Ambitious-ish: Success Without Burnout for Smart, Driven Women

About Ambitious-ish: Success Without Burnout for Smart, Driven Women

Ambitious-ish helps smart, driven women ditch the daily overwhelm, resentment, and burnout and start feeling as good as their life looks. If you are constantly hard on yourself, tired of feeling out of control of your own life, and ready to feel calm and balanced, you are in the right place. It's possible to enjoy the life you've worked so hard to create, the only thing standing in your way is YOU. Join Kelle and Nina, certified life and professional coaches, as they share tips, tools, and strategies to help you cope with stress and overwhelm and trust yourself to balance it all. Just think of them as your bossy but lovable expert BFFs. This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like: *How do I deal with burnout? *How do I start putting myself first? *How to enjoy life? *How to feel less stressed and enjoy life more? *How can I improve my work-life balance? *How to create more time for yourself without losing productivity? *How do I feel more calm? *How do I set boundaries? *How do I stop being so negative? Make sure to follow the podcast to never miss an episode and visit https://www.ambitious-ish.com for more information on how Kelle & Nina can help you raise your self-concept, and become your favorite version of you!

Publisher

Kelle Cobble & Nina Lynch

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Mar 2024

Latest episode

16 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

125 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2025

   81. Self-Acceptance Is the Antidote to Self-Abandonment

   Have you ever tried to build a life while constantly criticizing yourself and wondering why nothing feels stable? Maybe you push yourself under the bus, act like your own worst critic, or apologize for your needs. When you reject yourself, every boundary crumbles and every goal feels impossible because you’re building on quicksand. In this episode, we dive into why self-acceptance is the real antidote to self-abandonment. We talk about how patterns of people-pleasing, over-functioning, and constant apologizing were survival strategies that made sense at the time, and how they can now keep you stuck. Learn a five-step process to start practicing self-acceptance that will help you make decisions from a place of self-trust, deepen your relationships, and show up fully as yourself. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.ambitious-ish.com/81 (https://www.ambitious-ish.com/81) Ready to make this fall different? We have limited spots open for coaching this fall, so schedule a consultation with us: https://www.kelleandnina.com/ (https://www.kelleandnina.com/)

2. 

   12 Sept 2025

   Balance is a Myth (And That's Actually Good News) (An Ambitious-ish Snack)

   A snack-sized episode about the importance of being intentional, not balanced For more information, go to: https://www.kelleandnina.com/

3. 

   9 Sept 2025

   80. Resentment is a Clue

   Have you ever felt resentment building up inside you and pushed it aside? Maybe it’s when you’re carrying the emotional labor in your relationship, or managing extra work while everyone else seems to coast. Resentment isn’t just frustration—it’s a signal from your nervous system, telling you where your boundaries have been crossed and where you’ve been carrying more than your share. In this episode, we explore why resentment is actually valuable information. You’ll walk away with five practical steps for redistributing responsibilities, setting boundaries, and stopping the habit of carrying burdens that aren’t yours. We’ll also talk about why the discomfort others feel when you set boundaries doesn’t mean you’re wrong. By listening to your resentment and taking action, you can create a life where you show up from choice, not obligation. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.ambitious-ish.com/80 (https://www.ambitious-ish.com/80) Register for How To Get Out Of Survival Mode Masterclass 9/12 at noon MT: https://www.kelleandnina.com/registration-page-620d393c-75dc-4a65-ab98-9d7d8443db92 Ready to make this fall different? We have limited spots open for coaching this fall, so schedule a consultation with us: https://www.kelleandnina.com/ (https://www.kelleandnina.com/)

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

47 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

16 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

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Quality

94

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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