Rise Higher Podcast | Empowerment | Motivation | Self-Love | Confidence | Life Coaching | Hypnosis with Stephanie Kwong

Do you feel like your brain has been serious overdrive lately? A stream of clutter of fear, doubt, confusion, worry or overthinking turning your mental space into a chaotic mess? I know this whole quarantine sitch from the Coronavirus and all the uncertainty of the future has been wrecking havoc in our minds. When we’re caught up in our heads, distracted by worry, overthinking or fear, we’re not present or clear-headed. And when we’re not clear-headed, we lose the connection to ourselves, to others, our environment, and our lives. Mental clutter pulls us off center, depletes our energy and disrupts our inner balance and harmony. If your mind is frantically waving a red flag, begging you to free up some headspace by clearing out the head-trash, then make sure you get your earballs on today’s episode. I lead you through a guided hypnosis that will give you a little boost to declutter your mind to create more calm, clarity, focus and peace. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP74

Today I’ve got two special guests for you - inspirational speaker, trainer, serial entrepreneur, and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series (with over 500 million books sold around the world), Mark Victor Hansen, and his wife Crystal Dwyer Hansen who is one of America’s leading success and wellness coaches. The huge success of the Chicken Soup series might suggest that Mark just has that Midas touch — but he assures me that isn’t the case. In fact, before Chicken Soup for the Soul’s release in 1993, Mark faced bankruptcy, a ton of rejection (the book was turned down 144 times!), and felt so low that he had to reach up to hit rock bottom. In this episode Mark tells me how he managed to pick himself up after each rejection, and how his faith in the power of his idea kept him going when everyone around him was telling him to quit. You’ll hear Mark and Crystal share their top tips for surrounding yourself with positivity, boosting your self-worth, and improving your inner monologue. They explain that cultivating faith, focusing on solutions, and clinging to your belief in yourself and your goals can lead to all kinds of miracles. And, if you’ve ever found yourself wondering if you can actually make a living by following your passion you’ll definitely want to find out how “becoming a bold asker” could help you uncover your true purpose and create a life of abundance. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP73

Listen in as I talk to America’s Life Coach, Stephen Lovegrove about his own transformational journey from an unconventional childhood growing up as a gay kid in what he describes as a fundamentalist religious cult, to becoming a renowned coach that has helped countless entrepreneurs and A-listers to embrace their power, claim their destiny, and make their dreams come true. If you sometimes feel like events from your past are holding you back, Stephen is here to give you a wonderful reminder that you have way more control over your future than you might think. Tune in to find out how you too can overcome your past and create a life filled with love, hope, and success. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP72 

In this episode I’m talking to Dan “Nitro” Clark about how he rose to fame in American Gladiator, despite a childhood marked by trauma, alcohol abuse, and drug use. Dan reminds us just how deceptive appearances can be as he describes how “broken” he felt even when it looked to the rest of the world that he had everything we’re supposed to want: money, fame, incredible physical fitness, and even his own action figure!  Dan proves that with the right mindset, inner healing, and support, we can bounce back from anything, even a heart attack which Dan had back in 2013. That heart attack was a catalyst for him to break free from being a “some day” guy to living on purpose and taking inspired action every day. So, If you’ve ever found yourself saying “some day” to the things you want to experience or to accomplish, this episode is the perfect kick up the butt to start living your life right now! For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP71

If you're searching for answers in life (and really, who isn't?), you might not have to look any further than yourself. Today I’m dropping a solo episode on the podcast and I’m giving you a powerful guided hypnosis experience that will connect you with the still, small voice—your inner GPS that is always guiding you to your truth. I work with high achievers who are at the top of their game, and they know that one of their greatest assets for their personal and professional success is being able to listen to and trust their intuition. Your intuition, aka inner guidance is a superpower and can support you in so many ways like connecting you to your truth, unveiling answers to questions, and guiding you on your path and evolution. It’s important to be in tune with yourself and to connect with your own inner wisdom for guidance. This guided hypnosis will help you strengthen that connection with your inner wisdom. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP70

