EP417: Heroes Rise Once, Legends Rise Again and Again

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Welcome to the Legends Journey, the podcast where we don't just talk about greatness, we embody it. Here, we dive deep into what it takes to live, lead, and leave a legendary legacy. Because let's be real heroes might get it right once, but legends, they rise, fall, and rise again. They face adversity, get knocked down, and come back stronger every damn time. That is what makes them legends. And that's exactly what we're here to explore. I'm Tracy o', Malley, your guide on this transformational journey. With over a decade of experience, using the Enneagram as my secret weapon, I've helped leaders, teams, couples and individuals worldwide unlock their potential and step into their power. And now I'm here to help you do the same. But let me be clear, this isn't your fluffy surface level Enneagram podcast. We're not here for random type talk or watered down self help bullshit.

We're going all in.

Through solo episodes, I'll share advanced Enneagram strategies and transformational insights that will revolutionize how you live, love, lead and grow. And in my signature documentary style segments, we'll break down the lives of iconic figures, past and present, through the powerful lens of the Enneagram to uncover what truly makes them legendary. You'll also hear from living Legends extraordinary guests who embody what it means to lead with purpose, resilience and authenticity. Together, we'll unpack their journeys, the wins, the losses, and the lessons that shaped them into the powerhouses they are today. This is a space for bold, no bullshit, conversations about personal transformation, impactful leadership and spiritual growth. You'll learn how to lead yourself first, because let's face it, if you can't lead yourself, you've got no business leading anyone else. And from there, you'll discover how to lead others with clarity, compassion and courage. So if you're ready to stop playing small, face the challenges head on and step into the legend you were born to be.

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You're in the right place. Let's begin your Legends Journey.

Welcome back. Hello Legends. I know it's been a little while and I am so excited to finally hit record again consistently. It has been quite some time. And if you're new to the podcast, welcome. And if you are somebody that has been following or subscribing and been waiting and reaching, reaching out, I just really, really thank you. One of the things that I'm super passionate about is being true, who we are and the human experience. And I know 2024 kicked the out of a lot of you and even as we're rolling into 2025, it's like, what in the actual is going on? And that's why I think now more than ever, we need the true, authentic people out here in the world, sharing their voice, sharing the message, sharing hope, experience, strength to all of you. And if you've noticed, the podcast got a little rebrand. There's still going to be tons of Enneagram chat, and I will share that with you. But this is all about being a legend. And, you know, it's one of those things that anybody can be a leader. Anybody can be a hero. Right. Leaders and heroes do things, and. And usually they have this, like, really ripping thing that happened in their life that made them so or even gave them authority. I'm not knocking, you know, leaders and heroes alike, but legends are a whole different breed. And I know that when my time on Earth is done, I want to be remembered, especially in my own family, as legendary. And so that's what this podcast is going to be about. Moving forward, we're going to look at it through the. The lens of the Enneagram. And here's a little definition of what a legend really is. Legends take the hits over and over and over again and get back up stronger, better, more impactful. They have a resolve that is a little different than a hero or a leader. Yeah. So we're going to talk about what that looks like over the course of my time here on Earth and in this podcast space. First of all, I want to share a little reason behind the hiatus. I know I dropped two episodes over the last six, seven months, kind of explaining the spiritual sabbatical and things like that, but I thought I'd go a little deeper with it. I think last year really was a turning point for not just me, but a lot of you, really taking an inventory about where I was, where I'm headed, what I'm here to do, to make an impact. Nothing bad happened at all. It was just this discernment, and that is something that legend have. They have this insane discernment, even when it doesn't make sense, even when it rocks the foundation of other parts of their lives. And, you know, going off the grid for a while absolutely impacted me financially, emotionally, even tested my spirit, my spirituality, and my faith. And that discernment was so crystal clear that it is time to pull back for a little bit, because what I am here to bring you in, 2025 and beyond.

