Look for the Good with Carrie Rowan

What if the secret to confidence has nothing to do with feeling confident?
If you've ever looked at someone successful and thought, "I wish I had their confidence," this episode may completely change the way you think about self-belief.
In the inspiring finale of our July Confidence Series, Carrie Rowan welcomes leadership expert Dr. Cherie Comeau for an honest conversation about the hidden side of confidence. Dr. Cherie shares the self-doubt she faced on her own journey—from becoming a doctor and business owner—and why every new level of success requires us to grow into a new version of ourselves. She also introduces her simple yet powerful three-step Confidence Formula that has helped countless leaders stop proving themselves and start owning the seat they've earned.
Together, Carrie and Dr. Cherie explore why comparison quietly steals confidence, how to break free from the "Am I good enough?" story, and why taking imperfect action is often the first step toward becoming the person you're meant to be.
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Cherie Comeau, our very first Founding Sponsor of Look for the Good. Your belief in this show and its mission has helped make these conversations possible.
To learn more about Dr. Cherie Comeau's leadership coaching, executive development, and her Strategic Leadership Accelerator, visit CCLeadershipSolutions.com/LookForTheGood.

Confidence Comes From Taking Action
What if waiting to feel confident is the very thing keeping you stuck?
In this episode of Look for the Good, Carrie Rowan busts one of the biggest myths about confidence: confidence doesn't come before action—it comes because of action.
Whether you're thinking about asking for the promotion, starting a business, speaking up in a meeting, or simply trying something new, waiting until you "feel ready" rarely works. Confidence isn't a prerequisite—it's the reward for showing up.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why confidence is a muscle that grows stronger through resistance
Why action always comes before confidence
How keeping promises to yourself builds lasting self-trust
The hidden confidence story that may be silently sabotaging you
Carrie also shares personal stories from launching her first Facebook Lives during COVID, building more than 150 podcast episodes, and how showing up consistently—not perfectly—became the foundation of her confidence.
You'll leave with two simple strategies you can start today:
Choose one small habit and commit to it for the next 30 days.
Stack that habit onto something you already do each day to make success almost automatic.
Remember: Confidence isn't the starting line. It's the result of taking brave, consistent action.
If you've been waiting to feel confident before making your next move, this episode may be the inspirational nudge you've been looking for.
If you're intrigued by the show and would like to bring Carrie Rowan's inspiring keynote or leadership program to your organization, visit Carrierowan.com to book your free consultation. 

Confidence isn't the absence of self-doubt.
If you've ever thought, "Maybe I'm just not confident enough," this episode is for you.
In this week's Confidence Series, Carrie Rowan busts one of the biggest myths about confidence: even the most confident people doubt themselves. The difference isn't that they never feel fear—it's that they don't let fear make their decisions.
You'll discover why your brain keeps replaying stories like "I'm not good enough," how overthinking keeps you stuck, why comparison steals your confidence, and how to stop mistaking fear for a sign that you can't do something.
Carrie also shares two simple mindset shifts you can use immediately to quiet your inner critic and transform nervous energy into excitement before your next presentation, interview, conversation, or big opportunity.
Because confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you practice.
Tune in next week for another confidence myth, then join us July 31st for the Confidence Series finale featuring leadership expert Dr. Cherie Comeau.
If you're intrigued by the show and would like to bring Carrie Rowan's inspiring message to your organization, visit www.carrierowan.com to learn more about her keynotes, workshops, and corporate programs.
Learn to look for the good, and watch the good start to look for you!

