105 - Your Voice is Your Superpower with Christy Primmer

As a self-proclaimed “self-care junkie,” today’s guest is an amazing testimony to the power of mindset and using your voice. I absolutely love this conversation with Christy Primmer and I know you will, too.   Christy is a passionate advocate for women to live better, uplevel their business, and change their mindset using their own voice. In today’s episode she shares her background and how her journey has led to where she is today. Oftentimes we make ourselves feel small through limiting beliefs and Christy is no stranger to that either. But with a powerful and clear why, Christy is driven to live her best life and help other women do the same.   Christy Primmer is the TV show host of “Women Who Lead,” author of personal development, wealth consciousness, and poetry books, and a registered mental health counselor. She is also the founder of The Badass LadyBoss Members Club where she is teaching women across the globe to uplevel their mindset, create a life they want to wake up to, and make money using their voice. Show Notes: [2:55] - After Elyse and Christy met at an event pre-Covid, Christy shares how she was stuck away from home due to a lockdown for 4 months. [3:43] - With her background and training in mental health, Christy had to treat herself like one of her clients. It actually became a time of growth for her. [4:54] - Christy shares her background and the things that were keeping her stuck in an unhealthy place. [6:18] - When faced with a challenge, Christy shares the catalyst for her own change. [8:01] - The “fierce feminine” for Christy is balancing her feminine and masculine energy and still letting her feminine take over. [9:08] - Elyse admits that her default mode has been the “nice girl.” Christy says to give yourself permission to be everything you are. Don’t resist it. [10:03] - No one is going to give you permission except you. [10:55] - Christy shares that the most common thing she sees in her clients is not having a clear idea of what wealth is. [11:46] - “A wealthy woman is healthy, financially fit, and secure in who she is. Wealth is not just a monetary means to an end.” [13:21] - We start with clarity. What does being wealthy mean to you? Then how do you achieve it? [14:27] - On that path to wealth, how do you show up in life? Christy works on this with her clients and they realize that they would show up much differently. [15:42] - Christy describes how she felt when she had this clarity and the security of knowing who she is. [16:53] - Christy admits that in the past that she wanted to be a part of the crowd. Her decisions were made at the expense of her self-worth. [17:56] - When Christy is true to herself, the right people come into her life, like a ripple effect. Speaking from her heart is being true to her purpose. [19:29] - Christy shares her daily routines and prayers. She starts all her endeavors through prayer. [20:57] - For Christy, journaling has been extremely cathartic for her.  [21:28] - She has been doing personal and professional development every morning for eight years. [22:23] - Writing has been a part of Christy since she was a young child. She has used that to her advantage. [22:58] - Christy shares how she got started with her television series. [24:18] - Because she does personal development everyday, her confidence muscle is really strong. But even so, on her pursuit to a TV show, she still felt imposter syndrome. [25:31] - Christy shares that she always “has a coach in her pocket” and also gives a shout out to her husband who is very supportive and good at “reality checks.” [26:57] - What are some things that Christy cries about? She describes her emotions around doubt and disappointment. [28:34] - We have to get rid of the limiting beliefs and keep going. Ask yourself “Why not me?” [29:27] - Christy’s book Confessions of a...