YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!: Personal Brand, Thought Leadership, Social Media Marketing For Mid-Career Professionals
140 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsEver wish you had your own personal Jiminy Cricket whispering in your ear, guiding you to the right path towards self-development and personal growth so you can achieve your personal and business goals? It’s easy to get swept up in the day to day and forget about once loved passions or hobbies. YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! is a personal development podcast that brings you weekly inspiration, motivation, and storytelling to help you:
Set your goals
Overcome obstacles
Change your mindset
Achieve greatness
After spending 15 years in Corporate America, host Monica Rivera realized she was drifting away from her personal bucket list goals. She realized there’s more to life than just the 9-5, and she believes in living multi-passionate life. Monica realized it was time to bring the focus back on herself to feel more fulfillment, and now she’s inspiring others to do the same.
Join Monica each week as she speaks with Olympians, television stars, men and women entrepreneurs, and regular folks, just like you and me who share their incredible stories of personal development and personal growth. Through these stories, YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! teaches you about productivity improvement, smart goal setting, and the steps you need to take to make big changes.
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E129: YOU are where the heart is. So let's celebrate!
July 02, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBI don't have to tell you that 2020 has been far from perfect. But you've made it this far, through COVID and quarantine and phased re-openings. Maybe you lost your job, or even worse, a loved one. You became besties with an app named, Zoom. Or maybe you haven't felt like celebrating at all. And that's understandable. Life wasn't meant to be lived like a real-life version of The Sims. You had plans. And those plans were tossed out the window. But that's why it's more important than ever bef...
E128: How to Make Reading a Habit (and Hobby)
June 24, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBWhen was the last time you finished a book? You say you want to read more books — but the challenge is making reading a regular habit. In today's episode, I break down the benefits of reading (spoiler alert: there are scientific benefits to reading!), How to find your next great book, 4 ideas to help you build a solid, more consistent reading habit. Episode Resources: Start here to find your next great book >> The Complete List of All 85 Books in Oprah's Book Club Goodreads ...
E127: Beginner Running Tips to Help You Get Started with The Mirnavator, Mirna Valerio
June 17, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBIf you’re an aspiring beginner runner, a sometimes runner, or a wannabe runner that daydreams about running if only you had more energy, the right clothes, weighed less, fresh joints, more hours in your day, a plan to follow, or tips to get started, then today’s episode is a must-listen. The runners gliding through your local park might be enough to motivate you to head out on the road yourself, or maybe you’re just looking for a way to be more active or lose weight. But no matter why you wa...
E127: How to Start Running - Beginner Tips with The Mirnavator, Mirna Valerio
June 17, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBIf you’re an aspiring beginner runner, a sometimes runner, or a wannabe runner that daydreams about running if only you had more energy, the right clothes, weighed less, fresh joints, more hours in your day, a plan to follow, or tips to get started, then today’s episode is a must-listen. The runners gliding through your local park might be enough to motivate you to head out on the road yourself, or maybe you’re just looking for a way to be more active or lose weight. But no matter why you wa...
E126: Anti-Racism, and Being Black in America
June 08, 2020 06:30 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBYOU WANNA DO WHAT?! celebrates 3 years! Each episode delivers practical motivation for living, inspiring stories, and useful strategies to do more, want more & be more. In today's episode, I invited 4 guests to tell their stories and share their experiences of being Black in America. Dr. Donna Granville, sociologist of race, immigration, and culture Sir Wilkins, a former teacher turned personal trainer and co-host of The Jobber Tears podcast Natalie Charles, Kenyan born, IT Security ...
E126: George Floyd, Anti-Racism, and Being Black in America
June 08, 2020 06:30 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBYOU WANNA DO WHAT?! celebrates 3 years! Each episode delivers practical motivation for living, inspiring stories, and useful strategies to do more, want more & be more. In today's episode, I invited 4 guests to tell their stories and share their experiences of being Black in America. Dr. Donna Granville, sociologist of race, immigration, and culture Sir Wilkins, a former teacher turned personal trainer and co-host of The Jobber Tears podcast Natalie Charles, Kenyan born, IT Security ...
