Journeys Through Change- Inspiration for Women to Create a Life they Love Noelle Van

We talk about change all the time on the podcast and listen to other women’s stories of change, but hearing others' experiences is one thing, and learning to navigate change in your own life is quite another.

That’s where the Change Maker Series comes in! 

This week on Journeys Through Change, I’m giving you a preview of my 6-week series designed to help you build confidence and resilience, tackle life changes effectively, and become a Change Maker in your own life.

In this episode, I’m sharing what it means to be a Change Maker and the 6 pillars that are essential to set yourself up for success and shift your perspective on change. I'm also sharing my plan to give you a taste of these topics over the next few solo episodes so you can start incorporating them into your daily practice.


Change is inevitable. That’s why I designed the Day by Daybook®, a guided journal to help you face the discomfort of those shifts in life that are pushing you to that next level of growth and learning. Get your Day by Daybook® here. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Change Maker Series, be sure to check out these important Discounts:


Get 50% off the Change Maker Series if you sign up now AND use the discount code NEW20 for 20% off your Day by Daybook®  here .

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Content Warning: This episode discusses thoughts of death as a result of a traumatic brain injury. 
When we think about “having it all” it brings to mind being at the pinnacle of our career or at an ultimate high in our life where we feel we have reached the summit. But nothing in life is promised and what happens when that all comes crashing down leaving us to rebuild our life? That is exactly what happened to Mercedes Maidana after a surfing accident changed the course of her life in a huge way. This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest Mercedes Maidana and I are talking about how a traumatic brain injury halted her professional surfing career and led her to a life beyond her wildest dreams. 


Change is inevitable. That’s why I designed the Day by Day Book, a guided journal to help you face the discomfort of those shifts in life that are pushing you to that next level of growth and learning. Get your Day by Day Book at livedaybyday.com


10 years ago, Mercedes Maidana was "living the dream" as a professional Big-Wave Surfer in Hawaii, traveling the globe searching for waves, sponsored by one of the best clothing companies in the world - she was married to a great guy, living on the beach and felt like she truly had it all. Until one day it all came crashing down. While surfing at a big-wave contest in an isolated outer reef on the coast of Oregon, a 30-foot wave caught her by surprise leaving her with a Traumatic Brain Injury that completely changed her life. Once a force of nature, even the simple things in life felt almost impossible to do, thus losing her sponsorship and ending her surfing career. After battling Depression, PTSD and years of medical treatments, she slowly began rebuilding her life, finding love again, and starting a family. She is now coaching women to empower them to achieve their dreams. But most importantly she’s started living the dream (even better than before) she never knew was waiting for her all along.


In this episode, Mercedes and I discuss:
Mercede’s career as a professional big wave surfer and the accident that halted it all. The physical and emotional challenges that followed her accident and the breaking point that led her to surrender to her higher power. Mercede’s road to healing and finding abundance through the simple joys in life. How her past experiences allows her to help clients by relating to them on both a physical and mental level. 

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Understanding your drive type is important, especially as you create an action plan for change. Knowing what motivates you is the first step in choosing the behaviors or activities that keep your mindset, engagement, and stamina strong when you need them most. This week on Journeys Through Change, I’m talking about unlocking your motivation by discovering your drive type.


Change is inevitable. That’s why I designed the Day by Day Book, a guided journal to help you face the discomfort of those shifts in life that are pushing you to that next level of growth and learning. Get your Day by Day Book at livedaybyday.com


In this episode I am breaking down the 3 drive types, how to know which one you resonate with the most, and tips for leaning into your type to boost your motivation. 


The drive types I discuss In this episode include: 
T- Think: You’re motivated by your thoughts, often spending a lot of time listening to your internal dialogue. M- Move: You’re motivated by activity and movement, often turning to exercise to bring you out of a funk. C- Connect: You’re motivated by a personal connection with others, often feeling pulled toward finding community. 

What motivates you? Take the quiz to find out your drive type!


