Facing Your Fears with Jera Foster-Fell

07/02/19 • 70 min

This episode is all about dealing with hard things, facing fear, failure & negativity then rising to the challenge and being stronger. Jera is honest, vulnerable, funny and so inspiring.

About Jera

Jera Foster-Fell was born and raised in NYC, studied Fine Art at USC, and worked as a graphic designer in LA, Boston, and New York in what she likes to call her 'former life'. In 2015, after working at several soul sucking jobs, ending a long term relationship, and struggling with social anxiety, she hit an all time low. But everything changed when she found a new passion for life through the combination of exercise and social media. Over the last three years, Jera has grown her lifestyle account to 160,00 followers, became an Adidas ambassador, pursued her dream of becoming a SoulCycle instructor, all while openly sharing both her triumphs and failures along the way. Covering topics from mental health to fitness, to girl power and body positivity, and everything in between, Jera's goal is to create a community where women can empower themselves to get out of their comfort zones and to build a strong foundation of self confidence.

We Talk About:

It’s ok to not have it all figured out, it’s ok to not have a game plan
Tackling the “what’s next” question
How to spark creativity in a creative career
How Jera started her brand
How to start a personal brand in 2019
Evolving
Jera’s journey with becoming a soul cycle instructor
What it takes to become a soul cycle instructor
The power of perseverance
The decision to get up after being knocked down
Feel the fear and do it anyway
The vulnerability of being excited
Handling negative feedback
Tips for handling fear
How to end a chapter of your life on a high note
Letting go of ego
Behind the insta curtain
Recharging your introvert batteries

Connect with Jera:

Online: https://www.instagram.com/jera.bean/

On instagram: https://www.jerabean.com/

Connect with Me

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On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

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This episode is all about dealing with hard things, facing fear, failure & negativity then rising to the challenge and being stronger. Jera is honest, vulnerable, funny and so inspiring.

About Jera

We Talk About:

It’s ok to not have it all figured out, it’s ok to not have a game plan
Tackling the “what’s next” question
How to spark creativity in a creative career
How Jera started her brand
How to start a personal brand in 2019
Evolving
Jera’s journey with becoming a soul cycle instructor
What it takes to become a soul cycle instructor
The power of perseverance
The decision to get up after being knocked down
Feel the fear and do it anyway
The vulnerability of being excited
Handling negative feedback
Tips for handling fear
How to end a chapter of your life on a high note
Letting go of ego
Behind the insta curtain
Recharging your introvert batteries

Connect with Jera:

Online: https://www.instagram.com/jera.bean/

On instagram: https://www.jerabean.com/

Connect with Me

On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog

On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

Join the Joy Squad

Joy Squad Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thejoysquad/

Chasing Joy Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/

Listen to Gal Pals Podcast:

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How Amanda had her financial wake up call

The haircut that changed everything

Why a budget isn’t a death sentence

Money and emotions - how they go together

Financial therapy - the what and the how of money

Understanding our behavoir with money

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Financial decision fatigue

How do we minimize decision fatigue

Why thinking is so draining

Making saving money automatic and a priority

Millennial burnout crisis

Quotable:

“I saw managing my money as a tool of ‘yes’ instead of a tool of ‘no’” - Amanda Clayman

Connect with Amanda:

Online: https://amandaclayman.com/

On instagram: http://instagram.com/amandaclayman

Connect with Me

On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog

On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

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QOTW:

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E: A slower season

G: Nantucket summer

We Talk About:

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The role trust plays confidence

Spending time with confident people

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