Can I admit a little secret to you? I was terribly shy as a child. Like, 'hide in my closet, don't make eye contact, struggle to speak up and talk to anyone' shy. I was perfectly content playing with my Cabbage Patch dolls and journaling by flashlight, with the accordion doors of my closet closed tight. With the outside world shut out, I was 'safe.'

I remember having a profound turning point, around age 12. One day, I heard a whisper in my ear that said, "is this the life you want for yourself? It's time for a change." And I made the choice… I took one bold step forward and started to speak up, make friends, and find my voice.

My special guest would call that MOXIE.

Alexia Vernon, shares her secrets about how to step into your 'moxie' to become an influencer.

As Alexia says, "It's time to let go of the stories we are carrying around about who we are" and discover your true moxie once again.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What it means to 'step into your moxie' & why (some) women struggle to speak up and/or step into the spotlight
• What the difference is between fear and 'a sensation' - and how to work through both
• How to build resilience as a business leader, handling those 'bum-bum biting moments.' Alexia shares insight on how listening to your intuition can help
• How to 'Go for the Holy Yes' when it comes to sales, and how that's the secret to winning bigger clients
• How to prepare for a tricky conversation with your team and how to prepare for a Facebook Live video or live talk

Alexia was such a delight to chat with. She is forever championing women like us to speak up for themselves about issues that matter. When we do this—together as a collective helping one another—we each amplify our voices, our visibility and our influence in the world.

Remember - we are better together, alone serves no one.

#DoTheThing!

Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/047-alexia-vernon