Quiet Messenger: Redefining leadership & messaging for introverts & sensitive souls

Do you constantly find yourself struggling to meet deadlines – so much so that your self care falls off the table with every launch or big event? In this episode with Hillary Rubin, we redefine self care. We talk about living deliberately, adapting your business to the twists and turns in your personal life, moving deadlines back to give yourself more time, and self care as part of your lifestyle rather than a special ritual.  “When you know what drains you and fuels you – that’s self care.” – Hillary Rubin In today’s episode, you’ll learn: The single biggest self care challenge for coaches and why it’s bogus A fun daily practice that will help you develop a healthy relationship with uncertainty The different look of her workweek self-care pre-baby versus as a new mama (and how to give yourself permission to be okay where you’re at) The ways her business has evolved along with her life changes (and how she’s leaning into it) Why it’s okay for you as a busy woman to choose a shower over yoga or meditation How self care is actually part of your lifestyle not a ritual to add to your to-do list More about Hillary: Hillary Rubin is a Life & Business Coach for coaches, creator of The Art of Becoming a Coach training program, Breakthrough to Coaching Experience Summit, and Meditate, Create & Liberate Coaching e-course. She helps women around the world create lasting change to have more deliberate lives and businesses. She’s been featured in The Los Angeles Times, Yoga Journal and The Daily Worth.com. In addition, Hillary’s business was her baby until she decided it was time to become a real mama in her early 40’s. Something becoming more common for us female entrepreneurs who want to have it all. Mentioned in this episode: The Art of Becoming a Coach Breakthrough to Coaching Experience Breaking the Rules: The Art of Business for Coaches 5-Part Blog Series The Fire Starter Sessions by Danielle LaPorte The Feed Your Hustle Facebook group – to continue the conversation beyond the episode!! Go to adriadecorte.com/episode8 for the full show notes and SHARE what drains you and what fuels you in the comments!

On this episode of the Feed Your Hustle Podcast, I interview Alexia Vernon, a masterful speaking trainer, new mama, and entrepreneur with a laundry list of accomplishments. We talk about how she balanced her latest major launch with her husband away and no nanny, plus the 3 critical healthy habits she’s implementing for her next launch. AND we jammed on specific healthy habits for powerful public speaking, whether it be on-stage, webinars, or interviews. Branded a “Moxie Maven” by the White House for her unique approach to developing women’s voices, through her Step Into Your Moxie platform she has become the go-to expert for helping TEDx speakers, entrepreneurs, executives, online experts, business professionals, educators, and creatives get over their fear of public speaking and deliver their spotlight talks. A motivational speaker focused on heart-centered and high impact communication, values-driven leadership, and women’s empowerment, she not only cultivates the voices of thought leaders through programs like Your Spotlight Talk or her intensive MasterTreats for transformational speakers, she is one. She has scored face time with hundreds of corporate, conference, and college audiences with her keynote speeches and interactive trainings, and she is founder of the Las Vegas-based women’s leadership training program, Influencer Academy. As the co-organizer and co-host of Las Vegas’ TEDxFremontEastWomen, she possesses a unique understanding of the TED speaking style and what organizers are looking for in prospective speakers. On top of all that, she also became a full-time mom last year when her daughter was born. So you know we have TONS to talk about in today’s episode! “Whenever you find yourself getting too in your head, try to get in your body and get up and get physical… When the body is alive, the head is alive, and we’re able to produce our best results that way.” – Alexia Vernon In today’s episode, you’ll learn: How Alexia went from a rockstar self care practice to an out-of-balance new mama AND the small, doable habits she’s implementing now to find her way back The foods that could deplete your energy and confidence if eaten 24 hours before your next talk 3 critical healthy habits that’s she’s implementing during her next launch (and how she learned this lesson the hard way) Why meditation doesn’t have to be a formal practice and how she weaves mindfulness into her workday for more clarity The pre-speaking activities she recommends to help you bring more focused, centered energy to the stage How to incorporate play into your workday to pull yourself out of your head and back into the moment Mentioned in this episode: Go from Hot Mess to Hotshot Speaker (so worth watching this free video series!) Your Spotlight Talk (I’m a proud affiliate) Episode # 3 to lean how to ask for help without feeling guilty What’s one self care tip you learned the hard way from your last launch? Go ahead and share it in the comments on the show notes because I want to know! Full show notes at adriadecorte.com/episode7.

