Power Your Purpose With Megan Accardo

Procrastination can show up in the most unexpected places. Join us for a conversation on turning your sneaky habits of procrastination into your greater purpose. Procrastination and avoidance are habits you develop to cope with things that produce anxiety or discomfort. While you can try to use sheer ‘willpower’ to muster through these habits, oftentimes you can’t just slap a band-aid on the symptoms. The underlying root issues are much deeper: fear of failure, indecisiveness, low self-esteem, and perfectionism. We must first address the issues head on. And the end result will be a more productive, efficient workflow. But most importantly, any time you are attempting something new or worthwhile, it will cause some discomfort. This is why pushing past procrastination can lead to the greatest growth and MAGIC in your life. ---- Subscribe NOW and never miss an episode! If you’re feeling extra loving, please leave a review and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. For exclusive content surroundin

This episode could not have come at a more perfect time. In the spirit of thanksgiving, we are talking all things gratitude with someone who fully embodies it in her life and work. This week, I sat down with Terces Engelhart, co-founder of the plant based West Coast restaurant havens Café Gratitude and Gracias Madre. And if you’re familiar with either, you will know just how much Terces and her husband, Matthew, have created a work environment unlike any other. Go behind the scenes with us as she shares the story of how her business started with the creation of a board game. It’s a great story that you do not want to miss! Tune in to find out why Terces describes herself as 'unreasonably grateful.' And Terces squashes those limiting beliefs that so many of us have that we are too old, too late, and the time has passed. If you listen all the way to the end, you'll also find out her #1 solution on how to change yourself and the world! ---- Subscribe NOW and never miss an episode! If you’re feeling extra loving,

Today I am sharing with you an insightful conversation that I had recently with Ryan Jordan, the founder and CEO of Educated Nannies and The Educated Mommy in Los Angeles.   In this conversation, Ryan shares the behind-the-scenes launch of her business, which almost didn’t happen because she felt the market was too saturated. But she went forward with it anyway, and 600 nannies and happy families later, she owns and runs a highly successful nanny agency. Educated Nannies earned the Red Tricycle Award for Most Helpful Childcare Agency in Los Angeles.   Ryan breaks down how to stop being a “yes” person. She was finding herself super busy but not with accomplishing anything that was moving her goals forward. So she stopped putting undue pressure on herself, creating unrealistic expectations and making up stories about what other people might think about her decisions.   And everything changed for her! Tune in to find out more and learn some helpful hints on how to fail gracefully, how to embrace community to do

Today I am sharing some of my big lessons from the first 6 months of the Power Your Purpose podcast. I am pulling back the curtain on my own journey and revealing what has worked and some of my mistakes too!   In this episode, I give away tons of communication tips and tricks that you can use in your own life, including how to ask better questions, and what active listening and mirroring looks like.   The truth is you may never feel ready to start that thing you have been thinking about, considering and dreaming of doing someday. But growth and momentum only come from action. I’m so glad I finally posted the first few episodes and put them out into the world, even though they are definitely not perfect. And for a recovering perfectionist, that is huge for me.   I’ve learned that value comes not from perfection but from putting yourself out there and meeting people where they are at, with what you’ve got. And as my podcast grows, I look forward to welcoming even more of your feedback and going even deeper into

Have you ever struggled with self-love, losing weight, creating boundaries, or developing conviction? These can be messy and vulnerable topics that we go deep into on this week's episode of Power Your Purpose. The ladies of the Courageous Wellness podcast, Aly French and Erica Stein, join me to share their best tips for health and wellness, and you do not want to miss this! Aly and Erica came together through their own personal health journeys. Aly was faced with a scary cancer diagnosis at 29 and Erica adopted a new framework of self-love during a 50-pound weight loss. They wanted to inspire others and Courageous Wellness was born, where they interview real people about their journeys of physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. Tune in today's episode to find out more about their stories and learn how you can THRIVE, not just survive! ---- Subscribe NOW and never miss an episode! If you’re feeling extra loving, please leave a review and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. For exclusive

We have ALL experienced rejection in our lives - whether it is having your ideas overlooked or being passed over for that promotion. It could be getting snubbed by a colleague or not getting the invite to a certain event. Oftentimes there are micro-rejections happening to us on a daily basis! So it is imperative that we have the resources to handle rejection in a healthy way that propels you forward, rather than keeping you stuck. Today I’m sharing how to deal with rejection, and more specifically 3 ways we deal with it that are NOT going to serve you, and what to do instead. The truth is rejection is a powerful motivator for behavior, so the more tools you develop, the more successful you will be in dealing with this. Tune in below to find out how a few key shifts can help give you the courage to face rejection head on! ---- Subscribe NOW and never miss an episode! If you’re feeling extra loving, please leave a review and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. For exclusive content surroundin

Recently I got to hang with Liz Forkin Bohannon, the founder of Sseko Designs and the author the book Beginner’s Pluck: Build your life of purpose, passion and impact now. Her new book shares 14 principles and mentalities that will lead you to live a life of purpose and passion and impact, unlocking the freedom to be truly yourself. She addresses how a lot of the current messages around these topics are not only NOT serving people but creating serious overwhelm and paralysis among emerging leaders. Join us as we discuss owning your average, why you can't "find" your purpose, and how to create a life of passion one step at a time.    ---- Subscribe NOW and never miss an episode! If you’re feeling extra loving, please leave a review and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, visit meganaccardo.com. Snap and post a photo while listening and tag me @meganaccardo so I can know you enjoyed the show.

My guest today is a phenomenal leader and example for what's possible when you tenaciously pursue your goals. DeAnne Aussem serves as the Managing Director and founder of PwC’s U.S. Leadership Coaching Center of Excellence. She oversees 30 executive coaches that support emerging leaders within the firm, building up leadership presence overall within a company of more than 50,000 team members. And now she is giving us the inside scoop on how she received her latest promotion and negotiated her way through asking for more resources and more money. We touch on the skills needed to get what you need including, “the me and the we” – navigating what is best for you and the team or person you are working with. DeAnne shares with us about how to have a strong money mindset and achieve getting paid what you want and deserve. We chat about the differences between the way men and women negotiate, and how often men don’t have a problem claiming their credibility. Listen in to find out tangible ways as women we can fina

Today I am sharing some tactical, practical business advice from someone who knows a thing or two about how to grow a business. My guest on this week's Power Your Purpose podcast is Amber Lilyestrom, a  transformational branding strategist and business coach, author and speaker. She shares how a near death experience during the birth of her daughter was the catalyst that provided her with an extreme moment of clarity, and subsequently caused her to pivot into leaving her successful corporate career path and forging her own business. From one client to a seven-figure business a few years later– she details out how she gained momentum by changing one person’s life at a time. And how she built her business to be present for her life and the people in it, because she didn't want to miss any moments she can’t get back. It’s not about how many followers you have, it’s how many lives you impact. And every one is important. This episode is full of business tips on how to leave a corporate job and grow a business from

My guest today, Kara Elise, is a genuine hostess encouraging us to live more fully, one event at a time. Kara is a chef and experience curator; she focuses on creating spaces and experiences that cultivate community. In a culture obsessed with technology, being busy, and overstimulation, slowing down is not easy to do. Kara believes that creating intentional time to sit with others is an essential practice. A moment to feed our bodies and fill our deepest human desire - to be seen and known. When she moved to LA, this simple question sparked her entire business: If money didn’t matter, what would you do with your life? “Have people over for dinner,” she answered. And thus put the wheels in motion. She believes you can find your purpose by looking at the intersection of what you love doing and what serves others. Tune in below to find out her favorite table questions to ask to get that conversation and connection going! In this episode, we discuss why who we spend time with matters. You have to surround yourse

I’ve been managing a full work calendar for the last decade, and I know I’m not the only one! From overseeing 360+ events each year at UCLA Anderson School of Management to directing thousands of events at Creative Artists Agency, I’ve learned a thing a two about juggling multiple projects at a time. So today I am dishing on 3 easy shifts to make to gain control of your calendar. (Hint: I use a color-coded Gmail calendar which should come to no surprise to anyone who knows me!) While ‘multi-tasking’ is still listed on many job descriptions as a highly desirable skill, the research shows our culture of distraction is actually killing our productivity. We are less able to focus and complete tasks than ever before, due to the constant interruptions that surround us. I also give you a challenge at the end of the episode that you won’t want to miss. It will help reveal what you need to change ASAP. If you like these tips and want to dive deeper into how to make the ultimate transition from overwhelmed to feeling a

Have you ever seen a problem in the world and took it into your own hands to help create the solution? That’s exactly what my friend and guest today, Angela Sun, did when she heard about an island of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean. As a world traveler, with a journalist’s passion for storytelling and love for the oceans, Angela created her first independent feature documentary, “PLASTIC PARADISE: THE GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH.” The film won 13 awards worldwide and has been in over 40 film festivals, with supporters including former VP Al Gore, Bette Midler, Jackson Browne and Forest Whitaker sharing about it on social media. It helped start a #plasticparadise social media movement of thousands worldwide taking the pledge to say no to single-use plastics.  In this episode, we discuss how to take what you are passionate about to help create a global movement. Angela also discusses the challenges being an Asian American woman in the sports broadcasting world, and how she had to work twice as hard for hal

Today I am sharing with you an insightful conversation that I had recently with Emily Cassel, a Leadership + Business Coach for ambitious & high-achieving women entrepreneurs across the globe. Through private + group coaching, a high-level mastermind, and gorgeous retreats, Emily helps women leaders to shift out of “hustle” mode and into a state of freedom, flow, and fulfillment. And she is teaching us a few of her favorite secrets! Emily is also the host of the podcast, Sexy Soulful Success, where she facilities visionary conversations with female entrepreneurs & leaders that re-define success and womanhood for modern-day change-makers. Her work has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Atlantic, & other notable publications. In this episode, we discuss how to move from exhausted hustle to energetic flow, including how to get past any blocks you have and find golden solutions for even your biggest challenges. --- Subscribe NOW and never miss an episode! If you’re feeling extra loving, please

Have you ever received a criticism that was hard to hear? Today I am breaking down my very best tips for dealing with critics in your life for maximum peace of mind. The truth is, if you really can’t stand criticism… then don’t do anything new or fun or exciting or worthwhile in your life. While listening, you will discover: How to get clear on WHO can have an opinion in your life Why gossip is actually a HABIT that takes work to stop How to receive constructive feedback in a meaningful, non-defensive way The importance of the 80/20 rule when applied to relationships What to do when your biggest critic is yourself How I use 3 P’s to maintain perspective and promote resiliency.. and you can too! -- Subscribe NOW and never miss an episode! If you’re feeling extra loving, please leave a review and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, visit meganaccardo.com. Snap and post a photo while listening and tag me @meganaccar

A vegan chef and wellness expert, Leslie is the glowing face of a fresher plant-based movement that refuses to compromise style for sustainability. Walking the plant-based talk since age eight, this Southern California native has always been well ahead of the times with her meatless mindset. She works as a consulting chef for hotels, resorts, and restaurants around the world and is currently the vegan chef at the Four Seasons, Punta Mita, Mexico. But before she was a chef and wellness expert, Leslie was once simply known as Leslie the lab girl with Bill Nye the science guy. To pivot from acting, Leslie took her love of education and shifted to plant based food. After establishing herself as a private chef for the NYC and Hollywood elite, Leslie emerged as a public persona, hosting cooking segments on television and online. Determined to inspire beneficial life-long eating habits for everyone, her show Accidentally Vegan can be seen on FABFITFUNTV and she regularly appears on The Doctors, Food Network, Discove

For today's podcast, I sat down with Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, Amy Kiser Schemper. I remember being SO excited for her when she was on the cover of Women's Health Magazine a few years ago, as she landed a spot in the top 5 finalists for their Next Fitness Star Contest! The surprising, behind-the-scenes story is that she almost didn't apply because she didn't feel ready.  But a friend encouraged her and she submitted her application on the day of the deadline. (Side note: sometimes we need a little encouraging kick in the pants from our friends!) She decided to go all in, despite not feeling ready ... and her efforts paid off. Amy has since built a massive following (nearly half a million subscribers!) through BodyFit by Amy, an online fitness community and YouTube channel. In addition to Women's Health Magazine, she has been featured on Good Morning America, Extra, and The Doctors.   When you listen to your fears, you miss out on opportunities.  -- This episode is sponsored by my 21-Day

Have you ever been to a conference that was part dance party + workout class + tough love + all the empowerment? Yeah, I didn’t even know that existed either! This past weekend I was fortunate enough to attend Rachel Hollis’ RISE conference in Dallas, Texas with 7500 other amazing women. Personal growth and development is not always easy. But it is always necessary for greater fulfillment. And my favorite coach, Rach, made it super fun. Today I am sharing some of the key takeaways from the conference with YOU, so that you can be inspired too! ATTENDING A CONFERENCE? GRAB YOUR NETWORKING EMERGENCY CARD NOW! (AND NEVER WONDER AGAIN HOW TO START A CONVERSATION.) ____ Subscribe NOW and never miss an episode! If you’re feeling extra loving, please leave a review and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, visit meganaccardo.com. Snap and post a photo while listening and tag me @meganaccardo so I can know you enjoyed the show.  

Have you ever made a sucky first impression? We’ve all been there. There is an art and skill to putting your best foot forward and making a lasting connection in that first greeting! Today on the podcast, I am sharing my top tips that I have used time and time again to move from instantly meeting someone to getting a coffee date on the calendar. Your relationships are everything. The strength of those relationships is oftentimes the biggest indicator of your success. And the foundation to having great relationships starts with that first connection. In this day and age of social media, it is becoming harder and harder to make actual, fulfilling connections. We don’t know how to do this well. And as a result our relationships are being fractured and short-changed. We go to networking events but don’t know how to introduce ourselves without feeling disingenuous or sleazy. Many of us are a little paranoid about other people wanting something from us. A lot of times we have 30 seconds to meet someone and take it