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What if the biggest thing standing in your way isn't time, money, or opportunity? What if it's you? 🎙️ In this clip from The Sock Drawer Podcast, my guest Scott Feld shares a powerful reminder that sometimes the obstacles we blame on the world around us are the very ones we're creating for ourselves. We can't always control our circumstances, but we may have more control over what happens next than we realize. And that got me thinking... What's something you once thought was holding you back, only to realize you had the power to change it? I'd love to hear your story in the comments. 👇 Connect with Scott: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.feld/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerupexperiences/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-feld1/ #TheSockDrawerPodcast #ScottFeld #LisaBegley #MindsetShift #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowth NEXT STEPS If this conversation resonated with you, here are a few ways to stay connected. Subscribe for honest conversations about life’s turning points, the messy middle, and the small steps that change everything. Listen to the full podcast on Apple or Spotify if you prefer audio. Explore more conversations and resources at https://thesockdrawerpodcast.com And if you're navigating a life transition or the messy middle yourself, you can book a 30-minute Messiness Mentor conversation here https://thesockdrawerpodcast.com CONNECT WITH LISA Website https://thesockdrawerpodcast.com Book a 30-Minute Messiness Mentor Conversation https://thesockdrawerpodcast.com DONE-FOR-YOU Podcast - If you're interested in building and branding your OWN Podcast, click here: https://bit.ly/YourPodcastDelivered Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesockdrawerpodcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisa.k.begley TikTok https://bit.ly/TikTokSockDrawer LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabegley/ FOLLOW THE SOCK DRAWER PODCAST Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/4rL9wIu Spotify https://bit.ly/thesockdrawerpodcastonspotify If you enjoy the show, following the podcast on Apple or Spotify helps more people discover these conversations. Thank you for supporting the podcast. LISA'S BOOK The Sock Drawer Philosophy https://amzn.to/3P3OdmG TOOLS & RESOURCES I RECOMMEND Repurpose.io https://repurpose.io/end-of-the-year?fpr=thesockdrawerpodcast Bonfire Merch https://www.bonfire.com/welcome/603b314907544/ **AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Some of the links above may be affiliate links. This simply means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through them at no additional cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I genuinely believe in and use myself. Thank you for supporting the show.

You don’t have to have it all figured out before you begin. Sometimes, the invitation is simply to take one little step. Amy Nicole shared how getting on one podcast and sharing her story opened the door to something bigger. She was still working her job, but she started making room for the thing she felt called to do. And that’s the reminder: you can start before everything is perfectly aligned. You can build the dream alongside the job. You can take one small step and see where it leads. Because once you start walking in alignment, you might be surprised by what starts coming together. What’s one little step you’ve been feeling led to take? 🎙️ Listen to the full conversation on The Sock Drawer Podcast. #TheSockDrawerPodcast #LisaBegley #AmyNicole #TakeTheStep #FollowYourCalling #StartWhereYouAre #Purpose #Dreams #Podcast Connect with Amy Nicole Ellis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amynicoleellis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amynicolespeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyNicoleEllis/ NEXT STEPS If this conversation resonated with you, here are a few ways to stay connected. Subscribe for honest conversations about life’s turning points, the messy middle, and the small steps that change everything. Listen to the full podcast on Apple or Spotify if you prefer audio. Explore more conversations and resources at https://thesockdrawerpodcast.com And if you're navigating a life transition or the messy middle yourself, you can book a 30-minute Messiness Mentor conversation here https://thesockdrawerpodcast.com CONNECT WITH LISA Website https://thesockdrawerpodcast.com Book a 30-Minute Messiness Mentor Conversation https://thesockdrawerpodcast.com DONE-FOR-YOU Podcast - If you're interested in building and branding your OWN Podcast, click here: https://bit.ly/YourPodcastDelivered Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesockdrawerpodcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisa.k.begley TikTok https://bit.ly/TikTokSockDrawer LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabegley/ FOLLOW THE SOCK DRAWER PODCAST Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/4rL9wIu Spotify https://bit.ly/thesockdrawerpodcastonspotify If you enjoy the show, following the podcast on Apple or Spotify helps more people discover these conversations. Thank you for supporting the podcast. LISA'S BOOK The Sock Drawer Philosophy https://amzn.to/3P3OdmG TOOLS & RESOURCES I RECOMMEND Repurpose.io https://repurpose.io/end-of-the-year?fpr=thesockdrawerpodcast Bonfire Merch https://www.bonfire.com/welcome/603b314907544/

