Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the 110th episode into the Truth About Series.
"Maybe what you’re experiencing isn’t what you signed up for, but by growing through what you’re going through, you realize that these unexpected situations all have a purpose.
Maybe it was strengthening you mentally. Physically. Building patience. Having faith. Trusting God. Letting go.
No matter what that purpose is, never forget — the strength we ask for doesn’t look the same in every season. After all, these are the seasons that remind us what we’re truly capable of."
In Episode 110 on On The Grow, I do a deep mental dive into an unexpected injury that crept up two weeks before my previous marathon, what I learned during this season away from running and how it’s impacted me moving forward, leaning into other goals in an unexpected season, and different perspectives for those in a similar season that you weren’t expecting.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the 109th episode into the Truth About Series.
"The hardest parts of grieving are the little moments that become so routine to you that you don’t realize until they’re gone. Luna would always be the first one to greet me when I came back from my run. Her little paws would scurry to the door or she’d be peeking from her favorite blue pillow on my bed when the door opened to see who it was. After my runs the past few days, while walking up 9 flights of stairs to my apartment, my heart would break all over again. Knowing that Luna wouldn’t be there to greet me when I opened the door. Knowing that I wouldn’t see her cute little face ever again."
In Episode 109 on On The Grow, I talk about a recent tragic occurrence that happened in my life. I talk about how pain affects us, what I’ve been learning on this healing journey so far, and a mind-blowing perspective that can help someone else who is in a similar situation. If anyone else is hurting or in pain, I hope this episode comforts you as much as this healing journey has comforted me.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the 108th episode into the Truth About Series.
"What’s so fascinating about this progress is that a week or two leading up to the race, I was hitting my tempo runs a little faster than the 7:19 pace that I was aiming for. I remember praying about this over and over and God was telling me: “You will run this race faster than what you’ve been training for.” It was an unexplainable moment and of course, I had a million questions asking HOW this would happen. But since then, I couldn’t shake the words out of my mind. All I knew was… something epic was going to happen at this race."
In Episode 108 on On The Grow, I do a full race experience recap of the United NYC Half Marathon, I talk about my training focus and mindset of how I approached this half marathon, what it means to go after something scary and how I navigate this mindset, one of the most important things I’m learning in the current season of running, and more.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the 107th episode into the Truth About Series.
"There’s something to be said about repetition.
You know why Netflix is successful? It can retain customers for a long time with the right series. It hooks the viewer with bingeable episodes to watch any time, anywhere. If I think about the Vampire Diaries, the episodes after the first one in a series starts with: “Previously on the Vampire Diaries.” The idea is, each episode is a cliffhanger, leading to the next. And the more you watched, the more invested you were. Now what if we took that same concept… and applied it to social media?"
In Episode 107 on On The Grow, I talk about the one thing I’ve been encouraging my clients to think about for their social media content. If you’re new, I own a social media agency called Gracefullee Made, that focuses on strategic storytelling as the approach to growth on social media. In the episode, I will explain why a series thinking mindset is valuable in the world of content, the importance of repetition, and more.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the 106th episode into the Truth About Series.
"In a world where conformity often seems like the safest route, being a creative has its perks. There’s endless paths to choose from. The question is no longer, ‘where?’ But instead, ‘which ONE?’ A creative’s way of thinking is simply this — when one path isn’t an option, how can we create another one? It opens doors to new forms, styles, and mediums and causes us to explore uncharted territories of expression."
In Episode 106 on On The Grow, I talk about what it means to navigate being a creative in a chaotic world. Where does the mind draw motivation, inspiration, and creativity in a world that tries to distract, limit, and criticize you? I explore how we find inspiration in the chaos, redefine boundaries, challenge norms, and push the boundaries of digital storytelling.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the 105th one-off episode to wrap up 2023.
"In the waiting, I learned not to let outside noises distract me.
In the waiting, I learned to be still in the chaos.
In the waiting, I learned how to respond and not react.
In the waiting, I learned that you are not meant for everyone.
In the waiting, I learned how strong we are when we put our trust in Him, and not ourselves.
In the waiting, I saw the beauty of progress and hard work.
In the waiting, I was reminded of the power of listening.
In the trials and hardships, we discover what we were truly looking for all along."
