36. learning to let go of control + how to stop putting so much pressure on yourself (so you can relax and enjoy life)

In this episode, Xinyi and I share our travel experiences, how they've shaped us, and what we're grateful for. SPRING BREAK: HEALING GIRL RETREAT - MARCH 25-29, 2024 | PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO ⁠⁠** EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! **⁠⁠ Normally $1,500. Early Bird Price: $1,200 (Apply before Jan 1, 2024 midnight PST!) Application Process (only 5 spots): 1. Submit your application 2. Short video call for vibe check 3. Pay to reserve your spot!! This is for you if: - You love time alone but also the company of like-minded students of life. - You value growth and believe in constantly expanding your knowledge. - Resonate with hobbies like journaling, meditating, reading, connecting with nature, and exploring by foot. Connect with us on IG! Xinyi ⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠ Molly ⁠⁠@mollyhostudio

In this episode, Xinyi and I talk about how we've used travel as a source of traveling in our lives. SPRING BREAK: HEALING GIRL RETREAT - MARCH 25-29, 2024 | PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO ⁠** BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL! **⁠ Normally $1,500. Black Friday price: $1,000!! (Apply before Cyber Monday 11/27 midnight PST to qualify for the BF price.) Application Process (only 5 spots): 1. Submit your application 2. Short video call for vibe check 3. Pay to reserve your spot!! This is for you if: - You love time alone but also the company of like-minded students of life. - You value growth and believe in constantly expanding your knowledge. - Resonate with hobbies like journaling, meditating, reading, connecting with nature, and exploring by foot. Connect with us on IG! Xinyi ⁠@dontbestrangers⁠ Molly ⁠@mollyhostudio

Okay, so, you might be wondering, "Why do I need an email list for my business?" Well, that's exactly what I'm covering in this episode! Why every business out there needs an email list and how it's going to help your business. ✨ Remember to follow/subscribe so you'll get notified of when new episodes come out! If you're enjoying the podcast so far, please take a moment to leave a review. It helps the podcast grow and get in front of more amazing people like you. ________________________________ 💌 Want to start your own email list? I can help! Check out my DFY email marketing services: https://mollyhostudio.com/services 👩🏻 Let's connect on the 'gram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mollyhostudio/⁠⁠ 🌴 Come hang out with me on my Spring Break: Healing Girl Retreat! https://mollyho.my.canva.site/spring-break

Resting and resetting are important to our health! Our mental, emotional, physical, AND spiritual health. In this episode, we share how we reset in our own lives. SPRING BREAK: HEALING GIRL RETREAT - MARCH 25-29, 2024 Would you like to spend 4 days/5 nights with a group of supportive like-minded company who are also into healing and personal growth? My friend Xinyi (founder of @dontbestrangers) and I are hosting a retreat in Puerto Vallarta, MX next year. Happening March 25-29, 2024. Our retreat is for you if: 💛 You love time alone but also the company of like-minded students of life. 💛 You value growth and believe in constantly expanding your knowledge. 💛 Resonate with hobbies like journaling, meditating, reading, connecting with nature, and exploring by foot. We would love to have you at our retreat! Connect with us on IG! Xinyi @dontbestrangers Molly @mollyhostudio

Do you need a reset? How about an intimate community of women who cheer you on and help you reconnect with yourself? If so, we’re looking for you! In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend, Xinyi, from Don't Be Strangers about an exciting spring break retreat for the everyday healing girl (i.e. you!). Intrigued? More info at https://dontbestrangers.club/spring-break Connect with us! ✨ Molly's IG: @withmollyho ✨ Don’t Be Strangers Podcast + Community's IG: @dontbestrangers

Do you ever find yourself saying "Oh, I wish I had done this 2 years ago... I would've been so much further ahead if I had started back then"? And you find yourself in a constant cycle of trying to make up for "lost time" so you're always trying to catch up... but as a result, you constantly feel exhausted and overwhelmed. If so, you're going to want to tune into this episode where I talk about why it's okay to start where you are right now and some tips to help you get started so you don't keep waiting or pushing off the things you want to do. ________________________________ 💡 Have an idea, product, or offer you want to bring to life? I'd love to help! ⁠https://mollyho.my.canva.site/create-with-molly⁠ 🗺️ Get updates on my book journey (“How To Plan Your Digital Nomad Adventure”): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/digital-nomad-adventure⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏻 Let's stay connected on IG! https://www.instagram.com/withmollyho/

