How do I define my long term goals? How do I manage anxiety and stress? How do I make a career change? What am I passionate about? How do I get unstuck in my career? How do I make more time for family and friends? How do I want to raise my kids? And the biggest question of all, how do I figure out what’s next?Welcome to the Own Your Best Life Podcast where we will answer ALL of these questions and so much more! Week after week, host May Empson brings you the wellness tips, spiritual lessons, mindset hacks, burnout prevention strategies, and inspirational stories that can help YOU design your dream life. May shares tangible tips and hacks that she used to become a successful career changer across the fields of leadership and mindset coaching, corporate sales training, sales strategy, strategy consulting, and operations at top companies like McKinsey and other Fortune 500 companies. Columbia-certified coach and MBA, May is also a yogi and mom of 2 who is passionate about heart-led strategies for the contemporary woman who wants to live a life that is meaningful, sustainable and full of passion.Ready to join the movement? Because we believe that you are your most important work.
228: The Spiritual® Achiever Roadmap: Your Path to Clarity and Success
Welcome to Episode #228 of the Own Your Best Life Podcast. The end of year haze is lifting and the January + February intentions have started some new momentum. Now is the perfect time to really focus on what it is you want next. In today’s podcast, I’m going to share with you The Spiritual Achiever Roadmap®, which are the four phases we experience as we move from stuck to a breakthrough career and life. If you want to figure out what's next, join Spiritual Achiever® Coaching Follow May Empson's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Download the free Spiritual Achiever® Meditation Series
27 min
27 January 2025
227: Why You Feel Stuck and How to Break Free
Welcome to Episode #227 of the Own Your Best Life Podcast. If you’re feeling stuck—like life isn’t moving forward no matter how hard you try—I want you to know something: you’re not alone, and there’s nothing wrong with you. What if I told you that being stuck is actually a sign of something much deeper—and that breaking free is not only possible but also simpler than you think? Today, I’ll uncover why high achievers like you feel stuck, the hidden patterns keeping you there, and most importantly, the steps you can take today to break free. If you want to figure out what's next, join Spiritual Achiever® Coaching Follow May Empson's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Download the free Spiritual Achiever® Meditation Series
14 min
20 January 2025
226: How to Build Your Dream Career on LinkedIn: Personal Branding, Networking, and Content Secrets
Welcome to Episode #226 of the Own Your Best Life Podcast. Changing careers or seeking your dream job can feel overwhelming, especially as a professional woman navigating LinkedIn and other social platforms. Social media tools like LinkedIn are invaluable for building your personal brand and unlocking opportunities beyond your current role. But where do you start? How do you authentically show up without feeling like you're bragging or overpromoting yourself? If you want to figure out what's next, join Spiritual Achiever® Coaching Follow May Empson's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Download the free Spiritual Achiever® Meditation Series
13 min
13 January 2025
225: Top 3 Resume Strategies for 2025: Land Your Dream Job Faster
Welcome to Episode #225 of the Own Your Best Life Podcast. If you’ve ever thought about switching roles internally or landing a new job, you’ve probably realized you need to update your resume. It’s one of the first steps in every application or interview process. Yet, many of us put it off until the last minute. I get it—life is busy! But today, we’re diving into why waiting is a mistake and how resume strategies have evolved for 2025, so you can stay ahead of the game. If you want to figure out what's next, join Spiritual Achiever® Coaching Follow May Empson's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Download the free Spiritual Achiever® Meditation Series
7 min
6 January 2025
224: 3 Key Steps to Ace Your Next Informational Interview
Welcome to episode #224 of the Own Your Best Life Podcast. If you’re considering switching roles or jobs, chances are you’ll be conducting informational interviews to learn about different roles, industries, or opportunities. While these conversations might seem casual, they are critical in helping you secure that next big role or opportunity. If you want to figure out what's next, join Spiritual Achiever® Coaching Follow May Empson's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Download the free Spiritual Achiever® Meditation Series
11 min
4 November 2024
223: 4 Goals You Need to Set Now for a Life You’ll Love
Welcome to episode #223 of the Own Your Best Life Podcast. When it’s time to think of goals for the next year, it can often feel overwhelming—especially when they’re outside the immediate work or life projects on your to-do list. What do you want from your life beyond that list? This question can stump even the most seasoned professionals, not because they’re not ambitious but because they don’t often have time to think about what’s next beyond work goals. Yet, if you’re feeling like that’s not enough, it’s likely because you’re craving something more. Today’s podcast will help you dive into your dreamiest goals and clarify some of the uncertainties that come with dreaming beyond today. If you want to figure out what's next, join Spiritual Achiever® Coaching Follow May Empson's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Download the free Spiritual Achiever® Meditation Series
11 min
25 October 2024
222: How to Know If Your Next Job Will Be Better
Welcome to episode #222 of the Own Your Best Life Podcast. If you’re feeling ready to search for the next job but are unsure if it’ll truly be better than where you are now, you’re not alone. Many people make the leap, thinking the grass will be greener, only to find themselves back in a similar situation once the honeymoon phase fades. Today’s episode is about how to ensure your next job is a true step up in your career—and in your life. If you want to figure out what's next, join Spiritual Achiever® Coaching Follow May Empson's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Download the free Spiritual Achiever® Meditation Series
13 min
16 October 2024
221: Vision Test - Are You Playing Too Small or Going Big?
Welcome to episode #221 of the Own Your Best Life Podcast. As we approach the end of the year, many of us start reflecting on how we’ve done and thinking about the future. It’s a time when we ask ourselves, “What are my goals for next year or even the next five years?” A common question that arises is, “Am I thinking big enough?” If you’re wondering how to know if your vision is big enough, today’s episode is for you. If you want to figure out what's next, join Spiritual Achiever® Coaching Follow May Empson's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Download the free Spiritual Achiever® Meditation Series
10 min
9 October 2024
220: Stop waiting for permission to be special
Welcome to episode #220 of the Own Your Best Life Podcast. Today we’re going to challenge a belief that holds so many of us back: “What makes me so special when so many people are doing the same thing?” If you want to figure out what's next, join Spiritual Achiever® Coaching Follow May Empson's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Download the free Spiritual Achiever® Meditation Series
18 min
29 September 2024
219: Rest is Productive
Welcome to episode #219 of the Own Your Best Life Podcast. You can outwork pretty much any problem. The seats at the table and opportunities you desire are on the other side of the work that goes into it. If you want to figure out what's next, join Spiritual Achiever® Coaching Follow May Empson's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Download the free Spiritual Achiever® Meditation Series
