Own It All: The Podcast

The desire to do something meaningful and lasting with our lives is pretty much universal — but how do we truly own our legacy? To find out, I spoke with zero-waste fashion designer, youth director of the Women's March, and coordinator of the Empower Coalition, Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs. In these roles, as well as in her roles as mother, wife and sister, Tabitha is building an incredible legacy by speaking up, and taking actions consistent with her deepest held values.

"In all that I do, in the job that I have and the different projects that I work on, the thing that's most important to me at all times is how I am to the people around me that are there for me. Am I treating them with love and am I finding time for them?"

Listen to the full episode as Tabitha shares:

• What the word legacy means to her (spoiler: it's not just about building an impressive résumé)
• Her own moments of self-doubt along the way, and the importance of being willing to pivot
• Advice for anyone feeling confusion or hesitation about how to make a difference
• The role family has played in her personal evolution, and the legacy she has built
• Prioritizing joy and self-care, even in the midst of fighting for change

Tabitha, it was so wonderful to have you on the show, and I know my listeners will enjoy hearing what you had to say just as much as I did. Want to hear more wisdom from Tabitha? She's also featured in my upcoming book, Own It All, which is now available for preorder. You'll also get some exciting preorder bonuses — like journaling pages, exclusive audio content, and a powerful meditation on one mindset shift that can change everything — so don't miss out. Thanks as always for listening, and see you next week!

Large or small, we all have traumas, triggers, and moments in our past that we wish we could change. But what if, instead of trying to change the past, we could use it as a springboard to create a better future? With that in mind, my guest on this episode is Alexia Vernon, transformational speaking and women's leadership expert, coach, and author of Step Into Your Moxie. Having overcome childhood sexual abuse, Alexia is outspoken about owning her past without letting it define her.

Tune in as Alexia shares her wisdom around:

• The role of forgiveness in moving on from those experiences
• The difference between forgiving and forgetting
• The importance of self-care and laughter in healing from trauma
• What you can do when you stop trying to change the past, and start owning it

"We can't predict when an old wound will open. But knowing that we do have the tools and we have the history to look back and say, I've been resilient before, I can be resilient again, allows us to get through things a little bit more easily."

Alexia, I can't thank you enough for everything you shared, both on the podcast and in your interview for my book. For those of you eager for more of Alexia's insights, I'm excited to announce that my book is officially available for preorder! You'll also get some exciting preorder bonuses — like journaling pages, exclusive audio content, and one mindset shift — so head on over to ownitallbook.com and don't miss out. Thanks as always for listening, and see you next week!

After years of fangirling over her awesome newsletters, I was so excited to chat with my guest this week, Susan Hyatt. Susan is a master certified life and business coach and the author of the upcoming book BARE: A 7-Week Program to Transform Your Body, Get More Energy, Feel Amazing, and Become Unstoppable. A reformed "professional couch potato," Susan is firmly anti-dieting — instead, she's all about helping women get more of what they crave and own their health in the most authentic and sustainable way possible.

"Women have plenty of willpower. None of us need more willpower. We really need more pleasure."

Tune in to hear Susan share all about:

• The point at which she realized she had to take ownership of her health
• How tiny but traumatic moments from childhood can ripple forwards to your life today
• What's really behind those late-night emotional eating binges
• Power foods, pleasure foods, and how they're unique to every body
• The importance of photography and being seen in her outspoken body positivity

Susan, thank you so much for everything you shared on the show this week! I'm so excited for your book, and I know I'm not the only one. Thanks also to everyone out there listening, reviewing, and sharing the show with friends. See you next week!

If you look up "hustle" in the dictionary, you'll probably see a picture of my guest this week, Phee Manuel. Together with her husband Bo, she runs 3 pole dancing studios in the Los Angeles area, produces videos so anyone can learn to twerk and pole dance from their homes, and hosts frequent "Sip N' Paint" nights that have to be seen to be believed. (Spoiler: if you want to improve your male anatomy painting skills, this is the event for you) Phee and I talked about everything from her marriage (#relationshipgoals, anyone?), to the "pole family" she's created at Romance and Dance.

"Surround yourself with people that are going to uplift you, not people that are going to bring you down. Even in business! If you surround yourself with people doing better than you, they're going to push you. You want the people who tell you to get off your ass because those are the people who are going to push you to do better."

You're going to love hearing everything Phee has to share:

• What gets her up in the morning and keeps her working all day
• A peek inside her relationship with her husband and #1 hype man, Bo
• What her schedule looks like with all this hustle
• Advice on business, money, relationships, and so much more

Phee, I know all my listeners are going to enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Thank you so much for coming on the show this week! Any listeners out there who want to learn more about Phee, do yourselves a favor and follow her on Instagram. Also, if you want to get advanced access to my upcoming book, Own It All, along with a whole bunch of other goodies, head on over to my website to apply for a spot in my advanced reader group. See you next week!

This week's episode with immigrant rights activist Sara Mora is for anyone with big dreams, big goals, and a big heart. In the four years since coming out as undocumented herself, Sara has given speeches, led marches, and authored opinion pieces that have shaped the debate on the DREAM Act — and she's only 22 years old. From her role in the Women's March to her massive following on Instagram, Sara is a manifesting pro who truly owns her goals.

In this conversation, Sara will share all about:

• What it means to be undocumented in the United States
• Her personal journey with activism, from high school to the present day
• Making the conscious choice to be real, raw, and vulnerable with her followers
• How visualization and transparency have helped her own her goals — both professionally and personally

"I have definitely felt aimless and was not sure of my purpose at 17, to be exact. My biggest piece of advice is get moving! Do not stay still. Take action on the first 1-2 things you love to do. Find mentors via social media, search up events in the topics you are most interested in. Ask questions. Create — even if you are not 100% confident in what you create."

Sara, thank you so much for everything you shared on the show this week, and your contributions to my upcoming book. Thank you also to everyone tuning in, reviewing, and sharing the show. If you'd like to contribute to Sara's efforts supporting the migrant caravan awaiting entrance to the US, you can do so here. See you next week!

Katherine and Nick North are masters of clear and honest communication — with 5 kids, 3 businesses, a documentary in progress, and a brand new puppy, they have to be! When it comes to owning your relationships (romantic and otherwise), I couldn't think of a better couple to have on the podcast. From Nick's transition into life as a man, to changing their names and blending their families, to avoiding burnout and creating "big, bodacious, beautiful boundaries," these two have so many incredible stories to share.

"Part of being human and walking around with an open heart means that sometimes we get our hearts broken open. I think that accepting that as part of the deal, in some ways, is the fastest road to peace."

In this episode, you'll hear all about:

• What true partnership looks like, from the little things to the really, really big ones
• The "number system" Katherine and Nick created to stop fighting about things that didn't matter — and fight harder for the things that do
• The lessons Nick learned from his transition (Spoiler: "We are all terrified. We're all trying to figure out how to be ourselves in the least painful way possible.")
• Katherine's revelatory Queen Sweep program — for disorganized people, by a disorganized person

Katherine and Nick, I cannot thank you enough for coming onto the show and giving us a peek into your world. Thanks also to everyone listening, reviewing, and sharing the show with your friends. See you next week!

Your personal style tells the world something about you even before you say a single word. When it comes to owning your style, choosing your look for the day can bring up a lot of questions. Is athleisure still happening? Should you be getting your clothes tailored? When is it okay to splurge on a wardrobe investment?

On the very first episode of the Own It All Podcast, I'll be talking about all that and so much more with Kimmie Smith, celebrity fashion stylist and cofounder of Athleisure Media. Working in fashion, beauty, and tech, Kimmie is all about "making people look their best, and taking the vision they have for themselves and amplifying it. It's a form of empowerment."

I had an absolute blast talking with Kimmie, so tune in! You'll hear all about:

• Her path from teenage coder, to fit model, to celebrity fashion stylist.
• Her favorite places to shop for accessories, from national chains like Lord & Taylor to LA designers like Sydney Evan (plus a little bit of love for our hot pants legging).
• Some of the psychology behind what she does. "9 times out of 10, there's a difference between what someone thinks they want, and what they actually want. You have to work from the clues you're being given and hear what they're really trying to say."
• Her full stop, non-negotiable golden rules for fashion.

Huge thanks to Kimmie for coming on the show, and to all of you out there for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to get next week's episode right when it comes out.

I'm Andrea Isabelle Lucas, founder of Barre and Soul, and author of Own It All. The Own It All Podcast is all about how to stop waiting for change, and start creating it — because your life belongs to you.

I'll be sharing real conversations with some of the most bad*ss women — just like you — about everything from goals, to health, to style, relationships, and more. You can look forward to 8 episodes starting next Wednesday, running weekly through mid-March.

To be a part of the conversation, go ahead and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Talk to you on Wednesday!