Your Fellow Human Lianna Marie

When was the last time you felt seen? 

Today I want to introduce you to Lisa, how I met Lisa is almost as unique and fun as she is, but however life brought this human into mine, I’m so grateful (full story of how we met in this episode😉)

Lisa is one of those people that you meet and feel as though your faith that life is getting better as you get older, is possible, that being a parent actually is about giving another human a chance to become a good human, and that seeing someone is the most important thing we can do for them

As the birds chirped in the background I got to hear Lisa, to hear the life both that excitedly poured out of her and the life she has lived so far and how it has taught her how she wants to keep on living 

She shares why her kids enjoying time with her and her husband is one of her greatest joys, why being an open and nonjudgmental person is who she is, but that we all have to see our ability to not always be our best selves at times

We chat about why family is a place that all should feel welcome in, and what it means to highlight the soft voices of this world

She tells me what her greatest wish is, and how you can help make that come true, haw she plans to dance all the way to her grave, and why getting an automatic discount wasn’t a little jarring recently

So tune in today and meet Lisa, hummingbird in human form; beauty, fierceness, and presence that remind you just how possible and relevant life and you really are 

And to you Lisa thank you, thank you for the way you have seen me, for the way you have made me excited for what life is going to look like, for being a women I look up to and respect, for sharing your light and your undeniable joy with me. May the world never forget what it is to speak your name and the beautiful impact you are having on it and its humans. I am so grateful I get to know you.

Do you ever feel out of your league; or do you really think we are all just on the same lever?

Today I want to introduce you to Justin, in addition to being a part of the community at my local co working space R5, Justin is someone I have come to know and enjoy conversation with. Whether it be when we are supposed to be working, or over lunch, Justin is one who views himself and humanity as simply that… human

We chat about what it means to not be labeled or boxed in, what leaving a legacy  means to society and to him as an individual, and why deep connection and the memories that trigger nostalgia hold a deeper sense of value 

He shares why failing fast may be one of his life mottos, but that he also believes failure is dumb and would be fine doing without such feelings

He shares about the dirtiest job he’s ever had and how it pushed him to not settle, and to pursue what his best is in life, about his thoughts on the patriarchy, and what his tattoo would be if he ever got one

Justin is one of the humans I get to know in this world, one that intentionally values differences, chooses to see the “why” behind an individual, and one that shares a sense of humor I appreciate

So tune in and meet Justin, a humans human, and one that I know will add something not just to your day but to the way you view another and maybe even yourself 

And to you Justin thank you, thank you for taking the time to let me ask you some deeper questions, for being a part of the community that I love, for inviting me to our fresh air annex “work” sessions, and for being you, you are a pleasure to know and I’m grateful I get to share a small part of that with others

Have you ever been questioned for doing what was right for you?

Today I want to introduce to Kate, I’ve had the honor of knowing Kate for some years now, and from the first time I met her until now, she continues to be someone I admire and respect both in how she runs her business and how she shows up in the world

We chat about what defines success for her, how it is not just financial but is more connected to the people she chooses to work with, what it means to be in business as an individual but also as a woman, and why as an entrepreneur there seems to never be a shortage of dopamine

We talk about the impact alcohol has on conversation when we choose to step away from it and how so often removing it from our lives makes others uncomfortable, how so often others need a reason for some of the health choices we make for ourselves, and the freedom in not letting those opinions impact our choices

She shares what trend she is actually into and why it has impacted her so positively, how worrying what others are doing, what’s current, and what’s “in” is not on her list of priorities, but this one is thing is different 

Kate is a human that will welcome you quickly, one that may read 8 books at a time, but one that will give you her full attention as you step into her shop. I have known her to be human, to be real, to allow empathy, sincerity, and realness to be qualities that mark who she is

So tune in today and meet Kate, learn a bit of her journey, of what it means to be raw and real, of what it looks like to live a life that is fulfilling

And to you Kate thank you, thank you for taking the time to have this intentional conversation, for the value you place on connection, for the way you show up as you, and for the impact I know your openness and sincerity will have on those that get to hear this. You are a treasure and I’m so grateful to know you

What if you stopped and truly smelled the flowers?

Today I want introduce you to Alex, a self proclaimed optimist, a girl that will make you feel like who you are is exactly who you should be, and a human that embraces life for all it was meant to be

We chat about her time as an elite rower, the dedication and commitment to what it meant to be a part of that team, and how her time in Australia in competition impacted so much of her defining success and failure as an individual

She shares how she is an ideas girl, and how that part of her creative brain works and thrives in the early morning, how she loves looking at her work and creating a  way to make something different and unique, and how her work at times can be hard to explain to others for the way she spends her time

We chat about our lack of impressibility for those that are famous, the reality of financial struggle in the creative industry in the current market, and how brand success will decline if marketing is not seen as the necessary investment that it is

I have an immense admiration for Alex in so many ways, for her dedication to what it meant to be on her rowing team, to the joy she so infectiously shares with anyone around her, to her ability, or inability to hide her emotions on her face 

So tune in today and meet Alex, a human full of intentional optimism, a willingness to put in the work, and one that will always stop and smell the flowers 

And to you Alex thank you, thank you for sharing your joy, your wisdom, a bit of your journey in this chat, you have been absolutely fantastic to get to know and I can’t imagine our Madeira team without your joy. You are a truly lovely human.

We all start out unable to succeed, but we all start out able to succeed

But what does that mean for how you live your life?

Today I wanted to share just a few thoughts on what and how failure has played a role in my life lately and why taking on tasks that initially make us feel inadequate, is something I believe we all need to do more of..

So tune in today for a short episode and a little look into what goes on in my head from time to time

Have you ever felt like being an introvert was a weakness?

Today I want to introduce you to Laura, the center to our Oreo on my recent time in Scotland, and more importantly someone that loves to say yes to the adventure of life

This is possibly one of the most raw and fun chats I’ve ever had as we recorded this on a late night drive through Scotland, a drive with near fatal moments, hunger, and a whole lotta laughter

Laura is someone that will make you laugh, listen to you, encourage you, make you feel like you can do whatever you set your mind to, and remind you it’s ok to ask, to learn, and to belong

We chat about how a near death experience didn’t raise her heart rate but what elevated her heart and made her anxious

She shares how fear used to impact where she went and what she did, but how she now has had some of her most impactful experiences and moments because she has chosen to press into that and see what’s on the other side

We chat about how lack of confidence can feel like second guessing ourselves, how she wishes others would know and see their potential, and how deeply she values her friends and getting to motivate them to pursue adventure 

Laura is one that made me feel like it was ok to be a kid again, she is one that reminds you how important it is to observe, one that is so her and one that I so value and am so grateful to know the talented and beautiful human that she is

So tune in today and meet Laura, one that I promise will remind you just how important it is to be you, to let life be fun, and to be a friend

And to you Laura thank you, thank you for being you, for freezing close to death in a van with me, for giving me the motivation to someday not need to pee on the side of the road, for being a constant reminder during our trip to make space to laugh, to not overthink, for the way you so easily made me feel comfortable around you, for the way you encouraged me, and all the absolute insanity in between. I’m so grateful get to know you and for every memory you are forever a part of