In this solo episode, I consider what I wish I could have told my younger self when I was just starting out as an entrepreneur. With over 10 years as an entrepreneur, I’ve gone from living with very low self-esteem and a poverty mindset to confidently charging $9,000 for a 1-hour speaking gig without blinking an eye. Whether you’re just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to level up, I hope these insights will help you navigate the road ahead with more confidence and clarity.

Take aways:

1. Lean into faith!!!
2. Develop your skill and get obsessed with your work and really what lights you up.
3. When you talk about your business, talk about the problem that you are solving for people.
4. Be in gratitude RIGHT NOW!! Don't wait for anything to enjoy your life.

Connect with Jessica:

• Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes content: @jessicadumas.ca
• Explore ways to work with me, including 1-on-1 mindset coaching: Work with Jessica

Sponsor Shoutouts:

• A special thank you to our sponsor, Johnston Group Inc., for their continued support. Learn more about them at Johnston Group Inc..
• Use code "jessicafox" for 15% off your nixit purchase at www.nixit.ca.

Final Thoughts: Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned entrepreneur, remember that the journey is as important as the destination. Stay true to your values, invest in yourself, and never underestimate the power of a strong mindset. Thanks for tuning in, and I can’t wait to see where your entrepreneurial journey takes you!

In the third and final episode of this empowering series, Diana Hernandez and Jessica Dumas dive into the critical topic of recognizing and challenging limiting beliefs. These mental barriers often prevent us from truly desiring and achieving the goals that enable us to live the life we want—today, not just in the future. With their signature blend of honesty and bravery, Diana and Jessica share personal stories of overcoming specific limiting beliefs that once held them back. Learn how they used these experiences as a launchpad to create new rules for living a more authentic and fulfilling life.

Throughout the episode, Diana offers practical advice on setting boundaries, taking action, and trusting the process as essential steps toward personal growth and authenticity. Listen in as both hosts discuss the leaps of faith they took to find alignment with their inner selves, and why they wouldn’t have done it any other way.

Episode Highlights:

• The importance of identifying and challenging your limiting beliefs
• Personal stories from Diana and Jessica on overcoming mental barriers
• The role of boundaries, action, and trust in living authentically
• How to create new rules for a life aligned with your true desires
• The impact of these changes on their personal and professional lives

Reflection Questions:

1. What are some limiting beliefs you currently hold, and how do they prevent you from achieving your goals?
2. How can you begin to challenge these beliefs and create new, empowering narratives?
3. What boundaries do you need to set in your life to protect your personal growth and authenticity?
4. Reflect on a time when you took a leap of faith. How did it lead to greater alignment with your true self?
5. How can you start trusting the process more in your journey toward living a more fulfilling life?

Call to Action: If you found value in this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on [Podcast Platform]. Stay connected with Diana and Jessica through Instagram and explore ways to work with them via their websites.

Connect with Diana Hernandez:

• Instagram: @dianalives
• Website: Diana Wayne

Connect with Jessica Dumas:

• Instagram: @jessicadumas.ca
• Website: Jessica Dumas

Sponsored by:

• Johnston Group Inc. - Visit their website
• Get 15% off your nixit purchase using code jessicafox at www.nixit.ca

Ep. 132 Can I make my own rules? with Diana Hernandez Wayne

In this 2nd of 3 episode series, Jessica and Diana Wayne delve into their personal journeys with grief, exploring how it served as a catalyst for challenging and transforming their beliefs. They discuss the profound impact of grief on their lives and how it prompted them to question and dismantle limiting beliefs and patterns, including the life changing question ‘Can I actually create my own rules?’ What do you think?

Key themes covered in this episode include:

1. Challenging Limiting Beliefs:

• How grief led Jessica and Diana to question the rules and beliefs they had previously adhered to.
• The empowering realization that they could create their own rules and choose to live by them.

• The importance of making choices during grief rather than following predetermined beliefs.
• How intentional decision-making can manifest positive changes even in the midst of loss.

• Strategies for intentionally focusing on positive aspects during challenging times.
• The significance of repetition and consistency in adopting new beliefs and rules.

• The necessity of self-approval and granting oneself permission to grow.
• Embracing authenticity and being true to oneself in the journey of healing and self-discovery.

