SheVOLVE: A podcast for women embracing their hidden superpowers

Welcome to this special episode of SheVOLVE. Today’s interview is part of a special series on Mindset featuring speakers from the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit put on by one of our hosts, Gael Wood, and sponsored by SheVOLVE.  Today's guest is Heather Kew. Heather is a Partner & RMT at Kollectiv Health, and Owner, RMT at Pure Lotus Massage Therapeutics Ltd. Her presentations at this year’s Summit are "Facial Massage" and "Cupping for Self Care.” You can learn more about Heather and her work here.Click here to register for the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit!

Welcome to this special episode of SheVOLVE. Today’s interview is part of a special series on Mindset featuring speakers from the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit put on by one of our hosts, Gael Wood, and sponsored by SheVOLVE.  Today's guest is Stephanie Rodriquez. Stephanie is the Founder & Executive Director at the United States Organization of Licensed Massage Therapists and a Massage & Spa Business Consultant at Rodriguez Massage & Spa Consulting. Her presentation at this year’s Summit is “Advocacy is an Act of Self Care.” You can learn more about Stephanie and her practice here.Click here to be the first in line to register for the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit!

Welcome to this special episode of SheVOLVE. Today’s interview is part of a special series on Mindset featuring speakers from the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit put on by one of our hosts, Gael Wood, and sponsored by SheVOLVE.  Today's guest is Erin Stebbins, a Business Balance Mentor who helps massage therapists grow their businesses without burnout and with way more fun. Erin's presentation this year is "Authentic Marketing: Getting New Clients Without Skeezy Marketing" You can learn more about Erin and her business here.Click here to register for the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit!

Welcome to this special episode of SheVOLVE. Today’s interview is part of a special series on Mindset featuring speakers from the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit put on by one of our hosts, Gael Wood, and sponsored by SheVOLVE.  Today's guest is DJ Turner of Scaling Wellness. Darryl "DJ" Turner helps bodyworkers & wellness professionals identify, attract, and book their ideal clients with profitable online advertising. His presentation at the Massage & Spa Success Summit is "How to Scale to $50k/Month.” You can learn more about DJ and his work here.Click here to register for the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit!

Welcome to this special episode of SheVOLVE. Today’s interview is part of a special series on Mindset featuring speakers from the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit put on by one of our hosts, Gael Wood, and sponsored by SheVOLVE.  Today's guest is Tazeem Jamal. Tazeem is an award-winning Spa Biz Coach & Social Media Mentor as well as a Paramedical Dermal Technician & Master Esthetician at Skindulgence Spa - The Urban Retreat. Her presentation at this year’s Summit is “Retail Sales.” You can learn more about Tazeem and her practice here.Click here to be the first in line to register for the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit!

Welcome to this special episode of SheVOLVE. Today’s interview is part of a special series on Mindset featuring speakers from the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit put on by one of our hosts, Gael Wood, and sponsored by SheVOLVE.  Today's guest is Justin Kobb Solace. Justin Solace holds a master's degree in kinesiology and is a licensed massage therapist, corrective exercise specialist, and therapeutic pain specialist. Justin teaches internationally on topics around massage therapy & persistent pain rehab." His presentations at this year’s Summit are "Working with Feet” and “Networking." You can learn more about Justin and his practice here.Click here to be the first in line to register for the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit!

Welcome to this special episode of SheVOLVE. Today’s interview is part of a special series on Mindset featuring speakers from the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit put on by one of our hosts, Gael Wood, and sponsored by SheVOLVE.  Today's guest is Brenda Jean Wilson, the former owner of Elite Chair Massage, and a Massage Therapist who helps other Massage Therapists attract more clients to their table. Brenda Jean’s presentation this year is "How to create and build a Corporate Chair Massage business." You can learn more about Brenda Jean and her practice here.Click here to be the first in line to register for the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit!

Welcome to this special episode of SheVOLVE. Today’s interview is part of a special series on Mindset featuring speakers from the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit put on by one of our hosts, Gael Wood, and sponsored by SheVOLVE.  Today's guest is Marelda Rodrigues. Marelda is a Grief Massage Therapist, Educator and Wellness Coach at Marelda Rodrigues, Grief Massage and Wellness. Her presentation at this year’s Summit will be "Emotional Mastery for Massage Therapist's Success." You can learn more about Marelda’s practice ⁠here⁠. Emotional Mastery is a complex topic and one that Marelda has some intriguing ideas and experience about. Her stories and tips will benefit anyone who has or will experience grief or other emotional ups and downs. ⁠Click here to be the first in line to register for the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit!⁠

Several years ago, the concept of "If it isn't a 'Hell yes!' then it's a No" was introduced - at least as far as we know - by Derek Sivers in his book Hell Yeah or No. Gael has read the book and thinks this idea is perhaps one that is better suited for business and commerce than for personal decisions. From Felicia's standpoint, while some things are that black and white, it doesn't quite resonate with me.  By contrast, a video we ran across a video recently, talks about developing a "crush" on your decisions and seeing how that changes your approach to your life. Be it about a new idea, activity, or project - or even a person, approaching the options through the lens of possibly having a crush on it feels softer, lighter, and allows for the possibility for those little nudges and curiosities to grow into something more meaningful. And so today, we talk about how allowing yourself to follow the energy of something you are intrigued by, curious about, or attracted to, maybe a little or a lot, maybe a better choice than the Hell Yes/Hell no philosophy.  Gael is on vacation next week, so our normal episode together will be replaced with an interview with Marelda Rodrigues, who is one of the speakers at the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit which is coming up in September. Marelda is a Grief Massage Therapist, Educator, and Wellness Coach at Marelda Rodrigues, Grief Massage and Wellness. She and Felicia will be talking about Developing Emotional Mastery. Click here to register for the 2024 Massage & Spa Success Summit. See you there!