In Episode 105 on On The Grow, I talk about how the waiting season was the most humbling, but rewarding component in 2023. I share an end-of-year recap from my personal, running, and business journey and how being still in a life of chaos can be the one thing that gives us hope.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the 104th episode into the Marathon Season Series.
"There’s this unspoken communication that happens at races that only us runners participating in the given race understand. We have this indirect eye contact thing sympathizing with one another because we’re all suffering internally but know that others are going through it with us, so it’s assuring in a weird way.
In Episode 104 on On The Grow, I talk about ending the marathon season with the New York City Marathon and the recap that has been in the works. I cover the mindset going into the New York City Marathon, what I learned running it, a recap of some of the tough and fun miles on the course, and more.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the 102nd episode into the Marathon Season Series.
"There is nothing more beautiful than when you prove to yourself just how strong you are. That’s exactly how I felt in this moment. I could finally see the finish line up ahead. My legs were cramping HARD. Every bone in my body was telling me to stop running. “You’re not tired, keep pushing,” I repeated over and over in my head. It really took a lot of convincing. I took a deep breath wincing in pain as I started to pick up speed again."
In Episode 102 on On The Grow, I go into details of my mindset and goals heading into the Columbus Marathon, a race recap, and more.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the 101th episode into the Walk and Talk Series.
"People don’t realize that when you get robbed, in that instant moment, your brain… it just kind of doesn’t function properly. At least not right away. Your body is just numb trying to process what just happened but at the same time, your mind is telling you you need to make decisions… fast."
In Episode 101 on On The Grow, I talk about overcoming the curveballs life throws your way. In this instance, a scenario I never thought would happen to me. I was robbed in broad daylight in the middle of a public square in London. I share the story of what happened, how it feels to be in a traumatic moment like this, the mindset shift that helped me overcome it, and how I still made the most of the trip there.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the one hundredth episode into the Walk and Talk Series.
"It’s true when they say in the moment… things feel like a blur, almost like you black out. I could feel my heart beating so fast — hyperventilating and getting teary-eyed at the same time. Was I really crying? How does one feel in this moment? My hands were shaking, I didn’t know which expressions to emote. This was *really happening.* Right there, right now. Bobby was down on one knee with a ring box in his hand, Brynne was over on the side snapping photos, the sun was setting behind me… and in that fleeting moment, all I wanted was for time to stand still. Everything about this exact memory was simply perfect… right out of a fairytale."
In Episode 100 on On The Grow, I share the details of the proposal night which includes how Bobby asked, whether I was surprised or not, an unexpected plot twist, and lastly, my answer to the question: how’d you know he was the one?
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the ninety ninth episode into the Walk and Talk Series.
“Didn’t you always want to help people, Grace?” I thought. And that made me realize just how powerful it is to tell your story. To truly open up and be vulnerable and raw with some of the deepest and darkest parts of you. The ones that you were able to overcome because you are worth fighting for. When you’re in that mindset of controlling what you eat and how you look, growth isn’t really the thing you’re focusing on. If anything, it’s diminishing yourself less and less so that people can’t see you anymore. You want control… until you have nothing TO control."
In Episode 99 on On The Grow, I take another trip down memory lane and revisit a dark and miserable time in my life where I secretly battled something I considered a flaw. For 8 years, on and off, I struggled to find purpose in who I was, refused to nourish my body with the proper nutrition, and navigated a twisted and disordered mindset that took years to shift. Eventually, I learned to overcome my insecurities and imperfections that were getting in the way of my growth and turned it into something that would leave an impact instead.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the ninety eighth episode into the Dear Diary Series.
"Sometimes, I’ll have these thoughts through moments of burnout, and also just out of curiosity. When I used to feel burnout — and man, were they bad back when I was getting started with my agency — I used to question why I didn’t choose the other career options I had shown interest in at different points in my life. When the questions arose from burnout, it made me realize that most of the choices I had shown interest in, were actually checklists that I found convenient In that season of life. It was either because I had seen the ‘easy’ sides of that career option and considered I could just ‘get by.’"
In Episode 98 on On The Grow, I dive deep into a question that I’ve asked myself numerous times throughout this career in social media. Whether it was through moments of burnout or just out of curiosity, I question the very question of other career options that I had been interested in or would have been opted for, had I not gone into the social media industry.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the ninety seventh episode into the Dear Diary Series.
