Reinvention Warrior

You’re at a fork in the road, on one path you give into pressure and hit repeat like Groundhog Day. On the other path, you navigate the challenges with a growth mindset to work towards your dreams. What path are you taking?

Panic
Fear
Anxious

Are these the words that describe you as you realize tomorrow is the official halfway mark of the year?

You find yourself in the same exact place you were since January 1st.

Or maybe a few things have grown but not entirely to the level you envisioned.

I get it, I have felt this way multiple times in my life. 2024 is no exception.

Right now we’ve got a choice to make.

We can choose to sit here and sulk.
Grow more anxious.
Let our thoughts swirl.
Allow panic to grow.

OR

We can decide to do something about it by:
Finding gratitude in where we are.
Being kind to ourselves for doing our best.
Being proud of our awareness.
Leaning in and take action.

It can be as simple as listening to a podcast, reading a book, grabbing the fruit over the cookie (trust me this is my weakness too!), or stepping outside for some fresh air to gain new perspective.

If you want to up-level more, seek a community, hire a coach or mentor, or become obsessed with a topic you can be an expert on.

We each face a fork in the road, where we get to choose how we handle the curveballs life throws our way.

I challenge you to choose the path that will make you so proud of yourself when you look back 6 months from now.

P.S. One spot for 3 or 6 month private coaching and mentorship is open so you can thrive at mid year. Let’s do this!

Cheers to choosing YOU!

Something powerful happens when we are seen and understood by someone outside our circle.

When Nina and I met, she was extremely unfulfilled in her career and was desperate to pave a new path for herself.

You could cut her stress and tension with a knife...

Today is all about celebrating her. One of the most impactful things she said to me on our latest call was that she felt powerful. It literally sent chills all over my body and warmed my heart intensely 💕

She's making big moves and I am so proud of her!

After barely 3 weeks of working together, she quit her job and is on a whole new path of uncovering what's next. I am so grateful I get to support her on this beautiful journey.

If you find yourself in a season of transition or unfulfilled in your career, please know you don't have to navigate it alone. You simply need to decide when you are ready to act and make the moves that will help you move forward.

I truly believe in you and I know you can succeed on your terms.

When we enter seasons of transition, one of the hardest shifts to make is surrendering.

It’s uncomfortable.
It’s unknown.
It’s uneasy.

What I’ve learned in the many pivots I’ve experienced in my life, is that once you’re ready….its go time.

My hope is that this will serve as a reminder to you that you can and will overcome whatever obstacle you are facing.

Sometimes life throws us curveballs and it’s our job to learn how to navigate it with ease and peace.

The key is recognizing that we can’t move forward if we are death gripping our comfort zone or memories of the past.

It’s not easy, but I promise it’s worth it 💕

❌Screw International Women’s Day❌

Yup, you read that right.

Not because I’m a hater or because women don’t matter.

In fact, I am one of the biggest advocates for empowering women to believe in their worth.

Why?��Because too often we are told to be good girls, follow the rules, don’t hurt others feelings, and be nice.

We are constantly asked to fulfill the expectations of everyone else, meanwhile putting our own desires on the back burner.

On this day, I want it to be a reminder that EVERY DAY is a woman’s day. We can declare it, we can embrace it, and we can celebrate it on the daily.

Also on this day, is the moment to let the cat out of the bag.

My brand and business, is undergoing a major overhaul.

I am the Reinvention Warrior after all.

The Queen of redefining who I am despite the curveballs life throws my way.

And for all you lovely ladies out there who have been quietly sitting on the sidelines.

This is your time to shine. This is your moment to lean in and take the reins back on the dreams and desires you’ve labeled “someday”.

So if we are going to celebrate anything together today, let’s celebrate YOU.

For choosing yourself.
For loving yourself.
For believing in yourself.
For showing up for yourself.

Watch out world, the warriors are coming.

Prove them wrong...

The haters, naysayers, and judgers will always show up!

Whether you are winning or losing, outsiders are always going to be observing and unfortunately, casting judgement.

I mean, from the outside looking in, we have our own opinions, perceptions, and life experiences we each contend with. Am I right?

