Write Your OWN Story

The most courageous thing we can do is connect. As high achievers and career professionals, we're so busy serving and investing in everyone else that we don't take the time to have the meaningful connections that feed and serve us.The newest evolution of The Badass Women’s Council podcast, Write Your OWN Story is a show based on the principles in host Rebecca Fleetwood Hession’s book Write Your OWN Story: Three Keys to Rise and Thrive. The show features personal accounts from Rebecca and interviews with guests focused on stories—the human side of business; money—richer, intentional conversations around this necessary commodity; and rhythm—living in the emotional flow of life and work.Every episode is designed to inspire, empower, and excite listeners to create their own thriving life and career. The most courageous thing we can do is to connect, especially with ourselves. Write Your OWN Story is launching December 2022. Follow along wherever you get your audio.

Wendy Noe Executive Director of Dove Recovery House for Women has been a part of the Rise and Thrive Indianapolis experience.  She talks about the impact the last 7 months has had on her, her business and her family.  Wendy and the rest of the women will be on stage at The Cabaret sharing their stories in a TED like talk.  We'll have food, drinks and live music to celebrate Women's Month!     Buy Your Ticket!  Event is March 5th!    Consider next year's Rise & Thrive experience starting in September 2020  

I met Kerry Rossow in 2014 when we did a Listen to Your Mother show in Indianapolis.  We had written orginal pieces and been chosen to read them in a beautiful theater to a loving crowd on Mother's Day weekend.  How amazing that I'm not hosting my own Stand Tall in Your Story show on March 5th in a beautiful theater for the women of Rise and Thrive Indianapolis to share their stories.  AND, Kerry went on to found a show,The She Said Project.  Some of us are just meant to write and tell our stories.  Kerry and I are sisters in stories.  The day I met her I wanted her to be my sister or my neighbor or somehow in my life!   You'll love this one, try not to spit out your coffee, she's a funny one!    

A Woman on a Mission

Andrea Sager has flipped the script on the stereotype of traditional law.  Her heart for the entrepreneur and small business owner led her to leave her firm to create something far different to meet her clients needs.  Andrea will inspire you and remind you that serving your customer, meeting them where they are to add value and be relevant is the best answer and the most profitable answer.  There are RICH resources available on her site: Andrea Sager Law Follow on Instagram for free advice and inspo!  Andrea Sager on IG      

This is the audio from a keynote I did for Linking Indy Women in Indianapolis.  Over 100 amazing career women came early on January 15th to The Hatch co-working space to build community and hear about THRIVING!  Because this was a keynote, there are slides visual slides referenced.  Striving vs Thriving 1. We're all a little afraid  2. Our uniqueness is our superpower 3. Nobody thrives alone.  www.wethrive.live  www.badasswomenscouncil.community  www.dreamthedecade.com  I'd love to keynote your next conference!  rebecca@wethrive.live  Rebecca on LinkedIn 

Jenny Tod has two businesses and a rich life outside of work as a wife and mom to a toddler.... and she's thriving.  Jenny is a marketer, designer doing brand and marketing work with Jenny Tod Creative.  She also is a co-founder of a coffee shop, Indie Coffee Roasters located in Carmel, Indiana.   Oh, and she's a wife and mom to a toddler!  She chose a life that caterers to her unique gifts and talents and allows the margin she needs to invest in personal pursuits and relationships.  Jenny is a great example of living life "intentionally". This is thriving!  She's building a story and a life holistically.   "There's a big difference in falling in bed at night exhausted from striving versus falling into bed exhausted from thriving. " Rebecca Fleetwood Hession Jenny has worked for agencies and other businesses and learned so much about herself and her craft.  Key Takeaway: She didn't have to do it all as a business owner, she could bring on people that complimented her gifts and talents. She knows what she's good at and what others need to do for the business to be successful.  Even outsourcing cleaning her house allows her to be a better mom and business owner!  Key Takeaway: Don't rob someone else the joy of helping! This is how we bless each other!  Learn to accept help as a gift not a weakness.  Key Takeaway: Self Care isn't just a buzz word, it's critical to our ability to perform in all the roles of our lives.  Key Takeaway: Showcasing our passions and our work for our kids is important.           

As a two sport Division 1 Collegiate athlete, Shauna Griffiths knows about discipline, hard work and achievement.  She jumped from her college career into impressive work with Nike and the NBA only to find herself not all that satisfied with those achievements and searching for more.  Shauna Griffiths gives us a transparent look at the difference between striving and thriving.   Shauna Griffiths - SVP Integrated Marketing and Brand Partnerships - CSM Sport & Entertainment  Shauna on the Gram  

Eliza Kingsford is a licensed psychotherapist who helps clients struggling with food addiction, body image and emotional eating. Eliza is the author of the best-selling book Brain-Powered Weight Loss and her work has been featured on Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, NBC Health, CNN Health, Health Magazine, MindBodyGreen and many more. She has been a member of scientific advisory boards in the field of obesity with the best research minds in the field, and she has trained hundreds of clinicians to work with food and body image issues. She is turning the diet industry on its head by combining the science of nutrition with the psychology of eating to create lasting results for her clients.   Links: www.elizakingsford.com code: BADASS  (for %20 off my course to end emotional eating and overeating for good) I love someone with big plans, big dreams, setting all of the intentions!  Buy the planner, write the goals and the vision, yes and yes!  And ......  what happens when we don't make progress?  What's holding us back? Eliza Kingsford and I discuss the power of removing the blocks that keep us stuck instead of just writing or posting another resolution or habit you swear this year you'll stick to and don't.  If a healthier you is something you desire, buy Eliza's book!  Brain Powered Weight Loss

