Adulting With Ebonie

Meet Kathleen HanaganKathleen Hanagan is spiritual teacher, modern mystic, psychotherapist, and author, whose work integrates the essential wisdom of the great spiritual traditions with scientific knowledge, 30 years working intimately with individuals, couples, and groups, and her own quest for liberation.Kathleen’s gift is her ability to translate esoteric knowledge into practical tools that help us navigate the stormy waters of the human journey. You can find out more about her over on her website: www.KathleenHanagan.comFav quotes from this episode:“Part of being an adult is realising when you’re in an emotional blind spot.”“I help people connect to the child inside so that they can grow that child up and become an adult.”“As adults, we need to teach those kids inside to ask for what they want…but it doesn’t always mean we are going to get it.”“You can’t really blame someone else for how you feel.”“Showing up is big work but it’s worth it.”In this episode we talk about:Why “unbridled self-expression”

Meet Tamu ThomasTamu Thomas is the founder of ‘Three Sixty’ and a purveyor of joy.  ‘Three sixty’ is a wellness brand on a mission to help generation X women experience more joy in their day to day lives.Find out more about Tamu and her work over on her website http://www.livethreesixty.comFav quotes from this episode:“We are bought up in a society that prepares us for fear, but doesn’t prepare us for joy.”“By taking responsibility for your own joy, you give other people permission to own their joy.”“I’m constantly prioritising joy in every moment. Even the ones that feel quite sticky.”“The idea that joy is within you, and that you can tap into it at any time feels really empowering.”“Instead of thinking of my playfulness as being immature – I now consider it a vital part of my vitality.”In this episode we talk about:How it’s time to stop playing the ‘my-life-is-harder-than-yours’ gameWhat you can do to enable others to access their inherent joyHow rollerskating flicked a switch in Tamu’s brain to wake h

In this episode with Ebonie... Ebonie chats about milestones, celebrations and collaborations! Plus she looks ahead to the upcoming LIVE recording of the 100th episode of Adulting with Ebonie and let you know how to get involved!Fav quotes from this episode:“I’m really happy because I have created a life that I adore and a business that is in line with my values.”“How do you mark the beginning of something, or the end of something, or the milestones in your life?”“Come and see me – I’d love to give you a hug!”“This community is cool because you are in it!”“The ultimate celebration would be to hear from you!”In this episode I talk about:Anniversaries, birthdays, and the importance of reflecting on your journey at certain milestonesThe upcoming 100th episode of Adulting with Ebonie (spoiler alert: It will be a LIVE event! Find out how you can join us!The deep transformations I’ve seen occur in the MORE MastermindCo-creation, and I’m reaching out to you to find out what you want to see me do next! Plus I ta

Meet Laurence McCahillLaurence is the co-founder of The Happy Startup School, an antidote to business as usual. They provide courses, coaching programs and somewhat legendary off-grid gatherings for purpose-driven entrepreneurs and leaders that are seeking to balance money with meaning. Laurence's story is particularly inspiring for anyone who's struggling to find their purpose, who finds themselves with the feeling that this is not as good as it gets.Find out more about Laurence over at https://medium.com/@welovelean Fav quotes from this episode:“There are no rules. You can play how you wanna play once you realise that most people don’t know what they're doing!”“We are very good at overcomplicating things as humans.”“We are passionate about business. But we aren’t passionate about business for business’ sake. We are passionate about people too.”“A happy startup is when you are balancing three things; your own needs, what drives you, and what the world needs.”“Having ideas is 1% of the work, and 90% of i

Meet Sally BeatonSally Beaton is a holistic nutritionist and life coach i.e. a sparkle coach. Sally's an international speaker, the CEO of Women With Sparkle and coaches women all over the world to reach their full potential because she believes that every woman deserves to live with vitality, confidence, passion and purpose. She has a special interest in teaching women how to understand and work with their health and hormones so they can truly thrive in business and in life.You can find out more about her over on her website www.womenwithsparkle.com and on Instagram @womenwithsparkleFav quotes from this episode:“You can bring that fun and sparkle and play into being an adult.”“If we understand our bodies, especially as women, we can create amazing health for ourselves and not be scared.”“We have four different phases. And in those phases, your brain and body chemistry changes.”“I didn’t realise that I had an actual hormonal cycle that every month was trying to lure me into a better way of health – mental and

Meet Ben ClenchBen is a Traumatic Brain Injury Advocate and an International Development Specialist. He’s also an inspiring speaker (I was introduced to Ben by his powerful Ted Talk – Follow the Patient) and author of the book ‘Ben Again’.You can find out more about him on his website https://ben-again.org/ or say hello on Twitter @ben_clenchFav quotes from this episode:“I basically died. But survived - which is fascinating.”“I’m not angry. It was an accident. An awful accident.”“When you come so close to death…how can you not feel lucky to come through that?”“It’s made me a persistent bastard”“[The book] is a brutally honest description of how the fuck you get up after something as awful as what happened.”In this episode we talk about:The traumatic brain injury that Ben experienced that almost killed himStarting over: having to learn to walk, talk and adult againHow the people around him had to adjust to the changes in his personality as a result of the accidentExceeding the doctors’ expectations for his rec

Meet Chrissy KapartisChrissy is an actress-in-training and full-time self-love warrior!You can find out more about her over on her Instagram page @chrissy_shroomieFav quotes from this episode:“Oh my god what? I can love myself instead of hating myself? That’s a thing!?”“Of course no-one deserves to suffer, but the strength you gain from healing does transform it into a gift.”“It’s really important for us to share our stories because so much of eating disorders are secret and hidden.” – EA“Not only do I deserve a great life – but I CAN have that.”“No one is in control of me, no-one has my power.”“You deserve so much better than what an illness can give you. You deserve actual happiness and actual safety not the weak substitute that an illness tells you you can have.”In this episode we talk about:Learning to be your own parent and own best friendChrissy’s personal journey through trauma, illness and, finally, recoveryHow eating disorders can promote a false sense of happiness and belonging (that doesn’t last)Wh

Meet Alisa WilcoxAlisa is a six-figure success coach, specialising in automated systems and powerful sales funnels.  Her clients are entrepreneurs who are looking for massive growth with less work. She is also the co-creator of the Soul Success Summit, a Women’s conference aimed at creating connecting and sparking business growth, taking place steps for the beach in her hometown of Santa Barbara, CA.You can find out more about her over at www.alisawilcox.com Fav quotes from this episode:“My divorce taught me that life doesn’t have to follow sequential steps. It doesn’t have to go ‘in order’.”“Whenever you get the opportunity to invest in training or one-on-one mentorship - do it!”“My goal for my clients and myself is always six figures at ten hours a week and it’s very easy to accomplish that!”“You actually don’t have to run yourself into the ground in order to have your own business.”“Money is just an exchange of energy.”“It doesn’t make you a saint if you’re broke all the time.”In this episode we

Meet Lauren PollyLauren Polly is a speaker, a coach and a multi-award-winning author of her book “The Other Side of Bi-Polar”. Her ‘thing’ is all about living beyond your label.Find out more about her over at http://www.laurenpolly.comFav quotes from this episode:“Really and truly the bigger picture is to build that trust in YOU.”“You love the label because it gave you relief and at the same time you hate it because you’re in a box that you can’t get out of.”“There’s so much of life to enjoy, but if you only ever put yourself in one box, you’re missing out.”“Look normal and think wild!”“If you’re with someone who’s disempowering you, don’t waste another appointment there.”“We’re all weird and wonderful!”“I am what I am...no matter what, I’m beautiful and I’m here.”In this episode we talk about:How knowing and trusting yourself, and embracing your uniqueness is the single most important thing you can do for yourselfFinding ways to navigate institutions, systems, and labels in a way that is helpful and empoweri

Meet Rachael ToddRachael has made a full-time career in the Health and Wellness industry. A licensed health coach certified in Positive Psychology, a licensed yoga instructor, Miss United States 2017 and She is the owner of RKT Consulting which focuses on helping women shed the false beliefs, rewire the negative thought patterns,  and step into their purpose, passion and power to live the life of their dreams. She’d also like you to know that she’s been a misfit her entire life and it’s her favourite part about her story.Find out more about her over at www.rachaeltodd.com and @therachaeltodd on every social media platform.Fav quotes from this episode:“Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission, but nobody can make you feel powerful without your permission either.”“I chose to stop being perfect” “Failure is not positive or negative, it’s just more data.”“You are given a particular set of passions, gifts, strengths interests, things that come naturally to you for a reason and you are go