Needs to have a bigger impact. And I know that you need that impact, as many of you have trusted Me over the last, gosh, decade plus, to be a voice in your head, a guide, if you will, in many ways. Some of you, I know personally, some of you just threw the airwaves, some of you just because maybe a friend or. Or somebody about this podcast. And I am somebody that is super respectful of people's time. And I wasn't just going to put out stuff because I needed to be consistent or even if it was, like, the thing to do. I am here to honor the calling that's on my life, to give you what I think you need. Maybe not always what you want, but as somebody that respects your time. I don't want to give you bullshit. Not that anything I've ever said was bullshit, because Absol. Absolutely not. But I don't think you need more fluffy crap in your life. Now is the time. Especially if you are somebody that is legendary or knows that you have it in you, but you're not quite sure how, or you have the voices in your head that are telling you something, or even people in your life that are telling you, what are you doing with your life? What are you doing in your home? What? What? What? What? So this isn't just going to be a podcast. It's going to be a movement for sure. And I'm going to give you examples of what legends are. I'm going to teach you and share with you the qualities of a legend so that you have a roadmap, maybe more than you've had, or if you felt like you're throwing all this up at the wall and nothing's sticking. Yeah, we don't want to do that anymore. You know, there's something about being my age, in my 50s, and having the life experience that I've had and getting my ass kicked over and over and over again. And each time I did, I got back up, stronger, better.

More wise, more aligned, more grateful, more faithful. And I know we need more of that in this world. You know, even legends need to retreat from time to time and go into the cave for a little bit to recalibrate. And this is why I love the Enneagram so much and why so much of the Enneagram is going to come into this podcast still. Because legends know who the they are. And I know that when I'm in the cave, as long as I am aware of it and doing the things that I need to do to not go down a rabbit hole or get stuck, that I can do and. And grow in the ways that I needed to. The past six months, have some been some of the most transformative of my life. I'm here to share those lessons and those break breakthroughs and the fire that is burning even brighter and more fierce inside of me even after this time. You know, sometimes when you have a fire that's kind of smoldering and it doesn't look like it's hot or it doesn't look like it could do much, all it takes is one little drop at the right time and.

It can set the world on fire. And, you know, even as I say that, I roll my eyes and like, I don't really want to use a fire analogy with, you know, all the things happening in the world in California and, and beyond. But, like, that's just the analogy that I know many of you have this fire that's kind of burning inside of you, and it may feel like you're not doing anything or it's about to go out.

