What do you need to sustain you? In today’s Lead with Love episode, we explore vulnerability, sustainability, and how building an anti-hustle business takes practice. We also talk about the value of prioritizing in-person connections to build your community even if you have a full schedule.  In today’s conversation, I get cozy with Nikki Groom who is on a mission to help rising women leaders recognize their worthiness, own their power, and amplify their impact - without checking their integrity at the door. Nikki is the author of A Power of Your Own: How to Ignite Your Potential, Uncover Your Purpose, and Blaze Your Own Trail in Life and Business. She’s also a business, brand and marketing strategist, the creator of the Movement Makers Mastermind, the host of the Movement Makers podcast (which I’ve had the honor of being on as a guest - I’ll link to it in the show notes at jadahsellner.com/podcast), and the Founder of The 100 Stories Worth Telling Project, and acts as an adviser for social entrepreneurs and enterprises.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: How you can prioritize making in-person connections to build your community even with a full schedule :: Thoughts on the vulnerability and what it takes to truly let people into your life :: A closer look at Chapter 5, Reclaiming Your Time and Energy, and how Nikki implemented these strategies and concepts into her own business  ::  What Nikki is being mindful of right now and how she is putting herself in the center of what Leading with Love means to her [34:19] You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/podcast I’m excited to celebrate She Builds has been out in the wild for over a year! This book is the perfect companion to guide you into the New Year and carve out time and space to think, dream, and clarify your next-level vision. You can grab your copy at shebuilds.com, your favorite bookstore, or your local library. And if you’re an Audible listener like me, head over to shebuilds.com/audible. And if the book inspired you, leave a review at shebuilds.com/review to spread the love.  And if you’re an Audible listener like me, head over to shebuilds.com/audible. Take 5 minutes to leave a review at shebuilds.com/review to inspire others to build an anti-hustle business and life.

This week, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes peak of my book being out in the world for one year. In this Lead with Love podcast episode, you’ll hear a fun conversation with one of my closest friends Nikki Elledge Brown where I share the lessons I learned and what “enough” really means to me.  Nikki is a mom of three known online for her practical teaching style and refreshingly honest reflections on the realities of parenthood and entrepreneurship. She's a speaker, teacher, author, and mentor who quickly built a name (+ highly profitable business) for herself by helping service-based business owners communicate with clarity and confidence through her first online program, A Course About Copy®. Nikki launched the Naptime Empires® podcast (soon to be book!) for entrepreneurial moms chasing big dreams and tiny humans. You can find her most recent musings in her audio-note-style On Her Terms podcast or over at nikkielledgebrown.com What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: How a co-working session with Nikki led to the recording of this episode and the intention we both have by sharing my book lessons and reflections ::  A few of the highlights from my first year of being a solo published author and how my goals and pace with this book differ from those of other authors ::  The feedback I’m getting on what has resonated the most with people who read She Builds ::  What I have done to establish a sustainable pace when bringing She Builds to the world and a closer look at my quarterly planning process that I share in the book  ::  A sneak peek at what’s on the horizon for me in 2024 and how I plan to grow the She Builds Collective, all while ensuring it remains a cozy and intimate space for everyone who joins You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/_201 Grab a copy of She Builds: shebuilds.com or shebuilds.com/audible  Learn more about The Collective: jadahsellner.com/collective

