There is time to find the silver lining with Katie Doble, Denver

January 20, 2022

Throughout her life, Katie ‘Emoji’ Doble has found herself a statistical outlier. In her teens, she lost her mother to cancer, in her 20’s she struggled with her identity, in her 30’s she was diagnosed with a very rare terminal cancer. Finally, she’s met her 40’s being declared disease-free.

Each of those events has taken its toll, but they’ve also given her perspective on the importance of addressing your emotions, giving yourself grace, and setting boundaries.

How does she maintain positivity in the face of hardship? By embracing the Zero Excuses mentality, meeting her emotions head-on, and removing things in her life that don’t bring her joy. 

After You Listen: 

Connect with Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieortman 

Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarrelli/ 

Learn more about GadellNet Consulting Services: https://gadellnet.com/ 

Key Takeaways: 

– Being vulnerable and sharing your emotions helps you heal

– Staying positive is important, but so is admitting the tough emotions

– If you’re miserable, make a change 

Things to listen for: 

[01:59] Why Katie is called ‘Emoji’

[05:46] Katie’s struggle with her changing identity

[08:45] Coming to terms with getting an STD as a virgin

[11:57] Diagnosed with terminal cancer

[15:04] How cancer changed Katie’s work perspectives

[21:18] Staying positive, but not falsely positive

[23:30] Nobody’s perfect

[25:04] “Life is not worth living miserably”

More from the Zero Excuses Podcast:

Episode 001: There is time to travel

Episode 002: There is time to not work

Episode 003: There is time to improve yourself

Episode 004: There is time to build the life you want

Episode 005: There is time for laughter

Episode 006: There is time for relationships

Episode 007: There is time for community

Episode 008: There is time for renewal

Episode 009: There is time for loving others

Episode 010: There is time for giving

Episode 011: There is time for the three B’s

Episode 012: There is time for learning

Episode 013: There is time for others

Episode 014: There is time for listening

Episode 015: There is time for action

Episode 016: There is time for reflection

Episode 017: There is time for Zero Excuses

Episode 018: There is time for change

Episode 019: There is time to plan

Episode 020: There is time to start difficult things

Episode 021: There is time to unplug

Episode 022: There is time to choose your perspective

Episode 023: There is time to reinvent yourself

Episode 024: There is time for everything important

Episode 025: There is time to excel

Episode 026: There is time to do the work

Episode 027: There is time for self-reflection

Episode 028: There is time for healthy living

Episode 029: There is time for whatever you want to do with it

Episode 030: There is time to create a listening culture

Episode 031: There is time to say yes

Episode 032: There is time to confront uncertainty

Episode 033: There is time for empathy

Episode 034: There is time to be bold

Episode 035: There is time for improv comedy 

Episode 036: There is time for investing in others

Episode 037: There is time to fit the puzzle pieces together

Episode 038: There is time to impact your community

Episode 042: There is time to reflect

Episode 044: There is time for meaningful connection

Episode 045: There is time to be of service