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I'm a storyteller. I love telling stories and I've got a lot of really great ones. I've been really focused on personal development the past 3 years, and I'm interested in using my passion for storytelling, personal development and being a mother to invite moms - who don't find mothering to be the most exciting part of their lives - on a journey with me to discover how mothering in itself is a great catalyst for personal growth. When we explore the messages we share with our kids, we can often see how they could also be turned inward to enhance our own personal journey! That's what the Shine On Mama podcast is all about. It's not really a learn from me show - it's more like a learn WITH me show.

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32. The Power of Invisible Progress: How Small Steps Lead to Big Wins

January 21, 2025 • Tanya Malcolm

Today, we’re diving into how those tiny, often unseen steps we take every day can add up to massive wins over time. Think of this as a heart-to-heart chat on a chairlift, reminiscing about life, relationships, and everything in between—snowboarding optional!

I’m sharing real-life updates from the wild world of parenting three kids (all at different stages), growing a business, staying well, and leveling up my mindset. You’ll hear how I’m tackling one of my biggest podcasting goals: ditching my editing obsession and getting better at speaking off the cuff.

This episode is packed with motivational nuggets, including stories from The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson, a metaphor about a piñata (trust me, it’ll make sense), and my chaotic-yet-transformative day that included migraines, reels, and a whole lot of feelings. Oh, and we’re talking about Growth Day 3.0—your new favorite tool for personal growth!

Stick around as I share how I turned my day around using self-coaching strategies, plus an invitation to join my Tea & Talkback with Tanya meetup where we can dive even deeper.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome and Episode Introduction
Get ready for real-time updates, life lessons, and my no-editing podcasting journey.

01:33 – Setting the Chairlift Vibe
Imagine a snowboarding day with heartfelt convos—because that’s exactly how this episode feels.

03:24 – Podcasting Challenges: Just Hit Record
Why I’m ditching my editing crutch and embracing extemporaneous podcasting to build new skills.

05:27 – Growth Day 3.0: Your Personal Growth Playground
What’s new in Growth Day, and how it’s helping me and others stay consistent with mindset work.

10:13 – Invisible Progress: Why the Little Things Matter
Lessons from The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson ([link placeholder]) and the power of showing up, even when you don’t see immediate results.

16:41 – A Day in the Life: Chaos, Reels, and Migraine Momming
A peek into my hectic day and the curveballs it threw my way.

22:26 – Turning the Day Around: From Overwhelmed to Empowered
How I used self-coaching to flip the script and find the win in a challenging day.

33:24 – Self-Coaching & Final Thoughts
Practical tips to turn bad days into growth opportunities, plus an invite to join my Tea & Talkback with Tanya meetup at 12pm MST | 2pm EST on Tuesday January 21st, 2025 for complimentary life coaching, support and connection.

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Website: tanyamalcolm.com
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Referenced in This Episode:

Tea & Talkback with Tanya Meetup TODAY! at 12pm MST | 2pm EST
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READ The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson

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