Do you ever find yourself caught in a cycle of overwork, having to choose between self-care and being of service to your clients and community, and constantly feeling as if you’re on the edge of burnout? Maybe you’ve even been receiving physical and mental health reminders lately telling you to slow down, but every time you think about taking a break, you’re wracked with guilt and worry? Being a busy and booked woman in business (or climbing the career ladder) is no easy feat. Whilst we work hard to increase both our income and our impact, many of us have a tendency to overdo it on the giving scale—to always be hustling towards the next shiny thing, pursuing new projects, or creating something new without pausing for breath. We worry that if we take a much-needed break, we’ll lose the momentum we’ve been working so hard towards building… that our stats will flounder and that the world will forget about us. So instead of listening to our intuition and taking a step back, we tend to keep piling things on our plate until they topple over. But here’s the thing… if your energy stores are depleted, it’s your responsibility (and yours alone) to replenish them. Not only does this serve you, but also the people you love, and the people relying on you at work. So whatever it is that you need—creativity, drive, motivation, or that elusive spark that steered you in the direction of starting a business in the first place—taking a step back might be just what you need to encourage it to come out of hiding. And because we like to lead by example, we’re taking a break, too! As you might know, 2021 has been a transformative year for us here at I Heart My Life. If you’ve been following along with our rebrand, you’ll know that we’ve been busy setting the foundations for massive growth behind the scenes. That’s why we’ve decided to press pause on new podcast episodes for a while, and allow ourselves the space to soak up new inspiration—so that we can come back better than ever, and with lots of surprises up our sleeves. In this episode of the I Heart My Life Show (our last one for a while!), Emily shares the lessons she’s learned about content, creativity, and balancing being of service to both yourself and to others. If you’re busy juggling work, business, family, and all the other responsibilities that keep piling up on your plate, consider this a loving reminder that it’s okay to step back and take a breather, too. Trust us, your big mission (or your community) is not going anywhere. And don’t worry, we’re not going anywhere either. There are over 230 episodes in our archives for you to dive into while we’re on hiatus, so you can listen and learn whenever you like. We’ll see you soon! In This Episode: Why we shouldn’t neglect our health reminders and warning signs  The benefits of building out systems and structures that support your growth  Is hard work equivalent to hustle, or is there a better (and more balanced) way to achieve sustained success? The different seasons we move through in business Why Emily has never believed in the idea of making do with what you’ve got A lesson we can learn from the feeling of relief Making the shift from a state of urgency and scarcity to one of ease and flow What to do if you’ve got a tendency to overgive and overdeliver  Why we’re giving ourselves permission to repurpose valuable content (and you should, too) And finally, why the IHML Show is going on hiatus for a little while! Quotes: “I believe a pivot is about letting things go and really deciding what you're going to put your attention and focus on in order to get the results that you want.” - Emily Williams “Hindsight is 20/20. Of course, hard work is one of the things that got me where I am today. But at this stage in the game, I started to see that it was time for me to take a break. It was time for me to figure out a different way of living and being, without being so obsessed with being involved in every element of my company, without feeling like I needed to fill all of my space and time with another project, without continuing to pile things on my plate.” - Emily Williams “I'm very focused on my mission and I know what I want to accomplish. This work is so important to me. And so the question for me became: ‘What is it that I want to give my attention to in order to carve out more space?’ Because I do believe that we can have it all, but I don't believe we can have it all at the exact same time.” - Emily Williams “First and foremost, figure out what this chapter is about for you. What season are you actually in, in your business?” - Emily Williams “If you are building a business or starting a new career right now, keep moving forward. When a plane takes off, that’s when it uses the majority of its fuel. That’s where you are right now—so maybe this period you're in is about hustle and about showing up. But that doesn't mean that you don't take care of yourself while you're going through that.” - Emily Williams “It took me a long time to realize that we don't actually have to do everything at once—and that when we do that, we have a tendency to dilute everything that we're doing. So instead of picking one thing and doing it really well, we're giving a certain percentage of our energy to a bunch of little things.” - Emily Williams “Relief is one of those underestimated emotions. If you feel relief when you take something off your plate, it’s telling you that you weren’t in alignment.” - Emily Williams “What if we got better at repurposing? What if we got better at making sure that as many eyes or ears got on the content as we possibly could instead of rushing onto the next? That's what sometimes happens, especially with things like podcasts or emails, we're cranking out so much content, and yet we're spending very little time, energy and resources, actually making sure that what we create gets into the hands and the eyes and the ears of people who need it.” - Emily Williams “I can serve and I can take a break. It's possible to do both.” - Emily Williams “Put your focus on the things that are going to move the needle, the things you're excited about, the things that drive you and fuel you, the things your community wants. And make a plan for the other stuff—no, that doesn’t mean you toss it.” - Emily Williams Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Connect with Emily: Emily Williams Website https://emilywilliams.com/  Emily on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emilywilliams/  I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. https://www.iheartmylife.com/newsletter Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com

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?237: How to Give Yourself Permission to Take a Break

Do you thrive on tight deadlines and always leave things until the last minute? Do you struggle to switch off, and sneak away to check your inbox after hours? Or maybe you’re the kind of person who’s never found without a project, even when you’re on vacation? Millennials have long been dubbed the ‘burnout generation’. We’re conditioned to keep hustling, chasing goal after goal, and rushing from one project to the next without pausing to rest and recover. Whether we’re working for ourselves or climbing the career ladder, we’ve got massive to-do lists, and even bigger missions—and ramping down our efforts always feels like a risk we would rather not take. Just like a strong cup of coffee, goals and deadlines give us a burst of motivation right when we need it most. But what happens when we start to rely on them to get anything done, and stress becomes our default setting? As it turns out, we can become seriously addicted to it—and feel the repercussions across every area of our lives. The American Institute of Stress reports that three quarters of us experience stress that affects our physical health, and half of us have trouble sleeping. All this goes to show that our overwork and overwhelm cycles are a symptom of something bigger—and that managing our stress hormone levels is the key to leading a healthier, happier, and calmer life. In this episode of the I Heart My Life Show, our founder Emily Williams sits down with author, speaker, sleep coach, and longtime friend Devin Burke. Once a busy, booked, and burned out personal trainer, Devin has firsthand experience of how stress hormone addiction can show up and wreak havoc in all spheres of life—from sacrificing family time to never feeling fully satisfied with any of your achievements. Years of healing work later, he has successfully shifted into a more relaxed state of being and restored both his joy and his health—and now, he helps hundreds of clients all around the world to do the same. His life philosophy? Experience more freedom and suffer less, each and every day. If you’ve always wondered why you find it so difficult to ramp down and unwind, and know that you’re subconsciously seeking out some of the challenges you’re facing, be sure to listen until the end to find out the daily rituals and practices that Devin stands by so you can take the first steps to shifting from stressed out to fully rested. In This Episode: What is cortisol, and how can your body get addicted to it? The dangers of using stress hormones to fuel, drive, and motivate you Devin shares the story of his own stress addiction as an entrepreneur Why it’s important to find a balance between pushing forward towards your goals, and taking time to rest and recover The practices and rituals that helped Devin heal his stress addiction and shift into a more relaxed state of being  Why you should stop putting conditions on rest How to build a list of non-negotiables to support you in making this shift. Devin shares how he “fires himself” from roles in his business to free up space in his schedule How long it really takes to start experiencing change and freedom from any new habit Quotes: “When we don't sleep, that throws off all our hormones, our cortisol levels get out of whack and this vicious cycle goes on and on because now we're looking for coffee, which then is like dumping gasoline on an already hot fire.” - Devin Burke “Stress is a source of fuel just like anything else—like coffee, like adrenaline. It’s something that gives us energy, and we can get addicted and rely on things that give us energy and help narrow our focus. So stress becomes a tool that people continue to use to narrow their focus and to get things done. But when you don’t shift back to that parasympathetic automatic rest response, that’s when we burn out.” - Devin Burke  “A lot of people think that unless they're stressed, they're not working hard enough. They're not getting enough done. They're not going to be successful. I've often had this sphere around, well, if I do things in a calm manner, or if I move through my life peacefully, is that really true drive? Am I actually going to achieve what I want to achieve? And so there's this shift that needs to happen. And I'll put my hand up for this as well, where we see that there's a different way and there's a better way. And we start to convince ourselves that it's actually the opposite in that we'll get more done and we'll achieve more if we don't rely on the stress hormone.” - Emily Williams “I had this feeling that I always had to be doing something. If I wasn't doing something, I was behind. And I realized that I was trying to match my map of the world, to the map in my mind. And when there's a mismismatch of these maps, it creates stress. And so for me, I was like, well, I can try to change the world, which is a noble thing, but it creates a lot of stress. But I can also change my idea of the map.” - Devin Burke “Having a consistent mindfulness practice has changed my life. Meditation allows you to create space in your mind. It allows you to see the craziness that happens in our mind and gain perspective. It allows you to stay relaxed and accomplish things.” - Devin Burke  “Breaking a pattern of physical addiction is hard and it's painful and it's scary because it's unknown territory. Your body might go: ‘no, I need this, this is how I've been able to achieve, this is how I operate, and this is how I'm able to do what I do.’ Those are all stories that I think need to be deconstructed.” - Devin Burke “My goal is to experience more freedom and less suffering every day.” - Devin Burke “Most of us are not trying things that we know will work or that we've heard will work because we're scared. And anytime we operate from a place of fear, that's not true freedom, that's not true joy.” - Emily Williams Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Connect with Devin:  Visit His Website https://www.devinburke.com/  Devin on Instagram www.instagram.com/devinburkewellness  Listen back to our first episode with Devin (episode 19), all about taking control of your health and creating high-performance habits and routines. https://www.iheartmylife.com/2018/04/how-you-can-easily-create-high-performance-health-habits/  Connect with IHML: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. https://www.iheartmylife.com/newsletter  Connect with Emily: Emily’s Website www.emilywilliams.com Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com

