Say Yes Anyway Podcast

About Say Yes Anyway Podcast

These are conversations from the heart of stories with amazing, inspiring people who said YES to something in their life even when it made no sense to themselves or others. They have stories of perseverance, strength, vulnerability, and inspiration that has got them to where they are today! We hope these conversations from the heart not only inspire you yet spark a fire in you to take action in your own life to know and believe that if they can you can too. You have a passion and purpose in you and you're more than worthy of living them!

Publisher

Jessica Dahl

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jan 2021

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

89 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   How to Reclaim Your Voice and Tell Your Story Without Waiting for Permission with Jess Dahl and Angela Harger Thompson: EP: 88

   Reclaim your voice through storytelling, healing, courage, and giving yourself permission to move forward. Sometimes the story you’re afraid to tell is the very story that can help you heal and remind someone else they’re not alone. In this episode of the Say Yes Anyway Podcast, I sit down with my friend, coaching client and Dreams to Reality Mastermind member, Angela Hargar Thompson, a storyteller, actress, author, and filmmaker, to talk about reclaiming your voice, healing through storytelling, and giving yourself permission to create the life you actually want. Angela spent years pursuing acting in Los Angeles, waiting for someone else to give her the opportunity that meant she had “made it.” But an unexpected sailing adventure across the Pacific during COVID changed everything. What started with picking up a camera became her documentary, Quarantine at Sea, and later her memoir, Worst Tits Ever. Through the process, Angela stopped waiting to be chosen and started creating her own opportunities. She also shares how writing became part of healing from an emotionally abusive relationship, reclaiming her identity, and realizing she didn’t need anyone else’s permission to live her life or create her art. What happened to you and what other people have said about you do not get to define who you are. In This Episode: How Angela went from telling other people’s stories to telling her own Why waiting for permission can keep you stuck How a sailing adventure became Quarantine at Sea Creating opportunities instead of waiting to be chosen Working through imposter syndrome and self-doubt How storytelling became part of Angela’s healing Finding the courage to leave an emotionally abusive relationship Why other people’s words don’t define your identity How your story can help someone else feel less alone Key Takeaways You don’t need someone else’s permission. Angela stopped waiting to be chosen and started creating her own opportunities. Your story can be part of your healing. Angela began writing to help other women but discovered that telling her story was healing for her, too. What someone says about you does not define you. You can challenge the words and experiences that shaped how you see yourself and reclaim your voice. Start before you know exactly how. Angela didn’t know how to make a documentary when she started. She learned along the way and kept moving through self-doubt. The Healing Power of Telling Your Story Storytelling has been a thread throughout Angela’s life, from acting and filmmaking to writing her memoir and helping others tell their stories. Writing Worst Tits Ever became a way of taking back her voice after an emotionally abusive relationship. What she thought would help other women became deeply healing for her, too. Angela’s story reminds us that we don’t need everything figured out before we begin. As Angela says, “Don’t wait for anyone to give you permission to live your life, create your art.” Give yourself permission. Believe in yourself. Say the yes. Connect With Jess Website: JessDahl.com Instagram: @jessdahl_ ❤️ Wholeness Journey: WholenessJourney.org Learn about Dreams to Reality Mastermind and Wholeness Journey. Connect With Angela Website: AngelaHargerProductions.com Instagram: @angelahargerthompson Enjoyed This Episode? Follow the Say Yes Anyway Podcast so you never miss an episode. Leave a review. Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that their story matters. This gets this podcast out to more people! Coming Next More honest conversations are coming about saying yes, discovering what you’re made for, and having the courage to pursue what’s on your heart. Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next episode.

