No More Excuses: Monday Motivation Podcast

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast, No More Excuses! Thank you for being here, listening, sharing the podcast with others... AND for connecting with me on social media. Search for me... DM me so I can follow you back and give you a shout out! Day-by-Day and step-by-step is all we can do as business continues to be UNusual. And just keep on KEEPING ON! In last week's podcast I talked about taking steps and how sometimes that works out and other times, well, we make mistakes... like ME! What about you? What steps did you take that turned out GREAT? And, what mistakes did you make?  Yes, mistakes create opportunities to learn and prove that we're trying versus sitting around waiting. But, man, sometimes they sting and in this week's podcast I share yet another mistake I made. I was hurrying and made another and I allowed it to occupy space in my head! GRRR! I kept thinking about it and how I could have avoided it. Doesn't that suck! We're all in this hurry-up and wait mode right now. We'

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast, No More Excuses Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast and for connecting with me! A shout out to Listener Lorna in Ireland! I appreciate you reaching out to me and now we are connected on Instagram! Kudos to Lorna for acting on my message in last week's podcast about "Taking ONE Step!" She's a shining example of how this PanDAMNIT hasn't kept her down as she's able to help people virtually! Check out her website at StridesforSuccess.com! (And no she didn't pay me to say that!) She did what I always ask... she reached out! :) So, yes, last week's podcast... TAKE ONE STEP! No matter how uncertain you are, how things may change... AGAIN or you're afraid to make a mistake. SHIT HAPPENS RIGHT? (You know that's a saying don't you?!)  Well, it's how we learn and grow. Yes, as I was looking for this week's image, clearly everyone's claiming the phrase, "Mistakes are an opportunity to learn", and they are. How else do we grow? And we definitely do

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! Thank you for being here, listening and sharing my podcast with others on your social media platforms. I haven't promoted or talked about my books in a while, so click here to check them out on Amazon! Because, I know you're looking for something to read and motivate you! Business. Business. Business. Yes, still uncertain, and some have to close again or modify to stay open... AGAIN. And, others are allowed to stay open because of the type of business, and they have modified to follow the guidelines. The last few podcasts were about creating AWARENESS and seeing the POSSIBILITIES. Being deliberate and intentional can create focus, but if you aren't aware of what's going on around you, you won't be able to see the possibilities. We need to keep moving! Much like if you've ever had an injury that first step can be rough, but you have to take it and loosen up the joints and muscles! TAKE A STEP!  It's what I have been telling my clients

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast, No More Excuses!  Thanks again for being here, listening and sharing this podcast with others. It's super easy... just copy and paste the link into your social media! :-) Yep, more change and uncertainty! Changes with masks, restaurants open then closed, more events cancelled or postponed or at half-capacity. The whiplash continues! In last week's podcast I talk about creating awareness and what can come from that. Learning to be fully present, diligent and intentional. How'd you do? Did you have any A-ha moments?  I have realized that all of this uncertainty has created the possibility for me to be more able to "go with the flow". To be more forgiving and aware that the person in front of me - whether it be the cashier at Walmart or the barista at Starbucks is NOT the one making the rules. So be kind. I'm sure they've heard all the frustrations, but let's not "kill the messenger"! In this week's podcast, my goal is to help you see what comes next f

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with others... especially since this roller-coaster-ride-of-uncertainty has yet to stop! I swore I heard a voice say "SEND IN THE HORNETS!" Ok no, we really don't need any other "distractions"! We need to continue to GET BACK TO BUSINESS, as UNusual as it is or will be for some time.  In last week's podcast, that was the TITLE and the theme. And, what can you do to do just that? Be diligent, intentional and stay FOCUSED! How'd you do? It's definitely something that will take continued practice. You can't all of a sudden BE diligent or intentional and laser focused 100% of the time! I certainly have fought battles with it on and off for years - not just during this PanDAMNIT! So, you've got to check in on yourself. Continuously. And, what do you create? AWARENESS! Listen in this week as I share more about awareness and how it helps you move forward, grow and succeed. And, how I helped