In our last episode, we talked about being more mindful about the negative words we say to others and ourselves. While we both "fell off the wagon" a little bit in our intentionality on this practice, today we discuss a bit about how every day is ripe with opportunities for us to look at the way we think about and react to the situations and encounter. In regards to saying yes to ourselves, whether in doing new things or just doing the things we want through, we often put off or fail to do the things we really want to by getting in our own way through negative self talk or other excuses. If this sounds like you, you may want to consider asking yourself a few questions when you get into an internal tug-of-war: What are the good things that can come from doing this activity? How am I going to feel about myself tomorrow if I do this activity?What about if I don't do it?Is there a way I can do this activity and overcome or accommodate the factors I'm concerned about? Our goal is to say YES to ourselves more often while working to understand and grow through the things that previously held us back. Podcast Resources Three Weeks to Cutting Out Your Devices video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=znV5rtp7-H9iYDcg&v=3XBVG-yLYBU&feature=youtu.beLaura Vanderkam blog - Time and Memory -https://lauravanderkam.com/2016/10/time-and-memory/Non-Dominant Hand Art article - https://www.portraitsociety.org/single-post/does-using-your-non-dominant-hand-unleash-creativity

When you let go of electronic and mental distractions like we've talked about doing in the last two episodes, the idea is to make room for good things, right? Or at least things that are more rewarding than "doom-scrolling" and other less than mindful activities. But what do we do when what we notice with our newfound head-space is negative comments and complaints? And what if they aren't just about other things and people, but also ourselves? This week we're talking about some of our explorations since the last episode. (Gael tried some big new things including an awesome hike and using her new camper; I talk about some of my experiences with trying some new kinds of meditation and giving up alcohol for 31 days). Interestingly, when we change and try new things, it can trigger unexpected reactions in ourselves AND the others in our life. Some of this could include some negative comments from ourselves and others. So for us, it seems like a natural next "superpower" to explore is to cut out complaining. One thing we both think it is important to remember is that speaking up for yourself or providing necessary feedback is not the same as complaining! Resources and links for things we talked about: Article - Instead of Complaining, Try This  ⁠https://www.sharlafritz.com/2020/07/instead-of-complaining-try-this⁠ Manitou Springs Incline - https://manitousprings.org/where-to-play/manitou-incline/Article - Where to Take Your Complaints - https://www.sharlafritz.com/2014/02/where-to-take-your-complaints-2/

In our last episode, we talked about giving up social media and electronics was easier for both of us than expected. We realized that we have been connected to it for different reasons and approached detaching from it in different ways. Letting go of it a little more than normal was a welcome relief for us both and we really enjoyed the space it gave us in our lives. Setting aside the electronics allowed us to prioritize, invest in, and say yes to ourselves more. Podcast Resources Why social media is addictiveQuit Social Media video by Cal Newport Digital Minimalism book - Cal Newport What is Meditation? (article) Listen to "Just Breathe" - a FREE guided meditation by Felicia (scroll 2/3 of the way of the page) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Welcome to the official SheVOLVE Prequel. In case you hadn't heard, From the Heart with Felicia & Gael is now SheVOLVE! Starting with this episode, our podcast is geared towards helping you discover and embrace your hidden superpowers! Why? Well with two milestone birthdays this year (Felicia - 55/Gael - 50) we are ready to do less, “be" more, and “she-volve” into their best selves ever. We know we aren't alone and want to take you along for the ride. Today we talk about why we decided to make this change and share details on our new weekly format and blog. Each week we will reveal a new challenge to uncover and explore our hidden super powers. Our first challenge is Creating Space By Disconnecting. It's a great first step to help declutter our minds and schedules in order to make space for more of who we are and what we want to do or be. In short, for the next 7 days, we will be dedicating at hour or more per day to turning off our electronics and focusing on other aspects of life we enjoy or feel called to focus on. We'll share our experiences during the challenge on our NEW website: www.Shevolve.blog. Whether you just follow along or do the challenges with us, we'd love your feedback, ideas and support. Please go check it out! We're also reading a book each month to help explore, discover, and embrace our hidden super powers and tools. The first one is The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It with the World by Bob Baker. Details on how to get the book and learn more about Bob in Podcast Resources. Thanks for joining us for our first episode in our new format. It's time to SheVOLVE!  Podcast Resources Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Passion-Principles-Express-Creativity-Share/dp/1548530840 Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Passion-Principles-Audiobook/B0751HPKJB Bob Baker Affirmations https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0dJDW1i1vgwGXJ19wjIHPg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

From the Heart with Felicia & Gael is changing! Starting June 26th, our new format and title will be SheVOLVE: Discover and embrace your hidden superpowers! WE (Felicia Brown and Gael Wood) have come to a fork in the road - and we are taking it! Like you, we are ready to do less, “be" more, and “she-volve” into our best selves ever. Follow our weekly challenges to uncover and explore your own hidden super powers. Whether you're approaching a career change, relationship transition, being an empty nester or are just ready for a more YOU focused lifestyle, join us. It's time to SheVOLVE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

