015: Self-Care Isn’t A Linear Journey w/ Livia Boerger

Today’s guest is Jessica Kliaman — a mindset coach who helps ambitious leaders remove the blocks that hold them back from stepping into their potential. In this episode, we’re discussing self-acceptance, how to build self-confidence, and what you can do on the days that you’re not feeling confident. Listen in as Jess shares her advice on how to tap into your desires and how she used signs from the universe to help her make a big leap in her life that ultimately directed her to becoming a coach. In this episode you’ll hear: Jess’s journey to getting to where she is today. [2:24] What she learned throughout her time traveling around South America. [5:10] Why the universe will never hand you something you’re not ready for. [10:10] How to tap into your desires and bring them forward. [15:00] How Jess found her confidence. [21:10] Advice for anyone searching for confidence. [28:50] How to fall in love with the process. [36:20] Where To Find Us @tajaroraa @notsoperfectpodcast www.tajarora.com Not So Perfect FB Community Get your copy of my book 'Little by Little'  Book a FREE discovery call with Taj Where to Find Jess: @jessheals  

Today’s guest is Aubrey Daquinag — globe-wandering published author, photographer, blogger and a life and empowerment coach specializing in mindset, self-love and holistic lifestyle design. In this episode, we’re discussing the power of the subconscious mind and how you can utilize it to achieve your goals in life. Aubrey also shares some advice on how you can up-level to the next version of yourself as well as why you should take action before you’re ready. In this episode you’ll hear: Aubrey’s journey and how she got to where she is today. [2:24] What pushed Aubrey to travel and how that has changed over the years. [9:12] The power of being in solitude. [13:35] How to tap into your intuition. [16:20] How Aubrey got involved in coaching and mindset. [22:10] The importance of having belief in yourself. [28:40] How to utilize the subconscious mind. [37:27] Why you need a coach - even if you are a coach. [43:30] How to know when you’re ready for that next-level you. [55:22] How to incorporate adaptogens into your life. [59:00] Where To Find Us @tajaroraa @notsoperfectpodcast www.tajarora.com Not So Perfect FB Community Get your copy of my book 'Little by Little'  Book a FREE discovery call with Taj Where to Find Aubrey:  @theloveassembly Website FREE Manifestation Pocket Guide FREE Signature SELF Journal EMPOWERED CREATOR

Some people are happy being alone, while for others, the thought of being alone is terrifying. No matter how you feel about being alone, building a healthy and loving relationship with yourself is important. In this solo episode, I’ll be sharing my journey to becoming comfortable with being by myself and explaining the steps you can take to ensure you never feel the need to avoid being alone again. In this episode you’ll hear: My personal journey to becoming comfortable with being alone. [1:36] Why being alone and being lonely are not the same thing. [4:20] Why we find it so difficult to be alone. [8:39] Why I believe we need to be comfortable with being alone. [12:30] The importance of knowing who you are when you are alone. [16:00] Where To Find Us @tajaroraa @notsoperfectpodcast www.tajarora.com Not So Perfect FB Community Get your copy of my book 'Little by Little'  Book a FREE discovery call with Taj

Today’s guest is Kaitlyn Parker — founder, lead copywriter, and wine enthusiast behind Copy Uncorked, a copywriting and brand strategy studio pouring up compelling words to help brands grow. In this episode, we are diving into all things copywriting and why it is important to clarify your brand story, message, and voice in business. Kaitlyn also shares some steps you can take to overcome writer's block, as well as how you can share those not-so-perfect moments with your online community without sacrificing professionalism. In this episode you’ll hear: How Kaitlyn got involved in copywriting [2:00] The difference between copywriting and content writing [3:56] How to clarify your brand’s messaging [6:16] How can you better tell your brand story [13:43] How to tell your origin story without making it about you [18:27] How to use copy to better express yourself online [24:47] Copywriting techniques to improve your copy [28:08] How to overcome writer's block [32:55] Common copywriting misconceptions [37:24] How to create a better connection with your audience authentically [46:55] How to share vulnerable moments without sacrificing professionalism [51:40] Where To Find Us @tajaroraa @notsoperfectpodcast www.tajarora.com Not So Perfect FB Community Get your copy of my book 'Little by Little'  Book a FREE discovery call with Taj Where to Find Kaitlyn: Website @copyuncorked Other Resources Mentioned: Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

