If you’re one of the millions of people seeking a healthier lifestyle, you’ve probably come across the website mindbodygreen. Co-Founder and Co-CEO Colleen Wachob launched mindbodygreen with her husband Jason in 2009, taking inspiration from their own wellness journeys to build one of the most popular health and wellness websites with millions of dedicated viewers. In this interview, we discuss Colleen’s personal health journey, the early years of mindbodygreen after it was first launched, and how Colleen and Jason have expanded the brand to include a podcast, health coaching program, online fitness classes, an online vitamin and supplement shop, and now an upcoming book. 

Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

• Growing up with entrepreneur parents, college, and her career before mindbodygreen
• Colleen’s experience overcoming a nearly life-threatening pulmonary embolism during the early years of mindbodygreen, her recovery process, and how she moved forward
• Her transition from working in the corporate world to being a full-time entrepreneur, and what the conversation surrounding the topic of wellness was like before the advent of wellness and fitness influencers
• How Colleen and her husband were able to stay on the same page and work together throughout the conception, launch, and expansion of their company 
• Her upcoming book The Joy of Wellbeing, and what she wished she knew at the start of her health journey

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https://www.mindbodygreen.com
IG: @colleenwachob
Twitter: @ColleenWachob


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In this special episode of Claim Your Confidence, Mary Giuliani, CEO and founder of the New York based catering and event company MGCE, is back to celebrate the release of her third book How to Lose Friends and Influence No One. Tune in to this episode where Mary and Lydia answer questions from a live call-in audience about the book writing process, vulnerability, faith, and what readers can take away from Mary’s newest book. 

Don’t miss this interview where they talk about:

• How Mary’s newest book is her most authentic and what she wants readers to gain from reading about her experiences
• Marriage, how its difficulties oftentimes go hand-in-hand with its joys, and the bond that emerges from weathering any storm with your partner
• How Mary integrates religion into her life and finds ways to practice gratitude Reflecting on people-pleasing tendencies, and the empowerment that comes with letting yourself pursue what you want
• Quality over quantity, believing in yourself, and how dreams don’t have age limits or expiration dates

Find Mary:

www.marygiuliani.com
IG: @mary_giuliani
Order her new book: https://amzn.to/3yTjqNO

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In the world of women’s basketball, Kim Mulkey is the biggest name in the room. She’s garnered many titles over the span of her career – athlete, Olympic gold medalist, head coach, and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee to name a few. Kim is the only person in college basketball history to win a national championship as a head coach, assistant coach, and a player, and is currently the head coach for the LSU women’s basketball team who are fresh off their recent NCAA National Championship victory. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about her love for competing and her athletic journey, her transition from player to coach, and how she supports and motivates her team. 

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

• How she learned cooperation and resilience from participating in athletics throughout her childhood
• Her path from playing on the Louisiana Tech women’s basketball team in college to the Olympics, and her first role as assistant coach at Louisiana Tech after her graduation
• Taking on her first head coaching position at Baylor, how she knew it was time to take the next step in her career, and how she made the transition
• How she builds her team, and how holding her players accountable and facing problems head-on is integral to maintaining good team chemistry
• Her role as both a coach and a mentor, her views on the importance of education, and how she hopes to teach her players confidence and determination by being a role model

Find Kim Mulkey

IG: @coachkimmulkey
Twitter: @KimMulkey
https://lsusports.net/sports/wbball/roster/coach/kim-mulkey/

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Allyson Felix OLY is the most decorated American track and field athlete in Olympic history with 11 total medals from 5 consecutive Olympic games, and holds the title of most decorated athlete in World Athletic Championships history with 20 career medals. While her sheer amount of athletic achievements make her a force to be reckoned with on the track, off the track Allyson is a champion of equality, women’s reproductive health, and maternity protection. In this interview, we discuss her Olympic career from her earliest games to her greatest victories, becoming a mother and her advocacy for maternal support in the athletic industry, and her hopes and goals moving forward. 

Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

• Starting track and field in high school, how it led to her first Olympic Games, and becoming an Olympic silver medalist at 18
• Navigating the ups and downs of training, how she juggled her professional athletic career while still in college, and her first Olympic gold medal
• The culture of silence surrounding pregnancy in the athletic industry, and how writing a New York Times op-ed regarding her experiences trying to get maternal support from sponsors served as a catalyst for greater maternal protections to be included in sponsor contracts for all female athletes
• How she started her athletic footwear company Saysh and the mission behind it
• Her dedication to raising awareness of maternal issues and her plans moving forward as she transitions into the next chapter of her career

Find Allyson Felix

https://saysh.com
IG & Twitter: @allysonfelix
Facebook: Allyson FelixSaysh 
IG: @bysaysh

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Co-host of ABC's Emmy award-winning daytime talk show The View and host of ABC’s primetime game show The Chase, Sara Haines is a well-known and well-loved face on network television. Getting her start through NBC’s Page Program and working as a correspondent on Today, ABC News, and Good Morning America, Sara’s career is a testament to the power of passion, dedication, and hard work. In this episode, we talk about her love of hosting, how she got her foot in the door of the network television industry, and how doing the hard work lets you have a say in your future. 

