Journey to There

Journey to There is debuting it’s new series of Ladies Room episodes. These episodes are designed to dig deeper on issues you feel like you would want to talk about with your girlfriend. Those questions and topics you would only feel comfortable asking a really close friend.

Living simply is not always easy. It is not a destination it is a journey. Before you even begin to simplify you will need to identify how you define simple, where your life is complicated and explore why you seek simplicity in the first place.

Taking a look at how you spend it differently presents an area where you could either feel disconnected void or seeking something soothing to heal an avoidance which opens up the question... Why don't you spend your time on this one area you crave so much? Is it based on fear? What is driving the fear? When you figure out the one thing that you need or want to do more of is also the one thing you do not know how to do. Literally, figuratively, physically, or emotionally don't know how to do.

We teach people how to treat us in how we run our business, choose our relationships or maintain our boundaries. There Are things in relationships you have to discuss. if you don't you are opening up yourself to things happen like resentments and expectations leading to you getting disappointed. There are choices in how we choose to react to other people’s comments and opinions. Leave toxic relationships. They don’t work. Period. What is the one question that shuts down “scope creep”?

Traci opens up raw, unedited & solo on how her reflections on last year led her to realize how joy matters. YOUR joy matters. Hear true confessions, requests for accountability and how she plans to stay focused on her joy this year.  "I give myself a B plus on my 2017 reflection vs 2018. Identifying things that are joyful & goals I want. I went to a negative place first Year but I changed the way I looked at things & the things I looked at changed!"

Identify the why and then you will know when the triggers happen so it is easier not to indulge. Learn how to define the difference in will power and discipline. Genetics vs Will Power. Hear the points and counterpoints of this age old debate. Learn how to identify the triggers of the bad habits you are trying to change. Discover one action to implement for successful big change for the long term. Gain insight on the value of community in effecting successful change

Money is still the number one subject people don't talk about. It's the last topic in any relationship; whether it's with your husband, wives, significant other or even your friends and family, even your closest loved ones. Get an education and learn tools so it makes that conversation more easy to have and so you feel more confident having it.

What do successful people have in common? What do they do differently? Do they know something we don’t?

Examining the myth of caught up and the reality of overwhelm. Many of us confuse being busy with being efficient. The seduction of busy work. It makes you feel productive.

Our guest, Jen Groover dives deep on the awareness that we all have our masks. Are they our truth or are we wearing them based on our training?

Traci DeForge is interviewed live on the Motivational Monday podcast with Abigale Otchere. Abigale poses many question to Traci around, What is the why behind the work you do? Current passion projects you're working on? PODCASTING! It is clearly the next evolution of radio. I love the ability for podcasting to give you the opportunity to change the conversation. What you consider to be your zone of genius? Integrating both Strategy and Execution with my clients. Only 8% of consultants can do both.

Meet our Guest Celinne Da Costa, Italian- Brazilian nomadic dreamer with infinitely more curiosity than time. Traci wants to tell her 17 year old self to meet Celinne and travel the world. Celinne wants to introduce Traci and Celinne to her mom!! Celinne pushes Russ Waaaaay outside of his comfort zone with stories from her teen years. What is the difference between being responsible and the business badge of honor? 3 tips to become your own life architect starting today.

Live from Los Angeles, CA with Gina Delvac, producer of the podcast Call Your Girlfriend! Gina and Traci discuss honoring the feminine way women do business and how Call Your Girlfriend started out as a fun podcast and turned into a “happy accident” yet successful small business. Gina shares how the “girlfriends” on the show settle conflict with their sound founding principle of not tearing anyone down. Gina gives us the key to the success of the Call your Girlfriends partnership.

I was recently in LA for two podcast conferences and spending time with some amazing entrepreneurial women. One of my favorites is Jan McCarthy, Artist & Host of the podcast Entrepreneurial Voice. It was a blast to visit her art studio where she records her shows live from LA. Enjoy! Find out your why. What would you be doing if money was no issue? Can you describe yourself in 6 words? Mine is influencer for impactful and creative change. Find out how an email address morphed into a successful business.

You’re Killing Me! : An in depth review of businesses at risk of being extinct as a result of Millennial lifestyle trends. This episode was inspired by an article written by Kate Taylor for Business Insider. Russ and Traci have a lively discussion on 19 businesses being “killed” by Millennials and the newer trends of our fast-paced convenience driven lifestyle. Youthful generations have always made an impact on lifestyle trends which can make or break the success of an entire industry.