What if your life didn’t have to be so hard? What if it could feel effortless and joyful? And what if you could learn to love yourself even when you don’t like yourself? In our conversation, I explored these possibilities in a She Made It LIVE webinar with Arvat McClaine. Her journey began in poverty, abuse, and depression—and her transformation story is nothing short of inspiring.  Today, she is a self-made millionaire and author whose mission is to help others break out of limiting paradigms, love themselves unconditionally and live with purpose.  Nearly every woman I talk to battles thoughts of unworthiness and uncertainty on the path to purpose. But most of us are living just a few mindset shifts away from a life that feels purposeful. If you want to make a shift, tap into your magic, align with the divine and recalibrate your life, listen in. Schedule your Resistance Breakthrough Session: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/resistancebreakthrough Learn More about Arvat:  https://arvatmcclaine.com/

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53. Learning To Love Yourself Just As You Are - with Arvat McClaine

Are you playing small or living big? And more importantly, are you striking a healthy balance between the two? My guest on today’s episode is Danielle Benett Simmons, a poet who has performed and taught around the world. Her journey took her from fearing a “normal life” and wearing busyness as a badge of honor to coming out of hiding, living in the present and prioritizing her health. As you listen to this interview, you’ll be inspired by her story to create your most meaningful life, reframe your relationship with yourself, and give yourself permission to make big moves—while always appreciating the small, holy moments that make up our lives. Let Danielle and I be your guides as we find balance between the paradoxes of hustling and resting, living small and big, grieving and growing, and success and failure. Access my guide to a meaningful vision: https://9hgglf51.pages.infusionsoft.net/ Schedule a clarity call with me: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/60min Learn more about Danielle: https://www.instagram.com/missdbennett/  

52: Stop Making Yourself Small - with Danielle Bennett Simmons

Are you living in a limiting paradigm? In the last century, the possibilities for women have expanded exponentially—and yet many of us still struggle to feel confident and fully step into our power. That’s why I shared the virtual stage with an incredible woman who is working to shift the way women around the world think about themselves. Ashley Walters is one of the most dynamic women I know. She was recently named to Adweek’s 2021 Woman Trailblazer list out of hundreds of applicants (along with Kamala Harris and other powerhouse women.) She's the Chief Development Officer and co-owner of Curiosity (an independent ad agency in Cincinnati and AdAge's Small Agency of the Year), she’s a champion of inclusivity and diversity, and she’s the mom of three young girls. And as humble as she is, she even has her own fan club! If you’re ready to own your confidence, find your passion, and do work that really matters to you, listen in.  Access the video replay of this webinar: https://bit.ly/3C1OTwM Schedule your Resistance Breakthrough Session with Elle: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/resistancebreakthrough Learn more about Curiosity Advertising: https://curiosity.fun/

51. Shifting How You Think About Yourself - LIVE with Ashley Walters

Do you ever feel like if you could just get clarity on what you’re supposed to do, your best life would be right around the corner? Whatever is keeping you from finding clarity and living your most joyful life, there’s a way out! In this audio recording from my recent masterclass, I'm sharing how you can identify your areas of greatest potential based on your Enneagram Type, ways to get to the root of why you're lacking clarity, and why you can let go of finding your purpose. (And what to focus on instead.) Listen now! Schedule a free Enneagram Typing Interview with me: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/enneagram-typing-session Schedule a free Clarity Call with me: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/60min  

50. Finding Clarity Through the Enneagram - LIVE Masterclass with Elle Zimmerman

How do you find your voice, overcome comparison and push through self-doubt? Today’s guest is a singer-songwriter with over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Meet Megan Davies! (I’m a huge fan, so this was an exciting interview for me.) In our conversation, Megan shares how to find your own style, process and path in a highly competitive industry—while living in a city where the best of the best live and work. She’s also going to tell us her journey of following her passion with no backup plan.  Schedule a free call with Elle: https://calendly.com/ellezimmerman/resistancebreakthrough?back=1&month=2021-06 Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Listen to Megan on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/09kCHZp9iFO2FJNb9lR6G5?si=QM0I9-TBQBSj07QvbO96ng&dl_branch=1 Follow Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganadavies/ Visit Megan’s website: https://www.megandaviesmusic.com/

