The Amber Lilyestrom Show

Courage. Merriam-Webster defines it as mental or moral strength to venture, persevere and withstand danger, fear or difficulty. Notice that it doesn’t say to do so in the absence of danger, fear or difficulty? Today’s guest, Kate Swoboda, is leading the charge on courage and making a massive impact on her clients (and the world) as an author, a coach and a teacher. Kate’s book, “The Courage Habit” will help you identify what no longer serves you, find out what your most courageous self truly wants, and help you align your life with your desires through learning and practicing the habit of courage. Kate and I unpack what it means to be courageous, how to listen to our fear, and how to show up for ourselves- even when everything within us wants us to lock the door and shut the shades. If you’re ready to start taking inspired and courageous action in your life, and to start making it a habit- this one’s for you. In this episode: iTunes Review of the week [ :43 ] This week’s guest, Kate Swoboda [ 1:55 ] Kate and I talk about the word “courage” [ 3:54 ] We talk more about what it means to feel afraid and dive in anyway [ 6:25 ] What lead Kate to “The Courage Habit” and how we can apply it [ 9:03 ] How to recognize our fear based habits [ 13:50 ] Kate discusses her own story and how she built her own courage habit [ 19:20 ] What Kate says to “non-cryers” and authentically feeling our emotions [ 30:17 ] How Kate is sharing the courage habit in her business [ 38:17 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “I think of courageous living as being a place where who you actually are on the inside, is how you truly are living on the outside.” “I think there’s a quiet courage that often goes underlooked that’s required in our day to day lives, to really create lives where we feel fulfilled.” “Fear is not logical- we have to deal with it in the body.” “If you’re shutting down your sadness, you’re shutting down your joy.” Links Mentioned: Purchase your copy of “The Courage Habit” Follow Kate on Instagram and Facebook, and head on over to her website to learn more! Did you hear something you loved here today?! Leave a review + subscribe via iTunes

The secret to unstoppable success is not in a strategy or a formula; it is a way of BEING. On this week’s Focus Friday, I went live with my Instagram and Facebook family to share the #1 key that I’ve found to take what was once just a dream, and turned it into a living and breathing mission. If you’ve got a dream in your heart, great work to do and are wondering exactly what it will take to get you to that next level (and then to keep climbing)- today’s episode is for you. In this episode: How to call in what it is you truly want [ 1:51 ] The one word to embrace to create unstoppable success [ 3:33 ] The 4-year anniversary I am celebrating- and why failure was never an option [ 6:49 ] The quote that shifted the way I saw my mission [ 9:17 ] The undeniable power of Inspiration vs. obligation [ 13:45 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “When you become obsessed with what it is you’re doing- it literally doesn’t matter if you mess up. You are so committed to the message and the mission that your fear is not a shadow anymore.” “When I started this business- failure was never an option.” “You get to decide, you get to create the adventure- and what a gift that is.” “It is about inspiration, not obligation.” Links Mentioned: Find me on Instagram and Facebook to follow the journey Ready to become OBSESSED with your mission? Schedule your Breakthrough Call! Get your own copy of “The Game of Life and How to Play it” here! Did you hear something you loved here today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

We are all meant to change the world… some people just get to working on it sooner than others. Today’s guest, Molly Hayward has felt called to speak up for and take a stand against social injustices since she was just a little girl- and since then she has never stopped. Molly is the visionary founder of Cora, a lifestyle brand giving women a modern method for managing their periods. Cora gives body-conscious organic tampons and sustainable menstrual products to girls in underdeveloped countries for every package shipped, using her business and her voice as an opportunity to speak for women who don’t have the chance to speak for themselves. Molly Hayward is changing (and in many instances creating) the dialogue about women and their periods- one that has been hushed beneath shame and cultural norms- on a global scale. I am honored to have her on the show today, so get ready- this conversation is going to change the way you see your body, your global sisters, and yourself.