I chat with my good friend Rachel Rofé on how she always seems so relaxed and peaceful even though I know she gets a TON done in her business. We cover how moving her body and what she eats contribute to this and even dive into a discussion on masculine versus feminine energy. Plus I was blown away by all the business and personal time outsourcing hacks that allow her to stay in her joy and focus on creative work.  Rachel's advice on batching: "Every time you get interrupted, it takes 20 minutes to get back into the zone you were in." A Rachel is a multiple bestselling author that's been featured in Entrepreneur, Woman's World, Huffington Post, and Fox News. Since she began internet marketing in 2006, she's developed over 30 products, 40 Kindle books, and bought and sold companies with as many as 120+ employees. She has a popular podcast called A Better Life and speaks worldwide about marketing online. And her favorite part: she does all of this while living the "internet lifestyle", traveling the world and living a life she consciously architected. I met Rachel through a sisterhood circle here in Las Vegas and since then we’ve discovered that we can talk for hours on topics covering the intersection of business and wellness.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: The morning routine that keeps her from rolling out of bed and grabbing the laptop Her best one-step advice for productivity AND ease in your workday How to integrate your masculine and feminine side for a better business and life The tool that gets her walking 5-10 miles every day The single most important thing she does to keep her energy high Exactly what she outsourced to make her latest online course creation and launch feel seamless Full show notes at adriadecorte.com/episode6.

Listen up because this is one episode you DON'T want to miss! In today's episode, it's just you and me and we're setting the foundation of feeding your hustle: the connection between what you eat and the energy you bring to your work. This is super important because everything else we talk about on the show builds on this.  As an entrepreneur, your brain is your business. Whether you’re creating a new offering, in the middle of launch week, or have a full client roster, it all comes down to your brain chemistry. THE FOOD YOU PUT IN YOUR BODY BECOMES THE ENERGY YOU USE DURING YOUR DAY. Full show notes at adriadecorte.com/episode5.

On this episode of the Feed Your Hustle Podcast, I talk with Stefanie Frank, a driven business woman with an ability to keep moving forward and barrel through challenges with shear determination. WE TALK ABOUT OVERWHELM AND THE RESISTANCE SHE OFTEN HAS TO EATING WELL, HOW SHE'S FOUND PEACE WITH OCCASIONALLY FALLING OFF THE WAGON, AND TIE IT ALL TOGETHER WITH HOW SHE TAKES TIME OFF AND USES DOWN TIME TO RECHARGE AND POWER THROUGH. Stefanie Frank quit her job as a litigation attorney in 2006, started a business that failed within a year, and discovered triathlon. After finishing the Silverman half iron distance triathlon in November, 2008, she founded a writing business - and realized her purpose was to help high achieving, values based businesses connect and develop relationships online - through powerful gimmick-free writing. Stef has helped businesses across industries communicate clearly and authentically to connect with their ideal clients - her clients and audiences have experienced powerful shifts in the way they see themselves and their stories.  Stef is a proud graduate of the UNLV Honors College (and received the Honors College Alumni of the Year Award in 2001) and Gonzaga School of Law. Stef is also a powerful storyteller and my TEDx accountability buddy - we're both talking at TEDxFremontEastWomen in May 2015. (Yep, I'm taking the stage with a talk titled "How food fuels hustle" ;) ) IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: How someone who doesn't like to meal plan, grocery shop, or cook eats well during the workweek (even when she's feeling overwhelmed) What she does one week out of every month to keep her feeling free and recharged How she moves her body right now and why it's critically different from training for triathlons  Her go-to snack for feeding her hustle (that she always brings to our coworking sessions) The never-before-shared secret that gets her unblocked and inspiration flowing  The technique she uses to eat well even when it's hard to tear away from projects (hint: this comes from my bag of tricks)  Full show notes at adriadecorte.com/episode4