How do you know when it's time to make a change? Sometimes life brings unexpected events which signal the need for one change or another in an instant. This could be something like a tire blowing out prompting you to get a new one. Or you get an exciting job offer and you realize you'll need to give notice at your current job to accept it. There's also the need for change that is not subtle, that slowly reveals itself to you through momentary thoughts and feelings that arise. You aren't exactly sure where these nudges are taking you, but you pay attention all the same until the path slowly reveals itself. The latter is what we both felt with this podcast, and so after a year, we are both proud of what we've done and excited to move in a new direction with the podcast. In this final episode, we talk about change and what we appreciate about From the Heart. Coming up on June 21st, we will share details and reveal more about our new name, focus and evolving format. We invite you to join us! Until then, go out there and be AMAZING as you show up and shine. From the heart, we love and appreciate you! Gael & Felicia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

We are taking a moment to plan new, fun things for our podcast and are feeling "super-power-full" about how everything is evolving. While we are working on that today, we wanted to share our most popular episode so far. It fits so perfectly with our discussion about future episodes - we hope it resonates with you too! Enjoy and we will see you soon:-) Felicia & Gael Original Show Notes Are you willing to take the steps needed to become the person you say you want to be or the life you SAY you want to have? Are you willing to try something out and be willing to fail at it or hate it? Or would you prefer to not take the risk and always wonder what might have been? Today we are talking about facing those issues and others related to stepping into new worlds, vehicles and opportunities. Today we talk about the thoughts we've explored to move us through and beyond our comfort levels into experiences of higher energy. Changing our environment changes us and we are excited about the new worlds we are stepping into and surrounding ourselves with! Other stuff we talked about: ⁠Atomic Habits⁠⁠Boundaries⁠⁠Trusted Housesitters⁠ (the site Felicia uses to house sit!) Thank you to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠ClinicSense⁠⁠⁠⁠. Automate your marketing and check out their booking software at no risk with a free trial plus 50% savings on your first 2 months. Until next time, go out there and be AMAZING as you show up and SHINE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Ever feel like you are trying EVERYTHING you know how to do to get your business rolling and getting nowhere? You're making the calls, following up on the leads, but it feels like nothing is happening. We have both been there, "beating the bushes" and taking constant action to find clients and revenue. Though it can take a while, "doing stuff" is helpful and does create momentum. However, it often seems like the most effective actions - the ones that move us forward faster - are the ones we feel excited and inspired to do. Inspired or not, taking regular action will help you gain experience, information, and feedback. Believe in yourself, listen to your intuition, and trust that one thing will build on another, and that eventually get you where you want to go. What else we talked about... Watch the replay of Felicia's FREE Master Class - ⁠Passion, Priorities, & Your Perfect Business ⁠(https://www.feliciabrown.com/passion-priorities-your-perfect-biz)⁠Gael's Monthly Thing ⁠https://www.elevatewithgael.com/monthly-thing-clubRemember to check out our sponsor ClinicSense! Use this link to try them for free and save 50% on your first 2 months - ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49NQBDq ⁠⁠ Thanks for listening, liking and sharing! Gael & Felicia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Have you ever had a moment when you made a decision or plan to go in a new direction, but the Universe had other ideas and threw a wrench into your plans? When this happens, it can be easy to let whatever sidetracks you in the moment completely derail you. However, if we are able to pause, reflect and re-evaluate, we sometimes can see these challenges as opportunities to refine our plans, redefine our desired outcomes, and/or re-commit to our vision with even greater gusto. Other Stuff We Talked About Felicia's FREE Master Class - Passion, Priorities, & Your Perfect Business (https://www.feliciabrown.com/passion-priorities-your-perfect-biz)Gael's Monthly Thing https://www.elevatewithgael.com/monthly-thing-clubRemember to check out our sponsor ClinicSense! Use this link to try them for free and save 50% on your first 2 months - ⁠https://bit.ly/49NQBDq ⁠Thanks for listening, liking and sharing!Gael & Felicia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

It's easy to wax poetic about the goals we want to achieve, but much harder to take steps to turn those dreams into reality. Often, the most important steps we can take are related to letting go of old or outdated roles, ideas, possessions or relationships. Though difficult, the truth is that we must make space for new things by letting go of what no longer serves us. Saying goodbye to property, past beliefs or people is not easy. But similar to something Gael's friend said, doing so is an act of faith that something else even better is just waiting for you to make enough space for it to show up in your life. Today we share ideas about how to let go and clear the path for more of what we want to attract, acquire and accomplish. We also talked about: Felicia's FREE Master Class: Passion, Priorities and Your Perfect Business. It's happening on 4/22/24 at 10 AM EST/1 PM EST. Sign up here or visit https://www.feliciabrown.com/passion-priorities-your-perfect-biz Take a sneak peak at Gael's Monthly Thing Club at https://www.elevatewithgael.com/monthly-thing-clubCheck out Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward on Amazon and On AudibleRemember to check out our sponsor ClinicSense! Use this link to try them for free and save 50% on your first 2 months - https://bit.ly/49NQBDq Thanks for listening, liking and sharing! Gael & Felicia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Today's title may seem give the impression that getting older is a negative thing and that we inflicting ageism on ourselves. However, today's topic is more focused on the positives of getting older and how it frees us to let go the things that held us down or back when we were younger. In other words, "acting our age" may simply mean: That you know how to be accept yourself for who and where you are. That you choose to step into and honor the self-knowledge and experience you've gained. That it's time to use all of that and more to live and love your best life ever right now. Felicia's upcoming Business Growth Intensives: Smart Start Up - Monday 4/29/24 @ 1 PM EST The ABCDs of Hiring - Monday 5/13/24 @ 1 PM ESTLearn more or sign up here https://www.feliciabrown.com/services-programs Check out Gael's Facebook Broadcast Channel https://www.facebook.com/messages/t/24962706046707196/ Check out Gael's programs and courses https://www.elevatewithgael.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

The quote, “Comparison is the thief of joy,” attributed to President Theodore Roosevelt and others, is so true when we think what others do/have/are being is better than what we are experiencing. However, when we compare ourselves to others with the belief and understanding that because someone else has accomplished certain tasks or goals, not only can those things be done, but they could in fact be done by us too! There is a process to success, goals to be set and steps to be taken. Logically speaking, if we follow the same steps that a successful person did, we can get the same, similar or even better results. Today we share some examples of following others' examples to reach goals we both had - and the importance of getting help where we both needed it. Whether you've got a toe in the water or are ready to dive into your next project, keep finding ways to move forward until you make it across the finish line. Other stuff we talked about... Gael's first video on Rack Cards - https://bit.ly/4c6FlUh Felicia's first triathlon photos The Swim! -https://bit.ly/439PuvmBefore the race - https://bit.ly/3PeBlaw Visit our sponsor Clinic Sense and use this link for a free trial! get.clinicsense.com/from-the-heart-podcast/Our Podcast Profile - Leave us a comment or question! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael Thanks for listening, following and sharing! Until next time, go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine:-) Felicia & Gael --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Entrepreneurs are prone to being guilty of "bright shiny object" syndrome - meaning they see opportunities around every corner. Similarly, many of us experience "Imposter Syndrome" and believe that everyone else is doing it right or better, and we should stop what we are doing to be like them. Both of these scenarios are forms of "aspiring." While aspiration seems like a positive word, today we talk about how to admire - and be inspired by - the bright shiny objects and superstars without straying from our own focus and course. Note - apologies for a few technical difficulties with the video. The most important info is all there thankfully! Other stuff we talked about today: The quote "You can admire and not aspire" inspired this episode Gael and I read two different books about FLOWThe Power of FlowFlow: The Psychology of the Optimal ExperienceCheck out Gael's Monthly Thing Club!Order Felicia's Positive Thought Cards here Thank you to our sponsor ⁠⁠ClinicSense⁠⁠. Automate your marketing and check out their booking software at no risk with a free trial plus 50% savings on your first 2 months. Get access to all our past episodes out ⁠⁠our Facebook page! ⁠⁠You'll also find Business and Marketing Tips, Team Touchpoints, Book Recommendations, ideas for self-care, quotes for motivation and more. Just got to https://www.facebook.com/fromtheheartwithfeliciaandgael Thanks for listening. Go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Give aways and freebies can and will get you paid! Besides cold, hard cash in your pocket, there are many ways to get paid from freebies. In this episode, we discuss some simple ways to help freebies pay you and your business. This bonus episode is part of a fun annual giveaway for massage and spa professionals which we are both part of called THE LOVE BOMB! In this 3-part bonus series - a giveaway within a giveaway - we discuss: Bonus Episode 1 - Are you a FREEBIE Fan or Foe?Bonus Episode 2 - Avoiding Freebie Falls and FailsBonus Episode 3 - From Freebies to Funds and Fees If you haven't signed up for it yet, THE LOVE BOMB is available February 14-19, 2024. If you missed it, follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram or sign up for either of our mailing lists to be ready for it next year! Get your LOVE BOMB here! ⁠https://bit.ly/3UB1N1q --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Giving away free stuff CAN be a rewarding way to promote your business. However, if there is no strategy or plan behind it, if can also be disappointing and costly. In this episode, we discuss some simple ways to make freebies to make freebies an effective marketing tool. This bonus episode is part of a fun annual giveaway for massage and spa professionals which we are both part of called THE LOVE BOMB! In this 3-part bonus series - a giveaway within a giveaway - we discuss: Bonus Episode 1 - Are you a FREEBIE Fan or Foe?Bonus Episode 2 - Avoiding Freebie Falls and Fails Bonus Episode 3 - From Freebies to Funds and Fees If you haven't signed up for it yet, THE LOVE BOMB is available February 14-19, 2024. If you missed it, follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram or sign up for either of our mailing lists to be ready for it next year! Get your LOVE BOMB here! https://bit.ly/3UB1N1q --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

It's not really a secret...we are both fans of free giveaways. In fact, this bonus episode is part of a free, fun annual giveaway for massage and spa professionals which we are both part of called THE LOVE BOMB! In this 3-part bonus series - a giveaway within a giveaway - we discuss: Bonus Episode 1 - Are you a FREEBIE Fan or Foe?Bonus Episode 2 - Avoiding Freebie Falls and Fails Bonus Episode 3 - From Freebies to Funds and Fees If you haven't signed up for it yet, THE LOVE BOMB is available February 14-19, 2024. If you missed it, follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram or sign up for one of our mailing lists to be ready for it next year! Get your LOVE BOMB here! https://bit.ly/3UB1N1q --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

