Jennifer Detrich Smith is in the business of making something beautiful. She’s both the mother of two as well as the owner of Birdseye Rule, a magical store located in the heart of Logan Square—and it’s one of our favorite shops in Chicago. We first met Jen at an Enneagram panel she hosted in her space and we’ve kept in touch and kept ordering things from her thoughtfully-curated collection ever since.
As you’ll soon hear for yourself, Jen is an expansive soul who’s thought a lot about what she needs to feel centered and optimized so she can stay close to her own creativity. Throughout this conversation we discuss trusting your gut, what truth feels like, rebuilding confidence, defining success, and finding balance amidst a full life. There’s a freeing sense of fluidity in how Jen talks about what she knows—she radiates a rooted confidence but also holds a loose grip knowing that she’s continually evolving. She’s truly delightful and we really enjoyed this hour of exploring what she’s come to know so far.
Full show notes, downloadables, and links are also available at empoweredhumanacademy.com/36
Keep the conversation going...
Table Question: What’s your order of balance list? What’s an area that you’re currently rebalancing?
Journal Prompt: What’s your current definition of success?
Action Step: Pay attention to what truth feels like in your body this week.
View the printable worksheet on Google Docs
Further exploration:
Follow Birdseye Rule on Instagram: @birdseyerule
Learn more about Jen’s work: birdseyerule.com
This is a production of Lightward, Inc.
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