Join us as we embark on the Personal Integrity Series, a thoughtful exploration of what it means to live with personal integrity. Drawing inspiration from my father's example, this episode unpacks the concept beyond the typical notions of honesty and respect. Reflecting on his life, we discuss how integrity is about living in alignment with one’s values and taking accountability for one's actions. We emphasize the importance of being true to oneself, honoring personal commitments, and understanding our realistic capacities without self-deception. This discussion sets the stage for a deeper understanding of integrity as an internal, integrated state that extends outwardly to our interactions with others.
In the next segment, we shift focus to the distinction between internal and external integrity, examining how we present ourselves in different aspects of our lives. The episode underscores the importance of listener engagement, inviting you to share your thoughts and reflections, which will be addressed in future episodes. By responding to your insights and challenges, we aim to foster a richer, more interactive dialogue. Tune in to explore these nuanced perspectives on integrity and how they shape our personal and communal lives.
Ever wondered if the constant effort to heal is holding you back from truly living? After navigating through the complex maze of therapy, coaching, and trauma work, we found ourselves constantly seeking external solutions to fix what we thought was broken. But what if we told you that the real journey begins when you recognize your inherent worth and enoughness? Join us as we share our personal experiences and epiphanies, challenging the idea that you must be dissatisfied with your life to seek change. We affirm that it's perfectly healthy to desire growth and evolution, even when things are going well.
In this riveting episode, we also dive into the concept of personal power and how the choices we make can shape our journey. While acknowledging that life's external forces and unimaginable events are inevitable, we emphasize the incredible ability we have to decide how we respond and grow from these experiences. The conversation gets deeply introspective as we discuss owning our power and presence in the moment. We leave you with a thought-provoking question: Can we let go of the relentless quest to heal and trust in the divine intelligence of the universe to guide our evolution and growth? Tune in to explore the balance between self-acceptance and continuous personal growth.
(01:23 - 04:10) Exploring Self-Help and Healing Journeys
(12:15 - 13:50) The Pitfalls of Self-Analysis
Have you ever considered that you are the constant in every aspect of your life? This episode promises to unlock the transformative power of realizing that you are always the central figure in your universe. Join us as we reflect on the end of a long-term relationship and discuss how the relentless search for "the one" often misguides us to look outward—be it for a soulmate, a dream job, or a perfect workout. Instead, we delve into how true alignment and growth are cultivated from within. By embracing our own personal power, choices, and integrity, we shape our experiences and relationships, which reflect our inner wounds and beauty. This realization opens the door to healthier, more fulfilling connections that resonate with our true essence.
We go further by examining how our external world reflects our internal state. From the food we eat to the relationships we nurture, everything mirrors our inner environment. This episode underscores the importance of self-awareness and integrity, encouraging us to recognize that we hold the key to our own happiness and fulfillment. Whether it's through business, partnerships, family, or self-care, understanding that we are the central figure in our lives empowers us to make choices that lead to a more aligned and harmonious existence. Tune in to discover how embracing your inner power can transform your external reality and lead you to a life that truly reflects who you are.
(04:12 - 06:29) Seeking Alignment Within Ourselves
(08:58 - 10:13) Embracing the Power Within
(16:27 - 17:14) Transforming Ourselves to Change the World
When my heart said 'go' but the universe whispered 'not yet,' I found myself grappling with the timing of ambition and the wisdom of patience. My office space adventure was a classic example, teaching me the hard lesson of the 'double yes' in decision-making. At the confluence of intuition and readiness, this episode delves into the personal journey of aligning our deepest desires with the universe's perfect timing. Through the tale of when I leaped too soon, I offer a candid look at understanding and embracing the second affirmation that can be the difference between success and setback.
Reflecting on the cinematic narrative of "Sliding Doors," I muse over the idea that our choices, whether immediate or delayed, ultimately guide us to where we're destined. This episode isn't just about the decisions themselves but about the symphony of affirmations that lead us to act with confidence. It's here, by the water's edge, that I recall the value of listening—both to our inner circle and the quiet yet powerful voice within. As the anticipation of Memorial Day stirs a sense of joy and reflection, join me in a conversation that's equal parts heartwarming advice and an invitation to trust in the beauty of life's timing and the strength found in patient counsel.
