You’re Killing Me! : An in depth review of businesses at risk of being extinct as a result of Millennial lifestyle trends. This episode was inspired by an article written by Kate Taylor for Business Insider Russ and Traci have a lively discussion on 19 businesses being “killed” by Millennials and the newer trends of our fast-paced convenience driven lifestyle. Youthful generations have always made an impact on lifestyle trends which can make or break the success of an entire industry. There is o...
Sep 29, 2017•32 min•Ep. 73
Traci and Russ interview Mary Shores , entrepreneur and author of the book Conscious Communications; Your Step-by-Step Guide to Harnessing the Power of Your Words to Change Your Mind, Your Choices, and Your Life. In this episode: Based on two decades of research, Mary Shores teaches how you can create new neural pathways by changing your words. Gratitude is a state of mind that arises when you affirm good things in your life that come from outside yourself. When people in great numbers choose to...
Sep 22, 2017•30 min•Ep. 72
In This Episode: Denial is powerful. It is even more powerful when your body is trying to speak to you about the state of your wellness. Traci talks frankly about how blurry vision, migraines, forgetfulness… and other neurological symptoms led to an unlikely wake up call. Are you guilty of fake relaxing? Don’t be blindsided when it comes to your own health. Be your own advocate. If you are not paying attention to your body it will keep reminding you until you do. Traci DeForge Takeaway: Don’t be...
Sep 06, 2017•30 min•Ep. 71
In This Episode: Working together in your relationship is hard enough. Can your relationship withstand working together in your business ? Are these Pros or Cons when working with your significant other? * Provides an opportunity to spend a lot of time together * Provides an easier commute * Ability to plan days off together * Share similar Interests * Creates greater dedication towards work * Mutual respect exists * Better understanding of the job and each other Trust that when one of you says ...
Aug 24, 2017•30 min•Ep. 70
In This Episode: Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonald’s, seems to think so... Persistence and Perseverance are sometimes the only two things that help an entrepreneur get through difficult times. Find out the 3 key ingredients that made McDonald’s a worldwide phenomenon. Do you have to choose between ethics and profits? What does McDonald’s have to do with the success of NPR? What really defines an overnight success? Traci DeForge Takeaways: Focus on your 3. Narrow down your offerings, your pricing...
Aug 17, 2017•36 min•Ep. 69
In This Episode: To get momentum we must be motivated. To get motivated we need momentum. This is not a riddle. Find out why. Motivation is REASON. Momentum is the ACTION you take. According to the experts in the sciences of neurology and behavior – 95% of what drives our behavior as human beings is unconscious. Is motivation or momentum the ultimate chicken and egg dilemma? DEFINE THE WIN! You can’t get momentum until you define the win. Every little win is one step closer to more momentum. Tra...
Aug 09, 2017•30 min•Ep. 68
In This Episode: Your Journey often involves hitting some walls along the way. Sometimes you keep doing the same things and getting the same results and don't even realize it is not working for you anymore. This episode was inspired by an article written by an article written by Sam Horn, Intrigue expert and a mentor who impacted my life in a significant way. Your Journey often involves hitting some walls along the way. Sometimes you keep doing the same things and getting the same results and do...
Aug 02, 2017•40 min•Ep. 67
Traci is in the studio while Russ in on vacation! She is all about the DONE IT list this week. It is way better than a to do list any day. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest...
Jul 28, 2017•8 min
We all love DIY. We love FREE DIY even more! Caution...they can be more expensive than buying them outright. When you think you have more time than money. Choose your time wisely. In This Episode: When you think you have more time than money. Choose your time wisely. Why is getting a part-time job better than using a free app? Find out if it is gender or income that can impact happiness. Learn how your brain reacts to comparative price shopping. It is not what you think! Traci DeForge Takeaways:...
Jul 19, 2017•30 min•Ep. 66
According to the 2016 Nielsen Report, the average American spends approximately 65% of waking hours consuming media. This makes it virtually impossible to disconnect. Redefine Boring and start generating innovative solutions to that roadblock. In This Episode: It is not about finding something to do when you are bored it is about setting aside time to be bored. According to the 2016 Nielsen Report , the Average American consumes 10 hours and 39 minutes of technology per day. Boredom = Sparking C...
