Be Ambitious

Michelle Powell is the founder of the site Live Well. Serve Well. com where she equips others to nourish their life with better ingredients and God's word. In the last year, she decided to pivot her personal training business and launch her virtual whole-body wellness brand. Michelle focuses on teaching others to make simple ingredient swaps, so they can continue to eat the foods they love without all the inflammatory ingredients. In addition to running her at-home online business, Michelle enjoys life with her husband and three kiddos in Southern California.

 

In This Episode: 

• Michelle dives into what Whole Body Wellness looks like and means to her and for her clients 
• Anti-inflammatory ingredient swaps you can make today
• Grocery shopping tips 
• How Michelle equips and encourages women with weekly Biblically focused devotionals 
• How to build your relationship with the Lord

 

Quotable moments:

“There is a difference between knowing who God is and having a relationship with Him!”

"Struggles are a good thing - you are putting yourself in a position for GROWTH."

"Our pain is not wasted, our work is not done in vain." 

"Do not just be hearers of God’s word but doers as well!!"

 

Connect with Michelle: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livewell.servewell/

Website: https://livewellservewell.com/

 

 

Lindsey Konchar is a licensed graduate social worker turned stay-at-home mama. When her daughter was 9 months old, she found herself lost in the depths of PPA, PPD, and postpartum rage. She needed to make a change to find her way back into the light. She found a way to use the clinical skills she had developed in her practice and hold on to the work she had loved so much - write a friggin’ book. I Got 99 Coping Skills and Being a B*tch Ain’t One is a quippy, evidence-based guide to help individuals find better, healthy coping skills. We all know life can be unimaginably challenging. It brings stress and grief, anxiety and angst, but that doesn't mean we should lose hope. By using the small, simple, actionable steps in I Got 99 Coping Skills and Being a B*tch Ain’t One, Lindsey helps you find what uniquely works for you to optimize your life!

 

In This Episode: 

• An honest conversation about Postpartum Anxiety, Depression and Rage
• Coping Skills you can use for anxiety and stress  
• Lindsey's personal and professional journey with Mental Health
• The process it took to write and publish her own book: I Got 99 Coping Skills and Being a B*tch Ain’t One
• How her book provides small, simple, actionable steps you can use to optimize your life!

 

Connect with Lindsey here: https://www.instagram.com/copingwithlindsey/ 

Buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4SPLPGG

 

 

*If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. These services are free and confidential.

Courtney Beck is a Nurse Practitioner and Health Coach out of rural Oklahoma. She is a farm wife, momma, migraine sufferer and is an advocate for all women struggling with migraines. She has been in the trenches, knows migraine, and got tired herself of doctors giving her no options. She knew there was another way and found it and now wants to share her knowledge with everyone else. 

 

In This Episode: 

• Different types of Migraines  
• Testing to find the root cause 
• Supplements to help prevent and/or treat Migraines 
• Nutritional, Lifestyle & Non-Toxic changes you can make when suffering from Migraines
• Advocating for your health 

 

Connect with Courtney:

Instagram

 

If you’re looking to start or restart a fitness routine this is the episode for you! In this solo episode I share how I started my fitness journey 9 years ago, what advice I give my health & wellness coaching clients and also provide several tips you can implement today!! 

 

Connect with me on your fav social platform: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleymbaumann/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleymbaumann17 

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeTwgFA8/

Araz Nelson has been a hairstylist for 21 years. She started her career when she was a junior in high school. Over those years she went from assisting a hairstylist, to renting a chair, to renting a suite to ultimately opening her own salon in the middle of a pandemic. She is also owner of an independent hair color education company called COMBED education where she helps hairstylist's build their confidence in hair coloring.

 

In this Episode: 

• Leaning into your intuition/listening to your gut 

• Getting out of your comfort zone to your growth zone 

• How to strengthen your mindset 

• Taking personal responsibility for your life  

• How she grows her business through referrals

• How she combined her skillset and mindset to create a hair color education company for the hair industry 

 

Quotable Moments: 

“Do it scared!” 

