Excuses sound logical, but they quietly keep us stuck. In this episode, Carrie breaks down the difference between “I can’t” and “I won’t” — and how that simple shift pulls you out of victim mode and into power. You’ll learn how to recognize the excuses holding you back, replace them with ownership, and take your next step toward the life you actually want.

In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie sits down with her dear friend Heather Campbell Green, founder of Celebrity Style Guide, a fashion platform that’s been helping people find the looks they love for over 20 years. From Texas to Michigan to Colorado, Heather has built a trusted brand that bridges Hollywood glamour and everyday confidence. Together, they talk about friendship, fashion, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to grow something from the ground up — all while staying true to yourself.

As kids, growth was built into our lives through teachers, coaches, and structure. As adults, that structure disappears — and many of us quietly stall. In this episode, Greg reflects on why capable adults stop growing, how comfort disguises itself as contentment, and why intentional challenge and support are essential at every age. Through personal stories and endurance lessons, this episode invites you to stop drifting and start training for who you’re becoming next.

As kids, we had teachers, coaches, and parents guiding us, holding us accountable, and helping us grow. As adults, that structure disappears—but the need for support doesn’t. In this episode, Carrie reflects on why having someone in your corner matters, even when you’re independent, experienced, and capable. You’ll hear how guidance, perspective, and encouragement can help you:

• Notice the possibilities you might be overlooking
• Step into challenges with confidence instead of fear
• Rekindle your joy, curiosity, and sense of purpose
• Keep growing even when life feels busy or overwhelming
• This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t stop with age, and having someone to walk beside you can make all the difference.

Have you ever felt like the next chapter of your life is coming…
But you don’t quite know what it looks like yet?

In this episode of Project You 2.2, Greg Helmer talks about what it means to stay present when the future feels uncertain — when roles shift, identities loosen, and fear tries to rush us ahead.

Greg shares honest stories about change, family, leadership, and the quiet courage it takes to stay grounded instead of panicking your way forward.

You don’t need the whole plan.
You don’t need all the answers.
You just need to be present long enough to take the next step.

In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie dives deep into the power of presence — and how learning to live fully in the moment can unlock peace, clarity, and the next level of your life.

She explores how so many of us spend our days stuck in the past (feeling regret or sadness) or racing ahead to the future (feeling anxious or fearful), instead of being grounded in the only place peace truly lives — right now.

Through heartfelt stories — from her dog Calvin’s joyful presence to the lessons kids unknowingly teach us — Carrie reminds us that the present moment is a powerful teacher. She also shares how exposure to new ideas, people, and experiences can expand what we believe is possible.

From dreaming of a house with pillars as a young girl to building a life that reflects that vision, Carrie shows how dreams, presence, and action work together to move us out of fear and into growth.

She reminds us that leveling up isn’t about perfection — it’s about shedding old fears, stepping into discomfort, and surrounding yourself with inspiration.

This episode is your reminder that the universe is full of miracles — and the moment you step out of your own way, you start to see them everywhere.

Greg picks up where Carrie’s “It Factor” message left off and explores what really creates that magnetic spark we feel in certain people—and sometimes lose in ourselves. Through the lens of leadership, neuroscience, and faith, he explains how our “it factor” isn’t vanity, it’s vitality: the alignment between our inner world and outer world, when beliefs, energy, and presence all line up.

Greg shares a powerful story from a foggy 20-mile run along Lake Michigan that becomes a living metaphor for life in the “in-between”—when direction feels blurry and purpose feels muted. He unpacks how emotional fog, stress, and overload can hide our spark, and how small steps of trust, alignment, and reconnection with God can bring it back to the surface. This episode is an invitation to stop believing your spark is behind you and start realizing it’s still within you—waiting for clarity, courage, and your next brave step.

In this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie dives into the magic of the elusive “it” factor—the confidence, spark, and magnetic energy that makes people unforgettable. Drawing on vivid memories from high school, she explores how both men and women exhibited “it” through style, charisma, and self-assurance. Carrie shares how life, careers, and parenting can make us lose that special spark, and how we can actively reclaim it in midlife and beyond.

Listeners will hear stories of her husband, her clients, and even themselves reflected in the quest to reconnect with joy, confidence, and personal style. Carrie also discusses practical ways to step back into your best self: from wardrobe and self-care to mindset shifts and intentional confidence. She offers an invitation to a coaching call for those ready to reclaim their vitality and magnetic energy, proving that it’s never too late to shine.

Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, this episode is all about remembering your sparkle, igniting your confidence, and walking into the world as your most magnetic self.