In this bonus episode, we welcome the talented Alyssa Jones as our special guest! Alyssa shares three essential keys to personal growth and why embracing struggle is the secret to achieving victory. Listen in as she opens up about her journey toward becoming a Broadway actress, revealing how she developed the stamina, endurance, and mental toughness necessary to secure one of only eight spots in the highly competitive Musical Theater program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Authenticity: true to one's own personality, spirit, or character (Merriam-Webster).

Your Authentic Self is your Superpower!

In this episode, I empower us all (myself included) to live boldly and authentically.

We dive deep into the essence of authenticity and how living true to yourself can be transformative.

Episode Highlights:

• What Authenticity Truly Means: Understand the essence of being authentic and what it feels like to live in alignment with your true self.

• Barriers to Authenticity: Identify common obstacles that prevent you from fully expressing who you are.

• Recognizing Inauthenticity: Learn how to spot when you're not being true to yourself and how to correct course.

• The Importance of Core Values: Discover why understanding and honoring your core values is crucial to living authentically.

Plus, don’t miss the inspiring bonus segment on finding hope and staying motivated!

This episode is for YOU. Let’s empower ourselves to live boldly and authentically.

As Promised:

Guided Meditation:

Embrace Your True Self: Guided Meditation for Letting Go of Old Identities

https://youtu.be/ic9BqPRYmuA?si=H_MdbscU4TJyRwTk

Book Recommendations:

My Book: MAJORFIT: Keys To Embracing, Learning, and Loving You! | Gwendolyn Jones

https://a.co/d/4xFk1E3

Simple Money, Rich Life: Achieve True Financial Freedom and Design a Life of Eternal Impact | Bob Lotich

https://a.co/d/hKEjK6B

The Gifts of Imperfection | Brene' Brown

https://a.co/d/er2otzn

Articles on Core Values and Authenticity:

https://medium.com/@scoutcoaching/core-values-what-they-are-why-they-matter-and-how-to-define-yours-93164383eada

https://www.betterup.com/blog/personal-values-examples

https://www.mindtools.com/ay30irc/authenticity?from=shared-link

https://psychcentral.com/lib/ways-of-living-an-authentic-life

https://www.transcendhealth.com.au/why-is-personal-growth-important/

EPISODE 3 IS PHENOMENAL!!! I bring in my husband, Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Leadership Development Coach, and Founder of Trifecta Prime Leadership | Alfonzo Jones II to discuss the power of self-awareness. Self-awareness is defined as "conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires." Knowing yourself will change your LIFE, your RELATIONSHIPS, and your ability to have COMPASSION for YOURSELF & OTHERS. It’ll also let you know when you’re in a danger ⚠️ zone at risk of burnout, compassion fatigue or potentially harming those you love. I love this pod because we dig deep and discuss why YOU are a worthy investment.

Did you know, that studies show that self-awareness is one of the most important factors in changing your life? 96% of people believe that they are self-aware but less than 15% are actually self-aware. In this episode, not only do we share how self-awareness will elevate every area of your life, we give practical tips and tools on how to become self-aware and of course, we share personal stories and examples of how this concept has radically changed our marriage, relationship with our children and our ability to advocate for ourselves.

Self-awareness doesn’t only elevate you personally, but professionally as well, an article in Forbes states, “Self-awareness is critical for career success. People who are more self-aware tend to perform better at work, get more promotions, and lead more effectively.”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2017/05/10/only-15-of-people-are-self-aware-heres-how-to-change/

If there is one thing you need to get in 2024, it’s more self-aware. Tune in to learn more and don’t forget to like, subscribe, share, and leave a review. Excited to announce that the podcast is now LIVE on YouTube as well: https://youtu.be/CIYIqECylaw __ Contact me: gwendolyjjones.com (subscribe to my newsletter) E-Mail thoughts/questions: info@asafeplacenc.org Find me on Social Media: Gwendolyn Jones

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