6 Tips and Tools to Fuel your 2014 By Kim Somers Egelsee

6 TIPS AND TOOLS TO FUEL YOUR 20141. Make space for greatness by evaluating where you are now, how that is working for you, and where you would love to be next year. For added help, listen to the teleconference on my media page (www.kimlifecoach.com).
2. Create 3 BIG goals you will achieve; "No Matter What" for 2014, and add the steps needed to achieve them.
3. Make a list of the people in your life now. Analyze who you want to spend more and less time with. Additionally, figure out who you want to add in. For extra help, see my latest article in www.thescoopla.com 
4. Make a list of all of your best qualities inside and out. Now, place stars next to the attributes and qualities you will embrace, emphasize and let shine even more. Add in new items where you will improve and grow. Maybe you will become a better writer, or begin wearing brighter colors more often. 
5.Plan your retreats and travels for the year ahead. This will motivate and inspire you to look forward to adventures, and fuel you to manifest the $ to do so.
6. Decide who will be your coach or mentor. We all need one to think outside of our own brain power. Also, create a mastermind group or find an accountability partner to talk with often to soar toward success.

6 Tips and Tools to Fuel your 2014 By Kim Somers Egelsee

LORI HARDER; BUSY, BOLD, HEALTHY AND HAPPY BY Kim Somers Egelsee and Lori Harder

LORI HARDER; BUSY, BOLD, HEALTHY AND HAPPY

BY Kim Somers Egelsee and Lori Harder

         Lori Harder is a true multi-talented inspiration. She is an author, speaker, teacher, fitness expert, model and so much more, and is coming to the OC in February for a fantastic event called The Bliss Project Feb 21-23 www.busygirlhealthylife.com/events, which is thrilling for those who want to live a more fulfilling, satisfaction filled happy life.

Living Fit OC would love to know how you got into fitness?

I knew from a very young age fitness would be a part of my life even though I was an overweight kid and my entire family struggled with their weight and eating habits.  I remember watching gymnastics and fitness pageants on TV and thinking that those women had it all.  They looked so amazing and powerful to me and I wanted to inspire people the way that they inspired me. 

I started my first diet along with doing at-home fitness videos before I was a teenager.  I used to ask my mom to buy me fitness magazines and as soon as I could drive I got a gym membership.  This was the beginning of a life long search for health and happiness.  I just knew there had to be a better way than the body and habits I was living in.

It wasn’t until my mid twenties that I decided changing people’s lives through health and mindset was my calling.  I committed myself to doing fitness competitions, learning all I could about nutrition and mindset and I opened my own gym along with starting an online fitness business.

Tell us about your very popular book and how to get it?

My “Busy Girl Healthy Life Cookbook” is truly a labor of love.  It is all of my favorite recipes and secrets that I use to stay fit, get ready for photo shoots and appearances while still enjoying my food and my social life!  These are our family’s favorite football apps, holiday foods and party specials.  I haven’t met someone who doesn’t love the book yet.  I don’t believe in depriving yourself.  That is not a sustainable way to live.  This book proves you can still eat amazing food and look and feel incredible!  You and the kids will get excited to choose your meals from here.

You can purchase at: www.busygirlhealthylife.com There are some amazing testimonials on Amazon.com also.

You’re such an inspiration; how do you stay looking so fabulous?

My cookbook!  Really, I do eat just like it says in there and also use an all natural system called Isagenix that I swear by to get some meal replacements and all of my vitamins.  Life gets crazy so it’s nice to easy, clean meals and I don’t have to cook or buy as many groceries.  I also believe in consistency.  It’s about making sure you have more good days than bad.  I wake up every day and no matter how I feel I have a few non-negotiables which include, positive self-talk, a brief morning meditation where I set my intentions for the day, movement for 30-60 minutes, lots of water and a healthy food.  I call this “earning my happy” for the day. I know if I skip these I may not get to keep my energy and happiness long term.  I view it as something worth fighting for every day.  It’s how we get and stay in control.  It’s about taking ownership over your entire life and it starts with these basic actions.

You inspire and empower women...tell us what you love about helping others and about your upcoming event in the OC?

