Bare Minimum Babe: Recent Episodes
Amanda Cunningham
Hey new friend! My name is Amanda Cunningham and I'm still figuring out what I want to be when I grow up.
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Today’s episode is to fill you in on what’s been going on with my life the last month that I haven’t been putting out episodes. Sometimes you start stuff just to see what happens and if you like it. And that’s what this podcast is, a fun project, or at least that’s what I thought it was supposed to be at first until I tried to turn it into something else. If it’s no longer fun, sometimes a reevaluation needs to take place and things are put on hold. I feel totally okay with this, as should you about things you do this to as well.
ALSO, thank you so much for listening to any and all episodes that you have listened to and that this will be more sporadic as I evaluate how I truly want to spend my time.
There’s too much pressure to be “the best” at something—at everything really. You can do things just for fun and explore. You can just enjoy living your life and doing what makes you happy. You don’t need to be the president, a Nobel Laureate, an astronaut, or an Olympic Gold Medalist.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Lessons from Barbie 🎀
- The extreme pressure to be great at something all the time
- BONUS: I sing a little bit of the Billie Eilish song “What Was I Made For?” for fun at the end 🙂
Related Episodes:* Following Your “Passion” Is Overrated BS. Ep. 39 * How to Be “Enough:” Living a Life of Curiosity, Not Expectations, with Vicky Nguyen. Ep. 40
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We often get overwhelmed by our own schedules, commitments, relationship requirements—basically our lives. But it’s okay to change your mind and move things that no longer work for you. Busy schedule? Reschedule or cancel what you can until you feel more comfortable. No longer want to go to that Happy Hour you said you’d go to? Then don’t. We make our own choices and create our own lives.
In this episode we discuss:
- Extending the same understanding and compassion to ourselves that we extend to others
- Creating a schedule that works for you, when it works for you.
Related Episodes:* Are You a “Quitter?” OR Did You Change Your Mind? Ep. 19 * Respecting Your Limits: Adapting to Life's Seasons. Ep. 36 * Showing Up Even When You’re Unmotivated & Uninspired, Ep. 41 * Not Everything Is a Priority, Ep. 47.
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It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when everything seems equally important and urgent. If this often seems to be the case for you, then all this lack of focus and sight of THE singular priority means that everything will flail with only increments of progress, fueled by lots of stress and anxiety. If everything is the top priority…then none of it is.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How we can only have 1 priority at a time. Priorities, plural, isn’t a real thing.
- It's easier to juggle multiple things at different points of your life than it is at other times and it's okay to drop the ball sometimes on things that aren’t THE priority
- Taking the time to live in a decision instead of reflecting and evaluating that decision AS you’re living/enacting it. It’s okay to pivot as needed, but make that call out of safety, not fear, lack, and anxiety.
Related Episodes:* Respecting Your Limits: Adapting to Life's Seasons. Ep. 36 * Showing Up Even When You’re Unmotivated & Uninspired, Ep. 41
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It’s easy to lose sight of how far we’ve come because we’re always searching for the next rung in the ladder. But where you’re standing right now could be the exact place that someone looking up at you is inspired to be.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The power in being able to look back and be proud of how far you’ve come
- It’s okay to not have an end goal in mind and to follow the curiosity of things you THINK you might like
- There are usually distinct learning stages in every journey
- You could be an inspiration for someone and have no idea
- You’re never “done” your journey, not until you’re dead
Related Episodes:* EPISODE 4: Your shine doesn’t dim mine. Other women are NOT your competition. * The importance of being vulnerable & a little weird. Ep. 10 * How to Be “Enough:” Living a Life of Curiosity, Not Expectations, with Vicky Nguyen. Ep. 40 * Showing Up Even When You’re Unmotivated & Uninspired, Ep. 41
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It’s our default to take every decision so freaking seriously. But really, 99% of the time it’s not that big of a deal and we need to just get over ourselves. Even if it’s a “failure,” WE are not failures, we just have fail moments and the indecision and fear will stop us quicker than anything else so it’s best to just make a decision and run with it — You change your mind if you want to later, no biggie.
Join me and my guest Laura Aura as we discuss:
- How much “we underestimate how much power we actually have over our lives and our own ‘success’”
- Sometimes you need to have a “beautiful meltdown” so that you can build yourself back up
- Opportunities that are meant for you will not pass you by, so trust the process and the timing by consistently showing up
- “If we get out of our way of making all the details work, then the magic happens"
Related Episodes:* Stop Waiting for Perfection Or An Invitation. Ep 27. * How To Step Into Being The Leader You’re Meant To Be With Suzy Dickstein. Ep. 31 * Stop Being Proud of Your Perfectionism, with Guest Dawn Calvanisti Ep. 33
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Where to Find Laura:* http://lauraaura.com * Instagram Handle: @thatlauraaura * http://thegutsypodcast.com/
Bare Minimum Babe contact:* www.BareMinimumBabe.com * Email us at: info@bareminimumbabe.com * Instagram @bareminimumbabe
I almost didn’t record an episode this week. This episode was scheduled to come out on July 4th and so I thought, “It doesn’t matter, it’s a holiday, and there will be WAY fewer people listening.” But I had to stop and think of myself in the not-too-distant future and ask, “Would future Amanda be happy with the choices made by present Amanda?” No. She would probably say, “Put out an episode because it doesn’t matter 3 years in the future that it was a holiday. It matters that you created something that can positively impact more people, which you cannot do if you only create and release things when you feel like it...” Sit down, record an episode, and move on to the next thing.