49. Ditching Comparison and Finding Your Voice - with Megan Davies

Stepping into conversations about race, especially if you’re a white person, is uncomfortable. “What if I say the wrong thing?” many of us worry.  My guest on this episode of She Made It is Tonya Lovelace, a global intersectional leader with 35 years of experience  as a community organizer and movement maker. I expected this conversation to be about her personal journey and her consulting business, but instead, it became something much more needed: a frank, open conversation about race in America and what we can do to dismantle systems of oppression. And guess what—on this episode, I totally said the wrong thing! This conversation taught me so much that I can’t wait to share with you.    Learn more about Tonya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-lovelace/   Access my guide to Cultivating confidence from the inside out: https://2l8fdndn.pages.infusionsoft.net/

48. Dismantling Racism One Conversation at a Time - with Tonya Lovelace

Creating art prolifically and showing up for opportunities confidently is HARD. And yet, some people seem to do it with ease. How? On today’s episode, we’re answering that question with artist Alessandra Marconi. During the pandemic, she went from being the dance supervisor on Hamilton’s touring Broadway production to her family’s farmhouse in Ohio—and this is the story of the opportunities she made for herself and the practices she cultivated to stay creative. Her wisdom will help you to tune into yourself, break through your resistances and create your own opportunities, too. Download Elle’s free Guide to Graceful Transitions: https://bit.ly/30Ajgda Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Visit Alessandra’s website: http://www.alessandranyc.com/ Follow Alessandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ali_marco/

47. How to Break Through Fear and Create Your Own Opportunities - with Alessandra Marconi

Creating art prolifically and showing up for opportunities confidently is HARD. And yet, some people seem to do it with ease. How? On today’s episode, we’re answering that question with artist Alessandra Marconi. During the pandemic, she went from being the dance supervisor on Hamilton’s touring Broadway production to her family’s farmhouse in Ohio—and this is the story of the opportunities she made for herself and the practices she cultivated to stay creative. Her wisdom will help you to tune into yourself, break through your resistances and create your own opportunities, too.   Download Elle’s free Guide to Graceful Transitions: https://bit.ly/30Ajgda   Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/   Visit Alessandra’s website: http://www.alessandranyc.com/   Follow Alessandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ali_marco/

Creating art prolifically and showing up for opportunities confidently is SCARY. As we wade into new endeavors, fear shows up like clockwork. And yet, some people seem to do it with ease. How? On today’s episode, we’re answering that question with artist Alessandra Marconi. During the pandemic, she went from being the dance supervisor on HAMILTON’S touring Broadway production to her family’s farmhouse in Ohio—and this is the story of the opportunities she made for herself and the practices she cultivated to stay creative. She’s also been in ABC’s Dirty Dancing and is appearing in In The Heights, which is in theaters as of June 10th! Her wisdom will help you to tune into yourself, understand your fears on a deeper level,  and create your own opportunities, too. Download Elle’s free Guide to Graceful Transitions: https://bit.ly/30Ajgda Follow Elle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Visit Alessandra’s website: http://www.alessandranyc.com/ Follow Alessandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ali_marco/

Do you ever find yourself saying "I'm too busy to create" or "I have kids and no time to pursue my passion"  "I just can't do it all."  This episode shares a unique perspective on this. Amy Kirk is an artist with a thriving business, a kindergarten teacher and a mother of seven. (Yup, all at the same time!) And my interview with her was just a delight! She’s sharing how she makes space for her creativity and how she partners with God to use her art as a form of prayer. She’s also sharing how she grew her following on Instagram and finds purpose and joy in each season—even the long ones that feel like a whole lot of waiting. I loved the tenderness of Amy’s story, and I know that it will encourage you to find freedom and purpose in who you were made to be. Link to schedule your free call with Elle: https://bit.ly/3wI2N4w Follow Elle on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahniart/ Visit Amy’s Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/AhniArt

