Why Creativity Might Be the Missing Key to Your Happiness with Stacey Peasley | Episode 134

You're Not Born Confident with Carrie Rowan | Episode 141 |

Welcome back to the July Confidence Series, where we're challenging some of the biggest misconceptions about confidence—and discovering what it really takes to build it. What if one of the biggest things you've ever believed about confidence simply isn't true? In this episode of Look for the Good, Carrie Rowan tackles the first confidence myth: that some people are simply born confident. The truth? Confidence isn't a personality trait—it's a practice. Every time you step outside your comfort zone, keep a promise to yourself, and choose courage over comfort, you're building confidence one small action at a time. Carrie also introduces a powerful perspective that changes the way we think about growth: The good stuff accumulates, too. Just as stress, worry, and self-doubt can build over time, so can confidence, self-trust, gratitude, and joy. In this episode you'll discover: * Why confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you practice. * How confidence accumulates one small action at a time. * Why confident people tell a better story—and how to begin rewriting yours. * How living in alignment with your values naturally builds self-trust and lasting confidence. * Why showing up for yourself is the foundation of authentic confidence. Memorable Takeaways * Confidence isn't a personality trait. It's a practice. * The good stuff accumulates, too. * Confident people tell a better story. * Show up for yourself. That's where true confidence is built. * Confidence grows when your actions align with the person you want to become. Join Carrie next week as the July Confidence Series continues with another confidence myth that's keeping too many people stuck. And don't miss the July 31 episode, when leadership expert Dr. Cherie Comeau joins Carrie to connect the dots from the month's conversation and share one of the most powerful confidence-building frameworks Carrie has ever encountered. 🎙️ Missed an episode or want to catch the entire Confidence Series? Visit the Look for the Good Podcast Archive [https://carrierowan.com/look-for-the-good-podcast-carrie-rowan/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] to listen to every episode and discover more resources to help you tell a new story. "Learn to look for the good, and watch the good start to look for you!"

Why We Are Good at Finding What is Wrong with Carrie Rowan | Episode 140

Welcome to a new chapter of Look for the Good! I'm thrilled to welcome our new KMET Radio listeners across Southern California while continuing to connect with our dedicated podcast listeners wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts. Why do we naturally notice what's wrong before we see what's right? It's not because something is wrong with you—it's because your brain is doing exactly what it was designed to do. In this episode, Carrie Rowan kicks off her July Confidence Series by exploring the brain's negativity bias and how the stories we tell ourselves become the lens through which we see ourselves and the world. Understanding why your mind works this way is the first step toward building genuine confidence. Carrie also shares the story behind her "vitamin cards"—a simple morning ritual that didn't change her circumstances, but changed what her mind was prepared to notice. In this episode you'll discover: * Why your brain naturally looks for problems before possibilities. * How the stories you repeat become the evidence your brain searches for. * How reading a few simple "vitamin cards" each morning primed Carrie's brain to focus on the person she wanted to become instead of the problems she faced. This episode lays the foundation for our July Confidence Series, where we'll challenge the three biggest misconceptions about confidence—and discover what it really takes to build it. Don't miss our July 31 episode, when leadership expert Dr. Cherie Comeau joins Carrie to connect the dots from this month's Confidence Series and share one of the most powerful confidence-building frameworks Carrie has ever encountered. "Learn to look for the good, and watch the good start to find you!"

