Contagious Confidence Podcast

Let's talk about burnout, shall we?

If we’re constantly burnt out, that will affect our confidence. We’ve got to work and learn to start setting ourselves up for less burnout and more beaming. Because when we’re burnout-free we can truly start to lean in and be out most confident selves. It’s not going to happen overnight. It’s going to take a lot of time and making some mistakes and learning from them. But once we get there it can be so freeing. Confidently step into this next season of your life investing more in yourself and the confidence will come with it. 

This episode was so easy for me to record. It literally just flowed out of me and I hope that it helps you in some way. I hope you take something away from it. Just remember, you’re not alone in the way that you feel. I’m right there with ya. Confidence is a journey, remember and I’m here to remind you you’re not alone. 

Podcast Episode About Burnout Mentioned: Burnout is a B*tch from the In It Podcast with Lindsey Plevyak

In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast we talk about:

• What is burnout? 
• How to identify burnout: How do you know if you're burnout?
• Ways to avoid burnout
• Tips for navigating burnout
• Burnout help

Stay Connected:

• Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes
• Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast
• Email: [email protected]

When was the last time you had a negative thought about your body? How often does your inner mean girl make you feel like the worst person in the world? Was it a couple of seconds ago? Me too. I hope you’re ready. We’re doing it. We’re going where many refuse to go. We’re talking about our bodies. This topic is something that so many of us avoid because it’s just too painful. It’s something that we deal with every moment of every day and feel like we’re trapped. Like there’s no use in talking about it because it’s not going to make a difference because we’re so far away from where we want to be, why change things now? 

I couldn’t think of a more perfect guest to talk about this with. My guest is Lizzy Cangro. 

Lizzy is an expert nutritionist, wellness coach, and multi-award-winning author with a deep passion for helping other women finally get the body they’ve always wanted without dieting. Inspired by her own journey to love her body, she founded Nutrition by Lizzy in 2017, to help clients stop calorie counting, enjoy eating without guilt, and confidently step into the body they love - and sustain it. 

Lizzy is a licensed member of the Association for Nutrition, certified teacher, and fitness instructor. Lizzy pairs a scientific approach with empathetic understanding to help her clients silence their inner critics, prioritize their health and wellness, practice self-compassion, and let go of the anxiety of comparing themselves to other women. 

As a teenager, naivety combined with bad advice from non-experts resulted in an eating disorder that lasted ten years. After much inner work, she reclaimed her body confidence, and now uses her journey to inspire and motivate others to rebel, unleash their inner power, and reclaim their own self-love.

I promise that you’re not going to want to skip this episode. This is such an empowering conversation and one that I will not ever forget.  

Music mentioned in this episode: 

• Victoria's Secret by Jax 
• Unpretty by TLC 
• Salute by Little Mix
• Cuff It by Beyonce 

In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast we talk about:

• Why women are so critical of our bodies
• How diet culture has corrupted how we look at our bodies
• How to deal with our inner mean girl/inner critic
• Tips for treating ourselves better
• Toxic body positivity 
• How to listen to your body
• Being aware of what our body is telling us
• Reclaim the Rebel: Lizzy’s Book 

Where to Find Lizzy:

• Book: Reclaim the Rebel: 12 Rebellious Acts  to Achieve Unconditional Love for Your Body
• Instagram: @nutritionbylizzy 
  • DM word "GIFT" for free goodies from Lizzy

Stay Connected:

• Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes
• Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast
• Email: [email protected]

Have you heard of Human Design? If not, I’m sure you’ll want to know more about it after listening to this episode. Human Design is essentially a holistic self-knowledge system. The Human Design practice combines astrology and a few ancient texts and philosophies that center around the division of personalities into five energy types that indicate how someone is supposed to exchange energy with the world. 

I knew a little bit about Human Design, enough to be intrigued. I had heard about listening to other podcasts and have a few friends that are into it, but beyond that, I didn’t really know that much. Basically, you can search “Human Design” on google and find a website where you have to enter the day, the month the exact time, and the location of your birth and you’ll get your results. It’s pretty easy! While I was preparing for this episode I wanted to make sure I got everything exactly right, so I pulled out my birth certificate! If you’re still like “huh”? Don’t worry, my guest, Allie Tymo explains it a lot better than I can. 