?236: Are You Secretly Addicted To Stress? With Devin Burke

We all desire and deserve to have beautiful photographs of ourselves: to share with our friends and loved ones, to feel good in our own skin, and—if we’re pursuing our passions in the online business space—to visually represent our grand vision and put it out there for the world to see. And yet, few of us feel fully at ease in front of the camera. We stress about our clothes and our smiles, worry about where to put our hands, and convince ourselves that we’re “bad at photos” (looking back on unflattering school photos as evidence). These stories stick with us for years—but a single session with your soulmate professional photographer can change that narrative forever. In this episode of the I Heart My Life Show, our founder Emily Williams sits down with world-travelling personal branding photographer Wendy Yalom. Wendy’s work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and the New York Times—but perhaps the most remarkable thing about her is her magnetic energy, which makes everyone she meets want to work with her, and see themselves through her lens. One of Wendy’s most fundamental beliefs is that every woman she photographs is gorgeous, and she considers it her personal mission to help her clients see themselves as such. Wendy has been traveling the world and photographing some of the world’s most transformative coaches for almost a decade, and most recently teamed up with Emily at the stunning Greenbrier Hotel in West Virginia ahead of the launch of the all-new Emily Williams brand. It’s safe to say her work holds a special place in our hearts here at IHML! In today’s episode, you’ll get to soak up Wendy’s wisdom around the evolution of brand photography and how to feel confident in front of the camera—PLUS get a behind-the-scenes look at the glamorous EW photoshoot, with insights from both Emily and Wendy on how it all played out. Be sure to take a look at the Emily Williams website as you listen to this episode to see how the vision for the shoot came to life! Trust us, there’s a lot more to beautiful imagery than meets the eye! From scouting locations to prepping and pairing outfits, it can be a stressful and nerve-wracking process. But hiring the right person will make sure your mind is at ease, and your essence is captured. What we love most about Wendy is how much thought she puts into every minute detail of the process—so that each of her clients feels totally taken care of on the day of the shoot. Once all the details are ironed out, what matters most to her is the message your photos convey—and that you feel as good as you’d like to look. Whether you’re looking to elevate your personal brand with some new imagery, or you’d like to get into the photography business yourself, you’ll pick up invaluable pointers from Wendy—so you can ace your next shoot. In This Episode: How Wendy got into the world of photography, from shooting weddings to top coaches Why Marie Forleo was the pioneer of the authentic personal branding photography trends we’re seeing in the online business space today The most common fears and worries that hold women back from showing up as the face of their brand, and how to overcome them  How to identify and shut down the stories you’ve been telling yourself about benign bad at photos—and start feeling confident in front of the camera Why money mindset work is the key to confidently charging at a high-ticket price point  Wendy’s foolproof shoot planning process, from organizing outfits to scouting locations  Why location matters for brand photography shoots Emily’s perspective on preparing and posing for brand photos—and the emotions that show up beforehand Wendy’s top tips for the day of your photoshoot Quotes: “For me, there are two things that are fundamentally important. The first is that I’m collaborating with the person on their vision for their brand. So I’m not creating a cookie-cutter version. I could have six different women say they want elegant, beautiful, sophisticated shots, and each one would have a totally different interpretation of what that is. So it’s about getting inside their imagination. And the second piece is about creating a space where the day itself makes them feel that they are so taken care of.” - Wendy Yalom “We have all these beliefs about how we think we should look in photos in order for them to be good. Few of us actually look like that version of ourselves. And it’s an ever-changing thing. There have been times when I’ve hated the way I looked in photos, and looked back years later thinking I looked amazing. Like, what world was I living in? I love that woman.” - Wendy Yalom “Am I doing this right? Should I be doing this? Are my hands in the right position? Is my smile too big? Is it not big enough? We all have a story we tell ourselves that gets in the way of us having photos we love.” - Wendy Yalom “When it comes to location and clothing, it needs to have you feeling psyched about life. However you’re feeling in this space, however you’re feeling in your outfit, is going to get translated.” - Wendy Yalom “Be bold, and be you. If being you means Chanel bags and Louboutins in Paris, great. If being you means a great pair of jeans and a t-shirt on your couch with your cat, great. Whichever it is, do it fully.” - Wendy Yalom Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Connect with Wendy:  Visit Her Website https://wendykyalom.com/  Wendy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wendykyalom  Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. https://www.iheartmylife.com/newsletter  Episode Sponsor: I Heart Branding Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com

