Finding Your Fierce

Carolyn Colleen
Finding Your Fierce

‘Finding Your FIERCE’ is the podcast for people wanting to take their life, relationships, and career to the next level. Each episode features inspiring stories of people who are living their most FIERCE life - despite facing massive obstacles and challenges. Hosted by best-selling author, acclaimed speaker, and philanthropist Carolyn Colleen; the ‘Finding Your FIERCE’ podcast will help you to overcome the adversity you’re facing in your life so you can transcend and evolve into your best self. Hit the “follow” button and get ready to unleash your most FIERCE self! Learn more at https://CarolynColleen.com

  1. Entrepreneurial Awakening: Choosing Purpose Over Paychecks with Jan Dégallier

    JAN 3

    Entrepreneurial Awakening: Choosing Purpose Over Paychecks with Jan Dégallier

    Carolyn sits down with Jan Dégallier, a strategic business coach and consultant who transitioned from a long corporate finance career to entrepreneurship. Jan shares how she stepped away from a secure, traditional path to build a business centered on helping entrepreneurs and small business owners understand their numbers and make evidence-based decisions. She explains the power of tools like scorecards and weekly metrics in driving clarity and growth. Carolyn and Jan discuss resilience, faith, and the importance of staying uncomfortable to keep growing. Jan’s story is a testament to taking bold action, embracing curiosity, and building a business rooted in purpose and clarity. Chapters 00:00:00 – When Safe Isn’t Secure: The Moment Jan Stepped Off the Traditional Path00:01:02 – Behind the Numbers: Meet Jan Dégallier00:01:36 – Audit to Awakening: A 30-Year Career in Retrospect00:02:47 – Faith vs. Fear: The Decision That Changed Everything00:03:26 – Know Your Numbers, Know Your Future: Jan’s Mission for Entrepreneurs00:09:02 – The Scorecard Revolution: Measuring What Truly Matters00:15:11 – Accountability Partners Aren’t Just Buzzwords – They’re Lifelines00:16:41 – Resilience, Faith, and the Relentless Pursuit of Growth00:19:09 – The Pause Before the Leap: Wrapping Up with Jan Dégallier Links and Resources Jan on LinkedInCatipult Dégallier Leadership Solutions Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

    20 min
  2. What Are You Running Toward? with Holly Hibbard

    12/17/2024

    What Are You Running Toward? with Holly Hibbard

    Holly Hibbard is an expert in emotional intelligence, relationships, mindfulness, and leadership, and she has a coaching and consulting practice. She is sharing her story about moving from survival mode to a forward-looking visionary mindset. Carolyn and Holly discuss how asking the right questions—not just of others but of yourself—can lead to profound breakthroughs. Holly shares her knowledge from her leadership training and life lessons, pointing out the importance of making sure you know what you’re running toward and how to trust yourself along the way. This conversation will teach you how to find strength, clarity, and connection in life’s tough moments. Chapters 00:00:00 - The Quest for Authentic Connection Begins00:00:59 - Cracking Open Fierce Conversations00:01:53 - Who is Holly Hibbard? A Catalyst for Change00:04:32 - Unlocking Life’s Hidden Answers00:07:41 - From Hardship to Hero: Discovering Fierce00:10:33 - The Pessimist’s Leap to Visionary Thinking00:14:12 - Breaking the Pessimist’s Cycle00:18:45 - Fierce Action: Moving One Yard at a Time00:23:19 - The Hidden Power of Small Wins00:27:07 - Defining Success: What Do You Want?00:30:51 - Reclaiming Self-Trust in a Doubtful World00:37:15 - The Final Word: Fueling Connection and Growth Links and Resources Holly on LinkedInHolly on Instagram30 Done-for-You Social Media Content IdeasThe Holly Hibbard ShowYouTubeLinkTree Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

    39 min
  3. Why Women in Business Need to Break the Rules with Cathy Christen

    11/26/2024

    Why Women in Business Need to Break the Rules with Cathy Christen

    Cathy Christen is an author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur here to share her journey where she overcame challenges early on and began to thrive in business and life. She talks about the power of mentorship, community, and intentional living. She also explains how embracing collaboration shifted her approach to success. Cathy lets us in on the tools and strategies she’s used to get through difficult transitions, balance work and personal life, and empower others to find their own path.  Chapters 00:00:00 - A Spark of Growth: What Begins the Journey00:00:30 - Stepping Into Fear: The Start of Something Bold00:01:00 - Meet Cathy: A Story of Strength and Resilience00:02:33 - The Road Less Traveled: Early Struggles That Define Us00:04:16 - The Unseen Force: Mentorship and Connection00:08:11 - Crossing the Bridge: Tools for Life’s Transitions00:14:47 - The Juggling Act: Balancing Work, Passion, and Life00:18:43 - Breaking Barriers: Women Leading the Way00:25:58 - Find Your Tribe: The Power of Community00:31:55 - Looking Ahead: Kathy’s Vision for Tomorrow00:35:02 - Final Words: A Reflection on Courage Links and Resources Cathy ChristenCathy on LinkedInCathy on InstagramGoals + Greatness Unleashed PodcastGoals + Greatness on YouTubeGoBundance Women Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

    38 min
  4. When the Universe Speaks: Choose Again and Lead from Within with Kylee Leota

