The Marie Forleo Podcast

Have you ever been told that you don't have what it takes to accomplish your biggest dreams? When hip hop dancer Amanda LaCount was 10 years old, a studio director told her that her body type didn't "fit his vision" for his dance team and she was kicked out. In the 8 years since, she's performed on The Ellen Show, Dancing With the Stars, The Voice, and with artists like Meghan Trainor, Ryan Blyth, Katy Perry, and Lizzo. While Amanda has experienced more than her fair share of ignorant comments, she doesn't let the haters keep her down. Instead, she uses them to fuel her body positivity movement, Breaking The Stereotype. If you've ever struggled with believing in yourself when others don't, this episode is for you. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/amanda-lacount You don't have to fit in to be successful. If you love it, do it. @amandalacount6 via @MarieForleo

Can't stop thinking about your problems? Krishnaji and Preethaji reveal the secrets to calming your mind and experiencing more happiness — no matter what life throws your way. You'll also hear about their new book, The Four Sacred Secrets for Love and Prosperity: A Guide to Living in a Beautiful State. It's chock full of meditation exercises and powerful insights that will help you manage stress and suffer less. Krishnaji and Preethaji are the founders of O&O Academy, a philosophy and meditation school for transforming consciousness. They've helped thousands of people worldwide with their retreats, the Ekam World Peace Festival, and Preethaji's popular Tedx Kansas City Talk. The skills that Krishnaji and Preethaji teach in this episode will set you on the path to a richer, more beautiful life. Please don't miss it! https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/krishnaji-and-preethaji-four-sacred-secrets Action that springs from a beautiful state leaves ripples across the planet. @pkconsciousnesson via @MarieForleo

Struggling to find fresh content ideas every week? In this episode, you'll learn three strategies to help you create an endless supply of content ideas that'll work for your blog, vlog, podcast, newsletter or social media posts. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/content-ideas Content that serves is content that sells. @MarieForleo

Want a successful creative career? Cortney Novogratz reveals the ups and downs of her life as a celebrity designer, plus what to expect if you work in any creative field. Cortney Novogratz and her husband, Robert Novogratz are best known for their impeccable design featured on hit home renovation shows like Bravo's 9 By Design and HGTV's Home by Novogratz. But as you'll hear in this interview, Cortney's career has never followed a straight line. Learn how you can design the life you want and keep reinventing yourself at any age. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/cortney-novogratz You can't be a perfectionist. The world is not perfect. You can really have strong opinions and try to make it the best you can but you have to let go a little bit. @thenovogratz via @MarieForleo

Impostor syndrome (i.e. feeling like a fraud) affects a whopping 70% of us, according to research. It hurts our happiness, our emotional and mental health, as well as our bank balances, careers and the impact we were born to make. In this episode, Marie Forleo provides 6 strategies to beat impostor syndrome so you can stop feeling like a fraud and start feeling genuinely confident. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/impostor-syndrome Shame always shrivels when you share it out loud. @MarieForleo

Feel like you're never doing enough? These productivity myths are your problem. Kate Northrup will change everything you once believed about your worth, time management, and 40-hour work weeks in her revolutionary new book, 'Do Less.' Tune in to hear her science-backed argument for a slower paced, more meaningful life — without sacrificing valuable results or forfeiting your dreams. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/kate-northrup-do-less The world doesn't need you busy, the world needs you here - and it's enough. @katenorthrup via @MarieForleo Do less of the things that don't matter, so you can do more of the things that get you amazing results. @katenorthrup via @MarieForleo

Wish you were more persuasive? What if persuading someone was as simple as adding a single sentence? In this episode, Marie Forleo shares a small language tweak that could double the number of people who join your cause, sign up for your email list or buy your product! You can even use this persuasion technique on yourself — to stay motivated and reach your goals that much faster. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/how-to-persuade-more-people If you want to inspire someone to act, suggest the smallest action possible. @MarieForleo

Do you truly love the life you're living? Do you ever feel like it's too late to start over? After 20 years producing stories for The Oprah Winfrey Show, Harpo Studios, and the Oprah Winfrey Network, Sheri Salata knows what it takes to start a new chapter — especially as a woman over 50. In this episode, she talks about her new book, 'The Beautiful No,' how to embrace rejection, and how to start over, even if you already have the career of your dreams! https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/sheri-salata-beautiful-no It's never too late to make the rest of your dreams come true. @SheriSalata via @MarieForleo I will dream my life as if I will live to be one hundred. I will live my life as if this day is the only one I get. The most crucial stories are the ones that we tell to ourselves. @SheriSalata via @MarieForleo

Can you survive your worst choices? How do you get through heartbreaking grief? Elizabeth Gilbert wrote her new novel, City of Girls, after a devastating loss. And yet — it's a sexy, fun, rollicking book I couldn't put down. In it, she attacks the antiquated idea of a 'ruined woman' by celebrating female desire and love. Her vulnerability in this conversation will give you insight on dealing with grief and how to approach each new life phase with openness. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/elizabeth-gilbert-city-of-girls "You don't have to be a good girl to be a good person." @GilbertLiz via @MarieForleo

If you're feeling overwhelmed at work, you're not alone: a recent study shows that more than half of U.S. employees are stretched too thin. This type of stress is toxic for your health, happiness and quality of your work. The good news is there IS something you can do to make a change. So before you quit a job you love, watch this video. You'll learn a practical 5-step strategy to ask for — and GET — the help you need to stop overwhelm in its tracks and get back to doing your best work, stress-free. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/overwhelmed-at-work Before you point out a glitch, brainstorm a fix. @MarieForleo

Trapped and stressed by money problems? David Bach discusses his new book, "The Latte Factor," and 3 simple habits you can implement today to achieve financial freedom. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/david-bach-latte-factor You're richer than you think, you're more powerful than you know, and small amounts of money can change your life. @AuthorDavidBach via @MarieForleo

If you want to create a brand people will never forget, sometimes you gotta stop giving AF and start taking a stand. Today I'm bringing back one of my favorite segments, Love Your Branding Baby, to highlight a company that's doing exactly that. Muzzle has been called "offensive" by more than one angry tweeter, but they've also taken the internet by storm thanks to their hilarious one-page website. I'll show you 3 smart strategies they used to create an unforgettable brand and how you can apply them in your business — no matter what you sell. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/unforgettable-brand-secrets-muzzle Your job isn't to make everyone happy, it's to stay true to yourself. @MarieForleo

Is it possible to be more productive AND less stressed at the same time? Laura Vanderkam says YES. In this episode she discusses her book, "Off the Clock," and how you can achieve time freedom. Learn what lies you're telling yourself about time, how to structure your day to get the most done, and what habits you need to stop immediately to feel more relaxed and in control. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/time-freedom-laura-vanderkam Done is better than perfect because there is no perfect without being done. @lvanderkam via @MarieForleo

We live in a world that still tells women they'll regret not having kids, even though only WE can be the experts in our own lives. I hope my story about how I decided not to have kids will teach you how to listen to your own heart. Regardless of whether or not you're wrestling with the question, "Should I have kids?" this lesson will help you make any life-changing decision, especially ones that go against the grain. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/should-i-have-kids You don't need to look for permission to live the way you want. You already have it. @MarieForleo

Abby Wambach discuss her new book, "Wolfpack," and argues that we need to harness our personal power if we hope to fight inequality and change the world. She also debunks the myth of Little Red Riding Hood, and explains why everyone wins when you step up and become a leader. Tune in to learn how to stop believing the myth of scarcity, be a bridge-builder in tough conversations, and lead through helping others flourish. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/abby-wambach-wolfpack A woman who doesn't give up can never lose. @AbbyWambach via @MarieForleo Be grateful, and also demand what you deserve. @AbbyWambach via @MarieForleo

If you're feeling burnt out, tired and overwhelmed, you're not alone. We often believe we must keep creating at all costs, but what if the secret to increasing productivity was to take more breaks? On this episode of MarieTV, we're breaking down 5 science-backed ways to beat burnout by taking smart breaks. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/beat-burnout-increase-productivity The real the secret to getting more done is giving yourself a break. @MarieForleo

Stuck in a negative thought loop? Wish small, everyday stressors didn't affect you so much? Dr. Rick Hanson discusses his new book, ""Resilient,"" and the amazing neuroscience that will help you build inner strength to face all life's challenges. Building on his popular books, "Hardwiring Happiness" and "Buddha's Brain," Rick's newest addition provides practical ways to get unstuck from negativity and grow into a more grateful, compassionate, and resilient human being. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/rick-hanson-inner-strength As you grow more, you give more. As you give, the world gives back. @drrhanson via @MarieForleo

Anger doesn't have to be an emotion that we're always trying to "control" or "manage." It's what we do with this emotion that transforms it from destructive to disruptive. In this episode I'll show you 3 simple steps that will help you not only feel better when you're angry, but help you use that energy to change the world. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/transform-your-anger-into-good Anger is just energy and all energy can be transformed. @MarieForleo

