Journey To There

In this episode: We're not taught about money. Whether male or female, where we're not taught in school. We're usually not taught at home so we don't have a foundation on which to really play some competence.  What we're getting taught about money is what we're told and what we're shown usually by our parents. We either do what our parents did, which could be good or bad, or we did the exact opposite. Did you know 90 percent of women have a fear that they're going to end up homeless and be a bag lady? The time is now to change women’s perception around money and the idea of shame. We can actually save too much. This can happen when we’re saving or we're not spending and the reason is coming from a place of fear or scarcity or that we don't feel secure. We've got to figure out what our triggers are, what is that story that we're telling ourselves around money and change that, because just getting out of debt or figure out a budget isn't enough. That's why athletes go bankrupt. That's why millionaire winners lo

Jaquelyn is the Founder of Heartwood Healing, Heartwood Sanctuary and the Creator of the Heartwood Self Mastery program. A motivational speaker and writer of 14 books and Co-Founder of Healing Words television show. We know each other because we worked together on a really fun project for Weight Watchers International and we really developed a really nice intersection between personal and business growth. What does healing from the heart mean to you? Healing modalities that help learn how to master yourself from the inside out and heal yourself from the inside out Mindlessness if effort. You want to it because it feels so good to do it One of the things that is so critical to self care and to really understanding the heart is is looking at the science behind the fact we are not this separate thing. Scientists like to break us into two in the healthcare world. We're not a brain and a body. We're not a brain and emotions and a body. We are all one integrated human that evolved to this place in order to have emo

In this episode: How to live your life free from toxic relationships and emotional abuse. Jackson MacKenzie & Traci talk openly about their journey through toxic relationships in love and in business. Ditch the fairy tale stories and be real in what is happening inside the relationship. What is the difference between having your heartbroken and being in a relationship with a person with a personality disorder? Relationships with toxic people can occur outside of an intimate relationship. They can appear out of nowhere and catch you off guard until you recognize the pattern. How can you protect yourself from these predatorial type of people? What is the difference between narcissism, borderline personality and a psychopath? Are certain personality types vulnerable to these disorders? Identify the most subtle and undermining characteristics of psychopath tendencies What are “pink flags” and why do we ignore them? Tips for how to leave these types of these relationships and how to avoid them all together. If

  The moments of our lives are opportunities to learn something valuable about ourselves. Instead, we often take them for granted and waste them on negative, unproductive thoughts. Mindfulness keeps us present and aware. It provides a pathway to experiencing an expansiveness that gives us a feeling of oneness with the world. A daily Mindfulness practice allows us to show up and experience all the moments of our lives as present, as accepting, and as real as we can be. Mindfulness is the gift that keeps on giving Mindfulness is not a big mystery. It does not have to be complicated. We think between 40,000 and 60,000 thoughts a day Life Gazing - You take a moment and you sit with something. Take in what you’re seeing. Daydreaming isn’t doing something wrong. It sparks creativity. Present Moment Breaks - Mindfulness that you can do anytime - anywhere. Get into beingness. Are you a past dweller or a future chaser? Do you get stuck in the glorification of the past? It can steal your joy. Takeaways: Mindfulness rep

Brains on Fire with Guest Brandy AmidonThe brains behind the iconic launch of Hello Bello, A baby product line created Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard In this episode: Meet Brandy Amidon otherwise known to Traci as Ami-doness! MId 30’s, City Council, Mayor, Co-President of Brains on Fire, Wife & Mom Brandy’s business is responsible for the most Iconic  launch in Walmart and in Retail History...Hello Bello, the new baby product launch created by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. It hit Walmart on THE day of the interview! Female. Southern. Business Woman. Benefit or Barrier to business growth? Brains on Fire is a certified B-Corp. What does that mean for a business? Powerhouse B-Corp Business and the Mayor? Yep Find out Brandy's 3 tips for her success Takeaways: Ask for help. Willingness to ask for help can be the pivotal point in growing your career.   Identify the smartest person in the room and ask them questions. Learn from them   Create a safe place for failure to be ok.   QUOTES: I can’t pretend to be any

Sometimes you have to turn the tables on yourself to see yourself more clearly. I’ve been doing alot of soul searching lately. I had a moment of clarity which made me sad. It was time to admit I was back in my “spot’ again. All work. No Play. Self imposed isolation and living but lacking joy. How did I get here again? How to I get out of it again? Getting Raw.Unfiltered and Real with myself and others.  Relying on your friends to pull you out of a tough spot has always worked for me. This is why I had my longtime girlfriend, Kyle Young, interview me for this episode. I asked her to ask me the tough questions so you could get even deeper insight into my obstacles, my hurdles and what I’ve been doing to keep growing through them. Here are just a few of the things she opens up for me... Why are you reversing roles and having me interview you?   Why the shift in the Journey to There podcast?   Tell me why Raw. Unfiltered. Real is so important to you now?    If you had super powers... what is the one thing about y

