WARNING: JESSICA PETTITT ISN’T YOUR TYPICAL DIVERSITY SPEAKER!

This episode just proves it. Jessica Pettitt is back for another episode and it is time to say farewell to my cosmic twin. We shared great stories which touched not only on our diversity and inclusion expertise, but we shared many life lessons that people both young and old can glean from. If something is holding you back from reaching your dreams, from writing your book, or making that next important decision in your life, check out this episode. Your gifts could be the very solution that someone else needs to succeed.  Don’t give up.

Catch up on previous episodes with Jess and Glen

First Episode: Decisions: YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH NOW! Living our IDEAL Life II.8

Second Episode: Decisions: Words, Relationships, Sticks & Stones on the Path to Your IDEAL Life II.9

So who is Jess Pettitt?

As a professional speaker, her expertise earned her the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association. A designation held by fewer than 800 people worldwide. As a facilitator, she provides the framework for open, welcoming, and productive conversation. Whether she provides a motivational keynote, an in-depth workshop, facilitates group interaction, or frames an entire conference as emcee, Jessica brings humor, a high-level understanding of adult learning, and an ability to engage participants and encourage them to engage with each other. Participants walk away focused and confident in their role to make a change now.

Contact Jessica

Email: Jess@GoodEnoughNow.com 

Text her hotline: 202-670-4262

Buy her book 

Show Notes

01:16 Advice for 20-year old Jessica from 45-year old Jessica

02:52 Enjoy where you are right now

04:07 Every sentence has a history

05:25 Glen’s driving story

06:43 Your parents don’t have it all figured out either

10:18 President Obama becomes part of the conversation

12:08 The differences that make us tick

13:31 Wakanda Forever

14:50 Your authentic self, can you feel it?

16:28 Jess calls me out, get out of the box

17:18 Glen confesses

20:36 Jess writes my story and fills in some blanks

22:00 Jess wraps up the time with details about herself and her work

About this podcast and finding YOUR IDEAL life

To reach our goals, we have had to learn how to wade through all of our life experiences, all of the bits and pieces of wisdom that we have and figure out the best path for our individual lives. Avoid the pitfalls that lead to teen and young adult depression, anxiety, and general hopelessness about the future. You have extraordinary power in determining how the current circumstances of life will impact your future.

The path to your IDEAL life involves answering five questions:

• Who am I?


• Where do I want to go in life?


• How do I stay relevant in an ever-changing world?


• How can I stay sharp and honed in on my IDEAL path?


• How do I release the baggage of my past and continue to move forward in life?

Using those five questions, I have developed the IDEAL framework for helping people just like you to discover your calling in life. These will help you develop your healthy identity in our cluttered and dynamic world.

1. I AM


2. I DECIDE


3. I EVOLVE


4. I ADVANCE


5. I LET GO

If you ever find yourself in crisis, help is available: Mental Health Information

Remember you can take the STEP OUT! PODCAST with you.

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