In this episode, we discuss:
- When possible, long-term thinking should win out to short-term feelings.
- The importance of working and thinking backward
- Your goal or vision seems so far away, but when you reach it, that beginning point will feel like forever ago. Time is relative.
Related Episodes:* How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Living in Messy Action. Ep. 21 * Respecting Your Limits: Adapting to Life's Seasons. Ep. 36 * Showing Up Even When You’re Unmotivated & Uninspired, Ep. 41
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“It’s easier to be mediocre than it is to confront reality and quit”— Seth Godin. Today we talk about how freeing it feels to finally quit something that no longer serves you, never truly worked for you, the reward is no longer worth the effort, or you’re just plain average at.
It means you can shift your energy to something else, something better suited to you. But quitting is hard. It’s easier to ignore the truth that it’s better to quit and just continue hustling down a path you’ve already put so much effort into.
In this episode, we discuss:
- “Most people are afraid to quit and it leads to mediocrity.”—Seth Godin
- It’s easier to keep going with the status quo even if you’re unhappy and you’d be better suited to something else
- The importance of quitting at the “right” time instead of wasting your time
- It takes courage to quit and to face the unknown of what comes next, it takes guts to quit
Related Episodes:* Are You a “Quitter?” OR Did You Change Your Mind? Ep. 19 * The Problem With Always Striving To Be "Better." Ep. 29
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Mentioned in this episode:* The Dip by Seth Godin * Essentialism by Greg McKeown * More Than A Muse podcast * One in a Million by Dasie * Libby free audiobooks through your library
Bare Minimum Babe contact:* www.BareMinimumBabe.com * Email us at: info@bareminimumbabe.com * Instagram @bareminimumbabe
You can’t take shortcuts. Long-term thinking and decision-making for your career, business, and life are easy if you stay in line with integrity and your values– which means no shortcuts or selling out. My guest, Fitz Koehler, and I chat about making moves in your life that you’ll be proud of tomorrow, 6 months, 5 years, a decade+, from now because you did what was right, for yourself and to others that you serve.
In this episode, we also discuss:
- Overcoming fear of rejection and having the courage to pursue opportunities
- Putting yourself in the position to bring the most value and the importance of pricing
- "You're not going to be everyone's cup of tea, there's nothing wrong with that."
- How learning to say "no" to maintain control over time, energy, and finances is a sign of maturity
Related Episodes:* Stop Waiting for Perfection Or An Invitation. Ep 27. * How To Spot Predatory Marketing Tactics of Internet Coaches. Ep. 30 * How To Step Into Being The Leader You’re Meant To Be With Suzy Dickstein. Ep. 31 * Why Your Rates Matter: The Importance of Confidently Charging Your Value. Ep. 35
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Where to find Fitz:https://www.fitzness.com
https://www.instagram.com/fitzness/
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Sometimes, the motivation just isn't there. Today, I showed up to the microphone with no real idea of what to say. I lacked inspiration, motivation, and creativity. I was simply there, existing. The problem was that I still needed to record an episode because I promised myself, and you, that I would release a new one every Tuesday morning. I HAD to show up and uphold the commitment I made to myself.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Showing up consistently looks different. Every. Single. Day.
- How to honor our own commitments so we don’t lose trust in ourselves
- No cheesy mantras or slogans, just some reflections and practical insights into my own process
Related Episodes:* Why Manifesting Doesn’t Work Ep. 22. * Providing Value vs. Proving Your Value. Ep.25 * Respecting Your Limits: Adapting to Life's Seasons. Ep. 36
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Mentioned in this episode:* The podcast “Awesome with Alison” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awesome-with-alison/id1191721368 * You're Already Awesome: How to Silence Your Inner Critic and Step into Greatness, by Alison Faulkner * More Than A Muse podcast * You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth, by Jen Sincero
Bare Minimum Babe contact:* www.BareMinimumBabe.com * Email us at: info@bareminimumbabe.com * Instagram @bareminimumbabe
We often live our lives full of expectations instead of with curiosity. Because of this, we often feel like we're failing or not doing "enough." Being unattached to certain outcomes and leaving ourselves open to try different things and learn from them is the key to being more fulfilled, instead of feeling like we never can be, have, or do "enough." In this episode, I chat with Vicky Nguyen, about how she prioritizes her time, making curiosity a top priority, and how to compete with yourself in a fun way.
In this episode, we discuss:
- "You can do everything, but you can't do everything at once."
- “I can be better at anything, I just need to choose which things"
- Scheduling time for when you are most creative, not on someone else’s schedule, but working in your flows
- We also get into some hot takes on marketing that we love and hate
Related Episodes:
- How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Living in Messy Action. Ep. 21
- The Problem With Always Striving To Be "Better." Ep. 29
- Stop Being Proud of Your Perfectionism, with Guest Dawn Calvanisti Ep. 33
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Free Workbook:
Grab a copy of my FREE workbook, “Kill The Hustle: You’re Marketing Your Business All Wrong” https://www.bareminimumbabe.com/kill-the-hustle-workbook
Where to Find Vicky Nguyen:
https://www.victoriadnguyen.com
https://www.instagram.com/vickydnguyen
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It’s normal not to have a singular all-encompassing passion that you’d suffer years for. This is completely contradictory to the advice that hustle culture shoves down our throats of, “if you just follow your ‘passion’ you’ll make loads of money and never work a day in your life.”
