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In today's episode, I speak with online rock star Connie Green, who has achieved phenomenal business success in spite of having to overcome enormous obstacles along the way.

We talk about:

- How Connie went from being homeless and scraping barnacles off boats for $5 an hour to becoming a successful entrepreneur and running her own business

- Why you should leverage your personal connections to discover your strengths and greatest assets

- Practical advice about taking risks and pursuing your dreams

- The importance of believing in yourself -- you really can achieve anything you set your mind to...the key is being consistent and persistent

- Connie's mindset advice to stay positive and focused

- Why you should always expect great things to happen and nothing less

...and a bit more about how visualization techniques and "daydreaming" have helped Connie overcome her biggest challenges, including multiple battles with cancer.

As always, please me know how you enjoyed this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

Sponsored by: http://www.InspiredHustle.com

Direct download: RRconnie.mp3
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So many people struggle with how to say 'no'. It can be HARD! And that's why, in today's episode, I'm going over:

- How saying 'yes' when you mean 'no' leads to living your life on someone else's terms even if it doesn't make sense for you

- 3 strategies for saying 'no' with kindness and tact depending on how well you know the person

- Why providing a reason and using the magic word 'because' helps everybody feel better in the face of nay saying

- Why it's okay not getting back to people you don't know...you don't owe everyone a response

...and a bit more about the importance of your life, health, and time and how you can't get those things back if you say 'yes' to everyone but yourself.

As always, please me know how well you liked this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

Sponsored by: http://www.InspiredHustle.com

Direct download: RRhowtosaynoinakindway.mp3
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In this episode, I talk to Paul Angone, a national speaker and best-selling author who is passionate about helping people work their way towards their true purpose in life.

We discuss:

- How to harness the power of the unique flavor you bring to the world

- The 9 key ingredients that truly successful people possess and how you can incorporate these ingredients into your own "signature sauce"

- Why failure is an essential tool that can lead to your true purpose and greatest achievements

- A powerful technique to reverse-engineer your life's vision and create an actionable step-by-step plan

- How to eliminate frustration and start taking action

- 11 questions you need to ask to identify your core values and most-pressing goals

...and a bit more about the importance of pushing forward to do the things that make you feel most alive.

As always, please me know what you thought about this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

Sponsored by: http://www.PodcastProdigy.com

Direct download: RRfindingyoursignaturesauce.mp3
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Today, I speak with Selena Valentine, an hypnotist who assists more than 2,000 people each year (with the help of a team of fellow hypnotists) to feel better and improve their lives.

We cover:

- Selena's proudest moments helping clients reach their goals easily, quickly, and confidently

- Common misconceptions about hypnosis (no, it's not about making people bark like a dog or cluck like a chicken)

- How hypnosis can tap into your subconscious mind to unlock hidden memories and will power reserves that lead to permanent, positive change

- Why the subconscious programming your received as a child can have a dramatic impact on your belief system as an adult

- How you exist in a state of hypnosis more often that you think...when you watch movies, listen to stories, anytime something lowers the guard of your conscious mind

- The optimal time to engage in self-hypnosis

...and a bit more about how to program yourself to be able to earn more money (abundance is the key).

As always, please me know how well you liked this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

Sponsored by: http://www.PodcastProdigy.com

Direct download: RRSelena1.mp3
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In today's episode, I speak with the incredible Michael Santos who gained control of his destiny while serving a 26-year prison sentence and returned to society with his dignity intact, ready to contribute and make the world a better place.

We talk about:

- How Michael made over a million dollars, earned 2 degrees, AND got married all while he was in prison

- Michael's 3-pronged plan to educate himself, give back to society, and build a support network

- Why you don't need to shell out tons of money on high-end coaching programs or big-name gurus...

- How to commit to living a value-based, goal-oriented life

- The importance of building a strong support network

- How you can overcome any challenge in your life as long as you have a disciplined plan

- Michael's mindset approach to keep his spirits high, maintain his confidence, and hit the ground running

- Why we all can, and should, strive to pursue our passions and discover that piece in our lives that's going to make us happiest

...and a bit more about how to set clear goals based on our values and take incremental action steps towards what we want to achieve.

As always, please me know how well you liked this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

Sponsored by: http://www.PodcastProdigy.com

Direct download: RRmichael.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30am EDT

Today's episode shares a tip that will hopefully help you feel more alive, especially if you've been feeling numb, disconnected, or overwhelmed.

I go over:

- Practical ways to achieve a greater sense of aliveness without turning it into a major life project

- How to make a list of action items that will bring back your zest for life

- Why a little creative thinking and some supplies lying around your house can bring you big results

...Plus, to help you get inspired, I share the items on my list that make me feel more alive.

As always, please me know how you enjoyed this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

Sponsored by: http://www.PodcastProdigy.com

Direct download: RRfeelmorealive.mp3
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In today's episode, I speak with Denise Duffield Thomas, an expert on money mindset and breaking through your income ceiling.

We go over:

- How surrounding yourself with positive people and low money drama can impact your life for the better

- Why you need to know - without a shadow of a doubt - what it costs to run your business and your life

- How to find the right kinds of friends by setting the intention, knowing what you're looking for, and taking action

- Denise's 2-column tracking exercise to improve your money-handling skills and realize your abundance

- How the seemingly little things you do can dramatically alter other people's perceptions of you and the value that you bring

- The importance of assessing the symbolic reasons that explain why your income level is stuck (especially for women) and giving yourself permission to excel

...and a bit more about letting go of resentment so you can clear the channels in your life that are preventing you from increasing your income.

As always, please me know how you enjoyed this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)

Sponsored by: http://www.PodcastProdigy.com

Direct download: RRDeniseSteffieldThomas.mp3
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Today, I speak with Dale Partridge, the creator of multiple multi-million dollar businesses including Sevenly, a clothing and design company that donates $7 of every purchase to charity.

In our conversation, we cover:

- How shifting his mindset from making lots of money to helping people lead Dale to creating $10 million in revenue, being featured on the covers of magazines, and traveling the world

- Dale's golden rule for layoffs and why it's crucial that we humanize the process

- The 4 eras most companies go through - including deception - and how to break the cycle so your company remains in the honest era for good

- Why more companies need to create a better version of capitalism that values people over profits (they'll end up making more money in the long-run)

- How to develop effective leadership skills and have the courage to champion the causes you believe in

- Dale's fear-fighting exercise...make a list of plan B options and build a safety net for yourself

...and a bit more about why, as consumers, we need to evaluate the integrity of the companies we support so we can shut down the deceitful ones and elevate the honest ones.

As always, please me know what you thought about this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :)
Sponsored by: http://www.PodcastProdigy.com

Direct download: RRdalepartridge.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30am EDT

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