?235: How to Prep (And Ace) Your Next Brand Photoshoot with Wendy Yalom

I’ve always believed that the greatest pain can lead to the greatest growth—if only we allow ourselves to move through the process of healing, make space for rituals that ground us, and listen to the inner voice that’s always looking out for us in times of need. There’s a commonly shared, pinned and quoted phrase that says: 99% of the things you worry about don’t happen. And yet, there are times in life when your worst worries—the ones you couldn’t even bring yourself to imagine, let alone plan for—do come true, and we’re left scrambling to pick up the pieces. Whether it’s a devastating diagnosis or the loss of a loved one, these traumatic events uproot our foundations and irreversibly alter the course of our life. We can never change what has transpired, turn back time, or replace what’s been taken away from us. But no matter how colossal the loss may be, we can choose to let go and move forward—allowing the rest of our life to unfold. While every grief journey is as unique as the individual walking it, there’s a certain solace and comfort to be found in knowing that we are never alone in our suffering. There is always somebody out there going through a similar experience who is willing to listen to our story, understand our pain, and share valuable lessons from their own journey. That’s why I’m so honored to share this episode with you today—and oh boy, it’s a powerful one.  My guest Kelsey Chittick is an author, comedian and speaker. At the age of 40, she was forced to face one of life’s greatest fears when the love of her life passed away suddenly of a heart attack. Kelsey’s late husband Nate was a longtime NFL player, Super Bowl champion, father of two, and a well-loved figure in his local community. His death touched many lives, but none as much as Kelsey and her two beautiful children. Together, they embarked on an incredibly inspiring journey of hope, healing, and, as Kelsey describes it, finding magic in the missing. In her experience, learning to let go was the catalyst she needed to start living the second half of her life with greater peace, grace, and gratitude. I was incredibly moved by Kelsey’s story, and I know that her words will resonate deeply with any of you who have experienced a similar loss. By the time you’re listening, Kelsey’s memoir, Second Half, will have hit the shelves—and I strongly encourage you to pick up a copy and gather more of her insights on life, love, and loss. I, for one, cannot wait to see how the second half of her life unfolds. In This Episode: Kelsey opens up about the loss of her beloved husband Nate Trusting the inner voice of your intuition What it felt like to navigate both her own grief and that of her children Lessons Kelsey’s kids taught her about letting go of control, and learning to listen rather than offering up solutions  How meditation and plant therapy became her lifeline Life-changing perspective shifts she experienced along her grief journey Spotting the early signs of CTE resulting from repeated brain trauma What the second half of Kelsey’s life holds Quotes: “Football players always say: ‘don't worry about what happens at halftime. We've got the second half.’ And so, early on, I was like, I gotta crush the second half because if not, I'm just going to end up devastated.” - Kelsey Chittick “I meditate probably an hour a day, which I know people are like, ‘how can you do it with kids?’ Well, it's the same way you can do anything. It just has to be something you can't live without.” - Kelsey Chittick “Meditation has changed the way I walk through the world.” - Kelsey Chittick “The more busy we are, the more we have to sit and slow down, because then we can tap into this moment and we can make decisions in the now, as opposed to something that happened in the past, or something we're afraid of, or something we're dreading.” - Kelsey Chittick “I'm done being afraid. I'm done. I just don't want to do it anymore. I don't want to think about what could happen. I don't want to be spending my days hedging my bets. People always say that 99% of the things you worry about don't happen. All of mine did.” - Kelsey Chittick “I'm here to tell you that you'll be okay if somebody dies. It won’t be fun, it’s not enjoyable, and it’s hell on earth—but you will be okay because death isn't the end.” - Kelsey Chittick “I was so sad. He was dead. I felt bad for him. This man who loved life and loved our kids and loved everything about life—he died. And I was obsessed with the fact that he didn't get to do what he wanted to do. Over time, through a lot of therapy, I realized: that dude's right where he needs to be. And little by little, I realized the greatest gift I could give him if I really was trying to help him, was to let it go.” - Kelsey Chittick “We can tell what we're putting out into the world based on how the words make us feel.” - Kelsey Chittick “There are ways to get through hard times. It does get better. Everything changes. And if someone dies, you don't have to lose them. You can re-engage with them in a different way.” - Kelsey Chittick Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Connect with Kelsey:  Kelsey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kelseydchittick/?hl=en  Order Kelsey’s book, ‘Second Half’ on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Second-Half-Surviving-Finding-Missing-ebook/dp/B09DB3Z4N2 Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. https://www.iheartmylife.com/newsletter  Episode Sponsor: I Heart My Life Signature Course Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com

?234: Heartbreak, Healing, and Life After Loss with Kelsey Chittick

What does it look like to fully say yes to your life? We all hold different definitions of success, but happiness is one common denominator for the way we measure fulfillment. But what does it look like to be truly happy? Do we have to move beyond the traumas and tragedies of our past, or wait until the positives outweigh the negatives—or is it as simple as deciding to love and accept the present iteration of ourselves, and choosing happiness from here on out? These may be big, lofty questions, but it’s vital that we consider them as we embark on the process of creating a life that’s better than our dreams. Today on the I Heart My Life Show, I’m joined by Dr. James Rouse, naturopathic doctor, entrepreneur, activist, leader, and athlete. From Fortune 50 boardrooms to broadcast media, Dr. James has served and inspired seasoned billionaires, world-class athletes, and budding entrepreneurs—helping them to cultivate a culture of high-performance, and realize their full potential. If there’s anyone who knows the answer to any question around happiness, it’s him. Dr. James has been such a bright light in my life for many years now. Believe it or not, he was actually the first-ever guest here on IHML all the way back in 2018! It feels like such a full-circle moment to have him back here today following the rebrand and reinvention of my companies. I can honestly say that Dr. James opened my eyes to the importance of falling in love with myself and with my life on a whole new level—and I know that listening to this episode will support many of you in doing the same. Today, I’m getting Dr. James to spill all of his secrets around joy, happiness, healing past trauma, and how he manages to maintain his contagious positivity and radiate love and compassion wherever he goes. I was especially inspired by his insight that we are all born to be vessels of hope. I’ve always believed that every single person in this world has the capacity to make a positive impact on the lives of others—but I’ve never heard this idea described in relation to hope. According to Dr. James, by being a beacon of hope and allowing ourselves to radiate radical love and acceptance, we can increase our sphere of influence and make our message magnetic. Be sure to stick around until the end to hear about Dr. James’ “museum of hope” morning practice. It might be the most intensive morning ritual I’ve ever encountered—and he hasn’t missed a day in over 30 years! I’m almost fully convinced that he is superhuman, and after listening to this episode, you will be too! In This Episode: Learning to find joy and happiness in the highs, lows, and contrasts of life Opening up to happiness after experiencing pain, trauma, and tragedy Questions you can ask yourself to begin your healing process Dr. James shares how he shows up with love and acceptance for everybody How to radiate peace, grace, and hope that people can’t help but gravitate towards The difference between willpower and willingness to show up for yourself  How hope can become your marketing superpower Dr. James’ high-intensity morning ritual (which he hasn’t missed in over 30 years!) What it means to hold yourself hostage to your history, and why it’s better to choose to love each new iteration of yourself instead What it looks like to fully say yes to your life Quotes: “Right now, the world is so much more comfortable with looking away and creating separation. I believe the Universe, God, the light, the highest power is saying, ‘how dare you do something that's so easy. I have given you everything that you need to know to be daring enough to love everyone.’ Can you imagine if we did that instead? Does that mean we have to agree? Does that mean you have to align on values? It means nothing about that. Love doesn't do that. That's what our intellect does. “ - Dr. James Rouse “Growth doesn’t happen in hate. Growth doesn’t happen in separation. Growth happens with integration. Growth happens when we're opening our heart, and exposing those deep and vulnerable spaces of ourselves.”  - Dr. James Rouse “The highest job description of every human being today is to understand that our locus of control is the center of love. And if we only put our focus there, our business will flourish. Our relationships will flourish. Our ability to have peace and grace in our life will flourish in such a way that you really look like you're the person that people go: ‘I don't know what she's doing. I don't know what she, how she does it. All I know is I want to be around that field of energy.’ So you're not doing any selling. You're not doing any marketing. All you're doing is being.”  - Dr. James Rouse “Willingness is such a different level of energy compared to willpower. Willingness is when you let your soul speak for you, when you let your heart dictate what it is that you say yes to.” - Dr. James Rouse “Entrepreneurs by definition are risk-takers. That's what we do, but we don't always do it with a level of absoluteness. We say to ourselves, ‘What if I do it this time, because the money is good. What if I do it this one time, because it's a great opportunity, even though I'm not totally connected to it at the soul level. Well, you know what? That is an insidious decline of integrity just waiting to happen.” - Dr. James Rouse “Distinction doesn't come easily—it comes naturally. But we have to get in alignment with the natural laws of the Universe.” - Dr. James Rouse “We all want to have joy. We want to have success. We want to have peace. We want to have great relationships. But are we willing to do the deepest work of our lives before anyone lays eyes on us?” - Dr. James Rouse Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Want to hear more of Dr. James’ wisdom?  Listen to Episode 51 of IHML where he talks about how most of us are leading with our head instead of our heart. https://www.iheartmylife.com/2019/11/stop-thinking-your-life/  Or grab a copy of the ‘I Heart My Life’ book by Emily Williams, featuring an exclusive interview with Dr. James Rouse. Connect with Dr. James Rouse:  Visit His Website https://www.drjamesrouse.com/  James on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drjamesrouse/?hl=en  Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/   Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. https://www.iheartmylife.com/newsletter    Episode Sponsor: I Heart My Life Signature Course Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com

