Power Your Purpose With Megan Accardo

It is the end of the year so we are doing a “best of” round-up of our favorite guests and most popular episodes! You will hear clips from: - Amber Lilyestrom - Liz Forkin Bohannon - Andrea Rogers -  Lindsey Schwartz - Amy Kiser Schemper - Chris Accardo ENJOY!! If you are a female professional ready to figure out your next career move into more meaning and purpose, without sacrificing your financial stability... Join my signature Purpose + Profit Lab 6-week course!

Becoming the healthiest, wealthiest, most productive version of yourself is only possible when you are fueling your body with the right food. So often we think it won’t matter what we put into our bodies, but the food we eat affects our energy, mood, hormones, digestive health and so much more. On this episode, we dive into mindful eating for health and wellness. And I’ve invited a special guest to help guide us through. Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert who helps professional women achieve optimal health through mindful eating, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food. Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has over a half a million downloads and she has appeared on local TV 50 times in the last three years alone. Amber overcame her own emotional eating after gaining and losing more than 1,000 pounds, spending over $50,000 on binge foods and spending 5 years balancing her hormones and digestion. Now she helps others achieve Body Freedom™ so they have the confidenc

Have you ever asked a colleague to reveal how much they are getting paid? Yeah… me neither. But this is something my guest today, Claire Wasserman, is absolutely encouraging for us to do, in order to make more money. Claire is an educator, author, and founder of Ladies Get Paid, a global community that champions the professional and financial advancement of women. She is also the producer and host of John Hancock’s podcast, “Friends Who Talk About Money.” Claire has traveled the country teaching thousands of women how to negotiate millions of dollars in raises, start businesses, and advocate for themselves in the workplace. In this episode, Claire shares why it’s necessary to talk to your friends and colleagues about how much money they are making, and how to even start this nuanced conversation. If you like this episode, you will LOVE my free masterclass: 3 Secrets to a Meaningful Career. She also reveals the BTS of being sued by a men’s rights organization, and all the good that came out of it (hint: an awe

Are you facing any sort of career change? Unsure of your next steps? Need a little clarity? In this unique episode, I share the backstory of how I prepared and quit my corporate job, and subsequently launched my own online business. If you are facing any sort of professional change, be encouraged by hearing the hard lessons I learned along the way. This is a rebroadcast of an interview I had with Anna Keenan on the Self Made Sister podcast. If you like this episode, you will love my FREE masterclass: 3 Secrets to a Meaningful Career. Hit PLAY above to learn: The behind-the-scenes of the runway I created when I knew I wanted to launch my business How to strategize and figure out your next steps, no matter what industry you are in The benefits of virtual networking during this pandemic How to combat limiting money mindset beliefs and move past anything holding you back The importance of moving 1% closer to your goals each and every day Ready to step into more meaning and purpose in your life and car

If you have ever wanted to use your gifts and turn them into a business or influential personal brand, you will love this week’s episode. This episode is for anyone who wants to be seen as the expert in their industry. Molly McCauley is a luxury wedding photographer, who loves capturing her clients and their guests in the most authentic way while allowing them to live in the moment on the wedding day.  She realized she was onto something as her business grew, and began working as a visual brand curator to help other photographers and creatives build their own brands and business. Molly now enables fellow photographers and creatives to attract their ideal clients by identifying their aesthetic point of view through 1:1 consulting and workshops. In this episode, Molly shares a number of business and brand tips, including some mindset work too… because who doesn’t need a little motivation right now?! Hit PLAY above to better strengthen and elevate your personal brand, and learn: How to audit your website and s

Has this year shaken you up? How do we best handle loss, tragedy and the unforeseen circumstances that we may have experienced? If we can learn how to look at life a little differently… taking aggressive action but leaving the outcome to unfold as it will, we will develop a resilience that will carry us through even the toughest of times. My guest this week, Taryn Southern, has an impressive background and career as an artist, storyteller and digital personality. A former YouTube personality & comedian, Taryn is passionate about the intersection of emerging technology, storytelling, and human potential. With more than 750 million views across her online videos, she has had a longstanding fascination with internet culture & influence. Her directorial debut, I AM HUMAN, a documentary following three humans with brain computer interfaces, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in the spring of 2019. But reality hit hard when shortly after her movie premiere, she found out that she had stage 3 breast canc

Today's episode is uniquely personal. I am sharing an update on some things we have been battling over the last 6 1/2 years as we work tirelessly (and unsuccessfully) to grow our family.  If you have been through similar struggles, know anyone who has, or are just curious what it is like... I invite you to come peek inside this journey. On this episode, I share a personal essay I wrote this week titled: Infertility, IVF, Miscarriage.. Inside Our Uphill Battle to Have a Family. At the end, I give 5 things that helped me immensely, and I hope they help you too.