What if you dabble and your life isn’t a linear line? What if you don’t have a SINGULAR passion…? News flash: like 99% of people don’t have a singular passion that they would die to do their entire lives. Even the greats that we think of, like Leonardo da Vinci, were masterful dabblers in many things because they lived with healthy curiosity instead of sacrificial fervor for a singular passion.
In this episode, we discuss:
- how preaching to be “successful” you need only find your “passion” and follow it full heartily is ridiculous and harmful to those who don’t have one (aka most people)
- most of the people you know, even those wildly successful, have more than one passion or niche that they’ve lived their life under
- living a life with curiosity is more important than following 1 thing until the end of time
Related Episodes:* The Problem With Always Striving To Be "Better." Ep. 29 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-problem-with-always-striving-to-be-better-ep-29/id1646039285?i=1000605129584 * Respecting Your Limits: Adapting to Life's Seasons. Ep. 36 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/respecting-your-limits-adapting-to-lifes-seasons-ep-36/id1646039285?i=1000612300034 * Are You a “Quitter?” OR Did You Change Your Mind? Ep. 19 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-a-quitter-or-did-you-change-your-mind-ep-19/id1646039285?i=1000593421691
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Mentioned in this episode:* The podcast “Awesome with Alison” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awesome-with-alison/id1191721368 * “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert * Super Soul episode with Elizabeth Gilbert https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elizabeth-gilbert-the-curiosity-driven-life/id1264843400?i=1000436236810
Bare Minimum Babe contact:* www.BareMinimumBabe.com * Email us at: info@bareminimumbabe.com * Instagram @bareminimumbabe
This episode is a bit different in that I just sat down to the microphone and recorded what I was feeling and where I was mentally/emotionally during a depressive episode thanks to Bipolar II life. I chat about some of the things that happen on a rotating basis without any warning: insomnia, listlessness, lethargy, disconnectedness, agitation and anxiety, feeling guilty for how this impacts my family, etc. There’s no real “point” to this episode other than to share how I’m feeling in the hopes that my sharing and thinking through things might be helpful to someone else.
UPDATE: less than 24 hours after recording this episode I sprung back up with a hypomanic episode later in the day and got a ton of work done…being mentally unwell is super annoying and unpredictable, obviously.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How it feels when you don’t act the way you want to act due to mental illness
- The guilt and stress when chemicals alter your brain and how you show up in the world on a monthly basis
- Bipolar II symptoms and guilt
Related Episodes:
- Bipolar ii life & embodying Bare Minimum Babe. Ep 11 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bipolar-ii-life-embodying-bare-minimum-babe-ep-11/id1646039285?i=1000586248289
- Respecting Your Limits: Adapting to Life's Seasons. Ep. 36 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/respecting-your-limits-adapting-to-lifes-seasons-ep-36/id1646039285?i=1000612300034
- Why Manifesting Doesn’t Work Ep. 22 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-manifesting-doesnt-work-ep-22/id1646039285?i=1000597383469
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Mentioned in this episode:
The podcast “Awesome with Alison” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awesome-with-alison/id1191721368
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Building our business in trauma is not something we think about, especially in those terms, but so often it’s true. A large number of businesses are founded because the founder solved a problem they had and then wanted to share that solution with others. In this episode, with guest Laura Patricia Martin, we discuss an often overlooked aspect of entrepreneurship to understand the impact of unresolved trauma on their business, relationships, and overall well-being.
I also share my vulnerable feelings about interviewing guests for the podcast, and our guest expert Laura walks me through a mini-session.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Knowledge vs. Embodiment—the difference between knowing something intellectually and embodying it in our actions
- The importance of being our own advocate, listening to our body's check engine lights, and taking care of ourselves to build resilience for the future
- How our body feels things that our mind doesn't want to work through and how ignoring these feelings can affect our productivity
Free Workbook:
Grab a copy of my FREE workbook, “Kill The Hustle: You’re Marketing Your Business All Wrong” https://www.bareminimumbabe.com/kill-the-hustle-workbook
Related Episodes:
- Bipolar ii life & embodying Bare Minimum Babe. Ep 11
- Providing Value vs. Proving Your Value. Ep.25
- Respecting Your Limits: Adapting to Life's Seasons. Ep. 36
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Check out the episode notes: bareminimumbabe.com/post/productivity-trauma-ignoring-signals
Where to find Laura Patricia Martin:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/itslaurapatriciamartin/
https://go.healingtohappy.com/workshop1677274391273
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If you beat yourself up for not constantly living up to your "full potential" at all times, then this episode is for you. Something that is largely ignored in hustle culture is that there are many seasons in our lives that require different versions of ourselves, and that version isn't always the top-performing one in terms of productivity.
It's easy to slide into shame and "shoulds" during these more dormant seasons or when you need to pivot to other parts that have less extrinsic "value." But we shouldn't beat ourselves up for recognizing when we need to reallocate focus and energy into something else in our lives, at least for periods of time.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Doing what you can, where you can, and doing your best with the resources you have available to you
- Letting go of the constant need to be hustling and pushing ourselves to our limits
- Avoiding the negative self-talk that can come with feeling like you're not doing "enough"
- How to recognize when you're in a growth or dormant season of your life and how to adapt your mindset accordingly
Free Workbook:
Grab a copy of my FREE workbook, “Kill The Hustle: You’re Marketing Your Business All Wrong” https://www.bareminimumbabe.com/kill-the-hustle-workbook
Related Episodes:
- How To Spot Predatory Marketing Tactics of Internet Coaches. Ep. 30
- The Problem With Always Striving To Be "Better." Ep. 29
- How to Beat Overwhelm & The Importance of Connection. Ep 26.