Being a mother may be the single most under-appreciated job in today’s world, but every day I have the gift of meeting phenomenal women who have found a way to do their life’s great work while simultaneously raising a family.   Today’s guest, Carrie Cariello, is no exception. Carrie is an author, blogger, public speaker and  mother of 5 children, one of whom was diagnosed with autism at a very young age. She shares her story of raising a family, and specifically her experiences with her son Jack, in her two books What Color is Monday?, Someone I’m with has Autism, on her personal blog and as a contributor on platforms such as Huffington Post and TODAY. Carrie’s work is incredibly moving and insightful, and regardless if you’re a mother or not, today’s episode will help you understand how to assume less, understand more, and bridge the gap between awareness and compassion with anyone you meet. In This Episode: iTunes review of the week [ 1:32 ] Today’s guest, Carrie Cariello [ 3:00 ] What inspired Carrie to begin writing about her journey and experience of raising a son who has autism [ 6:20 ] What her son Jack’s diagnosis has since taught her about herself [ 10:35 ] How Carrie creates space for herself [ 13:13 ] The impact Carrie’s work has had on her own life and the lives of others [ 19:59 ] How WE can be more compassionate when we experience others differences [ 21:00 ] How Carrie has learned to slow it down [ 24:55 ] The biggest lessons about marriage that Carrie has learned along the way [ 30:29 ] How Carrie was able to claim her own truth  [ 35:20 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “We’re very intentional about what we let into our lives and what we participate in.” “Our family is ours, and it is ours only.” “I want everyone who is exposed to autism, on any level, to come away with a good feeling.” “I’m seeing more and more, that the obvious answer, is not always going to be the right answer.” “You are more than this minute.” “I think there’s a very big divide between knowing what we want, and knowing how to do it.” Links Mentioned: Find out your Core Purpose by taking the quiz here! Carrie’s TEDx Talk Read Carrie’s first blog on Huffington Post- This Is Marriage Grab your FREE gift! Be sure to follow Carrie’s journey over on her blog and on Facebook! Did you hear something you loved here today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

Fear might be the thing that’s stopping you from living the life you were meant to live, but have you ever thought about the fact that your fear could be the thing that’s stopping someone else from hearing the message they’ve been waiting for? When we say “yes” to our truth and “no” to our fear, we find the courage show up in front of the people we are meant to serve. In today’s Focus Friday, I share with you 3 mindset hacks that will help you overcome the resistance that’s been standing in the way of you and the ultimate purpose you were brought into this world to fulfill. In this episode: On the other side of the Ignite Your Soul Summit [ :45 ] Why we need to overcome our really big fears [ 2:00 ] Ground into your “why” [ 5:39 ] Lean on your powers of visualization [ 8:19 ] Make it fun [ 14:33 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “If we don’t have the courage to have that first time experience, then we’re not going to have any details or data to utilize and lean on to make the next round that much better.” “I know what happens when we awaken to the fullness and the potential of who we really are, and when we are willing to put aside our fear.” “Life is about joy; and why not invite joy in in the way of visualization?” “There’s no right or wrong way to do your dream, it is your dream.” “Trusting myself is the way that I will always be of greatest service to the world.” Links Mentioned: Save your seat and catch the early bird rate for next year’s summit here! Grab your FREE gift! Did you hear something you loved today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

When I was just starting out on my journey as an entrepreneur, today’s guest was one of the women who inspired me to launch my dreams forward and chase them with reckless abandon. Later on on the journey, the Universe thought it would be a good idea to make us Greatness Mastermind sisters and instant friends (thanks U!)- which is why I am beyond excited to introduce Jasmine Star on the show today. Jasmine Star is a photographer, business strategist and social media genius. She dropped out of law school to pursue her dream of becoming a photographer; and has since built an internationally recognized and award winning business. Jasmine’s story began the moment she realized she didn’t want to waste another moment settling for the life she thought she “should” have, and she’s been writing the rest of it ever since. We talk everything from fear and determination, to some insanely helpful social media strategies… so be sure to grab a pen and paper for this one and get ready to be blown away and humbled by this incredible woman. In This Episode: iTunes review of the week [ :50 ] Today’s guest, Jasmine Star [ 1:30 ] How I came to discover Jasmine Star in my early days as an entrepreneur [ 4:37 ] Jasmine’s journey to photography and how it lead her to where she is today [ 6:20 ] What Jasmine dreamt about as a little girl [ 12:17 ] How Jasmine approaches goal setting and building a team [ 15:35 ] Jasmine’s spiritual life and faith [ 21:38 ] Jasmine’s big mission underneath it all [ 24:19 ] We open up about anxiety and insecurity [ 28:05 ] Jasmine talks Instagram and tips to help you up your game [ 35:55 ] Why showing the truth on social platforms matters [ 49:35 ] Jasmine answers about some her of favorites [ 55:00 ] The advice that Jasmine would give her former self [ 1:02:12 ] What Jasmine really wishes people would talk about  [ 1:06:20 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “You’re not guaranteed 25 years- you’re not even guaranteed 25 minutes. What will you do to make the most of what you have now?” “It’s time to make a decision: are you going to live, or are you going to thrive?” “Goals have been a really powerful way for me to continue striving without attachment.” “So much of my life rests squarely in this idea that God has called me to pursue what I’m intended to pursue and put forth effort; but I am not tethered to the result of the effort.” “I believe that I’ve been called to empower the underdogs to succeed- despite the odds stacked against them.” “If you’re only a commercial on behalf of your business, people don’t know how to engage with you as a person- and that’s what social media is about.” “I think that people like to have opinions- I have just decided to remove myself from them.” Links Mentioned: Grab Jasmine’s FREEBIE here! Be sure to follow Jasmine on Instagram or Facebook and head on over to her website for more info!

