The Sunday Jumpstart Podcast

Have you ever been somewhere peacefully, minding your own damm business, and someone comes by and ruins it with their funky little attitude? Maybe it's the barista at the cafe that is serving more stank eye than coffee. Or a boss that lashes out for absolutely no reason.  What do you do? Cuss them out? You could, but why give your energy away like that?  Instead of stooping to their level, why not try not to take things so personally? I know it's easier said than done, but once you realize that everyone is dealing with their own baggage, drama, and trauma that has nothing to do with you, you stop reacting to their mess and can protect your peace. Check out today's #QuickTip to learn more.

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Can you believe that we're three whole months through 2021? How are things going? Those goals you had way back in January are you still working on them? Listen, you're not the only one that has thought long and hard about throwing in the towel. I have been tempted to call it quits on many a day. Why? Because work is kicking my butt, the pandemic is working my nerves, and I'm just tired af. As much as I'd love to chuck up the deuces. I just can't. There is something deep within that is pushing me to #KeepGoing. I know for a fact that God didn't give me these dreams of mine for the heck of it. Am I tired? Yes! Do I need a break? Absolutely! But quitting, that ain't in the stars for me, and neither is it for you. Today's message is for all of us #GoalGetters that are tired of working so hard for minimal results. For those of us that are burnt all the way out. As tempting as it is to quit that just ain’t the answer. So stay tuned if you need a little bit of a kick in the pants to get back in the game and finish strong.

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Have you ever had a period when you just felt completely off? Like maybe a few weeks have gone by, and you haven't felt like yourself? Perhaps you're a little more cranky than usual. Or you're exhausted, and no matter the amount of sleep you get, you still don't feel rested. Conversations with friends are a complete drag? Well, when was the last time you've sat still and tuned into your body? What do your mind, body, and soul need more of, and how can you give it to yourself? In today's #QuickTip, I'm challenging you to take a moment this week to tune into your body and figure out what it is asking from you. Maybe it's more water, less screen time, or perhaps a deeper connection with loved ones. You won't know unless you tap in.

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Ok, so when I signed up for swimming lessons, you know what I wanted? Well, to learn how to swim! What did I get? Tutorials on how to tread the water, blow bubbles, and how to rotate my arms properly. But baby, that wasn't it. I had so many life-changing epiphanies in that damn pool it wasn't even funny. My ass was looking fear right in the face, being forced to trust the process and learning that everything I needed was already within me. And when I got too overwhelmed with panic, all I had to do was ask for help! Listen, y'all, the water was preaching to me! And in today's episode, I'm sharing the many lessons I'm learning on my journey to becoming a confident swimmer and how I'm applying them to my life and business.

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In today’s #QuickTip I’m encouraging you to ask yourself one simple question— “What would I do if I were brave?” Answer that bad baby and watch your next big steps unfold right before your eyes!

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I love blogging and podcasting, but truth be told, content creation can be a little lonely. Once you do the work and hit publish, that's pretty much it. For the most part, the conversation and connection kind of stops there.  Now don't get me wrong, there are direct messages, comments, and reviews. But at the end of the day, the work can feel very one-sided. 

Recently I've been feeling the urge to open the conversation up. To come from behind the mic, share the spotlight, and start cultivating a sense of community. Now y'all know that my big goal is to help goal getters ditch the excuses, do the work, and make ish happen! But I've also been wanting to help #Goalgetters everywhere connect with other like-minded peeps so that they can find their accountability partners, business besties, and forever friends. And after talking to some of my OG creator and business friends, I'm not alone. After being isolated for a solid year during the pandemic, I think everyone is searching for some sense of community. 

 So how do you do it? How do you build a community that supports your audience or customers beyond your content? In today's episode, community cultivator Siobhan Sudberry breaks down how she started her thriving membership community, The BeFree Inner Circle, and how it's changed the game for her audience, life, and business.

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You've done all of the work. You conjured up the courage to stop playing small and put yourself out there. So you grabbed your trusty laptop, made a content calendar, and hit publish on your ish. Now what? How do you get eyes on your content, service, or business? 

Social media? Sure! Social media has been a great way to make money and grow an audience. But what if I told you there was an easier way? That you don't have to spend all of your extra free time making reels, stories, and lives? That you could optimize your work by being intentional about the keywords you use so search engines can show your work to your ideal audience. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it isn't! SEO (Search Engine Optimization) can help you get your content or business right in front of the very people you're trying to serve. 

Is it a little intimidating? Yeah, because there's a bit of strategy you need to employ to play the SEO game. And that's why I've invited SEO expert Tamara Sykes to the show. She's decoding all things SEO and showing you how easy it is to get more clients, more sales, more views, and more die-hard fans.

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What's a workflow? Basically, it's a checklist that breaks down your creative process into smaller steps. I keep my workflow in Trello and use it for every single piece of content I make.  So why do you need one? When you create content on the regular, it's super easy to miss a step. Whenever I don't use my workflow, I forget to upload audio files to my podcast host or create Pinterest graphics for episodes. Having a workflow or checklist on hand helps minimize mistakes, keeps you on task, and establishes a standard for your work. In today's Quick Tip, I'm sharing how to create a workflow and how to use it so you can avoid the same mistake I made recently.

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Do you have a content game plan? 

Editorial calendar? 

Notebook with all your best ideas?

Napkin with scribbles? 

