Episode 060
Burnout, When to Say No, and Imposter Syndrome
with Melinda Jackson
Boundaries are a thing.
This is a fun episode. Lots of laughs and loving self-depreciation and a lot of honesty from a gal who has won a GRAMMY and has rubbed shoulders with some incredible people in Hollywood and L.A. And even she feels like an imposter sometimes... she struggles to set good boundaries and say no?! This is an episode for the woman who is ready to love herself a whole lot more and realize her dream life is closer than she can imagine.
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“Receiving is so hard for me, especially in my relationships and friendships. I don’t know how to let people do things for me because I don’t feel worthy enough to receive. Now I have worked through the unworthy stuff. As much as I love to give to people and it lights me up to give, other people like that too. They don’t expect anything in return and it’s okay.” -Melinda Jackson
Melinda Jackson is a Raleigh, NC based entrepreneur and owner of Melinda Jackson Public Relations. With over a decade of experience, Melinda takes an untraditional approach to Public Relations, Branding, and Influencer Marketing. Having worked on GRAMMY & PRSA Award-winning campaigns, she has a proven track record of helping clients grow their businesses and careers. MJPR not only services traditional PR clients but also Music and Entertainment, as well.
When not working closely with clients, Melinda enjoys traveling the world, hiking, cheering on the North Carolina Tar Heels, or spending time with her two adorable nephews.
Connect with Melinda Jackson:
Site: www.melindajacksonpr.com
Social: @melindajacksonpr / @melindagale
Consulting calls: https://calendly.com/melindajacksonpr
Sign up for info on DIY PR course https://forms.gle/bygQd9T89TuwF7M26
Resources:
To Be Magnetic - https://tobemagnetic.com
“The Course of Love” by Alan de Botton - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017F644X0/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Attached - https://www.attachedthebook.com/wordpress/
Expanded Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/expanded-podcast-by-to-be-magnetic/id1419732648
Codependent No More - https://melodybeattie.com/books/codependent-no-stop-controlling-others-start-caring/
We love our collabs! Check this out!
Awakening The Wise Woman:
https://www.awakeningthewisewoman.com/she-awakens
Rachel Shumway - How to Bad-Ass It By Your Boundaries Starter Kit:
https://www.thebadassacademy.com/
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“21 years ago I survived a sexual assault from my boyfriend.
14 years ago I decided not to kill myself.
11 years ago I was left with 350 k worth of bad debt.
9 years ago I walked away rather than endure sexual coercion and harassment from my boss.
7 years ago I welcomed my beautiful daughter into the world.
5 years ago I left my marriage to fall in love with myself.
3 years ago I allowed myself to fully heal and reconnect with my feminine;
2 years ago I rebuilt my life, moved into my own tiny home and found my Lifetime Love.
Last year, I started my podcast and welcomed my baby boy earth side."
Candice is a mom, podcaster, social marketer and essentialist who loves to engage in interesting conversations with other influencers and entrepreneurs. Her favourite conversations are the ones that take courage to engage in. (Check out her podcast, Create the Ripple Podcast)
She has learned the power of saying no, listening to your own heart and speaks openly about subtle abuse as it occurs in relationships - personally and professionally. She’s become a voice for listening to your own truth and speaking it clearly, powerfully - at home, at work and in your life. She spends her time living - in a tiny home (250 sq ft), traveling, speaking and sharing candidly with others how to live life after betrayal, to trust themselves, to speak up for themselves and set powerful boundaries.
After a narcissistic partner cheated on her with multiple women, left her (and the country!) With over 350 thousand dollars worth of bad debt, Candice was forced to rebuild her life, her credit and her trust in herself. Coming out of this, she encountered her own “Me Too” moment dealing with sexual coercion and harassment in her professional life; saying no resulted in her being the target of gossip that tarnished her reputation.
Deeply affected by the gaslighting and the experiences, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, leaned on her personal network and practiced radical personal forgiveness, acceptance and responsibility. The journey was not without its impact and Candice shares powerfully about dealing with anxiety, depression, shame and learning to let go.
When grief rocked her world a little less than 2 years ago, Candice knew it was time to stop her life, hit the pause button and finally do the deep work to heal her heart, self and mindset. Emerging from this place, Candice has begun to embrace her fierce and receptive feminine nature. The journey to be and embrace all the parts of herself has led her to the place to start her wildly successful Create the Ripple Podcast; Trust the Niggle and Tell the Truth - where she features other amazing guests who are not afraid to do the hard work of personal development, listen to their own minds/heart and then speak up and out for those things that matter; to themselves and to make a difference in the world.
Candice loves her essentialist lifestyle for the beauty and freedom it offers her. She can never resist the urge to take off her boots to walk barefoot into a clear mountain lake or stream. When she is not connecting or writing, she can be found disappearing into the backcountry trails of Canada with her life-love Mark and losing herself exploring waterfalls and mountain trails. She is a quiet introvert who adores eating clean foods and reading a great book.
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https://candicesmiley.carrd.co/
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