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Growth Accelerator Podcast3 Proven Ways to Grow and Monetize Your PodcastWant to grow your podcast faster and finally monetize your podcast without chasing download numbers? The Growth Accelerator Podcast host Traci DeForge breaks down three proven strategies that consistently drive podcast growth, improve podcast discoverability, and help creators increase podcast downloads in a sustainable way.You’ll learn why storytelling builds trust and audience loyalty, how to optimize the foundational elements that make your podcast searchable across platforms, and why guesting on like-minded podcasts accelerates visibility and authority. Plus, Traci reveals a powerful monetization bonus that proves you do not need massive downloads to monetize your podcast su...
2026-01-2210 min
Growth Accelerator Podcast700 Episodes: George Bryant's Authentic Podcasting BlueprintPodcast growth strategies take center stage as Traci DeForge welcomes George Bryant to the Growth Accelerator Podcast. With over 700 episodes of the Mind of George Podcast, George shares his journey of podcast consistency and authentic podcasting. This conversation explores the power of content iteration, from adjusting intro lengths to restructuring episode formats based on audience engagement. George reveals why he chose not to pursue podcast monetization through sponsorships, instead focusing on community building and deepening connections, which led to massive business growth. Learn how to grow your podcast audience authentically through purpose-driven content and meaningful guest interviews that serve...
2026-01-0849 min
Growth Accelerator PodcastYour Top Four Podcast Growth Questions AnsweredYour podcast marketing strategy shouldn't rely solely on organic reach. In this episode of the Growth Accelerator Podcast, host Traci DeForge answers the four most frequently asked questions about growing your podcast—starting with the critical mistake most podcasters make during their launch: treating it as a separate entity rather than integrating it into their overall content strategy. She addresses why your audience growth strategy must extend beyond organic social media and include newsletter integration, paid advertising, and dedicated budget allocation. Traci tackles the questions podcasters ask most: How do I get listeners beyond my ex...
2025-12-1807 min
Growth Accelerator PodcastWhich Growth Strategy Will Scale Your Podcast in 2026?If you want to scale your podcast in 2026, this episode breaks down the proven growth strategy Traci DeForge uses with top-performing shows across every niche. Traci shares how to optimize your podcast for podcast SEO, how to show up in AI Overviews, and why guesting on like-minded podcasts accelerates discoverability faster than chasing massive audiences. You’ll also get a deep dive into audio ad campaigns, a strategy that amplifies your visibility by connecting ads directly to your RSS feed for immediate conversion.Whether you're trying to grow downloads, increase leads, or drive more visibility, this episode gi...
2025-12-0411 min
Growth Accelerator PodcastHow Real Connection Drives Podcast Revenue & Growth with Aransas SavasYour podcast is a powerful business growth engine for your business and your brand. This week, learn how to launch, brand, and grow a podcast that accelerates business results, attracts sponsorships, and builds an engaged community.In this episode of the Growth Accelerator Podcast, host Traci DeForge welcomes Aransas Savas, the dynamic force behind The Uplifters Podcast, to share how she transformed her lifelong dream into a thriving business and connected community.Discover how Aransas leveraged podcasting to attract sponsors, fill retreats before launch, and build demand for her coaching and consulting services, all by...
2025-11-0646 min
Growth Accelerator Podcast5 Self Checks to Elevate Your Podcast and Drive RevenueYour podcast isn't just content, it's a growth engine for your business. In this episode of the Growth Accelerator Podcast, Traci DeForge breaks down five podcast growth strategies to repurpose content, master SEO optimization, boost production quality, craft calls to action, and drive revenue.From leveraging your podcast as a content hub to mastering SEO optimization, Traci shares insider tips that will amplify your reach and boost your ROI. You'll learn why production quality matters for sponsorships, how to craft calls-to-action that convert, and the secrets to turning listeners into leads.What You'll Learn in...
2025-10-2308 min
Growth Accelerator PodcastTurn Your Podcast Into the Growth Engine That Drives Your BusinessYour podcast isn’t just content—it’s a podcast marketing strategy and growth engine that drives visibility, leads, sales, and ROI for your business. In this episode of the Growth Accelerator Podcast, host Traci DeForge shares proven strategies to help you transform your podcast into a powerful marketing and revenue-generating tool.From building a solid foundation to mastering short-form content, Traci reveals how to position yourself as a thought leader, attract the right audience, and generate ROI that goes far beyond vanity metrics. If you’ve been wondering how to connect podcasting directly to your business strategy...
2025-10-0813 min
Growth Accelerator PodcastHow To Publish a Book from Your Podcast with Tina DietzYour podcast is more than a show-it’s a publishing pipeline. Traci DeForge and Tina Dietz walk you through a proven podcast-to-book workflow that transforms your content into a market-ready manuscript.Learn why polished transcripts aren’t enough, how modular book structures accelerate publishing, and the exact episode volume that makes the process both practical and profitable. You’ll also hear how podcasters are using this strategy to boost thought leadership, land speaking engagements, and expand revenue streams.For anyone serious about podcast-to-book publishing, book publishing for podcasters, podcast workflows, and high-converting podcast guesting, this is the...
2025-09-1741 min
Growth Accelerator PodcastHow to Generate & Nurture Leads With Your PodcastWant to use your podcast as more than just content? In this solo episode of the Growth Accelerator Podcast, host Traci DeForge shares actionable strategies for using your show as a podcast lead generation tool that feeds directly into your marketing funnel.Drawing from real client examples and her own success at Produce Your Podcast, Traci breaks down how to optimize every episode to generate, nurture, and convert leads. You’ll learn how to align your podcast with email marketing, live events, and webinars for maximum engagement, plus how to build audience trust with evergreen podcast content an...
2025-08-0613 min
Growth Accelerator PodcastHow to Make Your Call to Action Actually WorkWeak calls-to-action kill podcast monetization. Learn how CTAs drive lead generation, audience growth, and build a profitable podcast brand.One of the biggest mistakes podcasters make is having a weak or confusing call to action or none at all. In this episode of the Growth Accelerator Podcast, Traci DeForge reveals how a strong CTA is the foundation of every successful podcast monetization and lead generation strategy.You’ll discover how clear CTAs are essential for podcast growth, building trust, and creating a seamless podcast marketing funnel that turns listeners into loyal clients. Traci also explains wh...
