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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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    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/

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    30 mins
  • Ep. 18: Overnight Business Success Debunked with Natasha Varma

    Ep. 18: Overnight Business Success Debunked with Natasha Varma
    Jun 7 2021

    Natasha Varma is not new when it comes to helping scaling entrepreneurs build more effective organizations. As a serial entrepreneur, she believes in mining your own success and putting your best foot forward. There is no get rich quick formula, and she explains why buying into someone else's version of success can be dangerous for the future of your business and your own well-being.

    In this episode, we chat about:

    • Why running a sustainable business is more than selling
    • The online peer pressure to be a millionaire
    • How delegation can be dangerous
    • Finding the right teammates
    • Trusting your instincts
    • And more!


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    Connect with Natasha Varma
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenatashavarma/
    • Website: www.natashavarma.com

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    42 mins
  • Ep. 91: Introducing "Blind Fear" - How Exploration & Curiosity Unlocks Your Productivity with John David Mann

    Ep. 91: Introducing "Blind Fear" - How Exploration & Curiosity Unlocks Your Productivity with John David Mann
    Jun 19 2023

    What does it take to be successful? Today's guest, John David Mann, shares his journey from writing parables to now his third co-authored crime novel. We talk about framing success and how we often have an incorrect perception of the successes of others. John shares how exploration and curiosity are the keys to productivity and success in business, life and all creative endeavours. John shares his 1 year writing program for writers to "get good" at all levels. He leaves us with a final reminder that the "world needs the fruits of your passion!"



    John David Mann is coauthor of more than thirty books, including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers. His writing has won multiple awards, including the Living Now Book Awards Evergreen Medal for its "contributions to positive global change." His first thriller, Steel Fear, has been nominated for a Barry Award. This year's sequel, Cold Fear, was hailed by Jeffrey Deaver as "one of the best crime novels of the year."

    Connect with John David Mann!

    https://johndavidmann.com

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    55 mins
  • Ep 53: Moving from Challenge to Opportunity - Intuition, Spirituality & Psychic Mediumship with Sarah Buehner

    Ep 53: Moving from Challenge to Opportunity - Intuition, Spirituality & Psychic Mediumship with Sarah Buehner
    Feb 7 2022
    This episode is sponsored by Radiant Coaches Academy. Find out more at https://radiantcoachesacademy.com/ Have you ever wondered if you have psychic abilities? In today's episode Sarah Buehner shares her journey from drug habits, through John Hopkins bioengineering, and into business as a spiritual medium. Sarah often saw spirits as a child but she didn't realise that most others did not! Sarah sees intuition as a journey back to trust, authenticity and acceptance of your soul's path. In this episode we chat about: Sarah's spiritual awakening after losing a friend in 2005 and the PTSD that followed. Sarah's mental health journey and how it evolved into helping others heal too. The polarity of science and psychic intuition. How failure is just feedback. How everyone has the capacity to tune into intuitive gifts. Listening to your soul's path and taking the right action for you without wasting energy. Financial levels and their corresponding limiting beliefs. People pleasing as a feminine collective wound and a survival mechanism. The next paradigm for females in business. And so much more! Sarah is an intuitive, channel, spiritual guide, and alignment coach for female entrepreneurs and new paradigm leaders. Sarah blends her intuitive abilities with coaching, energy work, mindset, and aligned strategy to help her clients gain clarity and reach their abundantly aligned goals for life and business. Sarah also holds a masters degree in social work and is a former licensed therapist with over a decade of experience helping others. Sarah's life's mission is to help fellow women grow and live their best lives, all while running thriving businesses. Sarah offers business coaching, intuitive strategy sessions, and alignment coaching for life & business, and also hosts a monthly membership called the Intuitive Insights Membership. Connect with Sarah! www.Sarahandspirit.com @sarahandspirit on Facebook @intuitivealignmentcoach Book mentioned: Opening to Channel by Sanaya Roman 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: (05:18) Sarah and Paula share how they bonded over the same small town Pasadena, Maryland. (05:44) Sarah shares how she was the first person in her family to graduate college and go to grad school. (06:30) Sarah's spiritual awakening after losing a friend in 2005. (07:35) Sarah's journey through mental health and staying alive and how it evolved into helping others heal too. (09:35) Experiencing the polarity of studying Bio-Engineering and cleaning up from a drug habit. Deciding what you don't want, to find what you do want. (14:40) The fear of feedback and coming out of the spiritual closet. (15:50) Facing your shadows to avoid the fear building. (18:10) Looking at others is a distraction from doing your own work, inner work and in the world. (18:40) Sarah shares her life as an intuitive and a spiritual channel. (20:00) Everyone is spiritual and can tune into the skill of intuition and channelling. (22:50) How Sarah first discovered she was a medium. (24:30) Sarah shares her correlation between her queer identity and her spirituality. (25:15) How she navigated the intuitive world as a trained and certified scientist and therapist. (26:00) Being psychic, spiritual or intuitive as a way to listen to your soul's path and take the right action for you without wasting energy. (29:30) Everyone has had an intuitive experience and using it to trust in yourself. (38:10) How financial goals and their frequency trips an energetic switch and the fear of rejection. (39:00) Imposter syndrome, leadership and experiencing "haters". (42:45) Female people pleasing as a collective wound and a survival mechanism. (44:00) Blocks as a right of passage into the next chapter.
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    48 mins
  • Ep. 39: Where Humanitarianism & the Coaching Industry Collide with Dez Stephens