46. Connecting with God Through Creativity - with Amy Kirk

If you want to find healing and purpose, this episode is for you. My guest, Martha Lluch, is an architect, a creative, and a yogi—all at the same time. Listen in a manifesto on finding yourself, connecting with the truest version of you, accessing creativity to heal the wounds of your past, and finding joy and purpose in each day. Martha and I also discuss what it means to integrate all parts of yourself into your work, how to unlock the meaning of our emotions, and healing from trauma. I hope you are as inspired to continue walking out your own journey to wholeness from this conversation as I was.    Free Create a Meaningful Vision Guidebook: https://bit.ly/3rJw7FY   Little Raging Warrior Project: https://www.littleragingwarrior.com/   The Body Keeps the Score, a book that we mentioned on the episode: https://amzn.to/2Rc3ILM

45. The Healing Power of Creative Expression - with Martha Lluch

Ray Nell Jones went from being a struggling single mother, living paycheck to paycheck to the founder of The Allignment Chapter, a nonprofit organization that meets the basic needs of single mothers so that they can be empowered to create a better future. She used her pain and turned it into her purpose, and her story is as inspiring as you might imagine. She’s even been featured on Ellen Degeneres! Tune in to hear how you can find your purpose, get better at asking for help, and use your story to help others in a profound way. Download Elle's guide to Cultivating Confidence From the Inside Out: https://bit.ly/3vmaEow Learn more about Ray Nell's work with the Allignment Chapter: http://www.theallignmentchapter.org/ See the video of Ray Nell on Ellen Degeneres: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMg4XTHiecQ Follow Elle on Instagram: instagram.com/ellezimm Follow Ray Nell on Instagram: instagram.com/ray_nell_jones/

44. Turning Your Lowest Point Into Your Life Calling - with Ray Nell Jones

Who are you when you leave behind the thing that defined you? How do you survive the transition? How do you know where to go next? My next guest is Caroline Greb, a professional ballet dancer turned fine artist who left her dream career to pursue her true artistic passion—but the path wasn’t always clear. Her journey is an inspirational example of losing yourself,  finding yourself and creating what you were made to make.  Schedule a free clarity call with me: calendly.com/ellezimmerman Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellezimm/ Learn more about Caroline: https://www.carolinegreb.com/ Follow Caroline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinegreb/

43. Transitioning Gracefully and Finding Yourself Again - with Caroline Greb

I think that most of us have a deep desire to spend our lives doing two things: Using our talents in our day-to-day work and helping others in ways that are meaningful to us and to them. Do these resonate with you? If so, this episode is for you: Megan Sullivan, found herself in that exact situation.  With a passion for impactful design and fashion with a function and a personal story that fueled her passion, she created a beautiful clothing line to support women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Today, it’s a thriving business called With Grace Be Bold. If you people but you’re not sure what to do next or starting a business feels intimidating, listen in.   Schedule a clarity call with me: calendly.com/ellezimmerman   Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ellezimm   Learn more about With Grace Be Bold:https://www.withgracebbold.com/   Follow with Grace Be Bold: https://www.instagram.com/withgracebbold/

42. The Path From Passion to Purpose - with Megan Sullivan

Does perfectionism hold you back from launching your big idea and stepping into your calling? On today’s episode, Kolbie Blume, a White House staffer turned Instagram watercolor artist is sharing the secret that gave her the courage to ditch her career path and follow her passion to create. She’s also telling us how she reframed her lifelong relationship with perfectionism, overcame self-doubt and captured her potential—and how you can do the same! Sign up for a clarity call with Elle: calendly.com/ellezimmerman Learn more about Kolbie: https://thiswritingdesk.com/ Buy Kolbie’s new watercolor course: https://thiswritingdesk.com/exploring-watercolor-101

41. The Secret to Overcoming Perfectionism - with Kolbie Blume

She didn’t just produce. She expressed her heart. She didn’t just arrive. She Made It. Join your host, actress-turned-entrepreneur-turned artist, Elle Zimmerman and her cohost Clara Malson, to eavesdrop on conversations with brave women who have stepped into their creative life purpose. These are the stories of how they started a business or worked toward a creative endeavor, what they did when they wanted to quit and how they knew they should keep going. When you hear how they acted on inspiration and overcame resistances, you will believe that if she made it, you can too.

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