2025-08-0607 min
Growth Accelerator PodcastFrom Podcast to Profit: Jenn Trepeck’s Strategy to Monetize and Grow a Thriving BusinessAre you ready to turn your podcast into a revenue-generating, brand-building powerhouse? In this episode of the Growth Accelerator Podcast, host Traci DeForge sits down with health coach Jenn Trepeck, who shares her journey of transforming her podcast, Salad with a Side of Fries, into a health coach podcast empire.Discover how Jenn scaled her show into a podcast monetization success, creating multiple podcast revenue streams, launching merch, and building a full podcast marketing funnel. Whether you're starting your podcast or looking to take your show to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable strategies...
2025-08-0629 min
Growth Accelerator PodcastWelcome to the Growth Accelerator PodcastDo you want your podcast to become a gateway for transforming your business podcast into a powerful lead generation and marketing powerhouse? Are you leveraging podcast growth to increase your visibility as a thought leader—helping you secure more stages and opportunities as a subject matter expert? Are you ready to turn your podcast into a conversion machine that drives sales for your products, services, courses, or programs? If you're ready to accelerate your podcast for business growth, this show is for you.Welcome to The Growth Accelerator Podcast! I’m Traci DeForge. With me as your guide...
2025-05-2100 min
Journey to ThereIs It a Reboot or Is It a Renaissance?Happy 8th Podversary to Journey to There! Life is a journey full of twists and turns, and this podcast is no exception. New adventures, new lessons, and even some life lessons from Finn! Catch up with Journey to There podcast host, Traci DeForge as she reflects on her journey through life's highs and lows and shares her musings on love, light, and joy Before I officially titled this episode I asked myself… is this new iteration of the J2T podcast a reboot or a renaissance? I felt like it was the latter but honestly, I had to...
2023-03-0805 min
Journey to ThereUnraveling Your Subconscious ThinkingDr. Ginger Campbell talks about her journey with passion for neuroscience, her own podcast, Brain Science, and her book, “Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty,” in hopes to share her knowledge with others. Listen to Dr. Campbell and expand your knowledge of the human's subconscious mind, the decision making process, and our emotional effect on memories as time goes on. In This Episode: [02:18] Dr. Campbell talks about beginning her podcast, Brain Science, in 2006. [06:53] Dr. Campbell’s spiritual journey and expertise in the neuroscience field. [10:44] All about her book and what she hopes to share with pe...
2021-07-0746 min
Journey to ThereHighly Sensitive Entrepreneurs: The Visionaries With Heather DominickHighly sensitive people react to stimuli differently from other people, which may be a good thing or a bad thing depending on their mastery of their strengths. In the world of business, highly sensitive entrepreneurs are often the ones who have visionary potential. With the right mental tools to properly harness their talents, they have tremendous value to offer the world. Together with host Traci DeForge, business mentor Heather Dominick of A Course in Business Miracles shares her knowledge about the characteristics, the strengths and weaknesses, and the potential of highly sensitive entrepreneurs. Heather founded and has been leading the...
2020-08-0637 min
Journey to ThereLiving a Richer Life by DesignWhat does living a richer life by design mean to you? Jonathan Krueger, Investment Advisor Representative and co-founder of Lionsgate Advisors, shares his philosophies around leadership, financial and spiritual growth and how his focus on family and core values impacted him starting and running his business in St. Louis, Missouri. In this episode: Meet Jonathan Krueger, the visionary behind Lionsgate Advisors and the host of Living a Richer Life by Design. Learn about the story behind Jonathan naming his podcast and why it’s significant to the intersection of personal & business growth. Traci shares her...
2020-03-0638 min
Journey to ThereHow to Live Psychopath Free with Jackson MacKenzieIn this episode: How to live your life free from toxic relationships and emotional abuse. Jackson MacKenzie & Traci talk openly about their journey through toxic relationships in love and in business. Ditch the fairy tale stories and be real in what is happening inside the relationship. What is the difference between having your heartbroken and being in a relationship with a person with a personality disorder? Relationships with toxic people can occur outside of an intimate relationship. They can appear out of nowhere and catch you off guard until...
2019-04-1631 min
Journey to ThereBrains on Fire with Guest Brandy AmidonBrains on Fire with Guest Brandy AmidonThe brains behind the iconic launch of Hello Bello, A baby product line created Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard In this episode: Meet Brandy Amidon otherwise known to Traci as Ami-doness! MId 30’s, City Council, Mayor, Co-President of Brains on Fire, Wife & Mom Brandy’s business is responsible for the most Iconic launch in Walmart and in Retail History...Hello Bello, the new baby product launch created by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. It hit Walmart on THE day of the interview! Female. South...
2019-03-1840 min
Journey to ThereA Journey Within with Author LouAnne LudwigTake some happiness + joy and then throw in a little work addiction and perfectionism and you have a journey within... “So many of us crave meaning and joy in our lives we look for something larger than ourselves something outside our everyday existence that will deliver us to a higher consciousness filled with happiness.” LouAnne Ludwig LouAnne’s storyline is so captivating! Hear what led her to write it this way. Spoiler Alert: The main protagonist in this seeker story is a boy, not a woman. There’s a backstory on it!
2019-02-1430 min
Journey to ThereSuccess that Pops! with guest Laura PetersenIn this episode: Laura Petersen, author & speaker shares her experiences of stepping outside her comfort zone to be a globally successful entrepreneur. Find out why Laura’s favorite word is NERD as in Podcast Nerd, Travel Nerd, Book Nerd... What is the one biggest thing that help Laura overcome her biggest fear...Public Speaking. Raise Your Hand. Show Up. Take Action. Laura speaks candidly about stepping outside of her comfort zone and getting outside the box that People will put you in. Make Your own T-shirt. Why? Fin...
2018-12-0628 min
Journey to ThereGoodbye Anxiety. Hello Freedom! with Stephanie DalfonzoIn this episode: In this episode: Stephanie Dalfonzo, author of Goodbye Anxiety. Hello Freedom shares tips & tricks to manage stress and anxiety and even insomnia. 3 radio people reunite to share where they are now and why some of it has to do with Anxiety being the catalyst! Russ shares a story about latex and fruit??? Traci tells her story about her meltdown in front of FAO Schwartz in NYC. Stephanie reveals the details behind her Cheetos incident. Have you heard of the tapping technique for managing stress...
2018-11-2134 min
Journey to There100th Episode: Special Episode… Best of clips for your listening pleasure!Russ and Traci take a walk down down memory lane with best of clips and commentary on their Journey to 100 episodes. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2018-11-0939 min
Journey to ThereHow to Be Successful Without Hurting Men’s Feelings with guest Sarah CooperIn this episode: Sarah Cooper, comedian, will illustrate how women can achieve their dreams, succeed in their careers, and become leaders, without harming the fragile male ego 9 Non-threatening Leadership Strategies for Women Choose Your Own Adventure: Do You Want to Be Likable or Successful? How to Survive Harassment Without Hurting His Career Chicken and Egg question. Did Sarah come up with the concept before or after the #metoo movement? Traci's Takeaways: If you to try to fake it or be a chameleon in situations and...
2018-10-2437 min
Journey to ThereRelationship Magic with guest Guy FinleyIn this episode: Relationship Magic; Waking Up Together Guy reveals a BIG secret that is not in his “BIO” about his experiences in the music industry. The most abundant resource on this planet is our relationships. How patterns impact our relationships. Relationships are the basis of the important revelations we have about ourselves. Love is far more important than my past. Love is present. Love does not harm another human being. Love does not bring back old issues to prove they exis...
2018-10-1739 min
Journey to ThereAlexia Vernon, Step Into Your MoxieIn this episode: Alexia Vernon shares her story of how she stepped into her moxie in a big way! What is Moxie? Urban Dictionary Definition - It Means A Person Full Of Energy, Pep, Courage Or Determination. Google Definition - force of character, determination, or nerve. "when you've got moxie, you need the clothes to match" Who is Alexia Vernon Branded a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama’s White House Office of Public Engagement for her unique and effective approach to empowering women’s professional success, Alexia is the author of...
2018-10-0332 min
Journey to ThereMeredith Rigdon, Ironwoman Powerhouse!Meredith Rigdon shares her journey to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship while running her own business as a single mom of two kids! Powerhouse indeed! Russ questions why Traci is wearing a Detox Mask What is the Ironman 70.3 World Championship? This... Swim 1.2 mile Bike Ride 56 miles Run 13.1 miles Career + Single Mom + Community Participant = Iron Woman Hear how she moves from “just a runner” to Ironman World Championship. Spoiler Alert it started with a dare! Traci shares her one and done Half Marathon experience in relation to her stre...
2018-09-2638 min
Journey to ThereAchieving Your Dreams Through Your DreamsTraci’s favorite thing about Andrew Holecek? He teaches on the opportunities that exist in obstacles. In this episode: Find more about the thrill of waking up in your dreams and having the time of your life in the privacy of their own mind. Tips on making better use of the combined 50 hours a week the average person spends in slumber and turn part of it into a life-transforming experience. Drawn to the concept of Lucid Dreaming as a vehicle for awakening or spiritual expansion You can add up to...
2018-08-1038 min
Journey to ThereCat got your tongue?Traci returns after an unexpected podcast sabbatical and she has some explaining to do! A candid conversation about aging parents, dominating personalities, shutting down and coming back. What caused her to shut down? How are things now? She shares behind the scene personal circumstances which led to old behavior habits of avoidance, people pleasing, isolation and how getting to the other side was more challenging for this time than ever before. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journ...
2018-05-0716 min
Journey to ThereSisters In The BondJourney to There is debuting it’s new series of Ladies Room episodes. These episodes are designed to dig deeper on issues you feel like you would want to talk about with your girlfriend. Those questions and topics you would only feel comfortable asking a really close friend. Traci kicks off the premiere “Ladies Room” episode by hosting her long time best friend of 35 years. Tammy Jacobs and Traci met in high school and have shared life ever since. Russ plays the best friend version of the newlywed game with Traci and Tammy to see how we...
2018-02-2135 min
Journey to ThereCan I ask you a question?Can I ask you a question? Traci sits down to do her morning journal and an episode is born! It starts with a conversation with herself and then evolves into a fun experiment for you! Listen as she reads out loud from her journal pages and then proposes...Can I ask you a question? IN THIS EPISODE: I have a thought provoking but fine experiment for you to try. How I came about this experiment was actually a happy accident. You may know that part of my new activities I put it into...
2018-02-0206 min
Journey to ThereWell...That's Awkward. Having those difficult conversations help take care of you, your finances and your friendships!Well...That's Awkward. Having those difficult conversations help take care of you, your finances and your friendships! We teach people how to treat us whether it is in how we run our business, choose our relationships or maintain our boundaries. There are choices in how we choose to react to other people’s comments and opinions. A surefire tip on how not to take things personally. Leave toxic relationships. Don’t try to change them. It won’t work. Period. What is the one question that shuts down “...
2018-01-1842 min
Journey to ThereYour Joy Matters!Traci opens up raw, unedited and solo about how her reflections on last year led her to realize how joy matters. YOUR joy matters. You'll hear true confessions, requests for accountability and how she plans to stay focused on her joy this year. : [00:00:23] I guess I've been doing a lot of thinking. It's that time of year of course with the whole New Year's kicking off a new year often means reflection and sometimes even big commitments to change. I am not a fan so much of the resolutions but I do find that it is...
2018-01-1017 min
Journey to ThereWhat is the Why Behind the Work You Do? Traci DeForge is interviewed live on the Motivational Monday podcast with Abigale Otchere. Abigale poses many question to Traci around, What is the why behind the work you do? What you consider to be your zone of genius? Bring Strategy and Execution together. Integrating both Strategy and Execution into the work I do with my clients. According to a research published in Harvard Business Review, only 8% of consultants can create strategy and execute the deployment of the strategy. What is the one thing you wish you knew then that you know now?