E125: Finding Your Next Job - 10 Tips for Job Searching
May 27, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBIf you're on the hunt for your next job, press play right now! With more than 38 million jobless claims, it feels like every time you open up Facebook or Instagram, someone you know has been furloughed or laid off. My friend, it's time for a plan. That's why I'm sharing 11 tips to find your next job. These nuggets of information & inspiration apply if you've recently been laid off or are a new graduate, across industries and job titles. My intention is to guide you away from your breaking...
E125: 10 Tips to Find Your Next Job
May 27, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBIf you're on the hunt for your next job, press play right now! With more than 38 million jobless claims, it feels like every time you open up Facebook or Instagram, someone you know has been furloughed or laid off. My friend, it's time for a plan. That's why I'm sharing 11 tips to find your next job. These nuggets of information & inspiration apply if you've recently been laid off or are a new graduate, across industries and job titles. My intention is to guide you away from your breaking...
E124: What Matters to YOU?
May 20, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MB"Do you think life will go back to normal after the pandemic?" Living in NYC, I get that question - a lot. With more than 30 million Americans filing for unemployment and deaths in the hundreds of thousands, what exactly is normal? In episode 124 of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! the more important question is, What matters to you? Episode Resources: New threat to the economy: Americans are saving like it's the 1980s **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/yo...
E124: How has 2020 Changed What Matters to YOU?
May 20, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MB"Do you think life will go back to normal after the pandemic?" Living in NYC, I get that question - a lot. With more than 30 million Americans filing for unemployment and deaths in the hundreds of thousands, what exactly is normal? In episode 124 of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! the more important question is, What matters to you? Episode Resources: New threat to the economy: Americans are saving like it's the 1980s **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/yo...
E123: Now is a Good Time to Pay It Forward
May 13, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBWhat if I told you there was something you could do right now that would increase your happiness, is good for your health, evokes gratitude, fosters connection, and is contagious? I bet you would jump out of your seat to try it. Enjoy this episode of real-life ways people are giving back and paying it forward and learn how you can, too! Episode Resources: Read more about Venus Core: https://www.bkreader.com/2020/05/09/why-this-east-new-york-single-mother-is-mom-to-many-more-than-her-...
E123: Increase your happiness right now!
May 13, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBWhat if I told you there was something you could do right now that would increase your happiness, is good for your health, evokes gratitude, fosters connection, and is contagious? I bet you would jump out of your seat to try it. Enjoy this episode of real-life ways people are giving back and paying it forward and learn how you can, too! Episode Resources: Read more about Venus Core: https://www.bkreader.com/2020/05/09/why-this-east-new-york-single-mother-is-mom-to-many-more-than-her-...
E122: Flex Your Creativity Muscles While at Home
May 06, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBDo you know what really turns me on? It's when I see YOU flexing your creative muscles and trying something new. Businesses are pivoting to adapt to changing times and so are you! Each day I scroll through my social media timelines and see you coming up with cool, different, and quirky ways to keep your sanity in check, kids entertained, and your days full of projects and ideas. I'm spotlighting YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! in-real-life (IRL) moments from listeners, friends, and virtual strangers. ...
E121: What is the main contributor to success? Hint: You already own it.
April 29, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBWhat if I told you that the main ingredient, the secret sauce, one of the main contributors to your success, my success, your mama’s success, her mama’s success, OUR collective success, you already own? This one thing is so powerful, yet it costs nothing at all. You can’t buy it. You can’t find it on eBay…. you already possess it BUT you may have to cultivate it if it doesn’t come easy. In this episode we discuss: The main contributor to success (HINT: you can't buy it and you already ha...
Ep 120: How To Manage Anxiety and Develop Mindfulness
April 22, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBAnxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States, but what happens to our anxiety in the middle of a global pandemic? You guessed it! It goes through the roof. Thankfully, there are ways to manage anxiety in isolation. In today's episode, we discuss: Feelings of depression, anxiety, apathy, and numbness How to turn a crisis into an opportunity Understanding your stress level using an easy scale of 1-10 Why writing a list of things to do "if you had the ti...
