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Drop the Aspiring ActMaking Goals LEVITATING (Monumental even) with Monique Toussaint 069We're about to hit a new year. What are you doing to get to your next level in 2022? Listen to this week's episode with author, entrepreneur, and coach, Monique Toussaint of Monumental Business Solutions. Ready to join her LeadHER Success Squad? Check out how to connect with Monique in the show notes here: https://queenbaegoals.com/making-goals-levitating-monumental-even-with-monique-toussaint-dtaa-069/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/...2021-12-2919 min
Drop the Aspiring ActMaking Goals AMBITIOUS (and REAL) with Intuitive Coach, Kirsi Englund 068Make it Ambitious. Show up Real. Kirsi Englund shares how making that shift after spending time on a luxurious retreat, changed her business and her life. International, world-renowned, soul rebel - is just a tip of the dream and life ahead for this ambitious goal getter. Tune in as this Intuitive Coach shares her journey.SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/making-goals-ambitious-and-real-with-kirsi-englund-dtaa-068/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/2021-12-2216 min
Drop the Aspiring ActMaking Goals YOURS and with Integrity with Liz Whitehead 067Do you start and end your goals with integrity? That is the question with this week's guest Liz Whitehead. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/making-goals-yours-and-with-integrity-with-liz-whitehead-dtaa-67/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Twitter: https://twitter.com/QueenBAEGoalsWant video? Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5K7vvoQtqkRmz7yL0...2021-12-1616 min
Drop the Aspiring ActMaking Goals ORIGINAL with Dr. Tracy Hill 066If you've ever asked yourself the question, how can I be a mom and do what I love without feeling guilty about motherhood or my career, then this is the episode for you. This week's guest, Dr. Tracy Hill didn't know what hit her until she was in the throws of it. She felt guilty at work because she was thinking about her kids and she felt like she wasn't measuring up as a mom because she wasn't spending enough time at home. Where does one find the balance? Check out this episode to hear how she found her r...2021-12-0926 min
Drop the Aspiring ActGet ROYAL before you get SMART Goals 065Get ROYAL before you get SMART. Listen for the Breakdown on ROYAL goals and why you should try it to become the Queen of your goals and your life. Plus, I share what's coming up for the remainder of the season. Show Notes: https://queenbaegoals.com/get-royal-before-you-get-smart-goals-dtaa-065/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Q...2021-12-0910 min
Drop the Aspiring ActFrom Royally Faithful to Royally Fierce with Carla E. Criswell 064Sometimes we're faithful to a fault. Have you ever been there? When you're more faithful to the things outside of yourself, that you would continue to be unhappy just so that you can be loyal? What does it take for you to realize that you have to be faithful to who you are first? Listen to this week's guest, Carla E. Criswell as she shares her story and journey to her book, I'm Not Leaving You, I'm Loving Me. Check out the show notes for links to her current book and her new affirmations/j...2021-10-2715 min
Drop the Aspiring ActFrom Royally Flawed to Royally Fierce with Dr. Jessica Houston 063Time for your (self) check-up with Dr. Jessica Houston. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/from-royally-flawed-to-royally-fierce-with-dr-jessica-houston-dtaa-063/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Twitter: https://twitter.com/QueenBAEGoalsWant video? Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5K7vvoQtqkRmz7yL0-FGuA2021-10-2017 min
Drop the Aspiring ActFrom Fulltime to Flowing with Time with Vikki Louise 062In this episode, meet Vikki, an inspiring coach and entrepreneur who never gave up and doubted the risk of failing to earn success. Tune in and find out how she managed to detach from her current life to attach where she wanted to be. It’s not about choosing whether you would win or learn, it is about learning and winning more. Listen to this podcast episode and be inspired as she shares her journey to success.Show Notes: https://queenbaegoals.com/from-fulltime-to-flowing-with-time-with-vikki-louise-062/For more information on this or oth...2021-10-1319 min
Drop the Aspiring ActFrom Royally Failed to Mama Bear Fierce with Michele Barard 061Does MB stand for Mama Bear or Michele Barard? After listening to this episode, you might say both are synonymous. From traversing through a custody battle in a foreign country to watching her children now attend and graduate college, Michele shares how she rebuilt her life to accomplish her number one job and what she’s currently working on.Show Notes: https://queenbaegoals.com/from-royally-failed-to-mama-bear-fierce-with-michele-barard-061/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social....2021-10-0616 min
