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  • Episode 189 | The #1 Question to Ask When You Feel Stuck

    Episode 189 | The #1 Question to Ask When You Feel Stuck
    2025/09/01

    We’ve all been there... stuck in the mud of life, spinning our wheels, and wondering if we’ll ever move forward.

    In this episode of The Mary Valloni Show, we'll unpack the single most powerful question you can ask yourself when you feel stuck. It’s simple, practical, and can shift your perspective in an instant.

    If you are wrestling with career choices, finances, relationships, health, or faith, this question will help you create clarity. We'll also walk through an exercise together to immediately take action and see progress.

    What to expect in this episode:

    • How to recognize the signs of being stuck and why it happens to everyone.
    • The traps of asking the wrong questions (and how to avoid them).
    • The breakthrough question that unlocks clarity.
    • A practical exercise to answer this breakthrough question.

    Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Download Mary’s free training, Discover What You Really Want, at maryvalloni.com.
    • Connect with Mary at mary@maryvalloni.com.
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    33 分
  • Episode 188 | What is Heart Motivation and Why Do We Need It

    Episode 188 | What is Heart Motivation and Why Do We Need It
    2025/08/25

    Have you ever set a goal that looked good on paper but fizzled out before you got there? You’re not alone. Most goals stall out because they’re missing the fuel that keeps us going... heart motivation!

    • Head motivation - "I should do this."
    • Heart motiviation - "I want to do this."

    In this episode, Mary unpacks what heart motivation really is, why head knowledge alone isn’t enough, and how to connect your goals to your deepest desires so you can finally enjoy the journey and not just the destination.

    You'll learn how to:

    • Recognize the difference between head goals and heart goals.
    • Understand why willpower runs out (and passion doesn’t).
    • How to align your identity, values, and beliefs with what you want.
    • Learn an exercise that will help you to retrain your brain.

    Ready to align your goals with your head and heart?

    Download Mary’s free training, Discover What You Really Want, at maryvalloni.com.

    Connect with Mary at mary@maryvalloni.com.
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    38 分
  • Episode 187 | 7 Steps to Get What You Want

    Episode 187 | 7 Steps to Get What You Want
    2025/08/18

    Have you ever felt like your dreams are out of reach? You’re not alone. Most people don’t go after what they really want because of three common roadblocks:

    1. Fear – of failure, success, or rejection.
    2. Lack of Clarity – not knowing what you want or how to begin.
    3. Scarcity Mindset – believing you don’t have enough time, money, or connections.

    In this episode of The Mary Valloni Show, Mary shares her proven 7-Step FREEDOM Framework™, the process that takes you from impossible to possible.

    You’ll learn how to:

    • Clarify your vision so you know exactly where you’re headed.
    • Build a strong team of advocates who believe in you.
    • Create compelling invitations that fund your vision.
    • Deliver results and celebrate impact for long-term growth.

    Ready to take your first step?

    Download Mary’s free training, Discover What You Really Want, at maryvalloni.com.

    Connect with Mary at mary@maryvalloni.com.
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    47 分
  • Episode 186 | How to Create Boundaries to Create Your Dream Life

    Episode 186 | How to Create Boundaries to Create Your Dream Life
    2025/08/11

    If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, resentful, or stuck in situations that drain your energy, it’s time for a reset.

    In this episode, I’ll walk you through my 6-step process for creating healthy boundaries that protect your time, energy, and focus without feeling guilty. I’ll also share my shopping mall analogy that makes boundaries simple (and even a little fun) to understand, plus a short exercise you can do today to start putting them in place.

    You’ll hear a real-life story of a client who went from a chaotic life to creating a stable, fulfilling life and it all started with getting clear on his vision and setting strong boundaries. I’ll also share a quick update from my recent trip to the U.S.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • Why everything in your life right now is something you’re allowing and how to change that.

    • The 6-step process for creating boundaries that stick:

      1. Get crystal clear on your vision

      2. Decide what you will and won’t allow

      3. Communicate clearly and early

      4. Enforce without guilt

      5. Build in self-checks

      6. Protect your “yes”

    • How to use the shopping mall analogy to decide who gets access to your life (and at what level).

