014: Unlock Your Potential: Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt Through Self-Trust and Vision Boards with Maria Maldonado Smith

In this episode of Creating the Vision, I’m joined by Susan Winograd, an expert on integrative wellness and owner of an integrative wellness company called Lead Wellness. 

We talk about the company's vision and the strategies they use to help so many men and women optimize their health and achieve health independence. Susan emphasizes the significance of personalized approaches, mentorship, and understanding the root of health issues rather than just treating symptoms. She also talks about her services for men's health issues, women's health issues, pre and postnatal care, and digestive, bowel, bladder, and sexual issues.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 1:39 Getting more comfortable with talking about our mental and physical health as women

• 3:10 Lead Wellness - where did it come from

• 7:42 The interconnectedness of the work on our self and what we want to achieve

• 12:36 The difference in seeing your PCP

• 15:17 Our most important pillar of health

• 18:24 Most common sexual, bladder and bowel issues

• 22:35 Kegels after pregnancy and their usefulness

• 26:00 Communicating our health and wellness needs and goals to advocate for ourselves and create our vision

• 30:21 Where is lead wellness headed in 2024

• 32:13 What is her do the dang goal
  
  

Resources:

• Workbook: https://a.co/d/9GpwurV
  
  

Connect with Susan:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-wellness/

• https://www.lead-wellness.com/
  
  

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, we explore the concept of positive habits, goals, and how they interplay in our lives. 

We talk about the importance of establishing a foundation of positive daily practices to achieve the desired end goal. Using examples from my own experiences, I explain how setting small, achievable daily tasks contributes to the ultimate aim, and how following a specific plan and seeking professional help can enhance one's progress towards health and wellness goals. 

We also underscore the significance of having an accountability partner, the role of milestone celebrations in maintaining motivation, and the necessity of achieving balance while being dedicated to one's goals.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 0:11 Recap of Focus February

• 4:05 The workbook to guide you through this framework

• 06:29 Why we lose motivation

• 08:54 My experience creating habits to pull myself back into good health

• 15:39 Developing accountability

• 17:25 Thinking of Health and Wellness

• 19:42 What’s the biggest goal you want to achieve?

• 23:02 How will you celebrate your achievement?
  
  

Resources:

• Workbook: https://a.co/d/9GpwurV
  
  

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, we discuss the importance of setting personal, professional and 'play/fun' goals as part of 'Focus February'. 

We cover the need for these goals to not just be aspirations but actionable plans that are consistently pursued. These core goals are the big ones, the overarching ambitions which conclude at the destination. 

I also share about an upcoming free masterclass on calibrating goals and encourage you to register. 

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 0:51 Free Masterclass

• 1:51 Topic Intro - Core Goals

• 2:58 Breaking your core goals into 3

• 04:42 Creating personal goals

• 08:44 My current personal goals

• 11:41 Professional Goals

• 16:12 Play Goal

• 18:45 Do the Dang Goal

Resources:

• Masterclass:
  
  

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, we discuss the significance of having a clear 'word of the year' which helps guide goal setting for the year, as we talked about in our last episode. 

Today, we go deeper and explore the process of developing core values and a mission statement, which are keys to self-understanding and achieving personal and professional goals. We also talk about vision boards, and how when they are used correctly to visually represent one's goals, suggesting that they can serve as physical reminders of what one aspires to achieve. 

I encourage you to consistently revisit your core values, mission statement, and goals, because we naturally change as we progress through different life seasons.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 0:50 The Importance of Defining Your Word of the Year

• 0:20 Understanding Core Values and Mission Statement

• 2:15 The Struggle of Self-Identity and Its Impact

• 3:11 The Science Behind Goal Setting

• 4:23 The Role of Core Values in Personal Growth

• 4:41 The Evolution of Core Values Over Time

• 5:29 The Importance of Core Values and Mission Statement in Companies

• 6:38 The Power of a Personal Mission Statement

• 7:31 The Impact of Core Values on Your Life Decisions

• 9:40 The Role of a Mission Statement in Achieving Your Goals

• 9:46 The Importance of Revisiting Your Goals

• 20:29 The Power of Vision Boards in Achieving Your Goals

• 23:37 The Importance of Aligning Your Goals with Your Core Values and Mission Statement

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, I'm excited to introduce Focus February, an initiative I've created to help you articulate and achieve your goals for the year 2024.

As I break down my process of annual goal setting, I want to underline the importance of choosing a 'Word of the Year' as an anchoring point for both your personal and professional achievements.

I'll guide you through the concepts of goal setting and vision imagery, encouraging you to dedicate 10-15 minutes to identify the key word that will guide your objectives for the year. To give you an example, my word of the year for 2024 is 'Trust'.

I'm also inviting you to join my Instagram subscription group for additional guidance on achieving your goals.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 1:56 Join my subscription

• 3:36 Why the word of the year is important

• 5:01 My word of the year

• 7:36 Doing mirror work

• 8:12 How to find your word of the year

• 11:56 Rooting your word the science behind goal setting

• 13:26 Action to take after this episode

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, I speak with Emily Siegel, a friendship mentor and podcast host, who shares her journey in establishing and supporting a community of motivated moms, conveying her belief that moms don't have to face motherhood alone. 

