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Dream Achieve RepeatEpisode 39 - Exploring the Creative Process with Donica MerhazionWelcome to Episode 39, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn is joined by Donica Merhazion, author of Born at the End of the World and fifth grade teacher. Donica offers an in depth look at her unique creative process as a writer and how she was able to turn her family's powerful story of survival during the Red Terror into a fictional narrative. Everyone has a different way of creating and processing their ideas, and Donica discusses everything that has helped her on her creative journey to becoming the writer she is today. From a definition of success that focuses on...
2022-08-2352 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 38 - Find Clarity and Direction With This Journaling PracticeWelcome to Episode 38, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about a process she has used to reset and reconnect with herself to find clarity. It can be hard to know whether the goals you are working on are actually leading to something bigger for your life, especially when the work gets hard. Sometimes it can feel like you don't really know where you are going. To work through a tough spot, Ailyn took herself on a reset session with her laptop and her journal, and she managed to create a positive sense of direction and newfound clarity. She takes...
2022-07-2636 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 37 - Achieving Your Goals in 30 DaysWelcome to Episode 37, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about her process of achieving her goals in 30 days. Committing to a goal for a month is an awesome way to start a new goal or project, build a new habit, or get back into a goal you've taken a break from. This is a fun and effective challenge that can help you get serious and fall in love with the process of achieving your goals along the way. Ailyn talks about how to plan to work for 30 days, how to track your progress, and how to support yourself throughout...
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Dream Achieve RepeatEpisode 36 - The Journey to Draft Three of My Debut NovelWelcome to Episode 36, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about the process of writing her debut novel. From getting the initial idea for the book in March of 2021 to letting go of the second draft in May of 2022, Ailyn reflects on how far she has come and the lessons she has learned along the way. Writing a book isn't easy, but it challenges you to build your own unique creative process. Creating any form of art can look different for everyone. But it can be difficult when you feel stuck in the middle of the process and the finished...
2022-06-2846 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 35 - Your Love Is Your Power With Jenna BanksWelcome to Episode 35, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks with Jenna Banks, a social entrepreneur, author of I Love Me More, speaker and self-love advocate! Jenna talks all about the importance of self-love and how embracing it has impacted her life. She has learned how to listen to her intuition, prioritize her needs, and believe that what she wants for her life is possible for her. Jenna and Ailyn talk about the full scope of self-love, stories from Jenna's book I Love Me More, and actionable steps you can take today to start giving yourself the love you deserve...
2022-06-141h 05Dream Achieve RepeatEpisode 34 - How to Own Your AccomplishmentsWelcome to Episode 34, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about the importance of talking about yourself and your accomplishments to others. She shares her own struggles with this and how she noticed that she's been pushing aside her success instead of owning it. It's very easy to feel like we can't talk about our accomplishments without becoming arrogant. When we meet someone new or a friend asks about our endeavors, we want to be humble. We may not feel comfortable with the spotlight being on us. But undermining our success takes away our confidence! We need to build confidence...
2022-05-3134 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 33 - How to Set Intentions For SuccessWelcome to Episode 33, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about the process of setting intentions. Now that she has entered summer break, Ailyn wanted to go straight to the next productive step on her journey. But she realized that she needed a break, a chance to rest and reset. As she has been working on finding more time for herself, she started to learn about setting intentions and how they can help create a sense of direction, and this was what she was missing. Intentions are larger and more general aspirations of where you want to go next, and...
2022-05-1739 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 32 - How to Edit and Evaluate Your GoalsWelcome to Episode 32, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about the process of evaluating and editing her goals. Sometimes when we set goals, we think that they are fully aligned to what we intend to achieve. We want our goals to be connected to our overall dreams. But sometimes, those goals are not aligned to those dreams in the way we thought. Ailyn shares her experience with her writing goals and explains that she wasn't focusing on where she was in the process. Ailyn talks about her process of figuring out how to evaluate her goal, shift her focus...
