Glitter, Grit, and Growth

Jill Johns and Shelley Sanchez
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Glitter, Grit, and Growth

Hey there! We’re Jill Johns and Shelley Sánchez, co-hosts of the Glitter, Grit, and Growth podcast, and we’re so grateful you’re joining us on this journey of growth together. We’re two lifelong friends who share stories of our own journeys as women including life’s glittery moments, the grit it takes to get there, and the growth that occurs along the way. We’ve been courageously exploring the world since elementary school, so get ready for candid conversations, laughs, and practical tips as we take you on an adventure!

  1. 12/05/2024

    S1E22: Reflection and Connection

    This is such a busy time of the year with the holidays, end of the year pressure at work, and so much of the invisible workload falling on women. How can we not just survive these last few weeks of the year but actually thrive in them? In Episode 22, Shelley and Jill share their approach for these upcoming weeks – first reflecting and then connecting to stay present. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit! • It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!” • There’s more than enough for everyone. • Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process. • People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in. Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=61561344174436&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/glitter.grit.growthigsh=NnFkb3I0NDNpZmls&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bharveymusic.com/⁠⁠ In this episode, you'll learn: 2:17 - Take action. Call the friend. Go on the trip. Say the thing 5:00 - How can we not just survive this time of year, but thrive? 5:32 - Reflecting means pressing pause, stopping the swirl, and making sure we are connecting back to our “why” 7:40 - The auto-pilot of holiday traditions. Is it bringing joy? 9:00 - Take inventory of traditions  11:09 - Choosing a Word of the Year to help guide your life 14:35 - Using the Glitter, Grit, and Growth framework as a guide 15:59 - Pruning creates space for growth 17:01 - Going into the season with gratitude to deepen connection Here are a few guided questions for personal reflection: What glittery moments or accomplishments are you most proud of in 2024? Which areas of your life or experiences required the most grit in 2024? What are some ways you can hold space for others’ grit? What is one thing you need to declutter from your life before you head into 2025? Tools: Wheel of Life Want more episodes like this one? Search for Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

    18 min

  2. 11/21/2024

    S1E21: Reframing Imposter Syndrome

    Have you ever had that nagging voice in your head telling you that you aren’t good enough or that you don’t belong? Most women have. In Episode 21, Shelley and Jill talk about a topic that they’ve touched on in previous episodes, but felt it was worthy of its own time to dig in even deeper – imposter syndrome. In this episode they’ll talk about what it is, why it affects so many of us, and how we can combat it. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit! • It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!” • There’s more than enough for everyone. • Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process. • People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in. While imposter syndrome is a complex and, at times, complicated subject, the top three areas that are explored in this episode are: Discussion of societal and cultural pressures on women. The role of comparison and social media in exacerbating imposter feelings. How past experiences (e.g., childhood, professional environments) contribute to these beliefs.  Follow Shelley and Jill on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=61561344174436&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/glitter.grit.growthigsh=NnFkb3I0NDNpZmls&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bharveymusic.com/⁠⁠ In this episode, you'll learn: 3:09 - The beauty of the community holding space for each other  3:30 - The concept of imposter syndrome  4:55 - Facing your fearbeasts 6:51 - The origins of imposter syndrome 8:25 - Imposter syndrome creeps in right after that moment of achievement  11:35 - Reframing imposter syndrome to “newbie syndrome" 12:25 - Imposter syndrome is self-imposed, like an Upper Limit Problem 15:18 - Steps for combatting imposter syndrome 17:58 - Reframing imposter syndrome as growth 20:01 - The benefits of starting something new The top five tips for silencing that negative self talk that leads to feelings of imposter syndrome include: Practice self-compassion and acknowledge the feelings. Recognize that imposter thoughts are normal. Talk about it. Share with trusted friends, co-workers, or mentors to gain perspective. Reframe your thinking. Replace “I’m not good enough” with evidence-based affirmations. Celebrate achievements. Practice recognizing and internalizing your successes. Take action despite fear. The importance of moving forward even when you’re unsure. Want more episodes like this one? Search for Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