What if the thing standing between you and the life you want isn't your circumstances, your skills, or even your goals? What if it's the story you've been telling yourself about who you are? In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, I sat down with Jesstin Williams, author, coach, and executive management professional, for a deeply honest conversation about identity, mindset, leadership, purpose, and what it really means to become more of yourself. Jesstin shared something that stayed with me: You can lie to yourself all you want, but you're not going to get anywhere. Because real growth begins with truth. Not the polished version. Not the version we think other people want to see. The real one. We talked about learning to acknowledge the things we love about ourselves AND the things we struggle with. About finding people who can lovingly hold us accountable. About why authenticity makes us stronger leaders. And about the courage it takes to stop trying to become someone else. Jesstin's EYEAM philosophy, “Embrace Your Essence as Momentum,” is ultimately an invitation to recognize what is uniquely yours and allow that truth to move you forward. And maybe that's where the real work starts. Not with becoming someone new. But with finally being honest about who you already are. 🎙️ Listen to the full conversation with Jesstin Williams on The Sock Drawer Podcast. And if something in this conversation challenged you in a good way, share it with someone who might need to hear it too. #TheSockDrawerPodcast #LisaBegley #JesstinWilliams #PersonalGrowth #Authenticity #SelfAwareness #Leadership #Mindset #Purpose #Identity #PersonalDevelopment #GrowthMindset

Sometimes the thing blocking your creativity isn’t a lack of discipline. It might be the pressure you’ve placed on yourself to know exactly where it’s going. In this deeply honest conversation, I sat down with artist, speaker, and creator Ezra Vancil to talk about creativity, recovery, marriage, faith, rebuilding, and what happens when we finally stop trying to control the outcome. Ezra’s story is not a neat “look what I overcame” story. It’s a story about what happens when you begin again. After years of addiction, depression, broken relationships, lost dreams, and what he calls his “dark years,” Ezra reached a point where he had to let go of the life he thought he was supposed to have. And somewhere in that letting go, he found his way back to himself. Back to his family. Back to his marriage. Back to his music. Back to his creativity. Back to his faith. Back to a life that looked very different from the one he once imagined. One of the things Ezra said that stayed with me was this idea: What if we stopped living for the outcome and started living inside the moment? Because sometimes rebuilding doesn't look like a victory lap. Sometimes it looks like getting up again. Sometimes it looks like sitting quietly before the day begins. Sometimes it looks like creating something without knowing where it will lead. And sometimes, the most beautiful parts of our lives begin when we stop forcing them to happen. This conversation reminded me that you don't have to have your whole life figured out. You just have to ask: How do I want to live today? And then take the next honest step. 🎙️ Watch my full conversation with Ezra Vancil on The Sock Drawer Podcast. ⟶ https://youtu.be/msi4momIYYU Connect with Ezra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezravancil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ezravancilmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ezravancil/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EzraVancil Website: https://ezravancil.com/about-ezra #TheSockDrawerPodcast #LisaBegley #EzraVancil #Creativity #CreativeBlock #Rebuilding #PersonalGrowth #Healing #Faith #Recovery #SelfDiscovery #LifeAfter40 #Transformation #AuthenticLiving #StartAgain

Self-love isn’t selfish. It’s not “me only.” It’s me first, so I can give from a place of overflow, not depletion. Because when we continually ignore ourselves, we eventually have nothing left to give. And the people who depend on us can end up carrying the weight of our exhaustion too. Honouring yourself isn’t taking away from others. It’s what allows you to keep showing up for the people you love without losing yourself in the process. A powerful reminder from my conversation with Marcia Martin on The Sock Drawer Podcast. Watch the full conversation now on YouTube. The link is in the comments. 💙 #TheSockDrawerPodcast #LisaBegley #MarciaMartin #SelfLove #PersonalGrowth #SelfWorth #Boundaries #EmotionalWellbeing #HealingAndGrowth #IdentityShift #YouTubePodcast #PodcastClip

