Being aware of what you feed your mind will transform your life. Not only being aware of what you are putting into it, but occasionally weeding out things, people, tasks, and more. Protect your mind and keep it in the game, regardless of what is going on around you! “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t – you’re right.” I’d love to hear from you: Instagram Email: wabisabithreads@gmail.com

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S3E8: Feeding Your Mind

Ciara LeRoy is the owner and founder of Pretty Strange Design. Ciara admits that it took some time to be comfortable embracing her uniqueness, but now believes that “pretty” and “strange” can co-exist. She shares a few ways of how standing out has changed her business and life. We also talk about how justice can be done WITH love, and how Ciara has learned to treat art as an act of worship. Connect with Ciara: IG Upcoming Events: What you can do – every other Sunday Lexington Art League Gallery Show Sept 6- Oct 4 Louisville Design Week Embroidered Lettering Workshop Sept 13

S3E7: Why Stand Out with Ciara LeRoy

I’m excited to share today’s episode about how to simplify life. Sonia Bainum traded her city life for life in a 20 x 20 foot cabin on the farm. She had to simplify out of necessity, but also shares some advice on how to simply and prioritize what you value most no matter what your life looks like today. Sonia reminds us, and herself, that happiness is choice that we get to make. Despite challenges of her new life, like seclusion, she enjoys the adventure and encourages us to make the most of each situation that we’re faced with – wait until you hear about her “spice girls”! Connect with Sonia: Instagram Bainum Lane Blog

S3E6: Simplifying Life with Sonia Bainum

In today’s episode, Heather Lewis and I chat about how different our mindset can look if we support our competition instead of holding resentfulness towards them. She encourages herself and others to hold onto our positive energy and beware of “energy vampires”. Our mindset truly is the most powerful thing that we possess. Heather is a mom of two boys, insurance agent in Lexington, KY, and VP of Women Empowering Business. She wasn’t expecting to be an insurance agent, and shares her insights of what to do if you aren’t doing what you expected or wanted to do at this point in time. Connect with Heather: Email:heather@brookewhaleninsurance.com LinkedIn Facebook IG Brooke Whalen Insurance Community Women Empowering Business Phone: 859-661-8547

S3E5: Supporting Your Competition with Heather Lewis

When I first moved home from Japan, stress greatly impacted my day-to-day mindset. I share experiences and feelings during that time, and recognize that everyone feels stressed at some point. Other points I cover in this episode: 1. Short-term stress is not a bad thing. 2. The impact of long-term stress. 3. Five things to do right now if you or a loved one are feeling stressed.   I'd love to hear from you: Instagram Email: wabisabithreads@gmail.com

S3E4: The Impact of Stress on Your Mindset

Sandi Savage is the owner of Kentucky Maker Company, co-owner of Lexington Coworking, and Senior Pastor of The 317 Church in Lexington, KY. Listen as she shares challenges that have impacted her mindset and perspective about life. Hurdles such as being sober for 23 years, previously working in the adult entertainment industry for 13 years, and being a cancer survivor.  Sandi believes that to have a strong mindset, you must be okay with failing. As she shares in this episode, “Every single day is a gift to wake up and take a breath. That is a gift that I’m not entitled to.” Sandi is a builder and always up to something exciting and new. Connect with her below: Sandi Savage Website Sandi's IG The Sandi Savage Show Kentucky Maker Company Lexington Coworking

S3E3: Celebrating Failures with Sandi Savage

Laura Kirkpatrick is a model who grew up on a farm in Kentucky. Her modeling career took off after being on America’s Next Top Model, but modeling still came with its own set of challenges and mindset hurdles. Laura recently founded Kentucky Darling meats with her Dad, and shares the winding journey and sacrifices of being a business owner. Laura has learned how doing things to make others happy won't fulfill us in life. She has had to reprioritize her time since having her daughter and maintaining her overall health and well-being as a mother. She has been guilty of being her harshest critic, and now tries to speak and act more confidently in her career, business ventures, and daily life.  Connect with Laura: Laura on IG Laura’s Modeling & Photography Kentucky Darling Meats

S3E2: From the Farm to the Runway with Laura Kirkpatrick

We’re kicking off the first episode of season three with Dr. Kallie Snyder. Kallie is a flutist and advocate for musicians’ well-being. She is honest and open about her journey with anxiety over the past year and admits that it’s a work in progress. Letting go of control has been a game-changer to the anxiety and mindset shift. We discuss the idea of obsessive self-centric thinking and how it impacts our view of ourselves and the world around us. With Kallie’s background in classical music, she points out the differences between performance anxiety (not just musicians, but anyone in front of the public eye) and generalized anxiety disorder.  Whether you’ve ever felt some anxiety/nervousness that was performance based or general, or someone you know has, you’ll want to listen to our discussion in today’s episode!  Connect with Kallie below: Personalized Self-Care Plans Sound Summer Book Club - next session begins on Sunday July 21st The Sound Musician on IG The Sound Musician on Facebook The Sound Musician Blog Dr. Kallie Snyder Flute

