The Live with Audacity™ Podcast - Get Out of Society's Box & Into a F**K Yeah Life! artwork

The Live with Audacity™ Podcast - Get Out of Society's Box & Into a F**K Yeah Life!

92 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

Welcome to The Live with Audacity Podcast, where we amplify your brilliance and ignite innovation in your business. Join us as we delve into the inspiring stories and transformative journeys of multi-brilliant women who fearlessly use their unique gifts and talents to create innovative businesses.

This podcast is not just about business strategies and entrepreneurial success; it's about empowering you to change your mindset, shift your feelings, and transform your perceptions. We believe that true success starts from within, and by embracing authenticity, you can overcome fears, break through limitations, and unlock your full potential.

Each episode brings you captivating conversations with extraordinary women who have dared to dream big, step outside their comfort zones, and redefine success on their terms. From fearless visionaries to resilient trailblazers, we explore their triumphs, challenges, and the audacious mindset that propels them forward.

Discover how these remarkable women amplify their brilliance, leveraging their unique strengths and passions to innovate in their businesses. Gain valuable insights, strategies, and inspiration to fuel your own entrepreneurial journey.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring business owner, or simply seeking inspiration to live a more audacious life, this podcast is your empowering guide. Get ready to shatter boundaries, ignite innovation, and embrace the audacious brilliance that resides within you.

Amplify your brilliance, innovate your business, and live with audacity. Tune in to The Live with Audacity Podcast and embark on a transformative journey towards fearless success.

Remember to subscribe and join our vibrant community of multi-brilliant women who are changing the world, one audacious step at a time.

Let's amplify your brilliance together! It’s time to Live with Audacity! https://www.livewithaudacitynow.com/

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Ep. 39 | An honest conversation about the current racial climate with Ahnonda Bates

June 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

Today, I have a very special guest on, Ahnonda Bates of LeadHERship Coaching and Consulting to discuss with me the very touchy subject of race equality in America. I know this episode can be super helpful to anyone who really wants to know what to do, how to be supportive, but even bigger, for those who still aren't sure where they should stand or what they should say. I hope this super honest conversation helps you to understand what our friends of color are experiencing and why staying sil...

Ep. 38 | Why it is so important to confront your biases and be the change we want with Kelly Sisson

June 08, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

Before we dive in, I wanted to take a moment and ask you... have you ever been in a place where you're not quite sure what your purpose is? Or maybe you feel like you might know, but you feel stuck. Stuck in your current job or business. Stuck doing this for right now until things get better. Or just stuck not know what the next step is. Well, if this is you, listen up! I have a super powerful 2 hour Prosper with Purpose Intensive session that I am offering right now for just $125! Together...

Ep. 37 | What is mediumship and do we all have the capability with Cossondre Bahr

June 01, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Before we dive into today's episode I wanted to take a minute to talk about authenticity and alignment. Authenticity and alignment are the two most important qualities in my business and I believe they are the most important qualities in LIFE!!! Being completely authentic, honest, and truthful with ourselves about who we are and what we want can really help us to ALIGN perfectly with our purpose. ALIGNMENT is so important because oftentimes, we look around at what everyone else is doing -...

Ep. 36 | How your past trauma can lead you to a triumphant purpose with Rhonda Kuykendall

May 25, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

Before we dive into today's episode, I wanted to take a moment to let you know about the FREE Journal to Your Purpose journal prompts that I've created just for you! It is a really great way to rediscover who you are, what makes you the unique creature you are, and how you can best serve the world around you. It is comprised of 30 journal prompts with lines to write included to be used over 30 days. This journal will bring you so much clarity, alignment, and confidence in who you are! You c...

Ep. 35 | How diversity can help you find and connect with your tribe with Jen Meyer

May 18, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Today's episode features one of my favorite online friends, Jennifer Meyer, leader of the super popular facebook group, Tales of the Tribe! I invited Jen on because we relate so much to each other in our personal growth journeys and we wanted to take today to remind you that we are all struggling through this pandemic, but that there is strength in community. Some of the greatest people in my life are the ones I've found online! The thing is, you're the average of the 5 people you spend th...

Ep. 34 | How to ride the wave of entrepreneurship and let it lead you to your destiny with Jesse Tee

May 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Today's episode is such a good time because I get to have this really cool guy on that I actually met on LinkedIn. I know - you're brain immediately went to something inappropriate, but honestly, Jesse has never been anything but a super perfect gentleman and we connected over each having a podcast. Jesse is the brilliant mind behind 46and2 wealth partners (a la Tool) and he tells us how this journey all came to be, his struggles with drug addiction, the loss of his precious daughter, and h...

