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How many times have you heard a story – here on the Lively Show or elsewhere online – which goes along the lines of, ‘I didn’t like my job… so I worked really hard and quit my job to start a full-time business’? Though this narrative has been shared by many people online, there are also many times when quitting a full-time business and getting a full-time job is an even truer extension of our Values — and ultimately brings even more joy to our lives. This is exactly what we’re talking about with letterpress designer, Melissa Gruntkosky. Melissa had a full-time business for four years, until she followed her intuition and took a fulfilling full-time job instead. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to hear an important (and less spoken about) perspective on the challenges of running a full-time business and an inspiring journey of someone who made a bold choice to live her Values. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Melissa went from a teacher and business owner to employee and why. She tells us how she started her letterpress business while working other jobs. She tells us about her mistake of ignoring her intuition and not living from her values. How Melissa’s letterpress business was an emotional rollercoaster in her life. She shares how she has been able to rebuild the boundaries of her personal identity by stepping away from her business. Melissa tells us how uplifting her life became after leaving her business and how it improved her quality of life. She tells us about how much she gave up in her personal, family and social life in order to be a business owner and the effect it had on her. Melissa tells us how she learned that there are no specific rules for entrepreneurship.     SHOW NOTES   The E-Myth Revisited The Guesthouse Hotel lobby design Gary Vaynerchuk Style & Pepper PepperologieAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Happy almost Thanksgiving! Today we’re bringing The Lively Show to you a day early so that you can enjoy the show while you may be travelling to visit family and/or friends this holiday weekend! Today’s episode with enneagram coach, Leigh Kramer, is designed to help you to understand yourself and your family members in a greater way. Which will hopefully provide a more peaceful holiday (if family dynamics can be challenging), or simply provide fun table conversation.   The enneagram is a personality typing system with nine different types. By understanding our enneagram type and the types of those we care about, we can identify our healthy motivations – and sometimes not-so-healthy motivations – so that we can relate to others from the healthiest place within ourselves. This episode is perfect for anyone who is interested in learning more about the enneagram, loves learning about new personality typing systems, or who wants to learn how to increase the quality of their motivations. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Leigh changed jobs to find what she loved and how she discovered the Enneagram How she became a Enneagram coach after being pushed by friends. Leigh explains that the Enneagram is a powerful tool for growth. She tells us what the Enneagram test is and how to use it. Leigh describes how the Enneagram is based on the Seven Deadly Sins, plus two more items. Leigh reviews the 9 types of people the Enneagram focuses on. She tells us that each of the 9 types has positive and negative qualities, based on their unique gifts and struggles. How the Enneagram coach can help you figure out your type or apply it to your life. She tells us how you can elevate you motivations to come from a whole heart. Leigh go through the healing mindsets, gifts and attitudes.   SHOW NOTES   Leigh Kramer The Enneagram Coach The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People The Wisdom of the EnneagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In today’s Lively Show, we are diving headfirst into the world of intuitive eating and sharing how we can apply intuitive eating principles to our holiday food choices. As I’ve shared on the show before, I personally struggled on both sides of the scale with under- and overeating for nine years and I know how tricky intuitive eating can seem — especially during the holidays! Today I am joined by Isabel Foxen Duke, an intuitive eating coach and all around wonderful + hilarious person, to explore this topic in depth. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the concepts of intuitive and emotional eating on a deeper level, or for anyone seeking a mindful approach to holiday food. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Isabel teaches us how to eat intuitively around food and during the holiday. She explains how diet was forced on her when she was 3 years old and the effect that diet had on her. How she grew up hating her body and how this is not a unique story for women She talks about “fallen off the wagon” and how to get rid of the wagon. Isabel tells us how she figured out that diet was not working and how she changed her mindset. Why she thinks service is not effective if you don’t love the work. Isabel describes how most women in this country are not losing weight for health reasons but for social reasons. She tells use to make decisions moment to moment. Isabel tells us how important it is to let go to get your results and be happy. Isabel would tell someone just starting out on this journey.     SHOW NOTES   Isabel Foxen DukeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s Lively Show is one of the most fascinating and helpful conversations I’ve had on The Lively Show thus far. In today’s episode, Dillan DiGiovanni, a health coach and TEDx speaker who transitioned his gender identity in his mid-30’s, shares how and why he thrived before and after his gender transition, the complexity of evolving language around sexuality and sexual identities, and what Dillan believes is not being accurately conveyed in the media about transgender individuals. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear a fascinating story about thriving authentically, or for anyone looking to better understand, connect, and communicate with people who identify as transgender.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s Lively Show is a fun, lighthearted “girl chat” with the lovely and down-to-Earth beauty vlogger, Anna Gardner, of the very popular YouTube Channel and blog, Vivianna Does Makeup. Though dozens of well-known bloggers have come on TLS and discussed blogging tips, we’ve never directly spoken about the topic of video blogging and YouTube. So today, Anna is filling us in on how full-time vloggers make an income, tips and tricks for making great videos, which equipment we should invest in, and more. Plus, she also shares her favorite spend + splurge makeup items. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear a fun chat about all things beauty and vlogging. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Anna’s make-up obsession evolved to blogging and creating content to share. Why she left a full-time job working in PR and editorial writing to pursue her deeper passion. How Anna monetizes her blog and vlogging with affiliate marketing and sponsorships with major brands. What Anna believe is important to sustain an online business. How Anna’s approach to make-up has changed. What make-up and beautify products you should invest in the most. How Anna balances sharing personal and private parts of her life. How she maintains her personal time during “off hours” when not working. Anna’s biggest tips about getting started in YouTube vlogging. She shares her fears of procrastination and how she regains focus and control in her life.       SHOW NOTES   Vivianna Does Makeup Anna’s Youtube channel Kate Summerville Beauty Products Canon EOS 600D Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s Lively Show is focused on the mental and emotional groundwork that can either help or hinder our ability to live our Values and build the life of our dreams. We’re talking with Lewis Howes, a genuinely kind and vulnerable person, former pro football player, successful business owner, Olympic hopeful, podcaster (The School of Greatness), and author of the new book, The School of Greatness. Today’s episode is an intimate look at the early years of Lewis’ life that sparked a burning desire to prove people wrong, and later transformed into a quest to live from an authentic place of love and inspiration. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear a powerful story of a man who came through great adversity to live the life of his dreams, and for anyone looking for practical tips to move past personal limitations. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Lewis’ childhood struggles with dyslexia, loneliness and aggression and how he was able to find acceptance. Why Lewis believes that all things are possible and how he has been able to accomplish his goals, though not always in the ways he originally thought he would. What his father did to instill in him the idea that he should never consider his age a limitation. How someone can make the shift from being fueled by anger and resentment to being fueled by love, inspiration and service. What Lewis believes is more fulfilling than accomplishing a big goal. What Lewis is grateful for right now. How we can start viewing failure as feedback. The support system Lewis has built in his life and how he uses it to get out of a funk. How learning to fully accept and love himself has changed his life. What Lewis would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   The School of Greatness The School of Greatness PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 100. Elizabeth Gilbert. And my 31st birthday. These are three things that are all happening today on The Lively Show, and I’m pinching myself to make sure this isn’t just a dream…. …. A lovely dream that I cannot wait to share with you! Today we’re talking with worldwide bestselling author, Elizabeth Gilbert – of Big Magic, and Eat Pray Love fame – about a wide range of topics including creativity, the fetishization of passion, the magic of curiosity, and the importance of epic doses of self-compassion. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to have a more compassionate + creative life, career, and relationship with themselves.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Elizabeth’s childhood spent living on a farm contributed to her creativity. Why Elizabeth doesn’t preach passion to others, and what she thinks is a better alternative to passion. How she is repurposing and reclaiming the word “entitlement.” Why Elizabeth believes people shouldn’t quit their day jobs in order to be creative. Why she thinks service is not effective if you don’t love the work. How Elizabeth is able to avoid martyrdom in her life and solve conflicts in a creative and playful way. Why self compassion is essential for a joyful and beautiful life. How Elizabeth distinguishes between the soul and the ego and how her soul has kept her going through rejection and scrutiny. What she believes is the best way to help others. How Elizabeth has come to understand and work with her psychological creative cycles. What Elizabeth would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   Eat Pray Love Big Magic Magic Lessons Podcast Get your free audio copy of Big Magic, or any other book you’d like at Audible.com/lively Squarespace Mini Interview: Bryn Huntpalmer of The Birth Hour PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today I’ve got a very special birthday week Lively Show Q&A! On Monday, I sent out an email requesting questions on any and all topics, and I got more than 100 awesome questions in response. I want to share a huge hug + thank you to everyone who emailed a question. They were wonderful, and I look forward to possibly answering questions that were not addressed today in future Mini Editions to come. In this episode, I’m answering 20 questions on a variety of topics including: life, career, home design, podcasting, personal growth, dating, my childhood, and more. This episode is perfect for anyone looking for a fun chat on a wide range of topics that will hopefully add a little extra joy and peace to their day.