Back in 2014, Kanwer Singh AKA Humble the Poet left his career as an elementary school teacher to take the leap into the music scene based on a false promise that landed him deep in debt. Feeling betrayed and ashamed, he stayed in bed for 2 weeks taking NyQuil and muscle relaxers, waiting for someone to save him. The reality was that he needed to wake up, and he did. You’re going to hear how he got creative to make money, but more importantly, how he gained the courage to face his shadows, and turn his entire life around to become the incredible MC, spoken-word and hip-hop artist, speaker, filmmaker and best-selling author that he is today. Humble is a powerful example of what’s possible when you take responsibility for your life and do whatever it takes to improve your circumstances and thrive. If you need real inspiration and steps to empower yourself to turn your life circumstances around, this episode is for you. For full show notes and episode resources head to https://stephaniekwong.com/EP69

Former NFL athlete, international speaker, author and shift coach, Anthony Trucks defied painful odds, and created his own destiny. Anthony was given away at 3 years old into the foster care system and experienced an extreme amount of horrific abuse that no child ever should. He endured beatings, starvation, and different forms of torture all before the age of 6. He was in foster care for 8 more years before being adopted into a poor all white family as the only black person. In the years following, he continued having crazy shifts in his life like becoming a teen parent, losing his self-defining career in the NFL to an injury, having twins at 25 in an unstable marriage, coming close to suicide at age 28, getting a divorce, fully changing careers to try a new venture, losing his adoptive mother and father, remarrying his ex-wife and more. As you’ll hear today, Anthony didn’t let his past define him. He called the shots for his future by digging in deep to heal and creating powerful identity shifts that brought him from former foster child to pro-athlete, to one of the most highly regarded speakers and trainers in his industry. We don’t always have a choice to the homes we’re born into and how we’re raised, but we always have the opportunity to rewrite our future. You’ll hear how Anthony ultimately built a deeply fulfilling life and an incredible level of success when all the odds were stacked against him. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/E68

Do you struggle with truly owning and unapologetically expressing who you authentically are? Billie Lee is a woman who knows deep in her soul that being true to yourself and comfortable in your own skin can gift you a lifetime of inner peace and joy. Billie is a transgender woman, activist, and blogger. You may recognize her from her time on the hit reality show Vanderpump Rules on Bravo TV. Billie was born and raised as a boy in a small town in Indiana. It was difficult for her to be who she was with constant bullying and shaming. Today you’re going to hear Billie’s difficult and deeply moving journey of discovering her trans experience, transitioning from male to female, and loving herself even through all the judgment and rejection of society. You’re going to learn how to release shame and create more self-love and acceptance. Billie also shares how she shielded herself from judgment and her steps to discover who you truly are and how to fully own it. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP67 

When life knocks you down, you always have the choice to stand back up. Today you’ll hear author & speaker, Chris Norton’s journey to stand after a life-altering spinal cord injury that had him lose feeling and movement from his neck down. Chris was given a 3% chance of any improvement, but he didn’t accept that as his fate. He beat the odds, worked his butt off to regain movement and years later he achieved his impossible when he walked across the stage of his college graduation capturing over 300 million views online. A few years after that he conquered the challenge of walking his wife down the aisle at their wedding. Chris shares the behind the scenes of what it took to achieve his goals and the mindset he uses to stay focused on his future instead of staying stuck in the past. Chris’ story and wisdom he gained along his journey to rise are truly inspiring. You’ll hear Chris empowers others to get back up when they get knocked down, and the power of hope, trust and faith to achieve the impossible. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP66

Motivational speaker, activist, author and YouTuber, Lizzie Velasquez was cruelly dubbed "The Ugliest Woman in the World" on a viral YouTube video when she was 17 years old. She was born with an extremely rare congenital disease that among other symptoms, prevents her from accumulating body fat, gaining weight, and it impacts her vision, bones, and heart. Out of that horrific YouTube incident, rose a fire and a desire in Lizzie to make it her life’s work to stand up for bullying victims, to inspire people around the world to look at inner beauty, and to spread kindness and acceptance. In this episode you’ll hear Lizzie’s incredible personal story of resilience, optimism, and forgiveness. We also talk about how to turn your pain into purpose and how to find the silver lining in the adversity. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP65

