Earn Your Happy

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being in rooms with people that call you up Choosing discomfort Imagining the pain of staying in your comfort zone Picturing the reward for breaking the pattern   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: You are always going to be uncomfortable for one of two reasons: you’re either leaving your comfort zone or you are staying in it too long. They both create discomfort, so which would you rather choose? Staying in your comfort zone never creates the result that you want; you don’t grow, and still end up experiencing pain when the universe decides it’s time to wake you up. Or, you can choose to leave your comfort zone on purpose and move through the discomfort to reach the next level — you’re going to be uncomfortable either way, so you might as well have something to show for it.

The podcast discusses topics such as consistency on social media, creating structure, outsourcing for help, dealing with greed, and exploring deep motivations. The hosts also touch on feelings of inadequacy, southern words and experiences, the power of saying 'no', rebellious behaviors, and the power of hope and overcoming doubts.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why you need to choose your pain Getting from good to great Choosing God-sized dreams Welcoming pressure   Resources: Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 or visit fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to see if you’re a fit for Chris’ elite mastermind group Visit plushcare.com/happy to start a free 30-day trial with Plushcare   Show Notes: There are two types of pain points in life: The ones you are dealt and the ones that are chosen. If you aren’t choosing the pain that you face, life is going to choose for you — and it may not be the kind of pain you want. But any pain you face is going to help you grow, so if you need pain, make sure it’s the pain you choose.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Creating a communal class structure around boxing Starting a new business Adapting to COVID-19 Embodying perseverance Bringing people together   Resources: boxunion.com Visit digital.boxunion.com and use code FELICIA for 33% off your monthly subscription Instagram: @feeslalaland Visit earthechofoods.com/lowcarbconversations and enter the code LOWCARB to get 15% off your order of Cacao Bliss Get a $75 credit towards upgrading your job posting at indeed.com/happy through March 31, 2021.   Show Notes: Felicia Alexander is the cofounder of BoxUnion, a boxing fitness studio sparked by her dream of empowering communities and helping others discover their greatness. In 2020, her business went digital in order to adapt to what was happening in the world, taking her reach from California to global. We talk about pivoting, opening a business, and leaving behind the life you thought you were going to lead. It’s an awesome, inspiring conversation that you’re going to get a ton of value from. Question Highlights:   Where did your love for boxing come from? What did it look like when you were getting BoxUnion started? What was an eye-opening lesson you’ve had since starting this business? What did your business look like when COVID hit? What does it feel like when the future is so unknown right now? What does perseverance mean to you and how do you bring it into your life?   Guest Bio: Felicia’s love of community and fitness started at a young age. While her grandfather was an amateur boxer, it wasn’t until after the sudden death of her father when she was only 16, Felicia discovered her love of boxing. A graduate of Stanford University and the UCLA Anderson School of Business, Felicia went on to have a successful career as a Sales & Marketing executive for companies including Sun Microsystems, Sony, Mattel, and Leaf Group, all the while recruiting friends and members of her team to come together through fitness. In 2016, she decided to leave corporate America to chase her childhood dream of empowering the community through boxing and helping others discover their true greatness through fitness— no matter their age or ability. Together with her business partner, Todd Wadler, Alexander launched BoxUnion in Santa Monica, CA in April of 2017. After the success of the first studio, BoxUnion opened a second location in West Hollywood, CA in January of 2019. In April of 2020 BoxUnion Digital launched allowing consumers all over the world to stay healthy, de-stress, and build their mental strength from anywhere at any time.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Discerning what needs to move fast and slow in your life Making temporary decisions Changing your mind Believing you will figure it out   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink instagram.com/girlfriendsandbusiness   Show Notes: I’ve had a lot of people reach out to me about how I’m able to get so much done so fast in my new company. I want to dive into that topic, showing how I am getting some things done fast, what is taking me longer, and the things that need to intentionally go slower in order to do them right. Making decisions is a muscle that needs to be worked, so get flexing!