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Black Friday can be exciting and overwhelming. The deals are everywhere, the prices are tempting, and suddenly your cart is full of things you didn’t even know you needed. In this episode of Accountable, I share a simple 3-question process to help you make smart, guilt-free purchases this Black Friday (or any time you’re tempted by a “too-good-to-pass-up” deal).

You’ll learn:
How to identify whether something is a real investment or just a distraction
The 3 questions to ask before you buy
Why guilt-free spending starts with aligning your purchases to your goals
How to audit your past purchases to make better decisions this season

Your Accountable Action:
Before buying anything this Black Friday (even my deals!), ask:
1️⃣ Do I already use and love this?
2️⃣ Does it directly support my current or near-future goals (3–6 months)?
3️⃣ Do I realistically have time to use it?
If it’s a “yes” to one (or more), you’ve got a smart investment.

See my Black Friday Deals at amandamckinney.com/blackfriday
Live Nov. 17 - 21, 2025

Resources Mentioned:
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

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If you’ve ever set a goal, lost steam halfway through, and thought, “What’s wrong with me?”, this episode will change how you think about goal setting forever. I share my signature approach of goal design, a method that helps you create goals that actually fit your life instead of fighting it. You’ll learn how to build your goals like a home renovation, with intention, alignment, and a clear design plan.

In this episode:
Why traditional goal setting often fails
The question most goal-setting methods never ask
How to design a goal that supports how you want to feel
The 4-step process for creating goals that fit your season and energy
The role of weekly tracking and momentum in staying on course

Your Accountable Action:
Ask yourself:
1️⃣ What do I want and why does it matter?
2️⃣ How do I want to feel as I pursue it?
3️⃣ What are my real-life limitations right now?
4️⃣ How can I build visible momentum every week?

Stop setting goals you’ll forget. Start designing goals you’ll love pursuing. If you want more on this, go to amandamckinney.com/goaldesign

Resources Mentioned:
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

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When your outside matches your inside, your goals get clearer and your confidence naturally follows. In this episode of Accountable, I’m joined by brand strategist and stylist Ellie Steinbrink, founder of Style Decoded, for a conversation that goes far beyond clothes. We’re talking about how the way you show up (visually, energetically, and authentically) shapes your confidence, clarity, and success.

Ellie shares:
Why true style isn’t about aesthetics, it’s about alignment
How your wardrobe can become a reflection of your values and vision
The “Power Color” experiment that helps you rediscover what lights you up
How to build a brand that feels like you (not what everyone else expects)

If you’ve ever struggled to show up confidently because you’re unsure how to represent who you are or you’ve been playing small out of fear of standing out, this episode will remind you that alignment always leads to authenticity.

Your Accountable Action: Try Ellie’s Power Color & Style experiment. Look back at the last five times you showed up for something important, what colors or outfits made you feel most like yourself? That’s your clue.

Resources Mentioned:
HERO Roles Assessment: https://amandamckinney.com/quiz
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Guest Links:
Website: https://www.elliesteinbrink.com/
Instagram: @style.decoded
Podcast: The Visibility Shift
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliesteinbrink/

Big goals are hard—especially when your to-do list looks like a Cosco receipt. Get the support and accountability you need at amandamckinney.com/workwithme.