Do you have an "impossible dream"? In this episode, Dr. Tererai Trent discusses her book, "The Awakened Woman," and how you can achieve your dreams, even in the face of crushing setbacks. Tererai comes from a long line of women who experienced poverty and abuse. And yet Tererai persevered through tremendous challenges to earn her GED, Bachelor's, Master's, and her PhD. Now she's an internationally recognized leader of social change, empowering women to unlock their passions and achieve their dreams. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/tererai-trent-achieve-your-dreams You have the power within. It's not your past that's going to define who you are, but it's what you believe about yourself; what is it that you expect from yourself. @TereraiTrent via @MarieForleo

Dealing with jealousy can be a huge struggle for so many of us. In this episode, discover the difference between jealousy and envy, plus an easy 3-step technique that will turn your envy into a powerful tool for self-motivation. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/stop-being-jealous Envy isn't the enemy, it's a valuable clue to who you want be and how to get there. @MarieForleo

Want to stop self-sabotaging and start achieving? Steven Pressfield explains why overcoming resistance is the key to fulfilling your greatest creative potential. He also reveals some of the revolutionary ideas from his books: The War of Art, Turning Pro, and The Artist's Journey. I love Steven so much and could not be more honored to have him in the studio. This conversation is what every dreamer needs to do their life's work, no matter how unconventional. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/steven-pressfield-overcoming-resistance The ability to overcome resistance, self-sabotage, and self-doubt is way more important than talent. @SPressfield via @MarieForleo

Struggling with your marketing? Can't find enough customers? Seth Godin and Marie Forleo talk about his new book, "This Is Marketing", and discuss how marketing compassionately is the key to a successful business and making a difference in the world. Seth drops one brilliant idea after another and his "counterintuitive" marketing strategies will make you rethink the way you approach your work and the people you share it with. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/seth-godin-marketing Marketing is the act of making change happen. Making is insufficient. You haven't made an impact until you've changed someone. @ThisIsSethsBlog via @MarieForleo

Are you overwhelmed by everything you need to do to keep your business afloat — nevermind grow and expand it? Do you know you need to take your business to the next level, but are afraid of what it will take to get there? Here's some advice that every business needs to hear, especially if you're feeling stretched to the max. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/growing-business-hiring-people You can stay comfortable, or you can grow. Your choice. @MarieForleo

Ever feel like nonstop work is the only way to get ahead? Don't believe the hype — hustling 24/7 is NOT the answer! In today's MarieTV Live Call-In Show, you'll learn how to work smarter not harder as Marie helps three entrepreneurs avoid burnout by implementing smarter, more productive habits. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/work-smarter-not-harder If you want to be responsible, keep your promises to others. If you want to be successful, keep your promises to yourself. @MarieForleo

There are so many great perks to working from home, but it can get pretty darn lonely. These tips will help you meet new people and strike up conversations that don't feel awkward (because let's face it: sometimes making new friends as an adult can be really hard). https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/meet-more-people Nothing gets attention like giving attention. @MarieForleo

Relationship problems? Bickering with your partner or endless fights with your colleagues isn't just a sign of an unhealthy relationship, but a problem with our culture. Negative relationships have HUGE long-term impact on society... * You're 100% more at risk from cardiac arrest if you're in a negative relationship. * People in broken marriages are 60% less productive. * The breakdown of families is one of the contributing factors to at least nine major social issues — everything from substance addiction to violence and crime. But don't worry, there's good news. Marriage counseling techniques can not only save your marriage, but improve every relationship in your life. I sat down with relationship experts and the authors of bestsellers like "Getting the Love You Want", Helen LaKelly Hunt & Harville Hendrix. Not only have they been married for 30 years, but they know how to save marriages and help couples build the relationship of their dreams based on mutual respect and deeper communication. In this episode they share the keys to better, healthier relationships, and how these techniques can heal the world. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/harville-hendrix-helen-lakelly-hunt-marriage-advice Being able to talk to another human being without pissing them off and connecting with them so that you feel safe with that person and they feel safe with you. That is the desire of the human heart. @HarvilleHelen via @MarieForleo

Are you a creative or freelancer? Want to get rid of your anxiety and stop worrying about the future without losing sight of your ambitions? Try re-focusing on these 3 things and you'll keep moving forwards — just without the stress. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/creative-ambition-without-stress No career offers guarantees, so make the only safe bet: on yourself. @MarieForleo

Brené Brown discusses comparison, courage, vulnerability and her new book "Dare to Lead" with Marie Forleo. Get proven tools be a better leader now. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/brene-brown-dare-to-lead Courage is teachable; it's a collection of four skill sets that are 100% measurable and observable. We can learn to be braver and we can teach others to do it. @brenebrown via @MarieForleo #DareToLead

Have you ever done that Thanksgiving tradition where everyone goes around the table and lists the things they're grateful for? No matter what time of the year it is, or if you even celebrate Thanksgiving, this step-by-step practice can be even more powerful than gratitude. In fact, make this a habit and I guarantee all your relationships will get stronger, fast. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/appreciation-even-better-than-gratitude What you appreciate, appreciates. @MarieForleo

Judge Victoria Pratt joins Marie Forleo to talk about procedural justice — not just what it is and how it works, but what it means for us as individuals, friends and neighbors. In one of our most powerful interviews ever, Judge Pratt explains how respect for one another makes us stronger as a whole, plus 4 "free and easy" ways you strengthen your community and show up in the world as the heart-forward force you are. If you've ever looked at our criminal justice system and thought, "There must be a better way," this episode is a must watch. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/judge-victoria-pratt Failure is just an event. It is not a characteristic. People can't be failures. @JudgeVPratt via @MarieForleo

Negativity is terrible for your health. It can weaken your immune system, increase anxiety and reduce your ambition and success. So how can you stop focusing on the negative? Find out 3 easy steps that will help you kick negativity bias to the curb. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/negativity-bias When your brain gives more weight to the negative, remember you have the power to tip the scale. @MarieForleo

Whether you're an entrepreneur or entrepreneurially-minded, Jaclyn Johnson is a woman you want to know. She started her now multi-million dollar company, Create & Cultivate, after a devastating career setback. She went from rock bottom to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in just a few years. In this episode Jaclyn opens up about getting fired, a failed business partnership, and how the idea of Create & Cultivate came to be. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/jaclyn-johnson-create-cultivate Rock bottom's the best place to start. @JaclynRJohnson @CreateCultivate via @MarieForleo

It's so hard to quit something when you've put a lot of time and resources into it. Use this 3 step system to figure out whether you're spending too much time on a project or whether sticking with it will be rewarding in the long-run. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/when-to-quit-when-to-commit Quitting doesn't make you weak — it can often make you a winner. @MarieForleo

Looking for the secret of happiness? Interested in the science of longevity? Dan Buettner is the man to follow. He's written 4 New York Times bestselling books after researching "Blue Zones" — regions of the world where people live longer, happier and healthier lives and what they do differently. In this episode Marie interviews Dan about the world's happiest people, and he shares what you can do to improve your day-to-day life, no matter where you live and what you do. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/dan-buettner-longevity-happiness Lasting happiness is something that everyone can create. @BlueZones via @MarieForleo

Running a business is hard enough, without adding a second business on the side, right? Well, not necessarily. If you're a multi passionate entrepreneur, this episode of MarieTV will help you to decide what your goals are and how best to meet them, whether that's with one business, or two. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/multiple-businesses The first step to a successful business is getting clear on how you define success. @MarieForleo

Ever wonder if it's possible to use technology to help make the world a better place? Nancy Lublin, former CEO of DoSomething.org and the founder of Dress for Success and Crisis Text Line, joins Marie to talk about nearly 20 years in the nonprofit world. Her philosophy of a "make a difference life" is not to be missed. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/nancy-lublin Stop with 'make a difference day', it's make a difference life. @nancylublin via @MarieForleo

There isn't a human being on the planet who doesn't struggle to break a bad habit once in a while. It turns out there's a simple two word fix that can help you resist temptation, and research has proven it can help make your "no" up to eight times more effective. Hit play to find out how to stick to your goals and break those bad habits once and for all. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/break-bad-habits When you need the strength to resist a bad habit, I don't is stronger than I can't. @MarieForleo

Renowned financial expert, founder of Daily Worth, and author of the book "Worth It," Amanda Steinberg shares the ins and outs of managing your finances without losing your mind in this not-to-miss interview. From calculating your net worth to pinpointing where to invest your extra dollars, we cover the core pillars of managing your money so you can ditch the debt and approach your future feeling cool, calm, collected — and under budget. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/amanda-steinberg-manage-money Don't see thinking about money as greedy or selfish or something that someone else is supposed to do. Think of it as what makes a stronger you, so that you can be a stronger somebody for everyone else. @AmandaSteinberg via @MarieForleo