Drop the Aspiring ActFrom Flat Broke to Fierce and Flowing with Gael Wood 060Are you an aspiring career woman who's struggling to achieve her dream life? Do you find yourself unable to move forward because of your fear? In this week’s episode, our guest is Gael Wood, a successful author, blogger, entrepreneur and a coach who never gives up chasing her dream life. Tune in and find out what it takes to get past your lowest point and transform your life into something you never imagined. Gael will tell us how she went flat broke to fierce and royally flowing. Listen to this podcast episode and be inspired as she shares he...2021-09-2917 min
Drop the Aspiring ActRoyally Fired Up and Fierce with Vivian Acquah 059There was a fire burning in her soul to make a better world for her son and a fire burning in the workplace that required someone to put it out. Vivian Acquah, whose last name literally sounds like water, was destined for the tasks at hand. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/royally-fired-up-and-fierce-with-vivian-acquah-dtaa-059/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...2021-09-2223 min
Drop the Aspiring ActFrom Royally Fed Up to Royally Fierce with Story Listener, Safiya Robinson 058She's usually listening to stories, but this times she's telling it. This week we have author and story listener, Safiya Robinson, as she shares how she went from fed up to fierce as she stepped closer to the age of 40. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/royally-fed-up-to-royally-fierce-safiya-robinson-dtaa-058/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Twitter: https://tw...2021-09-1520 min
Drop the Aspiring ActFrom Royally F*ed to Island Girl Fierce, with Business Mindset Coach, Leticia Francis 057This island girl had had enough and walked away from her corporate career into the fierce business owner and mindset coach that she is today. Hear/watch Leticia Francis share her story and her advice on how you should be stepping into your future in this episode. It's time to change the world, Queen. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/from-royally-fed-to-island-girl-fierce-with-leticia-francis-dtaa-057/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...2021-09-0826 minDrop the Aspiring ActFall Season 2021: From Royally F*ed to Royally Fierce 056New Season. New Theme. New Interviews. All Fierce. All Fire. All ROYAL. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/fall-season-2021-premiere-from-royally-f-ed-to-royally-fierce-dtaa-056/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Twitter: https://twitter.com/QueenBAEGoalsWant video? Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5K7vvoQtqkRmz7yL0-FGuA2021-09-0809 minDrop the Aspiring ActSeason Wrap Up - Spring/Summer 2021 - Don't Give Two Fs: Fear or Failure - 055The Spring/Summer season is officially at an end. Which was your favorite episode? Which are you no longer giving into? Fear or Failure? Interested in sharing your story, head on over to my website and sign up to be a guest. We must become enamored by our scars, *wink*wink* - you know what I mean if you tuned into this episode. For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/...2021-09-0606 min
Drop the Aspiring ActNever too late to dance (or pivot) with Anza Goodbar 054Dance or pivot? It's never too late to start either. Are you ready to hit the floor? If you need some more encouragement, hear Anza's story on how she went from no rhythm to competitive ballroom dancing plus more life strategy tips to start and grow a business, because she does it all.Sign up for a session with Anza in the show notes to design your own life strategy.SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/its-never-too-late-to-dance-or-pivot-with-anza-goodbar/For more information on this or other podcast e...2021-06-1727 min
Drop the Aspiring ActFail Up for Champagne Waterfall Happiness with Twiana Edwards 053Waterfall, champagne, high, waterfall, champagne, high........ (singing to the beat of Watermelon, Sugar, High). This week's guest is all about that waterfall champagne happiness. Are you ready for some? Pour you a glass and learn what it is now by tuning in to this week's episode. Plus, check out her funny podcast and YouTube channel by jumping in the show notes for all the links.SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/fail-up-for-champagne-waterfall-happiness-w-twiana-edwards/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com....2021-06-1011 min
Drop the Aspiring ActCreate Your Daily Momentum with Katie Craig 052Coach Katie accidentally fell into her coaching business, but now 14 years in and she has the best advice on how you too can learn to create your own daily momentum and grow the business of your dreams. Are you ready?SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/create-your-daily-momentum-with-katie-craig-dtaa-052For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Twitter: https...2021-06-0215 min
