Ignite Your Extraordinary

Ignite Your Extraordinary More success, less sacrifice in 30 days

09/01/2026

Are you tired of "taking home a doggy bag" of unresolved conflict and eating it for days?

Join 10-time Emmy Award-winning producer and storytelling strategist Valerie Gordon for a live, unfiltered conversation on how to rewrite the scripts that hold you back.

Most of us are conflict-avoidant, but in storytelling, conflict is the only thing that moves the plot forward. If you aren’t addressing the conflict, you’re stuck in the backstory. Valerie will show you how to use professional storytelling devices to author a better "next chapter" for your career and life.

Join the Conversation

This isn't just a lecture; it's a live event. We invite you to bring your questions to the chat. Share the "inner stories" that have been following you, and get real-time feedback on how to flip the script.

� New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! �

08/28/2026

How a family crisis became the ultimate wake-up call 💔

What happens when the parenting blueprint you’ve been following suddenly shatters?

For me, trusting myself as a parent was put to the ultimate test when my oldest daughter experienced a mental health crisis.

Suddenly, the "perfect" family image didn't matter. We needed counseling, therapy, and a complete reset. But in the middle of that intense, sad struggle, we uncovered the questions that changed everything:

Whose standards are we living? 👥

Who do we actually need to be for one another? ❤️

We had to completely dismantle and change the way we operated as a family. And while the struggle was incredibly painful in the moment, we emerged on the other side stronger.

If you are navigating your own difficult season, remember: the struggle isn't the end of your story. It’s the very thing that leads to who you are becoming.

Tune in to the latest episode of The Story I'm Telling Myself Podcast with Rita Ernst. If you’ve been looking for a mindset podcast or personal transformation podcast that speaks directly to the messy, beautiful reality of being a professional woman and a mother, this is for you. 🎧✨

👉 Link in bio to listen on Spotify, Apple, Audible, or YouTube! Share to your story if this resonates with you.

📒 Be sure to go to the episode description to grab the complimentary episode activation guide and accelerate the integration of the valuable insights into your life.

08/27/2026

How to find the hidden thread connecting your entire life 🧵

How often do you look at your life and feel like you're just bouncing from one random event to the next? 🌀

You jump from career pivots to relationship shifts, wondering if there is an actual through line to any of it.

We’ve been taught to look outside of ourselves for the answers. But on the latest episode of The Story I'm Telling Myself Podcast with Rita Ernst, we're turning that entire philosophy on its head.

My guest shared the incredible power of looking inward to discover your Red Thread—the invisible, beautiful connective tissue that exists across the breadth of your life.

It’s the hidden link that binds together:

✨ Your major turning points and history-shaping moments

✨ Your absolute highest points and your lowest valleys

✨ The overlap between your career, relationships, culture, and beliefs

You don't need another self-help book to tell you who you are. If you’ve been looking for a personal growth podcast or self-development podcast that feels like a supportive, raw conversation with a trusted peer, grab your headphones and tune in. 🎧❤️

👉 Link in bio to listen on Spotify, Apple, Audible, or YouTube! Share to your story if this resonates with you.

📒 Be sure to go to the episode description to grab the complimentary episode activation guide and accelerate the integration of the valuable insights into your life.

08/25/2026

Are you tired of "shape-shifting" to fit what you think the market wants?

If you find yourself constantly pitching, proving, and chasing the next "shiny object," you aren't just exhausted—you’re disconnected from your Zone of Genius.

Join us for the live recording of the Story I’m Telling Myself podcast with special guest Humaira Akhter. We are peeling back the layers of the "unreliable narrator" that tells us we aren't enough. Humaira will share her journey from childhood comparison to professional freedom, teaching you how to excavate the "red thread" of your own life to create a business—and a life—of deep conviction.

Why Attend?
Most entrepreneurs launch products because they think they should, but they never pause to ask: "Who am I without the business?" This session is a wake-up call to stop negotiating your values and start leading from your innate genius.

Be Part of the Discovery
This isn't a polished, scripted lecture. It’s a live "moment of discovery" where you get to participate in the conversation. Witness the "recording magic" firsthand and see how identifying your origin story can turn a "fleeting" business into a lasting legacy.

� New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! �

08/24/2026

How to thrive when your corporate culture is... a mess. 🫠

Feeling suffocated by the "good old boy BS" at work? 🙄 I’ve seen it happen way too often.

But here’s the truth: your happiness doesn't have to depend on what the "Yahoos at the top" are doing.

The secret is creating your own Microculture. ✨

Think of it as your own "pocket of sunshine" that makes it possible to:

Build a team that actually trusts each other. 🤝

Create a space where you can thrive, not just survive.

Insulate your "little part of the world" from the chaos above.

Ready for a personal transformation in how you lead? This week’s personal growth podcast is a deep dive into the power of the Microculture. 🚀

Link in bio to listen on Spotify, Apple, Audible, or YouTube!