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How did you or how would you suggest transitioning from a full time job to a job/career you love, of entrepreneurship? Even when you need to continue to work to provide. What is your schedule? Do you keep “regular” business hours? How early do you get up..  Bedtime, etc.! I’m curious, how is the new house coming along? Have you tried any new decor trends in this house that you haven’t tried in the past? Or are you sticking to the classic looks that are tried and true for you? Do you have any advice for starting a values based blog and not getting caught up in things like subscribers and followers? My question is: how do you stick to habits in order to achieve goals? I feel like I’m pretty clear on what I want to do/be, but I lack follow-through. Any advice? How can I use value based intentions when dating?  I would love to know about your childhood; how your parents raised such an ambitious, brilliant and self-confident woman! I wanted to know how is it being on the Hormone Detox Plan? Do you feel different? Is it easy to follow? I made a goal 18 months ago that I would be able to quite my day job by March of 2015. I made tons of progress and am very proud of how far I have come HOWEVER, I’m really no where near being able to quit my job. So, I really struggle to stay motivated sometimes. And, to be honest, sometimes I wonder how long I should pursue the photography dream before moving on from it and just let it be a hobby instead of a career….? How do you best keep in touch with family & friends that live far away? How can you design/decorate a beautiful + functional space in a small apartment on a budget? I can happily say that I’m living a life that I’m proud of. I’m living in myself and as myself. It feels good! However, sometimes I feel very guilty because of my privilege. How do I keep continuing to check my privilege (as someone who is significantly less oppressed than so many people), but keep the joy that I’ve worked so hard for? What are some things you hope to do in your life outside of your career?  Where is your favorite place that you have traveled, and where is on your travel “bucket list”? Wanting to live a life with intention – sometimes it is and *should be* hard to make the choices we have chosen, like eating well and living mindfully. Do you agree? Disagree? I’d love to hear your experience, and how you balance this? Self-compassion and persistence / pushing? Maybe you could share your morning and evening routine that sets you up for success? What do you do when you hit a

Happy Lively Show day to you! Today’s guest, Ashley LeMieux, is someone I admire not only for the impact she’s making on the world through her (quickly expanding) accessory company, The Shine Project, but she’s also someone who simply radiates joy in a palpable way you can just feel. In the show, we’re talking about her mission-driven business (which grants college scholarships and employs inner city youth), how she’s adjusted to becoming a mom of two children over the past two and a half years, how she’s handling bouts of anxiety, and what purpose can look like at different times in our lives. This episode is perfect for anyone looking for an encouraging conversation around the topics of making a difference, dealing with anxiety proactively, navigating motherhood and career, and embracing purpose in our lives. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Ashley’s experience working with inner city youth lead to her starting the Shine Project. How Ashley’s purpose fuels her life. The mindset Ashley has adopted that has helped get her through difficulties and accomplish big things. What purpose is and how our purpose can change throughout the different seasons of our lives. The anxiety Ashley has been experiencing recently and what has helped her cope with it. What she does to make sure her children aren’t negatively affected by her anxiety. Ashley’s advice to people who want to make an impact in their community either through starting a business or not. What Ashley would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   The Shine ProjectAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

oday it’s time to share my second installment of monthly favorites! In this mini edition, I’m dishing on a variety of favorites from September including my favorite books, eats, reads, TV shows, organizational tech tools, and more. Plus, I’m also sharing how you can submit your intuition letters for a new book project I’m working on as well. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear about my favorites from the month of September. : )  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   When the Michigan Lively Show meet up will happen. How you can submit your intuition letters for a new book project I’m working on. My favorite book from September. My new favorite TV show (and it’s not a murder mystery this time!) My new fall favorite item of clothing. My favorite tech tools to stay organized personally and as a team. My new favorite #dfree and #gfree recipe. How the WomanCode protocol is going so far. My very, very favorite new thing (which all tampon users need to know about!).   SHOW NOTES   Intuition Writing Exercise To submit your intuition letter for the intuition letter ebook: Please email Elle at jess(at)jesslively(dot)com with the subject line “INTUITION LETTER” Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Grace and Frankie Lucky Women’s Basel Boot Instagram snap of my favorite booties Google Calendar Sunrise App Teuxdeux.com The Lively Show with Tina Roth Eisenberg Trello Voxer styleandpepper.com The Lively Show with Alisa Vitti about Hormones Instagram snap of my Italian Extravaganza recipe macadamia nut ricotta recipe The Diva Cup The Lively Show with Bea John