This solo episode (with Felicia only) is right on time for Gael and I because we have both been pushing ourselves - a lot. True, we've both got lots of exciting things going on in our lives (new puppy for Gael; new hometown for Felicia). However, the high energy that comes at the beginning of taking on extra roles and responsibilities can turn into an adrenaline fueled frenzy. Before you know it, the tank is empty and you are headed to burn out. In Gael's case, she has been feeling under the weather for a several days. Please send some your healing love and energy to Gael to feel better soon! We hope you'll take a few moments for yourself to slow down, think about what's important to you and take steps to build your inner fire instead of burning the house down. Other stuff I mentioned: Tibetan Bowl Healing and training w/Jahmal Hays - AMAZING! - https://www.easternvibration.com/our-storySMARTER GOALS - I don't know why I couldn't think of all of these:-) SpecificMeasurableActionable/AttainableRealisticTime SensitiveExciting, energizing, empoweringRewarding 3. Book on Boundaries 4. Worksheet link - it is coming ASAP. Check back soon! 5. Please follow us on Facebook! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Many business owners have what might be known as "entrepreneurial ADD." Whether we take on too much because we think we can conquer the world or just because we're curious about trying something different, starting new projects can begin with a lot of excitement and momentum - and then slow down, stall. We both have projects in the works that have promise, possibility and potential profits in them. Even so, we - like many business owners - sometimes have to reassess our plans to see if everything on our plate is still a good idea. Some practical ideas we pondered to sort through the haze include meditation, self reflection, using a pro and con list, among others. If you find yourself in a similar situation, this episode should be helpful! Other stuff we talked about today: Work versus hobbies. Vocation versus avocationFelicia has a Prosperity and Abundance Mindset Challenge coming up. Click here to get notified of the dates! Be on the lookout for Gael's fun collaborative promotion coming up around Valentine's Day:-)Try our sponsor ⁠ClinicSense⁠ for no cost with a free trial plus 50% savings on your first 2 monthsGet access to all our past episodes out ⁠our Facebook page! ⁠You'll also find Business and Marketing Tips, Team Touchpoints, Book Recommendations, ideas for self-care, quotes for motivation and more. Just got to https://www.facebook.com/fromtheheartwithfeliciaandgael Thanks for listening. Go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

We made it through the holidays to 2024 and are excited to share our first episode of the new year! The start of year is a perfect season for making changes in our habits and ways of doing things. Today we talk about some of our recent lessons related to managing our time, energy and selves. Whether you use a schedule, to do list, or other tools to prioritize how you spend the most valuable resource, creating some kind of plan to be more effective with your time can multiply your energy and effectiveness. Also, sometimes the very best thing we can do to meet our goals and priorities is to step back from them with a break, nap or even a massage. Truth! Other stuff we talked about today: We now have listeners in 7 countries or territories! Thank you to our friends in Ireland, Canada, Austrailia, Spain, France, the US and Monserrat!We are now on iHeartRadio. Woo hoo!Gael shares a little about how giving of her time freely to our sponsor ClinicSense without an expectation turned into something really beneficial for her business. Look for a future episode about how giving be a strategy for promoting yourself and your business."The Passion Principles" 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share it With the World" - written by Felicia's friend Bob Baker.Check out our Facebook page for Business and Marketing Tips, Team Touchpoints, Book Recommendations, ideas for self-care, quotes for motivation and more. Just got to https://www.facebook.com/fromtheheartwithfeliciaandgael Thanks for listening. Go out there and be amazing as you show up and sign! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Are you willing to take the steps needed to become the person you say you want to be or the life you SAY you want to have? Are you willing to try something out and be willing to fail at it or hate it? Or would you prefer to not take the risk and always wonder what might have been? Today we are talking about facing those issues and others related to stepping into new worlds, vehicles and opportunities. Today we talk about the thoughts we've explored to move us through and beyond our comfort levels into experiences of higher energy. Changing our environment changes us and we are excited about the new worlds we are stepping into and surrounding ourselves with! Other stuff we talked about: Atomic HabitsBoundariesTrusted Housesitters (the site Felicia uses to house sit!) Please visit our sponsor, Clinic Sense and get a free trial + 50% off the first 2 months you are a subscriber. https://get.clinicsense.com/from-the-heart-podcast Until next time, go out there and be AMAZING as you show up and SHINE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

In life and business, we are often presented with opportunities to try new things or challenge ourselves in unexpected ways. While it can be daunting to take a risk and venture into unfamiliar territory, this is also half the fun of being an entrepreneur. Most of us relish the chance to pursue a new goal, riding both the highs and lows, to become better than we were before. Both the triumphs and the tough times become the things that inspire us to keep coming back because both prove we had what it took to make it through them. And, as today's conversation illustrates, sometimes being the one to make the effort - to be willing to jump into the deep end of the water - is enough to come out ahead and maybe even win the race! In case you missed it like Felicia did, check out the video trailer for The Croods for a funny take on fear of the unknown:-) If you are listening to this over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, we invite you to register now to get FREE access to the 2023 Massage and Spa Success Summit Encore Weekend. 20 Industry Leaders including Gael and Felicia40+ Presentations Proven Strategies To Grow & Uplevel Your Business Join us on November 25 & 26 for unlimited FREE replays! Claim your FREE access pass today >>>https://bit.ly/3QMn7O2 For more motivation, inspiration, and ideas from the heart, please like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fromtheheartwithfeliciaandgaelinstagram.com/from.the.heart.pod Check out our sponsor, Clinic Sense, and try them for free + get your first 2 months at 50% off. https://get.clinicsense.com/from-the-heart-podcast/ Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for YOU! Felicia & Gael --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

