Welcome to Let’s Talk Boundaries with Mary Brown, the Boundaries Coach. This is a podcast for the go-to girl, the nice guy, Mrs. Busy, the yes-man, the people pleaser and anyone who spends so much time taking care of everything and everybody else that you don’t have any time or energy left over for yourself. Together we will learn to overcome busyness and resentment to find freedom and contentment.
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70 | Professional Relationships: Boundaries in Business Leadership, Part 6
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In the sixth and final part of our boundaries in business leadership series, Sarah Stokes and I discuss setting boundaries in our professional relationships. We explore topics such as defining roles and responsibilities, expectations and measurements of success, dealing with conflicts, and maintaining healthy business relationships. We share our pe…
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69 | Client Relationships: Boundaries in Business Leadership, Part 5
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In the fifth part of our boundaries in business leadership series, Mary and Sarah dive into establishing boundaries with clients. They discuss the importance of defining clear expectations as a business leader, including setting both working and non-working hours. The conversation highlights establishing specific terms of service to prevent overcom…
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68 | Business Finances: Boundaries in Business Leadership, Part 4
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In this discussion on business finances, Sarah Stokes and I discuss the importance of setting financial boundaries in business. We discuss topics such as setting boundaries around pricing and payment, the unintended consequences of not having financial boundaries, and the importance of creating sustainable financial practices in business. We emphas…
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67 | Focus, Technology, and Learning: Boundaries and Business Leadership, Part 3
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Welcome to the third installment of the Boundaries and Business Leadership series. In today's episode, Sarah Stokes and I delve into the importance of establishing boundaries concerning focus, technology, and learning within the realm of business leadership. Our conversation highlights the significance of being aware of potential distractions and d…
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66 | Work Life Balance: Boundaries and Business Leadership, Part 2
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Everybody is searching for the ever-elusive work-life balance. I think what we really need are clear work and life boundaries. In the second part of my Boundaries and Business series, I engage in a conversation with Sarah Stokes, sharing our experiences, reflections, and insights on work-life balance, including a discussion of myths and misconcepti…
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65 | Why Saying "No" Makes Us MORE Successful: Boundaries and Business Leadership, Part 1
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Welcome to part one of this series designed for business owners, leaders, career professionals, and entrepreneurs. Partnering with Sarah Stokes, we delve into the realm of boundary-related issues that often arise in business. In this first segment, our focus revolves around the transformative power of saying no and practicing self-leadership for gr…
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64 | Boundaries and Creativity, Art, and Business
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Today, we are joined by a special guest, Minette Riordan, who delves into the significance of establishing boundaries in the realm of creativity and its integration into business. Our conversation explores the idea that while not everyone may be “crafty," yet we are still able to be creative in our own ways. Minette explains how embracing creativit…
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63 | The New Way to Make and Keep New Year's Resolutions
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Struggling to establish and stick to your New Year's resolutions? You're not the only one! By February, many individuals find themselves lacking the motivation they had just a month before. In this conversation, I speak with Deb to explore a fresh approach to creating and maintaining resolutions. Emphasizing the importance of acknowledging progress…
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Are you finding the approaching holidays to be a source of stress? Wouldn't you prefer to experience joy, connection, and excitement instead? Many individuals tend to overlook setting boundaries, especially during the holiday season, which can result in increased overwhelm, stress, and anxiety. In this episode, we explore the concept of establishin…
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61 | Work and Life Boundaries When Working From Home and Balancing Parenting
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As working from home has become more common, so have questions and discussions about work life balance. Today we go beyond the typical work-life balance to include the unique challenges faced by parents working from home. Our guest, Leslie, embarked on the journey of entrepreneurship with her husband and then discovered that they were expecting a b…
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60 | The Problem of Being BUSY and Tips to Tackle Busyness
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Do you consider yourself busy? Do you find yourself rushing from one thing to the next with a never-ending to-do list running in the back of your head? Well, that's exactly the sentiment shared by today's guest, Cari Powers—a personal trainer, a nutrition coach, and a busy entrepreneur. Despite her perpetual busyness, Cari often finds herself feeli…