Drop the Aspiring Act(Self) Love Conquers All with Lorrine Patterson 051Are you practicing self love? When last have you been on a date with yourself? Your most important relationship is you with you. Are you constantly working on that relationship?SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/self-love-conquers-all-with-lorrine-patterson-dtaa-051For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Twitter: https://twitter.com/QueenBAEGoalsWant video? Check out my...2021-05-2619 min
Drop the Aspiring ActIn God's Time w/ Felicia Dilbert 050This episode is right on time. God's Time. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/in-gods-time-with-felicia-dilbert-dtaa-050/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Twitter: https://twitter.com/QueenBAEGoalsWant video? Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5K7vvoQtqkRmz7yL0-FGuA2021-05-2632 min
Drop the Aspiring ActDestination Failure or Destination Success 049Pack your bags you're going on a trip. Bring your beliefs, bring your mindset, bring your habits, and bring your purpose to the final destination. Unless of course, you've already decided that you're there. In that case, mazel tov!!SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/destination-failure-or-destination-success-dtaa-049/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Twitter: https://twitter...2021-05-2605 minDrop the Aspiring ActQuit Failing Backwards, RUN Forward 048If you're not failing forwards, you're failing backwards and one way you can remedy that is to RUN. Want to learn more about it? Listen to this week's episode on the Drop the Aspiring Act Podcast. Season Two for the Spring is all about Don't Give Two Fs: Fear or Failure and we're getting deep into the action that you can take around failure. Align Your Habit (Goal Guide #3) and take a RUN!!SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/quit-failing-backwards-run-forward-dtaa-048/For more information on this or other podcast e...2021-05-2610 minDrop the Aspiring ActFail Fast, Learn Fast 047Are you ready to shift your mindset around failure? Here's what you should try: Fail Fast, Learn Fast. It's time to put yourself out there, yesterday, because the longer you wait/procrastinate, the longer you miss the lessons that are waiting for you. JUMP IN!!SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/fail-fast-learn-fast-dtaa-047/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Q...2021-05-1922 minDrop the Aspiring ActFaith Over Failure 046What do you believe about failure? Maybe it's time that you check your failure belief system and change it. Here are some new things that you should believe about failure.For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Twitter: https://twitter.com/QueenBAEGoalsWant video? Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5K7vvoQtqkRmz7yL0-FGuA2021-05-1309 minDrop the Aspiring ActDon't Give Two F's - Mid Season Break Spring 2021 045Our midseason break is over. Here's when we'll be back and what's coming up for the rest of the season. Also, leave a review wherever you're listening to this podcast. You could be the next shoutout in a future episode. Be sure to say where you're from.For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Twitter: https://twitter.com/QueenBAEGoals2021-05-0405 minDrop the Aspiring ActRe-finding your passion through failure with Daniella Monestime 044How often do you hear the words passion and failure in the same sentence? I love this week's guest because her story shows that you can go after what you want and 'fail' and that doesn't mean it's the end of the dream. That doesn't mean that you quit or give up. I love how she found her true purpose in her passion by going through that first 'failure' and how it has lead her to the business that she shares with us today in this week's episode. Take a listen. SHOW NOTES: https://qu...2021-04-1418 min
Drop the Aspiring ActGod Be Snatching Edges Too, Fear Talks with Tiffany Obeng 043Are you an aspiring author? Do you have a book inside you that's just waiting to get out. This week's guest was aspiring to be an author for 30 years and now she's just giving all the gems on how you can drop your aspiring act and become an author too. Plus she shares her author journey in her blog called the True TEA, with more tips on how you can get your book published, learn about copywriting, imprints, ISBNs, and more. Check out the show notes to find all the places that you can connect with Tiffany.2021-04-0725 min
Drop the Aspiring ActDefine Your Freedom with Raychel McBride 042Some freedoms come with water. Some freedoms come with tea. This guests freedom comes with champagne and I'm here for it!!On the podcast this week is Raychel McBride of Corporate Kin who shares her stories of fears and failures as she builds her business alongside her 9 to 5. Tune in to hear how she does it all while raising a teenager. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/define-your-freedom-with-raychel-mcbride-dtaa-podcast-042/Follow our new Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast/For more information on this or...2021-03-3118 min