As we all work to recover from the loss and change this year has brought us, there are two qualities that can help us: curiosity and creativity. My guest on the podcast this week, Van Lai-Dumone, believes we are all innately curious and creative. The trick is tapping into and deepening our capacities for curiosity and creativity… and in doing so, amazing new opportunities will open up to us. This is the foundation of Van’s work as the Founder of worksmart, a progressive team development and leadership training company that activates creativity and experiential learning to enrich company culture and skyrocket performance. Her clients include game changers such as Google, LinkedIn, and Pandora. And today, she’s sharing all of her tips and resources with us! Born in Vietnam and raised in Southern California, after her family fled Vietnam as war refugees, Van watched her parents pave a new life for themselves. She saw first hand how creative thinking, innovation, and curiosity can help people overcome their circu

There has never been a better time to strengthen your professional relationships in order to move your career and business forward. Collaboration is a beautiful thing to build support and accomplish both your own goals and help others reach theirs. When you collaborate and partner with other people, what you can create together is more powerful than what you each can create individually. And our guest on the podcast this week is the perfect person to guide us into better collaborations, by giving us valuable tips and resources on how to get new opportunities coming directly to you. Baily Hancock is a Collaboration Consultant + Podcast Host who teaches entrepreneurs and organizations how to increase their visibility through collaboration and grow their community with partnerships so they can have greater impact and influence in the world. A self-described “Professional Friend-Maker,” Baily believes in finding the overlap between you and those around you, because it's in that overlap where communication, connec

Have you ever needed to have an important conversation with someone, nail a work presentation or sell to a client? Maybe you want to show up on video more online and build your professional presence? If so, then you are in luck because I am bringing a speaking and communication expert to you on the podcast this week! Heather Sager helps online entrepreneurs be seen as an authority in their industry by speaking live and on virtual stages without winging it.  Heather had some major life challenges early on, with a severe hearing loss beginning in her 20s, and she can now only have a conversation by wearing hearing aids. It took her nearly 6 years to actually get the help she needed, which influenced how she communicated with others. You will be inspired by her story, as she was eventually able to turn a hearing impediment into a beautiful gift as she began to look beyond the words people say— and to understand emotion, intentions and body language, which are all very important ways we communicate. Along her car

Have you ever wanted your own personal hype up bff?! Well today I have one on the show! Her name is Kacia Fitzgerald and by the sheer number of times I say “PUMPED UP” on this episode, you can guess how pumped up you will get too! Kacia is a vivacious entrepreneur, podcaster, speaker and life enthusiast obsessed with helping women develop mindsets that serve them by enabling them with tools and community. She is the Founder of She Goes company, a global personal development community for women, & if that wasn’t enough, she also has a top rated podcast EmpowerHER with almost 2 million downloads in under 2 years. Wow. But don’t be fooled. While Kacia has a massive global impact, speaking into millions of women’s lives on a consistent basis… She is also this down-to-earth, super-accessible, go-to personal development girlfriend that everyone needs on speed dial. Hit PLAY above to learn: How to diversify your fulfillment in order to stop chasing the elusive feelings of accomplishment that fall flat so often

Today I am rebroadcasting an interview I had with Dr. Addy Wissel on That Green Dress podcast. Usually, I am the interviewer, but you will get to hear me in the hot seat for once! Addy invited me on her podcast to share about how to increase productivity, foster balance and prevent burnout. I also share my story of my many career pivots and transitions. If you are facing any sort of career change, be encouraged by hearing the hard lessons I learned along the way. Hit PLAY to learn: How to trust and grow your intuition, so you can make the right decision, every single time Why all your work experience can be used as building blocks to pivot directions when you need to The importance of flexing your energy to do less in order to achieve more When to say no to things that don’t move you toward your biggest goals, and why it’s helpful even when you hear no (even though it’s hard in the moment) Whether balance is even possible (hint: maybe not! … at least not the way we currently think about it) Why pe

Today I am sharing 3 components to a meaningful career. If you feel stuck, stagnant or flat out miserable, you will discover what might be missing and where the gaps are that need your attention. We are seeing this shift toward purpose-driven work coming out of the hard stop caused by the pandemic. We realize life is short and fragile, but also that we have this opportunity and responsibility to create something different in the future. These 3 things I reveal today will shine a light on how to bring in more purpose and meaning into your career, starting now. Hit PLAY to learn what these things are! #1 - is foundational to finding your purpose. #2 - you might be avoiding doing some necessary work on this. #3 - is just downright something you need to fight for. Send me a message and let me know which one you want MORE of in your career! This episode is sponsored by my brand new Power Productivity Planner. This FREE and detailed planner will give you everything you need to know to maximize your day! (Yes, even

Today we are doing a deep dive into your money mindset. I’m going to share why I don’t think you have to sacrifice having a job that gives you purpose with earning a good salary. I also give you 3 areas to evaluate your own money mindset, in order to explore your thoughts and beliefs about money. Your money mindset is typically formed in early childhood by observing and internalizing the messages around money learned from your parents, friends, and community. The more time you spend reflecting on your money mindset, the easier it will be to breakthrough to the next level financially. What you believe about your ability to earn, save, invest, and get out of debt in the future will determine all the actions you take and will therefore determine the results you have. This episode will dive into areas that keep us stuck, and once you realize where your limiting beliefs might lie concerning money, then it allows you to change the story you’re telling yourself. When you question your belief systems and intentionall

