Discussions with Devan

Join Devan as she passionately explores the issue of frequent and unnecessary apologies, specifically regarding personal quirks, opinions, and individuality. Drawing inspiration from the beloved TV show Friends, Devan highlights the character Phoebe, who serves as a powerful example with her constant apologies for her uniqueness. In addition, the thought-provoking 'Curvy Girls Can't Date' book series is referenced, showcasing how the main characters apologize for perceived inadequacies. The core message resonates deeply: it is time to cease apologizing for merely being ourselves and wholeheartedly embrace our authenticity. Throughout the episode, there is a strong emphasis on cultivating self-love, valuing ourselves as much as we value others, reclaiming our own definition of success, and challenging societal norms. For more information on Devan, visit ⁠www.developingwithdevan.com⁠.

Join Devan in a heartfelt discussion on breaking free from the cultural norm of excessive apologizing, a phenomenon predominantly affecting women. Discover the significance of recognizing unnecessary apologies, often made when expressing personal opinions or making mistakes, as a tool for appeasing others. Explore how societal expectations perpetuate these needless apologies, wrongly implying weakness and leaving room for manipulation. Devan inspires transformative change by urging listeners to replace apologies with expressions of gratitude or omit them altogether. In this empowering episode, Devan encourages embracing identities, opinions, and actions without compromising assertiveness or strength. For more information on Devan, visit ⁠www.developingwithdevan.com⁠.

In this heartfelt talk, Devan dives into a book she's currently reading called 'The Takedown' by Lily Chu and engagingly discusses the main character's struggle with toxic positivity and overworking. The book inspires her to highlight the inherent value of every individual without having to prove it constantly. Devan shares six life-transforming rules she has created for herself related to prioritizing oneself, authenticity, ignoring negativity, taking up space, self-belief, and showing up for oneself. These rules are designed to help individuals remember their worth, assert themselves, and live their best lives. She encourages you to adopt these rules to experience an amazing and fulfilled life. For more information on Devan, visit www.developingwithdevan.com.

In this motivational podcast episode, Devan discusses the importance of boundaries and how they can play a major role in defining self-worth. Talking about the task of setting boundaries from a logical perspective, she suggests establishing top five personal core values and aligning them with life goals. She emphasizes how aligning the actions with core values can make it easier to set and maintain personal boundaries, consequently enhancing self-worth. Devan illustrates this concept through personal experiences and client stories, thereby advocating for self-advocacy and embracing individuality. The episode concludes on a motivational note urging the listeners to stand up for themselves and their values confidently. For more information on Devan, visit www.developingwithdevan.com.

Welcome to an energizing episode of "Discussions with Devan," where Devan passionately reframes the conventional approach to New Year's resolutions. In this dynamic conversation, she advocates for a shift towards year-round, continuous goal setting, challenging the limitations of confining aspirations to the beginning of the year. Join us as Devan introduces a groundbreaking six-step process to effective goal setting. Each step — explore, prioritize, develop, implement, adjust, and achieve — is meticulously unpacked, providing listeners with a comprehensive and actionable pathway to personal development and success. Devan's enthusiasm is contagious as she emphasizes the importance of ongoing goal-setting, highlighting how this approach fosters continuous growth and achievement. The episode serves as a motivational guide for anyone seeking to break free from the constraints of traditional New Year's resolutions and embrace a more dynamic and sustainable approach to personal development. For more information on Devan, check out www.developingwithdevan.com.

Welcome to another episode of "Discussions with Devan." In this deeply personal and insightful conversation, Devan opens up about the transformative power of gratitude in our everyday lives. Join us as she shares her journey of intentionally practicing gratitude, revealing how this simple yet profound practice has brought about significant changes in various aspects of her life. To find out more about Devan visit www.developingwithdevan.com.

Welcome to another season of "Discussions with Devan." In this empowering episode, Devan delves into the transformative topic of "How To Be Unapologetically." Join us as she passionately encourages listeners, with a special emphasis on women, to redefine success on their own terms and unapologetically embrace their choices. In a world where societal standards often dictate success, our speaker challenges the status quo. From the fulfilling role of being a stay-at-home mom to climbing the corporate ladder, success is not a one-size-fits-all concept. It's about individual satisfaction and accomplishments, and it's high time we stop apologizing for the paths we choose. For more on Devan check out www.developingwithdevan.com.

Here it is ladies (and some gentlemen), season one's final episode! Join me as I recap the whole season and share a little bit about each episode. Be sure to tune into any episode that you need to know more about. See you in the next season! Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com

This week, in Episode 13 of Discussions with Devan, my guest, Anna Larson and I discussed The Role of Self-Awareness and Self-Discovery in Building Self-Confidence and how you can begin to make all of these aspects a priority in your life. We shared about how these apply to us personally, and give real-life, real-world examples. We also talk about the importance of being discerning about who you have around you. This episode is full of so much actionable advice and tips that you will be able to truly consider and begin to put into practice! Who is Anna Larson? Anna Larson is a veteran military spouse with two kids at home and three stepkids (all adults). She is sassy and strong willed. She considers herself organized and methodical and practical, but always wanted to be smoky and mysterious. She loves to travel and have adventures. Anna is not shy at all, and loves to try new things and will try pretty much anything once. Anna’s business, NomadAbout tells a great story for your business. The company offers strategic marketing, copy and content creation as well as social media management, to support B2B and B2C business owners reach their marketing goals. Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] FB: https://www.facebook.com/iamnomadabout IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamnomadabout/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadlarson/ Website: www.nomadabout.com Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com

Join us inside Episode 12 as special guest, Emma Furlong, and I talk about how to create your own self-care routine based around your needs and your schedule. Here’s a quick recap of what was in this episode: -How simplifying things is a great first step -The dimensions/realms of self-care -What goes in the buckets -Tips on how to create a self-care routine -What is bundling and how does it relate to self-care Who is Emma Furlong? Emma Furlong is a mother, wife, and creative. She is never quite content unless she has a project or is out exploring nature. She loves photography and is endlessly fascinated with the natural world. Emma grew up on a ranch in Montana and is still very much a country girl at heart. Emma is a visual legacy artist. In her business Love and Reverie, she helps families get their photos and videos off of their camera roll and into beautiful albums and films so they can be enjoyed. Connect with Emma: Email: [email protected] FB: https://www.facebook.com/loveandreverie.photo IG: https://www.instagram.com/loveandreverie.photo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-furlong-9a1965221/ Website: www.loveandreverie.com Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com

We have made it to episode 11, woot woot! Join me and special guest, Maria Natapov, as we talk about the importance of self-care for parents. We had a great conversation about the importance of honoring ourselves and how that has positive ripples into other areas of our life. We share great tips on what to do when overwhelm kicks in and everything starts to feel like “an emergency”. Take a moment to listen and pick up these great takeaways. Who is Maria Natapov? Maria offers a caring and playful coaching approach where clients feel energetically held and empowered to joyfully and confidently blend their families.   Maria knows from experience that stepparenting isn’t something you pick up from scrolling the internet or crowdsourcing your friends. She believes that forging a relationship with your stepchild means learning to find your voice as well as hearing theirs. As the daughter of divorced immigrant parents and a stepparent herself, Maria understands blended families' communication and connection challenges and the vital importance of healing pain and preventing further harm by establishing innovative parenting support systems.  Through her signature 4-step energy-focused process combined with Rapid Resolution modality, Maria helps families transition from chaos to harmony. She enables stepparents to strengthen their values, foster partner alignment, create trust with stepchildren, and enhance community with birth families by building on their existing skills, experiences, and strengths.  Maria has helped numerous blended families foster more harmonious family dynamics through her VIP Stepparenting Breakthrough support model and her podcast, Synergistic Stepparenting. To learn more about how to work with Maria, visit her website at SynergisticStepparenting.com. Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com

Join me and special guest, Franchette Dyer, as we talk about the role of failure and mistakes in self-growth. Who is Franchette Dyer? Franchette is a mother of 1. She is a woman who is bold and confident in herself, and the moves she makes as well as in her work toward helping others find their truth in business, life, and themselves.  Her business, Vetech Business Services, is the culmination of Franchette's pursuit to provide transition assistance to Service Members, Department of Defense Civilians, and their Family Members. They  specialize in Federal Resume development and provide guidance, training, and support during career transition.​  Their goal is to transition the entire family. Connect with Franchette: Email: [email protected] IG: https://www.instagram.com/vetechbusiness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franchettedyer/ Website: www.vetechbusiness.com Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com

Episode 9 of Discussions with Devan I welcomed guest, Jenn Rivera, and we talked about the Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership & Teamwork. We have different positions of leadership and different capacities where we work in teams, throughout our lives, not just in a work setting. So definitely give this one one a listen. Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -How having self-awareness prepares you to handle situations -Two sides of self-awareness: internal and external -What can happen if you’re not careful about internal self-awareness -Goal-setting gold tips from Jenn Jenn describes herself as a recovering workaholic and people pleaser. She is an achiever who is big on relationship building, problem identifying and problem solving. She thrives when helping others grow and leverage the hell out of their strengths. She is the founder of Ascender Consulting, which helps business leaders identify and resolve operational and communications challengers. Jenn helps her clients see past the BS to the heart of the problem, then helps them strategize and overcome the issue so they can climb to the next level. She is also the founder of XMZ Society, a professional and educational networking group that champions Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. In all roles, she fulfills her passion to help people level up by learning, teaching and building relationships. Connect with Jenn: Email: [email protected] FB: https://www.facebook.com/jer1207?mibextid=LQQJ4d IG: www.instagram.com/ascender.consulting        www.instagram.com/xmz.society/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennascender Website: AscenderConsulting.com Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com

On Episode 8 of Discussions with Devan, I welcomed my friend, entrepreneur Selena Conmackie. We talked about The Impact of Social Media and Technology on Self-Confidence.  Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -How comparison holds people back -Why we encourage you to do it scared -What you see on social media versus reality -How taking a break or setting boundaries with social media can be beneficial Want to watch it on video? Check it out on my YouTube Channel. Who is Selena? Selena Conmackie is a Hawaiian gal who loves her family fiercely and craves the connection that her family has built since birth. Selena loves pouring into the personal development of other women. Her business is Hauoli-Socially Inspired. Aloha! Selena Conmackie is a WordPress website designer and also helps small and medium-sized businesses with digital strategy — including social media management, email marketing and paid ads.  Selena’s also co-host of 15{ish} Minute Coffee Chat on YouTube, Chapter Ambassador for the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs, and a regular blog contributor for spouselink.org.  Additionally, Hauoli-Socially Inspired LLC is proudly celebrating its achievement in becoming an officially recognized Military Spouse Owned Enterprise. When Selena isn’t hosting a workshop, learning the newest Instagram trend, or adding a plug-in to her client’s websites, you can find her spending time with her “ohana” (family), drinking coffee out of one her many Starbucks’ mugs, binging Real Housewives, or having therapy sessions with her rescue dog, Coco. Connect with Selena: Email: [email protected] FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehauoli IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehauoli LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selena-conmackie/ Websites: www.thehauoli.com & www.annaandselena.com Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com

Join us inside Episode #7! This weeks conversation was very insightful! I found that I had so many parallels with my guest, Mary-Catherine LaBossiere, as we discussed why defining your own success is the key to true fulfillment. Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -How our definition of success can be related to deep-seeded beliefs. -The benefits of discovering our OWN definition of success. -How guilt and shame may influence our definitions of success. -The difference between success and fulfillment and why it matters. Want to watch it on video? Check it out on my YouTube Channel. Who is Mary-Catherine? Mary-Catherine is a military spouse, dog mom of 2 rescue pups, and business owner. She is a registered dietitian who primarily works with women on a daily basis to help them go from confused to confident when it comes to food and nutrition. She is passionate about teaching clients how to listen to and respect their bodies. She brings both the educational knowledge and personal experiences to the table. Her business, Defy Nutrition LLC -helps individuals repair their relationship with food and develop sustainable, healthier nutrition habits. They do this through the provision of nutrition counseling and personalized meal plans that are made custom for you, your goals, and your food preferences. Defy Nutrition also offers group programs and workshops both virtually and in-person. Connect with Mary-Catherine: Email -> [email protected] FB -> https://www.facebook.com/DefyNutrition/ IG -> https://www.instagram.com/defy.nutrition/ LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/marycatherinelabossiere/ Website -> www.defy-nutrition.com Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com

Our episode for week six was special, because I had my first guest join us live! I was joined by Sarah Dickinson and we had a great discussion about Finding Your Purpose.  I know so many of you are going to relate. We both learned from one another and discovered some phrases we LOVE using! Tune in to hear all about it. Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -Our definitions of “purpose” -What happens when you lose the thing that once brought you the most joy -Learn about Sarah’s biggest obstacle to finding her purpose -Hear my nine tips for finding your purpose Who is Sarah? Sarah is a mom of 2 beautiful children, a partner, a dreamer, and a relationship builder. She loves to laugh, read, and write. And is a huge nerd, who is not afraid to show it. She has also built a business that gives her the opportunity to help women in business and entrepreneurs in the queer community build lasting relationships with their audiences through emails and newsletters. She knows that often building an email list, and staying consistent with their content can feel overwhelming, so although they know it is important, it loses its priority. She helps them create the entire roadmap to newsletter success, whether she does it for them, or teaches them to do it themselves.  Connect with Sarah: Email -> [email protected] FB -> https://www.facebook.com/thenerdyquill IG -> https://www.instagram.com/thenerdyquill/ LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdickinsontnq Website -> https://thenerdyquill.ca/ Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com

This week on Discussions with Devan, Episode 5, I discussed Strategies for Recognizing and Interrupting Negative Self Talk.  Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -How negative self-talk stops you from doing the things you want to do. -11 different types of negative self-talk patterns. -Strategies to recognize and interrupt negative self-talk. -What is the "When I" Syndrome -And learning to use FACT to break through negative thought patterns Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com

In this episode, I discuss the benefits of joining a supportive community. Having communities, tribes, that have truly supported me when I needed them most has saved me so many times. Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -Feeling lonely even when you aren’t actually alone -Why having a strong community is so important -What patriarchy, perfectionism and people-pleasing have to do with it all -The difference between like-minded and like-hearted -We are not born to be alone, and why you don’t have to be If you want to be a part of the BABB Tribe, check out the details on my website www.developingwithdevan.com Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com

In this episode I am talking about breaking free from toxic relationships. We discuss what they look like and the next steps to take once you are aware of them.  Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -What a toxic relationship can feel like -What toxic traits can look like, behaviors to notice -Options for breaking free from a toxic relationship -Skills you can work on to change dynamics in toxic relationships Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com

In this episode I talk to you about what imposter syndrome is, where it comes from, and how to overcome it. Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -How imposter syndrome is related to inner dialogue -The difference between imposter syndrome and self-doubt -What imposter syndrome was bred from -My tips to conquer imposter syndrome Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com

In this episode I talk to you about what it looks like to undervalue yourself and what it is truly costing you. Here’s a recap of what was in this episode: -The true cost of undervaluing yourself -What undervaluing yourself means -Areas of our lives that we ignore or where we undervalue ourselves -What your next steps can be Want to stay up-to-date on all things Devan?? Join my mailing list (and grab a copy of my mini-course) at www.thebwordminicourse.com