Have you ever been told that you don’t have what it takes to accomplish your biggest dreams? If you have, then you are going to love this episode with hip hop dancer, Amanda LaCount! When Amanda was ten years old, a studio director told her that her body type didn’t “fit his vision” for his dance team and she was kicked out. You’ll hear how she used that judgment as fuel to rise even higher to become the well known hip hop dancer, actress, choreographer, singer, model, and influencer that she is today.  Amanda has danced with some of the biggest names in show biz like Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj and Lizzo, and she’s proof that YOU decide your future, not the opinion of someone else. Because Amanda’s experienced countless ignorant comments about her body, she’s on a mission to celebrate body diversity and acceptance through her body positivity movement #breakingthestereotype. If you’re ready to break through any doubts, judgments or setbacks to achieve your dream, you’re going to love this episode. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP64

Have you ever struggled with grief and moving forward in a productive way? Or have you ever wanted to increase your productivity to become ridiculously efficient? If you've said yes to one or both of those questions, then you're going to love this episode with Marissa Brassfield, integrator, storyteller, and secret weapon for visionary entrepreneurs. Marissa honed her skills working under the mentorship of Peter H. Diamandis, serving seven years as "Operations Goddess" at his PDD Ventures. She also co-created Diamandis' annual Abundance 360 executive mastermind and leads the experience and content design for annual January summit. Today, Marissa does a vulnerable deep dive into her personal grief process that she went through when both of her parents passed away within 14 months of each other as she was in the midst of building her incredible career. Marissa shares how this experience was a catalyst to connect with her true authentic self, and how she used work and creativity to move forward through this time of growth and healing. And because Marissa is the Goddess of Operations and being ridiculously efficient, of course we've got her giving some badass productivity tips and how to tap into your own superpower so you can become ridiculously efficient too! For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP63

In this episode, the CEO of FounderMade Meghan Asha joins me to discuss the power of speaking your truth, positive perseverance, and how to dull the voice of your inner critic to reach your highest potential. Meghan discusses her journey from being unsure of herself and not feeling like she belonged, to speaking her truth and building a multi-million dollar company. Meghan is all about following the love, learning to live with (but not be ruled by) your inner critic and first and foremost the power of positive perseverance. Her reminder and first hand example that being human for that matter is meant to be messy and imperfect is an important one. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/ep62

Today we've got the sleep doctor, Dr. Breus talking about how to overcome sleep deprivation and unhealthy habits in order to create a healthier, more successful life. Dr. Breus is a clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and the top sleep specialist in the country. He can help YOU rise higher and improve your health by following his 5-Step Method for optimal sleep. He explains how using chronotypes, understanding your circadian rhythm, and being conscious of environmental stimuli can give you the sleep quality and quantity you need to be successful. Dr. Breus even goes on to teach us that there is a perfect time to do everything, like having sex, eating a cheeseburger and the perfect time to ask your boss for a raise based on your hidden biological chronotype which you're going to learn all about today. For full show notes and episode resources head to https://stephaniekwong.com/EP61

GloZell Green, comedian, YouTube sensation, actor and author, joins me to discuss her deepest truths, her path to authenticity, and how she manages life in the public eye. GloZell is hilariously honest, and you might be surprised to hear her dive deep into her struggles with depression, faith, and her career. Things always look rosy from the outside looking in, but today is all about stripping away the masks we all wear and personas we cultivate in order to unapologetically be and share your true self. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP60

Are you ready to bust through your fears to make you’re dreams a reality? Steve Sims, is the real life Wizard of Oz, founder of Bluefish, the world’s top luxury travel and lifestyle concierge firm, and author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Anything Happen, joins me to discuss his path of becoming an incredibly successful entrepreneur with a star-studded client list. He makes his clients’ wildest dreams come true, from getting married by the Pope in the Vatican, singing on stage with Journey, being serenaded by Andrea Boccelli, and connecting with powerful business moguls like Elon Musk are just a few of the many projects he has worked on. Today you’ll hear some of Steve’s badass tips, practices, and strategies to help you break down any obstacle to turn your dreams into reality. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP59

