You are open to doing things differently. You want more for your children and their future than the average person and you're willing to fight for it. But sometimes it feels so hard to break down what already is; the ways of operating that have already been installed into everyday life within your family. It's a lot harder to undo things that are conditioned into our kids than it is to teach them something new. It's tough to reverse course, but it's possible and it’s powerful. So, today we're ta...
Dec 09, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Today’s conversation has been a long time coming! Trust me when I tell you that you're going to want to listen in and likely rewind and relisten. So often we're all striving for the next goal, for the next vision in our lives, for the thing that we most want. But it comes at the sacrifice of us. It comes at the sacrifice of joy, of purpose and meaning. And when we really think about it, what we're all really craving is that significance. In today’s episode, Tanya Dalton and I have a conversation...
Dec 06, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 44
This is not a Parenting 101 Podcast. This podcast is specifically for entrepreneurial parents and founder families who are committed to possibility. We have the tough conversations here and today's tough chat is around the concept of taking ownership and what that looks like. Raising leaders cannot exist without the simple but powerful value in principle of taking ownership. So today, we are going to dive into what that looks like, what it can mean for your little leaders and how to help them em...
Dec 02, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Do you have a public speaking opportunity on the horizon? With COVID somewhat weakening (fingers crossed!), summits and conferences are starting to happen in person. If you are able to secure a speaking opportunity, how do you prepare for it? In this episode, I am breaking down my process for how I prep for a speech with confidence and hope it can help you do the same! I recently went out to Arizona to speak at a leadership conference on the very last day, on a topic that I've become pretty accu...
Nov 29, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 42
How on earth could we expect to raise leaders of our own without talking about Ferris Bueller?! Today, we're talking about life lessons from Ferris Bueller. Stay with me for a second, I have a point to this crazy concept. I miss the 80s and 90s. I love the movies that came out of those generations, one of which was one we all watched. So, today we're talking about some of the learnings that might be counterculture that came from the movie Ferris Bueller and why they are amazing teaching points w...
Nov 25, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Can our gifts become our limitations? If you're anything like me, you come alive in your work and little by little, you start to see what you were put on Earth to do. And that is a powerful moment in an entrepreneur's life, when they see themselves beyond just a set of learned skills, when they see themselves as a purpose-driven leader with a passion for their calling. But does there ever come a point where it becomes too much? A point where our greatest gifts become limitations for us? I think ...
Nov 22, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 40
I was never much of a reader growing up, until I read a book that changed everything for me. Today's episode is all about the value of good literature, literature that teaches lessons to our kids that will help raise them up in leadership, so that the job isn't all on us alone. Today, we are talking about the power of introducing our children to concepts and lessons through powerful stories, stories that many of us have probably read over the years and why it's so critical to get this in the han...
Nov 18, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 39
What if I told you that the content of today's episode is going to do a lot of things for you and the growth of your business? Today’s episode is going to help you magnetize the right people into your space, it's going to ensure that the work you're doing and how you're doing it feels aligned and like it's leading towards more than just more profitability (which is also another byproduct of today's conversation), but it’s also leading towards more purpose behind the work you're doing. My convers...
Nov 15, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Hurry is one of the most toxic things that will eventually run your life, unless you shut it down. You may not even notice or realize that hurry has infiltrated your home because it's such a commonplace that the elimination of it might make you feel out of place. In today’s episode, we're talking about what it could look like if you choose to eliminate hurry in your life and in your family as well as the peace, power, and purpose that could come from that choice. Let's raise them up right! SHOW ...
Nov 11, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 37
"I feel spread too thin." This is a common thread that I hear across all my clients, listeners, mastermind members and really just in conversations with my peers and friends. A lot of entrepreneurs believe that with more time and success comes more peace and freedom, but there are people who have had many years under their belts and massive levels of success who still feel like they're being split in two, many of whom have the consciousness to create schedules that give them the space to be with...