2022-05-0330 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 31 - What To Do When Your Plans ChangeWelcome to Episode 31, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about what to do when your plans change. It can be really difficult when you've spent lots of time and energy creating a plan to achieve your goals, only for that plan to feel like it's turned upside down. Whether you are facing external or internal obstacles, Ailyn offers lots of tips to help you figure out why you're stuck and what you can do next. There is always a solution, even when we can't see it at first. It's all about balance!
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2022-04-1933 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 30 - How To Show Up For Your GoalsWelcome to Episode 30, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about how to keep showing up for your goals. Showing up consistently can be hard, especially when we lose motivation, feel uncomfortable doing the work, or don't like taking the action steps that we have to take. But in order to achieve your goals, you have to keep showing up. How do you do this? Ailyn takes you through a simple process to remind yourself why you've decided to take on this challenge in the first place. Then, she talks about different ways to make showing up easier. From block...
2022-04-0535 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 29 - Getting Rid of Perfection With FreewritingWelcome to Episode 29, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about a writing exercise she did in one of her writing courses that changed a lot for her - freewriting. This is a concept that Peter Elbow talks about in his book, Writing Without Teachers. He focuses on the process of writing rather than the perfect output, and this idea can really help to remove the perfectionist standards that we sometimes focus on when we work on our goals. Whether we expect ourselves to perfectly achieve our goals the first time or in a single work session, perfection can be...
2022-03-2229 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 28 - How to Be Productive When There Is So Much Going OnWelcome to Episode 28, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about how to make a productivity "plan of action" to help you if you're feeling overwhelmed and stressed with so much to do. With midterm season approaching for college students, Ailyn has been feeling overwhelmed herself, and she shares her process that helps her plan to get it all done when it feels like everything is happening at once. The classic thought dump method is revisited, along with some new tips and tricks to help you make a plan and take back control!
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2022-03-0830 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 27 - Building a Growth MindsetWelcome to Episode 27, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about building a growth mindset and what that means for your success. Growth mindset is all about staying open minded to possibilities, staying committed to the hard work, and truly believing that you can better your talents. Ailyn also connects this idea to Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell and his idea that it takes 10,000 hours of hard work to master something. This episode is full of tips, stories, and motivation to make your dreams a reality!
Here are the articles referenced in this episode:
"What Having a “Gr...
2022-02-2231 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 26 - Why Am I Not Successful Yet? (with commentary about a fantastic advice column!)Welcome to Episode 26, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn does something a little different than her normal solo episodes! She reads sections of an article from therumpus.net, an advice column that tackles writing challenges in Column #48. While this article is about writing, it can apply to anyone who is feeling discouraged by not having achieved their goals by a certain age or feeling like they are not good enough. Ailyn breaks down the parts of this article that impacted her and talks about why this advice is so powerful for us as a community. She recommends that you read...
2022-02-0842 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 25 - How to Create an Inspirational WorkspaceWelcome to Episode 25, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about how to build an inspirational workspace, whether you are working at home or taking your work with you. She takes you step by step, from choosing a desk setup and chair that work for you, all the way to building an inspirational wall or decorating your materials with quotes and images that remind you of your goals and vision. When you work in a space that inspires you or use notebooks and planners that are personalized to you, your productivity will skyrocket!
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2022-01-2537 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 24 - How to Fight Resistance Toward Your GoalsWelcome to Episode 24, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about how to fight back against resistance toward your goals. When the inspired energy of the new year subsides, it can be difficult to take action on your goal. There are thinking patterns and obstacles under the surface that make us feel uncomfortable and wonder if we're really cut out for this. The truth is, we are! We can make our dreams and goals happen. By identifying these patterns and exploring solutions, we can get reinspired to make our dreams a reality!
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2022-01-1135 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 23 - 2021 Reflection and 2022 Goal Setting Workshop!Welcome to Episode 23, Achievers! The last episode of 2021! Thank you so much for joining the community of Achievers this year and being part of the journey!
This episode is a workshop to help you reflect on 2021 and set some healthy goals for 2022. Ailyn walks you through the process of creating two poster boards - one for 2021 in review, and one for 2022 goal setting! Gather some crafting materials, put on some relaxing music (Ailyn recommends lofi!) and carve out some time to think back on how far you've come this year and how much is in store! You...
2021-12-281h 13Dream Achieve RepeatEpisode 22 - Positive Mindset and Courage with Jaclyn GalloWelcome to Episode 22, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks with Jaclyn Gallo, CEO of Clarity and Action Consulting, TedX speaker, two time New York Times bestselling author, and host of the popular Spark Your Light Podcast! Jaclyn returns to the show to talk about building a positive mindset and gaining courage. It's not easy to "stay positive," especially when we're facing constant challenges and setbacks. But it all comes back to our self beliefs and reminding ourselves of how far we've come. Jaclyn shares so many valuable tips that can help you refocus, reaffirm that you are worthy and...
2021-12-141h 05Dream Achieve RepeatEpisode 21 - When Your Goal Didn't Work OutWelcome to Episode 21, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about what to do when your goal didn't work out the way you wanted. After doing so much hard work and taking so much action, maybe the end result isn't what you were expecting. Maybe you're feeling disappointed, or even like a failure. In reality, failure doesn't exist. Instead, because you took action, you're a success! Ailyn talks about her personal experiences with this feeling and what she has been doing to combat this. From analyzing the outcome to learning more about yourself, there are lots of places to see...
2021-11-3030 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 20 - Celebrating Small WinsWelcome to Episode 20, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about celebrating the small wins you have throughout your journey. While it is important to make big moves toward your goals, the small ones are even more important! These small bits of progress that you make can really make a difference in getting you closer to where you want to be. We can sometimes forget how far we've come, so Ailyn takes us through a reflection and talks about how to make time to remember the small wins throughout the month, week, or day. She also recounts some recent experiences...
2021-11-1629 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 19 - Mental Breakdowns and AnxietyWelcome to Episode 19, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about mental health, anxiety, and her recent experience with a mental breakdown. When things get too overwhelming, it's important to reflect and think about what's going on that's causing these feelings. Ailyn connects her mental health to her changing definition of success and goes through her experience as well as what she is doing to support herself. If you are feeling overwhelmed and anxious, you are not alone. Reach out to family, friends, or a mental health professional. Ailyn recommends therapy highly! Ensuring that you are mentally healthy will help...
2021-11-0224 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 18 - How to Find Your Productivity StyleWelcome to Episode 18, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about building your personal productivity style. Everyone works differently when it comes to being productive, and there are so many ways to get a lot done effectively. It can be hard to think about what works best for you. Ailyn talks through so many elements of productivity, from the best time of day to structuring time, to even the type of music you listen to. She also breaks down a flow state and how deep work can help you achieve a lot! By finding your productivity style that is unique...
2021-10-1939 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 17 - When You Want to Give UpWelcome to Episode 17, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about what to do when you want to give up on your goal. Maybe you have reached an obstacle that is preventing you from moving forward, or maybe you aren't motivated to work on your goal. This is very common, and Ailyn has experienced this herself! With a focus on evaluating all that you have accomplished so far, Ailyn talks through a process to determine what is standing in your way, possible solutions to move you forward just an inch at a time, and ways to inspire and motivate you...
2021-10-0541 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 16 - How to Handle a Heavy WorkloadWelcome to Episode 16, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about how to handle a heavy workload. This is a really busy season as school gets back into gear for students of all ages and our routines are changing a lot from how they might have been during the summer! With these changes can also come new tasks on our to do lists. How do we handle it all? Ailyn talks through lots of tips that have helped her as she has transitioned back to college in person with lots going on. With a focus on planning and organizing your...
2021-09-2134 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 15 - How to Finish What You StartWelcome to Episode 15, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about reaching the end of your goals. Finishing a project or goal can be challenging, and it can be difficult to finish even when you are passionate about your work. How do you know when to finish a project or when to rest it? How can you get to the end of your goal when things get tough? How do you keep yourself motivated until the end? Ailyn talks about all of these questions and more in this episode!
