“Where Are You?” How Environment Shapes Our Success
The Courage to Live a Big Life
I’ve noticed a pattern among my coaching clients lately—many of whom report feelings of disconnection, a lack of belonging, or not feeling at home in their own skin. In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I delve into these feelings and share what they can teach us about our identity and how our surroundings shape who we become. Note: who we are is closely tied to where we are. If you feel lost today, don’t panic. Listen in and learn how to intentionally design your environment to reroute you to exactly where (and who) you want to be.
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Tiny Wins, Big Impact
The Courage to Live a Big Life
This episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life shares the story of Maya, a successful freelance designer who felt scattered despite having steady clients and a growing portfolio. With too many ideas in motion—new services, courses, a rebrand, partnerships—she was busy but directionless. Sound familiar? As entrepreneurs and creators, we often try to solve the whole puzzle at once, creating mental gridlock. Clarity is built one step at a time. Here's what changed everything: Maya focused on little wins that created big impact. Put energy before strategy and take the next gentle step. You...
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Let Your Vision Be Your Guide
The Courage to Live a Big Life
This episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life draws inspiration from Tiger Woods and his father’s game-changing advice: “Putt to the picture.” What does that mean? And how does it relate to you as a creator or entrepreneur? It means our vision, that mental snapshot of where we want to go, is more than an abstract goal. It's the map we carry with us. When we take intentional moments to visualize our goals—building the business, making the art, or pursuing our passions—we create a clear image to aim for. Creation requires us to stay connected to our vision, snapshot by snapshot. Join...
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Make "Someday," Today
The Courage to Live a Big Life
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I challenge the trap of “someday, maybe”—the tendency to postpone joy, fulfillment, and meaningful impact until some distant achievement. Whether it’s landing that big client, hitting a bestseller list, or going viral, many of us believe happiness lies somewhere out there in the future. But the truth? The journey to a fulfilled life begins right here, right now. Join me as I share practical ways to break free from the holding pattern of delay and start living your dream today.
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Moving Through Your Anxiety
The Courage to Live a Big Life
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I share a profound insight from Søren Kierkegaard: anxiety is not the enemy, but rather is a sacred doorway. A tremor before true freedom. Many entrepreneurs and creators rely on logic, planning, and strategy to protect themselves from risk and fear. But Kierkegaard reminds us that we can't think our way out of anxiety. Instead, we must leap into ourselves, into our values, and into a future shaped by authentic choices. Join me to discover how every meaningful act—whether starting a business, leaving a safe job, or publishing...
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Come Home to Yourself
The Courage to Live a Big Life
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I invite you to explore the silent echoes from your past that may be holding you back from living your big, creative life—patterns of anxiety, perfectionism, hypervigilance, and the constant feeling of being in trouble. Together, we’ll embark on a week-long journaling adventure to gently unravel these patterns that once kept you safe but now limit your growth. You’ll uncover deep truths hidden beneath the noise, gain clarity, and discover small, manageable ways to bring more freedom, visibility, and vitality into your...
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You ARE the Notebook
The Courage to Live a Big Life
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I draw inspiration from Pablo Picasso and declare: “You are the notebook.” What does that mean? It means your notes, sketches, and messy marginalia aren’t just ideas—they are you. When you become the living, breathing embodiment of your notes, you’re free to be messy, playful, and curious, no longer waiting for inspiration or permission. Creation is not separate from living. Tune in to understand how your notebook isn’t just what you write in—it’s who you are—and when you fill it and carry yourself boldly, your...
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Your To-Do List Can Wait, Life Cannot
The Courage to Live a Big Life
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I challenge a deep-rooted cultural message: that we must earn joy through productivity. The truth is, our to-do list is never-ending, and postponing pleasure until every item is checked off keeps us from really living. Joy isn’t a reward—it’s a practice to cultivate every day. When we pause to embrace moments of delight, we reconnect with our vitality and ignite fresh energy. I invite you to break free from the cycle of delay, make space for what lights you up, and see success not by what’s checked off, but by how present...
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The Power of a Simple System
The Courage to Live a Big Life
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I reveal the hidden superpower that fuels our creativity and growth: capturing and organizing our ideas. Ideas are among our most valuable assets—potent, transformative, and often fleeting. But most of us let them slip away, buried under the chaos of daily life, lost in scattered notes and digital junk drawers. I share how developing a simple, frictionless note-taking system will help you capture sparks of insight in the moment, organize them meaningfully, and turn scattered thoughts into a powerful web of knowledge. Tune in to discover how...
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What Do You Really Want?
The Courage to Live a Big Life
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I share a powerful story about a question that can transform your life: What do you really want? Inspired by a heartfelt conversation with a client named Paul, I explore how quiet questions—when honest and persistent—can guide us through life’s most challenging crossroads. We often silence our inner truths out of loyalty, fear, or confusion. However, the path to freedom and clarity begins by turning inward and holding space for what our soul truly longs for. In this episode, I guide you through this process, encouraging you to ask...
info_outlineYou have the power to shape your reality—what you seek is what you will find.
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I guide you through a fun and easy exercise designed to help you take a moment to seek what we, as creators, often long to discover: beauty. Specifically, the beauty that surrounds us, found in small, fleeting, magical moments. This beauty inspires us and keeps our spirits wild and free.
Not only will this exercise help you uncover the magic and beauty in your environment, but it will also illustrate that when we attune our senses to look for something, we truly do find it.
Tune in to reveal the enchantment in the everyday, become aware of how your senses perceive what you seek, and embrace this powerful reminder that the universe is always conspiring in your favor.