Meet Ari Krzyzek.Co-founder & Chief Creative Officer of Chykalophia, Ari Krzyzek implements powerful branding strategies to provide distinctive designs for maximum impact via web, mobile and/or print. Additionally, she founded and hosts Creative Women’s Co., serving as a design consultant, mentor and professional peer in support of fellow female entrepreneurs.Find out more about Ari over at http://arikrzyzek.com and on Instagram @chykalophiaFav quotes from this episode:“In Bali we typically live with our parents until we are married.”“All of them are in the tourism industry, and I’m the only one pursuing my career as a designer.”“I feel like I’m the black sheep of the family - in a good way!”“I want to be independent and to make sure that I can lead on my own.”“Being in a new country and a whole different culture was just so challenging.”“We are working with boundaries and we don’t…try to mix up everything together”In this episode we talk about:What it means to grow up Balinese in terms of family, co

Meet Leah GuzmanLeah is a professional artist and Board Certified Art Therapist. Her mission for creating art is for it to embody high energy, evoke peace and harmony into spaces. In her online services, She supports creatives to heal, construct and manifest their dream life. She believes that life is your masterpiece.You can find out more about Leah and see some of her beautiful works of art over at https://leahguzman.com/Fav quotes from this episode:“You’ve got to show up. You’ve got to put on your big girl pants and follow through!”“Let’s train to be ninjas so that no matter what obstacles show up in your life, you’re ready and resilient”“This knowledge has been around for thousands of years! It’s just about being able to tap into it and put it into your everyday life.”“If you answer the call [from your soul] then you’re gonna be going on this journey, this wild ride!”“I don’t have to run on this path, I can really take it slow and smell the roses and enjoy the process.”“Every little aspect of your life is

In this episode with Ebonie... I reflect on the last 10 episodes of ‘Adulting with Ebonie’ and how they have really represented a great snapshot of what this podcast and my coaching is all about.I share some exciting developments that are taking place on a personal level and in my community, and I give you a “behind-the-scenes” rundown of how the Misfit to Maven Way works, and what you can expect if you join us for the next round that starts on July 1st.Fav quotes from this episode:“There is no one way to adult. There is no one way to live.”“Don’t ever believe that you’re done.”“This is where you get to figure out who you REALLY are...what the REAL you actually looks like underneath the layers.”“You go from fragmented to being whole.”“You get to embody your field of genius”“On the outside, it looks like ‘Wake up. Kick ass. Be kind. Repeat’ and on the inside, it looks like ‘Stay wild. Stay true. Always be you!’”“Growing this sense of community and connection is what I’m looking for.”“I really fucking love you

Meet Persia LawsonPersia is an author, speaker, millennial dating expert and ‘one of the UK’s most successful love coaches’ – according to The Times magazine. Having once been a serial cheater and obsessive love addict, she’s proud to now be in a healthy, committed relationship and is passionate about helping women heal and improve their own love lives via her online coaching program Get Your Soulmate.You can find out more about Persia over on her website www.Persialawson.com and on Instagram Fav quotes from this episode:“I never wanted to lose the free-spirited side of myself, because I LOVE that part of myself. I just wanted to find a way for it to not be quite so toxic and destructive.”“Either I was cheating on them, or they were cheating on me!”“The structure of responsibility gives you space to be free.” “It starts with you and it ends with you”“Following the path of your authentic truth is not for the fainthearted. It’s scary, but fuck me it’s worth it!”“Human beings are happiest when we’re ma

Meet Mark AsquithMark is a wildly approachable Brit and Star Wars DC comic geek. He’s the founder of a globally successful design agency, two tech start-ups, the UK’s number one business podcast, and a personal brand that has created an audience of worldwide fans of his “no-bullshit” attitude.He’s a regular speaker across the world at tech, business and media events and he spends all his speaking fees on hotdogs and beer products.You can find out more about him over at www.markasquith.com and www.rebelbasemedia.ioFav quotes from this episode:“There’s nothing wrong with putting yourself in the top three people that you look after.”“What am I trying to tell people that I’m just blatantly ignoring myself?”“The best sort of people you can have in your life are the people who tell you you’ve been a bit of a dick.”“Friends either disappear or they galvanise”“I’m continually accumulating more knowledge and then getting rid of 80% of it.”“I will always be working and I will never be working, at exactly the same time.