Ep. 33 | How passion and creativity are the key ingredients to a thriving business with Chelsea Lira

May 05, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Y'all. If you ever get to meet today's guest, get her to sign an autograph or something because, I tell you what - this woman is going places. Her vibe and her energy is truly contagious!!! Chelsea Sargent-Lira is the brain behind Houston Grazing Tables an epic spin on Charcuterie boards and boxes. She was born in California, but due to her dads job, she has lived many places from Scotland to Dubai and traveling is the reason she fell in love with food. Chelsea has a creative spirit and bri...

Ep. 32 | How to become aware of the ways you work best and how it can help you work less with Theresa Cifali

April 27, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

It's amazing to me that nearly every single week I get to talk to someone that I really, deeply connect with. Today's episode is no different as I get to talk to Productivity Specialist and Business Coach, Theresa Cifali! Theresa Cifali is recovering workaholic who has built 4 successful businesses over the course of her 32-year entrepreneurial journey. What's wild is, she didn’t learn that success comes more from doing the right thing at the right time than from doing everything right... u...

Ep 31 | Using your unique skills and talents to land your dream job with your dream company with Abby Nimoh

April 20, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Today I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Abby Nimoh of NimoHR about how in the world to apply for your dream job at your dream company! Because let's face it. Not all of us are cut out to work for ourselves. And not because we're not all hard workers with ambition. I think most people really are those people. But I fully completely believe that we are all made with unique gifts and talents and half the time, those skills are meant for supporting others. The world would never go ar...

Ep. 30 | How to use your personal and family values to finally get your finances in order with Nicole Rule

April 13, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

Today I get to talk to Nicole Rule, founder and owner of Greatest Worth, where she guides women to make a life they love, starting with their money. Through her process of paying off $100,000 in debt in 26 months she learned that money management is only 30% numbers and 70% beliefs, mindset and habits. Her passion is to guide women to live into their full potential, while creating a money life that supports their dreams! We talk about how identifying your personal and family values and digg...

Ep. 29 | How to find your bliss through a mom-coaching niche with Kathy Stowell

April 06, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Today I get to have funny online business coach for moms, Kathy Stowell. Kathy teaches moms to create coaching businesses that generate 5k or more between school drop-off and pick up. Her signature program, Mama Bliss Coaching School has graduated 50 moms from all over the world and counting. Here she prepares them to guide other moms to dive deeper into self-care, creative play and leading a values-led life that embraces simplicity. She also mentors moms who want to grow their businesses o...

Ep. 28 | How four buckets can help you focus your attention on the most important things in your life with Roger Duong

March 31, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

WOW How the heck are ya? It's been awhile since I've put a new episode out, but as you can imagine, things have been kind of wild here as it has been for everyone else. with the drama of Covid-19. We started out on Spring Break and finished with an additional one month quarantine... so far. So, how are you feeling during this whole ludicrous pandemic situation we're going through right now? I know it's scary and unprecedented and everyone is having a hard time. I hope this podcast episode ...

Ep. 27 | Why having a coach can help you reach your greatest potential more quickly with Chaney Fletcher

March 02, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Welcome back to the Live with Audacity podcast, you're listening to episode number 27. I'm your host Melissa Stuart and before we jump into the episode, I really want to chat a bit about the Live with Audacity Course, which is an 8 week online course designed to help you figure out what your true purpose and passion is and get started living up to all your undeniable potential. If you struggle with feeling stuck doing all the things for all the people in your life and putting yourself and yo...

Ep. 26 | How to use your story to attract your ideal client with Monica Miller

February 24, 2020 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

I am so very excited about today's episode. I have the lovely Monica Miller of Monica writes here today to discuss how we can use our story to impact others. Often times we think our story isn't that interesting or no one would care about it or we forget that it's actually pretty windy with lots of ups and downs that make it really interesting and so we don't use it. But, I want you to understand that your story WILL help someone else. You may not end up famous or on the cover of TIME magazi...

Ep. 25 | How to spread your brand's message with Amy Wilkes

February 17, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

It has been two weeks of the live with audacity challenge and we are having soooo much fun! If you missed it, I recorded myself taking a cold shower the other day and it's kind of hilarious. No no no you don't see the goods at all, but it was so fun to do something I wouldn't normally do. There's still time to get on board with us and have some fun!! Next week, we are reaching out to an old friend and hiding money in an obscure spot for someone else to find. So join us for the remainder of ...