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast (yes 220 weeks in-a-row!) No More Excuses! Thank you for being here, listening, sharing the podcast with others, and taking the time to INVEST IN YOU!  It's mid-June and it's been a WILD friggn ride! Have you [RE]Opened? Gone back to work? Working, but still from home? All I know is... I'm TIRED! All this back and forth and maybe, but not yet, ok now, but not you, is giving me a case of whiplash! Last week's podcast was more about the continued uncertainty and chaos going on and looking at how you can help others.  Were you able to help someone? Did you try or at least offer? Listen in this week as I share a conversation I had with my (almost) 25 year old daughter and how after getting a "back to work" start date, she finally feels like she can PLAN!  It's why I LOVE to have clients set deadlines, people NEED them to plan accordingly!  Yes, shit happens to knock you off track! We've all seen that this year so far. But it also is there to help you NOT

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! Once again, the unrest in the world has affected us in some way. Did we send the hornets back or did they make a detour because they were like “oh hell no, I’m not getting in the middle of that shit show”? In last week’s podcast, I suggested we focus on our FUTURE and put the “VID” talk on the back burner. I think we all needed a distraction, but I don’t know that anyone was suggesting this! The last few weeks have been unfortunate, devastating and yes, some great things will happen because of it. The biggest change needs to begin with MINDSET! Yes, I’m still talking about it! CHANGE. And things STILL need to change. Including the ones causing the chaos. I say IT’S TIME a lot. It’s time for ALL OF US to get off our asses and DO! It’s TIME for us to make AMAZING SHIT HAPPEN! And, move forward TOGETHER! Please listen in this week as I discuss more of why this chaos hurts my heart so much!  In last week’s podcast I talked about revising

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with others! I hit a milestone with my podcast... Over 50k downloads and May - perhaps because of the panDAMNIT - the highest # yet! Remember, now that I've HIT 50k, the first 5 people to share this podcast AND tag me or include me in the email will win $500 in coaching! So... DO IT! And, yes what a crazy start to 2020, with the last three months being an epic Shit Show! But, now it's June 1st and we have to start living life and getting back to "business as unusual"! I read that phrase on Virgin StartUps e-newsletter and thought YES. YES IT IS! So, as you begin to [RE]open, [RE]EMERGE... it will not be the same and I don't want a "do-over", I want to focus on going forward and talk about what we're doing vs. the "panDamnit" as the #1 topic. As I've been on my soap box about - purging and pivoting! As I mentioned in last week's podcast, if we're in this together, then let's TRULY BE IN

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! It's time people! Thank you for being here, listening and for sharing this podcast with others! [Because, I'm about to hit 50,000 downloads and that means, the first FIVE people to share this podcast AND tag me... will win $500 in coaching!]  And yes, I'm ready... it's TIME. Are you? As this "panDAMNIT" [as I'm calling it] has taken it's toll on us mentally, physically, personally and professionally, there actually has been some great things that have happened! Right? More family time. New hobbies/routines. Revitatlized projects. Our houses are cleaner - allegedly - and well, new connections. Listen in this week as I share a new connection I made and how it helped ME shift my mindset - as I challenged everyone in last week's podcast to do ONE MORE PURGE to prepare for the re-emergence - I was allowing the negative talk in my head to take over and then BOOM! I met Michelle on a Chamber Zoom call! And, well, you'll have to listen in to

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! We're SO CLOSE, but are we? Many states are open, opening and others are preparing for the re-emergence. What I have seen is people are READY to get out and BE OUT! And to be around people. But are you ready? In last week's podcast, my friend Chandra Medina shared some tips surrounding the continued theme of "purging" specifically focusing on purging negative thoughts and how to replace them with more positive ones. Yes, again, easier said than done, but even I had to use her tips! This has been a very chaotic time, so more than ever we need to catch ourselves, and continue to PURGE!  And... work on our attitudes and helping others do the same! It's not easy. People are chippy, anxious and ready to really understand WHAT'S NEXT! And, if you live in California like me, you may not fully understand!  How'd you do with purging your mindset? Did you like hearing someone else on the podcast? Email me and let me know! And now, listen in th

