Worthfull Project

"Candor heightens the feelings of trust."- Samantha Rabstein I had the delightful opportunity to visit the home of my dear friend, client, and co-worker Sammy last weekend while in LA, and we recorded an episode for the podcast. This isn't a typical Worthfull Project episode. It's a deep dive into the nuance of worthfull communication and leadership from the perspective of someone who has some SKILLS. Sammy is an incredible businesswoman, talent scout, and has a mind for curation and powerful conversation like few people I've met. She works with some of the most successful and influential people in the world and she finds ways to present them in the best light. Working with her has been wonderful, and becoming friends has been even better. I am grateful for the chance to record this conversation so that more people can hear the brilliance of a worthfull woman in the workplace and in life. Show notes What some of the most important people in the world teach us about self-worth (4:32) How to underst

"I've learned new ways to be protected and stay soft." I just got to LA for a work trip and have been noticing my emotions and thoughts on returning to the city that so much of my worthfull journey has happened in. The most palpable feeling I recognized on my first night here was the weight of the armor that I wore when I lived here -- armor I thought I needed to protect my self-worth as I rediscovered it. It was a powerful moment of perspective as I realized how heavy that armor was and how much energy it took for me to wear it for 4 years in this city. I recorded a short solo episode on this topic because I want anyone who feels like they are wearing emotional armor to know that it doesn't always have to be that way. It's possible to be soft, tender, worthfull, happy, and at peace AND to be strong, safe, protected, and armor-less. I hope this message serves you as much as it has me. LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Play  | Stitcher" Follow Christine: Instagram | Facebook

"Resistance is simply my ego trying to keep me safe. But the truth is, I am safe."   I have been working on (and procrastinating on) a big project for months now. It's going to be a really wonderful thing once I finish it. But I've had plenty of resistance come up against me doing just that. I realized today, after committing that no matter what, today was the day that I would finish the project, that this resistance has been pushing on me the whole time, but it was subtle. As it often is. Instead of me feeling burdened by the resistance to finishing my project, I found all kinds of great things to distract myself with. And it wasn't until I got some serious accountability from true friends that I could really feel the power of the resistance to me creating something really great that would force me to own my worth. Of course I wanted to record a solo episode about this because the resistance shows up for any of us who are choosing to own our worth. Our egos want nothing more than to keep us safe and

"[Happiness] when it's done right, is a kind of holiness, palpable and redemptive." - Mary Oliver   I read this little snippet of a poem this morning during my morning routine and it sunk right into me. What a beautiful way to think about happiness - a holy redemption that is our choice. At the end of the day, I had a conversation with my friend Henry, and found myself telling him about all the beautiful parts of my life that I have cultivated because I said so. I realized that the happiness I have attracted -- the holy, redemptive kind -- is possible because of the conscious choices I made to shift my lifestyle. Because I said so, I have never been happier. This is one of the most beautiful parts of owning your worth. Here are a few short thoughts on what level of happiness is possible because YOU say so. LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Play  | Stitcher" Links I mention: Henry Ammar Follow Christine: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

"'There's too much risk in loving,' the young boy said. 'No,' said the old man, 'There's too much risk in not.'" - Atticus I have something special to share with you in honor Valentine's Day today -- and in honor of the journey I've been on to open my heart back up to love, from a place of worth. For the past few years, and the past year specifically, I have been healing some deep wounds around love. I've been learning new habits, letting old ones go, rewiring my brain and heart to attract love based on worth. It's been an extraordinary journey, that I am still in the middle of, and I've been blessed with so many tools along the way. I've also recently attracted a wonderful man into my life, so it felt time to share what has been working to do that. I wanted to open my heart and share more than I have before. To offer anything that has supported me to you and trust that it will be of service. I wanted to send you a love note today, a reminder that when we live worthfull lives, we attract in the very

"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." - Friederich Nietzsche   I watched a TED talk today that made my whole world pause and sort itself out. You know the kind? This one is by a couple, Mark and Simone, who have faced extreme challenges. They called their talk, "A love letter to realism," and it made me think of the choice I have every day to own my worth regardless of my circumstances. I've thought about this topic a lot, especially while on this worthfull journey, and something about the TED talk inspired me to put my thoughts into a solo episode so that I wouldn't forget what I'm learning. In short, I know that I bring value to any situation I am in, regardless of my personal circumstances, when I choose to own my worth. This is the foundation of a worthfull life. I hope you watch the TED talk, and I hope you remember how capable you are of sharing value by being your whole self.   LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Play  | Stitcher" Links I mention: TED Talk:

"Your time may be now or you may be in process. Be patient and don't rush the journey."   I read a note in my phone this morning (during my morning routine) that I wrote 4.5 years ago. It was from the very beginning of my big life transformation - when I quit my corporate job, was in therapy, building a whole new kind of life. I had written out a list of blog post ideas for a blog I hadn't even fully designed yet; one of them was this: "Your time may be now or you may be in process. Be patient and don't rush the journey." As I read that again this morning, I realized I've been having this conversation repeatedly lately. It's something I think we all struggle with at times -- while we are in process -- and the timing felt just right to revisit this topic years down the road with some perspective. My intention is that if you are in "the process" of finding your worth, becoming the best version of yourself, building your dream, etc. this episode gives you a boost to keep going for another day, while b