Your game plan doesn't have to be super fancy, but if you want to consistently make good content, having a written strategy + schedule will help you out big time! In the second installment of the "Creating Content Series," I'm sharing my favorite ways to brainstorm, plan and produce enough content for the entire month and beyond!

My favorite planning tool besides pen and paper is Trello. That's where I come up with and execute all my best ideas. As a bonus, I've created a quick and easy video tutorial to show you how I make content magic! Click out the show notes to watch.

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To my #GoalGetters that are writers—do you toss your work in the digital trash when a line or stanza doesn't work in the manuscript/ copy/ novel/ caption/ blog post? What if I told you there's a better way? That the trash from today's project could be tomorrow's content treasure? In today's #QuickTip, I'm sharing a super dope hack that is a creativity game changer! Shoutout to L'Oreal Thompson Payton and Angie Thomas for putting me on game with this one.

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When it comes to content creation, all the experts say the same thing. You know— be authentic, tell your story and be consistent. But what no one ever talks about is how to come up with good ideas that your audience loves to keep them coming back for more. 

So how do you do it? How do you develop a steady stream of ideas when you're a content creator, entrepreneur, or creative? That's what we're talking about today in the first installment of the Creating Content Series. We're exploring how to cultivate creativity and get your best ideas flowing!

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Okay, time for a little bit of an experiment. 

Raise your hand if you like confrontation.

Okay, now raise your hand if you like hurting other people's feelings. 

Hmm, very interesting, no hands.

Okay, how about this? Raise your hand if it's super easy for you to express that you're disappointed with someone you love. 

See that? Not a single hand was raised. Why? Because most of us recovering people pleasers HATE being real about our not so perfect feelings and having tough conversations with those we love.

And I'm not talking about just regular old-- "I'm sorry, but I can't make it the party"-- conversations. I'm talking about those heart to heart, "this may hurt you more than it hurts me"-- conversations.  

You know the ones I'm talking about; the conversations where you have to admit to your very best friend that they hurt your feelings and you just can't shake it. Or that you've been feeling neglected in your relationship. Or perhaps your parents seem to support your siblings more than you. 

So what do we (recovering people pleasers) have the tendency to do? We play small, stay quiet, suppress our feelings, and shut down. We'd much rather keep the supposed peace by not speaking our minds or standing up for ourselves. 

Our efforts to not rock the boat and keep the peace winds up doing more harm than good. When we don't speak up for ourselves and honor our feelings, we subconsciously tell ourselves that our experiences don't matter. That other's people's wellness and comfort are more important than our own. It's a deep self-betrayal that causes resentment, low self-worth, and disrespect of our own souls. Damn, that's deep, ain't it? 

So what should we do? How the heck do you speak up for yourself when you've been being nice and playing silent for so long? Well, that's what we're going to figure out together in today's episode; we're digging deep to explore how to stop hiding, speak up and tackle challenging conversations.

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We have our morning routines to help set the tone for the day. Night routines to help us decompress and relax. But throughout the day, we tend to just put our heads down, put out fires, and keep things pushing. But what if there was a way to care for and support ourselves throughout the day? A way to speak life into a stressful situation or give ourselves a little bit of an emotional boost? Well, there is! In today's #QuickTip, I'm sharing how your Reminders App can give you the push you need and be a great source of inspiration and motivation.

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Back in the day, social media was easy as hell. You just took a random blurry picture, uploaded it, and went on about your business. Now? Well, now so much thought and energy goes into social media. 

I mean, there is a lot to consider. There are algorithms, hashtags, and a mysterious shadow ban. You have to come up with mic drop moments in your captions and curate an aesthetic on the regular. 

There's Dm's and reels, and stories and lives. Haters, trolls, supporters, and spectators.   It's ALOT and what used to be fun and organic now feels like the type of work cut out for the marketing execs at Sterling Cooper (yes, that's a Mad Men reference), and guess what? All of those moving pieces (the likes or lack thereof) can do a number on your mental health and even your business. In fact, for a lot of us, posting on social media can trigger major anxiety. 

In the past few #QuickTip episodes, I've been encouraging every #GoalGetter to stop hiding, step into the spotlight and show off your work. But how? How the hell do you work up the nerve to post when posting gives you a legit panic attack? Well, in today's episode, I'm sharing some simple ways to help you feel the fear and do it anyway!

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After graduating from college, Tatiana had big dreams of moving to the Big Apple and becoming a superstar singer. Want to know what actually happened? Well, not that. After graduating, she didn't have much luck breaking into the ultra-competitive music industry.  Short on cash and her dream fading fast behind her, she got all the odd jobs to make ends meet. We're talking everything from an ice cream scooper at Cold Stone to a cleaning job to being a rep at a collection agency. Not so glamourous, right?

Broke, busted, and disgusted, Tatiana decided to leave Cleveland and move down South with her Grandma. After a random visit to church, Tatiana realized that she was called for more. 

So she took the leap of faith, started a photography business, and fell in love with entrepreneurship. Now she has a thriving stationery business, a faithful online community, and a coaching program that helps other women step into their zones of geniuses. In today's episode, we're talking about how trusting the process (even when it doesn't make any sense) can be the best move you can make in your life and business.

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In today’s #QuickTip, I’m sharing my very favorite tool that helps me share my work with the masses. The good news? It’s automatic! Want in on this marketing magic? Check out today’s episode to find out how Meet Edgar helps alleviate stress,  get more eyes on my work, and land dream clients.