If you’ve felt overcommitted and struggled with procrastination and perfectionism, then this episode is for you. You’ll be reminded of why it’s important to say no, so you have the space to rest. You’ll also learn tips for identifying the warning signs of when things around you start to become frenetic, to avoid chaos and stress.  In today’s Lead with Love conversation, I get cozy with Michelle Courtney Berry who is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, wellness coach, workplace trainer, keynote speaker, outdoor fitness leader, and author of Keeping Calm in Chaos. She helps busy, overtasked visionary leaders mindfully de-stress so they can truly enjoy success. www.michellecourtneyberry.com  She has also opened for and shared stages with Dr. Maya Angelou, Howard Zinn, Mos Def, Amiri Baraka, and The Dalai Lama.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: The key lessons and takeaways that Michelle captured as a beta reader of my book She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life :: How the She Builds Revenue Map really helped her stay on course with her work (and how you can implement this exercise, too) :: Why so many of us often overcomplicate and/or overcommit to things, and why it’s perfectly ok to say ‘no’ :: Why it’s important to allow ourselves to rest, not quit :: Tips for identifying the warning signs of when things around you start to become frenetic, to avoid chaos and stress :: Michelle’s experiences sharing the stage with icons (including Maya Angelou!) and the ways that doing this grew her bravery and belief in herself    You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/podcast My book She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life is the perfect companion to guide you into the New Year and carve out time and space to think, dream, and clarify your next-level vision. You can grab your copy at shebuilds.com where I link to all of your favorite booksellers. And if you’re an Audible listener like me, head over to shebuilds.com/audible. And if the book inspired you, leave a review to spread the love.

If you’ve ever found yourself juggling motherhood as an entrepreneur, you’ll feel less alone in today’s conversation. I talk to published author and life coach, Andrea Owen, who shares her own journey of what it has looked like to balance being a parent, building a business, and writing books. We explore the push and pull between loving what you do while also navigating being a caregiver in your home.    Andrea Owen is an author, global speaker, and professional certified life coach who helps high-achieving women maximize unshakeable confidence, and master resilience. She has taught hundreds of thousands of women tools and strategies to be able to empower themselves to live their most kick-ass life. She’s a Certified Daring Way™️ Facilitator; a modality based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown, and she’s also the host of Make Some Noise podcast, with over 3 million downloads. I had an opportunity to be a guest on her show.  She is the proud author of three books, which have been translated into 18 languages and available in 22 countries. Andrea is the proud author of three books, which have been translated into 18 languages and are available in 22 countries. She updated and revised her book, How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: How Andrea learned that she needed to lead with intentional kindness, and what this meant to her :: The behind-the-scenes timeline of a seasoned entrepreneur, and the way Andrea transitioned to be more of an “official” coach while also juggling motherhood :: A goal-setting process and the markers that you can use to gauge your progress as an entrepreneur (especially if you’re a caregiver at home) :: A closer look at how Andrea managed childcare at the beginning while building her business :: Andrea shares her book writing process and the different promotion approaches she used for all three of her books :: A recent health diagnosis that Andrea has received and how this has impacted the way she shows up in her work You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/podcast

Have you ever been at a crossroads in your business where you wondered, should I stick it out or is it time to move on? Maybe you’re in that place right now and you’re afraid to share it with anyone because they might see you as a failure.  And in those seasons, you have to ask yourself, “what do I ultimately want from my life?” That’s exactly what we’ll explore today––what it looks like to get still, step back, and get honest with yourself, so you can create something that 100% feels aligned with your soul. Today I’m talking with Carol Gavhane, Chief Sparkler of Sparkle Hustle Grow, an award-winning subscription box and online community for female entrepreneurs that has included books delivered to your doorstep from New York Times Bestselling authors such as Jen Sincero, Shonda Rhimes, and Jenna Kutcher.  Carol was an early Beta Reader for She Builds, and She Builds is being featured in Sparkle Hustle Grow’s January 2023 box. The theme, “Build It Your Way,” is perfect to kick off the New Year and carve out time and space to think, dream, and clarify your next-level vision.  You can learn more and subscribe to Carol’s award-winning boxes at sparklehustlegrow.com. Use the code JADAH for 50% off your first month of a new subscription, available through 1/31/2023.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: An eye-opening realization Carol made about where her energy was going and how she knew that a shift was needed :: The way that Carol’s very personal experiences led her to another business that gives others hope and strength ::  How the perspective she approached this new business with different from that of her first business ::  The role that She Builds played in aiding her with the discussions she was having with her husband around that time ::  The specific practices from She Builds that Carol has implemented including a Weekly Workflow Plan and how this has helped her as she builds a new business ::  What your “Enough Number” is all about, and how you can apply it to your own life and personal definition of success You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/_198 Grab a copy of my book She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life (or gift it to a friend) at shebuilds.com. And if you’re an Audible listener like me, head over to shebuilds.com/audible. Once you read it, leave a review. It’s the most helpful thing you can do to inspire more people to build their businesses without burnout.