Do you often find yourself getting distracted or sidetracked by what others are doing? If so, join me for this quick 10-minute episode you can listen to on your daily walk or while you're washing the dishes on how to stay focused and disciplined on what you're doing instead of comparing yourself to everyone else. ________________________________ 💡 Have an idea, product, or offer you want to bring to life? I'd love to help! https://mollyho.my.canva.site/create-with-molly 🗺️ Get updates on my book journey (“How To Plan Your Digital Nomad Adventure”): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/digital-nomad-adventure⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📕 Book mentioned in the podcast ("How To Talk To Anyone For Introverts"): https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Anyone-Introverts-Conversations-ebook/dp/B0C269BXKN 👩🏻 Let's stay connected on IG! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/withmollyho/⁠

Do you ever find yourself feeling discouraged? Or have thoughts like... "It's too late for me to do this" "I'm not good enough" "Everyone else is better at it than me so why should I even try" The words we say to ourselves on a daily basis have a huge impact on us. Say something enough times and you'll start to believe it and act it out. In this episode, I talk about how we disempower ourselves and what we can do to change that. Change your thoughts and you'll change your reality. If you're ready to make changes in your life and improve your quality of life, tune into this episode! ________________________________ 💡 Have an idea, product, or offer you want to bring to life? I'd love to help! https://mollyho.my.canva.site/create-with-molly 🗺️ Get updates on my book journey (“How To Plan Your Digital Nomad Adventure”): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/digital-nomad-adventure⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏻 Let's stay connected on IG! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/withmollyho/⁠

This podcast episode was originally a YouTube video, which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/EId5Yl1FOf0 Do you ever feel inadequate or like you're "behind in life"? Me too. Not a great feeling right? That's why I'm super excited to share this podcast episode with you! I'm sharing 3 things to remember whenever you start feeling that way, so you can stay grounded, present, and connected with yourself. ________________________________ 🗺️ Get updates on my book journey (“How To Plan Your Digital Nomad Adventure”): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/digital-nomad-adventure⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏻 Follow me on Instagram for my travel, food, and life adventures! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mollyhostudio/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥰 Subscribe on YouTube for more personal development and growth content: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@withmollyho?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠

Our first podcast guest interview with the founder of Don't Be Strangers, Xinyi (@dontbestrangers). In this podcast episode, Xinyi shares her book journey from idea to publication. We talk about: - What inspired her to co-write the book, "How To Talk To Anyone For Introverts" - How she approached the writing process - Challenges she faced while making this book and how she overcame them - Tips and advice for introverts who struggle with small talk - Exercises introverts can do on a daily basis to become more comfortable and confident in social situations - And more! This is a great episode to tune into if you'd like to learn how to talk to anyone! Or if you know someone who could benefit from this episode, share it with them! ________________________________ CONNECT WITH XINYI: You can buy a physical copy of her book on Amazon or, for listeners, she's offering a free PDF download in exchange for feedback. >> https://www.dontbestrangers.club/free-book Instagram for Don't Be Strangers: https://www.instagram.com/dontbestrangers/ XinYi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xinyixan/ Don't Be Strangers, the podcast: https://www.dontbestrangers.club/podcast ________________________________ ✨ Remember to follow/subscribe so you'll get notified of when new episodes come out! If you're enjoying the podcast so far, please take a moment to leave a review. It helps the podcast grow and get in front of more amazing people like you. 🗺️ Get updates on my book journey (“How To Plan Your Digital Nomad Adventure”): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/digital-nomad-adventure⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👩🏻 Follow me on Instagram for my travel, food, and life adventures! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mollyhostudio/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥰 Subscribe on YouTube for more biz + lifestyle content: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@withmollyho?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ 💻 Free Canva Templates you can use for your business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.canva.com/p/mollyho/⁠⁠