Suzy Batiz, inventor, founder, and CEO of Poo-Pourri, the cult-favorite, all natural before-you-go toilet spray shares her powerful story of how she rose up from some of life’s lowest lows to build a $500 million empire and a deeply fulfilling life. Suzy shares her journey from a dysfunctional family, poverty, sexual and domestic abuse, depression, a suicide attempt and 2 bankruptcies, to embarking on a spiritual sabbatical where she transformed herself and developed internal happiness and abundance. Suzy now lives life on her terms. She follows and does what makes her come alive, and she inspires and empowers others to do the same. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP58  

Jordan Bach, life coach, motivational speaker, blogger, and yoga & meditation teacher, joins me to talk all about cultivating faith, trust, and your spirituality to live a deeply fulfilling life. If you’re hitting a rough patch in life and need some guidance, Jordan drops some serious nuggets of wisdom on how to release the struggle and to receive answers from the divine. We also discuss everything from how to stop holding yourself back, to how Jordan powerfully communicates with those he disagrees with, to how to truly connect with peace and happiness within. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP57

In this episode, CEO of Blue Horizon Developments and author of the book Homeless to Billionaire, Andres Pira shares his incredible story of being a high school drop out who’s been homeless, bankrupt and clinically depressed, to becoming a billionaire real estate tycoon who is deeply fulfilled. To create a better future for himself at age 20, Andres moved to Thailand with $100, but became penniless and homeless on the beach. Starving and angry, Andres called one last friend and begged for money. Instead of sending money, his friend sent a book — and it contained the ‘secret’ that changed Andres’ life. Today Andres dives into what he did to apply the concepts of the book into his life and how he used the power of his mind and beliefs to transform himself and his life. If you want to know how you too can change your fortunes in life, no matter how down and out you may be, click play on this episode! For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP56

Jen Esquer, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Founder of Mobility Method and one of the top 50 most influential healthcare professionals, shares her journey from being full of insecurities and not wanting to be seen, to owning her worth and showing up powerfully in a BIG way to help others heal their mind, body and soul. Today we discuss all things self-love, from ways to release comparison and self-judgment, to using your voice to speak up and feeling worthy of receiving. We also drop in about how to intentionally create your reality, and how to heal both your body and mind through certain practices where you are your own medicine. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP55

Siri Lindley, a former 2-time ITU World Champion, USA Triathlon Hall of Famer, Speaker, Author, and Co-president of Believe Ranch and Rescue, joins me to discuss how explore how to shift your focus to being true to yourself, bouncing back from defeat, and embracing who you are. In her early twenties Siri came out as gay to her father, faced deep rejection from him, she turned to triathlon as a way to find herself. With no experience, Siri truly dove in head first past her comfort zone to become the best — now she helps others discover just how far they can push themselves to become stronger, braver, and more authentic than ever. Siri powerfully shares how her life challenges ultimately became her greatest gifts. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP54

Patrice Washington, award-winning author, transformational speaker, hope-restoring coach, and media personality was flying high with her first 7-figure mortgage-broking business with her husband until it came crashing down with the 2008 recession and they lost everything. But Patrice never gave up, humbling herself enough to ask for help and cultivating her faith. Today Patrice deep dives into how she managed to rebuild wealth, wellbeing and success after the crash, and why living intentionally, seeking wisdom and chasing purpose, not money is what truly makes a fulfilling and wealthy life. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP53

Danny Johnson, award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, former founder of The Sweaty Betties, and podcast host joins me to discuss her personal process of dealing with grief, trauma, insecurities and empowering herself. Danny openly shares in detail her trauma and personal struggles, from being molested, to being a suicidal and pregnant teen that resulted in an adoption, to bankruptcy, an eating disorder, to a bacterial infection that paralyzed her for months and more. Through her struggles, Danny has managed to truly come through for herself, to heal and rise up. If you’ve been struggling with grief, trauma, or with your self-esteem and you’ve had a hard time healing through it, this episode will definitely provide insight and wisdom for you to become triumphant and get to the other side. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP52

