Feeling Stuck? Why Following Your Curiosity is the Cure - a More for Mom Summit Series

Have you ever felt like your life was prescripted, or that your biggest dreams were meant for someone else? 

So many of us moms get stuck in the day-to-day, forgetting the person we were and the passions that once lit us up. 

We put our own curiosities on the back burner, telling ourselves we don't have the time, the energy, or the skills. But what if the key to unlocking your own potential and inspiring your children was as simple as asking, "Why not me?"

In this deeply moving episode, Cara sits down with the phenomenal Shelli Varela, a speaker, author, and "Possibility Hacker" who embodies what it means to rewrite your own story. 

Shelli shares her raw and powerful journey from being a shy, bullied kid to making history as her city's first female firefighter. 

It was a path filled with doubt and failure, but one that was ignited by a mentor who challenged her to see herself differently and fueled by the quiet example of her own mother's relentless spirit.

This conversation isn't just about big, audacious goals. It's about the small, daily practice of listening to your gut. 

Shelli explains how following even the most random sparks of curiosity, the desire to learn a new skill or try a new hobby builds the "bravery muscle" we need for when it really counts.

We dive into the concept of "Believe, Belong, Become" and how crucial it is for our children to see us trying, failing, and getting back up again.

This episode will leave you feeling energized, validated, and ready to explore your own possibilities.

TLFMTR (Too Long For Mom To Read):

• The Power of "Why Not Me?": Learn how asking this simple question can dismantle self-imposed limitations and open up a world of possibility.
  
  

• Mothers as Models: Discover why your children learn more from watching you try, fail, and persevere than from anything you say.
  
  

• Follow Your Curiosity: Understand how tapping into small moments of interest builds the muscle of bravery and leads to unexpected personal growth.
  
  

• The Synergistic Effect: Following your gut and trying new things creates a powerful internal shift, boosting confidence, self-worth, and your sense of adventure.
  
  

• Your Kids Treat You How You Treat Yourself: A loving reminder that modeling self-compassion and courage is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children.

What is one small spark of curiosity you've been dismissing or putting off?

What would it look like to give yourself just 15 minutes this week to explore it, simply for the joy of trying?

Remember, your body never lies, and the answer to your curiosity is always yes. 

Join us for the More For Mom Summit, the official summit kick off is November 12th BUT… there’s lots of fun activities and a moms only community buzzing right now. 

If you're ready to fill your cup and find more joy this year, we’ve created the More for Mom Summit just for you.

Connect with Shelli:

• Instagram: @shellivarela

• Youtube: Shelli Varela

See you there!

Shawna & Cara