"I’m too busy.” “I don’t have the money right now.” We say these phrases casually, responsibly, often without realizing how much power they hold. Over time, they stop being explanations and start replacing accountability, quietly reshaping our relationships, our finances, and our integrity.

In this episode, we unpack the cost of excuses, how comfort and avoidance slowly erode trust, and what it actually looks like to realign your time, money, and energy with the life you say you want to live. No shame, no hustle culture, just honest conversation and practical clarity.

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✨Episode Highlights

• “I’m too busy” and “I don’t have the money” often replace accountability without us realizing it.
• Excuses don’t sound like excuses, they sound like responsible explanations.
• Trust erodes quietly through delay, silence, and avoidance, not big blowups.
• Borrowed money represents someone else’s time, work, and stability.
• Public spending paired with private avoidance damages relationships.
• Integrity doesn’t require abundance, it requires communication.
• Busy doesn’t mean incapable, it means something else has your attention.
• Discipline looks ordinary, quiet choices no one applauds.
• Excuses are unspoken priorities we haven’t named yet.

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One of my pastors once said, “We live in a world where everything is awesome and no one’s impressed.” That sentence stuck with me, and this episode was born from it.

In this conversation, I’m talking about what happens when our lives, our businesses, and our online presence drift out of alignment, and how easy it is to lose ourselves in the noise. This episode isn’t about doing less or disengaging, it’s about coming back to what’s real before trying to show up for everyone else.

If you’ve been feeling tired of performing, overwhelmed by content, or unsure how to show up in a way that actually feels like you, this episode is for you.

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✨Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction: The Paradox of Awesomeness
00:46 Living Authentically in a Noisy World
04:27 The Gap Between Identity and Message
06:40 Re-centering: Finding Clarity in Chaos
09:29 The Power of Authentic Connection
14:08 Understanding Your Current Season
15:48 Articulating Your Message with Clarity
19:18 Serving with Intention and Purpose
23:02 Aligning Life Goals with Business Goals
25:06 The Value of Authenticity in a Superficial World

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Ever feel the tension between what you believe and what feels “safe” to say as a business owner? The fear of losing customers, income, or support can make staying neutral feel easier, even when something inside you wants to speak up.

In this episode of the Dream Doers Podcast, Jana Marler talks honestly about advocacy in business, when it makes sense to speak, when it doesn’t, and why silence often costs more in the long run. She shares lessons from entrepreneurship and leadership, including what she learned as a basketball referee, where doing the right thing rarely earns applause.

This episode isn’t about being loud or confrontational. It’s about discernment, trusting your gut, doing your homework before aligning with people or brands, and understanding how speaking with clarity can actually bring better alignment, protection, and growth.

If you’ve ever wondered how to show up with integrity without burning everything down, this conversation is for you.

💬 If this felt like something you needed to hear, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, and tell me how you’re choosing to advocate in your own way.

Drop a comment and let me know what speaking up looks like for you right now, quietly or boldly. Both count.

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