Brene Brown said… “Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it’s the thing that’s really preventing us from taking flight.”

 

Our guest today is someone that our listeners will relate to on so many levels. She grew up battling cystic acne, and striving to be seen through perfectionism and exhaustive attempts at controlling the things that brought her pain. One day she snapped and decided to share her unfiltered story and face to the world. This act of courage changed the rest of her life and continues to impact so many others.

 

• Would you mind letting our listeners know a little bit more about the story that led to your TedX talk? (2:25)

 

• How does social media use affect self-esteem? (7:03)

 

• Do you think there has been a shift to show more authenticity on social media? (8:29)

 

• Has struggling for perfection been a constant battle for you? (9:47)

 

• What are some of the habits or practices you use to stay your authentic self? (11:50)

 

• What aggravates your skin? (13:37)

 

• Can you tell us a little more about your company, Banish? (15:49)

 

• What was it like to receive Forbes 30 under 30? (17:18)

 

• Do you have any advice for our listeners that want to start their own business? (19:01)

 

• What is one action step that you’d like to challenge our listeners with, which if they start today, will get them one step closer to their healthiest life? (21:54)

 

• What does it mean to have radical wellness in your life? (22:16)

 

You can find out more about Daisy and her company, Banish, at:

https://banish.com/

Ted Talk: A Tragedy Called Perfection

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