"I add value by just being me." I met a new friend at an open mic night (that she was performing at), and she started listening to the Worthfull Project when she found out about my podcast. I'm always so flattered and grateful anytime anyone listens to the show, but when she told me she had some thoughts to share that would make a great episode, I was even more delighted.   When Katie and I sat down to record this episode, she started telling me about her experiences of growing up with an anxiety disorder, how she loved herself regardless, and what it taught her about self-worth.   I was mesmerized and knew this was what the episode needed to be about. Every one of us has struggles and imperfections in this life. It's so easy to believe that they make us less than or less lovable. This conversation is all about the opposite -- and how we can find our worth through our quirks. Show notes The power of sharing our struggles with our tru

"I felt myself come back home to myself. And I didn't even know I was away."   I've been so excited to share a solo episode on Season 2 of the podcast because I have SO MUCH to share. Over the holidays, I moved from LA to Salt Lake City, shifted my entire work flow and clientele, took a six week break from work, reconnected with old friends, made lots of new ones, spent time with my family, let myself enjoy the holidays and . . . healed. That's the word that keeps coming up for me when I think about what the last couple of months have felt like -- a deep healing on a physical, emotional, and mental level. I have never felt more calm, joy, peace, health, or energy and it's because I've come home to myself. I've let go of trauma and energy and lifestyles that don't serve me. I've received support and love and abundance from all sides. I've remembered how it feels to be myself. It's the best feeling and I can't wait to share my thoughts with you -- because I know it's possible for you too. LISTE

"All the messy things that happen in our lives make our message stronger."   I recently met a gorgeous angel in real life - my new friend Marj who is an incredible singer, vocal coach, actor, mother, wife, speaker, author, etc. I barely knew Marj when we sat down to record this episode, but I knew she had a wealth of wisdom about worth to share. As we talked about her extraordinarily challenging life (growing up in Haiti, surviving one of the biggest earthquakes ever, moving to the states and so much more), her light just kept shining brighter. I loved talking with her about how committing to your vision is essential for creating the life you want - above any circumstances, labels, or challenges. I also loved talking with her about what to do when you aren't clear on what you want and why that isn't a bad thing. This is yet another gem of a conversation that I'm delighted to be sharing. Show notes How breakdowns reveal the beauty in our lives (6:45) What extraordinary challenges teach us ab

“When you give God time, He’ll talk to you.”   Wowie zowie. Season 2 of the Worthfull Project podcast is upon us, and there is a change in the wind. I knew I wanted to elevate the show and the conversations I was having. Because why not? So I thought about the best conversations I have and how I can bring those to the show. And I started recording them with some of the most beautiful, brilliant people I’ve met. This first one was revelatory to me, and maybe it will be for you as well. I sat down with my dear friend Traci, who is a master scriptorian and just started teaching the study of ancient scripture at the university level. You can imagine the kind of conversations we have about God, purpose, life, faith, etc. And while I thought we were going to be discussing just the worth of studying ancient spiritual texts to find wisdom about ourselves, we ended up going down rabbit holes we didn’t know the direction of. What we ended up discussing at the end of the episode is one of the most exciting and meaning

"There's a remembering that's always happening while we're here."   Wowie zowie, here we are at Episode 50 and the end of the first season (and the first year!) of the Worthfull Project podcast! I have all joyful emotions at this moment. Gratitude, grace, abundance, happiness, appreciation, respect, humility, and more. To think that a year ago I started this podcast because I said I would and now I've been able to experience so much beauty and connection through it is a BLESSING. To celebrate this little milestone, I invited back my first guest (and one of my best friends), Rebecca, who has been my accountability partner the whole way through. We reflect on a whole year of worthfull living, what we have created, and where we still have room to grow. I'm taking the last few weeks of the year to meditate and prep for an elevated Season 2. I can't wait to keep going on this journey with you.   LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Play  | Stitcher Show notes: The relationship between good things happ

"Sometimes only a fire that hot can burn through our walls."   Sometimes a friend offers to record a podcast episode with me and they are the type of person who is willing to discuss the things most people are not willing to discuss. That is when I get really grateful that we are recording a conversation together. I've found so much value through the years in hearing the candid truth about the unpretty parts of life. Because that's how I've learned to accept and love myself through my own unpretty chapters. My friend Rebekah is one of those candid, self-loving kind of people. She's been THROUGH IT -- divorce, financial scarcity, perfectionism, food addiction, etc. And she's coming through it like a phoenix rising from the ashes. We decided to record an episode about how she learned to own her worth while in a crucible of reinvention. I felt like I was looking in a mirror while she told her story. I think you might too.   LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Play  | Stitcher   Show notes: Why it's

