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Voices on the Verge with Paula Shepherd

Voices on the Verge with Paula Shepherd

By: Paula Shepherd
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Join this audio revolution to ignite the fire for meaningful change within yourself and amplify the way for others. Through honest, thought-provoking conversations, this podcast explores what it really means to break the mold, listen deeply to your intuition, and take risks without regret. Host Paula Shepherd spotlights people living life on their own terms and making a positive impact through bold, fearless action, sharing their unconventional stories to inspire listeners to step into their own audacity. Each episode features everyday people who followed their inner voice to create innovative solutions, start influential businesses or change-making movements, or pursue seemingly "crazy" dreams against all odds.2026 Paula Shepherd Relationships Social Sciences
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  • Ep. 63: The Power of Reaching Out - Doing it Because of the Fear! with Lynda Sunshine West

    Ep. 63: The Power of Reaching Out - Doing it Because of the Fear! with Lynda Sunshine West
    Apr 18 2022
    What if you could create a life you love by just taking action & raising your hand to ask for support? In this episode, Lynda "Sunshine" West shares her inspiring story from losing $70,000 in her business to a thriving publishing company and receiving an abundance of opportunities through the "power of proximity". Lynda shares her journey from unhappy corporate jobs to fulfilling, if sometimes unsteady, entrepreneurship by taking action, facing her fears and asking the questions she was afraid to ask! Her inspiring story begins with her "year of fear" where she faced 1 fear every single day to her new outlook of doing it "because of the fear"! In this episode we chat about: Lynda's childhood and where her fear of judgement began. The "Year of Fear" after Lynda quit her 49th corporate job at age 51. Uncovering the common thread of your fears. Replacing fear with faith. The book that transformed Lynda's life. And so much more! As the Founder and CEO of Action Takers Publishing, Lynda Sunshine West's mission is to empower 5 million women and men to share their stories with the world to make a greater impact on the planet. She is affectionately known as The Queen of Collaboration. Lynda Sunshine is a Book Publisher, Speaker, Multiple Times #1 International Bestselling Author, Executive Film Producer, and a Red Carpet Interviewer. At the age of 5, she ran away and was gone an entire week. She came home riddled with fears that stopped her from living. At age 51, she decided to face one fear every day for an entire year. In doing so, she gained an exorbitant amount of confidence and now uses what she learned to fulfill her mission. Action Takers Publishing's motto is "We take action so you don't have to." Connect with Lynda! https://actiontakerspublishing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/actiontakerspublishing https://www.instagram.com/lyndasunshinewest https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndasunshinewest Are you looking for an all-in-one affordable hosting platform? Try NewZenler! Paula says, "This all-in-one platform has all the features you need to get started with your website, including blogging tools and easy to build funnels - plus create and sell online courses. No more trying to link everything together. And with super affordable pricing - it's a no brainer for entrepreneurs who want to keep their expenses low while staying visible!" Click here below to join today! Check out Paula's recommended resources HERE! If you're interested in working with Paula, send her an email paula@thecourageblueprint.com Continue the conversation by joining my private Facebook group "I am Becoming…" here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/befearlesswithpaula Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be__fearless_with_paula/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/befearlesswithpaula/ Don't forget to rate and review The Confidence Sessions and please subscribe if you like what you heard! https://www.thecourageblueprint.com/podcast Timestamps: (03:20) Lynda shares her vulnerable childhood and how it began her journey from people-pleasing to her full "sunshine" self. (06:14) Lynda ran away to a neighbor's house at 5 years old and how this shaped her life experience. (08:34) Lynda's "Year of Fear" after she quit her 49th corporate job at age 51. (12:17) Her "favorite" fears that she has broken through and uncovering the common thread of judgement in her fears. (17:15) Replacing fear with faith and doing it because you're scared. (19:30) How Lynda lost $70,000 in one business venture and became a zero-outgoing home. (21:59) "Because of the fear", taking action and creating your life. (24:15) "3 Foot from Gold" was a transformational book in Lynda's journey and the power of proximity. (32:30) How Lynda "found the money" for her first event. (35:17) Lynda's opportunity to interview famous people on the red carpet from calling an author she admired. (37:00) The currency of opportunity and the power of reaching out and just asking! (42:22) Action Takers Publishing - sharing stories and making an impact on the world in a positive way by taking the action!
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    46 mins
  • Ep. 74: How Anyone Can Become a TedX Speaker with Cathlyn Melvin

    Ep. 74: How Anyone Can Become a TedX Speaker with Cathlyn Melvin
    Jul 4 2022

    Do you dream of standing on a TedX stage but feel like you're not ready? That you're not good enough? Or that your story isn't worth sharing? In today's episode, Cathlyn Melvin, messaging expert, copywriter and self-confessed socially anxious introvert shares how anybody can secure a TedX spot! Cathlyn shares her journey from acting, through law school to the speaking stage!

