Embracing Enough

Dina Scippa
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Embracing Enough

Embracing Enough is a podcast that showcases the stories of women and girls - unapologetically. Together, we explore the stories and experiences that influence our collective experience and what it takes to embrace the belief that we are enough, just as we are. From the most courageous moments to those that scare us, we muse about all of the different elements of our journey in order to accept ourselves just as we are.

  1. 107. Crisis Doesn't Build Leaders: It Reveals Them

    MAR 29

    107. Crisis Doesn't Build Leaders: It Reveals Them

    What do you do when everything starts to unravel—and everyone’s looking to you for the next move? In this episode of Embracing Enough, we’re unpacking what real leadership looks like in the eye of the storm. Because crisis doesn’t make you a leader—it reveals the one you already are. Dina gets personal about the hard moments she’s faced in leadership along with sharing powerful lessons from coaching leaders on what it means to lead with transparency, walk in integrity, and put people at the center—even when the pressure is high and the path is unclear. You’ll walk away with: Tangible ways to practice transparency that build trust What integrity actually looks like in day-to-day decisions (especially when no one’s watching) A people-first approach that fuels real connection and collective resilience Whether you’re leading a team, an organization, or just trying to stay grounded in your own values—this episode is your reminder that showing up with honesty, courage, and heart is the strategy. ************** Ready to dive deeper? If you’re ready to stop chasing someone else’s definition of success and start creating your own, you don’t have to do it alone. Whether it’s ⁠1:1 coaching⁠ or The Leadership Lab⁠ there’s a space for you to step into your power and lead with confidence. And to get you started, I’ve got a free resource just for you! Download The Unstoppable Leadership Blueprint to start redefining success in a way that actually feels right for you. Grab it now at the ⁠link⁠. 🚀✨

    26 min
  2. 106. Embracing Progress over Perfection with Monica Packer

    MAR 18

    106. Embracing Progress over Perfection with Monica Packer

    In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Monica Packer, host of the About Progress podcast, for a conversation that will shake up everything you thought you knew about perfectionism, productivity, and what it really means to move forward in life. Monica shares her powerful perspective on why perfectionism isn’t about high standards—it’s about fear. Together, we debunk the toxic myth that if something isn’t perfect, it’s not worth doing (or worse, that you’re just being lazy). Spoiler alert: not doing something perfectly is NOT the same as failing. We dive into:💡The real reason so many women struggle with “all-or-nothing” thinking💡How perfectionism disguises itself as motivation but actually keeps you stuck💡Why embracing messy progress is the key to lasting growth💡Tactical ways to start taking action, even when self-doubt is screaming at you If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by the fear of not doing things right, this conversation is your permission slip to start messy, embrace imperfection, and finally make progress on the things that matter most to you. Tune in, take a deep breath, and let’s unlearn perfectionism together. 🎙✨ ********** About Monica Monica Packer is a normal mom and recovering perfectionist who uncovered the truest model to lasting growth: it's progress made practical. As a podcaster and coach, she guides women to find sustainable growth by adopting progress over perfection. Monica is a mom of 5, former middle school teacher, sourdough obsesser, and beginning gardener. You can find more about Monica at aboutprogress.com. Download her free resource, The Do Something List here: www.aboutprogress.com/dsl

    43 min
  3. 105. Perfectionism is Overrated: Unmasking the Real Power of Authentic Leadership

    FEB 27

    105. Perfectionism is Overrated: Unmasking the Real Power of Authentic Leadership

    In this episode, Dina tackles the perfectionism trap that keeps leaders playing small and second-guessing their every move. She unpacks how the relentless pursuit of flawlessness creates a culture of fear, stifles innovation, and prevents leaders from stepping into their full power. Instead, she makes the case for authentic leadership—the kind that embraces vulnerability, imperfection, and growth as strengths. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why Perfectionism Is a Leadership Killer – How the pressure to be perfect leads to burnout, overthinking, and a lack of trust in your team. ✅ The Cost of Leading with Perfectionism – Why striving for flawlessness holds you back from making a real impact and stifles creativity. ✅ The Power of Authentic Leadership – How showing up as your real, imperfect self builds deeper trust, stronger teams, and greater influence. ✅ Practical Strategies to Let Go of Perfectionism: Strategies like acknowledging the fear, how to model imperfection for your team, and ditching the self-judgment This episode is your permission slip to lead with confidence—not by being perfect, but by being real. *********************Ready to dive deeper? If you’re ready to stop chasing someone else’s definition of success and start creating your own, you don’t have to do it alone. Whether it’s ⁠1:1 coaching⁠, ⁠The Leadership Lab⁠, or joining us at ⁠The IMAGINE Retreat⁠, there’s a space for you to step into your power and lead with confidence. And to get you started, I’ve got a free resource just for you! Download The Unstoppable Leadership Blueprint to start redefining success in a way that actually feels right for you. Grab it now at the ⁠link⁠. 🚀✨

    18 min
  4. 104. Success, Rewritten: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

