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Successfully Chaotic
Successfully Chaotic Podcast is hosted by Maria Daniels, an expert on out-of-the-box marketing, advocate for wellness and natural foods, and speaker on finding success in the chaos of life.
There’s a moment most people don’t talk about…
When your priorities shift but your life hasn’t caught up yet.
What used to work doesn’t feel right anymore.
What used to fit… feels heavy.
And suddenly, you’re questioning everything.
This episode is for the woman who is growing, evolving, building…
and realizing she can’t keep doing life the same way she used to.
This isn’t about burnout.
It’s not about “trying harder.”
It’s about misalignment and what happens when you start becoming someone new.
Do you replay decisions after you’ve already made them?
Rewrite messages in your head.
Second-guess conversations.
Revisit choices days later.
Overthinking is exhausting. And it’s more common among capable, responsible people than you might realize.
In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, Maria Daniels explores why overthinking happens, the psychology behind rumination and anticipatory anxiety, and how responsibility can quietly turn into mental spiraling.
You will learn how to recognize when you are re-deciding instead of deciding, why fear of consequences fuels overthinking, and how to build confidence without eliminating uncertainty.
If you struggle with overthinking, anxiety around decisions, or feeling mentally drained by choices, this episode will help you move forward with more clarity and trust.
Making decisions feels exhausting right now and it’s not because you’re indecisive. In this episode, Maria Daniels explains what decision fatigue really is, why capable people feel it most, and how to reduce mental overload without pushing harder.
If even small decisions feel heavy lately, you’re not imagining it.
In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, Maria breaks down decision fatigue..why making choices feels so hard right now, why it’s especially common among capable, responsible people, and how constant mental load quietly drains energy and clarity.
You’ll learn what decision fatigue looks like in real life, the science behind why your brain feels overwhelmed, and practical ways to reduce the number of decisions you’re carrying, without blowing up your routines or responsibilities.
This episode is for anyone who feels mentally exhausted, stuck in overthinking, or tired of deciding all day long.
What You’ll Notice (Signs of Decision Fatigue)* Freezing on small decisions while handling big ones * Overthinking or avoiding choices altogether * Feeling mentally tired but not physically exhausted * Repeating the same decisions over and over * Increased irritability, procrastination, or shutdown * Defaulting to scrolling or numbing for relief
What You Can Do (Without Adding Pressure)* Identify and reduce repeating decisions * Create gentle defaults instead of rigid rules * Limit artificial urgency around decisions * Separate emotional labor from actual responsibility * Allow pauses without labeling them as failure
About the PodcastSuccessfully Chaotic is a podcast for people building meaningful lives and businesses without pretending everything is perfectly organized. This season focuses on clarity, alignment, boundaries, and moving forward without burnout.
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Have you ever looked at your life and thought, I’m doing everything I’m supposed to be doing… so why does this still feel off?
In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, Maria explores why feeling stuck is often a sign of growth—not failure. She breaks down the personal growth plateau many high-functioning people experience, why pushing harder usually makes it worse, and how outgrowing old identities and obligations can quietly stall forward momentum.
This conversation is for anyone who feels capable, responsible, and productive—but disconnected, uninspired, or unsure of what comes next.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode* Why “feeling stuck” isn’t a motivation problem * How personal growth plateaus actually show up * Why doing everything right can still feel wrong * The three core reasons capable people feel stuck * Why pushing harder often creates resentment * What to do when your life outgrows the version of you who built it
Episode OutlineIntro
- Why “stuck” is misunderstood
- The pressure of doing everything right
Why Stuckness Shows Up After Competence
- Responsibility, reliability, and hidden burnout
- Survival systems vs. growth systems
The Personal Growth Plateau
- Signs you’ve outgrown your current structure
- Why this isn’t a crisis—but a transition
Three Core Reasons You Feel Stuck
- Outgrowing your current identity
- Living in obligation instead of alignment
- Waiting for permission to change
Why Pushing Harder Backfires
- Discipline vs. direction
- Resentment as a signal
What to Do Instead
- Identifying misalignment
- Updating boundaries
- Allowing pauses without guilt
Reframing “Stuck”
- Why stuck is a threshold, not a dead end
Closing Reflection
- Noticing where your life still runs on an old version of you
Reflection Question for ListenersWhat part of your life is still operating on a version of you that you’ve already outgrown?
You don’t need to fix it yet. Just notice it.
About the PodcastSuccessfully Chaotic is a podcast for people building meaningful lives and businesses without pretending everything is perfectly organized. This season focuses on clarity, alignment, leadership, and moving forward without burnout.
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Feeling stuck even though you’re doing everything “right”?
This episode breaks down why clarity feels so hard right now, and how to actually find it without forcing a big life overhaul.
In this opening episode of the new season, Maria explores why clarity doesn’t come from thinking harder, why overwhelm is often a sign of misalignment, and how to start making lighter decisions in life and business.
If you’re tired of spinning, overthinking, or carrying more than you should, this episode will help you slow the noise and reconnect with what actually matters.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode* Why clarity feels harder now than ever * The biggest myth about finding clarity * How decision fatigue keeps you stuck * Three powerful questions that create clarity * Why you don’t need the full plan to move forward
About the PodcastSuccessfully Chaotic is a podcast for people building meaningful lives and businesses without pretending everything is perfectly organized. This season focuses on clarity, decisions, leadership, and moving forward without burning yourself out.
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If you’ve been questioning your motivation, your discipline, or yourself lately, this episode is for you.
Exhaustion doesn’t always look like burnout or quitting. Sometimes it looks like still showing up.. just at a cost. Starting things and not finishing them. Feeling irritable. Avoiding emails. Needing silence but never getting it.
In this episode, we talk honestly about what exhaustion really looks like, why capable people are the first to blame themselves, and why being harder on yourself isn’t the solution.
You’re not lazy.
You’re not broken.
You’re responding to too much for too long.
And that deserves honesty..not shame.
We’re told that hustle is the answer to everything, that if we just push harder, stay later, and keep going, success will eventually come. But what happens when the hustle stops working?
In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, I get real about burnout, overwhelm, and that uncomfortable moment when the strategy that used to drive you suddenly stops lighting you up.
This is for the ones who built something from nothing and are realizing that the next level requires rest, boundaries, and a new kind of strength.
Let’s talk about redefining success.. not by how busy you are, but by how aligned you feel.
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Maria Daniels and Dominique Levesque dive deep into the topic of burnout—what it feels like, how to spot it before it takes you down, and why those who are highly sensitive, creative, or soul-led might experience burnout differently. Dominique, an intuitive coach and color energy healer, shares her journey of helping others reconnect with their intuition and regulate their emotions through the powerful language of color and vibrational healing.
Tune in as they explore the difference between doing too much and giving from the wrong frequency, how our upbringing and conditioning can lead us to ignore our inner voice, and practical ways to use color and everyday cues to restore ourselves without losing our identity. Whether you’re new to the concept of auras and energy fields or have been navigating energy work for years, this episode offers insights, real-life stories, and actionable tips to help you live unapologetically and avoid the crash-and-burn cycle. Plus, Dominique shares details about her upcoming program for anyone wanting to decode their own energy and live more aligned. Get ready to reflect, connect, and find a little more balance in your own successfully chaotic life!
About Dominique Levesque
Dominique Levesque is a passionate advocate for embracing life’s challenges and finding inner strength. She believes that while life will happen whether we want it or not, we always have a choice: to let it overwhelm us, or to engage with it fully. Dominique encourages others to "dance with life," reminding them that the answers to our struggles already exist within us, even if we sometimes lose sight of them. Noting that, especially for women, burnout and illness can be signals to pause and reflect, she emphasizes the importance of listening to our bodies and reclaiming our vitality in order to truly live life.
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In this episode, Maria kicks off the “Unapologetically You” series by welcoming Karlee Close—the certified gut health coach, founder of Beyond Bloated, and your soon-to-be gut health BFF.
Karlee shares her personal journey from ignoring chronic symptoms and burnout to thriving on the other side of gut health challenges. Together, Maria and Karlee dive into why pushing through warning signs isn’t strength—it’s self-sabotage—and why tuning into the body’s signals is essential for lasting wellness.
You’ll hear Karlee’s real talk on wellness trends, her struggles with restrictive diets, and the simple foundational habits that finally helped her—and now her clients—ditch chronic bloating without fear or food rules. If you’ve ever felt “success” was costing you your health, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for practical tips, honest stories, and a reminder that your gut whispers before it screams, so it’s time to listen and thrive!
About Karlee Close:
Karlee Close’s journey is one of perseverance and hope. After struggling with chronic health issues, Karlee refused to accept her situation as permanent. Armed with determination and a belief that things could improve, she overcame her challenges and emerged transformed. Now, Karlee shares her story to inspire others, believing strongly that no one should have to settle for discomfort or ignore their own wellbeing. Her story is a reminder that, even in the toughest times, it is possible to reach the other side—and even thrive.
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Welcome back to Successfully Chaotic!
In this heartfelt solo episode of our “Unapologetically You” series, host Maria Daniels dives into one of the rawest realities many of us face but rarely talk about—what happens when you’re giving it your all in business, family, and life, and it still feels like you’re not enough.
Maria opens up about the exhausting in-between moments, the invisible mental load, and the constant juggling act of trying to balance it all without losing yourself. You'll hear honest insights about redefining “enough,” letting go of perfection, and finding strength in vulnerability. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin or like you’re spinning your wheels, you’re not alone.
Maria is here to remind you that sometimes just showing up is more than enough—and that embracing your messy, real, and unapologetic self is your true superpower. So grab your favorite drink and settle in—this episode is all about giving yourself grace and remembering you’re already doing amazing things.
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Ever find yourself in the “messy middle”—that in-between phase where success feels just out of reach, and you’re questioning everything? You’re not alone. On the latest episode of Successfully Chaotic, I dig into the reality behind entrepreneurship and growth—and spoiler alert, it’s not always as glossy as the highlight reels make it out to be.
💡 Here are three key takeaways for anyone navigating challenging transitions:
- The Magic Happens in the Messy Middle: Don’t discount the space between the big wins; those unglamorous, exhausting days are where growth and clarity are forged.
- You Don’t Have to Be Finished to Be Worthy: Progress isn’t about perfection. You’re becoming every step of the way, even when it feels unclear or uncertain.
- Keep Showing Up as Your Real Self: Authenticity—showing up as the real you—creates the deepest impact (and attracts the right opportunities and relationships).
If you’re currently feeling stuck or unsure, remember: you’re not behind, you’re becoming.
✨ This is your permission to get messy, keep going, and be unapologetically YOU.
Let’s keep supporting each other through the chaos!
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In this soulful solo episode, Maria Daniels kicks off the brand-new "Unapologetically You" series. She dives deep into what it means to embrace your authentic self—especially when the world tries to label you as "too much." Whether you’ve ever been called too loud, too driven, too sensitive, or too bold, this episode is your permission slip to stop shrinking and start celebrating what makes you unique.
Key Topics Covered:
- How societal expectations—especially for women—push us to play small
- Maria’s personal journey from apologizing for her boldness to fully owning it
- Why the labels "too much" can actually be your superpowers
- The importance of messy, real-life growth over perfection
- Encouragement for listeners to take up space and let their true selves shine
- An invitation for listeners to share their stories and even join as a guest on the podcast
Quotable Moments:
- “You’re not too much. You’re just not meant for small spaces.”
- “My people didn’t need a filtered version of me. They needed the wild, fully present, messy bun at 3pm version of me.”
- “This is your space—and we don’t do boxes here.”
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- Interested in being a guest and sharing your own story?
Email Maria at info@successfullychaotic.com or visit successfullychaotic.com to fill out the guest form.
Mentioned in This Episode:
- Upcoming live streams and guest interviews as part of the "Unapologetically You" series
- Opportunities to connect via DM, comments, or email—Maria loves hearing from listeners!
Takeaway:
This episode is a pep talk for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re “too much.” It’s time to own it, love it, and let the right people lean in.
Thank you for listening! If today’s episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share your big, bold story with Maria.
On the latest episode of Successfully Chaotic, I dove deep into the powerful truth that no one will magically hand you permission to live authentically or chase your dreams. For years, I waited—seeking approval, over-explaining my choices, and letting others' doubts become my own. But when you realize the only approval you truly need is your own, everything changes.
