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Nellie Acevedo

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Running is a great visual for vulnerability. Picture yourself in the middle of the desert, or in a big city, or on the side of a volcano, with nothing but your shoes and some minimal clothing. No one is holding your hand, there are no secure walls behind you, nature and humanity can see you from every angle, and you can only move as fast as your body allows. It can honestly be a bit intimidating. This is pretty much the way life is. It’s scary, but it’s how we discover our potential. As humans we like feeling secure, sure. and safe. We build walls to protect us from storms. We make alliances with other humans (aka friends) to help us in times of struggle. We stockpile food and resources so we don’t have to constantly think about where our next meal will come from. All of these things are positives, so then what’s so great about being vulnerable? Being prepared and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable are two different things. By all means we ought to do everything we can to be safe. Being vulnerable doesn’t mean being reckless. Being vulnerable is more about being honest. It means being okay to admit our weaknesses or our fears, but it has a purpose—to help ourselves and to help others. Nellie Acevedo is a queen of vulnerability. She is a full-time blogger, entrepreneur, mama, and runner. She lives in Brooklyn, New York where every day she has a chance to feel a little bit vulnerable as she raises her two multi-cultured boys in a fast-paced world. Today she shared with us tips on being true to yourself, the lifestyle of being your own boss, and of course, her stories about running. Share Your Journey When it comes to sharing your personal journey, there are two main benefits to being true to yourself. Firstly, it gives people something to follow that is inspirational. “People love a real journey,” says Nellie, “Share it if you feel comfortable.” Nellie admits that while she admires elite runners and other professional athletes, they aren’t the people that motivate her to exercise. In her words, “real” people motivate her. The people that are like her. Whatever stage of life you are in, there are people watching you that feel like you are their “real” people. That’s why it’s important to share. If you can do it, so can they. Don’t feel like you need to reach a certain level of expertise before you can share and inspire. The other benefit of being vulnerable and sharing your journey is the support of the community. People relate with struggles, and you will probably be surprised with how many people are willing to speak up and reach out when you share personal trials. Every time Nellie gets up the courage to be vulnerable, that’s when she gets the most reactions and support. “You control your narrative,” she says, “When you share the realness about being a person, about adulting, about motherhood, […] people identify with that and you leave a mark on people’s hearts. They want to stay with you and follow your journey.” Don’t be afraid to be real. Other people have similar experiences as you, and until you share, you neglect the support and withhold the inspiration. It doesn’t mean you have to share everything, but share what you are comfortable with and be real. Do Something for Yourself Each week Nellie tries to get at least three workouts in. This can be a challenge since her workday starts at seven p.m. every evening when her husband gets home from work. But she knows that doing things for herself is the only way to keep it together and do her best as a mother. “We need the time to reset” says Nellie, “[When I go to the gym] I can think about things that I wasn’t able to accomplish during the day, but I can think about them fully because I’m away from the family.” Make your workout time your think tank time. It’s a great way to blow off steam, come up with new ideas, and organize your thoughts. Lastly, Nellie suggests setting small running goals and watching yourself succeed often, rather than setting big ones. She fully believes in celebrating the victories along the way as well. That doesn’t mean just the first 10k you run, but the first mile you run, and then the second, and so on. Go ahead and do something for yourself. Set attainable goals. Celebrate when you reach them. Support people you see being vulnerable, and then be vulnerable yourself and watch the good that it does. Resources: Nellie on Instagram Nellie on Twitter Nellie on Facebook Nellie’s Blog Third Eye Thoughts Instagram   Thank you to Bodyhealth and Generation UCAN for being the wonderful sponsors of this episode of The Running For Real Podcast.    If you are struggling to recover quick enough from your training, my little secret is to use BodyHealth Perfect Amino to get you there. It contains all the essential amino acids, and is very easy for your body to use and begin the repair process. Click the link and use code TINAMUIR10 for 10% off.   Generation UCAN has been with me through a lot of my races. This product have been my go to nutritional product for marathon training and racing when I was getting all of my best times. It gives you a steady energy without the sugar, so there are no sugar crashes! TINAMUIR25 for 10% off.   Thanks for Listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the Running for Real Facebook Group and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Nellie, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Running is a great visual for vulnerability. Picture yourself in the middle of the desert, or in a big city, or on the side of a volcano, with nothing but your shoes and some minimal clothing. No one is holding your hand, there are no secure walls behind you, nature and humanity can see you from every angle, and you can only move as fast as your body allows. It can honestly be a bit intimidating. This is pretty much the way life is. It’s scary, but it’s how we discover our potential. As humans we like feeling secure, sure. and safe. We build walls to protect us from storms. We make alliances with other humans (aka friends) to help us in times of struggle. We stockpile food and resources so we don’t have to constantly think about where our next meal will come from. All of these things are positives, so then what’s so great about being vulnerable? Being prepared and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable are two different things. By all means we ought to do everything we can to be safe. Being vulnerable doesn’t mean being reckless. Being vulnerable is more about being honest. It means being okay to admit our weaknesses or our fears, but it has a purpose—to help ourselves and to help others. Nellie Acevedo is a queen of vulnerability. She is a full-time blogger, entrepreneur, mama, and runner. She lives in Brooklyn, New York where every day she has a chance to feel a little bit vulnerable as she raises her two multi-cultured boys in a fast-paced world. Today she shared with us tips on being true to yourself, the lifestyle of being your own boss, and of course, her stories about running. Share Your Journey When it comes to sharing your personal journey, there are two main benefits to being true to yourself. Firstly, it gives people something to follow that is inspirational. “People love a real journey,” says Nellie, “Share it if you feel comfortable.” Nellie admits that while she admires elite runners and other professional athletes, they aren’t the people that motivate her to exercise. In her words, “real” people motivate her. The people that are like her. Whatever stage of life you are in, there are people watching you that feel like you are their “real” people. That’s why it’s important to share. If you can do it, so can they. Don’t feel like you need to reach a certain level of expertise before you can share and inspire. The other benefit of being vulnerable and sharing your journey is the support of the community. People relate with struggles, and you will probably be surprised with how many people are willing to speak up and reach out when you share personal trials. Every time Nellie gets up the courage to be vulnerable, that’s when she gets the most reactions and support. “You control your narrative,” she says, “When you share the realness about being a person, about adulting, about motherhood, […] people identify with that and you leave a mark on people’s hearts. They want to stay with you and follow your journey.” Don’t be afraid to be real. Other people have similar experiences as you, and until you share, you neglect the support and withhold the inspiration. It doesn’t mean you have to share everything, but share what you are comfortable with and be real. Do Something for Yourself Each week Nellie tries to get at least three workouts in. This can be a challenge since her workday starts at seven p.m. every evening when her husband gets home from work. But she knows that doing things for herself is the only way to keep it together and do her best as a mother. “We need the time to reset” says Nellie, “[When I go to the gym] I can think about things that I wasn’t able to accomplish during the day, but I can think about them fully because I’m away from the family.” Make your workout time your think tank time. It’s a great way to blow off steam, come up with new ideas, and organize your thoughts. Lastly, Nellie suggests setting small running goals and watching yourself succeed often, rather than setting big ones. She fully believes in celebrating the victories along the way as well. That doesn’t mean just the first 10k you run, but the first mile you run, and then the second, and so on. Go ahead and do something for yourself. Set attainable goals. Celebrate when you reach them. Support people you see being vulnerable, and then be vulnerable yourself and watch the good that it does. Resources: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glamnellie/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nellie on Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bklynactivemama?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nellie on Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynActiveMama/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nellie on Facebook</a> <a href="https://brooklynactivemama.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nellie’s Blog</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thirdeyethoughts/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Third Eye Thoughts Instagram</a>   Thank you to Bodyhealth and Generation UCAN for being the wonderful sponsors of this episode of The Running For Real Podcast.   If you are struggling to recover quick enough from your training, my little secret is to use BodyHealth Perfect Amino to get you there. It contains all the essential amino acids, and is very easy for your body to use and begin the repair process. Click the link and use code <a href="https://tinamuir.com/aminos" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TINAMUIR10</a> for 10% off. Generation UCAN has been with me through a lot of my races. This product have been my go to nutritional product for marathon training and racing when I was getting all of my best times. It gives you a steady energy without the sugar, so there are no sugar crashes! <a href="https://tinamuir.com/aminos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TINAMUIR25</a> for 10% off. Thanks for Listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/runningforrealfocus/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Running for Real Facebook Group</a> and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on <a href="https://twitter.com/tinamuir" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/runningforreal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/tinamuir88" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, or <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/tinamuir88" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. To help out the show: Leave an honest <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/running-for-real-podcast-celebrating-runner-highs-embracing/id1225735334" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">review on iTunes</a>. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, <a href="http://tinamuir.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">you can find out here.</a> Thank you to Nellie, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Nellie Acevedo: Share Your Journey -R4R 148