So when you start thinking about wanting to quit your job, the traditional mindset people are going to flip their lid!

❌Who do you think you are?
❌That’s nonsense!
❌Your career is secure, a business is not...
❌You are wasting your time and degree on this “dream”...

While the daggers may be painful, consider this.

Each one of us is looking through our own lens. Those comments and judgements are actually the beliefs that individual is struggling with.

It’s not about YOU!

Read that again.

If they are limited in their own beliefs it’s because of their point of view and experiences.

While we can’t fault them for that, it can be outright annoying and deflating.

What’s a solution beyond simply losing your marbles or worse, giving up on your dreams?

YOU.PROVE.THEM.WRONG.

Yup, I said what I said.

You show them that despite their remarks, you shall persist. You will push forward. You will keep going. You won’t give up!

I know that’s easier said than done, but there are ways to do this where you feel empowered.

See, I’ve found that if we don’t surround ourselves with good energy and people, we can fall down the rabbit hole of doom and gloom. It’s no bueno, my friend.

Been there. Done that. Got the t-shirt.

On the flipside, when we are in community and guided by experts who have paved the path we desire pursuing, some pretty magical things happen.

We learn new ways to dream big, expand our vision, strengthen our mindset, and lean on a tight knit community that feels like a supportive container.

And on those days that the naysayers say pesky things, you can turn to the tools and resources you have gained and not let those judgy lurkers weigh you down.

It’s glorious.

It’s one of my most favorite parts of the multiple group coaching experiences I’ve participated in. On the hard days, I found solace in leaning on them.

GUARANTEED - I could vent and they would always be there to pick me up.

When you venture on the journey of wanting to quit your job, you will be thrown a variety of curveballs. One of the keys to navigating it confidently is to surround yourself with supportive people and a mentor who has been in your shoes.

It’s the reason I cultivated the Dream Beyond Your Job Experience program.

If you have tucked away your dream of quitting your job to the proverbial “someday” corner of your heart, I would love to invite you to join us.

This is an intimate 3 month program to reignite your passions and develop your confidence to leave your job on your terms.

Surround yourself with community and be a part of this customized experience: https://mailchi.mp/aaa82225b5ba/dreamer-experience

Sitting in a cubicle, doing mundane and unfulfilling work, is where I found myself 5 years ago.

I dabbled in a couple MLM ventures “just for fun” and little did I know that they would ignite something in me I was not prepared for.

Getting a taste for what it was like to own a business, grow a team, and become a leader showed me the potential beyond my traditional 9-5 job.

I honestly had expected to work a 30 year career in the government sector, retire with a pension, and carry on.

Yet, something was tugging at my heart after I was exposed to the business world and experienced the possibilities of what was available outside of the corporate ladder.

Does that sound like where you’re at in this season? Unsure of where to start, but you’ve got that nagging feeling you were made for more than just a J-O-B?

If any of this sounds familiar to you, I want to reassure you that you are not alone in having your curiosity peaked and feeling uncertain on how to even begin unraveling the idea of Dreaming Beyond Your Job.

As women, we tend to safely tuck away our dreams and desires to focus on everyone else’s needs. What about your needs? Are you going to continue to let them sit on the back burner?

I’m guessing if you’re reading this, the answer is “NO”.

That’s why I developed the Dream Beyond Your Job Experience. It’s for the woman who:

🔅 Is powerful, ambitious, and desperately wants to leave corporate.

🔅 Has been thinking of leaving her job but can’t figure out how or when to pull the trigger.

🔅 Set a date to leave her job and that date has come and gone.

🔅 Is pivoting in her career or business, and wants to build her unique roadmap.

🔅 Rebels against the corporate mold and is ready to make her own rules.

🔅 Is likely the breadwinner and worries about financial security.

🔅 Has been in her career a while and has wondered if she really can stay there long-term.

🔅 Got a taste of entrepreneurship and now wants to escape her job to build her business.

Let’s face it, you’ve been doing the same thing again and again, with little to no results.

Why not step into 2024 confidently knowing you are making progress on your desire to say sayonara to the corporate grind?

I know you are worth it and it’s my mission to empower you to believe you are worth it, too.

