What does it really mean to be a powerhouse? Today I’m sharing a peek behind the scenes of my current season of deep transformation in a Q&A session with my amazing podcast manager Brianne, and what it has taught me about true self-empowerment. The biggest thing I’m learning? You can only grow as much as you’re willing to look deep within yourself–at your fears, insecurities, and vulnerability. I’ll share how I’m learning to prioritize my own needs while still showing up for the people I love, how I’m clearing space, and what it has looked like to start healing my inner child in order to meet the most authentic version of myself.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:30 What would you tell yourself one year ago? 04:10 What does the process of empowering + choosing yourself look like? 12:00 What fears came up for you during this season? 20:20 Helpful practices for healing your inner child. 24:30 The key to creating more space for yourself. 32:50 How have your personal needs translated into your business? RESOURCES + LINKS Grab your ticket for the 2024 Powerhouse Women Event August 9-10th in Scottsdale! powerhousewomenevent.com   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity  

If you want to deepen the relationship you have with yourself and the people you love, this conversation is for you!  I’m joined by The Bachelorette fan-favorite and New York Times bestselling author Hannah Brown for a heart-to-heart about finding love after reality TV, taking the stigma out of therapy, and fulfilling her lifelong dream of publishing a romance novel. Hannah shares her healing journey with therapy, what she has in common with the fictional characters in her new book Mistakes We’ve Never Made, and how she’s preparing herself for marriage after getting engaged to her fiance Adam. If you’re on the journey of healing yourself and your relationships too, you’re going to love this one!   HIGHLIGHTS 01:00 The challenges of navigating new versions of yourself. 08:50 What is the most challenging part of writing a book? 14:20 How to deepen and transform the bond with your inner self. 20:00 The easiest ways to begin authentically supporting yourself. 25:40 How did therapy prepare you for a top percent marriage? 32:50 Advice for growing in your relationships through accountability. 40:40 Celebrating Hannah using her voice to stand up for her ideas.   RESOURCES + LINKS Get your copy of Mistakes We Never Made by Hannah Brown on Amazon! Grab your ticket for the 2024 Powerhouse Women Event August 9-10th in Scottsdale! powerhousewomenevent.com Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Hannah Brown: @hannahbrown Better Tomorrow With Hannah Brown: listen here Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

If you’re deep in a gap season, here’s what you need to get to the other side! It’s time to wrap up our ongoing mini-series about “the gap”: AKA, the season in between shifting your old identity to step into a new one. Today, I am sharing my top tips + resources for supporting yourself while in the gap including ways to nourish your mind, body, and soul during this season of transformation. I’ll go over my favorite practices for developing radical honesty, deepening my inner wisdom, carving out solo time to be in my own energy, and even more. Whether the gap challenges you or surprises you with a gift, you’ll have everything you need to support yourself through it all!   HIGHLIGHTS 02:05 Why do we need to support ourselves to get to the other side of the gap? 05:00 The best self care and self love practices for meeting your needs. 07:30 Tips for developing self awareness + getting radically honest with yourself. 10:30 What are all the ways our nervous system tries to protect us? 13:55 How I carve out solo time to get quiet and be in my own energy. 17:45 How to tap into a flow state, even when you can’t “rest” easily.   RESOURCES + LINKS Grab your ticket for the 2024 Powerhouse Women Event August 9-10th in Scottsdale! powerhousewomenevent.com   Dr. Nicole | @the.holistic.psychologist How to Be the Love You Seek by Nicole LePera   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Are you ready to take back your power once and for all? This week, I’m joined by Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal, the Founder and Chief Resilience Officer of Resilience Leadership Institute, who has been recognized by USA Today as the #1 international expert on resilience, mental health, and wellbeing! I cannot wait to share the deep conversation we have all about resilience and the way we connect to challenges in our lives to step into our strongest selves. We’ll discuss how our individual resilience stories shape not only us, but create positive impact + lay groundwork for other women to learn from. Dr. Taryn also shares the best ways to prioritize your healing journey, rewrite the narrative, embrace vulnerability, and more. You’re in for an incredibly empowering episode that will reroute the way you view resilience from now on!   HIGHLIGHTS 02:05 Defining resilience from an expert’s POV + the big three C’s. 08:50 Desirable disadvantages, the “reverse bucket list” + how they strengthen us. 12:45 Taryn’s powerful resilience story and what it taught her. 18:10 How to step into your strong self through healing. 24:30 The most important reminder for all entrepreneurs. 32:15 Five empowering practices of vulnerability. 38:15 How to find + tap into your own resilience story. 42:55 How we can lead a new generation of women uplifting other women. 49:00 Celebrating Taryn’s courage to show up again in women-led communities.   RESOURCES + LINKS Discover how to get involved with Dr. Taryn’s upcoming anthology! www.triumphanthology.com   Learn more at www.resilience-leadership.com   Dr. Taryn’s Tedx Talk | “How Resilience Breaks Us Out of Our Vulnerability Cage”   Grab your ticket for the 2024 Powerhouse Women Event August 9-10th in Scottsdale! powerhousewomenevent.com   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Dr. Taryn: @drtarynmarie   Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Welcome to Part 3 of “the Gap” mini-series, where we’re talking about the in-between season where you’ve left your old identity but haven’t fully embodied your new, expanded identity yet.  So far, we’ve explored the purpose of the Gap + the challenges of the Gap, but now it’s time to talk about the GIFTS of the gap (and yes, they exist)! I’ll share all the amazing things you can expect while in the gap, as well as wait awaits you on the other side of the gap season. You’ll discover how the gap can usher in new deeper levels of transformation, alignment, abundance and even more opportunities to grow. Tune in + find out what gifts are waiting for you inside the Gap!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:55 What are the gifts in the gap, and awaiting on the other side of the gap? 03:10 How the gap can create a deeper connection to your inner guidance. 05:05 The key to a more aligned way of operating + a healthier mind, body, and soul. 08:15 How to evolve your goals to step into more opportunities to grow. 10:10 Where to begin building a foundation of success + abundance.   RESOURCES + LINKS Grab your ticket for the 2024 Powerhouse Women Event August 9-10th in Scottsdale! powerhousewomenevent.com Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity  