Here are my top 3 takeaways for anyone feeling stuck:
- Permission is Not Required: You don’t need anyone’s validation to start a business, pivot your career, or live authentically. Trust yourself to lead your own life.
- Discomfort Leads to Growth: Every time you choose yourself and take action (even if it’s scary or awkward), you get stronger. Real breakthroughs happen outside your comfort zone.
- Surround Yourself with Expanders: Seek out those who inspire you, push you to dream bigger, and remind you of what’s possible—rather than people who project their fears onto you.
If you’re still waiting for a sign that it’s time to choose yourself… consider this it. 💫
Are you ready to be unapologetically YOU?
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Episode Overview:
In this heartfelt season finale, Maria Daniels wraps up her storytelling series by exploring the powerful role that shared stories play in building authentic communities. Maria reaffirms that life—and business—are about genuine connection, not just checking boxes or chasing numbers. Through candid reflections and personal anecdotes, she encourages listeners to embrace their own stories, chaos and all, as a force for bringing people together.
Key Takeaways:
- Connection Through Storytelling: Maria discusses how sharing our real, imperfect stories helps us feel less alone and fosters genuine connection with others.
- The Magic of Vulnerability: Being brave enough to be seen, flaws and all, is essential for forming strong community bonds.
- Celebrating Others: Building a thriving community means amplifying the stories of others, not just your own voice.
- Creating Safe Spaces: Maria emphasizes the importance of safe, supportive environments—like podcasts, groups, and social media—where people are free to share and be themselves.
- Your Story Matters: Everyone has a story worth telling, and sharing it just might be what someone else needs to hear.
Action Steps:
- Share your own story, no matter how messy or chaotic—your authenticity could inspire and connect with others.
- Consider being a guest on Successfully Chaotic! Visit https://www.successfullychaotic.com/be-a-guest to apply and share your journey.
Maria’s Final Message:
Your story—messy, chaotic, beautiful—has true power to connect and heal. Embrace it, share it, and help create something extraordinary.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels explores the essential role of storytelling in business and human interaction. She emphasizes that storytelling is a timeless practice that should be authentically tailored to connect with audiences across various platforms, whether it’s through Instagram, TikTok, or podcasts. Maria highlights the importance of leveraging storytelling to create meaningful connections and invites listeners to reflect on their own storytelling journeys. Grab your favorite hot beverage and join the conversation to learn how to effectively share your story and engage with your audience.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels explores the powerful art of storytelling and its crucial role in connecting, inspiring, and selling. Maria emphasizes that storytelling is a skill anyone can learn and improve, making it essential for entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone looking to foster deeper connections. She shares practical tips for crafting engaging narratives that resonate, whether you’re writing a social media post, pitching to clients, or speaking in public. Tune in to discover how to make your stories more magnetic and impactful, and understand why storytelling has been a fundamental part of human communication throughout history. Grab your favorite beverage and join Maria on this journey to enhance your storytelling skills!
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, we explore the profound connection between storytelling and healing. Maria delves into how sharing personal narratives can lift emotional burdens and foster connection, both for the storyteller and the listener. By examining the age-old tradition of storytelling, the episode highlights its role in helping individuals make sense of their experiences and emotions. Listeners will gain personal insights, actionable tips, and inspiration to harness their own voices for healing—both for themselves and others. Join us for an enlightening conversation that underscores the power of stories in navigating life's complexities. Grab a warm beverage and let's dive into the transformative world of storytelling!
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels explores the transformative power of vulnerability. She addresses the common misconception that vulnerability equates to weakness, revealing it instead as a hidden superpower that can positively impact relationships, business, and personal growth. Maria breaks down the essence of vulnerability, emphasizing the importance of openness and authenticity in our lives. She encourages listeners to embrace their imperfections and acknowledge that no one has all the answers. Tune in for insights on how to show up authentically and leverage vulnerability for personal and professional development.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels delves into the intricate art of storytelling and its power to inspire action. Building on the foundational concepts discussed in the previous episode, Maria emphasizes that storytelling goes beyond just crafting a narrative; it’s about evoking emotions and motivating your audience. She encourages listeners to identify the emotional core of their stories, asking poignant questions about the feelings they wish to elicit in their audience. By focusing on the emotional impact, brands can create memorable connections that foster trust and engagement. Tune in to discover actionable storytelling strategies that will elevate your brand's narrative from good to unforgettable.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels explores the transformative power of storytelling in business. She emphasizes how storytelling can elevate your message from ordinary to unforgettable, making it an essential tool for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and content creators. Maria shares a compelling story about a woman who left her successful career to pursue happiness by selling ice cream on an island, illustrating the profound impact of following one's passion. Tune in to discover why storytelling matters and how you can start incorporating it into your business strategy right away!
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels discusses the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with parenting. She emphasizes the importance of nurturing independence in children, drawing parallels between effective business systems and fostering self-reliance in kids. Maria shares practical strategies for encouraging children to take on responsibilities, illustrating how small tasks, like making their own lunch or preparing for outings, can free up valuable time for busy parents. With a focus on scaling family life through independence, this episode provides insights for parents who want to cultivate capable and confident children while managing the demands of building a business. Tune in for actionable tips that can lead to significant wins in both family and entrepreneurial life.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels dives into the art of raising independent kids while managing the demands of running a business. With a wealth of experience as a mother of seven, ranging from a 25-year-old to a 7-year-old, Maria shares practical tips to instill responsibility and independence in children. She reflects on her parenting journey, acknowledging the learning curves faced with her first child and how her approach has evolved over the years. Tune in for valuable insights that will help you balance your entrepreneurial hustle while nurturing self-reliant future adults.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, we dive deep into the crucial topics of boundaries and burnout, especially for those juggling multiple roles like parents and entrepreneurs. The host shares personal experiences of overcommitting and the toll it took on her well-being, revealing how her self-worth was tied to productivity. She discusses the challenge of setting boundaries not only with negative situations but also with seemingly positive opportunities that can lead to burnout. Listeners will gain insights into recognizing when to say no and the importance of aligning productivity with purpose, ultimately fostering a healthier balance in life and work. Tune in for valuable tips on navigating the winding road of life without sacrificing your mental health.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels dives into the often-overlooked topic of self-care for parents. As a mother of seven and a business owner, Maria shares her insights on the importance of prioritizing self-care amidst the chaos of daily responsibilities. She emphasizes that self-care is not merely a trendy term but a crucial practice for maintaining mental, emotional, and physical health. Maria discusses the challenges parents face in making time for themselves and highlights the necessity of replenishing one’s energy to effectively care for others. Tune in to discover practical tips and encouragement on how to carve out time for self-care in your busy life.
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In this episode of Successful Chaotic, host Maria Daniels explores the heartfelt yet sometimes frustrating world of family rituals. Drawing from her experience as a mother of seven, Maria candidly discusses the chaotic moments that often accompany family outings, from meltdowns to last-minute bickering. Despite the stress, she emphasizes the importance of these rituals in creating lasting memories and bonding experiences. Tune in as Maria shares insights on why these seemingly chaotic moments are worth embracing and how they contribute to the fabric of family life, making even the messiest outings unforgettable.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels shares her personal journey as the mother of an autistic child. Maria opens up about her initial lack of experience with autism before her son was born and reflects on her early observations of his behavior starting at 18 months. As she recounts her experiences, she aims to provide insight and advice for families navigating similar challenges. The episode covers the emotional spectrum of raising a child with autism, highlighting both the beautiful moments and the difficulties that come with the journey. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion filled with real-life stories and expert advice for parents and caregivers.
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In this episode of "Successfully Chaotic," host Maria Daniels shares her personal journey and experiences as a mother of seven children. From her oldest being married with kids to her 15-year-old on the spectrum, Maria emphasizes the importance of embracing each child's uniqueness and individual needs. She provides practical tips for raising well-rounded kids, highlighting the significance of personalized parenting strategies. Join Maria as she navigates the beautiful chaos of parenting and redefines success on our own terms.
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In this episode of "Successfully Chaotic," host Maria Daniels delves into the importance of morning routines for entrepreneurs. She emphasizes how starting the day with purpose can positively impact the rest of your day and overall productivity. Drawing from insights of successful entrepreneurs and personal experiences, Maria shares valuable tips on how to create a morning routine that sets you up for success. Tune in to discover how incorporating a mindful morning routine can make a significant difference in your work-life balance and goal achievement.
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Exploring the concept of work-life balance, Maria Daniels delves into the myth of achieving a perfect 50-50 equilibrium between work and personal life. She questions the reality of this balance and offers insights on how to navigate the complexities of balancing entrepreneurship with real life. Join her on Successfully Chaotic as she unpacks the meaning of work-life balance and shares strategies for finding a personalized approach that works for each individual.
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This episode explores the idea of following the "shiny object" in life and how sometimes it can actually be what you are meant to focus on. Maria Daniels and Stacey Pryce emphasize the importance of asking yourself questions to discern if the new opportunity is a distraction or a genuine calling. They share personal experiences of letting go of ventures that no longer aligned with their goals and discuss the nuance of knowing when to persist or when to move on. The episode highlights the significance of recognizing when to stay the course, even if feeling burnt out, and navigating the journey with intention and awareness.
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On this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels and guest Victoria Hicks discuss transitioning from FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) to JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) to prevent burnout. Victoria shares her experience of taking on multiple businesses and feeling overwhelmed at times. Tune in to explore the journey of managing commitments and finding joy in prioritizing self-care.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels delves into the crucial topic of mastering fears as an entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of facing self-doubt and challenges on the entrepreneurial journey, discussing practical strategies to not only manage fear but to conquer it. Maria highlights the power of knowledge in combating fear, suggesting that understanding every aspect of our business builds confidence, diminishes doubt, and empowers decision-making for business growth. Join Maria as she navigates the path to building a thriving business and life by addressing and overcoming fears.
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In this episode of "Successfully Chaotic," host Maria Daniels explores the journey from burnout to balance with special guest Christy Hajduk, owner of Nine to Five Wellness. Christy shares her experience transitioning from a corporate background in advertising to owning her own business while balancing family life. Tune in for insightful strategies and stories on navigating burnout and finding equilibrium in life.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels reflects on the importance of starting the day with purpose. Drawing from her recent Morning Motivation series on TikTok, Maria shares how morning practices can ignite passion and set the tone for the entire day. She dives into the research supporting the power of positive morning routines and emphasizes the impact it can have on our overall approach to life. Join Maria as she explores the significance of rising with purpose and invites listeners to reflect on their own morning rituals.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels delves into the complexities of navigating life's unexpected changes. She encourages listeners to embrace the chaos and uncertainty that comes with transitions, reminding them that there is always hope on the other side. Through candid discussions about the discomfort of change, Maria inspires you to find strength in the midst of life's twists and turns.
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Embracing Imperfection: Join host Maria Daniels on Successfully Chaotic as she explores the value of imperfection in entrepreneurship and life. Discover why chasing perfection is a myth and how navigating chaos can lead to creativity and strength. Learn why successful entrepreneurs embrace imperfection as a key to unlocking their true potential. Tune in to uncover the beauty in life's perfectly imperfect moments.
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Today on Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels welcomes guest Adrienne Irizarry, a holistic women's health provider and Certified Acutonics practitioner. In this episode, they dive into the theme of nourishment, focusing on nourishing both the body and the mind. Tune in to gain insights on how to take care of your body using wisdom from East Asian medicine tradition in the modern world.
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[00:01:44] Nourishing the Mind and Body.
[00:05:10] Cycle productivity secrets.
[00:08:30] Embracing Work Schedule Flexibility.
[00:13:32] Introversion and extroversion fluctuations.
[00:17:59] Starting a Business Journey
[00:21:30] Listening to Body Wisdom.
[00:25:36] Passion and Selling.
[00:27:32] Empowering women's health struggles.
[00:34:22] Understanding Women's Body Cycles.
[00:37:16] Women's health education.
[00:39:28] Gynecological health and medical history.
[00:43:12] Understanding body language.
[00:48:21] True holistic wellness.
In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels explores the intersection of homesteading and business. With a background in wellness and sustainable agriculture, Maria shares how adopting a back-to-the-basics lifestyle can nourish both our bodies and our businesses. From clean eating to natural products, Maria highlights the importance of connecting with nature for personal and professional success. Tune in to learn how embracing a natural living approach can invigorate your business.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels welcomes guest Amanda May, a spiritual mentor and higher self-embodiment guide. They discuss how they met on Instagram and the power of online connections. Amanda shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the recent success she has experienced. They reflect on the constant ride of life and the gratitude that comes with achieving dreams. Tune in to hear more about Amanda's story and her work in the Manifesting Miracle Worker community.
