Very Beginning

By Anastasia Epshtein

Welcome to my podcast Very Beginning!

My name is Anastasia and through personal hardships, I made it my mission to help women feel less alone on their personal women's health & fertility journey.... more

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The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.

Very Beginning episodes:

July 28, 2023 Episode 9: Building a Photography Business In Early 20s I with Beth Lavin
Starting your own business at age 21- what seems incredibly scary, was exactly what Beth Lavin did following her dream to become a photographer. Over 6 years later, Beth has established herself as a successful brand and wedding photographer and recently even expanded her services into videography. This episode is truly a must watch for anyone wondering about the ins and outs of self-employment and all the ups and downs that come with it.

00:00 Trailer & Intro
02:04 Path to Becoming Self-Employed
03:13 Proudest Achievement To Date
07:41 Tips to Succeed As Young Business Owner
10:24 Challenges of Wedding Photography
12:13 Dealing With Questionable Photoshop Requests
15:19 Making Clients Feel Comfortable
17:27 Expanding Into Videography
23:32 Growth Vs Perfectionism
26:42 Dealing with Loneliness & Seeking Connections
31:47 Succeeding in Saturated Industries & Finding USP
33:29 Being Authentic & Vulnerable on Social Media
38:31 Dealing with Plagiarism and Tricky Clients
40:38 Staying Motivated In Difficult Times
42:23 Final Three
44:31 Closing

Follow Beth on Instagram & TikTok: @bethlavinphoto @bethlavinweddings

Follow Very Beginning on Instagram & TikTok: @verybeginningofficial

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July 14, 2023 Episode 8: Burnout & Pivoting Career at 40 I with Elizabeth O'Neill
Starting over at age 40- episode 8 is all about the inspiring story of Elizabeth O'Neill who was incredibly courageous to start her own business after experiencing burn out in her corporate career. Becoming an executive coach, people & culture consultant, Elizabeth shares incredible insights about finding purpose in your work and shares her take on building a strong corporate culture in an in-person vs remote set up.

00:00 Trailer & Intro
02:11 Making Decision to Leave Corporate
04:29 Overcoming Anxiety Of Not Knowing What's Next
06:16 Figuring Out What Excites Us & Trusting Intuition
09:36 3 Types of Intelligence
12:18 Burnout: Understanding Root Cause
16:02 Burnout: Breaking the Cycle
19:07 Power of Visualization
20:41 Taking Small Steps In New Direction23:10 Creating Support Network
25:32 In and Outs of Exec Coaching
27:21 Mindset To Achieve Start-Up Success
30:05 In-Person vs Remote Corporate Culture
32:16 Corporate Culture Red Flags
33:58 Benefits of Annual Corporate Retreats
36:32 Risks of "Fun Family" Corporate Cultures
39:09 Learning the Lesson of Being Replaceable
42:11 Final Three
44:48 Closing

Follow Elizabeth O'Neill on LinkedIn and check out her website: https://elizabethoneill.com/

Follow Very Beginning on Instagram & TikTok: @verybeginningofficial

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46min
April 23, 2023Episode 7: Making the Forbes 30 Under 30 List I with Anisha Gupta
Developing an early passion for sustainability, Anisha Gupta co-founded Bluebird Climate making it her personal mission to decarbonize the consumer goods industry. In this episode we chat about her learnings of founding a company at a young age including her incredible achievement of making the Forbes 30 under 30 list.

00:00 Trailer & Intro
02:09 About Bluebird Climate
04:48 Going From Corporate To Founder
07:27 Overcoming Fear Of Starting
10:29 Advice For Young Professionals
12:36 Finding a Co-Founder
18:10 Making Forbes 30 Under 30 List
23:03 Pressure To Achieve Success At Young Age
29:00 Prioritizing Private Life
31:24 Thoughts About Work Life Balance
34:34 Practicing Gratitude
36:53 Final Three
39:43 Closing

Book Recommendations in this episode (not sponsored):
'Designing Your Life' by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans

'Playing Big' by Tara Mohr

Follow Anisha and Bluebird Climate on Instagram and LinkedIn @bluebirdclimate
Follow Very Beginning on Instagram & TikTok: @verybeginningofficial
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March 26, 2023 Episode 6: Smashing Stereotypes & Being Your Unpologetic Self | with Thamina Stoll
From studying abroad at one of the top universities in the world to working for a top tech company in NYC- on the surface Thamina Stoll's career looked like a dream come true. But on the inside she struggled with post-graduation depression. Her way to healing & finding balance was led by her bold decision to share her experience publicly on her podcast The Femme Hive & LinkedIn.
Voted by Germany's FOCUS Magazine as one of the "100 Women of 2022", Episode 6 is all about the incredibly inspiring story of this absolute trailblazer who shares her learnings on how to build a personal brand and various side hustles while showing up in the most authentic way possible.
In this episode:
00:00 Trailer & Intro
2:27 Impact of Studying in the US
6:50 From Journalism to Tech
9:20 Post-Graduation Depression
12:02 Femme Hive Podcast
17:20 Tips for Starting a Podcast
22:00 Give Her Dollars: Helping Women Build Wealth
26:35 Women Supporting vs Competing With Each Other
29:40 Embracing Femininity as a Superpower
32:40 Egg Freezing Experience
37:57 Importance of Testing Fertility In Your 20's
42:46 Final Three
45:24 Closing
Follow Thamina Stoll on LinkedIn or Instagram @GiveHerDollars
Follow Very Beginning on Instagram & TikTok: @verybeginningofficial
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47min
February 12, 2023Episode 5: From America's Next Top Model to Mindful Entrepreneur | with Kelle Jacob
In episode 5 of Very Beginning I had the absolute pleasure to chat with Kelle Jacob, CEO and Founder of Asri Wellness.
Going from contestant on America's Next Top Model, to Executive at a Fortune 500 Company, to entrepreneur, Kelle has an incredible depth of knowledge and shares her journey to finding true balance of mind, body, and soul.
In this episode we chat about:
the art of listening and finding ways to follow one's intuition

Kelle's experience with being in the top 10 of America's next top model and dealing with incredibly toxic feedback

tips and tricks to succeeding in a large corporation

advice for getting unstuck to find true happiness, balance, and meaning

and much much more
Book your FREE Breakthrough Call with Kelle: https://www.asriwellnesscoaching.com/discovery
You can find Kelle Live on Instagram every Wednesday at 12pm EST for 'Wellness Wednesdays With Kelle' @kellejacob
Follow Very Beginning on Instagram & TikTok: @verybeginningofficial
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43min
January 22, 2023Episode 4: The Incredible Story of Becoming a Pizzaiola | with Miriam Weiskind The Za Report
Episode 4 is all about Pizza!!
I had the absolute pleasure to sit down with Miriam Weiskind from The Za Report to chat about her inspiring journey of becoming a NY times featured Pizzaiola taking NYC by storm.
In this episode we chat about:
how Miriam went from art director to full time Pizza Chef right from her small Brooklyn apartment

what Pizza means for Miriam and how it not only brought happiness and joy to her community but also helped Miriam to go through the grief of losing her mother to COVID

the role ultramarathons play in Miriam's life and how it all connects to her outlook on business

staying agile to adjust to change but never compromising on knowing the value of her product

and much much more...
Follow Miriam and The Za Report:
Instagram: @TheZaReport

Web: https://www.thezareport.com/
Follow Very Beginning on Instagram & TikTok: @verybeginningofficial
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30min
January 15, 2023Episode 3: Unifying Power of Marathons | with Kevin Visconti
"If you ever lose faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon" - Kathrine Switzer.
In episode 3 of Very Beginning I sit down with the incredible 10x Marathoner and Columbia University professor Kevin Visconti to discuss his experience with running 10 marathons.
In this episode we chat about:
Kevin's moving experience of running his very first marathon in NYC only a few weeks after the tragic events of 9/11

mental and emotional impact of achieving more than one thought was ever possible

feeling connected to fellow runners and spectators and applying marathon learnings to everyday life

and much much more...
Explore the wonderful organization Kevin supports with his marathons: https://www.futuresignite.org/
Follow Very Beginning on Instagram & TikTok: @verybeginningofficial
New Episodes going live every Sunday- subscribe & follow now!
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31min
January 08, 2023Episode 2: Balancing Mindfulness & Entrepreneurship | with Yash Kothari
In the second episode of Very Beginning I had the absolute pleasure to have a conversation with the brilliant and inspiring CEO & Founder of Kindred Minds Yash Kothari.
In this episode we chat about:
how he founded a Y Combinator backed tech startup in his early 20s and why he decided to leave it all behind

lessons learned from regular meditation and 10-day silent meditation retreat

what it means to start over again and discovering your own meaningful and authentic path

and much much more...
Use code VERYBEGINNING at sign up to get 66% off your first month of Kindred Minds membership: https://www.kindredminds.com/
Follow Yash and Kindred Minds on Social Media:
Instagram: @KindredMindsOfficial

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kothariy/
Follow Very Beginning on Social Media:
Instagram & TikTok: @verybeginningofficial

YouTube: @verybeginning
New Episodes going live every Sunday- subscribe & follow now!
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44min
January 01, 2023Episode 1: Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone | with Nicole @YogabyNicole_
In the very first episode of Very Beginning I had the pleasure to sit down with the amazingly talented and inspiring Yoga Instructor and Influencer Nicole.
In this episode we chat about:
how Yoga truly transformed Nicole's life on all levels after struggling with scoliosis and inspired her to help others become the best version of themselves

how we can start working towards our goals despite feeling overwhelmed by feelings of perfectionism and imposter syndrome

tips on getting started as a content creator and advice on staying motivated

and much much more...
Follow Nicole on Social Media:
Instagram & TikTok: @yogabynicole_

Youtube: @YogabyNicole
Follow Very Beginning on Social Media
Instagram & TikTok: @verybeginningofficial

YouTube: @verybeginning
New Episodes going live every Sunday- subscribe & follow now!
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December 18, 2022 Very Beginning Podcast Trailer
Welcome to Very Beginning- a podcast where we shift the narrative from happy ending to exciting beginning!
Every week, I will sit down with inspiring entrepreneurs, athletes, influencers, and all around trail blazers, to explore how we can get more comfortable with change and find the courage to unlock that scary first chapter to something we have been wanting to do for far too long.
First episode going live on 1/1/2023.
New Episodes every Sunday.
Follow on Instagram: @verybeginningofficial
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