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Glitter, Grit, and Growth
Hey there! We’re Jill Johns and Shelley Sánchez, co-hosts of the Glitter, Grit, and Growth podcast, and we’re so grateful you’re joining us on this journey of growth together. We’re two lifelong friends who share stories of our own journeys as women including life’s glittery moments, the grit it takes to get there, and the growth that occurs along the way. We’ve been courageously exploring the world since elementary school, so get ready for candid conversations, laughs, and practical tips as we…
Episodes
- Glitter, Grit, and Growth
S3E22: The Balancing Act of Glitter, Grit, and Growth
With only two episodes left in Season 3, Shelley and Jill pause to take stock of how the glitter, grit, and growth framework shapes their days, weeks, and…
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S3E21: Embrace YOUR Journey - An Interview with Luella Sanders
Beautiful and amazing things can happen when women support and mentor other women. Sometimes those mentors are family members like mothers or grandmothers…
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S3E20: Let It Fall
Fall is such a special time of year, ripe with symbolism for our lives. Fall invites us to reflect on our growth while simultaneously nudging us to let go. On…
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S3E19: Discovering Hope - An Interview with Kristy Crill
According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, homeless counts are at a record high and the demand for homeless services is on the rise. While many of…
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S3E18: Your Beginning Is Not Your Destination - An Interview with Krystal Crawford
Did you have a particularly hard childhood? Did you struggle to find your footing in your early career? Your past struggles do not need to define your future…
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S3E17: It's Playtime! - An Interview with Mary Schaeppi
Have you been thinking about bringing more travel and adventure into your life? You are not alone! Women drive the global travel industry, making 82% of all…
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S3E16: The Courage to Play
When’s the last time you let yourself play and be truly whimsical? Maybe it was earlier today, last week, or even last year. As we navigate through adulthood…
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S3E15: Getting Grittier with Chelsea Simpson - Part 2
In episode 12 of season 3, we interviewed speaker, author, and all-around baddie, Chelsea Simpson. After listening to that episode, Chelsea admitted that she…
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S3E14: There's a Stage for You - An Interview with Jenn Espinosa-Goswami
Public speaking anxiety affects 40% of the population. Public speaking isn’t always about standing on a stage inspiring hundreds of people. Sometimes it looks…
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S3E13: Woah, We're Halfway There!
How is it even possible that we’re already halfway there? In this episode, Shelley and Jill pause to acknowledge and honor the glittery and gritty moments from…
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S3E12: Blooming Again - An Interview with Chelsea Simpson
On Glitter, Grit, and Growth, we believe that “Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic sh!t.” Sometimes, that looks like leaving an…
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S3E11: The Gritty Side of Accomplishment
Have you ever accomplished something, hoping to feel a thrill, but walked away feeling flat? Often, ambition and achievement can leave us exhausted…
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S3E10: Fulfilled & Limitless - An Interview with Christi Cossette
Are you a woman who carries it all? Would you like to build sustainable success rooted in support, alignment, and fulfillment? On this episode of Glitter…
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S3E9: Take the Trip - The Case for Living Fully Now
We’ve been taught to save, wait, and be responsible… but atwhat cost? In this episode, we talk about why you need to take the trip, buy the ticket, and stop…
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S3E8: Taboo Talk - An Interview with Rene Huey-Lipton
Before becoming invisible in the advertising world, Rene Huey-Lipton built global brands, worked on presidential campaigns, and collected Gold Effies and Gold…
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S3E7: The Sh*t Holding Us Back
We talk a lot about visions and goals and words of the year on our podcast, but the truth is that there is some sh*t holding us back from getting what we…
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S3E6: Podcasthon Spotlight - An Interview with Shelley Carthen Watson
Podcasthon is a one-week virtual event where podcasters from around the world highlight a non-profit organization of their choice. The goal is simply to bring…
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S3E5: The Women Who Mentored and Challenged Us
The 2026 International Women’s Day theme is Give To Gain. It’s a campaign that encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Give To Gain emphasizes…
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S3E4: Get Your Spark Back with Rachel Marie Martin
If you listened carefully to our previous episode, you may have picked up on a clue about this episode’s guest. Rachel Marie Martin is an author and blogger…
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S3E3: The Grit of Mid-Life - What No One Tells You About the Middle Chapters
We tackle a gritty topic in this episode: the grit of mid-life and what no one tells you about the middle chapters. We discuss what mid-life grit really looks…
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S3E2: Finding Light - An Interview with Michelle Marie King
This episode’s guest, Michelle Marie King, is a social entrepreneur, certified coach, author, and speaker who has devoted her life to transforming others…
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S3E1: Stop Making Resolutions - Do These 3 Things Instead
Happy 2026! Welcome to Season 3 of Glitter, Grit, and Growth! In the first episode of the new season, we make a bold statement: it’s time to stop making New…
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S2E22: That's a Wrap on Season 2!
Wow! It’s hard to believe we are at the end of Season 2 of the podcast! This has truly been a journey through glitter, unimaginable grit, and so much growth!…
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S2E21: Leading with Heart
It’s November - the time of year where we connect with our hearts by reflecting on the things we are grateful for. We openly express our gratitude and…
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S2E20: The Power and Limits of Curiosity
Curiosity is a beautiful beginning, but it’s not the whole story. Growth happens when curiosity meets courage. In this episode, we check in with ourselves…
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S2E19: When Less Is More
As we design our next chapters, we may feel pulled in a lot of different directions, feeling tempted to say yes to everything that comes our way. But change…
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S2E18: Life's Chapters
Life rarely moves in a straight line as we know, but it does move in chapters. In this episode, we talk about those chapters, including recognizing when one…
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S2E17: Falling Forward - An Interview with Kelli Williams
It takes courage to reclaim peace and heal from perfectionism. Sometimes falling forward brings clarity and growth. In this episode, Kelli Williams says the…
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S2E16: Radiantly Aligned - An Interview with Ali Fitzpatrick
Sometimes we navigate through life without facing or addressing the hard truths. In this episode, Ali Fitzpatrick explains how she helps her clients release…
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S2E15: Reframing Burnout
Burnout has traditionally been described as working too much and running out of energy, but there’s so much more to it than that – in fact, it might not be…
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S2E14: Glitter, Grit, and Growth through Grief
Have you lost a loved one or a pet? Are you navigating the loss of a job, a friend, a dream, or your health? Then this episode is for you! Join us as we dig…
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S2E13: The 4th G - An Interview with Stacy Kupsky
Do you have a seemingly nonlinear career path? Would you like to be more intentional in your decision-making about next steps in your life and career? Then…
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S2E12: An Interview with Parent Coach Lisa Reichelt
Are you a parent to late-teen or adult children? Would you like to be more intentional in your relationship with them? Then this episode is for you! Join us as…
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S2E11: Mid-Year Check In: Reflect, Realign, Reignite
It’s hard to believe we’re about halfway through 2025 already. At the beginning of the year, listeners were encouraged to select a word of the year. Whether…
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S2E10: Adventures in Ireland!
In our last episode, we talked about preparation vs. planning and what to do when life taps you on the shoulder with an opportunity. In Season 2 Episode 10, we…
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S2E9: When Preparation Beats Planning
At first glance, it might seem like preparing and planning are the same thing, but the difference between them is where the magic is! In Episode 9 of Season 2…
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S2E8: An Interview with Recent College Grad Zoe Pantin
College graduation is a scary and exciting time. So many changes are on the horizon and so much growth has happened since first stepping foot on campus as a…
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S2E7: 5 Tips for an Intentional Spring!
The birds are back and there are signs of spring everywhere! Symbols of growth are all around us this time of the year. In Episode 7 of Season 2 of Glitter…
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S2E6: An Interview with Firestarter Heather Boschke
Glitter, Grit, and Growth is thrilled to interview a marketer, professor, and bird lover: Heather Boschke. In 2021, Heather founded Vogel Venture, a small…
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S2E5: Podcasthon Interview with TeamWomen's Katy Burke
Glitter, Grit, and Growth is thrilled to be a part of this year’s Podcasthon, a one-week virtual event where podcasters from around the world use their voices…
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S2E4: Accelerating Action
This year’s theme of International Women’s Day is “Accelerate Action.” In Season 2 Episode 4, Shelley and Jill explore what gender equity means, examine the…
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S2E3: Let’s Talk about the “F” Word - Failure
This week’s topic is kind of a spicy one. Shelley and Jill talk about the “F word” - failure. In Season 2 Episode 3, we talk about the myths of failure, the…
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S2E2: The Courage to Pause
There used to be a time when Shelley and Jill wore “busy” as a badge of honor, but those days are over. Exhaustion is not a status symbol. Busy doesn’t mean…
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S2E1: Transitions and Transformation
Season 2 starts now! Welcome back for another year of Glitter, Grit, and Growth. We’re kicking the new season off intentionally with the topic of transitions…
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S1E22: Reflection and Connection
This is such a busy time of the year with the holidays, end of the year pressure at work, and so much of the invisible workload falling on women. How can we…
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S1E21: Reframing Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever had that nagging voice in your head telling you that you aren’t good enough or that you don’t belong? Most women have. In Episode 21, Shelley and…
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S1E20: Embracing Uncertainty: Strategies for Navigating the Unknown
Since we spend so much of our lives navigating uncertainty, is it possible to embrace it? In Episode 20, Shelley and Jill talk about surviving, and even…
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S1E19: Nervous but Networking - Tips for Making Authentic Connections
In Episode 19, Shelley and Jill discuss the importance of networking and making meaningful connections in both personal and professional growth, share some of…
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S1E18: There's More Than Enough for Everyone
In Episode 18, Shelley and Jill dig a little deeper into one of the key tenets of their podcast manifesto: “There’s more than enough for everyone.” They…
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S1E17: Navigating the Messy Middle
We spend so much of our lives in the messy middle, so why is it so hard to navigate? In Episode 17, Shelley and Jill talk about the grit and messy middle they…
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S1E16: The Glitter, Grit, and Growth of Friendship
Shelley and Jill have maintained their friendship for over 40 years. In Episode 16, they dig a little deeper into all the facets of friendship - the glitter…
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S1E15: Personality Assessment - An Important Tool on the Journey of Growth and Self-Awareness
Many podcasters and thought leaders are giving lots of air time to the concept of Human Design. In Episode 15, we talk about what Human Design is and isn’t as…
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S1E14: The Delicate Balance Between Gratitude and Ambition
In Episode 14, we explore finding the balance between being grateful for what we have and still striving for more. While sometimes gratitude and ambition feel…
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S1E13: Book Review Series - "The Big Leap"
In Episode 13, we review our first book: "The Big Leap" by New York Times Best Selling Author Gay Hendricks. This interactive book helps readers conquer hidden…
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S1E12: Moving From Perfectionism to a Growth Mindset
In Episode 12, we explore the glitter of perfectionism, the gritty downside of toxic perfectionism, and our opportunities for growth. While, as achievers, we…
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S1E11: Declutter Your Life
In Episode 11, we discuss the importance of decluttering: physically, digitally, and mentally. We acknowledge that the more we remove what doesn’t serve us…
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S1E10: Glimmers!
In Episode 10, we discuss the unexpected, fleeting moments in life that bring lightheartedness and joy: glimmers! We’ll define not only what glimmers are, but…
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S1E9: When Things Don't Go As Planned!
In Episode 9, we discuss the grit needed when something doesn’t go as planned. You’ll hear great tips and strategies so that next time you face one of those…
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S1E8: The Daily Grit
In Episode 8, we discuss the grit and commitment it takes to get through the “normal” days. You’ll hear tips and techniques about morning, midday, and evening…
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S1E7: Interview Series - Unbox Your Creative Genius with Shelley Sánchez
Episode 7 continues our interview series where guests chat about their journey through the lens of Glitter, Grit, and Growth. This time you’ll hear about…