?233: Are You Choosing Happiness, or Holding Yourself Hostage to Your History? In Conversation with Dr. James Rouse

Have you been considering a business or career pivot lately, or thinking about quitting your current role and starting a new chapter? Maybe you’re busy weighing up your options because the path you’re currently walking no longer feels fully aligned with your long-term vision? Are you secretly afraid of what will happen when you admit to changing your mind? So many of us harbor hidden fears, doubts, and insecurities around changing directions in life. Not only do we worry about the practical fallout of our decisions (will we jeopardize our income or lose time figuring out what comes next?) but we also project how other people might respond to our sudden change of heart. It’s perfectly natural to crave validation and acceptance, not just from our loved ones, but from our wider communities. But putting your dreams on hold in order to avoid judgment is not what we’re about here at I Heart My Life. I’ll be the first to admit that prior to pivoting the IHML brand, I had so many preconceived ideas of what people would think. I worried about the reaction I would get from my team, my clients, and our wider community. I was also anxious that after all this work and effort, my vision wouldn’t work out—and I would find myself going back to the drawing board in a very public way. But at this stage, being in alignment with my vision was a non-negotiable—so instead of dwelling on my fears, I decided to follow my heart, step into the spotlight, and do it anyway.  Lovely, I’m so glad I did. I truly couldn’t have anticipated the outpouring of love I’ve received from our community these past few weeks as I’ve shared the story behind our rebrand. It goes to show that by being vulnerable and letting people into our world, we can unlock a whole new level of connection. I’ve always believed that we learn and grow by listening to other people’s stories—and I couldn’t be more grateful that my story interested and inspired so many of you to pursue your own prosperous pivots. In this episode, I’m giving you an insight into all of the lessons I’ve learned over the last few weeks as we have unveiled our rebrand and launched the Emily Williams brand. If you haven’t yet listened to our two-part Rebrand Reveal series here on the podcast, I highly recommend that you check those episodes out first (Part 1 is here and Part 2 is here), so that you can get an insider look at the highs and lows (and there were plenty!) of my most transformational year in business to date—which led to my decision to reposition and revitalize IHML in the first place. I hope it gives you the permission slip you need to listen to your heart, face your fears, and share your story openly and vulnerably—because you never know how many lives you could positively impact in doing so. And if things don’t feel aligned for you right now, don’t be afraid to make a change, Lovely. Everything you want is available for you. You just have to have that leap of faith and be brave. In This Episode: The importance of giving yourself credit and celebrating your wins Some incredible feedback we’ve received from the IHML community  The fears I had to face in order to be open and vulnerable in sharing my story The value of vulnerability as a coach or an expert  What happens when we go against our gut instincts The money mindset process that helped me to prosperously pivot (rather than risking bankruptcy) Why it’s so important to love and believe in what you’re selling  How you can let people into your world on a deeper level right now How to use storytelling as a marketing tool to create deeper and more authentic connections with your community  Why you shouldn’t worry about attracting everybody in business, and get in alignment instead Your permission slip to share what’s on your heart, and pivot in the direction of your dreams Quotes: “Check in with yourself and ask: is there anything that you need to give yourself credit for today? Is there anything that you've done, or a way in which you've shown up, that is really impactful and is something to be commended? We can't wait until other people celebrate us. We have to give celebration to ourselves and give ourselves a pat on the back.” - Emily Williams “If you are somebody who has an audience or you want to have an impact in the world, I want to give you a permission slip to be vulnerable and to be real with your community. People are so grateful when you share real life, not just the highlight reel.” - Emily Williams “So often we hang on to things that are no longer aligned. I'm definitely somebody who wants to be there to finish something. I want to be there at the finish line. I want to make sure that I'm true to my word. I want to follow through. I don't want to just start a bunch of things and not actually complete them. But sometimes, it's actually braver to pivot, or to cancel something, or to not move forward with something.” - Emily Williams “We really have to ask ourselves on a regular basis: am I operating from a place of desire, am I operating from a place of alignment, or am I just staying the course because I feel like I should?” - Emily Williams “You're going to be able to sell so much better if you are actually in alignment with what it is that you're putting out there, because sales is just an expression of belief. So you have to believe in what it is that you were putting out into the world.” - Emily Williams  “I believe there's always enough money. I believe there's always an opportunity. There's always an answer. There's always a solution to every single problem. We just need to look for it. And if our eyes are focused on lack, that's what we're going to see. If we're focused on abundance, that's what we're going to see.” - Emily Williams  “If this is the permission slip you need to do things differently and to get into alignment, please do so. Don't be afraid. Everything you want is available for you. You just have to have that leap of faith and be brave.” - Emily Williams  Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 In case you missed it: Listen to Part 1 of the Rebrand Reveal Series https://www.iheartmylife.com/2021/08/i-knew-i-was-building-the-wrong-business-part-1-of-our-rebrand-reveal/  Listen to Part 2 of the Rebrand Reveal Series https://www.iheartmylife.com/2021/08/what-it-means-to-prosperously-pivot-part-2-of-our-rebrand-reveal/  Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ Emily Williams Website https://emilywilliams.com/   Get the Emily Williams Newsletter: https://emilywilliams.com/newsletter Emily Williams on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emilywilliams  Emily Williams on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/emilywilliamsmoney  Emily Williams on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamemilywilliams/  https://www.iheartmylife.com/newsletter Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. Email: info@iheartmylife.com  Book a Call  Episode Sponsor: I Heart My Life Signature Course

?232: Giving Yourself Permission to Change and Pivot: Post-Rebrand Thoughts

For some, hitting rock bottom marks the end of their dreams. For others, it is the springboard they need to mark a new beginning. We all face obstacles and setbacks in life. Some of them are easily shaken, while others shake us straight to our core. But even when all seems lost, we have a choice to make: either own up to our mistakes and learn the lessons life has in store for us, or ignore all the signs, refuse to evolve, and wade deeper into trouble until we reach rock bottom.  Today’s guest on The I Heart My Life Show, Daniel Mangena, is one of those rare people who always manages to bounce back stronger and more aligned with their mission than ever before. He is a coach, speaker, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and all-round problem-solver who uses both his life experience and his signature Beyond Intention Paradigm to help others live an abundant, joyful, and purpose-driven life. Growing up, Dan knew with absolute certainty that he would become a millionaire. His unshakeable self-belief led him to making his first million dollars when he was just 19 years old—but his first business ended up crumbling just as quickly as it was built. He shook it off and pressed on, but when the same thing happened again for the second time, he knew it was time to pause and reflect. There’s no denying it was a painful process. But rather than knocking him down, hitting rock bottom ended up being exactly the wake-up call he needed to transform his life—and what led him to help thousands of other people do the same. Having recently gone through my own process of realignment with my life and my vision, I know firsthand how debilitating those low points can feel. But just like Dan, I know that when we listen to what the Universe is telling us, and decide to persevere despite all the setbacks in our way, the difficult moments end up serving not only our personal growth, but also our communities.  I have so much respect and admiration for the way Dan held his head high in the face of tremendous setbacks, and how openly and vulnerably he speaks about his experiences with depression and suicidal thoughts in this episode. I was deeply moved hearing his backstory, and I know that it will inspire you to believe in yourself unconditionally, forget what others think or say and focus on paving your own path, and push past even the most fatal-seeming obstacles in your way. TW: This episode contains conversations about depression and suicide. In This Episode: Dan shares the story behind his success, from rock bottom to self-made millionaire Lessons he learned by building and losing a million-dollar business Why you need both limitless self-belief AND practical knowledge and experience to run a successful business What Dan wishes he knew before he started his first business Dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts as an entrepreneur How he bounced back from rock bottom after losing his second business The steps he took to rebuild both his life and his business Why growing and utilizing your network matters How to stop caring what others think and say, and focus on living your best life  Why abundance is really our birthright  Quotes: “A lot of what I practice and share with people is life experiences. I didn't pull any of it out of my hat. I didn't become a thought leader because I wanted to make more money or be famous. I was pulled to doing this because the universe showed me that one of the reasons why I'd gone through this steep learning curve was so that other people don't have to.” - Dan Mangena “I just woke up and realized that I actually love life. I still get the onset of depression wanting to be a part of my life. I still get imposter syndrome. I still ask myself sometimes, is this all nonsense? Am I making it all up? But the cool thing is, no, it’s not. Here's the evidence. Look at what you've achieved. Look at the change that you make in people's lives. And that just reinforces me staying on track. So there was no magic moment. It kind of just folded into becoming what I do now with confidence.” - Dan Mangena “People are running away from their own problems or, having given up on their own dreams, are wanting to keep you paying small because they didn’t play big. Are you going to let that hold you back from living your best life?” - Dan Mangena “When nature is left to its own devices, it's always abundant. Everything moves in harmony and takes care of everything else. And it has everything that it needs. When we step into true flow, when we're living out our purpose, when we are adding, instead of trying to take away, we enter into that harmony. All of our needs are always taken care of, opportunities and resources come, and that connection shows up. Everything always clicks into place. As long as we are open to being in alignment with the flow of that naturally occurring abundance, it is ours for the taking.” - Dan Mangena Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Connect with Daniel:  Visit His Website https://dreamwithdan.com/  Daniel on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dreamerceo  Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ https://www.iheartmylife.com/newsletter Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips.  Episode Sponsor: I Heart Money Course Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com