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When women prioritize their joy, they become more magnetic and create greater fulfillment in all areas of their lives. Today on the podcast, Megan Walrod joins me to share how she came to terms with what was missing in her life and took the leap to find ultimate joy by stepping into her truth. Walking us through her personal journey from living her maybe to finally living her YES!


Change is inevitable. That’s why I designed the Day by Day Book, a guided journal to help you face the discomfort of those shifts in life that are pushing you to that next level of growth and learning. Get your Day by Day Book at livedaybyday.com


Megan Walrod, Founder of Live Your Yes, LLC, is an Author, Copywriter & Marketing Coach. Over the past 15+ years, she’s supported hundreds of women to create profitable & purposeful businesses. She’s also helped clients enjoy multiple 6 & 7-figure launches while contributing over $1 million to causes they care about. She’s dedicated to empowering women to break free of cultural conditioning so they can create a life & business that lights them up. She encourages her clients to Live Your Yes, knowing that when we prioritize our joy & pleasure, we’re more magnetic & create greater success for everyone, including ourselves.



In this episode, Megan and I discuss:
Change doesn’t happen overnight, it’s a process you will start to go through only when you’re ready.People-pleasing tendencies and other mind blocks can stop us in our tracks when making real changes in our lives. How Megan came to recognize the pattern of melancholy in her life and began to make the shift towards a more fulfilling life.Reflection prompts to get you started with journaling.


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When we talk about change, we often refer to something we self-initiate to make our lives better or to push us forward toward our goals. But what happens when change hits us unexpectedly from behind? These changes can come in the form of a diagnosis, relationship change, lifestyle shift, the list goes on. Whatever it is, the way you cope with these circumstances can either set you up for success or lead you down a rabbit hole that can be difficult to get out of. Thats why this week on Journeys Through Change, I’m sharing my advice on navigating unexpected change.


Change is inevitable. That’s why I designed the Day by Day Book, a guided journal to help you face the discomfort of those shifts in life that are pushing you to that next level of growth and learning. Get your Day by Day Book at livedaybyday.com


In this episode, I discuss:
Know what is in or out of your control and don’t spend time focusing on the things you cannot change. Adopt a positive mindset moving forward, even if it shifts from one day to the next. Find a supportive community and distance yourself from the people who drain your energy.Regardless of your resistance, get up and move your body (I promise you’ll feel better afterward).Words of encouragement you can reflect on and repeat to yourself when faced with unexpected change.


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I bet if we were to see a show of hands with our listeners, there would likely be a significant amount of self-proclaimed overachievers. Whether we were born with that relentless drive or it’s something we learned along the way - the internal pressure we put on ourselves to do – do – do, can often feel relentless. This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest Dora Rankin and I are talking about how life’s ups and downs led her to empower women to live their purpose. 


Change is inevitable. That’s why I designed the Day by Day Book, a guided journal to help you face the discomfort of those shifts in life that are pushing you to that next level of growth and learning. Get your Day by Day Book at livedaybyday.com


In the early 2000s following an ugly divorce - Dora Rankin was a single mom, raising 2 baby girls while being the primary caretaker of her mother who had multiple sclerosis. With a determination to be self-sufficient, she began to climb the corporate banking ladder and was soon on the fast track to snagging the title of Vice President. Then in 2017 - thinking she was walking into a boardroom to receive another accolade, she was let go. 

She soon decided to go back to school to get certified in empowering women's leadership at Cornell University and from there, began consulting women leaders while uncovering a broken system - a lack of funding for women and minorities. She is now a globally successful business coach who shares her wisdom, expertise, and overall zest for life with women to empower them to create their highest earnings potential.


In this episode, Dora and I discuss:
Hindsight is a virtue, and more often than not we look back and see that our past experiences were critical to getting us to where we are today.Leaving an unhealthy corporate environment can feel similar to leaving a volatile relationship, both requiring some mental deprogramming. How Dora transferred her corporate experience and skills to eventually start a business helping and empowering women.Her new book, ‘The HEART Sell’ will teach women the fundamentals that it takes to build a successful business so they can achieve economic power.


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