It's here! My favorite season . . . .   Planning Season!  New journal, new pen, new goals!  It makes me giddy!   This year isn't just a new year, it's a NEW DECADE!!!!    I asked podcast guests to share a little about what the new decade means to them.  And I created a pdf download to guide you in your dreaming!    Dream the Decade

I'm a sucker for anyone that wants to bring humanity back to front and center of their profession.  This is exactly what Russell Davis, master mixologist and Bartender of the Year plans to do in his current tour.  Russell is traveling the world, teaching the trade of bartending and the role of hospitality to further humanity.   This is a great listen full of history of hospitality, a walk through spirituality and the advantages women have in bartending.  Enjoy!  Mr Russell Davis on Twitter Russell Davis on Twitter  

It's here! My favorite season . . . .   Planning Season!  New journal, new pen, new goals!  It makes me giddy!   This year isn't just a new year, it's a NEW DECADE!!!!    I asked podcast guests to share a little about what the new decade means to them.  And I created a pdf download to guide you in your dreaming!  Dream the Decade pdf download

It's here! My favorite season . . . .   Planning Season!  New journal, new pen, new goals!  It makes me giddy!   This year isn't just a new year, it's a NEW DECADE!!!!    I asked podcast guests to share a little about what the new decade means to them.  And I created a pdf download to guide you in your dreaming!    Dream the Decade   If you'd like to learn more about Rise & Thrive Indianapolis we start interviewing candidates in the spring and launch September 2020 - 

It's here! My favorite season . . . .   Planning Season!  New journal, new pen, new goals!  It makes me giddy!   This year isn't just a new year, it's a NEW DECADE!!!!    I asked podcast guests to share a little about what the new decade means to them.  And I created a pdf download to guide you in your dreaming!  Dream the Decade  

The holidays can feel like one more thing to do in our already busy lives! I asked fellow Badass Women to share their best tips to keep the holidays Merry and Bright! Today we hear from Alex Perry of Practically Speaking

Eliza Kingsford shares the importance of self care during the holidays!

Trauma is at the ROOT of addiction. These are women just like you and I and at some point something broke them, some traumatic experience. Wendy educates us on addiction and is working to help women recover and looking at the systemic causes of addiction. The women at Dove are the most vulnerable, they represent the majority of addicts. Trauma is the gateway drug. Something has broken them, addiction is what follows. Dove Recovery House for Women is free and has a 70% success rate. Donate supplies. money or both. $222 funds a woman for a week with food, a bed, love, community and treatment. We're looking for 30 more Badass Women to fund a women with $222 in 2019.

Hear directly from AJ, a resident of Dove Recovery House and her story of recovery and growing up under the care of the amazing women at Dove. The only thing we all have in common is our imperfection. Listening to AJ and her story will remind you that we really are better together. As the youngest woman to live at Dove Recovery House, AJ shares the stories of these amazing women coming together and raising her. Now nearly 21 years old, AJ is closer than she's ever been to a life she's never known, one of sobriety and real connection. She's looking forward to paying it forward to serve others going through the same journey. Donate supplies to Dove to be shipped directly from Amazon - www.doverecoveryhouse.org There is a waiting list for women to get into Dove where they have nearly 70% success rate and offer programs for free. Donating puts your money into good hands doing great work. $222 funds a woman for a week for her food, shelter, food, therapy, love and protection.

Julie Moorehead  Julie on Insta TCC Gives  - a foundation for TCC employees to invest in causes for people, animals, the environment.  A high touch, deeply engaging program to connect front line employees in the TCC retail stores selling phones and cases to changing lives in their own community.  Giving from "their why". Personal Engagement sometimes counts more than a more money. They're inspiring others in their community.  More than a Phone  -  Donate your old phone today!!! TCC gives phones and data service to shelters in their markets. It's a beautiful program! TCC is using their unique talents to serve their communities.  Finding work with purpose isn't always found with money as the motivator.  Julie had the opportunity that she didn't have to work to support her family, yet she NEEDED and WANTED to work and make a difference! From Stay at Home Mom to her Masters Degree in Philanthropic Studies and Executive Director of TCC Gives.  There's no right and wrong way to find your calling.  Follow your interests, curiosity and passion.  Julie's journey started with a dog rescue while 8 months pregnant with her second child!  I don't know one Badass Woman that hasn't had a story of struggle and sadness that helped lead her to find her place in the world.  Working, Going to School, Raising a Family - ALL AT ONCE! Julie shares what she learned in these struggles that serve her well today while running an amazing non profit TCC Gives.   scrappy resources connections big purpose drives hard work and fun - work to be proud of How Tony Robbins changed her life.  "Why can't I?"  When you believe in yourself, you lean in and get more out of experiences and opportunities.  It's a game changer.    Julie mentions the 5 T's  Treasure Testimony  Time  Talents Temple  Culture of Good  www.tccrocks.com - (TCC -The Cellular Connection)