?231: How to Rebuild After Hitting Rock Bottom in Life with Daniel Mangena

Would I have to let go of my team? Shut down our courses and programs? Wave goodbye to some of our revenue streams while I figured out what would come next? These were just a handful of the decisions I faced after I realized that I Heart My Life (as it was) was no longer aligned with the mission and vision I’d originally set out to follow, and that the only options on the table were to pivot or to remain unfulfilled in my business.  All I knew was that the company I’d been building for eight years wasn’t working the way I wanted it to; that I was sick and tired of it not working, and that I couldn’t settle for anything that didn’t light me up for a moment longer. And although I had no idea what the solution would look like, I knew that if I just kept following the breadcrumbs, and continued doing my mindset work, I’d reach the answers I was looking for. As a seven-figure visionary who was steering the IHML ship, I definitely felt the weight of the responsibility on my shoulders to get this rebrand right. My team, clients, and community deserved answers—and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have my moments of fear, doubt, or uncertainty while I waited for clarity to come knocking on my door. But I held the faith, and believed that clarity would come. And it did—at the most unexpected of times. As I always say to my clients, you’ve got to trust the process. Because clarity always comes—you just can't always predict when. So if you’re facing a pivot of your very own, or if your company no longer feels in alignment with your vision, know this: your clarity will come. Keep showing up, keep listening to your intuition, and keep holding faith that you’re moving in the right direction. I promise the path ahead will get clearer with every step. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 of our Rebrand Reveal Series, hit pause right now and go listen to Episode 228 first, so that you can get an insider look at the highs and lows (and there were plenty!) of my most transformational year in business to date—which led to my decision to reposition and revitalize the IHML brand in the first place. In this second and final part, I’m sharing the story of my dream photoshoot at the Greenbrier Hotel in West Virginia, and how I decided to prosperously pivot my business and launch IHML’s sister company, the Emily Williams brand. If you’re a driven business owner or corporate executive looking to massively grow your income and tune into your deepest desires through money mindset work, I invite you to join me on this new chapter. In This Episode: How the Emily Williams brand came to be The key differences between I Heart My Life and Emily Williams The part intuition played in my rebrand journey  The story of my dream photoshoot at the Greenbrier Hotel Making difficult decisions around my team and existing programs What it means to prosperously pivot your business How I go about any big business decision Why clarity often comes at the most unexpected times How to know whether or not an opportunity is in alignment with your vision My BIG vision for the future of I Heart My Life and Emily Williams  How you can join me on this journey Quotes: “It was very clear that I had to move my fear to the side, go for it, and pivot the company in the direction I wanted it to go in instead of waiting for it to happen organically.” - Emily Williams “Anyone who's made any shifts in business will know that it can be really scary to think about turning things off that are bringing in revenue. It can also be really scary to think about letting team members go if the only issue is that you don't have a space for them anymore. So the way I saw it, I had two options. I could continue promoting programs that were no longer aligned with the vision of the I Heart My Life brand, or I could go all in on the true vision of the brand.” - Emily Williams  “I was sick of being busy. I was really sick of doing thing after thing, banging my head against the wall, wondering why it wasn't working as well as I wanted it to work. And the reality was that it was because it wasn't an alignment and it wasn't supposed to work.” - Emily Williams  “One of the main things I teach our clients is that for every problem, there's an equal or greater solution—you just needed to figure it out. And I knew that I was going to figure it out. I knew that if I kept following the breadcrumbs, I would figure it out. I just had to trust the process. Clarity always comes. You just can't always predict when.” - Emily Williams “I metaphorically drew lines in the sand, knowing that was the best thing I could do for my own clarity, as well as for my teams’. I had to show the Universe that I was serious and that I was all in. Think about that for you. Where are you at right now in terms of your decisions? Are you waffling back and forth? Is it unclear when you make a decision? What decisions do you need to make that will make it crystal clear around what it is that you actually want?” - Emily Williams “Sometimes things change at the last minute. Sometimes clarity comes in at the final hour. And you have to learn to trust yourself enough to be like, you know what? This is so right, and I'm going to go with it, and I’m going to go all in.” - Emily Williams  “One of the amazing things about transformation (and also about  being the observer of yourself) is that you start to be able to tell what's true for you.” - Emily Williams  “I gave myself permission to have my own moments of pivoting. I gave myself permission to do things a little bit differently. I gave myself permission to be true to myself.” - Emily Williams Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ Emily Williams Website https://emilywilliams.com/   Get the Emily Williams Newsletter: https://emilywilliams.com/newsletter Emily Williams on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emilywilliams  Emily Williams on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/emilywilliamsmoney  Emily Williams on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamemilywilliams/  https://www.iheartmylife.com/newsletter Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com Book a Call http://www.iheartmylifebooking.com/ Episode Sponsor: I Heart My Life Signature Course

