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The Balance Theory
Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw on finding self worth & navigating self doubt
Season 1, Ep. 54
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Today I am joined by the beautiful co-founders of Keep It Cleaner (KIC) - Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw. I was thrilled to have the girls join me and have been looking forward to chatting about both of their life experience as well as more recently running KIC, and how that fits in with the Balance Theory.
4:45 What lockdown has taught them the most - power of kindness & human resilience
6:36 Slowing down to learn more about yourself
9:40 We no longer experience boredom, we are so distracted
10:35 Glamorising finding balance
11:00 Favourite hat the girls wear
12:15 Female representation in business
17:25 Mum guilt for going back to work
18:20 What is balance, rethinking ‘work-life’ balance - the balance theory framework
22:50 Experience of changing and controlling body how this lead to a balanced mindset with food and body
24:30 Journey with balance
31:00 Balance as acceptance
31:55 Laura on finishing a degree when she already had a successful business
34:25 Proving yourself to be worthy
35:28 Steph's moment of career pivot / self doubt
38:40 The power of having an influence
42:05 Limiting beliefs
46:28 When it comes to dive and ambition, it’s about appreciate the journey
48:10 Dealing with negativity
I know you guys are going to ADORE this episode! Make sure you take a screenshot, tag @thebalancetheory, @laura.henshaw and @stephclairesmith and let us know what your biggest takeaway was or send this on to a friend or family member who will love it too!
You can check out KIC more at www.keepitcleaner.com.au, listen to their podcast here or check out the app on the App Store!
Until next time,
Stay Balanced.
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