Shameless Leadership

I’m not gonna lie. I’m in major hustle mode right now and that is not my favorite place to be. But sometimes it’s necessary. I’m not at my best when I’m hustling. I get frustrated and anxiety ridden and just downright cranky.  However, I’ve gotten better at checking myself over the years, so I’m actually able to manage myself at these times in my life without making myself or those around me too crazy.  A pivotal moment happened this week that really helped me realize how far I’ve come when it comes to managing the hustle, managing expectations, finding the silver linings at all times, and connecting to my gratitude #everydamnday.  I think my lessons might help you. Listen in and let me know! As always, we’ll continue this conversation over on Instagram and Facebook at The Shameless Mom Academy.  Links Mentioned: Sponsors: Esight: offering legally blind people the technology to actually see and interact with their environments in ways they never thought possible. Go to www.EveryoneDeservesToSee.com for more info.    Sudio headphones: www.sudiosweden.com. I’m currently obsessed with their Tre and Regent models of wireless headphones. Use the code SHAMELESS at checkout to save 15% on any order at checkout.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whitney Nicely went from no investments (or strategies) to 19 houses, 19 apartment units and 7 chunks of land in less than three years all bringing monthly money to her bank account on auto pilot. She has traveled the United States speaking on stages, teaching her simple strategies, and meeting with other successful real estate investors- and still buying houses the way she teaches others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is to give you power and might to make you do the things you want to do and need to do – BUT – you might be a little scared to do. I’m inviting you to take action, baby steps if necessary, to live a bigger, bolder, braver life. Here’s how… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katie Anthony is a writer and mother of two boys, ages 3 and 5. She knows a lot about backhoe loaders, velociraptors, and rage. Her writing has appeared in BUST.com, Scary Mommy, Mamalode, and the PEPS Blog. She swears and blogs about parenthood, feminism, and scotch at KatyKatiKate.com. I was introduced to Katie via one of my favorite podcasts, For Crying Out Loud. Co-hosts of FCOL, Lynette Carolla and Stephanie Wilder Taylor, read a piece of Katie’s writing that had me so fired up, I couldn’t help but Facebook stalk her (my favorite pastime and one of my best skills) and beg her to come on my show.  Luckily, she was flattered by my stalking and said YES.  Phew.  Katie is an amazing witty writer and a truly talented truth teller. I kind of want to live in her head. I think you will too after you hear this interview.  Listen in to hear Katie share: How writing became her therapy in motherhood Why she just can’t keep quiet about the ways she sees men abusing their power All about her buddy Chad, who you know too, btw How she is managing newfound fame and glory after going viral (for real) a few weeks ago Why she asks her readers for money (gasp)   Warning: this episode contains explicit language and a decent amount of F bombs. We opted not to edit them out, as they are relevant to Katie’s writing, her personality, and her story. Enjoy them all! Links Mentioned:Katie’s Blog (including posts on Harvey, Scott, Kevin and Chad): www.katykatikate.comKatie’s Book: Feminist WerewolfSupport Katie on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/katykatikateKatie on Facebook: www.facebook.com/katykatikateKatie on Twitter: www.twitter.com/yokatykatikateScott Rosenberg article http://deadline.com/2017/10/scott-rosenberg-harvey-weinstein-miramax-beautiful-girls-guilt-over-sexual-assault-allegations-1202189525/ For Crying Out Loud podcast episode where I found Katie Book: Hunger by Roxanne GayBook: Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Melanie Shankle is the New York Times bestselling author behind Nobody’s Cuter Than You, The Antelope in the Living Room, Sparkly Green Earrings and her newest book, Church of the Small Things: The Million Little Pieces That Make Up a Life. She first shared her hilarious observations and loving wisdom on The Big Mama Blog, which helped define a new genre of blogging for women as it attracted a devoted audience now thousands deep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here we GO! We are about to dive into the holiday season. Are you ready? I love the holidays and would be happy for them to last for months on end, but I know they can add stress and chaos for a lot of people. I want you to be conscientious about how you enter into your last 2 months of 2017 so you can actually enjoy with ease.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

n addition to being a Shameless Mom to Charlie (14) and Pepper (9), Nichole Nordeman is an award-winning singer-songwriter and acclaimed worship leader who just wrote her first book, Slow Down: Embracing the Everyday Moments of Motherhood. The book is based on Nichole’s song “Slow Down” that pulled the heartstrings of mothers everywhere—with 14 million views in five days and has exceeded 21 million total views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The truth about having it all. Let’s get real for a minute. There are a lot of non-truths out there about having it all. And most of the non-truths that exist in our head are there because we have made them up. We look at someone’s seemingly perfect Facebook life and determined that it is possible to be beautifully perfectly happy all. the. time. #nontruth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maria Alcoke is host of the Engine Mom Podcast, a CrossFit-L1 trainer at CrossFit Cove in Columbia, Maryland and runs her own graphic and web development studio, MariaVida Creative.  After over 10 years in the creative field in both agency and education settings, she left the corporate world to pursue her own business right before she the birth of her daughter. Two years in to her motherhood and entrepreneurial journey, Maria has a thriving design business and has merged her passion for teaching and fitness through coaching.  Maria realized the true value of community and connection while navigating some major life transitions which included moving across the country, starting her own business and becoming a mom.  She started The Engine Mom Podcast with the goal to share different perspectives from Moms who are driven by their passions. By sharing these stories, she hopes to empower Moms from all walks of life to be their best selves by identifying what fuels them: their passions and greater purpose.  Maria is an inspiring woman and entrepreneur. She is also one of my very first Shameless Mom Mastermind members and one of my very first Shameless Mom Coaching clients. So, I’m obviously ridiculously proud of her. I can’t wait for you to hear her story. I know she will inspire you to start getting a little more uncomfortable and a lot more excited when it comes to building a life you’re really passionate about.  Listen in to hear Maria share: Why uncomfortable leaps and scary action steps are necessary What inspires her to keep following her passions and building a life around things that really cater to her strengths  How Mondays feel when you’re not in alignment with your passion vs when you are How she suffers from Imposter Syndrome and what she does to overcome it The power of having a coach and a support system when you’re doing scary things  Links Mentioned:Engine Mom Website: http://enginemom.com/Maria’s Graphic Design Website: http://mariavida.comEngine Mom on FacebookEngine Mom on Instagram Free Registration to The Surviving to Thriving Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices