Shameless Leadership

Who else is dying for the season of sun, cherry blossoms, and grilling to GET STARTED ALREADY?!?This is the perfect time to check in with yourself on how you want to Renew, Review, and Rejoice this spring.In this episode I’ll talk you through: How you can renew the habits that best fuel you (that may have fallen by the wayside over the winter) How to access what you want more of and less of this spring and how to take radical responsibility to get it all How to rejoice in the little things that light you up and find magic moments as the season's change I’ll share specific examples from my life pertaining from all of the above. Feel free to copy/model/borrow/steal it all!Happy Spring Shameless friends! XoxoThank you to our sponsors: Efy Tal: For beautiful jewelry, you will never want to take off, go to Efy Tal and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout to save 25% of your entire order. Weebly: Build a beautiful website and a successful online business with Weebly. Go to Weebly to get 15% off your first purchase.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara LeHoullier has always been a busy-bee. With a BA in English Literature and a Master's in Sustainable Development, she jumped from teaching English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar to managing donor-funded projects with a large NGO, then dove into consulting with Microsoft before striking out on her own. She currently designs Squarespace websites and writes copy for passionate entrepreneurs and small businesses — she’s also the co-founder of Shop the Change, a web app designed to help consumers make value-based shopping decisions and support the brands working to make the world a better place. Her most challenging (and rewarding) position yet is being a stepmom. She’s deeply interested in social change, sustainable business, and creating space for conversations that improve the way we work and live on this planet. This was such a fun interview. You will hear Sara’s magnetic energy from the very beginning of the interview. I loved hearing Sara’s story and I really appreciate how she opened up about some of the less talked about aspects of stepmotherhood. I know you’ll learn some valuable lessons from Sara’s journey.Listen in to hear Sara share: Her unexpected journey into motherhood The challenges of building an identity as a stepmom How she worked through the isolation of being a new mother figure and stepmom How her entrepreneurial journey paralleled her motherhood journey Where she is now – attracting all the right people at the right time Links Mentioned: Busybee: thebusybee.me Busybee on Facebook Shop the Change: shopthechange.com Shop the Change on Facebook Hotline: The Boys Town Hotline Book: The Soul of an Octopus Thank you to our sponsors: Songfinch: Create a personalized song for a special person or occasion using the Songfinch platform of over 300 professional musicians. To get 10% off your Personalized Song From Scratch, go to Songfinch and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are a handful of phrases that can buy you A LOT of freedom. These are small statements you can use to convey big messages that will get you out of over-explaining yourself, stretching the truth to get your way, or rationalizing way more than you need to in any given conversation or situation. For example, when we over-explain a “NO”, for example, we often say way too much, minimize our power, and give away way too much of ourselves. These 7 Phrases of Freedom will give you back your time, energy, and sanity: Not right now. Let me get back to you. Can you send me an email about that? Thank you. I appreciate you. That has not been my experience. Use them liberally, starting now!Thank you to our sponsors: Weebly: Build a beautiful website and a successful online business with Weebly. Go to Weebly to get 15% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natali Morris is a broadcaster, writer, speaker, and the Co-Founder and CFO of Morris Invest. Previously, Natali was a news anchor and technology reporter for NBC, CBS, CNET, and The Today Show. Her mission is to empower couples and families to take control of their money, stop living paycheck to paycheck, and start building real long-term wealth.After leaving a full-time job and six figure paycheck as a news anchor on NBC in order to raise a family, Natali ended up with an unexpected feeling when it came to money: powerlessness. Instead of shrinking back, she decided to run headfirst into her "powerlessness" and started operating her family's wealth like a business.As of October 2017, Natali, her husband, and their three children (ages 1, 5, and 7) have achieved complete financial freedom due to the creative money and business decisions they’ve made, and she launched NataliMorris.com as a way to share surprising lessons learned on their journey.Listen in to hear Natali share: Why she had to get our of TV and move on to something more powerful and meaningful What are performing assets and why are they necessary to building wealth How to create a family mission statement based on your personal family values Why you should treat your marriage partnership like a business and how to do it How to be more innovative and creative around wealth building Links Mentioned: Find Natali on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn Book: Entrusted: Building a Legacy That Lasts by Andrew Howell Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Connect with Natali: Natali Morris OR Morris Invest Podcast: Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris Thank you to our sponsors: Canvas People: To get a FREE 11x14 canvas print (just pay shipping) of any of your