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Drop the Aspiring Act

by Lavelle "Vellie" Peters

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur, author, creative, aspiring anything...? Then this podcast is for you!! Why? Because every week (in Spring and Fall), I share stories from former aspirers who were right where you are. Researching, comparing, waiting for the right time, letting fear hold them back, and doing every and anything but dropping the aspiring act and going after the dream that you said you wanted.Join me for each season’s fun theme and guest interviews. The world is waiting for you to drop your aspiring act. Visit: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/

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Episodes

  1. Making Goals LEVITATING (Monumental even) with Monique Toussaint 069

    We're about to hit a new year. What are you doing to get to your next level? Listen to this week's episode with author, entrepreneur, and coach, Monique Toussaint of Monumental Business Solutions. Ready to join her LeadHER Success Squad? Check out how to connect with Monique in the show notes…

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  2. Making Goals AMBITIOUS (and REAL) with Intuitive Coach, Kirsi Englund 068

    Make it Ambitious. Show up Real. Kirsi Englund shares how making that shift after spending time on a luxurious retreat, changed her business and her life. International, world-renowned, soul rebel - is just a tip of the dream and life ahead for this ambitious goal getter. Tune in as this…

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  3. Making Goals YOURS and with Integrity with Liz Whitehead 067

    Do you start and end your goals with integrity? That is the question with this week's guest, Liz Whitehead. SHOW NOTES:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/making-goals-yours-integrity-liz-whitehead-bu5fc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit...

  4. Making Goals ORIGINAL with Dr. Tracy Hill 066

    If you've ever asked yourself the question, how can I be a mom and do what I love without feeling guilty about motherhood or my career, then this is the episode for you. This week's guest, Dr. Tracy Hill didn't know what hit her until she was in the throws of it. She felt guilty at work because…

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  5. Get ROYAL before you get SMART Goals 065

    Get ROYAL before you get SMART. Listen for the Breakdown on ROYAL goals and why you should try it to become the Queen of your goals and your life. Plus, I share what's coming up for the remainder of the season. Show Notes:...

  6. From Royally Faithful to Royally Fierce with Carla E. Criswell 064

    Sometimes we're faithful to a fault. Have you ever been there? When you're more faithful to the things outside of yourself, that you would continue to be unhappy just so that you can be loyal? What does it take for you to realize that you have to be faithful to who you are first? Listen to this...

  7. From Royally Flawed to Royally Fierce with Dr. Jessica Houston 063

    Time for your (self) check-up with Dr. Jessica Houston. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-royally-flawed-fierce-dr-jessica-houston-fa0hc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with me…

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  8. From Fulltime to Flowing with Time with Vikki Louise 062

    In this episode, meet Vikki, an inspiring coach and entrepreneur who never gave up and doubted the risk of failing to earn success. Tune in and find out how she managed to detach from her current life to attach where she wanted to be. It’s not about choosing whether you would win or learn, it is...

  9. From Royally Failed to Mama Bear Fierce with Michele Barard 061

    Does MB stand for Mama Bear or Michele Barard? After listening to this episode, you might say both are synonymous. From traversing through a custody battle in a foreign country to watching her children now attend and graduate college, Michele shares how she rebuilt her life to accomplish her…

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  10. From Flat Broke to Fierce and Flowing with Gael Wood 060

    Are you an aspiring career woman who's struggling to achieve her dream life? Do you find yourself unable to move forward because of your fear? In this week’s episode, our guest is Gael Wood, a successful author, blogger, entrepreneur and a coach who never gives up chasing her dream life. Tune in...

  11. Royally Fired Up and Fierce with Vivian Acquah 059

    There was a fire burning in her soul to make a better world for her son and a fire burning in the workplace that required someone to put it out. Vivian Acquah, whose last name literally sounds like water, was destined for the tasks at hand. SHOW...

  12. From Royally Fed Up to Royally Fierce with Story Listener, Safiya Robinson 058

    She's usually listening to stories, but this times she's telling it. This week we have author and story listener, Safiya Robinson, as she shares how she went from fed up to fierce as she stepped closer to the age of 40. SHOW NOTES:...

