UNITED State of Women

323 - Let Go of the Life You Planned and Start Living Today

What if the life you’re holding onto is the very thing keeping you stuck? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Julie Deem opens up about releasing the picture she once had for her life and learning to embrace what is unfolding instead. If you’ve been feeling stuck, questioning your path, or holding onto something that no longer fits, this conversation will help you shift your perspective and take your next step forward with clarity and confidence.What You Will Learn:How holding onto a past vision of life can prevent forward progress.Why unexpected life changes often require grieving the version of life you thought you would have.How to shift from focusing on long-term pressure to present-day intentional action.What it looks like to build a future through small, consistent choices.How to release timelines, expectations, and relationships that no longer serve you.Why your future self is shaped by what you choose to do today.FAQ:How do I let go of the life I thought I would have?Letting go starts with acknowledging the loss of that vision and allowing yourself to grieve it, while choosing to focus on what is still possible today.What should I focus on if I don’t know what my future looks like?Focus on small, intentional actions you can take today that support your growth and well-being.How do I know if something no longer fits my life?If it consistently brings stress, misalignment, or requires forcing outcomes, it may no longer be meant for your current season.Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/Instagram:USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

322 - 7 Years, 300 Episodes: The Real Power of Staying Consistent

What happens when you stay committed to something long after the excitement fades? In this milestone episode, Kalena James and Julie Deem pause to celebrate a powerful moment, being ranked #1 in Kokomo, #1 in Indiana for women, and Top 10 in both personal development and women’s leadership podcasts.But this episode isn’t just about rankings, it’s about what it actually takes to build something that lasts.Kalena and Julie pull back the curtain on seven years of consistency, growth, and resilience. If you’ve ever started something and wondered if it’s worth continuing, this episode will meet you right where you are. What You Will Learn:Why consistency over time is the real driver behind long-term success and recognition.How commitment, growth, and relationships act as the foundation for sustainable impact.What it looks like to evolve your identity and career through seasons of uncertainty.How narrowing your focus and “making your world small” can create massive momentum.Why building something meaningful requires letting go of the perfect picture.How podcasting can become a vehicle for personal growth, leadership, and opportunity.FAQ:What made UNITED State of Women successful over seven years?The combination of consistency, shared values, and a commitment to growth and relationships allowed the podcast to build long-term trust and impact.How can podcasting lead to business or career opportunities?Podcasting builds visibility, authority, and skill sets that can open doors like speaking engagements, business opportunities, and leadership roles.Is it too late to start a podcast now?No, while the space has grown, there is still opportunity for those who are committed to consistency and creating meaningful content.Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/Instagram:USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

321 - Search to Strategy: How to Turn Your Voice Into Influence and Visibility

What if the strategy you’ve been searching for is already how you naturally show up? In this final episode of the series, Kalena James brings everything full circle, revealing how YouTube, Amazon, and Facebook reflect three key stages of human behavior: learning, deciding, and belonging. This episode will help you turn your natural strengths into a clear, aligned strategy so you can show up with confidence, build trust faster, and create real impact without burnout.What You Will Learn:How search behavior reveals what people actually need at each stage of decision making.Why YouTube, Amazon, and Facebook represent learning, deciding, and belonging.How to identify where your natural strengths already align with search intent.Why being findable is more powerful than trying to be everywhere online.How to build a strategy rooted in alignment instead of comparison or hustle.Why clarity, honesty, and presence matter more than perfection in leadership.FAQ:What does “search to strategy” mean in business?Search to strategy means building your content and visibility around what people are already searching for, instead of guessing or chasing trends. It aligns your messaging with real human behavior.How do YouTube, Amazon, and Facebook relate to customer behavior?YouTube is where people go to learn, Amazon is where they go to decide, and Facebook is where they go to feel connection and belonging.How can I turn my natural strengths into a business strategy?Start by identifying where you naturally teach, guide decisions, or create connection, then intentionally create content that supports those behaviors.Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/Instagram:USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

320 - The Common Denominator: What YouTube, Amazon, and Facebook Are Really Built On

What if the most powerful platforms in the world were not built on attention, algorithms, or followers but on something much deeper? In this episode, Kalena James reveals the hidden principle connecting the world’s most influential digital platforms: safety.After exploring how YouTube supports learning, Amazon supports decision making, and Facebook supports belonging, Kalena uncovers the deeper common denominator driving them all. For women leaders everywhere, this insight changes everything. Real influence is not built on attention or noise. It is built on trust.What You Will Learn:How the world’s biggest platforms meet a shared human emotional need.Why psychological safety is the true currency behind search, learning, and connection.What YouTube, Amazon, and Facebook reveal about human behavior and trust.How safety influences decision making, learning, and belonging online.Why women often create powerful leadership environments without recognizing it.How tone, clarity, and consistency create trust in leadership and communication.What real influence looks like in a world driven by human psychology rather than algorithms.FAQ:What is psychological safety in leadership?Psychological safety refers to environments where people feel comfortable sharing ideas, asking questions, and learning without fear of embarrassment or criticism. Leaders who create this environment build stronger trust and engagement.Why is safety important for influence and authority?Influence grows when people trust the space you create. When individuals feel calm, respected, and supported, they are more open to learning, making decisions, and following leadership.How can leaders create safety in their communities or organizations?Leaders create safety through consistent communication, clear messaging, emotional regulation, and an environment where people feel respected and valued.Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/Instagram:USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

319 - Why Facebook Still Matters: The Real Reason People Search Facebook for Community and Belonging

Is Facebook really dead, or are people misunderstanding its true purpose? In this episode, Kalena James explores why Facebook continues to be one of the most searched platforms in the United States and what that search behavior reveals about human connection.While platforms like YouTube dominate when people want answers and Amazon dominates when people want to make decisions, Facebook thrives because people are looking for something deeper: belonging.For purpose-driven leaders, coaches, and women building influence, this episode offers a powerful reminder that leadership starts with creating spaces where people feel safe enough to show up as themselves.What You Will Learn:How Facebook search behavior reveals that people are looking for connection and belonging rather than content alone.Why belonging comes before influence when building a community or audience.What Facebook’s continued popularity teaches leaders about purpose-driven leadership.How women naturally create spaces where people feel seen, known, and supported.Why purpose-driven leadership thrives in environments where people feel safe enough to stay.FAQ:Why do people still use Facebook when newer platforms exist?People continue to use Facebook because it provides something many other platforms lack: familiar community spaces where people can connect with groups, events, and people they already know.Why is community important for purpose-driven leadership?Community creates belonging, and belonging builds trust. When people feel safe and seen in a space, they are more likely to stay engaged and support the leader guiding that space.How can leaders use Facebook effectively today?Leaders can use Facebook by creating authentic communities, hosting conversations, facilitating groups, and showing up in ways that allow people to feel known rather than simply marketed to.Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/Instagram:USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