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59 | Workplace Stress, Boundaries and Burnout: An Interview with Burnout Expert Chelsea Frost
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The term "burnout" has become increasingly common, but what does it actually mean? Today, we dive into this important topic with special guest and burnout expert, Chelsea Frost. After overcoming her own struggle with experiencing burnout, Chelsea is now dedicated to preventing others from going through similar struggles. As an executive coach speci…
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58 | What do Boundaries have to do with Emotional Intelligence? A discussion about EQ, awareness, management, relationships, and boundaries
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In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Patricia Ortega, a career coach and the host of The Uncommon Career Podcast. Patricia specializes in helping technical leaders and professionals overcome career challenges to find, land, and thrive in fulfilling and impactful careers. She has over a decade of experience, is a certified life and …
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57 | The Mother-Daughter Dynamic in Business: Vesta and Delaney Share What it's REALLY like to Work Together
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In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Delaney and Vesta Hager, a mother-daughter duo who are not only business partners but also co-hosts of "The What’s Next Podcast." Their business venture and podcast aim to assist women in transition, guiding them toward their desired destinations and helping them shape the life they aspire to liv…
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56 | Boundaries and Working With Your Spouse: Sarah's Journey of Marriage, Millions, Business, and Fulfillment
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Today, we're joined by a special guest, Sarah Stokes. We hear all about Sarah’s story of working with her spouse as television anchors, to co-creating a million dollar marketing business, to starting a coaching practice that helps business women choose joy. We dive into the topic of the husband and wife power couple and what made it so successful. …
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55 | MJ's Story of Going "No Contact" With Her Mom
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Have you experienced a toxic or unhealthy relationship with a family member? In this episode of Let's Talk Boundaries, we delve into a deeply personal and courageous story with our guest, MJ. She opens up about her challenging relationship with her mother and the tough decision she made to go "no contact." Join us as we discuss MJ’s emotional strug…
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54 | Tough Conversations: Tips and Tools for Leaders to Discuss Time Management and Productivity with your Team Member
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As a business leader or team member, sometimes difficult conversations need to happen to work effectively together. However, these conversations don’t need to be as stressful as you may think! It is possible to have tough conversations while maintaining professionalism and solution focused. I had the opportunity to discuss how to have a tough conve…
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You may have heard (or even thought!) that setting boundaries is unkind. I am here to tell you that this is a myth! In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Loreé Beamer, also known as the Queen of Kindness. She shares her story of discovering happiness in her life by extending kindness to everyone and also by setting boundaries for he…
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52 | Taylor Swift: From Seeking Approval to Setting Boundaries
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Taylor Swift's been all over the news and trending on social media recently. My “Swifty” sister Chime and I watched the Netflix Documentary “Miss Americana” and uncovered boundary lessons from the film and life of the amazing Taylor Swift. Her life and career began with the moral code and belief system of wanting to be considered “good”. We discuss…
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51 | Reality Check: Boundaries in Relationships
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Last month, we discussed the differences between rules and boundaries (see episode 48). Since then, I have frequently been asked, “What About “Relationship Boundaries”? If rules are guidelines for leading groups of people and boundaries are my personal guidelines for myself, then what do we call the boundaries within our relationships? Well here is…
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50 | Friends at Work: Boundaries and Rules when you have both a Personal AND Professional Relationship
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Do you work with friends and family? Have you become friends with your coworkers? Maintaining a personal and professional relationship can be challenging, especially when you are trying to enforce rules and boundaries. You do not want to resent your friend. You also do not want it to be uncomfortable at work. This is exactly the situation that Tiff…
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49 | Should I Take on the Family Business? Work and Life Boundaries with Jenette
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Does your family have a business? Have you ever worked for a family business of considered taking on responsibility for your family business? What would you do if your family asked you to take over your family’s business? Managing a family business is complicated because it can blur the lines between personal and professional. In this episode, we d…
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48 | Boundaries vs Rules: What's the Difference?