There are chapters of our lives we wish we could rewrite. But what if the parts of your story you’re most ashamed of are not the things that disqualify you from becoming who you’re meant to be? Carlita and I talked about accountability, healing, second chances, self-worth, and what it really means to take ownership of your growth. She shares how her transformation began while she was still incarcerated, how she learned to heal and serve others, and why she believes freedom is ultimately a state of mind. One of the biggest reminders I’m taking from this conversation is this: Your past may be part of your story, but it does not have to be the end of it. Sometimes growth asks us to stop waiting for someone else to change our lives and start choosing, one decision at a time, who we want to become. And maybe that’s the drawer we all need to open. Watch the full conversation and let us know what part spoke to you most. ❤️ #TheSockDrawerPodcast #LisaBegley #CaritaBrown #PusherLife #PersonalGrowth #Healing #Accountability #SecondChances #Leadership #Resilience #Transformation #SelfWorth #GrowthMindset #LifeAfterIncarceration #Purpose

We spend so much of our lives chasing "more." More money. More success. More security. But what if wealth was never about having more? In this conversation with J.R. Wheeler, we explore a different question. One that asks us to look beyond our bank accounts and into our hearts. Because being rich and being wealthy aren't always the same thing. Real wealth might just be found in contentment. In stewardship. In letting go of the pressure to prove something and learning to appreciate what we already have. If money has ever felt heavy, stressful, or tied to your worth, I hope this episode gives you permission to pause and see it differently. 💛 I'd love to know: What does "wealth" mean to you today?

What if the next step toward your goals isn't working harder? In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, Lisa Begley sits down with Kirsten Davidson to explore the difference between being present and constantly striving. We often believe success requires relentless perseverance, but what if true growth also comes from simply allowing yourself to be fully here? Kirsten shares a powerful perspective: while perseverance has its place, presence is what makes it sustainable. Sometimes, the most meaningful thing you can do is stop pushing and let yourself experience the moment exactly as it is. If you've been feeling exhausted by the pressure to always achieve, this conversation is a gentle reminder that you don't have to earn your worth through constant effort. ✨ In this episode, you'll discover: Why presence is essential for lasting growthThe difference between existing and constantly doingHow slowing down can actually help you move forwardA simple mindset shift to reconnect with yourselfIf this conversation resonates with you, subscribe for more honest conversations about identity, growth, and navigating life's messy middle. #TheSockDrawerPodcast #LisaBegley #Presence #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness #SelfAwareness #GrowthJourney

There are some conversations that remind you why you started a podcast in the first place. I've known Ashlyn for years. I first met her at my barre studio, and over time I've watched her grow into so many different versions of herself. What I didn't know was everything she had walked through before becoming Dr. Ashlyn Wilson. In this episode, we talk about getting seriously sick in her twenties, feeling let down by people she trusted, leaving a job that no longer felt right, and eventually earning her PhD while raising a newborn. What stood out to me wasn't just everything she's accomplished. It was the way she kept choosing to move forward, even when life felt uncertain. I think so many of us are waiting until we feel ready before we make a change. But maybe ready isn't the point. Maybe we just take the next step and trust ourselves enough to keep going. What part of Ashlyn's story felt the most familiar to you? Thank you for being here and for continuing to make this community such a special place. 🤍 #TheSockDrawerPodcast #PersonalGrowth #LifeTransitions #Leadership #SelfReflection #GrowthJourney

