233 episodes
Scared Confident Tiffany Sauder
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The Scared Confident podcast inspires high-achievers to passionately pursue a Life of And. Host Tiffany Sauder shares lessons learned from the first 20 years of her career mixed with vulnerable, real-time reporting from her life, career, marriage, and parenting adventures today. Tiffany dives deep into the realities of a two-career family and passionately shares the journey to build the toolbox required to ‘have it all.’ This is a real and vulnerable space to break through the walls that fear builds so you can move into the confidence needed to chase the dreams in your life and career.
Tiffany Sauder is a CEO, wife, mom, speaker, podcast host and mentor to high achievers in two career homes who want a lot out of life.
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Cultivating gratitude and creating home
Small expressions of gratitude can transform your hectic week into a harmonious balance of work and home life.
Join Tiffany in this episode as she shares an intimate glimpse into her own busy, two-career household. From managing appointments and responsibilities to cherishing moments of genuine appreciation, Tiffany provides real-life strategies to foster gratitude and create a nurturing home environment.
Whether you're navigating the demands of a robust career or striving to cultivate a loving and supportive home, this episode offers valuable insights to help you manage both without feeling overwhelmed.
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Timestamps:
[00:01] A chaotic week
[01:36] Acknowledgement and gratitude
[02:49] Two-career household challenges
[04:12] Creating home and comfort
[06:45] Finding balance
[07:34] Encouragement and hope -
When does being a working mom get easier?
Ever wonder, "When does being a working mom get easier?"
In this episode, Tiffany dives deep into this question, sharing her personal experiences and hard-earned wisdom. As an entrepreneur, CEO, wife, and mom of four, Tiffany reveals that while life may never be "easy," it can be peaceful and fulfilling when you embrace your choices.
Here are the important takeaways:
Embrace Your Choice: Firmly decide what you want and stick to it. Understand Guilt: Use guilt as a guide, not a mandate. Build Your Toolbox: Equip yourself with the right tools and support systems. Reject the Illusion of Ease: No path is easy, but every path has its rewards. Tune in now to start creating a life of AND that you love!
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro
[01:48] The reality of different mom roles
[03:36] Deciding what you want
[04:35] Building your toolbox
[06:29] Understanding and managing your guilt
[11:45] External expectations vs. internal desires
[13:44] Living with your choices
[14:21] Guilt as a guide, not a mandate
[15:16] Rechoosing your path in different seasons
[17:02] The illusion of an easy path -
What kind of change has control of your life?
Are you reacting to change or proactively creating it in your life?
In this episode, Tiffany dives into the power of proactive change. She explores how to shift from merely reacting to life’s changes to actively creating the life you desire.
Here's what you'll discover:
Reactive vs. Proactive Change: How to identify and harness both. Building Proactive Habits: Tips to cultivate a proactive mindset. The Power of Prioritization: How saying "no" can lead to more meaningful "yeses." Creating Room for Growth: Practical strategies for organizing your life to welcome new opportunities. Tune in to start making proactive change happen!
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro
[00:07] Exploring the concept of change: reactive vs. proactive
[01:31] Discussing changes that are part of life’s infrastructure
[02:50] Importance of cultivating the ability to create change
[05:12] Practical strategies to organize life for new opportunities -
Cultivating contentment and connection with Karen Mangia
Do you long to cultivate conversation, connection, and community?
In this episode Tiffany talks with Karen Mangia, an accomplished professional and author of "Sundays with Salvator," written with her 100-year-old grandfather. Karen shares insights on living a fulfilled, intentional life, drawing from her diverse experiences at major corporations and as a trained chef and writer.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Contentment vs. Chasing Metrics: Why choosing contentment over vanity metrics leads to fulfillment. Intentional Living: How to make choices that align with your values and avoid overcommitment. Traditions and Connection: The importance of family traditions in fostering community. Overcoming Fear: Practical strategies for managing fear through journaling, exercise, and mental fitness. Positive Intelligence: Using the Positive Intelligence framework to focus on positive outcomes. Empowerment through Choice: Making intentional pauses to reflect your true priorities. Balancing Life: Tips for balancing professional achievements with personal well-being. Karen’s wisdom provides listeners with actionable advice for a balanced, abundant life.
Tune in to start your journey toward contentment and intentional living.
Resources:
Connect with Karen Check out Karen’s book: Sundays With Salvator: 52 Recipes To Cultivate Conversation, Connection, And Community Take the Saboteur assessment For more from Tiffany, sign up for her newsletter.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro
[01:43] Meet Karen
[02:15] ‘Sundays with Salvator’ book
[07:05] Importance of Sunday dinners and maintaining traditions
[09:49] Intentional living and prioritizing commitments
[11:19] Making intentional choices to avoid overcommitment
[16:32] Contentment is the most worthwhile wealth
[18:27] The tightrope between contentment and achievement
[24:09] Karen’s experiences with managing fear
[29:30] The Ten Saboteurs -
Too much or too little?
In this minisode, Tiffany’s mom, Wendy, gives advice about navigating life's seasons. Wendy shares her wisdom on giving yourself grace through each stage of life, from raising children to facing an empty nest. She emphasizes the importance of being kind to yourself and recognizing whether a challenge is a temporary project or a permanent situation. Tiffany and Wendy discuss practical tips for managing both "too much" and "too little" seasons, and the value of initiating help or service when you have the capacity. This episode is filled with relatable advice and comforting insights for anyone experiencing transitions and seeking balance in their lives.
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro
[00:06] Life's changing seasons
[01:20] Navigating "too much" and "too little" seasons
[02:05] Differentiating between project and permanent challenges
[03:17] Final advice -
5 Tips to help working parents crush summer break
Are you prepared for summer break?
In this episode, Tiffany shares tips for managing a busy summer in a two-career home while balancing your career and family life.
Get ready to hear advice on:
Identifying your family priorities Involving your kids in meal planning Updating kid zones Making time for yourself to enjoy the season Creating a visible schedule to reduce daily stress Tune in for a personable and relatable discussion on how to navigate the challenges of summer as a working parent and make the most of this vibrant season.
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro
[01:13] Preparing for summer chaos
[01:51] Managing family summer schedules
[02:29] Setting family priorities
[03:39] Planning summer activities
[04:38] Involving kids in planning
[05:19] Ensuring self-care in summer
[06:49] Updating key kid zones
[08:49] Managing food and meal planning
[10:44] Shopping at Goodwill for projects