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In this episode, Maria Daniels and Wendy Caverly discuss the importance of networking and making meaningful connections in business. They emphasize the need to craft connections for real impact and share insights on the dos and don'ts of networking. Tune in to learn how to make the most out of your networking efforts in the new year.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels is joined by entrepreneur and marketing expert Amber Powers. They discuss the importance of reconnecting with and nurturing our inner selves for personal and professional success. Amber shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur and how she helps others make ethical changes in the world through marketing. Tune in to gain insights on building a meaningful audience and thriving in life and business.
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In this episode, the Maria Daniels introduces her guest, Joanna Walden, and they discuss the concept of harnessing energy and intention for one's life. They reflect on the passing of time and the fast-approaching new year. Despite a hectic day, they are grateful to be present and engaged in this conversation. Stay tuned to hear more about Joanna's story and insights on living with purpose.
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In this episode of "Successfully Chaotic," host Maria Daniels explores the concept of consistency and how it can be a game changer in our lives.
She delves into the science behind habits, explaining how they are the secret sauce to staying on track, even amidst chaos. By understanding how our brains love habits as mental shortcuts, we can harness their power to conserve energy and thrive.
Tune in to gain insight and inspiration on finding clarity amidst life's wild ride.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, Maria welcomes special guest Sam Mitchell, a dedicated podcaster and autism advocate. Together, they dive deep into the nuances, challenges, and triumphs of life with autism, shedding light on the unique world that Sam navigates daily. Through Sam's personal journey and mission to raise awareness and understanding of autism, listeners gain valuable insights and a new perspective on autism, resilience, and the transformative power of clarity. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of living on the spectrum and the beauty of embracing one's authentic self.
Timestamps:
00:00:26 Embrace authenticity and challenge stereotypes.
00:10:56 Understanding autism through personal stories.
00:14:27 Inclusion and accommodation in workplace.
00:23:40 Discipline is about teaching consequences.
00:28:06 Importance of empathy and understanding.
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In this episode, the host is joined by Shannon Urquiola, a fellow autism mom, to discuss unplanned journeys and transforming chaos into confidence. They reflect on the unexpected nature of their journeys into autism parenting and the challenges they have faced along the way. Tune in to hear their stories and insights.
Timestamps:
[00:01:58] Personal journey into autism.
[00:04:03] Motor skills and delayed development.
[00:08:41] Challenges in the autism world.
[00:11:19] Building relationships outside the home.
[00:15:23] Planning for the future.
[00:18:39] Exploring the language of autism.
[00:23:03] Sleep and sensory issues.
[00:26:31] Prioritizing your own well being.
[00:30:44] Reframing "I have to."
[00:33:16] Support in early years.
[00:37:32] Small wins and victories.
[00:40:57] Early intervention for children.
[00:44:40] Acceptance and moving forward.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, Maria delves into the topic of transforming chaos into a catalyst for success. Acknowledging that life can throw curveballs and put us in turbulent situations, Maria emphasizes the importance of not staying in that chaos.
Instead, she encourages listeners to respond to challenges in a way that propels them towards their goals. The episode offers actionable steps and insights on how to harness chaos as a powerful force for personal growth and achievement.
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In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels is joined by guest Dana Johnson to discuss the importance of setting boundaries. They explore why boundaries are crucial for our well-being and how pushing some boundaries can lead to personal growth. Dana shares her experience as the owner of Dana's Desk Virtual Management, which she launched as a side hustle during the chaos of 2020 while being a single mom to three young children. Tune in to gain insights on establishing and maintaining boundaries for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
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Host Maria Daniels welcomes the inspiring Nicole Poulton, who bravely shares her journey of addiction and recovery. In a world where the pressure to appear perfect can be overwhelming, Nicole's story serves as a beacon of hope and resilience. Together, we'll explore the challenges of high-stress situations, addiction, and the path to clarity. Expect candid conversations, valuable insights, and empowering strategies to reclaim authenticity in the face of chaos. Tune in, engage with our community, and let's unmask the illusion of having it all together. It's time for clarity, compassion, and real conversations. Together, we rise from chaos to clarity. Get Nicole's Free E-Book here:https://nicolepoulton.com/climbebook Book a call with Nicole here: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/nicolesdiscoverycall Blogs, Tips and more from Maria here: www.successfullychaotic.com
In this episode of Successfully Chaotic, host Maria Daniels explores the theme of chaos to clarity.
She shares her personal experience with chaos and highlights how it is in these messy and unpredictable moments that the magic happens.
Maria encourages listeners to reflect on their own chaotic times and how they have learned and grown from them, ultimately finding clarity.
Tune in to gain insights and inspiration on navigating life's ups and downs.
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Join host Maria Daniels and Chef Stephanie Pierce in "A Taste of Clarity: Cooking for All Abilities." Our extraordinary guest, Chef Stephanie Pierce, a culinary artist and the author of a groundbreaking cookbook designed specifically for people with different abilities, takes us on a flavorful exploration. In the culinary world, there's a magical alchemy that occurs when chaos in the kitchen transforms into the clarity of a beautifully prepared dish. But what if this transformation could go beyond the culinary arts and extend to empower individuals with different abilities in the kitchen? Stephanie shares her inspiring story of navigating the culinary world with a focus on inclusivity. Her cookbook isn't just a collection of recipes; it's a testament to the belief that everyone, regardless of ability, should experience the joy of cooking and savoring delicious meals. We delve into the creative process behind adapting recipes for different abilities, ensuring that culinary endeavors are accessible to all. Stephanie's insights into the power of food to bring clarity, joy, and a sense of accomplishment are nothing short of inspiring. As we savor the stories and dishes that Chef Stephanie Pierce serves up, we discover that the journey from chaos to culinary clarity is a path paved with determination, creativity, and the belief that cooking is an art form accessible to everyone. It's a delightful episode filled with culinary wisdom, heartwarming stories, and the belief that clarity can be found in the most unexpected places, even in the kitchen. Find Chef Stephanie Pierce online on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickytonguecooking/?hl=en Her CookBook: https://a.co/d/73c0ptX Everything Successfully Chaotic can be found at: www.successfullychaotic.com
Connie Jo Holmes joins Maria Daniels on this episode of Successfully Chaotic! Connie Jo Holmes, is a seasoned expert in the field of transforming your beliefs and communication for unparalleled success. She will guide us through an eye-opening discussion about how our belief systems lay the foundation for our realities. Discover how to identify and shift limiting beliefs, and pave the way for personal and professional growth.
Language is the architect of our reality, and Connie will unravel the art of conscious language use. Learn how the words we choose impact our mindset, relationships, and overall achievements. She will provide actionable strategies to infuse our dialogue with intention and positivity, enhancing our ability to achieve our goals. Find Connie on her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bu2bfullhypnosisandcoaching Everything Successfully Chaotic can be found here: www.sucessfullychaotic.com
In the dynamic kickoff of Season 9's Chaos to Clarity series on Successfully Chaotic, I'm thrilled to be joined by a remarkable guest, Kamladevi Sharma. This season is dedicated to celebrating the journeys of mompreneurs, those amazing women who expertly balance the demands of entrepreneurship and family life. In this episode, Kamladevi and I dive into a transformative discussion about the potent interplay between belief systems, language, and the profound impact they have on our lives and businesses. As mompreneurs, our minds are fertile ground for cultivating success, but it all starts with what we believe is possible. Join us as we explore how our belief systems can either be powerful catalysts for achievement or formidable barriers to progress. Kamladevi, a seasoned expert in area, shares her insights on identifying and reshaping limiting beliefs, paving the way for a thriving entrepreneurial journey. Language, as we know, shapes our reality. Our words not only reflect our thoughts but can also shape our experiences. We unravel the art of conscious language use and how it influences our confidence, relationships, and overall success. Kamladevi's expertise guides us through techniques to infuse our dialogue, both internal and external, with positivity and intention, enhancing our ability to achieve our goals. We also dive into the connection between wellness and entrepreneurship, exploring how the choices we make regarding our health can ripple into our professional lives. Kamladevi and I discuss practical wellness strategies that enable mompreneurs to sustain their energy and drive, maximizing both business accomplishments and personal fulfillment. Tune in to this invigorating episode to glean insights, actionable strategies, and empowering wisdom that will resonate with every mompreneur. It's time to cultivate empowerment through the fusion of belief, language, and holistic well-being. Let's embark on this journey together as we harness these tools for unparalleled success.Join me, Maria Daniels, and my incredible guest, Kamladevi Sharma, as we dive deep into "Cultivating Empowerment: Harnessing Belief and Language for Success."
In this episode, I discuss the uncertainties of the economy and the challenges of starting a business in today's world. Emphasizing the importance of giving yourself a reality check and considering the current economic climate before diving into entrepreneurship.
Despite the challenges, starting a business during tough times can lead to great success. If you're thinking about launching your own business or pursuing a side hustle, this episode is for you.
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In this episode, Maria Daniels & her guest, Melissa Kirkpatrick, explore the importance of resetting your mindset and refocusing your goals. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or need a fresh start, examining your current mindset and goals can help you gain clarity and direction. We discuss practical tips and techniques for resetting your mindset, including mindfulness practices, positive self-talk, and visualization exercises. We also delve into the benefits of goal-setting and how to create achievable and meaningful goals that align with your values and vision for your life. Our guest, Melissa Kirkpatrick, expertly shares her insights and personal experiences with resetting her own mindset and refocusing her own goals, offering inspiration and guidance for listeners struggling with similar challenges. Whether you're looking to make a major life change or want to optimize your mindset and goals for greater success and happiness, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you reset and refocus. Find more about Melissa on her website: https://melissakirkpatrickcoaching.com/ You can find more about Successfully Chaotic, and host, Maria Daniels on our website: https://www.successfullychaotic.com/
In the United States, 1-in-3 women-owned businesses is owned by a mom. This plays largely into the economy as a whole, and has bigger impact on local economic development than one may realize. Although a mom may start her business for various reasons, there are unique challenges that comes with juggling these two roles. With that said, the skills it takes to do both are also skills that are overlooked as necessities for success in business.Join Maria Daniels as she talks with Suzanne Brown, of mompowerment.com on this very subject.
This is not as funny unless you go to Mel Robbins podcast on Audible, titled “Here’s Exactly What to Do” and listen to Episode 10: “How to Handle Frustration”.However, I decided to share this anyway.Let me paint the scene.I just got back from taking my kids to school. {Out of my seven kids, two are in a public elementary school, two are homeschooled, and three have moved out.} It hadn’t been a particularly extra frustrating morning, surprisingly since it was Monday, however it included my children so you can fill in the blanks there.On the way back I had put on the podcast episode and was listening to it. I got home prepared to get started on my to do list still listening to the episode. She was saying that if you’re feeling frustrated or stressed to take a walk, dance, or whatever. So as I’m standing there filling up my water bottle from my Berkey water filter, I decided to just dance while filling it up. I wasn’t going to let frustration steal my morning.I still have my shoes and I suddenly noticed the floor feels a little funny while I’m doing my dance to relieve all life’s frustration… I looked down to a squashed cookies.The kids had dropped cookies that they brought back from grandmas house contraband style and I was attempting to relive my frustration by dancing on them.My first thought, “If that isn’t a poster child for my life I don’t know what is.” My second thought, I hate when the kids bring junk food home from grandmas. And, my third thought “why are they so messy. They eat like pigs. “But suddenly, I just started to laugh.After the initial shock and added frustration… It made me laugh I just craziness of my life.And I’m sure I’m not alone.While kids add so much joy to our life… They also add tons of frustration, messages, chaos, and the list goes on.My advice? Just laugh.Sure people might think you’re crazy. Maybe you are a little. However, I have found that almost everything can be made a little bit better with a little humor. And even a bit of dancing.
Season 8 Episode 1: Becoming Unbusy: How to Redesign Your Work-Life Balance
The modern work environment is fast-paced and demanding, leaving many feeling overwhelmed and stressed. However, it's possible to reclaim your time and become unbusy. Here are some tips for redesigning your work-life balance:
- Prioritize: Take an inventory of your tasks and prioritize them based on importance and urgency. Focus on what's most important and delegate or eliminate the rest.
- Set Boundaries: Set clear boundaries between work and personal time. This could mean setting specific hours for work, limiting after-hours email and phone use, or taking breaks throughout the day.
- Practice Self-Care: Make time for activities that promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Whether it's exercise, meditation, or hobbies, prioritize self-care to reduce stress and increase overall happiness.
- Seek Support: Surround yourself with supportive people and consider seeking professional help if necessary.
- Reevaluate and Adjust: Regularly evaluate your work-life balance and make adjustments as needed. Life changes, and so should your approach to balancing work and personal time.
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Ep. 04 Taking Your First Step as an Entrepreneur
I sort of know what it’s like to face change and to step out of the comfort zone.
Now for some, change can happen in a number of ways:
- It could be voluntary for many reasons
o Maybe you want to retire with purpose and you’ve had this idea in your head for awhile
o Maybe you’re already retired either from the military or the workforce and you want to try life 2.0 but this time doing something that makes you feel alive
- Or maybe this life change you’re going through isn’t voluntary and you’re scrambling a bit to figure some things out
o It could be because of a job loss
o It could be because of a divorce
o It could be a number of reasons
Either way, voluntary change or involuntary change, it’s still change. And that’s something that a lot of people have a hard time with.
But if nothing changes, then everything will stay the same right? And it’s for that reason alone that you’re even thinking about stepping out of your comfort zone. Maybe you’re tired of feeling comfortable.
And even though you used to think that you’d never really pursue that dream you’ve had to start your own business, now, with the situation you’re facing, it’s starting to look like it might not be such a bad idea after all. Am I right? Like I said, I’ve been through this scenario more than once.
But.. you’ve got a lot of questions. And doubts. And then more questions about the answers to the first questions. I get it. There’s a lot to think about. There’s a lot to talk about. But at the same time, if you’re anything like me, overthinking can also be tying your hands behind your back.
So, are you an overthinker? Overplanner? One thing I noticed about overthinking is that it always seems to lean toward the negative. Have you ever noticed that? We don’t overthink the positive and wonder about all the things that could go right, do we? We seem to be naturally convinced of the negative and have to have someone, or maybe a few people, who are the ultimate optimist try and break through our negative thinking and persuade us that a good or great outcome is certainly possible as well.
In his new book ‘Soundtracks’ by Jon Acuff, he describes overthinking this way. “It’s one of the most expensive things in the world because it wastes time, creativity, and productivity. It’s an epidemic of inaction, a tsunami of stuckness…Over the years, you’ve built a soundtrack about your career. You have a soundtrack for all your relationships. You have a soundtrack you believe about your hopes, dreams, goals, and every other aspect of your life. If you listen to any thought long enough, it becomes a part of your personal playlist.”
Now I’m a big fan of planning and being prepared. But I’ve also found that that can be an excuse for never actually moving forward to the point of actually doing something meaningful. Of flipping that commitment switch in your head and calling yourself an entrepreneur.
Because there IS an entrepreneurial switch you have to at some point, flip. It’s there. And yes, it’s all about mindset and how we view ourselves and how we view the possibilities of success, and how we view our potential. It’s thinking about how we think.
Because our thoughts control our emotions. Ok.. so, do you want to have a successful business someday? Whether it’s something full-time or part-time? If you want to be successful, then it’ll start when you believe you’ll be successful. Don’t have a pathway yet for your dream, then make a path. You can do it. We were made to dream. I believe in you. How? I already told you. If I can do it, so can you.
Do you want to be an entrepreneur someday? Then start calling yourself one now. Start thinking of yourself as one now. You’ll need that mindset solidified in your head first, in advance, not later when you think you’ve arrived at some stage of accomplishment.
Are you thinking about being an entrepreneur? Then tell yourself you are one now. Think like one. Act like one. Plan like one. Live like one. Introduce yourself as an entrepreneur. It’s not being fake or phony. This is the way it starts the process of how you work through the startup phase of launching your dream. This is what needs to happen to turn that dream into a reality. A commitment. An identity. A new focus on life and how you’ll live it.
Don’t think you have what it takes? I won’t believe that. Look, if I can do it, so can you. Now, will you make some mistakes? Of course. Everyone does. And sometimes those mistakes will help you to learn what the true path you’re supposed to be on really is. Mistakes are just life telling you to not do that again. So then when we learn by the life mistakes or the business mistakes, no matter what they are, we’re on the way to a better, more focused path.
Now, you can certainly just take all this in and store it away with everything else you’ve learned about starting your business, but be certain of this. The more you delay, the more money it could be costing you. This isn’t a guilt trip I’m pulling on you. This is just me thinking about how much passive income I would have never earned if I didn’t start when I did. Now did I start too late? Maybe. But I can’t change that.
Now looking back, if I didn’t start my business when I did, I would have never started the process of receiving that passive income. Translation…money lost. Money never earned. Now if I had never flipped that entrepreneurial switch in my head and just kept working that job I hated, I many thousands of passive income dollars NEVER EARNED.
So learn from my mistakes, yes, but also learn from my successes also, OK? There’s a time for planning and waiting and there comes a time to make a commitment.
So what’s it going to be? Will today be the day you stop letting others decide what your path will be and take control of your dreams? Will today be the day you make the leap to take your life back?
Sometimes there’s a leap forward and sometimes there are baby steps forward. I see it as a leap in your mindset and then the baby steps for the process you’ll need to go through to launch your business.
But this message today isn’t about process. It’s about a choice. What are you going to choose to be today? You’re listening to a small business podcast or reading my small business blog for a reason. That shows me that you’re halfway there and you’ve got your finger on the switch you need to flip but you’re not quite sure about something yet.
If you’re going to wait until you have all the answers to your questions, then you’ll never flip the switch. There are a lot of things you’ll just have to learn as you go. And that’s ok. That’s a normal part of the process.
So whatever reasons you have for believing something other than you being successful? Get rid of them.
- Think you waited too long and the window of opportunity has passed? Don’t believe it.
- Not good with technology, so you don’t think you can learn what you need? Don’t believe it. There are plenty of resources and people that will help you.
- People might think you’re crazy so it’s holding you back. Don’t believe THEM.
- You’ve had a business before and it didn’t work out so you’re not sure if you can be successful this time. Don’t believe it. Your chances of success are even greater now that you made some mistakes and know what not to do.
You can do this! Again, if I can do it, so can you. If you need some help along the way, reach out to someone that’s been through the process with success.
When people have a problem they need to solve, they're looking for a solution from someone who knows how to help and from someone who wants to help.
My whole sales approach comes from the 'I can help you with that' perspective. The people who get their business have a very different perspective. They give. They serve. They have a natural ability to focus on the needs of others. Not to just put the spotlight on themselves.
And I'm also speaking from the perspective of being a client here. I give my money to those that have proven themselves worthy of my money.
They pour out content that helps solve problems. I contact them because they've already given me some great advice (for free), and I want to take it further.
They get my money because they've been able to communicate what they do, the problem they solve, and how I need them.
This is the foundation of a great USP. The unique selling point.
What is a USP?
The distinct and appealing idea sets you and your business favorably apart from every other generic competitor.
Now, I think a great USP answers the following questions:
- What's in it for me?
- Why do I need you?
- What makes you unique?
- Why should I pay you?
And to answer those questions, you'll want to:
- Keep it Simple (because attention spans are short)
- Keep it Short (because attention spans are short)
- Show the benefit (how it solves a problem)
- Address an emotion (because even though we'd like to think we look at things from different angles and use our intellect to make decisions, we buy on emotion)
- Make it memorable (say something that stands out..how I end each Podcast episode)
Now, in your USP, Is your product or service:
- Easier
- Faster
- More widely available
- Simpler
- Cheaper
- Have a better guarantee
- Prettier
- More efficient
- Smaller
- A better value
- A better design
- Of higher quality
- Cutting-edge
- More time-tested?
Do you have a pitch? What's your message? Have you figured this out yet? Can you sift in a little story in your pitch? Look up Martin Barnes on LinkedIn if you need help with a rise. He started Pitch Club, and he's been helping people with their pitches for many years now.
To answer the question: Why do I need you? This is where you'll address how you solve a specific problem in the pitch.
To answer the question: Why should I pay you? There are a lot of people doing the same thing that you're doing, but if you've proven that you can provide real value for doing that 'thing you do,' AND if they like you (because personality has a lot to do with getting new business), then they'll pay you..and gladly pay you.
When my business coach sent email offers for products and services he was selling, I gladly pulled out my credit card and bought e-products and six months of coaching on a specific topic. Why? Because I liked him.
And that can be you as well. Be helpful. Be likable. Be a servant leader.
Another way of looking at what a good USP consists of hinges around: 'what you have that competitors don't.' Now, that can be a little tricky because, as I said before, many people are doing what you do and offering the same thing you're offering. But this is where your uniqueness comes in. This is where your personality shines through.
Why do we pick one professional athlete as 'the best' when there's always someone else out there that's just as good? Because we like them.
And that needs to be you. It would be best if you shone through with who you are, even in your USP.
What's my USP?
I help people launch their personal brand business faster, so they can be more profitable quicker. Why? Because when I started my business 20 years ago, I could have used someone to help me launch more efficiently instead of just 'winging it.'
So, I created 'The 7 Basic Building Blocks to a Successful Online Business' course, which I coach people through. What are the seven essential building blocks?
- Vision- where you want to go and how you want to get there
- Website- Open for business. Who you are and what you offer.
- Product/Service- How you can help people solve their problem
- Marketing- Opening the relationship with your target audience
- Email list- Building the relationship further
- Branding- Your verbal, visual, and values identity
- Copywriting- The words you use to sell stuff
All this is excellent information, but I can make your launch easier and faster by tying all the initial tech together. I can either coach you through it or do it for you. That way, you can move on to doing 'that thing you do' and not have to worry about the foundation of your online business and all the frustrating techie stuff that goes along with it.
That's my USP.
I came across mind mapping years ago, and it’s always helped me to see an overall plan in a great visual way. Always.
If you’re not familiar with mind mapping, what is it?
A Mind Map is an easy way to brainstorm your thoughts and plans and allows you to visually structure your ideas so you can see how your plan will play out from a different angle.
This is great for those who don’t retain things well from just black-and-white print or reading a business plan.
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In this episode, Kristen Olsen and Maria Daniels reminisce about experiences of becoming a business owner, why they started, what it means to be mission driven and being in a state of "almost balancing".
Kristen is a fellow podcaster and hosts a show called Tumeric and Tequila and can be found here! https://turmericandtequila.com/
Kristen has also founded KO Alliance. KO Alliance works with mission driven humans and businesses to authentically activate in desired communities. Specializing in strategic partnerships- creating mutually beneficial long term relationships. https://koalliance.com/
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Claudia Taboada is an author, speaker and burnout prevention coach for busy high achieving mothers who wear multiple hats and who are feeling burned out and overwhelmed. Her coaching program helps them reclaim their health, their sanity and their power in 90 days or less.
In this episode, Maria and Claudia discuss being mothers, autism, dealing with change, regaining your identity, building self and being your own guide and a Self - Reflection Journal and Planner that can aid those in need of reclaiming their power.
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Facebook:
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Self-Reflection Journal & Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Claudia-Taboada/e/B084D9S265/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk
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Tim Winders is a Strategic Coach, Author, and host of SeekGoCreate, a podcast and YouTube interview show.
In this episode, Maria and Tim discuss parenting, lifestyle change, being forced to change, what it's like living the nomad life and more from his experiences for over 40 years in leadership, business and ministry.
Tim's Website: https://timwinders.com/
Tim's Podcast: https://seekgocreate.com/
Tim's Book: https://timwinders.com/book
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Maria Daniels shares thought process during inflation, what it's like navigating a small business and how to overcome struggle and pivoting thought uncertainty and maintaining awareness and mindset...
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Lori Saitz is the founder of Zen Rabbit and podcast host of FINE is a 4-letter word. She joins Maria Daniels today to discuss how she walked away from her marriage and first business to evolve from being fine and creating her new business, Zen Rabbit. Also, is meditation something that should be part of one's practice and does it work?
Lori can be found on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/
Lori's website: https://zenrabbit.com/
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SJ Barakony is the education sherpa and super connecter. SJ visits Maria Daniels to discuss the insights that happen to be revealing itself in the shift that is creating growth and opportunity in today’s society.
