In this episode of the Women Doing Big Things podcast, Sarah Dusek and Mona De Vestel discuss the topic of failure and its importance in the journey to success. They explore the emotional challenges of failure and the tendency to internalize blame and shame. They emphasize the need to recalibrate and view failure as an opportunity for growth and course correction. They also discuss the fear of failure and the importance of taking risks and trying new things. They highlight the concept of failure as a building block and a pathway to innovation and creativity. Finally, they discuss the mindset shift needed to embrace failure and view it as a valuable learning experience. The conversation explores the mindset of scarcity and fear of failure, and how to overcome them. Sarah Dusek shares her experience of losing all her money in a failed business venture and how her perspective shifted from seeing it as the end to recognizing that she can always make more money. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, trying everything within one's capabilities, and living a life that is bigger than oneself. Failure is reframed as a necessary part of the journey towards success, and the ability to get back up and keep trying is highlighted.

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In this episode of the Women Doing Big Things podcast, Sarah Dusek and Mona de Vestel discuss the topic of guilt and the challenges that women face in balancing their personal and professional lives. They share their own experiences with guilt as working mothers and explore the underlying tension between pursuing big goals and being present for their children. They emphasize the importance of leaning into the discomfort of guilt and using it as a signpost to evaluate and adjust priorities. They also discuss the need for self-compassion and empathy as antidotes to shame and self-criticism.

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In this episode of the Women Doing Big Things Podcast, Sarah Dusek and Mona de Vestel explore the topic of integration. They discuss integration as being the process of bringing all the parts of ourselves into alignment with our overall mission and authentic self. They explore the idea of aligning our outer personas with our inner selves and showing up as our whole, connected selves. Integration can be challenging because we often feel the need to present a certain image to the world, especially as women in professional settings. However, authenticity and integration are becoming increasingly valued in today's world, and they can be powerful tools for success. Embracing our vulnerabilities and integrating all aspects of ourselves can lead to greater personal and professional growth.

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In this conversation, Sarah Dusek and Mona de Vestel discuss the theme of resistance. They explore how resistance can be a barrier that prevents us from exploring new territories and discovering hidden treasures. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and acknowledging our resistance, as well as the need to lean into it and explore what lies beyond. They also discuss the connection between resistance and fear, and how vulnerability and compassion can help us navigate through resistance. The conversation highlights the ongoing nature of resistance and the power of noticing and journaling to uncover new insights.

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In this first episode of the 'Women Doing Big Things' podcast, Sarah Dusek and Mona de Vestel discuss the concept of balance and how it relates to living a fulfilling and integrated life. They explore the idea of harmony as a better alternative to balance, emphasizing the importance of aligning different aspects of life and finding what works for each individual. They also introduce the concept of cover crops, which are activities that nourish and replenish oneself, such as writing, playing, and engaging in creative pursuits. The conversation highlights the significance of investing in oneself and giving space for creativity and play in order to increase productivity and overall well-being.

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