I was out for a walk with my daughter the other day, when straight out of the mouth of a babe came a lesson that literally stopped me dead in my tracks. In today’s Focus Friday, I share that lesson with you in hopes that it’s your time to learn it as well, and that you can become ready to receive all of the gifts that this life has in store for you. Besides, couldn’t we all use a little divinely inspired wisdom from the 4-year-old guru’s of the world every now and again, anyway? In This Episode: The real life lesson I learned from my little girl [ 4:25 ] What her own belief taught me about my own [ 7:15 ] A reminder for you in the moments you decide to be courageous [ 8:35 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “This human experience is really about following our joy; appreciating what’s here, and making space for what’s on it’s way.” “All the things that are in your vortex are on their way to you- now.” “The point of life is play, and joy, and celebration; and when I am in the space of trusting it and expecting it- the opportunities flow like a faucet.” Links Mentioned: Go here to book your Breakthrough Call! Did you hear something you loved today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

Nothing has been more instrumental in the expansion and awakening of my own soul than the love of the women in my sacred tribe. I am so honored to say that today’s guest, Lori Harder, is one of those women. Lori Harder isn’t just an expert in all things fitness, transformation, mindfulness and self love- she is also leading a world-shifting charge on the forefront of womanhood and tribe. Her new book, A Tribe Called Bliss, drops May 8th, and is a gift and an invitation to do meaningful work and have the real conversations that will bring, love, support and soul-filled human connection into your world in a massive way. Be sure to listen all the way through so you can hear Lori’s offer to give YOU a free copy of her new book! In This Episode: Today’s guest, Lori Harder [ 4:08 ] Building relationships on a deeper level [ 7:08 ] What lead Lori to becoming the woman she is today [ 9:05 ] How Lori talks herself through moments of doubt and fear [ 13:50 ] Questions to ask yourself in moments of anxiety [ 18:30 ] How to find your way and your tribe [ 25:30 ] How to walk through the challenging moments of growth in our businesses/personal life [ 32:00 ] Where was the seed planted for “A Tribe Called Bliss”, and why NOW [ 35:45 ] #TribeTrustIssues; how to learn how to trust our tribes [ 42:49 ] A SURPRISE from Lori! [ 55:35 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “We can either empower ourselves with the stories we’re telling, or we disempower- and that’s the choice at all times.” “By us feeling bad, we don’t help the people that we’re meant to help. You have to free yourself first.” “It’s not about who you’re connected to, it’s about how you’re feeling in your life. If you feel fully supported by the people around you to be so fully you, you won’t need to be around a certain person for things to happen.” “We get really caught up in thinking we have to be someone else, instead of focusing on what it would look like if we could show up being fully us.” “When I didn’t have a tribe outside of my tribe, I either thought I had to stick to the life that I was already in, or I had to be isolated and alone trying to achieve a different life.” “You have to build a tribe that’s either in support of the next level, or already at the next level.” Links Mentioned: Preorder Lori’s book, A Tribe Called Bliss here! LAST CHANCE to purchase your Summit tickets here! Be sure to follow Lori on Instagram and join her online community on Facebook! Did you hear something you loved here today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

Anyone can make a dream come to life; but there is a distinct difference between the people who do and the people who don’t- one commits, while the other decides to quit. I get that it may be easier said than done, or that so many beliefs and patterns stand in the way of you committing to that great big dream of yours- so in this week’s Focus Friday I break down how to finally stop quitting on yourself, and start committing to the things you truly want. Your dreams wouldn’t be in you if they weren’t meant for you- today, let’s talk about how you can start acting like it. In This Episode: The insight that I ask you to consider that could potentially change your life [ 4:20 ] Where I learned how to commit to my own dreams [ 7:50 ] Where do you keep quitting? [ 9:56 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “How many times along the journey, and in your day, do you quit in the pursuit of the things that you say you really want?” “If you don’t have a map, if you haven’t created a plan… then how the heck are you going to get there?” “These dreams that I have are not a coincidence or mistake; these dreams are in me because they are for me.” Links Mentioned: Purchase your ticket to the Ignite Your Soul Summit here! Go here to schedule a Breakthrough call! Did you hear something you loved today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

