Making Magic with the Mess

About Making Magic with the Mess

Welcome to Making Magic With The Mess--the show where we explore the magic and transformation that can happen when we face - and sometimes even embrace - the imperfections in our lives, in our experiences, and in the world.

Publisher

Rachel Metter

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

10 Nov 2022

Latest episode

19 Feb 2024

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Feb 2024

   03: How Getting Laid Off Led to a Dream Career

   This week features Jess Wass, Founder & CEO of Reworkit, a transformative coaching company dedicated to reimagining the professional landscape. Jess is living her dream career and life today, but it was not always smooth sailing. There was a long period when Jess felt utterly lost. Imagine this: Being let go, not having a stable place to call home, and changing jobs 3 times within just 4 years. Yet, here she is now living her purpose and being featured in the likes of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg. In this episode, Jess talks about her journey, sharing insights and experiences that can offer invaluable lessons to anyone feeling stuck or uncertain about their career path or about life in general. So, let's dive in and uncover the wisdom Jess has to share with us today. --- About our Guest: Jess Wass is the Founder & CEO of Reworkit, a transformative coaching company dedicated to reimagining the professional landscape. She's been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, US News & World Report, Psychology Today, Bloomberg and Bloomberg Businessweek. With a passion for facilitating transformative growth, she guides individuals and organizations toward realizing their full potential through Executive & Career Coaching and Facilitation of corporate workshops. She focuses on fueling transformations at both ends of the professional spectrum: for mid & senior-career individuals seeking their “future-perfect” career fit and for forward-thinking companies & organizations ready to become truly great places to work. Jess has 15 years of experience working in high-performing work environments from Finance, Strategy Consulting, Hospitality, and Startups. She’s led teams from 2 to over 100 employees with a commitment to fostering dynamic, inclusive workplace cultures. As a multiracial Black woman who grew up in an interfaith household, she learned to hold multiple perspectives at once, which influences her approach to working with clients. Jess has a Masters in Social-Organizational Psychology and Concentration in Change Leadership from Teachers College at Columbia University, a BSBA in Finance and Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, and is a certified CPCC Coach. LINKS: www.reworkit.co (http://www.reworkit.co/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesswasserman/) Instagram (http://instagram.com/jwass24) -- About your Host: I'm Rachel Metter, a certified professional Transformational Life Coach for Traditionally High-Achieving Perfectionists. I help go-getters overcome their need for perfection so they can finally create the businesses, creative projects, and/or relationships that light up their souls. I'm certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC), and the Ethical Coaching Collective. Connect with me: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rachelmettercoaching/) Email List (https://rachelmettercoaching.ck.page/446ee5b097) Join my email list to get a free hypnosis meditation that will transform you from your own worst enemy to your wisest advocate in 6 minutes and learn more about my coaching. --[00:02:55] Changing careers and living situation. [00:06:57] Career transitions and opportunities. [00:10:07] Startup culture and leadership. [00:13:37] Career pivots and inspirations. [00:15:37] Finding inspiration in successful peers. [00:21:07] Embracing Identity and Passions. 00:21:28 - Identity, Multi-Potentiality, and Authenticity [00:25:04] Anabolic and catabolic energy. [00:30:02] The power of naming things. [00:33:11] Embracing the mad scientist mindset. [00:38:27] Trusting future me. [00:40:57] The power of compounding change. [00:43:50] Finding fulfillment in work. [00:50:41] Finding joy in challenging times. [00:52:29] Pursuing natural talents for success. [00:56:29] Authentic self-expression.

2. 

   22 Nov 2023

   02: How A Devastating Diagnosis Led to Joyful Purpose with Steph Dreyer, LAM advocate

   Picture this: Steph, a healthy young, career-driven mom is pregnant and home alone with her toddler when suddenly her world is turned upside down. Her lung collapses, and she discovers she has not just one, but 200-300 tumors in her lungs. She’s diagnosed with a rare, chronic, and progressive disease without a cure: it's called Lymphangiolyomyomatosis, or LAM. At the time (and thankfully this has now changed), the prognosis was 5-7 years life expectancy. But here's the incredible part: Steph doesn't let this devastating diagnosis bring her down. Instead, she turns the worst thing that ever happened to her into the best thing. It's now been 11 years since the diagnosis that changed the course of her life. Today, we dive deep into Steph's journey, and she shares her wisdom about how she took the biggest challenge life had ever thrown at her and transformed it into her life purpose. Get ready to be inspired and gain some wisdom & trips that you can apply to your own life, as we explore the magic that can happen when we face the mess head-on. About our Guest: Steph Dreyer is a Change-Maker, Ship-Raiser, and Trail-Blazer. Her work as an Executive Coach, Marketing Director, and Board Member reflects her passion for investing in people, brands, and ideas that make life better. Steph sees opportunity all around us, and believes deeply in leaving a positive wake with real results. Steph’s marketing experience spans across many industries where she’s had the privilege of supporting the mental, physical, and financial wellbeing of millions of consumers, and igniting growth across leading brands. She also has the honor of serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at The LAM Foundation, and sharing her story about life as a rare disease patient in the spirit of helping others overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Steph is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and earned her MBA at Cornell University. Steph lives in NJ with her husband Ken, children Henry and Daisy, and dogs Juniper and Scout. Learn more about LAM Connect with Steph About your Host: I'm Rachel Metter, a Transformational Life Coach for Traditionally High-Achieving Perfectionists. I help go-getters overcome their need for perfection so they can finally take messy action to create the business, creative projects, and/or relationships that light up their souls. Connect with me: Instagram Email List Join my email list to get a free hypnosis meditation (the one Steph mentions in the podcast) that will transform you from your own worst enemy to your wisest advocate in 6 minutes and learn more about my coaching. --- [00:01:30] Women with LAM. [00:06:05] Precipitating event for diagnosis. [00:09:23] Coping with humor in crisis. [00:12:00] Choosing to love life. [00:15:23] The stages of grief. [00:19:11] Daily reminders and life lessons. [00:22:14] Flipping Imposter Syndrome [00:26:22] Staying grounded in purpose. [00:30:39] Allowing negative feelings to surface. [00:34:40] Appreciating life during COVID-19. [00:38:37] Intercepting the Dark Moments. [00:44:41] Exciting advancements in medical science. [00:44:54] Living with lamb. [00:50:30] Gratitude and positive mindset. [00:52:20] Using the "wise advocate" tool.