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Want to know the definition of the word nice? Well, According to Merriam Webster, being nice is to be polite or kind. That means holding the elevator for someone when you see them rushing to get on. Or merely saying a quick hello when you pass someone in the grocery store. Pretty simple right?  Well, yes, but no. 

You see, some of us (hello, my recovering people pleaser crew) seem to have missed the memo on what being nice actually means. We think that: 

•  Putting others needs and wants before our own
• Saying yes when we want to say no
• Not being honest about how we feel to avoid confrontation
• Biting off way more than we can chew to help someone else out
• Playing small and dimming our light, as not to outshine others

Is being nice. The truth? That 'ish ain't nice at all. Want to know what it is? It's called a people-pleasing. It's a defense mechanism that we've learned because we believe we have to earn love and acceptance. Deep right? Yep!

So how do you stop people-pleasing? How can you show up as a nice and kind person in this world without compromising your own well-being?  Is there a way to be supportive and show that you care without putting yourself second? Well, that's what we were talking about in today's episode. We're unraveling why we have a deep desire to be nice, people-pleasing, boundaries, and everything in between. 

Topics Discussed:

• The difference between being nice and being a people pleaser
• The telltale signs of people-pleasing
• Being okay with letting people down
• Creating and sticking to your own boundaries
• How to be a good (friend, mom, partner, employee) without putting yourself last

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You've done all the work; now it's time to show it off! In this week's #QuickTip, I'm challenging all of my #GoalGetters to not only do the work but to take it a step further and be intentional about marketing it. If you've been afraid to step into the spotlight, then today's episode is for you!

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Want to know what my big goal is for 2021? To fall deeply + madly in love with my own damn life. No more comparison. No more complaining. No more envy. I want to focus all of my energy on appreciating the people, places, and things God has blessed me with. In today's episode, we're chatting it up about why it's so vital to romanticize every moment of our lives and tap out of the comparison game.


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Imagine this-you're 23 years old and your wildest dreams are pretty much coming true. You just graduated from college without any student loans. You landed a job that pays you six figures, and you move 1,000 miles away from your family to live in a bustling major city. Life is pretty good! Until out of the blue, you lose it all!

Well, that's what happened to today's guest Rachael Williams. Who is Rachael Williams? She's a  best-selling author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Her mission is to help women through their journey of self-discovery. She encourages women to embrace their pain and turn it into the purpose to boldly pursue the life they were made for. In today's episode, she shares how she had to rebuild her life after losing everything, from the loss of her fabulous income to the loss of her parent and sibling. Rachael has been through it all and shares what it means to redefine what success looks like after the fire.


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You don’t have to wait until January 1st to start that thing. You don’t have to wait to ring in the new year to make a shift in your life. Every day that you wake up with breath in your body is an opportunity to do whatever is purposed in your heart, so why put it off? If you have the energy, the inspiration, and resources why not go for it now? In today’s #QuickTip I’m sharing how I faced my fears and stopped putting everything off until the new year and did the dream work TODAY!

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Wouldn't it be nice if there was a manual that came with your dreams? Like a legit step by step guide that showed you every twist and turn you should take that would lead you to your road to success? Sure there are masterclasses, courses, and coaches that are phenomenal and can help guide you along the way. 

But when it comes to your next, best, big move, only you have the answer to how it will all play out because you are the guru of your life. You are the architect of your dreams. You get to create the blueprint. Dope af, right? 

Well yeah, except making the blueprint comes with sacrifices and obstacles and bumps in the road that ain't nobody got time for. Wouldn't it be so much easier if we could just copy and paste someone else's blueprint to get the same results? 

Nope, not happening. You have your own journey that is tailor-made for you. So how do you do it? How do you start trusting yourself more and lean less on external validation + guidance? How do you shoot your shot and just go for it and not sign up for one more course in hopes that it will be the end all be all answer? Well, that's what we're talking about in today's episode, how to trust your dopeness and just do the damn thang! 

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I haven’t had a traditional nine to five since 2013. So for the past seven years, I've blessed with an abundance of unstructured free time. You see before Rona hit, I did a ton of freelance/production/ acting work that didn't necessarily require that I showed up to an office 40 hours a week. There were some weeks where I worked 14 hour days and others that I only worked a total of 12. So your girl had a whole helluva lot more free times on her hands than that of the average #GoalGetter.  With my free time I was able to:

• Start a blog
• Write five blog posts a week
• Write a weekly newsletter
• Have photoshoots
• Have in real-life meetups
• Create and edit a podcast
• Coach clients
• and all the other thangs that came with being a grown-ass adult with big dreams

And while I had all that free time I encouraged you to get your hustle on too. I'd say things like "Just wake up at 5 am and do the dream work" or " just stay up a few extra hours after work to dedicate to your craft." I meant well but the truth of the matter is that I was basking in the luxury of time not realizing that not everyone had access to it as I did. 

That is until my ass got a full-time job this past March. Baby, I am singing an entirely different productivity tune now that my time isn't all nilly willy like it was in the past. All that hustle hard, stay up late, wake up early, do all the things, cross everything off your to-do list in 3 hours or less-- ish? Nah, I am NOT bout that life no more. My views on productivity have shifted big time. Balance? Not sure if that's a real thing. Working until the point of burnout and depression? Yep, not doing that anymore. Driving myself crazy trying to beat the Instagram Algorithm? Hell to the Nah!