photos, text SHAMELESS to 99000. Weebly: Build a beautiful website and a successful online business with Weebly. Go to Weebly to get 15% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Hi! I'm a devout listener of your podcast, and really appreciate everything you do to make that possible! I've gained a lot of emotional intelligence and lost a lot of guilt over small things!I'm a 24-year working mama in school with 2 little ones, and on Thursday I'm getting a breast augmentation and lift!!! I'm extremely excited but have not told anyone I work with or really anyone except my 3 closest people.I decided to go through with this and not let fear of other's judgment affect my decisions! However, I'm still nervous people (especially my in-laws) are going to think I'm "loaded" even though I have always been excellent at budgeting and finances, and work for everything I have. I'm really hoping you can give me some advice on 2 things. Is it a good idea or is it even possible to keep this private? 2. How do I deal with people's responses if they do find out? I've already come up with a few "mantras" for myself: "You are not a bad mother for getting this done", "You are not robbing money that could have been better spent on your children", "My husband supports this decision, and I am not wasting our money". But I just do not want to deal with the consequences of everyone knowing and having negative reactions. Thanks again for producing amazing content, that literally changes peoples’ lives!”I had sooooo much to say about this (of course!) Listen in to hear my reply.Links Mentioned:Shameless Mom Academy Ep 161: Boob Job Thank you to our sponsors: Third Love: To find the perfect fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase got to Third Love Lola: Get 100% organic tampons delivered right to your door for 40% off. Go to Lola and use the code SHAMELESS40 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali is a tireless advocate for children and families, focusing on kinship, foster and adoptive families. She launched, funded and currently serves as the Executive Director of Foster Kinship, non-profit organization devoted to the support of kinship families. She founded Foster Kinship to provide much-needed resources and peer-to-peer support for the dedicated individuals working tirelessly to raise their relative’s children, keeping these children both connected to family and safe from harm.A licensed foster and adoptive parent herself, Ali is a frequent contributor to the local, state and national conversation on kinship and foster care.  Ali is completing a Ph.D. in Public Affairs at UNLV and holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Systems Renewal (OSR) from Seattle University, specializing in family systems and systemic trauma and healing, organizational consulting and group facilitation. Ali currently resides in Las Vegas with her husband and 5-year-old son.Ali always knew she wanted to mother through adoption. She also felt a tremendous professional pull toward serving children and families who have experienced trauma. Ali has so beautifully pursued her personal and professional dreams in order to impact the lives of over 4,000 children in the last 6 years, while building a family with her husband and son, Anthony.Listen in to hear Ali share: What is kinship care and why does it need more dramatically more support and resources How to find resources and connections for kinship care in your area 10 questions that ID if a child is at risk for mental health/physical challenges later in life Considerations to make if you’re thinking of starting a non-profit The beauty of imperfect action and why you shouldn’t wait until you know it all to get build something you’re passionate about The power of the highs and lows of fostering and adoption Links Mentioned:Learn more about Foster Kinship: www.FosterKinship.org Foster Kinship on FacebookAli on TwitterTool: Adverse Childhood Experience QuestionnaireThank you to our sponsors: Splitting Up Together: Check out this fresh and relatable comedy about a modern approach to divorce, dating, raising a family staring Jenna Fisher. Premieres Tuesday, March 27th at 9:30/8:30c on ABC Freshly: For fresh, fully cooked meals delivered right to your door. Save $25 off your first order of 6 meals at Freshly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We recently made some decisions around education and religion that gave me the opportunity to dig into some discomfort. I thought it was worth sharing here, as I learn more and more that things are not always black and white (Dammit! It’s soooo much easier when they are!)Sharing here allowed me to process what this journey has been like for me. I think you might find it helpful if you’ve ever had to make uncomfortable decisions around religion.Annnnd…. I would love to hear your stories discomfort and religion. Email me at sara@shamelessmom.com if you have a story to share.Thank you to our sponsors: Splitting Up Together: Check out this fresh and relatable comedy about a modern approach to divorce, dating, raising a family staring Jenna Fisher. Premieres Tuesday, March 27th at 9:30/8:30c on ABC KIND: For healthy, delicious snack bars go to Kind to get 10 KIND Bars for free – just pay shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ellie Bassick-Trovato, the CEO & Founder of The New Brave, discovered a way to thrive in the face of enormous challenges such as depression, compulsive eating, and losing her husband and both of her parents. She created The New Brave to inspire other women to find their way to thrive in the midst of life’s challenges.The company's mission is to unleash the power and the depth of feminine energy to help heal the