I’ve been sharing a lot of behind-the-scenes of what it takes to write, publish, and promote a book. But one thing that often gets overlooked in the writing process is editing. I like this quote from Mike Lee where he says, “The first draft reveals the art; revision reveals the artist.”  Today, I get cozy with editor and publishing strategist AJ Harper. In this episode, we talk about how authors can find their voice, write books based on the change you want to see in the world, and why it's important not to give up in the dip when marketing your book. AJ Harper helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As ghostwriter and as developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ teaches her method in Top Three Book Workshop and the Must-Read Editing Workshop at https://ajharper.com.   I personally had an opportunity to participate in one of AJ’s editing retreats and it was amazing! She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they’ve written nine books, including Profit First.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: Defining what  “career authorship” is all about :: Why it’s important to keep your writing close until you are ready and the time is right to share it with others  :: AJ’s expert tips for choosing an editor that is right for you and what you need to consider with this decision  :: How gaining clarity in your book and editing process will allow you to stand up for your book with conviction  :: Her own experience as a ghostwriter and co-writer, and how that compares to now writing her very own book and the pressures that come with doing this  :: Why identifying your core message is essential in book writing, and what AJ’s core message was in her own book  You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/_197 Buy yourself a copy of my book She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life (or gift it to a friend) at shebuilds.com. And if you’re an Audible listener like me, head over to shebuilds.com/audible. Once you read it, leave a review. It’s the most helpful thing you can do to inspire more people to build their businesses without burnout.

In this episode of the Lead with Love Podcast,  I’m celebrating my new book, She Builds, which is available on bookshelves and wherever you purchase books online. You can grab a copy at shebuilds.com. In this conversation, I get cozy with my BFF, Nikki Elledge Brown, who has been with me throughout the entire book-writing process. Nikki Elledge Brown is a self-proclaimed word nerd, military spouse, former park ranger, college professor, and mom of three known online for her quirky-yet-super-practical teaching style and refreshingly honest reflections on the realities of parenthood and entrepreneurship. Nikki launched the Naptime Empires® podcast (soon to be book!) to help family-focused entrepreneurs feel less alone in the journey.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: How it really feels for me now in this moment having my new book in my hands, and the ways in which this experience is so much different than with my previous book :: The big takeaways I’ve gotten during this launch process and what I decided to put my focus on right now as the book is released to the world  :: How I’ve been able to separate the book as a creative work from me as a person :: The ways that I learned to embrace the power of honoring my truth for what ultimately appeared in the final print  :: A look at the audio book recording process and what I did to take care of my body and manage my energy during this project  You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/_196

We’re in a season where transparency, critical conversations, and deepening connections matter more than ever as we navigate these uncharted waters of collective burnout. Anti-hustle is the antidote to burnout. So we also need more lightness and laughter to not take ourselves too seriously. And I can think of no one more perfect than my close friend, Tamika Lewis to explore these topics.  Tamika Lewis, LCSW is the founder and Clinical Director of Womxn of Color Therapy Inc., a mental health and wellness center that supports teens and womxn of color in Los Angeles, California. She specializes in women's issues and emphasizes the importance of decolonizing traditional approaches to psychotherapy. Her company offers individual therapy, energy healing, self-care workshops, and massage. Tamika is also a contributor to many publications, including Thrive Global, Washington Post, and Prevention Magazine. She is currently working on her book Tiny Moves: Defining Moments that Change Us. Tamika enjoys collaborating with other health and wellness practitioners and speaking on topics relating to women, relationships, and tools for personal success. To learn more about Tamika’s work, visit Woctherapy.com. What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: Why it’s important as a leader to focus on transparency and intimate conversations to bring people closer (especially if you have a team) ::  A look back at the mastermind that we had together and the impact that it had on the both of us for building our dreams ::  What it looks like to shift from doing your day-to-day work to being a visionary for your company ::  The essential things that women of color who are exploring clinical and therapeutic support should look for ::  A magical story about Tamika’s daughter manifesting her dreams (with a celebrity singer we both admire) that demonstrates the power in appreciating the work that others do  ::  Tamika’s advice for others building a business and pursuing their dreams, and the way that she is returning to the essence of who she is through nature and regular practices  You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/_195 She Builds is the  #1 New Release in the Startups category on Amazon. My book is also in the top 5 for starting a business, women and business, and entrepreneurship. If you haven’t grabbed your copy yet, or you’d like to gift one to a friend for the holidays, visit shebuilds.com or shebuilds.com/audible if you like to listen to books.  If you’ve read through the book as your cozy holiday companion, would you take 5 minutes to leave a review shebuilds.com/review. Your support means the world to me.