What if the thing you've been apologizing for your whole life was never actually a flaw? In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, Lisa Begley talks with Ruth Danoff, founder of Arctic Undies and Not Ruthless, about her ADHD diagnosis at 50 and the journey from corporate layoff to entrepreneur. Together they explore late-diagnosed ADHD, menopause, burnout, people-pleasing, emotional masking, and what it means to stop apologizing for who you are. Ruth also shares how she's redefining midlife wellness through innovative cooling apparel for women navigating hormonal changes. If you're navigating midlife, wondering about neurodivergence, or ready to embrace your authentic self, this conversation is for you. In this episode: Late ADHD diagnosis & healingWhy neurodivergent women people-pleaseADHD, menopause & women's healthBody temperature & wellnessFrom layoff to Arctic UndiesThe power of unmaskingA Tiny Dare you can try today ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS 00:00 — Meet Ruth Danoff 01:21 — The layoff that changed everything 03:58 — Why "Not Ruthless" was born 05:07 — Living with undiagnosed ADHD 07:14 — ADHD & people-pleasing 08:45 — Seeing her younger self differently 10:28 — What she stopped apologizing for 11:36 — Why women need to take up space 12:46 — ADHD burnout & recovery 13:36 — Why midlife women's health is overlooked 14:54 — Menopause & body temperature changes 17:00 — Understanding neurodivergence 18:41 — The story behind Arctic Undies 20:38 — The conversation nobody has about underwear 24:16 — Permission to stop pretending 25:04 — How Arctic Undies works 26:06 — What's next + investor call 28:21 — Advocate, entrepreneur, or educator? 30:58 — Don't overcomplicate your journey 32:51 — Ruth's upcoming book 34:19 — Learning to say no 35:39 — Protecting your energy 38:34 — 60-Second Drawer Dash 41:14 — Ruth's Tiny Dare 43:14 — Closing remarks Connect with Ruth Danoff: 🌐 Arctic Undies: Arctic Undies | Cooling, Comfy Underwear 🧠 ADHD Support Community: NOT Ruthless 💼 LinkedIn: Search Ruth Danoff 📸 Instagram & Social: @notruthlessadhd (same handle across platforms) About Ruth: Ruth Danoff is the founder & CEO of Arctic Undies and founder of Not Ruthless. She also serves on the Community Advisory Council for the Duke Center for Girls and Women with ADHD. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, share it with a friend, and tag @thesockdrawerpodcast on social media. 📖 Want more? Grab Lisa Begley's book The Sock Drawer Philosophy and discover the D-R-A-W-E-R Method, a six-step framework for navigating life transitions and reinvention. Available soon wherever books are sold. 🎧 The Sock Drawer Podcast: available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. New episodes drop weekly. Because the messy middle isn't proof you're failing. It's proof you're transforming.

From the outside, Tim Street had it all: Marine veteran, former Federal Air Marshal, successful real estate entrepreneur. But one afternoon, sitting in his driveway after a listing appointment, he almost became the exact person he'd spent his whole life trying not to be. In this episode, Tim sits down with Lisa to unpack the moments when something in his life no longer fit, the "secure" jobs that were slowly killing him, the marriage he wasn't showing up for, and the drive home that forced him to choose between lying his way to the top or walking away from everything he'd built. If you've ever looked at your life and thought something's off but couldn't name it, this conversation is going to land. What you'll walk away with: Why "security" is the most dangerous lie most people believe The real question to ask when something in your life stops fitting How losing his Marines shaped everything about how Tim lives today The counterintuitive truth about why bad real estate agents thrive (and how to spot one) How Tim built Foolproof FSBO by giving away the very thing he used to sell Why changing direction isn't enough, you have to change your standards

There’s a moment many people experience—but rarely talk about. It’s the moment when everything looks right on the outside… but something feels off on the inside. In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, Lisa sits down with Ryan Sullivan, founder of Off the Beaten Path Financial, to explore what happens when success and alignment don’t match. Ryan shares his journey from mechanical engineer to entrepreneur, including the early realization that the traditional career path he was on wasn’t the life he actually wanted. What followed wasn’t a quick pivot—it was nearly a decade of questioning, experimenting, failing, learning, and rebuilding. Together, Lisa and Ryan unpack the messy middle that so many people find themselves in but don’t know how to navigate. They talk about clarity, fear, freedom, and the role money plays in shaping the life you’re able to live. Ryan also shares his philosophy around financial strategy, why most people are too passive with their money, and how having a clear vision can change everything. This is a conversation for anyone who feels like something isn’t quite right… but hasn’t figured out what comes next. 🔗 Connect with Ryan Sullivan: Website: Personal Financial Advisor & Planner In Bozeman MT Email: [email protected] LinkedIn / Social: Ryan Sullivan, PE 🎯 If this conversation resonated with you, make sure you subscribe and share it with someone who might need it. And if you’re in a season of transition and trying to figure out your next step, you can connect with Lisa at: 👉 https://www.thesockdrawerpodcast.com/