2017-11-0933 min
Journey to ThereBeing a Nomad is being responsible. Meet our Guest Celinne Da Costa, Italian- Brazilian nomadic dreamer with infinitely more curiosity than time.Meet our Guest Celinne Da Costa, Italian- Brazilian nomadic dreamer with infinitely more curiosity than time. Traci wants to tell her 17 year old self to meet Celinne and travel the world. Celinne wants to introduce Traci and Celinne to her mom!! Celinne pushes Russ Waaaaay outside of his comfort zone with stories from her teen years. What is the difference between being responsible and the business badge of honor? 3 tips to become your own life architect starting today. Traci DeForge Takeaway - Redefine Responsibility. Your responsibility is...
2017-11-0340 min
Journey to ThereCall Your Girlfriend! Gina and Traci discuss honoring the feminine way women do business and how Call Your Girlfriend started out as a fun podcast and turned into a “happy accident” yet successful small business.Live from Los Angeles, CA with Gina Delvac, producer of the podcast Call Your Girlfriend! Gina and Traci discuss honoring the feminine way women do business and how Call Your Girlfriend started out as a fun podcast and turned into a “happy accident” yet successful small business. How to prioritize valuing the financial piece of working with your girlfriends. Gina shares how the “girlfriends” on the show settle conflict with their sound founding principle of not tearing anyone down. Have you heard about the female founder who hired a fake male CEO whil...
2017-10-2529 min
Journey to ThereBusiness Girlfriends come together on Entrepreneurial Voice! Traci is live in LA with one of her favorites, Jan McCarthy, Artist & Host of the podcast Entrepreneurial Voice.I was recently in LA for two podcast conferences and spent time with some amazing entrepreneurial women. One of my favorites is Jan McCarthy, Artist & Host of the podcast Entrepreneurial Voice. It was a blast to visit her art studio where she records her shows live from LA. Enjoy! Traci DeForge talks directly about workaholism. It is the only addiction where you get accolades instead of intervention. Find out how an email address morphed into a successful business. The combination of art and business are equally as important as the intersection of personal...
2017-10-1229 min
Journey to ThereYou’re Killing Me! : An in depth review of businesses at risk of being extinct as a result of Millennial lifestyle trendsYou’re Killing Me! : An in depth review of businesses at risk of being extinct as a result of Millennial lifestyle trends. This episode was inspired by an article written by Kate Taylor for Business Insider Russ and Traci have a lively discussion on 19 businesses being “killed” by Millennials and the newer trends of our fast-paced convenience driven lifestyle. Youthful generations have always made an impact on lifestyle trends which can make or break the success of an entire industry. There is one grounding reality in the sea of business trend evoluti...
2017-09-2931 min
Journey to ThereConscious Communications. Traci and Russ interview Mary Shores, entrepreneur and author of the book Conscious Communications; Your Step-by-Step Guide to Harnessing the Power of Your Words to Change Your Mind, Your Choices, and Your Life.Traci and Russ interview Mary Shores, entrepreneur and author of the book Conscious Communications; Your Step-by-Step Guide to Harnessing the Power of Your Words to Change Your Mind, Your Choices, and Your Life. In this episode: Based on two decades of research, Mary Shores teaches how you can create new neural pathways by changing your words. Gratitude is a state of mind that arises when you affirm good things in your life that come from outside yourself. When people in great numbers choose to practice gratitude, the cumulative force can help create the...
2017-09-2230 min
Journey to ThereMIA due to a MRI - Traci talks frankly about how blurry vision, migraines, forgetfulness… and other neurological symptoms led to an unlikely wake up call.In This Episode: Denial is powerful. It is even more powerful when your body is trying to speak to you about the state of your wellness. Traci talks frankly about how blurry vision, migraines, forgetfulness… and other neurological symptoms led to an unlikely wake up call. Are you guilty of fake relaxing? Don’t be blindsided when it comes to your own health. Be your own advocate. If you are not paying attention to your body it will keep reminding you until you do. Traci DeForge Takeaway:
2017-09-0730 min
Journey to ThereTo have & to hold (at work?) Working together in your relationship is hard enough. Can your relationship withstand working together in your business?In This Episode: Working together in your relationship is hard enough. Can your relationship withstand working together in your business? Are these Pros or Cons when working with your significant other? * Provides an opportunity to spend a lot of time together * Provides an easier commute * Ability to plan days off together * Share similar Interests * Creates greater dedication towards work * Mutual respect exists * Better understanding of the job and each other Trust that when one of you says you will do something, it will get done. Power Couples: ...
2017-08-2430 min
Journey to ThereIs Persistence a Kroc? Find out the 3 key ingredients that made McDonald’s a worldwide phenomenon.In This Episode: Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonald’s, seems to think so... Persistence and Perseverance are sometimes the only two things that help an entrepreneur get through difficult times. Find out the 3 key ingredients that made McDonald’s a worldwide phenomenon. Do you have to choose between ethics and profits? What does McDonald’s have to do with the success of NPR? What really defines an overnight success? Traci DeForge Takeaways: Focus on your 3. Narrow down your offerings, your pricing packaging or the...
2017-08-1735 min
Journey to ThereMotivation or Momentum? Find out the difference and why it matters. To get momentum we must be motivated. To get motivated we need momentum. This is not a riddle. Find out why. In This Episode: To get momentum we must be motivated. To get motivated we need momentum. This is not a riddle. Find out why. Motivation is REASON. Momentum is the ACTION you take. According to the experts in the sciences of neurology and behavior – 95% of what drives our behavior as human beings is unconscious. Is motivation or momentum the ultimate chicken and egg dilemma? DEFINE THE WIN! You can’t get momentum until you define the win. Every little win is one step closer to more momentum.Traci DeForge Take...
2017-08-0930 min
Journey to ThereStop Watering Dead Plants! This episode was inspired by an article written by an article written by Sam Horn, Intrigue expert and a mentor who impacted my life in a significant way. In This Episode: Your Journey often involves hitting some walls along the way. Sometimes you keep doing the same things and getting the same results and don't even realize it is not working for you anymore. This episode was inspired by an article written by an article written by Sam Horn, Intrigue expert and a mentor who impacted my life in a significant way. Your Journey often involves hitting some walls along the way. Sometimes you keep doing the same things and getting the same results and don't realize it's not working for...
2017-08-0240 min
Journey to ThereTraci DeForge In the StudioTraci is in the studio while Russ in on vacation! She is all about the DONE IT list this week. It is way better than a to do list any day. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2017-07-2807 min
Journey to ThereYou get what you pay for. Don’t pay with your time. This episode was inspired by an article featured in Inc.com written by Danny Iny.We all love DIY. We love FREE DIY even more! Caution...they can be more expensive than buying them outright. When you think you have more time than money. Choose your time wisely. In This Episode: When you think you have more time than money. Choose your time wisely. Why is getting a part-time job better than using a free app? Find out if it is gender or income that can impact happiness. Learn how your brain reacts to comparative price shopping. It is not what you think!
2017-07-1930 min
Journey to ThereBe Bored! Boredom = Sparking Creative ThinkingAccording to the 2016 Nielsen Report, the average American spends approximately 65% of waking hours consuming media. This makes it virtually impossible to disconnect. Redefine Boring and start generating innovative solutions to that roadblock. In This Episode: It is not about finding something to do when you are bored it is about setting aside time to be bored. According to the 2016 Nielsen Report, the Average American consumes 10 hours and 39 minutes of technology per day. Boredom = Sparking Creative Thinking Use the time when you are bored to reflect on the why you ar...
2017-07-1329 min
Journey to ThereHappy Birthday Melody Biringer, Queen of the Side Hustle!Let's Celebrate! Melody Biringer, founder of the Crave Company has a birthday this week and what better way to honor her than showcasing her #SideHustle episode. Traci and Russ have a blast finding out all about her and the multiple side hustles she has started over the years. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2017-07-0529 min
Journey to ThereIn case of Emergency...Break Routine! Your brain isn’t going to carve out new pathways when it isn’t being challenged to do so.No matter how much experience you have doing something well... there is always something new for you to learn that can make it better. In This Episode: What does Alpha, Delta, Beta have to do with a-ha moments? The facts: Your brain isn’t going to carve out new pathways when it isn’t being challenged to do so. Find out the one thing you must do if you are looking for a breakthrough. True or False? I think I need more productivity when I am feeling burnt out.
2017-06-2830 min
Journey to ThereW.A.I.T: Why am I talking? Are you listening and engaging with the other person or are you only waiting for them to finish so you can start talking?In This Episode: Are you listening and engaging with the other person or are you only waiting for them to finish so you can start talking? Find out why W.A.I.T can give you an advantage over a more qualified person when interviewing for a job. Find how to use W.A.I.T as a pause button as a negotiating tool Find out the motive behind the people behaving like a know it all. Are you listening and engaging with the other person or are you o...
2017-06-2130 min
Journey to ThereWillpower vs Willingness: Can you have one without the other? Have the willingness to reach out and ask for help when struggling with any addiction. Willpower is not the solution. In This Episode: Definition of Willpower and Willingness will·pow·er ˈwilˌpou(ə)r/ noun 1. control exerted to do something or restrain impulses. 2. “most of our bad habits are due to laziness or lack of willpower will·ing·ness ˈwiliNGnəs/ noun 1. the quality or state of being prepared to do something; readiness. 2. “the ability and willingness of workers to migrate” synonyms: readiness, inclination, will, wish, desire, alacrity “we appreciate your willingness to help” Willpower vs Willingness: Can you have one without the other? Is there...
2017-06-1630 min
Journey to ThereThis is my Jam! Exchanging profile and profit in order to experience doing things a little differently.In This Episode: This is my Jam! Exchanging profile and profit in order to experience doing things a little differently. Who is Traci’s secret celebrity crush? Tune in because he is the one that inspired the entire episode. Find out what you’re good at and do it – even if it is 180 degrees different than what you are doing now. Turn in your profile and profit and exchange it for positivity over profit. Learn how to focus on the why and then the how of making a 180 degree shift...
2017-06-0931 min
Journey to ThereCollaboration is Key! Best way to get ahead of your competition? Collaboration! Join us as we interview Vanessa Lowry on how collaboration is the key to success. In This Episode: Welcome our guest Vanessa Lowry, marketing consultant, graphic designer, author and professional doodler. We discuss the value of collaboration and how our collaboration has elevated both of our successes and created a wonderful friendship. Hear behind the scenes stories on the development of our clients projects. Gain Insight on the role collaboration plays when it comes to competition. Learn the 2 essential things to look for when finding a collaborative partner. Best way to get ahead of your competition? Collaboration! Resources: w...
2017-06-0132 min
Journey to ThereFace your Facts: You have to face your truth before you can live your truth.In This Episode: The big buzzword ‘catch phrase’ is, “live your truth”. Traci tells her account of how she was presented with here own a-ha on facing your truth in the most uncomfortable way….. You can’t live your truth if you are disillusioned by it. Facing facts about yourself is tough but if you are open to hearing it you will be better for it. When you hear the truth -as tough as it may be to hear- you know it is true. You feel the truth in your gut. You ar...
2017-05-2529 min
Journey to ThereFind Your Voice. Gain Insight on the importance of positive self talk as a way to find your voice and trust it.In This Episode: Welcome our Guest, Jacquelyn Fletcher. Jacquelyn has struggled through her entire career to figure out how to direct her business and life by leading with her heart. As a lifelong people pleaser it’s been challenging for her to find her own voice and trust it. We discuss the challenge of speaking your truth when it contradicts an expert’s or person of authority’s opinion. Learn 3 actions that will help you become a recovering people pleaser. Gain Insight on the importance of positive self talk as a wa...
2017-05-1833 min
Journey to ThereTime Capsule - If you buried a time capsule 10 years ago that contained items of who you were and what you wanted to become and then opened it ….What would it say about the person you are today.In This Episode: If you buried a time capsule 10 years ago that contained items of who you were and what you wanted to become and then opened it ….What would it say about the person you are today. A time capsule is a historic cache of goods or information, usually intended as a method of communication with future people and to help future archaeologists, anthropologists, or historians. Today’s show layout a sequence of events ranging from Chipolte ads to Fortune Cookies! The time is below so you can keep track of al...
2017-05-1030 min
Journey to ThereFight for the Solution - It’s not about the person; It’s about the solution: Negotiations can be tricky. You can fight the person or you can fight for the solution.In This Episode: It’s not about the person; It’s about the solution: Negotiations can be tricky. You can fight the person or you can fight for the solution. What were the most memorable details about your last negotiation? Maybe it was discussing a promotion with your boss, a big contract for your business or a chat with your 17-year-old about taking out the car. Did you feel like it was a win-win? According to Getting to Yes, by Roger Fisher, William Ury and Bruce Patton. Don’t fight the person...