Drop the Aspiring ActSign Your Own Permission Slip with Coach Marlana 041Do you need a pen? I got you!! Coach Marlana got you too if you are looking to next level in your career. The only signature you need on that dotted line to get to your next level is yours.Check out the show notes now to book your next call with Coach Marlana. It's time to level up your career (and add tax)!!SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/sign-your-own-permission-slip-with-coach-marlana-dtaa-podcast-041/Check out the show notes now to book your next call with Coach Marlana.2021-03-2418 min
Drop the Aspiring ActVictim to Visionary - Transcending Fear with Terri Kozlowski 040**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains references to rape and childhood sexual abuse/violence. Please be mindful to your mental health and to your surroundings if you are listening to this episode in an open space where children may be present. In this week's episode, guest Terri Kozlowski shares her story of how she went from victim to visionary in her own life and how she uses what she's learned to help other women do the same. Her book, Raven Transcending Fear is now available on her website and Amazon which shares how she has l...2021-03-1723 min
Drop the Aspiring ActDefeat 500 Square Feet with Danielle Meadows-Stinnett 039Fear of failure. It's a thing. Especially when you're in a one bedroom apartment with two kids and wondering what's your next move. 500 square feet could be the space that defeats you or propels you to dream bigger. Hear what it did for this week's guest, in today's episode with Danielle Meadows-Stinnett.SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/defeat-500-square-feet-with-danielle-meadows-stinnett-dtaa-podcast-039/Follow our new Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.2021-03-1012 minDrop the Aspiring ActDestination Fear or Destination Future 038Where do you want to end up? Stuck in fear or moving towards your future? Wherever you choose, that's how far you'll get. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/destination-fear-or-destination-future-dtaa-podcast-038/Follow our new Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Qu...2021-03-1007 minDrop the Aspiring ActLet Fear Have It's Day - Equal Space, Equal Grace 037How do you regulate your emotions? Are you just letting fear win? Maybe it's time you start letting fear have its day. Listen to this episode to learn how.SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/let-fear-have-its-day-equal-space-equal-grace-dtaa-podcast-037/Follow our new Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/2021-03-1015 minDrop the Aspiring ActFear the Walking Dead - Is that you? 036Which role are you playing in your life? Share it over on the blog in the comments section. Just click on the show notes to get all the quotes, all the resources mentioned, and even the video version of this podcast. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/fear-the-walking-dead-is-that-you-dtaa-podcast-036/Follow our new Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qu...2021-03-0515 minDrop the Aspiring ActFaith Over Fear 035Are you ready to build up your faith muscle? Start by pressing play on this episode.SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/faith-over-fear-dtaa-podcast-035/Follow our new Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Twitter: https://twitter.com/QueenBAEGoalsWant video? Check out my YouTube channel...2021-03-0314 minDrop the Aspiring ActNew Season - Don't Give Two Fs: Fear or Failure 034The new season of the podcast starts now!!! Well officially, March 3rd, but you know this is the premiere episode of the season. Hear what the new season is all about.SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/dont-give-two-fs-fear-or-failure-new-podcast-season-034/Follow our new Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/2021-02-2408 min
Drop the Aspiring ActDropping Overthinking for Creative Thinking with Tarah Maes 033Have you ever told yourself something so much that you realized you were working to continue to make it true. That used to be Tarah, former overthinker, who accepted that identity as if it were fact until she turned on her creative genius to change the narrative. Now a creative thinker, she uses her magic to help others to find a balance in what matters most to them, resulting in a beautiful life of purpose, fulfillment, and happiness.Ready to be a former overthinker? Check out the show notes and unite with Tarah. SHOW NOTES: ht...2020-12-2316 min
Drop the Aspiring ActDropping Inaction for your Creative Breakthrough with Shereen Kassam 032This one goes out to all the creatives out there. In this week's episode, I chat with Shereem Kassan, the funny brown girl who loves chocolate and chicken wings. She's a comedian, a writer, a podcaster, a business owner (hey, cbd is legal), an actress, but most of all she's a creative who went from aspiring to doing all the things. Hear her story on how she got started and her tips on how you can get started too!!SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/dropping-inaction-for-creative-breakthrough-shereen-kassam-dtaa-podcast-32/For more Shereen all...2020-12-1616 min
