Freedom Culture Stephanie Simmons

Today, I'm thrilled to dive into one of the most profound questions we can ask ourselves: Are you enough? This concept is pervasive in our society and culture, and it can shape our lives in ways we might not even realize. Let’s explore what it truly means to be enough and how we can reconcile this idea with our desires for growth and fulfillment.

Recently, I gave a talk at a women's event about this and here’s what I said.

You are enough. You are enough. Are you though? Right now, I think, of course, I'm a little too much, actually. You are enough. When I hear this expression, you are enough, it feels so incomplete. Enough for who? Enough for you? Enough for me? Enough for what? Right? If you are enough, period, then there's nothing else you need to do or be. Boring. Like how boring would it be to be enough and to just stop? I think that I may interpret this just a little bit differently. While it's an endearing sentiment, I believe that it has been the cause of a lot of inaction. I'm sure what's meant when this is said is, accept yourself as you are, and although I believe that we must do that, I have a really hard time just leaving it at that.

You are enough to me means that who you are, what you are, and the fact that you are is enough, of course. But, now here's where I take it to the next level. As human beings, we are designed to expand. There is a reason we have been given this amazing spirit and brain, and the fascinating capacity to imagine a world beyond our current reality.

There's a reason that we can see things not just as they are, but how we can imagine them to be. If we can do all that, it doesn't make sense to me to simply say that what we are is enough. Instead, I'd like to think of it this way. You are enough right now to meet the challenges that lay before you in becoming that version of yourself that you have imagined.

Let me say that again. You are enough right now to meet the challenges that lay before you in becoming that version of yourself that you have imagined. How about that? So yes, you sitting here right now listening to this are enough. The person that you are, what lights you up, the spirit that you have nurtured, you are enough. You have everything that you need inside you right now in this moment to be and do anything that you want to do. And if you're not thinking that's true right now, I want to challenge you because what you may have just thought is, yeah, okay, but I want to do something that I don't quite know how to do or know how to make happen for myself. I'm not there yet, and if you're feeling that, I understand that feeling very well, but it actually doesn't matter. It wholeheartedly doesn't matter at all that you don't know how to do it. The only thing that is important to note is that you want it. 

Do you want it?

Do you know what it is, what it will feel like, how it will impact your life when you get it, when you achieve it, when you can touch it, whatever it is? 

When you get really clear on what it is that you're imagining often, what it is that you desire and often think about, maybe even subconsciously, start paying more attention to these ideas instead of brushing them off as impossibilities.

You thought of it for yourself for a reason, it came into your realm intentionally, and now it is time to take all that you are and move towards that desire. So now, where does confidence come in? Because that's what we told you I was going to talk about, right? 

I believe passionately that progress equals confidence.

So when we sit with the idea of we are enough, period, the inaction doesn't make us feel like we are enough. It actually makes us feel like we will never be enough. Because we're not making progress. We are not moving the needle. But what if we believed we are enough and? We are enough and I can and I will expand. I can learn more. I can be more. I can do more. 

Now for people who are already doing all the thin

Have you ever pondered on the idea of starting your own business? You feel unhappy in your current employment and you feel that you’re not getting the sense of freedom that entrepreneurs are experiencing? Then this episode is tailor-made for you. But even if you haven't considered it, just read on because you may find yourself wanting to in the end or atleast get an idea of how to start from scratch..
 
To those of you who are new here, entrepreneurship has been a topic that’s near and dear to my heart. I have a couple of businesses that I manage myself and so far, I have enjoyed the flexibility that they afford me to be there for my kids whenever they need me. That's why I'm asking you this question because I want for you to be able to experience the same freedom that can come with  starting your own thing and creating your own economy.
 
Exploring Entrepreneurship
 
“Is there a business in me?” is a fundamental question you have to ask yourself first. It’s a thought-provoking inquiry, isn't it? Sometimes, we harbor untapped potential without even realizing it and that’s the reason I’m here. I’m gonna help you unearth those hidden gems lurking within your mind.
 
Over the years, I've immersed myself in the world of online entrepreneurship, witnessing firsthand the diverse array of businesses people have created. From subscription boxes filled with self-care goodies to online guitar lessons, the possibilities are endless. And let me tell you, the online space is buzzing with energy and innovation.
 
Finding Your Niche
 
Now, let's turn the spotlight on you. Are you intrigued by the online realm? If so, you're in luck because there are countless avenues waiting to be explored. Whether you're transitioning from a traditional brick-and-mortar setup or diving into entrepreneurship for the first time, the online arena offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and expansion.
 
But here's the thing: You don't need to be a seasoned expert to make waves in the online world. In fact, you only need to be a few steps ahead of your audience to provide value and guidance. That's the beauty of sharing your knowledge and experiences – it's a journey of continuous learning and growth.
 
So, what's your unique selling proposition? What sets you apart from the crowd? What can you offer? What is something that people come to you for naturally? What area of your business or of your life do you feel that you could  be qualified to do or to teach? When I say qualified, again, you don’t need to be an expert at it. You just have to be 10 percent ahead to be able to teach somebody something that you've just done. 
 
These are the questions we'll delve into as we unravel the layers of your entrepreneurial spirit. Maybe you have a knack for solving a particular problem or a passion for a niche topic. Whatever it may be, there's an audience out there eagerly awaiting your insights and expertise.
Start your Entrepreneurial Journey Here
 
I’m often asked the question about how I do all the things that I’m doing and to be honest, most of the time I have no idea but I just do them. That’s something people come to me for advice and perhaps I could even develop a course around it, focusing on maximizing productivity without burning out.
 
Sometimes, we just really don’t realize how good we are at certain things.We might overlook past accomplishments or passions that could actually be turned into something more, even a business opportunity.
 
If you've already succeeded at something, you have the expertise to teach others. Simply by having experienced it firsthand, you've gained valuable insights. Whether it works out or not, taking action puts you ahead of those who haven't even begun.
 
But what if you haven't done something and gotten results yourself? — there’s still a business if you've helped someone in achieving results. Even if you haven't accomplished it yourself, you might

Hello, hello. Welcome back to another episode of the Freedom Culture Podcast. Today we are talking all about confidence. How to get it, how to keep it, and how to use it to your advantage. So this episode is how to generate ultimate confidence. Let's dive in. The first thing I want to focus on is how can we free ourselves from thinking about what other people think about us.
So the number one way to drain your confidence, I would say, is to compare yourself to other people. You know, going on Instagram or social media or wherever and looking at what other people are doing and internalizing that as something that you aren't doing yet or you're looking at an ideal and sort of measuring yourself against that.
So one of the books I've been reading lately is called The Gap and the Gain. And that's really all it talks about, is how to live in the gain, not in the gap. And the gap refers to comparing yourself against an ideal as opposed to, um, and sorry, measuring yourself against an ideal as opposed to measuring yourself against what's actually happening, and the progress that you've actually made.
And then of course, living in the gain would be focusing on the progress, the gains that you're making every day and really focusing on that. So I wanted to just touch, on a few points that this book has introduced to me and I'm loving this book. So this book is by, Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy. So one of the ways is to measure your own progress, but using this little tool called WINS. So essentially every day you're going to write down three WINS that you had today and then write down three WINS that you'd like to have tomorrow. So let's talk about how important it is every single day for you to be tracking your WINS and think about what that could actually look like six months from now, 90 days from now, even, what kind of difference do you think that could make for you?
Because let me just say from the book, so, It states that writing down three wins daily is one of the most effective ways to stay out of what they call the gap. You feel like you're always winning and making progress. It keeps you in a state of momentum and confidence. Well, I absolutely love that.
That's the state that I want to live in. I don't know about you. But measuring your own progress is the best way for you to do that. It's also the best way for you to, um, stay out of that comparison. So, if we're focused on ourselves and what we're doing, the accomplishments that we're making, the wins that we're having every day, it makes very little time for us to be, uh, focused on what other people are doing, or what other people might think of us.
And one of the other things that kind of go hand in hand with that is making sure that when we're asking people for advice, we're actually asking people who, can really give advice on a specific topic that we're asking them about. So there's nothing worse than asking somebody to weigh in on something they don't know anything about.
And that can sometimes lead to breaking a bit of our confidence because we are leaning on someone that maybe doesn't have the experience or the knowledge to really be able to give us good advice on the subject. But we, we take it anyway. Sometimes it's not what it could be. So I hope you understand what that kind of means.
But anyway. Let's move on to the next one. So measuring backwards, let's take note of that. Measuring your wins daily, super important and I think can help us to focus more on ourselves and less on what other people are doing. So another way, of course, to increase your confidence, and I think this is pretty obvious, but sometimes we don't really pay attention to these things, uh, is to improve your self talk. So how important do you think it is for you to be telling yourself a good story about yourself every day? So what is that story that's playing over and over again in your mind that you're telling yourself about you?
About who you are, about what you're g

On this episode of the Freedom Culture Podcast, Stephanie Simmons offers her listeners a profound exercise that has helped her uncover her deeper motivations and passions in life. This episode is centred around the '7 Levels Deep' exercise that pushes individuals to uncover their true 'why' behind their actions and aspirations. 
In my own "7 Levels Deep" journey, I unearthed a long-buried yet important memory. This memory has been one of the driving forces behind my relentless pursuit of self-improvement. 
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the rut of feeling merely average? Join me on this episode as we dive into a transformative exercise known as "7 Levels Deep." Together, we'll navigate the intricate layers of hidden passions and motivations that shape our lives. Get ready to be challenged and perhaps even surprised as we explore fundamental questions: "What do I want to do?" and "Why is that important to me?"
Anyone struggling to find their purpose or motivation to do something great may find answers, just like Stephanie did, through this simple yet impactful exercise.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
01:19 Discovering Your Passion and Motivation
02:10 Uncovering Your Driving Force
02:53 Personal Story and Reflection
04:27 The 7 Levels Deep Exercise
04:58 Personal Experience with the Exercise
10:35 The Impact of Discovering Your 'Why'
16:10 Applying the Exercise to Other Aspects of Life
20:25 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
21:44 Conclusion and Invitation for Feedback
19:35 Discovering Self-Worth
 
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Discover more about your journey, motivation and your why using 7levelsdeep.com
 

In the second episode of the Freedom Culture podcast, the host delves on her life changing decision that got initiated with a trip to Paris, right before her 40th birthday. Being a mother of six and working relentlessly on a full-time job and a home staging business, burnout was imminent. The host shares that the trip provided her the space and time she needed to reassess her life. She discovered her ultimate need for freedom, and felt the strong pull to exclusively be her own boss. The episode ended on a note encouraging listeners to take meaningful breaks in their lives, set intentions, and make changes that align more with their personal fulfilment and happiness.
 
00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
00:17 The Importance of Celebrating Birthdays
01:37 The Struggles of Being a Working Mom
02:18 The Decision to Travel Alone to Paris
03:16 The Experience of Traveling Alone
04:37 The Struggles and Expectations of Being a Woman
09:04 The Decision to Quit the Job
09:53 The Journey of Self-Discovery in Paris
11:43 The Decision to Start a New Business
15:52 The Importance of Taking Breaks and Following Your Intuition
19:01 The Future Plans and Conclusion
For more from me and the Freedom Culture Movement, head over to stephaniesimmons.co
Books Mentioned in this Episode;
Two Weeks Notice by; Amy Porterfield
 

In the first episode of Freedom Culture podcast, host Stephanie Simmons introduces the concept of 'Freedom Culture', a movement against the prevalent hustle culture. Stephanie, a single Woman and Mom of six is an entrepreneur who has established two service businesses in her city, she discusses her experiences with the toxicity of hustle culture. The episode aims to inspire listeners, to reassess their lifestyles, analyze whether they're enjoying their work, and stress on the importance of focusing on what they are great at. Stephanie entwines the idea of Freedom Culture with being your authentic self and believing that you are enough, inspiring listeners to embrace their individualism as a tool towards freedom and happiness.
 
00:00 Introduction to the Freedom Culture Podcast
00:13 Understanding the Freedom Culture Movement
00:40 The Impact of Hustle Culture
01:01 Meet the Host: Stephanie Simmons
01:26 The Freedom Culture vs Hustle Culture
02:05 The Struggles of Being a Female Entrepreneur
02:30 The Importance of Intentionality in Life
03:39 The Power of Belief and Self-Worth
04:14 The Dangers of Comparison and Social Media
04:47 The Joy of Being Unique
07:10 The Importance of Loving Your Work
07:14 The Reality of Entrepreneurship
15:21 The Power of Small Habits and Quantum Leaping
19:07 The Launch of the Podcast and What's to Come
20:01 The Importance of Authenticity and Being Yourself
For more from me and the Freedom Culture Movement go to stephaniesimmons.co
Book mentioned in this episode;
Atomic Habits by; James Clear
You 2 by; Price Pritchett