Brave Visibility

Linda Ugelow is a presentation and confidence coach who helps new and seasoned professionals overcome the fear of public speaking while communicating effortlessly and effectively across different media. As a performer of 35 years and with a master’s degree in expressive therapies and movement studies, she’s been helping people get comfortable in their own skin for decades. Linda is also the producer and host of the TV show Women Inspired.

Michael Tindall, Founder of Opus Global Services, a multinational remote staffing and outsourcing company that helps companies and entrepreneurs grow their team so they can be the CEO of their business instead of working in it. He also speaks professionally about international business, entrepreneurship, and growing a team in today's digital world.

Jen Esquer is a Top 40 Physical Therapy Influencer and has been named one of the top 50 most influential healthcare professionals. With a Doctorate in physical therapy, she is ranked as one of the Best Fitness Trainers on IG by Shape Magazine and has been featured in Self Magazine, Men’s Fitness, Muscle and Fitness as well as well as a select interview guest on CBS and on the RISE podcast with Mogul CEO Rachel Hollis. She is the Founder and Owner of Mobility Method, LLC, sits on the medical advisory board for Women’s Health and Strong Fitness magazine and is an online sensation with more than a 1/2 million followers and viral videos with millions of views helping people shape and reshape how they use their body. As an expert in physical therapy, she speaks all over the country on the topic of health and longevity attracting customers from stay at home moms to Hollywood actors and Olympic athletes. As a self-proclaimed “mover”, Jen has spent more than 2/3 of her life upside down helping herself and those who are willing learn to listen to their body, reverse aging, eliminate pain and do the things they never thought possible. In this episode, Doc Jen talks about how she got interested in what our bodies can do and how she could help people access that. She highlights that if you want to have true integrity in your life, it boils down to how you treat your body. If we are out of integrity when it comes to our bodies, how can we approach other areas of our lives with integrity? Doc Jen then speaks of the correlation between mobility and mental health and how the two are like peas in a pod. She emphasizes how she started sharing mobility workouts on social media to simply help people without the intention of growing a huge following or a brand and how when it did grow rapidly, she felt insecure about showing up as she did when it was just family and friends following her. Finally, Jen speaks her truth vulberably and opens up about a very painful experience of infidelity from a long-time partner. She talks about how it is so important to share stories like this because there is no shame and it has to be shared so others can find the courage in themselves to share their truth. You can connect with Jen Esquer on social media @docjenfit. You can also find all of her programs and free offers on docjenfit.com If you are loving this conversation and want to go deeper and support our movement to PRIORITIZE and DE-STIGMATIZE mental health especially within the entrepreneurial space, go to bravevisibility.com/circle to join the Brave Visibility Circle.

Jason helps thought leaders to reach a larger audience with their ideas, create new income streams from their expertise, and build business models that align with their values and goals. As a consultant, trainer, and strategist, he draws from more than fourteen years of researching top Internet influencers and experimenting with his own personal experience. His experience includes creating multiple successful brands, launching over 60 online courses, teaching more than 10,000 entrepreneurs, generating 6 million dollars in online course sales, and 8 million downloads of his podcast. His mission is to help visionaries with impactful ideas to connect with the people they serve best and the problems they can most uniquely solve. In this episode, Jason openly and vulnerably shares about his long battle with stress, anxiety and depression. He mentions a moment of awakening for him that took place at a business mastermind where instead of sharing his business challenges and struggles, he bravely shared his personal challenge with depression. The reaction of his peers was the game-changer that he needed. Jason shares his journey, the things that have helped him not only cope but actually thrive and finally a glimpse of hope for what the future holds for all who may be suffering with any form of mental health issues. If you are loving this conversation and want to go deeper and support our movement to PRIORITIZE and DE-STIGMATIZE mental health especially within the entrepreneurial space, go to bravevisibility.com/circle to join the Brave Visibility Circle.

If you are loving this conversation and want to go deeper and support our movement to PRIORITIZE and DE-STIGMATIZE mental health especially within the entrepreneurial space, go to bravevisibility.com/circle to join the Brave Visibility Circle. In this episode, Shannon Confair, a branding strategist and photographer, spoke about how she found the courage to leave an emotionally abusive marriage of 15 years. We touched upon how she was able to pull herself out of a suicidal period in her life. She listed the signs of an emotionally abusive relationship, practical ways of how to deal with it, the #1 thing you neeed to do if you are currently in an abusive relationship and most importanly, how to fiunction when it feels impossible. Shannon addressed the issue of how her faith and her church failed her during the process of separation and divorce. This is a real and raw conversation that absolutely defined being bravely visible. You can connect with Shannon at: www.shannonconfair.com www.facebook.com/shannonconfairphotography

If you are loving this conversation and want to go deeper and support our movement to PRIORITIZE and DE-STIGMATIZE mental health especially within the entrepreneurial space, go to bravevisibility.com/circle to join the Brave Visibility Circle. This conversation was so powerful. As mothers, Kimra and I, wanted to start a convo about children's mental health because problems can start at a young age and it’s important to address them right away so our children can grow into confident, happy adults. Our guest, Claire Pierson specializes in helping children with mental toughness with her company, Pivotal Mind. In this episode, we dove deep into positive affirmation exercises, teaching kids how to create meaningful connections and showing our children that taking care of their mind is as same important as their physical health. Keep on listening to this episode if you want to support your kids in TRUE mental health. Claire Peirson is committed to educating young people about taking responsibility for their own wellbeing. From primary teacher to child therapist Claire’s mission now, is to provide evidence based online therapy resources for this digital generation. You can connect with Claire on: www.pivotalmind.com FB/pivotalmind IG @pivotalmind Twitter @pivotalmind

If you are loving this conversation and want to go deeper and support our movement to PRIORITIZE and DE-STIGMATIZE mental health especially within the entrepreneurial space, go to bravevisibility.com/circle to join the Brave Visibility Circle. In this episode of the BV podcast, we talked with sobriety and addiction expert, Caitlin Padgett. She’s the author of Redefining Sobriety. We explored the importance of locating the root of “needing to drink” at business events and meet-ups and how most people drink out of obligation or to fit in. Using substances has become the socially acceptable way to deal with anxiety and depression. We talk about how you can reframe what sobriety means to you and how you can give yourself permission to take breaks from alcohol to transform your relationship with yourself. Caitlin Padgett is the author of "Drink Less Be More: How to have a great night (and life) without getting wasted" and transformational coach for successful women who struggle with alcohol. She is the founder of Redefining Sobriety and leads group programs and individual coaching online, as well as workshops and retreats internationally. She is the proud mama of 4-year-old Luna Azul and lives with her family in Mexico. You can connect with Caitlin on: Instagram: @redefiningsobriety www.redefiningsobriety.com

If you are loving this conversation and want to go deeper and support our movement to PRIORITIZE and DE-STIGMATIZE mental health especially within the entrepreneurial space, go to bravevisibility.com/circleto join the Brave Visibility Circle. In today’s episode, we chatted with Adamaris Mendoza, Trained psychotherapist, Mindset and Business Strategy Coach. We talk about how when you start taking care of your mental health, it makes it easier to share things with your audience that show your vulnerable side. Getting the support system you need is crucial for business success, especially if you are working through depression and anxiety. Being an entrepreneur can be lonely so we talk about how building these support systems will help you overcome the loneliness. Keep on listening if you or someone you love is putting up a persona to hide their true selves. Adamaris is a Coach and Business Strategy Expert with over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and entrepreneur. She went from hiding in her office in corporate America to creating a thriving online international coaching/consulting business that now allows her to travel the world. Her passion is to help, guide and support women entrepreneurs take ownership of their lives by breaking through their fears and lack of clarity to build a connected and thriving business that nourishes and allows them to experience the freedom of living the big bold life they desire. You can connect with Adamaris at: adamarismendoza.com IG: @adamarismen

In this episode, we sat down with Paul Gowin, former US Marine, Certified High Performance Coach, and dove deep into his story. All the way from his abusive upbringing, to joining the Marine Corps, to substance abuse, to serving in Afghanistan, battling with PTSD and so much more. So, fair warning to anyone dealing with any of the above, this episode may trigger those things in you. The conversation was a powerful story of overcoming the odds. Our goal is to inspire you with this podcast and we feel that when you listen to this episode you will see why it’s important to express your emotions in a healthy way. And see how seeking professional help can transform your life. You can grab his FREE gift for our audience: on his website at: www. PaulGowin.com And connect with him: FB: @GoWin.Today IG: @GoWin.Today If you are loving this conversation and want to go deeper and support our movement to PRIORITIZE and DE-STIGMATIZE mental health especially within the entrepreneurial space, go to bravevisibility.com/circleto join the Brave Visibility Circle.

In this episode, we interview Kelly Ruta, psychotherapist turned coach, speaker and trainer for disruptive women with the audacity to believe they can change the whole world via their voices and their work. As someone who sat both in the therapist's chair and on the therapist's couch, Kelly personally and professionally understands the importance of doing the inner work to remove every perceived obstacle you have so you can tap into your true limitless nature and do impactful work while enjoying an abundant life. Isolation and disconnection due to anxiety and depression are really problematic and when not addressed and can hold people back from being the most honest version of themselves in the world and at worst can lead to things like violence and suicide. Anxiety is worrying about something that hasn’t happened yet and we discussed how you can change that inner dialogue with yourself to calm the anxiety.We talked about how you can understand your triggers and when it’s time to get therapy. When you start sharing your stories more openly online sometimes there are nay-sayers or negative family or friends who don’t approve of the type of content you are posting online. In this episode we talk about how to deal with these negative people so you can continue to express your truest selves online. Keep on listening if you are ready to learn why fearlessness is BS. You can connect with Kelly: www.kellyruta.com www.facebook.com/groups/disruptorsnation @KellyRuta71 on IG If you are loving this conversation and want to go deeper and support our movement to PRIORITIZE and DE-STIGMATIZE mental health especially within the entrepreneurial space, go to bravevisibility.com/circle to join the Brave Visibility Circle.