Drop the Aspiring ActDropping Trauma for Triumph with Shawn K of the Shawn K Collective 031What do you do after your world has been turned upside down by a betrayal that would shake anyone to their core? The answer isn't the same for everyone. But one thing that I do hope is that for most, it leads to triumph. In your life and in your world. Check out this week's episode with Shawn K to discover how her life changed after her marriage and faith were tested. As she mentions, she definitely isn't the woman she use to be and is all the better for it.Want more with...2020-12-0928 min
Drop the Aspiring ActDropping Hurt for Healing (through journaling) with Mai of Shape Mai Life 030When was the last time that you journaled? If it's been a while listen up. Journaling is not just a leisure activity, it can also lead to healing. Hear this week's guest, Mai share with you how journaling has been transformational in her life to get through hurt. Listen to how journaling can shape your life. Visit Shape Mai Life for more with Mai here: SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/dropping-hurt-for-healing-through-journaling-with-mai-dtaa-podcast-episode-30/Did you love this episode? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review for more.Al...2020-12-0211 min
Drop the Aspiring ActEverything is Figureoutable Book Review - 029Have you read Marie Forleo's latest, Everything is Figureoutable yet? Check out this month's book review to see if it's the book for you.SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/everything-is-figureoutable-marie-forleo-book-review-dtaa-podcast-29/Have a book you recommend? Leave me a message on the podcast with your suggestion and I'll add it to my list if it aligns with Queen BAE Goals. Also, don't forget to leave a review while you're there. Let me know you're listening and where you're listening from.. ;)For more information on this...2020-11-3009 min
Drop the Aspiring ActDropping Fashion ON Technology with Coy Griffin of Your Own Creativity - 028Fashion Technology - Have you ever heard of it? Did you know that was a thing?If you haven't strap in tight. Today's guest, Coy Griffin, tells us how the two got together and how she went from being laid off from a 'dream job' to building her own empire. TedX speaker, author, and founder of Your Own Creativity.SHOW NOTES HERE: https://queenbaegoals.com/dropping-fashion-on-technology-dtaa-podcast-episode-028/Want more Fashion Technology and Coy Griffin??Get your tickets now to the Fashion Summit....... It's happening December 14th...2020-11-1817 min
Drop the Aspiring ActDropping Perfect for Purpose with Leya Van Doren, The Modern Mermaid 027What's the right path for a creative? Is it go to school, find a job, work from the bottom until we are 'discovered' by the right people or given an opportunity to showcase our creativity to the right audience? Is this the perfect path?In this week's episode, I talk with creative, Leya Van Doren on how she found her path to creating The Modern Mermaid. It required leaving what everyone else thought was the right way for a creative, to trusting herself to live in her purpose. Now she's a creativity coach, yoga teacher, performer, writer...2020-11-1116 min
Drop the Aspiring ActDropping Impostor Syndrome with Dr. Ijeoma Nwaogu 026Impostor syndrome is a bit of an imposition in our lives, don't you think? Let's drop it like it's hot with this week's guest Dr. Ijeoma Nwaogu, Founder/CEO of EVERLEAD, a leadership coaching and consulting group. Dr. Ijeoma is an inspirer, educator, and coach who has led countless sessions across the United States on topics related to self-improvement and leadership development.In this week's episode we discuss impostor syndrome or as Dr. Ijeoma calls it, the impostor experience. Find show notes here: https://queenbaegoals.com/dropping-imposter-syndrome-dtaa-podcast-episode-026/Want more o...2020-11-0428 min
Drop the Aspiring ActDropping Flying Solo for Mentorship with Dr. Ashley A. Adams 025Today is National Mentoring Day!! So you get this week's episode early because I sat down to interview an actual mentor, Dr. Ashley A. Adams founder of Mentor Me, a career development company for women. Ashley has more than 10 years of professional experience in corporate, non-profit, and educational leadership. She uses use mentoring to serve women and teach them how to leverage their leadership skills to thrive personally and professionally.In this episode, you will learn why it's time for you to stop flying solo and trying to reach new heights in your career or in your...2020-10-2719 min