2017-05-0430 min
Journey to ThereFree the Outcome - What would be possible if we put in 100% of or efforts and let go to any attachment of the outcome?In This Episode: What would be possible if we put in 100% of or efforts and let go to any attachment of the outcome? Imagine what would be possible if you moved forward with ideas, decisions, confrontations without any emotional attachment or fear around the outcome? We are only responsible for our actions in any situations. Outcomes are almost always out of our control. No action? No chance of an outcome. To truly let go of attachment you have to be willing to let go of the ideas o...
2017-04-2630 min
Journey to ThereEmotional Rescue: Decision Making: Logical vs Emotional. Is it really a competition? In This Episode: Emotions vs. Logic...When it comes to making a decision which do use? You might be surprised to realize it is not what you think. This episode was so fun to produce! Once you get through all the laughter you’ll find out 2 tips to break your cellphone addiction and several other easy wellness tips to integrate every day. Do emotions drive your decisions? What happens when an opportunity to decide triggers your emotions? Decision making is not logical, it is emotional according to the latest findings in neu...
2017-04-1930 min
Journey to ThereI Don't Know! The three hardest words to say other than I love you.In This Episode: The hardest three words to say aren’t I love you – they’re I don’t know. That’s the opinion of Stephen J. Dubner and Steven D. Levitt, authors of the behavioral economics bestseller Freakonomics. Why is learning to say “I don’t know.” Important? Some neuroscientists believe that our need to know is actually linked to our brain function. When we have an answer, we get a hit of dopamine so we feel compelled to try. Find out why saying I don’t know in business is not a solution. F...
2017-04-1330 min
Journey to ThereCourage to Change. An encore episode released for those experiencing change in their lives.In This Episode: {Re-broadcast} Change happens in our lives and can take us by surprise at any time. Some changes we embrace and some arrive unexpectedly in the form of tragedy or loss. The re-release of this broadcast episode is in memorial of Mike Blanton, May 24, 1954 - March 25, 2017. A wonderful man who was loved by so many and lost too soon. May Kelley Blanton, his family, friends and business family find the peace and courage to walk through this unimaginable life change. Courage is not merely a word; it’s state of mind…Change is inevi...
2017-04-0534 min
Journey to ThereAre you WELL-thy? with Guest Teliah Geinger. This episode was so fun to produce! Once you get through all the laughter you’ll find out 2 tips to break your cellphone addiction and several other easy wellness tips to integrate every day. In This Episode: Find out why being wealthy is not all about the zeros Discover how accidental entrepreneurship led to two successful businesses at 27 years old. Explore how a digital detox on a daily basis can change your emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing. Hear two tips to break your cellphone addiction. Guest: Teliah Geinger Teliah is the owner of Renu Hot Yoga, NUYU Juice Bar, and the host of The Balancing Act Podcast, where she interviews women entrepreneurs on balancing personal and business life. Aside from those th...
2017-03-2229 min
Journey to ThereTraci's Takeaways: Perspective MattersTraci shares her story on how if you change the way you look at things, the things you are looking at change. It is not a riddle. Find out how it works! Traci Deforge Produce Your Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2017-03-2003 min
Journey to ThereDelete and Restore: Deleting files archived in our brains and in our business can open space for big growth.In This Episode: Traci accidentally deleted 8,956 archived files spanning 6 years of her business. Did she have a meltdown? Yes. Did it turn into an enlightening experience? Yes! Delete and Restore: Deleting files archived in our brains and in our business can open space for big growth Do You Ever Wish You Could Delete Your Feelings? Resources: How to control your feelings so they don’t control you. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/anxiety-zen/201405/do-you-ever-wish-you-could-delete-your-feelings Deleting memories, muscle memory scents and seasons http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti...
2017-03-1530 min
Journey to ThereWHY (do we) WORRY? Why do we worry about things we cannot control? How do you stop yourself from torturing yourself with anxiety?In This Episode: Traci shares how her worrying over two unrelated incidents actually caused her to re-schedule the recording time of this show and put it off for two days!. Why do we worry about things we cannot control? How do you stop yourself from torturing yourself with anxiety? Listen in... “Don’t Worry.” Everyone says it but everyone also does it! Traci rescheduled the recording of this episode by two days because she was worried about two pending unrelated incidents. See if it was all worth it…. Don’t Worry, Everyone sa...
2017-03-0130 min
Journey to ThereTime Travel: Weight a MInute guest Katrina Ubell, MDTime Travel Episode Highlights! Traci and Russ showcase favorite moments from past episodes. This week we couldn't get enough of Katrina Ubell, MD talking with us about how here 50lb weight loss changed her career! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2017-02-2403 min
Journey to ThereWeight a Minute with Katrina Ubell, MD. Dr. Katrina Ubell shares her experience struggling with her weight while advancing her medical career. In This Episode: Dr. Katrina Ubell shares her experience struggling with her weight while advancing her medical career. Doctor turned Weight Loss coach shares her success story of losing 50lbs and great tips for ways you can tackle a busy schedule and still maintain your ideal weight. Find out how message your brain gets when you are repetitive eating. Learn more about the direct correlation between weight gain and busy professional careers. You’ll hear how tuning into the messages your brain gives you about food can actually be one of th...
2017-02-2330 min
Journey to ThereTraci's Takeaways; No more Energy EmpiresA five minute takeaway episode where Traci tells her experience with Energy Vampires and how she deals with them. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2017-02-2004 min
Journey to ThereSay NO to Energy Vampires. How to combat toxic energy and protect yourself from people, places and things which rob you of your positive energy In This Episode: Combating Toxic energy and How to protect yourself from people, places and things which rob you of your positive energy. Enervate [verb en-er-veyt; adjective ih-nur-vit] verb (used with object), enervated, enervating. 1. to deprive of force or strength; destroy the vigor of; weaken. Synonyms: enfeeble, debilitate, sap, exhaust. adjective 2. Enervated. “Enervate” comes from the Latin word enervare, which was formed from the prefix e-, meaning “out of,” and “-nervare” (from nervus, meaning “sinew or nerve”). So, etymologically at least, someone who is enervated is “out of nerve.” Are you an Energy Vampire? Do...