Meet Lisa OrkinLisa is the host of Project Woo Woo where she has super real conversations with imaginary people. Lisa has been a comedy writer/actress in LA for over 30 years, has a company that creates comedy audio commercials and ghostwrites ads for big podcasters.You can find out more about Lisa over on her website www.projectwoowoo.com and on Instagram @lisaorkingramFav quotes from this episode:“Adulting means that you’re supposed to have your shit together, which obviously, none of us really ever do.”“I pretend for a living”“You shift your state and your attitude just by pretending you’re something else”“The more you play, the more fun it is, and the easier it is to adult” “Connection is the deal.”“I am enough and I have enough, but I also have room for more.”“I just want to keep going until I fall over!”In this episode we talk about:Embracing living for the present moment rather than saving all the fun for a retirement that might never comeLearning to be ok with needing support (even when you find

Meet Bryony LovedayBryony is a health and fitness trainer who helps people make peace with food, exercise & their bodies. Building their true Inner Strength to become a bolder, brighter and a better version of themselves.Find out more about Bryony and work over on Facebook and Instagram @bryony_lovedayFav quotes from this episode:“Being an adult is about being able to make decisions in alignment with what you want, whilst listening to what your mind, your heart and your soul desires.”“I always look to enjoyment first. Because when you enjoy it - you’re consistent. When you’re consistent – you will get results.”“Oh my goodness! It DOES get to be easy.”“My body’s not just a vehicle, this is a relationship that you cultivate over years, and it’s allowed to change.”“Training is a gateway, it’s not an end game.”“I want to use training and exercise for so much more than weight loss.”In this episode we talk about:Debunking the myth that training has to be punishing to be effectiveThe important roles that humour

Meet JoAn Richardson JoAn is the founder of Girlfriends’ Guide to Surrogacy and recently completed her third on-going surrogacy journey.Becoming a surrogate is something that just sort of happened to JoAn. One day she was talking about it with her husband Brad, and before she knew it, three months later she was pregnant with her first surrogate baby!Having gone through this process multiple times, JoAn has first-hand knowledge of what it takes to complete a surrogate journey and how to handle everything that comes with it. She created Girlfriends' Guide to Surrogacy to help other women learn more about becoming a surrogate and get support during their journeys.You can find out more about her over on her website: www.gfguidetosurrogacy.com, Facebook http://facebook.com/gfguidetosurrogacy or Instagram @gfguidetosurrogacyFav quotes from this episode:“I like to throw things like this out to my husband to see how he’ll react!”“This is not my baby. It’s genetically not tied to me whatsoever.”“It just feels great to

Meet Stacey HerreraStacey Herrera is the creator of The Sensuality Project, a lifestyle movement for women. Through her sensuality focused work she helps women to explore their sexuality, enhance intimacy, and create deliciously fulfilling relationships.You can find out more about her over on her website http://staceyherrera.com or on Instagram @staceynherrera or Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/StaceyNHerrera/ Fav quotes from this episode:“Freedom is my favourite feeling and I don’t like to do ANYTHING that doesn’t make me feel free.”“No is important. And no is not inherently negative”“You do not get to argue with what’s pleasurable for me.”“Self-consciousness is an assassin to intimacy”“The fact that we have spent so much time covering our bodies is what has created this idea that nudity is innately sexual. It is not.”“There is no life without this body”“Touch is the only sense that you cannot live without.”In this episode we talk about:The politics of the word “no” and how to get more comfortab

Meet Charlie MorleyCharlie Morley is a bestselling author and teacher of lucid dreaming & shadow integration.He was “authorised to teach” within the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism by Lama Yeshe Rinpoche in 2008 and has since developed a holistic approach to dream work called Mindfulness of Dream & Sleep and written three books which have been translated into 13 languages.You can find out more about him over at his website: http://www.charliemorley.com, or on Instagram @charlie_morely_lucid_dreaming or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/charliemorleyluciddreaming/ Fav quotes from this episode:“Anywhere that fear is greater than your capacity to love, therein lies the shadow.”“Shadow work is fun, but it’s not pleasant.”“If you can embrace the personified shadow aspect in your lucid dream then that is a very powerful psychological integration.”“We’re not forcing the mind to do anything, we’re just reminding it of the capacity it has” “Buddha’s always smiling and yet people seem to think that i