Soultiply With Brittany Hoopes | Goal Getting. Mind Setting. Dream Doing.

Episode 18, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] Think back to when you were 18 years old. What was your favorite band? Your favorite food? What clothes did you love to wear? And how many of those things are the same as they are now? If you are anything like me, very few! So why do we expect 18 year old adult babies (because face it, that's what we were at that age) to be self-aware enough to pick a path that will suit them for the rest of their lives? Dreams change. Your dreams can change often, or you might fuel the same passion for as long as you live. But just because you sense your passions, interests, and skill-sets shifting, it doesn't mean that you are giving up. In today's episode, Melissa Monte (host of the Mind Love podcast), shares stories of the tumultuous events that led her to change dreams several times in her life so far, and how she's used mindfulness to get clear on her true passion - unattached to timeline or outcome. We talk addiction, life, death, habit-loops, lucid dreaming an

Episode 17, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] Sometimes, it seems, that advancement in society is measured by increasing levels of convenience. How quickly can you receive that Amazon package? Oh, you can deliver my groceries too? Need anything else in a snap - there's an app for that. We've innovated and advanced so much, that convenience has become a given. We are living in an age of convenience...so why do elements of life still feel so tough? I think, and Emma Kingsley of Lady Farmer would seem to agree - that's where slow living comes in. Slow living is all about embracing the ritualistic moments that are required to do an action and enjoy it fully. Like brewing your own coffee. Or making bread from scratch. Relearning how to sustain yourself with your own two hands, because sometimes convenience isn't always the solution. And for Emma and her mother, it's about creating clothing that is sustainable, responsible, and fits the lifestyle of women who seek to live a slower, more fulfilling life

Episode 16, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] What are you willing to do for your dreams? Are you willing to put everything on the line? Are you willing to be vocal about your desires, to risk facing embarrassment or failure, to tune out the naysayers and follow your path anyways? Alli Owen has been facing her own trials and tribulations recently, but that hasn't stopped her and her husband from saving up, quitting their comfy jobs as engineers, and exploring a life of entrepreneurial freedom out on the open road, traveling the country in a van that has become their new home. In today's episode, Alli Owen shares her journey on how she overcame the need for approval and finally decided to listen to her heart. She shares the real-life details on what it means to pursue the nomad life - how her and her husband assessed the financial risk, what they are doing to prepare now that their trip is only a few weeks away, and the stress that it is putting on their relationship as they head out into the unkn

Episode 15, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] Oftentimes in life, it can feel like our dreams depend on other people. We spend so much time waiting for others to say yes - to buy our product, to cast us in a movie, to give us a chance. It's hard to not want to conform to what we think they want, to become people pleasers grasping at straws in order to snag a chance at our dreams.  Today's guest shares his rock bottom moment, and how he realized that if he continued to play someone else's game, his dream of becoming a professional actor would never come true. Instead, this moment opened up a whole new world of opportunity for him. He realized that if he wanted his dream to come true, he had to do it himself.  Corey Camperchioli is a writer, producer and actor and his film Femme will hit the festival circuit in just a few days! Femme is about a gay twenty-something named Carson who is looking for love on all the wrong apps. After being rejected by an online hookup for being too "femm

Episode 14, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] We Keep Promises To Other People...So Why Don't We Keep Our Promises to Ourselves? It's hard to feel self-confident if you don't believe in yourself, right? It's hard to believe in yourself (or anyone) when they continually let you down, or don't follow through on their word. And for many of us, we've dreamed big dreams, or we tackled big goals, and we didn't follow through. We let ourselves down. And when it comes to the next big goal or dream, that past failure replays in our mind, over and over again...which makes it hard to believe that the new dream will come true. It's a vicious cycle, and not a fun one. Our guest this week, author and life coach Lauren Handel Zander, recognized this pattern, sought a way to stop it in its tracks, and brought it to its knees! Lauren - she's a tough cookie. One coaching session with her will bring you to your knees as well. But don't sometimes we need to face the truth, to draw the clear lines in the sand, in ord

Episode 12, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] I got married last year, and not going to lie - I thought planning a wedding was going to be a walk in the park! I am organized, totally Type-A, and I somehow thought that wedding stress would elude me... Needless to say, I was not the magical unicorn exception to the rule. Wedding planning was incredibly stressful, emotional, and a journey that (looking back at it), I wish I would have enjoyed more than I did. I also didn't have Mary Baird-Wilcock as my wedding planner...and I wish I had! Mary is our guest this week, and she's a very interesting goal-getter. She started her career in radio, soon moved to event planning, and she now owns The Simplifiers, an event planning and coaching company that helps people simplify their events and businesses. Plus, she just launched a new podcast by the same name (and she had me on as her 2nd guest!) In this episode, Mary shares the lessons on simplification that she has learned from experience as an event planne

Episode 12, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] Femininity and Masculinity - both traits that we all have, to varying degrees. But how do we find the right balance, when it comes to achieving our goals? Personally, I've had an interesting relationship with my masculine and feminine side. Style wise, I'm very feminine. I love to dress up and can be quite girly. I love flowers and a romance novel or movie. But when it comes to goal setting, I've incredibly driven and am always saying, "go go go!" I never really considered that a masculine trait, until a few people brought my attention to the fact that taking a break and "being" can be quite useful, especially when sorting out a big creative problem or looking to recharge and get a bit perspective.  Like I said, we all have both traits within us. But how do we know when we should tap into one vs. the other?  In this episode, we talk to Anna Rova of Girlskill, a podcast that explores women's unique and varied experiences tapping into their fe

Episode 11, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] Getting your hopes up can feel painful. You dream and picture the future, maybe so much that it begins to feel real, but then you run the risk of it all being taken away.  But what if getting your hopes up could actually help your chances of achieving your goal? What if you could use that positive energy and convert it into action? Action that will actually motivate you to do the tasks required to keep going and make real, tangible progress towards your dreams.  Today we break down what it means for our dreams when we act like we don't care, when we try to damper our hopes because we are afraid that we will get hurt. Here's how you can unlearn this habit of hesitation and learn to embrace a positive and hopeful future instead.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TACKLE… ♦ How acting "too cool for school" or "not caring" about a goal or dream can actually be a defensive mechanism, a convenient excuse to guard you from the fear of failure ♦ How our past

Episode 10, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] The world feels like a scary and crazy place to be these days.  But it's people like our guest today, Cayce Pack, that are willing to look fear and injustice in the eye and say, "No more." Since the age of 13, Cayce and her family have been serving the refugee and migrant communities in Nashville, and later New York City, ensuring that every human has the right to live without conflict and to pursue their dreams.  Cayce joins us today to share some of the lessons that these courageous families have taught her about resilience, learning to persevere, and sacrifices made along the way. Sometimes in the moments where we have no other option, we tap into strength deep within us and find a power that we didn't even know that we had.  Cayce's stories of resilience gave me goosebumps and loads of inspiration, and I hope it does the same for you.  IN THIS EPISODE, CAYCE AND I DISCUSS… ♦ How her obsession with fashion at a very young age la

Episode 9, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] Eeny, meeny, miny, moe....Magic 8 Ball...Spin around with a blindfold and point... All great tactics to pick teams for kickball - but not so hot for making those huge, life-changing decisions that can change the course of our goals and dreams, right? Well have no fear, in this week's episode we dive deep into some tactics and strategies that you can use to think (and feel) your way towards decisions that will support your future in the best way possible. If you feel like you are experiencing some major analysis paralysis, allow this episode to melt away the elements of your soul that might be frozen with fear. All big choices come to light in time. Know that you are supported and you don't have to make these big decisions alone. I share with you a variety of exercises along the spectrum from "Logical" to "Intuitive" - so no matter how you like to reason, there is something that will work for you.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE… ♦ A major shout out

Episode 8, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] What does it mean to be relentless with your goals? How can you muster the drive and the courage to continue to take action, even when it feels scary, uncomfortable or useless? I feel like sometimes we look at other people and assume that drive and grit is for them and not for me.  Today we share the beautiful and inspiring story of Hannah Zale - a young songstress with bigger than life vocal talent, and even greater ambition. She's an unstoppable woman. She shares her triumphs, her dreams, her darkest moments, and the ways that her struggles have motivated her to dive into the music industry and make a name for herself through her multiple music outlets. Hannah and I explore how you can muster the motivation to keep going, even if you have to take continual action each day. She shares how you can learn to trust your intuition, when you can realize when "enough is enough" and you have to shift gears, and how to do the "soul work" that serves as th

Episode 7, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] Social media is such a strange thing. If you consider yourself a millennial, you sort of grew up with it (Remember MySpace? I remember fighting my friends fervently not to get a Facebook in high school, but I eventually caved...) Luckily, we avoided our most embarrassing middle school moments without it (although, I had a public Xanga journal where I signed off each entry as "Miss Morals"...so I think that's equally as embarrassing...) Needless to say, it seems strange to think about how our parents didn't have social media during their formative years. And how did anyone ever become famous or get their message heard without it? In this episode, we talk with Jacinta Grand, the owner of Social Circle, about how we can utilize social media in the best ways to achieve our goals. She shares tips for if you are just starting out, why followers are not the end-all-be-all goal, and how to be authentic (without slathering yourself or your feed in Millennial pi

Episode 6, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] I did the unthinkable the other day... I organized a place where no man has ever gone before... I finally tackled... ....wait for it.... THE JUNK DRAWER! Seriously, the moment I got all the random batteries, and buttons, and extra light bulbs all in a row...it seemed like it was messed up again within a few hours. *Sigh* Such is life? At least that feeling is just limited to one drawer. But if you are feeling that you are constantly in a state of needing to get organized in all areas of your life, this episode is going to speak to your soul. We dive deep into the reasons why we crave organization - how it brings value into our lives and how we determine what is worth exchanging for that value. If you've ever felt like organization is something that you can only manage in spurts, and not a routine that you can maintain long-term, than take a listen and see how simple it can be to create an organizational system that works perfectly for you. IN THIS EPIS

Episode 5, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] We've all had those moments....where it feels like reality hits you over the head like a frying pan. The whole world feels overwhelming, you're dizzy, and you're seeing stars! One question leads to another, leads to another - and before long, you question, "Can I really stick with my goal? Is it worth it? Am I cut out for this? Can I live my life this way?" Our inner drama queen starts having a field day, prepping for her big debut... I hate those spiraling thoughts. And I want to squash them like the nasty little pests that they are. That's why we decided to tackle this heavy hitting question today on the podcast. What can you do when you doubt that you are cut out for your goal? What can you do when you feel like you can't go on? I have a mixture of tools and tactics that can help in this situation - and you'll learn all about them all in this episode. Some are more mindset focused (I share 3 different mindset "personas" that you can adapt when you a

Episode 4, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] Have you ever gone on vacation, came home to "reality", and threw a major temper tantrum? I remember I felt that way when I was visiting LA and I had to go back to NYC during the middle of a huge snowstorm. I wrapped myself in blankets and refused to leave my apartment for 3 straight days (good thing I work from home...and have a sweet husband...and that I moved to LA a year later!) I feel like we've all had those post-vacation pangs...but rarely do we do anything about them. But there's one very special person that I'd like you to meet, who set aside the fear, doubt, and worry and packed her bags for real. On today's episode, we chat with Ashley Chanel Derrington of Deaf, Tattooed, and Employed, and she shares her journey of how she realized that she was meant to travel the world. We get to talk to her 2 weeks (!?!) before she embarks on a journey of a lifetime, traveling the world for an entire year while working remotely and making money to support

Episode 3, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] The other night (after playing a little too much Mario Kart Wii with my husband...), I had this crazy dream that I was a member of this gym that let you earn gold coins for every exercise that you completed. You could compete against others for gold stars, and get fit while doing so. To tell you the truth, I was a bit bummed when I woke up! Some place like that might ACTUALLY make me want to work out every day! It's no secret that gamification techniques (the act of making a task into a game) work wonders for getting us engaged and motivated. So why not apply them to our goals? In this episode, I share with you my favorite goal setting activity of all time - the 100 Goals for the Year game. I'm starting another yearly round as we speak, and I'd love to teach you the rules, give you the resources to play as well (you can download the free tracker in our library here), and show you how playing this game can help transform your life for the better, n

Episode 2, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] It's the most WONDERFUL time of the yearrrrrrrrr! (No, I'm not singing Christmas tunes - although I do love to!...) It's goal setting time, my friends! It's the one month of the year where it's (mildly) socially acceptable to love goals as much as I do. Nothing feels better than getting organized and pumped for planning your goals for the year! (And don't worry, if you found this episode in the depths of the internet and it's not currently January...don't let that scare you away. Thankfully our calendar system is set up in such a way that you can measure a year from any date. Lucky us, right?!) In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nadalie Bardo of It's All You, Boo to learn exactly how she plans out her goals for the year. Which I thought was pretty nifty, considering she created the Slay Your Goals planner, which helps goal-getters plan out their goals for the year and stay on track. I was curious how the goal queen plans her own

Episode 1, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] Hello there strangers! Can you even believe it? I feel like I am the sneaky trickster in any action movie you've ever watched - I go into hiding for months at a time and then pop back up when you least expect it! Well, this is the last time I'm popping out of the shadows, because I'm so happy to introduce my newest Soultiply project....the Soultiply with Brittany Hoopes podcast! This first episode is a bit of an unique one. In this episode I dish all the details on what you can expect from the show, how the content will help you achieve your goals and I share a little bit about myself and my goal setting journey. That's what I want this podcast to feel like - a live action goal journey that we take together. My hope is that a year from now, we can sit back and laugh over how much we've accomplished along the way. I want this content to be here for you, to guide you when you feel like the mental obstacles feel too strong or scary, and I want my stories