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Drop the Aspiring Act

Lavelle "Vellie" Peterswww.linkedin.com
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur, author, creative, aspiring anything...? Then this podcast is for you!! Why? Because every week (in Spring and Fall), I share stories from former aspirers who were right where you are. Researching, comparing, waiting for the right time, letting fear hold them back, and doing every and anything but dropping the aspiring act and going after the dream that you said you wanted. Join me for each season’s fun theme and guest interviews. The world is waiting for you to drop your aspiring act. Visit: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/
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Episodes

Making Goals LEVITATING (Monumental even) with Monique Toussaint 069

We're about to hit a new year. What are you doing to get to your next level in 2022? Listen to this week's episode with author, entrepreneur, and coach, Monique Toussaint of Monumental Business Solutions. Ready to join her LeadHER Success Squad? Check out how to connect with Monique in the show notes here: Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with me on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook...

Dec 29, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 69

Making Goals AMBITIOUS (and REAL) with Intuitive Coach, Kirsi Englund 068

Make it Ambitious. Show up Real. Kirsi Englund shares how making that shift after spending time on a luxurious retreat, changed her business and her life. International, world-renowned, soul rebel - is just a tip of the dream and life ahead for this ambitious goal getter. Tune in as this Intuitive Coach shares her journey. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/making-goals-ambitious-real-kirsi-englund-iearc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedi...

Dec 22, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 68

Making Goals YOURS and with Integrity with Liz Whitehead 067

Do you start and end your goals with integrity? That is the question with this week's guest, Liz Whitehead. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/making-goals-yours-integrity-liz-whitehead-bu5fc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with me on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast/ YouTube: htt...

Dec 16, 202116 minSeason 2Ep. 67

Making Goals ORIGINAL with Dr. Tracy Hill 066

If you've ever asked yourself the question, how can I be a mom and do what I love without feeling guilty about motherhood or my career, then this is the episode for you. This week's guest, Dr. Tracy Hill didn't know what hit her until she was in the throws of it. She felt guilty at work because she was thinking about her kids and she felt like she wasn't measuring up as a mom because she wasn't spending enough time at home. Where does one find the balance? Check out this episode to hear how she ...

Dec 09, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 66

Get ROYAL before you get SMART Goals 065

Get ROYAL before you get SMART. Listen for the Breakdown on ROYAL goals and why you should try it to become the Queen of your goals and your life. Plus, I share what's coming up for the remainder of the season. Show Notes: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/get-royal-before-you-smart-goals-ep-065-szmcc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with me on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr...

Dec 09, 202111 minSeason 2Ep. 65

From Royally Faithful to Royally Fierce with Carla E. Criswell 064

Sometimes we're faithful to a fault. Have you ever been there? When you're more faithful to the things outside of yourself, that you would continue to be unhappy just so that you can be loyal? What does it take for you to realize that you have to be faithful to who you are first? Listen to this week's guest, Carla E. Criswell as she shares her story and journey to her book, I'm Not Leaving You, I'm Loving Me. Check out the show notes for links to her current book and her new affirmations/journal...

Oct 27, 202116 minSeason 2Ep. 64

From Royally Flawed to Royally Fierce with Dr. Jessica Houston 063

Time for your (self) check-up with Dr. Jessica Houston. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-royally-flawed-fierce-dr-jessica-houston-fa0hc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with me on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aspirenomore/podcasts...

Oct 20, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 63

From Fulltime to Flowing with Time with Vikki Louise 062

In this episode, meet Vikki, an inspiring coach and entrepreneur who never gave up and doubted the risk of failing to earn success. Tune in and find out how she managed to detach from her current life to attach where she wanted to be. It’s not about choosing whether you would win or learn, it is about learning and winning more. Listen to this podcast episode and be inspired as she shares her journey to success. Show Notes: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-fulltime-flowing-time-vikki-louise-rk...

Oct 13, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 62

From Royally Failed to Mama Bear Fierce with Michele Barard 061

Does MB stand for Mama Bear or Michele Barard? After listening to this episode, you might say both are synonymous. From traversing through a custody battle in a foreign country to watching her children now attend and graduate college, Michele shares how she rebuilt her life to accomplish her number one job and what she’s currently working on. Show Notes: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-royally-failed-mama-bear-fierce-michele-ceyfc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visi...

Oct 06, 202116 minSeason 2Ep. 61

From Flat Broke to Fierce and Flowing with Gael Wood 060

Are you an aspiring career woman who's struggling to achieve her dream life? Do you find yourself unable to move forward because of your fear? In this week’s episode, our guest is Gael Wood, a successful author, blogger, entrepreneur and a coach who never gives up chasing her dream life. Tune in and find out what it takes to get past your lowest point and transform your life into something you never imagined. Gael will tell us how she went flat broke to fierce and royally flowing. Listen to this...

Sep 29, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 60

Royally Fired Up and Fierce with Vivian Acquah 059

There was a fire burning in her soul to make a better world for her son and a fire burning in the workplace that required someone to put it out. Vivian Acquah, whose last name literally sounds like water, was destined for the tasks at hand. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/royally-fired-up-fierce-vivian-acquah-ep-6i3fc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with me on social media. Facebo...

Sep 22, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 59

From Royally Fed Up to Royally Fierce with Story Listener, Safiya Robinson 058

She's usually listening to stories, but this times she's telling it. This week we have author and story listener, Safiya Robinson, as she shares how she went from fed up to fierce as she stepped closer to the age of 40. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-royally-fed-up-fierce-safiya-robinson-h9olc Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with me on social media. Facebook: https://www.face...

Sep 15, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 58

From Royally F*ed to Island Girl Fierce, with Business Mindset Coach, Leticia Francis 057

This island girl had had enough and walked away from her corporate career into the fierce business owner and mindset coach that she is today. Hear/watch Leticia Francis share her story and her advice on how you should be stepping into your future in this episode. It's time to change the world, Queen. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-royally-fed-island-girl-fierce-leticia-ul9zc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-t...

Sep 08, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 57

Fall Season 2021: From Royally F*ed to Royally Fierce 056

New Season. New Theme. New Interviews. All Fierce. All Fire. All ROYAL. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-give-two-fs-fear-failure-season-closure-ejg7c/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with me on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aspirenomore...

Sep 08, 20219 minSeason 2Ep. 56

Season Wrap Up - Spring/Summer 2021 - Don't Give Two Fs: Fear or Failure - 055

The Spring/Summer season is officially at an end. Which was your favorite episode? Which are you no longer giving into? Fear or Failure? Interested in sharing your story, head on over to my website and sign up to be a guest. We must become enamored by our scars, *wink*wink* - you know what I mean if you tuned into this episode. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-give-two-fs-fear-failure-season-closure-ejg7c/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www...

Sep 06, 20217 minSeason 2Ep. 55

Never too late to dance (or pivot) with Anza Goodbar 054

Dance or pivot? It's never too late to start either. Are you ready to hit the floor? If you need some more encouragement, hear Anza's story on how she went from no rhythm to competitive ballroom dancing plus more life strategy tips to start and grow a business, because she does it all. Sign up for a session with Anza in the show notes to design your own life strategy. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/its-never-too-late-dance-pivot-anza-goodbar-gcmwc/ Want to learn more about this podca...

Jun 16, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 54

Fail Up for Champagne Waterfall Happiness with Twiana Edwards 053

Waterfall, champagne, high, waterfall, champagne, high........ (singing to the beat of Watermelon, Sugar, High) . This week's guest is all about that waterfall champagne happiness. Are you ready for some? Pour you a glass and learn what it is now by tuning in to this week's episode. Plus, check out her funny podcast and YouTube channel by jumping in the show notes for all the links. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fail-up-champagne-waterfall-happiness-twiana-zyosc/ Want to learn more ...

Jun 10, 202111 minSeason 2Ep. 53

Create Your Daily Momentum with Katie Craig 052

Coach Katie accidentally fell into her coaching business, but now 14 years in and she has the best advice on how you too can learn to create your own daily momentum and grow the business of your dreams. Are you ready? SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/create-your-daily-momentum-katie-craig-ep-uiw0c Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with me on social media. Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

Jun 02, 202116 minSeason 2Ep. 52

(Self) Love Conquers All with Lorrine Patterson 051

Are you practicing self love? When last have you been on a date with yourself? Your most important relationship is you with you. Are you constantly working on that relationship? SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/self-love-conquers-all-lorrine-patterson-mvjtc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with me on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast Instagra...

May 26, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 51

In God's Time w/ Felicia Dilbert 050

This episode is right on time. God's Time. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gods-time-felicia-dilbert-ep-50-drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast-tlmhc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with me on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aspirenomore/podcasts...

May 26, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Destination Failure or Destination Success 049

Pack your bags you're going on a trip. Bring your beliefs, bring your mindset, bring your habits, and bring your purpose to the final destination. Unless of course, you've already decided that you're there. In that case, mazel tov!! SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/destination-failure-success-ep-49-drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast-61tfc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with me on socia...

May 26, 20215 minSeason 2Ep. 49

Quit Failing Backwards, RUN Forward 048

If you're not failing forwards, you're failing backwards and one way you can remedy that is to RUN. Want to learn more about it? Listen to this week's episode on the Drop the Aspiring Act Podcast. Season Two for the Spring is all about Don't Give Two Fs: Fear or Failure and we're getting deep into the action that you can take around failure. Align Your Habit (Goal Guide #3) and take a RUN!! SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/quit-failing-backwards-run-forward-ep-48-lqhbc Want to learn mo...

May 25, 202111 minSeason 2Ep. 48

Fail Fast, Learn Fast 047

Are you ready to shift your mindset around failure? Here's what you should try: Fail Fast, Learn Fast. It's time to put yourself out there, yesterday, because the longer you wait/procrastinate, the longer you miss the lessons that are waiting for you. JUMP IN!! SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fail-fast-learn-ep47-drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast-crfec/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect ...

May 19, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 47

Faith Over Failure 046

What do you believe about failure? Maybe it's time that you check your failure belief system and change it. Here are some new things that you should believe about failure. Show Notes: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/faith-over-failure-ep-46-drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast-q8cic/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with me on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/droptheaspiringactpodcast ...

May 13, 202110 minSeason 2Ep. 46

Don't Give Two F's - Mid Season Break Spring 2021 045

Our midseason break is over. Here's when we'll be back and what's coming up for the rest of the season. Also, leave a review wherever you're listening to this podcast. You could be the next shoutout in a future episode. Be sure to say where you're from. Show Notes: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-give-two-fs-mid-season-break-ep-45-xbmjc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drop-the-aspiring-act-podcast/ Connect with me on social m...

May 04, 20215 minSeason 2Ep. 45

Re-finding your passion through failure with Daniella Monestime 044

How often do you hear the words passion and failure in the same sentence? I love this week's guest because her story shows that you can go after what you want and 'fail' and that doesn't mean it's the end of the dream. That doesn't mean that you quit or give up. I love how she found her true purpose in her passion by going through that first 'failure' and how it has lead her to the business that she shares with us today in this week's episode. Take a listen. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/...

Apr 14, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 44

God Be Snatching Edges Too, Fear Talks with Tiffany Obeng 043

Are you an aspiring author? Do you have a book inside you that's just waiting to get out. This week's guest was aspiring to be an author for 30 years and now she's just giving all the gems on how you can drop your aspiring act and become an author too. Plus she shares her author journey in her blog called the True TEA, with more tips on how you can get your book published, learn about copywriting, imprints, ISBNs, and more. Check out the show notes to find all the places that you can connect wit...

Apr 07, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 43

Define Your Freedom with Raychel McBride 042

Some freedoms come with water. Some freedoms come with tea. This guests freedom comes with champagne and I'm here for it!! On the podcast this week is Raychel McBride of Corporate Kin who shares her stories of fears and failures as she builds her business alongside her 9 to 5. Tune in to hear how she does it all while raising a teenager. SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/define-your-freedom-raychel-mcbride-ep-42-abdrc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ http...

Mar 31, 202118 minSeason 2Ep. 42

Sign Your Own Permission Slip with Coach Marlana 041

Do you need a pen? I got you!! Coach Marlana got you too if you are looking to next level in your career. The only signature you need on that dotted line to get to your next level is yours. Check out the show notes now to book your next call with Coach Marlana. It's time to level up your career (and add tax)!! SHOW NOTES: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sign-your-own-permission-slip-coach-marlana-pmfpc/ Want to learn more about this podcast and new episodes, visit ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showc...

Mar 24, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 41

Victim to Visionary - Transcending Fear with Terri Kozlowski 040

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains references to rape and childhood sexual abuse/violence. Please be mindful to your mental health and to your surroundings if you are listening to this episode in an open space where children may be present. In this week's episode, guest Terri Kozlowski shares her story of how she went from victim to visionary in her own life and how she uses what she's learned to help other women do the same. Her book, Raven Transcending Fear is now available on her websi...

Mar 17, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 40
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