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Send Carla a message!If you find yourself in the middle of some ups, downs, and in-betweens in life or business, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing my hardest season as an entrepreneur and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. While it still feels messy, here are some of the highlights, lowlights, and lessons that stand out. I hope they help you on your own journey.Living is like learning to surf. Problems are just waves. The only thing you need to decide is if you’re going to go over or under them. 🌊Lessons:5:24 You can survive without a plan! By showing up 15 minutes a day, another piece is revealed or another door opened. Step in faith again and again.6:57  It's okay to go slow. It allows for mindfulness, intimacy, presence, and relaxation. 8:20 Keep showing up, even when you can't see the sprouts from all of the planting and work.9:30 Honor the season you're in. There will be ebbs and flows, times for creativity, times for going inward.10:29 You can be okay in the unknown. Stay in the presence of God and do the next thing. Journal, take lots of breaks, make space for allowing and receiving. 12:24 Be loving and gentle on yourself and others. Remember that business isn't everything. You don't have to take it all so seriously. Enjoy!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/freeclass to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Get your copy of 5 Ways to Manage Your Mind Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Carla a message!Fall has finally arrived, and that means the end of the year is right around the corner. In today’s episode, Josephine Owusu, an international business strategist from England, is here to help us make it the best it can be.Planning a strong Q4 isn’t just for business, it’s an opportunity for everyone to end 2024 on a high note and springboard to a productive, organized, fulfilling 2025.Because Josephine always incorporates personal well-being and life into everything she does, her process is perfect for everyone. I’ve been through her Q4 planning exercise and I share my thoughts, fears, concerns, and hopes as I head into this important season. Josephine walks you through the same exercises so that you can benefit from her knowledge and insights too.Grab a pen and paper, you’ll want to keep this info!Highlights:2:33 Review the highlights and lowlights7:36 The data never lies!9:12 More of what you like, less of what you don’t14:37 Traffic light system: what needs to stop, start, or continue26:53 Visualization exercise for the best Q4 possible34:56 Bring forward the best version of yourself38:10 Setting SMART goalsMore about Josephine:LinkedInYouTubeIGCheck out Josephine's previous episodes:Master Your Capacity to Realize Your Goals CEO Time: Level up Your BusinessBuild a Business AND a LifeEnjoy!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/freeclass to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Get your copy of 5 Ways to Manage Your Mind Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Carla a message!If you struggle with content creation, Eugenia Woo, creative content director and host of the Creator to Leader podcast, is here to help. We dive deep into her unique journey, discussing content creation, leadership, and entrepreneurship.Eugenia shares her insights on Seth Godin's liberating definition of leadership and how it transformed her mindset. Content creation is a marathon, not a sprint, and she offers strategies for avoiding burnout when you feel like you're spinning your wheels.Highlights:3:29 From immigrant trying to fit in to entrepreneur and podcast host4:22 The misconception creators have about content creation and leadership and how to stop consuming content and start leading in their industry9:29 How Seth Godin's philosophy on leadership and business has impacted Eugenia’s approach to entrepreneurship11:36 Dealing with failure and leadership16:25 Detaching from the outcome in content creation19:03 Leadership as a daily practice22:30 Seth Godin’s four leadership principles36:29 Everyday moments as leadership opportunities39:04 Stop seeking validation and focus on leading and serving your audienceMore Eugenia WooWebsiteCreator To LeaderIGEnjoy!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/freeclass to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Get your copy of 5 Ways to Manage Your Mind Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Carla a message!Maybe she’s born with it?? When it comes to self-confidence, maybe not. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, hesitating, and second-guessing yourself, this is the episode for you!Julie DeLucca-Collins, a business coach dedicated to lifting women out of self-doubt and into confidence and success, says that building your confidence is as simple as taking the brave first action and allowing the momentum to build confidence naturally. Highlights:4:55 It’s okay if you’re not born being self confident5:59 The biggest challenge that derails confidence7:02 Failure is a roadmap8:11 Taking brave, small actions12:00 Consistency is sexy16:26 Values drive actions34:11 Anchor habits build momentumAbout Julie DeLucca-Collins:Julie is an accomplished business coach, author, TEDx speaker, and podcast host of Casa de Confidence. She helps women entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses with confidence by focusing on tiny habits and actionable strategies.PodcastWebsiteMastermind Program: Julie’s mastermind is reopening this fall—perfect for women entrepreneurs seeking community, accountability, and expert guidanceEnjoy!