Nothing physical lasts forever, but rather than let that depress you, let that fire you up! Leave a legacy that lasts. One that's built on love and your unique gifts. Here are two habits that will keep you going when you feel discouraged, and the mindset that will help you fight depression and anxiety to leave your mark on the world. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/courage-to-keep-going Nothing physical lasts forever, but the legacy you create is here to stay. @MarieForleo

If you've ever wondered what it's like to navigate topics like race, identity and gender in the unpredictable online world, today's episode is for you. Franchesca Ramsey is here to talk about the ups, downs and hard-won lessons of real communication in the age of social media rants, trolls and call-out wars. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/franchesca-ramsey-online-activism Maintaining a productive, rewarding relationship with fans doesn't require a social media addiction. It means doing good work that people respond to. @chescaleigh via @MarieForleo

So many new entrepreneurs struggle to convince people to pay for their services, but this simple two-step process will mean you never have to sell yourself again. Here's how to find out what your customers really need and how to get paid to help them. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/convice-people-to-buy Focus on solving real problems and you'll never have to convince people to pay. @MarieForleo

Alexis Jones is on a crusade to end violence against women. But she's doing it in a way you'd never expect. Learn why this self-proclaimed "Texas tomboy" is working to end a culture of violence by dismantling it from the inside. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/alexis-jones The only difference between a superhero and a villain is who you choose to serve. Do you serve yourself or do you serve others? @MissAlexisJones via @MarieForleo

Do you tend to dream big? Every single one of us has to face voices of dissent telling us that our dreams and goals are unrealistic from time to time, and often the strongest negative voice comes from within. These five research-backed steps will help you combat that negativity, and stay in touch with your desires to you can keep dreaming big — and making it happen. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/dream-big If someone tells you your big dream is unrealistic, that's a sure sign you should go for it. @MarieForleo

Are you letting self-doubt get in the way of what you really want? Whether it's getting paid what you deserve, or overcoming shame from past "failures," here are three words you need to commit to memory right now: KNOW YOUR WORTH. In this live Call-In episode, Marie Forleo helps two bright and talented entrepreneurs discover their inherent value and why they always deserve to get paid for their work. If you've ever struggled to set boundaries around your talents and dreams, this is a don't miss. It will remind you of your worth and power as a human being — plus give you the motivation to ask for more. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/know-your-worth If you want people to value your time, you have to put a value on it. @MarieForleo

Want to make a big career change, but find yourself held back by a fear of failure? In this episode, you'll learn how to successfully make that dream career come to life. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/career-change May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears. - Nelson Mandela via @MarieForleo

Marketing expert and best-selling author Ryan Holiday unravels the mystery of creating work that lasts. We discuss everything from the challenge of creating, why going fast isn't always good, and the importance of expressing gratitude for your obstacles. His book "Perennial Seller" reveals the key to long-term creative success. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/ryan-holiday You have to develop this capacity to chug away and be okay, without the perception of progress or momentum. @RyanHoliday via @MarieForleo

Decision making is tough. Are you being swayed by fear, intuition or a gut instinct? Use these 4 simple tests to make the right decision, every time. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/decision-making Despite our fears, most decisions aren't permanent. Most things you can stop, evolve or reverse. @MarieForleo

Suzy Batiz, founder and CEO of Poo-Pourri, has built a $300 million company without borrowing a dime or pitching a single investor. But success didn't come easy. At 40 she found herself facing her second bankruptcy, which left her thinking she was "the worst entrepreneur in the world." But then she had a life-changing idea. Watch this episode to find out how trusting her gut helped her to turn everything around. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/suzy-batiz-poo-pourri Success is an inside job. @PooPourri via @MarieForleo

Fear of failure can be totally paralyzing. When you fall, you have a choice: to get back up or to take the easy and safe way out. In this episode you'll find out how to overcome fear and be empowered by your mistakes, rather than trapped by them. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/fear-of-failure A fall isn't final unless you stay on the ground. @MarieForleo

The world's wealthiest countries have donated trillions of dollars in foreign aid, yet billions still struggle to survive. Our efforts to end global poverty clearly aren't working… but what's the answer? Leila Janah is the entrepreneur behind the world-changing organization Samasource and the ethical for-profit skincare line, LXMI. She's devoted her life to figuring out how to have a real and lasting impact on low-income people. Join us as she discusses her new book, "Give Work: Reversing Poverty One Job at a Time" and learn how you can become part of the solution to ending poverty — for good. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/leila-janah-give-work-end-poverty It's about our collective imagination and building the kind of economic system that we all want to live in. @leila_c via @MarieForleo