?230: What It Means to Prosperously Pivot: Part 2 of Our Rebrand Reveal

Is your past holding you back from living the life you deserve and desire? Although you may not always be aware of it, your present circumstances (your routine, your reality, and the people, places, and things you choose to surround yourself with) are a direct reflection of the beliefs you hold to be true about yourself. And more often than not, these limiting beliefs and behavioral patterns go way back into your past—to the core wounds that have shaped your self-image.  Each one of us has experienced losses, traumas, and disappointments. And no matter what the source or scope of our trauma may be, we all seek coping strategies that suppress negative emotions in order to shield ourselves from pain. This is a natural and necessary self-defense mechanism—but also the root of all subconscious self-sabotage. We repeat patterns passed on by our primary caregivers until they become our default setting—and as time goes on, it becomes increasingly difficult to identify the root of our suffering. If you’ve ever felt that you are not worthy or deserving of success, or suspected that you may be standing in the way of your own happiness (be it in relationships, career, or money matters), you may be resisting the deep work required to break free of your pain, heal your wounds, and move forward into a new chapter of your life. And the more you resist, the more power your fears will have over you (and the more they will manifest in your day-to-day life).  While conventional therapy is a highly effective method of identifying and moving past your vulnerabilities, there’s no denying that rehashing your past can be a time-consuming and disempowering process. That’s precisely why today’s podcast guest Lisa Tahir turned to alternative approaches to healing—using astrology as a lens through which we can understand and overcome our core wounds.  Lisa is an Intuitive Psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has been doing the work of healing for more than 20 years, and recently released her debut self-healing book, ‘The Chiron Effect’, where she fuses psychology, astrology, and spirituality to help people create meaningful change in their lives.  While I’ve explored my own core wounds in the past, I’ve never seen this topic approached from an astrological angle. Lisa’s work is so needed in the world, and I have no doubt that you’re going to be as magnetized and inspired listening to this interview as I was when we recorded it. Be sure to listen to the end to find out whether or not our core wounds can ever truly be healed—and how to start the process. In This Episode: Lisa’s story, from therapy to therapist The spectrum of vulnerability and core wounding  What happens when we don’t address our core wounds and leave them to fester The links between psychotherapy, astrology, and spiritual transformation  Explaining the Chiron Effect How to understand your wounding, self-heal, and see change  What’s REALLY keeping you from living the life you desire? Can we ever fully cure our core wounds? The connection between physical, mental, and spiritual healing How your body and heart space lets you know you’re on the right path Quotes: “You can heal your vulnerabilities and your wounds, and actually be happier sooner rather than later.” — Lisa Tahir “There are aspects of our lives that we feel we have to hide or edit from others. When talking about ourselves, we tend to leave out where we feel less than, and that continues up the spectrum to the range of core wounding, which has to do with some of the bigger traumas in life, like abandonment, neglect, and abuse.” - Lisa Tahir “The relationship we have with ourselves sets the tone and dictates the relationships we have with everyone else, and with everything else in our lives.” - Lisa Tahir  “When something goes unaddressed, it tends to fester. Even something that might've been seemingly small can get bigger and become more problematic. We see this in our physical health and it's mirrored in our emotional health—losses and such that we push away or don't want to deal with, can surprise us and come up in self-sabotaging ways, and cause us to be perceived in ways that we don't want to or intend to.” - Lisa Tahir “What you do for a living, who you hang out with, whether you go to the gym or not—all these are based upon what we believe to be true for ourselves and about ourselves. And you can only go as far or as high as your most limiting belief.” - Lisa Tahir “I invite you as a first step to try to suspend your judgments and criticisms of yourself. We harbor layer upon layer of judgment towards ourselves, thinking that's how we change things and that's how we get better—but it's really not. It just causes us to feel shame about ourselves. Sometimes we might feel guilty over a behavior, something we said or did. And it's okay to feel like maybe you could have done better there, but you don't need to shame or blame yourself. Life will give you another opportunity. So suspend your judgment and try to be a supportive coach.” - Lisa Tahir Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Connect with Lisa:  Visit Her Website https://www.nolatherapy.com/  Lisa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nolatherapy/  Order Lisa’s Book https://www.nolatherapy.com/chiron/  Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ https://www.iheartmylife.com/join Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com

?229: How to Use Astrology to Heal Your Core Wounds with Lisa Tahir

Ever wondered what would happen if you woke up one morning and realized the seven-figure business you’d been building for years doesn’t fulfil you anymore? Or worse, if you looked around and didn’t even recognize the business you’d built, because it feels so far from the mission and vision you’d originally set out to follow? And what if you realized that after years of helping others love their lives, you no longer enjoy your own? These are the kinds of questions that keep entrepreneurs up at night—and the questions we all hope we’ll never have to answer. But this year, I found myself facing each of those fears head-on, and finding out the answers—the hard way. There were times I thought I’d have to let go of my team and my clients, shut the whole thing down, and start from scratch. (Spoiler alert: I didn’t do any of those things. But I DID go through all the trials and tribulations of following your heart—which led to greater alignment than I ever thought possible.) Things are about to get VERY real and vulnerable here at the I Heart My Life Show. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous to share this episode with you! Over the last 8 months, my team and I have been very busy rebranding, rebuilding, and revitalizing both the IHML and Emily Williams brands. And while I’m so excited to reveal all that we’ve been creating and innovating, it’s just as important to me that I show you what’s been going on behind the scenes—because the process hasn’t been as easy or graceful as you might expect. If you’ve been following my journey for a while, you’ll know that I’ve never been one to share only the highlight reel. After all, I Heart My Life is about all of life, not just the best bits! That’s why in Part 1 of our Rebrand Reveal series, I’m baring it all. Not only the highs, but also the lowest of lows. Not just what worked, but also what didn’t. Not only the end result of our rebrand, but all the difficult decisions I had to make along the way—as well as my dreams and desires for the future.  If you’re facing uncertainty in your own life and business (or even thinking about throwing in the towel), I hope this episode serves as a reminder that reaching rock bottom in your life can lead you to the clarity (and transformation) you’re craving. Make sure to come back next week to hear part 2… because this journey is just beginning. In This Episode: The moment I realized I was building the wrong business  Feeling stuck and stagnant in life and in my business Why traditional ‘niche down’ advice didn’t work for me My initial vision for I Heart My Life back in 2014 How I knew for sure IHML needed to pivot Cancelling my Mastermind days before launch Why I started crying in the middle of a meeting  What happens when money doesn’t matter much anymore What I realized when I faced my fear of failure head-on How trusting my intuition helped me figure out the “how” Quotes: “I got to the point where I didn’t even care about the money. I remember thinking: ‘if the vision isn’t coming to life, if the brand is not in alignment with what I want and what I intended it to be, then why in the world are we doing this? I built the company out of my own pain of being in a quarter-life crisis for five years, not knowing what lit me up, feeling lost, not having a passion or purpose, not feeling grounded or rooted in my decisions, allowing fear and doubt to run the show. And I found myself in a similar place in that ski chalet in Vail, seven years later—and I knew something had to change.” — Emily Williams “I realized that I helped women love their lives—and I deserved to have the same experience. But because I wasn't in alignment with what I always envisioned this company to be, that was challenging for me. I felt like I was constantly waiting.” — Emily Williams “Are you making decisions based on where you want to be, or where you currently are?” — Emily Williams  "Clarity comes from engagement, not thought. Take action now, you'll find your truth." — Marie Forleo (paraphrased) “When you get to the place where you're no longer afraid—when you're in full trust and your desire takes over—you are unstoppable.” — Emily Williams  Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Watch the original I Heart My Life brand video from 2014 Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ https://www.iheartmylife.com/join Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com Book a Call http://www.iheartmylifebooking.com/ Episode Sponsor: I Heart My Life Signature Course: https://www.iheartmylife.com/i-heart-my-life-course 

?228: I Knew I Was Building the Wrong Business: Part 1 of Our Rebrand Reveal

Many of us dream of working 30 hour weeks—but what if you could work 30 hour MONTHS while traveling the world with your family and bringing in multiple 7 figures in revenue every year? Today’s guest Lisa Johnson has figured out the formula to do just that—and it’s all thanks to building her business on a passive income model.  As you know, I’ve always been passionate about helping women like you to create a life of financial abundance. But I’ve never believed in settling for business success alone—because what’s the point of making millions when you’re working around the clock, staring at the same four office walls, and never even seeing your kids? Unless you build your business in a way that supports your life (NOT the other way around), you’ll never be fully satisfied. And I won’t let you settle for anything less than you deserve and desire, lovely!  The beauty of this new age of business is that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. You can move right past the realm of what’s ‘realistic’ and make your own rules—and all you have to do is decide that it’s possible for you. So if you believe that you’re capable of making 6 or 7 figures in revenue without overwhelm or overwork, and without trading every single hour of your time for money, then you already have all it takes to make passive income work for you. I was absolutely thrilled to sit down with Lisa Johnson for this week’s episode of the I Heart My Life Show. Lisa is an expert strategist helping women worldwide to create passive and semi-passive income streams, and build a one-to-many business model that affords them more time, more freedom, and more money. She has built not one, but multiple 6 and 7 figure businesses, trying out different industries and business models for size until she finally found the one that fits her life best. And it brings in $5 million a year! In this interview, Lisa pulls back the curtain on her success, speaking candidly about the struggles of being a single mother in the corporate world, and the lengthy trial-and-error involved in launching and scaling her companies. It’s been a long time since I’ve been so inspired by a guest’s story, and I know you will be, too! Be sure to listen right to the end to find out Lisa’s top tell-tale signs that your audience is primed and ready for your passive income product.  In This Episode: Lisa’s story, from being bullied in school to bringing in millions in passive income Why you should plan your life before you plan your business A walkthrough of passive and semi-passive products Lisa has launched The part money mindset plays in reaching the million-dollar mark  Why mindset matters more than strategy when it comes to passive income  How to know you (and your audience) are ready for a passive income product Why you should focus on growing your audience first Debunking myths around passive income - does it really exist? Quotes: “Strategies are so important, but they don’t do anything unless you believe that it’s possible for you.” - Emily Williams “To be the 5% of people that do actually make a success in business, we have to do what 95% of people won’t do.” - Lisa Johnson “I can teach people how to make passive income in about 10 hours. If they just do everything I say, they'll make passive income. But over 50% will never make passive income. And it isn't because of the strategy—it's because they don't believe they can.” - Lisa Johnson “Passive income exists, but I don’t think it’s passive. The reality is, the first time you make passive income, you're building an audience, you're learning how to launch, you're writing your content. The second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth time you put it out there is when it becomes passive. That's when it's great. But let's not pretend that we go to sleep and money somehow rains down on us from the sky, because that doesn't happen.” - Lisa Johnson Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Connect with Lisa:  Visit Her Website https://www.lisajohnson.com/  Lisa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lisajohnsonstrategist/  Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ https://www.iheartmylife.com/join Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com Book a Call http://www.iheartmylifebooking.com/

?227: Making Multiple 7 Figures Through Passive Income Streams with Lisa Johnson

Picture this—the opportunity of your life shows up right on your doorstep. I’m talking about the chance to transform your life, uplevel your business, and literally start living out your wildest dreams. It’s here, and it’s yours for the taking. How do you respond?  Is your knee-jerk reaction be a full-body-and-soul YES, or do you tell it to come back later while you mull over the logistics? Do you jump in and follow your deepest desires, or do you hold back because you’ve got other plans, or you don’t feel like traveling, or because you’d have to sort out a babysitter to make it work? Maybe you even question the timing, or wonder whether you’re worthy of receiving it in the first place. This scenario may seem too good to be true, but in reality, I see it play out every single day. The women in my community have unlimited potential to transform their lives and create a reality that’s better than their dreams—but all too often, they are actively blocking their own path. And you know what? They’re too close to even see it.  If you feel like you’re not moving forward with your dreams right now, it’s not because there are no opportunities in the wings, just waiting for you to seize them. Trust me, there are plenty. But every time they present themselves, you’ve got all your excuses ready to go.  Now, I’m not saying you have to say yes to every single thing that comes your way, but you DO owe it to yourself to tune into your desires and decide whether an opportunity is the right fit for you—rather than dismissing it right off the bat. That one small shift has made a massive difference in my own life, and I promise it will do the same for you. In this episode of the I Heart My Life Show, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned about approaching and accepting soul-aligned opportunities, and navigating the ones that aren’t a good fit. Once you apply these simple tips and techniques in your own life, you’ll cut out the excuses, get clear on what you want and what you don’t, and see a true transformation. In This Episode: Sharing the responses I got to a recent VIP Day opportunity My exact decision-making process Why saying yes to yourself should always come first Making excuses means giving away your power What we really mean when we blame time or money How to say no to things that aren’t a soul-aligned fit… ...and yes to the ones that are Quotes: “If you really wanted to do that thing, you would find a way to make it happen. There wouldn’t be an excuse in the world that would keep you away from it. And that's how I view all the decisions that I make. If I want to do something, then I do it. I don’t make excuses.” - Emily Williams “Be honest about what it is that you do and don't want, and be deliberate with your word choice. When we do that in everyday scenarios in our life, it becomes much easier to do it in the bigger instances. Practice it.” - Emily Williams “If you feel the desire, that means you are energetically aligned with the thing. That means you are capable of achieving the thing. That means you are capable of bringing in the money. You are capable of carving out the time.” - Emily Williams “Instead of dismissing something so quickly, tune in to whether it's the right fit for you. Allow that desire to guide you, because that's where the good stuff is. Your ego is going to tell you all the reasons why you can't, but you need to attach to all the reasons why you can. And when you do that, your life will transform.” - Emily Williams Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ https://www.iheartmylife.com/join Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com Book a Call http://www.iheartmylifebooking.com/ Episode Sponsor: I Heart My Life Signature Course

?226: How to Approach Opportunities to Get the Most Success

What does your decision-making process look like? Do you lean all the way into your intuition, or structure your points with rock-solid data? Turns out, the most successful CEOs find a balance of both—or invest in advisors who make the right call for them.  Whether you’re still finding your feet in business or already scaling your way to 6 or 7 figures, strategic decision-making is a skill you’ve simply got to master. The sooner you do it, the easier it will be to steer your team in the right direction—and the quicker you’ll get to your next goal.  I may be as heart-centered as they come, but there’s no denying that things can slip through the cracks fast when you start losing sight of the facts. On the other hand, if you’re spending all of your time chasing numbers and comparing your biz to your competition, you could soon find yourself chairing up a business you don’t believe in. The sweet spot lies somewhere between thinking, feeling, learning, and executing—and today’s guest has a knack for helping top CEOs find it.  I’m so thrilled to be joined by business advisor and international speaker Mary Dee in today’s episode of the I Heart My Life Show. Mary has been helping CEOs and their executive suites make strategic decisions for over two decades, so if there’s anyone in the world who knows how to scale and grow a business from the ground up, it’s her! She’s a prime example of how tapping into your natural talents can translate to a purpose-filled life.  It was such a joy and privilege to be in Mary’s energy, and I know you will love listening to the lessons she shares in this episode. We talk about the top mistakes business owners make as they grow (both when they’re first starting out AND scaling past 7 figures), the key metrics you should be paying attention to from day one, and the value of mentorship at every single level of business.  You’ll also find out whether you are a coach or a team player type of CEO, and what that means about the people you should surround yourself with as you scale your business. Note-taking is highly advised! In This Episode:  Mary shares how she went from working as a hostess at a California seafood restaurant hostess to giving strategic advice to CEOs Why knowing what you’re naturally good at will help you live out your purpose  What her serial entrepreneur clients struggle with most as they scale Finding the right balance between data-driven and intuitive thinking  The metrics that really speak volumes about a business Top mistakes business owners make as they grow Different types of CEO, and the people they need around them  The difference between intuitive and fear-based decisions  How Mary uses journaling as a decision-making practice The importance of matching up with a mentor at every level of business What really keeps businesses stuck at the 7 figure level Why a positive attitude to failure will get you far Quotes: “Once you get to seven figures, you're going to need to look a little higher up and say, okay, if my goal is to scale past this number, who else has gone past this number that I know understands how things change, how things scale, how things grow, and what new problems might I end up running up against? We're outgrowing a first set of pants. We have to go get new pants.” - Mary Dee “If there's anything I've learned, it's to keep trying something long enough. You're going to get good at it. And if you don't get good at it, you're going to get good at something.” - Mary Dee  “Even if a business finds you, it's important to understand what you are actually building. Are you building a lifestyle business or are you building a business that you're trying to take public and sell? Are you trying to serve a lot of people? Are you trying to serve just one person? There are so many details wrapped up in that.” - Mary Dee “Find the person you resonate with, the person who has what you want. Latch onto that person, because they will really help shortcut some things for you. And you will not have as bumpy of a learning curve that a lot of people do when they don't ask for help. They kind of flounder around in secret, taking courses and trying to do some stuff in the background without ever leaning in. Instead, raise your hand, say I'm vulnerable and I'm coachable and I'm ready to show up. I believe the universe delivers when we do that.” - Mary Dee Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Connect with Mary:  Visit Her Website https://www.marydee.net/  Mary on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themarydee/?hl=en  Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ https://www.iheartmylife.com/join Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com Book a Call http://www.iheartmylifebooking.com/

?225: How to Make Strategic Decisions Like an 8 Figure CEO with Mary Dee

Here’s a struggle all coaches know well. It’s one thing to coach your clients through their fears and self-doubts, and another thing entirely to coach yourself through them. So often, the very problems we help our clients solve are the blocks we experience on our own business journeys. That’s why coaches need coaches, too!  Sometimes, all it takes is ONE powerful question from someone who’s got no skin in the game to clear up the confusion, shift your entire perspective on a situation, and take the next steps necessary to move forward with confidence.  And that’s exactly what happens in today’s episode of The I Heart My Life Show. I sat down for a live coaching session with Gayle Damiano—a high-performance intuitive coach, a medium, and a self-defined “sober mom boss.” Through a mix of spiritual readings and coaching, Gayle helps her clients to tune into their intuition, speak to their highest self, and learn how to trust their inner voice. Gayle has been in the business for years—she’s amazing at what she does, and she has the credentials, years of experience, and raving client testimonials to prove it. But lately, she’s been experiencing a crisis of confidence stemming from her deep-rooted desires to define herself, demonstrate competency in her field, and condense her many gifts into a signature coaching offer. She knows that it’s a transformative time, but going through the messy stages of growth has left her feeling stuck and stagnant.  It just goes to show that self-doubt, confusion, and overwhelm show up at every stage of business—not just at the beginning. Every time you get close to stepping into your full realm of possibility, you’re going to feel those fears creeping in. What matters is what you do next—whether you give in to the fear, or feel into it and come out the other end stronger and more driven than ever.  I know this conversation is going to serve so many of you who are struggling to streamline the way you show up, so I invite you to listen to the magic of coaching in action as Gayle unpacks what’s been holding her back, breaks through her mindset blocks, and finally gives herself permission to step into her full-fledged power.  In This Episode:  Gayle shares her difficulties in defining her coaching niche Getting clear on what you want to be known for and how you want to help people Taking stock of your unique set of gifts as a multi-passionate coach Choosing the gifts that generate revenue Dealing with doubt during a launch period  Giving yourself permission to go with the flow and show up regardless of numbers  Thoughts on valuing your time and doing things for free  Why you need to stop tiptoeing your way around marketing  Competency, credentials, and what it really means to show up as an expert  Confidence around growing your network and making new connections  Getting clear on Gayle’s next steps  Quotes: “What I'm observing from you is there are a lot of balls up in the air and a lot of confusion around what you call yourself. And the reality is, when we're confused, other people are going to be confused as well. If you were to go all in, not worry about what people will think about the language or anything, what would you call yourself?” - Emily Williams “This happens a lot of times with women where we just tiptoe around our marketing and we don't actually speak our truth. Think about the people who are the most in your face, who are obvious about what it is that they do. If I ever find myself not being specific or going into that place of tip-toeing, I ask myself, what would this person do? How would they talk about their product? How would they speak to the results if they're talking about their best case scenario?” - Emily Williams  “If you trusted yourself fully, what would you be doing differently right now? If you were guaranteed to be successful, what would you be selling? What would you be promoting? There’s been so much tiptoeing and hesitation, but people like confidence. They want to know that you are an expert. And so the more specific you can be, the better.” - Emily Williams  Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Connect with Gayle: Visit Her Website https://www.gayledamiano.com/  Gayle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gayledamiano/?hl=en  Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ https://www.iheartmylife.com/join Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com Book a Call http://www.iheartmylifebooking.com/

?224: What it Actually Takes to Trust Yourself in Business: Live Coaching Session with Gayle Damiano

In love, as in business, you’ve got to be really mindful of who you attract into your world. And unless you take a step back to examine and shift the limiting beliefs you’ve formed around relationships over the years, you might just find yourself settling for less than you deserve (or worse, stuck in a perpetual cycle of bad dates and heartbreaks!). As you know, I met my husband James online, so I’m a big believer in the power of dating apps. But it didn’t happen by accident. I’m always talking about the importance of mindset when it comes to manifesting your desires, and dating is no different. Do I think it’s possible to manifest your dream partner? YES. But you also have to be willing to do the deep work it takes to get there—and take brave, vulnerable action.  I may not be on the dating scene anymore, but I know many of you are—so in today’s episode of the I Heart My Life Show, I sat down with dating and relationship coach Melanie Hersch. If you’ve been dating for a while, swiping left and right hoping to make meaningful connections but getting ghosted instead, make sure you’re fully focused for this one. Having started her career as a licensed marriage and family therapist, Melanie now helps hundreds of single women to rewire their subconscious limiting beliefs, stop sabotaging themselves in love, and prime themselves for the healthiest relationships possible.  In this episode, Melanie opens up about the limiting beliefs she had to shift in order to find fulfilment in her own love life, and sheds light on why so many women unknowingly attract unavailable partners and codependent relationships. We also talk about getting clear on what you’re REALLY seeking in a partner (6ft tall with a full head of hair, anyone?) and, in true I Heart My Life fashion, the importance of finding fulfilment in your life first.  Make sure you stay tuned to the end to hear Melanie’s top tips for optimizing your dating app profiles to attract your perfect match! In this episode: Melanie’s success story, from therapist to dating coach The limiting beliefs holding you back in your love life  Practical tips and tricks to help you shift limiting beliefs The reason why so many women attract unavailable partners Why finding the perfect partner starts with finding fulfillment in your own life (and how that relates to attracting aligned clients, too!) Questions to ask yourself to rewire your relationship mindset  Maintaining your new beliefs while you’re in a relationship  Dating apps: love ‘em or hate ‘em? Get clear on your perfect partner preferences Tips for your dating app profiles  Quotes: “Those beliefs were completely getting in my way and causing me to pull back and act weird and not be authentic. We have to be authentic if we want to cultivate connection.” - Melanie Hersch  “When we don't feel good about ourselves, we accept crumbs, and we trust unavailable men.  We just roll out the welcome mat for them. And they come walking right in.” - Melanie Hersch “Work on your self-esteem. Clear the beliefs that are getting in your way and keeping you stuck and feeling small and fearful. Fulfill yourself first. And then from that place, get out there—not because you need a guy to be happy, not because you’re looking to get something necessarily, but because your cup is full and you’ve got energy to share.” - Melanie Hersch “We all want organic love. We want to bump into them at the carwash and boom, there’s your person. But the reality is, we’re only meeting a limited amount of people. So I’m a huge fan of getting out there and online dating.” - Melanie Hersch “You need to be open and take action, because it's not just going to be hand delivered to you on your doorstep.” - Emily Williams  “Online dating is like marketing, because you want to put off the people who aren't right, as well as attract the people who are. We only have so much time, and you want to spend your time on dates with potential amazing partners who want to know who you really are, and be able to connect.” - Emily Williams  “When we can surrender and really trust that what is showing up is serving us—not go into victim mode, but really try to look for the gifts—life just starts opening up. But as soon as we clench or go, this isn't the way I wanted it to be, we block ourselves from the life that wants to come to us. We just shut down. So the more open we can be, the more trusting we can be, the more connected we are with source energy and ourselves, the sooner our dreams and beyond our dreams comes forward.” - Melanie Hersch Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Connect with Melanie: Visit Her Website https://www.goodatyou.com/  Melanie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melaniehersch Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ https://www.iheartmylife.com/join Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com Book a Call http://www.iheartmylifebooking.com/ Episode Sponsor: I Heart My Life Day Workshop Searching for love, happiness, and abundance? Sign up for our virtual self-improvement summit, I Heart My Life Day. All day on August 14th, we’re serving up workshops with admired, revered and TRUSTED industry experts, as well as the inspiration, motivation, and practical tools, techniques and takeaways to help you design the life of your dreams.

?223: What’s REALLY Stopping You From Attracting Your Dream Partner with Melanie Hersch

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