If you’re looking for a conversation to shake up and wake up that soul of yours, you’re in the right place- today’s episode is just what the doctor ordered (pun intended). I sat down with my amazing soul brother and fellow Greatness Masterminder, Dr. Michael DiMarco and we played “soul tennis” over the course of this powerful conversation. Dr. Dimarco is a nationally recognized fitness expert, chiropractor, speaker, podcast host, spiritual seeker, entrepreneur and just an all around incredible soul you want to get to know. We dove deep into the meaning of life, how to listen to the Universe, victim mindset, Donald Trump and beyond. Trust me- you’re not going to want to miss this one. In This Episode: iTunes review of the week + soul sister shoutout [ 4:55 ] Today’s guest, Michael DiMarco [ 5:35 ] The business Mike has built from the ground up and how his work found him [ 7:55 ] Money Mindset and how to change it [ 11:22 ] How Mike lives his daily life to attune himself to what’s meant for him [ 16:55 ] How to not get caught up in what everyone else is doing [ 22:21 ] How we can help people create a life they enjoy in the now [ 27:41 ] Donald Trump and the victim mentality [ 31:40 ] How to balance giving without expectation of return while simultaneously charging for your services [ 40:57 ] Unfollowing people who make you feel bad about yourself [ 45:43 ] How social media distracts us from the present [ 54:54 ] Soul Shifting Quotes “The Universe is telling you what you need to do, and you’re resisting it.” “We always have the opportunity to get back on track and do the things that we need to do to get where we want to be; but we shouldn’t always get stuck or attached to those things being the only way.” “People get stuck in the what’s next, instead of focusing on what’s now. What’s next may never come. What’s next may not be better than what you have right now.” “Be there as an example, and be strong enough to change the people’s lives, who are already in yours” “Money is a form of commitment.” “Whatever you want to attract, you have to be willing to give.” Links Mentioned: Grab your Ignite Your Soul Summit tickets here! The Science of Getting Rich Your FREE gift! Join Dr. Michael DiMarco’s Facebook Group, or follow him on Instagram! Did you hear something you loved today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

In today’s short but sweet Focus Friday, I break down an equation for you to utilize in every aspect of your LIFE to not only magnetize more of what you want in your business, but in your relationships, physical body, bank account and more. If you’re not sure how to do that, if you’re feeling stuck where you are or as if to find the joy you’ve been searching for you have to hustle, grind and just wait for it to come to you; today’s episode is all about flipping that script, and showing you the energetically aligned STEPS to getting there. In Today’s Episode: How to magnetize your life [ 4:05 ] Why we need to take inspired action [ 5:30 ] “Joy is the solution, not the reward.” [ 7:03 ] What to focus on if we want to change our lives [ 9:10 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “Source is asking us to commit to what it is that we’re asking for. What are you waiting for?” “Once we are in motion, that movement creates momentum.” “Focused attention equals intention.” “We magnetize our life by creating momentum. We create momentum by creating motion and movement. We create motion and movement by being committed and passionate to our mission.” Links Mentioned: Grab your Ignite Your Soul Summit Tickets here See if my Mastermind is right for you Grab your own copy of A Touch of Joy

We all have our own stories around money and finances, but many of us have no idea what it means to have wealth. On today’s episode, we won’t just define it for you- we will show you how to make it yours. Personal finance expert, Natali Morris is a writer, a broadcaster, author of her own personal finance blog and co-owner of Morris Investment with her husband.  Natali helps us crack the code on what it means to make your money work for you, and how build wealth in a way that offers you freedom and opportunity to live life without financial panic. In This Episode: Today’s guest, Natali Morris [ 4:05 ] Natali talks about what wealth means to her [ 7:35 ] Key ways to take control your finances and include your family in the process [ 11:37 ] How much you need to get started with investments [ 15:25 ] When Natali’s money/wealth mindset changed [ 22:35 ] What Natali learned about herself when she left her job at CBS [ 31:15 ] How to begin on your journey to wealth [ 36:35 ] How running a business with her husband has affected her marriage [ 43:50] Life changing books, Natali’s greatest teacher and her favorite place to be  [ 50:11 ] Natali’s message to her former self [ 57:05 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “Wealthy people know you cannot save your way to wealth.” “You only make decisions on what you think other people should do, when you feel powerless.” “I didn’t look away from where I felt pain- I looked right at it.” “Your worth is not your worth, and wealth is not money.” “Fear is what’s keeping money out of your bank account more than anything else.” Linked Mentioned: Find out everything you need to know and more about personal finance on Natali’s blog! Natali’s favorite books: A Happy Pocket Full of Money, The Alchemist, Getting the Money and Tax Free Wealth. Find out more about Natali’s ventures at MorrisInvest.com and NataliMorris.com! Did you hear something you loved today?? Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