What if the reason you feel stuck right now… isn’t because you’re doing something wrong— but because you’re trying to hold onto something that no longer fits? In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, I sit down with Lincoln Bleveans, a global leader in energy, sustainability, and innovation who has spent over three decades navigating constant change at the highest levels. But this conversation isn’t about energy systems. It’s about what happens when life doesn’t go the way you planned… when the path you thought you wanted no longer fits… and when you’re forced to make decisions without a clear answer. Lincoln shares how he went from law school to an entirely different career path, why being a “square peg” became his greatest strength, and how stepping into the unknown shaped every major turning point in his life. We talk about: Why change feels so uncomfortable (and how to move through it) The hidden cost of success that most people don’t talk about How to make decisions when there is no clear “right” answer Why fear is often the signal—not the stop sign And what it really means to “be the astronaut” in your own life If you’re in a season where something feels off… but you can’t quite name it— this episode will meet you exactly where you are. 🎧 Connect with Lincoln: Website: Lincoln Bleveans | lincolnbleveans.com Podcast: Climate+ | Purpose and Prosperity in an Unprecedented World YouTube: Edison Squints 💬 Want support in your next step? Book a 30-minute Messiness Mentor conversation: 👉 TheSockDrawerPodcast.com 📢 If this episode resonated with you: Subscribe to The Sock Drawer Podcast on YouTube Share this with someone who needs to hear it And leave a review—it helps more people find these conversations 👉 Watch more episodes and join our community here: Lisa Begley

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck lately… this episode is going to hit home. Because what if the problem isn’t that you don’t have clarity… what if it’s that your life has become too complicated to see it? In this conversation, Lisa sits down with Alen Yen, President and Creative Director of iFactory, who has spent over 30 years helping organizations simplify complex ideas into clear, meaningful experiences. But what makes this episode powerful isn’t just his professional expertise—it’s how deeply personal this conversation becomes. Alen shares what it actually feels like to live with a constantly busy, overloaded mind, and why so many of us struggle to take even the smallest steps forward. He opens up about ADHD, mental clutter, and the reality that sometimes the hardest tasks… are the simplest ones. Together, Lisa and Alen unpack: Why modern life is designed to overwhelm you—and how to push back The “golden moment” in your morning that can change everything How clarity is not something you find, but something you build Why empathy (especially for yourself) is the starting point for change A simple, science-backed way to reset your mind when you feel stuck And maybe most importantly… Alen shares a powerful reminder that clarity doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from removing what no longer belongs. If you’ve been carrying too much, thinking too much, or trying to do everything at once… this episode will help you breathe, reset, and take one step forward. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEN YEN: Digital Services for Mission-Driven Organizations | iFactory 📘 FEATURED: 50 Ways to F Up a Marathon – A raw, honest, and surprisingly relatable look at failure, growth, and endurance Get Alen's book here: 50 Ways to F**k Up a Marathon! 💬 LET’S CONNECT: If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it. And if you’re navigating a messy season, you don’t have to do it alone. 👉 Book a 30-minute Messiness Mentor conversation at TheSockDrawerPodcast.com

What happens when someone who has spent decades teaching entrepreneurs how to grow, adapt, and succeed finds himself navigating a pivot of his own? In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, Lisa Begley sits down with Steve Strauss — bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, longtime small business columnist, and one of the most respected voices in small business in America. Steve has written 18 books, advised major brands, and spent more than 20 years helping entrepreneurs understand what it really takes to build something meaningful. But this conversation goes deeper than business strategy. Steve opens up about reinvention, unexpected pivots, staying relevant in a changing world, and the reality that even seasoned experts still face messy middle moments. Together, Lisa and Steve talk about what happens when what once worked stops working, how to recognize your next move, and why success in this season of life may look very different than it once did. If you are building something, rebuilding something, or simply trying to figure out what comes next, this episode will encourage you to keep going with more clarity, courage, and perspective. Connect with Steve Strauss Website: MrAllBiz.com Also mentioned: PlanetSmallBusiness.com Steve Strauss Books Mentioned The Small Business Bible - The Small Business Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Succeed in Your Small Business Your Small Business Boom - Your Small Business Boom: Explosive Ideas to Grow Your Business, Make More Money, and Thrive in a Volatile World If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to subscribe to The Sock Drawer Podcast YouTube channel, like this video, and share it with someone who may be navigating a pivot of their own. Your support helps us keep bringing meaningful conversations like this to the people who need them most. TheSockDrawerPodcast #SteveStrauss #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Pivot #BusinessWisdom #thedrawermethod #messinessmentor