2017-02-1530 min
Journey to ThereTraci's Takeaways | Make it HappenTraci spotlights the Make It Happen episode with Krisztina 'Z' Holly. Entrepreneurs are not short on ideas they are short on options to get their ideas into reality. There are steps you can take today to move things forward! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2017-02-1305 min
Journey to ThereMake it Happen with Krisztina 'Z' Holly. In This Episode: Krisztina 'Z' Holly shares her insights on Make It In LA and how the work she is doing from California to the White House is making strides to help boost manufacturing opportunities for entrepreneurs. You have an idea? You can make it! MEET KRISZTINA ‘Z’ HOLLY MIT-trained engineer, tech entrepreneur and adventurer, Krisztina “Z” Holly is the host of The Art of Manufacturing podcast and Founder & Chief Instigator of LA Mayor Garcetti’s MAKE IT IN LA initiative. Z is best known for curating and hosting the first ever TEDx (TEDxUSC) in...
2017-02-0731 min
Journey to ThereTraci"s Takeaways; Sorry Not Sorry!Traci takes her own advice and wears an elastic band on her wrist for a week to keep track of how many times she apologizes (Unnecessarily!). Find out what happened! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2017-02-0605 min
Journey to ThereSorry Not Sorry. Traci takes her own advice and wears an elastic band on her wrist for a week to keep track of how many times she apologizes (Unnecessarily!). Find out what happened!In This Episode: Traci takes her own advice and wears an elastic band on her wrist for a week to keep track of how many times she apologizes (Unnecessarily!). Find out what happened! Sorry not Sorry: Do you have the apologize habit? Over apologizing for things, especially when they are not even your fault? This can lead to feelings of unnecessary guilt and create unwanted stress. Try getting rid of the “sorry syndrome” and create a more empowering and even healthier way to communicate. Find out why over apologizing in the workplace can keep...
2017-02-0130 min
Journey to ThereTraci's Takeaways #SIDEHUSTLEListen to a deeper dive into the #sidehustle. A trendy term for an old school behavior of starting a business on the side. Traci shares a success secret about one of her side side hustles and points out a few gotchas along the way! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2017-01-3105 min
Journey to There#SideHustle with Melody Biringer of The Crave Company. Find out why starting a business or a passion project on the side is good for life and your professional career. In This Episode: Melody Biringer, Founder, The Crave Company talks to us on the benefits of starting a business on the side to enhance your life and even your other work endeavors. Find out why a side hustle is much more than a part-time job. Discover how hiring people operating side projects can make you a better business owner. Explore how Corporations are adapting to new ideas around enabling employees flexibility in order to increase retention and recruitment. Traci Long DeForge Produce Your Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, a...
2017-01-2429 min
Journey to ThereTraci's Takeaways: Re-Define GoalTraci’s Takeaways: Re-Define Goal focuses on the importance of defining your intentions of setting the goal instead of only focusing on the outcome. She also includes 3 practical tips to get you to your goal. Two game changer apps + one old school favorite! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2017-01-2305 min
Journey to ThereRedefine GOAL. How to achieve your goals while taking some of the pressure off of yourself.In This Episode: Examine the difference between your intentions and your goals. Explore the pros and cons of goal setting. Learn a 3 unconventional tips on how to achieve your goals while taking some of the pressure off of yourself. Discuss how switching to important mindsets can ensure more success in attaining your goals. Resources: Dr. Simon Moss: “The planning fallacy is the tendency of individuals to underestimate the duration that is needed to complete most tasks.”http://www.sicotests.com/psyarticle.asp?id=385 The time it too...
2017-01-1830 min
Journey to ThereOld Habits Die {Harder}. Bad habits. We all have them! Ever wonder why we hold on to them? How to break them? In This Episode: Bad habits. We all have them! Ever wonder why we hold on to them? How to break them? Consider the impact they have on your business? The answers are all here. Genetics vs Will Power. Hear the points and counterpoints of this age old debate. Learn how to identify the triggers of the bad habits you are trying to change. Discover one action to implement for successful big change for the long term. Tips on a recruitment tool which gets you started out the right way...
2017-01-1130 min
Journey to ThereCourage to Change - Courage is not merely a word; it’s state of mindIn This Episode: {Best of Re-Broadcast} Courage is not merely a word; it’s state of mind…Change is inevitable; it is how we choose to look at change that determines our success in business and in life. Be reminded to feel the fear and do it anyway: being courageous in business does not mean lacking fear… to have courage is to be able to face fears and move forward. Gain insight on why it is hard for people to change even when it is a positive change. Learn about the 3 -2-1 ch...
2017-01-0334 min
Journey to ThereWhat's Your Story? We’ve all got a story we’ve told ourselves. Now ask yourself, Is it true?In This Episode: {Re-Broadcast}What’s your story? Define your story. Don't let your story define you. We’ve all got a story we’ve told ourselves. Now ask yourself, Is it true? You’ll find out how what you say to children may feel like a compliment but could ultimately affect their destiny. Find out why calling someone Casanova is not a compliment. You’ll hear how one small adjustment in the moment can reduce your anxiety around the story you are telling yourself. Learn one simple way h...
2016-12-1532 min
Journey to ThereHit the Pause Button {Re-Broadcast} Find out one of the most common reasons for burnout and how to avoid it. In This Episode: Hitting the pause button is about more than taking a break. It is a multi purpose way to make a big impact in most things you do in your day to day world. What does a pinata, a button and three days have to do with productivity and performance? This week’s episode will solve the riddle. It will also give you some pointers on how to use all three to see things more clearly so you can problem solve creatively. Gain new perspective around the idea that stepping away fr...
2016-12-0835 min
Journey to There90% is still an A. Why giving 100% is not always a good idea. If 90% is an A what do you do with the other 10%? Find out what a side business, finances and self- care all have in common. In This Episode: Traci reveals a simple math equation to show why 110% doesn’t always add up. If 90% is an A what do you do with the other 10%? Find out what a side business, finances and self- care all have in common. Gain insight as a business owner or an employee why boundaries matter when you are giving all you’ve got. Traci Long DeForge Produce Your Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journ...
