Robin Wilkins Smith's Audacious Life The Podcast

Today on the show we welcome back lifestyle photographer, freelance writer, and yoga therapist Amber Shumake. Amber is the founder of Whole Heart Yoga Fort Worth and co-founder of Soul.Full School of Yoga. She also teaches at the SoulSpace Yoga Community, where she is a masterful yoga and meditation teacher. She believes sharing yoga and meditation — especially to people who do not have access to studios — will bring more peace to our individual communities and global world.  In this episode, we discuss the mix of people we love and drinking during the holidays. We let the conversation flow and create a space of community and support for people that might be struggling with this major issue. Stay tuned to hear our personal experiences with family members who go into self-destruction mode and can ruin the holidays for themselves and everybody else and the strategies to use to get through the holidays in a way that honors who you are.    Key Points From This Episode: How to set boundaries with family members t

Today on the podcast I’m talking to Ashley Reese, an attorney, yoga teacher, and fur-baby mom. The legal world, though full of challenges, can fall short in terms of inspiration. Ashley wanted to do more with her life, and to promote a positive and powerful presence for the people around her. Luckily for Indigo’s students and community, she found a new calling in yoga. Yoga teaches her to find the inspiration in every challenge and to accept the simultaneous joys of effort and ease. Ashley believes that whatever she does she wants to do it well, no matter if it’s in law school or teaching others valuable life lessons through yoga. She has learned that it’s not about being the best, but doing your best. In today’s episode, Ashley shares her journey of transition when she pivoted from a career as an attorney to getting qualified as a yoga teacher. Ashley dives into the importance of having a great support system to help you make these small pivots toward finding your true path in life.    Key Points From This E

Today on the podcast is another Audacious Life Lesson. We are talking about a formula that I have been using for the last few years — disrupting December to find P.E.A.C.E: Preparation, Elimination, Action, Consistency, and Evolution. The concept behind disrupting December is really to shake things up and make them work better for you. Disruption can often be seen as something negative but, for me, disruption is about creating change. Unfortunately, the month of December has gained the reputation of being stressful, busy, and overindulgent, but it doesn’t have to be. So I encourage you to disrupt your December and create a month that feels good to you, with which you can wrap up the year and end it on a strong note.     Key Points From This Episode: An overview of what it means to disrupt December to find P.E.A.C.E. How to turn December into a month that feels good for you The P.E.A.C.E formula: Preparation, Elimination, Action, Consistency, and Evolution. What it means to prepare for a successful December m

Today on the show we welcome Yolanda Harper. Yolanda is into it all and is doing so much to empower women in our community. She is an accomplished speaker and trainer and is Relationship Consultant for the Blue Zones project. She has an extensive background in wellness and was the Director of Wellness and Professional Development for MHMR of Tarrant County. In addition to leading the organization’s wellness initiatives, she also facilitates workshops in the leadership academy. For the past five years, she has simultaneously served as the owner and instructor at the Fit&Forty Crew, has a BA in Communications from Dallas Baptist University, is a certified conflict mediator, and has won numerous awards for her work in the wellness sector. She is fit and fabulous and today we hear a few of Yolanda’s Nuggets on how to live a happy, productive, and fulfilling life. Yolanda discusses her Why, how she overcomes challenges, her belief in authenticity, and the importance of letting your light shine. We delve into t

Today’s episode is another Audacious Life Lesson — tips, tricks, ideas, and thoughts about things that I’ve learned in this life. It’s short, it’s sweet, and it’s all about purpose! Do you ever feel like life is just running away with you? Like you’re running on auto-pilot? We often have to remind ourselves why we do the actions we do and ask ourselves, “What purpose does this serve in my life?” Today’s topic is about doing things on purpose, where I’ll cover the following four key aspects: 1) living each day on purpose, 2) doing our work on purpose, 3) shining on purpose, and 4) pausing with purpose. It's important to be conscious in our actions and ensure that everything we do helps us get closer to a greater goal. It’s about reflecting on each day, celebrating our triumphs, and taking the time to pause and look after ourselves and others. If you’re looking to take back control of your life today, this is the perfect episode for you. Put your shoulders back, sit up tall, take a deep breath, and have a liste

Today on the show, we welcome Jessica Upchurch. It’s hard to sum up Jessica in one simple package but she is the most genuine, giving, intelligent and gorgeous woman — the full package! Jessica describes herself as a “collaborator, a catalyst, and a conversation ready to happen.” She is an Ambassador for Sustainability at Virtuoso Travel, where she gets to travel around the world and meet people from all walks of life. With a Master's Degree in Community Health and an in-depth knowledge of alternative modalities, holistic healing, and yoga, Jessica has an impressive background in instructional programs and biometric testing with the Cooper Institute, the FAA, the U.S. military, and numerous Fortune 500 companies. Today on the show, we hear Jessica’s story: her journey to self-love, authenticity, and why women need to come together, feel their feminine energy, and cultivate healthy conversations.    Key Points From This Episode:   Who is Jessica, what does she want, and why? Why Jessica defines herself as “lo

Today on the podcast we are joined by Loren Ashley Boyd. Loren is the founder of Loren Ashely Design, a design company that provides authentic web solutions tailored specifically to client needs. Loren has a degree in Journalism and Graphic Design from the University of Washington. She is a passionate yoga instructor, jewelry artist, web designer, blogger, traveler, mother, and lover of life. She has helped a number of people with logo and website design, creating design expressions through each client that reflect their unique personalities. Loren has a unique eye for design, incredible skill with the written word, and a passion for helping people follow their heart's desire. As an avid yoga practitioner and yoga teacher, she desires to help others achieve the fullest expression of themselves in all areas of life. In this episode Loren shares with us her journey of reconnecting with yourself by understanding how you choose to connect with the energy in your life. All this and more inside today’s episode.   

Today’s episode is an Audacious Life Lesson: Tears for Fears. For those who are new to the show, an audacious life means being surprisingly bold, fearless, and courageous, which looks different for every woman. An audacious life may be loud and proud or quiet, soft, and easy. However you define it, an audacious life is always bold, fearless, and courageous.  When I was growing up, the culture and lifestyle of my family required me not to be loud or speak my mind. It wasn’t okay to speak the truth or show emotion. I learned it was best to be seen and not heard. How I was raised truly affected the person I became as an adult, so I have done a lot of work and self-inquiry to overcome it. Stay tuned as we go over how to take ownership of your tears and face your fears head-on. All this and more inside today’s episode.    Key Points From This Episode:   An overview of the Audacious Life Podcast and the purpose How your past shapes the person you become Making the decision to own your tears and walk through your f

 As listeners know, this podcast is about sharing the women I know with everyone else. With the focus on celebrities and other leaders in the media, we can overlook the audacious women doing great things living just next door! Today I’m joined by one of the many audacious women in my life: friend, educator, yoga teacher, caregiver, and marathon runner, Crissa Sigl. After the recent loss of her mom, Crissa’s career path has shifted, forcing her to re-evaluate her life, re-discover her purpose, and figure out how she can give back to her community. In my interview with Crissa, I ask her to answer the 3Ws, the same three questions I ask each of my guests, the three questions that we all must answer for ourselves to move forward in life: Who are you? What do you want? And why do you want what you want? In this episode, Crissa shares her advice for processing the loss of a parent and the value of giving back, one small step at a time. Key Points From This Episode: • Who is Crissa Sigl and what does she really

Today we are here at Athleta in Fort Worth, Texas for the Friends and Family event. I am joined by Joni Hart, a brand ambassador for Athleta. Athleta is all about creating community and empowering women from all walks of life. The company is absolutely more than the stuff you buy: it’s a community that is about more than just the sale. There is purpose behind the product, consciously creating the life you deserve and desire. Inside this episode, we will be discussing more about the mission behind Athleta and diving into the concepts of empowering of women, living a healthy lifestyle, and building a strong community with purpose behind your product.   Key Points From This Episode: The Power of She: standing up for standing together A community building concept behind Athleta The health and fitness benefits of drinking ketones Why kettlebells are great tools for empowering women Permission to Pause Campaign: creating mindfulness, rest, and recovery The importance of practicing mindfulness in changing your life

On today's show, we welcome back Amber Shumake, a lifestyle photographer, freelance writer, and yoga therapist. Amber is the founder of Whole Heart Yoga Fort Worth and teaches at the SoulSpace Yoga Community. She is a masterful yoga and meditation teacher, but most of all, she is a font of knowledge and a light to the world. Her vision for the world is one in which we see each other through a lens that captures our shared humanity. On this episode, Amber joins us to talk about the two concepts: the addict and the enabler. This talk is probably not going to give you all of the answers, but it is our way of opening up the venue for the conversation to happen in hopes of getting rid of the stigma surrounding addiction and the recovery of addiction. We dive into the intricacies of addiction, understanding your role and impact as an enabler, and how to change the stigmas around addition into a conversation of healing. Key Points From This Episode: Amber’s experience with addiction and recovery journey Changing th

This episode is the final part of our two-part series with Kim Robbins. Kim is a digital photographer. Her subjects vary from people to scenes in nature to abstract art. She translates her work from the camera to a digital environment where she uses image editing to perform darkroom type manipulations. She prints her own work using high-quality pigment ink printers to create fine art prints. Equally important to her process is the vision of line, form, color, composition, and rhythm that creates her style. In addition to her work as an artist, Kim offers a unique portrait experience to clients. Her background as a fashion model shines through as she directs her subjects behind the camera with ease. She creates a comfortable, relaxed environment that affects the end result – stunning portraits. In today’s episode, we talk to Kim about self-care, communicating with love and we get inspired while we delve into some more of Kim’s career and personal life.   Key Points From This Episode: Balancing your internal a

Today’s show is an interview with Kim Robbins in a two-part series. Kim is a digital photographer. Her subjects vary from people to scenes in nature to abstract art. She translates her work from the camera to a digital environment where she uses image editing to perform darkroom type manipulations. She prints her own work using high-quality pigment ink printers to create fine art prints. Equally important to her process is the vision of line, form, color, composition, and rhythm that creates her style. In addition to her work as an artist, Kim offers a unique portrait experience to clients. Her background as a fashion model shines through as she directs her subjects behind the camera with ease. She creates a comfortable, relaxed environment that affects the end result – stunning portraits. In today’s episode, we talk to Kim about how she got into the art industry, her journey leading up to where she is now, and how she’s living out her purpose. She also discusses the balancing act of being a mom while having

In today's show we welcome Rebecca Emery. Rebecca is a Certified Baptiste Instructor, and Certified Thai Yoga Therapist. Her focus in life is to alleviate stress in the lives of others. She seamlessly combines her passions for yoga, Thai Yoga, and yoga therapies into playfully inspired classes, mindfully breaking down poses so they are accessible to all levels. She is also trained in Thai Foot Reflexology and Reiki. In this episode, she shares with us what she does, how she got started, and the 3 Ws: Who are you? What do you want? And Why? Key Points From This Episode: Learn the process of finding out who you are. Discover how shifting your focus helps you to find your balance. Identifying what you want by taking a step back and making a decision. Having peace of mind about your choices and your lifestyle. The importance of self-care and standing in your truth. How what you feed yourself, fuels you.  Understanding your “why.” Doing what is right for you and finding your niche. Delegating tasks that don’t ser

Today on the podcast is another Audacious Life Lesson. Now, I have lived enough life to know that we are just getting started, so there is always another lesson to be learned. Many of the lessons you will learn here are from the Audacious Life Formula 2.0, which I teach one-on-one in live workshops. In today’s episode, we are going to talk about the people we surround ourselves with and whether or not they are good for us and how we can change that and create a tribe, which I call My5. It is a fact that we take on the traits of the five people we spend most of our time with. So stay tuned to hear the story of my tribe and the five people that I surround myself with, how I found them, and the best strategies for you to find your five.   Key Points From This Episode: The importance of vulnerability in building strong relationships. How to allow your friends to love you and get to know the real you. Learning to give yourself permission to choose the people you spend the most time with. Why it is important to su

Today I am joined by a renowned doctor in our community, Dr. Lori Atkins. She is an OBGYN surgeon and received her medical degree from University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Atkins has been in practice for more than 20 years and she is one of 78 doctors at Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth who specialize in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is also a yoga teacher and really works to give back and pay it forward in all aspects of her being and life. Dr. Atkins is an all around audacious badass woman in our community and today she shares the tips and tricks of how to get started on the path towards self-inquiry, learning to understand what it is that you want out of life, and what it means to empower yourself to have it all. Key Points From This Episode: Why Dr. Lori sees herself as a caregiver in every way, and the work she did for self-discovery. How seeking new answers to the same questions can lead to self-growth and progress. Understanding why the deepest work of a friend is to be a catalys

Amber Fogelman is a business relations specialist for Texas Health Resources and has a side hustle as a Brand Ambassador for Rebel With A Cause. She's also a Fightin' Texas Aggie! That her interview drops on July 4th is no coincidence. She is a firecracker and truly an audacious, badass woman! Facebook: Amber Fogelman Instagram: acfogelman

Brooke Hamblet is the founder and co-owner of Indigo Yoga in Fort Worth, Texas. She is also the founder and director of Brooke Hamblet Teacher Training School and a senior level Baptiste Yoga instructor. Brooke’s creativity and cutting edge vision have helped yoga become mainstream in her community and beyond.  Find out more on social media at: www.brookehamblet.com www.indigoyoga.net Instagram: @BrookeHamblet Facebook: Brooke Hamblet Following the interview, stay tuned for another Audacious Life lesson. This lesson discusses how to become mindful as a means of true growth.

In this podcast, my kindred spirit Ashley “Audacious” Baker offers up her best coaching skills, tips, and tricks aimed at creating the life you deserve and desire. True to her words, Ashley lives all out for humanity. A successful life and wellness coach, she also teaches group fitness to all comers as well as trauma-sensitive yoga to recovering addicts.  As you will discover in my conversation with her, Ashley lives life enthusiastically with a full heart and open mind. You can find her online at abakercoach.com. Following the interview, stay tuned for another Audacious Life lesson. This lesson emphasizes the importance of turning off the noise in your life to increase your presence in the moment.

  Helen is an independent human capital consultant at McPherson Consulting Group who studied Industrial/Organizational Psychology at George Washington University. She also teaches group yoga classes and is working on her 500-hour yoga teacher certification. She is married and has three young daughters. Helen's dry sarcasm and razor-sharp wit are captivating. She is the ultimate audacious, badass woman. Find out more about Helen here: http://crossgroupinc.com/helen-mcpherson/ Helen McPherson | LinkedIn Following the interview, stay tuned for another Audacious Life lesson. This lesson emphasizes the importance of delegating tasks that might otherwise get in the way of your pursuit of an audacious life.