Freedom comes from the inside out. Freedom is loving who you are, owning who you are, knowing, and standing in certainty in your gifts.

In this inspiring episode of the Forgive Yourself podcast, host Brenda Reiss welcomes Jackie Cote, a freedom and love mentor who helps women shift from a life of survival, control, and fear to one of thriving, love, and trust. Jackie shares her transformative journey from 30 years in corporate America to becoming a successful entrepreneur and coach.

Jackie’s story begins with her unexpected transition from a high-pressure corporate job to starting her own coaching business. After being let go from her position, Jackie found herself at a crossroads. Instead of seeking another corporate role, she chose to pursue her passion for mentoring and coaching, a skill she had honed throughout her career.

I had to heal and open up, peel back the layers, and be aware of my own stories that were holding me back.

The conversation delves into the challenges and personal growth Jackie experienced during this transition. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the willingness to confront one’s own beliefs and limitations. Jackie shares how she had to learn to feel her emotions and face her fears, a process that involved months of introspection and tears.

One of the most powerful moments in the podcast is when Jackie discusses her struggle with an eating disorder, which she now recognizes as a survival mechanism she developed to cope with unprocessed emotions. This revelation highlights the importance of addressing underlying issues and finding healthier ways to manage emotions.

The episode also touches on the concept of “borrowed belief,” where sometimes we need others to believe in us until we can fully believe in ourselves. Jackie shares a touching anecdote about how a former colleague’s faith in her abilities gave her the permission she needed to pursue her dreams.

Each time you go through it, it gets easier, shorter, and less intense.

Brenda and Jackie discuss the ongoing nature of personal growth, emphasizing that it’s a lifelong journey rather than a destination. They explore how facing challenges becomes easier over time as we develop tools and self-awareness to navigate difficult emotions and situations.

The conversation takes a poignant turn as Jackie shares her experience of caring for her father with dementia. This unexpected circumstance allowed her to forge a deeper connection with her father and led to a profound moment of forgiveness and healing.

Throughout the episode, Jackie emphasizes the importance of community and support in personal growth. She discusses her membership program, which aims to provide affordable, high-value support for individuals on their journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

I want you to just love yourself so much that you show up authentically, unapologetically, as you.

The podcast concludes with Jackie’s inspiring message about living a “freedom life.” She explains that true freedom comes from within – loving oneself, owning one’s gifts, and showing up authentically in the world.

This episode of the Forgive Yourself podcast offers listeners a wealth of insights on personal transformation, self-love, and the courage to pursue one’s dreams. Jackie Cote’s journey from corporate success to entrepreneurial freedom serves as an inspiring example of what’s possible when we dare to listen to our inner voice and embrace change.

Thanks for listening, your support is greatly appreciated.

About Jackie Cote

Jackie is your Freedom and Love Mentor and the owner of Jackie Cote Coaching. She helps you shift from the “I got it girl” who leads her life from a place of survival, control, and fear to a woman who is thriving in life from a place of love and trust. Her mission is to help 100k or more women, awaken, empower and own their magic so they can be seen and heard while owning who they are unapologetically in the world.

Jackie is living her freedom life on the road as a full time nomad with her husband and 2 pups after 30 years of leadership management in the restaurant business. She loved mentoring hundreds of people to next levels in that career, and now gets to do it her own way and have the time and money freedom she truly desired. It’s time for you to have the freedom life you truly desire too!

Jackie’s Website and Links:
Website – Click here.
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Instagram – Follow here.
Facebook – Click here.
Freebie Video training- Watch it here.
Free 30 minute one on one connect call: Book a call.
Jackie’s monthly $55 a month membership – Learn more.