Create Your Own Reality Podcast

Fear is just false evidence appearing real -- and it's costing you more than you think. In this episode, I'm getting real about the fears that keep so many of us from stepping into our purpose, sharing our gifts, and taking that very first move toward the life we actually want.

I open up about my own ongoing struggle with showing up on video (yes, even now), what happened when I lost not one, but two jobs in the span of a year, and why I still believe -- more than ever -- that there is more for me AND for you.

Whether you're afraid of being judged, worried the market is too saturated, or waiting for the "perfect time" that never seems to come, this episode is for you.

In This Episode:
- The FEAR acronym -- and what it actually means for your everyday decisions
- Why the perfect time to start will never arrive (and what to do instead)
- My personal experience bing let go from two jobs and how I hose to respond
- The algorithm trap: why seeing so many people in your space makes you feel behind -- and why that feeling is lying to you
- Why your people are already out there waiting for you specifically

Key Takeaway:
You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to take that first step. Once you do, everything else starts to feel a little less scary!

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that they're not behind -- they just haven't started yet. And leave a rating or review if you're feeling generous! It genuinely helps more women find this show!

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What separates a dreamer from a failure? It might come down to one thing: how many times you're willing to get back up.

I'm unpacking a quote that I really resonated with --
"A dreamer fails multiple time. A failure fails only once." - Manoj Arora
We're diving into what failure actually means, why I don't think it has one universal definition, and why pivoting doesn't count as failing (no matter what anyone says).

In This Episode:
- Why the definition of failure is more personal than we think
- How dreamers are wired differently -- and why that relentlessness is actually a superpower
- The current job market and what it could mean for new graduates entering the workforce
- My own experience graduating in the middle of COVID with a film degree in Los Angeles
- Going from dance to film to where I am now -- and why none of those pivots feel like failures to me
- Why passion and purpose are the real foundation of a life you actually love

Key Takeaway:
A true failure gives up after one try. A dreamer keeps going -- through the side paths, the pivots, and the moments that don't look like progress but absolutely are.

Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a fellow dreamer in your life. And if any of this resonated with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts - drop a comment or reach out!

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What if the thing holding you back from success...is how you've been picturing it? This week's episode is a short and sweet one - but the message is big.

We're breaking down why so many people subconsciously resist success because they've tied it to one very specific image: celebrities, glam, paparazzi, and highlight reels. But for most of us? That's not the life we're building - and it doesn't have to be.

Your version of success gets to look like your life - whether that's time freedom, location flexibility, financial options, or simply getting to write your own story.

In this episode:
- Why fear of success is often rooted in a narrow definition of what it looks like
- How social media highlight reels distort our sense of where others (and we) really are
- What time freedom, location freedom, and financial options look like as a success framework
- A reminder that you get to create and tell your own story

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Overview:
Abundance starts with mindset -- but not the polished, perfected version. It starts with where you are right now. In this episode, we're talking about what it actually means to acknowledge your present moment, and why that simple act of awareness is the first step toward everything you're working toward.

Key Takeaways:
- Start by honestly assessing where you are -- Step 1 or Step 5
- Find one or two people whose background and goals align with yours and go deeper rather than wide
- Neither path (Paid Mentorship vs. Self-Directed Learning) is better than the other
- Daily diligence, no mater which path you're on, is what moves you forward

Reflection:
Take a moment after this episode to ask yourself:
Where am I actually right now?
Not where you wish you were, not where you think you should be -- where you genuinely are. From there, ask who in your world (podcast host, an author, a coach) has started from a similar place and built what you're working toward.
That's your person. That's your starting point. Acknowledgment isn't a passive act -- it's the first real move toward the life you're building.

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Overview:
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode is a personal share -- the daily and weekly habits that actually move the needle on mental wellbeing. The focus is on building a realistic, personalized toolkit of dopamine-boosting practices that don't involve mindless scrolling.

Takeaways:
- A 10-minute morning walk -- even just getting outside before the world wakes up -- can shift your entire day
- Know your go-to mood tools
- Moving your body is one of the most consistent mental health tools we have
- Learning and growth count as self-care -- courses, books, and podcasts that keep your mind sharp can be part of the toolkit
- Journaling doesn't have to be a full session. Just a few sentences in your planner is enough

Reflection:
It's easy to think of mental health care as something you either do fully or not at all -- but this episode is a good reminder that the bar is lower than we make it. A walk, a playlist, a chapter before bed. The question isn't 'Did I do enough?' It's 'What's one thing I can do today?' Make your own dopamine-boost list, keep it somewhere visible, and treat it like the tool it is!

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