Have you ever thought about writing a book? During my sold-out book release party with my dear friend and client Grace Kraaijvanger, founder of The Hivery, she asked the room, “How many people want to write a book?” 75% of the people in the room raised their hands.  If you want insight into how the publishing process works, you’re in for a treat because today I talk to my literary agent, David Fugate, who shares advice about what it takes to publish a book.  David Fugate is the President & Founder of LaunchBooks Literary Agency at launchbooks.com. He has represented a wide range of bestselling fiction and nonfiction projects that have generated in excess of $50 Million for their authors, including  Andy Weir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Martian, which was turned into the Golden Globe winning film starring Matt Damon and directed by Ridley Scott, Artemis, and Project Hail Mary, currently in development to become a film starring Ryan Gosling.  He also represents authors Chris Guillebeau, author of the New York Times bestselling The $100 Startup, Side Hustle, and The Happiness of Pursuit; Vanessa Van Edwards, author of the Wall Street Journal bestsellers Captivate and Cues; Megan Devine, author of the 300,000+ copy selling It’s Ok That You’re Not Ok; Jadah Sellner (that’s me!), author of She Builds with Harper Business, and many others. What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: What David sees as being the most challenging parts of the book publishing process for authors launching a book :: The key characteristics an author needs to manage the book writing journey successfully :: How the clientele he represents has evolved over the years, and why he says that he doesn’t necessarily follow trends :: His best advice for someone thinking about publishing a book :: Tips and strategies for the launch phase of getting a book out into the world  You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/194 My new book She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life is available now! Grab your copy here: shebuilds.com

Do you have competing priorities and responsibilities? If you have a long list of ideas, and a never-ending to-do list that seems like you never have enough time to do them, this episode of the Lead with Love podcast is for you. In today's conversation, I get cozy with my friend and client Meggan Hill. Meggan Hill is the Executive Chef and CEO of Culinary Hill, a popular digital publication in the food space at culinaryhill.com. She loves to combine her Midwestern food memories with her culinary school education to create her own delicious take on modern family fare. Millions of readers visit Culinary Hill each month for recipes, entertaining, and skills and tricks in the kitchen.  Meggan juggles managing a team of 7 alongside her home responsibilities of raising 3 young children. I became Meggan’s business coach in 2017, and we still work together today. In this episode, we talk about intentional tradeoffs and how to decide when is the right time to work on a project or when to say, “no.” We also explore what happens when you get stuck and what to do when the way you’re doing things just sucks the joy out of your day.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: Why Meggan said no to a big opportunity and the fears that came up  :: How Meggan has been building the practice of saying no (including an example of how you can do it too)  :: How to get past feelings of stagnation with work  :: The key shifts Meggan made to go from a 6-figure to a 7-figure blog, plus what had to be in place first to provide a foundation for this growth :: Tips and strategies for building out a team and receiving the support you need   :: What “intentional trade-offs” are all about, the questions you can ask to determine what yours should be You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/193   I walk you through my 5-step process on how to create your own Quarterly Plan in chapter 8 of my book She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life. You can get a copy of my book at shebuilds.com or download straight from Audible at shebuilds.com/audible.

How do you build a more intentional relationship with work in a way that honors your values, neurology, strengths, and interests?  If you're wanting to incorporate more purpose and meaning into the way you approach work, this episode of the Lead with Love podcast is for you. In this conversation, I get cozy with Tara McMullin and we talk about redefining how we approach goal-setting, achievement, and productivity. Tara is a writer, podcaster, producer, and co-founder of YellowHouse.Media, a boutique podcast production company. For over 13 years, she’s studied small business owners—how they live, how they work, what influences them, and what they hope for the future–– she shares her findings on her podcast What Works. Tara has been featured in Fast Company, The Startup, The Muse, and The Huffington Post.  She’s also the author of What Works: A Comprehensive Framework to Change the Way We Approach Goal-Setting. Are you ready to join the Anti-Hustle movement? Preorder my new book She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life at shebuilds.com. What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: The way that self-assessment helped Tara find her new strengths that she is carrying forward on her journey  :: What it looks like to face resistance when pivoting  :: Tara’s tips on scheduling, time management and setting parameters for energy management  ::  Why we need to change the way we approach goal setting  :: What the process of shifting from achievement-based satisfaction to self-satisfaction looks like  You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/192

If you’ve ever felt exhausted and felt a call to slow down and simplify your life and business, this episode is for you. I’m talking with one of my closest friends, Michelle Long.  Michelle Long is the founder of The Practice® for Women, a business that supports women as they step more into their truth and claim the life they desire. Michelle has been a teacher of feminine spirituality, yoga, and women’s leadership since 2002 In this episode, we talk about listening to your inner truth, paying attention to your body’s signals, letting go of physical spaces (home and business), and building a sisterhood of support. I also feature Michelle in chapter 2 of my book She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life which is available for pre-order.  Head over to shebuilds.com to claim your bonuses, so you can start your year with more intention, clarity and focus. She Builds will officially be available on November 15, 2022 at your favorite bookstores.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: How true friendship has changed Michelle and helped her grow in the journey of sisterhood and support :: The way she put love into practice with her business through a commitment to self-devotion :: What Michelle did to connect and reconnect with her inner voice, and the role that this plays for her in leading with love :: Why we often don’t we listen to the voice that is screaming at us to make changes in our lives :: Specific practices that Michelle put into place that really helped her in her multiple-year journey to start over and rebuild herself and her business  :: How rebuilding simply, and slowly, was key You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/_191

Welcome to season 5 of the Lead with Love Podcast. In this episode, I am super excited to share another behind-the-scenes conversation on my book-writing process with my dear friend and personal book coach Azul Terronez.  Azul is the host of the top writing podcast Authors Who Lead™ and helps entrepreneurs and leaders write and publish books that people love. His coaching program, Authors Who Lead, is built around the idea that creating books is about building the conversation that you want to own. Azul is a fascinating storyteller, phenomenal friend, and coach with a teacher's heart. He has his own TEDx talk “What Makes a Good Teacher Great” which has been viewed over 3 million times. In this episode, we explore the evolution of how I wrote my newest book, She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life.  If you've ever wanted to peek behind the curtains of what it's like to publish a book from concept to completion (finding your idea to actually getting it out into the world), then you will love today's conversation.  She Builds is available for pre-order now. Head over to shebuilds.com to claim your bonuses, so you can start your year with clarity and focus. She Builds will officially be available on November 15, 2022, at your favorite booksellers. \ What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: The biggest lessons I learned from writing my new book and how this process has shifted the way that I see myself  :: One of the biggest challenges I faced when writing my latest book, She Builds :: Thoughts on pushing back on editing changes from a publisher, and why it’s okay to stand up for yourself and your messag :: Who She Builds was written for and why Azul believes so strongly in getting clear with who you are writing for :: Our best advice for any aspiring authors who want to write a book You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/190 Preorder your copy of She Builds now at shebuilds.com.