S3E1: Anxiety as a Journey with Kallie Snyder

In this episode, I wrap up season two by sharing four areas that affect our confidence levels and why it’s important to be aware of these areas. The majority of women resonate with the statement, “I hate the way I look.” Do you tend to hide behind something or someone when you “hate the way you look” and your confidence is low? Everyone has their “blah” days, but it’s how you push through and get back to your most authentic version of yourself when in those moments of self-doubt. Connect with me: Katie's IG Wabi Sabi Threads Online

S2E10: Do you like the way you look?

Lauren Blockland shares her experiences about how her journey includes walking confidently in her purpose after growing from negative lies that she previously heard in life. She believes that perspective is key and that most people probably don’t fully grasp what that means – we each have our own unique perspective. Lauren has strived for an intentional reset after feeling burned out – as I’m sure most of us can relate. Taking time to step back will make the world of difference to not only your personal life but how much greater your impact will be to others when you are prioritizing your own well-being. Connect with Lauren: IG Positive Living with Lolo Podcast

S2E9: Regaining Confidence Despite Negativity with Lauren Blockland

This week, I share how community has changed my life, particularly in four areas. Those four areas are habits, physical health, moving/transitioning, and business.  I get vulnerable about some periods in my life when I was struggling and how being around a supportive community shifted the direction that I was headed. After listening to my stories, you might feel like you’re currently doing an awesome job surrounding yourself with like-minded people OR that you might be lacking when it comes to support in specific areas of your life that you want to grow. “Sometimes you have to create what you want to be a part of.” Connect with me: Katie's IG Wabi Sabi Threads Online

S2E8: How Community has Changed My Life

In today’s episode, I interviewed Chelsea Creekmore, CEO of Creekmore Marketing, founder of Bosses and Breadwinners, and self-made millionaire. She shares the best business advice that she’s received, and one of her favorite confidence quotes: “Confidence is not they will like me, confidence is saying I’ll be okay if they don’t.” Chelsea has learned to openly share about her accomplishments, instead of previously feeling shame. She shares her achievements not to brag, but to inspire others that they can do it too. Connect with Chelsea below: Chelsea on IG Chelsea on FB Creekmore Marketing Bosses and Breadwinners Attract Abundance Retreat June 21-23

S2E7: Why you should share your story with Chelsea Creekmore

Today you’ll meet Crystal Booth, founder of Fizz Facial Bar. Crystal is passionate about coaching her team and living out the philosophy of “empowerment instead of entitlement.” She believes the statement, “treat others as you'd want your momma treated,” speaks volumes in the service industry and beyond. Crystal also shares about her version of confidence, the never ending sense of responsibility as a business owner, and how she focuses on doing one thing really well. Connect with Crystal and Fizz Facial Bar below! Fizz Facial Bar Website Fizz Facial Bar KY IG Fizz Facial Bar AR IG Fizz Facebook Crystal Booth IG Upcoming events: Fizz Facial Bar Happy Hour: Every Monday & Tuesday 3-7 pm. Half price beauty shots, half price bar enhancements, $5 off bar facials. June 13th one year celebration! 80 days celebration at Fizz Lexington, KY: 6/26 & 6/27

S2E6: Empowerment vs Entitlement with Crystal Booth

In this week’s episode, you’ll get to meet my good friend, Susan Kuilder. She is someone who I have admired and respected since high school. Listen to our conversation as she defines herself as the millennial that tries to do it all, with a case of wanderlust on the side. Susie shares about how she believes confidence includes three areas of life – mental, physical, and spiritual. Through trials and journeys, one of the biggest lessons she has learned is that it’s okay to not be okay all of the time.  Connect with Susan Kuilder: Linked In Instagram

S2E5: It's okay to not be okay with Susan Kuilder

This week, I share why I chose to focus on the topic of confidence in season two. Confidence truly impacts EVERYTHING in our lives and I'm opening up about a few seasons of my life when I was at a low point in my personal confidence journey. No matter where you're currently at in your confidence journey, I welcome you to listen today to either grow personally or bring someone else up to the next level in their journey. Most people think that confidence comes from success, but it's the other way around. First comes confidence, then success follows.  Let me know what you think of this episode on how "Comparison is the Thief of Confidence."  If you haven't already, please subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and leave a review. Connect with me: Instagram Wabi Sabi Threads on IG Wabi Sabi Threads' Kimonos Website

S2E4: Comparison is the Thief of Confidence

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