She guides busy moms on creating supportive circles of friends through auditing existing connections, managing expectations, and being intentional about the types of friendships that bring value to their lives. She also shares her 2022 goal of weekly podcast episodes and her overall mission of strengthening existing relationships.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 1:50 How moving can uproot your friendships 

• 04:59 The Impact of Moving and Starting Over

• 07:36 The Parallels Between Goal Setting and Friendships

• 10:06 The Concept of 'Friendship Audit

• 18:26 Understanding the Term 'Best Friend'

• 23:02 The Joy of Introducing Friends to Each Other

• 25:09 Starting Conversations at the Playground

• 25:33 Getting Contact Information from New Acquaintances

• 27:23 The Importance of Consistency in Building Relationships

• 27:56 Overcoming Overthinking in Friendship & Knowing When to Let Go of a Potential Friendship

• 29:48 Turning Awkward Moments into Friendship Bonds

• 34:11 Advice for those Unable to make Close Connections

• 40:51 The Importance of Visioning in Friendships

• 42:39 Her ‘do the dang thing’ goal

Connect with Emily

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconnectedmomlife/

• https://theconnectedmomlife.com/

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, I speak with Lori Oberbroeckling, a successful working mother, who shares her insights and strategies about being a 'super mom'. 

Lori, a corporate leader, trainer, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of 'The Mom Secrets of Supermom', discusses how she balances career, side hustles, and family life. She reveals how her book was inspired by observing how some mothers coped better with life's challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Lori also explains what ‘energy bleeds’ and ‘energy boosts’ are and how they impact productivity and personal wellbeing. She talks about the power of vision boards, and shares personal experiences of learning to let go of unnecessary responsibilities and focus on what truly matters. Lastly, she announces her upcoming planner launch in 2024 and the Super Mom summit in June.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 1:52 How did Secrets of a Supermom come about?

• 3:25 What consistently kept coming up in her interviewing process

• 5:49 Lori's secret for maintaining all aspects with four kids

• 11:02 What to do when you feel like you have too much going on

• 17:31 Does she ever feel guilty for taking a day to reset?

• 21:01 Breaking point moments that help her realign as a mom

• 27:54 What she is working on now to create your life vision

• 33:36 Information about her upcoming summit

• 37:06 How she pours into herself

• 38:10 Her ‘do the dang thing’ goal

Connect with Lori

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretsofsupermom

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secretsofsupermom

• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/secretsofsupermom/

• Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VSDJ398

• https://secretsofsupermom.com/

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, I speak with Graham Cochrane, a seven-figure entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. 

Graham shares his journey of self-discovery after losing his job and his initial dream of being a rockstar, which led him to build multiple successful businesses while working fewer hours each week. 

He emphasizes the importance of dreaming again, living in authenticity, and acknowledging the unique skills and interests inherent in oneself. He discusses his book 'Rebel' which guides and coaches people on uncovering and leveraging their unique attributes for personal fulfillment and success.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 2:59 The Importance of Community and Accountability

• 3:26 Graham's Journey: From Struggles to Success

• 3:43 Facing Job Loss and Financial Struggles

• 5:15 Discovering a New Path: Online Business

• 6:18 Understanding Self and Living Authentically

• 10:36 Knowing Who You Are

• 19:21 The Challenge of Change and Growth in Relationships

• 21:03 Rebel: The Book and Its Message

• 24:21 The Impact of Failed Dreams on Identity

• 25:09 The Identity Crisis Intersection

• 26:30 The Journey of Rediscovering Dreams

• 34:09 The Power of Embracing Uniqueness and Authenticity

• 42:10 His ‘do the dang thing’ goal

Connect with Graham

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrahamcochrane

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/grahamcochrane

• Podcast: https://www.grahamcochrane.com/podcasts/the-graham-cochrane-show

• https://www.grahamcochrane.com/

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode, I interview Alyshia Ochse, an actress and author known for her roles in 'True Detective', 'The Other Black Girl' and her podcast 'That One audition'. 

We discuss Alyshia’s book 'Life Letters', and its powerful role in shaping my own life decisions and career change from corporate to a creative field. We emphasize the importance of embracing creativity, setting specific intentions, trusting oneself, and tackling fears. 

We also call for harnessing creativity in diverse fields, valuing the journey of self-discovery, and the importance of remaining open to change and embracing vulnerability. Alyshia also shares experiences and insights from her personal journey, acting career, and her love for empowering others through her stories and concepts.

Alyshia Ochse is a Los Angeles-based actress, bestselling author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and mother, who is likely most recognized for her role as “Lucy,” opposite Matthew McConaughey, from the Golden Globe nominated HBO series TRUE DETECTIVE.

We talk about:

• [0:00] Intro

• [2:52] Her letter writing event she brought people to

• [4:51] Alyshia's feelings on creativity

• [12:40] My own reflection on her book and the power of setting intention

• [17:55] Being right on time

• [25:41] Openness and creativity

• [31:22] Understanding that we are all creatives

• [36:57] Creativity and starting with the mirror

• [42:57] Alyshia's 2024 letters

• [46:36] Alyshia's ‘do the dang thing’ goal

Connect with Alyshia

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyshiaochse/

• https://alyshiaochse.com/about/

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

Welcome to 2024! I’m starting off our new year of Creating the Vision with my thoughts on how to cultivate a growth mindset in 2024 and beyond. We often think that a new year has to bring massive changes right off the bat, but that’s simply not true.

Since I was a kid, I understood the importance of consistent learning as part of growth, and it’s something I have taken in my work, business, parenting, and relationships. 

We cover five steps towards cultivating a growth mindset, which are embracing challenges, reframing feedback as a positive, valuing effort and persistence, cultivating curiosity, and practicing positive self talk. 

For each step, I recommend an action tip, a journaling prompt, and a helpful resource that you can implement starting today – you can choose all of them, or one of them, the power is in your hands.

We talk about:

• [0:00] Intro

• [2:36] What is one new thing you learned today

• [3:46] How to cultivate a growth mindset

• [4:37] #1 Embrace Challenges

• [6:37] #2 Reframe feedback as a positive

• [10:17] #3 Value effort and persistence

• [15:27] #4 Be Curious

• [18:50] #5 Practice positive self talk

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/