Welcome back to the July Confidence Series, where we're challenging some of the biggest misconceptions about confidence—and discovering what it really takes to build it.
What if one of the biggest things you've ever believed about confidence simply isn't true?
In this episode of Look for the Good, Carrie Rowan tackles the first confidence myth: that some people are simply born confident. The truth? Confidence isn't a personality trait—it's a practice. Every time you step outside your comfort zone, keep a promise to yourself, and choose courage over comfort, you're building confidence one small action at a time.
Carrie also introduces a powerful perspective that changes the way we think about growth: The good stuff accumulates, too. Just as stress, worry, and self-doubt can build over time, so can confidence, self-trust, gratitude, and joy.
In this episode you'll discover:
Why confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you practice.
How confidence accumulates one small action at a time.
Why confident people tell a better story—and how to begin rewriting yours.
How living in alignment with your values naturally builds self-trust and lasting confidence.
Why showing up for yourself is the foundation of authentic confidence.
Memorable Takeaways
Confidence isn't a personality trait. It's a practice.
The good stuff accumulates, too.
Confident people tell a better story.
Show up for yourself. That's where true confidence is built.
Confidence grows when your actions align with the person you want to become.
Join Carrie next week as the July Confidence Series continues with another confidence myth that's keeping too many people stuck. And don't miss the July 31 episode, when leadership expert Dr. Cherie Comeau joins Carrie to connect the dots from the month's conversation and share one of the most powerful confidence-building frameworks Carrie has ever encountered.
🎙️ Missed an episode or want to catch the entire Confidence Series? Visit the Look for the Good Podcast Archive to listen to every episode and discover more resources to help you tell a new story.
"Learn to look for the good, and watch the good start to look for you!"

Welcome to a new chapter of Look for the Good! I'm thrilled to welcome our new KMET Radio listeners across Southern California while continuing to connect with our dedicated podcast listeners wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts.
Why do we naturally notice what's wrong before we see what's right? It's not because something is wrong with you—it's because your brain is doing exactly what it was designed to do.
In this episode, Carrie Rowan kicks off her July Confidence Series by exploring the brain's negativity bias and how the stories we tell ourselves become the lens through which we see ourselves and the world. Understanding why your mind works this way is the first step toward building genuine confidence.
Carrie also shares the story behind her "vitamin cards"—a simple morning ritual that didn't change her circumstances, but changed what her mind was prepared to notice.
In this episode you'll discover:
Why your brain naturally looks for problems before possibilities.
How the stories you repeat become the evidence your brain searches for.
How reading a few simple "vitamin cards" each morning primed Carrie's brain to focus on the person she wanted to become instead of the problems she faced.
This episode lays the foundation for our July Confidence Series, where we'll challenge the three biggest misconceptions about confidence—and discover what it really takes to build it.
Don't miss our July 31 episode, when leadership expert Dr. Cherie Comeau joins Carrie to connect the dots from this month's Confidence Series and share one of the most powerful confidence-building frameworks Carrie has ever encountered.
"Learn to look for the good, and watch the good start to find you!"

