**Show Notes: Episode with Samantha from Boston**
**Introduction:**
- Welcoming Samantha Mazola as a special guest from Boston, a life coach specializing in health and wellness, and a personal trainer.
- Samantha shares her journey, starting with becoming a parent at 18 and the subsequent focus on family and stability.
- A transformative experience during the pandemic led Samantha to reevaluate her life and make significant changes.
**Shifting Mindsets and Views:**
- Samantha emphasizes the importance of viewing setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth.
- Recommends the use of affirmations to shift mindset and shares her personal practice.
- Mentions the book "Mind Control" by Dr. De Silva on training the brain for a positive mindset.
- Stresses the choice of happiness every day and acknowledges that being happy is a continuous effort.
**Maintaining a Growth-Oriented Mindset:**
- Discusses the challenge of choosing to be happy daily, irrespective of life circumstances.
- Highlights the misconception that being healed means being happy all the time.
- Emphasizes the importance of making the choice to be happy every day.
**Incorporating Fitness into Busy Lives:**
- Samantha addresses the common concern of time constraints for fitness, especially among busy moms.
- Advocates for organizing daily routines, delegating tasks, and prioritizing self-care.
- Stresses the significance of preparation, including meal prepping and finding time for workouts.
**Compound Interest and Investing in Yourself:**
- Talks about the concept of compound interest and relates it to personal development.
- Encourages investing more time in oneself than in a regular job.
- Highlights the need for a hard conversation with oneself to identify areas for improvement.
**Mindset Evolution and Key Influences:**
- Shares the evolution of her mindset, moving from a negative place to a positive outlook.
- Attributes the positive shift to understanding the impact of healthy foods and incorporating therapy.
- Recognizes the gym as a transformative element in her journey, providing stress relief and a positive mindset.
**Upcoming Projects and Resources:**
- Samantha reveals her upcoming projects, including a cookbook and a podcast called "Talk About It with Sam."
- Emphasizes her focus on men's mental health within the black community.
**Positive Closing Words:**
- Offers affirmations for the community, emphasizing self-worth and the importance of trying every day.
- Encourages speaking positive words out loud to influence the subconscious.
- Recommends love affirmations, such as "I love myself, I love my family, I am enough" as daily rituals.
**Closing:**
- Expresses gratitude to Samantha for sharing her insights and knowledge.
- Teases the possibility of having Samantha back for future episodes to share more tips in the upcoming year.
**Outro:**
- Promotes Samantha's website (coachingintotransformation.com) and Instagram (@training.w.sam) for further engagement.
- Mentions Samantha's meal guide and upcoming cookbook in spring 2024.
- Highlights Samantha's podcast, "Talk About It with Sam," available on various platforms.