Do whole foods really have the power to heal? That’s the question today's guest has dedicated her life to answering. Brooke Graves is the owner of Kaleidoscope, an Arizona-based healthy restaurant chain famous for their organic cold-pressed juices and high-vibe food. We’re diving into Brooke’s journey from first realizing the healing power of foods through her own struggles with rheumatoid arthritis as a child, and how that experience inspired her passion for what she calls “culinary medicine” …a concept that’s at the heart of every item on the Kaleidoscope menu and her desire to pursue a doctorate in clinical nutrition. That mission has propelled the success of Brooke’s juice empire, scaling to seven physical locations in the last 10 years (with zero business experience!) Brooke is one of the smartest women I know and I’m so honored to share her story with you.   HIGHLIGHTS 02:50 Brooke’s journey with nutrition, health, and an autoimmune disease. 06:40 Culinary medicine + healing people through food. 10:30 Breaking down the state of America’s food supply today. 14:05 The journey from medical school to building a juice company. 18:30 Exponentially growing a business by putting community at the heart. 22:55 The biggest challenges of turning your passion into a successful business. 27:20 The amazing effects of putting intentional ingredients in your body. 32:15 Making whole foods “sexy” again. 36:25 Unpacking the truth about oak milk. 39:20 The ultimate vision of expanding Kaleidoscope into an educational tool. 43:05 Celebrating the major growth + intense support for Kaleidoscope.   RESOURCES + LINKS Grab your ticket for the 2024 Powerhouse Women Event August 9-10th in Scottsdale! powerhousewomenevent.com Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Brooke: @brookegraves10 Kaleidoscope Juice: @kaleidoscopejuice Visit the Kaleidoscope website: kaleidoscope.love Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

