S1E2: The GRIT Behind the Glitter and Growth

In episode 2, Jill and Shelley dig into the GRIT behind life’s glitter and growth moments. Most social media feeds are filled with glitter and growth moments, but behind those sparkly highlights is a world of grit that deserves to be acknowledged. As we begin to normalize conversations about grit, an authentic and supportive community begins to grow! 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 episode are: • Resilience matters. We have to acknowledge the turds and do epic shit anyway. • Challenges can be viewed as potential opportunities. Every obstacle is an opportunity for personal and professional growth with a little bit of grit. • Find a support system. Having a community who understands the grit behind the glitter is invaluable. 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: 1:02 - Welcome 1:27 - The importance of digging into the grit behind life’s glitter and growth moments 4:03 - The grit with our health - breast cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and Hashimoto’s disease 13:12 - The grit in our careers - navigating corporate layoffs, entrepreneurial failures, and our inner critic 23:40 - The grit in our family life - the truth about motherhood and intercultural marriage 33:38 - Normalize sharing the grit behind the glittery moments Recap: It takes courage to face your fears and share your grit. During gritty moments, give yourself permission to rest and press pause to stop the swirl. Processing the grit helps you create your life by design and the life you want to live. Acknowledge the turds and do epic shit anyway! Resources: Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/ Wheel of Life: http://www.jill-johns.com/resources.html Your support means the world to us - click the follow button and leave a review to spread the love!