(03:57 - 04:47) The Concept of the Second Yes
(06:33 - 08:21) Lesson Learned Through Life's Challenges
(11:16 - 12:33) Movie Discussion
(15:22 - 16:57) Navigating the Writing Process
Join me on a journey through what I've termed 'the void,' an expansive and often challenging space of personal growth and transformation. As we navigate this episode together, I share my intimate experiences of the past two years, where the path forward was shrouded in mystery, and the urge to create and produce was met with the need for introspection and internal work. It's a narrative that resonates with anyone who's felt their identity tied to relentless doing, only to discover the profound shift that comes from releasing and allowing creation to emerge effortlessly from one's soul.
Listen in as I open up about the discomfort of sitting with uncertainty, and the practice of becoming comfortable in the in-between. I recount tales of how I've learned to pick up on life's subtle cues—those breadcrumbs the universe scatters before us, guiding us toward our next steps without revealing the entire path. This chapter is an invitation to consider one's identity beyond mere roles and actions, and to find the courage to trust the process, even when clarity seems out of reach.
Wrapping up, we delve into the notion of divine timing and the magic that unfolds when we step back and let things happen naturally. From the creation of the Wild Visionary brand to the epiphanies that have guided me, this episode is a testament to the power of patience and the incredible synchronicity that aligns with our deepest intentions when we give ourselves permission to trust. So, sit back, relax, and let's embrace the stillness together, confident that our dreams are being nurtured, even as we wait for them to take flight.
(00:45 - 04:13) Navigating the Space of Transition
(09:22 - 10:51) Navigating the Void
(16:38 - 18:10) Embracing the Unknown Journey
(23:58 - 25:10) Getting Ready for the Next Step
Discover the courage it takes to strip away the mask of perfection and face the unprocessed traumas that lurk beneath. Join me and Brooke Jean, as we journey through her transformative experiences—from the chilling aftermath of the Aurora theater shooting to her personal battles with postpartum depression. Brooke's candid narrative reveals the pivotal moments that led her to exchange her corporate suit for the heartfelt mission of her Unperfected brand, demonstrating the profound effect of authenticity and healing on one's life.
Embarking on the path to self-discovery is no small feat, especially when it involves shedding a deeply ingrained corporate identity. Our conversation with Brooke Jean navigates the complex terrain of trauma, identity, and the reclamation of self beyond professional accolades. Listen as we reflect on the intersections of spirituality, the surprising awakenings at 33, and the year 2012, delving into the ways our passions can realign us with our authentic selves. The value of mentorship and embracing the discomfort of transition emerge as key themes, offering listeners a map through the uncertain terrain of personal metamorphosis.
Concluding with an exploration of motherhood's raw emotions and the societal pressures of perfectionism, this episode is an invitation to normalize the imperfections in our lives. Brooke Jean shares her intimate stories of postpartum struggles, the realities of breastfeeding, and the overwhelming demands of new motherhood. And for a moment of levity amidst the depth, we share a cherished artichoke dip recipe—because sometimes it's the simple traditions that remind us of the joy in our shared humanity. Tune in to be part of a conversation that celebrates the beautiful, unperfected journey we're all on.
Links:https://www.brookejeanllc.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-un-perfected-pod
Highlights:(01:58 - 02:31) Transition to Therapist and Coach
(07:00 - 08:11) Transformation Through Trauma & Wake-Up Calls
(09:58 - 11:30) Corporate Expectations and Personal Identity
(14:48 - 16:09) Life Changes in Your Thirties
(18:50 - 19:42) Career Transition and Entrepreneurial Growth
(37:34 - 39:01) Healing for Better World Leadership
(47:04 - 48:33) Business and Family Balance for Women
(55:25 - 57:25) Energy and Perfectionism in Society
(01:03:33 - 01:04:22) Embracing Imperfection in Quotes
Leslie helps us navigate a huge life transition: turning 50. It's a change that shakes our foundation, and brings us new and unique problems and pathways. Through stories of her life, her spiritual awakening, her determination to live life on her own terms, Leslie's words help teach us how to live every day with moxie and meaning.