Don't get me wrong, I'm still getting my hustle on but with more ease, grace, and enough room for me to honor not only my businesses needs but also those of my mind, body + soul. In today's episode, I'm sharing how I'm unlearning some of my old productivity beliefs. 

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So you finally worked up the courage to shoot your shot + pitch yourself for a partnership, collab, or opportunity. Good job! But guess what? Securing the bag/gig doesn’t stop there. You have to follow up + make sure your request has been seen. But how do you do it without looking super thirsty? Tune into today’s #QuickTip to find out how.

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Today is a very special day y'all! We are officially 100 full-length episodes deep into this podcasting game!

Today I challenge you to pay It forward and treat someone you love to a small gift, word of encouragement, or some kind of support. 

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It’s Sunday afternoon. You’re chilling at your desk with your favorite cup of coffee in your favorite mug. You have your cute little planner sitting next to you with all of its cute little highlights in it. You crack open your laptop and set up a new google doc. You are ready to get the dream work done hunty! And so you sit hoping that you knock out your next big novel, business plan, Instagram strategy, script, or invention. And absolutely nothing happens. Your fingers won’t type for the life of you. You got nothing kid. No ideas. No a-ha moments. No nothing! And at first, you think it’s a fluke but then it happens again. And again. And again. You my friend have unfortunately hit a creative rut! And it sucks big time. So how do you get out of it? Well, that’s what we’re talking about in this week’s episode, how the hell do you dig yourself out of a major creative rut.  And this time around I ask some of my favorite creative buddies to chime in and share how they get out of a rut! Check out this week’s episode of The Sunday Jumpstart.

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It’s the beginning of Quarter Four and you know what that means? It means we’re in the final stretch of 2020.

Overwhelmed doing all the things? Why not buy your time back? In today’s #QuickTip I’m spilling all the beans on how to ditch the overwhelm by delegating + asking for help.

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There is a lot going on right now, I don't even have to tell you because if you know you KNOW. With everything that's been popping off lately we're all facing some new challenges or opportunities to expand if you're more a glass half full type of person.   

There are new jobs, possible relocations, business opportunities,  blossoming relationships, etc. It's all exciting right? Well yeah until the worry sets in. I don’t know about you but whenever I’m presented with a promising opportunity I’m all to the good until my inner critic comes in and introduces me to 100 ways everything could go wrong. And so I start ruminating on every worst possible outcome. And what happens? Absolutely nothing-- the thrill is gone, baby. That excitement I once had has morphed into paralyzing fear. And so I sit on the opportunity until it's no longer available to me. Bummer right? Right!  

But what if, what if everything worked out? What if we spent that same amount of time and energy focusing on what all could go right? Well, that’s what we’re going to be talking about in today’s episode. How to ask yourself that one small question that can help you shift the narrative, get unstuck, and make major ish happen in your life! 

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Do you have a hard time doing the work? Today’s #QuickTip will help you nix the excuses and take some major Immediate action in your dream work!

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Are you trying to level up in your life but keep getting in your own way? Sounds like it could be some self-sabotaging going on. In today's episode, we're breaking down why the hell we do It + how to stop It for good. 

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Have you ever written a letter to your future self? In today’s #QuickTip I’m sharing why you absolutely should!

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One day you wake up and have a dream. Maybe it's to start a business, become a certified yoga instructor, or finally move to Paris. At first, you think it's a fluke, but then that dream begins to visit you every freaking day. You daydream about croissants, you sign up for an online yoga class, you talk to your creative entrepreneur friend and pick her brain about how she started it all.  

After weeks/months/years of doing a ton of research and weighing the pros and cons you finally gather up the courage to start doing the work.   You're networking, showing your work, pitching, learning, you're in love with your dream.  But then things start happening--the rejection letters start to pour in, sales are slow, you don't book clients. Things are tough. You love your dream but the sacrifices and losses are starting to add up.  That passion and enthusiasm you had for your dream, in the beginning, is gone baby gone. So you fall back. You stop showing up consistently, you stop doing the work. You lose sight of your dream and it sucks big time.   The good news? You can always get your dreams back + make a big comeback.  

In today's episode, we're talking about what happens when you fall out of love with your dreams, how to get that passion back, and have your biggest comeback yet!

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Doing the work is easy. Showing it off and talking about it? Yeah not so much! Why is that? Well a lot of us have been taught that bragging is wrong--that if we’re proud of our work we’re being a show-off or know it all. But what’s so wrong about being proud of your work and shouting it from the rooftops? Absolutely nothing. In fact, bragging and stunting a little can actually lead you to more sales, more clients, more partnerships, and money. In today’s #QuickTip I’m challenging you (and myself) to come center stage and step into the limelight. Whether it’s sending off a pitch or sharing your work on Instagram today we’re going to stop being super humble and stunt a little bit!

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It's one thing to bounce back after a minor life setback but healing from an unexpected divorce at a young age with a new baby? Well, that's a whole other issue. In today's episode, Aisha Rose, creative entrepreneur and author of The Healing Journal shares how she navigated new motherhood and divorce.  She walks us through the healing work she had to do to reclaim her identity, heal her broken heart, and move forward in her life which inspired her to write her new book in hopes that it would help other women find themselves again after loss. 