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In this episode, Mary Brown, The Boundaries Coach, shares insights on a common area of confusion she often encounters in her work: distinguishing between rules and boundaries. In this discussion, she emphasizes the significance of grasping these distinctions and how doing so can contribute to maintaining strong and healthy relationships. Mary empha…
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47 | Work and Life Balance with a Health Challenge
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Balancing work and life can be a tough feat for many individuals, but it becomes even more demanding when faced with a health issue. In a conversation between Mary and Tracy, who is a solopreneur, Tracy candidly shares her experiences dealing with Lyme disease and the adjustments she had to make to prioritize her well-being. Tracy came to the reali…
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46 | The Barbie Movie and Boundary Foundations
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In recent weeks, the new Barbie movie has taken center stage. Mary Brown and her sister, Chime, engage in a conversation about the fundamental concepts of boundaries and provide examples from the film. The two delve into the themes of self-confidence and self-worth that are prominently depicted throughout the Barbie movie. Mary and Chime deliver a …
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Today, we had the privilege of engaging in a conversation with Jade Shebelski, an adept social media manager and creative content producer. Our discussion delved into the realm of social media, illuminating the advantages of establishing limits on our usage for the sake of our well-being. Jade engages in a dialogue with Mary, The Boundaries Coach, …
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44 | Boundaries in the Life and Legacy of Tina Turner
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The iconic Tina Turner faced a challenging beginning to both her life and her journey to stardom. In this particular episode, we join Mary Brown, The Boundaries Coach, in a candid dialogue with her sister, Chime. The focus is on the documentary "I, Tina," which sheds light on Tina's early struggles with establishing and maintaining healthy boundari…
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43 | Boundaries and Our Bodies with Denita Bremer
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In this episode Mary Brown, The Boundaries Coach, welcomes Denita Bremer, a certified life coach, specializing in trauma and nervous system regulation. During their conversation, they delve into the topic of boundaries in the context of trauma coaching and its connection to our nervous system. They discuss the significance of acknowledging and embr…
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42 | Jessica's Story of Learning Boundaries and Finding Forgiveness
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Discovering forgiveness and establishing boundaries are interconnected. Achieving forgiveness can pave the way for freedom and peace in life. This was precisely the journey undertaken by Jessica, one of Mary's clients, who had endured a challenging divorce and other difficult circumstances. During this discussion, Jessica shares how setting boundar…
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41 | Work - Life Boundaries : When you don't work Monday through Friday
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Creating and maintaining work - life boundaries is a learned skill, though it may pose additional challenges for those with irregular schedules. In this conversation, Mary discusses with her guest, who works Tuesday through Saturday, how to effectively maintain boundaries during her days off. that works Tuesday through Saturday and how to help her …
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40 | The Boundary Controversy Going Viral with Jonah Hill and Sarah Brady
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Have you heard about the viral text messages going around between Jonah Hill and Sarah Brady? Well if you haven’t yet, go look it up and listen to this episode! Because there are some major boundary conversations that need to be had around these text messages. Mary and her sister Chime, talk about whether these text messages from Jonah are him sett…
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39 | My Husband Isn’t Helping Me Like He Should and I Feel Resentment
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We may not realize it, but most of us have “manuals” that we have created in our minds of what a good mom is or what a good husband does. In this episode Mary Brown, The Boundaries Coach, helps her client recognize that we are born valuable and that value doesn’t change based on what we do or don’t do in a day. Mary’s guest speaks on her struggles …
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38 | Boundaries when Parenting a Child with a Mental Illness
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Parenting is challenging, but parenting a child with a mental illness can bring on a whole other level of struggles. In this episode Mary talks with one of her clients about her challenges with raising a child with a mental illness and how setting boundaries helped take care of herself, her relationship with not only her daughter with the mental il…
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37 | Entre- Talk: Business Boundaries in the Realm of HR
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In today’s episode, Mary talks with Tami Parker, CEO of Unicycle Business Consulting. She provides HR support for companies and in doing so, has seen many boundary issues show up with employer, employee relationships. She explains how setting boundaries with your boss is beneficial for both the employee and employer. Mary and Tami also discuss the …
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36 | The Family Business of Being Royal: Part 4 of Harry and Meghan
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In the final part of the Harry and Meghan series, Mary and her sister Chime talk about the Royal family and the business side of being Royal. The Royal family is not only a family but more of a business and with that business comes quite a few boundary issues. Mary discusses with Chime some of the times that family and the family business came into…
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35 | Meghan, Princess People Pleaser Sets Boundaries: Part 3 of Harry and Meghan
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In part three of our Harry and Meghan series, Mary and her sister Chime go in depth into Meghan, the Princess People Pleaser. Meghan grew up always wanting to make others happy and she got along with everyone. Living this way worked for her for a while… until it didn’t. Mary and Chime discuss at what point Meghan decides that she has had enough and…
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34 | Harry, the Prince of Royal Boundaries: Part 2 of Harry and Meghan
