What if the one thing standing between you and true success is your own upper limit?

Ever feel like every time things start going really well, something inevitably goes wrong? Maybe you land the dream client, but then self-doubt creeps in. Or you finally hit a financial milestone, only to sabotage yourself with burnout. If this sounds familiar, you might be hitting your upper limit—without even realizing it.

Dr. Gay Hendricks, author of The Big Leap, is here to break it all down. He'll show you how to stop the self-sabotage cycle and step into a life of abundance, creativity, and success without fear holding you back.

• Why we unconsciously hold ourselves back from success and happiness.
• The key signs that you're hitting your upper limit (and what to do about it!).
• How to shift into your Zone of Genius and unlock your full potential.
• The surprising way to create lasting transformation in your personal and professional life.

It's time to break free from self-imposed ceilings and step boldly into your greatness!

Website: www.hendricks.comInstagram: @hendricks.gay Book: The Big Leap – Available on Amazon and bookstores everywhere.

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Is your college list based on what you actually want—or what someone else told you to want?

If the idea of an Ivy League school has taken over your college admissions strategy, you're not alone. The allure is real. But when the prestige of a name outweighs the actual experience and alignment, you (or your child) could end up in the wrong place, chasing someone else's dream.

Too many students build their college list backwards—starting with a dream school instead of a dream experience. Counselors push, parents pressure, YouTube raves, and suddenly, you're sinking time, energy, and thousands of dollars into a goal that may not even make sense for you. This episode will help you break free from that Ivy tunnel vision and build a strategy that actually fits your life.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Why Ivy League prestige doesn't guarantee career success (and the real stats behind the myth)

• How your school counselor's advice might be driven by their priorities, not yours

• The surprising red flags that your "dream school" may not be the right fit

• A 3-step process to build a college list based on alignment, not assumption

Whether you're a student navigating this process or a parent supporting your child, this episode is your permission slip to ditch the default Ivy obsession—and choose with clarity, confidence, and intention.

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What if your child's struggle in school isn't about effort—but about how they're wired to learn?

So many students (and their parents) assume academic challenges stem from laziness, distraction, or not trying hard enough. But what if the real issue is that their learning style simply isn't being supported—or even understood?

In this episode, Dr. Samantha, a clinical psychologist and Educational Architect breaks down how we're missing the mark when we try to fit all students into one academic mold. She shares why identifying a student's learning profile is the secret sauce to unlocking potential, reigniting passion, and guiding students toward futures that actually excite them.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Why students don't need to "fix" their weaknesses—but double down on their strengths
• The powerful role learning profiles play in navigating school and life
• How passion + perseverance is a formula for real-world success
• What Taylor Swift, LeBron James, and a tree-obsessed philanthropist can teach us about grit and purpose

If you've ever worried your child isn't reaching their full potential, this conversation is your permission slip to reimagine success, education, and what it really means to thrive.

Are you ready to help your student find what lights them up?

🎯 Start here: An Admissions Strategy Session where we'll identify your student's unique path and create a custom roadmap for their success. No generic advice—just a personalized strategy that works.

🚀 Go deeper: Apply for The Roadmap—our signature consulting experience that turns uncertainty into clarity (and acceptances to dream schools). We work with just a handful of families per year.

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Know a student who's struggling in school—or a parent or teacher who's feeling helpless trying to support them?

Send this episode their way. Dr. Samantha's perspective will shift how they see learning differences—not as deficits, but as powerful clues to how a student is wired to thrive.

Let's stop forcing kids into boxes that were never built for them. The more we talk about learning profiles, the more we empower students to succeed on their terms—not by working harder, but by working smarter with who they truly are.

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