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Dive into the transformative power of everyday mantras with "What's Your Mantra?", the podcast inspired by the bestselling book “Living by the Mantras: Common Sense Wisdom for an Extraordinary Life.” Each episode unlocks practical values-based wisdom that seamlessly blends leadership strategies with personal growth, delivered through heartfelt messages and deeply relatable stories that resonate with listeners from all walks of life.
Explore how humor and laughter emerge as essential leadership skills, bringing peace to the midst of everyday chaos. We share chat about simple ways to champion progress over perfection, encouraging shifting mindsets and approaching challenges with curiosity rather than frustration. We share consistent ideas, quotes, and phrases—those timeless mantras that anchor common sense values in your daily life.
Whether you're navigating career hurdles, seeking personal fulfillment, raising your children or simply trying to survive Monday, join us for inspiring conversations, guest insights, and actionable takeaways that empower you to live extraordinarily.
What's your mantra? Listen in and discover it today.
Episodes
2 hours ago
2 hours ago
37 min
Discover the power of hard work. A strong work ethic pushes us forward and gives us purpose. Much of our life's conveniences have come to us through the hard work of others and we need to help ourselves and those around us step up and make things better through hard work.
Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.
Jul 17, 2026
Jul 17, 2026
26 min
This week we conclude our series on Overcoming Obstacles. There is no escaping the inevitability of challenges occurring in life. When they come, we need to embrace them and see how they make us better, smarter, and stronger. Join us in a conversation about our mindsets with struggle.
Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.
Jun 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
37 min
This week we dive deep into mantra number seven: “I can’t yet,” focusing on overcoming obstacles by understanding the intricate balance between risk and opportunity cost (reward).
Whether you’re pondering big life changes or daily choices, this episode will inspire you to look challenges in the eye and say, “I can’t yet” and then move forward anyway.
Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
25 min
Achieving our “yet” takes some seriously big thinking: big ideas, big dreaming, big belief. In this episode we discuss 5 easy to use ideas that push us from thinking we can’t to knowing we can. Join us for a quick jumpstart on what might be stopping you!
Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.
Jun 12, 2026
Jun 12, 2026
45 min
Living in the “yet” is about believing in possibilities but it takes a level of persistence and effort to avoid throwing in the towel and giving up. In this episode we discuss how we can encourage effort in ourselves and others to push through obstacles with confidence and support. Listen in!
Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
28 min
We are jumping into a new series about the mantra: I Can’t YET - Overcoming Obstacles. Life is full of challenges. We cannot avoid them altogether. What we can do is create a growth mindset that helps us remember that we can learn, grow and become whatever we set our minds to! In this episode, we have a special guest, Carlotta Verdi, who shares her story of always growing so she can achieve!
Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
34 min
Life can feel daunting if we try to take it alone. It’s a very big world out there! In this episode, we are going to have a discussion about having mentors that help us grow, a village that makes us stronger and a system to keep us moving forward with focus and strength.
Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.
May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026
39 min
Time is an illusive element and we can’t afford to simply let it slip by. We will be looking at an approach to time management that breaks your day into manageable segments. Hang out with Colleen as she addresses the best way to schedule activities into those blocks of time so that you stay organized, productive and in charge of your amazing life!
Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.