marketing and content creation. When rolling out a program, you don't have to have it all created, create a portion then get to know your customer and then create th

Sophia Ruffolo is Co-Founder of femmebought, an online women's business directory, community and education hub empowering women around the world to achieve their dreams. People love working with Sophia because of her endless energy and drive to help women launch businesses on their terms.  She prides herself on connecting you with the resources and network you need to launch and scale your business. Sophia is a master connector, it's pretty much her superpower! TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: When you feel like you're being pulled in too many directions, always return back to your core mission. Simplicity allows your audience to understand what your message is. If you want people to know what you're doing, your message has to be clear. Find ways to re-purpose your content. If people don't feel your passion, they're not going to help you or buy from you. Surround yourself with positive people and if you're feeling stuck ask those people to tell you your top three strengths it will help build your confidence

Kathryn Roberts, owner of Quest for $47 is back for round to on Lean Into Curiosity. In this episode she tells us what she's been up to since we first chatted a few months ago.  As a solid, consistent content Kathryn shares her take on the importance of choosing a social media platform you enjoy.  She also shares with us why and how to consistently create content that will engage your audience. I was so happy to have this energetic, happy human back for a 2.0 version.  TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Get to know what your audience needs and a good way to do this is with FB groups. Consistency takes strides every single day and it takes solid mind work. Everyone starts with an audience of zero in which you will be shouting to a void, but eventually you will fill that void. Find the platform to prioritize your consistent efforts, it's impossible to be on all platforms at all times. Building a business is experimenting, making informed decisions and adjusting accordingly. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

As a Holistic Money Mindset Coach, Vanessa Bowen shares the most common money blocks and how to overcome those by developing the right money mindset.  We all have money blocks, learned early on in life, that determine our behaviors and prevent us from living in abundance. As a CPA and NLP Practitioner, Vanessa has insight and experience into what stops us from getting what we desire, earning what we're worth and living our lives to the fullest.  Vanessa is on a mission to help more women connect to their dreams and live out that big audacious vision of their life.  TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Our mind loves a challenge and we love to feel like we're working towards something. If you're ready to turn your passion into a business, pour everything into it, but make sure you focus so much on the part that lights you up. The answers you are looking for are always within, but you have to make decisions from a place of being connected to yourself. Your subconscious mind created your money behaviors

The very first interview guest here on Lean Into Curiosity suggested I ask a consistent question to each guest that ties in the premise of the show.  Wow-what a great idea!  Now I ask each guest to share their meaning of curiosity.  I got to my 20th interview episode and decided to compile all of the amazing answers.  I split the compilation into two episodes.  This is the second set of 10 guests sharing their ideas and meaning behind being a curious person. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Below is a link to each discussion mentioned in this episode: Episode 021: Practice Self-Love with Keidi Janz Episode 022: Overcome Limiting Beliefs with Jaclyn DeGregorio Episode 023: Prioritize Your Creative Passions with Shelly Snow Pordea Episode 024: What's Not Working? With Katagyn Shalhoub Episode 025: Stay in Your Own Lane with Denise Steffen Episode 026: Your Path and Purpose with Kariman Pierce Episode 027: Get Good at Pivoting with Katy Oliveira Episode 028: We Are All Connected with D

The very first interview guest here on Lean Into Curiosity suggested I ask a consistent question to each guest that ties in the premise of the show.  Wow-what a great idea!  Now I ask each guest to share their meaning of curiosity.  I got to my 20th interview episode and decided to compile all of the amazing answers.  I split the compilation into two episodes.  This is the first 10 guests sharing their ideas and meaning behind being a curious person. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Below is a link to each discussion mentioned in this episode: Episode 011: Get Out of Your Own Way with Jeri Hartley Episode 012: Find Your Community with Suzanne Redmond Episode 013: Start Your Side Hustle with Kathryn Roberts Episode 014: Help Solve a Problem with Shauna Cole Episode 015: Syncing Your Cycle with Danielle Fradette Episode 016: Being More Mindful with Ellie Rome Episode 017: Start Small Grow Slow with Phyllis Brasenall Episode 018: The Power of Visualization with Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey

You can't change your nature, but you can tame it.  Now it's deciding how and when you want to tame it, if at all.  By being more of your authentic self, you are going to target the right audience and the right people are going to come into your life at the right time. It's when you fight against your own nature and who you truly are that things start to feel out of alignment.  Through this episode, look at certain areas of your life where you feel out of balance and see if you can tie it back to not being yourself.  The next situation you are in or conversation you have, do yourself and the world a favor, show up as YOU! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 030: Reinvent Your Space with Jennifer Phelps Episode 015: Syncing Your Cycle with Danielle Fradette Wanna join me as a guest on the show? Do you have any topic suggestions? Message me on IG: @leanintocuriosity or https://leanintocuriosity.com/contact-me

