The Amber Lilyestrom Show

There aren’t words to describe the strength and the grace that today’s guest, Lisa Bovee, has exemplified through her work and in her life following the tragic death of her 22 year old son, Conner. In the wake of insurmountable loss, Lisa has risen up through her pain and shared a message of hope with us in her new book Guided by Grief. She is a fiercely loving mama of 3, and a woman on a mission to connect to and help others walking through their own versions of deep grief, day in and day out. You may want to grab some tissues for this one- but I assure you,  today’s episode touches on so much more than the pain of loss. Lisa shares her incredible spirit and gratitude for everything that remains, and reminds us all to squeeze our loved ones a little extra tight. I am honored and humbled to share Lisa and Conner Bovee’s story with you today.. In this episode: Today’s grief, Lisa Bovee [ 4:46 ] What the process of writing her book, Guided by Grief,  was like [ 7:40 ] Lisa’s mission [ 10:31 ] Who is Conner Bovee and what is his legacy [ 12:43 ] How do you pick up the pieces and move forward through grief [ 16:18 ] There is no timeline on grief  [ 22:18 ] How do we stay present while also knowing that someday we will experience great loss [ 29:09 ] Losing loved ones is an invitation [ 35:04 ] What Lisa has done on the other side of grief  [ 39:57 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “I’ve learned to really listen to myself, my gut and my emotions… and just honor what I really do and don’t need.” “The soul that Conner is, drives me to stay upright and stay positive- as best I can. To try to stay on the side of abundance, thinking about how proud and honored I am to be his mom.” “As long as we’re here on earth we’re going to grieve, and so it’s best to learn how to do that in a healthy way.” “Understand, there is the possibility of future joy. When you’re in that deepest grief, that does not seem possible. I’m living proof that that’s possible.” “Don’t wait for grief to guide you. Go do good things, now.” Links Mentioned: The book Guided by Grief is now for sale. Be sure to purchase it here! Support Lisa’s mission at Connerboveelove.org Did you hear something that moved you today?! Please Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes Be sure to follow Lisa on her website at www.lisabovee.com or over on Instagram!

Have you ever had that feeling where you wanted to just spontaneously burst into song or dance even in moments when it wasn’t really appropriate to do so? Have you ever found yourself craving more expression in your life, business and relationships? You’re not alone, soul sister.  The feeling of pure and unfiltered joy is ALWAYS looking to express itself through your body. But most of the time, we hold ourselves back from allowing it to move through us, for straight up fear of who might be watching. Today’s episode is all about giving ourselves permission to dance, sing, leap, laugh and love in whatever way our hearts desire, despite who is around. To dance like everyone’s watching; because you never know who’s waiting for you to dance your dance- so they can have the courage to dance their own. In this episode: The stories behind today’s conversation and why it matters [ 0:53 ] Questions to ask yourself about where you’re holding back [ 9:26 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “So much of what really connects with my audience, is the moments in which I decide to just dance.” “We care so much about what other people are going to possibly think, that we don’t even allow ourselves to dance.” “I want you to be the ballerina. In your life, your business, your relationships; and most of all in your relationship with yourself.” Links Mentioned: Come be a ballerina with the rest of us at the Ignite Your Soul Summit! Check out my brand new website + take the Core Purpose quiz here! Did you hear something you loved today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

We never know when inspiration is going to strike, or how much the courage to see it through can massively change the course of our lives. Today’s guest, Jessica Principe- had a sudden burst of genius (in the shower, of all places) and never looked back. She has gone on to create and launch All Girl Shave Club, a bi-monthly subscription business that took something that used to feel like a chore, and turned it into a thriving business that allows women to pamper themselves on a daily basis. Jess and I dove into the courage that it took to move forward with her vision, and what it means to stare fear in the face- and do it anyway. For all my fellow dreamers and doers out there who’ve gotten a little tripped up by doubt and fear - this episode is just the inspiration you need to get you marching onward. In this episode you’ll learn: iTunes review of the week [ 4:05 ] This week’s guest, Jessice Principe [ 6:35 ] How All Girl Shave Club came to life [ 9:23 ] How Jess turned fear and doubt into motivation and certainty [ 14:01 ] How her business has grown one year after it’s launch [ 17:10 ] Where Jess’ hunger to expand and grow has come from [ 21:00 ] How to navigate life as a mamapreneur [ 23:01] How launching her business has aligned Jess with her soul’s journey [ 29:05 ] What’s next for Jess and All Girl Shave Club [ 32:14 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “When we feel afraid, that doesn’t mean that we’re on the wrong path- it’s just our body’s natural response to the unknown.” “Feel the fear, do it anyway. Do it afraid.” “This world is not a place of scarcity and limit; there’s room for all of us and we’re all executing our dreams uniquely.” “Value your purpose and your passion more than you value money.” “We can do amazing things as women, as moms, as wives- and we should be empowered to do the things that pull at our heart.” Links Mentioned: Christy Wright’s Business Boutique How Jess launched her business with Kickoff Labs Ignite Your Soul Summit tickets are still available here! Be sure to find Jess on her website at www.allgirlshaveclub.com  or follow her over on Instagram! Were you moved by something you heard here today?! Please Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

Today’s guest knows all too well the power of the words we speak on the subconscious... and she’s used that knowledge to educate and empower others to stop holding themselves back with their own limiting beliefs. Mary Shores is the author of the book Conscious Communication, a speaker, and an entrepreneur who uses her in depth understanding of neuroscience and human behavior to help other entrepreneurs and individuals make changes in their lives that allow them to move forward with confidence. Today we talk about everything from how to prioritize our businesses and personal lives to how to calm down our central nervous systems in an effort to stay present and healthy. You’re going to want to grab a paper and pen for this incredible interview, there’s way too much goodness in here to miss! In This Episode: Today’s guest, Mary Shores [ 4:05 ] iTunes Review of the week [ 5:37 ] What Mary is working on and most excited about right now [ 7:00 ] What is “The Core Four” and how to use it as a filter in our decision making [ 9:19 ] Mary’s “why” for doing the work she does [ 21:43 ] How Mary’s book, Conscious Communication came to be [ 28:02 ] How to trust yourself to know when something isn’t right for you [ 34:59 ] How to help people pleasers start making decisions for themselves [ 38:00 ] Why saying “no” is important for entrepreneurs [ 43:50 ] Mary talks about the nervous system [ 49:11 ] What Mary thinks the next big thing in online business is [ 58:54 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “Your words are like a mirror to your subconscious.” “I think we flutter through life not understanding how in control we truly are.” “Everything we say, everything we do, every choice we make in the thinnest sliced moments of life is either creating a connection to what we want- or it’s driving a disconnection.” “There’s a fine line between value and overwhelm.” “True transformation happens in small pivots over time. It’s that uncomfortable, not graceful journey that you’re taking to get to where you need to be.” Links Mentioned: Check out Mary’s website and purchase her book, Conscious Communication over at www.MaryShores.com Be sure to follow Mary over on Instagram and let her know how much you loved the show! Did you hear something you loved here today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

I spent last weekend helping my dear friend and soul sister Lori Harder at her incredible Bliss Project event in California. Watching this woman create such a magical environment for her tribe to have life-changing breakthroughs left me with some big takeaways and excitement that I am ready to share with you in this week’s Focus Friday. If you’re ready for your voice to be heard… there’s only one thing you have to do… In this episode: Important announcement about my Brand + Biz Academy [ 0:41 ] Ignite your Soul Summit exciting info and updates [ 6:32 ] The #1 thing you need to do to call in your tribe [ 9:18 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “Your tribe will follow your lead. They will show up when you do.” “We cannot call in our tribe if we are not willing to pick up the mic.” “We are blessed to live in a time where we have access to share our voices whenever we want to.” Links Mentioned: The Brand + Biz Academy Ignite Your Soul Summit tickets and info Did you hear something you loved today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