Millions of Americans may have removed themselves from the day to day 9-5 and moved into the space of letting their “side hustles” become a main source of income.
Connect with SJ online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbslsfoundersj/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.education.sherpa/
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Shane Eastman is a founder for the OWL Home Education Network organization dedicated to the purpose of bringing first-class educational opportunities to children. Shane shares how he formed this network and how one can balance homeschooling, entrepreneurship and parenting.
"No matter how chaotic life might get, focus on what is going to have the greatest amount of impact and get it done, then move on to the next thing. Don't sweat the small stuff like caring what other people think because in reality, they don't." - Shane Eastman
Find the network online:
www.owlhomeeducationnetwork.com
https://www.facebook.com/OWL-Home-Education-Network-101448062458399
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Anthony Jae Gonzalez joins Maria Daniels and returning guest, Wize Otero on this episode of Successfully Chaotic.
Anthony is an author, podcaster and entrepreneur. He is a co-owner of Real Wize Productions and the owner of A1 Plus 1 Property Maintenance. After serving time in prison, Anthony found purpose in sharing letters with is son from behind bars to learn his truth. Anthony shares why his story is worth sharing, and the importance of taking a chance on yourself instead of waiting for others to push you to take action with your gift.
Wize Otero is Anthony's cousin and one of his biggest supporters for his podcast and business, Real Wize Productions. Wize is the host of Stuck in My Mind Podcast.
Find Anthony's book: www.amazon.com/dp/1736938118
Find Real Wize Productions: www.realwizeproductions.com
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPOq5-EZHaXm0XKc18fy4dw
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In this solo episode, Maria Daniels shares why listening is so important in life and as a business owner.
Taking a step into entrepreneurship can be a challenge however the more one listens to their clients and what they need, they can help them be a major key to their success and building a long lasting relationship.
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Matt Ruttenberg is the founder of SureLI Insurance, CMO of Life, Inc. and a Financial Entrepreneur.
In this episode, Matt and Maria discuss Matt's journey to where he is now, what it's like living in an RV, how he ventured into entrepreneurship and what it means to plan and take risks.
Find Matt online here at these sites and check out his tips for your financial journey on TikTok:
https://lifeincrs.com/
https://sureli.co/
https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_ruttenberg
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Stacey Toy is a Film Producer, Executive Producer and co-host of Fan Room Live with Cedric the Entertainer. She's also a cofounder of NFTDropLLC with Rod Thompson and Gil Laureiro.
In this episode, Stacey shares with Maria the power of NFTs to fund creativity, diversifying your income, kindness in networking, and Digital Real Estate.
Stacey can be found online:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceytoy/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077544634637
Instagram: @staceytoy & @nftdropllc
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Sara Bradford is a member of the Autism Council of Utah and also owner of an Advocates Support Group. She is a mother of 3, that are autistic. Sara is happily married to her husband of over 17 years, who has also recently discovered, he too is on the autism spectrum. Sara is also a Global Autism Speaker
Sara shares her experiences of transitioning from a stay at home mom to one of the leading voices in the Autism Awareness / Spectrum community in podcasting.
Maria and Sara discuss dealing with adversity and feelings of imposter syndrome.
Also discussed, parenting awareness, learning by doing, taking a step back, creating safety kits for children on spectrum, being an author of multiple childrens books, being of service to the community.
SJ Childs can be found online: https://sjchilds.org/
Find her children books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/SJ-Childs/e/B07YBMJ5YW%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
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Dr. Jeffery S Schussler joins Maria Daniels on this episode of Successfully Chaotic!
Dr. Schussler is a podiatrist with a clothing line created as an ode to the Jamaican lifestyle and vibe.
In this episode, Jeffery shares how a moment he defied death lead him to his moment to create Jeffery Jamaica.
Jeffery's clothing line can be found here:
https://www.jeffreyjamaica.com/index.html
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Join host Maria Daniels and returning guest, Stacey Pryce on this episode of Successfully Chaotic!
Stacey Pryce is a blogger, and founder of Pryce on Purpose and Quality Theory and cohost with Maria Daniels on Spontaneity! In this episode, we discuss common moments a new business owner can face mentally and how to manage the anxiety, doubt and fear that may come up when trying something new. We also discuss the importance of taking your idea to the next level.
Find Stacey online:
https://linktr.ee/pryceonpurpose
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Christina M Johnson is a returning guest and founder of Testimony Publishers LLC, The R.I.S.E VIRTUAL SUMMIT & The M.O.M.M.Y Podcast. She helps entrepreneurs add an additional 6 Figures to their income using their story and a digital product.
Join Christina's upcoming summit by visiting www.risenowsummit.com & https://www.facebook.com/groups/wealthbeyond6figures/?ref=share_group_link
In this episode, Christina and Maria catch up on taking the first steps to success, getting your mind right, putting out an e-book, how to balance family and business and how to learn from your chaos to level up your life!
Visit the links above to reach Christina!
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The Podcast Mogul, Phil Better and Founder of Banting Court Capital Dalton Rismay join Maria Daniels on Successfully Chaotic to discuss stocks, investing, what is the metaverse, bitcoin and money.
They are 1/2 of the hosts from the Stock Dirty To Me Podcast which airs every Wednesday at 7:30PM ET to discuss the top stocks to invest in and other money matters!
Listen to their show on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stock-dirty-to-me-a-podcast-for-beginner-investors/id1576615626
You can join them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stockdirtypod/
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Maria Daniels shares this solo episode to ask important questions about our why and bringing meaning into what we do, financially and spiritually.
Check out earlier episodes if you're new to the show and want to learn more about how Maria started with limited income to become a CEO of her company, Reset Business Consulting. It starts with a start and it's not all about money, it's part of the pie.
Mentioned in this episode:
S06 E01 Let's talk about money with accountant Mary Wollard: https://infoh6.podbean.com/e/s06-e01-let-s-talk-about-money/
Find Mary Wollard on Facebook and join her group to start saving now:
https://www.facebook.com/woollardacctllc/
Join The Female Guide to Financial Freedom Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefemaleguidetofinancialfreedom
Rich Roll episode with Lisa Miller Phd:
https://youtu.be/BuBDmIRThtk
Honeydue App:
https://www.honeydue.com/
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Mary Wollard joins Maria Daniels on today's episode of Successfully Chaotic!
Mary Wollard is the owner of Wollard Accounting LLC in Russellville, Ohio. She visits today to share how to start budgeting, and saving and how she started her own business.
Mary has a bachelor's degree in Accounting and has over 15 years of experience.
Learn more and connect with Mary on Facebook and connect with her if you need help saving or even having your taxes done:
https://www.facebook.com/woollardacctllc/
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After 34 years of being a high school music teacher, Lesley Moffat visits Maria Daniels to share her experiences of what she learned from teaching, losing a dear friend, and developing the mpower method to help women learn how important it is to maintain self care no matter how demanding their lives are.
Lesley shares moments of the chaos she experienced from going through multiple surgeries, to dealing with loss and stress, how she authored multiple books about what she learned, and her mission to help others not have to go through what she did, and to better manage their lives with awareness and boundaries.
Visit Lesley's website: http://Mpowerededucator.com and gain access to FREE materials to assess your life and check out her books.
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Barbara J. Faison joins Maria Daniels on Successfully Chaotic!
Barbara J. Faison is a meditation mixologist and guide, content creator, and professional voice talent who shares practical ways to help you struggle less and enjoy life more.
She is also the author of the book, Why Struggle? life is too short to wear tight shoes, and over 600 meditations and affirmations to help you through life.
Barbara has hosted a daily online LIVE meditation practice on Facebook since 8/2018 called a Slice of Silence. She uses oracle cards to guide her meditation practice. Her new card deck, Relax, Listen, and Trust your Inner Guidance is now available at https://www.barbarafaison.com/store/.
Barbara believes her mission is to use her voice to heal, educate, and inspire. You can follow her on Social Media in the following places -
https://linktr.ee/barbarafaison
Barbara Faison joined us for a #LIVE episode of Successfully Chaotic. (Catch the #replay on on our #Facebook Page)
She is amazing and we became instant #bestiesforlife.
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Erik Allen is a podcaster, family man, father, MMA enthusiast, 9-5'er and entrepreneur. In this episode he shares with Maria how we balances his responsibilities, wakes up at 4:00am 365 days a year, the importance of his faith in his purpose and how he won a coaching call with Ed Mylett. He shares a bit of his back story coming from a home filled with chaos and how the chaos brought him down a path of destruction. Erik shares how he was invited to a group to help him change which eventually led him to meeting his wife.
Erik hosts the Erik Allen show and Top Rated MMA podcast.
Erik's Website can be found here: https://erikallenmedia.com/
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Tammi Schneider is an autism advocate and coach for parents. She specializes in helping parents learn the tools she picked up along the way that helped her in times of chaos during the first years of her son's diagnosis.
Tammi shares with Maria how her knowledge came as a product from the difficulty she experienced when trying to understand and communicate with her son. With some understanding, patience and help from her son's teachers, she was able to learn that it was necessary to have clear and constant expectations and create a space that was very black and white.
Tammi has teaching tools, as well as games for parents and has written several books that parents can use to create a more understanding space and to learn their child's communication style. In this episode, Maria and Tammi share their experiences of the "turning point of frustration" in being a parent with a child on spectrum.
Tammi has several resources available to help parents that you can find below!
Website: https://savingourtomorrows.com/
Find helpful tools on Pinterest from Tammi:
https://pin.it/1h2CoMi
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Maria Daniels speaks with life coach, author and model Ange Alex about becoming undone and the art of letting go. Ange shares how something she thought was a hobby ended up helping her through the loss of her child. She realized she tried to be everything for everyone and forgot to count herself in the process. Ange shares the importance of her current book as well as why she is writing another book, "Selfish." Sharing how we as a people have used this word and how we can redefine it for ourselves.
Her book, "Unravel - Finding Happiness by Coming Completely Undone" shares a relatable story about becoming oneself and embracing the "mess" for authenticity.
We've come to an age where we no longer feel the need to wear masks of perfection to create a false sense of belonging.
Ange can be found online here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangealex/
Website: https://www.angealex.com/#new-release
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In this episode, Maria Daniels is joined with David M Somerfleck, a digital marketing specialist. Daivd shares how marketing and business is related to your personal journey.
David is a a digital marketing specialist and author. He's been in marketing for over 20 years! David helps committed business owners and premium service providers expand into new markets while getting more done in less time!
In this episode, David will share the chaos he experienced balancing multiple careers from being a copywriter to a web developer and a project manager.
As well as the importance of providing value to your customers and helping business owners become aware of the growth the is there for them.
A message from David:
"Growth is there for you, as easily to obtain as a grape from a tree, but it's the need for control, to appease fears and insecurities, to withhold, fear of success, and largely lack of information that makes businesses fail, not circumstances, not the economy, not even pandemics."
David’s Website : https://dms.blue
Link to David’s book: “The Road to Digital Marketing Profits: A new way for getting real results faster and easier - while avoiding common road blocks and detours business owners make.”
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1705924921
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Maria takes a journey down the wellness sector with Avital Miller. For over fifteen years Avital has been serving thousands of people worldwide as an award-winning international keynote speaker, neuro linguistic programming practitioner, healing breakthrough facilitator, and global dancer.
Her leadership background includes working as a program manager at Microsoft, lead coach for Success Resources America, sales and marketing director for Crystal Clarity Publishers, yoga and fitness teacher trainer, fitness director, and ordained minister. In this episode, Maria and Avital discuss alternative medicine, her experience with hyperthyroidism and how this lead her on her wellness journey and being an active participant in her healt and wellness, sound therapy and emotions as energy.
Avital has a podcast called Healing Happens that you can find here:
https://www.healinghappensforyou.com/Podcast
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John Felageller is a single dad to his teenage son that has special needs, a teacher, writer, blogger, speaker and a man of faith. In this episode, John shares with Maria the challenges of being a single dad, learning to balance life after separation, and the resources he's built and currently works with to be there for other fathers like himself.
Maria shares the challenges of having a special needs child and going to family functions, something that usually isn't a struggle in some ways for most parents. They discuss common moments of making sure their children are taken care of should anything happen to them as a parent.
John will be participating in the Wonderfully Made Disability Conference taking place online from October 25 - 29, 2021.
