249 - Happy Birthday, Be You Podcast!!

Be You Podcast

In this special celebratory episode, join Jill as she takes listeners on a reflective journey celebrating Be You's fourth birthday, offering a heartfelt thank-you to longtime supporters and a warm welcome to new listeners. Jill shares the unique story of how the podcast began almost by accident and quickly rose to unexpected success, landing in the top 1% of podcasts globally within months. Jill recounts memorable moments from the show’s journey, including her favorite episodes, awkward technical mishaps, behind-the-scenes stories about guest interviews that never made it to air, and lessons learned along the way!

As a gift to listeners, Jill also introduces an upcoming live workshop focused on grounded personal transformation. In this FREE workshop on November 14th, she will guide participants in breaking free from cycles of self-doubt and stress in order to embrace authentic alignment, blending her skills as a certified trauma-informed life coach with her own life lessons. Listen as she candidly addresses her journey in accepting the title of “life coach,” explaining her commitment to authenticity in a field that is sometimes inauthentic.

Tune in for an episode of Be You that is both a celebration and an invitation to grow alongside Jill as she steps more confidently into her role as a coach! Join for insights, laughter, and a few surprises as Jill toasts to the past and sets her sights on an exciting new season of the show!

Show Notes:

[01:16] - Happy fourth birthday to the podcast! [02:22] - As a birthday gift to listeners, Jill announces a FREE workshop on 11/14! [05:04] - The free workshop is Jill's introduction of herself as a trauma-informed life coach, highlighting authentic transformation. [08:42] - Jill assures listeners her coaching is authentic and aims to genuinely help without pretense. [11:03] - Common testimony is that Jill not only walks the walk but talks the talk. [13:45] - Hear how the podcast began serendipitously after a difficult forced buyout of Jill's business. [17:01] - Be You surprisingly made the top 100 on iTunes within five months of its launch! [19:31] - One of Jill's favorite episodes, “Sadness vs. Suffering,” discusses her realization that suffering is optional. [20:31] - Jill also really likes her episode “Who cares what they think of you anyway?,” which is episode 189. [21:53] - Hear about Jill's first in-person interview with Preston Smiles in Austin and some unexpected funny moments. [22:57] - Jill reflects on her second in-person interview with Luke Storey. [24:15] - Jill believes that the podcast’s success reflects authentic connections and listener engagement, not just luck. [27:53] - Jill reminds listeners of her upcoming free workshop.

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