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Believe it or not, there are different types of fear. There is the fear where you sit and let your imagination go wild and you focus on everything that could wrong. That fear is the fear that keeps you stuck in your life and goal chase. But then there is another type of fear-- it shows up when you've been inspired to take action, make a change or take a leap of faith. It's that feeling you get when you want to start a podcast, go back to school, start dating again, or run a business. You're scared

Today’s quick tip is all about documenting your process so that you can spend less time working hard and more time being excellent!

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Do you ever scrap an entire project if you make just one teeny-tiny mistake? Or how about making 'ish happen? Do you wait until you have the perfect amount of followers or the perfect equipment to make moves in your goal chase? Perfection is like Dr. Jekly and Mr. Hyde in the productivity world. On one hand, it makes you feel like you are being meticulous and holding yourself to a super high standard. But in reality, perfectionism is often rooted in deep fear and self-sabotage. In today's episode, we're exploring the difference between chasing excellence and chasing perfection. One journey allows room for mistakes and growth. While the other keeps you stuck in a cycle of fear. Check out today’s second episode in our versus series “Excellence -Vs-Perfection”

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When was the last time you checked within to see what you needed more of? I know these past few months have been a

Do you ever stress yourself out because you feel like in order to be successful you have to "show up consistently" and post on social media ten times a day, write five blog posts, and do fifty eleven podcast interviews? What if I told you that frequency and consistency are two entirely different things? That showing up consistently doesn't necessarily mean burning yourself out and creating more content. Consistency is more about the quality of your work. It's you making the commitment to not half-ass anything, to do your best, and make a positive impact on your audience.   In today's episode, we're unveiling the truth behind consistency so you can stop focusing so much on quantity, get realigned with the quality of your work, and stop the burnout cycle.

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I used to roll my eyes hard at folks that swore by mediation. I felt like it was a little too woo-woo and that people were being way too deep. That is until I started practicing it myself. When COVID hit my anxiety was on ten so I started searching for ways to help me stay grounded. My girl L'Oreal Payton Thompson invited me to join her on a 30-day meditation challenge in honor of May being Mental Health Month. And baby developing the habit of meditating is exactly what I needed. In today's #QuickTip I'm making mediation simple and sharing my favorite apps and teachers that have helped me stay sane these past few months.

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My phone is always in my hands. First thing in the morning, as I work, when I work out, and when I’m falling asleep,  I am super glued to my phone. And as you can imagine living like that is a total gift and a curse.  

On one hand I get to stay connected with my family that's back in Detroit thanks to FaceTime. I've been blessed to meet so many incredible people, create a business, and share my voice with the world because of technology. But baby that curse? It's a CURSE! 

My chronic phone, tv, computer, iPad usage is wearing your girl out. I'm always tired, always cranky, always comparing myself to others. I'm distracted and always feel like I'm running on empty.  Why? Well because chronic screen time use causes anxiety, depression, disturbances in concentration, and even sleeping.  

And guess what? I am OVER IT!  

I am over letting my phone control my life. So what did I do? I dug down deep and figured out why I was so attached to my phone. And guess what, it had a lot to do with avoiding the work that can get me closer to my dreams. Can you say #SelfSabotage? And then I created some digital boundaries for myself.

I haven't completely kicked my phone addiction to the curb but I am more intentional about how I use it and for how long. If you're tired of letting your phone dictate your moves and moods then it might be time to create some healthy digital habits + boundaries in your internet life. Check out this week's episode to learn how! 

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Do you know what happens when you start documenting your wins? You score more wins! In this week’s #QuickTip I’m spilling all the tea on how writing your accomplishments down can help you manifest your wildest dreams + reassure you that you're on the right path.

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“Am I doing enough?”

“Why aren’t I further along?”

“Shouldn't I have accomplished more by now?”

 “It's no big deal I only got 4 sales.”

Enough. More. Only. Further along. These are the words and phrases that get us #GoalGetters into a lot of trouble. It just happened to me last week. I was gearing up to celebrate No Real Jewelry's fifth anniversary when my inner critic came in like a damn wrecking ball and had me questioning EVERYTHING. (NRJ is my lifestyle blog btw if you’re new here.)

Homegirl had me sitting there wondering whether or not I had done enough in my business and life these past 5 years. Mind you, I pretty much accomplished everything that I had set out to achieve, and more but my inner critic just wouldn't let up. 

She had me comparing myself to the bloggers + girl bosses that rake in millions of dollars, get millions of views, and have a million followers. I knew it was completely unfair of me to compare my journey to theirs but I did and I went down the whole-- I haven't done enough spiral.  

After sulking and feeling sorry for myself for a couple of hours I had an aha moment. What does "enough" or "more" really mean for me? If I stop looking at what everybody else is doing haven't I done enough for me?  

And so I started to think back and I realized that in five years I made my wildest dreams come true which means I've done more than enough!  

And that my dear is when my pity party turned back into a celebration. You see when I stopped looking at other people's journeys as the standard or enough measuring stick, I realized that I am exactly where I need to be. If your inner critic has been throwing around the— enoughs, onlys and futher alongs— your way then today's episode is for you!  

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If you’ve been applying to new jobs, interviewing, or pitching for collabs then you don’t want to miss today’s quick tip. It’s all about avoiding one huge pitfall in making a first impression and it’s called floodlighting. Don’t know what that is? Well, I'm spilling all the tea in today’s quick tip.

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Have you stumbled upon something that's kinda piqued your interest lately? Maybe you've been flirting around with the idea of learning a new language or taking a sexy Zoom dance class.  But you stopped yourself from taking the plunge because you thought; "Nah, I probably won't be good at it." You see us #GoalGetters don't play that “I’m not really all that great at that” game.  

But what if I told you that there is incredible freedom in being bad and you’re missing out on it? No seriously hear me out. Have you been at a party and your auntie with no rhythm is in the corner dancing her heart away? She doesn’t care who’s judging her, if she's on beat or if she knows the latest Tik Tok Dance. She's in bliss baby even though she's bad to the bone. And when you look around everyone is starting to circle around her shouting; "Go head! Go, Auntie! Go Head! Go, Auntie!" Because no matter how bad Auntie is at twerking she's in her zone having so much fun and full peace!

In today's episode, I'm challenging you to do something that's completely counter-intuitive to the #GoalGetter movement-- I'm asking you to allow yourself to be good at being bad. Because just like auntie you deserve to do things that are fun and give you joy, whether you're good at it or not. 

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If you are a Black or Brown woman that has recently been furloughed or laid off due to COVID-19 then today's episode is for you.  I’m sharing an excellent resource to help you get back on your feet and re-enter the job force with confidence.

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I know you’ve probably said an iteration of this at least a million times over the past few weeks:

“As soon as the city opens back up I’m going to— brunch with my besties, really go hard in my business, buy my dream home, take dating seriously, travel the seven seas, and make more money so that I’m never this broke af again.”

Corona has sucked big time, but the one gift she’s given us all is a moment to be still and examine what is and isn’t working in our lives. We've had to stop and ask ourselves that one big question-- "What do I truly want?" And because we’re all #SafeAtHome we’ve unknowingly been using one of the most supercharged tools in the manifesting game and that's tapping into our future selves. 

You see, the more time that we spend visualizing our future selves, we increase our chances of actually making major ‘ish happen in every area of our lives. We begin to strategize, take action + manifest the people, places + things we truly want in our lives. The gag though is that you don’t have to wait for some far-out date to start doing the work. You can start making your wildest dreams come true by simply showing up as your future self, today. Learn more about the power of tapping into your future self in today’s episode.

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I just got laid off how the hell am I supposed to pay my rent?

I didn’t file my taxes last year will I still get a stimulus check?

I have a little bit saved right now and I can still pay my employees while we’re closed but I don’t know how long I can float us.

I’m so grateful to still have my job and getting money in. But with COVID 19 going on should I be saving my money or continue to repay my debt? I was doing such a good job rebuilding my credit!

These past few weeks have been ROUGH! Corona came in like a wrecking ball and has rocked our lives to the very core. Folks are navigating some unimaginable circumstances right now especially in the personal finances department. And that's why I jumped at the chance to have Ericka Young back on the show. 

She sent me an email asking how she could support the SJS audience during these difficult times so it was a no brainer to invite Ericka back in the guest chair. This time I had you all ask the questions that mattered most to you! (Thanks to everyone that submitted a question via Instagram). Questions about applying for unemployment, how to budget when your income is fluctuating, and whether or not you should be saving money or paying off debt. If COVID 19 has made a major impact on your money + you’re ready to learn how to get back in control of your finances then today's episode is for you!  

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For the past few weeks, I've been trying to do all the things. You should see my to-do list, it's hella long with home projects, blog updates, and business ideas. Your girl thought she was going to use this quarantine time to play catch up + get her hustle on. Did that happen? Absolutely NOT!   

I had not a clue just how hard + how deeply the C-word would affect my mental health. Like most of us, I've been grappling with so many unexpected emotions that I had to sit my ass down somewhere. I tried my hardest to still myself and let me just be, but there was a huge part of me that felt incredibly guilty for not doing more.  There was this daily pressure that I kept putting on myself to do. To produce. Create. Strategize. Show up on Instagram. But I just couldn't do any of it. All I wanted to do was binge-watch Tiger King, sleep, eat, cry, pray, journal + FaceTime my homies. You know, all those very human things we tend to do when we're overwhelmed, mourning + and searching for comfort and answers. 

The crazy thing is that I wasn't the only person that felt this pressure. Whenever I hopped on social media everyone on my timeline said that they felt guilty for not being in super productive, goal-getter mode. But I thought to myself “who the hell said we had to be "on" during this pandemic anyway? We're in uncharted territory here so why can't we rest? Why can't we chill? Why are we feeling bad for feeling scared? Why can't we just go to Instagram live parties + not feel guilty about it?" 

I have a pretty good idea why. It's because we've bought into this idea that we're machines. That we can push through, roll up our sleeves + do the work no matter what, even a global pandemic. Well, the earth ain't having it. Homegirl is forcing us to sit down, be still, stay home, catch up on sleep, and reflect. What she's not asking as to do? To be "on" and crossing 9 million things off of our to-do list, if we don't have the actual capacity to do so.

If you've been feeling super guilty for not coming up with a multimillion-dollar idea, or creating 19 blog posts, or not getting back into the shape of your life during COVID19 then today I'm sharing some ways that you can release the pressure of doing, so you can get back to taking care + honoring the whole of you. Yes, even the part of you that's been wearing the same PJs for the past 3 days.

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It's a lot going on right now. Like, a lot a lot.  Turn on the news or hop on social media and everyone is in a panic. Rightfully so. Between politics and viruses, the 'ish is sorta kinda hitting the fan. You know what else is hitting the fan? My anxiety. And with everything that's going on my guess is that you might be feeling a little anxious too. So how do you stay grounded in the midst of chaos? To be honest it's pretty tough. But here are a few things that have helped me calm down + remain hopeful during these turbulent times. My hope is that they can help you out too.

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Today’s quick tip is all about how you can use Pinterest to help manifest your wildest dreams.

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One day, a couple of years ago, I was listening to an episode of The Being Boss Podcast. The hosts were talking about how they manifested a steady stream of dream clients, that paid dreamy money and kept their dream businesses thriving. I was intrigued. What the hell were they talking about? I mean I'd heard the word manifesting thrown around here and there. But never quite like this. 

They talked about alignment and speaking things into existence. There was mention of energy and attracting the right people, places, and things. I sorta kinda got it, but it was all just a little too deep for me. Not in a bad way. I just couldn't quite wrap my head around manifesting and how to get it to work in my life. 

That is until manifestation started creeping up in every conversation I had, tweet I read or podcast I listened to. If God was dropping hints, I finally started picking up on it. “Maybe it isn't a coincidence that I keep hearing this message”; I thought. So I started doing some detective work. I devoured all things manifesting. Books, podcasts, videos- EVERYTHING. 

 And at first, I'm not going to lie I was a little skeptical until it started working in my life. I'd think a thought, believe it with all of my heart, let it go and then poof--it'd appear. I was kinda surprised at how simple it was. When people talked about manifestation they made it so complicated. But at its core, I discovered that it’s about believing that you deserve the very goodness you desire.  In today's episode, I'm breaking down what manifesting is, how it works + how you can start making some of your wildest dreams come true!

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It’s March 1st baby which means we are officially 60 days into 2020!

You woke up at the butt crack of dawn. Got the kiddos ready and off to school. Spent ten hours of your day trying your hardest not to cuss your boss out. Then as you were heading out to lunch the new girl asked if she could pick your brain for a second, which actually took an hour so you missed your lunch break and had to eat at your desk. The rest of the afternoon crept along as you finished reports and went to meetings that could’ve been emails. It’s finally time to go but you have to sit in traffic for an hour, pick up the kids, take them to football practice and then come home to make dinner, do homework and everything in between. You’re tired af. All you want to do is sit yo tail down, eat dinner and watch a little tv. But because you’re a goal-getter your inner critic is taking you on a guilt trip for not doing more. You’re overwhelmed and on the brink of tears. So what do you do? Stop for a second. Take a breather, grab a sheet of paper and make an— “I Did That” List.  Write down every single thing that you did that day. Why? Well, that bad baby is your visual permission to let yourself off the hook tonight and try easier. Want to learn more and how it can help you ditch the overwhelm? Check out this week’s Quick Tip!

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You crack open your planner and there it is. 

A mega to-do list with 50 tasks staring you right in the face screaming; “DO ALL OF ME RIGHT NOW!”  

Your palms get sweaty, your heart rate starts increasing, you try to get your bearings to make sense of the list. But it's too late, the overwhelm has already settled in. You panic + start to think:

 Where do I start? 
What's the most important task? 
I have 699 emails waiting for me, maybe I should tackle those?

You want to start hacking away at your to-do list but the workload is tew much! So what do you do? How do you tackle a big scary to-do list and still keep your sanity? Today I'm sharing a simple way to help you prioritize your tasks, get the work done + make ish happen!

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• Coming to terms with the fact that there will always be work to do + you’ll never truly get all the things done.
• How to determine which tasks need your complete focus + which tasks to ignore completely (yep, you’re allowed to ignore some stuff.)
• Their emergency is not your priority 
• Are emails THAT Important? 

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How much money do you think you spend on subscriptions each month? I’m talking about Netflix, Hulu, Planet Fitness and them. What do you think? About $30 a month maybe $40? Well according to The Simple Dollar we spend approximately $270 a month on subscriptions. Crazy right? The bogus part is that a lot of us don’t really notice it because it’s $10 here, $5 there. No big deal right? Well yeah, until it starts to add up. One of the easiest ways to get back in control of your money is to ditch the unnecessary subscriptions to apps, memberships + entertainment. Especially if you don’t even use them, for real for real. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing the one tool I’ve been using to help nip my subscription addiction in the bud and put my coints back in my pocket where they belong!

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We’ve all done it before--dropped the ball! Maybe you’ve said something you wish you could take back. Flaked and didn’t honor your commitment. Missed the interview, showed up late, didn’t repay the loan, whatever. And you feel like crap about it but you don’t know how to pick up the pieces. So what do you do? You apologize duh! Everyone knows that but there is a subtle art to apologizing. Believe it or not, there is a wrong and a right way to say; “I’m sorry”. So on today’s episode, we’re going to chat about taking accountability when you’ve jacked up and how to repair the damage that’s been done. 

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Raise your hand if you struggle to save money.

Say the word “quitter” to a goal-getter and watch us flinch.

Ericka and her husband Chris had over $100,000 of student loan debt. And guess what they did with it? Paid it completely off in just five years. FIVE YEARS!  What happened next? Well, after that, Ericka became so passionate about debt annihilation and personal finance that she walked away from her career as an engineer and became a certified financial coach. She's helped over 350 families get out of debt through her business Tailor-Made Budgets.  Today she's sharing her story + helping us get unstuck so we can live our best debt-free lives!

