In this episode, Lauren Debick interviews Peyton Maxey of @peytonmariahphoto. Peyton started her photography business from a spark of inspiration she caught on Instagram and in just a few years has grown her company exponentially. In episode 14, Peyton shares her tips on finding passion, creating a dream job, getting back up when you fall down, and some hands on tactical tips on identifying your ideal client and how to connect with your community.  If you find episodes like this useful, please consider becoming a patron of the Graceful Confidence podcast by visiting https://www.patreon.com/laurendebick?fan_landing=true.

Have you ever wanted something SO BADLY but you were afraid to take a step toward whatever that thing was? Maybe you were afraid you would fail, or were afraid of rejection, or of what people would think.  Fear can hold us back from accomplishing some pretty remarkable things but it can also keep us in a place where we feel frozen. In this episode Lauren will explore what some of these fears are rooted in and how we can work to break past those barriers and see what is on the other side.  What is that you thing you would do if you were not afraid to do it? If you are interested in bonus episodes, the opportunity to ask Lauren anything, exclusive coaching sessions and more, consider becoming a patron of the Graceful Confidence podcast by visiting https://www.patreon.com/laurendebick

Olivia Ortiz is a musician, entrepreneur, mom, and community advocate. Oliva is a great example of how awesome things can come from trial and error and how the only way to success is through failure. In this episode we cover the origin of Shoogie Natural Products, the challenges of being a business owner, lessons in self-care, and how to create boundaries by saying no.

In this episode, host Lauren Debick is joined by PR influencer and entrepreneur, Lauren Salaun as she shares her personal journey with anxiety and depression.  Lauren experienced anxiety off-and-on since college, but never really got to the root of it until the last couple years. She experienced depression for the first time in 2019, and suffered silently with it for nearly a full year. Lauren shares how both anxiety and depression, are alarms from our body or our soul telling us that something is off and how experiencing both anxiety and depression has helped her realize where she is out of alignment.    Lauren explains how depression and anxiety have pushed her towards gratitude, have made her stronger, and what she has learned through this process. She also shares her own stress management tips for times when she is feeling overwhelmed.    * This episode is not a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care or substance abuse treatment

While the past year has challenged everyone, it has also created a unique opportunity for us to take a moment and decide who we want to be, for ourselves, our community, and in our careers. In this month's episode, Lauren Debick will share why refocusing on yourself can positively impact your life and your work. You will learn self-care tips and techniques that go far beyond a “spa day” and that result in tangible benefits, both personally and professionally.

In this week's episode I have the pleasure of interviewing one of the most courageous women I have ever known, my mom. At almost sixty years old, Glenda Debick reflects on what it means to be yourself. Hear how Glenda has learned to tune out the negative voices over the years and focus on living her purpose and being who she is meant to be. If anyone is struggling with living an authentic life, this is the episode you have been waiting for!

In this episode, Lauren interviews mom, fitness enthusiast, and shampoo slinger, Sarah James on her journey of sobriety. Sarah made the decision six months ago to stop drinking because it was no longer a habit that was serving her. Listen in as she describes how her life has changed for the better since she quit drinking and she shares tips and advice for anyone else who is contemplating making this change in their own life. 

In this week's episode, Executive Coach, Carolyn Maue takes us through why uncovering (and using) our strengths can help us become more confident, more efficient, and more effective. Carolyn Maue is an expert in dealing with “people” issues in the workplace, consistently yielding positive change and growth for the organizations she serves. Carolyn supports executive and emerging leaders in identifying their strengths and opportunities for development, clarifying goals for growth, and implementing effective, practical solutions. Carolyn’s real-world corporate experience as a leader and entrepreneur informs her approaches that help clients quickly identify strategies and solutions. In addition to being a leadership resource to the SEI since 2014, The Maue Center has provided coaching and consulting to organizations and companies including Carnegie Mellon University, UPMC Hospitals and Business Units, Point Park University, Giant Eagle, Inc., and the University of Central Florida. Carolyn’s presentations have included Coaching for Success, The Business Case for Diversity, and Managing Through Organizational Change and her interests in international travel, music, fitness and photography shape the creative approaches she brings to her clients. Carolyn was awarded a BS, Music Education from West Chester University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. You can learn more about the Maue Center by visiting https://mauecenter.com/.    

There are times in life when we feel super motivated to achieve almost anything. But there are also times when we feel super unmotivated! This episode unpacks what motivation is, why we may get demotivated, and ways to kick our motivation back into gear. 

Diet culture, icebergs, Kate Moss, o my! So much is covered in this episode!  Listen in as holistic nutrition coach, Dana Black discusses what it actually means to be healthy and why we shouldn't be so quick to jump on the next fad diet. Dana also shares ways we can start taking practical (but not perfect) steps forward in which optimal living is key. You can connect with Dana by visiting https://www.facebook.com/ConstantlyVariedNutrition, https://www.facebook.com/groups/harnessyourstressbalanceyourlife or @danalblack