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Maria speaks with Helen Edwards, Movement Speaker, Collaborator, Event Creator, Yogini and International Author of “Nothing Sexier Than Freedom & Your Inner Evolution.” Co-creator and leader of four successful Yoga Retreats.
Helen has served her community by working with children with autism, has a background in vision therapy, and served with the Phoenix- Prison Yoga Project where she worked with incarcerated adults and teens.
Helen continuously works on helping others and has a goal of providing people with affordable and life shifting workshops / events for men and women to free themselves and live a more conscious life of courage and truth.
In this episode, Maria and Helen discuss owning your story, Retreats, being a coach, self image, living your truth, the difference between self and social media.
Find Helen online and join her upcoming retreat: https://sexyfreedom.com/
Buy her book: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Sexier-Freedom-Helen-Edwards/dp/069291854X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1526494961&sr=8-1&keywords=sexy+freedom&linkCode=sl1&tag=sahakehau-20&linkId=3105e6261136c9b14aba8597b25a9961&language=en_US
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With experiencing the loss of her son Elfin, her ex and her ex's mother, Shanti Schicks visits Maria Daniels to share how going through the journey can lead you to your strength and purpose.
Through this loss, Shanti has become an author and self love advocate as well as invited to do a TEDx speech on self love.
Find Shanti online through her TEDx talk:
https://youtu.be/TQsR-ry__7I
Barbra May is a meditation teacher, psychic, energy healer and podcaster.
In this episode Maria and Barbra discuss podcasting and finding your voice, spirituality, healing, psychic abilities, Jesus as a healer and crystals.
Find Barbra May online: www.barbramay.com
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Jim Hutton is the founder of The Moist Collective.
The Moist Collective crafts wash, oil and butter for beards.
In this episode, Jim shares why he started his company, branding talk, the importance of being the face of your brand and marketing.
Find The Moist Collective Online: www.areyoumoist.com
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Wendy Kok is an author, writer and artist. She is also a cohost of the Juicy Pear Podcast.
In this episode with Maria, Wendy shares why she became a writer and how she used her experiences of summers at her parents' resort as a child in Northern Wisconsin to influence her books. Wendy shares how important it is to take chances and to keep going despite experiencing setbacks.
Find Wendy online:
Website: https://wendymkokauthor.com/
Podcast: https://ajuicypearpodcast.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodynwendy.kok
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvJ-WoJGno3m1mdJch0ttaQ/featured
Purchase Wendy's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Resort-Thousand-Years-Crooked-Forest/dp/1543970494/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1605133211&sr=8-1
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Denise Eckert visits Maria Daniels to discuss burnout and how important it is to manage stress to lead a balanced life.
Denise specializes in helping women reduce stress and recognize signs of burnout before they end up worse, or hospitalized like she learned from her experience. In this episode, Denise and Maria share signs they experienced from working almost 24 hours a day and the toll it took on their lives. They share ways on how important it is to seek help and focus on small portions of work instead of taking a task head on until completed.
Find Denise online: https://balance-me.ca/burnout/
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Aubrey Logan is a singer, trombone player and songwriter. With parents as music teachers, Aubrey was exposed to a wide range of artists from Stevie Wonder to Beethoven in her household.
Aubrey has worked with artists such as Quincy Jones, Burt Bracharach, Josh Groban, and Smokey Robinson just to name a few.
In this episode, Maria learns about how Aubrey embraced music at a young age, nervousness and stage fright, chasing perfection, expectations vs reality, and her new single Louboutins 2.0.
Find Aubrey Logan online: https://aubreylogan.com/home
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Seth Greene visits Maria Daniels on this episode of Successfully Chaotic to discuss how he experienced chaos in his life from taking a huge risk, "Thinking in bets" and how important finding your who is when it comes to marketing.
Seth is the CEO of Market Domination and co host of the SharkPreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington, one of the original sharks from the hit tv show Shark Tank.
Seth's website can be found here.
Seth offered access to his e-book http://growyourowncult.com.
Listen to The SharkPreneur Podcast with Kevin Harrington & Seth Greene
Books mentioned in this episode:
Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All The Facts. By Annie Duke
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Michael Stein is a self proclaimed "long shot". His family legacy consists of his grandmother and her family escaping the Russian concentration camps at gunpoint on her way to America, his father being a homeless street kid, becoming a millionaire to then lose it all and becoming homeless again. Being born two months premature and being diagnosed with a learning disability.
Michael visits Maria Daniels on this episode with a discussion of embracing the "middle zone" of chaos, screenplay writing, dealing with self doubt, putting together a documentary (Burn The Boats Coming Soon), his first acting role in "Boogie Nights".
Find even more Michael Stein and his podcast: Long Shot Leaders
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Book mentioned in this podcast:
The Guide for Every Screenwriter by Geoffrey D. Calhoun
We all have moments where we want to do everything for everyone. Especially when it comes to being a new business owner or even already having a business with great profit.
Joe Stolte is a business growth coach and tractionologist. He visits Maria today to discuss why it's so important to simplify and focus when it comes to your business. Working with your who is important and being realistic is what makes a business grow and function with integrity.
Also discussed in this episode, why working with a coach can help you see from another perspective, working on getting the courage to act, working where your heart is, and how messy can also be beautiful.
Find Joe Stolte online:
His book: www.tractionologybook.com
Instagram: @joestoltelive
Website: Joe Stolte
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Maria Daniels is joined with guest Bob Czerwinski of Church Group HELP.
He and his team work with helping non profits (big or small) find the best ways to fundraise/raise money to help others for their cause.
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Eb Sanders is a career coach that specializes in helping creative types find their niche and take result driven action to reach their goals.
In this episode, Maria and Eb discuss how perfection is not necessary for growth, how everyone can benefit from a career coach and how she found her niche after leaving her career of 12 years as a college professor.
Eb provides FREE tools to use to help creatives on their career path here.
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Michael Brian McDonnell is an author, podcaster and coach. He as written a best selling book titled, "My Introvert Journey To Being Visible" and is also the founder and host of "The Ask Mike Show."
In this episode, Michael and Maria discuss elements of being an introvert, people pleasing and being successfully chaotic.
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Mack Griffin (Maccabee Griffin) is a voice over actor. He has worked on numerous projects and currently is a part of The Memory Collective.
Mack medically retired from the US Army and eventually got his degree in Supply Chain Management. He later then moved into a career of voice over work after a friend mentioned why he should focus his time on being a part of something that make him happy.
Check out Mack's website here.
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Sam Mitchell is a teenager living with autism. On this episode he's joined with his mother Gina, sharing how he started his podcast, why his voice is important in the podcasting community and releasing the stigma of what it means to have special needs.
Sam's podcast is called Autism Rocks and Rolls.
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Johnny Anton teaches coaches, consultants and experts how to have a more humanistic approach when connecting with clients.
Johnny gained this skill by conquering a tough moment in his past at a young age.
Johnny is an example of growing through what you go through.
In this episode, he shares a moment that shaped him, how he conquered it and how important it is to focus on people first and profit second.
Find Johnny online here.
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Phil Better (Philip Lemieux) is a podcast mogul that helps entrepreneurs get a Top 10 Podcast when they launch.
Phil hosts The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast.
Find Phil on Facebook!
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Charli Marie is a parent that happens to have ADHD and has also shares her story about parenting a special needs child.
Charli's Patreon has helpful tips on being a single parent, ADHD, Autism and how to balance this while maintaining a 4.0 GPA as well as being a successful actor.
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Cool Rob (Robert Matthews) visits Successfully Chaotic to share his first book, "She was the man, I was the woman" a book about his experience in a toxic relationship. Robert also has a show on YouTube called "COOL ROB TV".
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Del Hall is CCO & Co-Owner of 16 Lots Brewing Co, Army Veteran, and a beer geek.
Follow Del online @Del_Hall and help support his current fundraiser helping those affected by the pandemic.
View @Del_Hall on Youtube
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Danielle Reinhart in a mother of two and is in Network Marketing. She's partnered with a Lifestyle Brand; Savvi is focused on empowering you to style your world!
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Camille Matthews is a former actress that transitioned into a talent agent. She works with athletes, musicians, actors and actresses.
Beth Bullock is a coach for accounting, business development, and personal development.
Beth is the CEO of FranBooks.
Franbooks focuses on helping entrepreneurs and franchise businesses make bookkeeping easy and manageable.
Learn more about Beth Bullock on her website.
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The YO Show, hosted by Jeff Porrini and Jewel Teti, welcomes guests from the worlds of Music, Movies, Television, Sports and all things Philly.
Learn more about them here on their website!
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Will Freido is the host of the Stuck in My Mind podcast and created a digital radio station called The Global Reality Radio Network.
Find out more about Will:
http://www.matrixminds.live/grr/
https://stuckinmymind2020.com/
In this episode, Maria Daniels talks with business coach, Ben Steinbacher about how to show up every day with authenticity, purpose, and so much more. Ben specializes in coaching men who are leaders and helping them tap into their own potential.
You can follow Ben here:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=29717826
In this episode, I talk with Cheryl Lee, founder of Rocca Bella Brands talks about the loss of her husband and how that inspired her love for giving back and making a difference in this world.
Join Successfully Chaotic' host, Maria Daniels as she chats with Chase Hill of Raider Recovery about addiction, brokenness in the system, and using social connectivity as the key to sober living.
To stay up to date on the progress, make sure you follow Raider Recovery!
We recorded this episode LIVE Behind the Scenes, with special guest and actor Timothy McLaughlin. Timothy shares his experiences with acting, and so much more. He discusses change and how to manage to stay relevant in the industry.
You can check out more about Timothy here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0572442/
Join the host of Successfully Chaotic, Maria Daniels as she discusses online courses, coaching, and the world of e-commerce with Cyn Meadows. Cyn is the creator of the EBM Certification Training Program.
You can find out more here: https://www.ecombusinessmanagement.com/
Daniel Bruce Levin joins host, Maria Daniels to talk about the importance of people connecting and the art of really listening.
Daniel Bruce Levin is a Visionary who Listens. Storyteller/Speaker/Mentor
As the author of The Mosaic, he tells the story that will change the way you see.
Connect with Daniel here:
https://www.facebook.com/danny.levin.735
Buy The Mosaic Here:
https://www.amazon.com/Mosaic-Daniel-Bruce-Levin/dp/1947637452
Amber Powers joins Maria Daniels on Successfully Chaotic to discuss her journey from homeless to empowered.
The road to success isn't a straight one. Establishing firm boundaries. Investing in yourself. Bringing in a mentor. Creating a network of like-minded people to be around.
As a 5’11” introverted woman, raised in an ultra-conservative small town in Indiana, Amber was meant to stand out. She was divorced at the age of 28 and ended up homeless for a short period of time after that. Amber, with the help of friends, pulled herself up, dusted herself off, and started her 2nd business: Powers Digital Marketing. After organically growing her Facebook Group to over 18k women, she found herself shopping online at one of the largest online retailers. Mid-boredom shopping, she asked herself why she wasn’t shopping from the women in her group. The answer was that there was no easy way to do so. And so, Shop From Her Directory was born. Shop From Her is a way for online buyers to STOP and consciously make a decision to shop from a woman-owned business and a platform that provides free and affordable resources for business owners.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenbusinessownerssupportingwomen/
www.powersdigitalmarketing.com www.shopfromher.com.
Comedy, Twitter, & Surname Facts with Comedian and Podcaster Jeff Dwoskin
Jeff Dwoskin - Podcaster, Comedian, Entrepreneur & Social Media Guru comedian, app creator, and host of the Jeff Dwoskin Show, talking about comedy, Twitter, his stats on surnames and so much more.
Check out www.jeffisfunny.com for all things Jeff and make sure you check out his podcast The Jeff Dwoskin Show. And look for his app
https://twitter.com/HashtagRoundup
Everything is energy. Every event we've experienced in our lives, we carry around remnants of with us energetically. We are of infinite potential, but there may well be events of the past that are impacting and shaping our experiences today. However energy is malleable, and if you don't like what is going on today - there is every opportunity to take a good look and turn things around.
Fiona Burnett is an Interdimensional Intuitive, she reads and interprets the energy fields and frequencies of people and places in this lifetime and timeline, and other lifetimes and timelines too. She helps clients from all over the world discover the hidden messages of their past and present, helping them bring through what they need to hear to allow fast-tracked progress and intense personal growth.
Fiona Burnett's website.
Find out more about @Successfully_Chaotic here!