- Stop Belittling Yourself and Your Efforts. Ep 14
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Episode show notes: www.bareminimumbabe.com/post/respecting-your-limits
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Have you ever experienced condescending pushback or anger from clients or customers when you share what you charge for your standard rates? It can be frustrating and even demoralizing, but it's important to remember that their reaction has absolutely nothing to do with you and everything to do with how they value themselves and see the world. Do NOT lower your rates to please people who can never be pleased.
In this episode, we discuss:
- If they can't afford you, they can and, often, will try to make you question your worth and feel like sh*t. Don’t let them.
- You can't please everyone—No matter how low you set your rates, there will always be people who expect more for less. Higher prices weed them out.
- Pushback says more about them and their own insecurities and financial limitations than it does about you and your prices
- Respect yourself and stand up confidently for what you know is the value that you bring to the table no matter how someone TRIES to make you feel
Free Workbook:
Grab a copy of my FREE workbook, “Kill The Hustle: You’re Marketing Your Business All Wrong” https://www.bareminimumbabe.com/kill-the-hustle-workbook
Related Episodes:
- You Should Keep Your Day Job And Here’s Why Ep. 28.
- Money Talks: An Honest Conversation About Income and Wealth. Ep. 32
- "You paid WHAT for that!?" & The Nonsense of Imposter Syndrome. Ep. 34
Check out the episode notes: www.bareminimumbabe.com/post/why-your-rates-matter
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"You paid what for that!?" Have you ever incredulously asked this of someone when they show you a product or service they bought and it’s utterly subpar? I bet you have. And the interesting thing is, I bet the person behind that business that provided that good or service felt great charging that price and providing that subpar end result, unaware it’s subpar because they probably don't suffer from...IMPOSTER SYNDROME.
You holding yourself back thinking "Who am I to [fill in the blank]" are wasting your time and energy. There are millions of people out here with less skill and less expertise charging arms and legs, handing out subpar work to customers who deserve better.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Price paid does NOT equal value
- People will pay any amount of money for anything—there is a market, customer, and audience, for what you want to put out into the world.
- Your Imposter syndrome lets potential customers down because your inaction results in them receiving subpar results from those out there doing what you feel an imposter about.
Free Workbook:
Grab a copy of my FREE workbook, “Kill The Hustle: You’re Marketing Your Business All Wrong” https://www.bareminimumbabe.com/kill-the-hustle-workbook
Related Episodes:
How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Living in Messy Action. Ep. 21
Stop Waiting for Perfection Or An Invitation. Ep 27.
Stop Being Proud of Your Perfectionism, with Guest Dawn Calvanisti Ep. 33
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Perfectionism hinders progress and isn’t something to wear as a badge of honor. It’s better to take action and get real-time feedback rather than waiting for outside advice and until things are just “right.” Tune in to this episode with my guest, Dawn Calvanisti, to learn how to stop thinking and start acting towards your goals.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Sales can be done in a non-slimy way by being genuine and presenting your business authentically
- Learn to "stay in your lane" to avoid getting in your own way
- Overcoming the burden of perfectionism
- Don't let the desire to do things "right" hold you back from starting or delegating
Free Workbook:
Grab a copy of my FREE workbook, “Kill The Hustle: You’re Marketing Your Business All Wrong” https://www.bareminimumbabe.com/kill-the-hustle-workbook
Related Episodes:
How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Living in Messy Action. Ep. 21
Stop Waiting for Perfection Or An Invitation. Ep 27.
How to Beat Overwhelm & The Importance of Connection. Ep 26.
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Check out the episode notes: bareminimumbabe.com/post/stop-being-proud-perfectionism
Where to find Dawn Calvanisti:
https://www.pursueprogress.com
https://www.instagram.com/pursueprogresswithdawn
https://www.pursueprogress.com/affirmationsbmbpodcast
Elevated Entrepreneur MasterClass Series is https://www.elevatedseries.com
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Money is power. Money is opportunity. You’re able to make different decisions for your life and think about these decisions differently when you have money. When we feel safe in our money-making capabilities, we create MORE money-making opportunities. We make decisions based on longer-term strategy, and less desperate cash grabs. You are able to create the life you want, not the life dictated to you by your current budget.
In this episode we discuss:
- An honest look at how much money I make
- The necessity of more than one income stream and how to give yourself a raise
- Destigmatizing the sharing of income and wealth information with other women so we all know what is possible and where the gaps might be
- The way women are taught to think about money prevents us from making more
- My money mindset issues that held me back from making more
- Money isn’t personal. Money is based on the goods and/or services you can provide and at what price point someone is willing to pay for it.
Free Workbook:
Grab a copy of my FREE workbook, “Kill The Hustle: You’re Marketing Your Business All Wrong” https://www.bareminimumbabe.com/kill-the-hustle-workbook
Related Episodes:
- You Should Keep Your Day Job And Here’s Why Ep. 28.
