Melissa Majors [Strategist | Speaker | Coach]

Melissa Majors joins us [EP 142] and shares why loneliness can be more lethal than cigarettes, how life is not a dress rehearsal, and the beauty of walking in your calling.  Show Notes: 4:24 - Going from Columbus to Dallas 5:18 - Where Melissa's passion for lawn mowing comes from? (She still cuts the lawn!)  8:18 - "We have to balance it with a good business sense ..." 11:13 - Overcoming the fear of going out on her own.  13:00 -  Most valuable lessons learned from a bad leader.  15:01 - "I'm walking in my calling ... " 20:32 - Common characteristics of the best leaders and learners.  24:14 - "Mary Jane" by Rick James 25:40 - How loneliness can affect your decisions. (It's the equivalent of smoking 16 cigarettes a day).  31:05 - Avoiding the comparison trap.  31:49 - The loss of her brother.  40:09 - "I'm a risk-taker ... " 42:20 - "Life is not a dress rehearsal ... " 46:07 - Melissa's definition of fear.  49:18 - Self-care tips.  How to reach Melissa: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin  Book Recommendations: Ready to Rise by Jo Saxton DJs Mean Business by Amani Roberts Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Braving The Wilderness by Brene Brown The Bible  Podcast Recommendations: Unlocking Us by Brene Brown