Plant a Simple Seed and Watch Your Mindset Grow with Katie Wood | Episode 139

What if the smallest shift in perspective could change the entire trajectory of your life? In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Carrie sits down with thought leader, educator, and bestselling author of Simple Seed, Katie Wood—fresh off her recent appearance on the Today Show—for a conversation that will stay with you long after it ends. Get ready for goosebumps as Katie shares deeply personal stories that reveal how life’s hardest moments are often the very ones shaping our resilience, character, and grit. From a moving story about her daughter’s stitches that beautifully mirrors how we heal and grow, to the transformational journey of a teacher who went from burnout to Teacher of the Year by using the powerful practices inside Katie’s journal—this episode is packed with moments that will shift the way you see your own story. Together, Carrie and Katie explore how planting simple, intentional “seeds” of gratitude and perspective can create lasting change—not just for ourselves, but for the next generation. As a former teacher turned mission-driven entrepreneur, Katie is on a path to bring these life-changing tools into schools—teaching what many of us were never taught, but needed most. In this episode, you’ll discover: * Why your hardest moments may be shaping your greatest strength * How a simple shift in perspective can transform your entire story * The real impact of gratitude practices—inside classrooms and beyond And don’t miss the unforgettable moment at the end—when Katie shares the one sentence from a college basketball coach that completely changed the course of her life. This is more than a conversation—it’s a reminder that the story you’re telling yourself matters… and you have the power to change it. Tune in this Monday 5/25/26 at 5am & 5pm ET to listen live on the radio https://dreamvisions7radio.com/look-for-the-good/ [https://dreamvisions7radio.com/look-for-the-good/] Hey friends, although this is my last episode airing on Dreamvisions7Radio Network, the podcast is not going anywhere! You can still listen and download your weekly episodes at your favorite podcast platform AND if you prefer to watch it live, find all the videos here: https://carrierowan.com/look-for-the-good-podcast-carrie-rowan/ [https://carrierowan.com/look-for-the-good-podcast-carrie-rowan/] Thank you Dreamvisions7Radio for spreading the goodness across the international airwaves! Forever grateful! xoxo Carrie BIO: Katie Wood is a thought leader, entrepreneur, and author of the bestselling journal A Simple Seed who transitioned from a 10-year career in special education teaching to entrepreneurship in 2014 to help others grow through mindset, leadership, and personal development. She speaks at schools across the country as well as organizations including Athenahealth, Takeda, Splunk, Boston College, and Providence College, and has shared stages with Herm Edwards and Matthew Slater while also being featured on Today and in Entrepreneur Magazine. Her journal, A Simple Seed, became an Amazon bestseller and was recently acquired by Penguin Random House, while Katie continues to inspire audiences through her speaking, writing, and dedication to her family as a mom of four and proud fire-wife. FIND out MORE about A Simple Seed and Katie’s powerful work with kids and schools at: www.GrowwiththeGoodness.com [http://www.growwiththegoodness.com/] Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Look for the Good is dropping? Sign up for the Look for the Good Podcast Chat weekly newsletter to get behind the scenes insights, special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE [http://www.carrierowan.com/podcast-radio] to sign up today! Learn More about Carrie here: https://carrierowan.com/ [https://carrierowan.com/]

