Weddings for Real Megan Gillikin

Grieving is unfortunately a universal part of the human experience. Whether it's hit us yet or not, grief will bring us to our knees. So while we can't avoid it, how can we honor our grief without letting it define us?
Today, ESPN sideline reporter Lauren Sisler shares her story of losing her parents at 18.  Initially, she ran as fast as she could from the pain and shame associated with her parents' deaths, eventually finding the courage to confront and share her story. 
By owning her past and using it as a source of strength, Lauren has navigated the different stages of life with a newfound sense of purpose and intentionality.
And she's here to help us through our own adversity.
(00:03:00) Journey of Overcoming Parents' Prescription Overdoses
(00:06:36) Owning Your Story
(00:10:01) The Tough Love Approach?
(00:13:38) Transforming Challenges into Sources of Strength(00:15:40) "Be where your feet are. Soak up this moment. Time is non refundable."
(00:20:34) The Case for Therapy
(00:31:43) Embracing Personal Narratives for Resilience and Connection
---Lauren Sisler (@laurensisler) is a keynote speaker and author of the book Shatterproof: How I Overcame the Shame of Losing My Parents to Opioid Addiction (and Found My Sideline Shimmy).
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Instagram: @weddingsforreal
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twitter: @weddingsforreal
Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence.

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How can we navigate burnout by recognizing survival brain, dismantling decades-old beliefs, and prioritizing self-awareness?
It's not easy, but today we continue last week's conversation about burnout, and what it truly means to press the pause button.
Recent burnout episodes:272. Burnout: My Old Habits Die Screaming Story274. Burnout Red Flags: How to Spot Them and What to Do Next275. How to Audit Your Life + Business to Reclaim Your Joy279.  What You Need to Know About Growth + Burnout as a High-Achiever
-----Our guest host is Kinsey Roberts, host of the She Creates Business Podcast.  She's been on episode 67 (Opening a Wedding Venue 101) and episode 127 (Is Community Over Competition for Real?).
-----(00:03:24) Are you going to share your burnout story with your girls someday?
(00:06:50) Tools they will never forget
(00:08:20) Where's the certificate?
(00:10:15) Are women quitting their careers?
(00:12:45) What have you gained through this whole process?
(00:26:00) If you could write a letter to your future self about burnout
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Weddings for Real on Social Media:
Instagram: @weddingsforreal
Facebook: @weddingsforreal
twitter: @weddingsforreal
Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence.

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Recently, I’ve been sharing my personal journey with burnout in episodes 272, 274, and 275, and I've heard from so many of you who resonated with these stories. We don't talk enough about the hardships of trying to do it all and be it all as entrepreneurs. 
There's a lot to navigate, and there's a lack of conversations around what to do about it and what you can learn from seasons of overwhelm, burnout, and the hard lessons of awareness around your own internal wiring that might be hurting you. 
So I want you to know that I see you, I appreciate you, and these episodes are for you.
-----Our guest host is Kinsey Roberts, host of the She Creates Business Podcast.  She's been on episode 67 (Opening a Wedding Venue 101) and episode 127 (Is Community Over Competition for Real?).
-----(00:03:15) Why couldn't you stop?(00:08:09) Unaddressed Past Wounds Impact on Burnout Recovery
(00:17:16) Evolving Nature of Burnout: Acknowledging Different Forms
(00:19:10) Transformation through Evolving Burnout Experiences
(00:24:35) Navigating Relationship Changes with Reflection and Growth
(00:27:32) The Power of Purposeful Reflection and Breaks
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Weddings for Real on Social Media:
Instagram: @weddingsforreal
Facebook: @weddingsforreal
twitter: @weddingsforreal
Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence.

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Back when I was starting my planning business in 2010, things were a lot different than today.  Community over competition wasn’t a thing. Instagram wasn’t a thing yet. TikTok obviously wasn’t around. Podcasts weren’t around. And you know what else hadn’t taken off yet? The coaching boom.
Back then, we didn’t have wedding pros telling us what they had done to grow their businesses, which was a challenge because we had to learn from failing.
But now, you have sooooo many voices to choose from, and so many different opinions on how to grow your business the right way.  I’ve heard from you that it’s completely overwhelming.
So what can we do about it? And where should we be spending our time?
-----Our guest is Steph Zakas, coach and photographer, and host of the Your Next Breakthrough Podcast.
-----(00:00:00) Navigating Coaching Overload in Business
(00:06:06) Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Core Issue Coaching
(00:10:37) Entrepreneurial Impact of External Marketing Messages
(00:24:16) Client-Centered Sales Approach for Efficiency
(00:26:38) "Embracing Safety through Rest and Mindfulness"
(00:38:59) Personalized Morning Routines for Optimal Energy
(00:39:55) Personalized Daily Routines for Peak Productivity
(00:44:46) Maximizing High-Level Thinking Through Delegating
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Weddings for Real on Social Media:
Instagram: @weddingsforreal
Facebook: @weddingsforreal
twitter: @weddingsforreal
Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence.

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Today we're sharing some easy financial wins for you to be able to save more money, unlock some amazing perks, and gain greater control over your finances and your time.
AMEX My Favorite Things Honeybook Weddings For Real Episode 259 - 5 Tips So Taxes Don't Keep You Up at Night, with CPA Tatiana PodelWeddings For Real Episode 241 - Double Your Revenue, Not Your Work: A Guide to Affiliate Income, with Kendra Swalls
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Weddings for Real on Social Media:
Instagram: @weddingsforreal
Facebook: @weddingsforreal
twitter: @weddingsforreal
Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence.

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As entrepreneurs, we carry a heavy load. We're leading our teams, we're planning for more growth, we're handling setbacks, trying to build profitability, we're making sure we're serving our clients, we want to market to reach a wider audience.  It's exhausting.
And then, as women, I feel like the load is even greater. We strive to create opportunities that might not come as easily to us as our male counterparts. We're working to balance societal expectations, we're managing the mental load, and often we feel the heaviness and drive to prove our capabilities in almost every arena. 
And then as parents, the desire to be present in a true role model is incredibly strong and often challenging to measure up to. 
Something's gotta give.
So today, I'm sharing 6 ways (plus a bonus) to prioritize yourself.
(04:00) Tip 1 - "It's a slow process, but it's teaching me patience, and it's giving me a sense of accomplishment that's not tied to work or productivity."(07:45) Tip 2 - The Inner Drill Sergeant(10:30) Tip 3 - Rest with no agenda?!?(12:15) Tip 4 - "One of the best decisions I've made..."(14:10) Tip 5 - Turning the Hollywood yes into a real yes(15:40) Tip 6 - Falling back in love with my childhood crush(17:40) Bonus Tip - Deep Healing---
Today's episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault. The doors are currently closed for The Planner's Vault, but join the wait list now so you can be the first to know when the doors re-open.
Weddings for Real on Social Media:
Instagram: @weddingsforreal
Facebook: @weddingsforreal
twitter: @weddingsforreal
Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence.

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