Episodes
Isn't it the worst... when it's time for you to speak up and say something and then the dreaded nervousness creeps in? Whew! Well, let's do something about it. Let's explore how to get past nervousness when speaking!
Published 06/18/24
The word "visible" can feel sorta heavy, right? Many of us feel like we should be able to do the work that we signed up for and that should be enough. But, what if its not? What if being more visible in a way that feels good to us is actually what's missing to get us from where we are to where we want to be. Let's explore the world of visibility. 
Published 06/11/24
While many of us made major style adjustments during the pandemic years, we're all emerging from that place of isolation and we're fully back outside. Well, Robin Fisher never left. For decades, she has been committed to spaces that help women become more confident, prepared and intentional. Listen (and watch) this special edition episode featuring image strategist and stylist, Robin Fisher. 
Published 06/04/24
We're hitting rewind and revisiting one our older episodes. We're sampling from episode #100 and we couldn't be happier! And, this time, we're taking it up a notch. Our guest, Jennifer Peeples, founder of Perfect 10 Mixology is joining me in person for this dynamic conversation about how she started this organization in the most unexpected ways. You ready? Let's get started!
Published 05/28/24
We're hitting rewind and revisiting one our older episodes. We're sampling today! Why oh why can't you focus and get things done? Well, maybe you can .. with a few anti-procrastination tips, of course. Let's get you started!
Published 05/21/24
We're hitting rewind and revisiting one our older episodes. We're sampling today! As much as I'd like to tell you that things will never fall apart and will always work 100% well, that would be untrue.  Instead, (as always), I'll tell you the truth. Sometimes, things will all off the rails and be painful and unexpected. But, it doesn't have to be the end of the world. Enjoy this quick and impactful episode on what to do when it feels like things are falling apart.  Ready? Let's...
Published 05/14/24
While you can periodically go on a retreat, get a massage or have a self care marathon day, do you spend a lot of time in between those activities longing for a break? Might there be a way to stay tuned up every day and not get so depleted in between those big resets? Well, this episode is for you! I get the opportunity to talk to Sarah Glenn about her go-to daily practices to keep her balanced. (and you can totally use them too) Of course, we spend some great time talking about...
Published 05/07/24
It is here - episode #200 and yes - it's a good one. It's so exciting to reflect on all of the amazing topics, guests, storytelling and impact over the past 200 episodes. Today, we take a look at the top lessons that I've personally experienced after hosting and producing 200 episodes. I invite you to listen, share and of course, get started!
Published 04/30/24
Technology has helped me elevate in so many ways as I've started and elevated, but let me share a few tech hacks that have saved me, elevated my work or just help me to work smarter and not harder.
Published 04/23/24
Technology is SOOOO great, until it fails us. How might you give yourself permission to start the things that you want to do, elevate to you next level or even start speaking up more by avoiding potential tech fails?   Let's get started doing that!
Published 04/16/24
Technology can be your secret weapon if you use is to your advantage. Our use of the 17hats software has elevated how we work, connect and guide our clients. Take a moment to learn about how we use this system to elevate our work and start the things that we want to do. 
Published 04/09/24
Isn't it fascinating how much the letters 'EV' have become so prominent in our lives? As a native Detroiter and someone who has a love for vehicles, I could not have imagined that electric vehicles would have made the impact that they have, present day. With the elevation of anything - like EV - it is necessary to provide support, tools and leaders to take it even further. I can't think of a better clean energy technology partner than Natalie King to be one of these key leaders. In this...
Published 04/02/24
Want to really get a head start? Give yourself permission to squirrel away just 30 minutes on a Sunday to intentionally think through your week. Trying to figure out how to do that? Say less... listen in and let's #juststart
Published 03/26/24
Retreats can seem like something that has to be expensive, taking up a ton of time and reserved only for "certain" people, But, that's all untrue. Let me take you behind the scenes on how I prepare for retreats at least 4 times a year. I'm sharing this so that you can give yourself permission to experience a personal retreat and allow it to change how you operate, think and start. Ready? Let's get started!
Published 03/19/24
I'm revisiting my not so happy COVID diagnosis a short while back. (whew, that was hard) I'm using that 'sampled experience' to share how you can embrace change in your life to help you think and get ahead through 4 fairly simple steps. Ready? Let's get started!
Published 03/12/24
YES - you can be creative. And, YES - you can use your creative thinking to get ahead. This sampled episode with Michelle Royal will help you do just that! How about we get you started!
Published 03/05/24
Even at your workplace, you can embrace your inner entrepreneur. This is essential as you start exploring the opportuity to start and experience things in other spaes of your life. So, how about you not wait to start operating like an entrepreneur. By embracing just a few things, you can brush up and refine your skills today!
Published 02/27/24
Thinking differently is not a privilege reserved for just a few people. You can do it too! And, when you start to give yourself permission to do it, you start doing it in spaces that you never even imagined that you would. Aren't you worthy of thinking differently?
Published 02/20/24
Did you know that we complete about 35,000 tasks daily? (crazy, right?) Because we do so much on autopilot every single day, it keeps us from challenging even the things that are not effective and do not work in our lives. Well, what if you could do something about that, RIGHT NOW? It's time for you to give yourself permission to embrace intrapreneurship today. Here's how...
Published 02/13/24
Giving yourself permission to start can look like a lot of different things. That has surely been the case for today's guest, the incomparable, Sommer Woods, Chief Inclusion Officer of Woods & Watts Effect. In this inspiring, energy-filled and just all around fun conversation, we dive deep into how she has been at the forefront of some of metro Detroit's most iconic projects, how she intentionally builds and maintains community and even some of the mistakes that she's made along the...
Published 02/06/24
And, here we go! It's quite exciting to kick off the 175th episode of the podcast, Just Start: From Ideas To Action. We're going to learn about how to use the power of Sampling Yourself to leverage our own experiences and start the things that we want to do, by using what we already have. Ready? Let's get started!
Published 01/30/24
What skills do you have now that you can use to get to where you want to be next? Instead of trashing your past skills, job or expertise, how might you leverage them? I'll go first. In this episode, I'll share the journey transitioning from leading an etiquette firm to operating a leadership consultancy. Ready? #juststart #leadership #etiquette
Published 01/23/24
Have you ever had a feeling that perhaps it's too late for you? Have you started to second guess your dreams and goals and desires simply because of time? Well, time actually might be on your side, if you look around and harness the resources, your skills and the network around you. Jennie shares so many magical jewels in this episode. As a successful coach and book author, she let's us go behind the scenes to provide insight on her processes, her vulnerabilities and her successes in...
Published 01/16/24
I certainly hope that you're proud of your accomplishments and where you've gotten to thus far in your career. Even in knowing that, we all have the right and can give ourselves permission to switch it up when we're ready to. Perhaps you are in a career that has served you well and has done exactly what you wanted it to do in your life and now you're ready to say, "I want to switch it up." Well, this episode is for you. Listen to this quick and impactful episode focused on helping you...
Published 01/09/24