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2021-09-0736 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 14 - A Seven Month Reflection of 2021Welcome to Episode 14, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn reflects on 2021 and leads an exercise to help you think back on your accomplishments this year! We have all accomplished great things so far, big and small, and it's important to remember them as we plan out the rest of the year. You can reflect on what goals and projects you have completed, what is still in progress, and what you have focused on the most. If you want to follow along with some journal prompts, check out Ailyn's Productivity Planner free to download here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1...
2021-08-2444 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 13 - Conquering Imposter SyndromeWelcome to Episode 13, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks about imposter syndrome, a popular personal development topic about your self worth toward your dreams. It can be scary to think about how you measure up to others who are going after a similar dream to your own, or if you are capable of living the life you have always dreamed of. But there are ways to overcome these feelings and get back to achieving your dreams! Grab a pen and paper! This episode is similar to a mini workshop full of journaling and simple prompts to help you learn...
2021-08-1043 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 12 - Being a Recovering Perfectionist with Tawnie MarbleWelcome to Episode 12, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks to Tawnie Marble, a self proclaimed Recovering Perfectionist, life coach, and business strategist! Tawnie defines what being a perfectionist means and some of the signs, including the positives to being one! She also gives some incredible advice and suggestions to help you learn to balance work and life, manage anxiety, and reduce the stress and guilt you feel when you're sitting on the couch at the end of a long work day! From therapy to determining your life values, this episode is packed with goodies!
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2021-07-271h 09Dream Achieve RepeatEpisode 11 - Navigating Self Talk with Georgie ChesmanWelcome to Episode 11, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks to Georgie Chesman, a health and life coach! Georgie gives amazing advice about self talk and building confidence to achieve your goals. She tells us her story of struggle and success with a focus on self sabotage. Your mind is trying to protect you from harm, but that gives it a negative bias and fear behind your goals! By taking small steps toward building habits, you can convince your mind that you are worthy of achieving your goals! This is a really fun conversation, and Georgie has so many incredible...
2021-07-131h 06Dream Achieve RepeatEpisode 10 - Facing Burn Out and OverwhelmWelcome to Episode 10, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn covers all things burn out and overwhelm. When you feel yourself working to the brink of exhaustion, not taking any breaks, and feeling completely swamped with everything going on, it's never a good feeling. But there are ways to help! Ailyn takes you through a simple process to give yourself a self check while you rest so you can reflect on all you have accomplished and everything that you need to do, as well as how to prioritize and work on your goals without feeling overwhelmed. She also covers some ways...
2021-06-2941 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 9 - Goal Setting 101Welcome to Episode 9, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn explores a simple process that turns those dreams and ideas you have into concrete goals with a plan to achieve them! This simple system can help you start taking steps toward your dreams and make them into a reality! Grab your notebooks and pens for this one and spend some time working on your goals with Ailyn!
This is Episode 9 of the Dream Achieve Repeat journey! Thanks so much for tuning in! Follow Ailyn on Instagram @dream.achieve.repeat and join the community of Achievers!
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2021-06-1532 min
Stress Less With Me JessBonus episode with Ailyn Del RioHave you ever thought about trying something new? Do you know where to start? What is that one thing that makes you happy? Today we talk with Ailyn Del Rio She wears many hats. How does she do it all, and where did the motivation begin?
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2021-06-0133 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 8 - Stress Management 101 with Jessica HarringtonWelcome to Episode 8, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks with Jessica Harrington MPH, the owner of Journey To Yourself and a women's stress management coach. Jess shares some incredible tips about managing your stress, time management, staying organized, and making time for yourself. She focuses on self love and ensuring that you are making choices that feel good for you! This is an incredible conversation that will help you refocus on yourself and get things done while feeling amazing!
Check out Jess below:
https://www.journeytoyourself.net/
http://facebook.com/journeytoyourself101
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2021-06-0157 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 7 - The Impact of Volunteering with Karen CarsonWelcome to Episode 7, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks to Karen Carson, an accomplished writer, producer, performer, and former broadcast coordinator and audiobook recording producer for a radio reading service for the blind. She recounts some of her most impactful volunteering experiences and how they have helped shape her life today! This is a really fun conversation that explores how important giving back to your community is to both the people you are serving and to yourself!