Allie Tymo is a Brand Strategist and Energetic Embodiment Coach who helps purpose-led entrepreneurs and creators grow and scale their businesses using strategies anchored in authenticity and alignment. Allie believes that a business is a vehicle to express a soul's purpose and the breeding ground for healing, transformation, and expansion in all areas of life. She uses the embodiment of her client's unique energetics and Human Design while integrating aligned strategy, brand creation, launching, selling, and content creation to create impactful online brands. Allie is an expert at bringing big visions into reality while helping business owners embody a new standard of leadership.

Allie left me speechless quite a few times throughout this interview because even though I had just met her over the computer screen she was able to tell me so much about myself based on my chart. I have learned throughout the past couple of years and especially through doing this podcast that truly knowing yourself and embracing yourself for who you are can help you become your most confident self. Something like Human Design can really help you unlock how you exchange energy in this world and free you from feeling the guilt and shame around not fitting into the standards that have been set for us in this world. I can’t wait for you to meet Allie and to learn more about what Human Design can mean for you.

In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast we talk about:

• What is Human Design?
• How to find out your Human Design?
• The different Human Design types and what they mean
• How  Human Design can give yourself permission to be who you are
• What our Human Design chart can tell us about ourselves 
• How we can take what we learn from our Human Design and implement it in our lives
• What it means to be the fullest expression of yourself
• How using your Human Design chart can help you grow in confidence 

Where to Find Allie:

• Instagram: @allietymo
• Website: www.allietymo.com

Stay Connected:

• Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes
• Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast
• Email: [email protected]

When was the last time you bragged on yourself? It’s hard, right? The word "brag" gets a bad rap. We’re taught from a very young age that bragging about ourselves is a negative thing. But the truth is, there’s a right way to brag on yourself.  When it’s done right it can help you get a better job and even better pay. You have a lot to be proud of, right?! It’s time to let people know about it. That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to my guest, Dr. Winifred Bragg. 

Dr. Bragg is the creator of The Bragg Factor®, a system that teaches entrepreneurs, college students, and other professionals how to own and communicate their value.  Dr. Bragg is the Best-Selling author of four books including a three-part series that focuses on personal growth and leadership. She is a public speaker for corporations such as Fortune 500 companies and universities. 

She is also the CEO of The Spine and Orthopedic Pain Center in Norfolk, VA which provides non-surgical pain management. 

I loved my conversation with Dr. Bragg. We talked about how we can address the mental pain we experience around self-promotion and instead confidently talk about accomplishments for better opportunities and achieve success.  She totally helped reframe the way I think about bragging and why I should start bragging on myself more. You just never know what it might lead to. I hope you’re ready to learn a lot!

In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast we talk about:

• Why people view bragging as a negative thing
• How to get better at bragging about yourself 
• Why you should be bragging about yourself
• What the BRAGG Factor stands for
• Mindset shifts you can make about bragging about yourself
• How to communicate your value 
• How to get a better job 
• How to get a pay raise
• How to create your own elevator pitch 
• How to adapt your elevator pitch

Where to Find Dr. Bragg:

• Website: www.thebraggfactor.com
• Facebook: The Bragg Factor
• YouTube Channel: The Bragg Factor
• Instagram: @thebraggfactor

Stay Connected:

• Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes
• Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast
• Email: [email protected]

Have you let fear hold you back in different areas of your life? Fear of failure? Fear of the unknown? Fear of change? Fear of how people will perceive you? I know I have! That’s why I asked my friend Ally to come on the podcast to share her story and talk about her relationship with fear. Ally has used her fear as a way to help build her confidence. I can’t wait for you to hear what she has to say. 

Ally Evans is an encouragement coach, host of the newly launched Chasing Progress podcast, and founder of BravespaceCLT: a Charlotte-based group for goal setting womxn looking for a supportive community to go through life with. After massive changes in her life, Ally began a journey of self-discovery leading her to become the woman she is truly meant to be instead of settling for good enough. She is on an absolute mission to ensure that women are creating lives that they LOVE each day getting closer to the best version of themselves. 

In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast we talk about:

• How you can use your fear to build your confidence 
• How Ally has used her fear to help her in the past
• How online coaching has helped Ally in her life 
• How divorce and travel helped Ally re-discover herself 
• Why she's launching her podcast- Chasing Progress
• Why she created BraveSpaceCLT

Where to Find Ally:

• Instagram: @allyjeanne__
• Podcast Instagram: @chasingprogresspodcast
• BravespaceCLT Instagram: @bravespaceclt
• Podcast: Chasing Progress

Stay Connected:

• Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes
• Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast
• Email: [email protected]

Are you drowning in overwhelm? Frazzled by disorganization? Or frustrated by feeling stuck? Guess what? You’re not alone. 

We all reach a point where it’s easier to complain than course correct, but what if I told you that creating systems can set your future self up for success or put you on a path to feeling better. 

My guest in this episode has created a business out of helping thousands of women all over the world identify and create systems that help them achieve a balance in having both a successful home and business life. I can’t wait for you to meet her. 

Alexis Greco is an Army wife of 11 years, and a homeschool mom to four children ages 8 and under. She spent 15 years in Network Marketing, reaching the top 1% of her company earning the use of a free car, diamond jewelry, cash bonuses, and leadership trips. 

She is a global coach, having taught over 1,000 female entrepreneurs in the US, Canada, Australia, & Europe how to use systems to create the thriving home and business of their dreams…a life in rhythm. She believes that you can be successful at home AND in your business, not one or the other. 

Get ready to feel more confident when it comes to running your home and/or business!

In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast we talk about:

• Moments of not knowing what the future looks like but keeping going
• How systems can give you the strength to run your home and your business 
• How to identify systems you need in your life
• How to do a mental clean-out 
• Why giving ourselves room to breathe mentally is important
• How to build simple systems in your life to make things easier 
• How to identify where you need systems 
• Developing trust and confidence in yourself to stick to systems 
• How to identify systems that aren’t working for you

Where to Find Alexis: 

• Instagram: @alexistgreco

Stay Connected:

• Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes
• Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast
• Email: [email protected]

On December 31st, 2021 around 11:30pm, I handed my phone to my husband and asked him to change my personal Instagram password and not tell me what it was and when I was ready, I would ask him for it and log back in again. And on July 1st, 2022, almost exactly 6 months later, I decided to log back in again. 

Taking the last 6 months off of Instagram taught me a lot about myself and I wanted to share what I’ve learned and some mindset shifts I created during my time away. 

In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast we talk about:

• Katie talks about 5 things learned while taking a break from Instagram 
• Katie shares a couple of tips to help you create better boundaries around your social media use
• How social media use can affect your mental health and your confidence 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• The Social Dilemma Documentary 
• McLean Hospital: How Social Media Affect Your Mental Health Article 
• Goal Digger Podcast Episode: Is It Time to Delete Instagram?
• Living on Purpose Book by Amy Eliza Wong

Stay Connected:

• Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes
• Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast
• Email: [email protected]

We communicate with people every single day, whether it’s in person, over the phone, zoom call, text, or email. When it comes to our confidence journey it’s important for us to feel confident in our speech.

I used to be very quiet, but as I’ve grown up, I have found my voice a little bit more, but still, I really struggle with not feeling confident in my voice and whether people hear me. But it doesn’t stop there. Oftentimes, my brain is going a million miles an hour and I am trying not to forget what I want to say, but then I also want to make sure that the person I am talking to actually hears what I am saying. Sometimes I wish I could just break through all of these thoughts I am having and come across as the smart, confident person I know that I am. I know that I am not alone in feeling this way, and I think that many of you probably struggle with feeling confident in your communication on some level. That’s why I am so excited to bring you my conversation with the delightful Ryan O’Shea.

