The WECAN Podcast

The Impossible Will Take a Little While, but we have power, and we don't ever have to give that up! Ordinary people can change the world! Have you ever felt like the world's problems are just too big for one person to make a difference? Today's episode is your ultimate dose of hope and an antidote to burnout and helplessness. Stephanie sits down with Paul Loeb, a legendary author, activist, and true academic powerhouse with a massive track record in getting young people engaged and voting. This is an inspiring conversation on civic engagement, hope, and the undeniable power of taking action. Paul shares remarkable stories, from Nelson Mandela's quiet resilience in a South African prison to South Korean citizens standing up to martial law, and a single election decided by a handful of votes. As the mind behind the Campus Election Engagement Project and author of five transformative books, including The Impossible Will Take a Little While and Soul of a Citizen, Paul has spent over 50 years showing us how ordinary actions create extraordinary change. "This magnificent anthology celebrates hope, guts, and the power of taking action." ~ O, The Oprah Magazine "Might possibly be the most important collection of stories and essays you will ever read." ~ American Booksellers Association and the History Channel "Stop worrying, stop feeling sorry for humanity, and read The Impossible Will Take a Little While." ~ Chicago Tribune Paul reminds us of "the optimism of uncertainty": we never know which of our actions will be the tipping point. Whether you're trying to empower young voters or just trying to figure out where your voice fits in, this conversation proves that extraordinary change always starts with ordinary people stepping up. Do not ever underestimate the ripple effect we can have! The power of volunteering... that could flip the story. That matters! The lesson of continuance is critical. Learn why we must do everything in our power so young people can participate, how "the optimism of uncertainty" keeps us moving forward, and why we should never, ever give up our power. Tune in and grab your dose of practical hope, and remember: your vote matters, your voice matters, and the impossible just takes a little while!

Connect with Paul Loeb: https://www.paulloeb.org/ Visit: https://theimpossible.org/ to buy the book.

#WECAN #PaulLoeb #TheImpossibleWillTakeALittleWhile #CivicEngagement #YouthVoting _______________________________________________________________________

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YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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"Self compassion work makes us braver, but what if we get it wrong? What would our inner best friend say?" What kind of world will we see when young women are fully prepared to lead the workforce, believing that they cannot get it wrong? On today's episode, Stephanie sits down with the absolute powerhouse Sarah Jakle, founder and CEO of DemoraSHE (Democracy), who is on a mission to train high school girls in civic engagement, leadership, and unshakeable resilience. From swapping out that brutal inner voice for an "inner best friend" to grounding yourself when the world gets loud, Sarah teaches us pure gold on how to step up without fear, find your inner best friend, and lead as only you can! Sarah is changing the future by working toward equal representation in every single room where decisions are made. It is not enough to tell young women to "be confident" ~ we have to invest in real strategies that teach nervous system regulation, brain-based resilience, and how to navigate stress before ever entering the workforce. Are you ready to shake off perfectionism and claim your spot in every single decision-making room? Have you found an inner best friend yet? Tune in to discover how to swap your inner critic and call on your inner best friend instead! Hack your brain into self-compassion and ground yourself, and remember, in a world of billions, there is only one you, and you literally cannot do it wrong! What is DemocraSHE? DemocraSHE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit flooding the future with diverse, confident women leaders. By combining civic engagement training with free evidence-based resilience tools, they remove financial barriers with student stipends. DemocraSHE equips high school girls to step up, conquer self-doubt, and lead in every decision-making room.

00:00 Introduction: Why High School Girls Are Unstoppable 02:15 Prepping Young Women for the Future Workforce 06:40 Equal Representation: Changing Laws & Lived Experiences 10:15 Why Telling Women to "Just Be Confident" Isn't Enough 14:30 How to Find & Use Your "Inner Best Friend" 19:05 Hacking Your Nervous System: Earth Grounding Techniques 24:20 Leadership Truths: Knowing When to Lead vs. Leave the Room 28:50 The Core Promise: You Literally Cannot Do It Wrong 33:15 Incubating Hope & Building the Pipeline for 2030

Learn more about DemocraSHE & Join a Programme: https://www.democrashe.org/

#YouCannotDoItWrong #InnerBestFriend #Perfectionism #BuildingResilience #SelfEmpowerment #WECAN #SarahJakle #FemaleFounders #WomenInLeadership _______________________________________________________________________

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YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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How do you choose a healthier future? Something good for you, and good for the planet? Biona is shaping the future of organic living, and in today's episode, Stephanie is joined by Amy Berger-McDonald, General Manager of Biona Organic, for a conversation that goes far beyond the brand's origin and 30-year legacy. Biona is one of the UK's first 100% organic companies. This is a masterclass in growing the organic food movement, raising UK farming standards to match Europe, and reshaping how we nourish our bodies. Discover practical tips on eating better, how to fuel your health, and navigate the challenges of organic accessibility and availability. From growing up in a household built around organic principles to guiding Biona's expansion over the last 15 years, Amy shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, resilience, and building a household name from the ground up, to practical tools to make healthier, more sustainable choices every single day, and how we can all be healthier and kinder to our planet. Unlike many mainstream food brands that have been acquired by massive conglomerates, Biona remains proudly independent and family-run. They have championed ethical, farm-to-table integrity through strict no-GMO standards, regenerative agriculture, eco-friendly glass packaging, and an unwavering commitment to putting the planet over corporate profits.

0:00 Introduction & Biona's Mission 3:12 Growing Up in a Purpose-Led Household 5:36 The Secret Behind Biona's Success 7:16 Joining the Family Business & Pivotal Shifts 9:23 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs & Multi-Channel Strategy 14:16 The Future of Organic Farming & UK Challenges 19:32 Availability, Accessibility, and Leadership 25:22 Practical Tips for Transitioning to Organic 29:42 Quickfire Questions & Personal Insights Eat Well, Organic and Live Sustainably

Shop Biona: https://biona.co.uk/ Follow Biona for delicious organic recipes and updates: https://www.instagram.com/bionaorganic/

#OrganicLiving #BionaOrganic #OrganicFoodMovement #SustainableAgriculture #OrganicFarmingUK #HealthyEatingTips #EcoFriendlyLiving #WECAN #StephanieFerrario #FemaleFounders #OrganicPantry #PreventativeHealth #IndependentBrands ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell for more interviews with role models! 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c

YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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In today's episode, meet your gut's new best friend and the founder behind the next-generation functional dairy brand Cultie (formerly known as Culture), Tara Habsburg. Driven by her personal healing journey from autoimmune disease and a passion for preventative medicine, Tara is transforming everyday nutrition into a science-backed daily ritual by harnessing the power of A2 sheep's milk.

Sheep's gentle proteins and rich nutrient profile make it naturally easier to digest and the ultimate vehicle for delivering 50 billion live probiotic strains. Tara shows us the reality of an early-stage FMCG product just before launch and the challenges entrepreneurs encounter to bring a product to market. Young entrepreneurs, this episode and story is for you! This next-generation probiotic yoghurt brand is at the intersection of biotechnology, fermentation, and everyday nutrition, applying cutting-edge gut health and microbial research to a familiar food category. They are creating dairy products with real, measurable functional benefits, without compromising taste. Tune in for lessons on building a functional dairy brand from the ground up, all driven by her personal healing journey, and discover how she transitioned from small-batch production in Upper Austria to retail expansion across Vienna and Munich, mastering the high-stakes logistics of refrigerated supply chains, and leveraging personal branding to cut through the industry noise as a young female founder and entrepreneur. FOR PEOPLE THAT TRUST THEIR GUT.

0:00 Introduction & The Vision Behind Cultie 3:15 The Science of Probiotic Sheep's Milk & Gut Health 7:30 Transitioning and Rebranding: From Concept to Market 12:45 Navigating the Early Days of Startup Life 18:20 Overcoming Co-Founder Loss and Building Resilience 23:50 Scaling Production and Navigating the Austrian Ecosystem

Connect with Tara Habsburg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-habsburg-lothringen-020853199/ Get Cultie ready with them as they launch: https://www.instagram.com/getcultie

#FunctionalDairy #GutHealth #ProbioticYogurt #SheepsMilk #A2Dairy #FemaleFounders #StartupJourney #PreventativeMedicine #FMCGStartup #GutMicrobiome #WECAN #Entrepreneurship #ViennaStartups #HealthInnovation _______________________________________________________________________

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YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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Gender-based violence and inequality do not happen in isolation. They are deeply connected threads in a larger system that intersects with mental health, race, and power dynamics. Solving systemic issues requires unravelling these interconnected pieces, together. In today's deeply reflective interview, Stephanie sits down with award-winning campaigner, facilitator, and educator Jess Leigh. She discusses her vital work at the intersection of gender, mental health, and anti-racism, focusing on how we dismantle gender-based violence through systemic change rather than isolated reactions. Drawing on over a decade of designing workshops across schools, universities, and corporate spaces, learn how everyday language, media stereotypes, and cultural conditioning lay the groundwork for structural harm, and why true prevention means transforming our norms long before crisis hits. Jess’s upcoming book, From Words to Wounds, examines why storytelling is our most powerful antidote to polarisation and isolation. At its core, storytelling reconnects our shared humanity, regardless of our background, race, or religion. Our deepest human desires to love, feel safe, and belong are universal. She is on a mission to unravel the tapestry of inequality, proving that small shifts, from the words we use every day to the jokes we normalise, the media we consume, and our awareness, can spark powerful ripple effects of lasting cultural change.

00:00 Introduction & Welcoming Jess Leigh 01:05 The Scale of Gender Inequality & Systemic Conditioning 02:04 From Words to Wounds 04:02 Moving from Reaction to Upstream Prevention 06:23 Personal Pivots: Recognising Inequality Early On 08:06 Transforming Debate into Curious, Empathy-Led Conversation 09:59 Core Learnings: Language is Never Neutral & Growth Lives in Discomfort 11:51 Campaigning, Policy, and Grassroots Education 14:14 Redefining Success 17:21 Facing Resistance, Emotional Labour, and Building Community 21:20 Advice to Younger Selves 22:34 Future Goals

#WECAN #JessLeigh #GenderEquality #FromWordsToWounds #SystemicChange #WomenInLeadership #YouthEmpowerment #StorytellingAsResistance Watch her TEDx talk: "Street harassment - it's not ok", which she delivered at TEDxExeter, addressing the systemic nature of public sexual harassment and why society must stop blaming women and girls and instead take a stand against unacceptable behaviour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGZbyUGm3vs

Subscribe to her Substack for a living journal of curiosity, essays, and reflections on the intersections of gender, justice, and joy: https://jesssjleigh.substack.com/ _______________________________________________________________________

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YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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Welcome back to WECAN for today's special interview with multi-talented international bestselling author, actress, and producer Robinne Lee on how to write nuanced love stories for women in midlife, pivot, and define success on your own terms. Whether you fell in love with her cultural phenomenon, The Idea of You, translated into 24 languages and adapted into the hit Prime Video film starring Anne Hathaway, or are diving into her highly anticipated sophomore novel, Crash Into Me, Robinne’s extraordinary path will remind you of what’s possible when you step fully into your power. Robinne unpacks her journey from navigating immigrant family expectations at Yale and Columbia Law School to carving out a dynamic, multi-industry career across law, acting, and writing. She shares the intentional process behind crafting sophisticated, layered love stories for 40-something women, her pandemic-era pivot to Paris, and why storytelling remains our most powerful tool to bridge divides and connect despite our differences. Discover how Robinne redefined success on her own terms and why your career path can, and should, pivot multiple times throughout life. We are completely inspired by her work, her art of romanticising life, and her deeply nuanced storytelling. Do not miss this gorgeous conversation! "The connecting thread between my acting and writing is all about telling stories and making people feel things, especially in the age of AI. The ability to connect one person to another is our humanity. I don't want us to lose that, and so much of that is storytelling: how we reach others and build connections and relationships. It's sharing who we are and our desires."

00:00 Introduction & Welcoming Robinne Lee 01:45 From Yale and Law School to Hollywood and Writing 03:30 The Inspiration and Phenomenon Behind The Idea of You 07:15 Crafting Layered, Multi-Dimensional Women in Midlife 12:40 Navigating Massive Career Pivots and Creative Freedom 18:30 Romanticising Everyday Life and Finding Your Voice 23:50 Exploring Crash Into Me and New Artistic Horizons 29:15 Final Takeaways & What's Next Join her in Aspen, Colorado, this weekend for the 2nd Annual Aspen Literary Festival, where she will be discussing her latest book, CRASH INTO ME. It promises to be scintillating! Register for free author talks, ticketed events, book signings & more. Visit https://www.aspenliteraryfestival.org/ to register.

Connect with Robinne and Buy her Books: https://www.robinnelee.com/

#WECAN #TheIdeaOfYou #CrashIntoMe #RobinneLee #WomenInLeadership #MidlifeEvolution #BestsellingAuthor #CreativePivots #Storytelling #AspenLitFest _______________________________________________________________________

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YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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Today's conversation is a timeless lesson in history, exploring the art of storytelling and leadership with award-winning author, filmmaker, and historian Monika Czernin, and why history matters. From reporting on the ground during the historic fall of the Iron Curtain in Prague to crafting acclaimed historical books and documentary films, Monika shares the invaluable lessons learned from a life dedicated to uncovering real human narratives. Looking back through history, we can still learn from incredible role models. "History is happening now! You have to be there, you have to see everything and broadcast it to the masses." There is power in real-world storytelling. Monika bridges the gap between historical events and modern audiences, creating books and films that move people to laugh and reflect. Explore insights from her work, including her book Der Kaiser reist inkognito (The Emperor Incognito), which examines Joseph II's visionary governance and what true, data-driven leadership looks like. She was awarded the Friedrich Schiedel Literature Prize in 2023 for this book. Monika also opens up about her creative process, the pivotal influence of her historian father's storytelling, and why patience, financial independence, and detaching from immediate outcomes are essential for long-term creative fulfilment. Whether you are an aspiring storyteller, a history enthusiast, or someone seeking inspiration to reinvent your own path, this episode is a masterclass in turning passion into a lasting legacy. More about Monika Czernin: Award-winning author, filmmaker, and historian known for bringing European history to life through compelling, emotion-driven narratives. With a diverse background that includes reporting on the ground during the fall of the Iron Curtain in Prague in 1989 and authoring acclaimed works like The Emperor Incognito, Monika specialises in uncovering real human stories from the past that offer timeless leadership and life lessons. She is a passionate advocate for women's financial independence, creative self-trust, and lifelong purpose. She continues to inspire audiences to step into their unique power and make a meaningful impact.

Connect with Monika Czernin: https://www.monikaczernin.com/

#MonikaCzernin #WECAN #HistoricalFiction #TheEmperorIncognito #WomenFilmmakers #LeadershipLessons #CreativeProcess #WomenInHistory #PodcastMasterclass #Storytelling

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YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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In today's deeply moving conversation, Stephanie sits down with Ed Ternan, president and co-founder of Song for Charlie, for an honest and real talk about fake pills and loss. Ed shares the heartbreaking story of losing his 22-year-old son, Charlie, in May 2020. Charlie was a brilliant economics student and athlete with perfect high school scores, who died after taking a single counterfeit pill purchased online, believing it to be a legitimate medication, secretly laced with a lethal dose of fentanyl. This is a moving pain-to-purpose story on the complexity of grief and loss. Witnessing incredible humans like Ed and his wife, Mary, turn personal loss and grief into a nationwide movement is truly inspiring. Recognising a terrifying trend of youth dying from fake prescription pills, they founded a family-led, nonprofit, Song for Charlie, to shine a light and bring about change through humble goals. Today, the organisation has reached millions across the U.S. and has driven an 83% reduction in student pill misuse through their transparent, fact-based "Just Say Know" approach. They empower students to learn and share knowledge by providing award-winning, evidence-based educational programs and promoting peer-to-peer learning resources. Tune in to this masterclass to learn how to navigate today's high-risk drug landscape with honesty, empathy, and practical tools, and discover how unimaginable grief can transform into a nationwide movement for education and systemic change. Peer-to-peer fentanyl education starts with you! Connection and communication around substance abuse, misuse, and addiction are very important. We need to destigmatise the conversation.

0:00 – Introduction: The Mission of Song for Charlie 2:15 – Remembering Charlie & Understanding the Fentanyl Crisis 6:40 – The "Just Say Know" Digital Education Strategy 12:30 – Equipping Youth with Healthy Coping Mechanisms 18:10 – Modern Drug Education for Families and Parents 24:05 – Navigating Grief and Finding Purpose Through Action 31:15 – Fostering Personal Agency and a Healthier Future

Learn more about Song for Charlie and Spread the Word: https://www.songforcharlie.org/

#RealTalkAboutFake PillsAndLoss #SongForCharlie #EdTernan #FentanylAwareness #FakePills #CounterfeitPills #YouthSubstancePrevention #ParentGuide #AdolescentMental Health #CopingSkills #GriefJourney #DrugEducation #YouthAdvocacy #WECAN _______________________________________________________________________

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YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN.

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How can we show up fully in the moments that matter most? In today's interview, we are given all the permission we need to speak and are joined by the very inspiring Samara Bay: a Hollywood dialect coach, public speaking expert, creator of Permission Inc., and author of the #1 bestselling business book Permission to Speak. With a career dedicated to helping actors, executives, and first-time female political candidates navigate high-stakes communication, she dismantles the historical barriers between voice and power. Her viral TED Talk, "The One Thing Every Great Speaker Does (And No One Teaches)" inspires us to drop public speaking anxiety, lead with love, and discover our true, authentic sound. Samara teaches us about a Model Love-Forward type of leadership, where we can speak our ideas, full-chested, and shift from fear into love. Showing up fully, deeply human gives others permission to do the same, proving that the way you show up is exactly right, and that this is the new sound of power! We love her Top 3 Speech-Prep tips, we love her energy, her wisdom, and what and how she teaches us to communicate well so people listen. She reminds us that we have full permission to drop the fear, bring a little mischief, and lead with love! And lastly, get in your body ~ Remember, you do have hips, wiggle them! There is a new dance between voice and power. Tune in to learn all about it, her honest dreams for the future, and what she has to teach. This is not to be missed! 0:00 - Introduction & The Dance Between Voice and Power 5:15 - Rewriting the Fear Story and Caring Out Loud 14:30 - Samara's Top 3 Tips for High-Stakes Public Speaking 24:10 - Bringing Your Body, Breath, and Ancestral Wisdom to the Stage 33:20 - Redefining Leadership: The New Sound of Power

Connect with Samara Bay & Explore Her Book & TED Talk https://www.permissioninc.co/

#WECAN #SamaraBay #PermissionToSpeak #PublicSpeaking #WomenLeaders #VoiceAndPower #LeadershipMindset #EmbodiedLeadership #Empowerment _______________________________________________________________________

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What if it all works out? What if you decided to change direction? Today's WECAN interview with Alisha Fernandez Miranda is a masterclass in radical reinvention and the courage to embrace new chapters. She is a Cuban-American bestselling author of My What If Year and USA Today bestseller Someone’s Gotta Give, Speaker, I.G. Advisors Chair, and Mom living in Scotland. Discover how stepping away from a high-powered corporate career at age 40 to spend a year exploring the dream jobs of her youth, working on Broadway, and as an unpaid intern has transformed her relationship with ambition, burnout, success, and joy. Alisha shares powerful insights on shedding perfectionism, conquering the fear of failure, and proving that you are never too old and that it is never too late to rewrite your life’s story. Give yourself permission to explore entirely new paths without needing a linear blueprint. The most thrilling chapter of her journey is yet to unfold on screen: her personal memoir, My What If Year, is currently being adapted into a Warner Bros. feature film starring and produced alongside America Ferrera, beautifully proving the magic of owning your narrative and that it is never too late to reinvent your path. Alisha reminds us that we have absolute free will, giving ourselves permission to feel joy and excitement, chase our dreams, and pivot at any age. I love her books, and she is such an incredible role model who leads with her authentic self and inspires so many of us to at least do that a little bit, leaning out the window every now and then to do something different that might scare us a little bit, leave our comfort zones, and try things out. 0:00 - Introduction & The Inspiration Behind My What If Year 5:20 - Embracing Radical Reinvention and Leaving Comfort Behind 12:45 - From Corporate Leader to Beginner: Navigating the Fear of Failure 21:10 - The Power of Curiosity and Asking "What If?" at Any Age 30:15 - Writing, Storytelling, and Designing a Life on Your Own Terms 39:40 - Takeaways:

Why It's Never Too Late to Pivot Connect with Alisha Fernandez Miranda: https://www.alishafmiranda.com/

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