    21 min

  3. 11/07/2024

    S1E20: Embracing Uncertainty: Strategies for Navigating the Unknown

    Since we spend so much of our lives navigating uncertainty, is it possible to embrace it? In Episode 20, Shelley and Jill talk about surviving, and even thriving, during uncertain situations. Whether it’s a career change, a relationship pivot, or the loss of a loved one, embracing uncertainty requires letting go, leveraging the tools in your mental health toolbox, and tapping into your resilience and self-efficacy - the belief that you have what it takes to make it through this gritty moment. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit! • It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!” • There’s more than enough for everyone. • Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process. • People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in. The top two mindset shifts needed to embrace uncertainty are: Cultivate self-compassion: Allow yourself to feel discomfort without judgment. Embrace a growth mindset: View challenges as opportunities to learn.  Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=61561344174436&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/glitter.grit.growthigsh=NnFkb3I0NDNpZmls&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bharveymusic.com/⁠⁠ In this episode, you'll learn: 1:29 - The transition of Jill’s husband 3:10 - The strength in showing up for each other during the grit 7:30 - Techniques to stay afloat during uncertainty  9:40 - The nature of ambiguity in our lives 12:10 - It’s through the painful moments that we build resilience 13:35 - In ambiguity, find control by letting go  14:51 - Tools to navigate ambiguity 21:57 - We can’t stop the uncertainty but we can choose how we respond  23:28 - The mindset shift during ambiguity 24:20 - The framework of Glitter, Grit, and Growth during uncertainty 26:17 - Growth through uncertainty Recap: Glitter: Find moments of joy or lightness even during uncertainty. Grit: Stay strong and determined when the path isn’t clear. Growth: Use ambiguous situations as catalysts for personal and professional development. Want More Episodes Like This? Episode 17: ⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Wb95wN8flNb⁠ Episode 18: ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sDZNZm76TNb Episode 19: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/wdshVi8FkOb

    27 min

  4. 10/24/2024

    S1E19: Nervous but Networking - Tips for Making Authentic Connections

    In Episode 19, Shelley and Jill discuss the importance of networking and making meaningful connections in both personal and professional growth, share some of their own experiences, and provide some actionable tips to help you improve your own networking skills. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit! • It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!” • There’s more than enough for everyone. • Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process. • People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in. The top takeaways from this episode for successful networking are: Do your research beforehand but be open to connections you didn’t expect. Take some time to research who will be at the event. But sometimes the best connections are those you didn’t plan on making, so stay open to those. Listen more than you talk. Think about what you can give, not just receive every time you walk into a room. Focus on listening to others actively, asking open-ended questions, and showing genuine interest in their experiences and challenges. Follow Up and Build Connections. The value of networking doesn’t end when the event is over – it’s just getting started! Send personalized messages to the people you meet, connect on LinkedIn, or even set up a coffee meeting to continue the conversation. Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=61561344174436&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, & Growth on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/glitter.grit.growthigsh=NnFkb3I0NDNpZmls&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bharveymusic.com/⁠⁠ Highlights of this episode: 1:30 – Getting out of your comfort zone to meet new people 3:20 – The tie of happiness to human connection 4:00 – Establishing meaningful relationships 5:55 – Networking isn’t only for extroverts. 9:27 – Letting your spirit be your guide 11:53 – Shelley shares her favorite networking tips. 15:14 – Jill shares her favorite networking tips. 16:44 – Your network is your net worth. Want More Episodes Like This? Episode 16: ⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1NCWgmTvUMb⁠ Episode 17: ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Wb95wN8flNb Episode 18: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sDZNZm76TNb