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

• How being one of four children taught her to work hard and find self-assurance from a young age
• Her experiences in the NBC Page Program, working on the fourth hour of Today, and the path that led her to The View
• The importance of living in the journey rather than always being focused on the end result, and how to know if the journey you’re on is the right one for you
• Making career-changing decisions, weighing your options, and finding the courage to stray from a “safer” path in order to pursue your goals
• Her struggle with postpartum depression, how she overcame it, and the importance of awareness

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IG, Twitter, & TikTok: @sarahaines
Facebook: Sara Haines

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Glenn Close needs no introduction. With an acting career spanning over four decades and a level of undeniable talent that has won her countless SAG, Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe awards, Glenn’s work on stage and screen has inspired millions. And, with her non-profit organization Bring Change to Mind, Glenn also inspires millions to help end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness. In this interview, we discuss how Glenn first broke into the acting world, some of her most memorable roles, and the mission behind Bring Change to Mind. 

Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

• Her early childhood when her parents joined the spiritual cult Moral Re-Armament, and how she was able to leave at age 22
• How she first got involved with acting and theatre while she was an undergraduate at William & Mary, and her subsequent experiences participating in national auditions after her graduation 
• The resilience and grit needed to work in the theater, film, and television industries, and the importance of remaining objective about your abilities so that you can continue to improve
• The power and freedom that comes with owning your choices, trusting your instincts, and refusing to compare yourself to others
• How her family member’s struggles with their mental health inspired and motivated her to co-found Bring Change to Mind, a non-profit organization dedicated to de-stigmatizing mental illness

Find Glenn Close:

IG: @glennclose
Bring Change to Mind: https://bringchange2mind.org/

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As an award winning marketer, entrepreneur, best-selling author, podcaster, and savvy social media personality, Aliza Licht is the picture of confidence. Founder of LEAVE YOUR MARK, a multimedia brand and consultancy, Aliza uses her wealth of marketing and communications experience to mentor businesses and individuals alike on brand curation and growth. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about her time at Donna Karan as Senior Vice President of Global Communications, how she learned to trust and invest in her own name, and the steps you can take to establish and grow your own personal brand. 

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

• What working to overcome a speech disorder as a child taught her about confidence
• The importance of knowing and taking control of your own story – how even something as small as your email signature can give you the power to shape how you are perceived How her career in PR gave her an understanding of what it means to build a strong brand, and how the connections you make over time can help you move mountains
• Her experience launching DKNY’s Twitter account in 2009 and being the highly influential and beloved, yet anonymous, ‘DKNY PR Girl’
• Leaving her role at Donna Karan, the process of writing her first book and starting her podcast, and how she was able to find her strengths as an entrepreneur and launch her own company 

Find Aliza Licht:

https://alizalicht.com/
IG & TikTok: @alizalichtxo
Twitter: @AlizaLicht
LinkedIn: ALIZA LICHT


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With a career spanning numerous top companies including The New York Times, Vogue, Alexander Wang, and now Google, Stephanie Horton is a master of adapting to – and excelling in – every role she takes on. In this interview, we discuss how Stephanie found her path in business school and her first job in marketing, her views on the importance of partnerships and networking, and how she finds the confidence to continually expand her career and learn new things. 

Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

• The importance of establishing, growing, and protecting your network, and how Stephanie’s network has supported her throughout her career
• Her experiences finding her passion at her first job, and the moment when she first realized how partnerships can expand your reach 
• How knowing what you’re good and what you bring to the table is key in having the confidence needed to push yourself out of your comfort zone and take on a new role or position
• The countless projects, such as Vogue 100, that she’s established and grown, the knowledge she gained from them, and how oftentimes finding connections within her network helped her projects succeed
• Her time at Gotham, The New York Times, Vogue, ShopBop, FarFetch, Alexander Wang, and now Google – and how she’s bringing her love of giving back to her community to her current position

Find Stephanie Horton:

IG: @shorton007
Twitter: @shorton007
LinkedIn: Stephanie Horton

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Huma Abedin has had a remarkable career in public service and national politics, holding countless titles and responsibilities starting from her role as an intern in First Lady Hillary Clinton’s office in 1996 to her current role as Hillary Clinton’s chief of staff. Over the years, Huma has risen to any challenge with resilience, grace, and boundless courage. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about why she wrote her book Both/And and the importance of sharing one’s story, her relationship with her dual-cultural identity, and her experience working as vice chair for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. 

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

• The life-lessons she learned from her father, and his key role in instilling confidence within her
• How growing up in Saudi Arabia and frequently traveling abroad provided her with invaluable knowledge of various cultural perspectives
• Overcoming loss and learning to put yourself out there again
• How she first got an internship opportunity at the White House, and how her career path unfolded as she discovered her passion for politics and public service
• Her relationship with her ex-husband, and how she took the good and the bad in stride and found the strength to push through even the most difficult situations

You can find Huma Abedin:

IG: @humaabedin
Twitter: @HumaAbedin
https://www.huma-abedin.com/

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Courtney Dauwalter is never one to turn away from a challenge. As one of the world’s leading ultra runners, Courtney’s career boasts astounding feats of physical and mental strength. In this interview, we talk about Courtney’s running journey from her childhood to present, how her love for the running and marathon community led to her eventual discovery of ultra running, and how she has trained her body and mind in order to accomplish any goal – whether it be overcoming a 50, 100, or 240 mile race.

Don’t miss this episode where we discuss:

• How Courtney found her path to ultra running through dedication, passion, and her love of continually testing her limits
• Dealing with off-days, knowing when to step back and when to keep pushing forward, and how sometimes the hardest part of anything is just getting started
• The “pain cave”: Courtney’s favorite visualization practice that helps her persevere through challenging moments
• How the “slow-but-steady” approach to progress is not to be underestimated
• The importance of your mindset, and how positivity is often the key to tapping in to your internal strength

You can find Courtney Dauwalter:

IG: @courtneydauwalter
Twitter: @courtdauwalter
Facebook: Courtney Dauwalter

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