In this episode, you'll hear:

• Taneshia discusses the significance of trusting God's timing
• Breadcrumbs: She shares personal stories of self-publishing as a kid and how that seeded her purpose
• Identifying when you're truly on an assignment from God versus external influences
• Advice for those discovering their purpose later in life or through ongoing growth

• How to embrace your unique gifts, regardless of your personality traits like shyness or introversion
• Recognizing and trusting God's gentle nudges and orchestrations in your life
• Practical steps to develop a "CEO mindset" based on scripture, self-reflection, and prayer

In this episode, Mary sits down for a SECOND time with her long-time friend and fellow author + Mic Drop founder, Jess Ekstrom, to talk ALL about how external validation and proving people wrong will NEVER be the jet fuel that sustains us for the long haul as they dig into her BRAND NEW book Making It Without Losing It: How to Stay Motivated In a World Where We are Never Done. The two explore the true sources of motivation, how achievement can sometimes distance us from ourselves, and practical ways to stay inspired without losing our core identity. This episode offers insights for relentless achievers seeking balance and a sense of peace along the way. If you are someone who feels like you are NEVER done and every achievement you reach just opens your eyes to TEN more you aren't even close to yet… then THIS episode is for you!

In this episode:

• The myth of external validation and why it's so fleeting
• How success can make you feel further from your authentic self
• The importance of intrinsic motivation and "the purpose test"
• Reframing achievement: The GAP is just the GAME I love to play
• The dangers of the Wanting Mind and relentless dopamine chasing
• Letting go of the "golden ticket" mentality: other people do not hold the keys to your future
• Lessons from high achievers like Lindsey Vonn and Olympic athletes on love for the game (and also "Win Depression")
• Practical steps to stay motivated and grounded in your purpose for the long haul
• And SO much more!

In this episode, Mary sits down for a second time with her friend and fellow author, Jason VanRuler, to explore how our past shapes our communication styles and Jason's brand new book Discovering Your Communication Type. They discuss the 5 communication types based on the PATHS model, how to recognize and adapt to different styles, and practical tools for building stronger, more authentic relationships. It is one thing to finally get the courage to SHOW UP and share your voice. But it is a whole other level to show up and speak to people in a way that meets them right where they are!

In this episode, you'll hear:

• An introduction to the five communication types: Peacemaker, Advocate, Thinker, Harbor, Spark
• How childhood experiences influence these communication styles
• The strengths AND weaknesses of each type
• The importance of both self-awareness and empathy in communication
• The impact of stress on the 5 Types
• Strategies for speaking to different types effectively (what to say, what NOT to say!)
• The role of attachment theory in what people say
• How to meet others where they are without watering yourself down
• Practical questions to improve understanding during conversations
• … and SO much more!