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast and don't forget to connect with me on Instagram, twitter and Facebook!  OMG! YOU MUST LISTEN IN as this week I did something I've NEVER done... I have a guest giving tips on mindset! Last week's podcast was about purging professionally, which plays off of everyone purging/de-cluttering your homes once we went on lock-down. So, I challenged you to do the same in your professional life! Sort through business cards, file folders, stacks of papers, binders and even contacts in your email and social media. How'd you do? Listen in this week as I share some of what I did, and, yes, I asked Chandra Medina a mental health professional and life coach to give tips on the "last purge" as we begin our "re-emergence".  Mentally, many people are having anxiety and want to stay "quarantined" and that's OK. However, at some point, we must re-open. And, we need to listen to Chandra and use her tips to

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! Thank you for being here, listening and sharing this podcast with others. I trust you are healthy and DOING YOUR BEST! I hit a new record for downloads and appreciate you for listening! Where are you listening? Which platform? I'd love to hear!  Last week's podcast was about lightening the mood and having fun! Sharing funny stories that I've experience myself, seen and read from others.  And now... it's time. With all of the tentative dates and numbers and plans, I have felt like the first Spring flower that peeks out and gets hit with another hard freeze. So, let's prepare like we are the SECOND round of flowers!  We've all cleaned, purged and organized our homes, cabinets, closets, basements and more! So... why not prepare for the re-emergence in our professional lives? There is so much in our ENVIRONMENTS that don't serve us anymore. We just forget about things, emails, people, etc. Not saying that's good or bad, it just happens!

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast, No More Excuses! Thank you for being here and for listening and sharing this podcast with others.  I hope you are all healthy and still doing your best to DO YOUR BEST!  In last week's podcast, I shared how I was "over it", tired of all of this - I had just hit a wall and wanted some sort of normalcy. Although this – whatever THIS is – will probably be part of our new routines. The "new for now", really isn't relative because what we had in our past is NOT coming back. Maybe part of it, but we all have to start looking forward! And, what popped into my head during my "I'm tired of this phase", was what I did during the 2008-2010 recession. In this week's podcast I share how I turned what people were expecting MORE of during that very stressful and bleak outlook into a light, interactive and REFRESHING time.  I inserted FUN and LAUGHTER into a what is normally a very report-driven event! People left the event laughing and continued talking about it f

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! Thank you for being here, listening and sharing this podcast with others! Thank you for investing in YOU! I hope this podcast finds you healthy, and well that you are DOING YOUR BEST! I thought I was doing my best, until I went to the grocery. NO! Not to find toilet paper! You'll have to listen in as it was all part of the roller-coaster ride of emotions that we are ALL going through.  In last week's podcast I asked what new routine or habit that you're doing now that you realized you LIKE and will keep - in some form or another once we've been released from quarantine.  I did hear quite from quite a few people! Many are the same... cooking regularly / planning meals isn't as hard as I thought to slowing down and making time for family. We even borrowed some puzzles and well, kind of like it vs staring at yet another movie! And this week, listen in as I get share what I've been working on and how I have pivoted, and how it's gone. No

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! YES IT IS MONDAY! LOL! I trust you are healthy and not totally confused on what day it is! Thank you again for being here, listening and sharing this podcast.  I'm doing my best... how about you? Remember from last week's podcast, I've translated "Hang in there" to "Do your best". In this week's podcast I talk a bit more about the extension of the quarantine here in California, at least in LA County so far. And yet, how others, including my sister are holding on that it will only be two more weeks. I'd love that as I'd REALLY like to go out for Cinco de Mayo! But, I'm prepared with my margarita and taco and dip recipes.  Yes, I believe some people are accepting the uncertainty and settling into the new routines and others aren't quite there yet. So many people I know have little kids and are figuring out how to be Mom, teacher, house keeper, chef, spouse and yes, some even still working full time! It's all still very SURREAL. Last we