Insta: @meaningandmoxieafter50
FB: Leslie Maloney
Nicole found herself as a young girl leaving the mainland and going to live in the US Virgin Islands. As she got older her sister opted for the more “traditional” life back on the mainland and Nicole was drawn back into the island life of St Croix. She takes us through the story of going from performing arts to developing her love of jewelry making into the business she has today. It is a story of doors opening, one after the other, by following her passion and being the person people felt inspired to support!
Links:
Insta: @nicolegariepy and @fantaseajewlery
Follow her podcast Creative Minds, Brilliant Life:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-minds-brilliant-life/id1710953280
Oliva Carpenter was tenacious since childhood and in her late teens started to get her cookie business off the ground. She spent years winning completions in college to find what is now Via's Cookies. Via story is all around inspiring and her way of engaging with sales and the growth of her business at such a young age can teach us all something. She couples her love of cookies and business with her passion for her community and creating the change she wishes to see in the world. She donated a percentage of her profit to help struggling college students, as she felt the burden of trying to get through college and be successful while studying at Ithaca College. Via is one to watch, as she grows and takes on more business and expand her local business to larger and more expanded operation.
www.viascookies.com Insta: @viascookies
Marie always felt a deeper connection to the spiritual side of herself. Being raised rigidly in religion, she then went into being a mom and a more “conventional” way of living. As she is embarking on the “second half” of her life, she wants to more fully lean into the natural, spiritual, synchronistic and woo way of living. She embraced energy work and healing the body from the inside after her daughter was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. This “messy middle” episode is to help you see the ways you’re still playing small and encourage you to more fully embrace who you truly are.
After this interview, she took a step towards embracing her woo and launched her holistic baking company- Conscious Cupcake!
Links:
IG: Marie Gunn
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/woo-the-world/id1712435205
Discovery call:https://calendly.com/coachwithaudra/discovery-call
Email list:https://thewildvisionary.myflodesk.com/getonthelist
This week we heard from Dawn about how art helped heal her after a devastating loss. I found art in a speech I gave at a competition this week. Art and creativity can show up in paint and spreadsheets. How can you allow something in your life to speak the language of your soul?
After the loss of her son, Dawn was “in the dark” for a long time. She started by giving to others and then realized she needed to “put her mask on first”. She did this by finding expression through art. She found community through art and found healing modalities to further get herself out of the dark. She says “We have to be radical in love for self”. I invite you to listen and hear how no matter where you are right now, there is an access to presence, flow, and space when we allow ourselves to express creatively. Find your joy now.
Links:Free 5x7 from the tooted in faith collection https://dawnbovaprints.com/
Copy of my international best selling book radical self love https://www.dawnbova.clbseries.com/free-radical-self-love
Kendall kept herself motivated with the image of her and her husband getting on a plane with only a backpack. She bought a one way ticket to Africa with little plan and spent a year unshackling herself from her conventional life, selling everything down to the spices in her cabinet, in pursuit of an adventure. Her and her husband spent the better part of a decade living an unconventional life. After Africa, they found a job in Denali National Park, in Alaska. They would spend half the year working and the other traveling. Kendall is a mom, biologist, fellow podcaster, and spiritual seeker. This is a story you will not want to miss!
IG: kendalllamb.wanders
FB: Kendall LambPodcast: Wandering Roots
What is one thing that you can allow during this series to change your life? What if you were brave enough to even just surrender to the idea that you are not where you want to be right now? Say your truth out loud.
Discovery call:https://calendly.com/coachwithaudra/discovery-call Email list:https://thewildvisionary.myflodesk.com/getonthelist
How does surrender give us more than we ever thought possible? We often have an intellectual awareness of surrender, but resistance when it comes to the process of letting go and learning on a soul level what it means. When Kute began to brainstorm ideas for his newest book, "The Magic of Surrender '', he didn't want to write about this topic and had a whole white board of "best seller ideas" but one little word was written up on the board that he was compelled, on a soul level, to do the hard work of sitting down to bring this lesson into the world. He takes us through a deeper level of understanding of surrender, offering that it allows us less choice and but ultimately more freedom. Once we are able to acknowledge our truth, begin on the healing journey of releasing what was never our nature to begin with, we open a space to hear where our spirit is leading us so we can honor and embrace our highest calling. This conversation is just a taste of the deep awareness that happens as you read his book. Kute Blackson is a Transformational Teacher, Entrepreneur, Best Selling Author of "You are the One" and "The Magic of Surrender", and Host of the Soul Talk podcast.