world. She is a co-author of the Amazon #1 bestseller A Juicy Joyful Life: Inspiration from Women Who Have Found the Sweetness in Every Day. She writes, speaks, and facilitates workshops that help women live true and express their greatest gifts and their joy. She has impacted thousands of women’s lives through the wellness center she created (Uplifting Connections) and through online and in-person workshops and private coaching.Ellie is joining The Shameless Mom Academy to share her shameless journey as a woman, widow, a single mom, and a leader. She shares the unexpected gifts that came out of her pain and trauma. We talk about self-love, your inner mean girl, and how to stop harmful self-talk.Listen in to hear Ellie share: Her story of becoming a widow with a very young child How her perspective of Love vs fear got her through her husbands declining health and death The concept of Thrive brain vs Survive brain How lack of self-care will paralyze all areas of your life How to use curiosity as an antidote to judgment Links Mentioned: Connect with Ellie: The New Brave Free Course: 5 Habits Happy People Have  Ellie on Facebook Ellie on Instagram Book: Conversations with God Book: Going Beyond Self Hate Parenting Workbook/CD Course: The Total Transformation Program by James Lehman Thank you to our sponsors: Bissell: For the easiest and most mess-free way to bathe your dog at home go to: Get Bark Bath. Use the code SHAMELESS at checkout to get two FREE bottles of no-rinse shampoo with your order. KIND: For healthy, delicious snack bars go to Kind Snacks to get 10 KIND Bars for free – just pay shipping! Splitting Up Together: Check out this fresh and relatable comedy about a modern approach to divorce, dating, raising a family staring Jenna Fisher. Premieres Tuesday, March 27th at 9:30/8:30c on ABC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I was recently at an event and my mind was blown open when I realized this one simple truth:None of us are special.Annnnnd – that means we are all equally capable of doing great things.Those people you put on a pedestal - the heroes in your life – they all have struggles. They all have insecurities and doubts. They all fear failure. They all make mistakes. They all fall flat on their faces sometimes.And this is a good thing.It means we are all the same.While no one is special, we are all unique. No one can ever be more you than YOU. Which means no matter what you do, it will never be the same as anyone else and you can make it as big and bold and badass as you want. There is no reason to hold anything back.Listen in to learn how to be more YOU by: Identifying and pursuing your own interests Learn from people those who inspire you Identifying commonalities between you and the people you admire most instead of differences Identifying your zones of genius Starting passion projects that are just for you Diving into your story and embracing its impact on your life Links Mentioned:Podcast: School of Greatness interview with Lewis Howes and Shaun TThank you to our sponsors: Canvas People: To get a FREE 11x14 canvas print (just pay shipping) of any of your photos, go to Canvas People and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout. Splitting Up Together: Check out this fresh and relatable comedy about a modern approach to divorce, dating, raising a family staring Jenna Fisher. Premieres Tuesday, March 27th at 9:30/8:30c on ABC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angela Stowell is co-founder and CEO and of Ethan Stowell Restaurants in Seattle. In 2007, she and her husband, Chef Ethan Stowell, founded Ethan Stowell Restaurants. The couple has since opened 16 restaurants across the city of Seattle. Angela manages over $25.5 million in annual revenue and oversees 320 employees.Angela has repeatedly been recognized as a powerhouse and consistently conscientious businesswoman. She was named one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2013 “40 Under 40. She and Ethan were the recipients of the 2016 Richard Melman Innovator of the Year Award. Most recently, she was honored as one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2017 “Women of Influence,” a list showcasing women whose outstanding leadership has an outsized influence on the business community, and was named one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Seattle” by Seattle Met Magazine.Angela sits on the Board of Directors for the United Way of King County where she serves as co-chair for Reconnecting Youth and as the 2018 Annual Campaign co-chair. Additionally, Angela has a seat on the board of local startup, Kigo Asian Kitchen, and is a member of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce Policy Leadership Group.While Angela shines bright and strong in the Seattle business community, I know her first and foremost as great friend and a fantastic mom. I am so honored to share her Shameless story with you.Listen in to hear Angela share: Her traumatic entrance into motherhood after losing twin sons How she moved forward from grief and found meaning in loss The power of building a company around giving and serving rather than selling and promoting What it’s like to be a CEO, philanthropist, activist, and Shameless Mom How to find time that is just for you when you have multiple full-time jobs Links Mentioned:Connect with Angela at Ethan Stowell RestaurantsAngela on InstagramBook: Hillbilly ElegyThank you to our sponsors:Freshly: For fresh, fully cooked meals delivered right to your door. Save $25 off your first order of 6 meals at FreshlyKIND: For healthy, delicious snack bars go to Kind Snacks to get 10 KIND Bars for free – just pay shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices