Earn Your Happy

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -How joy and grief go hand in hand -Processing grief and letting yourself feel it -Not isolating yourself -Supporting yourself   Resources: -Learn more: eventluv.com -Learn more: The Bliss Project -Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Show Notes: Joy and grief exist together on the same highway. While holding my dream event, my best friend and puppy, Waffles, passed away. If you’re in a good place right now, don’t worry, this will only make it better. And if you’re experiencing grief and loss, I express my deepest sorrow for you. In the process of experiencing pain and loss, I’m also noticing my heart expanding in love as well.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Being supported by friends -Sharing your pain to bond more with people -Tools to help you be courageous -Jumping into the fear -Asking for help -Letting people know you’re there   Resources: -Learn more: The Bliss Project -Learn more: eventluv.com -Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Show Notes: We’re back with another episode of Questionably Awesome with me and Evans! We’ve got our favorite quotes of the week, and we answer your questions about courage and helping others in your life to be more courageous.   Review of the Week:   AmandaLeeSouthernSoul "More than just a podcast!  “Earn Your Happy” is amazing . Not only is it incredible alone - making me laugh, cry and feel like I’m connected to a supportive community, but is a gateway to new podcasts, inspirational people to follow on instagram along with adding to my ever growing book collection! I binge at work and get those weird looks when I bust out laughing at Lori and Evans (whatever totally worth it) and constantly take notes from the amazing guests on the show. This has truly been such a blessing that I stumbled upon casually looking through podcasts one day. So grateful for this podcast to bring me back down from the stories I tell myself that are not true, get back into my higher self mindset and be my authentic self with no apologies!"   Question 1: @goodvibes_chelsea What are some tools that helped you to be courageous?   Question 2: @al.lanz What gives you the courage to jump into the fear?   Question 3: @meg_cole_ How do you support others to be courageous?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -How our environment can feed who we are -Getting out of a creative block -Giving yourself grace to have incomplete ideas -The “tortured artist” -Having a human connection while remaining anonymous -Making room for possibilities -Finding a balance between creative and business ambitions -Feeling stuck and how to get unstuck   Resources: -Atticuspoetry.com -The Truth About Magic -@atticuspoetry -Wine: winc.com/lostpoet -Podcast: atticuspoetry.com/pages/podcast -becomealigned.com     Show Notes: Atticus, the two-time anonymous best-selling author has taken the world by storm with his beautiful poetry and his powerful themes of love and strength of the human spirit. He remains anonymous so he can “write from the shadows” and share from his heart without judgement. I went deep on asking him about this, wondering what it’s like to create like that, and how we can art from a place where we feel exposed.   Question Highlights: -How did your environment feed who you are now? -When did you discover that you had something worth putting down? -How did your inspiration come through for you? -How do you notice when you’re feeling stuck, and how do you get out of it? -Do you ever regret being anonymous? -Where do you feel these creative ideas are coming from? -What advice do you have for people who feel really stuck in life? -What is your favorite poem?   Guest Bio: Atticus is the anonymous New York Times Bestselling author of Love Her Wild, The Dark Between Stars and The Truth About Magic. He is a storyteller and observer. Born in the Pacific Northwest, he’s spent much of his life exploring the world and now calls California his home. He loves the ocean, the desert, and playing with words.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -How training others can lead to the growth you need -Quieting our limiting beliefs -How confidence comes from overcoming difficulties   Resources: -Learn more: eventluv.com -Learn more: The Bliss Project -Read: A Tribe Called Bliss   Show Notes: We’ve got another quickie this week, and to add to the fun I’ve got a special guest today that you’ve probably heard before, Lindsey Schwartz. We’re in the middle of our “train the trainer” event, Eventluv, for speakers and facilitators. We talk about how training can lead to growth, and about how doing the hard things you need to do is what results in real confidence and magic.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Reflecting and setting intentions for the new year -Identifying the underlying theme of last year -Feeling lost and anxious -Becoming the person you need to be without it hurting -Enjoying where you’re already at   Resources: -Learn more: The Bliss Project -Learn more: eventluv.com -Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Show Notes: Time for another Q&A Day with me and Evans! Listen in as we answer questions that you have sent in, and hear our favorite quotes of the moment! In today’s “questionably awesome” episode, Evans and I are talking about reflections, feeling lost, making transitions, and enjoying life.   Question 1: @magzszs How do you transition from an old environment into your new environment without being rude?   Question 2: @alycek.peterson How do you allow yourself to trust the process?  What triggers taking action?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Chris and Lori’s Become Aligned course -The transformations that Tara has seen -Showing up regardless of your mood -Practicing consistency daily -Holding a mirror up to yourself -Taking massive action -Avoiding self-sabotage -Living guilt-free -Setting aside time for yourself -How important communication is   Resources: -tararomano.com -toneandtease.com -yourlifeunleashedevent.com -Instagram: @tara_romano -becomealigned.com   Show Notes: Tara Romano, every year at my Bliss event, blows everyone’s mind, rocks their world, and makes them feel 100 times sexier. Her heart is so beautiful, and she is that person who you feel so invited to be your biggest, best self in front of. She makes doing crazy dance moves feel comfortable. She is hilarious, she is fun, and she is so talented. We get into her mindset, where it comes from, and how you can unleash yourself to show up as that wild, big, bold, sexy version of yourself.   Question Highlights: -How did you get started with this? -What did bartending help you learn that you use now? -What did the years leading up to your big success look like, and how does it feel now? -What would you say to the person who isn’t yet seeing themselves in the right light? -What were the things you did that finally made a difference? -How have you been able to find the joy within hard things? -Do the behaviors that you used to self-sabotage ever resurface still?   Guest Bio: Tara Romano is a serial entrepreneur, performer, teacher, personal development junkie and unshakable optimist dedicated to helping you unleash and let go so that you can become the best version of you. She has an insatiable curiosity about what it means to live life to the fullest. Whether it’s hosting Tone & Tease masterclasses around the world, speaking at conferences, or confessing the struggles of her love for carbo loaded temptations on an IG live, she wants you to know, being perfectly imperfect is something to celebrate!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Using visualization to have breakthroughs Facing the things you are afraid of Embracing the things you are meant to do Starting the things you need to and following through   Resources: Learn more: eventluv.com Learn more: The Bliss Project Read: A Tribe Called Bliss   Show Notes: I have a huge ask for you. No matter how you feel about visualization, I want you to go along with me. For me, and so many top performers, visualization is so important. Just keep your eyes closed and let your mind wander. We’re going to be going through a process of start, stop, face, and embrace. Get comfortable, because we’re going to be here for the next 20 minutes.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being in transition Turning unwanted criticism into compassion The importance of communication Having tough conversations Letting go of the mainstream idea of balance Talk to yourself as if you’re talking to a friend Resources: Learn more: The Bliss Project Learn more: eventluv.com Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Watch: Radical Candor Time for another Q&A Day with me and Evans! Listen in as we answer questions that you have sent in, and hear our favorite quotes of the moment! In today’s “questionably awesome” episode, Evans and I are talking about transitions, communication, and work/life/everything else balance. Review of the Week: mandisueday Lori’s heartfelt and motivating messages are top of her game! When her co-host Evans joined, the podcast gained a playful and witty spirit that I absolutely adore! While listening to this podcast, I gained my first client! I also gained more self-appreciation and a BIG ‘ol healthy dose of laughter. 😂This is my weekly bliss. Thank you Lori and Evans. You have truly blessed my life. I love you guys!   Question 1: @magzszs How do you transition from an old environment into your new environment without being rude? Question 2: @al.lanz What are your struggles with communication and how have you moved on from those? Question 3: @cbello4410 How do you balance life, work, working on yourself and making sure you have time for others?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Chris and Lori’s Become Aligned course -How Ali helps brands + influencers work together -Growth mode + creating a company culture -Celebrating employee milestones -Keeping up with an ever-changing social media landscape -Figuring out TikTok -Moving past imposter syndrome -Making mistakes + not getting bent up over them -Having a strong why behind a product -Creating authentic social media content   Resources:   -besocialpr.com -Instagram: @besocialgroup -Instagram: @aligrant -Read: Radical Candor -becomealigned.com Show Notes: Ali Grant is a leader who has built an extraordinary business. Her company, Be Social, helps influencers and corporations build powerhouse brands. Be Social is currently scaling and growing, so this conversation is a must-listen if you are interested in building a vision bigger than yourself and want to know how it’s done.   Question Highlights: -How do you create a company culture if you're a small business? -How do you show up as the leader and keep people excited about your vision? -What gets you back into your creativity? -How should influencers approach TikTok? -What do you do to keep yourself really grounded every single day? -What are three things that make people uber successful in business? -What makes a product go viral?   Guest Bio: Ali Grant launched Be Social in 2012 as one of the first agencies executing integrated influencer outreach and collaboration. Today, the communications group is headquartered in Los Angeles specializing in digital-forward campaigns for lifestyle, wellness and beauty brands and talent. With Ali at the helm, Be Social has been named one of Inc.’s fastest growing businesses, spearheading digital campaigns across influencers, social, events and publicity. Be Social is a member of the The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and The PR Net. The firm supports and is partnered with the Freedom & Fashion non-profit, which uses the arts of fashion and beauty to empower youth overcoming trafficking, homelessness and other injustices.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Making every year better than your last even if it’s hard -Making choices that don’t betray yourself -Busting your ass but also taking time to rest + recover -Creating a sense of urgency to get your message out -Believing that you are loved + protected by God or the Universe -The bravery involved in failing + the potential for failure to propel us into bigger arenas   Resources: -Learn more: eventluv.com -Learn more: The Bliss Project -Read: A Tribe Called Bliss   Show Notes: Before we really get stuck into 2020, I want you to take time here to be proud of the things that you've done. Think of a moment last year where you showed up when you didn't want to, and got results. We have to get really grateful for these moments. And I want to say welcome to 2020. Welcome to this epic opportunity where you get to create a year that is different from the last and you get to make choices in the direction that you want to go. This is truly time to create and rise up and put things out in the world in such a massive way. I want you to treat 2020 like it is your last year to play. Find the courage, energy and strength to do something big and different. I hope today’s quickie serves as a reminder or way for you to be able to get back to the heart-centered reason of WHY you’re working on your dreams.