As entrepreneurs, care givers and/or just nice people, many of us know how to go with the flow, and be flexible or accommodating, for our clients, staff and others. This can go a long way toward building loyalty and rapport - at least in terms of how others feel about us and our businesses. However, when we over-give, over-accommodate, or overlook feelings of discomfort, what we are really doing is neglecting our boundaries and allowing our own power and energy to be drained. While some boundaries - like laws - are very clear, others are harder to navigate or perhaps even notice until they've been crossed. Today's discussion is about some of the past and recent boundary violations we've experienced; how we've handled them; and how we're processed the icky stuff to feel and be better. We genuinely hope it helps you! Other stuff we talked about - or should have: A related book on BoundariesLynsey Addario - photo journalist (see some of her work)The 2023 Massage and Spa Success Bundle! Special THANKS to our sponsor, Clinic Sense. Do you wish there was a better way for your clients to fill out their forms that didn't you wasting time printing files or chasing them around? With ClinicSense, all your client files and treatment notes are sent to clients at the time of booking, then stored in a compliant digital environment -making them easy to locate. Check them out through our link and get 50% off 2 months Thanks for listening, commenting, sharing and following our podcast. We appreciate you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Today we are talking a lot about the power of the mind, especially deciding to step into your power, focusing on a particular goal or path, and letting go of what isn't supporting you in reaching that goal or destination. Also, we are very grateful and excited to announce our very first sponsor, ClinicSense! This scheduling software helps massage therapists manage their paperwork, marketing and client relationships so they have more time and money to do the things they love! Learn more here and try it free with a 2 week trial and get 50% off for the first 2 months. Other stuff we talked about in this episode: Benny Vaughn video Manifestation with Regan Hillyer video Remember to follow From the Heart on Instagram and Facebook⁠⁠! www.ElevateWithGael.com www.FeliciaBrown.com www.Spalutions.com www.TheDreamTeamDucks.com   Now go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine! Felicia & Gael --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Woohoo! This episode feels like a milestone as we have surpassed 10 regular episodes (plus 3 bonus episodes) and were brave enough to put this episode on video! Today we talk about the power of having fun in your business; the power of experimenting without expectation; and embracing the idea that truly perfect moments usually come through unscripted and unexpected paths. Speaking of unscripted moments, the picture with today's episode is from our epic 3 hour lunch date. The unknown Italian man standing behind us would only take our photo if he could be in one with us. Clearly, we've been embracing the unexpected since the very start! Also, after only 10 episodes we (almost) have our first sponsor - and a possible second - who we look forward to announcing very soon. We'd love to work with others, so reach out if you think you or your company would be a good fit! Other things we talked about today: Wayne Dyer - www.DrWayneDyer.comThe Mel Robbins podcast- www.MelRobbins.com Thanks for being a part of our playdate. Now go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine! Felicia & Gael ElevateWithGael.com FeliciaBrown.com Spalutions.com TheDreamTeamDucks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

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Learn more about the FREE 2023 Massage & Spa Success Business and Marketing Summit - October 10-12th! Education with 20 awesome business and marketing experts from the massage and spa industry. We'd love to see you there! https://bit.ly/3rA4y77  Check out our podcast on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fromtheheartwithfeliciaandgael instagram.com/from.the.heart.pod Freelancing and Outsourcing Resources OnlineJobs.ph Fiverr.com Upwork.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Learn more about the FREE 2023 Massage & Spa Success Business and Marketing Summit October 10-12th! Education with 20 awesome business and marketing experts from the massage and spa industry. We'd love to see you there! https://bit.ly/3rA4y77 Check out the podcast on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/fromtheheartwithfeliciaandgael instagram.com/from.the.heart.pod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

How do you definite success? For many of us, we picture a certain amount of money in the bank, living a specific type of home, or achieving a particular goal. It's also easy to get caught up in what we think success "should" look like as well as the trap of going after the things other people equate with success. We are both exploring and redefining what success means to us. Part of that may be in trying new things. Sometimes it means totally changing directions and letting go of something you though you really wanted. We're doing a little of all. Other things we talked about in this episode - and a couple of recommendations: Looking for a Virtual Assistant? Upwork and Fiverr are a great place to start.Take a look at Felicia's Positive Thought CardsLike us on Facebook & Instagram!Duped Podcast Now go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine! Felicia & Gael ElevateWithGael.com FeliciaBrown.com Spalutions.com TheDreamTeamDucks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

As heart-centered, creative entrepreneurs, it can be a constant dance between having too much to do and too much freedom or flexibility. After all, part of why we went out on our own was to get stuff done! But we also wanted freedom, flexibility, and control of our schedules. We also know is that too much free time can be as bad as too much to do. What allows us to succeed in life and work probably depends on what we aspire to do in each. Creating a container that allows us to collect our energy and then flow in the direction of our aspiration. Mindset plays a big part in how/where we collect and focus our time or energy. As usual, we discuss our latest tricks and tools for improving our mindset and manifesting what we want. Other things we talked about in this episode - and a couple of recommendations: Atomic Habits - The systems we use to improve are more effective in helping us reach out goals that the goals themselves. I'll Have That (tiktok) So Hum meditation for sleep (not what Felicia did in yoga, but it is beautiful! 2023 Massage and Spa Service Summit - Happening September 19-20th. 2 days/12 instructors/12 classes. Get your FREE ticket now! SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/episode/7psmC8Yf3dtVmPlUgxGja6?si=E35pCCe2TEWm_j7XJSNpDQ APPLE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart-with-felicia-and-gael/id1698234882?uo=4 SPREAKER https://www.spreaker.com/show/from-the-heart-with-felicia-and-gael AMAZON/AUDIBLE https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5f7312a-571d-4a5d-a8a2-0b2706ea7e03 DEEZER https://www.deezer.com/show/1000106775 PODCAST ADDICT https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/from-the-heart-with-felicia-and-gael/4547877 PODCHASER https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/from-the-heart-with-felicia-an-5400077 JIOSAAVN https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/From-the-Heart-with-Felicia-and-Gael/1/M222Jmr6x,U_ POCKETCASTS https://pca.st/9ehujehl RADIO PUBLIC https://radiopublic.com/from-the-heart-with-felicia-and-G7krke   www.ElevateWithGael.com www.FeliciaBrown.com www.Spalutions.com www.TheDreamTeamDucks.com   Now go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine! Felicia & Gael --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