This topic might seem obvious to some of you, but not so obvious to others.  So how do you do more of what you love and less of what you don't?  In this episode I share with you an epiphany I had after trying to conform to society norms and went against what felt right.  It's a constant practice and I am happy to report that I learned a very valuable lesson I have to share with you.  Use this episode as a way to look at a project you've been putting off so you can truly get down to the core reason(s). MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 031: The Subtle Art of Journaling Episode 020: From a Hobby to a Business with April King Episode 002: Defining Your Personal Values Wanna join me as a guest on the show? Do you have any topic suggestions? Message me on IG: @leanintocuriosity or https://leanintocuriosity.com/contact-me

THE SUBTLE ART OF JOURNALING I have been practicing journaling for about three years now and it's about dang time I share with you what's been working, how often I journal and what I journal about. I truly do believe journaling can change your life and all you have to do is get started.  Take what you want from this episode to implement into your daily life.  I hope it helps you move your ideas forward, sort through your thoughts and improve the quality of your life.  It's certainly done all of that for me and more! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Wanna join me as a guest on the show? Message me on IG: @leanintocuriosity or https://leanintocuriosity.com/contact-me Episode 016: Syncing Your Cycle with Danielle Fradette

Jennifer Phelps is the owner of Jennifer Phelps: Organize. Design. Reinvent!  She helps her clients create beautiful, organized and inspiring spaces. After working for 15 years in the natural health and wellness field, she realized a common thread among all people, when you tackle your space, it impacts your entire life, health, relationships, career, self-worth and beyond. Through redefining, organization, design inspiration, and lifestyle assessment, Jennifer incorporates her 4-Tier Signature process that helps you create a home or office that supports your success and reflects your very best self, a place you love and can thrive in, both personally and professionally. She believes that when you reinvent your space you reinvent yourSELF!  TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: If you have no room for a change in your life, you won't have room to become someone new. You can't escape your nature, but you can tame it. Quit fighting who you are - embrace it!      Exercise you

Tiffany Agnew inspires others to step into their brave.  She wants others to become the greatest versions of themselves so they can live their wildest dreams. After losing her son just a few months after his 18th birthday, she has been determined to live more like Braedon, with bravery.  Tiffany truly believes we are all made for more.  Now Tiffany writes, speaks, mentors and motivates others to step outside their comfort zone to take action. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: You can read all the self-help books, but you have to take action. The more action you take, the more capable you feel to take the next step. Create a "Brave Things" list even if you only start with 10 "small" things. You will gain confidence by doing things that scare you. If you're not doing live videos, start. People are craving authenticity. Don't think about how you're going to get from point A to Z. Use the climbing a mountain analogy, you just need to know one thing you're going to put in your backpack.   

Having helped over 10,000 families with end of life care for their pets, Dr. Joanne Lefebvre Connolly shares her insight into the lessons we can all learn from the animals.  Dr. Joanne's biggest lessons as a veterinarian and spiritual student have come from the connection to all things living and dying.  She believes there is a better way to live and die and we have the resources within us to connect on a deeper level. She encourages people to be more like their pets by keeping it simple and having fun as you move through this life. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Often the most wonderful things that happen in life are not planned. Animals are our best teachers; they teach us to keep it simple and to play. You are the only one that can gauge what feels right for you. It's ok to have multiple doors open at once and to knock on one and close another. If you ever find yourself thinking that you're crazy, switch it to say you're a visionary. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Book Recommendations: Hayley's Angel

Katy Oliveira spent years in higher education organizations where she discovered a true love for teaching as a professor. She worked her way into an administrative roll, spending 15 years in academic success at large public institutes and private liberal arts universities.  After reaching the pinnacle of her career, she no longer had the ability to be creative in that space.  That's the time Katy decide to start her own podcast and business.  Now through her own vision quest she teaches young adults how to create the framework for their life and going for it. Katy encourages resourcefulness and getting good at pivoting.  This conversation is great for any stage of your personal and professional endeavor.   TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: You are not a one hit wonder, you are going to try different things over the course of your life, the trick is to get good at pivoting. You can blend your passions and curiosity into something that makes you unique. We don't have to fill up every hour o

An autoimmune disease became the center of Kariman Pierce's life and work.  So much that she felt she should be wearing a post-it note on her forehead. She decided it was time to make a career change so Kariman attended a leadership training.  She used this time to create space for healing her heart and discover what she was meant to do next.  During the leadership training she had two major breakthroughs that showed her the next steps to find her path and purpose.  She is now a trained path and purpose mentor helping others discover their zone of genius.   TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: The Universe is so neutral and is an intelligent field, whatever we put into it we get back, when you get negative messages, that is your ego Limiting beliefs are simply a form of interpretation. Whatever we are dreaming of doing we have to be in the mindset that we are already there. Trusting the process moves you forward because you are living in positive anticipation. If you don't have a forgiveness