Drop the Aspiring ActDropping Chance for Choice with The Savvy Working Mom, Whitnee Hawthorne - 024Today's guest does all the things and it's not by chance. The Savvy Working Mom, Whitnee Hawthorne joins me on the podcast this week to discuss how you can show up authentically as yourself in everything that you do.SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/dropping-chance-for-choice-with-the-savvy-working-mom-dtaa-podcast-episode-024/Want more Whitnee?Check out her blog/podcast, The Savvy Working Mom:https://thesavvyworkingmom.com/Follow her on social @ https://www.instagram.com/thesavvyworkingmomhttps://www.facebook.com/thesavvyworkingmom/2020-10-2122 min
Drop the Aspiring ActDropping Fear for Fulfillment with Bree Johnson 023"Trust your gut. Sometimes the greatest things are on the other side of our fear and it's all about finding healthy and strategic ways to move through our fear so we can experience fulfillment." These are the words of Bree Johnson, a woman on a mission to help 1 million women-owned businesses create profitable marketing campaigns with her business, TBJ Digital Consulting. Listen to this week's podcast as Bree talks about how this pandemic (thanks COVID) made Bree jump ship and decide to put to the forefront what she had been building on the sidelines for soo long. I...2020-10-1413 min
Drop the Aspiring ActDropping Broke Money Mindsets for Financial Freedom with the Wealth Twins 022Have you ever heard about fractional shares? Do you want to learn how to trade with little money? Listen to these entrepreneurial twins tell you about how they became millionaire moms. Are you ready to drop your broke money mindsets for financial freedom? Let's drop it like it's hot for 2020. Say no to staying broke and listen to this episode.SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/dropping-broke-money-mindsets-for-financial-freedom-with-the-wealth-twins/Learn more with the Wealth Twins:Sign up for their webinar now, "Building Generational Wealth". Stop being afraid, start investing now!!2020-10-0714 minDrop the Aspiring ActDrop It Like It's Hot - Fall Season Premiere 021The new season is here!! Listen to the season premiere to learn what's coming up this season what's new what's not changing and all the ways/things that we are dropping it like it's hot. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/drop-it-like-its-hot-fall-season-premiere-dtaa-podcast-episode-21/CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!! https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5K7vvoQtqkRmz7yL0-FGuA https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/ https://twitter.com/QueenBAEGoals https://www.pinterest.com/QueenBAEGoals/ https://www.lin...2020-09-3009 minDrop the Aspiring ActHow the Goal Guides Work Together, plus the Unofficial Goal Guide - Episode 20I've covered 6 goal guides - God First, Whole Self Care, Mindset Matters, Live on Purpose, Aligned Habits, and Building Strong Relationships. Here's how they all flow/work together. Plus I talk about the unofficial goal guide that you'll see me post about from time to time, just because it is an important tool that I think everyone should know at the basic level.This is the summer season finale, but don't worry. We will be back in the Fall: October 7th to be exact!! Subscribe to get notified when the new episodes are available, you won't want...2020-08-1513 minDrop the Aspiring ActYear of Yes by Shonda Rhimes - Book Review - Episode 19All you gotta do is say yes!! According to this book anyway. If you haven't read Shonda Rhimes, Year of Yes book yet, what are you waiting for? The genius behind TGIT and all of the great shows that show powerful female leads, wrote a book and I'm all in. If you can't tell, I'm a fan!! But even if you aren't a fan of her shows you should still read this book if you are ready to drop your aspiring act. Learning how to say one yes, might get you closer to being the Queen you w...2020-08-0608 minDrop the Aspiring ActGod First - QBG Goal Guide #01 - Episode 18Listen to why this was changed from Queen First to God First and is the #1 Goal Guide of Queen BAE Goals. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/god-first-qbg-goal-guide-1-dtaa-podcast-18/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Want video? Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5K7vvoQtqkRmz7yL0-FGuATwitter: https://twitter.com/Q...2020-08-0513 minDrop the Aspiring ActWhole Self Care - Queen BAE Goal #02 - Episode 17Whole Self means mind, body, and soul. Care means that it is healthy, feels good, is being nurtured and taken cared of. Are you practicing whole self care or just self care? Do you want to bloom or do you want to flourish?SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/whole-self-care-qbg-2-dtaa-podcast-17/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Want...2020-07-2311 minDrop the Aspiring ActMindset Matters - Queen BAE Goal #03 - Episode 16What mindsets do you currently have? Fixed or growth? Scarcity or abundance? Employee or entrepreneur? With some of these mindsets you can drop your aspiring act. With others...... let's just say, you'll be forever aspiring. Let's get it together and shift our mindsets to drop our aspiring act and just BE GREAT!!SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/mindset-matters-qbg-03-dtaa-podcast-16/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/...2020-07-1616 min
