Courageous Hustler Podcast

Episode 11: Leap and Never Look Back with Holly Vega

On this episode I had the honor of sitting down and speaking with Holly Vega, CEO and founder of Military Hearts Matter a Non-Profit Organization where she gets to advocate for a healthy heart. Every 1 out of every 3 women suffer from a heart condition. We must bring more awareness and advocate for healthy hearts.
 Military Hearts Matter History:
Military Hearts Matter began when a military spouse, Holly Vega, realized there was an entire unknown and unsupported community of military personnel and their families that were dealing with heart-related issues. This community was first brought to Holly Vega’s attention in 2013 when Dr. Vivianne Wersel, an audiologist, shared how her husband, LtCol Richard “Rich” Wersel, Jr. USMC, died in 2005 from a heart attack while on active duty, only a week after returning home from serving in Iraq. Holly then shared Dr. Wersel’s story at a military spouse social event and was surprised as spouses began sharing their own military heart stories. It was then that Holly realized heart health issues were more widespread among the military and their families than she realized.
 With this realization, Holly began the Military Hearts Matter movement. First in 2013 as a series of social educational events aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, which continued at Marine Corps Base Quantico, and then in 2017 as an online Facebook community aimed to raise awareness and connect the military spouse heart community.  She went one step further in 2017 by beginning an initiative with the Tampa Bay American Heart Association to bring awareness to the issue of military heart health.
In 2019, Holly Vega and Kaprece James officially co-founded Military Hearts Matter as a non-profit. In addition to its advocacy and awareness campaigns, Military Hearts Matter now supports various programs to include scholarships, provides medical and wanted items that support military affiliated children with heart issues through (Heart of SuperNova Program), and sends heart blessings to those military families in need (Blessings from the Heart Program); all of which are named after military heart stories. Together with its board, volunteers, and ambassadors of military spouses and veterans, the organization is paving the way to fully supporting our military heart community.
Please go follow Holly Vega and support her non-profit organization Military Hearts Matter: FB: https://www.facebook.com/MilitaryHeartsMatterIG: https://www.instagram.com/militaryheartsmatter/Website: https://www.militaryheartsmatter.org/
 
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Episode 10: Finding Joy In The Journey Guest Adia Thompson White

In today's episode I sat down with Adia Thompson White, and we got to chat about some practical ways on how you can find joy in the journey through your day. This was such a great conversation and don’t be surprised if we have a part two in the near future.  
 
Adia Thompson White is a life coach, keynote speaker who is dedicated to helping women overcome overwhelm, step into their purpose, and create a life they love. 
 
Adia's journey is one of resilience and self-discovery. Following a major depressive episode in 2018, she embarked on a path of healing through therapy, medication, and the power of prayer. 
 
Her personal journey has allowed her to develop invaluable tools to live a life she loves. She has courageously shared her transformative healing journey on social media and her story serves as a beacon of hope and inspiring others to embark on their own healthing journey. 
 
Through her life coaching expertise, she encourages individuals to find purpose, overcome obstacles, and ultimately create a life that resonates with their deepest desires.
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Check out this free resource that Adia shared in this episode https://thrivewithadia.com/joy
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Season 2 Episode 9: Dust yourself off and try again!

I'm so excited for this new season in my life. 
 
Just as a reminder this is not a business podcast! Yes, I'm an entrepreneur, and I do run a successful business but I want to continue sharing courageous hustlers from all over the world. Highlighting what they are doing in this world to make it a better place. 
In this episode I share more about my lengthy pause. Why it's so important to honor seasons of stillness and pause and just a quick update on me and my healing journey! 
 
I'm so excited to dust myself off and kick off season 2. 
 
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Episode 8: Walking by Faith not by Fear with Guest Keisha Bass

In today's episode I sit down with Keisha Bass, and really go deep on some of the stages that a marriage can go through. How to trust your partner. How to walk with faith not by fear. 
 
Keisha Bass is the Founder and CEO of Her Dope Marriage. She’s a Wife Coach, Mother, Entrepreneur, Author, and Motivational Speaker. She empowers female professionals and entrepreneurs of faith to walk through the different seasons of marriage with confidence using tangible strategies to enhance their marriage.  
 
Keisha left Corporate America after about 22 years of working in IT.  She followed her heart and God’s instructions to coach women and couples. 
Keisha sees hard moments in marriage as opportunities to trust God. The union between husband and wife is purposed by God to do great things together for His glory on Earth. 
 
