Courage to Impact

In this episode, Shermain shares a story from his own life and tips on how to fully commit.

In this episode, Shermain teaches 9 ways to become more disciplined so that you can win more.

In this episode, Shermain discusses the courage to start..again. He discusses starting versus finishing, simple versus easy, and gives tips on how to start..again. 

In this episode, Shermain discusses two distinctions of courage and he shares a story from his own life of hiding a part of himself for over 25 years.  He found it easier to be accepted for being someone he wasn’t versus risking being rejected for being himself.  Maybe you can relate?

In this episode, I get really vulnerable and discuss the courage to stop hiding. I hid certain parts of myself for a long time because I was scared. When you expose the fear, there's freedom, joy, and expansion on the other side. One part of the work that I do as a coach is helping people to stop hiding, to be themselves, and to live their truth. When you are yourself, great things happen.

My guest in this episode is Ashley Reed. Ashley is a transformational teacher and guide. Ashley discusses her most courageous moment which involves having the courage to go inward and trust that soft voice instead of her ego. She discusses the impact she's making in the world, which relates to having the courage to go inward and the courage to trust that soft voice. Be sure to listen to how Ashley responds when we talk about failure. She shares her truth, and it's powerful. Enjoy this episode, and remember to be courageous today.Here's more about Ashley:For over 18 years, I helped shape marketing and branding initiatives for leading global brands, including Amazon, iHeartMedia, Audi, Johnson & Johnson, and the NBA.Although I built a successful career as a Marketing Executive, I was living in conflict. I had stability but all I was craving was freedom. Curiosity around those feelings drove an interest in inner work, and after receiving a professional coach certification, I dove deeper into transformational work.Experiencing the power and impact of transformation firsthand created a passion for the space. Now, as a Transformational Teacher and Guide, I help other high-performers re-find internal balance, and in turn, find the true freedom they’ve been searching for.

I this episode, Shermain shares a story, some fears, doubts, and insecurities about being authentic.  He also shares one way to be more authentic in your own life.  Be courageous.  

In this episode, I have a conversation with Je'Von. Je' Von the is Founder of The Rooted Man; a men's coaching program designed to help men connect to their soul and live more in alignment with their purpose and mission. Je'Von discusses being fed up, leaving a career on Wall Street, and stepping into the unknown. He knew that he needed a change and could no longer ignore his calling. He also discusses connecting to your purpose and your why.Here's more about Je'Von:After turning away from my child-hood dream of playing professional football; having made it to the division 1 level, I pursued a career that seemed glamorizing and fulfilling. This career pursuit landed me on Wall Street for 4 years. I soon realized the career I had chosen was glamorous, yet not fulfilling.  As I began further along this journey to find my purpose, I gained the wisdom that I needed to get closer to this calling by connecting to where it was coming from. This realization inspired me to explore the spiritual worlds through studies of all religion, developing a meditation practice, travel, and learning to live from my intuition. It became apparent that this calling was not unique to me and that it was actually the essence of life... and that all of us are called to step into greatness and live extraordinary lives filled with health, happiness, contribution, and fulfillment. It was a joyous moment when my life was a reflection of this calling. This is my mission; to share the tools I have gathered along the way with others so that they can move closer to living an amazing, meaningful life!

In this episode, I have a conversation with Jared Harding.  Jared shares one of his most courageous moments: Battling grief and depression after his wife had multiple miscarriages.  He discusses not wanting to look weak, not knowing how to communicate, and getting to a point where he realized he had to get help.  He had to allow himself to break.  He realized that he was not living life the way he wanted to, wasn't making the connections he wanted to, was being distant, and what was once natural for him was now difficult.  Fear of telling people about the miscarriages, fear of being found out, of being seen as weak, and as a failure.  He thought people wouldn't understand.  He was trying to be strong and he finally allowed himself to break.Jared also shares for the first time, his passion and the impact he wants to make in the mental health space.  He stands up because now is the time, it's his time to use his voice - and this is the first step for him to move forward with his mission.  I'm honored that he chose to do that with me, here.  He discusses why mental health and suicide awareness are important to him and he reminds us that the people that are probably hurting the most are the ones that aren't able to say it.   Jared is an Architect in the Tech Industry, working for iShift and hoping that his voice will lead others to ask for help and start discussions that will positively impact the people and community around him.Enjoy and be courageous.