    11/19/2024

    When the Universe Speaks: Choose Again and Lead from Within with Kylee Leota

    Carolyn sits down with Kylee Leota to discuss the life-changing results of self-leadership. Kylee shares her journey from overcoming adversity to building a life rooted in alignment and intentional choices. She talks about how recognizing unconscious patterns, taking small but meaningful steps, and embracing personal and professional harmony can lead to profound change. Kylee also points out the importance of nurturing an ecosystem that supports growth and stepping into opportunities, even when they feel uncertain. This conversation is a reminder of the strength that comes from choosing again and leading from within. Chapters 00:00:00 - The Beginning: Finding Fierce with Carolyn00:00:44 - Meet Kylee: From Brisbane to Global Impact00:01:58 - Early Life: Resilience Through Challenges00:03:12 - Navigating Complex Careers and Personal Struggles00:04:17 - A Sudden Injury and the Start of a New Chapter00:06:57 - Unpacking the Power of Self-Leadership00:10:37 - Turning Setbacks into Strengths00:11:10 - The Quiet Power of Conscious Choices00:18:43 - Building Safe Spaces for Courageous Growth00:21:50 - The Symphony of Life: Finding Harmony00:22:37 - Work, Family, Health: A Balancing Act00:24:57 - Infinite Growth: Starting with Identity00:25:27 - Reflection Without Judgment00:26:30 - The Freedom of Choosing the Right Support00:31:17 - Seeing Opportunities in Chaos00:34:58 - Aligning Your Ecosystem for Success00:38:09 - Empowerment Through Connection00:40:43 - Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts on Fierce Living Links and Resources Kylee on LinkedInElements 4 Success Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

    43 min
  5. Hidden Influences: Are Your Health Choices Really Yours? with Mike Vera

    11/12/2024

    Hidden Influences: Are Your Health Choices Really Yours? with Mike Vera

    Carolyn sits down with Mike Vera to discuss how values shape our health choices, often without us realizing. Mike wants you to question what you think you know about health and explore how unseen influences, from societal norms to corporate messaging, can steer your decisions. Together, they talk about the importance of self-advocacy, why it’s crucial to develop a healthy sense of skepticism, and how aligning choices with core values can lead to genuine empowerment. This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice, inviting you to ask harder questions, take ownership, and navigate your health journey with purpose. Chapters 00:00:00 - Unpacking Core Values and Their Origins00:01:00 - Opening Remarks and the Quest for Fierceness00:01:17 - Breaking Norms: Mike’s Journey Begins00:03:39 - Health Under the Lens of Propaganda00:06:24 - Motivation and Influence00:13:04 - How Values Steer Health Decisions00:17:17 - Making Sense of Health Choices00:22:20 - Embracing Skepticism00:23:12 - Self-Advocacy as a Path to Growth00:24:56 - Handling Conflicting Information00:28:42 - Aligning Daily Actions with Core Beliefs00:31:46 - The Call to Challenge Healthcare Norms00:32:46 - Guiding Families to Ask the Right Questions00:36:50 - Striking a Balance: Expertise vs. Choice00:39:17 - Reflecting on Empowerment and Final Thoughts Links and Resources Mike VeraMike on LinkedInHealthy and Awake PodcastHealthy and Awake Podcast on YouTubeAvantia Health Optimization Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

    41 min
  6. Nurturing Fierceness and Wellness in Every Moment with EmmyLou Houston

    11/05/2024

    Nurturing Fierceness and Wellness in Every Moment with EmmyLou Houston

    Carolyn sits down with EmmyLou Houston, a woman whose journey from chronic illness to vibrant health and purpose inspires a new approach to fierce living. EmmyLou shares the pivotal moments that pushed her to break free from a life of "checking boxes" and step into a life filled with faith, health, and intentional growth. They talk about the importance of community, the power of nourishing the body and soul, and the steps EmmyLou took to transform her mindset and her health. She will give you a brand-new outlook on finding strength in adversity and choosing to live with abundance, connection, and purpose! Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Struggles00:00:50 - Welcoming EmmyLou to the Conversation00:01:27 - Unpacking EmmyLou’s Background00:03:50 - Chronic Illness and Life-Altering Realizations00:09:18 - Navigating Faith and Family Challenges00:12:43 - A Surprising Path to a New Lifestyle00:20:03 - Finding Strength in a Supportive Community00:22:38 - Embracing Purposeful Choices00:25:39 - Facing Health Obstacles Head-On00:26:31 - The Role of Quality Supplementation00:32:27 - EmmyLou’s Mission to Empower Others00:38:45 - Partnering and the Power of Sponsorship00:46:06 - Final Thoughts and Expressions of Gratitude Links and Resources EmmyLou | Joy in the JourneyEmmyLou on InstagramEmmyLou on FacebookIsagenixLove Life with Lou Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

    49 min

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‘Finding Your FIERCE’ is the podcast for people wanting to take their life, relationships, and career to the next level. Each episode features inspiring stories of people who are living their most FIERCE life - despite facing massive obstacles and challenges. Hosted by best-selling author, acclaimed speaker, and philanthropist Carolyn Colleen; the ‘Finding Your FIERCE’ podcast will help you to overcome the adversity you’re facing in your life so you can transcend and evolve into your best self. Hit the “follow” button and get ready to unleash your most FIERCE self! Learn more at https://CarolynColleen.com

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