How She Really Does It

Adult women friendships. Do you have a longing inside for belonging and connection? Do you feel shame that you have this need. Shasta Nelson is here to talk about the value of friendships and how you can cultivate friendships. Shasta, is the Founder of GirlFriendCircles.com, a women s friendship matching site in 35 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Shasta discusses creating and cultivating friendships. “Loving someone else does not mean they love us less.” ~Shasta Nelson, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this interview we discuss: friendships + unhealthy expectations admitting desire to have friends [belonging+connection] stigma to say “I need friends” what “Best” friends really means misconceptions of friendships important things to cultivate friendships how you share + what you share things that get in the way of building friendships Two takeaways – for women who want deep friendships “Friendships requires deposits + withdrawals.” ~Shasta Nelson, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast book: Friendships Don’t Just Happen! Shasta’s blog To make local friends www.GirlFriendCircles.com facebook twitter   smiling, The post Shasta Nelson: Cultivating Friendships appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

Tess Vigeland is a veteran journalist, and a well-known voice to millions of American radio listeners. For eleven years, Tess was the host of Marketplace Money, a weekly personal finance program that looks at why we do what we do with our money. After climbing a tall ladder of success, Tess left NPR and is finding her next act. She was recently a guest here as we talked about her now viral WDS talk which led to a book deal – Act IV. Today Tess returns so we can discuss success, how she measured it before and how she measures it now. “The way you see yourself is not the way other people see you.” ~ Tess Vigeland, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this interview we discuss: Measure Success – how did she measured success in college. Tess + uncertainty. How achievement was supposed to create “enough.” Worthiness tied to rungs on the career ladder. Hustling for approval. The biggest metnal hurdle -> HINT: money Finding a place in the world after you leave the high level of success. Two takeaways – for listeners wanting to transition…. “None of what we go through is easy. Inside it is really, really, really hard. And it’s a lot of work. But it’s worth it.” ~ Tess Vigeland, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast Tess’s WDS talk (transcript) Act IV facebook Twitter NYT times article about Amanda Peet smiling, The post Tess Vigeland: When are you Enough? appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

Elizabeth M. Norman, R.N., Ph.D., is a professor at New York University. She is the author of Women at War: The Story of Fifty Military Nurses Who Served in Vietnam, and co-author with Michael Norman of Tears in the Darkness: The Story of the Bataan Death March and Its Aftermath, a The New York Times best seller. In this interview Dr. Norman discusses the story of the women in We Band of Angles: The Untold Story of American Women Trapped on Bataan. “There was nothing special about us, we were average women.” ~ Elizabeth Norman discusses the women on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this interview we discuss: The importance of the story The nurses journey during 3 years in prison camp Resilience of the women How they knew what to do What Professor Norman learned from these women Their lives after the war Two takeaways “Never underestimate what a woman can do.” ~ Elizabeth Norman, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast We Band of Angels Women at War Tears in the Darkness smiling, The post Elizabeth Norman: Never Underestimate a Woman appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

Vivienne McMaster is a Vancouver Photographer and workshop leader who helps folks around the world see themselves with compassion through their own camera lens. Her photographs have been seen in such places as Oprah.com, The Huffington Post.   She discovered her love of photography in her late 20 s while in a rough patch in her life and is now on a mission to share the possibility of self­-portraiture as a tool for cultivating self-­love. Vivienne talks about her journey + the work she does to help women. “It was that this was the moment when I realized that I truly didn t know what life held for me and that it might be far, way far, beyond my bubble of expectations.” ~ Vivienne McMaster LISTEN HERE In this interview we discuss: her journey as a creative entrepreneur struggles + uncertainties transactional relationship low expectations education right answers + tests + desks in a row = smarts???? building your business your way mistakes made self-portraits: not because you are at peace with yourself, but to be that way… fear – personal + what you teach in your courses Playfulness is an antidote to fear. Two takeaways – for a listener to practice courage + face their fear “Our weaknesses can be our greatest strength.” ~ Vivienne McMaster Mentioned in this Podcast Be Your Own Beloved Course Check out Vivienne’s website Vivienne’s video Vivienne’s blog post about the day she learned to dream big Jennifer Lee right-brain business plan   smiling, The post Vivienne McMaster: Be Your Own Beloved appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

Kelly Rae Roberts is a possibilitarian. She is an artist, author, businesswoman + most importantly wife and mother. From social worker to licensed artist selling $14 million retail in just under 3 years. She believes we get to make the rules, that we get to choose, that we get to craft the exact life that has been waiting for us. And when we do, we become fully alive. She also believes that we are meant for the complicated journeys of brokenness and wholeness, vulnerability and courage, wisdom and silliness. Kelly Rae talks about her journey: her best + worst mistakes, her tips, and lots of true stories about what it is like to start, grow and nurture a successful creative business. Am I being brave with my life? ~ Kelly Rae Roberts, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this interview we discuss: Social worker –> artist by small steps Doing things you never thought you could + the impact on your life Imposter syndrome + gremlin stories Strange inner callings that made no sense + allowing for space to listen + create Developing faith + trust Doing things you are afraid to do Vulnerability with putting your work out into the world Two takeaways – for listeners to practice trust + faith as you create your right life. “All those little steps you take towards whatever it is calling you, nudging at you + pestering at you to pay attention to, the second you take action towards those things, something happens. That is my journey.” ~ Kelly Rae Roberts, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast Providence quote Kelly Rae mentioned in the interview: “…the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no (human) could have dreamed would come his way.” -Goethe All things Kelly Rae ~ website, store, blog, social media Cards + my first Kelly Rae Roberter art piece from my loving clients Kristin Neff interview about compassion ~ “Compassionate people have boundaries” Peter Walsh interview ~ key to succes is to absolutely COMMIT + reevaluate every 6 months smiling, The post Kelly Rae Roberts: trust + faith to create your right life appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