We all have goals we want to achieve and problems we want to solve. However the paths we use to find our solutions or reach the results we crave are different. Sometimes we state our goal or problem out loud, expressing to the universe and perhaps the people around us that we are trying to find our way. As we've both found, that does not always mean people want others to tell them the way - except when it does - and it is wise to determine someone's needs before dispensing advice, ideas or "help." When it comes to our own goals and problems, having the right mindset is key. Today we talk about 3 ways to shift your mindset: Positive Affirmations (Shakti Gawain's Book Creative Visualization really started Felicia on this process)Stair-Step Affirmations Ask-firmations. This TikTok really opened our conversation about this concept. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8F7tm6F/ Other things we talked about in this episode - and a couple of links: Felicia's 1st askfirmation video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8YMxSPgHow Gael manifested half of a new roof for her house: ⁠https://vimeo.com/323820200/b5e4cfc571Need help figuring out and feeling your feelings? This article might be helpful: https://bewelltherapygroup.org/2022/01/09/this-3-step-process-will-help-you-feel-your-feelings/ Our podcast is available in lots of places! Please like, follow, download and comment to help other massage, spa and wellness pros or heart-centered entrepreneurs find us and catch our conversations!🐥 ⁠SPOTIFY⁠ ⁠APPLE ⁠⁠SPREAKER⁠⁠AMAZON/AUDIBLE⁠⁠DEEZER⁠⁠GOOGLE⁠⁠CASTBOX⁠⁠RADIO PUBLIC⁠⁠PODCAST ADDICT⁠⁠PODCHASER⁠⁠JIOSAAVN⁠⁠POCKETCASTS⁠ Remember to check our websites, socials and ⁠⁠⁠like the Facebook page for the podcast⁠⁠⁠! www.ElevateWithGael.com www.FeliciaBrown.com www.Spalutions.com www.TheDreamTeamDucks.com Now go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine! Felicia & Gael PS...Stay tuned for a fantastic schedule of online events sponsored by From the Heart. Details coming very soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

How do you decide what actions to take in your business or what your actual business does? Is it important to do the things you "should" - i.e. the things you are good at, trained in, or able to do? Or should you follow your heart and do the things you love and are passionate about? This episode was in part sparked by this great video by Angela Brown: What? Love to Clean? Clean Like A Proud House Cleaner! Today's conversation about this topic leads us to believe there is no right or wrong answer. The most important aha is to find work that allows you to connect to what you are passionate somehow - whether that is at work or somewhere else. Books and resources we talked about in this episode: FLOW: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi  Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport Marcus Buckingham - Embrace Your Strengths videoWeird and Obscure Holiday Calendar Our podcast can be followed and downloaded from a bunch of new places! Check them out and share with other massage, spa and wellness pros or heart-centered entrepreneurs. When  you take a listen, please leave a comment, answer the poll and follow the podcast so you catch all our conversations!🐥SPOTIFY APPLE SPREAKERAMAZON/AUDIBLEDEEZERGOOGLECASTBOXRADIO PUBLICPODCAST ADDICTPODCHASERJIOSAAVNPOCKETCASTS Remember to check our websites, socials and ⁠⁠like the Facebook page for the podcast⁠⁠! www.ElevateWithGael.com www.FeliciaBrown.com www.Spalutions.com www.TheDreamTeamDucks.com   Now go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine! Felicia & Gael --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

We both love sharing what we are learning through life ups and downs as well as our work-arounds, mindset shifts and aha moments. But how much information is TMI on social media and other platforms? When does a personal commentary or story cross the line from being insightful and helpful to complaining, being a victim or just being an angry rant? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Also, after lots of personal travel and professional journeying, we are both also feeling a sort of return to center by being at home - and also being at home with the idea of working at things that feel familiar. Being grounded and centered may feel routine or boring sometimes but can also provide the foundation for great things to grow and blossom! Other things we talked about in this episode - and a couple of recommendations: A very helpful resource for Mobile Massage Therapists is the Facebook group, Mobile Massage Mastery - created by Felicia's friend, Michelle Roos.The current leader of Gael's potential lightweight massage tablesGrab Gael’s free Massage & Spa Success Guide ebookCheck out New rubber duck stickers, mugs, backpacks and other fun merch from The Dream Team Ducks Our podcast can be followed and downloaded from a bunch of new places! Check them out and share with other massage, spa and wellness pros or heart-centered entrepreneurs. When  you take a listen, please leave a comment, answer the poll and follow the podcast so you catch all our conversations!🐥SPOTIFY APPLE SPREAKERAMAZON/AUDIBLEDEEZERPODCAST ADDICTPODCHASERJIOSAAVNPOCKETCASTSRADIO PUBLICGOOGLECASTBOX   Remember to check our websites, socials and ⁠⁠join the Facebook group for the podcast⁠⁠! www.ElevateWithGael.com www.FeliciaBrown.com www.Spalutions.com www.TheDreamTeamDucks.com   Now go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine! Felicia & Gael --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