The event coming up in Feb is called “The Bliss Project” and it is truly the sum of my entire life’s work, journey and lessons coming together.  This retreat is all about YOU and your goals.  It’s for every woman that wants more out of life and knows she has more to offer, it’s for every woman who wants to create something amazing, improve herself, network, push past limits and bust through the barriers we have put up.  It’s about seeing what is real, rather than telling ourselves stories because of past occurrences in our lives.

As much as I LOVE motivation and inspirational courses and talks, this is truly going to take that to the next level where you will learn how to apply what you learn immediately into your life.  The rubber is going to meet the road after this retreat and you can start to create the shifts you need for change instantly.

You can check out the speakers and details at:

https://busygirlhealthylife.com/events/

What has been your most exciting moment?

I feel that I have been very blessed ever since deciding to really go for it and confront my fears, but my highlight includes winning national fitness titles, landing covers of my favorite fitness magazines and right now thinking ahead and picturing The Bliss Project is truly the most amazing realization.  It is why I am on this earth.  I am here to light people’s souls on fire and I know that is what this retreat is going to do.  I have to include marrying my amazing husband, support and partner incase he reads this;) J/K!

What is your daily life like?

I love my day to day life and have worked hard to create a lifestyle that I love waking up to.  It all stems from those non-negotiables.  I wake up and dwell on everything I am grateful for, eat a healthy breakfast and take my dog, Waffles for a walk with my husband Chris and just really talk and get in the energy of our intentions for the day.  Next we go to the gym or for a run and immediately start our business day with calls, coaching calls, filming workouts and creating content.  We are always talking with clients or coaching people on growing their Isagenix business.  Every day is different and I love that.  The mornings and evenings usually stay the same though.  We end our night with reading some sort of inspiring business or life book and say a prayer of thanks.  You can’t get more awesome in your life without being present and grateful for what you have so this is something we live by in all we do.

You also have a you tube channel and social media following, do you find that this helps you gain new fans?

I think gaining new fans is a combination of all social media, but I definitely use facebook the most.  Whatever your choice of social media, the key is giving your audience your best info.  Whenever I put something out I want it to be something that will improve your day and your quality of life.  I want to offer something amazing to people for free so that they see what you are about.  Having an attitude of abundance in business and in life is what will grow your following.  There is more than enough for everyone and you have gifts that no one else does.  Listen to that quiet voice every day and it will guide you eventually into what you are here for, and then you can share your best and watch people come!  If you just show up every day with your best, the opportunities will make themselves known.  This too is all just making the choice of where you want to grow and being consistent.  You can’t skip a day!  I would love for you to like my page so you can get all the free recipes, motivation and workouts too!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lori-Harders-Busy-Girl-Healthy-Life/110046032392720?ref=br_tf

BIG CHANGES for 2014!!!!

I have a big announcement; Making big changes for 2014!

After this year's  December events, I will be ending Willow Tree Women's Circle. Instead I will be focusing on writing my book #2, media; including my own web series; Passion, Power, Confidence with Susie Augustin as creative director and Tang Nguyen as producer/director and editor, and big speaking gigs and on having a big Sexy Womens  Exhilaration event and much more.

I'm excited for this transition and am blessed to have had over 50 amazing willow tree LA and OC events and am thrilled for the new adventures coming! Cheers!

CREATE YOUR DREAM YEAR IN 2014! By Kim Somers Egelsee

There are just about 7 weeks until 2013 ends. Today is the best day to decide that you will shape and create with focus and clarity, so that the foundation is already established to have the best year ever in 2014. After that it can get even better. Make sure you create consciously .

Get curious about your life.... What can be changed, shifted, and made better in your life?

Where can you make space and then create your own opportunities and jump into them? Sometimes you need to grab onto an accountability partner, meet up a few times, and fuel one another to truly sculpt what you want by design. Be excited about your life and what you have decided to create and make happen.

Once you are clearer,be sure to execute enthusiastically and energetically 

Follow these steps to begin creating your dream year.

1. Call or email the person that you intuitively feel will be your best accountability partner. This should be someone who matches you in drive, goals and determination. You can also call upon a coach or a mentor; someone who specializes in finding the greatness within you, teaching you, and helping you soar over any fears that come up. Ask to meet with this person to brainstorm your path, goals and ideas for the new year coming up.

2. Meet with this person at least twice to review, revise and plan the goals and steps toward your dream year. Be bold. Dream big. Dare to rise higher than in your past. Ask them for feedback and their insights, and help them with their life design too. Make plans to meet regularly in the new year to keep one another on track, and to push each other to the highest levels.

3. Now that you are excited and clear, choose one to two areas or goals at a time to work on. Make sure the goals are worded positively. Instead of "I need to stop eating cupcakes and drinking two sodas per day", the goals can say, "I will eat and love healthy, fit and pure by drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day, adding in a green shake, and choosing foods that make me feel my best.'

4. Work on each goal in both small and large steps. Pat yourself on the back for each step you accomplish. Write in your journal to record your progress. Take notice on the days you were bolder, braver or stronger. This trains your brain to have you exhibit these behaviors and attitudes more frequently.

5. Review your notes and journal regularly, and read books and listen to CDs to motivate you daily.

6. Celebrate each accomplished goal and success with something you love, such as a night out, a trip to an art museum, or a day at the beach.

7. Create consciously and live your dream year in 2014....why not begin today?

Press Release Writing To Wow!

Contact:  Susie Augustin                                                                                

Phone:  714-794-2372                                                            

Email:  Susie@GetBrandedInc.com

Website:  www.SexyFitFab.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Your Most Valuable Calling Card is a Published Book

One Day Book Writing Retreat Gives You the Tools to Write Your Book

and Fuels You to Huge Success

Fullerton, CA - September 16, 2013 -- Willow Tree presents Writing to Wow! Book Writing Retreat from Get Branded Press at Days Inn & Suites Heritage Hotel located in Fullerton, CA. It will be held Saturday September 21, 2013 from 9am-6pm in the Poolside Conference Room at 333 Imperial Hwy, Fullerton, CA 93108. This retreat is for speakers, consultants, coaches, small business owners, therapists, experts, momtrepreneurs, dreamers and anyone who wants to write a book.

Join Bestselling Authors Susie Augustin and Kim Somers Egelsee at as they guide you through the book creation, dreaming and development process. Writing to Wow! Book Writing Retreat will help you get clear on your message and story, work through writer’s block, and name your book; learn about self-publishing, getting endorsements and creating a bestseller. Imagine the possibilities.

$147 fee includes copies of Sexy, Fit & Fab at Any Age! and Getting Your Life to a 10 Plus; entire day admission, drinks, snacks, a wine toast and networking the last half hour, materials, bonus follow up 30 minute coaching call with Kim or Susie, and more. In this hands-on writing workshop you will use visualization to open up creativity, find a topic to write about, outline your book including table of contents, envision your book cover, and learn how to promote your business and brand yourself through writing.

Susie Augustin is a beauty expert, marketing copywriter, publisher, book writing coach and bestselling author of Sexy, Fit & Fab at Any Age! In this book she shares eight keys that help women of all ages explore their inner and outer beauty, inspiring them to develop their essences, exude confidence, embrace their true selves and feel extraordinary. Her new publishing company Get Branded Press offers book coaching services such as book development, editing, proofreading, ghostwriting, book layout, and workshops on how to write and self-publish a book. Get Branded Press recently published two bestselling books, and its mission is: Dream it. Write it. Brand it. You can visit her website at www.SexyFitFab.com.

Kim Somers Egelsee is an award-winning inspirational speaker, TV host, columnist, life coach and #1 bestselling author of Getting Your Life to a 10 Plus. In this book she helps men and women find their passion and purpose, develop and design it, forget the fear and move forward with positive communication, action, confidence and success. She leads Willow Tree, a monthly connecting and networking group in Orange County, where she speaks, hosts, interviews and leads roundtable discussions, including workshops on Discovering Your Life Purpose; guest speakers include authors, celebrities, experts, speakers and producers. You can visit her website at www.KimLifeCoach.com.

10% of profits are donated to Women Empowered (WE), a non-profit organization in Los Angeles, CA.

Sponsors include: Just Chill, MommyJuice Wines, Kendra Scott Jewelry, USP Printing, Knockout Tan, and Amy Pulliam Creative Linc Marketing.

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To register for Writing to Wow! or to get more information, please go to www.WritingtoWowBookWritingRetreat.EventBrite.com 

Kerri Zane; A Single Mom That Has it All By Kim Somers Egelsee

KERRI ZANE; A SINGLE MOM THAT HAS IT ALL By Kim Somers Egelsee

One of the most inspiring women I know is Emmy award winning producer, radio host, fitness guru and author of "It Takes All 5;A Single Mom's Guide to Finding the Real One". Kerri is a radiant and upbeat shining woman who is always out to inspire and empower other women. She has walked the walk and talked the talk of being a powerful single mom and successful businesswoman in many fields.  I decided to interview her to find out her secrets, and to help other women to have them too.

How do you stay empowered and confident as a single mom?

The truth is it’s not always that easy to stay in the flow when you’re a single mom. Fortunately I have my support system that keeps me in check. I also learned some critical skills through my spiritual psychology training that has helped me create a solid and positive path to confidence and strength. Without a partner there with you,Do you feel you get support and help from others when you ask, being a single mom?

My “village” is amazing. I have a wonderful mom who has always been my rock, a babysitter who has been with me since my daughters were born – and that’s a looongg time and amazing friends. Most of them are also single moms and the mother’s of my daughter’s friends.

 In what ways has being a single mom made you stronger?

I relish being a single mom. It has empowered me to do things I never dreamed I would do on my own. Everything from buying my own home to changing all the light bulbs in the entry hallway light. It’s 10 feet off the ground! I also feel like I am a positive role model for my daughters. I want them to be independent and financially self-sufficient. I believe they will make better choices in relationship coming from that place of strength. 

 Describe your business and purpose.

I have always been an entrepreneur. I owned one of the few all female production companies in Hollywood for 20 years. Last year I published a self help book for single moms, “It Takes All 5: A Single Mom’s Guide to Finding the REAL One.” Now it is my sole purpose to help other single moms as a resource and build a community.

 How do you get out there and date, being a single mom?

Dating can be an effort. There are no two ways about it. But I tell women that “Dating is a journey not a means to an end.” In other words enjoy the process. Don’t think of it as must “to-do” in order to find another husband. Chill! Make dating part of life’s great journey. Meet someone new, learn something from them, relish in the attention and regale your friends with your bad date stories....my other saying, “Even a bad date is a good story.”

How do you help other women feel self love and inspiration to move forward ?

It is one of my most important missions is to help women allow love into their lives, a REAL love. But this kind of deep meaningful relationship with oneself and someone else takes a bit of work and practice. That’s why I have decided to share the practical how-to’s in a 5 week project called, The Single Mom Superstar Webinar. There are loads of resources, once a week 40 minute calls, one on one counseling and more. Here is a link for more information, http://kerrizane.com/single-mom-superstar/

I highly recommend that you all signup for Kerri's power webinar. This is amazing info for women that are single or married, moms or non moms, She teaches self love, confidence, success tools and more.

To read more on Kim Somers Egelsee go to www.kimlifecoach.com 

Fourth of July Inspiration

4th of July Inspiration

Pow! Boom! Zoom! Zap! Zing! Pop!

The Fourth of July is all about excitement, thrills, celebrations and smiles. Take the time this day to be in the "moment". Appreciate each memory, laugh a lot, see the wonders of your experiences, and as you watch each firework rocket to the sky, use this as a metaphor for your life and dreams soaring to heights that you know deep inside your heart are already a reality. Like a sparkler shining and dripping flames all around, let your truest self and power illuminate the people, places and world.

This date is a marker for you to start a new chapter of increased success, happiness and daily celebration of your life.

SUMMER SOLSTICE POWER

SUMMER SOLSTICE POWER

By Kim Somers Egelsee; Author

            We just entered the second half of 2013 with the powerful Summer Solstice. This symbolizes a time of letting go of ego and disempowering baggage, and grabbing onto your inner power for success, positive energy and greatness.  Make the second half of the year your special year of achievement. Find ways to stand out from the crowd. Ask five people what your gifts are. They will often see more in you than you see in yourself. Take these traits and accentuate them to radiate out uniqueness, talents and go for the gold.