"Something greater is always coming to us."   My friend Aimee and I have endless conversations about the worth of being artists, how to value our creative time, what is possible when we spend more time in creative pursuits, and on and on. So when she mentioned it could be an interesting conversation to record a worthfull episode on, I AGREED. I've always had an artistic side to me and even studied Humanities in college. I've spent years and years pondering on the worth of the arts. This conversation is different though, because we talk about the worth of the artist. I love Aimee's perspective because she is not only a prolific artist herself (photography, glass blowing, ceramics, etc), she teaches the rising generation how to do the same. This episode is for all the listeners who wish they spent more time being creative but have doubted the worth of that time.    LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Play  | Stitcher Show notes: How to identify your worth separate from the value of your creations

"Honesty truly is what creates self-worth." I had a few ideas of what I was going to record today's episode on. I have been traveling and wrapping up some chapters of my life in LA. I wanted to skip today's episode because I'm tired and ready to vacation. And I'm traveling. And it's late. And I've been doing a lot. And then as I was texting my dear friend Rebecca, I was reminded of how much this project matters to me. And that it's important for me to be honest about what matters to me. And it's important for me to do what matters to me. So I recorded this quick solo round as a reminder to myself as much as to anyone listening that telling the truth MATTERS. It matters so much -- in our relationships, with ourselves, and in all our actions. The foundation of my self-worth is built on how I keep my word. And it is so worth it to tell the truth.   LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Play  | Stitcher Follow Christine: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

"I feel so full because I've been receiving."   I just moved from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City and was a little occupied for the past two weeks (hence missing a week of posting an episode). However, what I experienced during the move was so beautiful, I couldn't wait to share an episode on the topic. I have moved many times in my life but rarely have I ever received all the support people offer me. When I wasn't owning my worth, I thought that other people should receive support before me -- people who "needed it more." Due to my commitment to worthfull living, I said yes to ALL the support I was offered this time around, and MY OH MY what a beautiful, easy, joyful, non-exhausting experience it has been. I am overflowing with abundance in all areas as a result of receiving support. In this episode, I use my move as an example of what's possible when we receive all the support that is offered to us on a constant basis -- because we're worthy of it.   LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Play  | St

"In time of crisis, you have to be vulnerable. And you have to help people understand that it's okay for them to be vulnerable too."   I got a text from my friend Danielle recently that said, "I'd be happy to share how I'm learning to own my worth while going through a divorce." Wow, yes. What a gift this conversation was. Danielle and I met a couple of years ago when she moved to LA, but rarely saw each other. When she separated from her husband, we connected again and I was immediately impressed with her candor and courage in the middle of an extraordinarily hard situation. When we sat down to record this episode, we spent a long time talking about all the things we've learned from broken relationships. It was poignant and profound and this conversation is no different.  I value these conversations so much, and in this one, I remembered so much of what it means to be human, to choose love, and to own our worth when we are grieving the loss of the things we care most about. I hope you do too as you listen.  

"The way we own our worth determines the value that we will offer to the world."   I'm right in the middle of a busy stretch of work weeks and having a great time. So it felt fitting when my good friend Nick asked me to record an episode on the difference between value and worth. I've been thinking a lot about my value in the workplace lately as I've been transitioning my clientele and getting interesting new gigs. But I know that the very best gigs come when I own my worth. My value is a reflection of how I own my worth. Here's a solo round on my journey to extricate my value from my wo   LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Play  | Stitcher Links I mention: Chase Jarvis Creative Live Follow Christine: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

"Ask your future self the questions you are afraid to ask."   I have been a mentor coach in one of my favorite leadership trainings for the past couple of months and it has been wonderful, as always. But this past weekend, during one of our weekend trainings, our coach led us through a visualization that was so powerful, I knew I needed to write it all down so that I'd never forget. I then decided it would be even better if I recorded an episode about it as well -- so that I really don't forget :) And of course, my invitation is for you to take advantage of this visualization as well. It's so simple and so profound. It has to do with the very core of our worth -- the wisdom we have always had but that we often forget to tap into. I hope you take the time to do this visualization. And I hope you remember how full of worth you are when you do.   LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Play  | Stitcher Links I mention: Ascension Leadership Academy Jenna Phillips Ballard Follow Christine: Instagram | F

"We can't control our circumstances, but we can control what we choose to do with our time."   One of the biggest lessons I've learned from living in Los Angeles for the past few years is to honor the worth of everyone around me -- no matter their circumstances. So many people in this city are experiencing homelessness. I see people sleeping on the street I live on every night.  It can feel like an overwhelming issue -- so much suffering and challenge and struggle. But I've been learning to see this as a chance to honor the worth of everyone around me, to see myself in them, and to give the most simple offering I can -- my acknowledgment of their worth.  As I was walking home tonight and pondering this, I realized that my energy levels are directly related to my level of worth. When I let my circumstances dictate my worth, my energy can plummet. But when I anchor myself in habits that remind me of my worth, my energy soars, despite my circumstances.  I recorded a few of my thoughts on this to remind myself th