Ep 11: Why Do We Stop Playing with Emily Cassel

Have you ever caught yourself smiling at the thought of a childhood game or felt the rush of joy from an impromptu dance party during chores? That's the spirit of playfulness that Emily Cassel, a master coach dedicated to infusing life with fun, and I cultivate in this heartwarming episode. We'll whisk you away to a realm where play isn't just for kids – it's a critical ingredient for adults seeking stress relief, joy, and authenticity in every facet of their lives.Emily Cassel has been empowering women entrepreneurs since 2014, guiding them to breakthroughs in business and beyond. With her innovative approach, she helps women start, grow, lead, and scale their businesses efficiently. Emily specializes in overcoming the internal and external barriers that visionary entrepreneurs face, shifting them from incremental to exponential growth. She has built multiple successful businesses, a thriving community of female founders, and is recognized as an expert leader and master coach in her field.Topics covered:Embracing playfulness in business and life.Recognizing the importance of play for creativity, innovation, and fulfillment.Understanding the connection between joy, pleasure, and productivity.Overcoming self-imposed limitations.The significance of creating boundaries and prioritizing pleasure.The value of spending time with children and the elderly.Here are some actions you can take whether you have 5 minutes or 50:If you have 5 minutes, read this article on how to be more playful as an adult.  https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-importance-of-play-for-adults#how-to-be-more-playfulIf you have 50 minutes, I’m suggesting you find your play personality through the National Institute of Play! Take the Play Style quiz and discover how you can use that to infuse play into your everyday life. https://www.nifplay.org/what-is-play/play-personalities/#If you are a business owner and want to dig into Emily’s work, check out her website, she’s got some great resources that you may find helpful in your journey. Or contact her directly to learn more about her work. I’ll leave all of her contact details in the show notes. https://emilycassel.com/There’s still time to get in on our monthly giveaway!! We are giving away the minimalist swimsuit gifted to us by our friends at Londre. To be entered into February’s drawing, all you have to do is leave a rating and review! AND PLEASE LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS OR INSTAGRAM HANDLE! If you’ve left a review before, you can leave one again! Follow the show ______________________Contact French Kissing Life PodcastDM us at @shawnnarstiver on Instagram or FacebookConnect with Shawnna Stiver on LinkedInEmail us at [email protected] Until next time, muah! ______________________French Kissing Life is sponsored by Ampersand Copy and Content. Ready to convert browsers into buyers? If you want to master your messaging, stand out in a saturated market and become a crushed-on, go-to brand, contact us today!Website: https://ampersandcopyandcontent.com/Email: [email protected]