Do you compare your insides to other people s outsides? Do you think successful entrepreneurs have a magic wand bestowed upon them and that is why they are successful? Do you think it is not possible for you to be successful? Do you wonder what it is really like to be a successful entrepreneur? Today I am talking with Alexandra Franzen, she is a writer, a wordsmith + an author. In this interview, Alexandra shares with you how she really does it and how she built her business to align with who she is + her dreams. “I always want to choose a number that feels good physically + a little nervous in a good way.” ~ Alexandra Franzen, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this interview we discuss: wordsmith ~ what is it? what her week like in your biz? her plan to entrepreneurship the highs and the lows the leaps and dares doubts and fears What it takes to make business really successful? Two takeaways – for listeners wanting to build their business “You can trust in your abilities + methodologies in yourself.” ~ Alexandra Franzen, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast Alexandra’s website Alexandra’s book 50 Ways to Say You’re Awesome Bruce Springsteen’s SWSX talk smiling, The post Alexandra Franzen: What’s It Really Like to Be an Entrepreneur appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

Katie Hess is a flower alchemist + the founder of Lotus Wei one of the world s leading floral apothecaries. Katie s hand-crafted flower elixirs have been praised by Oprah s right-hand man, Adam Glassman, enjoyed by A-list celebrities like Johnny Depp, and custom-blended for President Obama + his family. With products sold in 12 countries and featured at several of the world s premiere hotels + spas, Katie s flower-powered empire is thriving + growing. A lifelong spiritual seeker, Katie has trained internationally with flower essence practitioners, and studied meditation + mindful-awareness techniques with several Tibetan Buddhist masters, including The Dalai Lama, The Karmapa Tibet s next generation leader and Ayang Rinpoche. Katie is on a quest to create world peace, one human being at a time through powerful flower remedies that ease the heart, heal the body, and awaken the mind. Katie and I will talk about her journey into becoming a flower alchemist and how flowers can help you. “We are all looking for happiness. We all on some level at some point have some kind of suffering. We are all seeking to remove that suffering.” ~ Katie Hess, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE More specifically, in this interview you will find out about: What a flower alchemist is? Kaite’s journey + mission Energy medicine Health statistics Quick fix systems Being an entrepreneur of an unconventional business – what’s it really like? Two takeways – for listeners “Anything with uncomfortable emotions is insight, wisdom.” ~ Katie Hess, on How She Really Does It Resources Mentioned in this Podcast Lotus Wei website facebook twitter Wei of Chocolate interview mentioned with Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. interview mentioned with Dr. John Medina smiling, The post Katie Hess: Flower Alchemist appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

You dream of obtaining your dream job. But what happens when the dream job is no longer your dream and you leave without knowing where you are headed? Tess Vigeland recently wowed the crowd at WDS (World Domination Summit hosted by former guest Chris Guillebeau). Tess speech at WDS, What the Hell Are you Doing?! A Serious Stare Down the Barrel of an Ordinary Life. was raw and ripe with vulnerability. She talked about her dream of being a host of a national radio show Marketplace Money, obtaining her dream job and leaving when she still had too much self respect to stay. Unlike the movie story endings we so often like to watch, Tess left her dream job without a safety net and without knowing what was next. On the WDS stage, Tess, let down her armor and shared with us her real journey. “I did not have a plan.” ~ Tess Vigeland, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE Tess and I will talk about the truth of leaving your dream job and figuring out what s next. Why say yes to the World Domination Summit? WDS – stepping up and showing us what it is really like to leave When others tell you about what you are capable of; support that makes you cringe; how you will support others HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO LEAVE – too much self respect to stay Paralysis of change Real ups and downs – Bruce Springsteen believe you are the baddest ass in town and that you suck. Journalists have armor, you let go of your armor, what was that like where are you now – what have you learned from these past 11 months and the last few weeks Two takeaways – for listeners wanting to leave…. “What’s amazing about a leap of faith – everyone around you is so sure it’s all going to work out.” ~ Tess Vigeland, on How She Really Does It Resources Mentioned in this Podcast Tess Vigeland on facebook Tess talk at World Domination Summit Read her speech here “What the Hell Are You Doing?!” Bruce Springsteen SXSW talk Interview with Jonathan Fields Interview with Gretchen Rubin Interview with Chris Guillebeau, founder of WDS World Domination Summit   smiling, The post Tess Vigeland: After the Dream Job… appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

Do you want to tap into your true power? My mentor & frequent guest Martha Beck is here to help guide you to your own true power. Martha is a life coach . + best selling author of several books, her latest is The Martha Beck Collection: Essays for Creating Your Right Life. These essays are from the O, The Oprah Magazine column she writes each month. The way we think is through our language ~ Martha Beck, on How She Really Does it LISTEN HERE More specifically, in this interview you will find out about: Powerless statements + beliefs Fear Love Judgment from others Disrespect from others Worthiness/Approval Inner voice & knowing Two takeaways – for listeners wanting to practice living in their true power. The more I am willing to use my power in the service of my vision the less it is important whether I am afraid. ~ Martha Beck, on How She Really Does it Resources Mentioned in this Podcast The Martha Beck Collection Steering by Starlight Leaving the Saints Listen to more interviews with Martha Beck What dieting really does to your body + the story of Martha’s career. Feeling Stuck, Uncertain + Blocked Creating the Life You Want Success and Martha’s WIG’s smiling, The post Martha Beck: Stepping into Your Own Power appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.