In this episode, Jess and I talked about taking radiant care of yourself without slowing down with the amazing work you want to do in the world. We dove into asking for help without feeling guilty, what it really looks like to be wildly expressed, making everyday rituals feel spa-like, and how to do it all without it feeling "hard." In this episode, you'll learn: Exactly how to ask for help without guilt (and the common ways we trip ourselves up) How to use play and tapping in to your inner child to discover what you REALLY want Permission to be wildly expressed (in your own way) and the difference between releasing and complaining How to avoid burnout (and go from pushing to get everything done to doing a lot without it feeling “hard”) Easy rituals to make your workday feel luxurious  Jess Tomlinson is a Radiant Self Care Coach who supports busy women in feeling massively less stressed, vibrantly beautiful and wildly expressed so they can continue to do it ALL...without feeling guilty. Jess believes women deserve to have exactly what they need, want and desire (no matter what!) Through her unique coaching, empowering events and international retreats, women receive nourishment, support and breakthroughs to uncover their deepest desires and take the action steps necessary to make their desires a reality. I first met Jess when she asked me to talk on body love and lead a mindful eating ritual during her Sensory EXPLOSION event in 2014. We instantly connected and the private women’s group she runs locally has been a pivotal source of sisterhood and feminine connection for me. SHOW NOTES: http://adriadecorte.com/episode3

I wanted to have Kelly on the show today because Kelly's fantastic at integrating powerful morning and evening routines with her busines and most recently at setting boundaries that separate her fully booked, thriving coaching and mentoring practice from her personal me-time.  Kelly Bennett is a creative soul. She is the Creative Director of VegeNation (a new eco vegan restaurant in downtown Las Vegas), Creative Director of The Reset Project (an innovative company inspiring people to create their own authentic lifestyle), maker of lifestyle products for creative professional women, blogger, speaker & mentor to women as they create their damn good ideas! She's from New York & currently creating from downtown Las Vegas. I've known Kelly for a few years through the downtown Vegas conscious entrepreneur community and have had the unique experience to have her as my business coach AND of creating a personalized meal plan for her. Needless to say, we've got a back and forth partnership that balances health and hustle. In this episode, you'll learn: The exact schedule shift that allowed her to make MORE MONEY by opening up new client spots in a previously booked calendar How she gets a TON done by maintaining specific boundaries between business and personal life (like putting her computer in the closet!) The morning ritual that lets her to show up 100% for her coaching and mentoring clients Her go-to power meal for boosting energy during a busy day (and how to make it FAST) SHOW NOTES: http://adriadecorte.com/episode2

In the first episode, I share why I’m launching this podcast and why you're going to love it as well as my own story and how it relates to YOU.  First of all, I created this podcast based on a desperate need I see in pretty much every female entrepreneur I talk to for longer than a minute - whether it be a client, a friend, or a business coach I'm working with.  We are SO BUSY that eating a proper meal, working out, or even taking time for ourselves easily falls off the to-do list (or maybe doesn't even make it on there in the first place). One of our biggest struggles is to eat foods that will fuel our body AND our business. Often we know what we should do, it just feels overwhelming and complicated when we've got so much else going on.  That's where I come in. I help female entrepreneurs who don't want to choose health over hustle make healthy living part of their business plan. And I started this podcast so I could help YOU. My strength is in simplifying kitchen time and fueling your business with powerful, nourishing plant foods so you can expect regular episodes with just you and me for guidance that gets you feeding your hustle. But I strongly believe that true health and hustle goes beyond food. So, on the Feed Your Hustle podcast, I'll also have deep conversations with established female entrepreneurs who’ve integrated healthy habits into their day-to-day business (and even during stressful events like big launches!). We'll talk about self-care, eating well, moving your body, time management, and the balancing act that goes on behind the scenes of your business. In fact, most of the ladies I interview will be in the Feed Your Hustle FB group answering your questions after their episode. I invite you to join us - it's a safe community space for female entrepreneurs like you to get support, accountability, and ideas from your fellow women in business. SHOW NOTES: http://adriadecorte.com/episode1