We've both been traveling to unknown places lately, exploring worlds and activities that are new to us. We both learned so much through the unexpected ups and downs; had unexpected opportunities; and had many reasons to feel grateful! In this episode we share some of the lessons we've had and what we appreciate about where we've been and where we are. Other things we talked about in this episode - and a couple of recommendations: Life is 50/50 - more from Brooke Castillo - the life coach Gael listens to.For those interested in house-sitting for others or finding house sitters, check out Trusted Housesitters (25% discount if you sign up - and Felicia gets 2 free months on her subscription!) Very easy and everyone has to do a background check to keep others and themselves safe.This week we are at the World Massage Festival in Cherokee, NC. Come see us it you're there - just look for the tie dyed heart at our booth!Get more info on self-publishing (for spiritual authors) with Balboa Press. Remember to check our websites, socials and ⁠⁠join the Facebook group for the podcast⁠⁠! www.ElevateWithGael.com www.FeliciaBrown.com www.Spalutions.com www.TheDreamTeamDucks.com Now go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine! Felicia & Gael --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Life is 50/50 - meaning that about half the time we get we want - and half the time we don't. However, even when things don't work out the way we want, we have a lot of opportunities! Big goals may never come to fruition, but they can give us the jump start we need to get out the door.We can let go of expectations and see the new possibilities that exist in the now.We can notice the contrast to help us better define what we really do want.We can change our focus on where the path ahead is taking us as a result of the change and celebrate the successes. We both have had tons of "failure" and know it is just a part of success! On the way to success and failure, there are plenty of opportunities to hard on ourselves (or for others to be hard on us.) All of them are opportunities for us to learn about ourselves, others and life! Other things we talked about in this episode - ad a couple of recommendations: North Carolina Massage Therapy Championships⁠ - Gael was a judge here - super cool!American Massage Championships at the World Massage Festival - an annual event inside an annual eventThe rebooking story brings to mind ⁠⁠⁠the scripts in Felicia's book, ⁠Free & Easy Ways to Promote Your Massage, Spa & Wellness Business⁠. Get a FREE copy of the ebook here (or order a hard copy ⁠here⁠).For a simple yet powerful self-observation tool, check out Gratitude Habit Journal! Remember to check our websites, socials and ⁠⁠join the Facebook group for the podcast⁠⁠! www.ElevateWithGael.com www.FeliciaBrown.com www.Spalutions.com www.TheDreamTeamDucks.com Now go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine! Felicia & Gael --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Getting ready to accomplish big things can include stepping back and slowing down to make space, rest and change the energy flow. We've both had our struggles with procrastination and getting stuff done from time to time and are always looking for ways to shift our mindset, vision and perspective. Take a listen to hear some of the ways we rest, reset and regroup in order to accomplish our goals. Other things we talked about in this episode: ⁠Hay House is a wonderful publisher and resource for self-empowerment tools and eventsAbraham Hicks (Felicia has mentioned Abraham before) and the Law of AttractionMel Robbins - the High 5 Habit Remember to check our websites, socials and ⁠⁠join the Facebook group for the podcast⁠⁠! www.ElevateWithGael.com www.FeliciaBrown.com www.Spalutions.com www.TheDreamTeamDucks.com Now go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine! Felicia & Gael --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

Goal setting can be very important in creating a successful business or achieving certain kinds of accomplishments. However, holding on loosely to a goal and allowing the journey to unfold in front of you by following your intuition and the way you feel can be both scary and invigorating. Yet learning to make decisions and take steps that make you feel joy, excitement and inspiration is an empowering way to live and run a business. It can also lead to amazing experiences, meaningful connections and unforgettable moments. Journaling and meditating are two ways we use to connect with our feelings and inner knowing as well as to love through tougher feelings and stuck places. Other things we talked about in this episode: Meet Rodney Smith who inspires kids to mow lawns for freeWayne Dyer, on following a plan of feeling good. "Motivation is when you get hold of an idea and don’t let go of it until you make it a reality. Inspiration is the reverse—when an idea gets hold of you and you feel compelled to let that impulse or energy carry you along." (Read the whole interview)Tabitha Brown Remember to check our websites, socials and ⁠join the Facebook group for the podcast⁠! www.ElevateWithGael.com www.FeliciaBrown.com www.Spalutions.com www.TheDreamTeamDucks.com Now go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine! Felicia & Gael --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message

This podcast was born out of a conversation we had where we were discussing our challenges. We realize they are a lot of the same things our clients experience…the fear of not being enough, of having imposter syndrome, and of feeling like everyone else is doing everything better than us. We worry about not wanting to be too salesy on certain projects, how to reinvent ourselves when one area isn’t working, and of trying to do everything perfectly. Funny, before we even shared our first podcast, we reinvented it because we saw a lot of the issues above manifested and we were trying too hard. So what you hear here is authentic, unscripted and REAL - just like what we wanted to create in the first place. ENJOY! Remember to check our websites, socials and join the Facebook group for the podcast! www.ElevateWithGael.com www.FeliciaBrown.com www.Spalutions.com www.TheDreamTeamDucks.com Now go out there and be amazing as you show up and shine! Felicia & Gael --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feliciaandgael/message