Quotes to Highlight:

• "Can I make my own rules?" – A pivotal question that Jessica and Diana explore, leading to transformative insights.
• "Intentionally focus on positive things, even in difficult times." – A key strategy discussed for navigating grief.
• "Repetition and consistency are crucial in choosing new beliefs and rules." – Emphasizing the process of adopting new mindsets.
• "Give yourself permission to grow and be authentic." – A powerful reminder for self-acceptance and personal growth.

Reflection Questions:

1. In what areas of your life are you currently adhering to limiting beliefs, and how can you begin to challenge and change them?
2. How can you intentionally focus on positive aspects in your life, even during challenging times, to foster personal growth and resilience?

Join us for an episode that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring, offering a compassionate perspective on dealing with grief and trauma.

Diana Hernandez Wayne is a Mindset & Manifestation Intuitive Empowerment Coach. After losing two of her sisters 15 months apart, one to cancer, and one by suicide, and with severe depression, she made a prayer: 'God, send me a life coach.' That prayer changed everything and after 6 months of coaching, she was better. The anxiety and depression loosened its grips and sparked a desire to help others the way to heal, create, and thrive in life! Diana is a Master NLP Practioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and trained in Neuroscience for Business from MIT Sloan. After 20 years in Corporate America, where she worked for Fortunate 500 companies, Diana became an Executive Coach, where she is on a mission to help women and people of color break the glass ceiling and get into the executive suite. Diana’s coaching style incorporates her professional and personal development expertise, with the intersections of neuroscience, manifestation, and universal laws to coach her clients through loss, careers changes, and relationships. She lives in Los Angeles, CA with her husband Toby.

Connect with Diana on Instagram @dianalives and visit her website for ways to work with her at

https://www.dianawayne.com/

Jessica on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadumas.ca/

Ways to work with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

Thank you to our sponsor, the Johnston Group Inc. https://johnstongroup.ca/

Use code jessicafox for 15% off your nixit purchase at www.nixit.ca

Ep. 131 Re-Writing the Grief Stage with Diana Hernandez Wayne

In this heartfelt episode, join guest Diana Hernandez and host Jessica Dumas as they open up about their personal journeys through grief and trauma. Through candid discussions, they emphasize the importance of acknowledging and working through emotions to foster a positive path forward.

Diana and Jessica delve into the essential role of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authenticity when facing life's toughest challenges. They share how these elements have been transformative in their own healing processes.

The conversation also addresses the societal stigmatization of grief and the critical need for safe spaces where individuals can express their emotions without fear of judgment. Diana and Jessica highlight the power of empathetic listening and validation, underscoring how non-judgmental support can significantly impact the grieving process.

Tune in to hear how prioritizing emotional well-being can lead to profound personal growth and resilience. Whether you’re navigating your own grief or supporting someone else through theirs, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.

Reflection Questions:

1. How has your understanding of grief and trauma changed after listening to this episode?
2. What strategies can you implement in your life to better acknowledge and work through your emotions?
3. How can you create or contribute to safe spaces for emotional expression in your community?
4. In what ways can empathetic listening and validation improve your relationships?
5. What steps can you take to prioritize your emotional well-being and support others in doing the same?

Join us for an episode that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring, offering a compassionate perspective on dealing with grief and trauma.

Diana Hernandez Wayne is a Mindset & Manifestation Intuitive Empowerment Coach. After losing two of her sisters 15 months apart, one to cancer, and one by suicide, and with severe depression, she made a prayer: 'God, send me a life coach.' That prayer changed everything and after 6 months of coaching, she was better. The anxiety and depression loosened its grips and sparked a desire to help others the way to heal, create, and thrive in life! Diana is a Master NLP Practioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and trained in Neuroscience for Business from MIT Sloan. After 20 years in Corporate America, where she worked for Fortunate 500 companies, Diana became an Executive Coach, where she is on a mission to help women and people of color break the glass ceiling and get into the executive suite. Diana’s coaching style incorporates her professional and personal development expertise, with the intersections of neuroscience, manifestation, and universal laws to coach her clients through loss, careers changes, and relationships. She lives in Los Angeles, CA with her husband Toby.

Connect with Diana on Instagram @dianalives and visit her website for ways to work with her at

https://www.dianawayne.com/

Jessica on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadumas.ca/

Ways to work with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

Thank you to our sponsor, the Johnston Group Inc. https://johnstongroup.ca/

Use code jessicafox for 15% off your nixit purchase at www.nixit.ca

Ep. 130 Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me How Hard This Is with Emmeline Guerrero - Photographer, Mentor, and Chaos Coordinator

Welcome to an incredibly raw and inspiring episode of The Confidence and Communication Podcast! Today, we're joined by the phenomenal Emmeline Guerrero, a talented photographer, dedicated mentor, and self-identified chaos coordinator (because she’s a mom). Emmeline shares her personal journey of radical self-acceptance and how she helps people, especially BIPOC women, shed layers of guilt, shame, and self-doubt. Her powerful storytelling and connection through her photography create bold portraits that empower individuals to embrace their true selves.

Episode Highlights:

• Emmeline’s journey of radical self-acceptance and the challenges she faced along the way
• The power of connection and storytelling in overcoming guilt, shame, and self-doubt
• How Emmeline helps BIPOC women find confidence in their skin
• Balancing motherhood and a thriving career as a photographer and mentor
• The truth about how hard it is to navigate self-acceptance and empowerment
• Real-life examples of how Emmeline's work has transformed lives
• Tips for anyone struggling with self-doubt and seeking empowerment

Quote of the Episode: "Why didn’t anyone tell me how hard this is? The journey of self-acceptance is not easy, but it’s the most empowering thing you can do for yourself. Embrace your story, connect with others, and find confidence in your unique journey."

Call to Action: If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review where ever you listen to podcasts! Follow Emmeline (and me) on Instagram for more insights and inspiring stories about self-acceptance and empowerment.

Connect with Emmeline Guerrero:

www.emmelineguerrero.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmeline.gr/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmelineGuerrero

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emmelinegr

www.littlemoons.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlemoons.ca

Sponsored by: The Johnstons Group Inc.

Join the Conversation: We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your self-acceptance stories and empowerment tips with us on social media using the hashtag #TheCCPodcast

Connect with Jessica on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadumas.ca/

Ways to work with her: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

Use code jessicafox for 15% off your nixit purchase at www.nixit.ca

I always wanted a life where I could make more money and work less. Coming from a society that set me up for the rat race, plus growing up in poverty, made that feel like a ridiculous desire. How dare I! But I never gave up.

Today, I work a couple of days a week, or a few hours a day, and I’m making more money than I ever have. Plus, I feel safe, like I’ve finally let God, Creator, Universe take care of me. Here’s what I did🤫🤭

👉🏽 I stopped telling the story of the struggle. I couldn’t keep trying to prove my limits because of my circumstances. When you tell the story and look at your circumstances as proof, you’re actually calling more of the limit in. 👉🏽 I leaned into faith, even when I didn’t know what that meant. I had to re-choose over and over again to have complete faith in a higher energy of God, Creator, Universe, even when I couldn’t see the proof. I believed and had faith that if I could imagine it, it’s possible. 👉🏽 I realized I had to be in for the long haul and not just look for a quick fix, because it’s the quick fix that can f@ck you up. Nothing happens overnight. Everything has to happen in your energy first and then come out into your real-world experience, and that takes time. 👉🏽 I had to stop taking score and expecting to create with cause and effect, or doing a thing to get a thing. That means really, like really, detaching from the outcome. Again, your circumstances don’t matter. Letting go, surrendering is next-level self-energy! 🤚🏽 I learned how to really reclaim my power back, in any area I chose to focus, recognizing that I am a (co-)creator in this life experience and I’m here for a good time! 🫶🏽 If you are sick of wishing & hoping for your manifestations, but your doubt and circumstances are making you feel like you’re doing something wrong, and you are looking for a space to be massively supported 🙌🏽 so you can create on another level, 🧠 rewire your mindset and become an ✨energetic match to your audacious desires, come to my Next Level Self Masterclass. Put "Masterclass" in the comments and I’ll send you the info!

This episode is all about my journey and what is happening next as I arrive to my next level!