The Going Scared Podcast with Jessica Honegger: Recent Episodes
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Short, straightforward, and honest, this is your weekly dose of courage. Jessica and her guests will take you by the hand and help you see possibility where there may be fear.
We are traveling through life addicted to anxiety or prone to paralysis. Eventually, these ways of coping fail us and those around us. So, how can we come to see our breakdowns as opportunities for our breakthroughs? It begins with taking the journey towards self-awareness. This new Know Thyself series is your step-by-step guide to discover how to pause, observe, and pivot so that you can respond to life’s curveballs with intention instead of reacting with anxiety or paralysis. I will share with you all the tools, tests, and people who have helped me along my own journey. You will walk away with the ability to step out of your own experience, observe your feelings, and, with compassionate curiosity, choose how to respond instead of react. Sound like freedom? Let’s go!
Bob Goff, author of the breakaway bestseller Love Does, is an encourager, a teacher, a ”recovering lawyer,” and the Hon. Consul to Uganda. After practicing law for 25 years (he declared that he was the only lawyer that wore a Mickey Mouse watch), he gave up his law firm to pursue writing and speaking full time. Along the way he has connected with others who are on their own adventures, and is driven to help others unlock their potential to love and be loved greater. Bob isn’t interested in agendas, he’s interested in getting past them and being super real. Feeling stuck? Be inspired by Bob to get “unstuck” and find power in being present and available to life and to those around you.
From a very early age, Tiffany Aliche understood the value of a dollar (and a power bill). But like so many of us, she made some financial missteps that led her to reexamine her own views of money, and how she manages it. Today, Tiffany, aka “The Budgetnista,” inspires others to manage their money in a way that helps them reach their goals and turn their dreams into reality.
Today, Jessica and Tiffany have an incredibly helpful and practical conversation about spending, saving, and taking control of your financial life!
Amy Moffett Brown is the bubbly co-host of the wildly popular Bobby Bones Radio Show that airs out of Nashville, Tennessee. At first blush, Amy looks like she has it all--fun job, happy family, partner in successful non-profits. Amy’s wins in life came from broken places that she turned into good--from her Mom’s difficult battle with cancer, to her burden for the impoverished people of Haiti. Jessica and Amy talk about the bravery it takes to actually make lemonade from lemons when your heart is broken, and how simply “asking” in regards to opportunity is a risk we all need to take more often.
Emily P. Freeman is a writer, creative director, and spiritual mentor who helps create space for the soul to breathe so people can walk in step with their calling. Today, Emily brings her unique brand of steady, thoughtful, reflective wisdom to Going Scared.
Sit back and savor Emily and Jessica’s conversation as they discuss how all of us can create space in our lives, gain some perspective, and become empowered to do the next right thing.
When it comes to friendships and relationships, would you describe yourself as anxious and fearful of rejection or unresponsive and fearful of connection? If you would like to move towards feeling more confident, secure, and safe in your friendships and relationships, then this episode is for you! We always love to bring back expert psychiatrist Dr. Curt Thompson who guides us on a path towards secure attachment and leaves us feeling known.
Have you kept your New Year’s Resolutions? Did you even make them? If not, then you are not alone. Today we talk with one of our all time favorite habit researchers and New York Times best selling author, Gretchen Rubin. She challenges us to think about how our personality types define how we make and keep habits. This discussion with Gretchen will make you rethink everything you know about forming new habits and leave you better equipped to make a plan and, ultimately, become a habit keeper.
Whether you have a 10-step skincare routine or just splash your face with water at night, this episode is for you! This week’s Going Scared guest, Dr. Jennifer Choi is a renowned dermatologist and skincare researcher. So listen along as she debunks all the myths you’ve probably heard about skincare and gives you easy products and habits to implement into your daily routine.
How many of you have had an amazing, epic, mountain top moment happen in your life — but deep down inside, the view from the top didn't make you feel quite as happy as you imagined? To be honest, we’ve all had that experience. But it doesn't have to be that way...
Today, Jessica spends time with Dr. Laurie Santos — a cognitive scientist and researcher of all things happiness. Together they'll unpack some of the baggage that leads us to ignore the sweeter moments in life and keeps us from being truly happy.
How many of you have had an amazing, epic, mountain top moment happen in your life — but deep down inside, the view from the top didn't make you feel quite as happy as you imagined? To be honest, we’ve all had that experience. But it doesn't have to be that way...
On our next episode on the Listeners Favorites Series, Jessica spends time with Dr. Laurie Santos — a cognitive scientist and researcher of all things happiness. Together they'll unpack some of the baggage that leads us to ignore the sweeter moments in life and keeps us from being truly happy.
For a lot of us, improving our personal wellness feels like the one problem we never know how to solve. Nicole Walters comes on the Going Scared Podcast to talk about her practical approach to transforming her life and improving her health. It all boils down to our beliefs about ourselves, so let’s attack the lies and learn how to commit to a healthier lifestyle.
Have you ever wondered what you would do without Netflix? Joining Jessica is someone whose work has helped all of us find entertainment and virtually escape: the co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix, Marc Randolph.
Marc is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. He is also the author of That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea and host of a new podcast by the same name.
Today, Marc and Jessica discover how the story of Netflix is more than just the inception of a culture-changing business; it's a lesson in living intentionally and making priorities for all aspects of life.
We are back!! After a short hitaus, we've been making big moves over here, we are back to share your favorite episodes. We are revisiting the Top Ten moments we have shared on the Going Scared podcast. Get ready to be inspired again with Jessica and her guests as they take you by the hand and help you see possibility where there may be fear. Let's GO!
The myth of momentum and success can be crippling. In this conversation with Mary and Jessica, we uncover the realizations that success is not what we're called to and we can actually go a lot further when we plan rest into the journey. At some point, you have to surrender that myth of success and learn to redefine it. We only move into significance when we turn that filter outward and concede the old stories we've told about ourselves.
771 million human beings living on planet Earth right now are drinking dirty water. So about one in ten people alive will drink contaminated, unsafe water today or tomorrow. Today's guest, Scott Harrison, the founder and CEO of Charity Water, provides insight on the realities and accessibility of clean water around the world and the impacts the lack of it has on our health and education. Interestingly enough, when addressing the myths, it’s more of a solvable problem than you may think.
We carry around so many myths about trust, and trust is the foundation of all of our relationships. We need to learn how to build trusting relationships with others, and you're going to get to know every single thing you need to know about trust in today's episode. Dr. Charles and Jessica walk through the four domains of trust:care, sincerity, reliability and competence and how this framework can shape and bring the deepest satisfaction to our relationships
At the end of the day, our nutrition habits matter. It is easy to fall into the trap and become largely influenced by factors that don’t really matter in the grand scheme of our personal health journey. In the first episode of our Myth Busting series, Dr. Adrian and Jessica challenge several myths in nutrition like, Is sugar addictive? Are there misconceptions behind Keto? The truth behind supplements, and how much we should ideally eat.
This week on the Going Scared Podcast, join Jessica Honegger and Liz Bohannon as they share their exciting journey that led them to merging their companies. Share in the exciting news as Noonday Collection and Sseko Designs come together to build a one-stop shop for all the ethically-made products and impact you could ever need! Jessica and Liz share their stories, hardships, friendship and the vulnerability that brought them to where they are today and invite you to join them in this new chapter. Collaboration over competition wins every time!
We face a lot of internal hurdles through the processes and personalities we encounter in our work. The ups and downs (the delicate dance) can lead us to a greater understanding of ourselves, our teams, and our own spheres of leadership. In the final part of this series, we open the topic of work and how each enneagram type thrives in and navigates the workplace.
Whether you create a full scheduled day by day itinerary, show up and go with the flow, or spontaneously book an adventure for the weekend, we all prepare uniquely. In this part two episode, we discuss how each enneagram approaches travel and operates under and around the term, “vacation.”
Summertime creates more space for many of us and that causes reflection. This summer we are doing a 3-part series on the enneagram that features 9 people (yes, you heard that right!) who all represent a different enneagram type. Each person was incredibly vulnerable and there is a lot to learn about yourself and how to be flexible and adaptable with those in your life. In this episode, we overview each type, how they think and function, and their key identifiers.
Summertime creates more space for many of us and that causes reflection. This summer we are doing a 3-part series on the enneagram that features 9 people (yes, you heard that right!) who all represent a different enneagram type. Each person was incredibly vulnerable and there is a lot to learn about yourself and how to be flexible and adaptable with those in your life.
The Habit of Reflection with Ann Voskamp Do you feel like you’re always just going, going, going? I think that is something our modern culture struggles with the most. This week, Ann Voskamp brings us to church as we hear how she creates a habit of stillness, reconnecting with the feelings and needs of our soul, and reflection. What better way to end this impactful habits series than to reflect on what we’ve learned?
The Habit of Yard Maintenance with Nicole Burke
Do you have the green thumb of green thumbs? Or are you the kind of person who cannot keep a plant alive if your life depended on it? Well, this week’s guest, Nicole Burke, has gardening tips and tricks for you no matter where you fall on the spectrum. She has set out on a mission to get everyone into nature, so come along with us as we learn how to make gardening ordinary!
Habit of Movement with Gilbert Tuhabonye If you are anything like me, running can feel like the last thing you want to do in the mornings. However, this week’s guest on Going Scared, Gilbert Tuhabonye, shares his incredible story that follows his evolution from running scared or running out of obligation to “running with joy.” We all need a little inspiration to get out of bed and move our bodies in the morning, and Gilbert’s story is the kickstart I needed to pick up my habit of movement again!
Whether you have a 10-step skincare routine or just splash your face with water at night, this episode is for you! This week’s Going Scared guest, Dr. Jennifer Choi is a renowned dermatologist and skincare researcher. So listen along as she debunks all the myths you’ve probably heard about skincare and gives you easy products and habits to implement into your daily routine.
Ladies, when was your last visit to the OB-GYN? There’s no wrong answer! This week is all about speaking candidly about women’s health and the worries many of us bring into the waiting rooms of our physicians. Our guest today, certified OB-GYN Dr. Andrea Campaigne, will answer questions we might be timid to ask about our bodies, and she gives us the permission we need to ask anyway.
Does spending hours on your phone and laptop leave you feeling energized…or drained? For many of us it’s the latter, partially because technology is a force that’s constantly trying to give us abundance without any form of dependence. Today’s guest, author and tech expert Andy Crouch, wants us to acknowledge the deep role that both relationships and recognition play in our human psyche, and how technology can threaten this relationship if we’re not mindful of our habits surrounding it.
Are you guilty of saying “Just one drink…” and then having three more? This weeks’ guest, author, therapist, and “Retired Party Girl”, Amanda E. White, reminds us that alcohol is an addictive substance...even if we’re not addicted to it! There’s no call to cut it out completely, but instead we need to change our perceptions around alcohol in society and our own lives.
Does thinking about finances make you want to run the other direction? Because, ME TOO. Today’s guest, author and personal finance advisor, Erin Skye Kelly, reframes the idea of money by explaining it’s really about the behavior behind our spending habits, not calculations and graphs. If we’re going to flourish financially, we need to learn how to make reviewing finances a habit.