Denise Steffen ended her first career as a paralegal to become a massage therapist.  She then felt called to help others on their health journey after she experienced a thyroid issue.  Denise became a health coach and continues to step into the unknown so she can grow herself and her practice.  She was able to stay persistent, stay in her own lay and stay committed to constantly evolving.  TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: When you want something, sometimes you just have to put on your big girl pants and go for it. As we get older, we feel like we can't or shouldn't ask the question WHY, but it's crucial that we continuously ask ourselves WHY? Stay in your own lane. When you start looking at what everyone else is doing you can derail yourself. Don't discount any of your interests even if you spend a little time in each one, you never know which one is going to lead you in the direction you're meant to go. When you start writing things down, like what makes you happy, what brings you joy, you w

This conversation with Katagyna Shalhoub gives us permission to follow our own inner guidance.  She shares her journey through extensive education to discovering a creative side that brings her happiness beyond anything science ever could.  After earning her Master's Degree in Ocean Engineering from MIT (yeah, whoa) to then continue on to receive her PhD with a high distinction in Marine Optics (yeah, whoa again), she looked around and realized she wanted to be using the ocean as a creative outlet - not a science experiment.  She encourages us to look at what isn't working and to reverse engineer the parts of our life we want to improve.    TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Traveling is progressive and through travel you get closer to who you're truly mean to be. Our emotions are a great barometer for what we love to do and where we should be going, we just try to out-think ourselves from our emotions. Challenges are like a race with hurdles, you overcome one, then there's another one. Di

Shelly Snow Pordea is a three-time published fiction author and an amazing blogger. In this episode she shares the importance of making your creative passions a priority with intentionality. Shelly believes we all have the courage to say what we are, do what we want and enjoy the process. During this fun conversation she explains why we should continuously be looking for the questions not the answers. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Have courage to call yourself what you are and what you want to be. It's important to be gentle and gracious with yourself. There's always going to be a sacrifice when you decide to follow a passion. If you schedule well, are intentional and are present in the moment you might be surprised on how much you can fit into your day. There is a time when you decide to pursue your creative passion that it turns into a priority. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: A Path Made Clear by Oprah Winfrey The Call to Courage: Brene Brown's Netflix Series The Power of Vulnerability Ted Talk by Brene Brown

Jaclyn DiGregorio is an ambitious, young entrepreneur who started her first business from her dorm room at Georgetown University.  Now she is a keynote speaker, author and business consultant.  During this episode she walks us through a powerful visualization exercise to help get your mindset right and to help overcome your limiting beliefs.  Jaclyn believes business success is half strategic planning and half mindset.  This conversation is so inspiring and motivating.  We all get a free one-on-one coaching session through this episode, it's a win-win! TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Stop settling for less than what sets your soul on fire. You only have to be a few steps ahead of those you are trying to help. When you are visualizing, think of the feeling you desire, then think of things you do now that give you that feeling and do more of that. Business success is half strategic planning and half mindset. What we preach is what we need to hear, pay attention to what you're saying. MEN

As a self-cove coach and mentor, Keidi Janz shares what it takes to practice more compassion and love for yourself.  When we think of loved ones, often times we don't even put ourselves in that category.  She is helping us change the stories we tell ourselves and encourages taking the time to just sit and check in with how you're feeling without having to know the why.  This incredible conversation encouraged me to love myself first and I hope it does the same for you. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: The beauty of being human is having multiple interests. The way you build you intuition muscle is to take time and just sit. Meditation teaches us to be aware of our thoughts. When we're aware of our thoughts we can change negative thoughts. When we work from the "why" mindset we're searching and scrambling so you don' have to always know the why or the how. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Louise Hay Wayne Dyer Book Recommendation: You are a Badass Series by Jen Sincero Follow me on IG: @leanintocuriosit

In this episode I chat with April King, Co-Founder of Four Kings Kitchen. Her business started as a hobby. She used a recipe for healthy, tasty granola, adjusted it to her satisfaction and began giving it out as a gift. The feedback quickly sparked a business idea. When people started asking for more and if they ever thought about selling it, that's when April and her husband took the steps to create their product-based health food company. I am so glad they did, because now we all have access to this amazing product. She shares so much wisdom in this episode as we sit down in my living room and talk all things business.    TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: The reality of starting anything is that you're going to make a ton of mistakes, that's part of the learning process. Manage your expectations based upon how in you are on any one thing. It's ok to admit you're a beginner, everyone is at the beginning. If you change your physical state, it changes everything. Sometimes procrastination is an inner kno