Krista Gordon joins Maria in this episode discussing how her approach to helping her child with sensory challenges brought her into the world of yoga. She works with children to learn where their body is in space, which allows them the ability to utilize breathing and visualizing techniques to calm them in a fun and interactive way. Krista's business, Tranquil Little One, focuses on empowering kiddos and their families by doing just the same in their homes.
Krista's Website is Tranquil Little One.
Krista's Parenting Group on Facebook.
A real and in-depth conversation with one of my favorite people, and host of M.O.M.M.Y. Podcast, Christina Johnson. Not only is Christina a fellow podcaster, mama of 8 kids, and savvy businesswoman, but she is a champion of helping women know their value and know their worth DESPITE what they may feel sometimes and DESPITE any mistakes they have made. I love her heart and I love her family. Her kids wrote an AMAZING BOOK called Hip Hop Hair and you should check it out too!
You can find out more about Christina here.
Joanna Walden is a Consciousness Visionary, Transformation Coach, Speaker, and Author of The Inside Hustle: A Mystical Misfit's Travel Adventure Into The Unknown. Joanna spent twenty years working in a high flying advertising career in New York, London & Melbourne while secretly exploring her passion for the unseen world of energy, spirit, and consciousness. Inspired by a series of mystical experiences in her teenage years Joanna explored everything from Transcendental Meditation to quantum physics on a global quest to find her purpose and ultimately her true self, through a process of self-realization. Currently residing in her hometown of Auckland, New Zealand, Joanna quit her old corporate life to start a transformational consulting business, and begin sharing her knowledge and voice with the world.
There's much more about her on my website: https://www.joannawalden.com/
You can read more about her book here! https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Hustle-Mystical-Misfits-Adventure-ebook/dp/B086R7C766/ref=sr_1_1?crid=94MFLIQ92WEU&dchild=1&keywords=the+inside+hustle+joanna+walden&qid=1602477630&sprefix=the+inside+hustle%2Caps%2C323&sr=8-1
Recorded earlier in the year, Maria speaks with the mama of 5 girls, Robin Cale. We discuss the joys of motherhood, the drama that comes from having a house full of girls, avoiding the stereotypes of being a mom, questioning life choices and so much more.
Join Maria as she speaks with the author of the book The Unipreneur, Laura Shortridge.
How to Live Your Passion in a House Full of Dream-Killers
You have a phenomenal idea, a dream seed. Your heart is calling you to a greater purpose. A more expanded YOU is seeking to emerge. Whether it’s building a business, competing in the Olympics, seeing your musical on Broadway, whatever you’re desiring to manifest… it’s so powerful that it scares and thrills you at the same time.
Finally, you can’t ignore or suppress it any longer so you share it with those you love the most. It doesn’t turn out like you expect. He laughs. She scoffs. They immediately try to talk you out of your “crazy” idea. What do you do? Give in to the dream-killers? Let your brainchild die? Or do you fan the fires of your passion and give it life?
You can find out more about Laura and her book here.
Recorded early in the year, Maria speaks with Steve O'Reilly, fellow Knowledge Broker Blueprint Graduate, on his professional journey, his battle with gout, and so much more.
Finances. You either love them or hate them..there is no in-between. But, most of us hate it. If you ask a business what their biggest issues are, most of them say marketing, sales, or FINANCES.
Join Maria as she interviews Jo McCracken to find out some ways to avoid financial disasters in your business.
An interview with Roman Prokopchuk recorded earlier in the year on balancing life with numerous foster kids. We discuss how to manage the chaos of life with numerous kids in the middle of a pandemic.
Learn some tips on how to choose our priorities and manage our neverending "to-do" list and reflect on being more purposeful.
Join Host, Maria Daniels, and Guest, Erin Porter for Season 2 Episode 29. Erin Porter states; "One of my greatest strengths is being passionate about my work in both theater and art, it is also my biggest weakness. I can become so focused and put so much energy into a project that I can become overworked, fussy, and it can hinder my goals. This is something that I find in my personal life as well as my professional life. Sometimes trying to force something can ruin it. I have learned that oftentimes taking a breath and trusting myself and my instincts will lead to a higher quality of work. "
You can find more about Erin here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ErinPorterArt
https://www.instagram.com/erinporterart/
https://www.facebook.com/ErinPorterArt
www.erinporterart.com
Interview with Tim Croll, Business Adventurist, and Coach. Tim shares his near-death experience, how he took that experience and related it to his everyday life, and how to face fear and live a positive life.
You can find out more bout Tim here.
Join Maria as she speaks with Katrina Ball, wife, mother, and founder of Mother Yourself. She shares her own journey of reclaiming her own identity after becoming a mother and shares her passion to help other women who have lost themselves along the way.
You can find out more about Katrina here.
Join Maria as she talks to Scott and Nancy about how they work with women to stop the cycle of failed relationships and meet that human need for significance. Many times we distract ourselves with work, or the kids, or whatever to avoid dealing with the lack of balance in their own relationships.
Learn to stop the excuses and give a new meaning to the tools and strategies that you need to get what you need in a relationship.
RD Weeks from The Outdoor Running Podcast shares his story of how he went from literal couch potato to tackling a 50K race. He took the small wins of walking and getting the plan to do a 50K race in 50 states is now well on its way.
He shares getting outdoors, and taking action helped him heal and put his life back together after his company went under. Running helped him with the shift and allowed him to pause and reflect on what he needed to do.
You can find out more about RD here.
PNW BUSHCRAFT was created out of desire and necessity. Heather and her hubby live in the foothills of Mount Baker and their climate of wet and damp is always a challenge for being out in mother nature. When her husband was looking for gear, he had problems finding items aimed at their particular climate, so they decided to create their own. They bought a used industrial sewing machine off of craigslist (which needed a complete overhaul and some creative wiring) and started teaching themselves how to sew and work with leather. Their items started to get noticed as they shared them on social media and bushcraft forums. People started to inquire if they were for sale and their business was born. Check them out here. Follow them on Instagram. Like on Facebook.
Join us with guest, Tamalla Mallet, Your Empowerment Pro, talking about the spiritual world, experiencing deep struggles, and finding her power by awakening her own empowerment. https://yourempowermentplace.com Awaken@YourEmpowermentPlace.com
Maria has Stacey Pryce, host of Waseoff Podcast talking purpose and focus and so much more. Stacey grew the daughter of two Jamaican parents and gave her an experience that she shares with her listeners in her own podcast. We were lucky enough to get her on the show to talk about her life, and why purpose and "waseoff" is her life's purpose.
We talk about how purpose is really a verb and we need to start living our own idea of purpose, success, and what makes us happy.
You can find more about Stacey and the Waseoff Podcast here:
https://soundcloud.com/waseoff
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waseoff-podcast/id1035548140
https://www.instagram.com/waseoffpodcast/
https://twitter.com/WaseoffPodcast/status/813883503389671424
https://www.facebook.com/waseoffpodcast
Chanel Rose (aks The Money Honey) joins Maria Daniels straight from Chicago to discuss the REAL journey of entrepreneurship. Most people think that they can create something and BAM....they are banking. Ummm... no.
Chanel talks about her journey of how she went from making great money to flat broke before she found her passion, tapped into her value, and trusted her instincts.
If you are finding yourself in the loop of falling on your face Chanel gives the following tips:
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Tell the Truth
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What Makes You Happy
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Build a Team
You can find more about Chanel here:
Maria talks to her guest, Lieseth Manrique about how she took imperfect action to find her own purpose and define her own success. Lieseth graduated as a professional pharmaceutical chemist in 2016 and currently an entrepreneur that offers coaching and a powerful mindset for people's lives. She talks about how she studied for 5 years to get a bachelor's degree that didn't fulfill her because she didn't know who she truly was. She was lost living in society's standards. She had to identify what she truly wanted and had to be brave to change all of her beliefs, mental models, friendships, and life goals.
You can find out more about Lieseth here >>> https://app.mastermind.com/masterminds/12286 https://www.instagram.com/lissmanric_/
In this episode, Maria Talks with Christopher Luna (www.helpingourplanetevolve.org) about the world of Non-Profits, health, wellness, and ecological healing. Known as just "Luna", he has made it his goal to introduce people to the idea of doing their part to take care of the earth by taking the small step of starting to compost. His organization has also been very influential in their area in helping to start a community garden.
"The Chaos of the world is a mirror of the chaos in our minds and bodies." - Luna
Ralph Engle, owner of Matrix Global Logistics is back talking about Industry Stereotypes, and so much more. You can find out more about Matrix Global Logistics by going to their website https://matrixgloballogistics.com/ for more information.
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC :
I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames, and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. On Successfully Chaotic, we talk about business, relationships, parenting, and chat with people who have experienced their OWN chaos and have come out on top. We want to share our mess-ups, as well as our "ah-ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria
All right guys. So Maria here. Just me today. I just wanted to come to you all to say a few things about waiting. All right, you all. Listen, straight up. I have worked with so many of you that you are killing yourself just waiting for the moons and the stars to align. You're just waiting for that magical moment where the clouds part and angels come down from the sky and say, "Now is the time." I'm going to tell you right now, girlfriend, that doesn't actually happen.
So you need to stop waiting for the clouds to part and the magic to happen and you create your own magic, because far too often, we sit waiting and waiting and waiting for this perfect step by step process so we can reach our goals, or get there and get there, be this and be that, that we just wait and wait and wait and nothing's happening. Do you know why nothing's happening? Because you are the one that makes it happen. So stop it.
Get up, take one step, take another step, and then another step. I don't care how short your steps are or how much you feel that what you are doing is not going to matter. Just move, just do it. Once you get to a certain point that you can actually start to determine the needle movers from the non-needle movers, you can start to be a little more particular, but right now, just get up and start walking, girl. Because you're going to wait your life away. We create our happy, we create our reality, we create our processes ourselves. So get up, make some shit happen. You got this.
Kash Lanier didn't let bad decisions define her. Through ALL of her struggles, she had a fire within her that allowed her to rise above the ashes and define her own success.
Now she spends her time inspiring women to face their trauma, face their bad decisions head on and begin to build the life they dream of. She now owns a business that helps businesses build the credit they need to guide them in the right direction.
This link helps people get access to their 3 in 1 credit report for $1 http://www.identityiq.com/help-you-to-save-money.aspx?offercode=431129U2 Our website for credit education and to learn more about our company www.focusedcredit.com
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC :
I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced their OWN chaos and have come out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria
Angela Buckley, of Creatively Efficient joins us to talk about failing forward. We ALL have failures. If we utilize those to teach us, and guide us on HOW to move forward...we are WINNING!
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC :
I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced their OWN chaos and have come out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria
Business ownership....whew! What a WILD RIDE! I have always called my business(es) my babies...and that it SO ACCURATE! I mean, we birth them into existence. During the "newborn" phase we are EXHAUSTED and just trying to make it through the day and not let them (and ourselves) die. Then we have the toddler phase where the business is taking off and trying to walk...maybe taking some face plants a here and there. THEN>>>FINALLY>> we make it to the childhood years where the business made it through the tough parts and we finally have it walking and talking and things are good...then BOOM! Enter in the tween and teen years..and LAWD JESUS HAVE MERCY...you are knocked for a loop.
In this episode we talk about navigating small business ownership, and you just may pick up a few nuggets of wisdom to help you navigate your own business journey.
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC :
I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. On Successfully Chaotic, we talk business, relationships, parenting and chat with people who have experienced their OWN chaos and have come out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria
If you are anything like me (and if you own a business you probably are) then you probably are struggling through your day-today wearing too many hats. As a woman we are expected to do IT ALL and do it FABULOUSLY with a pretty little smile on our face. Doing this long term is not only not sustainable, but it is EXHAUSTING. So stop it! Sharon & Maria come to you with REAL TALK about how to stop wearing too many hats and being everything to everyone.
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC :
I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. On Successfully Chaotic, we talk business, relationships, parenting and chat with people who have experienced their OWN chaos and have come out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria
We recorded this episode and, WOW! It was great to talk so REAL!
Self-doubt. It is a force like no other. It can take the strongest person and crumble them from the inside until they are merely the shell of the person they used to be.
Self-doubt takes many forms, it can start in many different ways, and it can cause a snowball effect of decisions to be made.