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What to do when you hate your job but don’t know what comes next Reframing what you’re doing Stepping into your purpose Putting it all on the line Dressing for success   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions about overcoming struggle. @sambamfarley: I hate my day job and want to quit but don't have enough income to support me. What should I do? @samantha_haffner : Struggling with motivation! I have been lacking motivation and need to kick my own butt. Help please!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The importance of knowing your numbers The benefits of competition How every person and product is unique Being authentic to where you are at   Resources: Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 or visit fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to join my elite mastermind Instagram: @chriswharder | @loriharder Visit liquidiv.com and use promo code HAPPY for 25% off your order   Show Notes: Fear of competition scares a lot of people away from even taking the first step towards a business, but there’s no reason that competition should hold you back. So, we’re going to break down the reasons why you shouldn’t worry about competition and why you should actually be wary of starting a business that has no competition.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Finding belief in dark times Where to begin your journey The reward on the other side of making tough choices The beliefs that allow you to move to the next level Saying “yes” and figuring it out Closing the gap to the next level Being intentional about what you want Asking for help   Resources: drsonja.com Have a conversation: drsonja.com/apply Instagram: @iamdrsonja Twitter: @IamDrSonja Facebook: facebook.com/IamDrSonja Visit liquidiv.com and use promo code HAPPY for 25% off your order Visit earthechofoods.com/lowcarbconversations and enter the code LOWCARB to get 15% off your order of Cacao Bliss Get a $75 credit towards upgrading your job posting at indeed.com/happy through March 31, 2021.   Show Notes: After Dr. Sonja Stribling’s divorce left her bankrupt, both financially and emotionally, she decided to leverage her personal journey in order to help others. We have a great conversation about her past and how she used everything she’s experienced, good and bad, to create her business, and how you can use your personal story to propel you forward. Question Highlights: Could you tell us more about your journey? How do you know where to start? Why do people need to be having hard conversations? What are some beliefs in business that you can apply to anything? What does it look like saying “yes” before you’re ready? What do you tell yourself when you can’t seem to close the gap to the next level? What’s a better question that people need to ask themselves? Guest Bio: Dr. Sonja is a Transformation Specialist, Influence Expert known as the General to Giants. This retired Army Major, recipient of Barack Obama Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, National Speaker for the Think & Grow Rich The Legacy World Tour, and former TV Host on Bravo Network, now uses this training and experience to lead thousands of to their victory in dominating in their space and use their inner POWER to ascend to their Next Level in life and business. Having overcome a series of life-changing experiences at a young age, a 21-year military career, a highly decorated combat veteran with a harrowing divorce that left her financially and emotionally bankrupt, Dr. Sonja has drawn upon her past pain to connect her closer to her purpose. Her mission is to use her leadership skills and her own journey as a means to help others ignite their inner strength and realize their true potential as human beings, business owners, and world-changers. As the Chairwoman of the Born to Be Powerful Academy®, home of Kitchen Table CEOTM her firm’s courses, events, and results-based coaching & consulting programs equips emerging and established women, thought leaders, influencers, entrepreneurs, and game-changers to use find their POWER to have a fulfilled life, booming business and live life on their own terms. From her one-on-one coaching, group training events to online seminars, thousands shift their life, career, and business from her teachings. Her core belief is “don’t wait for others to invite you to the table, create your own table!”

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Sharing the lessons along the way Finding your vision Taking action on your goals   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink Listen: ‎Transformation Church: Mark My Words // Do You Need Vision? // Michael Todd   Show Notes: Get ready, because I’m about to preach. I have chosen to see that I am supposed to take every problem I encounter, every obstacle, everything that gets thrown in my way as a lesson to share with others. And that lesson today is all about having a vision and following through with it in order to live your purpose.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Having a vision for your life Taking action Feeling accomplished The difference between compassion and compulsion   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions about overwhelm and compassion. @tracy_swselfcare asks: I get so overwhelmed about starting.  How do I start taking action? @officialnattig asks: Difference between compassion and feeling like you need to help?