✨ Share to your story if this resonates!

📒Be sure to go to the episode description to grab the complimentary episode activation guide and accelerate the integration of the valuable insights into your life.

08/21/2026

The moment I realized being "nice" was actually being mean 💔

Let's talk about the trap of "talking yourself into it." 🪤

We’ve all been there—hiring because we’re desperate, or letting a problem slide because we don’t want to be "that" boss. But "clear is kind," and being unclear is just leaving people hanging.

In our latest episode, we’re getting real about:

✨ The Policy Trap: Why writing rules is usually just an excuse to avoid a real conversation.

✨ Direct Energy: Addressing the issue exactly where it needs to be addressed.

✨ No Renegotiating: Why you have to stop lowering your standards just because you’re tired.

This isn't just business; it's a mindset podcast for women ready to lead with total clarity.

Link in bio to listen on Spotify, Apple, Audible, or YouTube!

✨ Share to your story if this resonates!

📒 Be sure to go to the episode description to grab the complimentary episode activation guide and accelerate the integration of the valuable insights into your life.

08/20/2026

Stop managing. Start addressing. 🛑

Ever feel like you’re drowning in handbooks and "corporate-speak" just because one person messed up? 🙄

Policy writing is a total trap. It’s what we do when we’re too afraid to just be real with each other.🚩

In our latest episode of The Story I'm Telling Myself Podcast with Rita Ernst, Sabrina Parsons and I are getting into the "vibe" of direct leadership. It’s all about:

✨ Saying "Don’t ruin it for the rest of us"

✨ Addressing the problem, not "managing" the person

✨ Being timely, specific, and direct

This isn’t just about business; it’s a personal transformation podcast for anyone ready to stop hiding behind rules and start leading with clarity. 🚀

Link in bio to listen on Spotify, Apple, Audible, or YouTube!

✨ Share to your story if this resonates!

📒 Be sure to go to the episode description to grab the complimentary episode activation guide and accelerate the integration of the valuable insights into your life.

08/17/2026

What if the "landmine" isn't real? 🧨✨

Do you ever feel a strong emotion coming on and think, "I need to get out of here before this gets messy"? 🏃‍♀️💨

I’ve spent so much time telling myself the story that I need to "step away from the landmine" to keep things from going explosive.

But in this week’s personal growth podcast episode, we’re flipping the script.

The Instinct: Why we view our feelings as "explosive" risks.

The Shift: Moving from "stepping away" to "surrendering".

The Breakthrough: How to handle the fear of things going "so fast, so wrong".

This conversation with Elsa Valentine is for the woman who is ready for a self-improvement podcast that doesn't just offer toxic positivity, but real tools for emotional agency. 🌪️🧘‍♀️

Link in Bio to listen (Spotify/Apple/Audible/YouTube) and share to your story if this resonates!

Be sure to go to the episode description to grab the complimentary episode activation guide and accelerate the integration of the valuable insights into your life.

08/14/2026

How to finally feel at home in your own skin ✨

There is a struggle so many of us face that we don’t even have the words for.

It’s the feeling of not knowing how to physically be in your own body. You might not even realize it’s a limitation because it has become your "normal".

Elsa Valentine joins me on this self-development podcast to talk about:

💎 The invisible struggle of body disconnection.

💎 How to find that first spark of awareness.🕯️

💎 Tools to stay present when the world gets loud 📣.

💎 Moving through the journey of discovery 🌿.

This is the personal transformation podcast conversation your nervous system has been waiting for. 🎙️

Link in Bio to listen (Spotify/Apple/Audible/YouTube) and share to your story if this resonates!

Be sure to go to the episode description to grab the complimentary episode activation guide and accelerate the integration of the valuable insights into your life.

08/13/2026

When the "answers" outside yourself finally run out... ✨

What do you do when you’ve followed every rule, but you’re still not where you want to be? 🥀

I’m talking with Elsa Valentine about the moment she realized she had to stop searching for external solutions and start trusting herself. She shifted from looking outward to seeking her own internal agency—and the results were unexpected.

✨ The Trust Factor: Why turning inward is the only way to find your own agency.

✨ The Power Shift: What happens when you finally stop being a passenger in your own life.

✨ The Cliffhanger: Why was this shift "almost too effective" for her.

This conversation is a must-watch for anyone on a personal growth journey who feels like they’ve hit a ceiling. This is more than a mindset podcast—it’s a guide to finally coming home to yourself. 🎙️🌿

🔗 link in Bio to listen (Spotify/Apple/Audible/YouTube) and share to your story if this resonates!

Be sure to go to the episode description to grab the complimentary episode activation guide and accelerate the integration of the valuable insights into your life. 🫶

Address

Louisville, KY

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Ignite Your Extraordinary posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Ignite Your Extraordinary:

Shortcuts

Share

Category