- How To Spot Predatory Marketing Tactics of Internet Coaches. Ep. 30
- Not Everything Is a Mindset Issue. Ep. 24
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Mentions in this episode:
"You Are a Badass at Making Money" by Jen Sincero
"We Should All Be Millionaires" by Rachel Rodgers
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A lot of us are hiding what makes us truly great because we “should” all over ourselves when really we “should” just be ourselves. Today’s episode features my first-ever guest, Suzy Dickstein, and we discuss how to lean into the strengths that come naturally to us so that we can become the leaders we were meant to be and inspire others to create a truly rave-worthy business.
In this episode we discuss:
- When you become a business owner, you become a leader.
- The importance of showing up and failing.
- People don’t connect with others because they’re perfect— they connect because of the IMperfections and vulnerabilities
- The importance of establishing your values so that your messaging is always crystal clear
- You only figure things out for that next step AS you’re taking that next step. You can’t just wait around for that next puzzle piece to appear before you step...
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Free Workbook:
Grab your copy of my FREE workbook, “Kill The Hustle: You’re Marketing Your Business All Wrong”
Where to find Suzy Dickstein:
Insta: @suzydickstein
Episode Show Notes:
www.bareminimumbabe.com/post/step-into-being-the-leader
Related Episodes:
Stop Belittling Yourself and Your Efforts. Ep 14
How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Living in Messy Action. Ep. 21
Stop Waiting for Perfection Or An Invitation. Ep 27.
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There are way too many internet coaches preying on your imposter syndrome and promising things they can’t actually guarantee with vague and hopeful statements like "I can scale your business to multiple 6 figures in just 6 months," and “quit your 9-5 with my foolproof method.”
But your goal should not be to get to an arbitrary "6 figures" as quickly as possible. Your goal should be what works for YOU. Your goal probably was not to squeeze out as much money as you can from someone to get to six figures, right? I hope I'm not wrong here…
In today's episode, we talk about:
- The predatory marketing tactics used to prey on your imposter syndrome and desperation for guidance.
- How everyone and every business is different—there is no ONE marketing strategy or way of doing things that will work for everyone.
- Going after short-term cash grabs is NOT how to build a lasting brand
- How NOBODY can guarantee you will make $X amount of money in Y amount of time. NOBODY.
- How anyone who promises to have the PERFECT solution for you, they’re lying. They can't be sure of that.
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Related Episodes:
Why Manifesting Doesn’t Work Ep. 22
You Should Keep Your Day Job And Here’s Why Ep. 28.
Not Everything Is a Mindset Issue. Ep. 24
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We too often fall into the trap of watching others for “inspiration” to learn but it’s a slippery slope into comparisons, negative self-talk, and emulating traits that don’t truly fit us. Today’s episode is about how wishing to be somehow “better” is dangerous water to wade in too long because it often ignores what is so special and great about you that you should instead be leaning into.
In this episode we discuss:
- How to lean into YOUR strengths instead of strong-arming yourself into your weaknesses
- How everyone shines in different ways, and how someone else’s shine doesn’t mean that you shine any less
- Always striving to improve is great, but also dangerous long term if you don’t frame it properly
- The magic being unsure and not knowing where things will lead
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Check out the episode notes: bareminimumbabe.com/post/problem-wishing-better
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Eating Ramen noodles, sleeping under your desk, and going “all in” have been romanticized and idealized as the only way to be successful and taken “seriously” as an entrepreneur and a business owner. I’m saying that’s BS. There are so many success stories of people working on their business in between their 9-5 and familial responsibilities. The problem: these stories aren’t glorified the way living off a friend’s sofa is. This gives us a skewed perception of what building a business is, what we need to do to “succeed,” and guilt and shame if we don't live like this.
In this episode we discuss:
- The realities of what it means to go “all in” on your business before you’re ready
- How “Researchers found that those who kept their day job while starting a company were 33% less likely to fail than the ones who went all in”
- When you keep your day job you’re forced to be more efficient and purposeful with your time—this is a good thing
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- More Than a Muse Podcast: The Memorable Words & Work of Maya Angelou
Too often we wait for the perfect timing, education, financial backing, aesthetic, or even a hand-delivered invitation, to start or try something new. This waiting around and inaction doesn’t help you and it certainly doesn’t help the other human beings that you’re hoping to impact positively.
In this episode we discuss:
- How it’s better to learn and pivot from action than it is to start from absolute scratch
- Nobody will ask you to do what you want to do. Nobody. Ever. You need to invite yourself.
- You don’t need to have it all figured out before you take action
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Related episodes:
How to Beat Overwhelm & The Importance of Connection. Ep 26.
How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Living in Messy Action. Ep. 21
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Let’s work together. Email me: info@bareminimumbabe.com
Check out the episode notes: bareminimumbabe.com/post/stop-waiting
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Sometimes you're so excited by a big idea that you don’t even know where to begin because it seems SO big and SO challenging. That excitement can quickly transform into overwhelm if you have too much energy without direction. It’s important in these times to direct that energy into a positive outlet and take the very first bite out of that elephant.