"I look back and I’ve noticed a recurring pattern of the meaning and value behind my homes. I’m a firm believer that your HOME is a reflection of who you are as a person. The way you decorate and shape it. The way you take care of it. The way you decide who can come inside it."
In Episode 97 on On The Grow, I talk about the place or places that we call ‘home.’ Our comfort space, our place of residence, our coveted and treasured spot that has value and meaning behind closed doors. I talk about what ‘home’ meant to me growing up, defining what ‘home’ means in our adulthood, the experiences we have with temporary living, and more.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the ninety sixth episode into the Dear Diary Series.
"How do URL conversations cut off IRL conversations? In the span of a decade, I’ve witnessed and seen so many friendships fizzle out because of Instagram alone. And I realized — social media makes it possible to maintain more friendships, but at a more shallow level. Social media makes it EASIER to not have to go beyond a real friendship with someone. We start to dictate that someone “liking” our posts or “commenting” means they’re friends with us. It confirms our connection to them. But what happens when that person stops interacting with you online but still interacts in person? The social media relationships become based on storytelling rather than shared living— which is not bad, but just not the same."
In Episode 96 on On The Grow, I share a recurring question that seems to creep up in every season. I do a deep dive into how social media can affect a friendship in real life, the truth behind why people judge a friendship off of social media alone, and more.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the ninety fifth episode into the Dear Diary Series.
"I still very much love fashion. I do. It excites me to work with fashion brands, attend NYFW shows, and do anything fashion-related, but now… I have other loves. And that’s just it — I always thought that there could only be ONE love. That whatever love consumed me in that season of life would be replaced if I tried to add in other passions."
In Episode 95 on On The Grow, I share what has my full attention and focus in this current season of life, how we can tell when we’re fixated on something, and exploring how this fixation relates to other aspects in our lives.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the ninety fourth episode into the binge-able Dear Diary Series.
"As we get older, we start to see age for what it really is — just a number. It has meaning every year, as we celebrate reaching another number, but over time, the value of it just simply becomes another numerical symbol rather than it defining who we are."
In Episode 94 on On The Grow, I talk about the numbers game in relation to age, the truth about age in our adulthood, and why we shouldn’t let age define who we are. If you remember from this previous episode, I shared I had marked a goal date in my calendar that scared me, and I also give a more thorough recap of that very *goal* and how it came to fruition.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the ninety third episode into the binge-able Dear Diary Series.
"You recognize there’s power in fearing something and that you can choose to control whether fear wins or you win. I know it’s not easy — in fact, every time I do this, I find days where I can’t sit still because of how scared I am for that specific date. But there’s also something so exhilarating about going for it. Knowing that that fear, the thing that scares you, doesn’t control you."
In Episode 93 on On The Grow, I talk about the value in doing things that scare you, what we can learn from it, and more. I share an example of a previous goal I had a few months ago where I felt so anxious and excited at the same time, and how it came to fruition. In addition, I share another goal that I marked on the calendar... in October. OFFICIALLY. Two words: Challenge. Accepted.
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the ninety second episode into the binge-able Falling in Love Series.
“I owe it to myself to try something different. And if I’m going to try something different, I’m going to really lean into what my gut is telling me to do in health and fitness.”
In Episode 92 on On The Grow, I have one of my clients, Tom McGee join me to talk about building a brand and falling in love with the process of it. He shares more in-depth about his background and journey into the fitness industry and creating his own business after breaking off from the corporate world. Tom does a really great job at tying in the mindset and challenges we face on an everyday basis and applying them to both fitness and nutrition.
Tom is an online fitness and nutrition coach based in New York City.
Tom’s Instagram: http://instagram.com/tommcgeefit
Tom’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tommcgeefit
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Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee.
This is the ninety first episode into the binge-able Falling in Love Series.
"I was taken back by that, but that’s the kind of person Andy is — he’s always looking for us to be our best selves and he’s not afraid to ask for help.”
In Episode 91 on On The Grow, I have one of my really good friends Shenae join me to share her beautiful, and not your typical, love story of how she met her husband, Andy Garcia. I couldn't think of anyone better to share the process of falling in love with a person than Shenae because she shares the importance of falling in love with one's heart more than just the physicalities. In the episode, we share tips for someone who is in the singleness season who is looking for their special someone, what it means to really give someone a chance, and so much more.
Shenae Garcia's Instagram: https://instagram.com/shenaexgarcia
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