It’s hard to know what any of us would do in the face of immense adversity and loss, but today’s guest is an example of how to move through it with dignity and grace- while using it to expand your heart and deepen your sense of self in the process. Lauren Scruggs Kennedy is the author of 2 books, Still LoLo and Your Beautiful Heart, founder of “Stranded”- a dry shampoo company, curator of her lifestyle blog, founder of Lauren Scruggs Kennedy Foundation AND hosts a yearly retreat with Bethany Hamilton for young women who have lost limbs. In 2011, Lauren suffered a tragic accident that resulted in the loss of a limb and her left eye, along with severe brain damage at the time of the incident. Not only did she come back stronger than ever, but Lauren also used her struggle as a way to grow, connect with others and give back to a community of people who often feel entirely alone. In today’s episode, Lauren shares with us exactly how she found the strength and courage to do that- and how each and every one of us can too. In This Episode: iTunes Review of the week [ 4:05 ] Today’s guest, Lauren Scruggs Kennedy [ 4:54 ] Where the mission to create Lauren’s brand came from [ 8:10 ] Lauren discusses what the root of her health problems were and how she is working on them [ 14:56 ] How Lauren is able to balance her health with entrepreneurship [ 24:40 ] Lauren shares the story of her accident and how her life has been changed since then  [ 28:19 ] The most powerful tools Lauren found to help her move through the emotional trauma and pain of her accident [ 37:40 ] How Lauren’s compassion for herself has grown [ 44:56 ] What Lauren believes has attributed most to the success of her brand  [ 53:14 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “My hope is that people read my blog and feel encouraged, and know that they’re not alone.” “I’m on my own timeline.” “Set boundaries for yourself, incorporate rest, know what you need… and that makes you better in your career.” “I really had to redefine beauty in my head, and I had to get rid of a lot of lies that I thought were true.” “There is so much purpose in this hardship and it’s making me who I am. It’s part of my story and it’s developing my character in a deeper way.” “I have a mission to help people live fully and freely in their lives.” Links Mentioned: Read Lauren’s blog and follow her story at www.laurenscruggskennedy.com Check out Lauren’s dry shampoo line, Stranded! Purchase Lauren’s books: Still LoLo and Your Beautiful Heart Be sure to follow Lauren and her amazing endeavors on Instagram: @laurenscruggs , @thelskfoundation and @thestrandedshop Did you hear something that moved you today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

What would happen if you stopped doubting your right to claim the things that called to you- and just started claiming them? Today’s episode is all about eliminating uncertainty and the questioning of our paths, and, instead embracing + declaring our worth. When we can do that, it’s easy to see- we can do anything.   It’s time to trade that question mark in for a period- and I’m about to show you how. In this episode: A mantra and intention for today [ 0:49 ] The vibration of a question vs. the vibration of a solution [ 1:43 ] What lives beneath the question mark [ 3:56 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “This is what’s calling me and this is where I’m going. Beneath that, is a solid foundation.” “I hope that you’re ready to trade in your question mark for a period. I hope that you’re ready to make a declaration and stop questioning what you already know is for you- and watch what happens next.” “You could never possibly know who needs you to say “Yes” to yourself today. You could never possibly know who’s waiting on you to be courageous- so that they can be too.” Links Mentioned: Grab your FREE gift here! Did you hear something you loved today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