For a lot of us, improving our personal wellness feels like the one problem we never know how to solve. Nicole Walters comes on the Going Scared Podcast to talk about her practical approach to transforming her life and improving her health. It all boils down to our beliefs about ourselves, so let’s attack the lies and learn how to commit to a healthier lifestyle.
Have you ever paid attention to your attention? Or is your mind on what is for dinner or the next box you need to check off your list? What you give attention to is what grows. Today’s guest - psychologist and researcher, Dr. Amishi Jha, wants to bring our attention to our attention…literally! Tune into as we explore the habit of attention. To learn more about Dr. Jha's work: https://amishi.com/
Does it seem like you can never get your home under control? Feeling overwhelmed and no idea where to start? Well, you are not alone. This week, Dana White tackles the idea of organizing and decluttering our lives with simple and easy tricks to avoid the mess.
More about Dana's work: https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/
Who is the woman in your life who is your biggest encourager and inspiration? Everyone has one! This International Women’s Day, Jessica is joined by Melissa Russell, of International Justice Mission, and Ana Hernandez, a Noonday Collection Artisan Business Partner, to celebrate stories of the women around the world who embody strength and impact.
Are you the friend who picks up the phone to answer or to dial? Or maybe neither? This week is all about being vulnerable in our friendships, challenging the notion that it equates to weakness. We’re reminded by New York Times Bestselling author and Jessica’s dear friend, Jennie Allen, that the habit of friendship is deeply ingrained in us as humans. If we don’t have others to live and love with, then we can’t claim to have much at all. But, like all habits, it takes work and sacrifice. Jennie will shed light this week on the true beauty of friendship and help us understand why this delicate habit is tied to so many other practices that don’t always come naturally.
Does the question, “What is for dinner tonight?” stress you out? Then today’s episode is for you! Holly Erickson co-founded The Modern Proper with the goal of helping people eat better by sourcing quick and delicious recipes that can be used for effective meal planning without sacrificing taste and quality. Whether you’re looking to build out a meal calendar for your family, have friends over for dinner without hassle, or maybe just stop the habit of going straight to the drive thru for dinner, this episode will help you get a firm grip on the health-conscious habit of meal planning. Learn more about The Modern Proper: https://themodernproper.com/
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It’s mid-February, and I am curious…have you kept your New Year’s Resolutions? Did you even make them? If not, then you are not alone. Today we talk with one of our all time favorite habit researchers and New York Times best selling author, Gretchen Rubin. She challenges us to think about how our personality types define how we make and keep habits. This discussion with Gretchen will make you rethink everything you know about forming new habits and leave you better equipped to make a plan and, ultimately, become a habit keeper. The Offical 4 Tendencies Quiz
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Welcome back to a new Going Scared Podcast Series! We’re diving into something that most people wish they were better at either keeping or breaking...habits! Starting and sticking with any habit requires effort, but the good news is that, once something is habitual, it actually becomes effortless. Doesn’t that sound nice? Over the next few weeks, we are going talk about habits that we want to become effortless in—like meal planning, finance management, exercise, attention, making doctor appointments, and so much more. Goals don’t matter if we don’t build in the habits to get us there. Let’s learn together how to build courageous habits into our lives so we can live beyond our fears and keep going scared.
We couldn't conclude our Know Thyself series until we discussed one of the most powerful tools of self assessment available today - the ever popular Enneagram! In this series finale, we’re joined once more by psychologist and speaker, Alison Cook, who previously walked us through the Internal Family System (IFS) framework. Listen in as we discuss the integration of many topics and tools we've covered over the past 9 weeks and put a bow on this journey of self-understanding. To learn more about Alison’s work: https://www.alisoncookphd.com/about/ The Official Enneagram Test: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/
Today we are clearing up myths about codependency (Hint: it’s not a mental health diagnosis) and discovering what healthy dependency looks like. Brittney Moses is a mental health advocate and former self proclaimed “codependent”. In today’s episode, you will learn first hand how to recognize the signs that you may be in a codependent pattern and then discover the boundaries necessary to achieve healthy dependency instead.
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Do you take charge and make snap decisions or do you pause and weigh your options carefully? Are you able to stop and consider your emotions before expressing them? Are you unsure what you do? Tune into today’s show where leadership consultant Stacey Harris walks us through the DISC and EQ assessments. Both of these assessments give us a baseline understanding of how we make decisions, process emotions, and relate to others. Stacey will help us understand a crucial fact - if we don’t have a solid base of self-awareness, our emotional intelligence can never truly develop, and our relationships will suffer for it!
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Any parent who wants their children to flourish would love an instruction manual. In this 5th episode of our Know Thyself series, Jessica is joined by Dr. Dan Siegel, the founder of interpersonal neurobiology, who provides us with something far more important than a parental playbook. As it turns out, the best predictor of a child’s ability to flourish as an adult is not what happened to his parents as children, but rather how his/her parents made sense of those childhood experiences. Today Dr. Siegel explains how developing "Mindsight" - his own coined term - and making sense of our own story is key to becoming parents that will have a positive lasting impact on our children.
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The amount of paths you can take to self awareness can be daunting, which is why it's great to have a guide as you take the first steps. Today's guest, Rich Villodas, is passionate about this journey - he's an expert in emotional intelligence and the tricky process of examining our perceptions and how family of origin scripts can influence our thought patterns, both positive and negative. Author of The Deeply Formed Life, Rich will explain how we can harness a tool called the genogram to identify the stories we tell ourselves about our family of origin, and how scripture tells us that deep self reflection is a critical step to our goal of spiritual wholeness.
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Are you an introvert or extrovert? Do you gather information using primarily your senses or using intuition? Do you make decisions using data and logic or looking at the decision "from the inside”? Do you prefer to keep your options open or have matters settled? We cover all of this and more today in our interview with Myers-Briggs expert Tanja Hinterstoisser. She’ll provide expert insight on the relationship between the 4 dynamics measured in one of the most tried and true personality tests around and how knowing our type can help us understand ourselves and others.
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The practice of journaling enables our brains and bodies to collaborate so that we can reflect, process, and remember differently. Listen in as Shauna Niequist, best selling author of Present over Perfect, offers practical ways to work out our thoughts, feelings, ideas, and worries on paper so that we can appreciate our present and look forward to our future.
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— To read more of Shauna’s work and to purchase her new guided journal of Present Over Perfect: https://www.shaunaniequist.com/
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When you start to feel anxious or fearful, do you pause and reflect on why you’re feeling those emotions? Or, do you go to your pantry, grab your guilty pleasure snack, and watch Netflix until you drift asleep? The passive tendency to do the latter is what Alison Cook - psychologist, speaker, and author of Boundaries For Your Soul - exposes as the primary cause of why so many of us are trapped in a sense of overwhelm. Tune in as Alison helps us turn our overwhelming thoughts and feelings into our greatest allies.
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When it comes to friendships and relationships, would you describe yourself as anxious and fearful of rejection or unresponsive and fearful of connection? If you would like to move towards feeling more confident, secure, and safe in your friendships and relationships, then this episode is for you! To kick off our Know Thyself series, we bring back expert psychiatrist Dr. Curt Thompson who guides us on a path towards secure attachment and leaves us feeling known.
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Jessica is back from a break and excited to introduce you to the Know Thyself series, launching this Wednesday! Tune in to hear the inspiration behind this series and get a preview of the great conversations in store.
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As we close our Decide Don't Slide series, today we turn our minds to spiritual questions like, "Is God good?" and, "Can I believe in God even when there is so much suffering?"
To consider these questions, and many others, Jessica is welcoming her friend Tish Harrison Warren to the show. Tish is a priest in the Anglican Church in North America and is the author of Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life and Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep.
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Be honest, how are you feeling about heading back to the office? Does it feel like it used to, or are you facing yet another season of introspection and change? So many of us are asking these questions and considering how our lives and lifestyles may be emerging differently.
To give us some much needed perspective on navigating the workforce is Christine Tao. Christine is the co-founder & CEO at Sounding Board, a Silicon Valley startup redefining how organizations develop their leaders. In addition, she has written a white paper on how COVID-19 is impacting women in the workforce.
Christine and Jessica will look at where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how the workforce is being defined by a new generation of women.
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If you’re like most of us, the words “body confidence” might, at times, feel like a distant idea instead of a reality. Maybe you keep finding things about your body to “fix,” or you’re just a bit self-conscious about stepping out of the Zoom window and into a swimsuit this summer. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and this episode is for you as we welcome Jess Connolly, author of the brand-new book Breaking Free from Body Shame.
Today, Jess and Jessica talk very personally and candidly about body awareness, shame, and the many messages that the world (and our minds) give us about what beauty is–and how we can decide to work toward body respect after the pandemic.
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Some book titles just say it all. Ready for this one? The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Staying Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in Our Current Chaos. Who on earth doesn't need every page of that!? To talk about his book is author and pastor, John Mark Comer.
Today, he and Jessica talk about what life in lockdown taught us about protecting our time–and what some of our newfound gains in rest and margin can teach us about living in the new normal.
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Do you have a hold on your financial life as we start heading back into the “normal” world? From loss of income to spending differently than we ever have, our budgets have been upended this past year. That’s why this is a perfect time to check in with Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche.
Tiffany is a financial educator and author. Most recently, she published a children's book, Happy Birthday Mali, teaching kids about appreciation and finances. And as if that wasn't enough, she created a financial movement that has helped over one million women worldwide collectively save more than $250 million and pay off over $200 million in debt.
Today, Tiffany and Jessica catch up on how the last year has been, what we are learning about finances post-pandemic, and how we can give our kids some good financial wisdom.
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— For more on Tiffany's work: thebudgetnista.com
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As we enter the new, new-normal, are you finding yourself trying to make up for over a year of lost time? Are you pushing so hard that you kind of feel bad about hoping things would slow down again? You're not alone. As we transition to a post-pandemic world, we're all having to decide what we're happy to be done with and what the pandemic has taught us about priorities.
To lend expertise to this conversation is Megan Hyatt Miller. Megan is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company. In addition, she is the co-host of the popular business podcast, Lead to Win as well as the co-author of Win at Work and Succeed at Life.
Megan is committed to helping her team win at work and succeed at life while also delivering phenomenal results to their customers–and today she shares her secrets to success with Jessica and you!
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Have you ever wondered what you would do without Netflix? This week we're continuing our special series Decide, Don’t Slide: Living Intentionally as Life Begins to Normalize. Joining Jessica is someone whose work has helped all of us find entertainment during isolation and virtually escape during lockdowns this past year: the co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix, Marc Randolph.
Marc is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. He is also the author of That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea and host of a new podcast by the same name.
Today, Marc and Jessica discover how the story of Netflix is more than just the inception of a culture-changing business; it's a lesson in living intentionally and making priorities for all aspects of life.
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— For more on Marc's work: marcrandolph.com
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week we're continuing our special series Decide, Don’t Slide: Living Intentionally as Life Begins to Normalize. And to help us really dig into what it means to be intentional is life management expert, Geoff Woods.
Geoff is the Co-Founder & President of ProduKtive®, the training company behind The ONE Thing. He advises executives ranging from small businesses to the Fortune 500, helping them design the future of work, and create cultures where people are clear on what matters most so they achieve extraordinary results. Today, Geoff and Jessica will do the same for you with a convicting conversation about prioritization and focus.
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— For more on Geoff's work: www.the1thing.com
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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As life transitions to a post—pandemic “new normal,” how will you choose to show up in the world? It’s a question we’re pondering as we kick off a new series called Decide, Don’t Slide: Living Intentionally as Life Begins to Normalize. To start off, Jessica spends time with Ashley Stahl as they dive into how we can use this time to discover and pursue work that is meant for us.
Ashley is a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, spokesperson, and author of the best-selling book, You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career. She and Jessica share how their own career journeys have been more like a rewarding string of experiments instead of straight paths. Most of all, they discuss how we can all be radically honest with ourselves and true to our core skill sets–and why that might be just the shift we need.
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— For more on Ashley's work: AshleyStahl.com
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This week we're concluding our series, Going Against the Grain, with entrepreneur, Executive Vice President of Generous Giving, and dad, David Gonzales.
David has spent his career not only accumulating wealth but empowering others to give it away. Listen in as David and Jessica talk about the very "going against the grain" idea of giving away your money, as well as how we can cultivate generous, philanthropic hearts inside our kids.
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— For more on David's work with Generous Giving: https://generousgiving.org/
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week we're continuing our series, Going Against the Grain, with social media icon, blogger and podcaster, Suzan Hendrix.
Propelled by her faith, Suzan shares with Jessica how she learned to honor her Kurdish heritage while pursuing transparency with those she loves most. She also gives her perspective on the next generation of social media influencers and what it's like being an Austin, TX resident!
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— To keep up with Sazan: http://sazan.me/
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This week we're continuing our series, Going Against the Grain, with speaking coach, author, and founder of Don't Give Up, Amy Wolff.
Join Amy and Jessica as they reflect on the global movement that Amy sparked when she posted a simple yard sign bearing a message of love. This message, and so many more, are at the core of Amy's new book Signs of Hope that collects stories of transformation and bravery.
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— To keep up with Amy and find her new book: https://www.dontgiveupsigns.com/signsofhope
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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In honor of International Women's Day, we are proud to share the recently recorded "Empowered Women Panel" from the 2021 Shine Conference – an annual gathering of Noonday Collection Ambassadors (female social entrepreneurs) led by Jessica and her team.
The women on this panel, gifted entrepreneurs from Kenya, India, Guatemala, and Ethiopia, will share how being Noonday’s Artisan Business Partners has propelled them to go against the grain in order to lift up marginalized women and girls within their own communities.
Show Links— Join the Noonday community! https://www.noondaycollection.com/become-an-ambassador/
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This week we're continuing our series, Going Against the Grain, with artist, blogger, and author, Emily Lex. At first, you may not realize that Emily is someone who bucks trends and finds truth in unlikely places. But as you'll hear today, she does just that.
Join Emily and Jessica as they look back on their friendship, talk about the ways Emily's artistry affects those around her, and chat about that one time that Emily and her family dropped everything, traveled the country in an RV, and spontaneously moved to a new city!
Show Links— To keep up with Emily and find her new book: https://emilylex.com/
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week we're continuing our series, Going Against the Grain, with CEO and Founder of Everlywell, Julia Cheek. Everlywell is a consumer health testing company that provides innovative, at-home kits and redesigned lab results. They are at the forefront of personalized medicine, focusing on transforming the $25 billion diagnostics industry.
Today, Julia and Jessica talk about the incredible "going against the grain" journey of being a female in the tech industry, as well as how COVID-19 testing went from an obscure concept to a catalyst for growth and innovation.
Show Links— To learn more about Everlywell: https://www.everlywell.com/
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week we're continuing our series, Going Against the Grain, with designer and tiny home aficionado, Kim Lewis. You may know Kim as the Lead Designer behind ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and founder of Kim Lewis Designs in Austin, TX.
Today, Kim and Jessica talk about the pursuit of minimalism and the personal battles that led Kim to strike out on her own and carve a new path.
Show Links— Keep up with all of Kim's projects: http://kimlewisdesigns.com/
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week we're continuing our series, Going Against the Grain, with a very special guest! Brittney Spencer is a country singer-songwriter who resides in Nashville, TN. Her new “Compassion – EP” was released in 2020 and has become a viral hit and an anthem for change.
Today, Jessica and Brittney speak candidly about the decision to strike out as a professional musician, as well as the barriers that Black women in America face when trying to break into an industry in which they are notoriously underrepresented.
Show Links— Listen to Brittney's new EP: http://hyperurl.co/compassionep
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week we're continuing our series, Going Against the Grain, with a very special guest, Angela Braniff. Angela is the founder of the popular YouTube channel This Gathered Nest. She is also an adoption advocate, home school mom, content creator and podcast host.
Today, Jessica and Angela have an amazing conversation about how the Braniff family came to be, and why they up and bought a farm in North Carolina!
Show Links— For more on Angela work: https://thisgatherednest.com/
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We’re back with a new series all about Going Against the Grain! Jessica’s daughter, Amelie, joins the conversation today with our first two guests: Amy and Andy Crouch. This father-daughter duo and co-authors of the new book My Tech-Wise Life: Growing Up and Making Choices in a World of Devices have flipped the script when it comes to using technology in our everyday lives.
Today, Amy and Andy share how intentional and controlled use of modern devices, apps, and services can help teens avoid many of the negative experiences of their peers and cultivate strength, community, and honesty while navigating a tech-filled world.
Show Links— For more on Amy and Andy's work: https://andy-crouch.com/
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week, we conclude a very special three-part series with Dr. Curt Thompson. Curt is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of the Center for Being Known, a nonprofit organization that develops resources to educate and train leaders on the intersection between interpersonal neurobiology and Christian spiritual formation.
For this series, Curt and Jessica take us into their journey of understanding doubt, the reality of living in a pandemic, anxiety, fear, being known, understanding love, and seeing beauty in the world.
Show Links— For more on Dr. Thompson's work, writing, and speaking: https://curtthompsonmd.com/
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week, we continue a very special three-part series with Dr. Curt Thompson. Curt is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of the Center for Being Known, a nonprofit organization that develops resources to educate and train leaders on the intersection between interpersonal neurobiology and Christian spiritual formation.
For this series, Curt and Jessica take us into their journey of understanding doubt, the reality of living in a pandemic, anxiety, fear, being known, understanding love, and seeing beauty in the world.
Show Links— For more on Dr. Thompson's work, writing, and speaking: https://curtthompsonmd.com/
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week, we enter into a very special three-part series with Dr. Curt Thompson. Curt is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of the Center for Being Known, a nonprofit organization that develops resources to educate and train leaders on the intersection between interpersonal neurobiology and Christian spiritual formation.
For the next three weeks, Curt and Jessica take us into their journey of understanding doubt, the reality of living in a pandemic, anxiety, fear, being known, understanding love, and seeing beauty in the world.
Show Links— For more on Dr. Thompson's work, writing, and speaking: https://curtthompsonmd.com/
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week we flip the script a bit and welcome a very special guest (and host of this podcast) Jessica Honegger! In this conversation, Jessica shares with her friend and podcast producer, Eddie Kaufholz, her journey through a decade of leading the globally impactful Noonday Collection.
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— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week we are concluding our special series on Art of Difficult Dialogue with a good good good guest, Branden Harvey.
Branden is a storyteller focused on the good in the world. He is also the founder of the media company Good Good Good, “An uprising of hopefuls marching against the hate, fear, and injustice in the world by celebrating and becoming accomplices in good work."
Today, Branden and Jessica talk about why our brains are so drawn to the difficult, negative realities in the world and how we can pivot our lives and our dialogue to include something much more powerful – hope.
Show Links— Head here to get more Good Good Good from Branden
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week we continue our series on the Art of Difficult Dialogue with two special guests, Tess Clarke and Arturo Coto.
Arturo Coto holds a senior leadership position alongside Jessica Honegger at Noonday Collection and founded XRoad Consulting. Arturo shares his story of how and why his family came to the U.S. from El Salvador and illuminates the dire realities and hopeful possibilities that immigrant families face.
Tess Clarke co-founded Seek the Peace, a community of peacemakers seeking the safety, peace, and flourishing of refugees and immigrants. She will share why and how she continues to work as an advocate through this important work.
Show Links— More on the work Tess does with Seek the Peace
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week we continue our series on the Art of Difficult Dialogue with a special change of format as the whole Honegger family sits down with Officer Tonya Jefferson, a police officer in Austin, Texas.
In this conversation Officer Jefferson, Jessica, and her kids have a thoughtful, honest, and hopeful exchange about race in America, defending the police, and how we can live better - together.
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This week we continue our special series on the Art of Difficult Dialogue with the co-founder of Make America Dinner Again (MADA), Justine Lee.
Following the 2016 election, Justine and her co-founder Tria felt discouraged by the results but encouraged to learn more about differing viewpoints. So, they created MADA in order to provide a safe, comfortable, productive, and delicious forum to learn from those with varying political opinions.
Today, Justine and Jessica talk about what these dinners can teach all of us about engaging with those we disagree with in order to learn, grow, and preserve relationships.
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— For more on Justine and MADA: http://www.makeamericadinneragain.com/
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This week we continue our special series on the Art of Difficult Dialogue with master trainer and training designer, Justin Hale.
Justin has traveled the world teaching businesses and individuals how to engage the art of productive dialogue by having Crucial Conversations.
Today, Justin and Jessica have an incredibly helpful and practical chat about how we can better walk into our relationships ready to learn, grow, and have the conversations that are so important.
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— For more on Justin and his work with VitalSmarts: https://www.vitalsmarts.com/
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week we continue our special series on the Art of Difficult Dialogue with pastor, speaker, author, and humanitarian Eugene Cho.
Eugene is the newly minted President and CEO of Bread for the World and the Bread Institute, a prominent non-partisan Christian advocacy organization urging both national and global decision makers to help end hunger. In addition, he is the author of a brand new book with an incredible title: Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk.
Today, Eugene and Jessica chat about how to "not be a jerk" in this heated political season. In addition, they get really vulnerable about race in America and the particular effect that 2020 is having on the Asian American community.
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— Keep up with Eugene: https://eugenecho.com
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week we continue our special series on the Art of Difficult Dialogue by welcoming back our friends Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray.
Patrick and Justin appeared on our show in 2018 to share with Jessica their remarkable story of traversing the Camino de Santiago – a 500-mile journey through northwestern Spain. This lifelong friendship and epic adventure were captured in their book and film, I'll Push You, which both document the journey made with one of them in a wheelchair and the other refusing to allow physical limitations to get in their way.
Today, Justin, Patrick, and Jessica get very candid about how conversations regarding individuals with disabilities can go very wrong. They'll also share thoughtful advice for changing the trajectory to a more honoring and affirming dialogue.