She’s been married for over 32 years to her high school sweetheart, Chris. They have two adult children, Lakia and Chris. 
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Check out her upcoming Women's Retreat, the LiftHer Experience
https://www.herdopemarriage.com/links
 
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Episode 7: Back to the fundamentals in a new season

In this solo episode, I share experiencing a shift that has required for me to go back to my fundamental process in this new season. And for me it was really revisiting my step up method. 
I had to go back to the basics things I know worked for me before to help me overcome some of things that are coming up for me in this new season.
So today I ask you this question for your consideration, what fundamental routes do you need to revisit to get you back on track? 
The days of being busy and booked are no longer cute. Being healthy and sane is far more valuable to me. And therefore I share this as a reminder that even when you need to go back to the simple steps, it's ok to give yourself permission to do so. The beautiful part about revisiting those familiar steps is that although the journey may look slightly different, the process to get to where you are trying to go may still be the same.
Don't overthink, don't second guess. May this 4Q be your best yet. 
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Episode 6: Stay Anchored with Guest Dr. Kerrie Carter-Walker

In this episode I sat with Dr. Kerrie Carter-Walker. 
Dr. Kerrie Carter-Walker was born and raised in the small town of Cuero, Texas. Her childhood and life experiences taught her that no matter what obstacles you encounter, your past does not dictate your future. She is a firm believer that God gives everyone gifts and talents and it is up to them to use them to fulfill a specific purpose in life. After being in education as a Teacher and Assistant Principal for 10 years, she found a new passion in life. She is an active Realtor in Austin, TX, and the Founder of iSquared Coaching an organization focused on helping women of all ages become the authentic version of themselves and live a FULL life by finding their true calling.
She has a wealth of knowledge, a great personality, and loves to serve through speaking, teaching, and coaching. Dr. Kerrie’s personal and educational experiences have given her the skills and mindset needed to be a successful Realtor, Investor, Transformational Speaker, and Coach. You can book her to speak, sign up for a stop on her empowerment tour at www.isquaredcoaching.org, or follow her for motivation and real estate tips at dr_kerrie on IG.
Dr. Kerrie’s Let’s R.I.D.E. School Tour starts in September 2022 and runs through May 2023. Dr. Kerrie will tour the country and stop at different middle and high schools to speak to young women about self-esteem, self-awareness, conflict resolution, time management, and much more. She will speak to 50-75 young women per campus and provide t-shirts and vision workbooks as well as a round table discussion for 10-15 aspiring entrepreneurs. This is a one-of-a-kind school tour and you want to be a part of it. Please share with Principals and District Leaders so real impact and change can occur in the lives of these young women. For more information or to book, visit www.isquaredcoaching.org.
 
Let us know what you thought about this episode and if this topic resonates with you.
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Episode 5: Support During Quantum Leap Seasons

The main thing that I want to convey is don't be afraid to ask for the support that you need to get you through a Quantum Leap Seasons. We often think that we need be the strong friend, mom, spouse, partner, coach, but there will be seasons that some roles may take a hit. This is where you need to lean into and ask for the support that you need. And be ok with it. Don't tell yourself stories that will not serve the bigger purpose which is elevate to the next level of you.What support do you need to ask for during your quantum leap seasons? 
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Episode 4: Guest Pastor Courage Molina

In today's episode I had the honor of sitting with Pastor Courage Molina: 
 
Pastor Courage is a Faith Coach and everyone’s favorite Bible Teacher! 
 
She believes the foundation of becoming your most bold, confident, and courageous self is in the daily habit of studying and applying the word of God to your life! 
 
As we continue our step 1 in the STEP UP Method, Pastor Courage Molina and I had a great conversation on self-awareness. One of my favorite and biggest take-aways from today’s episode was when she said “You don’t need to audition for the specific purpose God has created for you” 
 
I hope this episode encourages you to ask yourself more questions. Don’t ever stop discovering and uncovering who you are. 
 
Remember that someone else’s lies do not need to become your belief. We have been conditioned since childhood to think a certain way, act a certain way, be a certain way. And that has truly diluted who we are truly supposed to be on this earth. 
Tell me what your biggest takeaway from today’s episode is. 
 
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Retreat Website: bit.ly/FaithIgnitedRetreat2022
Church Website: www.boldfaithchurch.org
IG: @boldfaithchurch IG: @couragemolina Make sure you go and show her some love! Tag her on IG 
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