It's. It's really something that you kind of got to keep stoking the, the embers a little bit. It's going to be there. So what is the Legends Journey? First and foremost for the podcast, the Legends Journey is going to be about legends. Who they are, what they, how they operate, their navigation system. I'm going to be bringing, like I said, solo episodes to you, kind of giving my lessons on what it means to be legendary and how to live a legendary life personally and professionally in your homes and beyond. I'm also going to do some really cool episodes on people that I think are legends past, present, even fictional characters. You know, some of your favorite characters in movies or his legends from history, some alive, some not. The first one I'm going to do is the. The Goat Legend of All, and I'll save that surprise for when that comes out. But I'm going to break them down also by Enneagram type, because legends know, like I said, who the hell they are, how to navigate themselves and their challenges and their superpowers. And, you know, the Enneagram has been one of the greatest tools I've ever used in my entire life for myself, for thousands and thousands of other people that I have been able to guide through that framework and that beautiful system because we're more than just our type. But when I bring you these docu series on legends, past and present, alive, not alive, fictional and not, we're going to kind of go into what their Enneagram type is, and I'll take you through their framework. So it's kind of teaching you how to use the framework of the Enneagram also. At the same time, it'll be really, really cool. I'm very excited about those episodes a lot. And then I'll be bringing you episodes with people that I think are legends that are alive and well here, that I have access to. I have a network of legends all over the place. And some of them are my closest friends, some of them are my mentors. Some of them are people I've met along the way in my journey. And we're going to talk about their Enneagram type. And, you know, like I said, with legends, they face adversity and challenges over and over and over again, and they stand on the front line of their life and they take the hits and they get their ass kicked and they get back up and they're stronger and better and more impactful when they do. So we're going to have episodes like that because this. This podcast isn't about heroes or even somebody just releasing a book. I am not interested in that. I don't give a. Quite honestly. Now, if a legend has written a book and I want to talk about it, that's a whole different story. I won't bring you people that are just here to promote a book. You know, I'm just not. I'm just not interested. I'm more interested in the. The glory or the story behind the glory, honestly, because this. This podcast isn't about heroes. It's about legends. Heroes rise one time usually, but legends rise again and again and again. And I think we have a lot to learn from those stories. And not just the stories, but the actual things that occurred and the actions that were taken. To rise again. This is going to be your space to learn how to live, to lead and love and leave a legacy that is way bigger than you. I'm excited about what this will do for you. You know, we're going to talk about the differences between heroes and legends and. And one of the things that you'll notice in the people that I talk to or the people that I break down on the podcast is the distinction between heroes and legends and what the difference is between facing adversity one time, maybe in your life or one power story, or one rock bottom. You know, I think most legends have more than Rock Bot, more than one rock bottom moment. We're gonna share how the Enneagram is a tool for transformation and not just this cutesy little thing that even people teach you. The information about. You guys know that I am not about just spewing information and fire hosing it to you. I am a teacher of what's in this for you. And I will continue. I promise to bring you things and wisdom that, that you can absolutely integrate in your life and move forward. We're going to talk all about leadership and spiritual growth. We're going to get way deep into some spiritual growth and how we break generational patterns to become legends. Most legends, I will tell you, are the black sheep in their family. And they had to sift through and break through all sorts of stuff that was taught, told and modeled to them, even by the most well intended in integrity, families, systems, cultures, all of that. You know, it takes really an insane amount of courage and bravery to go a path that has been different than anything you've ever seen or your lineage has ever done. And it comes with being misunderstood and.

Misjudged. And it sucks. I'm. I'm not gonna lie, it sucks when you're in it. But to be legendary, you have to go forward anyway. This season, we will dive deeper than I've ever dove before. We'll have conversations that are, you know, not fluffy. I've got incredible guests coming. I mean, I'm really excited because I'm heading to Mexico tomorrow, a mastermind, an unofficial mastermind, if you will, with eight of the greatest legends of my life, all these beautiful women. And I'll be bringing men on the podcast. Don't you worry. These beautiful women in my life that I plan to interview them while we're in Mexico and.

You know, share their adversities, their things that kicked their ass and how they rose again over and over and over again. This is where you're going to get vulnerable, and this is where I'm going to get vulnerable. You know, the last six months, like I said, has been some of the hardest of my life and also the greatest. I've never felt more joy and contentment and.

Rejuvenated and relaxed and present than I've ever been. And, you know, my. My last six months, I went from an empty nest into a full house. I have a blended family now with my beautiful, beautiful love. He's got two beautiful kids. I have my two minor grown and in their own houses, but they're here all the time and they live two miles from me, which is great. But we're going to talk about, you know, parenting and blended families and the challenges that come with that. And.

It has been. I'm so grateful that I had the time in the space to really be present for managing and navigating that and doing it with such elegance. And, you Know, anybody that has blended a family before knows the challenges, even in the best of circumstances.

And I'm excited to share some of that with you. I'm also thankful for all of you that have found me credible and trustworthy and have shared me with people, not just in the podcast, but referrals. You have kept me in business while I've been kind of off the grid, at least socially and on the airwaves. And I don't take that lightly. I take the responsibility very seriously that you trust me. And so, you know, without a doubt, when you tune in to this podcast, moving forward and beyond, you've got over 420 episodes. You can go back and binge that are really, really great. To be honest with you.

That I, I promise you, you will walk away with something that you can integrate in your life to shift you from leader to legend. Yeah, that's where I'm at. It's been so uncomfortable. You know, a big part of my life, I was really, really quiet. I felt like my voice could not be heard in the situations I grew up in that happened in my life. I didn't feel like it was safe to speak my truth, to be vulnerable. We're going to talk about the difference between vulnerability and transparency, too, along the way. And although the last six to eight months have felt in like, at least on the outside, like my voice was being stifled, it was actually being seasoned and strengthened, discerning. And all the things that, that it's been for the last six to eight months, very uncomfortable, you know, made my career out of speaking. I speak on stages. I speak, you know, in groups and in Fortune 100 companies and all over the world. And to be quiet and be still and know that this is a time to be quiet and to listen to my internal knowing and to my intuition and to the divine source. I knew that. I knew that. I knew that when it was time to hit record, I'd be ready to go, go. And so here we are. And even though I'm a little clunky today, I promise you I'll get a little bit more flowy as we go back into this beautiful space with all of you. I want to bring you on the journey. I want to bring you on your journey to be a legend. This is where you will make the biggest impact in your life. You know, this isn't just my journey, it's yours. And I want to hear from you and I want to know what you want to see in this season for you, for your businesses, for your homes, what challenges are you facing? I want you to slide into my DMs on Instagram, Tracy, underscore, O', Malley, or on LinkedIn or on Facebook or any of the things, and let me know what you need right now. What is happening in your life that you're being challenged with that maybe nobody knows about? You know, a lot of us feel like we're alone on this journey and we're not. And I want you to be able to figure it out and know that you're not alone. It really is more impactful when we can do this together. It really is. I have been surrounded by so much love and support over the last year, and, you know, my inner circle has shifted a little bit. The people in my life that were here a year ago, some of them are no longer. And that's part of being a legend, is knowing when the time is for people's story to be over.

And how you navigate that without blowing up your life and other things. So the world doesn't need more heroes. They need more legends. And so this season, we're going to rise, we're going to lead, we're going to leave a legacy that changes everything. And I'm honored to be here on this journey with you. Let's do this. Let's go live a legendary legacy kind of life. And yeah, I'm ready. I know you are, too. This is the year I have been made for a time like this, and I know that you have, too. If you want to hear more, like I said, go into my DMS. You can even email me off my website@tracyomalley.com it's getting a beautiful new facelift. Probably not by the time you hear this episode, but go check it out@traceeomally.com you can email me there if that's your preferred way to.

Share with me. Kind of what you're needing, what you're wanting, what you're struggling with. In the meantime, if you have been somebody that has benefited from this podcast over the last five years. Can you believe this podcast is five year, five years old and over a million downloads and over 420 episodes. If, if you have ever gotten something out of this, or you know what, if you have a podcast of your own and you want people to leave reviews. I. I'm one of those that I go and review a bunch of podcasts because, you know, what you put out in the world, you get back. So if you are somebody that has a podcast and you are not reviewing and leaving reviews on people's podcasts, you need to. So start with mine and we can go from there. Yeah, let's do this. Let's do this. I'm wishing you so much love and peace and strength and courage and bravery on this journey to become a legend. Let's go. And so it is.

Thank you for joining me on the Legends journey. Remember, legends aren't born, they're built. It's in the Rising, the falling, and the Rising again that we become who we're meant to be. So as you step back into your life, ask yourself, what's the one thing you can do today to nurture, protect, and guide not just yourself, but those around you? That's where the magic happens. If this episode resonated with you, don't keep it to yourself. Share it with someone who's ready to step into their legendary self. And don't forget to subscribe so you'll never miss an episode. I'd love to hear your thoughts. So head over to my Instagram @traceeomalley and let me know what's landing for you. Until next time, keep rising, keep leading, and keep living your legendary legacy. You got this.