Links and more about Bali-
Boundless Bliss:https://linktr.ee/kuteblackson
Insta: @kuteblackson
FB: Kute Blackson
Book: The Magic of Surrenderhttps://amzn.to/497A4d6
Discovery call:https://calendly.com/coachwithaudra/discovery-call
Email list:https://thewildvisionary.myflodesk.com/getonthelist
Welcome to a new series on The Wild Visionary Podcast. Why am I doing this series? The obvious answer is that this is a podcast for visionaries and it helps to hear what others have done, so you can start to see it for yourself. The other answer is, I have personally been in the midst of a transition and my realtionship with myself and what possibility can look like has changes. This will be a series of interviews where we hear stories of people taking control, steping into their power, and deciding how they want to live their life. I will be sprinkling in solo episodes about my life, what I have been learning in my recent "chapter' of life and my personal reflections from these powerful stories.
Discovery call:https://calendly.com/coachwithaudra/discovery-call Email list:https://thewildvisionary.myflodesk.com/getonthelist
This the the perfect transition episode to go from our Wellness Series into our What's Possible Series! What does it actually take to change your habits? Kori takes us on a journey of how to change our habits for good, using the "too small to fail" method. Many of us want to go "all in" on a new habit, commiting to working out everyday, eating better, getting more sleep, and improving our relationship in one big elephant size bite.... or week of impossible expectations. Kori says, that we can use the going all in method like a tool and recognize that most daily habits will be shifted in much smaller incriments. When we make large changes all of the sudden, the brain ofther goes in to fight or flight believing it is in danger and doing anything it can to bring us back to homostasis. What if we shifted the habit in such small incremental ways that our brain still thought everything was safe and normal so we could make the long lasting change we want? This will help you rethink the changes you want to make in your wellness and what is possible for your business and life.
https://www.instagram.com/korilinnhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/korilinn
https://www.tiktok.com/@thekorilinn
Here's the Satisfied AF audit workbook.
The mind and body, we can’t have one without the other. I hope you felt nourished during this wellness series. You cannot have a sound business and life without a sound body and well self. Are we end and transition in this series, what ways have you learned to integrate the two more? What one thing speaks to you to integrate into your life?
Discovery call:https://calendly.com/coachwithaudra/discovery-call Email list:https://thewildvisionary.myflodesk.com/getonthelist
Have you ever found yourself once again, leaving the doctors office with a "everything is fine" diagnosis, but you know that something is not right? This is exactly what happened with Dee. She found herself with "mysterious" infertility, painful periods, weight gain, and anxiety, and realized that if she was going to find an answer she had to start asking different questions. This sparked a deep dive into what we are exposing our bodies to on the daily. "What we lather in can be even more inportant then what we eat", knowing that we are exposing ourselves to toxic chemicals outside, on, and in our bodies without much questioning. It has become Dee's mission to help raise awareness around the products we use, food we eat, and the way we move our body. She helps women regain their bodies, health, and hormonal balance throught the use of diet, exercise, functional lab testing, and deeper emotional and spritual healing. Dee is a Board Certified FDN-P, AANWP/AANWC, Master Mindset Coach, and Hormone Health Certified Practitioner.
Quote: “It’s your birthright”
Book: The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk & Get Rich Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas
confidentlyloveyourself.com instagram.com/confidently_love_yourself https://open.spotify.com/show/1S8wj2jTLvAElec5Ub3PRc?si=6cdd605b3bae498f
Discovery call:https://calendly.com/coachwithaudra/discovery-call Email list:https://thewildvisionary.myflodesk.com/getonthelist
This week I bring to you some truth- what is heavier? The discipline to your body, business, growth or the regret of not doing it? How do you make your decisions- short vs long term. Is that enough to motivate you?