    17 min

  5. 10/03/2024

    S1E18: There's More Than Enough for Everyone

    In Episode 18, Shelley and Jill dig a little deeper into one of the key tenets of their podcast manifesto: “There’s more than enough for everyone.” They discuss the difference between abundance and scarcity mindsets, the benefits of believing there is enough for everyone, and tips on how to shift from scarcity to abundance. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit! • It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!” • There’s more than enough for everyone. • Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process. • People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in. The top takeaways from this episode are: •The universe is not a pie. More for someone else does not mean less for you. •Shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset has countless benefits. •We’re all at different places on our journeys, so stop the comparison game. •There is a ripple effect when women lift each other up in the workplace or in business ventures. Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=61561344174436&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/glitter.grit.growthigsh=NnFkb3I0NDNpZmls&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bharveymusic.com/⁠⁠ In this episode, you'll learn: 1:31 – Scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset 2:12 – How these mindsets affect our perceptions 5:45 – How scarcity thinking holds us back 8:05 – Recognizing our values 9:57 – What an abundance mindset looks like 14:10 – Overcoming societal conditioning 16:35 – Tips for making the shift from scarcity to abundance 21:25 – There is enough space for all of us to shine! Recap: There are so many benefits of shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset – strengthening friendships, career and personal growth, and emotional well-being to name a few. Implement a gratitude practice: Regularly reflect on what you already have. Celebrate others' successes: Make it a habit to support and cheer for others’ glittery moments. Be generous - Share resources, ideas, and opportunities. Have a “Go-Giver” mindset. Want More Episodes Like This? Episode 15: ⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/VaSjzq95AMb⁠ Episode 16: ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1NCWgmTvUMb Episode 17: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Wb95wN8flNb

    23 min

  6. 09/19/2024

    S1E17: Navigating the Messy Middle

    We spend so much of our lives in the messy middle, so why is it so hard to navigate? In Episode 17, Shelley and Jill talk about the grit and messy middle they have experienced during their personal and professional lives, whether it’s surviving a hurricane in a tent or sticking with the creative process when self-doubt kicks in. You’ll hear tips about how to turn inward to use the tools you’ve acquired throughout your own personal development journey and you’ll be reminded to turn outward as well to lean out your support network to help get you through the messy middle. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit! • It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!” • There’s more than enough for everyone. • Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process. • People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in. The top four tips from this episode are: The messy middle shows us our resilience. We can learn to trust and believe in ourselves. Use the tools in your toolkit, especially during your messy moments. Remember to breathe, self-soothe, and use your coping techniques. Zoom out for the reframe. Lean in other people for perspective because they are zoomed out. Practice self-compassion. It’s ok to acknowledge how hard it is to be in the messy middle. Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=61561344174436&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, & Growth on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/glitter.grit.growthigsh=NnFkb3I0NDNpZmls&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bharveymusic.com/⁠⁠ In this episode, you'll learn: 1:38 - Updates from Burning Man 4:41 - The “Messy Middle” concept 6:22 - Types of messy middle 9:29 - The messy middle of adventures and health procedures 17:42 - The PTSD and amnesia we experience with the messy middle 19:58 - Turning 50(!) 21:35 - The messy middle of the creative process 23:05 - The lessons from the messy middle 28:39 - Einstein quote: “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” 29:22 - Key takeaways of the messy middle Recap: Acknowledge that the messy middle is going to happen. Sometimes it’s a fleeting moment, sometimes it’s a decade. You will get through it. It’s important to use your skills and lean on your network. Trust yourself through the process. Everyone is dealing with the messy middle. Have grace for yourself and be there for others when they are in their messy middle. Most of life is spent in the messy middle. Learn to navigate it and enjoy it! Want More Episodes Like This? Episode 14: ⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Pvfq7NNh7Lb⁠ Episode 15: ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/VaSjzq95AMb Episode 16: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1NCWgmTvUMb

