In this week’s episode, I speak with Lisa Bragg, an expert who has transformed her last name into a mission for personal and professional empowerment. Lisa, unafraid to confront the backfire of humility, brings to light the universal challenges and regional nuances of self-advocacy. With her groundbreaking research—the world's most extensive study on bragging and self-promotion— Lisa shares invaluable insights and strategies for redefining bragging as a proud and self-loving act.

03:04 - Lisa Bragg reveals how her last name inspired the title of her book, "Bragging Rights,” and discusses its impact on her life and career.

05:05 - We explore the intricate relationship between humility and self-promotion and learn how to reframe these concepts positively.

08:21 - Lisa emphasizes the importance of starting early with small steps on platforms like LinkedIn is crucial for long-term relationship building and trust.

12:04 - Gain insights into Lisa’s international study on self-promotion, focusing on how power, societal and cultural norms affect women's self-advocacy.

23:36 - Addressing gender disparities, Lisa shares strategies from her research to help women articulate their achievements confidently.

31:17 - We discuss practical tips and strategies for effectively promoting your successes in the workplace.

33:58 - Lisa recounts her journey from leveraging her last name to spearheading innovative projects in media and entrepreneurship.

37:11 - Lisa’s advice for women on being assertively visible without facing backlash, and how to navigate the double standards in professional environments.

41:23 - Closing thoughts on fostering a community that supports and normalizes women celebrating their professional achievements.

You can find Lisa on her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram

Lisa Bragg’s Listener note, Bragging Rights : https://www.lisabragg.com/listener-love

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In this week’s podcast, we delve into the inspiring journey of Emma Louise Parkes, CEO of the Ambitious Introvert, from introverted air traffic controller to thriving entrepreneur. Discover how Emma navigated her identity shift from full-time employment to business owner, built a business based on her values, and leveraged her background to excel in coaching. This episode is a masterclass for entrepreneurs in trusting themselves, overcoming the noise around them, and navigating the complexities of a career transition. I hope you enjoy it!

04:08 - Emma Louise explains her decision to focus on introverts: deep thinkers who wished to share their work without seeking the spotlight.

08:07 - We explore how Emma Louise built a marketing strategy that aligned with her energy, by focusing on consistently writing a weekly newsletter.

12:38 - She shares how her passion from mentoring and teaching in her career as an air traffic controller, led to her further exploring psychology and coaching.

15:16 - Discover how Emma Louise recognized the transferability of her skills, including strategic thinking and communication, facilitating her transition into coaching.

18:12 - Emma Louise shares her insights on adapting offerings and programs as her business evolved.

25:12 - On how her podcast has served as a great marketing tool and platform for valuable conversations, and her transition from interviews only to a mix of interviews and solo episodes.

30:31 - Emma Louise discusses the importance of energy management in her business, and how to build sustainable strategies to avoid burnout.

38:04 - We end the episode with Emma Louise sharing her advice for being unapologetically visible.

You can find Emma Louise on her website, Instagram, and LinkedIn

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Quick heads up, this episode contains mentions of sexual assault, death by suicide, and trauma.

This week, I have the pleasure of interviewing Katie Ploss, the podcast host of "Bitch, You Need to Hear This!" - a podcast celebrating the resiliency stories of everyday women. She shares heartbreak, trauma, and mental health struggles to inspire women facing similar challenges.Katie has worked as a school psychologist for five years and as a therapist for four years in a private psychology practice outside of Detroit. In 2022, Katie founded BU, a women's wellness community. Join us as she discusses her journey of healing through visibility and how taking the risk of becoming more visible is worth - even when the rewards are unknown.

05:17 - Katie shares her motivation for starting her podcast and creating a safe space for women to share unfiltered stories.

08:46 - How naming her podcast, “Bitch, You Need to Hear this” caused some challenges, and how she embarked on a personal journey to redefine and repurpose the word”bitch”.

11:47 - Katie delves into her three-part series, "My Heartbreak Story," and why she decided to start the podcast with this unique format.

17:52 - Katie explains her decision to share her healing journey from sexual assault and trauma openly instead of being shamed into silence.

23:05 - We explore the concept of being a "projector" and how it drives her desire to be seen and live authentically, despite the risk of rejection.

29:22 - Katie shares how she lost her job in a new school district due to her podcast's title and her journey to pivot and explore new career avenues.

34:29 - She gives us insights into her pursuit of a doctorate degree and the establishment of the BU community.

40:15 - Reflecting on the impact of her podcast, Katie shares how embracing authenticity and vulnerability has led to personal growth and transformation in real time.

43:52 - Katie gives her three-minute advice for women wanting to be unapologetically visible, emphasizing the importance of charting one's own path and overcoming the fear of rejection.

You can find Katie on Instagram, and on her website. Her podcast is also available on all platforms.

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In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Anniedi Essien, the Chief Swagger Officer at Idem Spark. We delve into her remarkable journey from ascending the healthcare corporate ladder to embarking on her entrepreneurial venture. We discuss vital themes such as identity exploration, overcoming burnout, and personal reinvention, while emphasizing the importance of playfulness and crafting a personal brand that resonates deeply with clarity, impact, and soul. Join us as we explore how to navigate through the challenges of identity, burnout, and rebirth, and learn to dance to the rhythm of your own drum. This is a great episode for anyone considering entrepreneurship or seeking to create a new narrative in their life. I hope you enjoy it!

03:10 - Anniedi explains how she chose her title “Chief Swagger Officer” after reflecting her on a career peak that felt unfulfilling and deciding to reclaim her true identity after a layoff and burnout.

08:33 - On the shift that had to happen between being driven by her mother’s legacy, humanizing the U.S. health system, to creating her own legacy by diving into entrepreneurship

12:33 - Anniedi shares her transition from corporate to entrepreneurship, initially hesitant about corporate clients but later recognizing the potential impact. She reimagined her business model to focus on serving C-suite executives and women leaders, aiming to create positive change throughout organizations worldwide.

15:36 - I ask her what her biggest fear, and Anniedi answers that it was sharing her personal story and navigating the shift from working behind the scenes in corporate roles to being visible and authentic publicly.

19:11 - On how she embarked on a recovery journey by identifying the nine essentials of total health including physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, career satisfaction, financial stability, social connections, meaningful purpose, and playful living.

26:17 - Anniedi reflects on how the process of building her personal brand started from childhood, pitching B2B businesses with her family, highlighting the importance of introspection and leveraging lived experiences to create authentic connections.

31:25 - We discuss how to embrace entrepreneurship by diversifying income streams, clarifying our message and leveraging personal platforms like LinkedIn to establish authority, and open doors to corporate opportunities.

34:49 - On how taking the first step involves being willing to show up for yourself, even in the absence of an audience, believing that the planted seeds will reap results.

40:23 - Anniedi talks about how her Nigerian heritage influences how she presents herself in the world.

42:00- Her advice for women who want to be unapologetically visible: prioritize sustainability and authenticity, tailoring your approach to align with your energy and strengths, rather than conforming to traditional extroverted norms.

You can find Anniedi Essien on LinkedIn and on her website, SwaggerSchool for a complimentary training on how to take your B2B deals to the next level.

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I have a secret to tell you. You can't run away from you.

This month I travelled miles away from Montreal for a Women's retreat in Ghana.
This episode is an unfiltered, unscripted (yes, yes unscripted) description of my first days there. First days which were a meeting between expectations and reality.

It is an exploration into the desire for change and the incremental reality of change.
It is a peeling away of yet unknown layers of visibility that I had to go miles away to discover.

Enjoy the episode

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In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Billy Lahr, the podcast host of the Mindful Midlife Crisis. After binging through his episodes, Billy and I connected through Instagram (can you believe it?) and here we are! Billy shares with us his inspiring journey leaving his 20-year teaching career to travel the world and teach mindfulness. I hope you enjoy this conversation where we explored the complexities and possibilities of life’s second half.

05:16 - Billy discusses his midlife pivot, the catalyst behind it, and how he's adapting to navigate uncertainty while reinventing himself.

14:35 - Reframing the concept of passion as a byproduct of following one's strengths and curiosities, Billy shares how this perspective aided him during his transition.

21:18 - Using the metaphor of stretching pizza dough, Billy illustrates a new perspective on comfort zones, advocating for expansion from within rather than simply stepping out of it.

24:25 - Billy introduces the idea of "10 roles" we hold in life and explains how this concept humanizes podcast guests and reveals more facets of their identities.

32:09 - We discuss the importance of maintaining fluid roles and seeking inspiration from others to broaden our life’s roles.

38:13 - Billy defines mindfulness and provides insights into how it can be practiced in all life moments, extending beyond meditation.

42:41 - We explore how mindfulness enables the creation of space between a trigger and a response by observing emotions and reactions.

48:21 - Billy highlights the transformative potential of harnessing the power of the 10 roles, enabling us to break free and embark on a journey of personal development.

Discover Billy’s courses and his podcast on his website.

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Welcome to this special episode featuring Rachelle Houde Simard, who is returning to our podcast. She was here at the beginning of the podcast, and she appears on Episode 3. This time around, we discuss her journey becoming an author and her new book Sociable (FR).

03:37 - Rachelle shares the inspiration behind her book, drawing from her extensive experience as a community manager to address building a robust organizational culture whether hybrid, remote, or in person.

06:59 - We explore Rachelle's journey into authorship, starting with blog posts and culminating in a pitch from an editor.

11:02 - Rachelle opens up about facing a hypomanic state while preparing her first table of contents and how transparency with her editor led to a second chance.

13:32 - How Rachelle manages life with bipolar disorder type 2 and the importance of recognizing its symptoms and learning self-management.

17:38 - Rachelle provides insights into the book-writing process, comparing it to the journey of conceiving and birthing a child, from a messy first draft to the final reviewed version.

24:52 - We explore the significant shift in Rachelle's identity, moving from a strategist in marketing and communications to an author, blending creative and strategic skills while navigating self-promotion and personal branding.

30:41 - We delve into the challenges and risks tied to visibility and the pivotal role of a supportive community in helping individuals feel safer and more resilient.

38:12 - Rachelle's final advice for women aspiring to become unapologetically visible authors emphasizes the power of embracing personal stories and experiences as integral elements of their message.

You can find Rachelle on LinkedIn and get her book here.

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In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the topic of anger, specifically focusing on the encounter experienced by Spanish reporter Isa Balado during a live broadcast.

We explore the complex emotions and thoughts that may have been running through her mind as she grappled with the incident.

We discuss the societal expectations and stereotypes that surround women's anger and how they can limit its expression.

Drawing from Soraya Chemali's book "Rage Becomes Her," we examine the social and cultural factors that shape the reception and perception of women's anger.

We also explore the concept of anger as a force for visibility and empowerment, contrasting it with feelings of shame and the need to appease threats.

Finally, we introduce the idea of transforming anger into "hanger," a combination of anger and hunger, as a means of harnessing this powerful emotion for positive change.

Join us as we delve into the complexities of gendered anger and its potential for transformation.

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