Welcome to Align, helping you live your best life by being aligned with your true self, others and your desired outcomes. As a confidant and life coach, I’m trusted with people’s deepest fears and passionate desires. The most important topics are discus
When it comes to our career, health or wealth, we devise and implement a plan to achieve our desired results. Why don't we apply the same intentionality and mindfulness to our love lives? Luke Hawksworth, author of The Dating Journal, and I share the strategies and mindset for dating to attract and filter for your aligned life partner. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
If you've been following the Align podcast, you know I believe everyone has a gift. But what you choose to do with it, if anything, is up to you. Taylor and I discuss how to hone onto your gift, build a fulfilling life and create a career with it. She recounts her vision, grit and courage that guided her towards a lucrative industry and her dream career. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
Are you thankful for mentors that put you on the right career path and saved you from unfulfilling roles? Or maybe you look back and wish you had a coach that could guide you through career decisions and corporate etiquette. Serene Wang and I share our stories of how we chose our careers after graduating from NYU. It was through Serene's personal journey of overwhelm and confusion that inspired her to create Elitelink Education. With over one million followers today, Serene and her team help international students and their parents build their own American dream. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
As the beauty industry evolves to be more inclusive and authentic, it has become a source of empowerment for many women. Kacie and I discuss beauty's impact on our adolescence, key defining moments of the industry, and the future of beauty. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
When we hear stories of emotional or physical abuse, we don't think it will ever happen to us. But toxic relationships can start off beautifully with just a few red flags that we brush off. We forget that most of us are smart, kind, empathetic people, and these exact qualities can trap us in unhealthy relationships. As guilt and shame compound with time, it only gets harder to leave. Megan, a survivor of interpersonal violence, and I share early signs of abuse and practical solutions. Her experiences also motivated her to start Tidy Tribe, an organization company that helps people create serenity at home. Part of Tidy Tribe's profits are donated to Exhale to Inhale, a unique yoga practice that supports trauma survivors. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
What is the Divine Feminine, how is it present all around us and why is it important? How does the Divine Feminine help us live in a more collaborative, nurturing, loving and joyful world? Goddesses Moon and Chelsea explore these ideas and more with me on this episode of Align. Enjoy! Moon is kindly offering Align listeners access to her Transformational NFT Platform (invite only). Go to www.amagination.art to pre-register and to stay updated on its release. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
The Insurtech industry has greatly benefited from our 'new normal' environment. What milestones have been achieved and what upcoming efficiencies in Insurance should we be excited about? What should entrepreneurs be mindful of as they explore going public? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
With the growth and continual "mainstream" adoption of Cannabis, how can we invest in this space? What factors should we be mindful of? Vikas Desai, founder of Achari Ventures, which focuses on early-stage Cannabis investing, discuss these topics and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
LEVO Oil is an appliance that infuses oils, butters, milk and more for food as well as beauty products. The brand blossoms as at-home activity, wellness and cannabis trends continue to grow. Where did this idea come from and how did Chrissy, LEVO's founder, build a million-dollar brand? What foundational teachings would help prepare founders for their journey and what have been the greatest lessons learned? Chrissy and I explore these topics and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
“Asian American” is such a loaded term. This episode brings a fresh perspective on stereotypes, the immigrant experience and America as a “melting pot”. Understanding "difference" is a natural part of our human experience, we discuss ways to honestly share our personal perspectives while respecting the diverse cultures of our country. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
Why has Bitcoin's popularity resurged? How far has it come and what upcoming developments should we be excited about? What are the common criticisms and the rebuttals? This episode explores these topics and more. If you enjoy this podcast and want to help Align positively impact more people, subscribe to the channel to stay updated on fresh episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
The ESG conversation seen in the episode "Investing in our Future" sparked interested in how ESG translates in the sports world. With Europe pioneering ESG in the Finance industry, how has it applied ESG to sports entertainment? What measures are in the horizon and how much further can we go? How will social media and the magnification of social capital continue to advance ESG? This episode explores these topics and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
After watching the episode on dating apps from the women's perspective, the gents have some thoughts to share...and they're ready to lay them out, raw! Here are honest, hilarious dating best practices and etiquette from guys' perspective. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
Conscious Investing (Impact, ESG, Mission-Driven, etc.) has been magnified in the last few years. But 2020's events accelerated the importance of holistic investing even further. Why will "triple-bottom line" investing be mainstream going forward? Why is conscious investing beneficial for investors, firms and stakeholders? How can we get started or amplify our efforts? We discuss these topics and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
In Private Equity, numbers and performance only paint a picture of the past or current state. Determining the future success of a company or manager requires focus on the team's character and EQ. Will the team stick to integrity when times get tough? Can they successfully pivot if necessary? Can they build trusted, long-term relationships that will add transformative value or help with exit strategies? In this episode, we discuss the importance of EQ in Private Equity and how that has evolved in our virtual environment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
Dating apps are gaining popularity in our new environment, even with newbies. But unless you grew up with these apps and have tons of experience, it can be a daunting process! There are a lot of unspoken guidelines and etiquette. My Girl Gang and I share best practices to increase your chances of matching with suitable mates. Happy Valentine's Day to all you striking singles! Here's our gift to you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
