Color Your Dreams Elaine Lou Cartas

Do you struggle to find the right words when you need to say “no,” enforce a boundary, give feedback, or navigate other difficult conversations? Listen up because this episode is for you! 


Brittney Richardson and I sat down to have a conscious conversation about boundaries and negotiation as WOC leaders. In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about saying no, asking for help, setting boundaries, and giving and receiving feedback. 


I also share scripts that you can use in specific circumstances, so if you’ve been putting off a difficult conversation because you don’t know what to say, there might be a script that you can use in this episode! 


Brittney Richardson is a nonprofit professional with over 10 years of experience in building communities both in person and online. As a passionate advocate for women and people of color, Brittney has dedicated her career to supporting underrepresented communities. 


Topics covered in this episode include:
Why we as women feel guilty when we say “no”How to use the Wheel of Life tool The value of daily reflectionA script to use when you need to say “no”How to set boundaries with your clients 

Tune in to learn how to be a better communicator in your personal and professional life. 


Show notes are always available at elainelou.com/podcast/47.


Resources Mentioned:
Brittney’s LinkedIn
The slides from this episode

Accion Opportunity Fund
Found/LA
The Wheel of Life Worksheet
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Episode 2: How to Put Yourself First Without Feeling Guilty with Nicole Cruz
Episode 6: Charging Your Worth as a WOC and Being an Imperfect Ally with Erica Courdae and India Jackson
Episode 40: Why Difficult Conversations Improve Our Life + Work Relationships with Erica Courdae and India Jackson
Episode 5: Time and Energy Management to Get Your Life Back


Where We Can Connect:
Apply to schedule a call to see if the Color Your Dreams Inner Circle is a good fit for you: https://elainelou.com/innercircle
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Do you wish that you could have been on the Color Your Dreams retreat with me?


Good news! In this episode, I’m bringing it to you! 


After getting back from the best retreat my team and I have ever held, I wanted to share the experience with you, so that’s exactly what I’m doing. 


I’m sharing my five retreat reflections after spending two glorious days with seasoned business owners and corporate leaders. You’ll hear the takeaways and strategies that occurred to me when I was with these powerhouse women and feel like you were right there with us!


Topics covered in this episode include:
The importance of connection and community Strengthening your relationship with yourself The beauty of diversityThe power of manifestation and how it works 

If you're an established leader or corporate executive who values conscious conversations and holistic leadership and wants to lead a life led by fulfillment and self-trust, this is for you. 


Show notes are always available at elainelou.com/podcast/46.


Resources Mentioned:
Stanford Article on Connectedness & Health: https://ccare.stanford.edu/uncategorized/connectedness-health-the-science-of-social-connection-infographic/
Blog Post on EMDR Therapy: https://elainelou.com/blog/emdr/
Episode 25: Coaching vs. Therapy: Which One Do You Need? with Dr. Nazanin Moali: https://elainelou.com/blog/coaching-vs-therapy/
Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey: https://www.amazon.com/Rest-Resistance-Reclaiming-Divine-Right/dp/0316365211
Episode 5: Time and Energy Management to Get Your Life Back: https://elainelou.com/blog/time-and-energy-management-to-get-your-life-back/


Where We Can Connect:
Apply to schedule a call to see if the Color Your Dreams Inner Circle is a good fit for you: https://elainelou.com/innercircle
Schedule a call with me: https://elainelou.com/call
Join my weekly Color Your Dreams Newsletter: http://elainelou.com/join
Follow Along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainelou_
Follow Along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamelainelou
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaineloucartas

Are you feeling unfulfilled in your job? Is your job having a negative impact on your personal life?

If you feel uncertain about your career, question your value at work, or experience low self-esteem, these could be signs of an identity crisis. Tune in to this episode of Color Your Dreams to hear me discuss and unpack what an identity crisis is and how to move forward from one with the founder and CEO of Mac’s List, Mac Prichard.

We’re teaching you how to do a personal audit to assess how you’re prioritizing your time right now, set goals moving forward, and feel more fulfilled in your business and life.

Mac Prichard is a recruitment and career expert, podcaster, connector, communications strategist, and business owner based in Portland, Oregon. He owns and operates Mac's List, a certified B Corporation that serves employers and job seekers in Oregon and Washington.

Topics covered in this episode include:
What an identity crisis looks like when your career and personal life aren’t aligned Why so many people are choosing to leave their careers How to deal with an identity crisis
If you feel like you’re going through an identity crisis in your career, tune into this episode and you’ll realize you’re not alone.

Show notes are always available at elainelou.com/podcast/45.

Resources Mentioned:
Listen to the Find Your Dream Job Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-dream-job-insider-tips-for-finding-work-advancing/id1047320599
Check Out Mac's List: https://www.macslist.org/
Get the Life Balance Wheel Worksheet: https://irp.cdn-website.com/6e5efd05/files/uploaded/Life%20Balance%20Worksheet_Fillable.pdf
Listen to Episode 27: Changing Careers and Increasing Your Salary as a First-Generation Immigrant with My Brother Daryl: elainelou.com/podcast/27

Where We Can Connect:
Apply to schedule a call to see if the Color Your Dreams Inner Circle is a good fit for you: https://elainelou.com/innercircle
Schedule a call with me: https://elainelou.com/call
Join my weekly Color Your Dreams Newsletter: http://elainelou.com/join
Follow Along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainelou_
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Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaineloucartas

Are you trying to transition to more sustainable business practices so that you can live a life filled with more of the things you love?


Success and happiness are not dependent on your work identity. You have other important identities too like mother, daughter, sister, friend, or simply human being. It can be easy to let work take over, especially when your business is doing well, so how do you make sure that it doesn’t start to overshadow the other important parts of your identity?


Kim Kiel is joining us to talk about why it’s so important to be mindful of creating a sustainable life and how to do it. She’s sharing five tips for creating a more sustainable and conscious business and life.


Kim is a direct response strategist and founder of the boutique copywriting agency Kim Kiel Copy. With 15+ years of writing multi-6-figure campaigns for small businesses and nonprofits, she helps brainy brands and experts share their gifts and positive impact with the world. 


Topics covered in this episode include:
Leaning into your mission and values The importance of being honest and transparent with your audience How you can use AI to create a more sustainable business

If you’re ready to make more time for the things you love, tune in to this episode. 


Show notes are always available at elainelou.com/podcast/44.


Resources Mentioned:
Visit Kim’s Website: www.kimkiel.com
Follow @kim_kiel_copy on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/kim_kiel_copy 
Follow Kim on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimKielCopy 
Connect with Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkiel/ 
Ill Communication Podcast: www.kimkiel.com/podcast 
FREEBIE The Ultimate Checklist for Magnetic Copy that Attracts & Sells: https://www.kimkiel.com/magnetic 
Episode 4: How to Start Being Less Dependent on Social Media with Monica Schrock: https://elainelou.com/podcast/4 
Episode 38: Part 2. One Year Later, How I Became Less Dependent on Social Media with Monica Schrock: https://elainelou.com/podcast/38 


Where We Can Connect:
Apply to schedule a call to see if the Color Your Dreams Inner Circle is a good fit for you: https://elainelou.com/innercircle
Schedule a call with me: https://elainelou.com/call
Join my weekly Color Your Dreams Newsletter: http://elainelou.com/join
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So, your business is growing quickly. Congratulations! How are you managing the fast-paced change that comes with a growing business? Does it get a little overwhelming at times for you and your team?


I’m excited to be joined by Juliana Wise in this episode to talk about leading change and managing overwhelm. The change might be fast, but it’s nothing you can’t handle, and we’ve got your back. 


Juliana is an executive level, certified project manager (PMP) and MBA who holds 12 years of expertise in the retail industry. Her experience includes retail operations, marketing, product development, product launches, and experiential event execution, and she currently manages the development of marketing assets for a global beauty brand. 


Topics covered in this episode include:
How to be a good team leaderManaging and leading change The importance of documenting processes How to keep communication and feedback flowing 

Tune in to hear us talk about how to inspire your team to hit goals, get more ideal clients, and manage internal and external changes in your business. 


Show notes are always available at elainelou.com/podcast/43.


Resources Mentioned:
Visit Juliana’s Website: https://jwiseprojects.com/
Connect with Juliana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianawise/


Where We Can Connect:
Apply to schedule a call to see if the Color Your Dreams Inner Circle is a good fit for you: https://elainelou.com/innercircle
Schedule a call with me: https://elainelou.com/call
Join my weekly Color Your Dreams Newsletter: http://elainelou.com/join
Follow Along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainelou_
Follow Along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamelainelou
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaineloucartas

Did you know that there is an ethically wrong way to coach?


In this episode, I’m joined by my mentor Dez Stephens to talk about why I decided to get certified and why you might want to too. 


We’re talking about ethical coaching, the difference between certification and credentialing, and what changes to expect in the coaching industry in the next five years. 


Dez Stephens is the Founder and CEO of Radiant Coaches Academy, a prominent international coach training school that certifies holistic life coaches, wellness coaches, and business coaches. She is a certified and credentialed coach, master trainer, and marketing strategist. 


Topics covered in this episode include:
How to ask your clients open questionsProblems that exist in the coaching world How to bring your personality to your business in an ethical wayThe difference between certification and credentialing

Ethical coaching is a priority to me, which is why I chose to get certified, and I hope you’ll consider it too after listening to this episode. 


Show notes are always available at elainelou.com/podcast/42.


Resources Mentioned:
Visit Dez’s Website: www.DezStephens.com 
Join Us for the Radiant Coaches Academy Retreat: https://radiantcoachesacademy.com/los-angeles/
Subscribe to the Radiant Coaches Academy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJn9NU7739xDzvrPpsGRVw 
Follow @radiantcoachesacademy on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/radiantcoachesacademy/ 
Follow @radiantcoaches on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiantcoaches/ 
Follow the Radiant Coaches Academy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/radiant-health-institute-llc/ 
Follow @RadiantCoaches on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RadiantCoaches 
Follow the Radiant Coaches Academy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radiantcoaches 



Where We Can Connect:
Apply to schedule a call to see if the Color Your Dreams Inner Circle is a good fit for you: https://elainelou.com/innercircle
Schedule a call with me: https://elainelou.com/call
Join my weekly Color Your Dreams Newsletter: http://elainelou.com/join
Follow Along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainelou_
Follow Along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamelainelou
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaineloucartas