Say It Out Loud with Vasavi

Dearest listener,

I hope you enjoy today's short but mighty episode. As mentioned on the show, here is the link for the retreat waitlist.

Have a beautiful day :)

Be kind to yourself.
Vasavi

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Currently accepting life coaching clients!!!! WOOOOHOOOO!!!

Schedule your 30-minute discovery call with me here.

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ASK VASAVI A QUESTION
Send me the question you can't ask anybody else. I answer one on every episode. Anonymously, always.
https://vasavikumar.com/askvasavi

STOP WATERING YOURSELF DOWN
 My training on how to say what you actually think out loud and get paid for it.
 https://vasavikumar.com/training

THE OUT LOUD SCHOOL
My membership community. Holistic on camera training, inside and outside. Most training only works on how you sound. This one starts with what your body is doing before you open your mouth.
https://vasavikumar.com/theoutloudschool

🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-it-out-loud-with-vasavi/id1366384837
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/40Gh9jTmDUpc4x8GMR5IyH

📲 FIND ME
Website → https://www.vasavikumar.com
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi
The book → https://www.vasavikumar.com/orderthebook

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ASK VASAVI A QUESTION
Send me the question you can't ask anybody else. I answer one on every episode. Anonymously, always.
https://vasavikumar.com/askvasavi

STOP WATERING YOURSELF DOWN
 My training on how to say what you actually think out loud and get paid for it.
 https://vasavikumar.com/training

THE OUT LOUD SCHOOL
My membership community. Holistic on camera training, inside and outside. Most training only works on how you sound. This one starts with what your body is doing before you open your mouth.
https://vasavikumar.com/theoutloudschool

🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-it-out-loud-with-vasavi/id1366384837
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/40Gh9jTmDUpc4x8GMR5IyH

📲 FIND ME
Website → https://www.vasavikumar.com
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi
The book → https://www.vasavikumar.com/orderthebook

I turn 42 today! 

I've been a licensed therapist and coach for 14 years. That's always been the majority of my bread and butter. I recently decided to tap into + make space to pursue my other passions. To say that I am excited AND shit scared would be an understatement. 

Here's what's been giving me the tingles lately:

-Voiceover acting - just got signed by DDO Artists Agency

-Audiobook narration - because my voice soothes souls. 

-Producing - helping top talent podcasters, speakers, and business owners to shine even brighter on stage + camera. (this is for you if you LOVE holding a mic  )

-On-camera training - because you're already amazing on stage and camera, you just need a few tweaks to bring out the most fun and you-est version of yourself

(P.S. Hire me for any of the above) 

I grew up in front of the camera, with my father capturing my every moment. 

In this season  of my life, I will be behind the camera, providing guidance, feedback, and training to help YOU own the mic and come to LIFE in front of the camera and stage. 

I take my passions seriously but as it turns out, I have been avoiding the voice inside of me that's been telling me to go all in for a while.

Just the other day a friend said to me, "Yeah Vas, you've been saying that you want to focus on your other passions for a while now.”

Turns out, other people have heard me loud and clear. It's me that's been avoiding listening to what my inner voice has been saying for a few YEARS. 

The biggest fear was, "How will I be able to sustain myself financially with this new pivot?"

Like I tell my clients "You can do this. You got this." I'm taking my own advice and saying this to myself (and trusting + listening). 

This feels like a true honoring of what I have been wanting to do for a very long time. 

I'm celebrating the woman that I am and that I am BECOMING as I enter into a very new chapter in my life.

I am AVAILABLE for projects that allow me to partner with people who are already doing the damn thing, and using my hard skills while staying soft

Don't be afraid to say your dreams OUT LOUD + take action towards realizing them into existence. 

Thank you for being here and a part of my life.

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Support the show

ASK VASAVI A QUESTION
Send me the question you can't ask anybody else. I answer one on every episode. Anonymously, always.
https://vasavikumar.com/askvasavi

STOP WATERING YOURSELF DOWN
 My training on how to say what you actually think out loud and get paid for it.
 https://vasavikumar.com/training

THE OUT LOUD SCHOOL
My membership community. Holistic on camera training, inside and outside. Most training only works on how you sound. This one starts with what your body is doing before you open your mouth.
https://vasavikumar.com/theoutloudschool

🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-it-out-loud-with-vasavi/id1366384837
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/40Gh9jTmDUpc4x8GMR5IyH

📲 FIND ME
Website → https://www.vasavikumar.com
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi
The book → https://www.vasavikumar.com/orderthebook

Currently offering 1:1 sessions for $444!!!