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— Keep up with Justin and Patrick: https://www.pushinc.us/
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week we continue our special series on the Art of Difficult Dialogue by diving into the intense waters of political discourse. And there is nobody better to walk us through this than Sarah and Beth, the duo behind the popular Pantsuit Politics podcast.
For a long time, Sarah and Beth were on opposite sides of the political spectrum. But because of their ability to openly, safely, and productively communicate, they've started to discover that they have much more in common than they once thought.
If you've ever had visceral reactions to political conversations, then this conversation between Jessica, Beth, and Sarah is for you!
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— Keep up with Sarah and Beth: https://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com
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This week we continue our special series on the Art of Difficult Dialogue with former NFL elite athlete, Tim Hightower.
Tim has one of the greatest sports comeback stories ever. After suffering an injury, he spent four seasons out of the game and in recovery. Miraculously, he made his way back to the NFL and will share his story with us today.
In addition, Tim talks with Jessica not just to talk about his tenacity, but about his thoughts on how race is affecting sports, and how we can all learn to not shy away from the difficult truths and honest conversations.
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This week we continue our special series on the Art of Difficult Dialogue with the wisdom and expertise of Jessica's executive coach and friend, Marie Case.
As you will hear, Marie truly has a wealth of knowledge. Through her years of coaching high-power CEOs, she knows what it takes to effectively navigate a difficult moment. In this season of political, social, and economic upheaval, Marie and Jessica challenge us to do what can often seem impossible – simply, intentionally, listen.
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— More on Marie - http://www.case-leadership.com/
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/
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This week we're continuing our special series all about the Art of Difficult Dialogue. And there may be no better person to give us some wisdom on this topic than Paula Faris.
You likely know Paula as an ABC News journalist who has occupied a spot on The View, as well as a position on the Good Morning America Weekend desk. Today, Paula and Jessica have an amazing conversation about how Paula navigates the high-stakes, uncomfortable-conversation-filled world of journalism. They’ll also touch on how we can talk to our kids about responsibly navigating the media landscape.
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— More on Paula's book, podcast, and speaking can be found here!
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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This week we're launching a brand-new series all about the Art of Difficult Dialogue. In the coming weeks, we're going deep into what it means to walk into times of disagreement and discomfort with an attitude of growth and a real desire to listen and learn.
There is no better guest to lead us off than Sam Collier – a speaker, writer, pastor, TV host and podcaster. Sam had one of the most epically difficult conversations ever after meeting his birth mom for the first time – and it was broadcasted on national television. He lived to tell the tale, writes about the experience in his new book, and will share a uniquely vulnerable conversation with Jessica about the lessons he's learned along the way.
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— More about Sam's book, podcasting, and speaking can be found here.
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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Today we conclude our special digital health series with the incredible Susan Seay. Susan is a mentor for moms, podcast host, speaker, and consultant. Plus, she has SEVEN awesome kids - so she's basically an all-star human being.
Today, she and Jessica have a deeply thoughtful and practical conversation about ways we can engage technology safely with our kids. In addition, these long-time friends discuss the Black Lives Matter movement and the realities of race in America.
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— Keep up with Susan Seay!
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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Today, we welcome back Tracy Foster – the Co-Founder and Executive Director of START. START champions using technology responsibly for overall digital health.
Tracy and Jessica share a really vulnerable conversation about how last week's great tech advice actually works now that the pandemic is changing the rules. Are the kids getting too much screen time? How do we handle virtual school technology? All of these questions and more as our special tech series continues.
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— More on START and to access their "Digital Drivers Ed."
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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Today we continue our series all about our digital health. Joining Jessica is Tracy Foster – the Co-Founder and Executive Director of START. START champions using technology responsibly for overall digital health.
Tracy and Jessica's conversation will not only give you practical tools for how to parent in a tech-driven world but will share vulnerable stories of what it means to learn from our mistakes.
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— More on START and to access their "Digital Drivers Ed."
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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Today we launch a brand-new series all about our digital health. During the pandemic, our need to be connected - even digitally - is at an all-time high, but at what cost? Are we using tech to escape? Is it making us more or less socially aware? Are our phones listening to us?
To answer all of those questions, and more, Jessica spends time with Max Stossel. Max is the Head of Education for the Center for Humane Technology, an organization of former tech insiders and CEOs dedicated to realigning technology with humanity’s best interests. What Max reveals in this conversation may surprise you.
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— More about Max and his work.
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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This is an encore presentation of the October 17, 2018 conversation with Latasha Morrison.
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We all need to be people who leverage our power and bring what we’ve got to the table to make the world a better place. In the case of this week’s guest, Latasha Morrison, she is bringing all of us to the table to talk about race, reconciliation, empathy, and building bridges.
Listen in as Jessica talks with her friend Latasha about what it means to not just to be a spectator, but to be someone who uses their life for the sake of others.
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— More on Be the Bridge, Latasha's book, and all the latest from this important organization.
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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Today we get to spend time with the brilliant and brave Shannon Sedgewick Davis. Shannon's journey is one that found her committed to ending mass genocide around the globe and searching for Joseph Kony: a child kidnapper and war criminal who has escaped capture for more than two decades.
As Shannon walks through her journey with Jessica, we'll experience not only her incredible actions, but what it means to be resilient and tough – especially when it’s necessary to fight for justice.
Show Links
— Read Shannon's incredible book, "To Stop a Warlord."
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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Today, Stefanie Boyce allows Jessica into her heartbreaking story of loss as she recounts the events that led up to her first two children dying within months of each other.
Yet somehow, even in the midst of this grief, Stefanie gives to us an overwhelming perspective on what it means to be resilient and move forward when life comes crashing down.
Show Links
— Continue with Stefanie on her journey.
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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There is truly no better person to continue our special Resilience Series than Rebecca Bender. At a young age, Rebecca was sold into human trafficking. What transpired, and what she'll share with us today, is an unbelievable journey.
Join Rebecca and Jessica as they walk through the dire realities of this story, as well as discover the courage it takes to recapture your life and redefine your future.
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— Keep up with Rebecca's writing and speaking!
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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Today we're getting "therapized." As we continue our Resilience Series, Jessica sits down with her special guest, Lori Gottlieb. Lori is a psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author, nationally recognized journalist, and weekly “Dear Therapist” columnist for The Atlantic.
Jessica and Lori discuss some of the ways we can be proactive in pursuing resilience during these unprecedented times. Positive, practical, and powerful, it’s a conversation we hope you’ll enjoy!
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— Keep up with Lori!
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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You will not believe the story you're about to hear. As we continue our special Resilience Series, we're honored to welcome Jessica Buchanan. For 93 horrific days, Jessica was held hostage under brutal conditions. In her journey to survive, she learned an incredible amount about who she was, and how to live fully — even when that seems impossible.
Today, both Jessica's walk though what captivity can teach a person, and how fully accepting the current, difficult, realities can actually help us move forward in life.
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— Keep up with Jessica Buchanan's writing and speaking.
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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As we continue our special Resilience Series, we're honored to welcome Ruthie Lindsey. Ruthie's story is a long and winding road that is filled with pain, struggling, addiction, and loss. Yet her journey doesn't end with tragedy but with an amazing message of purpose.
Today, Jessica and Ruthie share a conversation that not only details the beats of Ruthie's journey, but inspires all of us to find beauty in the sacred wounds.
Show Links
— Keep up with the Ruthie and order her new book.
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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As we continue our special Resilience Series, we're so pleased to welcome Jen Gotch. Jen is a truly inspiring creative, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. As the founder of ban.do, Jen has taken an unlikely path to success that includes embracing flaws and understanding the influence of mental illness on her creativity.
Today, Jessica and Jen talk about doing the hard and purposeful work of getting calm, grounded, and overcoming fear through regulation of our nervous systems. During these difficult times, this conversion gives timely advice for learning more about ourselves even in the midst of adversity.
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— Keep up with the hilarious and inspiring world of Jen Gotch.
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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As we continue our special Resilience Series, we're so pleased to welcome Katherine Wolf and her incredible perspective! At just 26, Katherine suffered a massive brain stem stroke that nearly ended her life. Miraculously, she survived – and her story of loss, suffering, resilience and ultimately hope is exactly what we need to hear during these trying times.
Join Jessica and Katherine as they talk through the demands of hardship, the process of suffering, and the hope that's available to all of us!
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— Keep up with Katherine and her writing/speaking!
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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If there’s one thing we all need while the world grapples with COVID-19, it’s the reassurance that we are resilient. Throughout human history, we have withstood some of the greatest challenges imaginable, suffered with strength, and recovered. That’s why today we’re launching the new Resilience Series! Our guests for the next six weeks all have incredible stories and timely messages for our world today.
This week, we are deeply privileged to learn from Dr. Edith Eger – a psychologist, author, and one of the few remaining Holocaust survivors old enough to remember life in the camps. Dr. Eger has worked with veterans, military personnel, and victims of physical and mental trauma. Today, she has a powerful message to share with us all.
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— Dr. Eger's books, videos, and speaking engagements.
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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At Noonday Collection, every day is International Women's Day! Founded by Jessica, Noonday is a socially responsible business committed to fair trade and creating opportunities for artisans around the globe.
Today, we’re sharing a special live conversation from Noonday’s Shine Conference in Austin, TX with Jessica and three Artisan Business Partners: Roopa from India (the CEO of SASHA and the newly elected president of the World Fair Trade Organization), Fabian from Haiti (Director of Production at Haiti Design Co.) and Jalia from Uganda (Noonday’s first Artisan Partner and the founder and CCO of African Style Ajuna).
Tune in as these strong, creative, successful, and resilient women chat all about women’s empowerment, how they’ve seen women rise in their own communities, and what challenges lie ahead.
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— Learn more about becoming a Noonday Ambassador.
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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It is fitting that we wrap-up our 2020 New Year's series with Dr. Benjamin Hardy. Dr. Hardy is an organizational psychologist who specializes in helping people achieve their desires by breaking free of self-limiting goals.
Today, Jessica and Dr. Hardy get deep into some very practical ways you can reframe past memories and become the author of your identity.
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— For more on Dr. Hardy's writing and speaking
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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What does it mean to make a house a home? And what does it really look like to create a space that reflects the family that inhabits it?
For the past two years, Sarah Bullock McIntyre (architect) and Shannon Eddings (interior designer) have been Jessica’s partners as she pursued an epic remodel of her family’s 1960s ranch-style home in Austin, TX. This project was a labor of love and collaboration between these expert guests and Jessica’s family, and today they talk about the process of renovating a house together. Enjoy this funny, honest, behind-the-scenes peek into an extreme home makeover – and learn a few practical tips for your own space, too.
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— Sarah Bullock McIntyre (architect)
— Shannon Eddings (interior designer)
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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Bozoma Saint John is an incredibly accomplished businesswoman who operates in some of the most glamorous, intense, and high-powered companies in the world. And what she's learned about success may surprise you.
Today, Bozoma and Jessica have an amazing conversation about the power of authenticity. From being proud of who you are, to rocking that bold lipstick, these two leaders cover it all!