  13. From Royally F*ed to Island Girl Fierce, with Business Mindset Coach, Leticia Francis 057

    This island girl had had enough and walked away from her corporate career into the fierce business owner and mindset coach that she is today. Hear/watch Leticia Francis share her story and her advice on how you should be stepping into your future in this episode. It's time to change the world,...

  14. Fall Season 2021: From Royally F*ed to Royally Fierce 056

    New Season. New Theme. New Interviews. All Fierce. All Fire. All ROYAL. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-give-two-fs-fear-failure-season-closure-ejg7c/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/...

  15. Season Wrap Up - Spring/Summer 2021 - Don't Give Two Fs: Fear or Failure - 055

    The Spring/Summer season is officially at an end. Which was your favorite episode? Which are you no longer giving into? Fear or Failure? Interested in sharing your story, head on over to my website and sign up to be a guest. We must become enamored by our scars, *wink*wink* - you know what I mean...

  16. Never too late to dance (or pivot) with Anza Goodbar 054

    Dance or pivot? It's never too late to start either. Are you ready to hit the floor? If you need some more encouragement, hear Anza's story on how she went from no rhythm to competitive ballroom dancing plus more life strategy tips to start and grow a business, because she does it all. Sign up…

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  17. Fail Up for Champagne Waterfall Happiness with Twiana Edwards 053

    Waterfall, champagne, high, waterfall, champagne, high........ (singing to the beat of Watermelon, Sugar, High). This week's guest is all about that waterfall champagne happiness. Are you ready for some? Pour you a glass and learn what it is now by tuning in to this week's episode. Plus, check…

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  18. Create Your Daily Momentum with Katie Craig 052

    Coach Katie accidentally fell into her coaching business, but now 14 years in and she has the best advice on how you too can learn to create your own daily momentum and grow the business of your dreams. Are you ready? SHOW NOTES:...

  19. (Self) Love Conquers All with Lorrine Patterson 051

    Are you practicing self love? When last have you been on a date with yourself? Your most important relationship is you with you. Are you constantly working on that relationship? SHOW NOTES:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/self-love-conquers-all-lorrine-patterson-mvjtc/ Want to learn more about this...

  20. In God's Time w/ Felicia Dilbert 050

    This episode is right on time. God's Time. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gods-time-felicia-dilbert-ep-50-drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast-tlmhc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with…

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  21. Destination Failure or Destination Success 049

    Pack your bags you're going on a trip. Bring your beliefs, bring your mindset, bring your habits, and bring your purpose to the final destination. Unless of course, you've already decided that you're there. In that case, mazel tov!! SHOW NOTES:...

  22. Quit Failing Backwards, RUN Forward 048

    If you're not failing forwards, you're failing backwards and one way you can remedy that is to RUN. Want to learn more about it? Listen to this week's episode on the Drop the Aspiring Act Podcast. Season Two for the Spring is all about Don't Give Two Fs: Fear or Failure and we're getting deep…

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  23. Fail Fast, Learn Fast 047

    Are you ready to shift your mindset around failure? Here's what you should try: Fail Fast, Learn Fast. It's time to put yourself out there, yesterday, because the longer you wait/procrastinate, the longer you miss the lessons that are waiting for you. JUMP IN!! SHOW NOTES:...

  24. Faith Over Failure 046

    What do you believe about failure? Maybe it's time that you check your failure belief system and change it. Here are some new things that you should believe about failure. Show Notes:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/faith-over-failure-ep-46-drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast-q8cic/ Want to learn more...

  25. Don't Give Two F's - Mid Season Break Spring 2021 045

    Our midseason break is over. Here's when we'll be back and what's coming up for the rest of the season. Also, leave a review wherever you're listening to this podcast. You could be the next shoutout in a future episode. Be sure to say where you're from. Show...

  26. Re-finding your passion through failure with Daniella Monestime 044

    How often do you hear the words passion and failure in the same sentence? I love this week's guest because her story shows that you can go after what you want and 'fail' and that doesn't mean it's the end of the dream. That doesn't mean that you quit or give up. I love how she found her true...

  27. God Be Snatching Edges Too, Fear Talks with Tiffany Obeng 043

    Are you an aspiring author? Do you have a book inside you that's just waiting to get out. This week's guest was aspiring to be an author for 30 years and now she's just giving all the gems on how you can drop your aspiring act and become an author too. Plus she shares her author journey in her…

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  28. Define Your Freedom with Raychel McBride 042

    Some freedoms come with water. Some freedoms come with tea. This guests freedom comes with champagne and I'm here for it!! On the podcast this week is Raychel McBride of Corporate Kin who shares her stories of fears and failures as she builds her business alongside her 9 to 5. Tune in to hear how...

  29. Sign Your Own Permission Slip with Coach Marlana 041

    Do you need a pen? I got you!! Coach Marlana got you too if you are looking to next level in your career. The only signature you need on that dotted line to get to your next level is yours. Check out the show notes now to book your next call with Coach Marlana. It's time to level up your career...

  30. Victim to Visionary - Transcending Fear with Terri Kozlowski 040

    **TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains references to rape and childhood sexual abuse/violence. Please be mindful to your mental health and to your surroundings if you are listening to this episode in an open space where children may be present. In this week's episode, guest Terri Kozlowski...

  31. Defeat 500 Square Feet with Danielle Meadows-Stinnett 039

    Fear of failure. It's a thing. Especially when you're in a one bedroom apartment with two kids and wondering what's your next move. 500 square feet could be the space that defeats you or propels you to dream bigger. Hear what it did for this week's guest, in today's episode with Danielle...

  32. Destination Fear or Destination Future 038

    Where do you want to end up? Stuck in fear or moving towards your future? Wherever you choose, that's how far you'll get. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/destination-fear-future-ep-38-drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit...

  33. Let Fear Have It's Day - Equal Space, Equal Grace 037

    How do you regulate your emotions? Are you just letting fear win? Maybe it's time you start letting fear have its day. Listen to this episode to learn how. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/let-fear-have-its-day-equal-space-grace/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes,...

  34. Fear the Walking Dead - Is that you? 036

    Which role are you playing in your life? Share it over on the blog in the comments section. Just click on the show notes to get all the quotes, all the resources mentioned, and even the video version of this podcast. SHOW NOTES:...

  35. Faith Over Fear 035

    Are you ready to build up your faith muscle? Start by pressing play on this episode. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/faith-over-fear-dtaa-podcast-035/ Follow our new Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast/ For more information on this or other podcast episodes,...

  36. New Season - Don't Give Two Fs: Fear or Failure 034

    The new season of the podcast starts now!!! Well officially, March 3rd, but you know this is the premiere episode of the season. Hear what the new season is all about. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/dont-give-two-fs-fear-or-failure-new-podcast-season-034/ Follow our new Instagram page:...

  37. Dropping Overthinking for Creative Thinking with Tarah Maes 033

    Have you ever told yourself something so much that you realized you were working to continue to make it true. That used to be Tarah, former overthinker, who accepted that identity as if it were fact until she turned on her creative genius to change the narrative. Now a creative thinker, she uses...

  38. Dropping Inaction for your Creative Breakthrough with Shereen Kassam 032

    This one goes out to all the creatives out there. In this week's episode, I chat with Shereem Kassam, the funny brown girl who loves chocolate and chicken wings. She's a comedian, a writer, a podcaster, a business owner (hey, cbd is legal), an actress, but most of all she's a creative who went…

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  39. Dropping Trauma for Triumph with Shawn K of the Shawn K Collective 031

    What do you do after your world has been turned upside down by a betrayal that would shake anyone to their core? The answer isn't the same for everyone. But one thing that I do hope is that for most, it leads to triumph. In your life and in your world. Check out this week's episode with Shawn K…

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  40. Dropping Hurt for Healing (through journaling) with Mai of Shape Mai Life 030

    When was the last time that you journaled? If it's been a while listen up. Journaling is not just a leisure activity, it can also lead to healing. Hear this week's guest, Mai share with you how journaling has been transformational in her life to get through hurt. Listen to how journaling can…

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  41. Everything is Figureoutable Book Review - 029

    Have you read Marie Forleo's latest, Everything is Figureoutable yet? Check out this month's book review to see if it's the book for you. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/book-review-everything-figureoutable-marie/ Have a book you recommend? Leave me a message on the podcast with your...

  42. Dropping Fashion ON Technology with Coy Griffin of Your Own Creativity - 028

    Fashion Technology - Have you ever heard of it? Did you know that was a thing? If you haven't strap in tight. Today's guest, Coy Griffin, tells us how the two got together and how she went from being laid off from a 'dream job' to building her own empire. TedX speaker, author, and founder of Your...

  43. Dropping Perfect for Purpose with Leya Van Doren, The Modern Mermaid 027

    What's the right path for a creative? Is it go to school, find a job, work from the bottom until we are 'discovered' by the right people or given an opportunity to showcase our creativity to the right audience? Is this the perfect path? In this week's episode, I talk with creative, Leya Van Doren...

  44. Dropping Impostor Syndrome with Dr. Ijeoma Nwaogu 026

    Impostor syndrome is a bit of an imposition in our lives, don't you think? Let's drop it like it's hot with this week's guest Dr. Ijeoma Nwaogu, Founder/CEO of EVERLEAD, a leadership coaching and consulting group. Dr. Ijeoma is an inspirer, educator, and coach who has led countless sessions…

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  45. Dropping Flying Solo for Mentorship with Dr. Ashley A. Adams 025

    Today is National Mentoring Day!! So you get this week's episode early because I sat down to interview an actual mentor, Dr. Ashley A. Adams founder of Mentor Me, a career development company for women. Ashley has more than 10 years of professional experience in corporate, non-profit, and...

  46. Dropping Chance for Choice with The Savvy Working Mom, Whitnee Hawthorne - 024

    Today's guest does all the things and it's not by chance. The Savvy Working Mom, Whitnee Hawthorne joins me on the podcast this week to discuss how you can show up authentically as yourself in everything that you do. SHOW NOTES:...

  47. Dropping Fear for Fulfillment with Bree Johnson 023

    "Trust your gut. Sometimes the greatest things are on the other side of our fear and it's all about finding healthy and strategic ways to move through our fear so we can experience fulfillment." These are the words of Bree Johnson, a woman on a mission to help 1 million women-owned businesses...

  48. Dropping Broke Money Mindsets for Financial Freedom with the Wealth Twins 022

    Have you ever heard about fractional shares? Do you want to learn how to trade with little money? Listen to these entrepreneurial twins tell you about how they became millionaire moms. Are you ready to drop your broke money mindsets for financial freedom? Let's drop it like it's hot for 2020. Say...

  49. Drop It Like It's Hot - Fall Season Premiere 021

    The new season is here!! Listen to the season premiere to learn what's coming up this season what's new what's not changing and all the ways/things that we are dropping it like it's hot. SHOW NOTES: https://queenbaegoals.com/drop-it-like-its-hot-fall-season-premiere-dtaa-podcast-episode-21/…

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  50. How the Goal Guides Work Together, plus the Unofficial Goal Guide - Episode 20

    I've covered 6 goal guides - God First, Whole Self Care, Mindset Matters, Live on Purpose, Aligned Habits, and Building Strong Relationships. Here's how they all flow/work together. Plus I talk about the unofficial goal guide that you'll see me post about from time to time, just because it is an...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur, author, creative, aspiring anything...? Then this podcast is for you!! Why? Because every week (in Spring and Fall), I share stories from former aspirers who were right where you are. Researching, comparing, waiting for the right time, letting fear hold them back, and doing every and anything but dropping the aspiring act and going after the dream that you said you wanted.Join me for each season’s fun theme and guest interviews. The world is waiting for you to drop your aspiring act. Visit: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/

HOSTED BY

Lavelle "Vellie" Peters

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Are you an aspiring entrepreneur, author, creative, aspiring anything...? Then this podcast is for you!! Why? Because every week (in Spring and Fall), I share stories from former aspirers who were right where you are. Researching, comparing, waiting for the right time, letting fear hold them back,...

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