What if the smallest shift in perspective could change the entire trajectory of your life?
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Carrie sits down with thought leader, educator, and bestselling author of Simple Seed, Katie Wood—fresh off her recent appearance on the Today Show—for a conversation that will stay with you long after it ends.
Get ready for goosebumps as Katie shares deeply personal stories that reveal how life’s hardest moments are often the very ones shaping our resilience, character, and grit. From a moving story about her daughter’s stitches that beautifully mirrors how we heal and grow, to the transformational journey of a teacher who went from burnout to Teacher of the Year by using the powerful practices inside Katie’s journal—this episode is packed with moments that will shift the way you see your own story.
Together, Carrie and Katie explore how planting simple, intentional “seeds” of gratitude and perspective can create lasting change—not just for ourselves, but for the next generation. As a former teacher turned mission-driven entrepreneur, Katie is on a path to bring these life-changing tools into schools—teaching what many of us were never taught, but needed most.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why your hardest moments may be shaping your greatest strength
How a simple shift in perspective can transform your entire story
The real impact of gratitude practices—inside classrooms and beyond
And don’t miss the unforgettable moment at the end—when Katie shares the one sentence from a college basketball coach that completely changed the course of her life.
This is more than a conversation—it’s a reminder that the story you’re telling yourself matters… and you have the power to change it.
Tune in this Monday 5/25/26 at 5am & 5pm ET to listen live on the radiohttps://dreamvisions7radio.com/look-for-the-good/
Hey friends, although this is my last episode airing on Dreamvisions7Radio Network, the podcast is not going anywhere! You can still listen and download your weekly episodes at your favorite podcast platform
AND if you prefer to watch it live, find all the videos here: https://carrierowan.com/look-for-the-good-podcast-carrie-rowan/
Thank you Dreamvisions7Radio for spreading the goodness across the international airwaves! Forever grateful!
xoxo Carrie
BIO: Katie Wood is a thought leader, entrepreneur, and author of the bestselling journal A Simple Seed who transitioned from a 10-year career in special education teaching to entrepreneurship in 2014 to help others grow through mindset, leadership, and personal development. She speaks at schools across the country as well as organizations including Athenahealth, Takeda, Splunk, Boston College, and Providence College, and has shared stages with Herm Edwards and Matthew Slater while also being featured on Today and in Entrepreneur Magazine.
Her journal, A Simple Seed, became an Amazon bestseller and was recently acquired by Penguin Random House, while Katie continues to inspire audiences through her speaking, writing, and dedication to her family as a mom of four and proud fire-wife.
FIND out MORE about A Simple Seed and Katie’s powerful work with kids and schools at: www.GrowwiththeGoodness.com
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SHOW SUMMARY: What if your stories don’t define you… but the way you tell them will?
This week on Look for the Good, airing Monday, May 11, 2026, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics—stories—with storytelling and public speaking coach Sarah Elkins—whose powerful TEDx talk is helping people rethink how we share and listen to personal stories in order to find more common ground and build connection to each other one story at a time. And trust me, this conversation goes way deeper than you think.
Because here’s the truth:It’s not just what happened to you… it’s how you’ve been telling it—on repeat—that’s shaping your life right now.
Sarah has an incredible ability to understand people quickly and deeply—often picking up on patterns others miss. Using a blend of intuition and a powerful personal discovery tool, she helps uncover strengths and insights with striking accuracy. And yes… there’s a wild story involving Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday that will have you looking at intuition—and maybe even your next business meeting—a little differently.
In this episode, we get into:
The hidden stories running the show behind the scenes
How to spot your actual superpowers (not the ones you think you “should” have)
Why your storytelling style might be the thing keeping you stuck
And the moment Sarah said yes to go-go boots and joined a surf band at 40
This episode might make you laugh, raise an eyebrow, and then stop you in your tracks with one big question:
Is the story you’re telling working for you… or against you?
So go ahead—strap on your go-go boots and come hang with us.
Because your next chapter? It starts with how you tell it. Tune in Monday at 5am & 5pm EST: https://dreamvisions7radio.com/look-for-the-good/
BIO:“We got immediate positive feedback and there was a buzz in the room from the lightbulbs going off in people’s heads.”
“Inspirational, entertaining, passionate…Sarah Elkins is a world-class presenter!”
“Our members are raving! Her insight, expertise and engaging style got us thinking in new ways. Would recommend her highly and hope to have her back.”
Sarah Elkins is a Montana based workplace communication trainer, keynote speaker, TEDx and DisruptHR speaker, professional storyteller, musician, and podcast host. Her workshops and coaching packages with teams and their leaders are known to address and reduce miscommunication – the most common cause of tension and stress in the workplace. Sarah is a Gallup-certified StrengthsFinder coach and uses that assessment to guide teams in learning to value each other’s strengths and connecting with each other through enhanced self-reflection and effective listening. Sarah’s clients stick with her year after year, benefitting from her integration and practical application of the StrengthsFinder assessment into everyday communication.
WATCH SARAH’S TEDx TALK HERE: www.elkinsconsulting.com/speaker
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In basketball, you learn one move early: the pivot.
In life… it might be the move that changes everything.
Do you ever feel like you’re juggling it all?Career. Creativity. Family. Identity.Trying to make it all work—without dropping the ball?
This week on Look for the Good, Carrie sits down with Ayla Brown—and her story is a masterclass in the art of the pivot.
Ayla had already earned a full Division 1 basketball scholarship to Boston College before ever stepping foot on American Idol. Singing was something she loved—but never something she expected to turn into a career.
And then… everything shifted.
After appearing on Season 5 of American Idol, she found herself at a crossroads—two powerful paths, one unexpected opportunity.
So what did she do?
She pivoted.
From the court… to the stage… to launching her own record label… to becoming a news host of The Flyover Podcast… to raising two young boys—Ayla has built a life by learning how to use every skill she has.
Including one powerful truth she shares in this episode:
“You’ve got to learn the skills to pay the bills.”
Here’s what you’ll take away from this powerful conversation:
How to pivot without losing yourself
Why your creativity might be your most valuable asset
How to use all your skills—not just one—to build your life
The difference between chasing fame… and choosing freedom
And don’t miss the deeply touching story at the end—when Ayla shares how her dad became her biggest fan, even learning to play guitar just to feel closer to her.
Because life isn’t about choosing one path.It’s about learning when—and how—to pivot.
Tune in Monday at 5am & 5pm ET on Dreamvisions 7 Radio Networkhttps://dreamvisions7radio.com/look-for-the-good/
BIO: Ayla Brown is a singer-songwriter, former American Idol finalist, and news host of The Flyover Podcast. She’s spent nearly two decades performing across the country while building a career in music, media, and storytelling.
Find out more about Alya at: https://www.aylabrown.com/
 
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What if the story you’re telling yourself about your resilience… isn’t true?
This week on Look for the Good, I’m joined by my friend and special guest Cynthia Conigliaro, founder of Work Well Webinars, for a powerful conversation on what resilience really looks like—and how it might be showing up in your life in ways you’re not even recognizing.
We talk about the difference between knowing something and actually living it. And you won’t want to miss Cynthia sharing one of her most harrowing stories that turned into her biggest resilience story yet… just weeks ago.
We also dive into sleep—yes, sleep—and why labeling yourself a “bad sleeper” may be a story worth rethinking.
Ever think you’re just not a resilient person? This episode will have you seeing that story in a whole new way—and understanding how resilience can be built, just like a muscle.
In this episode:
You may be more resilient than you think
Knowing vs. living—it’s a game changer
Resilience can be built over time
Your sleep story matters more than you think
Tune in… this one might shift your story on Look for the Good, airing every Monday here at Dreamvisions7Radio at 5am and 5pm est.
BIO:
Cynthia has been in the field of health and wellness for over 20 years. Cynthia is a health and wellness coach and is the founder of her corporate wellness presentation business Work Well Webinars where she delivers live wellness presentations virtually and in person to companies all over the country. For more info visit www.WorkWellWebinars.com
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The Joy You’re Overlooking Everyday with Shari Alyse
What Have You Already Missed by Rushing Through Your Life?
You are in for a truly special episode this week on Look for the Good when I welcome American’s Joy Magnet and bestselling author, Shari Alyse.
This 2x TEDx speaker may give you full-body chills as she shares a deeply personal and heartfelt story of discovering joy—and a powerful perspective on why we’re really here—all while dancing for her ailing father during his battle with ALS. It’s one of those moments that stays with you.
And what she did next is just as powerful…
Shortly after her father passed, Shari honored his wish in the most beautiful way—by hitting the road in an RV and creating her 8-episode show Joy Ride, traveling across the country to interview people about joy…uncovering its true meaning while helping all of us respark our own along the way.
You won’t want to miss the simple but profound secret she shares about focus—and how it can completely determine your joy factor on any given day.
Stay all the way to the end when Shari offers 3 powerful (and practical) tips to help you step more fully into the present moment—because that’s where the magic actually lives.
You’ll also love her easy-to-remember reframe that helps you decide who you want to be before you even walk into a room. (Game changer.)
And if you fall in love with her energy (you will), be sure to check out her hit streaming talk show, Good Morning Joy, where she spreads inspiration and positivity daily.
This one is jam-packed, heart-opening, and exactly what you didn’t know you needed. Tune in to Look for the Good every Monday at 5am and 5pm here on Dreamvisions7 Radio Network.
What you’ll take away:
How your focus shapes your daily experience of joy
A powerful perspective shift on why we’re here
3 simple ways to become more present (and why it matters)
A quick reframe to ground yourself before any situation
How joy can exist—even in life’s hardest and most meaningful moments
BIO: Shari Alyse is a #1 best-selling author, 2x TEDx speaker, and the host of the hit streaming talk show Good Morning Joy and the upcoming docuseries Joy Drive. Known as America’s Joy Magnet, her mission is to help the world rediscover its joy through meaningful media that inspires authentic connection, healing, and self-love.
Find out more about her at: https://sharialyse.com/
 
What if the secret to what is holding you back in life, isn’t what you think? What if it’s not your circumstances or limited resources? But it’s your story?
You know the one I mean…that quiet little negative story you tell yourself about what’s not possible or why you don’t deserve it or maybe it’s too late for you.
And once you see it…everything begins to change.
Hey friends, Carrie here, your host and Professor of Happiness & Joy, and I’m personally inviting you to join me for a FREE 3-Day Story Detox, happening online April 15 – 17 at noon est. It’s a quick lunch break reset with me
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost a part of yourself…this is for you!, my friend! 
Sign up today at https://carrierowan.com/storydetox/
Because it’s not you, it’s your STORY!! 
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