"The journey to the growth zone when FEAR tries to stop you - You either fold and you let it take over or you rise up and do it scared."

“When you water certain areas of your life you reap the benefits in other areas as well”

“Be your own f**king hero” 

“If it’s your calling it’s going to keep calling.”

"Stay open minded. There is either growth or decay - there is no chill. You are either growing or decaying" 

 

Connect with Araz: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this_is_araz/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-combed-education-podcast/id1602845496

Gut health is the latest buzzword in the health and wellness space. In this episode I share my personal gut health journey, why gut health is important, how to improve your gut health and how your gut affects your skin health, energy levels, hormone balance and weight. 

To start your on gut health journey with the nutrition program I mentioned in this episode click here: https://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/d/4WGPTSPSHKEssentials?referringRepID=284184

 

Connect with me on your fav social platform: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleymbaumann/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleymbaumann17 

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeTwgFA8/

In today's episode I share the challenging season I've been in and why I almost gave up on the podcast. Being transparent about what it's like to be a podcast host while also running an online business, social media, as a mother and wife. I hope that by sharing it encourages someone to not give up on their calling, passion, purpose, business,etc and instead learn how to take a step back, rest and recalibrate and make necessary changes to keep going! 

Chrissy Williams is a Registered Dietitian and owner of Chrissy Williams Nutrition. In the last year, she decided to get off the corporate leadership ladder and go all in on her virtual integrative nutrition private practice. Chrissy specializes in women's health, focusing on the 6 pillars for metabolic efficiency.  In addition to running her thriving practice, Chrissy balances life at home in Pennsylvania with her husband and two toddler sons.

In This Episode: 

• Finding a career that aligns with you 

• Self Reflection Practices 

• Hormone Health

• The most common issue causing hormone imbalance in women 

• Tips for Postpartum Moms on how to best support hormones as they shift back to their new normal

• Adrenal Support

 

Connect with Chrissy:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrissywilliams.rd/

Do you have a sluggish metabolism quiz: ​​https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/61aa6403dddfd00018e194bc 

In this episode, I share my story in an interview on the Life Well Lived podcast by Kayla Brandon. Check out Episode 24 to hear Kayla's story and learn more about her podcast! 

As a corporate drop-out-turned-entrepreneur, health and fitness coach, and podcaster I drop some serious knowledge on how I manage my busy days balancing both motherhood and my career, as well as actionable tips on how to start a podcast.

In this interview, we cover my transition from the world of corporate marketing to entrepreneurship, what inspired me to start the Be Ambitious podcast, how to identify your target audience, where to begin if you have no idea how to start a podcast, my morning routine that sets myself up for success and so much more.

 

Connect with me on your fav social platform: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleymbaumann/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleymbaumann17 

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeTwgFA8/

Samantha Henson is the award winning clinical pet nutritionist and founder behind Next Generation Pet Wellness. She started her career as the CPN for Premier Pet in Metro Detroit before moving on to start NGPW in 2017. Driven by a mission to help one million pets, Samantha is best known for inspiring pet owners everywhere to better care for their companions. 

 

In This Episode: 

• The biggest issue when it comes to a dog’s health 
• What not to feed your dog & how to find the best pet food 
• How Samantha’s company is helping 1 million pets 
• The one thing she would do differently if she was just starting her company
• How to prioritize your family while running a successful business

 

Key takeaways: 

“Over 50% of american dogs are clinically obsese and many are dying from cancer, heart disease."

"Meetings can be pushed, your kids' emotions can not."

Avoid food with corn, wheat or soy based - inflammatory ingredients. 

Buy your pet's food from a local, speciality and/or independently owned pet store. Ask questions as the employees there should be knowledgable. 

Find a business mentor when starting your business. 

Book recommendations: 

Traction

Essentialism

 

Connect with Samantha: 

Website: https://www.nextgenerationpetwellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextgenerationpet/