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Tune into this episode with Vitale Buford Hardin, a renowned expert in the intriguing intersection of perfectionism and boldness, as she shares her journey from seeking love through her actions to doing things from a place of love. With insights influenced by her transformative experience of motherhood, Vitale offers an authentic look at balancing professional success and personal fulfillment, all while embracing imperfections in both areas. Vitale reveals the most common causes of perfectionism, most of which often start in childhood for parental approval or social acceptance. With a keen eye on corporate environments, she distinguishes between slow perfectionism, often seen in procrastination and imposter syndrome, and fast perfectionism, marked by unrealistic expectations and people-pleasing. Vitale’s personal stories shed light on how these traits manifest and provide valuable guidance on managing them effectively. Tune in to hear how you can reclaim control from perfectionism's grip, especially through the boldness within you.

About Vitale Buford Hardin

Vitale Buford Hardin, leading expert in perfectionism and how it permeates corporate culture and individual performance, is the President and CEO of Vitale & Company. Having led two University studies focused on perfectionism in the workplace, Vitale is a true pioneer of thought leadership in this space. This study Revealed that 85% of workplaces have cultures of perfectionism as well as 86% of leaders in these workplaces seeing their work affected by perfectionism, further solidifying perfectionism as a crucial topic to be addressed in every work environment. Throughout Vitale’s life, she has overcome struggles with perfectionism and addiction which propelled her to becoming a published author, nationally recognized speaker and iPEC-certified executive coach. She brings 15 years of corporate experience to her custom trainings, strategic advisory, culture change initiatives and performance coaching.

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LinkedIn: @VitaleBufordHardin

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Powerhouse Mary Crafts shares her transformative bold journey towards embracing her true self and aligning with her inner purpose. Her story is a testament to the daily choice of boldness, where aligning with our true selves can lead to real growth, personally and professionally. Fear can often take root from a sense of inadequacy or uncertainty, a universal experience that can paralyze us from taking bold steps. Mary opens up about how embracing vulnerability and self-acceptance can break this cycle, leading to genuine healing and transformation. By choosing love over fear and asking ourselves what we would do if we were no longer afraid, we can catalyze change and inspire others. Listen as we unpack the stories of those who've embraced this bold mindset, reassuring us all that we're part of a shared human journey toward self-discovery and fulfillment.

About Mary Crafts

Mary Crafts built her award-winning, multi-million-dollar catering company from the ground up. For over 3 decades Mary led her company to greater and greater levels of success, earning the respect and admiration of her peers, employees, and clients. Her catering empire became the launching pad for Mary to serve in leadership positions in her community, and to share her hard-won business and wellness expertise through public speaking. In 2016 Mary handed the reins of her catering empire to her three children and has devoted herself full time to helping others build their dreams. Whether those dreams are centered around business, leadership, wellness, or something uniquely personal, Mary’s unbounded energy and engaging spirit lights the way for others to choose a new path forward — a path empowered by courage and personal meaning and fueled by authentic vitality.

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Instagram: @marycrafts

LinkedIn: @MaryCrafts

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Content Warning: death of a sibling, grief

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Join us as we welcome Annie Orenstein, an esteemed qualitative researcher, oral historian, storyteller, and the author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief. Through Annie's insights, we explore the deeply personal nature of boldness and the courage it takes to keep moving forward, especially after hardship. As the youngest of three siblings, Annie shares the experience of losing her oldest brother during his deployment in Afghanistan, and we examine the shared and distinct aspects of sibling grief and the lifelong journey of healing. This episode also emphasizes the importance of storytelling and creating a lasting legacy, as Annie recounts how writing her book was a positive transformative process. We share the power of sharing stories, encouraging you to embrace a bold mindset and preserve cherished memories to inspire healing and connection.

About Annie Orenstein

Annie Sklaver Orenstein is a qualitative researcher, oral historian, and storyteller who has spent over a decade collecting stories from people around the world. Her work has been featured on NBC Nightly News, Comedy Central, Huffington Post, Politico, TIME, and Mother.ly. In 2020, driven by a desire to share these stories beyond the walls of corporate America, Annie founded Dispatch from Daybreak, a collection of letters written by womxn to their earlier selves. She is also the author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, children, dog, and chickens.

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Instagram: @AnnieSklaverOrenstein

LinkedIn: @AnnieOrenstein

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