Chasing Progress Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ally
The Chasing Progress Podcast provides a space for the beyond surface-level conversations providing a guide to becoming a little better each day. We are creating a community that helps individuals get closer to the person they are truly meant to be and of course, celebrating along the way!
Episode 9: The Wake up Call You Might Need
This one episode could shift EVERYTHING.
**In this episode, Ally walks us through the most important shift that can truly take you out of the "stuck" feeling and bring clarity to your next steps.
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What if you could shift your business to be able to spend more time on what truly matters?
Brittany Burton is the owner of The Resume House and, in her day job, a Public Relations Strategist for a small firm in Charlotte, NC. She has a passion for helping people tell their career story and achieve their dream roles- working her magic on over 250 resumes in the last 5 years. Brittany has been married to her husband Philip for 10 years and they have 3 young children and two golden retrievers. She loves to share her passion for cooking and baking by gathering around the table with friends and family as often as possible.
In this episode, Brittany shares her journey from enjoying editing her personal resume in college to over 250 resumes written-to-date with a digital course on the way. She tells us why her entrepreneurial journey is changing to continue to reflect her values. In looking for a more sustainable way to support her passion and family, Brittany tells us of the bigger lessons she’s learned while shifting in her thriving business. You won’t want to miss all of her amazing tips on a well-crafted resume! A great conversational mix of stories, connections and practical tips for entrepreneurship, resume-building as well as life in general, some of the topics of our conversation today include:
- How she’s inspired by telling others' stories
- Shifting in business to really respect her “why”
- Setting boundaries in business
- How to stop “trading dollars for hours”
- Finding joy through client success stories
- How to recognize signs of burnout
- Why the things you worry about in your resume don’t really matter
- How investing in yourself & your business makes it real
- How entrepreneurship affects confidence
- Fighting through uncertainty
- Why a well crafted resume is KEY
- Inspiring her kids to dream big through sharing her journey
- Building tolerance for fear
- How she’s made progress in her business and mindset
- Making an impact on her family
- Why investing in yourself is SO essential
Make sure to listen through the end of today’s episode for a FREE exercise from Ally on how to shift your mindset to embracing the progress along the way to your goal.
Where to Find Brittany and The Resume House:
- Brittany’s Instagram: @brittanynburton
- Resume House Instagram: @theresumehouse
- The Resume House website
Where to Find Resources discussed in Today’s Episode:
- Amy Porterfield: Online Marketing Made Easy
- Guide: 7 Things to Take off your Resume right Now
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In this episode, Ally discusses how purchasing a ticket for a personal development conference, EmpowerHER Live, earlier this year was the catalyst that helped her find her deep “why” for going after her goals and the realization that they cannot happen without the support of others. You'll hear key takeaways to shift your mindset in order to truly reach your fullest potential. At the end of today’s episode, Ally makes a big announcement that you won’t want to miss!
- The challenges in “getting in the room”
- Why community is everything
- The realization that support is REQUIRED to get to the next level
- Why your dreams are bigger than just you
- Recap of some key speakers from the weekend including Jamie Kern Lima
- How you handled the past is key to embracing your future
- The importance of calling your shot
- Embracing the seasons of your goals
- Why having a “home team” is essential
Where to Find Resources discussed in Today’s Episode:
- “Believe It” by Jamie Kern Lima
- EmpowerHER Podcast
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“Wherever you go, there you are.”
Rae Hamilton is a CLT-based nutrition coach who is tackling the task of leaning into her passions AND her fears. From a small town in upstate New York— she found her happiness and self confidence in Charlotte, NC through setting difficult boundaries, facing her emotions head on, and healing herself from the inside out. Rae is working with clients to discover their “why” and pursue it with patience and self-compassion— while still enjoying a good red wine with plenty of carbs along the way.
