A Gold Star Celebration: From "What If" to Worldwide
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We made it to 20 episodes! 🎉 And I couldn’t be more grateful. This week on The Free Advantage, we’re throwing a little party—not just for this milestone, but for the small, meaningful wins that often go unnoticed.
Remember when we used to get gold stars for sharing, being kind, or just showing up? Somewhere along the way, life got serious… and we stopped celebrating ourselves. But what if bringing back that playful recognition could change how we see our growth?
This episode is extra special because I’m also sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how this podcast was born—including a powerful moment I experienced working with my dear friend AJ Sarcione, founder of Get Your Shine, and his incredible Imagination Method.
Through his guidance, I discovered my “What If?” question that changed everything:
“What if I change how people view themselves and the world? What if they come together in acceptance instead of defiance? What if they heal?”
That vision became the heartbeat of The Free Advantage. And now, 20 episodes later, we are global. Thank you for being part of that.
🎧 In this episode, we’ll explore:
✨Why we stop celebrating ourselves—and why we shouldn’t
✨The power of play, imagination, and creativity in personal growth
✨What a “Gold Star Chart” can do for your mindset
✨The global growth of The Free Advantage and the message behind it
✨How to start celebrating yourself again—guilt-free, joy-full, and purpose-led
✨A shoutout to AJ Sarcione and the Imagination Method that helped spark this journey.
AJ Sarcione is a communication and brand advisor, speaker, and author who helps individuals and organizations around the world communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. With a career blending corporate leadership and entrepreneurial innovation, he believes effective communication is the key to success in relationships, career growth, brand development, employee satisfaction, and leadership. Helping leaders and organizations craft authentic, vision-driven communications to transform culture and elevate brand reputation, AJ specializes in change management and employee engagement, unlocking potential that creates a lasting, positive impact. AJ’s career includes pioneering Yahoo’s first internal brand and marketing division, where he reignited a culture of optimism and positivity. Following Yahoo's acquisition by Verizon, he became Head of MOJO and Employee Experience, fostering global alignment and resilience. As a Certified HeartMath® Trainer, AJ integrates emotional intelligence and resilience-building techniques into his work, using his Imagination Method™ and S.H.I.N.E. Framework™ to improve communication and leadership effectiveness. AJ is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and offers services both in-person and virtually.
Learn more about AJ Sarcione and his transformational Imagination Method at www.ajsarcione.com or www.getyourshine.com
Thank you for walking this journey with me. Let’s keep showing up, shining bright, and celebrating as we go.
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