What do you do when life throws a big ol’ curveball with your name on it? Because, like it or not, the Universe always has a way of teaching us exactly what we need to learn; in the moments we least expect it. Today’s episode is all about the lesson I learned when my (brand, new, sparkly) website crashed- and there was absolutely nothing I could do about it. For all of you out there who have poured yourselves into your work, your website, your social media, your body, etc- and believe that those things are the key to your success- this one's for you. In This Episode: Challenges and obstacles beyond our control: The Squarespace crash [ 4:40 ] The personal-growth win I want to share with you [ 8:50 ] What defines us? [ 9:53 ] The definition of true freedom [ 11:18 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “We are not defined by a website, by an Instagram profile, or even by a collection of episodes on a podcast. We are defined by what lives deep down inside of us.” “I’m not asking myself to be anywhere other than in the present moment with myself, and with what I am intended to learn.” Links Mentioned: Purchase your tickets to the Ignite Your Soul Summit Here! Grab your FREE gift! Did you hear something you loved?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

When you get into business for all the right reasons, truly great things can happen. Today’s guest (and dear friend), Mike Zeller, sees his journey as an entrepreneur as an opportunity to serve others and help them step into their greatness. Mike Zeller is a business architect and serial entrepreneur who has helped develop and launch multiple businesses over the last 10 years, bringing in over $100 million in combined revenue. He truly believes that when you help people achieve their own greatness, you simultaneously achieve yours. Be sure to grab a pen and notebook as Mike shares an exercise to help us clarify the areas in our lives and businesses which give us life and those that are bottlenecking our growth. In this episode: iTunes review of the week [ 1:00 ] The 1 month countdown is ON! [ 1:45 ] Today’s guest, Mike Zeller [ 3:05 ] How the world Mike experienced growing up lead him to his work [ 6:40 ] How Mike weaves his faith into his work [ 9:19 ] The most influential books that Mike has read [ 13:30 ] The tools Mike discovered along the way to help him break through obstacles [ 15:23 ] Mike discusses the middle class mindset [ 19:10 ] What you can do to evaluate the places where you could shift from producer to leader in your business  [ 31:30 ] How to evaluate the dollar value of your time [ 35:10 ] How to upgrade your energy and meet yourself at new levels [ 44:45 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “My measure of success is; “have I helped them stepped into their greatness?” “At the end of the day, our divine purpose is to serve the world and make it a better place.” “Part of the middle class mindset is “preserve” and “protect”, instead of “invest” and “expand”. “ Shift from being the producer who get things done, to the leader who gets things done through other people.” “The prerequisite for outsourcing is knowing that you’re going to follow through on doing the higher income generating activities.” “Step into your next level of greatness, so you can pave the path for your tribe.” Links Mentioned: Head here to purchase your Ignite Your Soul Summit Ticket! Books mentioned: Servant Leadership, The 4-Hour Workweek, The Power of Full Engagement, You Are a Badass at Making Money, Business Brilliant, Unlimited Power, The War of Art, Think and Grow Rich, To Sell is Human Be sure to follow Mike on Instagram, or head on over to his website! Did you hear something you loved today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

How many times in your life have you been pushing yourself towards a goal, and just kept saying to yourself, “If I only had more discipline…”? In today’s Focus Friday, I want to sit down with you for some real talk on why that discipline our society celebrates could actually be holding you back. And why, deep down, it’s a form of punishment that’s shaming you towards your goals rather than inspiring you to them. I share exactly what you can trade it up for that will elevate your experience- allowing you to rise up to the next level of greatness that you’re destined for. In this episode you’ll learn: Don’t miss out on this life changing opportunity because of F-E-A-R [ :48 ] Why your discipline isn’t working and what you can trade it up for [ 2:23 ] What, exactly,  is discipline? [ 2:48] The alternative that could change your life  [ 7:18 ] Who wrote the rules, anyway? [ 10:28 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “Discipline is woven into our culture, and we use it against ourselves.” “We are punishing ourselves with the thing that is allegedly supposed to be helping us rise up to that next level.” “It feels like I am fighting something, rather celebrating what I’ve been called to.” “Why are you punishing yourself into creating greatness?” “Devotion is about love, it’s about loyalty, it’s about enthusiasm, it’s about worship, observance, prayer; it’s about the divine sacred gifts and invitations that we’ve been asked to step into in this lifetime.” Links Mentioned: Snag your Ignite Your Soul Summit Tickets here before we sell out! Did you hear something that moved you today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes