In 2009, Miha Matlievski had four companies go bankrupt overnight. Consequently, he was $5 million in debt. Contemplating suicide to escape the pain as he looked over the balcony, he had a life-saving AH-HA moment. In this moment, Miha realized that failure was a normal part of life. Also, he admitted to himself that he failed. In addition, he recognized he needed to stop blaming others and circumstances. 

Ultimately, this was the turning point. He made a choice to learn from his failures so he could do things differently in the future. Also, he wanted to help others. Since then, Miha has climbed back to create a business and scaled it to 8 figures in less than a year. Finally, his life mission is to help people develop a healthy relationship with failure. Especially entrepreneurs.

• First Miha explains what happened to his businesses in 2009.
• He unexpectedly lost 4 companies. 
• Also, he was $5M in debt and his marriage ended in divorce.
• He received threatening phone calls.
• Miha thought about how to solve his problems.
• Then he slipped into depression. 
• In early spring of 2010, Miha contemplated suicide.
• Then his ah-ha moment came. 
• Next Miha explains his thoughts about failure.
• Establishing a healthy relationship with failure is important to success.
• Furthermore, Miha wants us to break the taboo that failure is bad.
• The more you embrace failure the faster you'll achieve success.
• How does Miha recommend someone start changing their mindset around failure?
• Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
• Meditation and reflection is important too.
• Miha and Emily talk about the importance of reflection and journaling.
• Then Miha explains we must take the next step after journaling.
• The crucial step is to make an action plan.
• Set a goal - establish a process aligned to achieving that goal.
• Also, look online for help or invest in a coach.
• You must know yourself and the emotional WHY behind what you're trying to accomplish.
• An emotion more painful than the pain of not doing it.
• Find a positive emotional connection - the stronger the better.
• Failures Anonymous and his work with Animal Rescue are Miha’s  two whys.
• Next Emily gives an example of what some people might think is a failure but she thinks it's a pivot. She asks what Miha thinks about it.
• Miha shares his thoughts on Emily's example.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihamatlievski/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matlievski.miha
• Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FailCoach
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/fail_coach
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/failcoach/
• Website: www.fail.coach
• Website program: www.framework4freedom.com
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After 20+ years as both an enlisted sailor and a commissioned US Navy SEAL officer,  Jon Macaskill transitioned out of the military in August 2020. Furthermore, he says his Navy journey was a wild ride and things didn’t go quite as planned. But, he says, they definitely worked out for the best!

Jon says he's been blessed to serve with some of the greatest men and women in the world, see places and do things most only read or dream about. Also, he’s thankful for the opportunity to honorably serve his country and defend his fellow Americans.

Now Jon is  the Deputy Executive Director for Veteran’s PATH. Veteran’s PATH is a nonprofit helping veterans rediscover meaning, purpose and joy through mindfulness, meditation and a safe community.

Episode Highlights:

• First, Jon talks about what he did when he enlisted in the Navy.
• Then Emily shares a story from Chris Stricklin's Onward Podcast episode that explains the importance of Jon's enlisted job.
• Also, they discussed the lives he may have saved.
• Then Jon talks about why he decided to attend the U.S. Naval Academy and become a SEAL.
• After that, Jon describes the positions he held throughout his Naval career.
• Emily asks what the toughest part of being a SEAL was for Jon.
• Next, Emily asks how meditation would have helped Jon be a better SEAL.
• Jon responds by explaining how meditation could have helped him throughout his life.
• Veteran’s PATH is the nonprofit Jon works for now. 
• He teaches mindfulness and meditation to veterans and service members.
• PATH stands for: Peace Acceptance Transformation and Honor.
• Jon shares how he felt hopeless when his daughter has a major surgery.  
• After his daughter's illness, Jon took a job as the Commander of a Navy Operational Support Command.
• Two days before his Change of Command, Jon  received a call from his sister to say she'd been battered by her then husband.
• Consequently, Jon's reaction led to electronic harassment charges and he was not allowed to take over his new command.
• Ultimately his anger led to sadness and depression.
• Past trauma and survivor guilt had bubbled back to the surface. 
• And, the medication numbed Jon's pain to the point he didn't enjoy life anymore.
• Also, he came off mediCation and doctor recommended mediTation.
• Jon explains how he stuck with meditation for months and how the effects started lasting longer.
• Ultimately, he was able to talk about his feelings.
• Than, Emily refers to a past Onward Podcast episode about feelings. 
• When ignored, feelings  go to the basement and lift weights.  
• Emily asks how Jon deals with the thoughts in his head when he meditates.  
• The more he practiced mindfulness the less he had to think about it. 
• Next Jon explains how meditation and mindfulness helped him enjoy simple things like feeding his baby daughter. 
• And, he was able to be in the moment and not think about his task list.
• Emily describes her frustrations from her last job and how she incorrectly assumed once she retired things would get better and she's slow down.  
• Jon explains that “meditate” is on his daily to do list.  
• Then Emily mentioned an Onward Podcast episode where the guest said if you do, do, do, you turn into do do.
• Jon says there are times when medication helps. He's not anti-medication
• Insurance doesn't cover some of the "newer" methods/alternative therapies.
• Next Jon talks about some of these newer methods.
• For anxiety, stress, depression, Jon highly recommends meditation prior to anything else. 
• Furthermore, it’s perfectly safe. 
• Also, things can bubble to the surface but you can process it properly.
• Next, Emily describes meditating for 40 days straight and the feelings that came up. 
• And these were feelings that she'd shoved to the basement. 
• Also, once she dealt with them, she felt much better.
• Then, Jon talks about his Veteran’s PATH podcast and the high performing guests he interviews on his show.  
• Finally, Emily and Jon talk about how positive feedback helps them keep publishing podcast episodes. 
• Ultimately, both Jon and Emily have a mission to help others.

Resources Mentioned:

• [email protected]
• Veteran’s PATH
• Jon Macaskill - Deputy Executive Director - Veteran's PATH
• Veteran’s PATH Podcast 
• Designing Your Life  
• The Happiness Advantage
• Emily Harman
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Boiki Keaitaya knew his blood pressure was high. High blood pressure ran in his family and took his mom’s life. But, Boiki also had a job he loved, so he worked. Then, during a routine checkup, his doctor bluntly asked him what he was going to do about his high blood pressure. Ultimately, Boiki made the difficult decision to retire. Consequently, this decision caused dissent in his family and left Boiki feeling hurt and rejected. He returned to his home country of Botswana and eventually his family relationships healed. Now Boiki inspires others to live their best lives. He’s written several books and two Manifestos. Finally, Boiki recommends we define our own success, In addition, he suggests we write our own personal Manifesto and read it every morning as a reminder on how we chose to live our lives.  

Episode Highlights:

• Emily and Boiki met through Mark Bowness’ We Build Tribes Coaching Program.
• Boike is just starting his tribe and his facebook group is called Daily Inspiring Tips.
• Boiki became a math teacher once he graduated from college. 
• Later in his career, he moved to a position in Human Resources.
• There is a history of high blood pressure on Boiki’s side of the family.
• Unfortunately, his mother passed away from high blood pressure. 
• In addition, all but one of his siblings has high blood pressure. 
• Also, when Boiki was a teacher, he managed his high blood pressure with medicine. 
• Then, once he started working in human resources, his blood pressure became an issue.
• However, he was oblivious to it and focused on his work, which he loved.
• Consequently, his blood pressure was taking a toll on his health.
• When Boiki went to the doctor for a routine visit, his blood pressure was high.
• His doctor sat him down and asked him directly: “What are you going to do about your high blood pressure?”
• She also told him he needed to lose weight.
• Boiki knew he was overweight and he was still relying on medication to keep his blood pressure under control.
• Also, he wasn't meditating or doing anything other than taking medication for his blood pressure. 
• He was working and focused his energy on the job he enjoyed.
• After meeting with his doctor, Boiki went to work but the conversation weighed on his mind. 
• Boiki realized he had to sit down and reflect on whether staying on the job was sustainable for him
• After 3-4 weeks, Boiki decided to retire to protect his health. 
• Six months into retirement, Boiki suffered from another health issue. 
• Boiki then moved to his home village.    
• When he arrived, he experienced conflict with his extended family and siblings. 
• In Botswana, working for the government is like working for Google in the U.S. 
• His family was upset that he left a job of such high esteem. 
• So, for the first time, Boiki felt extremely vulnerable. 
• Also, his family wanted nothing to do with him and he lost his sense of belonging.
• Boiki was not skilled at handling family adversity. 
• He felt like a reject and had low self confidence. 
• His family’s words were very painful.
• In addition, he had no tools or skills to manage this situation.
• He was hurting.
• Ultimately, he and his family found the peace they have now.
• It took Boiki a while to realize that, even though he wasn’t working for the government, he wasn’t useless. 
• After spending four years in his home village, Boiki felt healed. So, he went back to city to start something. 
• He’s been writing a lot to deal with his issues.
• He’s written two books and his Manifestos guide him. 
• He decided to define success for himself. 
• Boiki reads his Manifestos every morning. 
• Boiki says the San People, or Bushmen don't have high blood pressure. 
• They have simple needs and are the best people on the planet.
• When he returned to the city and looked around, Boiki noticed that the people are stressed. 
• He wrote a Manifesto to show how one can best live. 
• Indecision becomes decision. It's your life - live it!
• Do what you want to do - not what others want you to do.
• Finally, write your own personal Manifesto.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Jahri Manifesto
• The Kalahari Manifesto
• Boiki’s first book: This is What Going through Personal Hardship Taught Me
• Second Book: Let Go and Move On
• Facebook Group: Daily Inspiring Tips
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Onward Podcast host Emily Harman talks with Stephanie Raffelock about how to live a vibrant and engaged life from age 50 onward. Stephanie is the author A Delightful Little Book on Aging and an advocate for positive aging. Aging is a remarkable passage and Stephanie started a movement around encouraging older women to see themselves in a more positive light. In this episode we talk about how to not hold ourselves back and how to find our voice. In addition, we discuss the importance of getting clear on what success is for us individually.

No matter what your age, you'll find this episode enlightening. Furthermore, if you're a man listening to this episode, it will help you better understand the females in your life.

Let's all live a vibrant and engaged life as we embark on our encore careers. Finally,  discover the benefits of inner work as we get to know ourselves again after having put everyone else first for so long. 

• Stephanie shares why she started writing on the topic of aging.
• Throughout this episode Stephanie shares how women can lead a vibrant and engaged life from age 50 on. 
• The next phase of our lives is a sacred passage. 
• And, we’ve worked hard to get here.
• What do I want? Who am I? It’s an exciting time to create ourselves again.
• Furthermore, it’s a time when our mortality and our dreams collide.
• Next, Stephanie says we each have to determine our definition of success.
• In our 50s we’re more contemplative. 
• Also, it’s a time that asks us to be still and grateful.
• Furthermore, it’s a time to be alive!
• Stephanie shares that we can expect to get weepy in our old age. It’s a cleansing. 
• Why do women fear getting old?
• Stephanie shares that she’s done a lot of inner work. 
• Furthermore, she practices gratitude.
• Stephanie’s next book, Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Mid-life Women, will be published in August 2021.
• Finally, its important to have a circle of women friends and t0 share aspirations and dreams.

• Website: Stephanie Raffelock | Author | Best Books on Aging Gracefully
• [email protected]
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRaffelock/
• A Delightful Little Book on Aging
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanieraffelock/
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Emily Harman thanks her listeners as she celebrates 100 episodes of the Onward Podcast. In addition she shares what she’s learned in the 17 months since she retired from working for the U.S. Navy. Well - not everything she’s learned - just the highlights that will help you as well. Finally, Emily shares her plans for 2021 which include publishing a book of Season 1 and 2 Onward Podcast episodes and tweaking the upcoming Season 3. 

Top 10 Episodes of the Onward  Podcast based on number of downloads as of 24 November 2020

1.  A Mother and Son’s Discussion on Addiction and Recovery w/ Emily Harman and WIlliam Wilhelm
2. How to Starve Cancer Without Starving Yourself w/ Jane McLelland
3. Own Your Live w/ Adrienne Somerville
4. When Addiction Enters the Household the Walls Collapse w/ Nancy Espuche
5. Why I Created the Onward Podcast w/ Emily Harman
6. Living in Flow: How Your Choices Shape Your World w/ Sky Nelson Isaacs
7. Finding Strength After Tragedy: A Mother’s Journey w/ Ginger Moreland Rosela 
8. Letting Go With Love: A Mother’s Recovery Journey w/ Sandy Swensen
9. Building a 75+ Year Naval Career w/ Sarkis Tatigian
10. Don’t Let Anyone Tell You What You Can’t Do w/ Rear Admiral Kyle Cozad

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Onward Podcast guest Praveena Lakshmidurai learned to calm her mind and dig into her intuition by practicing yoga. Praveena is an Indian origin Australian who currently calls Brisbane home. She is passionate about yoga because it transformed her life and helped her get through a tough patch becoming both mentally and physically stronger. 

Although Praveena grew up practicing yoga as a child, she stopped when she moved from India to Australia to pursue higher education.Then, when her life fell apart, Praveena reintroduced yoga into her life. Yoga helps Praveena practice acceptance and forgiveness as well as release anger and other negative emotions. Furthermore, yoga is Praveena’s passion and she’s the founder of the Focus and Flow Yoga Tribe. 

Praveena stands out from being just another yoga teacher, because she has adopted the yoga lifestyle off the mat. Join Praveena’s tribe and embark on your own spiritual journey of self- discovery that works from the inside out. Praveena doesn’t know where yoga will take her. She just knows it will always be a part of her life. Finally, listen and learn how you can benefit from making yoga part of your life.

• First, Emily and Praveena talk about how they met. 
• Then Praveena shares her story.
• Praveena grew up in India where yoga was an integral part of her life. 
• Then, at 22 years old, Praveena moved to Australia to pursue higher education.
• Next Praveena explains how she became stuck in the rat race and stopped practicing yoga.
• Ultimately, she hit rock bottom when her marriage fell apart.
• Divorce took toll on her mental and physical health.
• She started feeling worthless and was filled with negative emotions and doubt.
• In addition, her career was not going the way she wanted it to.
• Finally, Praveena knew that she needed to make a change.
• It was then that Praveena reintroduced yoga into her life.
• And she started to notice subtle but lasting changes in her life.
• In India, yoga was part of her life, as was family and community. 
• Also, yoga helped her family stay connected in community. 
• Praveena longed for that feeling once again
• When she started practicing yoga in Australia, it was in a gym class and that was not the way she practiced in India. 
• She decided to start her own yoga practice and create community by founding the Focus and Flow Yoga Tribe.
• Praveena shares her unstoppable dream.
• Praveena’s 10 year old son and his friends practice yoga as well. 
• Next Praveena shares some deep breathing techniques and explains the importance of the breath. 
• Also, yoga helps us get in touch with God, the Divine, the Universe, our authentic self.
• Also, a little bit of practice every day goes a long way.
• Next Praveena explains how yoga can help us be present and more aware.
• After that, Praveena explains how her life has changed since she started practicing yoga again. 
• Also, we can take yoga philosophies off the mat. 
• Yoga is so much more than the poses. 
• In addition practicing yoga helps with self reflection and enables us to shine from within. 
• Also, the only zen you're going to find on top of a mountain is the zen you take with you. 
• “Bhagavad Gita" is the Bible of yoga philosophy which is guidebook to living your best life.
• And you can find that zen no matter where you go. 
• Our body needs movement but our mind needs stillness.
• It’s important to find a good yoga teacher, one with whom you connect.
• What can people expect if they join Pravena's Focus and Flow Yoga Movement?
• Finally, yoga is for everyone. Give it a try!

• Yoga Taught Me to Love Myself Again article
• Focus and Flow Yoga Facebook Group
• email: [email protected] or [email protected] 
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Tracy Secombe spent the first 47 years of her life trying to prove that she was good enough. Ultimately, when her Mum passed away in 2016, Tracy woke up to how working all the time for recognition was sacrificing her health and relationships. Consequently, Tracy learned how to stop being a people pleaser and became a sou;l pleaser. 

Tracy's mission is to help women know that they are enough. Moreover, you are enough without approval or recognition from others. In addition, you can make the difference in the world you’re here to make. Finally, we are an aspect of Divinity, the energy that is everything

• Tracy describes the first time she thought she was fat (even through she wasn't).
• Then Tracy explains that never felt good enough unless she met certain standards.
• In 2016, Tracy was burned out with work and raising a family.  
• In addition, she was in denial about how her lifestyle was causing her to be burned out.
• When Tracy's Mum's cancer returned, she promised herself that she would take her Mum out for lunch every Friday.
• Next, Tracy explains that her Mum's death was a big wake up call. 
• Finally, Tracy could see her life the way it really was.
• She sat in the sun and cried, allowing herself to feel emotions again and feel her heart.
• A book caught Tracy's attention Light is the New Black.
• Although it was not easy for her, Tracy walked away from one of her 3 businesses several months after her Mum died.
• Ultimately, she started to listen to hear heart. That was the start of her becoming a soul pleaser instead of a people pleaser.
• Then Tracy explains that the six steps of her Soul Pleaser Program flowed through her as she wrote her course.
• In addition, old limiting beliefs come up as emotions. 
• When we're aligned with our soul, there's no comparison. There's just love.
• Also, even after working on ourselves, limiting beliefs can still come up. It's a blessing when things come up. 
• As individuals are aware of our triggers caused by deep limiting beliefs - we shift our consciousness. 
• And this shift impacts the rest of the world.
• Next, Tracy describes her ideal client and the outcomes she helps them achieve.
• Tracy helps her clients completely and totally love who they are.
• The rendering to a higher power than ourselves is a big part of her Soul Pleaser Program.
• Once you align with the truth of who you really are, everything in your life is better.
• Tracy describes the experience her clients get by participating in her coaching group and the power of a virtual tribe.
• Next Emily and Tracy discuss the importance of finding a safe place to talk - especially during COVID.   
• Energy knows no boundaries. This energy is available to all of us.
• Next, Tracy describes the six steps of her Soul Pleaser coaching program.
• Finally, remember that you are more than your body. 
• There is energy in and around us and we can influence our experience of our reality.

• Tracy Secombe LinkedIn
• Tracy’s free masterclass "How to Unleash Your Inner Power & Take Charge of Your Life without Losing Yourself in the Process 
• Book "Find the Real You and Love Her so You Can Live the Life You Choose"
• Tracy Secombe | Official
• Email Tracy: [email protected]
• Light is the New Black
• Soul Pleaser Facebook Group
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In this special Veterans Day episode, Col (Ret) Dr Russ Barnes, PhD shares the leadership and life lessons he learned in his 27 years with the U.S. Air Force. In talking about his Air Force career, Russ discusses the challenges he faced and how he dealt with them. In addition we talk about the importance of being authentic and following your own path.

Moreover Russ talks about the challenges of being an entrepreneur and shares the basic skills needed to start a business. Furthermore, as a strategist, Russ is a path finder. He specializes in Strategy Development and Organization Design for Small Business.  Moreover, Russ is committed to helping small business owners become purposefully profitable on their way to entrepreneurial prosperity. 

Finally, at the end of the episode, Russ and Emily talk about systemic injustice and how we as individuals can contribute to resolving issues that seem bigger than ourselves. 

• Emily and Russ talk about how they met and their mutual love of basketball.
• They each have the superpower of being a leftie!
• Then Russ talks about his Air Force career.
• Furthermore, he talks about how he handled the adversity he faced during his Air Force career as well as his perspectives on leadership.
• Russ is an INTJ (Meyers Briggs). 
• He shares when he learned he was an INTJ and and how it impacted his life.
• Then Russ explains the difference between staff vs operational positions and importance of staff work.
• Russ shares some of his authentic leadership practices.
• When Russ retired as a Colonel, he had a goal to never work for anybody else again.
• Russ has had a few different jobs after he retired.
• Next Russ shares how he became an entrepreneur and some of his struggles and realizations along the way.
• As an entrepreneur, Russ learned about the struggle entrepreneurs face in becoming profitable.
• He learned how to create a value proposition.
• Russ shares the 3 basic skills needed to build successful business.
• Also, he talks about how to put a price on the value you deliver.
• Furthermore, Russ helps people get out of "entrepreneurial poverty".
• Also, he knows how to do it because he did it himself.  
• Russ helps entrepreneurs become purposeful on their path to profitability.
• Russ shares a story about how he learned some lessons on pricing his value.
• Russ is a strategist. Not a coach or a consultant.
• Russ shares the lessons he learned in pricing his services as an entrepreneur. 
• His company is all about intentionality and purpose.
• Many entrepreneurs haven't thought about where they want to take their company.
• Russ explains his definitions of strategy and business.
• Then he shares the kinds of things he discusses with his clients.
• Join a Mastermind or invest in a coach. Surround yourself with people push you. 
• It’s important to know yourself and how you work best.
• Finally, Russ shares his message on social justice and what individuals can do to move social justice along in the right direction.

• Russ Barnes on LinkedIn
• Systro Solutions
• Game Changers for Government Contractors
• An Authentic Conversation on Racism in America
• Purposefully Profitable Podcast
• Your Amazing Itty Bitty® Small Business for Service Members Book: 15 Things You Need To Know To Be Purposefully Profitable
• Building Your Business of the Basics 
• Speaking Truth to Power Put the money where your mouth is…
• Speaking Truth to Power
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Onward Podcast guest Linda Rawson shares how she went from country girl to a successful CEO and everything in between. Linda is a C-level executive, a technology entrepreneur, author, and inventor. Furthermore, she graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 small businesses training and received an award for Davis/Morgan business of the year.

Moreover, if you’re thinking of leaving your current job but a little intimidated and not sure if you should, listen to this episode! Learn how Linda left a comfortable job when she was a single parent with three children in High School.

Also, Linda shares what it was like growing up in a rural Mormon community and how she ended up starting her own business. We discuss the challenges of being an entrepreneur, and how Linda was able to keep her company going as she dealt with the deaths of three people very close to her. In addition, Linda shares how she moved onward when she experienced failures along the way.  

• First, Linda talks about her rural Morman upbringing. 
• Next she goes on to explain how she became an entrepreneur, leaving a comfortable job when her three children were in High School. 
• After that Linda talks about the challenges of running her company during a time in her life when three people very close to her passed away.
• Also, she explains the guilt she felt after each death and what happened to her when she didn’t deal with her grief.
• Furthermore, Linda wrote a book about grief.
• After that, the conversation switches to the children’s books Linda wrote on science and block chain.
• Finally, Linda shares how she’s living an authentic life and she’s discovered her purpose. 

• Linda Rawson LinkedIn
• Email Linda:  [email protected]
• The Minority and Women-Owned Small Business Guide to Government Contracts: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started 3rd Edition
• Game Changers for Government Contractors
• Toshi to the Moon: A Blockchain Adventure 
• WeatherEgg Kids: Weather from A-Z: Coloring Book
• Reflections on Grief: Loss, Love, and Happiness
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Onward Podcast guest Annie Francesca is a Reinvention Stylist who helps career and business women over 50 reinvent their lives after divorce, loss or chronic illness -- starting with their wardrobes.

Furthermore, after living on a religious commune 30 years ago, Annie knows that style can be a powerful vehicle for personal expression. Consequently, Annie relates first hand to women who dress to keep themselves invisible out of fear of displeasing others.

Moreover, in 2013, an incurable cancer diagnosis woke Annie up to face the pain of her old story. Using a process she calls, “The Adventure Principle," she completely reinvented herself from the outside in -- starting with her wardrobe. Within less than 6 months, she became completely cancer FREE.

And, Annie remains cancer free to this day and is the author of “Passport To Life — How I Overcame Incurable Cancer Through the Power of Travel”. Finally, listen and learn how wearing the right clothes will change your life! We are all true heroes not made to be or look like everyone else. We’re made to shine!

• First, Emily starts off by remarking that she probably  isn't appropriately dressed for the interview. 
• Annie says this is a good lead in for a discussion on how we need to change our mindset about clothes.
• Today's women are writing books, speaking on stages, mentoring others and changing the world.
• Yet they are still dressing ourselves according to an old paradigm:
• We’re dressing to fit in (can't stand out)
• Also dressing to hide negative body parts
• And dressing according to an ever changing, impossible beauty standard passed down from the fashion industry.
• Furthermore, this has undermined their self confidence, leading to all kinds of imbalances:

• 1) Eating disorders
• 2) Body dysmorphia
• 2) Spending billions of dollars on clothing, procedures, etc. just to fit the standard
• Also, countless women stand in front of their closets, afraid to make a choice about what to wear to work.
• And afraid that someone will deem their outfit to be inappropriate.
• Furthermore, few people have taught women is how to feel powerful in their own skin -- every time they get dressed.
• Moreover, Annie teaches women how to find their Super Hero cape.
• And she teaches how to make Power Outfits so that women feel like they can literally take on the world every time they get dressed.
• Check out these Instagram sites for inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/mayemusk/ and https://www.instagram.com/baddiewinkle/
• Finally, we’re all true heroes not made to be/look like everyone else. We’re made to shine!

• Register for 5 November 2020 Event with Annie: How to Dress Like a Million Dollar Woman
• Book: Passport To Life — How I Overcame Incurable Cancer Through the Power of Travel
• LinkedIn Annie Francesca
• The Reinvention Stylist Website
• Reinvention Stylist (@reinventionstylist) • Instagram photos and videos
• Email Annie: [email protected]
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