A Walk and Talk Experiment: Sticking with it, Reactive Dogs, Recharging, and Weighted vests

In this episode, I’m trying something new and taking the podcast on the go—literally! Inspired by my friend and fellow podcaster Chalene Johnson, I decided to combine my love for walking with sharing my thoughts in a more casual and authentic way. Like many of you, I’ve struggled to find time to sit down and record. This new format feels like a win-win: getting fresh air and movement while connecting with you. I dive into what it’s like navigating life as a midlife entrepreneur, sharing my own journey and some advice for content creation. I share my advice to my friend Sarah Baldwin you can find her HERE I know how hard it can be to stay patient when building an audience, so I talk about what’s worked for me. I also touch on the never-ending balancing act between work and personal life, the importance of taking breaks, and my goals for the new year. Of course, there are a few off-the-cuff moments too! I share a little rant about dog-walking etiquette, chat about wearing a weighted vest to maintain bone health, and how I’m trying to stay grounded amid societal pressures about fitness. Plus, I reflect on holiday plans and the lessons I’ve learned as an entrepreneur this year. Here’s a quick breakdown of what I cover: 00:00 Introduction and the challenges I’ve faced with podcasting 01:14 The inspiration I got from Chalene Johnson 02:11 How I’m experimenting with walking and talking 04:18 My advice for aspiring influencers and entrepreneurs 08:06 Balancing work and personal life (hint: it’s not easy, but it’s doable!) 10:26 A mini rant about dog-walking etiquette 12:48 Holiday plans and reflecting on my entrepreneurial journey 20:16 Health and fitness goals, including why I wear a weighted vest 25:48 Wrapping up with thoughts on the future This episode is a little different, a little raw, but that’s what makes it fun. Let me know what you think of this format—I’d love to hear your feedback!Links Mentioned in this Episode:  Sarah Baldwin - CLICK HERE Weighted Vest - CLICK HERE Thank you all so much for listening! It genuinely means a lot to know that my journey, and what I’m learning along the way, helps you too. If this episode resonated, feel free to reach out and share anytime on Instagram: @iamshanarecker My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://bit.ly/extendedShana