You're Up First

Jun 21 2024 89 ep. 35 mins 1

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What would happen if we put ourselves first and the result was a life we really love?
Each week on You’re Up First, podcast host, blogger, entrepreneur and mom of three, Leanne Elliott, takes a deep dive into quitting self-doubt, getting unstuck, and rewiring our mindset so we can jump ahead to the life we really want to live. Join the conversation with experts, thought leaders, therapists, healers and all around badass people that share real resources and inspiring ideas to improve our health and wellbeing, to create a thriving personal and professional life that has you springing out of bed in the morning. A better life is calling, let’s go get it!

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EP 64: How to Navigate the Magic and Muck of Transformation

Jun 21 2024 57 mins

Here's a question... What happens when you're at the pinnacle of your career, sharing the stage as a professional cellist with the likes of the Eagles, Andrea Botticelli, and Lady Gaga, and yet something just isn't right? Cue the panic attacks, throwing up off stage and a general feeling of dread before a performance. This is what happened to my guest, Elizabeth Marshall, who joins

EP 63: If Social Media Is Your Game Here's How To Play It

Jun 13 2024 34 mins

If putting more time into social media to build your business makes you cringe, this is the episode for you! It doesn't have to be a miserable task if you know what to do, and who is best equipped to help. Today, I'm joined by Abby Bradetich the Founder and Creative Director of IlluminEssence Creations - a design and social media agency that specializes in branding, copywriting, we

EP 62: Changing the Narrative on Ageism and the Labels That Divide

Jun 05 2024 44 mins

Do you pay attention to your own self-talk? You might be surprised that when you do, it's full of judgment not only of yourself but others you don't even know. A common pitfall of our judgment is around our aging bodies and minds, and it's deeply ingrained in our psyche from a young age. Because of this internalized ageism, we make assumptions about what age means, what it says abo

EP 61: The Most Powerful Way to Build Your Following Without Social Media Required

May 30 2024 51 mins

I’ve invited to the podcast today Sarah Dickinson of the Nerdy Quill to talk about why an email newsletter, no matter what your business, passion, or topic is the number ONE place to invest to build whatever it is you want more of. Do you want to sell your ceramics? Do you want to be an expert in your industry? Do you want better clients that are pre-qualified and warmed up to bu

EP 60: How To Take Big Risks By Living In The Now

May 24 2024 46 mins

Let’s talk about taking big risks, shall we? They are terrifying! They trigger our primal brain so that we feel like we’re in real danger. It’s why most of us don’t take big risks or make big changes - because it stirs up all of the demons and fears we don’t normally deal with in our busy lives. But if there is a nagging feeling that something needs to change, and soon, c

EP 59: Modern Feminism: Where We Were, Where We Are, and Where We're Going

May 09 2024 47 mins

I've been percolating for a few years now on the gender roles not only in our society but in my home. So, when Gloria Steinem's 90th birthday rolled around in March, I knew it was a sign to do an episode on Modern Feminism. So many women besides Gloria have thrown their passion and voice into the conversation and because of this, so much has shifted in our favor over the last 60 ye

EP 58: How To Take Ownership Of Planning Your Financial Future

May 02 2024 34 mins

Here we are again, talking about money! Why? It’s important because, for something we earn, touch, use, and interact with every day we sure have a hard time understanding how to make it work for us. For too many of us, especially women, it feels like we work for it but rarely feel we have any control over it. Let’s change that! On today’s episode, financial advisor and CEO, S

Ep 57 Business For Introverts How to Entrepreneur Using Your Strengths

Apr 18 2024 42 mins

Have you considered going into business for yourself, but perhaps thought you weren’t outgoing enough or didn’t have enough pizzaz? Well, here’s the good news, that isn’t necessary. Entrepreneurship is for everyone, the key is to find the right format, clients, and partners that play to your strengths, not your shortcomings. Today, I’m joined by an award-winning business

Ep 56: In Deep Shift The Anatomy of a Spiritual Awakening

Apr 11 2024 53 mins

Have you ever experienced a spiritual transformation? If you're not sure, hop into this week's episode where, in her book In Deep Shift, my guest, Valerie Gangas, writes about the markers of a spiritual awakening, what feels weird but is normal, and also how we can have hope that the hard work of shedding old habits and identities doesn't last forever. This episode is the anatomy o

Ep 55: From Employee to Self Employed When and How To Jump

Apr 04 2024 42 mins

Are you cut out for self-employment but don’t know how to make the jump? If your answer is yes, then this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by Numbers Witch and Self-Employment Bookkeeper Regan Bashara who empowers passionate, open-hearted entrepreneurs in their pursuit of a sustainable and profitable business. Regan helps us identify what we need in place before we jump, an