E120: How To Manage Anxiety and Develop Mindfulness
April 22, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBAnxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States, but what happens to our anxiety in the middle of a global pandemic? You guessed it! It goes through the roof. Thankfully, there are ways to manage anxiety in isolation. In today's episode, we discuss: Feelings of depression, anxiety, apathy, and numbness How to turn a crisis into an opportunity Understanding your stress level using an easy scale of 1-10 Why writing a list of things to do "if you had the ti...
E120: Feeling alone? Ways to Manage Anxiety
April 22, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBAnxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States, but what happens to our anxiety in the middle of a global pandemic? You guessed it! It goes through the roof. Thankfully, there are ways to manage anxiety in isolation. In today's episode, we discuss: Feelings of depression, anxiety, apathy, and numbness How to turn a crisis into an opportunity Understanding your stress level using an easy scale of 1-10 Why writing a list of things to do "if you had the ti...
E119: Virtual Book Clubs and Finding Community
April 08, 2020 18:23 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBAre you craving human connection? How about a bit of distraction from the news? Books have always been a simple and effective way for me to get lost inside an author's world and lose time in an alternate universe. In today’s episode, I’m taking you inside the world of virtual book clubs. Today's guest, Mallorie Valentine, will walk you through what a book club is, how you can start leading your own book club, what makes a great facilitator how to select your first book a list ...
Ep 119: Virtual Book Clubs and Finding Community
April 08, 2020 18:23 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBAre you craving human connection? How about a bit of distraction from the news? Books have always been a simple and effective way for me to get lost inside an author's world and lose time in an alternate universe. In today’s episode, I’m taking you inside the world of virtual book clubs. Today's guest, Mallorie Valentine, will walk you through what a book club is, how you can start leading your own book club, what makes a great facilitator how to select your first book a list ...
Ep 119: How to Find Community in a Virtual Book Club
April 08, 2020 18:23 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBAre you craving human connection? How about a bit of distraction from the news? Books have always been a simple and effective way for me to get lost inside an author's world and lose time in an alternate universe. In today’s episode, I’m taking you inside the world of virtual book clubs. Today's guest, Mallorie Valentine, will walk you through what a book club is, how you can start leading your own book club, what makes a great facilitator how to select your first book a list ...
E118: 10 Skills to Learn During Isolation
April 01, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBWe are in a time of isolation, lockdown, and quarantine, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop showing up every week to support and inspire you! Today on YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! The Podcast, we’re talking about: 10 skills you can learn during the time of isolation courtesy of Entrepreneur.com Based on the article on Entrepreneur.com Why boredom might be a mask for laziness How you can use this time of uncertainty to upskill yourself and create new opportunities for your career, side ...
E117: 7 TV Shows & Movies to Binge Watch Now
March 25, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBA quick and handy guide to the most binge-worthy TV shows and movies streaming now and why you should watch them. I'm sharing 7 of my favorite romantic comedies and love-focused reality television shows streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. During this time of social distancing, self-isolation, and quarantines, this episode is designed to uplift your spirits and find your happy place in TV and entertainment. **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/g...
E116: My top work from home strategies
March 20, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBAre you one of the millions of people that are working from home? Are you struggling to establish a new routine and be productive? For over 5 years, I've successfully worked remotely handling spotty WiFi, conference calls, and all the communication tools (think: Microsoft Teams, Slack and more). In today's episode, I share the 5 tips you need to work remotely, stay productive and keep sane! These tips are proven to work for introverts, extroverts and those in between. Pro-tips for keepi...
E116: How to Work from Home and Get Stuff Done
March 20, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBAre you one of the millions of people that are working from home? Are you struggling to establish a new routine and be productive? For over 5 years, I've successfully worked remotely handling spotty WiFi, conference calls, and all the communication tools (think: Microsoft Teams, Slack and more). In today's episode, I share the 5 tips you need to work remotely, stay productive and keep sane! These tips are proven to work for introverts, extroverts and those in between. Pro-tips for keepi...
