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Motherhood creates one of life's biggest pivots, fundamentally shifting how we see ourselves and approach life's challenges and opportunities. Monica Ortega shares her journey from LA actress and travel host to Denver mom of two, illuminating how identity transforms us through major life transitions.

In this episode we talk about:

• Comfort zones differ for everyone – for high-achievers, slowing down is often more uncomfortable than facing fears or doing big hard gritty things

• The "messy middle" of pivoting feels chaotic but offers unique opportunities for growth and self-discovery

• Learning to differentiate between feelings and identity helps prevent emotional spirals

• Creating a "badass letter" listing all your past challenges builds resilience for future pivots

• Perfectionism goes to die in motherhood, entrepreneurship, and marriage – flexibility becomes essential

• You can have ambitious goals while extending your timeline to accommodate new seasons of life

• Distinguishing between guilt stemming from internal values versus external expectations clarifies decision-making

• View "failures" as data collection for better future decisions rather than personal shortcomings

• Remember: you can always change direction – no decision is truly permanent

This episode with Monica was so great.

You can find her and her book here.

About Monica:

Monica Ortega is a professional speaker and emcee, bestselling author, and award-winning travel host. She created the online travel show Monica Goes back in 2014 to inspire others to break out of their comfort zones and go on adventures. Her company Pivoting Productions created over 200 episodes and she has been featured in Thrive Global, Entrepreneur, USA Today's 10Best, and more! Monica emcees at some of the biggest music festivals in the nation and has been seen in over 20 commercials. In 2021, she released the best-selling book The Power of Pivoting - How to Embrace Change and Create a Life You Love. Monica now speaks at events around the world helping to inspire others to face their fears, break out of their comfort zones, and learn to lean into the pivot.

Find her here.

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