If being in the gap is challenging you, just know you are so not alone! We’re back with Part 2 of my mini-series diving into “the Gap” – AKA, the transformative season where you’ve left behind your previous identity, but haven’t fully embodied the next version yet. In this episode, I’ll go over the challenges of the gap + how to navigate them in order to reach the other side stronger than before! I’ll get raw and honest as I talk about the most painful parts of the journey, as well as how to use the gap as a season for healing in between the hardships. From setting boundaries to expanding your capacity to hold more, I’ll share the best ways to honor each step of the process as you work towards major upgrades. Discover how we can lean into the challenges of the gap to grow into the highest version of ourselves!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:50 Navigating the gap season and its challenges. 04:00 Honoring the loneliness and grief of the gap to initiate powerful changes. 09:35 Using the gap to heal + tune into your own body. 15:10 Setting boundaries and clear communication to honor your space and time to process. 22:00 Practices for welcoming the discomfort + expanding yourself to hold more. 27:20 The most important thing to remember in your gap season. RESOURCES + LINKS Grab your ticket for the 2024 Powerhouse Women Event August 9-10th in Scottsdale! powerhousewomenevent.com   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Are you ready to redefine your life or business and pivot into your next chapter? Here to share her powerful story of vision and vulnerability is Natalie Jill, a Midlife Expert who helps women redefine healthy aging. With two best-selling Fat Loss Books that sold out in stores everywhere and numerous TV appearances on shows like “The Doctors”, Natalie Jill built a multiple 7-figure Fat Loss business that transformed over 250,000 women’s bodies and health. Our conversation today will empower you to overhaul your mindset around failure, redefine aging + follow the call to pivot into a new season!    We're diving into Natalie Jill’s biggest business wake-up calls, the highs and lows of her journey, and the harsh lessons she learned from crashing her business. From overcoming imposter syndrome and how to start showing up even when you aren’t the expert yet, to what she’s learned about the value of leaning into authenticity over experts, this conversation is the ultimate permission to be your authentic self in all areas of your life.   HIGHLIGHTS 02:15 Evolving your community by sharing your authentic self. 05:30 How Natalie Jill found her vision after a season of hardships. 09:40 Building a business with vulnerability during pre-Facebook years. 12:15 The different energies between being an expert and being honest. 16:00 Unpacking success, ego + the inner lessons from crashing your business. 21:20 The moment Natalie Jill’s business crashed + the steps she took to rebuild. 24:25 Knowing when to shift your vision into new directions. 28:35 How to make a pivot, even when you’re feeling scared. 31:00 Debunking the biggest misconceptions surrounding midlife.  34:20 Three steps to change your mindset + redefine aging. 42:00 Celebrating Natalie Jill’s decision to prioritize her health and authenticity. RESOURCES + LINKS Grab your ticket for the 2024 Powerhouse Women Event August 9-10th in Scottsdale! powerhousewomenevent.com   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Natalie Jill: @nataliejillfit   Midlife Conversations: www.Midlifeconversations.com Natalie Jill: www.Nataliejill.com   Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity  

Do you feel called to massively uplevel? Then it’s time for you to step into the gap! Today, I’m continuing my mini-series all about the gap season, beginning with uncovering the real purpose of the gap. I want to share the most powerful experiences + lessons I’ve learned six months in the gap, so you can walk this journey with me step by step. I’ll break down 5 signs you’re ready for the next level, so you’ll know when you’re being invited to fully be in the gap. By the end of this episode, you’ll have everything you need to deepen your transformation, initiate change, and move forward into the next chapter life has in store. Join me in the gap by taking advantage of the true purpose of this season! HIGHLIGHTS 00:50 Sharing updates on my gap season, six months in. 06:25 The massive difference between achievement and embodiment. 10:30 How to know when you’re being asked to FULLY be in the gap. 19:55 Using the gap to initiate change, evaluate your goals + move forward authentically. 23:30 The true purpose of the gap for me. 26:45 Walk my gap journey with me + what’s on the other side. RESOURCES + LINKS Grab your ticket for the 2024 Powerhouse Women Event August 9-10th in Scottsdale! powerhousewomenevent.com   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity  

How do you go from running a small Instagram account to Rihanna sliding into your DMs? Say hello to Drew Ginsburg, founder of DYLAN LEX! DYLAN LEX began in 2013 and has grown into an embellishment empire of original hand crafted statement pieces worn by Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Madonna, Gigi Hadid, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and more! In this episode, we’ll cover Drew’s incredible journey in business, fashion, and personal growth...including how she developed her style + honed her craft to create a brand that now helps countless women dress the way that makes them feel good. From the time Drew realized she had to pivot to the time Rihanna slid into her DMs, we’ll walk through every major moment in her entrepreneurial journey and how she has stayed true to herself in scaling her empire.   HIGHLIGHTS 01:05 How showing up as yourself + being present reflects on business and relationships. 03:10 The real power fashion, style, and accessories has on our confidence. 07:40 Early days of DYLAN LEX Instagram + how it evolved into a powerhouse accessories brand. 14:30 The moment when Rihanna slid into Drew’s DMs. 19:40 Preserving your time + inspiration to create more of what you love. 22:20 10 years of building business + connecting a community authentically. 26:15 Why we need to evolve in order to step into the next version of ourselves. 31:40 Routines & practices for setting yourself up for success. 39:05 Celebrating Drew showing up on the podcast. RESOURCES + LINKS Use code POWERHOUSE24 at https://dylanlex.com/   Grab your ticket for the 2024 Powerhouse Women Event August 9-10th in Scottsdale! powerhousewomenevent.com   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Drew: @dylanlex Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz   Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity