I believe that everyone's life contains an interesting story worth sharing, and I love hearing real people share their tales of love, life and loss. I also believe that there is power in telling your story and that by sharing your triumphs you can empower others through their own struggles.
Each time you've conquered the trials and tribulations of your life, you became stronger and I'm here to encourage you to share that strength with the world.
This podcast isn't about me, and it's not about trying to hate on the world for the stuff we all go through. It's an opportunity to share that we are all unique, but we are almost all going through some crazy stuff!
These are the stories of chaos, the stories of our lives that have built us into the Queens we are.
This is Chaos Queens.
Have you been feeling stuck, restless, or like you're standing on the edge of something new—but haven't jumped yet?
In this episode, we dive into what it really means to step into your bold era. We talk about why confidence doesn't come before action, how fear keeps us playing small, and what happens when you finally choose yourself.
If you've been waiting for permission, perfect timing, or "more confidence"… this episode is your sign to stop waiting and start becoming.
Your bold era starts now.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
✔️ What your "bold era" actually is (and why it's calling you)
✔️ Why so many women delay their dreams
✔️ How fear disguises itself as "being responsible"
✔️ Simple ways to take action—even when you're scared
✔️ How growth can shift your relationships
✔️ Why you're not behind—you're becoming
"Confidence doesn't come before action. Action comes first—confidence follows."
-Shannon Bally
This Week's Challenge
Take one bold step this week—no matter how small.
Post it. DM it. Tell someone.
Let's normalize women choosing themselves.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and subscribe—it helps more women find these conversations and step into their bold era too.
Thank you for being here!
I can't wait to cheer you on!
XO
10 Apr 2025
092 Autism Advocate with Mrs. Georgetown International 2025 Mary Allison Dunsmore
Shannon and Mary Allison Dunsmore discussed Mary Allison's journey into pageant advocacy and her experiences as a mother of a child with autism. They also discussed strategies for encouraging children with autism during difficult emotional times, the challenges of dealing with children on the autism spectrum in public settings, and the importance of raising awareness about autism. Mary Allison shared her plans to attend various events to advocate for her son and other children with autism, and Shannon expressed her appreciation for Mary Allison's work.
Mary Allison discussed her journey with her son's autism diagnosis and the challenges she faced in finding appropriate therapies. She shared her experience with neurofeedback therapy and the difficulties in accessing services for children diagnosed later in life. Mary Allison also mentioned the importance of ABA therapy for autism and the limited availability of such services for children over 8 years old. She expressed frustration with the lack of resources and support for children with autism beyond the age of 8.
Connect with Mary Allison on Instagram: @MADunsmore
3 Apr 2025
091 Overcoming Self Sabotage and Imposter Syndrome with Elyssa Smith
On this episode I get to chat with Elyssa Smith. A coach, TEDx speaker, writer, and trauma-informed life strategist on a mission to empower women to overcome self-sabotage and trauma, providing them with the tools to break free from procrastination, people-pleasing, and overwhelm.
Elyssa Smith shares her "3 S Framework" - Safety, Self-Care, and Safe Support - and how you can use this framework to make your decisions.
Read the Forbes article
Connect with Elyssa:
Elyssasmith.com (https://elyssasmith.com)
Instagram: @ElyssaCSmith (https://www.instagram.com/elyssacsmith)
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