Nov 08, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Today’s topic might sound counterculture. Right now we live in a world where we are constantly trying to fill every moment of our own time and our kids' time with another activity, something that we can do with them to keep them entertained and happy. So, today's topic might sound like a counterculture idea, because today we're talking about the concept of enabling boredom. Enabling boredom goes directly in line with the possibility for growth and leadership for our kids and as usual, this is so...
Nov 04, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Today, we are bridging the gap between the two worlds - Luminary Leadership and Raising Luminaries. My guest today is Emily Oster, an economics professor at Brown University, and a writer of books on pregnancy and parenting: The Family Firm, Cribsheet and Expecting Better. Our conversation today is all about the power of giving your kids the space to make their own choices as they develop in leadership. Emily is speaking from both experience and from a place of science backed data. So, today's e...
Nov 01, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 34
We are living, parenting and raising our businesses and babies in this feel-good culture. Do what feels good in the moment, self care, self focus, do what's best for you, immediate gratification. These are the things that are being promoted and preached all day, every day on social media. But what if that was the actual recipe to degrade the possibility for the development of true leadership, which ultimately is the determining factor as to whether we tap into our potential and success, both in ...
Oct 28, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 33
I am so excited to bring you this episode! As I record, I am sitting in the most beautiful vacation home on the shore of Lake Michigan with the most incredible view. Today's episode is all about how to plan for a visionary retreat designed to take you up and out of the weeds of your business and into either a mental and/or physical space where you can dream and envision and create and plan for the future of your business, your company, and your life. I'm going to walk you through what it looks l...
Oct 25, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Today’s topic is near and dear to my heart, and that topic is around the idea of helping our kids optimize their health. This is something that gets overlooked constantly, but it's absolutely critical and directly related to their opportunities to step into their next level of leadership. In today's episode, we're going to go through some basic and simple ways that you can help your kids really understand the power of how they fuel their bodies and how they show up in the world, based on how the...
Oct 21, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Today's conversation is designed to change your life. Oftentimes, the stories we tell ourselves as leaders dictate where we go next. The good news is that we can consciously choose to identify and change those stories. And my guest today, the amazing Kindra Hall, is here to walk us through a piece of her proprietary process to do just that. If you're feeling stuck, if you know there's another level calling you, if you feel like you're made for more but can't quite figure out what's holding you b...
Oct 18, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Today's Raising Luminaries episode is all about helping our little leaders decipher their emotions. This is a key piece of becoming a solid leader and it might sound silly, but most adults can't do it. So, you might pretend you're listening to this for your kids, but this episode might be for you, too. Let's raise them up right! SHOW NOTES: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode29 Connect with me on Instagram!...
Oct 14, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Today's episode is, literally and figuratively, all about stepping into a new season. We have officially wrapped up season one of the Luminary Leadership Podcast and we are kicking off season two right here, right now! What does it look like to consciously choose to craft a new season for your life, for your business? I believe life happens in seasons, but sometimes we get a little passive and allow those seasons to hit us when they may, instead of actually mapping them out and choosing to kick ...
Oct 11, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Discipline is such a key component of developing leadership. Even as adults, we need our own levels of discipline in order to grow, evolve and stay committed to the path that we're on, but it’s especially important for kids. However, they're not going to self discipline in the early stages. They need boundaries and guidance. When it comes to raising Luminaries, there are helpful ways to discipline. When we are disciplining our kids, it is really a moment of teaching and learning, or at least tha...
Oct 07, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 27
We are living in a completely divided culture, so how do you lead in a divided world? One of the most common questions that I've been getting lately has been: How am I to navigate my business in such a polarized world? It's a bit of a bummer that we have to have this conversation, but that's just the nature of the world right now. But it excites me too, because I have the joy of leading people with a myriad of different political opinions, personal values, visions for their future, religious bel...