Our guest today is Giulia Woergartner — an outdoor and adventure photographer, storyteller and filmmaker from the Dolomites in Northern Italy. In this episode, Giulia explains the importance of slowing down, being present and knowing when to leave the camera at home. She also discusses her experience with self-doubt and shares her advice for finding your way out of a creative rut. In this episode you’ll hear: How Giulia got involved in photography and her journey to where she is now [3:17] What has impacted Giulia the most during her life [6:31] How losing a parent at a young age has changed who Giulia is [9:31] What Giulia wishes other people knew about her [11:49] How she has found the balance of travel and regular life [18:27] How to get out of a creative rut [24:57] The best things and the downsides of being on social media [29:38] Giulia’s experience with self-doubt [33:18] Where To Find Us @tajaroraa @notsoperfectpodcast www.tajarora.com Not So Perfect FB Community Get your copy of my book 'Little by Little'  Book a FREE discovery call with Taj Where to Find Giulia:@giuligartner Website Other Resources Mentioned: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Do you ever find yourself saying things like “I’m not confident”, “I could never do that” or “I don’t have the time”? Have you ever wanted to make a positive change in your life but felt like you were getting in your own way? Then this episode is for you.  Limiting beliefs are truths we hold about ourselves that prevent us from creating the life we desire — and in today’s solo episode, I’ll be sharing the six step process you can follow to overcome them. In this episode you’ll hear: What inspired this episode [1:30] What a self-limiting belief is [2:26] The importance of identifying your belief and what triggers it [7:20] Notice the way you speak to yourself [11:15] The benefit of our beliefs [14:45] How to challenge your limiting beliefs [17:00] How to visualize the change in your life [21:15] Where To Find Us @tajaroraa @notsoperfectpodcast www.tajarora.com Not So Perfect FB Community Get your copy of my book 'Little by Little'  Book a FREE discovery call with Taj

Today’s guest is Livia Boerger — a self-care coach and wellness educator. In this episode, Livia shares why she believes that self-care is a lifestyle and mindset that anyone can achieve with the right willingness and consistency. We also discuss burnout, why we overwork ourselves and how to create self-care rituals that work for you. In this episode you’ll hear: How Livia got involved in self-care [3:00] Why self-care isn’t linear [6:55] Why Livia believes people overwork themselves [8:52] How neglecting self-care affects your business [16:06] How self-care contributes to your healing [28:30] Uncommon forms of self-care [34:00] How to increase productivity [39:50] How to sustainably de-clutter [49:27] Where To Find Us @tajaroraa @notsoperfectpodcast www.tajarora.com Not So Perfect FB Community Get your copy of my book 'Little by Little'  Where to Find Livia: @madewithlemonsco Made With Lemons Clear Your Way to Calm

Today’s guest is Samantha Schneider — a spiritual business coach that helps entrepreneurs attract more clients and grow their Instagram using manifestation and practical techniques. In this episode, Samantha shares her manifestation stories and the techniques that you can use right now that have helped her manifest her business. Believe in yourself and work towards your dreams, you are capable of achieving anything you set your mind to. In this episode you’ll hear: What manifestation is and how you can use it in your daily life [3:00] Why you don’t need to do everything at once [7:25] How Samantha manifested her business [14:00] What works with manifestation and what doesn’t [19:03] How to bring yourself out of a negative space [27:20] Samantha shares her craziest manifestation story [31:55] The benefits of using scripting and visualization [39:50] How to overcome your limiting beliefs [47:27] Where To Find Us @tajaroraa @notsoperfectpodcast www.tajarora.com Not So Perfect FB Community Get your copy of my book 'Little by Little'  Where to Find Samantha: @manifestingqween

Today’s guest is Sabi Kerr — a self-love coach, speaker, and yoga teacher who helps women awaken their divine radiance. In this episode, we discuss how to fall deeper in love with yourself and overcome your limiting beliefs so you can create a life filled with passion and purpose. Tune in to learn about the importance of self-love in business and how you can get comfortable with using your voice. In this episode you’ll hear: Sabi’s journey to becoming a self-love coach [2:04] The importance of following your passion [5:36] How Sabi found connection with herself [8:30] What self-love is and how can you find it [11:27] What toxic positivity is and how to embrace the darkness [17:07] Why only you know what is best for you [23:20] What shadow work is [25:45] How self-love shows up in entrepreneurship [38:20] Where To Find Us @tajaroraa @notsoperfectpodcast www.tajarora.com Not So Perfect FB Community Get your copy of my book 'Little by Little'  Where to Find Sabi: @sabi.kerr Website Books Mentioned:  The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford

Today’s guest is Amy Lea — astrologer, Human Design reader, and energy and soul medicine practitioner. In this episode, we dive into Human Design, discussing what it is, the five energy types, and how you can use it in your life, relationships, and business. We will also touch on whether you can use Human Design to find your purpose, as well as how you can use the modality to live in alignment with who you are. In this episode you’ll hear: How Amy got into astrology and Human Design [1:50] The history of Human Design [5:22] How Human Design can help you embrace your imperfections [7:45] Why Generators ‘wait to respond’ and how to utilize this knowledge [16:11] A breakdown of how Human Design works [18:03] What undefined centers in the chart mean [27:40] What can be learned from having an undefined section on your chart [34:07] What to be aware of when you’re not living in alignment with your Human Design [38:20] How to use Human Design in your life and business [43:00] Using Human Design to find your purpose [47:10] Where To Find Us @tajaroraa @notsoperfectpodcast www.tajarora.com Not So Perfect FB Community Get your copy of my book 'Little by Little'  Where to Find Amy: @amylea.co Website Books Mentioned: Understanding Human Design by Karen Curry