Facebook Ads: you either love them or you hate them, right? Well, today’s guest, Adrienne Richardson, uncovers the reasons why if you’re NOT using them in your business- you’re sitting on an untapped goldmine. Adrienne is a Facebook ads ninja and lead generation expert who manages well over $4 million in advertising dollars each year (and has brought in $30 million in new revenue for her clients over the past 3). We sat down and talked all things marketing + strategy, and specifically how to use Facebook  as a tool to reach and engage your dream clients. Whether you have had success in the past with advertisements or not, today’s episode is sure to help you take your ad game to a whole new level. Grab a paper and a pen, and let’s dive in. In This Episode: iTunes Review of the week [ 4:33 ] This week’s guest, Adrienne Richardson [ 5:31 ] The journey that’s lead Adrienne to where she is today [ 8:03 ] What about PR and marketing made Adrienne feel alive [ 15:29 ] How Adrienne went from working PR to launching her own regional magazine [ 21:56 ] How Adrienne transitioned into starting her own Facebook ads business   [ 25:27 ] How Facebook ads can be an amazing tool in our businesses [ 31:17 ] How to begin creating our own Facebook ads [ 34:17 ] How to speak to your ideal client in your ad copy [ 38:40 ] Going through testing periods and knowing when it’s time to pull your ads [ 42:27 ] Trends on the rise right now [ 49:19 ] How pursuing her passion has affected the rest of Adrienne’s life [ 51:12 ] Adrienne’s happy place [ 54:08 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “When you niche down, you become known as an expert in that field.” “Never before in history has there been a tool that is so accessible to business owners- that they could literally reach anyone in the world.” “You want to target the problem, not the person.” “Nobody cares what the name of your program is- they care if you can solve your problem.” “You’re showing your ads to human beings, and human beings behavior changes from day to day.” “As women, when we feel personally fulfilled, we are able to fulfill other people.” Links Mentioned: Join the party and get your Ignite Your Soul Summit tix here! Be sure to find out more about Adrienne at her website: www.AdrienneRichardson.com! Did you hear something you loved here today?! Please Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

In order to call in your tribe and get your heart’s message out to the world, it’s critical to consistently put yourself out there to be seen. However, I know all too well those times when we just don’t know what to say or how to say it, so...we go silent. (Crickets, anyone?) Today’s Focus Friday hacks into how to overcome the resistance you have in sharing your powerful vision with the people who desperately need to hear it, and how to create consistently epic content in the process. In This Episode: The 4 ways to create consistently create awesome content for your audience [ 0:47 ] Stop judging yourself [ 5:07 ] Be real about the journey you’re on [ 9:10 ] Make space for quiet so that the inspiration can come through [10:50 ] Have courage… every day [ 12:54 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “Stop trying to be somewhere that you’re not and be right here where your feet are.” “We have to give words, give love and give heart to what’s real for us.” “What’s happening for my tribe and my people and how can I be of greater service to them in the process?” “It takes courage to put yourself out there and share your message with the world; you have to have the courage to go first.” Links Mentioned: Join the conversation online by following me on Facebook and Instagram! Did you hear something you loved here today? Please Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

Today’s guest is a spark of light that has the power to ignite any soul she touches. Angie Lee is a business strategist, money mentor, speaker, certified life coach, host of the Rich Bitch podcast, is in the process of building a brand new company - and she is only getting started. Angie is unapologetically, 100%herself- which is a breath of fresh air in a world where so many women are exhausting themselves trying to measure up to everyone else. Today’s episode is all about trusting your path, owning your power, finding fearlessness, and doing YOU- because, let’s be real here, nobody can do that quite like you can. In this episode you’ll learn: What was the path that lead Angie to becoming the entrepreneur she is today [ 6:03 ] How Angie made the transition from wellness coach to business coach [ 8:24 ] What Angie wanted to be growing up [ 13:20 ] About the darker side of bikini and fitness competitions [ 16:03 ] How to embrace money mindset and empowerment [ 21:13 ] What Angie sees for the future [ 32:53 ] How to live fearlessly  [ 38:18 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “When I shifted my mindset around what’s possible, my business really blew up- because I believed I was worthy of it.” “Good parenting is what changes the world.” “I think we need to demystify money. If you think something is off limits for you, it will never be something that you actually accomplish.” “I think there is a difference between making money and truly being wealthy.” “I’m more afraid of not trying. I’m so terrified of not fulfilling my mission- I’m terrified of mediocrity.” Links Mentioned: Check out Angie’s Rich Bitch Podcast here! Be sure to follow Angie on her podcast or over on Instagram! Love what you heard today?! Please Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

