Episode 86: Motivating the Masses, with Lisa Nichols [PODCAST]

When it comes to motivating others, few come close to Lisa Nichols. As a globally known professional speaker and media personality, Lisa has appeared on shows like Oprah and Larry King. When listening to Lisa’s story, it’s incredible to hear what she’s overcome to create this life of abundance. She shares her purpose, passion, and journey with us to demonstrate just how possible it is to create the life you want – if you’re willing to do the work. Lisa shares how she went from struggling single mom, who couldn’t afford diapers for her baby, to founder of a multi-million dollar business, Motivating the Masses, and renowned motivational speaker.

You have to be willing to step outside of your comfort zone in order to create the life you want.

We hear it again and again from the ultra-successful: you have to step outside of your comfort zone. Lisa shares how she did just that in order to completely transform her life. She discusses her “a ha” moment, which came when she was in her Inglewood, CA apartment and couldn’t afford diapers for her young son. At that moment, Lisa knew she would do whatever it took to avoid experiencing that kind of hardship again. She discusses the value of that moment and how it was the foundation of the success she’s created in her life. Lisa offers a valuable piece of advice: Learn to live the life you love and love the life you live.

Why you have to move your mindset in order to create a healthy and abundant lifestyle.

As Lisa continues to share her journey, she opens up about the role of mindset. She says the first step in claiming your birthright of an abundant and happy life is to work on your worthiness. Lisa describes the difficulty of this process and the level of commitment it takes to truly make this mental shift. She also discusses how she dealt with obstacles like race and gender on her road to success. It was when she stopped wearing her race and gender as her primary focus that Lisa’s life truly began to change. She describes the value of focusing on your contributions to the planet first.

The journey to self-love.

In Lisa’s moving account of her journey, she shares how she came to experience self-love and the work she had to do to get there. She also offers some insight into the daily work she did to train her brain to truly learn to love herself. Lisa delves into the fact that some of your gifts in life will come “wrapped in sandpaper” and we must get beneath the surface in order to uncover the true gift. She also gives insight into the power of retraining the world how to treat you, which starts with self-love. Lisa offers advice to others on a journey to self-love.

Being the author of your own auto-biography.

Lisa leaves us with some poignant closing thoughts, including some tips on finding her coaching services and books. She shares her goal-setting strategy and how she focuses on the 4 quadrants of life: Business/Finance, Relationships, Health/Wellness, and Spirituality/Faith. Through Lisa’s uncompromising honesty and powerful story, she’s inspired people all over the world to claim their greatness. She believes her purpose is to serve others, which is clear in her commitment to her coaching programs, speaking engagements, and books. Lisa is a true trail-blazer who works to lead others to a life of abundance.

Outline of this great episode

[1:55] David’s introduction and welcome to you and his guest, Lisa Nichols.

[3:43] Lisa’s journey from a struggling single mom to a globally recognized motivational speaker and guest on Oprah and Larry King.

[7:47] The bridge from being so broke to being a multi-million dollar entrepreneur.

[12:57] Focusing on your weakest muscles in order to succeed.

[15:05] Why you need to change your mindset to create the life you want.

[17:21] Lisa’s experience as a black woman building a ...