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Using my own experience as a test case, I will share in real-time my path to finding a deeper purpose while balancing motherhood and career. Be prepared for honest insights and a healthy dose of skepticism as I take on uncomfortable exercises, new challenges, and (hopefully) discover a more bold, confident, and successful ME.

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https://www.activatepurpose.com]]>enKids & FamilyCopyright Victoria Heftyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0dd726e8285c5719ec6f294b3a73fa5.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/activate-purpose-finding-purpose-throughWed, 07 Apr 2021 15:24:12 +0000Victoria HeftyVictoria Heftyfeeds@spreaker.comFor many women, becoming a mother begins the search and desire for a more meaningful, purposeful, and successful life. But with that desire comes a feeling of not knowing WHAT you want or HOW to get the life you want, all while facing the challenges...
Using my own experience as a test case, I will share in real-time my path to finding a deeper purpose while balancing motherhood and career. Be prepared for honest insights and a healthy dose of skepticism as I take on uncomfortable exercises, new challenges, and (hopefully) discover a more bold, confident, and successful ME.

To learn more visit
https://www.activatepurpose.com]]>cleanepisodicVictoria Heftyfeeds@spreaker.comFor many women, becoming a mother begins the search and desire for a more meaningful, purposeful, and successful life. But with that desire comes a feeling of not knowing WHAT you want or HOW to get the life you want, all while facing the challenges of raising young children and a demanding career. Using my own experience as a test case, I will share in real-time my path to finding a deeper purpose while balancing motherhood and career. Be prepared for honest insights and a healthy dose of skepticism as I take on uncomfortable exercises, new challenges, and (hopefully) discover a more bold, confident, and successful ME. To learn more visit https://www.activatepurpose.comNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10359778/taking-time-to-heal-reset-and-reflect-af2584b95f-2079-433b-b789-c475b2434151Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:04:39 +0000Victoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’ll share why I took a much-deserved break from podcasting and really all things outside of maintaining my day-to-day existence. The past few months have allowed me to heal, reset, and reflect after a year that tested my...1289motherhood,parenthood,finding your voice,career coaching,coronavirus,career changes,career pivot,victoria heftycleanfullVictoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’ll share why I took a much-deserved break from podcasting and really all things outside of maintaining my day-to-day existence. The past few months have allowed me to heal, reset, and reflect after a year that tested my boundaries. As I start shifting back to my natural mode of taking action, I thought it was important to bring you back and share key moments from the past few months.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10359778/the-moment-i-stopped-caring-and-gained-m766b1eac-2cd4-430b-877c-d94f4b736664Mon, 07 Sep 2020 18:55:24 +0000Victoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’ll share how a message from one of my friends let me down a Twitter rabbit hole that eventually led me to the stunning realization that I could choose not to care anymore. I’ll talk about how this aha moment to stop letting other...1313cleanfullVictoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’ll share how a message from one of my friends let me down a Twitter rabbit hole that eventually led me to the stunning realization that I could choose not to care anymore. I’ll talk about how this aha moment to stop letting other people’s opinions control my emotions led to so much needed mental freedom over the past couple weeks.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10359778/adjusting-to-and-thriving-in-the-new-nor7e325135-b86e-49f3-8f05-8d5ff80baa61Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:21:30 +0000Victoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’ll share how I am carving out my own space to adjust to the new normal in the current environment of the pandemic, social justice, and parenting 24/7. Instead of being filled with anxiety about what the future holds and trying to...1296parenting,coaching,motherhood,consultant,working women,working mothers,finding your voice,career coaching,coronaviruscleanfullVictoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’ll share how I am carving out my own space to adjust to the new normal in the current environment of the pandemic, social justice, and parenting 24/7. Instead of being filled with anxiety about what the future holds and trying to balance too many things at once, I took this month to reset and focus on the question : what do YOU want Victoria?Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10359778/finding-my-voice-and-finally-saying-no-ee47b73da-75ef-409b-85ce-39bd7e72ed5dSun, 12 Jul 2020 17:15:39 +0000Victoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’ll share how a piece of feedback unintentionally spread into other facets of my life and allowed me to not only find my voice but also finally say no to a request that I would usually find a way to work on. Parenting during...1290storytelling,parenting,motherhood,consultant,working women,working mothers,finding your voice,coronavirus,covid-19,story skills workshop,story skillscleanfullVictoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’ll share how a piece of feedback unintentionally spread into other facets of my life and allowed me to not only find my voice but also finally say no to a request that I would usually find a way to work on. Parenting during Covid-19 is taking on a life of it’s own but this was a breakthrough week where I learned the importance of once again managing life and work on my terms.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10359778/when-the-present-matches-the-past-episod38c7fe9b-11a4-4fd5-a2b9-a7367b7477baFri, 03 Jul 2020 02:45:42 +0000Victoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’ll share how my journey to find a picture led to a rediscovery of the past and reflection of just how far I’ve come.1255storytelling,career,motherhood,memories,mba,working mother,stay at home mom,self care,working mom,work life balance,momlife,work at home mom,story skills workshopcleanfullVictoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’ll share how my journey to find a picture led to a rediscovery of the past and reflection of just how far I’ve come.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10359778/the-difference-a-week-can-make-the-power95202b7c-b654-4b13-a6c9-f2608ab0e901Thu, 25 Jun 2020 02:30:52 +0000Victoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’ll share the difference that a couple of weeks can make. My last recording was mentally and emotionally draining and after I said my peace, I decided to get lost in the world of Storytelling and further immersing myself in an...1851storytelling,racism,motherhood,consultant,career transition,working women,working mothers,seth godin,blm,black lives matter,bernadette jiwa,victoria hefty,taking a leap,story skillscleanfullVictoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’ll share the difference that a couple of weeks can make. My last recording was mentally and emotionally draining and after I said my peace, I decided to get lost in the world of Storytelling and further immersing myself in an online workshop that ended up being my saving grace. The opportunity to connect with people from all over the world gave me the time and space I needed to heal while also strengthening a skill that is very much needed in life: the ability to communicate and connect using stories.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10359778/what-black-lives-matter-means-to-me-epis98b12f97-04d6-43bf-bb29-62c8148fcacdThu, 11 Jun 2020 02:18:35 +0000Victoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’ll share what Black Lives Matter means to me and explore my own struggles coming to terms with recent events. This is an emotional and tough topic for me to talk about but I am only hurting myself by not sharing and reflecting...1812racism,motherhood,consultant,working women,working mothers,blm,blacklivesmatter,black lives mattercleanfullVictoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’ll share what Black Lives Matter means to me and explore my own struggles coming to terms with recent events. This is an emotional and tough topic for me to talk about but I am only hurting myself by not sharing and reflecting upon my own experiences.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10359778/holding-ourselves-back-and-what-it-meansce7a2ca7-24e3-4c9f-a63b-fb4ac8411d2cThu, 28 May 2020 04:00:08 +0000Victoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’m going to talk about how I couldn’t stop thinking about a passage in the book Working Identity by Herminia Ibarra. It forced me to think about how we are all guilty of holding ourselves back and how if you are trying to make a...1360professional development,motherhood,consultant,career transition,mba,limiting beliefs,victoria hefty,career story,taking a leap,working identity,herminia ibarracleanfullVictoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’m going to talk about how I couldn’t stop thinking about a passage in the book Working Identity by Herminia Ibarra. It forced me to think about how we are all guilty of holding ourselves back and how if you are trying to make a career transition or reinvent your career, you may be self-sabotaging the outcome. I’ll reflect on my experiences and see where it goes from there so let’s get started.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10359778/facing-my-biggest-weakness-and-a-difficue7f3e226-5e38-4895-99d7-676ece59ff13Thu, 21 May 2020 01:47:38 +0000Victoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’m going to share how my daughter forced me to face my biggest weakness and how this past week has been a struggle for me. While I don’t have a well thought out conclusion or a big lesson that I’ve learned, I do know that it’s...1201professional development,motherhood,consultant,career transition,weakness,working mother,seth godin,independent consultant,victoria hefty,career story,taking a leap,getting frustratedcleanfullVictoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’m going to share how my daughter forced me to face my biggest weakness and how this past week has been a struggle for me. While I don’t have a well thought out conclusion or a big lesson that I’ve learned, I do know that it’s important to step back and acknowledge that I survived the day, and that is a win itself.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10359778/turning-points-in-my-career-with-help-fr_117a1e87a-e561-44e0-8c3d-201596cf0cd5Thu, 14 May 2020 20:00:31 +0000Victoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’m going to share one of the many insights from Seth Godin’s book that has made me reflect on major turning points in my career. I’ll talk about how I felt invisible at work and how a jolting moment was the tipping point to get me...1308professional development,motherhood,consultant,career transition,working mother,seth godin,the icarus deception,independent consultant,victoria hefty,career story,taking a leap,crafting storycleanfullVictoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’m going to share one of the many insights from Seth Godin’s book that has made me reflect on major turning points in my career. I’ll talk about how I felt invisible at work and how a jolting moment was the tipping point to get me to move on. I’ll also share how looking back, I realize that my perspective and behavior may not have been as helpful.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10359778/turning-points-in-my-career-with-help-fr17a1e87a-e561-44e0-8c3d-201596cf0cd5Thu, 14 May 2020 20:00:31 +0000Victoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’m going to share one of the many insights from Seth Godin’s book that has made me reflect on major turning points in my career. I’ll talk about how I felt invisible at work and how a jolting moment was the tipping point to get me...1308cleanfullVictoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’m going to share one of the many insights from Seth Godin’s book that has made me reflect on major turning points in my career. I’ll talk about how I felt invisible at work and how a jolting moment was the tipping point to get me to move on. I’ll also share how looking back, I realize that my perspective and behavior may not have been as helpful.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10359778/what-is-a-personal-brand-and-should-i-cr0dc5113e-1cf8-4ab9-ac63-49434e8c6740Sun, 10 May 2020 03:37:06 +0000Victoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’m going to share why I am creating a personal website and thinking about what it means to be a personal brand. The process has been terrifying, frustrating, and just the type of challenge that I needed.1072motherhood,branding,rejection,personal brand,personal branding,overcoming fear,working mother,videographer,independent consultant,victoria hefty,personal website,filming yourselfcleanfullVictoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’m going to share why I am creating a personal website and thinking about what it means to be a personal brand. The process has been terrifying, frustrating, and just the type of challenge that I needed.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10359778/coping-during-covid-19-pandemic-episode-42d7eabf-2ff9-424b-9cf2-e2d5f9121699Sun, 10 May 2020 03:29:36 +0000Victoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’m going to share how I am coping through COVID. While I’m incredibly fortunate to still have my consulting income coming in, the uncertainty, being cooped up at home with two young children, and bouts of sickness have left our...1075anxiety,motherhood,connection,career transition,working mother,working from home,reconnecting,coronavirus,independent consultant,covid 19,social distancing,victoria heftycleanfullVictoria HeftyIn today’s episode, I’m going to share how I am coping through COVID. While I’m incredibly fortunate to still have my consulting income coming in, the uncertainty, being cooped up at home with two young children, and bouts of sickness have left our family feeling anxious at times. On the positive side, I will share how this experience has led me to reconnect with friends and oddly enough given me the time to think about next steps in my own career.No