Jul 12, 2017•30 min•Ep. 65
Let's Celebrate! Melody Biringer, founder of the Crave Company has a birthday this week and what better way to honor her than showcasing her #SideHustle episode. Traci and Russ have a blast finding out all about her and the multiple side hustles she has started over the years. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest...
Jul 05, 2017•29 min
No matter how much experience you have doing something well... there is always something new for you to learn that can make it better. In This Episode: What does Alpha, Delta, Beta have to do with a-ha moments? The facts: Your brain isn’t going to carve out new pathways when it isn’t being challenged to do so. Find out the one thing you must do if you are looking for a breakthrough. True or False? I think I need more productivity when I am feeling burnt out. You will never know what works better...
Jun 28, 2017•30 min•Ep. 64
In This Episode: Are you listening and engaging with the other person or are you only waiting for them to finish so you can start talking? Find out why W.A.I.T can give you an advantage over a more qualified person when interviewing for a job. Find how to use W.A.I.T as a pause button as a negotiating tool Find out the motive behind the people behaving like a know it all. Are you listening and engaging with the other person or are you only waiting for them to finish so you can start talking? W.A...
Jun 21, 2017•31 min•Ep. 63
In This Episode: Definition of Willpower and Willingness will·pow·er ˈwilˌpou(ə)r/ noun 1. control exerted to do something or restrain impulses. 2. “most of our bad habits are due to laziness or lack of willpower will·ing·ness ˈwiliNGnəs/ noun 1. the quality or state of being prepared to do something; readiness. 2. “the ability and willingness of workers to migrate” synonyms: readiness, inclination, will, wish, desire, alacrity “we appreciate your willingness to help” Willpower vs Willingness: C...
Jun 16, 2017•31 min•Ep. 62
In This Episode: This is my Jam! Exchanging profile and profit in order to experience doing things a little differently. Who is Traci’s secret celebrity crush? Tune in because he is the one that inspired the entire episode. Find out what you’re good at and do it – even if it is 180 degrees different than what you are doing now. Turn in your profile and profit and exchange it for positivity over profit. Learn how to focus on the why and then the how of making a 180 degree shift in your life. Find...
Jun 08, 2017•31 min•Ep. 61
In This Episode: Welcome our guest Vanessa Lowry, marketing consultant, graphic designer, author and professional doodler. We discuss the value of collaboration and how our collaboration has elevated both of our successes and created a wonderful friendship. Hear behind the scenes stories on the development of our clients projects. Gain Insight on the role collaboration plays when it comes to competition. Learn the 2 essential things to look for when finding a collaborative partner. Best way to g...
Jun 01, 2017•32 min•Ep. 32
In This Episode: The big buzzword ‘catch phrase’ is, “live your truth”. Traci tells her account of how she was presented with here own a-ha on facing your truth in the most uncomfortable way….. You can’t live your truth if you are disillusioned by it. Facing facts about yourself is tough but if you are open to hearing it you will be better for it. When you hear the truth -as tough as it may be to hear- you know it is true. You feel the truth in your gut. You are not what you do – You are defined...
May 25, 2017•30 min•Ep. 60
In This Episode: Welcome our Guest, Jacquelyn Fletcher. Jacquelyn has struggled through her entire career to figure out how to direct her business and life by leading with her heart. As a lifelong people pleaser it’s been challenging for her to find her own voice and trust it. We discuss the challenge of speaking your truth when it contradicts an expert’s or person of authority’s opinion. Learn 3 actions that will help you become a recovering people pleaser. Gain Insight on the importance of pos...
May 17, 2017•33 min•Ep. 34
In This Episode: If you buried a time capsule 10 years ago that contained items of who you were and what you wanted to become and then opened it ….What would it say about the person you are today. A time capsule is a historic cache of goods or information, usually intended as a method of communication with future people and to help future archaeologists, anthropologists, or historians. Today’s show layout a sequence of events ranging from Chipolte ads to Fortune Cookies! The time is below so you...
May 10, 2017•30 min•Ep. 59
In This Episode: It’s not about the person; It’s about the solution: Negotiations can be tricky. You can fight the person or you can fight for the solution. What were the most memorable details about your last negotiation? Maybe it was discussing a promotion with your boss, a big contract for your business or a chat with your 17-year-old about taking out the car. Did you feel like it was a win-win? According to Getting to Yes, by Roger Fisher, William Ury and Bruce Patton. Don’t fight the person...
May 04, 2017•30 min•Ep. 58
In This Episode: What would be possible if we put in 100% of or efforts and let go to any attachment of the outcome? Imagine what would be possible if you moved forward with ideas, decisions, confrontations without any emotional attachment or fear around the outcome? We are only responsible for our actions in any situations. Outcomes are almost always out of our control. No action? No chance of an outcome. To truly let go of attachment you have to be willing to let go of the ideas of the outcome...
Apr 26, 2017•30 min•Ep. 57
In This Episode: Emotions vs. Logic...When it comes to making a decision which do use? You might be surprised to realize it is not what you think. This episode was so fun to produce! Once you get through all the laughter you’ll find out 2 tips to break your cellphone addiction and several other easy wellness tips to integrate every day. Do emotions drive your decisions? What happens when an opportunity to decide triggers your emotions? Decision making is not logical, it is emotional according to...
Apr 19, 2017•31 min•Ep. 56
In This Episode: The hardest three words to say aren’t I love you – they’re I don’t know . That’s the opinion of Stephen J. Dubner and Steven D. Levitt, authors of the behavioral economics bestseller Freakonomics . Why is learning to say “I don’t know.” Important? Some neuroscientists believe that our need to know is actually linked to our brain function. When we have an answer, we get a hit of dopamine so we feel compelled to try. Find out why saying I don’t know in business is not a solution. ...
Apr 12, 2017•30 min•Ep. 55
In This Episode: {Re-broadcast} Change happens in our lives and can take us by surprise at any time. Some changes we embrace and some arrive unexpectedly in the form of tragedy or loss. The re-release of this broadcast episode is in memorial of Mike Blanton, May 24, 1954 - March 25, 2017. A wonderful man who was loved by so many and lost too soon. May Kelley Blanton, his family, friends and business family find the peace and courage to walk through this unimaginable life change. Courage is not m...
Apr 05, 2017•34 min•Ep. 23
In This Episode: Find out why being wealthy is not all about the zeros Discover how accidental entrepreneurship led to two successful businesses at 27 years old. Explore how a digital detox on a daily basis can change your emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing. Hear two tips to break your cellphone addiction. Guest: Teliah Geinger Teliah is the owner of Renu Hot Yoga, NUYU Juice Bar, and the host of The Balancing Act Podcast, where she interviews women entrepreneurs on balancing personal a...
Mar 22, 2017•30 min•Ep. 54
Traci shares her story on how if you change the way you look at things, the things you are looking at change. It is not a riddle. Find out how it works! Traci Deforge Produce Your Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest...
Mar 20, 2017•4 min
In This Episode: Traci accidentally deleted 8,956 archived files spanning 6 years of her business. Did she have a meltdown? Yes. Did it turn into an enlightening experience? Yes! Delete and Restore: Deleting files archived in our brains and in our business can open space for big growth Do You Ever Wish You Could Delete Your Feelings? Resources: How to control your feelings so they don’t control you. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/anxiety-zen/201405/do-you-ever-wish-you-could-delete-your-fe...
Mar 15, 2017•30 min•Ep. 53
Happy Birthday Journey to There! We turn one today and want you to celebrate with us! In honor of this day we are re-releasing the Beauty is in the Beginning episode. If you've just joined us find out the inspiration behind the show. If you've been with us all along, we thank you. Your support means more than we can say! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest...
Mar 09, 2017•33 min
In This Episode: Traci shares how her worrying over two unrelated incidents actually caused her to re-schedule the recording time of this show and put it off for two days!. Why do we worry about things we cannot control? How do you stop yourself from torturing yourself with anxiety? Listen in... “Don’t Worry.” Everyone says it but everyone also does it! Traci rescheduled the recording of this episode by two days because she was worried about two pending unrelated incidents. See if it was all wor...
Mar 01, 2017•31 min•Ep. 51
Time Travel Episode Highlights! Traci and Russ showcase favorite moments from past episodes. This week we couldn't get enough of Katrina Ubell, MD talking with us about how here 50lb weight loss changed her career! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest...
Feb 24, 2017•3 min