2016-12-0131 min
Journey to ThereEmbrace Your Weird. Everyone is weird in their own wonderful way. Use it to your advantage to grow your business and bring joy into your world! In This Episode: Everyone is weird in their own wonderful way. Use it to your advantage to grow your business and bring joy into your world! “We are all more alike than we are different” – Ellen DeGeneres Traci and Russ share experiences where their weird propelled them forward in their careers. Insight on why being yourself will connect you with the right person at the right moment Discover results from a survey dated back to !930 which affirms standing out is memorable and the science of what makes that possible ...
2016-11-2332 min
Journey to ThereFace to FaceFace to Face: The lost art of connecting. Sarah Bray, digital strategist, author and founder of Gather, a digital co- working space joins Traci and Russ for a lively discussion around exiting social media and re-discovering the benefits of face to face connecting. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2016-11-0131 min
Journey to ThereSelfish or Self-CareTraci and Russ dig into why being selfish is good for not only your well being but also your business. Traci talks about a time in her life where she was bouncing back from a place of total depletion of mind, body and spirit and what it was like to explore the idea of self care. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2016-10-1139 min
Journey to ThereHappy Business. Happy Life!Traci breaks down the real deal about happiness. It is not always what you think it is. It is always a factor in the success of your business, your relationships and even your day. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2016-10-0739 min
Journey to ThereDefine Happy AccidentWhat if your biggest mistake led to your largest success? Traci walks listeners through a real life client story from conception to launch and all the twist and turns over three years which led to its successful launch. The only mistake you can really make is not to begin. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2016-05-2036 min
Journey to ThereLeadership: Party of OneWhere does the time go? We all have 24 hours in a day but somehow we all use them differently. Traci and Russ discuss the misperception of Time Wasters and Time Savers. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2016-05-0631 min
Journey to ThereHappy Business. Happy Life!Traci breaks down the real deal about happiness. It is not always what you think it is. It is always a factor in the success of your business, your relationships and even your day. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2016-04-3039 min
Journey to ThereIt's Never Too Late to StartTraci and Russ go into a deep dive on the second act of entrepreneurship, Traci discusses the benefits of starting a business later in life and what new entrepreneurs can learn from them. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2016-04-2254 min
Journey to ThereSelfish or Self-CareTraci and Russ dig into why being selfish is good for not only your well being but also your business. Traci talks about a time in her life where she was bouncing back from a place of total depletion of mind, body and spirit and what it was like to explore the idea of self care. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2016-04-0839 min
Journey to ThereFAIL Is Not a Four-Letter Word, Ep. 14Russ and Traci discuss the benefits of looking at the flipside of failure as a benefit. They get up close and personal about when failure has been a friend and a foe. Traci struggles to define the difference between acting with courage vs. being afraid of failure. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2016-04-0442 min
Journey to TherePerfectionism: Friend or Foe?Perfectionism takes over this episode! Traci has to get real about how perfectionism is no longer a friend to her in the way she lives her life or runs her business. Perfectionism; Friend or Foe? You decide. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2016-04-0146 min
Journey to ThereCreativity Is Not Just A Buzzword, Ep. 12This is a very colorful episode talking about how creativity has evolved from a “nice to have” to a “must have” in our lives. Traci presents a checklist of all the creative outlets she explored before she found the one that works for her. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2016-03-2533 min
Journey to ThereThe Verdict Is In, Ep. 11The debate over first impressions and how they influence our lives and confidence heats up on this episode. Russ and Traci are not afraid to put it all out there as they share opposing views on the same topic. Who wins in the end? You be the judge! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2016-03-2446 min
Journey to ThereThe Secret to Having It All In Business: Ep. 10Enjoy this sequel to our last episode, The Secret to Having It All. Today Traci and Russ focus on the business side to having it all. Traci opens up around her gap of time between leaving her broadcast management career and starting her own business. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest
2016-03-2336 min
Journey to ThereCharacter Is EverythingThis episode sparked an energetic conversation between Russ and Traci about how character influences your success or failure in business. Traci shares her recruitment tips for revealing a candidate’s true nature, as well as personal experiences of rising above when her own character was challenged. If you find yourself continually working with people with poor character, today’s show will help you break that pattern. You’ll learn how to test a person’s true character before getting into a business relationship with them. You will also learn a simple solution for having the difficult conversations around e...
2016-03-1635 min
Journey to ThereIs It Real Fear or Faux Fear?Were you Fearful or Fearless as a kid? Traci and Russ realize they are the exact opposite of how each of them would answer. Fear can accelerate you or inhibit you if you are hesitant to take leaps in life that are scary. You will not want to miss this episode. Traci explains the meaning of the thought provoking question she is most known to repeat, Is it real fear or faux fear? Hear about how fear leads to decisions that detour your original path. Please listen and share this episode with anyone who you...
2016-03-1437 min
Journey to ThereChoices Not CriticsThis show will have you asking yourself, Just because they say it does that mean I have to listen to it? Traci and Russ have an animated conversation around the benefits of understanding it’s not what you hear, it is how you internalize what you hear that makes a difference in how you feel about where you are in your journey. Traci uses a real life humiliating experience as an example of how our egos can play tricks on us at the most unexpected times. This episode translates some of the most well meaning yet diminishing co...
2016-03-1128 min
Journey to ThereListening to Your Inside VoiceOur inside voices are instrumental in guiding us to decisions which are right for us. In this episode, Traci and Russ expose what they’ve learned from their inside voices and how listening to them led to outcomes they never expected. Traci shares her method for calming your negative voices for immediate results. Listen in to our thought-provoking discussion to learn how you can positively change the direction of your life by paying attention to internal cues. You’ll become aware of negative self talk that is destroying your decision making process. We will encourage you to be aware...
2016-03-0733 min
Journey to ThereThe Beauty is in The BeginningRuss and Traci discuss how career choices have enriched and complicated their lives.Traci shares a heartbreaking result of putting the corporate fast track above anything or anyone else and how she uses those consequences to make a difference to others. Are you the person who always has a great idea but can’t quite get it off the ground? Traci shares the one thing that keeps people from beginning anything new. This episode will help you identify the triggers that overwhelm and give you tips on how to eliminate procrastination. You will learn a sim...
2016-03-0733 min