Ryan O’Shea is a Los Angeles-based voice, accent, and communication coach. She has a background in acting and is a certified coach of Fitzmaurice Voicework, Knight-Thompson Speechwork, and Organic Intelligence. Ryan has worked with everyone from actors to professional athletes to executives and everyone in between on voice, accents, on-camera presence, social anxiety, and the intersections in between. Ryan is the creator and host of the podcast, Speaking Of…Conversations on Voice, Speech, and Identity with Ryan O'Shea. You can find out more about Ryan at www.voiceandspeechwithryan.com.

I learned so much from Ryan and I know that you will too!

In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast we talk about:

• How to feel more grounded when communicating 
• Practices that can help you feel more confident when you're talking
• How the way that you feel affects your communication 
• How to have a more confident voice
• The importance of being present 
• and so much more!

Book Katie mentions by Amy Eliza Wong: Living on Purpose

Where to Find Ryan:

• Instagram: @voiceandspeechwithryan
• Website: www.voiceandspeechwithryan.com
• Podcast: Speaking Of…Conversations on Voice, Speech, and Identity with Ryan O'Shea.

Stay Connected:

• Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes
• Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast
• Email: [email protected]

Don’t feel confident when you’re having your picture taken? Join the club! Having your picture taken can be a really vulnerable experience. For many of us, we really don’t have many opportunities to get our picture taken and when we do look at pictures we tend to pick apart everything we don’t like about ourselves. Am I right? If you’ve tuned into the episode, I’m assuming that you’re looking for some juicy tips to help you feel more confident in photos and I’m so pumped that I get to bring you exactly that with the help of my very special guest, Beth Hawkes! Beth is a Los Angeles-based actress and photographer. Originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, she graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts with a BFA in Acting and is now the creator and owner of Mariposa Pictures, an LA-based photography company specializing in actors, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Her previous acting credits include Chicago Med, the world premiere of Revenge Song at the Geffen Playhouse, and Marvel's Runaways. When she's not acting or shooting photos, Beth is likely reading a novel, hiking one of LA's many trails, or perusing a museum with a coffee in hand. 

In case you are wondering why Beth and I have the same last name, it's because Beth also happens to be my incredibly talented sister-in-law. I loved this conversation and I am so grateful that it’s recorded. Not only does Beth share some amazing tips for how to feel more confident in photos, but we also dive into some personal growth and I definitely left our conversation feeling inspired and I know you will too! 

In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast we talk about:

• Tips for preparing for a photoshoot
• How to look more confident in photos
• How to communicate with your photographer 
• Why you should book a shoot
• Creating a life that you love outside of your job 
• How to be more confident in sharing what you do for a living
• How to develop the confidence to go for what you want

Where to Find Beth:

• Instagram: @mariposa.pictures
• Website: www.mariposapics.com

Stay Connected:

• Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes
• Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast
• Email: [email protected]

This is a pinch-me moment because I have been listening to this podcast called SimplyBe. for years and at the beginning of each episode the host says “This is a Soulfire Production” and I always thought "that is the coolest name for a podcast production company".  I say all of this because, in this episode, I get to interview the co-founder and CEO of Soulfire Productions and the co-host of the top-rated relationships podcast OK Babe, Kelli Moore! 

Kelli is deeply passionate about helping people see themselves more clearly which is why she co-created Soulfire Productions: the premier podcast network for thought leaders, free thinkers, and visionaries. She believes in setting ourselves free from expectations, people pleasing, and the stories that hold us hostage in our own lives. She’s also an Emmy Award Winning former Sports TV Host with an eye for truth and an ear for bullshit. She creates life-changing experiences for audiences and holds space for creatives to seek deeper within and become the most genuine expression of themselves.

I had the most beautiful conversation with Kelli- I seriously didn’t want it to end! I know you’re going to love this episode.

In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast we talk about:

• Why relationships with other women are so important 
• How we must heal ourselves before we can heal relationships with other women
• What hurtful and toxic behavior is towards ourselves and others 
• How to approach conversations with other women when we’ve been hurt
• How healing relationships with other women can help us with our confidence
• How we create healthier relationships with women

Where to Find Kelli:

• Podcast: OK Babe
• Instagram:  @kellitmoore
• Website: kellimoore.co
• Soulfire  Productions Website: Soulfireproductionsco.com

Stay Connected:

• Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes
• Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast
• Email: [email protected]