Listen "Living in Alignment: Plan Your Joy, Not Just Your Success | Rashidat Odeyemi"
Episode Synopsis
What if success wasn’t the goal—but joy was? In this uplifting episode, Your Dream Strategist Rashidat Odeyemi joins Dawn to explore what it means to create a soft life filled with alignment, curiosity, and celebration. Together they unpack burnout recovery, the myths of hustle culture, and how to rehydrate your “dreaming gland.”From roller coasters to rest, Rashidat reminds us that we can plan our joy just as intentionally as our achievements—and that being gentle with ourselves is the most radical act of all.Guest InfoWebsite: https://yourdreamstrategist.com/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@yourdreamstrategistEmail: [email protected] me here: https://ig.me/m/yourdreamstrategistTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourdreamstrategistLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourdreamstrategist/IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourdreamstrategist/💬 Key Quotes“We’ve been taught to plan our success, but never to plan our joy.”“You can’t burnout-proof your life without learning what makes you come alive.”“Be gentle with yourself—you’re blooming, not breaking.”“Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is rest.”“Throw your hands up, say ‘weee,’ and enjoy the ride.”📂 Section Markers01:04 Section 1: Rediscovering What Makes You Come Alive25:12 Section 2: Alignment, Celebration, and Joy in Practice📌Episode Chapters/Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Rashidat's Journey02:33 The Importance of Rest and Slow Travel05:24 Understanding and Preventing Burnout08:08 Mindset Shifts for Fulfillment11:18 The Journey of Self-Discovery13:59 Creating a Life of Joy and Adventure17:00 Embracing Change and New Beginnings19:42 The Process of Personal Growth22:19 Celebrating Small Wins25:16 Aligning Life with Personal Values30:46 Embracing Change and Curiosity32:06 The Roller Coaster of Life35:16 Theme Park Adventures and Joyful Experiences38:29 Finding Joy Amidst Uncertainty40:27 Living Beyond Restrictions43:21 Reimagining Work and Life Post-COVID44:22 Creating Space for Magic and Evolution Let’s Stay Connected🎧Follow the show on Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app📬Subscribe to The Joyful Rebellion Newsletter📸 Instagram: @workisthirdlife
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