On this week’s episode of Too Smart For This, Alexis is joined by the dynamic Achieng Agutu – a model and digital content creator who empowers her audience to embrace their most authentic selves. Tune in as the two discuss the journey of self-discovery, and curating a summer of unapologetic self-love.

2:56 Rapid fire questions!

8:40 Faking it until you BECOME it

11:49 Accepting that life has to continue

12:12 How to choose yourself. If you don’t, then who will?

14:04 No Ordinary Noir beginnings 

16:05 Ignoring negative comments

18:38 Why vulnerability will change your life

20:30 How to deal with hard truths

21:50 Moving from scarcity to abundance

28:40 Just do it!

29:11 There’s a space and niche for you

30:45 Finding inspiration from others

32:45 Product recommendations!

34:24 Tips for leading a Hot Girl Summer

35:41 Practicing self-care in the day-to-day

37:56 It’s okay to take up space

Resources/Mentioned

Brandon Blackwood

Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment

Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil

Osea Plant-Based Body Brush

Marc Jacobs Perfect Eau De Parfum

Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist

Rule of Thirds

Everyday People

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