Storytelling Strategies that Foster Connection with Sarah Elkins | Episode 138

SHOW SUMMARY: What if your stories don’t define you… but the way you tell them will? This week on Look for the Good, airing Monday, May 11, 2026, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics—stories—with storytelling and public speaking coach Sarah Elkins—whose powerful TEDx talk is helping people rethink how we share and listen to personal stories in order to find more common ground and build connection to each other one story at a time. And trust me, this conversation goes way deeper than you think. Because here’s the truth: It’s not just what happened to you… it’s how you’ve been telling it—on repeat—that’s shaping your life right now. Sarah has an incredible ability to understand people quickly and deeply—often picking up on patterns others miss. Using a blend of intuition and a powerful personal discovery tool, she helps uncover strengths and insights with striking accuracy. And yes… there’s a wild story involving Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday that will have you looking at intuition—and maybe even your next business meeting—a little differently. In this episode, we get into: * The hidden stories running the show behind the scenes * How to spot your actual superpowers (not the ones you think you “should” have) * Why your storytelling style might be the thing keeping you stuck * And the moment Sarah said yes to go-go boots and joined a surf band at 40 This episode might make you laugh, raise an eyebrow, and then stop you in your tracks with one big question: Is the story you’re telling working for you… or against you? So go ahead—strap on your go-go boots and come hang with us. Because your next chapter? It starts with how you tell it. Tune in Monday at 5am & 5pm EST: https://dreamvisions7radio.com/look-for-the-good/ [https://dreamvisions7radio.com/look-for-the-good/] BIO:“We got immediate positive feedback and there was a buzz in the room from the lightbulbs going off in people’s heads.” “Inspirational, entertaining, passionate…Sarah Elkins is a world-class presenter!” “Our members are raving! Her insight, expertise and engaging style got us thinking in new ways. Would recommend her highly and hope to have her back.” Sarah Elkins is a Montana based workplace communication trainer, keynote speaker, TEDx and DisruptHR speaker, professional storyteller, musician, and podcast host. Her workshops and coaching packages with teams and their leaders are known to address and reduce miscommunication – the most common cause of tension and stress in the workplace. Sarah is a Gallup-certified StrengthsFinder coach and uses that assessment to guide teams in learning to value each other’s strengths and connecting with each other through enhanced self-reflection and effective listening. Sarah’s clients stick with her year after year, benefitting from her integration and practical application of the StrengthsFinder assessment into everyday communication. WATCH SARAH’S TEDx TALK HERE: www.elkinsconsulting.com/speaker [http://www.elkinsconsulting.com/speaker] Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Look for the Good is dropping? Sign up for the Look for the Good Podcast Chat weekly newsletter to get behind the scenes insights, special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE [http://www.carrierowan.com/podcast-radio] to sign up today! Learn More about Carrie here: https://carrierowan.com/ [https://carrierowan.com/]

Don't Travel...Pivot: The Life Skill that Changes Everything with Ayla Brown | Episode 137

In basketball, you learn one move early: the pivot. In life… it might be the move that changes everything. Do you ever feel like you’re juggling it all? Career. Creativity. Family. Identity. Trying to make it all work—without dropping the ball? This week on Look for the Good, Carrie sits down with Ayla Brown—and her story is a masterclass in the art of the pivot. Ayla had already earned a full Division 1 basketball scholarship to Boston College before ever stepping foot on American Idol. Singing was something she loved—but never something she expected to turn into a career. And then… everything shifted. After appearing on Season 5 of American Idol, she found herself at a crossroads—two powerful paths, one unexpected opportunity. So what did she do? She pivoted. From the court… to the stage… to launching her own record label… to becoming a news host of The Flyover Podcast… to raising two young boys—Ayla has built a life by learning how to use every skill she has. Including one powerful truth she shares in this episode: “You’ve got to learn the skills to pay the bills.” Here’s what you’ll take away from this powerful conversation: * How to pivot without losing yourself * Why your creativity might be your most valuable asset * How to use all your skills—not just one—to build your life * The difference between chasing fame… and choosing freedom * And don’t miss the deeply touching story at the end—when Ayla shares how her dad became her biggest fan, even learning to play guitar just to feel closer to her. * Because life isn’t about choosing one path. It’s about learning when—and how—to pivot. Tune in Monday at 5am & 5pm ET on Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network https://dreamvisions7radio.com/look-for-the-good/ [https://dreamvisions7radio.com/look-for-the-good/] BIO: Ayla Brown is a singer-songwriter, former American Idol finalist, and news host of The Flyover Podcast. She’s spent nearly two decades performing across the country while building a career in music, media, and storytelling. Find out more about Alya at: https://www.aylabrown.com/ [https://www.aylabrown.com/]   Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Look for the Good is dropping? Sign up for the Look for the Good Podcast Chat weekly newsletter to get behind the scenes insights, special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE [http://www.carrierowan.com/podcast-radio] to sign up today! Learn More about Carrie here: https://carrierowan.com/ [https://carrierowan.com/] Submit a Comment