Choosing yourself above all else may sound simple, but for many us, of it can be the hardest thing to do.

In this episode, we invite veteran journalist Janet Parker to open up about her experience with broadcast burnout, being a caregiver, and the pivotal moment when she decided to finally choose herself.

Join Elonda and Janet as they chat about the power of simply choosing you, how to look for lessons in all your failures, the advice we would give to our younger selves, and so much more! 

KEY POINTS:

• Dealing with broadcast burnout 
• The biggest challenges of caregiving 
• Negative connotations behind being “strong” 
• The power of choosing yourself 
• Advice you would give to your younger self
• How struggle can bring value 
• Look for lessons in your failures 

QUOTABLES:

“Peace is a top-tier currency.”

“We've gone through hard times, but learn the lesson so you don't have to repeat it.”

“Failing is not failing. It's a lesson.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Janet Parker 

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When you set your mind to something - do you strive to achieve it no matter what is thrown in your way, or do you fold under the pressure? In order to answer that question, you must first answer this: How Bad Do You Want It? 

In this episode, Elonda shares how she dealt with and overcame her procrastination, fear, and discomfort during her Innovative Income Summit journey. As she looks back at some of the biggest takeaways from her journey and how the summit has impacted her, you will uncover the power of simply having a made-up mind. 

KEY POINTS:

• How to change the way you view hurdles and challenges
• The one thing that you can always control 
• Taking your focus off the external and onto the internal 
• It’s not up to you to figure out the “how” 
• The right kind of rooms you need to be in
• How it all starts a decision and a made-up mind
• Biggest takeaways from the Innovative Income Summit

QUOTABLES:

“A made-up mind will allow persistence that you've never seen before.”

“Faith is best seen in the dark. So when you don't know what is happening, that's when your faith will be tested.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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If you ever want to change your behavior, you must first change your beliefs. And the things we speak into ourselves, are the very things we believe about ourselves. So, what kind of words are you speaking to yourself? What thoughts are you giving power to? 

In this episode, Elonda will show you how to slowly transform your mindset using small but effective tools that you can apply every day. Learn how to turn your negative into a positive, and how to make lessons out of mistakes. 

It’s time to shed the limiting beliefs and elevate your words, thoughts, and ultimately, yourself. 

KEY POINTS:

• With great responsibility comes great power. 
• Why what you say to yourself matters. 
• How it all boils down to your beliefs. 
• Ways to turn your negative mindset around. 

QUOTABLES:

“All behavior is belief-driven.”

 “You can't get rid of you. So what you say to yourself matters. What you tell yourself, what you speak, good or bad, will come to pass.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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