Some people see failure as a negative or as a deficit.  The truth is, failure is the fastest way to learn, expand, and grow.  It’s a really simple concept that's really hard to do.  “Failed it” is a series of episodes dedicated to celebrating one thing. Failure. I believe the highest levels of growth, expansion, and freedom come as a result of failure.  They’re all waiting on the other side of fear.  I created failed it, from conversations with all of my guests this season.  They were asked to recall a failure they experienced in the past, what they learned from it, and how they grew and expanded as a result.  My hope is that you will learn from their failures and go out and make even better mistakes.  Get out there and fail today!The first person up is Charlotte Fowles who in her episode discussed years of trauma, a failed marriage, depression, and skin cancer.We then have Daniel Allen who discussed stepping away from a faith he grew up with and even led within as an adult.Next is Alex Dumas who in his episode discussed the confusion he felt growing up trying to find his identity, fit in, and be loved.  He also shared how he bounced back from a failed business, the death of his mother, and a new baby in the home.After that is Eloise Eaton who discussed hiding for most of her life and how she uses superhero moments to step into fear.After Eloise is Ashley Newberg who discussed growing up being afraid of speaking up and going through intensive therapy as an adult which transformed her life.  Last up is my baby brother Forest Melton.  In his episode, he discussed the struggle of a breakup and a courageous conversation he had with our Dad.

Brene Brown talks about “Couraging” in one of her talks.  “Couraging” is how to grow your own courage.  It’s a habit of repeatedly being courageous.  It’s a way of dealing with uncertainty and risk head-on.  By not shying away from the uncomfortable situations, and instead, using your voice and standing up especially when you’re not sure what will happen as a result.This episode is titled “Couraging.”This episode is focused on the answer to one question.  That question is, “What advice would you give anyone who wants to be more courageous in their own lives?”  I’ve taken all of the conversations I’ve had with my guests this season and pulled out the dialogue for that single question.Each person provides an answer unique to them.  How would you answer this question for yourself?  More importantly, how are you “couraging” in your own life?The first person up is Charlotte Fowles who in her episode discussed years of trauma, a failed marriage, depression, and skin cancer.We then have Daniel Allen who discussed stepping away from a faith he grew up with and even led within as an adult.Next is Alex Dumas who in his episode discussed the confusion he felt growing up trying to find his identity, fit in, and be loved.  He also shared how he bounced back from a failed business, the death of his mother, and a new baby in the home.After that is Eloise Eaton who discussed hiding for most of her life and how she uses superhero moments to step into fear.After Eloise is Ashley Newberg who discussed growing up being afraid of speaking up and going through intensive therapy as an adult which transformed her life.  Last up is my baby brother Forest Melton.  In his episode, he discussed the struggle of a breakup and a courageous conversation he had with our Dad.

In this episode, Shermain discusses playing bigger along with some of the thinking that keeps people playing small.  He gives 4 steps for how people can play bigger in their lives.Shermain's mission is to inspire people to be more courageous.  Shermain Melton runs a leadership consultancy for leaders who want to make a bigger impact and want more courage, confidence, and support to make it a reality. 

In this episode, Shermain talks about the courage to expand.  He discusses some of the fears that can get in the way of making a bigger impact, what's on the other side of expansion and how you can expand if you choose to.

In this episode, I interview my baby brother Forest - You'll hear me refer to him as Junior because that's what our family calls him.  He is the founder of a non-profit and his mission is to change the lives of other people by putting good into this world. He discusses his story including the struggle of a breakup and a courageous conversation he had with our Dad. He shares the thoughts and beliefs he was holding onto, the weight that was lifted, and the bigness he felt after the conversation. He also shares quite a few other nuggets including how to create great relationships in your life. Enjoy.Here’s more about Forest Lee Melton Jr:My mission is to put good into this world because I care about people's lives being better.  I think it is important that we do whatever is in our power to help our fellow man.I am a Ph.D. student doing research in health disparities, and I run a non-profit called Project Do Good which started in 2016. Project Do Good supports organizations in the areas of poverty, healthcare, & education. I have done a lot of volunteering and fundraising in my day, and it is so much easier to do when the people you are doing it with are having a good time so I try to bring joy and fun to serve.Learn more about Project Do Good at http://www.projectdogood.com/.

In this episode, I have a courage conversation with Ashley Newberg. Her passion is for childhood and for parents. Ashley is on a mission to help parents to be able to enjoy parenthood while their kids are enjoying childhood. Ashley talks about one of her most courageous moments of going through intensive therapy, where she learns that there's nothing wrong with her. This moment was the foundation for her transformation into the Mom, leader, and the impact she is making today. She discusses growing up being afraid of speaking up and asking questions. She discusses a failure she had as a foster Mom, and how hope gave her the courage to be vulnerable.Ashley Newberg is a life and parenting coach who supports parents in bringing more ease, connection, and joy into their families! She teaches relationship-based parenting and specializes in radical unschooling, inner child work, developmental trauma, natural living, and highly sensitive kids and parents. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups to support parents in crafting a more effortless parenthood that creates space for everyone in the relationship to thrive.Ashley is based in Colorado Springs, CO, and enjoys living an outside of the box life with her husband, three daughters, and a dog named Faraday. She and her family love creative expression through crafting, music, movement, art, and play. When she’s not coaching, writing, or speaking, Ashley can usually be found nursing a toddler while listening to someone talk about Minecraft.You can connect with Ashley on her website: liketoloveparenting.com

In this episode, I have a courage conversation with Alex Dumas. Alex felt a sense of disconnection growing up and now helps people connect to their real identity and reconnect to their brilliance. His mission is to inspire, empower, and educate people and create space for people to be themselves and create endless possibilities. He shares about the confusion he felt growing up trying to find his identity, fit in, and be loved. He also shares how he bounced back from a failed business, the death of his mother, and a new baby in the home. Enjoy!Alex Dumas is a husband and father as well as the CEO of Abundance Daily Coaching and host of the daily podcast, Love! Serve! Care!. He is THE Life and Business Success Coach for emerging leaders, coaches, and entrepreneurs. Alex is an expert in sales, marketing, and client astonishment with a track record supporting six-figures in revenue and six-figure launches. He has a background in Psychology and a decade of leadership experience in the non-profit world. Business owners who are in spaces of scarcity, indecision, and negative thinking are the ones who call Alex so that they create higher-performing businesses and improve their lifestyles.Learn more at therealalexdumas.com.

In this episode, I have a courage conversation with Eloise. Eloise spent her childhood hiding her voice. She was afraid of being found out and feeling less than. Now, part of her mission and impact is about advocating for women. To help them not only become aware of the voices they're listening to but she empowers them to stop hiding and use it. She discusses her story including how she uses superhero moments to step into fear and be courageous as well as how life-changing one small act of courage can be. Enjoy!Here's more about Eloise:I am a gipsy and a misfit. I'm filled with curiosity and wonder. I love creating communities of creative, curious minds.My mission in life is to help others find their courage so they can step out of the shadow of fear, self-doubt into the light of love, play, and joy.I care passionately about developing strong levels of self-worth, understanding the destructive power of shame, finding your tribe, belonging and not fitting in, and of course, ice cream!I coach, I mentor, I advise, I speak. I listen, I laugh, and I love to do cartwheels.I have been coaching in one form or another for most of my life. I am new to inspirational speaking and love how impactful it is.  I have been doing cartwheels since I was about 6.It's like I have no say in why I do what I do! I have always championed the underdog. Maybe because I am one and no one did it for me.  I am a fierce advocate for those who feel unseen or unheard.Visit the URL below to connect with Eloise. https://eloiseeaton.com/about/

In this episode, I have a courage conversation with Daniel Allen - DA.  DA is on a mission to love and inspire people to live into more possibilities.  His impact is about giving people hope and helping them not only see possibilities but take action towards them.I draw out one of DA's most courageous moments related to a decision he made to step away from a faith he grew up in and even led.  He discusses why he made this decision and how it allowed him to be in integrity with himself.  He had a fear of being rejected by the people he loved and he talks about his mindset and how he stepped through it.  We even talk about what he learned from this experience and how it connects to the impact he's making today.Enjoy and go be courageous.Daniel believes that we all are individual expressions of an Infinite Consciousness on a cosmic journey experiencing Itself and we are growing into our Highest Selves. As a student/teacher of personal and spiritual development, Daniel is creating a world in which everyone lives into their power for the highest good. Daniel is doing that through the world-leading personal development and wellness organization he started, MetaSoul LLC. which, in this version, is focused on creating 1:1 and group coaching programs, classes, and workshops that are held in person and virtually that focus on personal/spiritual growth topics and wellness. Daniel is married and is the father of 4 children. As a lover of pizza, pancakes, and all things superheroes, if he isn’t stuffing his face or reading a comic book, he’s probably reading “more serious” material ranging from strength and conditioning to interdimensional channeled works. (any Law of One fans??!)

In this episode, I have a courageous conversation with Charlotte Fowles.Hiking alone and unsupported for days in the U.S. while on chemotherapy; freediving to 90ft on just one breath; crossing the Australian outback in an ancient 4 wheel drive...Charlotte is also known as ‘The Executive Adventurer’ and is an expert in silencing the inner critic and practicing resilience, confidence, and happiness. These moments sound courageous in themselves, and in this episode, Charlotte talks about the much deeper instances of courage that have come from traumas that she has survived throughout her life.

In this episode, Shermain gets vulnerable and connects with many struggles that people who want to be more courageous are facing.