Living the High Vibe Life with Merchon Hargrave: Community, Accountability and Mental Health

Healthy Illness

Ep. 102 Kelly Marie and Merchon Hargrave, founder of High Vibe Cowork, discuss the importance of community and accountability in building a high vibe life. She shares her personal challenges in seeking a diagnosis for ADHD and the need for self-acceptance and self-love.

As the conversation unfolds, Kelly and Merchon explore the intricacies of starting and running a virtual coworking community, touching on the unique challenges and successes that come along with entrepreneurship. They discuss the significance of setting boundaries, the power of small, actionable steps, and finding one's North Star for guidance and focus. This episode is packed with relatable discussions on balancing the entrepreneurial grind with personal growth and the importance of celebrating every win, big or small.

"Big dreams and small steps can transform your life." - Merchon Hargrave

Key Takeaways:

• Accountability and Community: The significance of being held accountable and the strength found in communities of like-minded individuals.
• Boundary Setting: The practice of setting boundaries as an essential element for personal and professional growth.
• Chunking Goals: Breaking down big dreams into manageable, bite-sized steps to advance toward one's objectives.
• North Star Focus: The importance of having a clear North Star goal that guides decisions and facilitates easier rejection of unnecessary commitments.
• Embracing the Journey: Acknowledging and celebrating the wins, regardless of size, as well as the messy parts of growth.

About the Guest:

Merchon Hargrave is the founder of High Vibe Cowork, a virtual community designed for women entrepreneurs. Her podcast High Vibe Table Talks is a testament to her understanding of the entrepreneurship journey and the vital role community plays in it. Merchon is known for creating a supportive environment that values mutual motivation, inspiration, and education. Her work echoes the belief that community and intentionality are key elements in both personal and professional growth.

Resources:

• Merchon Hargrave on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile
• High Vibe Cowork Instagram: @highvibecowork
• High Vibe Table Talk Podcast: Available on Jazzcast Pros Network
• Free Co-working Hours with High Vibe Community Wed 12pm - 2pm

🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC

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Chapters:

0:00:00 Introduction to Merchon Hargrave and High Vibe Cowork

0:02:18 Motivation for starting High Vibe Cowork

0:06:13 The continued need for coworking and accountability

0:08:03 The impact of Covid on women in the workforce

0:09:20 Breaking free from transactional work relationships

0:10:34 Encouraging women to set boundaries and prioritize

0:11:44 Taking small steps towards goals and having a north star

0:13:37 Merchon's mental health journey

0:15:45 Hyper fixating and realizing ADHD

0:16:59 Seeking diagnosis and roadblocks

0:20:52 Frustrations in navigating the medical system

0:27:59 Importance of celebrating wins, big and small.

0:29:00 Significance of accountability and setting boundaries.

0:30:30 Following a North Star and asking for help are essential for achieving goals.

0:31:05 Love and community in the pursuit of goals.

0:33:38 Free coworking sessions on Wednesdays.

0:34:20 Upcoming Podcast Movement conference in D.C.

0:34:56 Resources for those in need of mental health assistance or someone to talk to.

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