Meet Nellie Acevedo. I discovered Nellie because she is a Skirt Sports ambassador and I’ve always been drawn to her energy and ability to connect to women on a very real level. Nellie is a New Yorker with Jamaican roots who climbed the ladder in the financial world to find herself in a position where she had a great job and made great money. But she just wasn’t happy. Today she is a full time entrepreneur and blogger at Brooklyn Active Mama with 2 young kids and a long-time husband she met in middle school! While she makes a lot less money, she is a whole lot happier.I think you’ll find Nellie’s outlook refreshing. She is a deep thinker who shares openly about the path she has taken. Pay attention to the core values she mentions. We could all benefit from stepping back for a moment, pushing pause and thinking about what our core values are today. And do our lives reflect our core values? Because when things are in alignment, that’s when the magic happens.

Meet Nellie Acevedo. I discovered Nellie because she is a Skirt Sports ambassador and I’ve always been drawn to her energy and ability to connect to women on a very real level. Nellie is a New Yorker with Jamaican roots who climbed the ladder in the financial world to find herself in a position where she had a great job and made great money. But she just wasn’t happy. Today she is a full time entrepreneur and blogger at Brooklyn Active Mama with 2 young kids and a long-time husband she met in middle school! While she makes a lot less money, she is a whole lot happier. I think you’ll find Nellie’s outlook refreshing. She is a deep thinker who shares openly about the path she has taken. Pay attention to the core values she mentions. We could all benefit from stepping back for a moment, pushing pause and thinking about what our core values are today. And do our lives reflect our core values? Because when things are in alignment, that’s when the magic happens.

66 - Nellie Acevedo Quit Her High-Powered Job to Pursue Happiness

Felicia Bender

Author and Numerologist, Dr. Felicia Bender discusses the use of numerology to understand ourselves and guide us to living our most purposeful and enthralling lives.  In our second half hour, Brooklyn Active Mama and blogger Ninja, Nellie Acevedo talks about her unique experiences as a young urban mother on fitness, family, fashion, and fun.

Practical Numerologist Dr Felicia Bender &  "Active Mama" Nellie Acevedo.