On this episode of the Freedom Culture Podcast, Stephanie Simmons offers her listeners a profound exercise that has helped her uncover her deeper motivations and passions in life. This episode is centred around the '7 Levels Deep' exercise that pushes individuals to uncover their true 'why' behind their actions and aspirations.  In my own "7 Levels Deep" journey, I unearthed a long-buried yet important memory. This memory has been one of the driving forces behind my relentless pursuit of self-improvement.  Have you ever found yourself stuck in the rut of feeling merely average? Join me on this episode as we dive into a transformative exercise known as "7 Levels Deep." Together, we'll navigate the intricate layers of hidden passions and motivations that shape our lives. Get ready to be challenged and perhaps even surprised as we explore fundamental questions: "What do I want to do?" and "Why is that important to me?" Anyone struggling to find their purpose or motivation to do something great may find answers, just like Stephanie did, through this simple yet impactful exercise. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 01:19 Discovering Your Passion and Motivation 02:10 Uncovering Your Driving Force 02:53 Personal Story and Reflection 04:27 The 7 Levels Deep Exercise 04:58 Personal Experience with the Exercise 10:35 The Impact of Discovering Your 'Why' 16:10 Applying the Exercise to Other Aspects of Life 20:25 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 21:44 Conclusion and Invitation for Feedback 19:35 Discovering Self-Worth   Connect with me: Website: https://stephaniesimmons.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephwithdimples Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephsimmons.co/ Discover more about your journey, motivation and your why using 7levelsdeep.com  

In the second episode of the Freedom Culture podcast, the host delves on her life changing decision that got initiated with a trip to Paris, right before her 40th birthday. Being a mother of six and working relentlessly on a full-time job and a home staging business, burnout was imminent. The host shares that the trip provided her the space and time she needed to reassess her life. She discovered her ultimate need for freedom, and felt the strong pull to exclusively be her own boss. The episode ended on a note encouraging listeners to take meaningful breaks in their lives, set intentions, and make changes that align more with their personal fulfilment and happiness.   00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 00:17 The Importance of Celebrating Birthdays 01:37 The Struggles of Being a Working Mom 02:18 The Decision to Travel Alone to Paris 03:16 The Experience of Traveling Alone 04:37 The Struggles and Expectations of Being a Woman 09:04 The Decision to Quit the Job 09:53 The Journey of Self-Discovery in Paris 11:43 The Decision to Start a New Business 15:52 The Importance of Taking Breaks and Following Your Intuition 19:01 The Future Plans and Conclusion For more from me and the Freedom Culture Movement, head over to stephaniesimmons.co Books Mentioned in this Episode; Two Weeks Notice by; Amy Porterfield  

In the first episode of Freedom Culture podcast, host Stephanie Simmons introduces the concept of 'Freedom Culture', a movement against the prevalent hustle culture. Stephanie, a single Woman and Mom of six is an entrepreneur who has established two service businesses in her city, she discusses her experiences with the toxicity of hustle culture. The episode aims to inspire listeners, to reassess their lifestyles, analyze whether they're enjoying their work, and stress on the importance of focusing on what they are great at. Stephanie entwines the idea of Freedom Culture with being your authentic self and believing that you are enough, inspiring listeners to embrace their individualism as a tool towards freedom and happiness.   00:00 Introduction to the Freedom Culture Podcast 00:13 Understanding the Freedom Culture Movement 00:40 The Impact of Hustle Culture 01:01 Meet the Host: Stephanie Simmons 01:26 The Freedom Culture vs Hustle Culture 02:05 The Struggles of Being a Female Entrepreneur 02:30 The Importance of Intentionality in Life 03:39 The Power of Belief and Self-Worth 04:14 The Dangers of Comparison and Social Media 04:47 The Joy of Being Unique 07:10 The Importance of Loving Your Work 07:14 The Reality of Entrepreneurship 15:21 The Power of Small Habits and Quantum Leaping 19:07 The Launch of the Podcast and What's to Come 20:01 The Importance of Authenticity and Being Yourself For more from me and the Freedom Culture Movement go to stephaniesimmons.co Book mentioned in this episode; Atomic Habits by; James Clear You 2 by; Price Pritchett

It's no coincidence that you have been lead to The Freedom Culture Podcast, welcome!   I am over here smiling ear to ear that somehow you have found my little slice of the internet!  Plop in some earbuds and dive in with me as we talk about creating a culture of freedom in your life and work.  I'm here for it all, even the chaos!   My name is Stephanie Simmons and I am completely obsessed with living in a culture of freedom and helping you maneuver your way through the chaos to the calm. As a small city Mom of 6 I took my life into my own hands, quit my job and went all in on my side hustle, creating the freedom to not only make may own schedule, but to make time for the people and things that matter most in life.  Working from home I now have an online business teaching others how to realize their passions, map out their goals in business and in life and make those goals their new reality.  I’m just over here telling it exactly like it is as we dive in on topics like burnout, balancing it all, finding joy and dreaming up those crazy cool next chapters of your life!  Business, Mindset, breaking barriers, and showing up for yourself and the people you care about are all things we talk about here. Ready to become the curator of your best life?  Lean in, take a listen and let me challenge you and cheer you on to creating a life you absolutely love.  This is the Freedom Culture Podcast!