Over the course of 50 minutes, we can…

🗣️Take your calendar from overwhelming chaos to color-coded calm - so you look forward to the week ahead, make meaningful progress on your most important projects, and never skip self care.

🗣️Declutter your energetic “junk drawer” (buh-bye procrastination and overwhelm…hello CLARITY, ENERGY and getting sh*t done!)

🗣️Create an online visibility game plan + DM pitches to get you booked with podcast interviews

🗣️Organize your thoughts around an upcoming talk or workshop (with exercises included)!

🗣️Get fresh perspective + neutral advice + advice on a triggering situation/ relationship issue (“omg I feel so much lighter” is what my clients tell me after we talk)

🗣️Create a game plan around a conversation you've been avoiding (this literally feels like an emotional dump and we both know it's long overdue lol)

Book here: https://calendly.com/vasavi/in-your-corner-1-1-sessions-with-vasavi

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Support the show

ASK VASAVI A QUESTION
Send me the question you can't ask anybody else. I answer one on every episode. Anonymously, always.
https://vasavikumar.com/askvasavi

STOP WATERING YOURSELF DOWN
 My training on how to say what you actually think out loud and get paid for it.
 https://vasavikumar.com/training

THE OUT LOUD SCHOOL
My membership community. Holistic on camera training, inside and outside. Most training only works on how you sound. This one starts with what your body is doing before you open your mouth.
https://vasavikumar.com/theoutloudschool

🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-it-out-loud-with-vasavi/id1366384837
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/40Gh9jTmDUpc4x8GMR5IyH

📲 FIND ME
Website → https://www.vasavikumar.com
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi
The book → https://www.vasavikumar.com/orderthebook

Today’s episode of SAY IT OUT LOUD is all about that pesky guilt we feel when we set expectations and limits for ourselves and the people in our lives.

The truth is setting boundaries is one of the major factors that plays into the guilt we may have.

We’ve lived for so long without addressing what we need that when we ask for it, not everyone may react well and there’s often guilt that comes up when we define how we want to be treated. 

However, there’s a difference between earned and unearned guilt.

So in today’s episode I’m diving into exactly what these two types of guilt look like and how we can address them without the unnecessary guilt clouding our mind and slowing us down.

Let’s dive in.

Key moments to tune in for:

• [5:48] Why we feel the guilt
• [8:49] When you feel like you have to say, “yes”
• [19:40] Strategies to deal with unearned guilt
• [22:23] 4 Things to remember the next time you set boundaries and feel guilt

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ASK VASAVI A QUESTION
Send me the question you can't ask anybody else. I answer one on every episode. Anonymously, always.
https://vasavikumar.com/askvasavi

STOP WATERING YOURSELF DOWN
 My training on how to say what you actually think out loud and get paid for it.
 https://vasavikumar.com/training

THE OUT LOUD SCHOOL
My membership community. Holistic on camera training, inside and outside. Most training only works on how you sound. This one starts with what your body is doing before you open your mouth.
https://vasavikumar.com/theoutloudschool

🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-it-out-loud-with-vasavi/id1366384837
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/40Gh9jTmDUpc4x8GMR5IyH

📲 FIND ME
Website → https://www.vasavikumar.com
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi
The book → https://www.vasavikumar.com/orderthebook

➡️Join the Say It Out Loud Group. We begin April 23rd!

➡️My Condo in Playa Del Carmen. Plan Your Stay

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ASK VASAVI A QUESTION
Send me the question you can't ask anybody else. I answer one on every episode. Anonymously, always.
https://vasavikumar.com/askvasavi

STOP WATERING YOURSELF DOWN
 My training on how to say what you actually think out loud and get paid for it.
 https://vasavikumar.com/training

THE OUT LOUD SCHOOL
My membership community. Holistic on camera training, inside and outside. Most training only works on how you sound. This one starts with what your body is doing before you open your mouth.
https://vasavikumar.com/theoutloudschool

🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-it-out-loud-with-vasavi/id1366384837
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/40Gh9jTmDUpc4x8GMR5IyH

📲 FIND ME
Website → https://www.vasavikumar.com
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi
The book → https://www.vasavikumar.com/orderthebook

I didn't think I was going to air this, but here we go!

Links mentioned:

SAY IT OUT LOUD GROUP BEGINS APRIL 23RD! JOIN US HERE.

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ASK VASAVI A QUESTION
Send me the question you can't ask anybody else. I answer one on every episode. Anonymously, always.
https://vasavikumar.com/askvasavi

STOP WATERING YOURSELF DOWN
 My training on how to say what you actually think out loud and get paid for it.
 https://vasavikumar.com/training

THE OUT LOUD SCHOOL
My membership community. Holistic on camera training, inside and outside. Most training only works on how you sound. This one starts with what your body is doing before you open your mouth.
https://vasavikumar.com/theoutloudschool

🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-it-out-loud-with-vasavi/id1366384837
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/40Gh9jTmDUpc4x8GMR5IyH

📲 FIND ME
Website → https://www.vasavikumar.com
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi
The book → https://www.vasavikumar.com/orderthebook

It's finally here! The doors to my 9-month SAY IT OUT LOUD group are officially OPEN!

If you've been looking to exercise, activate, and unleash your VOICE, then click here to learn more and join us today!

We officially begin April 23rd for our kick-off call! If you can't make it, it's all good! You also will be in our private Voxer Community Channel to stay connected with the group and practice using your voice!

Got questions? Email [email protected]

Join us today: https://www.vasavikumar.com/sayitoutloud

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

ASK VASAVI A QUESTION
Send me the question you can't ask anybody else. I answer one on every episode. Anonymously, always.
https://vasavikumar.com/askvasavi

STOP WATERING YOURSELF DOWN
 My training on how to say what you actually think out loud and get paid for it.
 https://vasavikumar.com/training

THE OUT LOUD SCHOOL
My membership community. Holistic on camera training, inside and outside. Most training only works on how you sound. This one starts with what your body is doing before you open your mouth.
https://vasavikumar.com/theoutloudschool

🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-it-out-loud-with-vasavi/id1366384837
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/40Gh9jTmDUpc4x8GMR5IyH

📲 FIND ME
Website → https://www.vasavikumar.com
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi
The book → https://www.vasavikumar.com/orderthebook

This episode was originally aired on the Stackn' Days Podcast hosted by Raymond Goulbourne.

IF this episode resonated with you then you have a seat inside the next round of Say It Out Loud GROUP begins April 23rd! Get on the waitlist here.

ORIGINAL EPISODE SHOWNOTES:

Vasavi Kumar is an author, podcaster, TV host, group coach, therapist, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert. She shares her personal journey of recovery and growth, offering valuable insights and tools for speaking one's truth out loud. This episode features a deep dive into Vasavi’s sobriety journey and self-love experience.

This is the Stack’n’Days podcast, a platform that highlights underrepresented journeys of sobriety, growth, and well-being for BIPOC communities hosted by Ray Donovan.

Vasavi's Sobriety Journey 

Vasavi opens up about her first encounter with alcohol at a young age of 12, leading to a tumultuous relationship with substances in her 30s. She candidly shares her struggles with addiction, particularly to cocaine, and the pivotal moments that led her to seek help and embark on a path to sobriety.

Turning Point in Recovery

Vasavi reflects on the turning points in her recovery journey, highlighting the moments that compelled her to seek help and end the chaos. She emphasizes the importance of self-realization and the decision to prioritize self-love and well-being.

Tools for Self-Love and Growth

Drawing from her personal and professional experience, Vasavi offers valuable insights on cultivating self-love and creating a safe space for honest conversations with yourself. She emphasizes the power of speaking your truth out loud, challenging negative self-talk, and building a supportive environment for personal growth.

Creating a Safe Space

Vasavi discusses the significance of creating a safe environment for yourself, free from external validation and toxic influences. She shares the importance of cultivating inner safety and authenticity, which ultimately leads to healthier relationships and personal empowerment.

Embracing Vulnerability

Vasavi encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and authenticity, emphasizing the strength in seeking help and sharing struggles with trusted individuals. She highlights the importance of open communication and self-compassion in navigating challenges and fostering personal growth.

Looking Ahead

Vasavi shares her aspirations for a fulfilling and balanced life, including a focus on self-love, healthy relationships, and continued personal development. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and staying true to her own values.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

ASK VASAVI A QUESTION
Send me the question you can't ask anybody else. I answer one on every episode. Anonymously, always.
https://vasavikumar.com/askvasavi

STOP WATERING YOURSELF DOWN
 My training on how to say what you actually think out loud and get paid for it.
 https://vasavikumar.com/training

THE OUT LOUD SCHOOL
My membership community. Holistic on camera training, inside and outside. Most training only works on how you sound. This one starts with what your body is doing before you open your mouth.
https://vasavikumar.com/theoutloudschool

🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-it-out-loud-with-vasavi/id1366384837
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/40Gh9jTmDUpc4x8GMR5IyH

📲 FIND ME
Website → https://www.vasavikumar.com
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi
The book → https://www.vasavikumar.com/orderthebook