    Ep. 39: Where Humanitarianism & the Coaching Industry Collide with Dez Stephens
    Nov 1 2021

    CEO of Radiant Health Institute, Dez Stephens, has been training new coaches for more than 10 years. She is a humanitarian, a multi-passionista and is consistently moved to empower others through her work. In this episode, Dez discusses the need for ethical practice in the online coaching space, how traditional marketing isn't the best way and simple but profound way to empower yourself in your coaching practice and in your life.

    In this episode we chat about:

    • Embracing your many passions
    • Knowing when generosity becomes people pleasing
    • Dez's work as a film maker
    • Why interest-free payment plans are a simple way to stop the coaching industry being an "elite" only space
    • Radiant Coaching Academies scholarships impacting people on Native American reservations, plus free trainings for women in Honduras
    • Why coaching regulation is coming, and why it's a good thing
    • What to look for in a coaching program
    • How to be generous in your coaching practice

    And so much more!



    Connect with Dez:

    www.radiantcoachesacademy.com



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    Timestamps:

    (02:10) How Dez's desire to help others lead her first to non-profit and then into coaching.

    (03:37) "Accidental activism" and Dez's work as a humanitarian film maker and executive producer "End of the Line - The Women of Standing Rock".

    (05:29) How the film birthed the TV show of coaches at work in the real world.

    (06:30) Multi-passionista, and why you shouldn't criticize yourself for wanting to do many things. (audiogram)

    (09:15) Switching from business coaching to coach training and learning from other's mistakes (audiogram)

    (11:31) Why Dez uses "metallic marketing" to attract intentional, no pressure sales.

    (12:48) Why interest free payment plans are levelling the playing field for new coaches

    (16:39) Holding your boundaries as a coach and humanitarian, how free sessions can be a symptom of lacking in self-like.

    (19:00) Why saying "no" is a one word sentence.

    (22:10) How to find the right percentage of time in giving to others out of joy not obligation.

    (24:10) Dez's trip to Honduras inspired her to train women to make their own money.

    (27:13) How Dez overcame the suspicion in Honduras to offer coaching scholarships.

    (31:14) Why credentials are important to avoid harm in the coaching industry, coaching legislation is coming and why it's for the best!

    (38:20) What to look for in a life coaching program and what to avoid!

    (44:10) Why the coaching industry being lucrative means room for being generous inside of your practice.

    (46:27) How to ensure your generosity is coming from the right place.
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    50 mins
  • Ep. 13: Taking Off the Mask with Lea Berkman

    Ep. 13: Taking Off the Mask with Lea Berkman
    Apr 26 2021

    Do you ever feel like you don't belong? Or that the people around you don't know who you really are? In today's episode, I talk to wellness coach Lea Berkman about taking off the masks she wore in her life and her journey to discovering her true self. We discuss how she found the confidence to leave her ultra-religious community and how she tackled the common fears that come up around taking the first step toward change (and how she can help you do it too!)

    We dive into:

    • Lea's upbringing in an ultra-religious community and what she had to overcome to create a different life
    • The first step she took to make connections outside of her community
    • Releasing the conditioning she had around what it means to be a woman
    • A SIMPLE first step to making a big change in your life
    • Why she believes so much in the connection between mental and physical health
    • Lea's tips for improving your confidence and working toward your own self-development
    • And more!

    Connect with Lea:

    Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV9WaKZt-cL1MYlhDWh6mg

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lea.b.lifestyle/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lea.b.lifestyle/



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    30 mins