Ep. 24 | How to protect your kids from internet predators with Titania Jordan

February 10, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

Ok parents. I need everyone to gather 'round and listen up. We have a crisis on our hands and it involves our precious children. Look, most of us grew up in the age where technology was just starting to become a "thing", right? We had aol names and there were chat rooms and our parents had NO idea how to protect us from this stuff. Guys, it's been over 20 years since then and there hasn't been a whole lot of technology to help parents protect their kids from the online world and more than th...

Ep. 23 | Why getting dressed doesn't have to be daunting with Elizabeth Hambelton

February 03, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Before we dive into the episode I wanted to take a quick minute and talk to you all about the FREE 30-day Challenge that is getting kicked off TODAY, February 3rd!!!! If you're not in yet, no worries! You are hearing this just in time. Over the next 30 days, we are going to have so much fun getting out of our comfort zone! Each day is going to have a very simple, fun task to get you to start having fun, being silly, bonding with others that are doing the same fun and silly activities and l...

Ep. 22 | Why it's so important to get good sleep can and how it can change your entire life with Gillian Duncan

January 27, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

Have I got a surprise for you!!! am putting together a super cool, fun 30 day, Live with Audacity challenge. During my recent launch of the Live with Audacity course, I was hit with the fact that most people have NO idea how to live with audacity if they've never really been very bold or are people pleasers by nature so... I put together this SUPER FUN challenge so that together, we can all start to enjoy having fun and start taking steps to live our most authentic lives. The best thing eve...

Ep. 21 | How to embrace change with grace and use it as a compass toward your destiny with Sandra Haseley

January 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Today's episode was so dang fun! My girl, Sandra Haseley, has the most wild story about how she became a business strategist and coach by way of so many different detours in her life. But when God has a destiny for you, there is no way to avoid it. I am so happy to be able to talk to Sandra about all the different paths and things that had to happen to get her to this point, but more than that, I love hearing about her resilience! We talk about how 9/11 effected her, how the crash of 2008 de...

Ep. 20 | How to love yourself as much as you love your kids and why it is so vital to your business growth with Justine Beauregard

January 15, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

In today's episode, I sit down with Justine Beauregard, marketing genius behind Growth Mindset Marketers, which is a monthly membership to her marketing coaching services. We discuss the marketing of your business, but more than that, we talk about the importance of having a growth mindset and that a lot of times, that's really what holds us back from our business becoming a success. We also discuss the importance of authenticity and how loving yourself the way you love your kids can help yo...

Ep. 19 | Why a strong relationship with your partner is so vital to your personal development with Rachel Ballard

January 14, 2020 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

Ok now moving on. I've got one of the most fun interviews for you today. Mrs. Rachel Ballard is a marriage strategist and is going to help us all learn how to stop waiting on our spouses to change our marriage and put the power back in our own hands. Let me be clear, this episode is for men and women alike so feel free to share it with your boo! We talk about how to improve your marriage by communicating, why weekly date night is so vital to sustainability of your marriage, and a big one - ...

Ep. 18 | What is energy healing and how it can help you beat anxiety with Heather Rider

January 13, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Ok so enough about that - today I've got Heather Rider on the show. She is known as the Energy Synergist and she works closely with women entrepreneurs with high anxiety to clear their negative energy and help them rid their bodies of trapped emotions. In this episode we discuss why our energy is so important and how it effects everything around us. She also gives us some great tips to keep our energy clear.  Heather Rider, professionally known as The Energy Synergist, is an anxiety special...

Ep. 17 | Why niching down your business is the ultimate key to your success with Kat McLead

December 23, 2019 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Hey friends! Welcome back to the Live with Audacity podcast. You're listening to episode number 17. Ok so let's chat today's episode. Kat McLead is my guest and together we talk about niching down your business in order to increase profits. Kat tells us her wild story about how she realized niching down was the ultimate key to her success. Kat Mclead is the creator of the Stay at Home Mom Entrepreneur: *the* proven framework for creating a highly profitable business that you love while wor...

Ep. 16 | How to make big life decisions that are right for you by listening to your intuition with Jillian Bright

December 16, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Well, we are doing it! We are talking about unplanned pregnancy and your intuition and how they all play together. Jillian and I share this beautiful space in time where we really connect about unplanned pregnancy. You get to hear a little about each of our stories and Jillian tells us all about raising her little man in North Argentina. She became a children’s author and now writes about transformative travel, with a baby! Now she is living in Rome, Italy with her son and parenting partner ...

Ep. 15 | How taking massive messy action can pay off big with Randee Immel

December 09, 2019 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Today I get to talk to Randee Immel of Well Soul Fitness, a yoga, pilates, and boot camp studio. Randee is a local-to-me business owner and it was really important to me to feature  "small business" owners that I've watched start and grow their business because I want everyone to realize that just because they aren't quite yet at celebrity status, doesn't mean they can't be successful. Success is all based on what you consider successful! Randee was a swimmer in high school and college and ...

Ep. 14 | How to live the four hour work week life with Michelle Andersen

November 25, 2019 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

You know how most people start businesses and then hustle, hustle, hustle all day every day because they are just conditioned to believe that having your own business requires that? Well, my guest today is Michelle Andersen, owner of Flourish – landscape design firm, and a business coach, and we do NOT believe that. We agree that we are too pretty to be that stressed out and require ease in our businesses. Haha.  She sits down today with me to talk about how she successfully handed over the...

Ep. 13 | How to trust God to lead you down the path He intends for you with Chandler Hatchett

November 18, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

This episode is something I looked forward to recording for weeks!! Chandler Hatchett is a God-loving woman who turned a successful blog around wellness into an online media publication called, “The H is for…” We talk a lot about God and running from Him and His calling, learning to have faith that He has it all under control, and some cool things that have happened since doing so.  Now, I have to warn you. We recorded this on a day when we had massive storms moving through TX and we kept l...

Ep. 12 | How to build a network marketing biz you believe in with Karina Lanting

November 11, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Today is a super fun episode with one of my online besties, Karina Lanting of the podcast, Karina Talks Too Much. I realized lately that I’ve been showing up as this super serious, passionate person, which I am totally those things, but I need to start incorporating more of my fun side. No better time to debut this episode with Karina because we have so much fun hanging out and talking about all things network marketing and health and business and just laughing together. This episode has so ...

Ep. 11 | How to face adversity head on and use it to propel you to success with Alessandra Desiderio

November 04, 2019 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

Often, when we are faced with so much adversity in our lives, we can turn inward and face life as a victim of our circumstances. Learning to use those events to become who you are meant to be and show others they can also heal from their past to be the best version of themselves is a much more productive way to use our pain. And that’s exactly what I talk about with today’s guest. I was so blessed to speak with Alessandra (Aley) Desiderio about some incredible obstacles through her life and ...

Ep. 10 | How to listen to the Universe as it guides you toward your purpose with Michaela Pay

October 28, 2019 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this episode of the Live with Audacity Podcast, Michaela and I discuss the "woo" of business. So many times, the "woo" gets a bad reputation because everyone knows you can't just think positively and have things come to you. You actually have to believe and listen to your intuition, or messages from the universe, as I like to call them. Michaela and I discuss a message she received from the universe that she felt she had to get out, and in turn, guided her as well. Tune in to hear all abo...

Ep. 09 | How being true to yourself leads to success and growth with Eleisha Clayton

October 21, 2019 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

I was so excited to talk to Eleisha Clayton of Pink Girl Media about being your true self. So many times, especially as new entrepreneurs, we try to imitate people who already have it all figured out, but the truly successful don’t imitate ANYONE. They work every day to be true to who they are in order to build a life they love. That’s exactly what Eleisha and I talk about. We also have a super honest conversation about anxiety and depression and how hard it is to be a mom. This conversation...

Ep. 08 | When is the right time to pursue your dreams with Kat Rodriguez

October 14, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Have you ever felt like it's too late to pursue your dreams? Felt like so much time had passed that there's no point to starting over? I've been there, too. But Kat teaches us in today's episode that it doesn't matter at all when you start, as long as you get going. She made her mind up in 2009 and today, she owns her own CPA firm. She knew time would pass anyway and figured, what would be the point of living if she wasn't doing what she wanted. Kat's message is so inspiring! Kat graduated ...

Ep. 07 | How to get out of the box and into your purpose with AmyLee Westervelt

October 07, 2019 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

My guest this week, AmyLee Westervelt, took a huge leap of faith when she decided to leave her 7 figure network marketing business to do something she felt was her true purpose. And she hasn't regretted it once. She walks us through her journey and what you can do to take the leap of faith, too. If you've ever felt stuck, this episode is for you. Let's get you out of your box and into your purpose! Amy Lee is a mother, wife, and a successful network marketing entrepreneur. She retired her h...