Drop the Aspiring ActLive On Purpose - Queen BAE Goal #04 - Episode 15Are you currently living on purpose or on auto-pilot? For a time, I was on auto-pilot and decided that I needed a change, hence Queen BAE Goal #04, Live On Purpose. How can you live on purpose? Listen now. And note, I'm still trying this everyday and I don't get it right all the time, but I always try to stay shifted away from auto-pilot and on to purpose and intention. You should too!!SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/live-on-purpose-queen-bae-goal-4-dtaa-podcast-episode-15/Also check out the goal setting series, Bridging the G...2020-07-1113 min
Drop the Aspiring ActYou Are A Badass at Making Money - Book Review - Episode 14Are you a badass at making money? Inquiring Queens want to know. This week's episode is all about the popular book, You Are A Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero. I read this book to see what all the hype was about. Listen to this week's podcast to find out what I think and whether or not you should get/borrow this book. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/you-are-a-badass-at-making-money-book-review-episode-14/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me...2020-07-0210 min
Drop the Aspiring ActAligned Habits - Queen BAE Goal # 5 - Episode 13Align your habits with what you decided that your purpose in life is. Aligned habits requires that you do what you say instead of just talking about it. What good is a goal if you're just going to go back to your old habits. Listen to this week's episode for some tips on how you can align your habits to ensure goal/life success.SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/aligned-habits-queen-bae-goal-5-dtaa-podcast-episode-13/Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www...2020-06-2613 min
Drop the Aspiring ActRelationship Building (Build Strong Relationships) QBG #6 - Episode 12Queen BAE Goal # 6 is Build Strong Relationships. What types of personal and professional relationships are you building? Listen to this week's episode for some tips on how to start building strong relationships in your life. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/relationship-building-build-strong-relationships-qbg-6/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Want video? Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5K...2020-06-1811 min
Drop the Aspiring ActAct Like, Think Like Series Recap, plus What's Next - Episode 11Missed any of the act like, think like series episodes, listen to this recap on the actions and mindsets that you should begin to practice to drop your aspiring act. Then stay tuned for what's coming up for the remainder of the season before we take our season break at the beginning of August. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/act-like-think-like-series-recap-and-whats-next/For more information on this or other podcast episodes, please visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/...2020-06-1311 min
Drop the Aspiring ActAct like Michael Jordan, Think like Lebron James - Episode 10Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? Yea, go ahead and leave your opinion in the comments. But what made them so great? Listen to this episode as I touch on the behaviors and mindsets that I think we should take from two of the GOATs: Michael Jordan and Lebron James. On and off the court these two are legends in their own right. And while some may not agree on who holds the title of the G.O.A.T., we can all agree that they have talents we can all model IRL.2020-06-0313 min
Drop the Aspiring ActBook Review: The Path Made Clear by Oprah Winfrey - Episode 09In this week's episode, I discuss the book The Path Made Clear by Oprah Winfrey. If you like Super Soul Sundays or any of her interviews, you will definitely like the audio version of this book. Listen to this review to hear why you should get your copy and also how you can 'borrow' it from the library through an app on your phone. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/the-path-made-clear-by-oprah-winfrey-book-review-dtaa-podcast-episode-09/For more details about this podcast episode or your show host, Vellie, please visit queenbaegoals.com.2020-05-2810 min
Drop the Aspiring ActAct like JK Rowling, Think like Stephen King - Episode 08Two generations of authors paving the way for those that will follow behind them. In this week's episode we aren't talking about their works that translated into box office successes in the movie industries. No, it's not about their unquestionable talent. It's about their action and mindsets that brought them to be the big names that they are today. Take a listen. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/act-like-jk-rowling-think-like-stephen-king/If you want to learn more about this or other podcast episodes of Drop the Aspiring Act, please visit queenbaegoals.com.2020-05-2013 min