Email Karen below:
karencarson21@yahoo.com
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2021-05-1853 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 6 - The Ultimate Guide to Manifestation with Jaclyn DiGregorioWelcome to Episode 6, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks with Jaclyn DiGregorio, a life coach, motivational speaker, and best selling author of Stop Getting In Your Own Way! Jaclyn is one of the masters of manifestation, and she gives so many tips and tricks to getting started in the manifestation practice, how to implement journaling, and some great insight into managing your limiting beliefs! This is a super fun conversation that will get you connected to your desires and see them coming to you!
Check out Jaclyn below!
https://www.jaclyndigregorio.com/
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2021-05-041h 07Dream Achieve RepeatEpisode 5 - Exploring Mediation with Wanda EllettWelcome Episode 5, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn talks with Wanda Ellett, a friend and coworker with so many talents, about the power of mediation! Wanda is a professional mediator for personal and business related issues, and she breaks down the meaning of mediation and how you can use it in your own life personally and professionally! Mediation is all about communication between everyone, and this episode will give you a deep dive into all of the benefits of mediation!
Check out Wanda's business, Burgeon Mediation, below!
https://www.instagram.com/burgeonmediation/
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2021-04-2053 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 4 - A Masterclass on Passions with Amanda GilliamWelcome to the Achievers Club! In this episode, Ailyn talks with her first guest, Amanda Gilliam! Amanda is an entrepreneur, scholar, and creator. She co-owns a trucking company and created two radical fitness companies where she works with individuals, communities, and organizations to develop tools to challenge and transform exclusionary fitness culture.
Ailyn and Amanda discuss everything there is to know about passions. Whether you have multiple interests or just one, this episode is for you if you are searching for your calling and aren't sure how to navigate your interests! Amanda gives lots of wisdom and p...
2021-04-061h 05Dream Achieve RepeatEpisode 3 - Planning Your WeekWelcome back to the Achievers Club! In this episode, Ailyn gives us an intro to productivity! This topic is huge and will be revisited many times in the future. Ailyn talks about the methods and systems she used in 2020 to plan her week and get everything done. There are lots of great tips and tricks that you can implement into your own productivity systems here!
This is Episode 3 of the Dream Achieve Repeat journey! Thank you so much for tuning in! Follow Ailyn on Instagram @dream.achieve.repeat and join the community of Achievers!
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2021-03-2341 min
Your Career is Calling(Official 107.7 The Bronc Podcast)Your Career is Calling - Ailyn Del RioWanda chats with Ailyn Del Rio, the producer of Your Career is Calling and an entrepreneur. They discuss Ailyn’s journey in starting her first business during the past year and what she is doing to continue her personal growth.
Aired on 3/14/2021
2021-03-1446 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 2 - Self Doubt and FearWelcome to the Achievers Club! In this episode, Ailyn talks about two aspects of personal development that can hit anyone hard - self doubt and fear. They hold us back from achieving our dreams, but they don't have to! Ailyn will give you some tips and tricks to overcome these hard feelings and go after what you love!
This is Episode 2 of the Dream Achieve Repeat journey! Thank you so much for tuning in! Follow Ailyn on Instagram @dream.achieve.repeat and join the community of Achievers!
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2021-03-0940 minDream Achieve RepeatEpisode 1 - Being Multipassionate and My StoryWelcome to the Achievers Club! In this episode, Ailyn introduces herself and tells her story of how she realized she was a multipassionate person, someone with lots of interests and roles. She also offers some tips for listeners who are also multipassionate and are unsure about how to go about accepting all of the things they love to do. If you want to do lots of things in your life, go for it!
This is Episode 1, the start of the Dream Achieve Repeat journey! Thank you so much for tuning in! Follow Ailyn on Instagram @dream.achieve...
2021-01-2750 min