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— Keep up with Bozoma on Twitter!
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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Today, author and passionate leader Jennie Allen is getting into our brains – and helping us to do the opposite. In her new book, “Get Out of Your Head,” Jennie explores why we all have certain thought patterns, the science behind where they come from, and how we can overcome negative thinking.
Spend time with longtime friends Jennie and Jessica as they go deep and get honest about the thought patterns that influence their decisions and what it’s meant for them to focus on the parts of life that are true, joyful, and just lovely!
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— Keep up with Jennie and order her new book!
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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How many of you have had an amazing, epic, mountain top moment happen in your life — but deep down inside, the view from the top didn't make you feel quite as happy as you imagined? To be honest, we’ve all had that experience. But it doesn't have to be that way...
Today, Jessica spends time with Dr. Laurie Santos — a cognitive scientist and researcher of all things happiness. Together they'll unpack some of the baggage that leads us to ignore the sweeter moments in life and keeps us from being truly happy.
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— Follow Laurie on Twitter and listen to her amazing podcast, The Happiness Lab.
— Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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This week we continue our special series dedicated to bettering our minds, bodies, time, and lives! And there may be no better person to hear from than Cassy Joy Garcia. Cassy is the Editor in Chief behind the popular food and wellness website, fedandfit.com.
Listen in as Cassy and Jessica get real and get practical about simplifying wellness though quick recipes, nutrition, fitness, and safer home and beauty products!
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Head here to learn more about Cassy and Fed & Fit!
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As we continue our special series about bettering our minds, bodies, time, and lives - we have to talk about fear and going scared! Which is why we are fortunate to hear from one of the world's foremost experts on fear and rejection, Jia Jiang.
Listen in as Jessica and Jia talk about the crazy ways he was able to stare rejection in the face, feel the fear, and overcome!
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Head here to learn more about Jia and his transformative Rejection Therapy.
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This show marks the launch of a special series all about you, where we learn about our minds, our bodies, our time, and our life! And what better way to launch into the new series and new year than with Tonya Dalton, a renowned productivity expert.
For those of you that love a good to-do list, get ready to be challenged. Tonya is all about showing us that what we need aren't tasks, but meaningful priorities!
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Keep up with Tonya and the oh-so-helpful products of Inkwell Press
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It's the most wonderful time of the year - to shop! Happy Holidays!
Today we're going to spend time with four incredible women who are at the helm of ethical and amazing businesses. Our hope is that their passion will inspire you to use your purchasing power for good!
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Carly Burson & Tribe Alive
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Rachel Bentley & The Citizenry
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Bethany Tran & The Root Collective
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Jessica Honegger & Noonday Collection
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Kathleen Elie & Conscious and Chic
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Who is your enemy? Who is your friend? To consider those questions we spend time with Jeremy Courtney, founder and president of Preemptive Love Coalition. Preemptive Love is a "coalition stretching across Iraq, Syria, the United States, and beyond, working together to unmake violence and create the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible."
Lean in as Jeremy and Jessica work to re-frame the idea of good and evil, as well as help us understand some of the current conflicts around the globe—and how we can be a part of bringing peace.
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Head here to support PLC's work in Syria and buy Jeremy's new book.
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Emily and Erik Orton were in a rut. After a series of professional and personal failures, they felt like they needed to resuscitate their life. So, they did what any parents of 5 children would do - went sailing, FOR A YEAR!
Today, Emily and Erik share with Jessica their epic voyage of living at sea. And they'll reveal how the journey of staying alive taught them more than just survival skills - it taught them how to live again.
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Head here for more on Emily and Erik and their incredible journey.
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As International Justice Mission's Regional President of North America, Melissa Russell is leading a huge team of people in the work of protecting the poor from violence. Her honesty about her faults (and strengths!), as well as a fierce determination to equip all of us in the work of justice, has been seminal in the global movement to end slavery.
And on top of that, she just so happens to be one of Jessica's best friends! Today, these dear friends talk about leadership, collaboration, and a little girl named Esther. This one will tug at your heart...
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-To send rescue with Noonday Collection + IJM, book a November Trunk Show.
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To learn more about IJM and read/watch/listen to Esther's story, head here.
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When Amena Brown steps on stage, she carries with her not only a life full of experiences, but the ability to communicate her journey through a deep, vulnerable, hilarious, and bold artistic voice.
Today, Amena and Jessica talk about the power of vulnerability and how we can change the messages that play on a loop in our mind. Plus, Amena shares the amazing story of collaborating with THE Tracee Ellis Ross!
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For Amena's writing, touring, and albums - head here!
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Doesn't every little girl dream about trying out for American Gladiator on the day of her wedding? Well Ally Davidson did just that - and won the competition! But it was what she did after the win that may surprise you.
As Jessica and Ally talk about the journey of opening the life-changing fitness experience, Camp Gladiator, they'll challenge all of us to consider how we spend our time, what our purpose is, and how we're leveraging our life to make an impact on the world!
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Find your nearest Camp Gladiator today!
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To celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Heather Avis is joining Jessica for an incredible conversation about inclusion and advocacy.
Heather is not only an Instagram star and mom to three adopted kids—two with Down Syndrome— but she has made it her mission to introduce the world to the unique gifts of those pushed to the edges of society. This is an episode that will leave you inspired and saying to everyone, "Hi! What's your name?"
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-Order Heather's new book, Scoot Over and Make Some Room, today!
- Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!
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How many of us have looked in the mirror and said things we'd never say to another person? This is the reality for so many of us who struggle, deeply, with simply accepting our body - let alone loving it.
Today, Jessica and Hillary have a deeply personal and practical conversation about body image, raising healthy daughters, and re-framing our internal monologue to be one of health and love.
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All of Hillary's writing, podcasting, and speaking can be found here.
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As an author, speaker, spiritual director, retreat guide and yoga instructor, Phileena Heuertz is passionate about spirituality and making the world a better place.
Today we're spending time with Phileena in considering what really grounds us. So take a break and listen to Jessica and Phileena as they share their own journey of "contemplative spirituality."
And you listen, be sure to check out the recent Going Scared episode featuring Phileena’s husband Chris Heuertz, author of the popular book The Sacred Enneagram.
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Check out The Gravity Center, and keep up with Phileena's work.
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It's important that we talk about anxiety and depression. Because in one form or another, we're all on the journey of better mental health and searching for renewal. Yet the "fix" for our symptoms isn't always clear, and often we feel alone in the struggle.
Today, long-time friends Rebekah and Jessica take us through their own stories and give practical advice. We hope the honesty of this conversation is helpful for your life and story!
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Order Rebekah's new book!
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What if you took every business and life lesson you've ever learned and tossed it out the window - would you be crazy? Suzy Batiz doesn't think so. Forged by a life marked with struggle, innovation, and bravery, Suzy challenges what it means to be content and how we can be fulfilled - now.
Today, Jessica sits down with Suzy who bravely shares the story of her life and how she's re-framing entrepreneurship.
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Keep up with the incredible Suzy Batiz!
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There are two things you're going to notice about Simon Bailey. First, his laugh - it's the best! And second, his unwavering belief that for people to build the future they're hoping for, they must be fearless.
Today, Jessica and Simon have a really fascinating and wide-ranging conversation on attitude, relationships, divorce, and going scared!
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Keep up with Simon's speaking, writing, and teaching.
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Most people know Heather Land from her viral and hilarious "I Ain't Doin' It" videos. But what may surprise you is Heather's journey and her decision to be bold in the midst of a crazy upheaval in her life.
Today, Heather and Jessica get deep into what it's like becoming famous, life after home school, and the aftermath of addiction.
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More on Heather's live appearences, writing, and videos.
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How does a promising tech. wiz go from surviving alone in the wilderness (for a long time!) to starting the incredible children's book company, Literati? Well, her story and her path will surprise you and give you the courage to do things you've never done before.
Today, Jessica and Jessica sit down in the Noonday office to discuss life, courage, entrepreneurship, and - wait for it - fishing!
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Take your kids on a reading adventure with Literati.
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After a brief summer break, Going Scared is back and better than ever! And what better way to kick off our new season than with the fabulous Lauren Scruggs Kennedy. Lauren is a celebrated lifestyle blogger, advocate for individuals with limb differences, and non-stop, high-energy entrepreneur. You're going to love her.
Today, Lauren shares her amazing journey with Jessica and inspires all of us to live lives of bravery and purpose!
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We all know that choosing to be content with what we have is the better way to live. Yet so often we find ourselves thinking, “If only I could afford that, or weighed that much, or had this kind of marriage - my life would be so much better.” So many of us struggle with contentment, which is why Jessica’s conversation with Rachel Cruze is so important.
Rachel is the bestselling author of The Contentment Journal, a 90-day journey towards contentment. Today, Rachel gives us some really practical knowledge about loving the life you have, and not someone else's. And as a bonus, we’ll get some insider knowledge about what it was like growing up the home of famed financial guru, Dave Ramsey.
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Luvvie Ajayi is the hilarious and honest author of "I'M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual." In addition she's the writer of of the super-popular AwesomelyLuvvie.com, host of an amazing podcast titled, "Rants and Randomness," and just launched yet another podcast with Yvonne Orji called “Jesus and Jollof”!
Luvvie is an amazing person, and today she and Jessica talk about pop-culture, media, race, friendship, social justice and - why not - beauty products. Get ready to laugh!
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Remember when you were little and you played "pretend" for hours on end? Except for you, it wasn't pretending. You really were someone else and you could fly, dance, tumble, and sing just like that person. Well Todd Herman is trying to harness that childlike imagination to help us adults release the power inside of us.
Today, Jessica and Todd get deep into what it means to have an alter ego and why it's so important to literally put on the cloak of our idealized self.
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For more on Todd's "Alter Ego Effect" - head here.
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Today you get to drop in on SXSW and listen to a special conversation between good friends Jessica Honegger and Jen Hatmaker! They’re talking about Jessica’s book, Imperfect Courage, what it means to go scared, and what kind of courage is required to start - and stay.
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For Jen's speaking, podcasting, writing, and more - head here!
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How many times have we told ourselves to “stay in the moment” or “it’s the journey, not the destination?” Well today, Jessica and our guest Jordan Lee Dooley talk about just that. These friends get into what it means to celebrate the journey and not just get hung up on the outcomes. From finding mentors, to networking efficiently, to supporting other women - this is an episode you’ll need to listen to a few times!
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For more on Jordan's podcast, writing, and appearances head here.
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Alexander McClean is the Founder and Director General of African Prisons Project. This organization empowers changemakers within prisons who will use the law to bring justice to some of the world’s most vulnerable. Alexander and his team are based in London, UK, and work in East Africa – particularly in Kenya and Uganda – with men, women and children. They provide legal training and services, as well as improving prison conditions through libraries, health awareness and life-skills.
Today, Alexander and Jessica talk about the state of the East African prison system as well as how Alexander saw a problem in the world and took bold steps to change it.
If there’s an issue in the world that you care about or there’s some injustice that breaks your heart - today’s episode will matter a great deal to you.
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For more on the African Prisons Project, head here.
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Emily P. Freeman is a writer, creative director, and spiritual mentor who helps create space for the soul to breathe so people can walk in step with their calling. Today, Emily brings her unique brand of steady, thoughtful, reflective wisdom to Going Scared.
Sit back and savor Emily and Jessica’s conversation as they discuss how all of us can create space in our lives, gain some perspective, and become empowered to do the next right thing.
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For more on Emily's writing, podcasting, and speaking - head here!
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Mandy Arioto is on a mission. In her life and in her new book she is challenging us not just to have moments of fun - but to live lives that are remarkable and defined by joy. Yet that's often easier said than done, right?
Today, Jessica and Mandy talk about the dedication it takes to have more fun and how all of us can do things right now that will empower us to enjoy life! Oh, and they also talk about Hallmark movies, rock climbing, and vasectomies. It's a great conversation!
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Hal Elrod's story is, quite frankly, insane. As someone who has defeated death (twice!) Hal is uniquely qualified to share his thoughts on how we can truly live.
Today, Jessica and Hal not only chat about his amazing journey, but how through persistence, tenacity, and just doing the things we've got to do - we can achieve more than we've ever thought possible.
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Are you tired? Of course you are! We all are. That’s why today’s conversation between Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith and Jessica is so important.
As a board-certified internal medicine physician and the author of her new book, “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity,” Dr. Dalton-Smith has a lot to teach us about getting quality, lasting, and rejuvenating rest.
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Today on a very special episode, Jessica hosts a roundtable with Liz Bohannon and Molly Stillman. Liz is the Founder and CEO of the ethical fashion brand Sseko Designs, and Molly is the curator of the Still Being Molly blog and Business with Purpose podcast.
Together, these friends cover a lot of ground. From The Office to entrepreneurship to the importance of fair trade - this is a hilarious and inspiring episode. Enjoy!
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Keep up with Liz, her book launch, and Sseko Designs.
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Molly's blog, podcast, and other adventures can be found here!
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With a lofty title like "Publisher of Forbes Magazine," you'd think that Rich Karlgaard was a young, scrappy go-getter who was groomed for greatness at an early age. But that's just not Rich's story. Today he sits down with Jessica and talks about what it meant for him to buck the traditional trends of early achievement and how his story can influence our own aspirations and parenting styles.
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Rich Karlgaaard's book, speaking engagements, and more!
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Launch your own Noonday business for only $99.
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If you've ever used social media for anything other than sharing pictures of dogs and cute kids - this is your episode. This week, photographer and business strategist Jasmine Star takes us to social media school and teaches entrepreneurs how to build a brand, market it on social media, and create a life they love.
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For tons of additional support from Jasmine, head here.
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What does it mean to be home? Alan Graham has leveraged his life's work to answer that question. Today, Alan and Jessica discuss his revolutionary Community First! Village—a 27-acre master planned development in northeast Austin that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness.
And in this discussion about what it means to be chronically homeless, Alan teaches all of us the importance of being in community and loving our neighbor.
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Head here to learn more about Alan, Community First!, and Mobile Loves & Fishes.
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Reshma Saujani is a pretty incredible person. First, she is the Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. And as if that wasn't enough, she is also the first Indian American woman to run for U.S. Congress, a viral TED speaker, and the author of a new book, "Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, and Live Bolder."
Today, Reshma and Jessica take us inside what it looks like to be a little less perfect (even forgoing spellcheck!) to make room for the things that matter. In addition, Reshma shares some incredible advice for raising daughters who aren't afraid to fail.
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Girls Who Code website
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Reshma's book, speaking engagements, and social media
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John Ruhlin has no problem with being called a master networker. Because to John, networking is not some cheap sales tactic, but a vital way to connect and build long-term relationships. Which, we all need. From sales, to breaking into a new friend-group, to navigating the treacherous waters of the PTA, we could all use a little help fostering deep networking relationships.
Today, John is giving us the gift of effective networking. With his revolutionary "Giftology" approach to building connections, John and Jessica discover what it means to communicate value and deepen relationships.
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Learn more about John Ruhlin and Giftology.
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Today we celebrate the stories, lives, and empowerment of women. Joining Jessica are three amazing Noonday artisans: Moon Sharma, Jalia Matovu, and Anne Nzilani.
These four friends sit around the table and get deep into what it means to be a woman who lives of dignity and purpose.
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Buy (and sell!) Moon, Julia, and Anne's creations.
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Anne Mahlum is an entrepreneur who builds businesses with purpose. From Back on My Feet,a non-profit she founded in 2007 to change the way those who experience homelessness see themselves, to [solidcore], a fast-growing boutique fitness company - Anne uses her story and her passion to change the lives of countless people.
Today, Anne gets personal with Jessica on her life story, her drive to succeed, and her path to becoming a double-entrepreneur.
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Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, her Courage Quiz, and more!
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Keep up with the ever growing world of Anne Mahlum.
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There's a good chance you already know who Dominique Dawes is. She was a gymnast who competed in three Olympic Games, winning team medals in all of them - becoming the only American gymnast to do so. She was part of the “Magnificent Seven” at the 1996 Atlanta Games. And if that wasn't enough, she is the first female African-American gymnast to win an individual medal.
But these days, Dominique faces a task that she says is drastically more challenging than gymnastics ever was - motherhood.
Today, Jessica and Dominique get deep into what makes an athlete, and what life is like when the competition ends.
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Today on a very special Valentine's Day episode, Jessica and Joe take us deep inside their marriage. From courtship to navigating marriage, kids, and business - Joe and Jessica are giving us the real, funny, and emotional story.
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- Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, her Courage Quiz, and more!
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From a very early age, Tiffany Aliche understood the value of a dollar (and a power bill). But like so many of us, she made some financial missteps that led her to reexamine her own views of money, and how she manages it. Today, Tiffany, aka “The Budgetnista,” inspires others to manage their money in a way that helps them reach their goals and turn their dreams into reality.
Today, Jessica and Tiffany have an incredibly helpful and practical conversation about spending, saving, and taking control of your financial life!
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Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, her Courage Quiz, and more!
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Following the death of her father and subsequent child abuse when she was five, Becca Stevens dedicated herself to creating a loving community for survivors. In 1997 she opened Thistle Farms.
Thistle Farms is a women's residence that provides free housing, medical care, therapy and education. In addition, the Global Market of Thistle Farms helps employ more than 1,800 women worldwide.
This week, Jessica and Becca have an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation about what it looks like to restart your life and turn tragedy into healing.
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From a harrowing medical journey to the New York Times bestseller list, Danielle Walker has an incredible story to share. Diagnosed at 22 with a debilitating autoimmune disease, she suffered for years until one day, she started cooking.
Today, Jessica walks with her friend Danielle though her journey, as well as her dogged determination to restart her healing, over and over again.
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Danielle Walker's books, blog, recipes, videos, and more!
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Myquillyn Smith is helping us with our "Restart" series by giving us wisdom to (yet again) tackle our homes in a way that adds more, but costs less!
Jessica and Myquillyn chat about what it means to decorate your home in a way that isn't necessarily perfect, but is beautiful and purposeful.
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Well it's that time of year again, the time to make resolutions – and, let’s be honest, break them. But what if you knew yourself better? What if you understood your core tendencies and didn't focus on a "new you," but rather a better understanding of what really drives you?
Today, Jessica chats with bestselling author, speaker, podcast host and blogger Gretchen Rubin. Gretchen's work on our four core tendencies will get us all restarted on our goals and set us up for success and happiness in the new year!
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Check out Gretchen Rubin's impressive body of work!
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Steph Gaudreau's mission is to help us think about our bodies and minds in loving, healthy ways. Yet so often we spiral in the messages we tell ourselves and chase some elusive goal that's just not realistic.
Today, on our last show of the year, Steph chats with Jessica about the peaks and valleys of dieting as well as what we can do to better care for ourselves.
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Sometimes inspiration strikes at unforeseen and surprising times. Such is the case with Adelle Archer who, in her quest to honor her recently deceased friend and mentor, created a multi-million dollar business.
Eterneva allows people to take the ashes of departed loved ones and turn them into diamonds. Adelle and Eterneva are creating a new category in the business world and are redefining what it means to remember.
This week, Adelle shares her story and her entrepreneurial spirit with Jessica.
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When we think about starting something new, our first objection is usually, "But when?!" In a life filled with never ending to-do's and very little margin, Jessica Turner challenges women to push beyond the limitations of time and make bold decisions to pursue their dream.
This week, Jessica sits down with her friend Jessica Turner to discuss all things motherhood, entrepreneurship, and creating space for the things that matter.
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Down to her last $35, Shuronda Robinson went scared and leveraged it all to start a hugely successful communications firm. This week, Shuronda sits down with her friend Jessica and talks about the fear of starting something new, the joy in finding your truth, and making the decision to jump into the deep end.
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Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, her Courage Quiz, and more!
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Head here to keep up with Shuronda Robinson and find out more about her consulting services.
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To start a new project, a new season, or even a new business - we have to know ourselves. We have to know what drives us and what hinders us. And one of the best resources for discovering our core motivations is the Enneagram.
This week, Jessica goes on an emotional journey with Enneagram master, Ian Cron. Jessica and Ian chat about what the Enneagram means for the "starter," and how we can all lean in and start going scared!
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This week kicks off a special series of shows we're calling our "Starter Series." Each week we'll hear from someone who knows what it takes to go from a moment of inspiration to a realized dream.
To start us off, Jessica chats with Alli Webb. Alli is the founder of Drybar, a business that started as an outlet for a stay-at-home mom and has now become a $100 million dollar brand!
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Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, speaking events, and more!
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Head here to keep up with Alli Webb and the ever-expanding Drybar universe.
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In this final week of a special series of shows, Jessica walks through the concluding chapter of her book with special guest, Andy Crouch. Andy is a thought leader, writer and speaker. And in all those pursuits, Andy moves people to discover what it means to build a flourishing world by being the people they were designed to be.
This conversation is honest, emotional, and really important for all of us who desire to lead lives of meaning and impact.
Show Notes
- Order Jessica's book, Imperfect Courage, today!
- Info on the writing, speaking, and work of Andy Crouch
- www.JessicaHonegger.com
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As world changers, entrepreneurs, and all around high capacity people, one of the hardest things for us to do is rest. Yet it's critical for us to know when and how to quit trying.
To give us wisdom in this area, Jessica speaks with author and CSO Aaron Edelheit. Aaron has discovered an ancient and simple solution to finding margin in a life that seems to never have enough hours.
Also, this week continues a special series of shows where Jessica takes us through the themes of her brand new book, Imperfect Courage, one chapter at a time!
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Order Aaron Edelheit's book, The Hard Break
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We all need to be people who leverage our power and bring what we’ve got to the table to make the world a better place. In the case of this week’s guest, Latasha Morrison, she is bringing all of us to the table to talk about race, reconciliation, empathy, and building bridges.
Listen in as Jessica talks with her friend Latasha about what it means to not just to be a spectator, but to be someone who uses their life for the sake of others.
Also, this week continues a special series of shows where Jessica takes us through the themes of her brand new book, Imperfect Courage, one chapter at a time!
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Keep up with Latasha Morrison and Be The Bridge
-Go to www.JessicaHonegger.com for updated info on her book tour, podcast, etc.
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When we think about the idea of “widening your circle,” what are we really considering? Do we actually want to dive into the stories of people who are unfamiliar to us - even if it’s uncomfortable? This week, Jessica spends time in the home of Shannan Martin. Shannan is popular blogger, speaker and author. Her new book, The Ministry of Ordinary Places, encourages us to uncover the hidden corners of our cities and neighborhoods and invest deeply in the lives of people around us.
Also, this week continues a special series of shows where Jessica takes us through the themes of her brand new book, Imperfect Courage, one chapter at a time!
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As CEO of the groundbreaking and wildly successful beauty brand, The Lip Bar, Melissa Butler knows what it means to courageous. From quitting her lucrative Wall Street career to mixing lipstick shades in her kitchen - Mellissa has created a place where all women can embrace their beauty.
This week, Jessica and Melissa talk about the importance of widening your circle outside of the traditional norms and embracing the beauty that's inherent in all people.
Also, this week continues a special series of shows where Jessica takes us through the themes of her brand new book, Imperfect Courage, one chapter at a time!
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Keep up with Melissa Butler and The Lip Bar
-Go to www.JessicaHonegger.com for updated info on her book tour, podcast, etc.
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It is hard to imagine a more effective and inspiring commitment to collaboration than that of Caitlin Crosby and Brit Gilmore. These women have created the wildly successful and impactful brand, The Giving Keys. The Giving Keys, through their social impact
employment model, support job
creation for people transitioning out of homelessness.
This week, Jessica gets deep with Caitlin and Brit and dives into their relationship, collaboration, drives, and dreams.
Also, this week continues a special series of shows where Jessica takes us through the themes of her brand new book, “Imperfect Courage,” one chapter at a time!
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Order Imperfect Courage today!
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Get your own Giving Key
-Go to www.JessicaHonegger.com for updated info on her book tour, podcast, etc.
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This week we get to learn from Jamie Ivey about the power of sisterhood and collaboration. Jamie is the host of the wildly popular podcast, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, as well as a sought after speaker and writer. Her newest book, If You Only Knew, gives a brutally honest account of stepping out of shame and insecurity and into a life of transparency.
Jessica and Jamie have an incredibly honest conversation about discovering the sisterhood effect and being more than just observers of each others stories - but participants in them. Listen in as they dive into what it really means to do life together, and how we can all harness the power of sisterhood in our own lives.
Also, this week continues a special series of shows where Jessica takes us through the themes of her brand new book, Imperfect Courage, one chapter at a time!
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Keep up with all things Jamie Ivey
-Go to www.JessicaHonegger.com for updated info on her book tour, podcast, etc.
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What does it really mean to know someone - and to allow yourself to be known? What it root of shame and how do we reframe that story to experience compassion? Those questions, what on earth neuroplasticity is, and much more this week as Jessica chats with her friend, mentor, and special guest, Curt Thompson. Curt is a best-selling author and the founder of Being Known, an organization that seeks to help people explore the integral relationship between deep, meaningful connections and the development of healthier minds, healthier communities and ultimately, a healthier world. Also, this week continues a special series of shows where Jessica takes us through the themes of her brand new book, Imperfect Courage. Show Notes
-Buy Imperfect Courage today!
-Curt Thompson’s books and his upcoming events
-Go to JessicaHonegger.com for updated info on her book tour, podcast, etc.
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This week on a very special LIVE episode, Jessica chats with Ashley Lemieux and Amy Brown. Ashley is the founder of the Shine Project that, to date, has provided over 40 scholarships to inner-city youth. Amy is the co-host of the wildly popular Bobby Bones Radio Show and cares deeply for the people of Haiti.
These three friends get real - very real - about the times they've felt most exposed and how they were able to discover their courage. Get ready for this one!
Show Notes
- Order Imperfect Courage today!
- Ashley Lemieux's The Shine Project
- Amy Moffett Brown's blog
-Go to JessicaHonegger.com for updated info on her book tour, podcast, etc.
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Have you ever wondered what this Enneagram craze is all about? Well this is your week! Get ready to go on a journey of self-exploration with Jessica and her guest, Suzanne Stabile. Suzanne is an Enneagram Master (for real, that's her title) and the author of a number of groundbreaking books including the recently released, The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships.
Also, this week continues a special series of shows where Jessica takes us through the themes of her brand new book, Imperfect Courage.
Show Notes
-Buy Imperfect Courage now
-Listen to Suzanne Stabile's wonderful podcast, The Enneagram Journey
-Go to JessicaHonegger.com for updated info on her book tour, podcast, etc.
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This week Jessica has a revealing and vulnerable conversation with her friend, Jenna Kutcher. Jenna is a photographer, podcaster, educator, social media influencer, and entrepreneur. And today, Jessica and Jenna get honest about body image and what it means to truly own your worth.
Also, this week continues a special series of shows where Jessica takes us through the themes of her brand new book, “Imperfect Courage,” one chapter at a time!
Show Notes
-Order Imperfect Courage, Jessica's new book.
-Keep up with the world of Jenna Kutcher.
-Go to www.JessicaHonegger.com for updated info on her book tour and podcast.
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Can you believe it!? Jessica's brand new book, Imperfect Courage, is released today! Here to chat with Jessica on this momentous occasion is her dear friend, Jennie Allen. Jennie is a sought after speaker, writer, and collaborator. She is also the founder and visionary for the million-strong IF:Gathering, which exists to gather, equip, and unleash the next generation to live out their purpose. Listen in as Jessica talks with Jennie about her experience as a first-time author—and all the vulnerability, life lessons, and excitement that come along with it! And if you haven't grabbed your copy yet, order Imperfect Courage: Live a Life of Purpose by Leaving Comfort and Going Scared by Jessica Honegger.
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Today we get to spend time with Megan Tamte. Megan is the incredible CEO of Evereve, a women’s retail brand with 85 stores across the country. The company also has a new subscription styling service called Trendsend. Both Evereve and Trendsend are committed to serving women by helping them feel beautiful and powerful and good about themselves! In this episode, Jessica and Megan get real about life as a working mom—and how women can reject the voices that tell them they aren’t enough and embrace their imperfectly courageous stories instead.
Also, this week continues a special series of shows where Jessica takes us through the themes of her brand new book, “Imperfect Courage,” one chapter at a time! Show Notes-Order Imperfect Courage, Jessica's new book
-Check out Noonday's new Fall Collection
-Go to www.JessicaHonegger.com for updated info on her book tour, podcast, etc. Also remember to subscribe to her email and get a discount code for Evereve! Jessica's SocialInstagram
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Hugette Montesinos-Rodriguez is deeply committed to stirring the heart, mind and spirit of today’s woman, redefining the standards of beauty and challenging popular culture through candid conversation, thoughtful research, and prolific editorial content. As the founder, Editor-in-Chief, and Creative Director for Disfunkshion magazine, she is a wealth of wisdom and encouragement - and perhaps most inspiring of all, she takes a nap every day!
Also, this week continues a special series of shows where Jessica takes us through the themes of her brand-new book, Imperfect Courage, one chapter at a time!
Show Notes
-Order Imperfect Courage now & get Pre-Order Perks
-Noonday's new Fall Collection launches tomorrow! (August 2)
-Check out Jessica's instagram for a chance to win Huguette’s fave Noonday styles
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From investigating the genocide in Rwanda to becoming the founder and CEO of International Justice Mission (IJM), the world's largest organization dedicated to ending slavery, Gary Haugen know what it means to be courageous. This week, Jessica and Gary chat about what it looks like to stare down fear and take bold steps no matter the consequences.
Also, this week begins a special series of shows where Jessica takes us through the themes of her brand new book, “Imperfect Courage,” one chapter at a time!
Show Notes
-Order Imperfect Courage now & get Pre-Order Perks!
-Go to www.JessicaHonegger.com for updated info on her book tour, podcast, etc.
-IJM’s Liberate Gathering (Promo code NOONDAY)
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Jennifer Pharr Davis knows a thing or two about endurance. Jennifer is a wife, mom of two, author, entrepreneur, and a record-setting long-distance hiker. In 2011, Jennifer set the record for the fastest completed hike on the Appalachian Trail, finishing the 2181-mile trail in 57 days, hiking nearly 50 miles a day. Jennifer stopped by to tell us about her new book The Pursuit of Endurance, the many parallels between entrepreneurship and life on the trails, the huge difference between stopping and quitting.
We’ve all faced a huge Going Scared moment: job searching. Résumés, cover letters, interviews, networking—it’s draining at best, and gut-wrenching at worst. There are dozens of nuances to navigate in our ever-changing job market, and it’s hard to know how to prioritize our tasks. That why we’re thrilled to have career-building expert Alexandra Cavoulacos on today’s episode.
Alex is the co-founder and president of The Muse, a platform used by over 50 million people a year to find a job, learn professional skills, or advance their careers. She is the co-author of The Wall Street Journal bestselling book The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating Your Career.
Today’s conversation with Alex is chockfull of job search tips, like how to determine your career values, deciphering if a company is right for you, the best way to get your name in front of the right people, and why you should always have questions for your interviewer.
Why aren’t you making money from doing what you love? What’s stopping you? According to certified business coach and Ramsey personality Christy Wright, it’s you. To create a successful, satisfying career, you have to write your own permission slip. And today’s episode will help you reach for pen and paper and start writing.
Christy has a passion to empower women to become accomplished business owners. She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Business Boutique, and she created her online academy and podcast to connect women with an online community that can offer tools and advice to burgeoning business owners.
In this conversation, Christy shares tips on how to find balance between work and life, how to be fully present wherever you are, and why sometimes you need to say yes, even when you don’t know the next step forward.
What does leadership mean? For today’s guest, leadership means to be intentional with influence and help others rise together. Author and leadership coach Jo Saxton has helped thousands of women put aside their fears and embrace becoming the leaders they were meant to be. On this episode, Jo reveals her own journey from cocoon to butterfly that she documented in her new book, The Dream of You: Let Go of Broken Identities and Live the Life You Are Made For, how she grew up a Nigerian child raised by a white foster mother in London and discovered the power of her own voice. We also discuss why it’s vital that women seek community with others who are alike to—and different from—them, and how we can flex the muscle of facing our fears and change the periods in our lives into commas.
Ever wonder if you have what it takes to be a good leader? Fred Kofman is here this week to tell us his thoughts on how to be “awake” to your own potential as a leader. Fred is the newly appointed advisor for leadership development at Google and was formerly the vice president of executive development at LinkedIn. His life passion now is to help people become transcendent leaders. Fred believes that leadership cannot be bought. and that it requires you getting in touch with ourselves, finding our life mission, committing to our values (and the courage to stand for those). He gives practical and helpful insight as to how to look within ourselves to discover our mission and purpose, and true life examples of how to put conscious leadership into practice.
When Holly Thaggard’s friend was diagnosed with skin cancer in her early 30s, Holly set out to learn everything she could about sunscreen, skin damage, and skin care. A former schoolteacher and professional harpist, Holly’s journey to entrepreneurism has been fueled by her passion to “change the way the world thinks about sunscreen.” Holly launched the successful and innovative sunscreen brand, Supergoop!, in 2007.
Full of triumphs and failures, of dead ends and redirected paths, Holly’s story is courageous and inspired. It’s especially encouraging for anyone who sees a problem and has an idea to make difference.
Why is it that we’re so often able to show wells of compassion for other people, but can rarely find it for ourselves? In today’s episode, Dr. Kristin Neff will help us answer this question. Kristin is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on self-compassion, being the first one to operationally define and measure the construct over a decade ago. She is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin and examines why we take this less-than-kind approach with ourselves, and how we basically respond with a “fight or flight” approach to ourselves--thinking that we can “whip ourselves into shape.” Kristin shows us that we really don’t have to beat ourselves up to change, and she outlines the steps to developing self-compassion. She encourages us that when we show the same kindness, support and encouragement to ourselves that we show others, we will radically change our lives.
Alison Faulkner is a writer, speaker, and “self-proclaimed nonsense dancer,” who knows all about “walking in the messy middle.” She has worked with Fortune 500 companies and has been creating content for over 10 years. She built a business on throwing 900 person female dance parties, and found that the behind the hoopla, she was crashing and burning. When she couldn’t figure out how to scale the business and preserve her sanity, she took a step back and started doing the things she wanted to do. Thus, The Alison Show was born, as well as Alison’s podcast Awesome with Alison and Allison’s Brand School. Now, she’s not ashamed to share the times “she break downs and cries under her desk, the times she fails, the times she wants to quit.” Even after a recent car accident, Alison has been pushing through the pain to embrace possibility. Alison’s mantra is: Only you can be you, and you’re already as awesome as you need to be.
Amy Moffett Brown is the bubbly co-host of the wildly popular Bobby Bones Radio Show that airs out of Nashville, Tennessee. At first blush, Amy looks like she has it all--fun job, happy family, partner in successful non-profits. Amy’s wins in life came from broken places that she turned into good--from her Mom’s difficult battle with cancer, to her burden for the impoverished people of Haiti. Jessica and Amy talk about the bravery it takes to actually make lemonade from lemons when your heart is broken, and how simply “asking” in regards to opportunity is a risk we all need to take more often.
Our guests this week epitomize the heart of friendship, determination and courage. Patrick Gray & Justin Skeesuck have been friends, literally, since birth, having been born in the same hospital merely 36 hours apart. When Justin was diagnosed in his early 20’s with a degenerative muscular disease, although they no longer lived in the same city, Patrick was at the ready to support and help as he could. Their mantra for their friendship centers around intentionality, and if the other person has a need, desire or dream, they are there for each other to support and facilitate it. When Justin, now wheelchair bound, voiced his desire to make a trek across Spain through the Camino de Santiago, Patrick didn’t hesitate to show up and see how they could make this dream a reality together. They share the details of this incredible journey (the inspiration for their book “I’ll Push You”) and how they look at “fear as an opportunity,” while following their hearts in friendship, instead of letting logistics get in the way.
Jeremy Cowart is an award winning photographer, artist and entrepreneur, having been named “Most Influential Photographer on the Internet” by Huffington Post, Forbes and Yahoo in 2014. Jeremy’s mission in life is to "explore the intersection of creativity and empathy." He has published four books and is a sought-after speaker, having presented at TEDx, the United Nations and creative conferences across the country. He shares about an idea that was so big, he wasn’t sure he was supposed to pursue it, and then how, at every turn, the idea kept coming back to him; along with clear signs and the means to make it happen. If you’ve ever pivoted from what you thought you were called to in order to do something completely different, you’ll love hearing what Jeremy has to say about the “normality” of insecurity and doubt, and moving forward despite of it.
This week’s conversation features Jessica chatting with her friend Rachel Hollis, the founder of Chic Media, whose most recent book, Girl Wash Your Face, has been a blockbuster best-seller. Rachel gives insight into what it takes to build a business, and the time she’s had to move, shift, and change to accomm odate new directions and initiattives. Rachel and Jessica share their perspectives on “going all in” even when there’s a chance you might fall on your face. They reiterate the value of having a key group of close friends/confidantes, the power of a supportive “tribe,” and the satisfaction of building community that lifts each other up during all of our wins and losses.
Jessica Kim started her first business in college, where she made baked goods in her dorm room. When a professor there told her she was “onto something,” Jessica hit the ground running. Having just one person believe in her was the spark she needed to turn this side venture into a full-fledged business. After growing “Jessica’s Wonders” into a major company that was distributed in nearly 500 stores, Jessica sold the company and kept forging her entrepreneurial path. She shares how she went on to start two other successful businesses and shows how she was able to take a great idea and create businesses through various startup tactics. For anyone who is looking to turn their vision into a reality, she gives us five practical and accessible ways to raise money to finance your dream, and how the power of believing in yourself and aligning yourself with others who share your vision is key to a satisfying and successful business.
Mary Marantz is an author, a speaker and a top photographer. She and her husband were named one of the top 15 wedding photographers in the world, according to Profoto. They have also been featured in publications including Martha Stewart, Style Me Pretty, and more. Mary shares her story of grit and figuring out where she belonged. Growing up from humble means in a West Virginia coal mining country, she eventually ended up at Yale Law School. As she navigated this unknown terrain, walking alongside others who seemed sure of their paths toward law and education, Mary felt that she was made for something different. Despite offers right out of college for law jobs that paid 6 figures, Mary decided to “leap and believed the net would appear.” That leap eventually led to the highly successful photography business she and her husband run today. Mary’s conversation with Jessica about their respective “going scared” moments will challenge us all to question the stories we may tell ourselves that keep us from pursuing our dreams.
Michelle McKinney defines herself as a "Dream Architect." She has dedicated her life to helping women design construct, and bring their dreams to life, building off her own experiences with insecurities and doubts and moving to confidence and assuredness of her calling. She encourages us to “not settle for the known,” but to be bold in our moves toward the “right things” for our lives—ready to embrace failures and learn from them.
Bob Goff, author of the breakaway bestseller Love Does, is an encourager, a teacher, a ”recovering lawyer,” and the Hon. Consul to Uganda. After practicing law for 25 years (he declared that he was the only lawyer that wore a Micky Mouse watch) he gave up his law firm to pursue writing and speaking full time. Along the way he has connected with others who are on their own adventures, and is driven to help others unlock their potential to love and be loved greater. Bob isn’t interested in agendas, he’s interested in getting past them and being super real. Feeling stuck? Be inspired by Bob to get “unstuck” and find power in being present and available to life and to those around you. His new book is Everybody Always.
Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women, we invited Roopa Mehta to join us on this special bonus episode of the Going Scared Podcast. Roopa is the CEO of Sasha, an organization that creates meaningful opportunities for artisan groups in rural areas throughout all of India. She and a group of activists came together because of a deep love for their craft and textile traditions. They understand how vulnerable their communities are and were, and that they required intervention. They devised a plan to get market success, development opportunities and gave artisans the tools to be able to run their own businesses; for themselves, their families, their communities, and for the future of their children. Her story will inspire you as we celebrate her accomplishments, today, along with so many women who have made incredible strides to make the world a better place, on International Women’s Day.
Emily Ley is a wife, mom and entrepreneur. After quitting her stressful corporate job in hopes of starting her own business, Emily found that she had worked herself into even more stress. After conceiving and creating the wildly popular, success came and the demands for her time pressed in even harder. Emily shares how she chose to simplify--using the tenets she had preached to others about paring back and living for what matters most--in her own life. She and Jessica talk about what it looks like when we’re more deliberate with how we spend our time, and the dreaded “no,” word that each of them had to embrace in a new way in order to claim margin in their lives.
A wise person once said; “There are four words that can often mean the difference between the fear of failure and the courage to try - I BELIEVE IN YOU.” Jenny McGee, of the Starfish Project, takes that message to the women she serves in East Asia who are exploited and trafficked; and empowers them to begin new lives. Daily, she goes into the brothels of the city and offers an alternative for women who have either been forced into trafficking, or felt like they had no other options. Through education, counseling, and economic solutions, the Starfish Project is transforming lives and restoring hope to exploited women. Jenny also shares what it’s like to say “‘yes,’ without knowing the rest,” in answering the call to help women in the most desperate of situations, and how she finds her resolve through strong mentors and the support of her family.
This episode finds Jessica talking with her good friend Jen Hatmaker. Jen is a speaker and author, whose latest book “Of Mess & Moxie,” debuted at #2 on the New York Times Bestseller List. Jessica and Jen both have platforms where they encourage women to live out their dreams and lift each other up in the process. They discuss why it is so vital that we cheer each other on and how there’s plenty of space for us all to succeed. They also discuss the courage it takes to live outside your own “echo chambers,” and that taking the first steps toward your purpose may be hard, but “they are the ones that will lead you all the way home.”
This episode finds Jessica visiting with Mica May, the CEO of May Designs, which specializes in custom stationery, notebooks, gift items, clothing and more. Mica shares how she got her start as a “solo-preneur,” and how she moved to a team environment as an entrepreneur. For those of you who may be feeling like you have to “go it alone,” whether you’re starting a new project, business or just a change in life circumstances, Jessica and Mica lay out the benefits of looking to others for support and encouragement for all the things we’re chasing.
We kick off our very first episode of The Going Scared Podcast with a guest that perfectly defines what it means to “Go Scared.” Jalia Matovu is a Ugandan artisan and entrepreneur who started her business seven years ago. Despite tough times, financial hardships and discouragement, she persevered and providentially, she crossed paths with Jessica, who herself was taking a huge risk starting her own business. The two women discuss the courage, faith and fortitude it took for them to believe in their dreams and to trust and depend on each other as they stepped into the unknown; and how they now consider each other “sisters” on a mission to change the world.
Longing to be more efficient with your time AND make meaningful time for yourself, and for those you love? Today’s guest is on a mission to retrieve our minds from distraction, and to help us restore true connection in our workplaces and in our relationships. Curt Steinhorst is the CEO of Focuswise, a company whose goal is to equip people and organizations to overcome the challenges of our constantly technologically connected lives and workplaces. Curt unpacks all the issues we have with technology, including the expectations to always be “on,” battling the feeling that we’re not doing enough, and addiction to “escaping” through our phones. He lays out steps to help us reclaim what really matters, and encourages us to put technology in its place to enhance our lives; not rule it.
Meet Jessica Honegger, the host of the new Going Scared Podcast. Jessica is the CEO of Noonday Collection, the world's largest and fastest growing fair trade jewelry brand. Jessica shares her vision is to inspire women everywhere to adopt a philosophy of "going scared," and explains that no matter where we are, we can push beyond our fears to take a risk toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life. She also gives us a peek into what will happen bi-weekly on each episode of the podcast, plus some insight into her own personal story of "going scared." Look for the launch of Episode 1 of the Going Scared Podcast coming soon!