E115: Why I (Almost) Quit the Podcast
March 18, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBHave you ever fallen in love with a podcast? Me too! Each week you wait for your favorite show to release a new episode, happily push in your ear pods and dive right in. But what happens when your favorite podcast isn't updating? Is it gone forever? For the first time in 3 years, YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! was nearly a victim of pod-fading. That's right, I ALMOST quit the podcast. But why? In this episode we cover, Where has Monica been the last three months? (Spoiler alert: Japan, Singapore, It...
E114: 5 Ways to Make Money While (Holiday) Shopping
December 04, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBThe holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but they can take quite a toll on your bank account. Between family gatherings, work celebrations, and school parties, the cost can really add up. Did you know Americans will spend an average of $1,050 this holiday season, and if you're between the ages of 35-44 that number goes up to $1,158.63? Shop smarter by maximizing your purchasing power with 5 proven ways to make money while shopping. We discuss: Cashback credit cards Keep ...
E113: How to Practice Gratitude for the Holidays
November 26, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBThere is never a wrong time to practice a little "thank you." They say the Holidays are the MOST wonderful time of the year, but between the little things like Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanza shopping, perfecting cooking recipes, and navigating holiday travel or the big things like missing loved ones, deployment overseas, or little money in the bank, this time of the year can be downright STRESSFUL. When you are operating from a place of stress, it ain't always easy to remember gratitude...
E112: Can a Woman be Likable and Successful?
November 20, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBCan you be likable and successful? Is it important for you to be liked? "Women are stuck in an impossible bind. At work, strong women are criticized for being cold, and warm women are seen as pushovers." Today on the podcast, we talk about The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are by MSNBC journalist (and past YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! guest), Alicia Menendez. ** Win a copy of Alicia's new book, The Likeability Trap, HERE. We discuss: What is likeability? and why shoul...
E111: 5 Hacks to Sleep Better Tonight
November 13, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBSleep is a primary biological need, but 2 out of 3 people are not getting enough sleep. Is that you? Sleep affects almost every type of tissue and system in the body – from the brain, heart, and lungs to metabolism, immune function, mood, and disease resistance. Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep, or getting poor quality sleep, increases the risk of disorders including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity. On today's show: A quick qui...
E110: Is Work - Life Balance a Myth?
November 06, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBWe spend a lot of time on YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! talking about side hustles, bucket list items and achieving goals - from mindset to health and everything in between. I often tell people that YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! is about being more than your day job. but what if you love what you do AND keep the things you value - family, fitness, and fun - top of mind? What if you designed your days to fit all of it? Danay Escanaverino, is the CEO of LunaSol Media and is known as a Multicultural Marketin...
E109: TEDx Talk - The Flipside of Loneliness
October 30, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBIs there a solution to cure loneliness? Loneliness comes in many forms job loss, deployment, divorce, death, illness, or moving to a new city. For me, grief was the catalyst. When I was 16, I suffered a traumatic loss that forever changed my life. I found myself alone, lonely. Chronic loneliness is an epidemic. Half of Americans say they feel alone and in Britain, it's 1 in 3 people. If you have the courage to confess that you're lonely, most people reply with well-intentioned but unhelpf...
E108: How to Rebuild and Transform Your Life
October 16, 2019 06:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBHave you ever experienced your life falling apart all at once? Sometimes, life seems to get a bit off track. You're up at night wondering why it happened, how did things get this far and what the hell are you going to do? Whether it’s one big life event that's causing life to crash down around you or a series of unfortunate events, there is good news is that you are one decision away from changing your entire life. In episode 108 of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! I welcome Angelica Ogando to the p...
E107: Alicia Menendez on Why Likability is a Trap
October 09, 2019 06:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBWhy fit in when you were born to stand out? Times have changed. With over 7 billion people in the world, a changing business landscape, and the competitive job market, fitting in is failing out. This week's guest is Alicia Menendez. Alicia is a journalist and multimedia storyteller. Named “Broadcast Journalism’s New Gladiator” by Elle Magazine, “Ms. Millennial” by The Washington Post, and a “Content Queen” by Marie Claire, Alicia has quickly become a force in American media. She was recen...
E106: What Suze Orman, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Oprah taught me about saying YES to events
October 02, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBAre you saying YES to invitations, announcements and event emails? In today’s world, we are often so busy (or convince ourselves we’re so busy), that we tend to ignore any event promotions that pop up in our inbox or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. But are you making a mistake? Events offer so many benefits that you really should be making time for them. In this episode, we discuss: My top 5 reasons why you must start saying YES to the events, parties and networking opportunit...
E105: Making Mistakes, Working for Shark Tank's Daymond John and Entrepreneurship
September 25, 2019 06:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBAre you comparing your roadmap to someone else? Matt LeBris was just 17 when he began working in the NYC nightlife industry. Captivated by money, Matt fell for the allure of the brights lights and big city. Unable to juggle both school and work, Matt failed out of college and opted to expand his position in marketing and promotion working with people like 50 Cent, Fetty Wap and more. An epiphany led Matt to recommit to his education which led to meeting Daymond John of ABC's Shark Tank and...
E104: How to Prepare for a TEDx Talk
September 18, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBFresh off the stage from my first TEDx talk, the most-asked question I received was, “What strategy or takeaways can you recommend?” In this episode, I share the strategy you can use when preparing for your TEDx talk, next speaking engagement, workshop or pitch. Apply these tips in a classroom, boardroom or a crowd of thousands. Get ready to increase your impact and stay grounded on your big day. ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/grou...
E103: Achieving Your Goals: A Success Story
August 28, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBAre you a passionate multitasker with a packed calendar? Endless to-do list? How much are you accomplishing versus doing? Busy does not mean productive. Time to take your goal-setting strategies, books, and saved podcast episodes and turn them into action. Your planning season is over and actionable activity has begun. In this episode, I share a personal success story that wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for this ONE major shift. HINT! The answer is in episode 96. Results from ...
E102: The Sky is Falling (& Other LIES You Tell Yourself)
August 07, 2019 06:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBOn today's episode: 3 big lies you tell yourself Root of those nagging negative thoughts through cognitive reappraisal. Cognitive reappraisal is an emotion regulation strategy that involves changing the trajectory of an emotional response by reinterpreting the meaning of the emotional stimulus. 6 ways to stop negative thinking and shift your thoughts ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal ...
E102: Stop Believing These Lies
August 07, 2019 06:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBOn today's episode: 3 big lies you tell yourself Root of those nagging negative thoughts through cognitive reappraisal. Cognitive reappraisal is an emotion regulation strategy that involves changing the trajectory of an emotional response by reinterpreting the meaning of the emotional stimulus. 6 ways to stop negative thinking and shift your thoughts ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE personal ...
E101: Building Relationships for Connection and Collaboration
July 24, 2019 06:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBThe keys to all of the doors you need opened are in other people’s pockets. But how do you develop the kinds of relationships and build a network that will motivate people to hand you those keys? Relationship building is Michael Roderick's superpower. Your relationships are your insurance policy, so make sure you're not connection rich but cash poor. On today's episode Michael shares how to: Create and cultivate your network Tools to create a powerful introduction for your next event...
E100: Life Lessons - Advice to Your Younger Self
July 10, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB"The days are long but the years are short." - Gretchen Rubin Celebrate a special 100th episode of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! In 2013, I bought my first microphone, but it wasn't until 2017 that I began podcasting. What if I hadn't chickened out? What if I hadn't talked myself out of starting? That was nearly 6 years ago, and it got me thinking about what else I would do differently. What advice would I give my younger self? What advice would you give yours? With the help of friends, liste...
E99: Self Care for Moms (and Dads)
June 05, 2019 06:00 - 40 minutes - 92.8 MBHow do you live a YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! multi-passionate lifestyle as a mother (or father)? On episode 99, busy mom and self-care expert, Jody Agard, joins us to discuss: Sprinkling self-care in your daily life Mommy-guilt and how to solve it Practical ways for self-care for moms (and dads) Spoiler Alert! It doesn't have to be complicated. Jody Agard is the founder of Mommy Reboot, Self-Care for Busy Moms. Join Jody's Facebook group, MOMMY REBOOT COMMUNITY, a free Facebook Group...
E98: 6 Ways to Make Faster, Better Decisions
May 29, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBEvery day, our brain makes thousands of decisions, from the clothes we wear, the lunches we eat and the routes we drive to work. These decisions feel automatic, but what about the decisions with long-lasting consequences? Which job do you take? Is this the person you want to spend the rest of your life with? Do you make this investment? On episode 98, I share 6 ways to make faster, better decisions. Use these tools when working through a problem, facing uncertainty or struggling to make ...
E97: Confidence as a Young Woman in STEM
May 22, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBWere you ever asked the question, “what do you want to be when you grow up”? Today's episode will remind you of who your teenage-self used to be. If you feel lost, stuck, or unsure of what to include on your bucket list, which goals to chase and what dreams to pursue, listen to Karina's story. Karina Popovich is determined to have her name listed alongside other STEM giants such as Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk. At 14 she founded the company, Connect with Tech, to give student...
E96: Is this Mistake Why You're Not Reaching Your Goals?
May 15, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBIn today's episode, we explore: The #1 mistake sabotaging your goals Why when you're focused on everything, you're really focused on nothing 5 techniques to regain focus ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community (www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat) Join a FREE community and feel supported as you invest in yourself in these very real and sometimes challenging ways. -------- Check out this week's Wordspiration (#wordspiration) and be sure to give ...
E95: Three Ways to Reframe Rejection (and Move On)
May 08, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBHave you ever wondered what you have in common with Beyonce, George Clooney, and Lebron James? Rejection! We all face it, and we all share it in common. Rejection forces us to learn how to overcome obstacles to achieve greatness. Whether you lost your dream job, didn’t make the team, or were turned down for a date, rejection hurts. But it’s also necessary for personal growth and professional development. You have two options: take rejection personally or apply my three-step framework to he...
E94: How to Date Yourself
May 01, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBWhen was the last time you went out on a date...with yourself? If dining alone or seeing a movie solo freaks you out, I have three reasons why a date night with yourself is exactly what you need. In today's episode, we explore: The difference between being lonely and being alone 3 benefits to treating yourself to date night Top solo "date night" recommendations How to block out the noise of what "everyone else thinks" ------------ **Join the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Facebook Community...
E93: How to Invest in Your Personal Development
April 24, 2019 06:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBWhat does personal development mean to you? Is it self investment? Finding resources? Becoming the best version of yourself? What wraps all the areas of your life is personal development and choosing to adapt your mindset to the vision you have for yourself. Part 4 of this 4-part series is all about your personal development. The most profitable investment you will EVER make is to yourself. What you can expect: Mel Robbins popular TED talk Brene Brown and her Netflix specia...
E92: How to Invest in Your Career
April 17, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBAre you happy with your job? Is your career tied to your passion or your purpose? A whopping 70% of people are unhappy with their jobs. Is that you? Part 3 of this 4-part series is all about your career. The most profitable investment you will EVER make is to yourself. What you can expect: Why when you feel good about yourself and you're compensated fairly, you're able to do better work The reason 70% of workers are dissatisfied with their jobs Leveraging your transferabl...
E91: How to Invest Your Money
April 10, 2019 06:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBDid you know that the most profitable investment you’ll ever make is in YOURSELF? When you invest in your personal growth, and you declare that you’re making the conscious to decide to devote time and energy on yourself, you send a powerful message into the universe. A message that says I’m ready to change my mindset, get serious about goal setting, and commit to ME. In part two of the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! four-part personal development series, we talk about all things money with Her Mone...