Lots of changes announced in this week’s episode, but it all stems from me responding to the statement “You became a Human Design Expert”. Something has felt ‘off’ in my business for a long while, and I couldn’t put my finger on it. And I finally realized that the way I was talking about my business and promoting it, did not align with what I was actually doing and what I wanted to be doing within it. I also share my new few resource, The Awareness Manual that has become such a point of pride for me, and I can’t wait to share it with you. This Week I Talk About: Refocusing my brand How we are all unique and what works for one person isn’t going to work for everyone Understanding my ambition through human design The awareness manual How human design can help our relationship with ourselves and others Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit HERE Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website HERE Check out the Awareness Manual HERE Look into The Healing Society HERE Get 15% off FRÈ Skincare by using code CAROLINAVEE - click here: https://bit.ly/frecarolina Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE

Gaining Grit Podcast

035 “You became a Human Design Expert"

Second time is the charm for this episode as I’m learning when to listen to my gut (sacral authority) and it telling me that something doesn’t feel right, and to wait for the clarity to come for me to respond and pivot. This is all MY correct way of processing and moving forward, which is different for everyone. In this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of asking ourselves the right question, how I got burnt out from my 1:1 coaching by answering the wrong one. And how knowing what lights me up, the feeling that I’m searching for, is more aligned… I’m feeling so much more energized to help people with what I was destined to help people with. Worthiness. This Week I Talk About: Listening to our gut Understanding what our energies need The difference between being able to do something and doing something because you want to Our evolving confidence Understanding that parents are human beings Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit HERE Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website HERE Look into The Healing Society HERE Get 15% off FRÈ Skincare by using code CAROLINAVEE - click here: https://bit.ly/frecarolina Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE

034 “Can you help me with that?"

TW: mental illness, depression, OCD, suicidal thoughts Oof. I had A DAY this week friends. I legitimately went from happy-smiling and feeling so pretty about having done my hair, wearing real clothes, and putting makeup on, to a sobbing mess crying out in frustration in my kitchen, sobbing while getting dressed for CrossFit, and crying on the drive to CrossFit. And as always, I like to keep it real. Seeing that picture in my stories and people reacting to how pretty it was started to feel so ingenuine after I had pretty much cried my make up off and my hair was back in a ponytail. So I wanted to talk about it… I did something a little bit different with this episode. I said I was going to talk about my experience on an Instagram Live. And then I realized, I hate going Live. So I recorded it on my phone, and figured might as well hit two birds with one stone and record it for the podcast at the same time. I’m incredibly uncomfortable on video, so this episode may or may not seem a little less “fluid” than some because of the camera facing me. But this story needed to be told. If you need to talk to someone, Crisis Services Canada: 833-456-4566 (Txt: 45645) This Week I Talk About: My experience with mental health My healing journey Realizing how much you’re carrying How therapy is for everyone Our own misperceptions of mental health Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit HERE Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website HERE Look into The Healing Society HERE Get 15% off FRÈ Skincare by using code CAROLINAVEE - click here: https://bit.ly/frecarolina Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE

033 "Mental Health Is Not a Joke"

One of my favourite apps that I use on an almost daily basis is called Moon Calendar (I don’t know if it’s available for Android, but I know it’s available for iOS). And this week, the energy around the moon and my signs has been telling me to listen to my intuition and “go with the flow” — and let me tell you, I was triggered. In this episode, I talk about how I’ve been feeling lately, requesting supportive space from my partner, Human Design aspects and energy, and what I’m doing to move forward. This Week I Talk About: Staying on a rhythm Understanding your energy  Finding the balance between being and doing Giving yourself and asking for the space that feels supportive to you Understanding how you operate Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit HERE Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website HERE Look into The Healing Society HERE Get 15% off FRÈ Skincare by using code CAROLINAVEE - click here: https://bit.ly/frecarolina Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE

032 "Go with the flow"

Welcome back! After a summer of taking stock in my energy, learnings, “shoulds and coulds” — I’m sharing a rambly episode of what my summer reflections entailed, what you can expect from the podcast moving forward, and how important it is to me to show you that I am in the trenches with you! This episodes got a sacral squeal out of me, which lets me know I am honouring my Human Design and my energy, and I can’t wait to share it with you! This Week I Talk About: Getting out of my own head Getting the ball rolling and just getting started Re-approaching things in a more energizing way Making sure to take care of yourself as you help others Reconsidering why we feel like we “should” do some things Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit HERE Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website HERE Look into The Healing Society HERE Get 15% off FRÈ Skincare by using code CAROLINAVEE - click here: https://bit.ly/frecarolina Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE

031 "But I love your ramblings"

I went on a bit of a rant-tangent on Instagram this week, and I felt called to expand on it for this week’s episode. This week I talk about the next “up-level” I’m going through in my journey to honouring my own energy, and how I’ve discovered more pockets in my life / my business where I’m still doing what I think I “should” be (hate that word) and doing what other people told me to — even if it didn’t feel right. This Week I Talk About: Recognizing when you’re going against your energy Having to find our own "hows" Having external inspiration and information, but making them your own The lifelong journey How your unique interpretations and perceptions shape your reality Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit HERE Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website HERE Look into The Healing Society HERE Get 15% off FRÈ Skincare by using code CAROLINAVEE - click here: https://bit.ly/frecarolina Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE

030 Committing to Honouring Your Energy

This week’s episode is all about another part of commitment that I don’t think a lot of people think about, that I haven’t really talked about, and that I for sure have struggled with. Too often I see people (and have experienced) feeling stuck in my commitments and unable to move forward because they don’t excite me anymore, and I feel guilty for wanting to move to something different. This episodes gives examples of struggles I’ve come up against and how I came out on the other side of them. This Week I Talk About:  Being open to changes Overcoming tunnel vision Having a good balance of commitment and being able to pivot Having the “perfect” plans Allowing yourself to quit, but dedicating until the end    Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit HERE Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website HERE Look into The Healing Society HERE Get 15% off FRÈ Skincare by using code CAROLINAVEE - click here: https://bit.ly/frecarolina Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE

029 Flexible commitments lead to better opportunities

Listening to Johise’s feelings about vulnerability very much reminded me of how I used to view it. This week episode, we’re talking to Oxford University Graduate Johise Namwira about her experience navigating new environments from high school, to undergrad, to grad school at one of the most prestigious schools in the world - and the effects that had. And navigating the strength she’s discovering in showing ALL aspects of her journey. This Week I Talk About: Imposter syndrome in relation to a lack of representation Not putting POC voices in a box Understanding the root of perfectionism  Finding internal validation Realizing when and reaching out when we’re not okay Links: Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit here Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website here Check Johise out on Instagram Look into The Healing Society HERE Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE 

028 The Strength Discovered in Being Vulnerable with Johise Namwira

I have all of the white privilege that I feel uncomfortable and have become so detached, and like I don’t have the right to be biracial… even though I am. This week’s episode talks about growing up biracial, what I witness in the different between how my mom was treated and how I’m treating, instances and memories that I buried that have been resurfaced with so many stories being shared with the Black Lives Matter Movement. As always, this episode is filled with vulnerability, and probably mistakes. But it needs to be said. This Week I Talk About:  Feeling like I don’t have the right to be biracial Second hand racial experiences Allowing ourselves to grieve our own experiences Microaggressions Being white-washed and having our own ethnicities questioned Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit HERE Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website HERE Look into The Healing Society HERE Get 15% off FRÈ Skincare by using code CAROLINAVEE - click here: https://bit.ly/frecarolina Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE

027 The Hidden Grit in Being Biracial

Oooooooou, this was a fire episode, you guys. I loved recording this for you. I feel like it's so easy to get wrapped up in what we see on social media and online and compare ourselves to other people’s success and what they’re doing and accomplishing, and think it look so easy. Or that they don't struggle. I’m here to show the other side of that coin and talk about my experience of feeling like a hot mess failure, to abundant within two-months. But how my journey over the last couple of years helped me rebound quickly during this time. And that's because the path to abundance and success is paved with resilience. This Week I Talk About:  Add Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit HERE Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website HERE Look into The Healing Society HERE Get 15% off FRÈ Skincare by using code CAROLINAVEE - click here: https://bit.ly/frecarolina Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE

026 The Path from Failure to Abundance is Paved with Resilience

This week’s episode I’m talking about rest. Which might seem like it doesn’t belong on a podcast all about “Grit” — but I feel like we’ve become so programmed to hustle, and grind, and push ahead and like Rihanna says, “work work work work work.” But today, I want to talk about the importance rest has ON your work, your success and your achievement. As a self-proclaimed workaholic, it took me a long time to learn this lesson. This Week I Talk About:  Our grind and hustle mindsets Masculine vs. Feminine Energy and embracing the balance between the two Appreciating and celebrating what you do Maintaining your motivation and well-being in the long run Burnout  Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit HERE Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website HERE Look into The Healing Society HERE Get 15% off FRÈ Skincare by using code CAROLINAVEE - click here: https://bit.ly/frecarolina Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE

025 The Importance Rest Has on Your Success

Something that’s been weighing on my heart this week is all the people who are trapped within their struggles and aren’t seeing that as their comfort zone. I was hit by a wave of heartbreak nostalgia when an old high school band came onto my Spotify earlier this week… and I missed that feeling? I missed that feeling of heartache and heartbreak and of being unwanted by someone I wanted, and I thought WTF?! This is a real thing. And I wanna talk about it. This Week I Talk About:  Logically we don’t like struggle, but sometimes it can become it’s own comfort zone.  Clearing negative energy before moving forward The importance of gratitude and the feelings behind it  Taking the steps to leave the struggle comfort zone The thought of “What’s the point?”  Links: Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit here Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website here Look into The Healing Society HERE Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE 

024 The Dangers of Being Addicted to the Struggle Comfort Zone

This week’s episode is all about self-forgiveness and why it’s so important. I polled my Instagram audience last week on what they wanted to learn more about, and I was so pleasantly surprised that self-forgiveness won the majority. The main message is this: there’s nothing wrong with you, and you’re not a failure. You just might be carrying around some residual energy, that needs forgiving and clearing, to set you up for success. This Week I Talk About:  Understanding and acknowledging what it is that you’re feeling Admitting that you took a misstep  Giving yourself the space to move up the emotional scale Making forgiveness your first step Residual negative energy Links: Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit here Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website here Look into The Healing Society HERE Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE 

023 Practicing Self-Forgiveness To Help with Dedication

This week's episode is all about belief and your mindset, and focusing on your energy - even through your doubt, and especially through other people's. The fact is, these feelings of fear and doubt are always going to be around us and within us. The difference is… we cant give them power. We have to make sure that we are rooted within ourselves and our beliefs. Because that is ultimately what is going to keep us moving forward. And that is ultimately what is going to help us reach success and pull out ahead, and be okay. This Week I Talk About: Being in control and connected to ourselves, despite our environment Believing that you know what is best for you Being rooted in our beliefs Proactivity and turning your mindset around The importance of reflection and gratitude, especially in tough times Links: Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit here Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website here Look into The Healing Society HERE Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE 

022 Committing to Your Beliefs Even Through Doubt

First interview episode in a while! And I’m thrilled to be able to introduce you guys to my dear friend, Jessica Sealey. She is a business coach that is KILLING it in the online space. However, my favourite part about her content, persona and overall energy… is that she shares the good, the bad, and the ugly. As a huge mental health advocate, I thought this episode would be a great listen for this time that we’re in right now (COVID-19). This Week I Talk About: Having imposter syndrome while pursuing your dream job Putting your mental well-being first Noticing the signs that something in your life needs to change Spending time to look back and appreciate how far you’ve come Getting help when you need it Links: Instant Access to Free Video Training: 5 Ways To Gain Grit here Come check out my Instagram @carolinavee_ Visit my website here Check Jessica out on Instagram Look into The Healing Society HERE Grab your free KOHO Card with extra 1% flashback HERE Donate to the operating costs of Gaining Grit HERE 

021 Dedicating to the Necessity of Mental Health As An Entrepreneur with Jessica Sealey

Welcome to Gaining Grit where we believe where you came from doesn’t have to dictate where you’re going! The key indicator for success isn’t talent, wealth, connections, education level or whatever other limitations others put on us. The key to success is Gaining Grit: Commitment, Dedication, Resilience + Perseverance. Grit is what will help you accomplish and complete everything you set out to, even if you’ve struggled with follow-through and think no one is rooting for you (including maybe yourself?) In this podcast, you will find stories of commitment, dedication, resilience and perseverance that will help inspire you to break free from limitations and become so deeply rooted within love for yourself, you’ll believe you can always make it through the impossible.

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