Shameless Leadership

Ellie Bassick-Trovato, the CEO & Founder of The New Brave, discovered a way to thrive in the face of enormous challenges such as depression, compulsive eating, and losing her husband and both of her parents. She created The New Brave to inspire other women to find their way to thrive in the midst of life’s challenges.The company's mission is to unleash the power and the depth of feminine energy to help heal the world. She is a co-author of the Amazon #1 bestseller A Juicy Joyful Life: Inspiration from Women Who Have Found the Sweetness in Every Day. She writes, speaks, and facilitates workshops that help women live true and express their greatest gifts and their joy. She has impacted thousands of women’s lives through the wellness center she created (Uplifting Connections) and through online and in-person workshops and private coaching.Ellie is joining The Shameless Mom Academy to share her shameless journey as a woman, widow, a single mom, and a leader. She shares the unexpected gifts that came out of her pain and trauma. We talk about self-love, your inner mean girl, and how to stop harmful self-talk.Listen in to hear Ellie share: Her story of becoming a widow with a very young child How her perspective of Love vs fear got her through her husbands declining health and death The concept of Thrive brain vs Survive brain How lack of self-care will paralyze all areas of your life How to use curiosity as an antidote to judgment Links Mentioned: Connect with Ellie: The New Brave Free Course: 5 Habits Happy People Have  Ellie on Facebook Ellie on Instagram Book: Conversations with God Book: Going Beyond Self Hate Parenting Workbook/CD Course: The Total Transformation Program by James Lehman Thank you to our sponsors: Bissell: For the easiest and most mess-free way to bathe your dog at home go to: Get Bark Bath. Use the code SHAMELESS at checkout to get two FREE bottles of no-rinse shampoo with your order. KIND: For healthy, delicious snack bars go to Kind Snacks to get 10 KIND Bars for free – just pay shipping! Splitting Up Together: Check out this fresh and relatable comedy about a modern approach to divorce, dating, raising a family staring Jenna Fisher. Premieres Tuesday, March 27th at 9:30/8:30c on ABC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I was recently at an event and my mind was blown open when I realized this one simple truth:None of us are special.Annnnnd – that means we are all equally capable of doing great things.Those people you put on a pedestal - the heroes in your life – they all have struggles. They all have insecurities and doubts. They all fear failure. They all make mistakes. They all fall flat on their faces sometimes.And this is a good thing.It means we are all the same.While no one is special, we are all unique. No one can ever be more you than YOU. Which means no matter what you do, it will never be the same as anyone else and you can make it as big and bold and badass as you want. There is no reason to hold anything back.Listen in to learn how to be more YOU by: Identifying and pursuing your own interests Learn from people those who inspire you Identifying commonalities between you and the people you admire most instead of differences Identifying your zones of genius Starting passion projects that are just for you Diving into your story and embracing its impact on your life Links Mentioned:Podcast: School of Greatness interview with Lewis Howes and Shaun TThank you to our sponsors: Canvas People: To get a FREE 11x14 canvas print (just pay shipping) of any of your photos, go to Canvas People and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout. Splitting Up Together: Check out this fresh and relatable comedy about a modern approach to divorce, dating, raising a family staring Jenna Fisher. Premieres Tuesday, March 27th at 9:30/8:30c on ABC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angela Stowell is co-founder and CEO and of Ethan Stowell Restaurants in Seattle. In 2007, she and her husband, Chef Ethan Stowell, founded Ethan Stowell Restaurants. The couple has since opened 16 restaurants across the city of Seattle. Angela manages over $25.5 million in annual revenue and oversees 320 employees.Angela has repeatedly been recognized as a powerhouse and consistently conscientious businesswoman. She was named one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2013 “40 Under 40. She and Ethan were the recipients of the 2016 Richard Melman Innovator of the Year Award. Most recently, she was honored as one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2017 “Women of Influence,” a list showcasing women whose outstanding leadership has an outsized influence on the business community, and was named one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Seattle” by Seattle Met Magazine.Angela sits on the Board of Directors for the United Way of King County where she serves as co-chair for Reconnecting Youth and as the 2018 Annual Campaign co-chair. Additionally, Angela has a seat on the board of local startup, Kigo Asian Kitchen, and is a member of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce Policy Leadership Group.While Angela shines bright and strong in the Seattle business community, I know her first and foremost as great friend and a fantastic mom. I am so honored to share her Shameless story with you.Listen in to hear Angela share: Her traumatic entrance into motherhood after losing twin sons How she moved forward from grief and found meaning in loss The power of building a company around giving and serving rather than selling and promoting What it’s like to be a CEO, philanthropist, activist, and Shameless Mom How to find time that is just for you when you have multiple full-time jobs Links Mentioned:Connect with Angela at Ethan Stowell RestaurantsAngela on InstagramBook: Hillbilly ElegyThank you to our sponsors:Freshly: For fresh, fully cooked meals delivered right to your door. Save $25 off your first order of 6 meals at FreshlyKIND: For healthy, delicious snack bars go to Kind Snacks to get 10 KIND Bars for free – just pay shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Procrastination is something that has come up a lot with my coaching clients recently, so I thought we should dive into that here.There are many reasons we procrastinate. Sometimes procrastination is wrapped up in our self-doubt. Sometimes it’s wrapped up in perfectionism. Sometimes we’re scared of discomfort. Sometimes we’re paralyzed by anxiety.In this episode, I’ll walk you through 6 common reasons we procrastinate (I think you’ll find a few of these very enlightening) and 8 steps you can take to procrastinate less.We’ll talk about everything from simple habits like setting timers to get stuff done, to deeper ideas around assessing your mental health when find yourself in procrastination habits that you cannot seem to pull yourself out of.Thank you to our sponsors: KIND: For healthy, delicious snack bars go to Kind to get 10 KIND Bars for free – just pay shipping! Bissell: For the easiest and most mess-free way to bathe your dog at home go to: Bissell. Use the code SHAMELESS at checkout to get two FREE bottles of no-rinse shampoo with your order.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"My goal is to get as many new runners as possible, increase the awesome community, and laugh while doing it." - Beth Baker Beth Baker started Running Evolution out of trying to run and failing for almost a year. She says she made every mistake; bad sports bras, wrong shoes and just, well, doing it wrong. But after falling in love with the sport and helping her friends start running, she knew she was on to something. The business was created 10 years ago and 2000 new runners were made from the program. She has also started her new venture: Coach Running Evolution.com, a online coaching program, where she is certifying and licensing people to start their own coaching program for new runners.Beth is a colleague and friend of mine in Seattle. We are friends because – well – I stalked her and told her I wanted to be her friend. Seriously. This is how beautiful friendships are made. Beth creates running magic by helping women share the experiences of learning to run together. I can’t say enough good things about the impact Beth has had on the thousands of runners she has coached. I am delighted and honored to share Beth with you today.Listen in to hear Beth share: Why the first three miles of running are the hardest Why running with a group is so much more beneficial, mentally and physically The truth about running when it’s really hurt (hint: you’re fine) Why you don’t need to be fast or run far for running to “count” Why running communities are especially valuable to moms Why running slow can be exactly what you need How to build a community and business around running How to become a running coach even if you don’t have any coaching experience (and even if you’re not a fast runner) Links Mentioned: Run with Beth in Seattle: Running Evolution Become a running coach: Coach Running Evolution Beth on Twitter Beth on Instagram Book: Bird By Bird by Anne Lamont Thank you to our sponsors: Bissell: For the easiest and most mess-free way to bathe your dog at home go to: Bissell. Use the code SHAMELESS at checkout to get two FREE bottles of no-rinse shampoo with your order. KIND: For healthy, delicious snack bars go to KIND to get 10 KIND Bars for free – just pay shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are well into 2018. It’s not a new year anymore, per se. However, have you started tackling the things you truly wanted to tackle this year? Have you been taking chances, getting out of your comfort zone, and going after the things you truly want – even if they scare you?As we enter a new month and rapidly approach the spring season (YAY!), the time for action is now. The time to get a little uncomfortable is now. The time to be seen as the you you truly want to be is now.I just had a conversation with a Shameless Mom last week about how uncomfortable it can be to show up in our lives in new and uncomfortable ways. We risk feeling naked and exposed. We risk judgment and misperceptions from others. It can feel ridiculously vulnerable.But on the other side of that discomfort is YOU being YOU – standing in your power and your confidence (even if you’re faking it or forcing it a bit at first). It is liberating and life giving.On the other side of that discomfort you get to move beyond the stagnation and frustration of your current life. You get to solve problems, embrace new adventures, and live bigger.So, the uncomfortable steps must be taken, right?In this episode, we’ll talk about how to have uncomfortable conversations (in the most comfortable way possible), how to take uncomfortable action and how to be more open to being seen as who you want to be, rather than who you think you should be.Links MentionedBook: The 5 Second Rule by Mel RobbinsThank you to our sponsors: Canvas People: To get a FREE 11x14 canvas print (just pay shipping) of any of your photos, go to com and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout. Freshly: For fresh, fully cooked meals delivered right to your door. Save $25 off your first order of 6 meals at com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Not Today Motherf@#!er" was the battle cry Kelly Herron screamed on a Sunday afternoon when she experienced every runner's biggest nightmare - a mid-run assault. Using the skills she recently learned in a self-defense workshop offered at her workplace, she fought back against a transient sex offender who attacked her in a park bathroom, trapping him inside until police arrived.Her Instagram post showing the frantic GPS lines tracking the violent encounter went viral, inspiring women around the world to fight back - whether it be against assault or even against someone who is underestimating them. Kelly has been featured by Women’s Running Magazine among the 21 Women Transforming the World through Running, has partnered with Runner’s World Magazine to support survivors through merchandise sales, and has been a tv guest on shows such as Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and The Doctors.She has used her story to raise thousands of dollars to support survivors and raise awareness about personal safety and self-defense.This interview will give you goosebumps and tears as you listen to Kelly very eloquently share her story. It will also give you a tremendous about of hope that trauma doesn’t need to define you, and it can even make you better. What you do with trauma is up to you. You have the power to make it something can change your trajectory for the better like Kelly did because only YOU can write the ending to your story.WARNING: This episode contains content and language not appropriate for children.Listen in to hear Kelly share: The play-by-play of her attack and how she prevented being sexually assaulted Specific self-defense techniques that she used that anyone should use in an attack Why awareness and perseverance are KEY in saving yourself from an attacker How she has spent the last year as a fighter, survivor and warrior, and not as a victim What recovery from trauma looks like on a day to day basis How her recovery from alcoholism aided her assault recovery Links Mentioned:Kelly’s Website and Merchandise: nottodaymf.comKelly on InstagramKelly on FacebookKelly on TwitterSelf Defense Classes in Seattle:Seven Star Women's Kung FuFighting Chance SeattleOnline Self Defense CourseWomen’s Empowerment Safety CourseThank you to our sponsors:Third Love: To find the perfect fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase got to Third LoveFreshly: For fresh, fully cooked meals delivered right to your door. Save $25 off your first order of 6 meals at FreshlyBissell: For the easiest and most mess-free way to bathe your dog at home go to: Bissell. Use the code SHAMELESS at checkout to get two FREE bottles of no-rinse shampoo with your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The last couple weeks have been stressful for me on a few different levels. Anyone with me???Here’s the deal - stress doesn’t have to be lonely and isolating. And we don’t have to sit in helplessness.  Because that sh*t does not feel positive or productive.I have had to do some serious coaching of myself to get out of my head and into action over the last couple weeks and I thought it would be helpful to share this coaching with you.Listen in to hear me share what I’m feeling helpless about, how I’m making strategic escapes, what kinds of productive plans I’m making, and how I’m dumping & processing with others so I don’t have to go it alone (NO ONE should ever have to go it alone!)Links Mentioned:March 14th Women’s March Walkout – a national 17-minute walkoutMarch 24th: March For Our Lives (in Washington DC and other large cities)Thank you to our sponsors: Bissell: For the easiest and most mess-free way to bathe your dog at home go to: Get Bark Bath. Use the code SHAMELESS at checkout to get two FREE bottles of no-rinse shampoo with your order. KIND: For healthy, delicious snack bars go to Kind Snacks to get 10 KIND Bars for free – just pay shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heather Brooker is an actress, comedian, 2 time Emmy Award-winning writer, and host of the Motherhood in Hollywood podcast. She is a regular contributor to the Today Show Parenting Team, The Huffington Post, mom.me, and entertainment website Wonderwall as well as her own blog. Heather has appeared on The Office, Grey's Anatomy, and The Mindy Project just to name a few. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, daughter and celebrity cat, Gracie I Love You.This is Heather’s second visit to the show. I asked her back because she is such a fun interviewee AND I wanted to get her take on all things Hollywood right now. I wanted to know what she was seeing in her red carpet experiences related to the #metoo and #timesup movements. We also get into some parenting nitty gritty and friendship chit-chat (like why is it hard to make new mom friends???)Listen in to hear Heather share: The biggest shifts she sees happening in Hollywood right now and why they are so relevant to all of us What she predicts for #timesup conversations at the upcoming Oscars Her thoughts around men in Hollywood right now How she’s preparing to lose her daughter to kindergarten next year Drama around making new mom friends – why is it so rigorous??? Links Mentioned: Heather’s Blog: motherhoodinhollywood.com Heather's Podcast: Motherhood in Hollywood Heather on Facebook Heather on Instagram Heather on Twitter Heather on The SMA Ep 38 Thank you to our sponsors: Bissell: For the easiest and most mess-free way to bathe your dog at home go to: Get Bark Bath. Use the code SHAMELESS at checkout to get two FREE bottles of no-rinse shampoo with your order. Freshly: For fresh, fully cooked meals delivered right to your door. Save $25 off your first order of 6 meals at Freshly KIND: For healthy, delicious snack bars go to Kind Snacks to get 10 KIND Bars for free – just pay shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You know I love to geek out on self-care and all things health & wellness. So today I’m diving into 4 categories of health to give you practical and tactical tips to level up your health game – BIG TIME. We’ll explore: Sleep (how to get more) Exercise (how much you really need to do to get results) Nutrition (a super simple way to start eating more mindfully) Hydration (and how maybe drinking water is kinda sexy) This episode is chock full of tips, so take notes!Also, please share this episode with folks in your life who want to with more energy, strength (of mind and body) and pizzazz #everydamnday.Thank you to our sponsors: Policy Genius: Quickly and easily compare and buy all different kinds of insurance online in just 5 minutes – life insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, pet insurance, renters insurance. Go to Policy Genius to get started. Bissell: For the easiest and most mess-free way to bathe your dog at home go to: Get Bark Bath. Use the code SHAMELESS at checkout to get two FREE bottles of no-rinse shampoo with your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices