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Audacity and boldness can shape careers and lives in unexpected ways. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Lisa Bragg, the author of Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion. Lisa's professional journey is a testament to the power of stepping forward and claiming your space. We delve into the complexities of self-promotion, particularly for women, and the societal pressures that often make it uncomfortable. Lisa defines "bragging" and how it can be reframed as a positive act of sharing one's journey and achievements. She discusses strategies to navigate this, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and the value of celebrating not just the milestones but also the challenges and growth along the way. This conversation aims to dismantle the barriers that hold many back from recognizing and celebrating their own successes. With Lisa's unique experiences and media expertise at the forefront, this episode is a powerful call to embrace boldness, support one another, and redefine how we celebrate success. Join us for an episode filled with actionable advice, inspiring stories, and the next step to a more confident and authentically bold you.

 

About Lisa Bragg
Lisa Bragg has essentially written the playbook on talking up your success without the ‘ick.’ Her book, Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion, hit the shelves in 2023 and has been changing the game ever since. Not just an author, Lisa wears many hats as a speaker, advisor, and mentor, guiding people through the maze of professional visibility. As the brain behind a trailblazing company, MediaFace, she led the charge in getting organizations seen online through cutting-edge video content, before content was content. Plus, with 15 years under her belt as a TV reporter and anchor, she knows a thing or two about capturing an audience’s attention.

 

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Website: www.lisabragg.com

Check Out Her New Book, Bragging Rights

Instagram: @ThatLisaBragg

LinkedIn: @LisaBragg

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Join us as we sit down with Michael Bungay Stanier, the celebrated author of several books including The Coaching Habit, to explore the essence of committing to being bold. Michael shares invaluable insights and personal anecdotes that spotlight the importance of taking pragmatic risk and understanding what is most important to you. As we discuss his latest book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone, we delve into the significance of building psychological safety in professional relationships. Discover practical advice to enhance your collaboration skills and effectively navigate the complexities of organizational dynamics. You'll also hear the secrets of developing leadership skills through self-coaching. He discusses how to stay curious, resist the urge to give immediate advice, and use techniques like journaling to foster self-awareness and clarity. Michael’s bold mindset and inspiring journey will leave you motivated to embrace your own path and make a positive impact in your world. 

 

About Michael Bungay Stanier

Michael Bungay Stanier is best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and recognized as a classic. His most recent book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone, shows how to build the Best Possible Relationship with the key people at work. He founded Box of Crayons, a learning and development company that has trained hundreds of thousands of managers to be more coach-like in organizations from Microsoft to Gucci. Michael was a Rhodes Scholar, and was recently awarded the coaching prize by Thinkers50, “the Oscars of management”.

 

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Instagram: @mbs_works

LinkedIn: @MichaelBungayStanier

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What if living a bold life meant embracing discomfort and aligning every action with your core values? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Luana Marques, a global speaker, author, executive coach, and associate professor at Harvard Medical School, defines boldness as living a life that’s comfortably uncomfortable and reveals how aligning actions with your values can turn fear into a powerful catalyst for growth. Dr. Luana emphasizes the necessity of facing discomfort head-on and how our avoidance of challenges due to fear can lead us astray from a life that resonates with our deepest aspirations. She also offers actionable insights and science-backed tools to help live a more fulfilling and values-driven life, including the role of cognitive flexibility, particularly our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and how our internal dialogue influences our responses to various situations. These insights are echoed in her bestselling book, Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power. Through it all, Dr. Luana provides a powerful reminder: boldness isn’t the absence of fear, but the courage to act in spite of it. Tune in for an episode filled with inspiration and practical advice to propel you on your bold journey.

 

About Luana Marques

Radiating an energetic blend of personal charisma and scholarly depth, Dr. Luana Marques has emerged as a powerful force in the global speaking circuit. She is known for her captivating presence and dynamic storytelling that weaves together the threads of her personal journey and professional expertise to inspire transformation in her audiences. Dr. Luana’s personal story of overcoming adversity, trauma, and poverty while growing up in Brazil provides authenticity and depth to her message. Today, as an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Past President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and best-seller author, Dr. Luana is a paragon of resilience, determination, and boldness. Through decades of work as a researcher, clinician, author, and speaker, Dr. Luana has been relentless in her goal of equipping everyone, everywhere with skills to thrive. True to her mission, Dr. Luana is devoted to igniting action. Everyone who attends her events leave with a personalized plan to overcome challenges and make the next bold move toward what matters most. Her latest critically acclaimed book, Bold Move, A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power, is a testament to her ability to translate complex scientific insights into actionable strategies. Whether she's addressing a roomful of CEOs, community leaders, or corporate teams, she empowers them with science-backed tools that they can implement immediately to catalyze change. Dr. Luana's influential work has found recognition in numerous high-profile platforms, including The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, BIG THINK, Forbes, The New York Times, Good Morning America, and Face the Nation. She is also often featured in the top podcasts such as 10% Happier and The Mel Robbins Podcast. 

 

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Website: www.drluana.com

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This episode with speaker, author, and mentor Chelsey Goodan brings an inspiring discussion that not only enlightens but also equips us to uplift the next generation of women. Chelsey's work is deeply rooted in her belief that empowerment stems from a foundation laid early in life, supported by compassion and a nurturing environment. From the complex influence of social media to generational cycles and societal pressures and expectations, Chelsey describes many of the challenges facing teenage girls today and actionable ways that we can foster resilience and agency in teenage girls- a journey of self-discovery, authenticity, and empowerment. This is covered in even more detail in her new bestselling book, Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls. With the encouragement and support to embrace their true selves and overcome the confines of society and perfectionism, teenage girls can navigate the path toward being bold and living the life they want. 

 

About Chelsey Goodan

Chelsey Goodan has been an academic tutor and mentor for 16 years, with a particular emphasis on the empowerment of teenage girls. She speaks regularly to audiences about gender justice and serves as the mentorship director of DemocraShe, working to support girls from underserved communities into leadership positions. She’s also a board member for A Call to Men, a national gender-based violence prevention nonprofit that educates men and boys about healthy masculinity. Her book Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls, has been recommended by Oprah Daily and Oprah’s Book Club, both saying: “If you have a teenage girl in your life, you need to read this.” Chelsey Goodan’s passion to explore humanity’s potential for authenticity, liberation, and empowerment permeates all her work.

 

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Website: www.chelseygoodan.com

Order Her Book, Underestimated

Instagram: @ChelseyGoodan

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TikTok: @ChelseyGoodan 

LinkedIn: @ChelseyGoodan

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As the COO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), Marcia Davies’ professional journey underscores the power of self-belief and truth in the stories we tell to ourselves and to others. The episode also sheds light on mPower (MBA Promoting Opportunities for Women to Extend their Reach) and how Marcia not only founded this networking platform for women in the real estate finance industry but has grown it over the years into an engaged community of more than 25,000. mPower’s true success lies in the genuine connections and business opportunities it has facilitated, transcending traditional corporate hierarchies and enabling women to extend their reach. Tune in to hear important insights for those seeking to revitalize their professional journey, emphasizing the importance of integrating passion into one's career and staying aligned with your joy and purpose.

 

About Marcia Davies

Marcia Davies is Chief Operating Officer for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). As COO, Marcia is responsible for ensuring cross organizational alignment and facilitating the implementation of strategic initiatives, as well as maintaining oversight of key organizational priorities. She is also the lead strategist for MBA's external activities, providing leadership, guidance and overall management to the public affairs and marketing divisions. In addition, Marcia provides strategic direction and management of MBA's Conferences, Membership, Education, Information Technology and Office Services divisions. She also provides management oversight to and is a Board member of MBA's Opens Doors Foundation. Previously, Marcia worked at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner. Before joining HUD, Marcia spent 21 years at Freddie Mac, where she held a variety of officer positions in communications, customer outreach, marketing, servicer relations and policy. Marcia is the founder of mPower - MBA Promoting Opportunities for Women to Extend their Reach - MBA's networking platform for women in the real estate finance industry. Under her leadership, mPower has grown into an engaged community of more than 25,000, providing best-in-class conference and webinar programming, networking events, and online opportunities to stay engaged. Through mPower, more women are positioned to achieve leadership positions and are well represented in all segments of the industry. Marcia is a member of the AWRB Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC). She is also a member of Women in Housing Finance and the International Women's Leadership Association. Most recently, Marcia received the silver Stevie Awards for Women in Business 2018 Maverick of the Year. She is also the recipient of Five Star's Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy award, the NAWRB 2018 Industry Revolutionary Award, and the CIFS Diversity & Inclusion 2018 Trailblazer Award. In 2015, Marcia was honored by HousingWire as one of its 2015 Women of Influence. Marcia is a graduate of the Katharine Gibbs School in Montclair, NJ.

 

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Throughout this episode, Bernice Chao demonstrates the multifaceted nature of boldness and visibility. Her experiences personally and professionally provide listeners with insights for amplifying their impact and creating a lifestyle that embraces inclusivity and community. As an award-winning creative who has worked on the world's top brands and the author of the bestselling book, The Visibility Mindset, Bernice describes how to assert your presence and navigate the nuances of professional visibility while fostering a supportive network that encourages growth, all in a way that feels authentic and right for you. She also emphasizes how our internal dialogues shape our decisions, the power of inclusivity in professional growth, and the subtle acts of boldness that define our lives. Tune in for an insightful episode on how to genuinely be present, communicate your value, and live an authentic life. 

 

About Bernice Chao

Bernice Chao is an award-winning creative who has worked on the world's top brands. She is among the few female Asian American creative leaders in the industry and is helping to shape the AANHPI community through Asians in Advertising, a global non-profit organization that inspires the next generation of talent through its podcasts, events, mentorship, and scholarship programs. Chao authored the award-winning bestseller The Visibility Mindset and has given talks on over 100 stages, including SXSW, World Bank, and Cannes. She is a professor at Loyola Marymount University and president of TEDxCulverCity. Bernice was inducted into the AAF Hall of Achievement, the She Runs It Working Mother of the Year Award and the ADCOLOR Catalyst Award.

 

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Website: www.bernicechao.com

LinkedIn: @BerniceChao

Instagram: @HelloBernice

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As a speaker, author, technology marketer and product executive, Mirna Eusebio Lithgow is an expert in guiding anyone ready to undertake bold changes in their life, infusing courage and strategy into their decision-making process. Throughout this episode, she delves into the resistance we often associate with change and why these reactions occur, both psychologically and physically. Mirna offers a profound shift in perspective, promoting the idea of a "leaper's mindset," where change is seen not as a threat but as a catalyst for growth. She introduces her eight-step playbook, a strategic framework for planning and executing life changes that can guide listeners through the uncertainty of transformation. This is the focus of her new book, Leap Out of Your Lane. For founders, entrepreneurs, and those contemplating a significant shift, Mirna's strategies are invaluable. Her book acts as a navigation tool for pivotal changes, providing the foundation for planning, executing, and adapting in a dynamic landscape. Tune in to hear how courage, strategic planning, and adaptability can enable you to make bold transitions and redefine the boundaries of your success.

 

About Mirna Eusebio Lithgow

Mirna Eusebio Lithgow is an award-winning and high-achieving technology marketer and product executive with over twenty years of multinational experience managing brands, P&L, and product portfolios of up to $10 billion in Fortune 500 companies such as Verizon, France Telecom/Orange, and Optimum. A sought-after thought leader, speaker, board member, and trusted C-level advisor in digital and business transformation, as Founder and CEO of LeapView Group. Mirna is a women’s leadership advocate and a passionate supporter of technology, education, and entrepreneurship. She is a marketing and corporate finance graduate from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, and she has a master’s in marketing from Barna School of Business/EADA Barcelona, with management and leadership studies at Illinois State University, Women in Cable Telecommunications BMLI, and Standford Graduate School of Business. Mirna is also a founding member at CHIEF, WICT Network Prime Access mentor, and American Red Cross NY/LI Board Member. Drawing from experience and stories from exceptional leaders, Mirna shares her playbook to embrace change and make it your currency as the author of Leap Out of Your Lane. 

 

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Website: www.mirnaeusebiolithgow.com

Buy Her New Book: www.leapoutofyourlane.com

Instagram: @mirnaeusebiolithgow

LinkedIn: @MirnaEusebioLithgow

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Heather Monahan's journey began with a shock- a sudden termination from a career that had defined her professional life. Yet, this unexpected change was the catalyst for a period of bold reinvention. Now a best-selling author of two books, Confidence Creator and Ovecome Your Villains, Heather is also a sought-after keynote speaker and podcast host. Her experience underscores a vital lesson: setbacks can set the stage for comebacks if met with the right mindset. As Heather describes her bold journey, she delves into the importance of confidence and recognizing your own unique value. From personal relationships to faith, each area where confidence is fostered contributes to a more resilient and assertive you. This episode is more than just a story of personal achievement; it's an inspiration for anyone facing doubts or setbacks. By embracing boldness, cultivating confidence, and taking deliberate action, success is not just possible- it's inevitable. So, if you're looking for a spark to kickstart your own journey of reinvention, this podcast episode is a must-listen.

 

About Heather Monahan

Heather Monahan is a best-selling author, Top 50 keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and Board Member of Healthlynked Corporation.  As a former C-suite executive in media, she was named one of the most Influential Women in Radio in 2017, and Thrive Global named her a Limit Breaking Female Founder in 2018.  After an unexpected termination, Heather wrote and self-published her first book, Confidence Creator. In 2019 Heather launched her podcast Creating Confidence, a Top 25 show on Apple Podcast’s Business chart weekly.  Heather was named one of the Top 40 Female Keynote Speakers of 2020 and Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World in 2022 by Real Leaders. Girls Club named her The Thought Leader of the Year in 2021 and in 2023 she was highlighted on Favikon’s Top 200 Linkedin Creator List.  Her second book, Overcome Your Villains, published by Harper Collins Leadership, is available now.