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast, No More Excuses! I hope this podcast finds you healthy!!! I'm sure many of you are like me: stir crazy, bored and on a roller coaster of emotions... daily and sometimes hourly! I have decided to translate the common sayings. Instead of "Hang in there", I am saying, "Do your best"! So, I hope you are doing your best! TIME TO PIVOT. Last week's podcast was about PIVOTING. Dusting off something you've put aside or trying something new. For me, instead of just canceling my in-person workshops launching my online course, "How to Launch a Business in 90-Days" - preceded by the free webinar on Weds., April 8, "The 7 Steps to Launch a Business". I've heard from and read many posts from people that have pivoted in similar ways. How did you? What did you "dust off"? WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER And yes, there still are so many confusing posts and news reports. Stay inside. But wait, the inside air is more polluted than outside. And remember hearing our parents say,

HAPPY MONDAY "Quarantined" MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! As always, thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with others. Yet another crazy-ass week behind us! How are you doing? If you’re an extrovert like me, you may be going a little more stir crazy than others. I’ll say it – I’M BORED AS HELL! In the last couple week’s, I’ve talked with people who are struggling with getting their kids settled into the e-learning, others who haven’t started yet as they were on Spring Break, so it’s coming! Haha… and those who are now unemployed, had to temporarily close their business and everything in between including friends who are nurses and doctors and even those who work for the Post Office. While I can still work – as I have been coaching virtually for years – this pandemic has greatly affected me as well due to many of my clients closing temporarily. So, we may talk, but not as often. So even I have asked WHAT NOW? I’ve found myself scrolling Facebook and Instagram WAY TO

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses. WOW! Is it crazy! Surreal is more like it. Last week was full of emotion, at least for me! I hope you are all healthy and learning a bit more about what it's like to be home-bound! As R.E.M sang years ago, "This is the End of the World as we Know It". Thing definitely are different. Whether you own your business or not... Life and Business are forever changed. The last few week's podcast's have been focused, ironically on Simon Sinek's book, "Start With WHY". And, it really is timely as as on now, we are all going to have to go back to our WHY, HOW and WHAT.  Listen in this week as I am honest about how I've felt, and how I feel now. And... THIS PODCAST STARTS YEAR FIVE! Can you believe it? How long have you been listening? Tell me and WIN! This week I share all the titles from 2016 to NOW! So... why keep going? Well, after this shitshow... ask that of yourself.  I look forward to hearing that you are healthy and getting back to your

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back and thanks for listening and sharing this podcast with others. Hopefully you are healthy and have toilet paper!  The last couple week's podcasts were about Simon Sinek's book that I recently finished "Start With WHY". Two weeks ago, I asked WHY you do what you do. Last week was HOW - the process. And yes, this week, as we all wonder how we will all survive this crazy-ass pandemic and the effects it is having on our businesses, I ask you to focus on the RESULT of your WHY... WHAT do you do?  This week I share my concerns and as a business owner and Coach... I am right there with you. I have a client who is in her first year of business and this is a very important time for production, and I've met two women who are about to open a business in mid-April. It can be easy to fall into the mindset of worry and questioning. And, I definitely won't discount anyone's fears right now. But, as a Coach, I am doing my best to help people stay focused on the future and suggesting every

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast, No More Excuses! Thank you for being here, listening and sharing this podcast with others. I'm assuming you're sharing... how else are people finding me? Besides me being TOTALLY BADASS!  Yes, last week's podcast was about remembering or figuring out your WHY. Your purpose. Whether it's being in the industry you're in, leading the business you lead, or even own the business you own. WHY? This week I continue down Simon Sinek's path from his book, "Start with WHY".  The next step is really understanding the "HOW"... aka the PROCESS. The actions you taken to realize your WHY! In the book, Sinek says, "People buy because of your WHY".  Yes, there are people who disagree, and that may be you. You may look at two products or talk with two [or more] different people in the same industry and not have a CLUE what their "WHY" is, but you'll buy because.... and that "because" may be financial. But think about it. And, again, think about YOUR WHY.  And this we