In this episode of the Lead with Love podcast, I get cozy with my friend Rachel Luna.  In this conversation, we talk about our books, taking confident action, and giving ourselves the permission to offend in pursuit of our truth, freedom, and going after our dreams.  We also cover what it means to care for our bodies, move through grief, and how to balance healing, motherhood and business.  Rachel is an international speaker, Certified Master Neuroscience & Life Coach to 7 + 8-figure earning entrepreneurs and host of the popular podcast, Permission to Offend which has listeners in over 90 countries around the world.  Rachel is a former U.S. Marine, so she’s fierce and compassionate and will call you out and in to make true transformation in your life. And she was named by Forbes as one of “The 11 Most Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs To Follow On Instagram.” Rachel guides people on how to manifest their desires in just 5 minutes a day through her Faith Activated Journaling Experience and hosts a live event called Confidence Activated.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: How to empower your team as an act of “love” and why micromanaging hinders motivated teams :: A look at Rachel’s journaling practice to cultivate a relationship with herself, and her perspective on self-love:: How to start  journaling as a powerful tool to clarify what you really want in life and business :: How Rachel  ran her business as a mother, all while healing as a cancer survivor ::  The reasons that you must be willing to offend if you too are in pursuit of your own truth and freedom You can find the full show notes from this episode over at https://jadahsellner.com/189

Are you someone who thinks out loud and needs someone to bounce ideas with? If you want a behind the scenes peek on how I do that with my own business BFF, where we cover book writing, mindset, fear, and friendship, then this episode is for you. You’ll also learn what it means to live life and do business on your terms. In this episode of the Lead with Love podcast, you’ll get to hear a fun conversation with one of my closest friends Nikki Elledge Brown.  Nikki is a mom of three known online for her practical teaching style and refreshingly honest reflections on the realities of parenthood and entrepreneurship. She's a speaker, teacher, author, and mentor who quickly built a name (+ highly profitable business) for herself by helping service-based business owners communicate with clarity and confidence through her first online program, A Course About Copy®. Nikki's been featured on NBC News, military.com, and a reality TV episode on Discovery Channel that led to a surprise cameo on Orange is the New Black. She's also known as the online park ranger at Pearl Harbor, welcoming millions of visitors to the USS Arizona Memorial since 2010. Nikki launched the Naptime Empires® podcast (soon to be book!) to help family-focused entrepreneurs feel less alone in the journey. Her mission is to help high-achieving women avoid burnout so they can lead for the long haul and ENJOY the success. For more tips and inspiration follow Nikki on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown, nikkielledgebrown.com and via her podcast at naptimeempires.com.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: How Nikki defines “verbal processing” and why it’s so important to have someone that you can do this with  :: How Nikki is now balancing writing a book along with life and being the mother of three (including a toddler at home)  :: Communicating expectations with family and how to maintain stamina when writing a book ::  Reflections of our “sQuad trips”and what we’ve been able to build together over the years of friendship :: Our relationships with the Internet and social media (including Elizabeth Gilbert’s perspective), and how we both view re-emergence and visibility as we head into a new year You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/188

Do you have that rock solid someone who supports you through hard emotional decisions or when you’re putting big meaningful work out into the world? In this episode of the Lead with Love podcast, you’ll learn one of my secret weapons for birthing big ideas without exhaustion, overwhelm or burnout. In this conversation, I get cozy with my dear friend and personal life coach of over 5 years Rebecca McLoughlin.  Rebecca helps ambitious women hone and balance their “big energy” into focused action and feminine flow. As a Certified Life Coach with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, Rebecca is able to support clients in doing the deep inner work needed to gain insight and free themselves from patterns of procrastination, self sabotage and burn out.  Rebecca’s been in my corner both personally and professionally for over 5 years. She was a big catalyst of support in 2016 when I was exiting my company Simple Green Smoothies. She’s helped me move forward with numerous big ideas, including my published book coming out in 2022.  In this episode, we talk about the behind the scenes process of how Rebecca has supported me in bringing my book forward as I bring it to the finish line.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): ::  What “big energy” means to Rebecca and how that translates into business practices  :: The ways that she was able to help me change directions when it came to the workflow for writing my latest book :: Tips for fighting resistance you may be facing on your project, and how to break the cycle of guilt ::  The power of retreat and the necessary time with yourself to combat overwhelm :: When to show up for your deadline, and when it’s ok to allow it to expand You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/187