Personally, as a sexual abuse survivor I carried the shame, the hurt, the feelings of worthlessness for most of my life. It affected very decision that I made. It was why I hid from deep intimate relationships and ended up divorced (lamost twice). It was why I wore the mask of an outgoing self-assured woman, but was too afraid to ask for what I needed in relationships and gave without receiving. It was why I thought that I had to overcompensate for dropping out of school and getting my GED instead of walking in graduation because I just couldn't face all who knew and I chased any degree and certification that I could to prove I was valuable. It was why I always thought that I needed a man in my life. To protect me and tell me I was worthy.
It was why of so many things and I couldn't see it.
How many of you are hiding from your shame? Maybe it's not sexual abuse. Maybe it is something else, but it is eating you from the inside. It is robbing you of joy.
It's time to face the cause of that shame head on and start crushing your self-doubt.
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC :
I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. On Successfully Chaotic, we talk business, relationships, parenting and chat with people who have experienced their OWN chaos and have come out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria
Meet Jackie Kossoff, Marketing Strategist & Success Coach, whose mission is to help fellow women entrepreneurs reach their business goals through integrated marketing strategies and community-based coaching!
She is also the host of the “Millennial Success Stories” Podcast and the “Millennial Women’s Mastermind,” which combines community and 1:1 coaching support in a high-level, six month experience.
You can find more about Jackie here.
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC :
I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced their OWN chaos and have come out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria
Kelly Abanda leapt into life and now helps other women do the same! Do you feel like you are just going through the motions and doing what you are SUPPOSED to do or what you are MEANT to do?
You can find out more about Kelly here.
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC :
I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced their OWN chaos and have come out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria
Eric Thompson has been delighting and entertaining audiences since the early 1980’s with his unique style of comedy, magic, and illusions. Eric is an accomplished comedic magician, a veteran of hundreds of venues including comedy clubs, theaters, college campuses and corporate events. His distinctive variety of humor, his individual flair and his cleverly adept ability to amaze has brought rave reviews from audiences and media alike.
While traveling abroad many years ago, Eric Thompson recognized that many families, especially those with children, lacked necessities that we often take for granted in the United States. Hearing about the impoverished nations and seeing the suffering are two different perspectives.
The seed was planted when Eric thought about the people he saw who were lacking consistently clean water, basic nutritional needs, and access to any medical treatment, schools, and jobs. He continued to search for a way he could help when a long-time friend approached him and offered a seat on a plane heading to meet up with a missionary group in Latin America. Eric jumped at the chance and the group decided the best way to use Eric’s skills as an entertainer would be to organize shows in each of the many villages they would visit. The news of a professional American entertainer coming to perform for them brought out large crowds and anticipation in every village they visited.
The children fell in love with his humor and magic tricks. In many villages, he quickly became known as “Senor Mago Loco,” translated that’s Mr. Crazy Magician. The children would see his show at their school during the day and bring their entire family to the village center or a large church for a second show that evening. It was here that Eric had the opportunity to meet and talk at length with many of the people. He learned of their plight and how they worked to combat the problems associated with poverty and hunger.
These people touched Eric in a way that no one else could. Having shared their homes, food, and fellowship, Eric knew what he would do to help. Upon returning to the United States, he began a campaign to raise money. The money would buy not just a handout for his new friends in Latin America, but an opportunity to grow their food. They could be able to sell or trade the extras at the market.
Eric quickly decided that this would become an obsession, and he named his program MILLION MILES MILLION SMILES. He made his promise to the world to visit as many remote and distressed destinations where people were void of joy and hope. Bringing his ability for magic and comedy performance, Eric helps them learn to laugh and forget their problems, even if just for a little while. At many of his MILLION MILES MILLION SMILES destinations, he tries to arrange a donation of food for the families in his audiences to take home.
Chickens And Eggs Eric raised thousands of dollars by performing benefit shows where portions of the proceeds went to the charity. These donations were surpassed by the many fraternal, religious, and community organizations who have continued to support this cause with donations. Many of Eric’s oldest friends and clients have generously made private donations to some of Eric’s favorite mission groups.
Much of the money has gone to purchase pairs of chickens for families in Guatemala and West Africa. The families take care of the chickens, harvesting some of the eggs for food and allowing the others to hatch. Within a few months to a year, they have a flock that gives them an endless supply of protein via eggs and meat to feed their family as well as selling the other birds and eggs at the market. Eric’s passion and generosity have created dozens upon dozens of entrepreneurs in several nations around the world. This action is helping to eliminate poverty in many villages, one family at a time.
Continents Around The World Eric has taken his talents to communities on several continents around the world in such far-reaching places as Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten,
Eric has taken his talents to communities on several continents around the world in such far-reaching places as Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, The Bahamas, Martinique, Burkina Faso, West Africa and more.
Eric has also spent untold hours raising money and awareness for the less fortunate in the United States, too. He regularly performs in homeless shelters, churches, and charities raising money and awareness for countless charities.
This past Christmas season, Eric wanted to send a few pairs of mating chickens to the families in Burkina Faso and Guatemala that befriended him during his time in their countries. Setting out to raise enough money to send two dozen pairs of chickens to each nation, Eric put the word out at a handful of his performances and via social media. Within a couple of weeks, he and his friends had collected enough money to purchase more than 220 chickens to help hundreds of people in the villages in Africa and Latin America where Eric spent time performing and making friends.
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC :
I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced their OWN chaos and have come out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria
Andy Grant is the best selling author of a number of books and even have an online class that can teach you how to publish your own eBooks too. I also host a weekly podcast called, Real Men Feel, which encourages men to allow and express all of their emotions. Show focus on personal growth, mental health, masculinity, and spirituality.
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC :
I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced the OWN chaos and have came out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria
Clint Edwards (aka No Idea: Daddy Blog) joins us to talk about parenting and so much more. Find him on his blog. You can also find him on Instagram, and Facebook. You can also find more hilariousness by getting a hold of his books, "I'm Sorry, Love Your Husband", "This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things", and his newest Title "Silence is a Scary Sound".
Tom Webb, A.K.A. The Funny Mortgage Guy makes a guest appearance talking to us about... well honestly I am not even sure. You will just have to listen for yourself.
Here is the Prius Video mentioned.
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ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC :
I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced the OWN chaos and have came out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria
When it became obvious that her 20 year marriage had reached its expiry date… … and they could no longer make it work, she was faced with the most difficult and painful decision of her life.
She had many happy years together and two magnificent and gorgeous children. A beautiful house in the most beautiful surrounding and a lifestyle many people only dream of. From the outside, they had a perfect life. But inside, she was feeling trapped and depressed.
Even though it did hurt deeply, and she knew it will be a high conflict divorce, it was the best decision she could make . She knew that she would lose everything, and she did. Still she decided to divorce her “made-up story” and her fears.
She had created a life that did not belong to her but instead belonged to her fears, to her insecurities and her limited mindset. She had been a life coach for nearly five years when she broke-up, she was helping people live their best life, but here she was, caught up in a high conflict divorce, overwhelmed with difficult emotions, thinking too much and struggling to focus.
She was feeling really embarrassed about her personal situation, she didn’t want to talk about it, all she wanted was to be alone. She had to take a deep dive into herself, into her silence, into her pain. She looked inside for all the wisdom that already existed in her. During this time of deep contemplation, she was committed to cut through her own bullshit, connect to her core, and live an authentic life.
Embracing pain as well as pleasure, going deep, waking-up and giving herself permission to become who she really was without trying to prove to anyone her self-worth or scared by the criticism of others.
That’s why she decided to shift the focus of my coaching practice to help people who are going through a divorce or break-up, by guiding and supporting them in implementing the three key elements of the ‘Breaking Good’ model, so that they can find peace, clarity and joy faster than she did.
She has made this her mission. Find our more here. You can also follow her on Instagram and Facebook.
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC : I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced the OWN chaos and have came out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us!
-Maria
About Peter de Jager
Peter de Jager is a keynote speaker/writer/consultant on the issues relating to the issue of managing change of all shapes and sizes in all types of organizations. He has published hundreds of articles internationally on topics ranging from Problem Solving, Creativity and Change to the impact of technology on areas such as privacy, security and business. His articles have appeared in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Futurist and Scientific American.
He is best known to IT and Fortune 500 audiences for his efforts to create responsible awareness of the Y2K issue – For which he received several awards from IT associations and Govt. Agencies.
In addition to presentations and seminars on the topics above, he’s written dozens of regular columns. These have included; Association Trends, CIPS across Canada, Enterprise, Globe & Mail online and Municipal World.
He’s spoken in 40 (and counting) countries and is recognized worldwide as an exciting, humorous, provocative and engaging speaker. His audiences have included the World Economic Forum, The World Bank and The Bank for International Settlements.
His presentations and workshops are highly interactive, fun, irreverent to mistaken ideas and most distinctively - provocative. He forces (entices?) the audience, by demonstrating conflicts between their stated beliefs and behaviours, to think differently about what they thought they knew. You can find out more here.
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC : I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced the OWN chaos and have came out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria
Film Maker, Chris Maggard, comes to us to talk about the film industry. Past projects, Current projects and so much more.
You can find out more about Chris, here:
https://www.facebook.com/T.S.P.christophe
and you can check out the short film AMAZING GRACE here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_Ii22r-_x8&fbclid=IwAR05KLyI6_s1b52OmgFjtSgLOESLAcIRAGEjZyakFc5CXS-5Op1b5rs1CBg
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC : I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced the OWN chaos and have came out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria
THIS EPISODE IS OUT OF OUR NORMAL. I felt the need to share the WHY of why Season 1 was only a handful of episodes. As we say here, life can be chaos. I am sharing the good, bad and ugly with you all. NOT to kick off Season 2 as a boring as hell whine fest...but to share the REAL & the REAL of life and how the chaos can get a hold of us.
So bare with me on this, the next episode will be back to our more normal (ha ha ha ...normal for me anyway).
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC : I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced the OWN chaos and have came out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us!
-Maria
Interview with Ralph Engle from Matrix Global Talking About Failures, Chaos, & The Illusive Work/Life Balance.
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC : I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced the OWN chaos and have came out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria
Networking can be GREAT! You just need to be able to know what YOUR best networking options and even more important what you do not need. More isn't better. Daniel Parish and I talk about what I did right and what ALL I did wrong in networking.
ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC : I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to jack things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced the OWN chaos and have came out on top. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and listen! -Maria
Dr. TJ Lonergan brings his wealth of wisdom about the body and how to access and address pain and other issues in a functional manner.
"The Google Gal", Sharon Miller joins us for her tips on positivity, motivation, and being a woman in the business world.
On this episode we are talking with Jesse Pinero on his work as a spanish translator, the benefits of utilizing a native tongue when handling translations, and so much more. Jesse is one of my FAVORITE people ever. We know you will love him too!
We all have MESS.....we all have baggage.... we all have struggles....and that's ok! We all have things that DRIVE us.... we all have goals.... we all have GOOD days.... and that's even better than ok. What creates real relationships whether personal or business is our HUMANNESS. My values, my goals, and my priorities and actions are mine and mine alone. What is it that YOU need? What is it that YOU value? What makes YOU get up in the morning? YOU and only YOU define your happy.
Branding expert, Daniel Parish, and I discuss balancing. We discuss REAL success. We discuss VALUE. And so much MORE.
Ever feel like you suck at life? Suck at your business? and straight up do not know how to crawl yourself out of the many "holes" in life? Holes like: running your own business or businesses, driving kids to and from school while running late for a meeting, keeping up with your home, dealing with sick kiddos, grocery shopping, exercising, meal planning, (Fill in the blank).... Well, this was me....this is me.... It took standing, looking a fool, in front of a large crowd to realize the secret to being successful. Here is how it all started for me, my humble beginning that turned GREAT, and my giant flop that turned AMAZING! Check it out!
Feisty gal pal, Heather Haase joins us today. She is a self-described, Bada$$ Unicorn Realtor, partially ashamed lover of all things DIY home, and is always crushing on those hot twin co-hosts on a popular TV show. In this episode, she shares about her life in the world of real estate, how she came to be in real estate, and the dos and don'ts that got her through her first year and into her niche market of selling. Whether your goal is to become a real estate agent, or you are just looking for a bit of encouragement to take the plunge in your own dreams and passions, Heather seems to be the go-to gal to get the ball rolling with quick advice about staying true to who you are. Alright already, enough spoilers...You don't want to miss this.