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/freeclass to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Get your copy of 5 Ways to Manage Your Mind Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Carla a message!If you’re a woman in business who feels pulled in too many directions – responsibilities to your work, your family, your relationships, all the rest – this is the episode for you! Doing life as a mom, a business owner, and a woman in this modern world makes you wonder how many more decisions you can possibly make in a day and how many more to-dos you can put on your list. This leads to BURNOUT, which is really opportunity in disguise, inviting you to redefine how you can keep showing up, grow in a way that feels in alignment, and keep doing what you love to meet your financial goals.In this episode, Erin Davis, brand strategist and founder of Matchbox Women, shares her journey, insights, and actionable strategies to help you infuse the humanity of your business into your brand. Tune in as we explore the power of community, the importance of aligning your brand with your personal values, and how to sustain your business by staying true to yourself.Resources Mentioned:Visit Erin’s website at matchboxwomen.com for free resources like the Message Mastery Workbook and the Authentic Brand GuideConnect with Erin on Instagram and FacebookJoin Erin’s email list for more personalized insights and updates Enjoy!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/freeclass to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Get your copy of 5 Ways to Manage Your Mind Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Carla a message!If your time worked like your budget, would you be broke? Time is your most valuable asset and you want to budget plenty of time for the things that matter.In this episode, productivity and motherhood coach, author, photographer, and podcast host Ashley Freehan walks you through creating your ideal week through budgeting your time.Your home life and business life can often bleed together, making you feel guilty for spending too much time in one area and not enough in the other.That all ends when you learn how to carve out time slots for the things that really matter. Listen in and get the tips you need to feel organized and productive without going over budget in any area!Episode Highlights:Thinking of your time like a budgetHow an ideal week differs from traditional schedulingThe beauty of being proactive rather than reactiveTools for creating your ideal weekHow to budget for what matters to you, nonnegotiables and commitmentsBedtime and wake time boundary setting Budgeting for transition timeDon’t forget free time!Structure creates freedomKick guilt to the curbHandling things that fall through the cracksHandling the unexpectedSetting boundariesBenefits of the ideal week methodEnjoy!Learn more about Ashley:Website: https://thepurposegathering.com/Podcast: https://thepurposegathering.com/podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposegathering/ Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/freeclass to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Get your copy of 5 Ways to Manage Your Mind Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Carla a message!“Clutter smothers, simplicity breathes.” If you find the clutter in your workspace, home, or even mind is smothering you, certified clutter cleaning practitioner Conny Graf is here to help. In this episode, Conny shares how an organized environment helps clear your mind, frees up your creative energy, and helps you find peace in this chaotic world. You’ll love her practical tips for reducing clutter and creating peace from the inside out.Enjoy!Learn more about Conny:Website: https://connygraf.com/Podcast:  https://connygraf.com/podcast-episodes/ Learn more about Carla: Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla:  https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/freeclass to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Get your copy of 5 Ways to Manage Your Mind Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Carla a message!If you’re struggling to get better sleep, to feel refreshed and restored in the morning, and to overcome anxiety that leads to insomnia, this is the episode for you.Savannah Hipes, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Behavioral Sleep Medicine provider who uses evidence-based treatments to help people get a better night’s sleep. With her advice, you’ll look forward to climbing into bed instead of dreading the fight for such a basic human need.Join us as we unpack the ways our modern lifestyle disrupts our sleep and simple yet effective tips for getting better sleep. Whether you're a chronic insomniac or just looking to get better sleep, Savannah’s insights offer valuable strategies to help you reclaim your sleep and, ultimately, your overall well-being.Episode Highlights:2:51 You aren’t alone, society devalues rest! Learn what happens during sleep and why it’s so important to our mental, emotional, and physical well-being7:19 Why hyper-achievers are particularly prone to sleep issues10:09 The threats our modern brains perceive that keep us up at night14:20 The role of cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy for insomnia16:45 How to communicate safety to your body during the day to help you relax at night20:56 Understanding your homeostatic sleep drive24:40 The role of exercise in helping your body’s drive for sleep, how much and when28:14 The surprising research findings about the effects of light before sleep and what to focus on instead29:36 What’s happening when we fall asleep, then wake up. How to handle waking during the night. What to do if you get up to go to the bathroom and can’t fall back asleep36:26 All about sleep medications39:36 How designating a “time to worry” is helpful to emptying the mind and calming anxiety45:30 Practical sleep hygiene tips47:48 The critical role using a behavioral sleep medicine provider can play to get helping you get better, restorative sleepSavannah treats people in-person in Florida and online in Florida and New York.Enjoy!Guest Information:Learn more about Savannah: https://www.savannahhipeslcsw.com/Connect on FB: https://www.facebook.com/savannahhipeslcswConnect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/savannahhipeslcsw/Connect on LI: Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/freeclass to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Get your copy of 5 Ways to Manage Your Mind Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Carla a message!If your business depends on you to be successful, then it makes sense to keep yourself healthy, body, mind, and soul. Meeting business milestones is important, but you want to be able to enjoy them with a full tank and a full nest!Join us for a conversation with Dr. Christiane Schroeter, host of the "Happy Healthy Hustle" podcast and an accountability coach for female business owners. She shares insights from her own entrepreneurial journey and a simple and effective hack called “petite practice” that will help you avoid burnout and maintain a balance between personal well-being and business success.Episode Highlights:2:12 Journey to Entrepreneurship: Christiana discusses her transition from academia to entrepreneurship. Initially a university professor teaching innovation and entrepreneurship, she realized her passion for helping entrepreneurs, especially women, push through failures and continue growing their businesses.5:43 The Turning Point: Christiana reveals her personal health journey and realizes that if she kept going the way she was, something was going to give. Nearly setting herself up for catastrophe, she realized she needed to put herself on her schedule, literally scheduling time for self-care. That’s when her brilliant idea was born.17:18 Balancing Business and Wellness: Christiana introduces her concept of "petite practice," which involves small, consistent self-care practices that prevent burnout and maintain a balance between personal well-being and business success.19:36 Common Challenges for Women in Business: The episode covers common hurdles female entrepreneurs face, including imposter syndrome, fear of failure, and the struggle to maintain consistency in their projects.22:03 Practical Tips: Christiana shares actionable strategies for integrating wellness into a busy entrepreneurial life, including scheduling self-care activities and setting realistic goals. She highlights the importance of starting small with manageable tasks.Christiana has encouraging advice for all women for how to embrace imperfection, take action despite fears, and focus on consistent self-care to sustain both personal well-being and business growth. Enjoy this empowering conversation!Enjoy!Learn more about Christiane:Website:  https://hellohappynest.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellohappynest/featuredLearn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/freeclass to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Get your copy of 5 Ways to Manage Your Mind Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Carla a message!Do you use any self care strategies? Lots of people enjoy getting a massage, getting their nails done, or taking an afternoon off, but the most important kind of self care strategy is inner-self care.In this episode, the tables are turned as special guest Beth Sandlin, founder of Trifecta Pilates, interviews Differently host Carla Reeves. If you want a clearer mind, a calmer mind, the ability to be more present, and take yourself from where you are now to where you want to be, practicing journaling as an inner self care strategy is definitely for you (even if you’ve never been into journaling before)!Episode Highlights:5:37 Journaling as Self-Care: The undeniable power of journaling as a tool for self-care, stress relief, and personal growth9:10 Self-Care Strategies: The importance of internal self-care and how it differs from traditional self-care activities like massages and spa days and the discipline required for true self-care, highlighting how managing thoughts and emotions can lead to a more fulfilling life.13:38 Embracing Change and Trusting the Journey: The importance of taking small steps and staying committed to personal growth, even when faced with uncertainty or fear.Enjoy!Learn more about Beth:Beth's past episodes:Move Differently with Beth SandlinRevitalizing Your Routine Through Mindful Movement with Beth SandlinWebsite:  https://www.trifectapilates.comTry her Free Program: https://www.trifectapilates.com/moveYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/trifectapilatesConnect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/trifectapilatesLearn more about Carla:  https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla:  https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a fLearn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/freeclass to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Get your copy of 5 Ways to Manage Your Mind Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!