    In this episode we chat about:

    Finding little pieces of joy in every day.

    Cathlyn's journey to the TedX stage

    How she become a TedX coach.

    How anxiety and introversion can be overcome with practice.

    Demystifying TedX talks

    And so much more!

    Connect with Cathlyn:

    www.rightcatcreative.com

    www.facebook.com/rightcatcreative

    www.linkedin.com/in/cathlynmelvin/

    https://www.pinterest.com/rightcatcreative

    Cathlyn Melvin is a messaging expert whose insight has been featured via TEDx, Thrive Global, Fempreneur Online, Much More Media, The Writing Cooperative, and other outlets. With a degree in theatre performance and over a decade as an actor, director, writer, editor, and educator, Cathlyn draws on her diverse experiences to help mission-driven experts design and deliver their world-changing messages through TEDx coaching and done-for-you copywriting services. When she's not writing or coaching, you might find Cathlyn baking something delicious made of chocolate or reading in the sunshine with her very snuggly and loudly purring cat, Tucker.



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    Paula says, "This all-in-one platform has all the features you need to get started with your website, including blogging tools and easy to build funnels - plus create and sell online courses. No more trying to link everything together. And with super affordable pricing - it's a no brainer for entrepreneurs who want to keep their expenses low while staying visible!" Click here below to join today!

    Check out Paula's recommended resources HERE!

    If you're interested in working with Paula, send her an email paula@thecourageblueprint.com

    Continue the conversation by joining my private Facebook group "I am Becoming…" here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/befearlesswithpaula

    Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be__fearless_with_paula/

    Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/befearlesswithpaula/

    Don't forget to rate and review The Confidence Sessions and please subscribe if you like what you heard! https://www.thecourageblueprint.com/podcast

    Timestamps:

    (02:01) Cathlyn shares her journey from a background in theatre to copywriting and TedX coaching by finding little pieces of joy.

    (07:17) Securing a TedX talk and becoming a TedX coach.

    (10:45) Why you could become a TedX speaker too.

    (14:34) Overcoming anxiety and introversion to become a speaker.

    (17:49) What inspired Cathlyn to give a TedX talk.

    (23:00) Cathlyn's experience of going to law school.

    (27:19) Sharing with others how to do a TedX talk, making the unknown, known.
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    36 mins
  • CLIENT SUCCESS STORY: You Get To Have It All with Misty Lee

    CLIENT SUCCESS STORY: You Get To Have It All with Misty Lee
    Oct 27 2021

    This week we're celebrating our client success stories in a short mini series!

    Misty started working with Paula in Elevated Voices Academy 6 months ago. She is a pharmacist and biofeedback therapist who shares her story from burnout and confusion to confidence and clarity. Misty shares her evolution from burnt out pharmacist who thought she had to choose between her love for her career or her business, to finding her unique voice and building her business whilst finding a job role that aligned with her values and work ethic.

    After being burned by previous business group coaching programs and feeling like "just another number", she gave it "one last shot" to work with Paula after connecting on a coffee chat. (One of 60 she had scheduled for herself that month!) It soon became clear that Misty was struggling to sell because she didn't even understand what she was offering. Working with Paula allowed her to become clear on her offers, that she gets to have both (her pharmacist job and her business), and that she can put herself and her values at the forefront at all times!

    Misty and Paula discuss:

    Creating boundaries and standards in connecting with others.

    How following the money won't necessarily make you happy.

    Living simply to allow you to make big life changes.

    Making yourself a priority over material things.

    Following your intuition when it's scary.

    Asking for a job opportunity that isn't even advertised.

    Getting consistent sales without "hard push" sales tactics.

    Steps to take before investing in a coach!

    Connect with Misty:

    https://www.facebook.com/Misty.Lee2020/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/misty-lee-pharm-d-3ba44040/

    Continue the conversation by joining my private Facebook group "I am Becoming…" here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/befearlesswithpaula

    Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be__fearless_with_paula/

    Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/befearlesswithpaula/

    Don't forget to rate and review The Confidence Sessions and please subscribe if you like what you heard! https://www.thecourageblueprint.com/podcast
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    30 mins
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