Women have made great sacrifices to build reputable careers in male-dominated industries. Women would scale down their femininity and abandon parts of themselves to be “taken seriously” or viewed as respectable peers. But in this day and age, can't we do better than suppressing key, productive elements of our feminine essence? Shouldn't we? This episode discusses the biases we've experienced in male-dominated industries such as Engineering and Finance and how we (women and men) can encourage each other to bring our full selves to work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
2020 magnified the importance of genuine friends that we can confide in for life's highs and lows. For men, how are these bromances formed then deepened over time? What are the benefits of an authentic brotherhood that you can turn to for emotional support? Hear from a clique turned family that has ridden life's waves for 14 years and counting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
As the first few weeks of 2021 go by, we're starting to slip back into old patterns and drift away from our new year's resolutions. Here are four productive mental hacks to keep you on track and your eyes on your vision. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
In our new way of living, fitness is even more crucial. How can we proactively inject movement throughout our day? How has the fitness industry transformed and created supportive communities through these tough times? My favorite fitness professional and I discuss how we can include fitness in our new way of living, the future of fitness and how to be mindful of social media's influence. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
It may be surprising but human emotion and spirituality fuel money management. Understanding the drivers behind your earning / spending patterns and enjoying the journey of wealth accumulation are key to create abundance. In this episode, along with a Wealth Advisor for A-listers, celebrities, athletes and entrepreneurs, we discuss the spiritual journey and mindset that build long-term, sustainable wealth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
Selecting successful investments require much more than hard numbers and financial analysis. Especially in early-stage investing when companies are pre-profit, how do Venture Capitalists decide which businesses and entrepreneurs to support? In this episode, a Venture Capitalist and I discuss the emotional intelligence needed to select entrepreneurs with non-negotiable qualities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
Beauty is just the entry ticket to modeling. Brains, a magnetic personality and business strategy are necessary to survive and thrive in the modeling world. In this episode, President of a top model management company and I discuss the qualities needed to become a supermodel, misconceptions of the industry and how social media has changed the game. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
Thank you all for the positive feedback about the episode "Confidence: Ladies' Edition"! This episode explores confidence from the male perspective. What are young boys taught about masculinity and a man's "role" in society, and how do these learnings impact their confidence in adulthood? How has the "ideal" male physique, fueled by social media, impacted the fitness industry? Two male professionals (heart surgeon and Finance professional) share their bodybuilding journey and how they've cultivated core confidence. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
January calls for lofty resolutions and goals, which require an abundant mindset. How do we keep the momentum going, how do we get out of our own way, and how do we pursue happiness and success on our terms? This episode discusses the importance of an abundant mindset, its impact on our actions and therefore our results, and how we maintain mental as well as emotional fitness. Happy Abundant New Year, Align fam! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
Being friends with your ex is uncommon and often taboo. But why? Your past true lover was your confidant, trusted partnered and source of joy. The energy, values and traits you once admired about them are still relevant. Why can't you benefit from such attributes by evolving your relationship into a friendship? This episode discusses what we learn from past relationships, the benefits of maintaining a healthy friendship with your past lovers and how to do so. Very personal, raw topic that my first love and I discuss for the first time! Enjoy and I hope it brings you some light / joy. :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
The events of 2020 magnified our desire for more women in senior roles as well as our need for new, relevant businesses. How can we combine and capitalize on our craving for the female perspective and entrepreneurship? This episode reveals the business models, intentions and mindsets required for our new economy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
'Tis the season to focus on our relationships. Healthy relationships are key to a happy, flourishing, meaningful life. The relationship you have with yourself is the core, determining the quality of your external connections with family, lovers and professional peers. This episode explores productive mindsets and strategies to create, maintain and deepen relationships. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
What does core confidence look and feel like? Why is there an obsession with it - why do we crave confidence and are so attracted to others with it? In this episode, we define confidence, why it's important and the common, unproductive traps women fall into that actually hurt their self-esteem. Aline Teixeira (a former Brazilian model) and I also explore body image, social media influences and the detriment of comparison. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
Has society properly defined courageous men? We have trained boys at a young age to reject negative emotions. How many times have they been told not to cry and "handle it like a man"? The only acceptable negative emotion, even through adulthood, is anger. Powerful feelings such as sadness, fear and shame are pushed under the rug, only to resurface stronger and be projected on innocent people at inappropriate times. In this episode, we explore the dangers of suppressing men's emotions and not encouraging them to feel or express their full range of human existence. We also share how we can start breaking this cycle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
How do allocators decide which investment themes to pursue? Where do managers fit in the process? What are allocators prioritizing in the diligence process and how can managers genuinely demonstrate their strategies / firm in the best light? We discuss all these questions and more to bring alignment between allocators and managers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
Business Development / Sales often has a negative connotation. But it shouldn't. When done right in Investment Management, Business Development professionals are the liaison between clients and managers, helping facilitate investment deals. No high-pressure sales tactics necessary. This episode discusses effective Business Development strategies that allocators appreciate and what they would like to see more of going forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support
This episode explains why authenticity is key to your success and happiness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-li78/support