    32 min

  7. 09/05/2024

    S1E16: The Glitter, Grit, and Growth of Friendship

    Shelley and Jill have maintained their friendship for over 40 years. In Episode 16, they dig a little deeper into all the facets of friendship - the glitter, the grit, and the growth. You’ll hear stories about how their friendship has evolved over the years, how they’ve supported one another through life’s ups and downs, and how they’ve created safety and space for each other to grow and evolve. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit! • It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!” • There’s more than enough for everyone. • Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process. • People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in. The top three tips from this episode are: Recognize that some friendships serve you for a certain period of your life but aren’t meant for a lifetime. Decide which ones are. Nurture the friendships you want to keep. Like all relationships, friendships take work. Be there for the ups, downs, and in between. Hold space for your friends and enjoy the journey! Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=61561344174436&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, & Growth on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/glitter.grit.growthigsh=NnFkb3I0NDNpZmls&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bharveymusic.com/⁠⁠ In this episode, you'll learn: 1:36 - The glittery moments of friendship 7:22 - Required intentionality to maintain friendships as adults 8:03 - The messy middle of friendship 9:42 - Building trust enhances vulnerability 10:49 - Sharing moments of grit with our friends 14:45 - Navigating the highs and lows of life together 15:00 - The suspension of judgment 16:18 - Working with your friends 16:42 - The evolution and growth of friendship Recap: Not all friends are created equal. You get to decide who has access to you and what you share with them. Friendships take work. Nurture the friendships you want to keep. Be there for each other through the ups and downs. Hold space for your friends and allow them to grow. Want More Episodes Like This? Episode 13: ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/FcVUlSRZfMb⁠ Episode 14: ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Pvfq7NNh7Lb Episode 15: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/VaSjzq95AMb

    21 min

  8. 08/22/2024

    S1E15: Personality Assessment - An Important Tool on the Journey of Growth and Self-Awareness

    Many podcasters and thought leaders are giving lots of air time to the concept of Human Design. In Episode 15, we talk about what Human Design is and isn’t as well as how we’ve effectively used other personality assessments throughout our lives and careers. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit! • It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!” • There’s more than enough for everyone. • Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process. • People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in. The top three tips from this episode are: There are many different personality tests. Find the one (or ones) that feel most helpful for you. Whether it’s for strengthening relationships or building teams, when used appropriately, personality tests can provide invaluable insights in your personal and professional life. Self-awareness is a key component in the growth journey. Personality tests can be an important tool in that journey. Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=61561344174436&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/glitter.grit.growthigsh=NnFkb3I0NDNpZmls&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bharveymusic.com/⁠⁠ In this episode, you'll learn: 2:15 - Incorporating the language of personality profiles into daily conversations 3:36 - The various personality tests 6:02 - Understand your strengths to amplify your impact 7:23 - Find the personality assessment that fits you 9:03 - What is Human Design? 11:21 - Using personality assessments in our personal and professional lives 12:38 - The pitfalls of generalizing based on personality profiles 15:24 - We can keep uncovering more insights about ourselves 18:14 - The limitations of personality assessments 20:55 - The oversimplification (or overcomplication) of certain personality assessments Recap: A variety of personality assessments exist. Leverage the knowledge gained to make your life better. Personality assessment can help us plug people in based on strengths. Avoid the trap of stereotyping people based on their assessment results. Personality assessments are starting blocks for building strong teams and strong communities. Want More Episodes Like This? Episode 12: ⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/LSaAGnHQpLb Episode 13: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/FcVUlSRZfMb Episode 14: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Pvfq7NNh7Lb

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Hey there! We’re Jill Johns and Shelley Sánchez, co-hosts of the Glitter, Grit, and Growth podcast, and we’re so grateful you’re joining us on this journey of growth together. We’re two lifelong friends who share stories of our own journeys as women including life’s glittery moments, the grit it takes to get there, and the growth that occurs along the way. We’ve been courageously exploring the world since elementary school, so get ready for candid conversations, laughs, and practical tips as we take you on an adventure!

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