Wake Up & Show Up
Hello Daarlings! This podcast is a collection of interviews and stories that weave together life's pivotal moments and the decisions made to show up and impact humanity one person at a time. Each week you will hear from me or a house guest as we discuss how to show up intentionally and make an impact along the way. Real People. Real Stories. Real Impact.
Episodes
84 episodes
Finding Grace and Gratitude in Life's Transitions
TRANSITION. On this episode of the Wake Up and Show Up podcast, I am sharing why I am relaunching the podcast but more importantly why I stopped. I invite you to embrace the power of gratitude and grace as guiding forces in your life. Discover ...
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22:59
Embracing Change with Maddux Scott
What does it mean to embrace change? Join me and my youngest son, Maddux Scott, as he shares his candid reflections on our family's big leap from Georgia to the sunlit shores of California. With a wisdom beyond his years, Maddux opens up about ...
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Season 8
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Episode 73
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18:59
The Journey of Faith and Freedom with Miracle Scott
What happens when a family uproots their lives for a fresh start across the country? Join me and my daughter, Miracle Scott, as we unpack our life-changing move from Georgia to California. We share our personal journey through Miracle's pivotal...
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Season 8
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Episode 72
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17:38
Espresso Shot: Not So Random Moments
NOT SO RANDOM. Have you ever considered that the most pivotal moments in life might not be as random as they seem? On December 31st, New Years Eve, I will celebrate 18 years of marriage to my husband, John Henry Scott III. This ...
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Espresso Shot: Remember the Good
DAILY DECISION. Have you ever considered the seasons of your life? Life has its summers and its winters, and sometimes, it’s in the depths of those colder seasons that we need to remind ourselves of the warmth. Gratitude might seem simple, ...
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Episode 73
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3:05
Espresso Shot Intro: The Power of Gratitude
WITH GRATITUDE. Have you ever considered the tremendous power of gratitude? Join me, on a journey through my own moments of gratitude, sketched out in my private notebooks and etched in my heart. Together, we will wander through the realm of gr...
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Episode 72
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7:13
Episode 71: Making an Impact 10K at a Time
WE DID A THING. The Wake up & Show Up Podcast hit 10k downloads. Honestly I couldn't have done this without our community. I am so grateful for each and everyone of you. Let's talk a little bit about this journey. ...
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Season 7
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Episode 71
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15:54
Episode 70: Don't Give Up You Still Have Time
TIME. What a precious word! In this episode, I am reminded of the importance and the beauty of time. Join me on a journey of truth and a little self discovery.We would love to hear your feedback on this episode. Connect with us at...
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Season 7
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Episode 70
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9:28
Episode 69: Changing The Narrative of Beauty with Jennifer Norman
BEAUTY. Beauty is not just skin deep. It's found in your laugh, in your step, your personality, and your perfect imperfections. In this week's episode, I had a conversation with Jennifer Norman, founder of the Human Beauty Movement and we discu...
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Episode 68: Breaking Racial and Unconscious Biases with Anu Gupta
BE MORE. In today's episode, I talked to Anu Gupta about the work his organization is doing to break racial and unconscious biases. Anu is a scientist, lawyer, and educator, but more important is his mission to do his part to make this wo...
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Season 7
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55:00
Episode 67: Making An Impact By Doing Less with Fernanda Ortega
SABBATH. Every now and then we all need a breath of fresh air and this week's episode is just what we need. In this week's episode, our host, Portia Scott, has a conversation with Maria Fernanda Ortega to talk how she found #sabbaticking as a w...
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Season 7
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42:38
Episode 66: Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors and Shelters with Hannah Kay Herdlinger
SURVIVOR. In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Hannah Kay Herdlinger and talk about the work she is doing to support domestic violence survivors and shelters. Thread Talk is a for profit, for purpose organization on a mission...
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Season 7
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54:25
Episode 65: Write A New Chapter In Your Story
A NEW STORY. This week's episode is a throwback to Season 1. On this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to my husband, John Henry Scott III. He takes us on his journey of being homeless at 5, finding out he would be...
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Season 7
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30:24
Episode 64: Making An Impact Through Authenticity
UNEDITED. In this episode, it's just me and my voice memo recording. There are days when we want to give up, through in the towel and quit but purpose is a powerful thing. In this episode I talk about giving ourselves grace on those days ...
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Episode 63: Making An Impact One Bottle At A Time
HAPPY EARTH DAY. In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Minna Yoo, CEO and Founder of Love Bottle. On the path to become a doctor, Minna realized she wanted to help people but didn't want to become a doctor. W...
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Season 7
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1:01:12
Episode 62: The Moment I Decided To Live Intentionally
SERENDIPITY. In this week's episode I go back to my first episode because the only way to start is to start. This is my "aha moment" about living intentionally. Be our guest on Wake Up Well. We are looking for guest for our Livest...
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Season 7
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20:37
Episode 61: This Is Your Permission To Start
PERMISSION. Why haven't you started? I would much rather ask the question "why" instead of "why not". What is stopping you from moving forward. Let's talk. In this week's episode, I talk about my own struggles with starting ...
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Season 7
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22:13
Episode 60: Making An Impact One Coffee Bean At A Time with Vin Singh
PURPOSE. In this episode Vin Singh inspires all of us to follow our purpose and make an impact in our own way. About 4 years ago, he quit his corporate life, sold & donated all of his belongings, and started traveling in order to find himse...
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Season 6
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36:18
Episode 59: Making An Impact Through Health, Hope & Healing with Venton Forbes
HOPE. In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Venton Forbes, Executive Director, Faith Care. Faith Care is integrating faith and healthcare. Venton shares with us the mission of Faith Care and how they are impacting commun...
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52:38
Episode 57: Creating Goals With Intention - 3 Reasons Why Goals Fail
EXECUTE. Let's talk about the three reasons why goals fail and how our behaviors play a role in how we execute these goals. Listen to this episode for the tools you can use to execute effectively. Free Lunch CoffeeYour purchas...
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Season 6
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27:53
Episode 56: Making An Impact Through P.T.S.D. with Thomas Shipp
In this week's episode, I talk to retired Army Chief Warrant Office, Thomas Shipp about his mission to share his journey and how he is navigating PTSD. Thomas is using the acronym PTSD to deliberately focus on Peace, Therapy, Serenity, and Disc...
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Season 6
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37:51
Episode 55: Making an Impact Through Tourism with Niki & Christina of Africa Ignite
RESILIENCE. In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Niki Glen and Christina Wiese of Africa Ignite. Africa Ignite helps marginalized rural communities (focusing on women, youth and children) to earn a decent living, develop sust...
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Season 6
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1:08:33
Episode 54: Creating Space To Live Intentionally
Hello Darlings! This week's episode is a reintroduction of what pushed me to launch the Wake Up & Show Up podcast. I hope this episode inspires you to create your own space to live your life intentionally. Join our text community fo...
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Season 6
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17:28