Creating Simplicity and Living in Alignment with Debra Shepherd - Episode 45 | English

In this special episode, we welcome mentor, entrepreneur, podcaster, meaningful living explorer, and creator of the Simplicity Impact Formula, Debra Shepherd. Her mission is to inspire, empower, and support women to create more ease, joy, and meaning in their lives. Debra has more than 20 years of combined experience in media, communications, PR, and social media, and joins us today all the way from Australia! Through her signature framework, The Simplicity Impact Formula, she teaches high achieving online service professionals, coaches, and consultants how to create simplicity in their lives so that they can reconnect to their purpose, step into powerful harmony and be the joyful, radiant, purpose-driven leaders they are meant to be. Listen in for an amazing conversation with Debra on how to shift focus and live a fulfilled, purpose-driven life! Key Points: Debra shares how she became enlightened to the fact that there was more out there waiting for her. We hear about the two-part process she went through after injuring her arm, ultimately leading to her discovering the Simplicity Impact Formula. How Debra’s definition of success has changed over time and what she defines it as now. She talks about the challenges she underwent as she began to change the way she lived. How to recognise misalignment and some tips on how to get back; red flags, meditation, working out, and eating well. The role food plays in Debra’s everyday life; non-negotiables, intuitive eating, and leaving room between strictness. Debra shares on the cultivation of serenity and calmness; nature versus nurture and how we can implement stillness into our lives. Hear about her meditation recommendations and how she implements them into her daily life. More on her ‘Radiant & Purpose-Driven’ approach, based on her Simplicity Impact Formula. Tips on how to up your energy and center your mind. Debra shares her favourite part of being a podcaster; bringing her fulfilment and joy! Common themes or lessons that Debra sees while working with women. The importance of slowing down, creating space for yourself, and simply being. Debra’s message to the women of the world: you deserve more ease, joy, and meaning in your life. Quotes: “Today, success for me is about happiness and about having ease, joy, meaning, and fulfilment in my life.” — Debra Shepherd [0:07:17] “I think one of the most important things we can do is to really listen to our bodies and listen to what we need.” — Debra Shepherd [0:12:30] “It doesn’t matter how busy you are — everyone’s got five minutes to slow down.” — Debra Shepherd [0:13:55] “It’s really important that we nurture the number one relationship in our life — and that’s the one we have with ourselves.” — Debra Shepherd [0:22:15] Links: Debra Shepherd Debra Shepherd on LinkedIn Debra Shepherd on Instagram The Debra Shepherd Podcast Radiant, Purpose-Driven Women Entrepreneurs Community Heidi Hauer