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Mar 30, 2025 • 44min

Awaken your inner sage with Nancy Waring Ep.169

In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, I have a delightful conversation with Nancy Waring, author of "The Vibrant Sage." We dive into the five pillars of living a vibrant life and explore what it truly means to awaken your inner sage.We explore:✅ The concept of a "vibrant sage" and how it relates to living authentically and purposefully.✅ Nancy’s personal journey of awakening, transitioning from societal expectations to finding her true self.✅ The transformative power of community support and how it can inspire growth.✅ Practical insights on the five pillars: breath, movement, nutrition, sleep, and purpose.✅ The significance of self-love and how to reconnect with your inner wisdom.Nancy shares her experiences, vivid insights, and actionable steps for anyone looking to cultivate a healthier, more vibrant life filled with purpose and joy.Connect with Nancy:🌐 Website: https://thevibrantsage.com/📚 Book: "Selfless Pluck: The Vibrant Sage, Arousing Energy, Happiness" available on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback. https://www.amazon.com/Vibrant-Sage-Arousing-Energy-Happiness/dp/B0DKP6Q1K5📸 Instagram: @nancy_thevibrantsage📖 Facebook: The Vibrant Sage🔗 LinkedIn: Nancy Waring✨ Don’t forget to check out my book, Small Steps, Big Wins, where I share actionable steps for creating the life you want. Grab your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Steps-Big-Wins-Challenges/dp/1964619432Listen to the full episode now and take your first small step toward embracing your vibrant inner self!🎧 Available on all major platformsIf you have enjoyed my podcast, visit my website at⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.suesaller.com/⁠⁠⁠. Do you need to find a personal coach or mentor? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.personalcoachfinder.com/⁠⁠⁠And remember, life doesn’t get better by chance, it gets better by choice! Have an awesome day, friends!
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Mar 16, 2025 • 51min

The Art of saying yes! with Jenn Johnson Ep.168

In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, I have the pleasure of talking with Jenn Johnson, a women's empowerment coach who helps others break through their barriers and live fulfilling lives. Join us as we dive into her inspiring journey, the challenges she faced as a single parent, and the transformative power of saying yes to your passion.We explore:✅ Overcoming the challenges of being a single parent while pursuing personal and professional goals.✅ The importance of community support and real connections in navigating life's obstacles.✅ How to identify and change the limiting beliefs that hold you back from creating the life you want.✅ The significance of establishing a routine centered around self-care, including the critical role of sleep and hydration.✅ The concept of surrendering control to embrace opportunities and the power of living authentically.Jenn shares her invaluable insights and practical strategies that empower individuals to discover their purpose, embrace their inner strength, and support others along the journey.Connect with Jenn:🌐 Website: https://www.jennjohnsoncoaching.com/📞 Schedule a connection call for insights or coaching.✨ Don’t forget to check out my book, Small Steps, Big Wins, where I share actionable steps for creating the life you want. Grab your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Susan-Saller-ebook/dp/B0DK3KP8V4Listen to the full episode now and take the first small step toward empowerment and creating the life you desire!🎧 Available on all major platformsIf you have enjoyed my podcast, visit my website at⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.suesaller.com/⁠⁠⁠Do you need to find a personal coach or mentor? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.personalcoachfinder.com/⁠⁠⁠And remember, life doesn’t get better by chance, it gets better by choice! Have an awesome day, friends!
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Mar 2, 2025 • 54min

Dream Big, Focus Small with Jo Crawford Ep.167

In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, I am thrilled to chat with Joe Crawford, author of "It Takes a Woman to Empower Women." Our conversation explores the depth of intimate terrorism, the spectrum of abuse, and most importantly, how to move beyond these challenges with hope and empowerment.We explore:✅ Understanding the concept of "intimate terrorism" and its profound impact.✅ Various forms of abuse including physical, psychological, and financial, and how they manifest in everyday life.✅ How to craft a life plan using Joe's "Dream Proposal" approach to envision and achieve your biggest dreams.✅ The importance of self-care and self-forgiveness in reclaiming your life and building self-worth.✅ Finding and nurturing your "belief buddy" to support you on your journey.Jo shares practical strategies and inspiring stories, offering tools for empowerment and change, emphasizing that you are not alone and that it is possible to rise above any challenge.Connect with Joe:🌐 Website: ittakesawoman.net✨ Don’t forget to check out my book, Small Steps, Big Wins, where I share actionable steps for creating the life you want. Grab your copy here: Small Steps, Big Wins on AmazonListen to the full episode now and take your first small step toward empowerment and designing a life you love!🎧 Available on all major platforms
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Feb 16, 2025 • 56min

Fearless Flight : Soaring Beyond Failure with Geoff Sober Ep.166

In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, I sit down with Geoff Sober, the inspiring author of "From Fear of Failure to Flying High." Together, we have a conversation about the journey of overcoming fears and embracing personal potential, sharing stories and practical strategies that guide you toward self-discovery and personal growth.We explore:✅ Understanding and overcoming the fear of failure to unlock personal potential.✅ Strategies for self-reflection such as journaling and the Blank Canvas Assessment.✅ The role of gratitude and its impact on mental well-being and perspective.✅ Discovering and nurturing your gift zone to achieve fulfillment.✅ How daily intentions can transform your outlook and reality.Geoff provides invaluable insights and tools for anyone feeling stuck or looking to conquer their fears, highlighting the importance of self-love and the power of a positive mindset shift.Connect with Geoff:🌐 Website: www.geoffsober.com✨ Don’t forget to check out my book, Small Steps, Big Wins, where I share actionable steps for creating the life you want. Grab your copy here:Small Steps, Big Wins on AmazonListen to the full episode now and take your first small step toward overcoming fear and designing a fulfilling life!🎧 Available on all major platforms
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Feb 2, 2025 • 46min

Breaking Free from “Default Mode” with Cathy Christen Ep.165

In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, I sit down with serial entrepreneur, coach, real estate investor, and mom—Cathy Christen. Cathy’s inspiring journey from burnout to building four thriving businesses is a testament to the power of intentional living and taking small steps toward creating a life you truly love. We explore: ✅ Breaking free from the "default mode" and living intentionally. ✅ Overcoming burnout and redefining success on your own terms. ✅ The importance of time audits, gratitude, and daily rituals. ✅ Creating systems and processes to reclaim your time and energy. ✅ How surrounding yourself with the right people can transform your trajectory. Cathy shares practical tools and strategies for anyone looking to shift from survival mode to living a life by design. Her insights will leave you motivated to start small and dream big. Connect with Cathy: 🌐 Website: ⁠www.cathychristen.com⁠ 📚 Life as a Masterpiece: Design and Live a Life You Love Today: ⁠Get Cathy’s book here⁠ ✨ Don’t forget to check out my book, Small Steps, Big Wins, where I share actionable steps for creating the life you want. Grab your copy here: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Small-Steps-Big-Wins-Challenges/dp/1964619432 Listen to the full episode now and take your first small step toward designing a life you love! 🎧 Available on all major platforms.
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Jan 26, 2025 • 50min

Set Your Habits, Set Your Year – A Conversation with Amy Chambers Ep.164

Welcome to another empowering episode of Small Steps, Big Wins! Today, I’m joined by the incredible Amy Chambers, author of The Six Habits of Powerful People: Becoming a Happy Human Who Has It All. Together, we dive into the transformative power of habits and how they shape your life, setting the foundation for an extraordinary year ahead. Episode Highlights:✅ The Six Habits for Success: Amy reveals the core habits that create a life of fulfillment, resilience, and joy.✅ Your Best Year Starts Now: Discover how the habits you set today can define your year and help you achieve your goals.✅ Building Inner Happiness: Amy shares practical ways to cultivate happiness and gratitude in your daily life.✅ Overcoming Obstacles with Grace: Learn how to use habits as a tool to navigate challenges and keep moving forward.✅ Aligning Habits with Purpose: Amy offers actionable insights to help you design habits that align with your unique vision and values. This conversation is packed with practical advice and inspiring takeaways to help you set the tone for a transformative year. Connect with Amy Chambers:📚 Grab her book The Six Habits of Powerful People: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Amy-Chambers/dp/B0CS32T9C3📸 Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymchambers/ Grab My Book:📘 Small Steps, Big Wins – Discover how small, intentional steps can lead to massive transformations in your life. Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3KP8V4 Learn More About Me:🌐 Visit my website: https://www.suesaller.com If this episode resonates with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s ready to embrace the power of habits. Let’s make this year your best yet! 🌟
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Jan 19, 2025 • 56min

Conquer your year by being violently consistent with Michael McLean Ep.163

In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, I sit down with Michael McLean, an entrepreneur, author, and former professional hockey coach whose journey is packed with inspiring lessons on perseverance, discipline, and the power of small steps. Michael shares how a pivotal moment with his father redirected his life and how focusing on daily consistency has been the key to his remarkable success. Key Takeaways: ✅ The Power of Small Steps: Michael explains how focusing on "singles" rather than big wins allowed him to build an industry-leading insurance agency over 17 years. ✅ Winning the First Hour of the Day: Discover why starting your day with intention and purpose can set the tone for success, and learn Michael’s go-to strategies for stacking early wins. ✅ The Discipline of Saying No: Michael highlights the importance of "Vitamin N" (saying no) to stay aligned with your priorities and create space for what truly matters. ✅ The Role of Marketing: Learn why Michael believes building an email list and engaging it consistently is the most valuable marketing strategy for small business owners. ✅ Transforming Failure Into Growth: Michael shares how his biggest failures, including being fired as a hockey coach, became the foundation for his greatest successes. ✅ Creating a Winning Team: Michael’s approach to recruiting and empowering talent includes looking for coachable individuals with grit and resilience, even outside traditional hiring pools. ✅ Visualization and Mindset: Hear how Michael combines visualization and intention to prepare for both success and challenges. Practical Steps for Change: Win the First Hour of Your Day: Dedicate your first hour to activities that move you closer to your goals, whether it's fitness, planning, or personal development. Embrace Discipline: Use discipline to create the freedom and success you desire. Focus on Small, Consistent Actions: Aim for steady, incremental progress instead of trying to hit home runs. Start Building an Email List: Create and nurture a direct connection with your audience to grow your business. Reframe Failure: View setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow. Resources Mentioned: 📖 Download Michael’s book for free: BrassBallSecrets.com Stay Connected:🌟 Grab my book Small Steps, Big Wins: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3KP8V4 🌐 Learn more about me: https://www.suesaller.comFinal Thoughts:This episode is packed with insights on how small, consistent actions can lead to extraordinary results. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a professional, or just looking to make meaningful changes, Michael’s journey will leave you inspired and motivated to take the next step. 🎧 Tune in, reflect, and take action—because life doesn’t get better by chance; it gets better by choice!
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Jan 12, 2025 • 35min

Turning Intentions into Results with Chase Tolleson Ep.162

In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, I’m joined once again by Chase Tolleson, my most frequent and always thought-provoking guest. As we close out 2024 and prepare for 2025, we dive deep into the importance of reflection, intentional goal setting, and embracing personal growth with clarity and purpose. We unpack the idea of living your best year yet and how every step, no matter how small, contributes to creating the life you truly want. From identifying limiting beliefs to building daily habits that drive results, Chase shares actionable strategies to help you align your actions with your vision. ✅ The Power of Reflection: Why looking back on the past decade can give you clarity for the years ahead. ✅ Intention Over Resolution: How setting clear, meaningful intentions drives sustainable growth. ✅ Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Learn how to identify your inner saboteur and rewrite your narrative for success. ✅ The Role of Choice: Everything is a choice—owning your decisions empowers you to move forward with confidence. ✅ Writing Down Goals: The act of writing down goals and asking powerful questions can shift your mindset and bring clarity. ✅ Focus on Effectiveness, Not Just Productivity: Why being effective matters more than just being busy. ✅ Crafting Your 10-Year Vision: Set a vision so big it becomes your guiding compass, and then reverse-engineer the steps to get there. ✅ Daily Wins and Next Steps: End each day by celebrating your wins and planning the next three priority actions for tomorrow. Write down where you want to be on December 31, 2025. Break it down into quarterly, monthly, and weekly milestones. Identify 3-5 daily actions that will move you closer to your goals. Celebrate your wins every day, no matter how small. 🌐 Learn more: https://chasetolleson.com 📸 Instagram: @coach_chase_tolleson 🚀 Explore the Primal Man Pathway: https://www.primalmanpathway.com 📚 Small Steps, Big Wins – Discover how intentional, small steps can lead to massive transformations in your life. Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3KP8V4 🌟 Learn More About Me: 🔗 Visit my website: https://www.suesaller.com If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a little inspiration. Let’s turn small steps into big wins—one day at a time. 🚀✨
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Dec 29, 2024 • 29min

Closing the Year Strong: Reflections and Insights with Chase Tolleson Ep.161

In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, I’m joined once again by my most frequent and always insightful guest, Chase Tolleson. As we close out 2024, Chase and I dive into a great conversation about reflections, growth, and the power of intentional living. Together, we unpack the lessons learned over the past year, explore strategies for setting meaningful intentions, and share actionable insights for stepping into the new year with clarity and purpose. Whether you're looking to reset, refocus, or simply reflect on your own journey, this conversation offers a grounded and motivating perspective to help you move forward with confidence. Key Takeaways: ✅ The Power of Reflection: Why the end of the year is the perfect time to pause, evaluate, and realign your goals. ✅ Intention Over Resolution: How setting clear intentions can guide your actions and create sustainable growth. ✅ Small Steps, Big Impact: The value of consistent, small actions in building momentum toward your dreams. ✅ Lessons from 2024: Chase shares personal insights and practical strategies for embracing both wins and challenges. ✅ Stepping into the New Year: How to set yourself up for success with a strong mindset and purposeful habits. Connect with Chase Tolleson: 🌐 Learn more about Chase here: https://chasetolleson.com Grab My Book: 📚 Small Steps, Big Wins – Discover how small, intentional steps can lead to massive transformations in your life. Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3KP8V4 Learn More About Me: 🌟 Visit my website: https://www.suesaller.com If this episode resonated with you, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a boost of inspiration. Let’s finish this year strong and step boldly into the next chapter! 🚀✨
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Dec 15, 2024 • 54min

Enough with the Secrets with Lin Green Ep.160

Welcome to another episode of our podcast, where we explore the transformative power of healing and joy within family dynamics. I’m Sue Saller, your host, and today I’m joined by the courageous author Lin Green. In her debut book, Enough with the Secrets, Mama, Lin delves into the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the profound journey of healing generational wounds. In this inspiring conversation, Lin shares her journey from the Dominican Republic to becoming an author and advocate for self-compassion. We discuss how understanding our parents’ experiences can pave the way for forgiveness, personal growth, and emotional resilience. Lin also provides actionable advice on setting boundaries, prioritizing mental health, and finding strength in vulnerability. We reflect on how joy can emerge from even the most challenging experiences. Inspired by The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, Lin shares how writing became a path to healing not only for herself but also for others in her community. Join us as we explore the power of love, resilience, and second chances in navigating relationships and life’s adversities. [0:00:00] Healing Mother-Daughter Relationships Through ForgivenessLin discusses her experiences as an immigrant, the impact of her relationship with her mother, and how these shaped her perspective on healing and growth. [0:05:01] Setting Boundaries and Validating FeelingsWe dive into the courage it takes to set boundaries, validate personal emotions, and prioritize mental health in environments that often encourage silence. [0:18:08] Joy as a Path to Freedom and HealingLin shares her inspiration for writing and how cultivating joy and compassion can lead to a peaceful, purpose-driven life. [0:26:19] The Transformative Power of Forgiveness and BoundariesWe reflect on the complexities of forgiveness and the role it plays in personal and relational healing. [0:40:19] Navigating Grief and Family Struggles with LoveI share personal reflections on self-care, the challenges of grief, and the healing power of love in overcoming adversity. Lin’s story is a powerful reminder that love, understanding, and resilience can lead to profound personal growth and healing. Get in touch with Lin: https://issalivestyle.com/home/ Thank you for tuning in! If Lin’s story resonated with you, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing this episode. Your support helps us continue sharing impactful stories like this. For more inspiring content, check out my book, Small Steps, Big Wins. You can find it here.

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