3. 

   7 Oct 2023

   01: My Messy Manifesto

   Welcome to the inaugural episode! I'm your host, Rachel Metter, and this is your portal to the world of embracing imperfection. As a recovering perfectionist and coach, my mission is to normalize life’s messiness in a culture where it's been swept under the rug. We'll explore inspiring stories that demonstrate the profound healing and magic that can come from facing pain head-on rather than running from it. You'll also hear personal experiences, practical tips, and profound wisdom from incredible guests, which will help you navigate the uncertainty in tough times with more ease and faith. Our conversations touch on everything from alchemizing a love addiction into an award-winning show to turning a devastating diagnosis into one’s triumphant life purpose, to how getting let go led to a dream career. So, join me as we uncover how sometimes the biggest breakdowns in life can lead to our biggest breakthroughs. It's time to make some magic with the mess, and I'm excited to have you as part of this community. --- Connect with Me: Join my email list for a free hypnosis meditation that will transform you from your worst critic to wisest advocate in 6 minutes: https://shorturl.at/abzFY Stop letting your perfectionism hold you back in your career, your business, your relationships, and anything else you want! Take the first step in rewiring your brain by booking a free 30 minute action call with me. We'll talk about what’s getting in the way of creating what you want in your life, I'll teach you a few powerful tools you can apply immediately, and we'll explore whether we're an awesome fit to work together. DM me "Podcast Action call" on IG: @rachelmettercoaching. Follow me on Instagram: @rachelmettercoaching Follow me on TikTok: @themessymanifestor --- Timestamps: 00:00:00: The episode starts with Rachel reflecting on her personal abilities and concerns about not measuring up to icons like Taylor Swift or Frida Kahlo. 00:01:21: Rachel introduces the podcast's purpose 00:02:07: She delves into universal fears of the unknown and the human urge to decipher life's twists. 00:04:00: Rachel references Rumi's quote 00:04:23: She acknowledges tough times and underscores the power of positive reframing. 00:06:03: Rachel discusses the challenges of perfectionism and its initial block to her podcast creation. 00:07:29: A realization dawns on her: imperfections are integral to one's identity, not flaws. 00:10:06: Rachel outlines her mission 00:12:36: She explores perfectionism's all-or-nothing thinking and touts the benefits of accepting flaws for personal growth and stronger connections. 00:13:46: The episode ends with Rachel reassuring listeners they're exactly where they need to be, emphasizing the beauty in imperfections.

4. 

   10 Nov 2022

   Trailer

   In our society, we've been conditioned to believe that anything in our lives that looks "messy" (aka imperfect, not linear) is BAD. But, spoiler alert, life is really fucking messy! In fact, it’s often the biggest breakdowns in life that lead us to our biggest breakthroughs. So, what if you could surrender to that mess instead of wishing it away? Or get curious about it? What if you could even embrace it? Trust that it will lead you to exactly where and who you're meant to be? This podcast is about the magic and transformation that take place when we face (and sometimes even embrace) the imperfections in our lives, experiences and the world. Join me, Rachel Metter (aka the Messy Manifestor) as we discover stories of how people have created extraordinary magic alongside, or even because of their messes, and how you can too. -- Rachel Metter (aka The Messy Manifestor) is an ICF-Certified Integrative Empowerment Coach who profoundly cares about empowering high-achievers with perfectionistic tendencies to ditch their inner critic and create a life that truly lights them the fuck up. Rachel employs a dynamic blend of evidence-backed Energetic, Somatic, Cognitive, and Visualization modalities, skillfully coaching not just the conscious mind, but also tapping into the depths of the subconscious — to create lasting transformation. She is also a professional brand strategist & namer (she's probably named some companies and brands that you've heard of) & singer/performer. - Professional Certified Coach (IPEC) - ICF-Certified (International Coaching Federation) - Certified Integrative Coach (Ethical Coaching Collective) - B.A. Psychology (Washington University in St. Louis) --- Get in touch with Rachel to say hi! Instagram: @rachelmettercoaching TikTok: @themessymanifestor

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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