In this episode we discuss:
- How brain dumping everything out can transform how you tackle projects
- Starting with what you can control and do is the catalyst for positive movement
- The importance of building genuine connections to become inspired, see new perspectives, and to learn
Check out the episode notes: bareminimumbabe.com/post/beat-overwhelm-importance-connection
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Is there anywhere you feel resentful that you’re giving more than you’re getting back? You might be too focused on proving your value instead of providing value. This was me. When I first started offering free consultation marketing calls to women business owners, I was subconsciously hellbent on proving I could help them. I would overdeliver like crazy and make them feel so nourished and that they had such a wonderful list of things to work on that they actually didn't see the value in working with me...so I could never convert them to clients...until I figured out what the problem was.
In this episode we discuss:
- The difference between proving value vs. providing value and why that's such an important distinction
- The power of your own subconscious CTA
- Knowing your value and being strong in your language
- Why assuming a "yes" is such a game changer
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Check out the episode notes: www.bareminimumbabe.com/post/providing-value-vs-proving-value
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The remedy to any problem we have these days seems to be “you just need to change your mindset”—Bonus points if that person is selling you something. This mindset mantra, in a lot of ways, tells us that our feelings and experiences are either not relevant or invalid. What if what I’m saying is legit? What if I’m in an awful situation surrounded by awful people and I need to make an actual change, NOT just change how I feel and think about it? Don’t get me wrong, mindset is definitely important, but it’s not the cure for EVERY single problem.
In this episode we discuss:
- The most often talked about mindset issues
- The link between toxic positivity and mindset mantras
- Being “enough” is the key to a positive mindset. Having enough: money, time, clothes, attractiveness, brains, etc.
- How having a positive mindset doesn't necessarily mean positive change and action in your life and what you can do to connect the two
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Check out the episode notes: bareminimumbabe.com/post/not-everything-is-mindset
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Who wants to admit: “I’m really emotional and I make all of my decisions and life choices on my emotional whims?” Nobody. But we do. All of our decisions are driven by emotion. This is okay! We don’t need to try to kill this fact, we just need to recognize we’re not as rational as we think and use that to better understand our decisions and why we make them.
In this episode we discuss:
- the science behind how we make decisions
- why we choose outcomes that hurt us
- how your decisions could look if you took emotions out of them
- a personal story of letting go of emotional decisions that no longer served me
Check out the episode notes: bareminimumbabe.com/post/why-we-hold-onto-things
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“Are You a ‘Quitter?’ OR Did You Change Your Mind? Ep 19.”
How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Living in Messy Action. Ep. 21
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“Manifest the life of your dreams” is often a slogan for a program or product someone is attempting to sell you—“Buy my thing. My thing will teach you how to positive think and visualize yourself to heaven on earth for you.” I’ve got some problems and questions with “manifesting” and I bet you do too...
In this episode we discuss:
- The negative impacts of pushing manifestation on those with mental health disorders
- Why aren’t people talking about the action and hard work behind "manifestations”
- Isn’t working towards a manifestation just goal setting?
- The danger in placing so much weight on controlling our thoughts
- Is it manifesting…or is it just hard work paying off?
Check out the episode notes: bareminimumbabe.com/post/manifesting-doesnt-work
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https://www.bareminimumbabe.com/post/gratitude-journals-suck-and-heres-why
https://www.bareminimumbabe.com/post/bipolarii-life-embodying-Bare-Minimum-Babe
http://bareminimumbabe.com/post/stop-procrastinating-messy-action
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Procrastination is a symptom of fear and doubt. This delaying of action is normal and everyone does it, especially when something is new and uncomfortable. The only cure for procrastination is to start living in messy action to make the uncomfortable, comfortable.
In this episode we discuss:
- How to identify the fear behind the procrastination
- How to flip that fear around and turn it into action
- How to love living in messy action
Check out the episode notes: bareminimumbabe.com/post/stop-procrastinating-messy-action
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https://www.bareminimumbabe.com/post/stop-belittling-yourself
https://www.bareminimumbabe.com/post/are-you-a-quitter
Naming Your Inner Voice to Shut It Up Ep.15
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Do you laugh and roll your eyes when you hear someone say “New year, new me?” That’s fair and one of my reactions, but there are wonderful intentions behind that statement that shouldn’t be dismissed but should be helped. Today we’re going into the history of resolutions, why people set resolutions, why and where they often fail, and a much simpler and more effective method to achieve what you set out to do.
In this episode we discuss:
- are resolutions a waste of time…?
- why people most often fail their resolutions
- how timing and mindset play a pivotal role
- the ONE question to ask yourself if you want to succeed at your goals
Check out the episode notes: www.bareminimumbabe.com/post/new-years-resolutions-stupid
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We’re getting the definitions of “quitting,” “giving up,” and “changing your mind” all wrong. You’re making yourself feel guilty when you should instead feel energized and relieved when you “quit” something that wasn’t right for you anymore...
In this episode we discuss:
- the differences between changing your mind, giving up, and quitting
- how to figure out if quitting is the right decision for you
- how changing your mind and quitting quickly is a superpower
- how to get rid of embarrassment, shame, and guilt when you quit something you said you would do
Check out the episode notes: www.bareminimumbabe.com/post/are-you-a-quitter
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Real talk, I failed my 2022 goals. BUT I'm not upset or mad at myself like I've been every year before. Why? Because of the important takeaways.
In this episode, I share exactly what my 2022 goals were, how I failed, how I succeeded, and the lessons I'm bringing into 2023.
