126. How to Glow Up For Real This Time with Dr. Danielle Richardson, Author of "The Glow Up Journal"

In this week’s episode of Too Smart For This, Alexis is joined by Dr. Danielle Richardson, a visionary entrepreneur who fearlessly left behind a career in optometry that left her unfulfilled. Driven by her passion for empowering others and a burning desire to revolutionize the health and wellness industry, she embarked on an inspiring journey to create a platform specifically tailored for the " healthy baddies" of the world. If you’re in need of a little extra clarity or direction in your life, this episode’s for you!Show Notes2:07 Rapid fire questions!5:03 The importance of learning to say “No”8:16 What is a healthy baddie?10:22 Recognizing and honoring your multidimensionality14:16 Fierce Clarity beginnings16:36 How to trust your timing17:51 The power of journaling for mental health18:34 Practices/tools to manage the other side of ambition20:25 Leaving situations before misery consumes your life22:02 Taking intentional steps for a satisfying life22:56 Stop complaining, start creating25:44 Meditation to boost health and well-being26:27 How changing how you think of stress could help you be less affected by it31:23 Overcoming “All-Or-Nothing” thinking34:26 Glow Up Journal sneak peek36:08 Finding your personal style38:04 Defining your identity and reconnecting with yourself and the world 39:38 Book recommendations41:56 Becoming a “career chameleon”43:58 Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable 45:11 To find meaning in work, change the way you think about it47:40 Breathe!48:33 Seeing the value of bumps in the road50:01 Stop comparing your life, start living itResources/MentionedThe Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power by Katherine Morgan SchaflerLiving in the Light: A Guide To Personal And Planetary Transformation by Shakti GawainThe Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Pocket Guide to Fulfilling Your Dreams by Deepak ChopraBeyonce: Year of FourHomecoming: A Film by BeyoncéOprah Winfrey on Career, Life, and LeadershipLean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Nell Scovell and Sheryl SandbergKeep up with Danielle!The Glow Up Journal: Everything You Need to Set Goals, Create Inspo―and Make It Happen! Fierce ClarityFierce Clarity InstagramFierce Clarity TikTokDr. Danielle Richardson O.D. InstagramToo Collective GiveawayToo Collective WebsiteToo Collective Affirmation TextsFollow Too Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=enFollow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Alexis on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enSubscribe to Alexis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toocollective.substack.com/subscribe