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   10 Sept 2026

   The Powerful Way To Handle Overwhelm When You’re Exhausted with Jess Dahl EP: 87

   The Powerful Way To Handle Overwhelm When You’re Exhausted: I share how I surrender, reset my priorities, and find clarity when life feels like too much. I almost didn’t record this episode. Honestly, everything felt like too much. Too much to do. Too many people needing something. Too many responsibilities competing for my attention. And if you’ve ever been in a season where you’re carrying so much that you don’t even know where to begin, this episode is for you. I’m sharing this one in real time because overwhelm happens to all of us, even when the things filling our lives are good things. Between leading multiple teams, serving my coaching clients, Wholeness Journey, ministry, relationships, and everyday life, I had to remind myself of something important: I was never meant to carry all of this alone. In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly what I did to move from overwhelmed and exhausted to feeling clear about my next step. In this episode, you’ll learn: What I do when everything feels like too much Why overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong How I release control and reconnect with God Why a simple brain dump can create immediate clarity How I decide what actually needs to happen today Why not everything on your list is urgent How I decide what to delegate and what only I can do Why I focus on just three priorities at a time How I’m learning to build capacity without carrying everything myself One of the biggest reminders I needed today was this: Not everything is for today. You don’t have to solve everything right now. Release. Give it to God. Get filled up. Write everything down. Choose the three things that matter today, and release the rest. Then go rest. Go play. Go do something that fills you back up. If you’re carrying a lot right now, I hope you know you’re not alone. I’m rooting for you. And if someone in your life is carrying a lot too, send them a message today. Remind them that you see them and that they’re supported. If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to: ⭐ Leave a 5 review on Apple Podcasts 📱 Share this episode with someone who needs this reminder 🎧 Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode Your support helps more people discover these conversations. Resources & Links Connect with Jess: JessDahl.com (http://jessdahl.com/) Learn about Dreams to Reality Mastermind Learn about Wholeness Journey Follow Jess on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jessdahl_/)for weekly encouragement and behind-the-scenes updates.

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   27 Aug 2026

   The Powerful Truth About Building Wealth With Intention with Jess and Dawn Dahlby EP:86

   The Powerful Truth About Building Wealth With Intention What does it really mean to build wealth without losing yourself in the process? In this episode of the Say Yes Anyway Podcast, Jess sits down with wealth strategist and Live Wealthy author Dawn Dahlby for a powerful conversation about money, purpose, values, financial freedom, generosity, and what it means to live a wealthy life. Dawn shares why building wealth isn't only about increasing your bank account. It's also about building internal wealth, understanding your values, creating financial alignment, and recognizing when you have enough. Together, Jess and Dawn unpack the mindset shifts that can change the way you approach money, including letting go of scarcity, making intentional decisions, and taking action before you feel completely confident. Dawn also shares how she left hospitality at 30, entered financial planning, and pushed through a difficult first six months before believing she had made the right decision. Her story is a reminder that sometimes you have to say yes before you have all the answers. In This Episode Building internal and external wealth Why financial and emotional wealth both matter Discovering what "enough" means for you Money, values, purpose, and alignment Taking action before confidence Making financial decisions based on your values Generosity and building wealth How scarcity affects our relationship with money The difference between a budget and a spending plan How wealth can create more opportunities to give Key Takeaways ✨ Wealth is more than money. True wealth includes the internal work of managing your thoughts, emotions, and responses while building financial wealth. ✨ Your money should reflect your values. Your financial decisions should support the life you actually want to live. ✨ You don't have to believe in yourself before you begin. Sometimes belief comes after you take the first step. ✨ Generosity is part of wealth. Financial freedom can create opportunities to give your money, time, and resources in meaningful ways. ✨ Your version of a wealthy life is personal. Financial freedom isn't about someone else's definition of success. It's about creating the freedom to live according to what matters most to you. Faith, Money & Purpose Dawn shares how her Christian faith shapes her view of money and generosity. For her, financial success isn't simply about accumulating more. It's about having the freedom to live fully, support the people you love, give generously, and make choices aligned with your values. Connect With Jess 🌐 Website: https://jessdahl.com (https://jessdahl.com) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessdahl (https://www.instagram.com/jessdahl)_ ❤️ Wholeness Journey: https://wholenessjourney.org (https://wholenessjourney.org) Learn more about Jess's coaching, speaking, retreats, and resources at jessdahl.com. Connect With Dawn Dawn Dahlby is the author of Live Wealthy and the founder of a financial planning practice focused on creating greater alignment between wealth and the life you want to live. 📸 Instagram: dawndahlbyfiduciary (https://www.instagram.com/dawndahlbyfiduciary/%E2%81%A0#) 🌐 Live Wealthy: https://relevefinancialgroup.com/ (https://relevefinancialgroup.com/) Enjoyed This Episode? ❤️ Follow the Say Yes Anyway Podcast ⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 📩 Share this episode with someone who needs a fresh perspective on money, wealth, purpose, or financial freedom. Every share helps us reach more people ready to say yes to the life they were created for. Coming Next More conversations about saying yes to the things that matter, stepping into your next season, and creating a life rooted in faith, purpose, wholeness, and alignment. This episode is sponsored by Dreams to Reality Mastermind. Dreams to Reality Mastermind is a transformational community for women leaders, visionaries, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs ready to stop playing small, gain clarity, and confidently build the life and business God is calling them to create. Ready to turn your God-given vision into reality? Visit jessdahl.com or DM Jess on Instagram with the word DREAM.

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