Season Recap: The Courage to Change

About this episode

In this season recap, Karen Smith reflects on the lessons learned and the evolution of the podcast's name to Be Sweet, Y'all.

What if the secret to a truly happy life... is being sweet enough to release what isn't working? Y’all, this episode is a big one. It’s the end of our seventh season, and while this season was long my heart is just full! I have something else I’d like to share with you…We are closing the chapter on My Happy Ass Life and adopting a new name and it’s Be Sweet, Y’all. I’ll be honest with you I ran into some friction with the old name. Between social media algorithms blocking the word "a$$" and some folks being too shy to even say it, I realized the name was creating a wall where I wanted to build a bridge. I’ll always be a happy ass at heart, but we’ve evolved and I’m grateful!!!! Today I’m looking back at the incredible people who who joined us for this season Starting with my daughter Britt’s wisdom on mental health to the hilarious and energy of Lacey Counts, we’re recapping the lessons I never want to forget!!! Thank you so much to everyone for supporting me, loving me and sharing your time with me!!! Be sweet ya’ll! Episode Highlights [01:00] Why we are becoming Be Sweet, Y'all. [04:45] Britt Matthews: Internal dialogues, soundtracks, and finding our similarities. [07:15] Lacey…

People in this episode

Host: Karen Smith

Guests: Britt Matthews, Lacey Maxwell, Christy Claunch, Daniel Pratt, Jade Patronis, Mayor Alan Branch

Topics covered

• season recap
• personal growth
• mental health
• creativity
• leadership

Keywords

• happy life
• change
• self-improvement
• podcast
• recap
• mental health
• creativity
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: My Happy Ass Life, Be Sweet, Y'all

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