Oct 04, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 26
As entrepreneurs, we choose this path because we know that it can lead to a different way of life. We're called to do more, we have this idea that we want to breathe life into and monetize. But, do you ever wonder whether your kids will choose this path? Will they choose entrepreneurship too? And why is it that some kids choose the same path as their parents while others tend to run in the opposite direction from the path their parents chose? Like with most things, it comes down to modeling. Wha...
Sep 30, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Trust me when I tell you that this episode is going to be one of your all time favorite episodes! Today we have the John Lee Dumas on the show. You probably know him as the host of one of the top podcasts of all time, Entrepreneurs on Fire. John turned his podcast into a media empire that generates over 1 MILLION dollars in revenue each MONTH. He has produced 3,000+ episodes with over 100 million listens! These stats are insane. So yeah, he has blazed a path in entrepreneurship and podcasting. Y...
Sep 27, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 24
As parents, there's nothing that we want more than to see our kids thriving, to see what makes their eyes light up, what makes their heart beat faster, what are they drawn to. Sometimes it's really hard to identify those things, and society tells us if those things that they feel really connected to are not aligned with conventional ways in which kids are supposed to operate, then those kids are weird and we have to get them more focused on math, reading, sports. In today's episode, hopefully, I...
Sep 23, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Are you a dreamer and visionary but your spouse is a realist and more detail-oriented? Or vice versa, you are the detail-oriented and task driven one while your spouse is dreaming big? Well, this episode is for you if you want to learn how you can get on the same page and work together! I tend to attract a lot of dreamers, visionaries and thought leaders to my show and my content. So, if you are the creative engine of your business, but have either a spouse or significant other that doesn’t nece...
Sep 20, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 22
As parents, we all want what is best for our kids. . . And sometimes, with the best of intentions, we can try to control their sweet little lives in the spirit of wanting the whole world and more for them. Sometimes, we want to hand them everything on a silver platter because we just want them to be happy, fulfilled and healthy. And I think parents who also run businesses can maybe (just maybe) be even a bit more guilty of this. There's so much pressure on kids today: getting great grades across...
Sep 16, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Want a new perspective on how to show up for your clients, how to craft a rock solid team culture and how to work in strong partnerships? Then you don’t want to miss this episode! The more I do this show and realize the people that I can call friends and mentors, the more I recognize how blessed I have been along the way and how critical it is to surround yourself with truly great people. Not just great in what they do, but in how they do it and the people they are. Steve Gabriel is one of those...
Sep 13, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In today’s episode, we are talking about the incredible power of teaching through story. Now, you might not think this is relevant to raising leaders, but it's incredibly critical in the process of imparting the wisdom that we want our kids to take into their own lives as they step into leadership. And there's no better way to do it than through story. So, if you feel like you're banging your head against the wall sometimes, trying to get your kids to understand values or understand the things t...
Sep 09, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Discernment is a key discipline in both leadership and successful entrepreneurship and it requires your next level of wisdom. I think it’s safe to say that this is one of the most important things for you to learn how to discern, as both an entrepreneur and just a person living in our modern world: how do you know what’s a good opportunity vs. a “shiny” opportunity? Everyone loves a good opportunity! But part of really elevating into your next level means discerning which opportunities are the r...
Sep 06, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Today’s episode is going to be a little different from our typical Raising Luminaries, but possibly one of the most important ones when it comes to raising up leaders and bringing up children who are going to step into their purpose and their calling in life. This particular moment in history is one of the most trying, challenging, heart-wrenching divided times that we've ever had to walk through. As an entrepreneurial parent, someone who is carving their way as they're raising a family, it seem...
Sep 02, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Would you believe me if I told you that I have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into masterminds for myself, over the last several years, and it's been so worth it? Every single time I participate in one, there's a return on investment and that's money I've seen come back tenfold over the years. I sat for years at the same financial plateau, feeling like I was stuck in the same patterns. I finally traded in good for great the year I experienced my very first mastermind: I over doubled m...
Aug 30, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 16
