Level Up With Lu

"Take care of your body, it's the only place you have to live." -Jim Rohn

Welcome back to a new episode of Level Up With Lu. This episode's guest is Victoria Deborah.

Victoria is the director and franchise owner of GYMGUYZ Kingston. GYMGUYZ focuses on delivering bespoke training services to clients at home. 

At 24, Victoria not only became the youngest person to purchase the GYMGUYZ Franchise and bring it to the UK, but also the youngest gym franchise owner in the U.K. She is also a fitness editor at Women of the City magazine. 

Through entrepreneurship and mentorship, Victoria has managed to transform her life.

Listen for an honest, fun conversation on all things business, fitness and lessons Victoria has learned along the way.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: [email protected]

Victoria's Instagram: @victoria_deborah

GYMGUYZUK Kingston: https://gymguyz.co.uk/franchises/kingston-upon-thames/

"You walk your own path and define your own success."

On this episode, I chat with  co-founder of MindTerra, Toffy Charupatanapongse. We discuss self-care, procrastination,  imposter syndrome and using writing and journaling for mental well-being. 

Toffy is passionate about listening to, connecting, and empowering womxn who feel like they don't have a voice. She has a Master's in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, and uses her education experience to design and create meaningful community-oriented programs at MindTerra. In her free time, Toffy enjoys reading, doing yoga, and learning languages.

TOPICS:

- Imposter Syndrome: How to break the cycle of self-doubt.

- How procrastination kills productivity and creativity. 

- Advice to take steps towards the life of your dreams and love yourself.

- Modern society and self-care:  The importance of personalised self-care for well-being. 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: [email protected]

MindTerra's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindterra.co/

"You are destined to be a victim if you can't find the opportunity in your struggle."

This week, Lu talks with fellow podcaster and the creator of 'Mindshape', Joey Braun. Joey is a personal development and mental health advocate. Mindshape Podcast is a platform which gives everyday people a voice to share their stories of pain, struggle and vulnerability. His goal is to empower guests and inspire listeners with tools to overcome the difficulties that they’re having. Joey believes that vulnerability is the bridge which connects people together. Together with his co-host Avery, Joey has built the podcast with over 70,000 downloads to date.

On this episode we discuss:

1. The fear of failure: How it kills creativity and the Power of WHY

2. Self-Help Addiction: Why it can become a trap. How to make sure you apply the knowledge and do the inner work

3. The journey of turning a podcast into a business and lessons learned along the way. 

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Get in touch: [email protected]

Mindshape Podcast: @mindshapepodcast

In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week last week,  I had a great conversation with a mental health therapist - Michael Burrows.

Michael is a therapist with a Children’s Mental Health Service in West Yorkshire. He has over 12 years experience working with children and families in different organisations. He also provides easy to understand training around mental health subjects, particularly understanding anxiety, depression and self harm.

Through Hobbyist Health Projects, Michael is currently looking into the value of hobbies and their impact on mental health.

"A little progress each day leads to big results."

TOPICS:

- The value of hobbies to well-being and health

- Common barriers to personal growth and how to overcome them.

- How to develop healthy coping strategies for mental health and feel more fulfilled.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: [email protected]

Michael's website: https://www.hobbyisthealthprojects.com/

Michael's twitter: @hobbyisthealth

Welcome back to another episode of Level Up With Lu!

In this week's episode, Lu chats with Love and Relationship Coach, Sandra Hay.

Sandra empowers women to love themselves unapologetically, gain the confidence to live their dream life and find their happily-ever-after.  She believes that if you want to change your life, you have to start from within. 

"Never apologise for having high standards. People who really want to be in your life will rise up to when you meet them." - Ziad K. Abdelnour.

TOPICS:

- Principles of Self-Love: A holistic way to look at how we love ourselves.

- How love starts from within: The connection between self-love and finding true love.

- How having standards and self-respect will upgrade your life.

- Tips to find love in a pandemic. 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: [email protected]

Sandra's Instagram: @thesandrahay

Website: http://sandrahay.com/

Schedule a Free Love Breakthrough Call with Sandra:

https://sandrahay.as.me/free-call

We made it to 50 episodes, WOO!

To celebrate this milestone, I'm joined with some very special guests.

My guests this week are Angel, Anthony and Morenike.

In this episode, we play a podcast trivia game to crown the champion listener of 'Level Up With Lu'. We also reflect back on podcast highlights, talk about the inspiration as well as our personal growth journeys this year.

Grab your proseco, we'll bring the good vibes!

Thank you so much for the support everyone, I hope you enjoy this episode.

The full episode will also be on YouTube so check it out. 

HOST: @levelupwithlu

Email: [email protected]

GUESTS:

Angel: @angelk96

Anthony:  @adulting_with_t_podcast

Morenike: @morenike_x

Today's guest is Luke West, the host of The Imperfect Pod. The Imperfect Pod is a podcast which discusses manhood and masculinity more intentionally and purposefully. 

Luke's goal is to build generations of men who have a deep and healthy love of themselves and others. 

He hopes to leave listeners with the knowledge that there is no one-size-fits all idea of masculinity. 

"Love yourself more than the value of other people's opinions." - Luke West

TOPICS:

- Manhood and Self-Help: How Societal Expectations Affect Men’s Physical and Emotional Health

- Being a Content Creator: Dealing with Envy and Imposter Syndrome. 

- Men and Emotions: Why it’s important for men to share their vulnerabilities and cultivate a healthy self-love

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: [email protected]

Luke's podcast:  https://www.theimperfectpod.com/

Luke's Instagram: @theimperfectpod

This week, Lu is joined with Loren Greiff,  the founder and president of Portfolio Rocket. 

She has over 25 years experience working with senior level creatives and marketers, helping them break into, advance and successfully pivot through career opportunities in the hidden job market. 

Loren has a heart for serving people and helping them understand their value and the importance of networking.

"What comes from the heart, reaches the heart."

TOPICS:

- The Hidden Job Market: The value of building your personal and professional capital.

- Why being of service is the key to accelerating your career.

- Growth mindset and job searches: How to turn wasted time into your runway to next.

- How to fight against procrastination 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: [email protected]

Loren's website: https://portfoliorocket.com/

Loren's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff

Hey guys and welcome back to another episode of Level Up With Lu!

Today's guest is Hazel Antiporta, a certified healing and transformational coach. 

Hazel coaches ambitious, purpose-driven people who are ready to break through mental blockages and desire to fearlessly go after their dreams, by teaching them how to combine healing the inner child, and shadow work with the law of action.

Her goal is to help people cultivate who they truly are, create balance in every aspect of life and confidently pursue their dream life through her daily content and coaching program.

"If you want to heal your heart, start healing your thoughts." - Alexandra Vasiliu. 

TOPICS:

- Healing and personal development

- How to practice healing from within

- Protecting your energy and filling your cup

- How childhood traumas affect adult relationships

- How to become your own best friend

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: [email protected]

Hazel's instagram: @projectantiporta

Hazel's website: https://projectantiporta.com/