Lacy Warne, LMFT left the blazer behind in pursuit of widespread, authentic connection. But don’t worry – if you love your blazer, we won't judge. Kelley and Lacy share their own self-made barriers to success: from decision paralysis to plateaus in passion. How personal and professional triumph over them becomes the most powerful asset in each individual’s quest for fulfillment. But don’t worry – if you love your blazer, this podcast is still for you.
Guest Bio:
Lacy Warne is a licensed marriage and family therapist living in the Santa Cruz mountains with her husband, two kids, two dogs, two chickens and a big fluffy cat. Lacy empowers anxious millennials to transform imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so they can feel confident in who they authentically are. Outside of session, Lacy can be found savoring nature or thrifting with an iced coffee in hand. You can visit her website at www.lacywarne.com or find her on Instagram and TikTok at @heylacywarne.
In This Episode:
Highlights:
(0:29) - Guest introduction
(2:45) - “I was always someone who was totally content to play it safe…And then all of the sudden, something shifted. I was like, I want more.”
(6:49) - “Being an entrepreneur is this opportunity to actually experience personal transformation.”
(8:19) - Deconstructing the rigid belief system surrounding professionalism and ethics as a therapist
(12:39) - Normalizing alternative career approaches for new therapists
(14:19) - “As therapists we are taught to meet our clients where they’re at. My clients are on their phones at midnight, on TikTok.”
(16:39) - Self-care as the antidote for negative feedback/mean comments online
(21:13) - The various phases of monetizing your platform
(35:01) - “The pain point becomes the gift. It becomes your service to the world.”
(43:05) - Kelley responds to a listener’s inquiry on the possibility of building a successful telehealth practice (and virtual referral network) without first committing to a city of residence, and what legal logistics should be considered in this process.
References:
Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic → https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/
ThriveCart → https://thrivecart.com
ConvertKit → https://convertkit.com/
Upwork → https://www.upwork.com/
Ask Kelley Anything → (805) 243-8241
This podcast is produced and manged by Jenga Creative → jengacreative.com