Have you noticed anxious feelings and thoughts creeping in more and more into your life? If you could use some real talk about handling stress in your family, this episode of the Lead with Love podcast is for you. In this episode, I get cozy with my right hand of over 5 years, Michele. Before jumping into business and strategy on our team meeting calls, Michele and I take about 15 minutes to connect and share what’s going on in our lives on a personal level. I believe business is personal and when we bring our whole selves to work, we’re that much more productive when we’re able to connect on a human level.  Over the years, we’ve talked about our daughters and the challenges and joys in raising them. So in this episode, we’re letting you in on one of our conversations. We talk about anxious feelings that we’ve experienced in raising our daughters and various ways and tools that we find useful in helping them navigate the uncertainty of being a teen in our current world. Also, how we can use these same tools in our own lives and businesses to turn down the volume on stress. What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: What anxiety is and how it impacts our kids, specifically around their schooling :: How we can begin to minimize anxious thoughts and worry :: Questions to ask yourself or your team, and ways to begin building a “play menu” :: Tools and tips to help cope with anxiety, stress and overwhelm   :: Some of the best strategies for dealing with fear and uncertainty that I’ve used with my child and also my clients  You can find the full show notes from this episode over at https://jadahsellner.com/186

Are you curious about all the things that go into writing a book and pouring your heart onto the page?  In this episode, I get cozy with my friend and personal book coach, Azul Terronez, host of the top writing podcast Authors Who Lead™. We’re having another behind-the-scenes conversation about my book writing process (and Azuls’ process too). You can listen to part one of our conversation here at jadahsellner.com/156 and part two at jadahsellner.com/179 to get caught up. Azul helps authors, entrepreneurs and leaders write and publish books that people love, so they can reach more people, grow their brand, and share their message in an authentic way. He’s been called a book whisperer.  Azul walks his talk because his TEDx talk “What Makes a Good Teacher Great” has been viewed over 2.7 million times. Azul’s clients have included Wall Street Bestseller, Pat Flynn from the Smart Passive Income Podcast, Jadah Sellner co-founder Simple Green Smoothies (that’s me!) and Dana Malstaff the founder of Boss-mom.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: Azul’s journey of writing a book and coming up with the BE W.I.L.D. framework :: Why it’s key to give yourself the time and space to allow the pages of your writing to rest and breathe  :: Azul’s tips for finding the right core message to teach the reader of your book  :: Why we write as if we’re proving something to someone and learning a different way to approach writing a book  :: What is really holding authors and would be authors back from writing a great book that impacts others :: The single biggest mistake the Azul sees authors making today You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/185

Welcome to Season 4 of the Lead with Love podcast. In this episode I get cozy with my right hand of over 5 years, Michele. I share an update on my book writing process, my inner rebel, and how I deal with resistance. We also talk about productivity and why it’s okay to watch shows and still have time for meaningful work. We also explore where we are right now in the world, in our bodies and in our minds, and all the various shifts and uncertainties we’re still facing today.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: How I define a “heart project”, and what I’ve done to further the book writing process  :: The resistance I felt with writing this past September and what happened when I stepped back to gain perspective of it  :: The importance of having a coach or mentor in your corner, :: The ways you’ll know if it’s time to keep pushing or to step back and play more :: My own practices for creating a “play menu” to feel liberated during this season of life You can find the full show notes from this episode over at https://jadahsellner.com/184

When we have big visions, dreams and plans, and we’ve put a lot of effort and energy into them, what do we do when the unexpected happens? How do we create that space to replenish ourselves? If you find yourself feeling unsettled, disorganized, and on edge, then this episode of the Lead with Love podcast is for you. Today I’ll share how to balance your ambition with deep rest, play and stillness.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: What I’ve noticed in myself, and clients, when it comes to setting priorities  :: Why we all need to “hibernate” - plus the ways that I do it  :: What to do before you start planning for the future  :: How I let go of the grief and guilt of not getting certain things done this year  :: Tips and strategies for balancing our ambition with the true capacity of what we can handle You can find the full show notes from this episode over at http://jadahsellner.com/balance-your-ambition-jadahsellner-183