 

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Website: www.heathermonahan.com

Apply for Heather’s Mastermind: https://heathermonahan.com/the-elite-mastermind/

Connect with Heather: https://linktr.ee/heathermonahan

LinkedIn: @HeatherMonahan

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What if we could harness the power of change, transforming it into a propellant for growth and innovation? This is the core theme explored in this episode with Cassandra Worthy, a change enthusiast and expert in leading through transformation. Cassandra explains how real transformation occurs when we make conscious, incremental choices that spark significant change, a topic covered in her bestselling book Change Enthusiasm: How to Harness the Power of Emotion for Leadership and Success. She challenges the outdated linear models of change management and proposes a dynamic, motivation-centric approach. Her perspective shifts the paradigm from seeing change as a series of obstacles to viewing it as a series of opportunities, each leading us to grow and evolve. She also describes the importance of emotional intelligence and encourages listeners to sit with their difficult emotions, to use them as a means of discovering growth opportunities. For anyone looking to break free from stagnation or hesitation, this episode offers the inspiration and practical tactics to make that leap towards a more resilient, enthusiastic, and successful future.

 

About Cassandra Worthy

Cassandra Worthy enables organizations and individuals to grow through major change and significant shift by harnessing the power of emotion. Whether undergoing a merger, acquisition, start-up, explosive growth, or significant contraction, the strategies and tools of Change Enthusiasm are motivating and energizing workforces worldwide. Her leadership development and consulting company was birthed from the pain and challenges she overcame as a corporate executive. Cassandra’s client base spans the Fortune 500, including Microsoft, Google, Bank of America, the NFL, and Disney. She's a chemical engineer by training and also brings over a decade of M&A experience distilled down into the critical leadership traits required to lead with exception during times of change and transformation. She's the author of Change Enthusiasm: How to Harness the Power of Emotion for Leadership and Success.

 

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Website: www.cassandraworthy.com

Get More Inspiration & Free Resources:  https://changeenthusiasmglobal.com/anthem/

Get Cassandra’s Best-Selling book:  https://changeenthusiasmglobal.com/book/

LinkedIn: @CassandraWorthy

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Join us for a very special episode with three incredible guests, Elisa Arias, Kate Knight and Jeff Hamaoui, who exemplify the transformative power of regenerative living and how it fosters thriving communities and a healthier planet. Farm manager Elisa delves into the importance of being present, and she embodies the concept of living in reciprocity with the Earth. Kate's transformative approach to urban gardens turns small spaces into sustainable oases that can have a substantial impact on the environment, the community, and your personal well-being. And as the co-founder of the Modern Elder Academy Jeff brings wisdom from his firsthand experience in developing a regenerative community in Baja. The discussion underscores that meaningful environmental contributions don't require grand gestures but can start with small, localized efforts such as welcoming more people to our table, nurturing our gardens, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere within our neighborhoods. They each remind us that the journey to a sustainable future is a collective endeavor that begins with individual acts of kindness, awareness, and a commitment to a holistic approach to life.

 

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Elisa Allen Arias is the Farm Manager of Baja Sage Farm in El Pescadero, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Elisa also acts as a farmer-collaborator with a statewide non-profit, the Alianza para la Seguridad Alimentaria (ASA), and the International Community Foundation (ICF) as part of a cooperative effort to improve the regional food system. Her background combines formal education and lived experience in biology, agriculture, food systems, teaching, wellness, and entrepreneurship. 

 

Kate Knight is an executive consultant and a serial entrepreneur. She has repeatedly grown businesses from concept to hundreds of millions in revenue, and uses her expertise to support founders and executive teams scaling their work in the world, safely. She is also the founder of Dearborn Properties, an experiment in regenerative real estate, applied at home.   

 

Jeff Hamaoui is Co-Founder and Chief Education and Innovation Officer of Modern Elder Academy, the first-ever ‘midlife wisdom school.’ Dedicated to reframing the concept of aging, Modern Elder Academy (MEA) supports students to navigate midlife with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. Hamaoui is also the founder of Baja Sage, MEA’s adjacent residential community. 

 

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Elisa Arias

Instagram: @farmgirlbcs

LinkedIn: @ElisaAllenArias

Book Rec: Braiding Sweetgrass

Film Rec: Kiss the Ground

 

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