#287: Your Cheerleaders Are Silent 

In this Friday Facts episode, I want to talk about the cheerleaders in your life. I came across this message after listening to an episode of Earn Your Happy podcast with Lori Harder.  It was about our cheerleaders and critics. It really had me reminiscing about my past cheerleaders and critics and how they have both played a role in my life. When you are sharing your story and here to make a big difference, know that your biggest critics will be the loudest in the room but your biggest cheerleaders and those who are leaning on you can be completely silent. 

In today’s episode we discuss:
1) When it comes to learning how to share your story, especially when it is vulnerable parts of our stories, our cheerleaders may remain silent for a long time.  They will watch, follow along, and then at one point they will slide into your dm’s when something speaks to them or when they are ready.  It will never be on your timeline, it will be on theirs and when they are ready. 

2) Our critics are always there and sometimes they are truly the most vocal.  They want to protect us, stop us from hurting ourselves and deep down are bringing their own stories to the table.  I experienced this 100 fold when it came to writing my book and sharing our story. 

3) This is where it is crucial to focus on what you want to create, where you are going and trusting the process by letting go of the plan, see episode #285.

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Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach
Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation.

Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.