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 In today's episode, I'm sharing why it's so important to track your time. It may seem silly but tracking the time you spend on certain tasks + activities can help you advocate for yourself and ask for that promotion. Give you the confidence you need to raise your prices like a champ. And politely say "no thank you" when someone asks to pick your brain over coffee. Check out today's #SJSQuickTip to get all the tea on time tracking! To get all the resources mentioned on today's show, check out the show notes!

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 I am a recovering people pleaser. In the past, if you ran up on me and invited me somewhere or asked me for a favor chances are I'd probably hurl an automatic "yes" at you. Not because I necessarily wanted to but because I thought it was the nice thing to do. As much as I wanted to be the "nice girl" I had to stop. I was in a chronic state of overwhelm + exhaustion all

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In today's episode, I'm sharing seven super easy ways to raise your frequency if you've found yourself in a bit of a summertime slump.

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Available on iTunes + Soundcloud In this episode of the Sunday Jumpstart Podcast, I answer one of the questions I get the most. Many people ask me how I keep going strong on No Real Jewelry after all these years. I've been working on this blog for the past 3 years consistently. The answer that I always give is discipline. I had to develop discipline in order to make No Real Jewelry into what you see now. If I waited until I felt like it, I never would have done it.Waiting for inspiration is the death of many dreams and goals. If you're waiting on inspiration to strike, you just might be waiting forever. If you really want to see your goals come to fruition, it takes some real discipline.In this week's episode of the Sunday Jump Start Podcast, I share some tips and tricks to help you learn how to become disciplined and not to rely on inspiration and motivation to help you get started, stay doing, and make ish happen in your life.Other Topics Discussed In This Episode: How to make discipline your bae in three steps: Schedule a time during the day to focus solely on your goal Make your scheduled goals non-negotiable Schedule time for inspirationCheck Out “Everything You Feel Isn’t The Truth” Here!Get Your Share On!  Resources Mentioned In This Episode:Quote By Chuck Close on InspirationSmall business owners– interested in running an ad for your business on the show? Take a listen to this commercial and send inquiries to hello@norealjewelry.com for a Sponsorship Kit + Rate Sheet. Listen here. The Sunday Jump Start  Podcast was produced + created by me– Jessica Lauren, the blogger behind #NRJ. I live in Chicago and I am super passionate about encouraging women to become Dreamers + Doers. Have any questions, want to say hi or interested in brand sponsorship? Shoot me an email over at Hello@NoRealJewelry.Com#mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */Fill Out The Form Below To Get New Episodes + SJS Updates In Your Inbox* indicates requiredEmail Address *First Name Last Name View previous campaigns.Powered by MailChimp(function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true);

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Today’s episode of The Sunday Jump Start Podcast is near and dear to my heart. I've learned to guard my vision the hard way. I've shared things and ended up with the "boo boo" face because it didn't happen the way I thought. Or I let other people's fears talk me out of something I was excited about.Do you ever wake up with a bright idea or with a goal to make a change in your life? Something that God put on your heart that makes you excited and feel like you have a purpose for your life? What happens when you share this with your mama, sister, cousin, best friend and they scrutinize it? Your dream shrivels up and dies under their shortsightedness.We all get excited to share our ideas and our visions, but sometimes in order to protect their growth, we have to shhhh. There are times when you’re chasing your dreams, you have to shut your mouth. You can't go around telling everybody everything because they don't see what you see. They don't have the vision that God gave you. If you want to see your dreams and visions come to life, you have to guard them.Other Topics Discussed In This Episode: Why it’s important to guard your vision How to guard your vision. What things should you share? When do you open up and tell the world what you're working on? Who do you let in as you’re dream chasing? Who should you trust to help you grow your vision?Check Out “Everything You Feel Isn’t The Truth” Here!Get Your Share On!  Resources Mentioned In This Episode:This post contains affiliate links.  Which means if you decide to purchase an item that is linked I will receive a portion of the sales to help fund #NRJ! * denotes an affiliate link. Thanks for the support

Available on iTunes + Soundcloud I don't know about you but there is a voice inside of me that says; "I can't". That voice plays on repeat all day. Everyday. It's loud and insistent and sometimes if I'm not careful, it swallows me up whole. I'll begin to believe it. It affects the way I run my business. Sometimes I won't hit "publish" on an article or pitch a sponsor because that voice will whisper; "Jess you're just not good enough". I'll stay in toxic relationships + friendships because that voice says; "Jess, this is as good as it's going to get because you are unworthy of love".Today on the very first episode of The Sunday Jump Start Podcast I'm talking about my struggle to tame my inner critic and how I finally learned that everything I feel isn't the truth. I share some tips and tricks for overcoming the constant tape of negativity that our inner critic likes to play and replay. I also show you why the inner critic isn't actually all that bad. It has a well-meaning purpose but if we're not too careful it can keep us stuck in our comfort zones.Other Topics Discussed In This Episode: How to deal with feelings of fear, failure, and defeat. How to validate your inner critic when it is trying to help you out and not let that voice keep you stuck in your comfort zone. Turning down the volume on your negative self-talk by giving yourself proof of the other times in your life that you've conquered a tough situation that you didn't think you'd make it out of.Check Out "Everything You Feel Isn't The Truth" Here!Get Your Share On! Resources Mentioned In This Episode:This post contains affiliate links.  Which means if you decide to purchase an item that is linked I will receive a portion of the sales to help fund #NRJ! * denotes an affiliate link. Thanks for the support