Enoughness with Lisa Carmen Wang

We all know about fear, whether it be of failing, speaking up, or feeling a certain way.

However, today’s guest gives fear the finger as she dives into an in-depth conversation about gender diversity, self-acceptance, and why women should never cease to push the boundaries created for them by a male-dominated society.

Cindy Gallop, brand and business innovator, discusses the things women can do in order to change the world working against them such as taking small actions to change the way they think, saying what they mean, and supporting other women. Cindy works every day to help women diminish fear, jumpstart self-acceptance, and ultimately push back at the environments that push to keep them under.

Cindy is the founder of

makelovenotporn

, a mission based on “Pro-sex. Pro-porn. Pro-knowing the difference,” and works as a consultant for people who want to change the game in their sector. Cindy is known for her stance on diversity, equality, and confronting societal issues every day.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The way Cindy thinks about fear and its effect on us (2:38)

Cindy’s journey through a creativity-driven life to help women share their voices (5:50)

The reasons micro-actions are important for impact (13:19)

The importance of expressing what you think (16:45)

Why change isn’t being made in the world of gender diversity (26:10)

Why you should call out the barriers in your professional environment (38:55)

Realizing you are the only one who can change things (47:49)

Plus much more...

Some Questions We Discuss:

What is a specific micro-action you think people should take today? (16:05)

At what point did it occur to you, “I can say whatever I think?” (18:45)

Why did you speak out after Kevin Roberts claimed the gender debate was over? (19:50)

What do you think is the solution when we talk about wanting to make people buy? What is that strategy right now? (30:32)

What specifically would you tell those women who believe they have the potential to change the world? (34:45)

Who are some of the people that inspire and motivate you? (43:06)

What advice would you give men? (44:42)

Links and Resources:

Misogyny: The World's Oldest Prejudice by Jack Holland (https://inspirefest.com/)

Do you utilize your skills daily?

If not, today’s guest, Beth Ferreira may be able to help you understand the importance of holding on and maybe even letting go.

Before Beth was a managing partner at WME Ventures, she did a number of jobs in different departments. Beth used this to her advantage, for when she reached the top of the corporate ladder, she knew exactly who she was empathizing within other areas of the company.

Not only does Beth have an inner connection to the people throughout her company, she has the ability to put her once seemingly useless skills to use every day.

Beth often accentuates the point of living realistically, whether it be taking responsibility for her team or knowing the weight (or lack thereof) of the decisions she makes, making her a leader that continues to help others flourish with her daily.

Some Questions I Ask:

Did you always know this was the path you were going to take? (4:41)

Did you have any trepidation when you were entering at an early stage? (8:02)

Did you ever question yourself as a manager in a new role? (10:48)

Did you feel like you needed to go to business school? (15:10)

Were there moments where you felt like you should pull back? (24:45)

Was there a point in your journey where you felt your sense of self? (31:13)

Do you still have moments where you don’t feel good enough? (43:16)

Are there any remaining fears that you feel are driving you? (49:07)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The importance of businesses that change something (14:35)

How Beth learned from every role she was in (17:04)

How much information is too much information (19:06)

The unspoken responsibilities of being a leader (25:03)

Who to ask for advice (30:20)

The reality of navigating a company as a high-powered woman (35:40)

The ways Beth adapted to a new role (39:31)

How to look at the fate of decisions realistically (44:20)

Plus much more…

Links and Resources:

fab.com

Etsy

FirstMark Capital

BCG

UBS

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Would you be willing to put yourself in harm’s way to stand up for what is right?

Today’s guest, Kimberly Motley, doesn’t hesitate to go great lengths to help a fellow human.

Kimberly is the only foreign lawyer in Afghanistan. She is straight to the point about the issues in Afghanistan while full of hope for its people.

In fact, the people are why Kimberly stays in Afghanistan fighting. Her empathy runs deep. Kimberly thoroughly believes that every human deserves a right to protection. Kimberly is constantly meeting with people in Afghan prisons, hearing their stories, and finding the justice they deserve, inevitably helping reshape Afghanistan’s societal structure.

Some Questions I Ask:

What’s the dynamic for you growing up half African American and half Korean? (3:59)

How did the race relations in Milwaukee affect you? (6:11)

What took you to Afghanistan? (9:17)

How were you feeling going into Afghanistan for the first time? (10:36)

How do you feel good enough for these cases when they’re such big issues to tackle? (22:16)

Are things getting better in Afghanistan? (28:43)

How do you know when you’ve done enough? (35:05)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The flawed racial climate that continues to exist (4:49)

The truth Kimberly learned by conversing with people in Afghan prisons (13:46)

How Kimberly tackles the big issues (19:39)

The power Kimberly feels with the court (26:40)

Kimberly’s abundant hope for Afghanistan and its people (30:05)

Plus much more…

Links and Resources:

Motleys Law

Trailer

Richard Bronson on Kimberly Motley, “The Law Belongs to Us

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Women for Afghan Women

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It is the time of the year when we inevitably reflect on the months that trail behind us.

Does your 2017 look more like trials than triumphs? That’s okay, thank it anyway.

That’s right, it’s time to say “thank you” to 2017 because without its accomplishments and inevitable downfalls, we wouldn’t have the power to push on into the new year

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he year of realigning our goals, redefining ourselves, and acknowledging just how much we have to be thankful for.

With a little help from this episode, you’re guaranteed to start your year off a little more hopeful, a tiny bit brighter, and a lot more determined to make changes for the better.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Why you should be asking “why?”

How to change your life story by changing the definition of yourself

What is affecting your mindset, goals, and happiness

Why it’s important to distance yourself from particular people

How to give up the idea that asking for help means you’re weak

How many doors you can open by being grateful

Allowing your purpose to find you by serving the world first

Plus much more...

Links and Resources:

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Problems aren’t uncommon, especially in today’s community of young adults.

Student debt stacks up, housing expenses rise, and once seemingly simple milestones get pushed further and further into the average adult’s life.

But people aren’t letting that stop them from reaching their goals. In fact, it is the exact situation that pushed today’s guest toward his goal.

Ajay Yadav figured that if having roommates in your adult life is a reality, then there should be nothing stopping us from having

good

roommates. Thus, Ajay combined what he knew best, building websites, with what he once feared, people, to create Roomi.

Roomi is an app designed to help everyone feel a little more at home by connecting people with common interests, goals, and mindsets. Ajay has made sure the process is safe and secure, allowing people the potential to build more comfortable lives without worrying about adding more problems to the equation.

Can you imagine if we were all inspired by the problems just out of our reach?

Some Questions I Ask:

What happened that brought you from India to the US? (04:32)

How have you gone about building relationships? (8:38)

What are the biggest challenges managing your team? (15:26)

Do you have a feeling that your company may never be enough? (21:31)

Outside of work, what does “enough” look like to you? (23:54)

Who are some of the most influential people in your life today? (25:15)

What is one thing you wish people would ask each other more often? (35:56)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How Ajay started creating websites (3:18)

Where Ajay found the support for Roomi (10:29)

Leading a business team (15:35)

Creating a space in your business for personal growth (17:15)

The importance of trusting your employees (22:02)

Bringing happiness to your company (28:18)

Plus much more…

Links and Resources:

Ajay's Linkedin

Ajay's Twitter

Roomi

What if your prosperity was quantified by the number of people you inspired? Or how you overcame in the face of tragedy? Or perhaps in the way you empathize with people daily?

If success was measured by your goodness, would you be flourishing?

We often think of success as a monetary value or a name on the side of a building, but what if our guest today were to tell you that her success stems from fulfillment? And not necessarily her own.

Our guest today is not only inspiring others to find fulfillment in their lives but is using their success to fuel her own fulfillment.

Mary Wittenberg is the CEO of Virgin Sport, a movement that is revolutionizing fitness while inspiring people to move together. Mary helps orchestrate large festivals meant to bring people together in hopes that through the power of movement and exercise, she can connect cultures and inspire people to live healthier lifestyles, not only physically but emotionally.

Mary regularly accentuates the importance of kindness and empathy in creating a better tomorrow. Everything that is shared at a Virgin Sport festival, whether it be laughter or a healthy hunger for competition, is meant to be echoed throughout communities everywhere, especially after the event ends.

Through kind hearts, and a few push-ups, Mary has created an environment that will ineluctably push us into a better tomorrow.

“Make the most out of every day. Look forward to tomorrow. Leave the wake of the day before far behind the boat.”

Some Questions I Ask:

Why do you run? (2:43)

Who were you before all of your accomplishments? (3:29)

Was there ever a time where you felt like you weren’t good enough? (10:37)

What drives you? (20:15)

Did you ever have the sensation that your time was running out to achieve certain things? (27:47)

What is your dream for Virgin Sport? (51:50)

What is your mantra today? How has it changed over time? (54:24)

What is the legacy you want to leave the world? (01:02:54)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The importance of learning from experiences (14:35)

Mary getting caught up in what she knew (24:53)

The power of pausing (33:11)

Mary’s way of assuring sure she gets what she requires out of her life (38:25)

Trusting the process of decision making (41:00)

The “give it a go” spirit infused in Virgin Sport (50:34)

Being a well-rounded leader (58:50)

Plus much more...

Am I enough?

It’s a question comprised of three simple words, but the answer to that simple question is what defines our limits.

I'm no stranger to the question or the weight it carries. After consistently pushing myself to be number one at everything, a split second of self-doubt created a new barrier between me and my goals.

This is when I decided to dissect the nature of failure at the intersection of enoughness and achievement.

What I found there were the solutions that would ultimately push me to accept, reason, and try again.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

The art of perfection (2:16)

How doubt determined Lisa’s fate (3:44)

Commitment to achieving (6:50)

The ways Lisa avoided letting her past define her future (8:29)

The lack of privacy in suffering (9:53)

A solution to not feeling good enough (11:47)

External measures of success (13:35)

The power of understanding yourself (14:40)

Plus much more...