This week, I want to talk to you about what it takes to move forward and take hold of the life you’ve envisioned. Each and every one of your dreams is possible (if they weren’t, you wouldn’t have dreamed them), but I know that when you’re at the starting line, they can seem completely out of reach. In today’s Focus Friday, I map out the 4 ways that you can overcome resistance and start gaining momentum towards those very dreams- today. In this episode: What we’ve been up to and the moment that inspired today’s episode [ 1:24 ] How change happens (Step 1) [ 5:59 ] Becoming the example (Step 2) [ 9:45 ] Question from listener: Why am I feeling resistance to thinks I feel like I *should* do? [ 12:15 ] Align with the people who are there to cheer you on (Step 3) [ 15:26 ] Remember your why, every single day (Step 4) [ 16:56 ] Recap and final thoughts [ 19:43 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “We start, very simply, by starting. Change comes when we begin; the momentum builds upon itself.” “In order for me to create the change that I desired, I had to be the example.” “The thing that has been whispering to you all of your days, the thing that you have been called to- it has been given to you. It is a divine gift. You wouldn’t have it, if it wasn’t for you.” “Pursue your own joy, you don’t need someone else to give you permission.” “In order to get where you want to go, you’ve got to put those shoes on and get moving.” Be sure to grab your Free Gift, my Top 5 Branding Secrets Revealed! Did you hear something you loved today? Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes

It’s not everyday that I cross paths with a woman on my journey who hasn’t allowed feelings of unworthiness to hold her back from rocking those dreams that have been calling to them in some way shape or form. So it was such an awesome experience to dig in with this week’s guest, Cameka Smith, and really dive into what it is that has allowed her to never let fear or doubt stand in the way of her divine life’s purpose. Cameka is the epitome of a BOSS; a business development mentor, founder of The Boss Network, one heck of an inspiring speaker and a lifetime entrepreneur. Her faith and her vision have driven her to change lives in a deeply connected and massive way, and believe me when I say, friends, she is just getting started. Get ready to feel enlivened and recharged with this week’s episode and to learn how to step into and own the role of boss and CEO in your own life, whatever way that means for you. In this episode you’ll learn: How to navigate fear and doubt so you can pursue your dreams How to discern if entrepreneurship is right for you How Cameka used her life’s circumstances to build herself up and stay motivated How to find mentors in your industry The importance of quality over quantity Questions I ask: How do you know that it is time for you to launch your own business? What is the best way for someone to reach out to mentors and people in the industry you want to learn from? What kind of support do you have in your life to create balance and get what you need? What is a defining moment on your entrepreneurial journey where you felt you were exactly where you were meant to be? What are your daily non negotiables? Soul Shifting Quotes: “I have come to realize that there is not one person in the world that is more worthy than me, or I’m more worthy than them. We are all worthy of all the abundance and all of the greatness that God has in store for us.” “Wherever you are, there’s always room to grow.” “I wanted to believe in me more than anyone else believed in me.” “Don’t get caught up in what other people are doing, because that’s the easiest way to set yourself up for failure.” “The best way to step out there is to volunteer. You serve your way to success.” “If you’re in the room, that means you belong there. “What comes from the heart reaches the heart.” “This is the year of the womanhood, it is our time...we don’t have to be anything but us.” Find out more about Cameka Smith at www.thebossnetwork.org or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can also reach her on her personal Twitter account here.

I know I’m not alone in saying that sometimes it feels like everyone else has got it all figured out, while your own life feels like one big perpetual ‘work in progress.’ Which is why I needed to have this conversation with you; because there are days (like today), when I’m right there with you. Some days (weeks.. months.. seasons)- don’t quite go along with the plan; and I’ve finally learned that this is actually part of the plan (whether I want it to be or not).. Today’s Focus Friday is all about honoring you and whatever season of your life that you’re in. It’s about stepping into the sacred space that is this moment, and it’s about making room for what’s yet to fill it in the next. In this episode you’ll learn: Being in the season that you’re in in your life, business and relationships [ 0:41 ] One of my biggest day to day challenges as a mamapreneur [ 3:07 ] What happens when we get stuck “doing” instead of “being” [ 10:01 ] How can you carve out time to have a daily conversation with yourself? [ 17:20 ] How to use our visions to inspire us rather than defeat us [ 18:15 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “If I can’t be in alignment for myself, then you better believe I’m not going to be in alignment for the people I love the most.” “I want you to stop racing and competing with people who are in a completely different race.” “Be on the start line of your own race; be in your own lane. Remember why you chose what you chose for this life and practice being in it.” “We have to stop using our dreams and our desires as a weapon against this present version of ourselves- and allow them to be something that inspires us rather than reminds us of how far we are from where we want to go.” “Make room for the inspiration that’s going to lead you to the creation of what’s next.” “I’m here for the expansion, I’m here for the love, I’m here for the growth; and the pace at which I do that is going to be different from the pace at which others do that- and there’s nothing wrong with that.” Links Mentioned: Grab your FREE GIFT as my way of saying Thank You for being here Leave a Review and Subscribe Via iTunes

Every now and again I have a conversation with someone who totally cracks open the way I am doing things and this is one of those conversations…. Craig Ballantyne is a productivity powerhouse who has spent his entire life devoted to making the most out of every minute. Craig is the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control your Life and The Cardio Myth, has contributed to Men’s Health Magazine for over 17 years (+ countless others) and is the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program. This man knows how to harness the power of intention and Get. It. Done. You’re going to want to grab a notepad for this one, because in today’s episode Craig breaks down how to achieve anything you want with just 5 simple steps. Are you ready? Let’s do this. In this episode you’ll learn: iTunes review of the week [ 1:11 ] Who is Craig Ballantyne? [ 2:00 ] The one party you’re not going to want to miss this year, the Ignite Your Soul Summit [ 4:04 ] What Craig had to overcome to author his books [ 7:27 ] How his life unfolded to lead him to his work today [ 9:15 ] Where the desire to maximize every moment came from [ 11:20 ] How the transformational system that allowed Craig to overcome his anxiety was born [ 13:49 ] The process that lead to the Perfect Day Formula [ 21:38 ] The 5 Pillars of Success that can help you achieve anything [ 22:37 ] The 3 reasons deadlines are so important [ 29:34 ] How to reframe our money mindset around helping people [ 33:30 ] Why what we do first thing in the morning matters [ 41:54] How to create killer content [ 48:34 ] What Craig’s morning routine looks like [ 52:20 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “You can transform anything in your life.” “If we don’t have a deadline, we’re not going to do anything.” “If I focus on helping more people, I don’t have to worry about money- that’s going to take care of itself.” “If you have a business where you can go create something and sell it, make sure that you are spending time every day in that creative area and not putting it off.” “We’re really focusing on controlling our day, so that we can concentrate on what counts at night.” “15 to 20 minutes at a time, I built a 6 figure business.” “When you get into a position where you run your business, you also run your life. “ Links Mentioned: You can find Craig’s The Perfect Day Formula here! Chris Harder’s podcast, For the Love of Money Be sure to grab your FREE GIFT! Be sure to find Craig on Instagram & his website: www.craigballantyne.com, or send him a note about how much you learned in today’s episode at craig@godfather.com Be sure to Subscribe + Leave a Review on iTunes!

In this week’s Focus Friday, I’m answering a listener’s question about what it feels like when others take our power away and worrying, correction: obsessing, about what other people think about us. Been there, done that, right? If you’re in the habit of placing everyone’s opinions + everyone’s needs over your own, or maybe you’ve caught yourself dimming your sparkle because you’re too busy worrying about how others will see you...click on that “play” button below right now, because I am speaking to YOU.