In this episode we discuss:
- looking at how we plan goals and if these ways actually helps us
- how you can set yourself up for success with a mid-year recalibration
- how changing your mind isn’t the same as quitting
- how listening to your energy and body is critical to succeeding at your goals
Check out the episode notes: bareminimumbabe.com/post/I-failed-my-2022-goals
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I share the things I’ve loved in 2022 and how going into 2023, I’m working on living my life in more “flow,” instead of forcing and pushing things to work out. We talk about how finding joy and comfort in “silly” or “unproductive” activities is not a waste of time.
In this episode we discuss:
- how setting goals for the new year with the best intentions doesn’t mean you’ll succeed BUT it also doesn’t mean you failed…
- it’s okay to reflect and change your goals/intentions at any time without regret or feeling like a loser
- how normal life activities can also bring you happiness and how you don’t always need to be “hustling”
- not judging ourselves for doing “unproductive” things if it makes us happy, reduces stress, or helps in any way
Check out the episode notes: bareminimumbabe.com/post/favorite-things-reflections-2022
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Do you get hype for a yearly planner that comes with stickers saying things like “#goals”? Probably not.
The market is infantilizing women in search of goal journals and yearly planners with overtly childish designs, prompts, and reflections that waste our time, money, and energy on goal-setting busywork. Are we so busy color-coding and reevaluating that we’re not moving the needle..?
In this episode we discuss:
- how the planner and goal-setting journal market infantilizes and belittles women
- how maybe all the self-reflection in these planners is wasting our time and making us feel worse about ourselves for what we did not do each week
- are planners just busy work disguised as “manifesting” and “goal setting”
- have you ever noticed that men don’t use planners…?
Check out the episode notes at: bareminimumbabe.com/post/infantilizing-women-glittered-planners
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Thinking of your inner voice/critic as an overhyped archetype and putting a name and face to her helps you better understand what her purpose is, what her concerns are, and how to best calm her down. Question: in which ways is she overreacting to keep you safe— does she overuse control, aggressiveness, niceness, manipulation, etc.? You might not need her anymore and want her to step out of the way to make room for another voice/archetype.
In this episode we discuss:
- how to view your inner voice/critic as an overhyped archetype
- how putting a name and face to your inner voice can give you better compassion and understanding for its purpose
- how we all play roles and step into archetypes in our lives (for good or bad)
Check out the episode notes at: bareminimumbabe.com/post/naming-your-inner-voice
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Do you beat yourself up for avoiding or having trouble doing new or vulnerable things? Do you yell at yourself that, “this isn’t that hard, why am I overcomplicating it?!”
But, a lot of times it IS difficult and you’re NOT overcomplicating and you’re NOT overthinking it. It’s okay to feel that a difficult thing is difficult. Belittling and berating yourself doesn’t help, it actually makes it worse and perpetuates the vicious cycle.
In this episode we discuss:
- how we often belittle our own feelings and experiences in a way that we would never do to others
- how beating yourself up for “overcomplicating” things causes more damage
- how asking “why is my inner voice being mean to me” is a question that can stop the negativity in it’s tracks
- we all feel like an imposter when trying new and difficult things
Check out the show notes for this episode at bareminimumbabe.com/post/stop-belittling-yourself
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Gratitudes practices have been forced upon us and I’m over it. Sometimes things aren’t feeling great for you and being pressured to be grateful for all that you do have, can make you feel even worse with a new layer of guilt for now being a selfish, ungrateful B. That’s toxic bullsh*t right there. Don’t do that to yourself.
In this episode we discuss:
- the impactful difference between an active vs. passive gratitude practice
- how comparing your life to others less fortunate is a terrible way to feel forced gratitude
- how feeling poorly and listing things you should feel grateful for can actually make you feel worse
- being grateful for things you’re actually grateful for, without shame or shoulds
Check out the show notes for this episode at www.bareminimumbabe.com/post/gratitude-journals-suck-heres-why
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Hustle culture wants you to believe that if you’re not grinding towards something then you should question your value. That’s bullsh*t. Just cleaning the dishes or having a positive interaction with a family member can have a major impact on you and the others around you.
Discussed in this episode:
- how the Japanese concept of ikigai can help you feel more positive and purposeful
- you have value as a human being, not just in what you’re able to produce for the world
- accepting things that need to be done and finding peace in that saves a lot of wasted negative energy
- everyone has struggles because it’s a fact of being a human
Check out the show notes for this episode at bareminimumbabe.com/post/ikigai-finding-joy-cleaning-dishes
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I’ve decided to be overly honest about my negative feelings and how Bipolar ii plays the lead role in that frustrating movie AND how I try my best to embody my Bare Minimum Babe™ self during these depressive episodes by leaning into the roles that I value in my life. This episode is for you if you also struggle with any negative mental and emotional issues even if only sometimes because maybe you’ll feel less alone or crazy.
In this episode we discuss:
- understanding Bipolar ii symptoms and how to not be hard on yourself when they surface
- struggling to invest in yourself
- showing up for the roles that we place value on in our lives
- how to at least maintain equilibrium in your life if you’re unable to move positively forward
Stay tuned for next week's episode because I’m going to talk about Ikigai (the Japanese art of finding joy in daily life tasks), and how it’s SO helpful for feeling good especially when you’re mentally struggling with finding your purpose or positive energy.
Check out the show notes for this episode at bareminimumbabe.com/post/bipolarii-life-embodying-Bare-Minimum-Babe
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Did you know that telling someone they’re pretty can make them smile??? That seems obvious, duhhh Babe.