    • The truth about why boundaries aren’t selfish, they’re actually an act of stewardship.

    Resources & Links:

    • Download the "Discover What You Really Want" free training here

    • Learn more about my coaching and courses at maryvalloni.com

    Let’s Connect:

    • Email: mary@maryvalloni.com
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    46 分
  • Episode 184 | What Happens When You Make Room For Joy

    Episode 184 | What Happens When You Make Room For Joy
    2025/07/21

    In this episode, we explore the quiet power of joy: what it is, why it matters, and how it can radically shift the way you live and lead.

    You’ll learn the difference between happiness and joy, discover why joy is essential (especially in seasons of overwhelm or uncertainty), and uncover what actually happens when you begin to make space for it in your daily life.

    We talk about:

    • What joy really is (and how it differs from happiness)

    • Why it’s more than just a “nice to have”

    • How to add more of it to your life

    • The powerful shifts that happen when you start living with joy

    This episode will leave you feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to what matters most.

    Ready to create your own Joy List?

    Take my free mini-training Discover What You Really Want — a simple 15-minute experience that will help you reconnect with what brings you life. Start now at maryvalloni.com.
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    33 分
  • Episode 183 | The One Word I Removed From My Life (and Why You "Should" Consider Removing It Too)

    Episode 183 | The One Word I Removed From My Life (and Why You "Should" Consider Removing It Too)
    2025/07/14

    Over the years, I’ve done a lot of things because I thought I should, especially for my dad (who passed away 12 years ago when this episode airs!). But that one word, “should,” has carried more weight than I ever realized. In this episode, I share why I decided to remove “should” from my every day life and how that one shift has allowed me to take my power and voice back.

    If you’ve ever felt guilt for not doing enough, shame for not being farther along, or pressure to be someone you’re not, this will be a good episode to listen in to.

    In This Episode We Talk Through:

    • Why “should” is so heavy and what it’s really costing you

    • The hidden connection between “should” and guilt, shame, and external pressure

    • How “should” disconnects you from your truth and your joy

    • 5 simple but powerful ways to start releasing the word “should” today

    How to Begin Your “Should Detox”:

    1. Catch it in the moment — Notice when you say or think “should” and ask, “Says who?”

    2. Replace it with empowering words — Like “choose,” “want,” or “need”

    3. Reflect daily — Ask, “What did I feel I should do today?” and “What did I actually want or need?”

    4. Practice out loud — Invite a loved one to help you shift your language

    5. Listen to your body — Notice how “should” feels tense, while “want” feels safe

    The Deeper Why:

    Removing “should” doesn’t mean avoiding responsibility. It means living from a place of freedom instead of fear. As someone committed to helping others move from impossibility to freedom, this practice is foundational—for me, and maybe for you too.

    When you stop living by “should,” you:

    • Free your voice

    • Strengthen your boundaries

    • Make space for clarity, joy, and authenticity

    Ready to Rediscover What You Actually Want?

    Start with my free training to reconnect with your voice and your vision.

    Grab it here.

    Let’s Stay Connected

    Have questions or thoughts about this episode? I’d love to hear from you.

    Connect with me at maryvalloni.com or email mary@maryvalloni.com.

    If This Episode Resonated…

    Please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs permission to let go of shoulds and embrace freedom.

    We’re just getting started and I’m so glad you’re here.
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    36 分
  • Episode 182 | Why I Pressed Pause and Why I'm Back

    Episode 182 | Why I Pressed Pause and Why I'm Back
    2025/07/08

    After nearly 5 years, The Mary Valloni Show is back with new direction and new focus.

    In this relaunch episode, Mary shares the full story behind the podcast’s evolution, from its beginnings in 2017, to the pause in 2020, and now to a powerful return in 2025. Whether you’re a longtime listener or brand new here, this episode will help you reflect on your own seasons of pause, transition, and renewal.

    You’ll hear how Mary’s vision has expanded to helping purpose-driven leaders like you rediscover joy, gain clarity, and walk in freedom—without the pressure, perfectionism, or burnout.

    In This Episode:

    • Why the podcast paused and what’s changed since

    • A renewed focus on joy, clarity, and freedom

    • What you can expect from upcoming episodes

    To discover what you really want, start with Mary's FREE training and reconnect with what matters most to you.

    Subscribe, share, and reach out here to let us know how we can help you in your journey.

    We’re just getting started!
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    35 分
  • Episode 181 | What It Looks Like to Focus Your Vision

    Episode 181 | What It Looks Like to Focus Your Vision
    2020/12/16
    If you have been following the Fundraising Freedom Podcast, when I first started it I actually called it the Mary Valloni Show. And if you've been following for a while, you know that I follow the steps that I teach in my book, Fundraising Freedom. Those steps follow the acronym FREEDOM because what I want for you, and what I want for me, is freedom. So, I have been spending the last several weeks and really the last several months thinking through what my vision is. What does it actually look like to focus your vision? 2020 has obviously caused us to have to take a step back and really look at everything. What is your vision for your life; the passion and purpose that you have for the work that you do? If you're anything like me, you've probably had some moments where you're like, ‘what am I doing? What is happening? Where do I even fit into all of this?’ I’ve spent a lot of time journaling and walking through my vision for this podcast, my vision for my business, and trying to really pull back the layers and remind myself why I do the work that I do. In chapter one of Fundraising Freedom, I share with you that I really want to make sure that you have your mission, your vision, and your timeline in your budget. I also want to make sure that you know exactly why you're doing what you're doing. If you don't have a passion for the work that you're doing, people will see that. Usually, that means that your donations will run parallel to that. You may see that your donations declined because the people just don't follow this movement that you have created for your cause. At the top of every podcast episode, I talk about how I want to educate, encourage, and empower fundraisers to raise more funds and have more freedom. And I do believe that that is at the core of what I do. That is my mission. I want to teach you, I want to encourage you, and especially this year, I want to encourage you to keep going and to not give up. I want to empower you to know that it's possible to take that education and really step out into a new place in the work that you do so that you can speak on behalf of the people you serve. Those three core tenants are what I believe, and I spent several years really trying to nail down what that mission was. Of course, on the vision side, I've always wanted to end the lack and scarcity mindset. In the nonprofit sector, even the word nonprofit means not for profit. And so many people look at our nonprofits and say, ‘well, you can do this on less, you don't need that much.’ As nonprofit leaders, you are told that you maybe shouldn't make as much as you make or that you shouldn't be compensated well for the work that's being done and I just do not believe that I believe that you should be compensated well. I also believe that your charity should have every dollar that it needs to actually end whatever problem you are trying to solve. I would say 100% of you are trying to raise dollars for your nonprofit because whatever you're trying to fix wasn't fixed by the for-profit sector. So not only do you have to do this on limited resources, you have to follow the government guidelines and you have to do it with very minimal income. I understand the challenges that you are faced with and I get that, and I feel your pain deep within my soul. I mean, I have been doing this for 20 years, and I know that you guys sacrifice, and you do this with very minimal rewards. I just think you guys are absolutely incredible; the heart that you have for the people you serve is just off the charts. I just want to tell you how much I appreciate the ability to share with you some of the things that I've learned in the nonprofit space. Of course, we know we can always do better and that there's always more that can be done. But the thing is that you guys are showing up every single day, doing the hard work that somebody else couldn't accomplish. For that, I just want to give you the biggest high five and virtual hug and to let you know that I'm really just so grateful that I get to really do life with you guys. I’ve had to have some tough conversations with myself, and I'm sure you have been in this same boat, trying to figure out what are we going to do as we move into the new year. How are we going to stay focused on what we were actually called to do? For me, I’ve had such clarity in the last year that I was really called to help faith-based organizations. My heart is for people who are sharing the gospel and helping change lives. I've launched several programs over the last several years, mostly on one-on-one coaching and group coaching; helping people raise money in a group environment. The reason why I did those things was that that's what worked for me. So, I wanted to create an environment for you so that you knew that you weren't alone, which was my why statement. That was the why behind everything; I do not want you to be alone. I do not want you, for one second, to feel alone in the work ...
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    22 分