Shirin is a life coach, public speaker, and writer who has been a featured wellness expert on the Today Show and in Cosmopolitan Magazine. She is certified by the International Coach Federation, and her holistic approach to transformation is influenced by her background in guided meditation, spirituality, and the arts.Before building her successful coaching business, Shirin was an award-winning opera singer, performing at Carnegie Hall and The Metropolitan Opera. She is the co-founder of Brown Girl Brunch and has collaborated with companies including Soho House, Maha Rose Center for Healing, 109 World, and Splendid Spoon. --[00:04:50] Shirin's intro[00:12:15] Shirin explains the "if only" mindset [00:18:20] Dealing with the mean voices in our heads & negative thoughts [00:22:27] Real transformation that comes from coaching, plus the difference between coaching and therapy[00:27:06] The comparison trap[00:35:05] Manifestation[00:42:25] Why it's hard for us to speak our truth, even at the disappointment of others around us // boundaries[00:47:38] Why it's important to invest in ourselves--Mentions:Love Is letting Go of Fearhttps://www.amazon.com/Love-Letting-Go-Fear-Third/dp/158761118XThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown:https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849XRadical Acceptance by Tara Brach:https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Heart-Buddha/dp/0553380990--Connect & work with Shirin:Find her on Instagram @wholeheartedcoachingHer website: www.wholehearted-coaching.comWholehearted Woman (group coaching program): https://www.wholehearted-coaching.com/wholehearted-womanSign up for Shirin's Memorial Day Retreat with Chrissy King & Allison Tenney, The Glow Up:Glow Up: http://theglowupretreat.com--Apply to Ashley's 6-month mastermind, the Heart Biz Mastermind:ashley638.typeform.com/to/SI3xHSBook a FREE 20-minute discovery call with Ashley:app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php…Type=8022769Sign up for Ashley’s Newsletter:app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/163213?v=6Ashley’s website:www.ashleypardo.comFollow Ashley on social @ashleykpardoSubscribe to Ashley’s YouTube Channel:www.youtube.com/user/ashleykathrynpardo