When I meet with clients, some know exactly what they want to do. They may not know the first thing about tackling those goals or achieving those dreams but there are people who know exactly what it is they would do if they knew they would not fail. But then there are the rest of us. The ones like me 2 years ago, and perhaps like you. You know who you are… wanting more, knowing you want something different, maybe you are thrust into change because of the ever-uncertain circumstances. Likely you know you need to take some action steps... but don't know exactly what that means. I find a lot of people in that place, so you’re not alone.   People don’t do nearly enough reflection to make sure they are constantly heading in the direction they want to go in. We often don't stop to ask: what is it that I really love? Or things change - we change our desires, our priorities. And the seasons and circumstances of life change us. If you find yourself at any sort of crossroads, this episode is for you. Listen in to learn

This week on the podcast, I have the lovely Farrah Smith with me, sharing how she has navigated fear, rejection, disappointments and setbacks in order to get to something even better than she thought was possible.  Farrah is a Director at one of the world’s leading ocean conservation groups and is a member of former Vice President Al Gore’s Climate Reality Leadership Corps. In addition to her marine life activism, Farrah is a certified coach working with kids and teens. She has always wanted to inspire and empower the younger generation to realize and accomplish their dreams, no matter what their circumstances may be. Farrah truly believes compassionate, confident, mindful kids will change the world. Having experienced some major twists and turns in her life, Farrah encourages us to enjoy the unfolding of our lives so we you can get to where we are meant to be. We also break down realistic steps for accomplishing your big goals, and moving into action, including why you should always do what you’re scared to

I am so thrilled to welcome Marisa Hamamoto to the podcast this week. Marisa is a stroke survivor, inclusion keynote speaker & performer, and founder of Infinite Flow, a nonprofit and professional dance company composed of dancers with and without disabilities using dance to inspire inclusion and innovation.  Since 2015, Marisa has brought Infinite Flow to perform over 100 times from school assemblies to corporate events with big brands such as Apple, Red Bull, Facebook, and others.  They have been featured on NBC Today and Good Morning America and their videos have been viewed by more than 75 million people on Facebook alone.  Most recently in March 2020, adidas named Marisa one of nine women leaders “reimagining sport” for their International Women’s Day Campaign. Hit play and hear Marisa's incredible personal story about how she inspires others through inclusion and innovation, despite having to battle abuse, rejection and a life-threatening stroke. --- SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode! This episode

This week I am coming to you with a few amazing offerings, and some very personal updates! I share the behind-the-scenes on my recently launched Purpose + Profit Lab. This 8-week course is the proven framework to navigate career growth and change!  Enrollment will open again in August 2020. In the meantime, get yourself on the waitlist at the link above! If you want more energy to do more of what you love each and every day, then my FREE Balance Blueprint course is for you! In this course, you will find actionable strategies to move from exhausted to energized. I will take you through my proven framework: a fancy matrix + assessment + implementation exercises, in order to find more energy and inspiration every day. I also have an incredible brand new Power Productivity Planner. This FREE (and detailed) planner will give you everything you need to know to maximize your day! (Yes, even without the dreaded overwhelm.) Download your copy today! Listen in to hear some ultra-personal updates, including the latest i

This week we have a special glimpse inside the medical community on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak. I sat down with Dr. Smith, who works in palliative medicine, consulting and visiting patient’s homes for end-of-life care. She also serves on the board of the Bioethics Program at her hospital. Dr. Smith shares the tools and resilience she’s developed to have hard conversations on a regular basis through her job, how she navigates a high-level leadership position even though she didn't feel ready for it, and tips for handling criticism from her colleagues. She also reveals the self-care must-haves that helped ease the impact from her tough job caring for Coronavirus patients in the ICU, and why she had to ask for a leave of absence from the hospital after working non-stop for weeks. While dealing with a high amount of helplessness and grief, and navigating a tremendous amount of unknowns, Dr. Smith shares her best resources with us for dealing with these same feelings. Hit PLAY above to hear all the de

Recently I sat down with Lynn Chen about how she lets go of all the things holding her back in life — including excuses, limiting narratives, blame, shame, and trying to control certain outcomes. This has resulted in way more acceptance, happiness, and opportunities, which are things we all need a little more of… am I right?! Lynn is an actor, filmmaker, activist, blogger, podcaster, and so much more. She shares the ups and downs of her directorial debut film making it into South By Southwest…YAY! Only to then have the festival cancelled because of COVID-19. Warning: We get into JUICY, personal subjects in this episode! Lynn takes us behind the scenes on growing up totally “average,” developing and conquering an eating disorder, and why she decided not to have kids after struggling with infertility. Ultimately, she reveals how she let go of the hustle, stopped trying to prove her worth, and released control of the outcomes in her life. Change is possible. She is a testament to the fact that deciding to change