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The Confident Woman Podcast Rachel Brooks
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4.9 • 60 Ratings
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Welcome to The Confident Woman Podcast! We're here to keep it real, raw, and relatable. Join us on a journey to becoming your best and most confident self!
Hosted by Rachel Brooks, an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and founder of The Confident Woman®, our podcast is for women who want to become more confident and successful—personally, professionally, and relationally.
We share real stories from women who have been there and done that in the most honest and transparent way possible. Rachel Brooks and guests talk about everything from confidence to body image, love, life, relationships, business, finances, faith, fitness, health and well-being, and much more to empower you to create a life of freedom, passion, and purpose!
Our goal is to inspire and encourage you to take actionable steps toward becoming a more confident version of yourself. Join us as we share tips, tools, and strategies for making positive changes in all aspects of your life.
We believe that defining success on your own terms, through a holistic approach, is essential to living a purposeful life as The Confident Woman.
You are not meant to do life alone—join The Confident Woman Community today and discover how to live your best life now!
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Blood, Sweat, and Careers: A HEART-Based Path to Career Fulfillment with Jenn Smith
In this episode, host Rachel Brooks talks with career coach and HR consultant Jen Smith about achieving career success without sacrificing a healthy, happy lifestyle. Together, they discuss Jen's career journey from corporate America to becoming a career coach, her philosophy on heart-based career planning, and practical advice for aligning one's career with personal values and well-being. The conversation is packed with examples and tips on setting boundaries, managing career transitions, and prioritizing health and well-being in the workplace.
00:00 Welcome to The Confident Woman Podcast
00:24 Introducing Jen Smith: Career Coach and HR Consultant
01:56 Jen's Career Journey: From Corporate America to Career Coaching
04:24 The Importance of Aligning Career with Personal Values
08:33 Overcoming Career Challenges and Finding Fulfillment
11:39 Practical Steps for Career Transition and Wellbeing
19:54 Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Wellbeing
32:42 Final Thoughts and How to Connect with Jen Smith
Ready to create a work-life balance you can sustain?
Hit play and discover how today's episode can help you do just that!
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Community, Resources & Links:
Share your biggest takeaways, and join us inside The Confident Woman Community.We would LOVE to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages RIGHT HERESign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Connect with Jenn Smith:
Website: https://flourish.careers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourish.careers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlsmith9200
Podcast: The Flourish Careers Podcast
Freebie: https://course.flourish.careers/career-change-checklist
Connect with Rachel:
Website: iamrachelbrooks.com
Book: "Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, & Self-Love"
Journals:
"Fit From Within: 60 Days to Finding Freedom"
"Create Your Own Story"
Social Media:
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Transform Your Life & Business: How to Create Holistic Success & Lasting Change with Molly Claire
In this episode of The Confident Woman Podcast, Rachel Brooks converses with master coach Molly Claire about developing and creating a successful and balanced life by design. Together, they delve into mindset, emotional roadblocks, and the process of building self-trust. Molly shares her personal journey of overcoming obstacles such as divorce, chronic fatigue, and building a business, emphasizing the importance of aligning business with personal values. The discussion also covers the significance of emotional awareness and how emotions can guide effective change. Molly provides practical advice on how to achieve and sustain goals, stressing the importance of connecting with one's true self.
00:00 Welcome to The Confident Woman Podcast
00:24 Introducing Molly Claire: Master Coach Instructor
01:05 Creating Effective Change and Hitting Goals
03:23 Molly's Journey: From Divorce to Coaching Success
07:22 The Importance of Mindset and Emotional Awareness
12:32 Trusting Your Intuition and Aligning with Your True Self
26:15 The Journey to Lasting Change and Personal Growth
33:06 Connect with Molly Claire and Final Thoughts
Ready to create lasting change and radically transform your life and biz?
Hit play and discover how today's episode can help you do just that!
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Community, Resources & Links:
Share your biggest takeaways, and join us inside The Confident Woman Community.We would LOVE to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages RIGHT HERESign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Connect with Molly Claire:
Website: https://mollyclaire.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollyclairecoaching
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mollyclairecoaching
Connect with Rachel:
Website: iamrachelbrooks.com
Book: "Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, & Self-Love"
Journals:
"Fit From Within: 60 Days to Finding Freedom"
"Create Your Own Story"
Social Media:
Instagram
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From Holes to Wholeness: Embracing Self-Compassion and Forgiveness with Deb Blum
In this episode, Rachel Brooks talks with Deb Blum, founder of The Whole Soul Way, about empowering women to reconnect with their true selves. Deb shares her journey from a health coach to a transformational coach, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, forgiveness, and the process of moving from feeling fragmented to becoming whole. They discuss the challenges of breaking generational cycles, dealing with past traumas, and finding the courage to live authentically. Deb provides insights into her 12-month program designed to help women unhook from past conditioning and reclaim their inner wholeness. Listen to uncover practical steps and compassionate guidance for leading a fulfilling life.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to The Confident Woman Podcast
00:23 Introducing Deb Blum and The Whole Soul Way
01:15 Deb's Journey: From Health Coach to Transformational Guide
01:42 The Power of Group Coaching and Community
02:23 Unhooking from Conditioning and Finding Wholeness
05:01 The Sacred Second Half of Life
09:39 The Impact of Childhood Conditioning
12:16 The Journey to Self-Compassion and Healing
15:03 Navigating the Overwhelm of Self-Improvement
19:39 The Importance of Authenticity and Awareness
29:01 The Three Key Pieces to Sustainable Healing
31:31 Building Capacity for Sustainable Change
32:27 Healing Deep Emotional Wounds
38:42 Reparenting Your Inner Child
43:04 The Power of Self-Compassion and Forgiveness
46:35 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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Community, Resources & Links:
Join us inside The Confident Woman Community.We would LOVE to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages RIGHT HERESign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Connect with Deb Blum:
Website: thewholeselfway.com & thewholeselfway.com/triggers & thewholeselfway.com/quiz
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deb.blum
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebBlumOfficial
Connect with Rachel:
Website: iamrachelbrooks.com
Book: "Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, & Self-Love"
Social Media:
Instagram
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Rest: The Power Move You Didn't Know You Needed
Join host Rachel Brooks on The Confident Woman Podcast as she challenges the hustle culture and emphasizes the importance of rest and recovery for high-achieving women. Rachel shares her personal journey of burnout and the lessons she learned about balancing ambition with self-care. Discover how strategic rest can boost creativity, improve relationships, sharpen focus, and lead to more sustainable success. Reconnect with your core values and find fulfillment beyond achievements. Tune in for an empowering conversation on redefining success and embracing rest.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to The Confident Woman Podcast
00:22 The Importance of Rest in a Go-Getter Society
01:58 The Toxicity of Hustle Culture
04:57 Personal Reflections and Struggles
08:44 Rebuilding and Rediscovering Purpose
17:16 The Benefits of Rest
19:30 Recognizing Burnout and Taking Action
21:52 Join the Confident Woman Community
Ready to Reclaim Your Power, Rest, and Breakthrough the Hustle Culture? Hit play and tune in!