    FEB 14

    104. Success, Rewritten: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

    Welcome to Season 6 of the Embracing Enough podcast! This season, we’re diving headfirst into confidence and leadership in the workplace—because let’s be real, navigating leadership as a woman (or anyone outside the straight, white male default) comes with a whole set of exhausting double standards. In this episode, we’re tackling something huge: success. More specifically, we’re unpacking why the traditional definition of success—titles, promotions, money, and external validation—often leaves us feeling like we’re still not enough. Dina gets personal, sharing how she climbed the career ladder, checked all the right boxes, and still felt unfulfilled. Sound familiar? Here’s what you’ll walk away with:✅ Why society’s definition of success feels like a never-ending chase.✅ The mindset shift that will help you define success for yourself.✅ How to pivot in your career—not because you failed, but because you outgrew the version of success handed to you. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things and still wondering, Is this it?, this episode is your permission slip to redefine success on your terms. 🔥 Hit play and let’s get into it. 🎧✨ ****** Ready to dive deeper?If you’re ready to stop chasing someone else’s definition of success and start creating your own, you don’t have to do it alone. Whether it’s 1:1 coaching, The Leadership Lab, or joining us at The IMAGINE Retreat, there’s a space for you to step into your power and lead with confidence. And to get you started, I’ve got a free resource just for you! Download The Unstoppable Leadership Blueprint to start redefining success in a way that actually feels right for you. Grab it now at thelink. 🚀✨

    19 min

  5. FEB 2

    103. The Love Story We Were Sold: Unpacking Our Teenage Obsession with Being Chosen

    Why were we so obsessed with love as teenagers? And why, decades later, are we still carrying that baggage? In this episode of Embracing Enough, host Dina Scippa takes a raw and personal dive into how our early ideas of love, validation, and self-worth were shaped long before adulthood. From Love Is Blind binges to real-life high school crushes (yes, she’s spilling the tea on her first kiss), Dina unpacks the toxic narrative that being “chosen” equals being good enough. Get ready to challenge the stories you’ve been telling yourself about love—and start reclaiming your own worth. To learn more about Enough Labs and the dynamic services we offer, head over to www.enoughlabs.com/

    28 min

  6. 08/17/2024

    102. Boyhood Reflections: Navigating Teen Years, First Loves, and Fatherhood with Gary

    In this episode of Embracing Enough, I’m joined by my friend Gary, who’s here to share his journey of navigating adolescence as a teenage boy. In this episode, Gary and I dive deep into the highs and lows of those teenage years—insecurities, friendship groups, first loves, and all the messy emotions that come with growing up. We talk about how those experiences shaped him, not just as a man, but as a father today. Gary’s story is a powerful reminder that the challenges we face as teenagers have a lasting impact, influencing how we show up in the world and in our relationships. Whether you’re a parent, reminiscing about your own teenage years, or just curious about the male perspective on growing up, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. So tune in as we explore the complexities of adolescence from a boy’s perspective and discover how those early experiences continue to shape us in unexpected ways. Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode. And as always, keep embracing the journey of reconnecting with your inner teenager. Until next time, take care!

    45 min

  7. 08/17/2024

    101. Inside Out 2: Reclaiming Your Inner Teenager, Pixar-Style

    On this episode of Embracing Enough, I’m mixing things up and decided to do a review of the summer movie I'm obsessing over. It's a movie hat hits all the feels—literally. We’re diving into Pixar’s highly anticipated Inside Out 2! Join me as we explore Riley’s emotional rollercoaster through adolescence, where new emotions like Anxiety, Embarrassment, and Envy take center stage. This sequel brilliantly captures the messy, beautiful reality of teenage life, reminding us why it’s so important to reconnect with our younger selves. I’ll share my thoughts on how the film portrays the complexities of growing up, the pressure of perfectionism, and the impact of Anxiety on Riley’s journey. We’ll also talk about how this movie reflects our own struggles with identity and self-worth during those turbulent teenage years. Whether you’re a fan of the original Inside Out or just curious about the emotional challenges of adolescence, this episode is your guide to understanding the powerful messages behind Inside Out 2. So grab your popcorn, hit play, and let’s get into it! Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode. And remember, keep embracing the journey of reconnecting with your inner teenager. Until next time, take care!

    39 min

  8. 07/07/2024

    100. What I'm really AFRAID of

    It's the 100th episode! In this episode, we focus on something I know I’ve been struggling with and I know so many women who I speak to struggle with – and it’s being a people pleaser. And here’s the thing: people pleasing started early on as a child, can get worse in adolescence when we're fighting for that need to belong, and can way out of control if we let it linger too long in adulthood. While for so many of us, it's what we rely on best to survive; the more time goes on, the greater this pattern takes shape in your life and takes you further and further away from developing a relationship with yourself. For many of us, people-pleasing is such an ingrained pattern that we don’t even realize we’re doing it. But in order to break up with people pleasing, you have to first get honest with yourself as to how you've been choosing this. Listen in on the 4 reflections I have about what people pleasing actually creates and how to move away from it - one step at a time.

    40 min
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    Embracing Enough is a podcast that showcases the stories of women and girls - unapologetically. Together, we explore the stories and experiences that influence our collective experience and what it takes to embrace the belief that we are enough, just as we are. From the most courageous moments to those that scare us, we muse about all of the different elements of our journey in order to accept ourselves just as we are.

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    • Creator
      Dina Scippa
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2025
    • Episodes
      108
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © Dina Scippa
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      Embracing Enough

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