In this episode: Oscar Trimboli, Author of Deep Listening & Breakthroughs, Professional Speaker, Mentor and Director Microsoft Office Division Australia shares impactful insights on the power of deep listening. Listen even when you disagree. Their pause is the most critical moment your listening. The speaker is NOT the most important person in the conversation. 4 Habits that derail you from being a great listener 1. Lost Listener 2. Shrewd Listener 3. Interrupting Listener 4. Dramatic Listener Understanding Power and the 125-400 listening rule This is the first ingredient in the recipe of deep listening. The reason why it’s critical to pay attention and listen completely including the pauses, the silence and thoughtful moments in a discussion is because of the simple maths between speaking and hearing. Although you can think at 400 words per minute, you can only speak at between 125-175 words per minute. (Carver, Johnson, & Friedman, 1970). Words don’t matter when  you deeply listen RESOURCES: Oscar T

Take some happiness + joy and then throw in a little work addiction and perfectionism and you have a journey within... “So many of us crave meaning and joy in our lives we look for something larger than ourselves something outside our everyday existence that will deliver us to a higher consciousness filled with happiness.” LouAnne Ludwig   LouAnne’s storyline is so captivating! Hear what  led her to write it this way. Spoiler Alert: The main protagonist in this seeker story is a boy, not a woman. There’s a backstory on it!   Reflect on how the choices we make can create our path Big change can bring skepticism. Buy in or Rise Above.Traci shares how she thinks she might’ve gotten it right this time with bringing all her passions togetherAbout LouAnne Ludwig:LouAnne Ludwig, author of: A Journey Within, was previously a hard driven real estate agent who found she had spiritual gifts that led to her new work in a very different field. LouAnne is now devoted to a practice of empathic dream analyzing and life proc

In this episode: Alison Maloni shares her very personal story about how posting on social media about her life led to cyber stalking and her tips on how the every day person can prevent it from happening to them. Do you know how to set up your privacy settings on your social media? You do not have to be a Kardashian to be stalked on social media resulting in a real life assault. Do you post your running routes? Do you tag locations with your selfies? Did you know you can identify the people who are viewing your stories on social media? Learn how to ghost yourself on social media. Check your privacy settings for your photos on your phone. People can find where you are from the pictures you send them. What do you do as a parent to keep up with your kids’ social media accounts? Cyber Bullying can be proven if you take a screenshot. The number way you can get hacked is by using public wi-fi. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytother

In this episode: Laura Petersen, author & speaker shares her experiences of stepping outside her comfort zone to be a globally successful entrepreneur.   Find out why Laura’s favorite word is NERD as in Podcast Nerd, Travel Nerd, Book Nerd... What is the one biggest thing that help Laura overcome her biggest fear...Public Speaking. Raise Your Hand. Show Up. Take Action. Laura speaks candidly about stepping outside of her comfort zone and getting outside the box that People will put you in. Make Your own T-shirt. Why? Find out the inspiration behind her motto. Takeaways: Be inclusive. Look for the person who is not feeling a part of and make them a part of the experience wherever you are. Show up...and when you have a leg up...Pull someone else up. ~ Traci DeForge RESOURCES: http://www.copythatpops.com/media has links to everything http://www.copythatpops.com/supremacy http://www.copythatpops.com/bookchecklist Mean Girls Movie (hyperlink to https://amzn.to/2rjfV0i) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, a

In this episode: In this episode: Stephanie Dalfonzo, author of Goodbye Anxiety. Hello Freedom shares tips & tricks to manage stress and anxiety and even insomnia. 3 radio people reunite to share where they are now and why some of it has to do with Anxiety being the catalyst! Russ shares a story about latex and fruit??? Traci tells her story about her meltdown in front of FAO Schwartz in NYC. Stephanie reveals the details behind her Cheetos incident. Have you heard of the tapping technique for managing stress & insomnia? 35 techniques straight out of Stephanie’s book to help say goodby to anxiety Do you have issues of feeling anxiety when you are walking into an unfamiliar place? Have you ever had a meltdown that seemed like it would never end? What can you do??? How do you escape your negative voice when it gets into the judgement zone? Try Afformations instead of Affirmations. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere

In this episode: The Power of Your Child's Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success Journey to other places to alleviate pain You may not be able to change your circumstances but you can change the way you react to your circumstances Once you have a vision for what is possible then start taking the steps to get there How do you start working with kids?  Help them tap into their imaginations Mindful awareness techniques are useful to keep children more relaxed and help access their Creativity on the inside There is creativity on the outside but there is so much more creativity on the inside. We have 3 brains - our heart, our brains and our belly. Every part of your body holds wisdom What does your belly tell you? What does your heart tell you? ABOUT CHARLOTTE REZNICK, PhD Charlotte Reznick PhD is a foremost authority on how to engage with and develop mindfulness, meditation, and imagination in children, teens, and young adults. She is author of the Los Angeles Times bestselling boo

Russ and Traci take a walk down down memory lane with best of clips and commentary on their Journey to 100 episodes. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest

In this episode: Sarah Cooper, comedian, will illustrate how women can achieve their dreams, succeed in their careers, and become leaders, without harming the fragile male ego 9 Non-threatening Leadership Strategies for Women Choose Your Own Adventure: Do You Want to Be Likable or Successful? How to Survive Harassment Without Hurting His Career Chicken and Egg question. Did Sarah come up with the concept before or after the #metoo movement? Traci's Takeaways: If you to try to fake it or be a chameleon in situations and lose your authenticity by trying to become what someone else wants you to be then you forget who you were in the first place. ~Traci DeForge Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest

In this episode: Relationship Magic; Waking Up Together Guy reveals a BIG secret that is not in his “BIO” about his experiences in the music industry. The most abundant resource on this planet is our relationships. How patterns impact our relationships. Relationships are the basis of the important revelations we have about ourselves. Love is far more important than my past. Love is present. Love does not harm another human being. Love does not bring back old issues to prove they exist. When we fight with our significant others it is because we are both in pain. It’s the pain that picks the fight. You are not responsible for my feelings. The real addiction is to the false sense of self. When it comes to workaholism...We become slaves to the accolades. Our false sense of self is what turns us into the slaves and takes what we love and turn it into our own prisons. Why do we feel alone? Have you ever felt alone when you are  inside a relationship? Traci's Takeaways: The story is the same the details are differen

In this episode: We speak with Kali Rogers founder of JustBlush.com about handling a quarter life crisis..or an anytime life crisis! What is a quarter life crisis? What is the Formula the Millennial generation is rebelling against when it comes to the typical job path? How to extend the typical brick and mortar businesses beyond the geographic land lock? Paradox of Choice is paralyzing at whatever stage of life or crossroads you might be experiencing. The life we create is based on the choices that we make. A crisis brings up the authentic drive to make the change and then you have to have the courage to make the choices to make that change. Go from FOMO To JOMO: The fear of missing out to the Joy of Missing Out. With age comes timelines which can lead to choices that make things challenging. Pretend you are in a ageless world and see how much freedom that brings. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram

In this episode: Alexia Vernon shares her story of how she stepped into her moxie in a big way! What is Moxie? Urban Dictionary Definition - It Means A Person Full Of Energy, Pep, Courage Or Determination. Google Definition - force of character, determination, or nerve. "when you've got moxie, you need the clothes to match" Who is Alexia Vernon Branded a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama’s White House Office of Public Engagement for her unique and effective approach to empowering women’s professional success, Alexia is the author of Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice Visibility, and Influence in the World. A sought-after speaker, coach, consultant and media contributor, Alexia is the creator and leader of multiple speaker training programs and has delivered transformational keynotes and corporate trainings for Fortune 500 companies and professional associations, spoken at the United Nations, delivered a TEDx talk on the future of feminism, and been featured by media including CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, the Wall

Meredith Rigdon shares her journey to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship while running her own business as a single mom of two kids! Powerhouse indeed! Russ questions why Traci is wearing a Detox Mask What is the Ironman 70.3 World Championship? This... Swim 1.2 mile Bike Ride 56 miles Run 13.1 miles Career + Single Mom + Community Participant = Iron Woman Hear how she moves from “just a runner” to Ironman World Championship. Spoiler Alert it started with a dare! Traci shares her one and done Half Marathon experience in relation to her stressful CEO position and how it saved her sanity! What is the Ironman 70.3 World Championship? Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest

Adi Halevy Arezzini shares how she started multi-million dollar business. Adi gets personal about how her body dictated the reason she created her Teami Tea business. 3 Marketing tips on how to build a lifestyle brand. What is the defining moment from I need this product to I am going to launch this product? Action is way more important than ideas. Eliminate the fear and move forward. Customers will understand you if you market yourself correctly. Adi walks through the details of how she named her iconic brand Teami - Where there is “I” in team! Takeaways: “Not everyone can make a huge lifestyle change but a small step can make a big impact.” ~ Adi Halevy Arezzini “Reach out. Look for resources to help you find the answer to the question you don’t know.” ~ Adi Halevy Arezzini “Differentiate your company by increasing your customer care factor." ~ Adi Halevy Arezzini   PROMO CODE: JOURNEY 20 Enter JOURNEY20 and get 20% off all orders of $34.99 or more https://www.teamiblends.com/ Love the show? Subscribe, rate

Traci’s favorite thing about Andrew Holecek? He teaches on the opportunities that exist in obstacles. In this episode: Find more about the thrill of waking up in your dreams and having the time of your life in the privacy of their own mind. Tips on making better use of the combined 50 hours a week the average person spends in slumber and turn part of it into a life-transforming experience. Drawn to the concept of Lucid Dreaming as a vehicle for awakening or spiritual expansion You can add up to six years of your life by leveraging your lucid dreams. Every human being on this planet sleeps and dreams. Have you ever wondered what’s going on when you sleep and dream? What are those shadowy states of consciousness we all share? Are they mere rest that serves no other purpose than rejuvenating your physical body? What if there was more to the story? What if those were the greatest missed opportunities of humankind? Takeaway: Honor your dreamstate by starting to journal your dreams. QUOTES: We can add 6 years to ou