It’s that time of year again, and Mercedes candidly shares some of her personal and professional wins and detours of 2024. She also asks her listeners to ask themselves important questions and take the time to reflect.  Reflection is a powerful way to transition into the new year. And - quite possibly even more importantly, to close out 2024 in a place of gratitude and excitement of what is to come. In a world where the negative is a focus, Mercedes proposes something different. 

As we continue to process our innate desire for Peaceful Productivity - Mercedes shares the MAJOR theme that comes up in all of her sessions, team building, leadership work…. And that is communication. This affects all areas of our lives, EVERY day. The way we talk to ourselves can be a game changer. This episode is a golden nugget. You're welcome!

In today’s episode Mercedes shares how to maximize your retreat experience for Peaceful Productivity and so much more. When we invest the time, energy, and money into an experience, it doesn’t have to be over as we drive away. In fact, it makes it sweeter.  This is an episode Mercedes will share and refer to her retreat attendees or anyone who values retreating. This is one worth saving.

Mercedes is back - sooner than usual - to muse about this month’s theme “peaceful productivity”.  She recorded this post-retreat, back in her normal environment- and noticed now much clarity, focus, and peaceful productivity she had in the midst of the chaos around her. She offers a few observations and suggestions as you, her listener, invites in more peacefully productive time into your life. She is right there with you! This is NEXT level- enjoy!

This episode is for all the ladies who make the plan for some time away for themselves or with friends, and then overwhelm hits - and the knee-jerk reaction is to cancel. To stay home to recalibrate, create security / safety, or to take charge.  In this episode, Mercedes gently challenges this autopilot, taking 3 tips, or words of advice from her husband when this occurred recently.  This episode will help you take inventory and  tune into your intuition more to stay your course.

As promised, Mercedes is back to uplevel our recovery when it comes to people pleasing. She is a theme girl, so, sticking with August’s theme of “Quality over Quantity”, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Get ready for some real talk about what has to happen to kick people pleasing to the curb more and more with each step you take.

We have made it ½ through 2024, and Mercedes offers a timeless episode where she highlights the value seasonal living, quarterly planning, looking back to live forward…. Every day is a new day, and as the calendar turns to the second half of the year, we can decide, commit - or recommit to living in the now.

Recovering from people-pleasing is a journey, one that us leaders need to take.We are cultivating with what we have- so yes ladies, we have some control over how this journey goes.  Next level recovery from people-pleasing is today’s topic.  There are layers, levels… it is deep seeded for sure! Mercedes encourages us with a few nuggets of wisdom, as she is on this journey as well. Join us!

Spring is here, and Mercedes is setting the intention and creating a focus on Cultivating - in your life and your work. She loves the definitions - and shares 3 ways she has been cultivating in her life.  Grab a pen and write out some ways you can as well.  Cultivating that comes from what we already have and from within is where it is at.

Show notes: Let’s face it - we are stubborn, at least parts of our brains are. We want things to line up, receive many signs, and have proof that things are going to work out before we “decide” something.  Today Mercedes shares a few things that might keep you stuck, and what to do about it after you identify them. You owe it to yourself and your future self to settle in a minute and get into that driver's seat. Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife  Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Mercedes is back….. To share what happened after she decided to call it quits in the podcasting world. And, to inspire her audience to give themselves permission to change their minds, their hearts at any point along the journey.  Even if it seems like you are going backwards, there is always more to the story.    ----  Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife  Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