In this epsiode, we interview Mastin Kipp, an American entrepreneur, best-selling author, and renowned public speaker. Mastin is the creator of Functional Life Coaching™, an innovative, unique and accelerated approach to creating lasting personal and business change. He is the author of the best-selling books Daily Love and Claim Your Power, and has been featured in outlets like Well + Good, Huffington Post, and has appeared on Fox News, ABC, CBS News, and more. We talk about working on emotional trauma, how to know whether you have it or not and seeking the root cause in order to truly process and heal. We speak about the first steps you can take when you realize you may be needing support with your mental and emotional health. We touch upon generational trauma and how one can become a transitional character in their line of ancestry to change the trajectory of the family tree. You can find Mastin online on all the social media platforms @MastinKipp. You can tune into his podcast: The Mastin Kipp Show and visit his website at www.mastinkipp.com, You can also have access to his books, Daily Love and Claim Your Power on Amazon. If you are loving this conversation and want to go deeper and support our movement to PRIORITIZE and DE-STIGMATIZE mental health especially within the entrepreneurial space, go to bravevisibility.com/circleto join the Brave Visibility Circle.

In this episode, we sat down with Shonté Jovan Taylor. She is an Author, Speaker, Thought Leader, and Neuroscientist who is Igniting Minds around the world through Coaching, Training, & Speaking. Her approach to neuroscience-based concepts simplified to empower people to successfully find their mental stride during their professional and personal journey. With over 15 years of neuroscience training, researching and consulting, Shonté is an expert in training about the brain and mind to optimize human potential. We spoke about how depression amonng entreprenuers is an epsidemic. We explored how powerful the brain us for managing overall well-being and how much energy our brains use, how we can prioritize our energy differently. She also shared with us her SOS framework. You may want to listen till the end to learn what that stands for and how it helps us not just survive but rather thrive in all areas of our lives. You may connect with Shonté at: ShonteTaylor.com If you are loving this conversation and want to go deeper and support our movement to PRIORITIZE and DE-STIGMATIZE mental health especially within the entrepreneurial space, go to bravevisibility.com/circleto join the Brave Visibility Circle.

In this episode, we chat Dr. Gladys Ato. She is a former university president and clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of The Good Goodbye: How to Navigate Change and Loss in Life, Love, and Work. She mentors expert coaches & service providers to elevate their authority and become true industry leaders and teaches executive leaders how to thrive through organizational change using The Good Goodbye® approach. Recognized as a Latina leader by Hispanic Executive magazine and winner of the Women Worth Watching in Education award, Dr. Ato has been featured in Forbes, TEDx Lincoln Square, NPR, NBC News, The Unmistakable Creative and other top publications and podcasts In this episode, we go deep into why mindset isn't the answer to dealing with mental health-related issues and how to know when to stop investing in coaching and start investing in therapy. We cover how redefining your trauma helps you understand why you’re not having the business growth you are expecting. We explore topics like cognitive bias, meditation, and how to work through trauma for specific personalities. You can grab her FREE gift for our audience: https://drgladysato.com/thegoodgoodbye You can connect with Dr. Gladys at: www.drgladysato.com www.facebook.com/gladys.ato.9 www.instagram.com/dr.gladys.ato www.linkedin.com/in/gladysatoIf you are loving this conversation and want to go deeper and support our movement to PRIORITIZE and DE-STIGMATIZE mental health especially within the entrepreneurial space, go to bravevisibility.com/circle to join the Brave Visibility Circle.

In this episode, Kimra interviews her co-host, Yasemin about her journey all the way from her childhood to her entrepreneurial years. They dive deep into: childhood trauma, the need for love and belonging, the importance of support and validation and so many other key things that support one's mental health. If you are loving this conversation and want to go deeper and support our movement to PRIORITIZE and DE-STIGMATIZE mental health especially within the entrepreneurial space, go to bravevisibility.com/circle to join the Brave Visibility Circle.

In this episode, Yasemin Inal interviews her amazing co-host Kimra Luna. Kimra shares some of the most vulnerable, real and raw parts of her very traumatic childhood. The conversation includes: chidhood trauma, healing wounds, generational trauma, having a supportive spouse, friends throughout the healing process, motherhood and so much more. If you are loving this conversation and want to go deeper and support our movement to PRIORITIZE and DE-STIGMATIZE mental health especially within the entrepreneurial space, go to bravevisibility.com/circle to join the Brave Visibility Circle.