S1E1: Highlights of Our Glitter, Grit, and Growth Moments

In this first episode, you’ll meet lifelong friends, Jill Johns and Shelley Sánchez, the co-hosts of Glitter, Grit, and Growth. From growing up in a small town in Minnesota to exploring Europe in their early twenties, these two former corporate executives discuss some of life’s glitter moments, dig deep into the grit it took to get through, and share how they’ve grown on life’s amazing journey. This podcast is for you if you believe that: Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must! Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit. It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!” There’s more than enough for everyone. Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process. People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in. The top three takeaways from this debut episode are: Have the courage to own your unique perspective as a woman. Own your glitter! You deserve to be at the table! Mentor and be mentored – invest in yourself and other women and don’t be afraid to do the gritty work. Adopt a growth mindset and keep learning, especially from other women. Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/ Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at https://bharveymusic.com. In this episode, you'll learn: 1:00 - Meet Jill and Shelley 1:27 - Learn how glitter, grit, and growth shaped their elementary school years 11:27 - Advice to their teenage selves and their kids 18:44 - How their trips to Europe changed their lives 26:29 - Navigating their careers as women 39:29 - Normalize showing the grit and celebrating the growth Recap: It takes courage to be a woman with a unique perspective. Own your glitter. Invest in yourself and other women. Embrace a growth mindset - crave new learning for ours Your support means the world to us – click the follow button and leave a review to spread the love. We can’t wait for you to listen!