Ep. 06 | How to trust yourself in the midst of change with Avery Taylor

September 30, 2019 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

This week's episode is special to me as I got to have my first male guest! I want to make sure this podcast is made just for you so it was so important to me to get the best of the best on and Avery Taylor is it. Avery and I cover a whole host of topics including balancing marriage and family with busy schedules, how your mindset is the key to your success, and most importantly, how to trust yourself when you're ready to step out on your own. Avery Taylor is an energetic, straight-from-the-...

Ep. 05 | How to overcome your limiting beliefs: diving deeper into manifestation with Yolanda Boyarin

September 23, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

While editing episode 03, I realized I wanted to dive so much deeper with Yolanda into what holds us back from manifesting our biggest dreams. I needed to get to the bottom of how to get over our limiting beliefs, our comparisonitis, and truly start believing in ourselves. We discuss how to work through our fears, how to get that breakthrough to move us to the next level in our dreams, and how to finally GET OVER IT rather than just move on from our hurtful memories. This episode is filled ...

Ep. 04 | How to act on your intuition with Kema Ward-Hopper

September 16, 2019 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Have you ever been in a position where you feel something isn't right, but you ignore your intuition and regret it later? Me too! Kema Ward-Hopper tells us all about listening to our intuition and taking the right action for us! While figuring out how to overcome breast cancer, her strength - physical and emotional - was put to the test! You're not going to want to miss this. We talk about being your own health advocate, having an strong support system, and doing what's right for us. It's th...

Ep. 01 | How to get out of your own way and overcome fear with Brandy Smith

September 09, 2019 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

If you've ever struggled with your mindset and wondering if you're good enough, this episode is for you! Brandy Smith and I dig into the fear that so many of us have: why would anyone ever care what I have to say. Listen in to hear our revelations we have in real-time. If you want to be part of a growing community learning how to Live with Audacity, join the fun here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivewithAudacity/ Brandy Smith is a wife and mother of two teenagers with a passion for help...

Ep. 02 | How to Live with Audacity

September 09, 2019 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Have you been wondering what Live with Audacity even means? Were you thinking, “what a crazy name for a podcast! Why in the world would I want to live with audacity"? Great! Because that's what today's episode is all about! Listen in and I promise you'll be so proud to be living with audacity by the end of it. Find me: Take the Audacity Quotient quiz: http://bit.ly/audacityquotient Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivewithAudacityNow/ Find me on Instagram: https...

Ep. 02 | How to get out of your own way and overcome fear with Brandy Smith

September 09, 2019 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

If you've ever struggled with your mindset and wondering if you're good enough, this episode is for you! Brandy Smith and I dig into the fear that so many of us have: why would anyone ever care what I have to say. Listen in to hear our revelations we have in real-time. If you want to be part of a growing community learning how to Live with Audacity, join the fun here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivewithAudacity/ Brandy Smith is a wife and mother of two teenagers with a passion for help...

Ep. 03 | How to improve your money mindset with Yolanda Boyarin

September 09, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Have you ever wondered why you can’t seem to get a handle on your finances? Well, Yolanda has the answer. It likely has a lot to do with the money mindset you saw from those around you as a child. Yolanda and I dig into why this is the case and ways you can start to overcome it. Want to join the LWA book club? It’s launching on October 1st. Get all the details via email: https://mmstuartco.com/livewithaudacity/ Yolanda Boyarin is the money relationship guru behind the brand, Manifest Mad M...

Ep. 01 | How to Live with Audacity

September 08, 2019 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Have you been wondering what Live with Audacity even means? Were you thinking, “what a crazy name for a podcast! Why in the world would I want to live with audacity"? Great! Because that's what today's episode is all about! Listen in and I promise you'll be so proud to be living with audacity by the end of it. Find me: Take the Audacity Quotient quiz: http://bit.ly/audacityquotient Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivewithAudacityNow/ Find me on Instagram: https...

Ep. 00 | Live with Audacity Introduction

August 09, 2019 23:00 - 1 minute - 911 KB

Welcome to the Live with Audacity podcast with Melissa Stuart. Audacity is defined by Merriam-Webster as intrepid boldness or disregard for normal constraints. The Live with Audacity podcast is aimed at giving you the courage to explore your "someday" daydreams, do things YOUR way, and start making things happen in your life right now! Multi-passionate entrepreneur and Insurance Agency Business Manager, Melissa Stuart, gives you tangible advice to streamline your life and business, and int...