In this re-release of Drink More Water, I sit down with Megan Conner, a running coach and author of "I Am Not a Runner," to talk about what it really means to try something new when you don’t see yourself as “that kind of person.”

In honor of Lunar New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse, this conversation feels more relevant than ever. Fire Horse energy is bold, independent, and a little fearless — and Megan’s journey embodies exactly that.

She didn’t grow up identifying as a runner. She started with curiosity, discomfort, and a willingness to redefine herself, and she teaches us all that we can do the same!

We talk about:
• Setting goals that scare you
• Becoming someone you never imagined you could be
• Why identity shifts are the hardest — and most powerful — kind of growth
• The difference between motivation and commitment
• Coaching yourself through the messy middle

Whether your “running” is fitness, business, creativity, or simply chasing something that feels out of reach, this episode is about claiming the audacity to try.

If the Year of the Fire Horse is about movement, momentum, and courage — consider this your sign.

Listen. Reflect. And maybe start the thing you keep saying you’re “not.”

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This one feels like sunshine.

Anna Watson Carl grew up around a bright yellow kitchen table where everyone was welcome — neighbors, friends, family, stories, and second helpings. Years later, that same table became a cookbook, a cross-country Kickstarter tour, and eventually The Yellow Table Cafe in East Nashville.

But this isn’t just a conversation about crepes and lattes.

It’s about chasing a 20-year dream.
It’s about hauling props up six flights of stairs because you believe in something.
It’s about opening a brick-and-mortar business when you don’t have all the answers.
It’s about building community in a world that desperately needs it.

Anna’s life advice? Do it scared.

And this episode is proof that the magic doesn’t happen when you feel ready — it happens when you start.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to go after the thing… this might be it.

Maybe it’s time we all pull up a chair at Anna’s yellow table. 💛

Visit The Yellow Table Cafe in Nashville: www.theyellowtablecafe.com
Follow Anna: ⁨@theyellowtable⁩

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Why are so many women anxious about money? And more importantly, how do we change that?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lauren Reed Williams, co-founder of Wealth of a Woman, to talk about why the #1 word women use to describe money is anxious — and how we can shift that narrative starting now.

For too long, money has been taboo. We weren’t taught how to talk about it, negotiate it, invest it, or define it for ourselves. Lauren, her co-founder Teresa J.W. Bailey, and the team at Wealth of a Woman are changing that by helping women build confidence, clarity, and power in their financial lives.

We discuss:
* Why women feel anxious about money
* How to define wealth on your own terms
* The emotional side of financial literacy
* How to start talking about money without shame
* The free 6-part course designed to help women build confidence with money

Wealth looks different for every woman. It’s not just numbers — it’s alignment, security, freedom, and choice.

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by investing, overwhelmed by financial conversations, or unsure how to build wealth in a way that reflects your values, this episode is for you.

It’s time to stop whispering about money.
Let’s get powerful instead.

🔗 Learn more about Wealth of a Woman and access their free 6-part course: https://thewealthofawoman.com/

Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenreedwilliams
Connect with Teresa on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresajwbailey/

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