Drop the Aspiring ActAct like Marie Forleo, Think like Oprah Winfrey - Episode 07These two brands (yes, brands) need no introduction. Their names alone make you think about the empires that they have both built for themselves. Listen to this week's episode to hear about the action and mindsets that you should model from these successful women, Marie Forleo and Oprah Winfrey as you Drop your Aspiring Act.SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/act-like-marie-forleo-think-like-oprah-winfrey-dtaa-podcast-episode-07/Looking for more info about this podcast, other podcast episodes, or your host, Vellie, visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https...2020-05-1319 min
Drop the Aspiring ActAct like a CEO, Think like a Creative - Episode 06Straight and to the point, this week's podcast is about how to act like a CEO when it comes to making decisions about whatever aspiring act you are ready to drop. It's also about still being a creative because that's where the magic happens!! SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/act-like-a-ceo-think-like-a-creative-dtaa-podcast-episode-06/For more about this episode, the podcast, or your host, Vellie, visit queenbaegoals.com.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/W...2020-05-0612 min
Drop the Aspiring ActSuccessful Women Think Differently Book Review - Episode 05Book Review Week!! Successful Women Think Differently by Valorie Burton is covered in this week's podcasts. It speaks to the mindsets that we should have if we want to be successful and the shifts that we need to make in our thinking to get to our next level. It all starts with decision # 01 - I will not downsize my dreams. Listen to the podcast for the remaining 6 decisions and more about the lessons in this book.For more information about this podcast, other episodes, or your podcast hist, visit queenbaegoals.com.SHOW...2020-04-3018 min
Drop the Aspiring ActAct like a Writer, Think like your reader - Episode 04This week's episode is all about dropping the excuses and just doing the thing that you want to do and make it available for all the people that are waiting to consume your work, your talents, your artistry. This is not just for the aspiring authors, but also for the content creators and aspiring artists and dreamers who believe that they have something to show to the world. Thanks for listening to the Drop the Aspiring Act Podcast. To learn more about this podcast, other episodes, or to just find more content from me, your host, Vellie (L...2020-04-2316 min
Drop the Aspiring ActAct like an asset, Think like an entrepreneur - Episode 03What are you bringing to the table? Do you have an entrepreneur mindset or an employee mindset? It's time for you to start acting like an asset and thinking like an entrepreneur. Here's how.Show Notes: https://queenbaegoals.com/act-like-an-asset-think-like-an-entrepreneur-dtaa-episode-03/Thanks for listening. New episodes on Wednesdays. Visit queenbaegoals.com to learn more.Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenbaegoals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenBAEGoals/Want video? Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com...2020-04-1625 min
Drop the Aspiring ActAct like a woman, Think like a BOSS!! - Episode 02When in life, in career, and in business, the standard for women should be act like a woman, think like a boss. Bring your whole self to the table!! Leave act like a woman, think like a man to relationships only. Don't forget to listen all the way to the end for the quote of the podcast and my twist on it. And please by all means, Drop the Aspiring Act. New episodes on Wednesdays.Show Notes: https://queenbaegoals.com/act-like-a-woman-think-like-a-boss-dtaa-podcast-episode-02/Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit...2020-04-0811 min
Drop the Aspiring ActHow to Drop the Aspiring Act - Episode 01Here are the steps to dropping the aspiring act. Get ready to just be whatever it is your heart desires. Just be the author. Just be the entrepreneur. Just be the VP of your life. This week's Quote of the Podcast is from none other than one of the Queens and my virtual mentor, Oprah, so listen 'til the end. And please by all means, Drop the Aspiring Act. New podcast episodes every Wednesday.Show Notes: https://queenbaegoals.com/how-to-drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast-season-01-episode-01/Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit...2020-03-3121 minDrop the Aspiring ActEpisode 00 - Introduction to Drop the Aspiring Act PodcastWelcome to the Drop the Aspiring Act Podcast. Learn about how this podcast came to be and a little about your host, Lavelle (aka Vellie). This year she is dropping the aspiring act and just being a podcaster or podcast host. Are you ready to drop your aspiring act? New podcast episodes every Wednesday.Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit queenbaegoals.com. SHOW NOTES HERE: https://queenbaegoals.com/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast-season-01-episode-00/Connect with me on social.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qu...2020-03-2717 min