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Community, Resources & Links:
Join us inside The Confident Woman Community.We would LOVE to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages RIGHT HERESign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Connect with Rachel:
Website: iamrachelbrooks.com
Book: "Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, & Self-Love"
Social Media:
Instagram
LinkedIn -
Breaking the Diet Cycle: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Weight Loss with Ashley Fillmore
In this episode of The Confident Woman Podcast, host Rachel Brooks is joined by Ashley Fillmore, an expert in sustainable weight loss and hormonal health. Ashley shares her personal journey of struggling with body image and diet culture and how she transformed her approach to health by focusing on holistic and sustainable methods. The conversation delves into Ashley’s methodologies for helping women achieve lasting changes, heal their metabolism, and balance their hormones. Listeners will gain insight into overcoming body image issues and the importance of internal validation over external achievements.
00:00 Welcome to The Confident Woman Podcast
00:23 Introducing Ashley Fillmore: Expert in Sustainable Weight Loss
03:20 Ashley's Journey: From Insecurity to Empowerment
07:18 The Turning Point: Healing and Self-Acceptance
13:31 Building a Holistic Approach to Health and Fitness
22:11 Empowering Clients Through Personalized Coaching
29:58 Final Thoughts and Words of Encouragement
32:39 Connect with Ashley Fillmore
33:24 Closing Remarks
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"Fit From Within: 60 Days to Finding Freedom" journal, your guide to creating a healthy lifestyle & unleashing the confident woman within!FREE Calorie + Nutrition Calculator: Estimate your daily calorie & macronutrient needs based on your activity level & fitness goals.Join us inside The Confident Woman Community.We would LOVE to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages RIGHT HERESign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Connect with Marion Wagner:
Website: metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com
Instagram: instagram.com/ashley_fillmore1
Programs:metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/one
Podcast: metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/podcasts/cheers-to-your-success
Connect with Rachel:
Website: iamrachelbrooks.com
Book: "Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, & Self-Love"
Social Media:
Instagram
LinkedIn -
The Heart of Leadership: Unveiling the Power of Purpose-Driven Strategies with Elona Lopari
In this episode, Rachel Brooks welcomes Elona Lopari, founder and CEO of The Life School, to discuss her new book and her journey from a corporate background to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Elona shares insights on self-leadership, aligning purpose with profit, and the unique role of women in leadership. Rachel and Elona explore themes of authenticity, vision, and creating impactful change.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to The Confident Woman Podcast
00:23 Introducing Elona Lopari: Founder and CEO of The Life School
01:44 Elona's Journey: From Albania to Corporate America
03:12 The Shift to Entrepreneurship
03:41 Aligning Purpose with Profit
07:10 The Significance of Self-Leadership
07:53 The Importance of Leadership and Operations
13:09 Women in Leadership
13:27 Empowering Women in Leadership
17:37 The Role of Self-Leadership
20:48 Finding Your Purpose and Vision
25:23 How to Connect with Elona Lopari
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Community, Resources & Links:
Join us inside The Confident Woman Community.We would LOVE to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages RIGHT HERESign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Connect with Elona Lopari:
Website: https://www.elonaloparicoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elona-lopari
Connect with Rachel:
Website: iamrachelbrooks.com
Book: "Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, & Self-Love"
Social Media:
Instagram
LinkedIn
Customer Reviews
A unique and heart felt podcast
The description of this podcast says “we’re here to keep it raw real and relatable” and I can’t think of better words to describe it.
Having confidence is something I’ve always struggled with, and I appreciate the variety of topics Rachel and her guests cover.
Thank you.
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I appreciate Rachel’s realness. Her empowering nature will have you motivated to go out and create lasting impact by being your most glorious authentic self!
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I love tuning into Rachel’s show week after week! I always leave feeling like I’ve had a chat with a friend and am inspired and ready to take action. Thank you for supporting me in becoming my most confident self! 10/10 recommend!