As 2023 draws to an end, Mercedes shares a letter- for you and for any lady leader who lives into the both/ and - the beautiful and the messy- on the daily.    She also talks about pausing her podcast - at least in the traditional sense. She has been cooking up something that has the feel of our familiar social media hang-outs, but is away from the scroll, endless memes (although there might be some), and negativity. She is calling it -Into the Woods Hub. Come check it out here: intothewoods.mn.co    In this Christmas season, and beyond, Mercedes extends gratitude for being here with her, and all the other women leaning into living her unapologetic life.    See you inside the Into the Woods Hub!  ----  Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife  Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Today, Mercedes brings us into the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ with this episode on self-compassion. She shares her own journey into self-reflection this season, as she decides not to ignore the call for self-compassion.  And self-care. This is the season we give, connect, share, grieve, fight exhausting…. All the things. Mercedes is here to remind us that when we have self-compassion, we don’t need to merely survive the season.    This is Mercedes’ last month of the podcast for now - you can find her in her new community - Into the Woods Hub, where you can find out events, happenings, and there will be an internal “podcast”. It is free - and Mercedes loves her digital community away from the scrolling of Social Media - check it out in 2024: intothewoods.mn.co  ----  Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife  Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

For this episode, Mercedes was looking for a communication expert. Someone who could give us some amazing pointers on how to communicate with ourselves for transformation and that purposeful life we all want. Mercedes happens to know a few. Then something happened. In her sessions and time with the women in her life (including herself) a theme and topic kept coming up. It had to do with chronic verbal abuse, berating, underhanded comments, and put-downs. So, she is showing up today to share what she is hearing and seeing - and to propose that an expert might not be who we need to hear from right now, and we are being called to hear from someone else.   Listen in to solve this mystery. ---- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult  Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife  Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

As we round the bend to the holidays again this year, now is a good time as any to focus, or refocus on our communication. Anytime is- so whenever this one pops into your life - it is the perfect time.    Are you one to shy away from “conflict”? Whether it be setting boundaries verbally or having that crucial conversation? Today’s episode scratches the surface of communication, but as the holidays approach, we often hit autopilot and then pile on a few more things. Listen in and choose to lean more into healthy communication today.   ---- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult  Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife  Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Today’s guest, Koree Ritter, is a powerhouse and one of the sweetest people I know.  Koree is a Strategic Marketing Consultant who helps purpose-driven service providers and small business owners solidify their strategy and plan their marketing so they can take action on their ideas, grow their business, and create more good in the world. She managed more than a few of my projects and really helped me define my brand these last couple of years.  She loved the concept of “peaceful productivity” after my client shared it. We both really resonated with it!   Today, we talk about a convo we had this past summer, and are sharing what Koree has learned about peaceful productivity over these last months and how she is embodying both peace and productivity. She will share a few nuggets of wisdom to help us all lean more into Peaceful Productivity.    You can find Koree here:  https://koreeritter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/koreeritterconsulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/koree-ritter-consulting/ https://www.facebook.com/koree.ritter/ ---- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult  Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife  Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

You might be wondering how the word “peaceful” and “productivity” can actually go together? Awhile back, I was having lunch with a client and she coined the term “peaceful productivity” when talking about what she was really wanting in the next season - and for her life in general tbh. We sat with that a little that day, and from there, Mercedes has spent more time talking with her clients and her friend about what that can even mean.   Peaceful Productivity is the theme inside her membership, The Unhurried Life (wow- that really is congruent…) and she is here today to elaborate for them.  And for you.  What Peaceful Productivity is, and why the heck would you even want to go for it? ---- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult  Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife  Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

What happens when your job, or career, blends with or just might be your “hobby”? Do you have a few blurred lines? Is it hard to leave the work at the office because it is also a past-time? You are not alone- and I invited Amanda back!  This is an age-old conversation we have had! Listen in on our conversation that we know is oh-so-relatable!   ---- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult  Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife  Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

-------- Mercedes stops in for another quick solo episode while Amanda is on the mend - no worries, interview next week! In this “bonus” episode Mercedes shares some a-ha moments that have happened since part one. If you are still wondering about this hobby thing and are struggling to prioritize me-time even if it is the weekend- have a listen. This will shift your perspective!  Listen to the end for 3 questions every girl has to ask herself.  ---- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult  Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife  Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

In today’s episode, Mercedes reviews a few reasons we, as women, might have a hard time figuring out what our next hobby will be. And- takes a page out of her husband’s hobby book to share how he and the men in your life can help you create a more fulfilling and passionate personal (hobby) life. -------- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult  Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife  Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/