Crystal Shadwell: You're Allowed To Want More (Motherhood, Ambition & Saying Yes Before You're Ready)
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Crystal Shadwell joins Janette Downie to discuss the complexities of ambition and motherhood, emphasizing the importance of saying yes before feeling ready.
Send us a text What happens when you walk into a room before you feel ready, not with confidence, but with curiosity? In this episode of Anxiously Ambitious , I’m joined by Crystal Shadwell. Award-winning educator, speaker, podcaster, and co-founder of Something Beyond Mom for an honest conversation about identity, burnout, and the quiet bravery of saying yes before you feel fully prepared. We talk about what it means to hold multiple roles, how motherhood changes the way we show up in every space, and why asking for help (and saying no) can be the most ambitious thing you do. If you've ever felt the tension between wanting more and trying to do it all… this one will land deep. In this episode, we explore: – The identity shifts no one prepares us for – Why stepping into rooms before you're ready is often exactly what you need – How Crystal reframed ambition without guilt – What she’s learned about confidence through discomfort – Motherhood, work, and the myth of “balance” – Why you're allowed to want more — and have fun while doing it Guest Bio: Crystal Shadwell is an educator, speaker, and podcast host dedicated to empowering women to reconnect with themselves beyond the demands…
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