In today’s episode we talk about how “flirting” with women can build them up, what you think about yourself is probably a lie, and how sharing the positive thoughts we have about others can change yours and that persons outlook for the better, even if you look a little weird.
Make someone smile, change the world…anyone?
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Admit that you care what others think. It’s not uncool. Once you admit it you can then prioritize and distinguish whose opinions actually matter to you. Positive outside validation often so makes or breaks when trying something new that it needs to be recognized as a craving lest you feel discouraged.
In this episode we discuss:
- a key rule of being a good leader, coach, teacher, etc. is making someone feel seen and heard
- how to bridge the gap between your current skills and your ambitions
- how it’s not uncool to admit you care and value what others think of you
- being kind to yourself when learning something new
Check out the show notes for this episode at bareminimumbabe.com/post/we-need-outside-validation
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There’s a clear difference in mindset between striving to be THE guru in your field, vs. a contributor. When I read this in a book recently, I felt a weight lift. I didn’t realize how much pressure I had been putting on myself, and silently judging others who didn’t want to be THE person.
In this episode we discuss:
- the difference in mindset between striving to be the guru vs. a contributor
- what is the Smurfette Principle and what’s that got to do with you?
- building your own seat at the table and giving a chain saw to the woman next to you so she can build hers
Check out the show notes for this episode at bareminimumbabe.com/post/being-the-guru-vs-a-contributor
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Could setting a 30 minute timer first thing in the morning make you 30x more productive? I don’t know…I didn’t create an actual formula for this lol BUT I know it makes me FEEL 30x more productive. This episode builds upon the previous episode “Is your morning routine killing your productivity? Mine was…EP 6” and offers a new challenge for your upcoming week if you’re up for it :) Also discussed: scheduling tasks into your calendar, the importance of reflecting on previous weeks to improve this week, and how to decide what the “most” important thing is you’d like to work on each day
Check out the show notes for this episode at bareminimumbabe.com/post/30-minutes-all-you-need-to-succeed
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Do you have a morning routine? (Hint: you do) How long does it take? Do you feel better or worse after you’re done? Do your habits and personality align with the routine, or are you trying to make “fetch” happen?
In this episode, we talk about creating an intentional morning routine that works FOR you instead of trying to force what works for others. Amanda uses herself as “Exhibit A” of a morning routine failure and the lessons learned.
Also discussed:
- Taking an honest review of your routines to check if they’re accomplishing what they’re supposed to
- Not feeling sh*t when someone else’s routine doesn’t work for you.
- And vice versa, not making somebody else feel poorly because your routine doesn’t work for them
Show Notes: bareminimumbabe.com/post/morning-routine-killing-your-productivity
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Do you ever want to escape a situation, person, place, or thing but feel like “I encouraged this…I guess I need to deal with it?” Knock it off. Quit guilt-tripping yourself.
In this episode, we talk about our sense of obligation to others and how it holds us back. Also discussed: how you don’t need to do anything you don’t want to, how you’re allowed to change your mind after you gather more data, and how you’re not responsible for or obligated to other people's feelings.
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Feeling inferior is NOT a reason to put other women down. How do I know? I do it. I feel bad about it and I want to stop it. And I want to help you stop it too. Today we’re talking about the constant woman vs. woman comparisons, how stupid and unhealthy that is, how to quickly kill these thoughts and feelings, and to connect with other women in a more authentic way. Plus a bonus challenge :)
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Discussed in this episode:Mean Girls (competition scene): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaKjhk4P8_o
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Did you know you steal all the time? It’s usually a subconscious act and it’s why we think unlike anyone else on this planet and we couldn’t possibly be influenced by anything or anyone. But this is a lie. We steal from others all the time. We steal their ideas, their clothes, their thoughts, their feelings, their way of speaking, everything. We discuss how we can make this stealing a conscious act that we use to our advantage, how not even Thomas Edison or Beyonce are original, and how it’s not the stealing that’s the problem, but the fact that we often don’t give credit where credit is due.
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Discussed in this episode:* “Steal Like an Artist” by Austin Kleon * Canva.com * “Atomic Habits” by James Clear * The Twelfth House by Holisticism * Devil Wears Prada (sweater scene): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja2fgquYTCg
What We’re Loving Right Now:* Book: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi * Music: Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe by Jazmine Sullivan * Note taking software, Notion
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Have you ever been torn between 2 ideas, people, things, places, cats, whatever? Of course, you have, you're a human being and want multiple things at once ALL. THE. TIME. In this episode of Bare Minimum Babe™, we talk about the hard job of being honest with yourself to figure out how important something ACTUALLY is to you vs. how important you think it SHOULD be important to you are very different things and how this honest look is crucial in decision making. We also discuss what the sunk-cost bias is and why that sh*t will sink your battleship, and ask the question..."if an idea came to you...is it always meant to be born? And if so, does it have to be born through you?" Subscribe to the show to be updated on the latest episodes!
Discussed in this episode:
- “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown
- The Twelfth House by Holisticism
- Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
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In this very FIRST episode of Bare Minimum Babe™, we talk about why we decided to add to the “noise” of self-help podcasts, how hustle culture is so toxic, why a routine is so helpful (especially for those living with mental illnesses), and how important having a friend is.
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Discussed in this episode:
- “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown
- The Twelfth House by Holisticism
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- Our website
- email us at: bareminimumbabe@gmail.com
- Bare Minimum Babe Instagram