In this episode, Rae shares her journey from childhood through now–from focusing on helping everyone else in her life through making the life-changing decision to start living for herself. Both challenging and beautiful, Rae’s story reminds us that we only have one life and one person will be there with us through all of it: ourselves. From tying body image to self worth to progressing into the confident woman she is today, helping others on the path of a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life. A great conversational mix of stories, connections and practical tips for nutrition as well as life in general, some of the topics of our conversation today include:
- How childhood affected her relationship with food
- How coaching others has taught her more about herself
- Fitting goals into your life as it is today
- Jumping into that calling– how sticking to your purpose will light you up
- Why we often try to fix others when we need to fix ourselves
- Sticking to the basics for nutrition success
- How nutrition affects our mental health
- The path to learning that change occurs only within
- Finding your why in goal setting
- Why loving yourself can be challenging
- Navigating emotions with body image
- Why “fake it ‘til you make it” isn’t the best advice
Where to Find Rae:
- Instagram: @raelynhamilton
- heyraehealth@gmail.com
Where to Find Resources discussed in Today’s Episode:
- Precision Nutrition
- EmpowerHER Podcast Episode: What if it’s NOT what you think?
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Do you want MORE out of your life and relationships but struggle with sticking to your goals? You’re not alone! What if I told you there's an easier way to ensure you success?
In this episode, Ally discusses how to make slow & steady progress towards your big goals in pursuit of the person you are truly meant to be. A practical take on how to create goals, support them through the WHY and create related manageable tasks today!
- What is a microgoal?
- How to truly accomplish those big goals
- Basics of defining your goals and creating small manageable tasks
- How to build your confidence muscle
- Tons of examples to apply to your own life
- What you can do TODAY to get closer to the person you want to be
- Why waiting on motivation doesn’t work
- The science behind achieving goals
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What if you could truly find absolute joy in your everyday life?
Emily Toninato is a health and fitness coach who focuses on inspiring joy within her clients and coaches through fitness, fulfillment and fun. Born and raised in Minnesota, Emily walked the more “traditional” path of life after college going into the corporate world. She quickly realized that she wanted to live life on her own terms and now works tirelessly to help other millennial women do the same.
In this episode, Emily gives us tons of practical tips and strategies for pushing away those excuses and living an authentic life – joyful and fulfilled. Some of the topics of our conversation today include:
- Controlling her anxiety through movement
- How to create a vision for your life
- Why weight loss isn’t the end goal
- Finding your WHY in creating goals
- Why motivation is bullsh*t
- How to work on mindset shifts
- Surrounding yourself with a growth-minded community
Where to Find Emily:
- Instagram: @emily.toninato
- Website: Join her Virtual Health Club!
Where to Find Resources discussed in Today’s Episode:
- Girl, Wash your Face by Rachel Hollis
- 10/10/1: Rachel Hollis’ Plan for your Dreams
- Rise Up Planner by Moira Kucaba
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- IG: @allyjeanne__
- Podcast’s IG: @chasingprogresspodcast
- Email: chasingprogresspodcast@gmail.com
Episode 3: Making the morning work for YOU!
What if I told you that there was one simple habit that could change your life?
In this episode, Ally discusses the most important habit that she has implemented that has absolutely changed her life: morning routine. Ally provides simple tips and tricks to help you take back your mornings and make them work best in your current season of life. She also discusses:
- Benefits of a morning routine
- Challenges (& solutions) in starting a morning routine
- How to adapt morning routine to any season of life
- Basics of creating your own morning routine
- Tons of examples of simple acts to improve your day!
Where to Find Resources discussed in Today’s Episode:
- “Atomic Habits” by James Clear
- The Feels with Fondy Podcast
- Journal Prompts: Prompted.io
- Molly’s Mornings
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- Podcast’s IG: @chasingprogresspodcast
- Email: chasingprogresspodcast@gmail.com
You are in control of your own happiness.
In the very first episode of the Chasing Progress podcast, Ally discusses the journey of creating her life instead of just settling for it. Sharing her story of evolving from someone who didn't decide for herself to making the decision of leaving everything behind at the hope of a new life that she loved--a hope that came true! As in every episode, Ally gives practical tips for implementing in your own life starting today.
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Katie Hawkes is on a mission to ensure that women do not have to walk through this life without confidence. She does so by sharing her own story and the stories of others on her podcast Contagious Confidence. She reminds us in this episode how essential it is just to take the first step and start by choosing YOU.
In this episode we talk about:
- How Katie helps other woman be their most confident selves
- Moving to New Zealand on a gut feeling
- From being the version of Katie that everyone wanted to choosing to do things her way: her journey to confidence
- Her Marriage: Being the best, most confident version of themselves together AND as individuals
- The power of showing up, slowing down and being vulnerable
- Practical Tips to growing in Confidence
Where to Find Katie Hawkes:
- Instagram: @katieehawkes
- Podcast: @contagiousconfidencepodcast
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