Now is the time to lean into the desires you’ve safely tucked away in your heart.

The Dream Beyond Your Job Experience is an intimate 3 month program to reignite your passions and develop the confidence to leave your job on your terms.

Get early bird access to the customized experience here: https://mailchi.mp/aaa82225b5ba/dreamer-experience

I almost died…

4 years ago today.

In the middle of the night I internally hemorrhaged.

⚜️First time 9-1-1 was called for me
⚜️First ambulance ride

It shook me to the core. It opened my eyes about where my focus was.

Interestingly, the night before, I had been stressing out about a MASSIVE project I was working on for my former employer and was up late working on my laptop.

Coincidence? I think not.

All too often I see women who are grinding in all areas of their lives trying to meet or exceed the expectations of everyone around her.

Is that true for you?
When was the last time you tuned into your needs and desires FIRST?

If there’s one thing you walk away with today is knowing that you have the power to pivot and reinvent yourself any time you choose. Be it in life or career.

The sad truth is you are replaceable by that employer at your “secure” job.

And unfortunately, life as you know it can shift instantly.

Especially if you lose sight of your needs.

Let this be your sign to evaluate the season you are in and what matters to you.

Set your intention and take steps towards those desires.

I promise you, they are worth it.

Each time I see a woman radiate joy for the future they dream of, it impacts me deeply. It’s the greatest gift my clients give me.

Get up from the sidelines and choose YOU today.

Not sure where to start? Tune into my podcast, Reinvention Warrior, for strategies to implement in your life.

Today I chat about being okay with changing your mind, go tune in if you’re on the cusp of redefining who you want to become in this new season.

You are selfish…

The theme song that replayed through my head.

I mean, truth be told, I had already accomplished A LOT.

✅Bachelor degree earned as a single mama
✅Blending a family while earning my Master’s degree
✅Scaling the corporate ladder
✅Purchased the stunning home

And yet, I still wanted MORE.

Pretty darn selfish, right?

❌WRONG❌

As women, we often minimize our desires, hopes, and worth.

We are constantly putting everyone else's needs before our own.

In all fairness, I learned to not quit on myself early on, but the doubts and GUILT always popped up.

Especially, when I embarked on this idea that I wanted to escape the corporate world and build my own business.

The reality is, it took me YEARS to finally quit my job!

The journey was windy, full of potholes, and there was a detour every once in a while.

The thing that tripped me up…UNCERTAINTY

You know, all the:

What ifs
Will it work
Is it a good idea
How do I do this
Where do I start
Can I build it while I work full time
How do I manage my family’s needs
What about our finances
And the list goes on…

Sound familiar? I literally can feel your brain going a million miles a minute as you read this.

That was me, too.

I wanted to have someone who could guide and help me build my plan to this destination I deeply craved.

I quickly realized that it didn’t exist.

Sure I found a couple women who were doing it, but they were winging it.

And even with so-called “success”, I felt pretty unfulfilled with where I was professionally.

Now, I feel such deep gratitude for the women I work with and the life I built.

Is it perfect? Definitely not.

But do I wake up satisfied most mornings? Hell yeah!

That’s what I want for you, too.

To learn how to release the guilt, identify how you can use your gifts to create something you love, and then take the actions that will get you there.

Imagine knowing how to navigate your journey from employee to entrepreneur with a well laid out plan?

I like to look at it as a roadmap. Because the truth is, there will be twists and turns along the way.

It's just a matter of you committing to your vision and taking that first step.

What’s it going to take for you to finally realize you are worth it?

Something I’ve learned after several years of coaching and mentoring women, is we unintentionally diminish or minimize ourselves.

It’s an unfortunate reality that I feel passionate about helping women eliminate this self sabotaging habit.

It can show up in our personal and professional lives. Until we acknowledge it, we will face resistance.

Tomorrow morning I have the honor of speaking locally on the topic of ELEVATE YOUR WORTH - Women in Entrepreneurship Anderson County!

If you live in the Knoxville, TN area, I’d love to see you there. 💕

Isn’t it time to remove the resistance and embrace the best parts of you?

Come join us at 10 a.m.