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In this second part of the Harry and Meghan series, we look back at why we believe Harry is the prince of boundaries. Mary and her sister Chime discuss how Harry learned boundaries from a young age from his mom’s great example and how that set him up to make some tough decisions later on in life. Harry sets very clear priorities early on which help…
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33 | Boundaries and Guilt: I am Trying to Set Boundaries, but I Feel Guilty – with Sumita Vasudeva
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Guilt is a normal emotion that can come up for us quite often. But it is important for us to realize that there is healthy AND unhealthy guilt. Healthy guilt can serve as a moral compass, reminding us of our values and guiding us toward ethical behavior. However, unhealthy or chronic guilt can be detrimental to our well-being, leading to self-blame…
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32 | Harry and Meghan Part One: A Love Story with Royal Boundaries
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The royal family… they are just like us, right? Well maybe not completely, but they are in that they also need to set boundaries! So in part one of this series, we dive into the beginning of Harry and Meghan’s love story. Mary talks with her sister, Chime today all about the Netflix docuseries “Harry and Meghan”. They discuss how they met, meeting …
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31 | Too Busy for Self-Care: Boundaries and Calendars Coaching with a Busy Working Woman
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With so much focus on self care recently, how do people actually find time for self care? With everything we have to do on a day to day basis, how do we fit self care into our already busy, overwhelming schedules? Well today Mary gives you the secret to make sure self care gets into your daily routine. Mary talks to her friend Erin today about her …
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30 | Boundary Lessons from Breast Cancer: Interview with Kelley Tenny
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Kelley Tenny is an experienced educator who has dedicated her career to helping students succeed. As an educator she had great success in setting boundaries in her classrooms. However, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer years ago, she realized that she needed to start prioritizing her own well-being and setting boundaries in not just her pro…
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29 | Entre-Talk: Boundaries for Better Business Leader, an interview with Dayle Wickizer
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In today’s episode Mary welcomes a special guest on the show to talk all about setting boundaries as a business leader. Dayle Wickizer is a results oriented Business Coach who helps technical managers learn to be outstanding, authentic leaders. Today Dayle talks to Mary all about setting boundaries as a manager to better help employees be the best …
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28 | What to do When You Are Setting Boundaries and Catch a Case of the "Shoulds"
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Do you catch yourself setting boundaries, but once you actually follow through with them… you let the “shoulds” creep in? You start to tell yourself that you should have done this or that and then the shame takes over. If this sounds like you, then listen in! Because in today’s episode Mary talks with an anonymous guest about her struggle with main…
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27 | The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein: Bringing Boundaries to this Beloved Children's Book
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“The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein is a well known and loved children's book. But today, Mary and her friend Courtney talk through some of the boundary issues they notice when they read through the book. Listen in as they give “The Giving Tree” an alternate ending… with some boundaries. They will be taking a look at how the tree ends up giving t…
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26 | Pretty Baby Brooke Shields: Boundaries in Pop Culture
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Welcome to a new series we will be introducing: Boundaries in Pop Culture! In today’s episode Mary talks with her sister Chime all about the documentary “Pretty Baby Brooke Shields”. They discuss the boundary issues that Brooke had from a young age and how that affected her and her relationships through young adulthood. Mary and Chime talk about ho…
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25 | The TRUTH about Self-Care: 5 Fundamentals and a 3-Part Plan
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We hear all about the importance of self-care now, but do you really know what it is and how to realistically add it to your routine? Well in today's episode we talk all about self-care and my five fundamental foundations for self-care. I go into how boundaries relates to self-care and give you my self-care planning guide to get you started! Are yo…
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24 | Applying Boundaries as a Christian
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In this episode we dive into a very common question about how it is possible for women of faith to set boundaries. Mary talks to her sister Carolin on how boundaries have helped Carolin live the gospel. Carolin and Mary talk about how having boundaries in the gospel has helped them be more available to serve others without reservation. But also bei…
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23 | How Boundaries Make You MORE Successful
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Mary talks to us today about how boundary setting helped her get her business where it is today. She chose to say no to some good opportunities, but they weren’t quite what she wanted to focus on. Learning to set boundaries early on in your business will help you say no to things that are not in alignment for you. In doing so, this will make room s…
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Yulin Lee, a financial coach dedicated to empowering women to design the life they desire, joins us in this episode to discuss the importance of establishing financial boundaries. She guides women in gaining confidence to achieve their financial independence. Yulin delves into the strategies for setting boundaries not only individually but also wit…
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Lisa Cheney-Philp meets with Mary in this episode and talks with how boundaries shows up for her in her life and work. Lisa works as a death doula, and so dealing with grief is an important part of her job. Lisa talks about how she has learned to embrace grief in her life and how she has been able to use boundaries to say yes to grief and still fee…
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