Do you struggle with insecurities, self-judgments or body shame? Today I’m joined by the amazing duo Carmina and Quddus Philippe — TV hosts, speakers, coaches, and the co-founders of Camera Ready.  The married couple open up about their personal struggles and journey towards self-love and acceptance, and how they help others break the vicious cycle of judgment, criticism and shame. It’s time to stop letting your insecurities define you. The pair drop some mega wisdom on how to stop the toxic cycle of judgment, and how to reclaim your power by loving and embracing all of who you are. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP51

Ready to banish self-doubt and start living the life you want? I’ve got the ultra-empowering and badass Lisa Bilyeu, co-founder and President of media company Impact Theory, and co-founder of the billion dollar brand, Quest Nutrition. Lisa shares how she went from housewife to co-founding Quest. She gets raw and real about transforming her insecurities and challenges in the early days building Quest. Lisa is super candid and honest in how she talks about entrepreneurship, hard work and how to create and live a life on your terms. She shares some of the most significant tests and milestones she’s faced throughout her career including her current journey to take care of her health. Lisa also provides an in-depth take on the power of mindset, how to overcome any hardship to be triumphant, confident and deeply fulfilled. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/E50

Need a big dose of self-belief to help you to achieve your dreams? Sarah Wells knows a thing or two about resilience and the power of believing in yourself. She’s faced a lot obstacles on her journey toward becoming an Olympian hurdler, from developing a stress fracture in her femur that had her sitting out for 9 months right before the 2012 Olympics, to tearing her hamstring during Olympic training a few years later. Sarah has managed to prop herself up through the power of self-belief in order to achieve her goals, and is here to help you discover your ‘why,’ and your power, so you can truly do anything you set your mind to. Sarah drops some serious wisdom about self-belief, resilience, and what you can do to overcome any obstacle and achieve anything you desire. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP49

Serena Poon, chef and nutritionist to Hollywood’s most elite, joins me to discuss how to bounce back from devastating setbacks in order to cultivate healing, your truest path and greatest success. Serena was already studying nutrition in college, but it was after her father was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer that she really turned her focus toward nutrition as a way to heal physically, emotionally, and mentally. Shortly after her father passed, her mother was diagnosed with cancer and Serena was met another roadblock — a debilitating infection that nearly took her life and left her without the use of her left side for months. That’s when she dove into additional pathways to healing through mindset, energy healing, deep self-care and more for herself and her clients. Serena and I discuss her grieving process, how she found her way back to hope, and how her personal brand of Culinary Alchemy™ helps others be their best selves. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP48

Are you ready to start creating an atmosphere of honesty and authenticity in your relationships? Today’s episode features Jill Coleman, co-founder of Metabolic Effect, Inc. as well as mindset, body, and business coach discussing how to cultivate honesty in relationships. Jill shares her personal journey toward cultivating honesty and trust, after she found out her husband had cheated on her. It may seem hard to bounce back from an intense breach of trust, but Jill is here to guide you through how to ditch your old relationship baggage, communicate more openly and authentically, and trusting yourself to rise up and handle anything thrown your way. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP47

In this episode, Alex Banayan, author of the acclaimed book ‘The Third Door,’ shares his incredible insights on fear, courage, his quest to fulfill a dream, never giving up and always finding a way. At 18 years old Alex realized the path he had been on his whole life wasn’t the right one. Rather than continue with pre-med, the day before his freshman year final exams, Alex hacked the TV game show The Price Is Right, won a sailboat, sold it and used the prize money to fund his quest to interview the most successful people in the world, from Bill Gates to Lady Gaga to discover how they broke through and launched their careers, and write a book about his discoveries. Alex shares how to move through fear and keep going when it seems nearly impossible to truly channel your greatest success. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP46

Today the inspiring Cherie Aimée, a near-death survivor, heart transplant recipient and global tech leader shares her story of flat lining for 90 minutes and how she completely rebuilt her life after she lost everything. She went from not being able to walk to kick starting a global leadership platform that takes her around the world inspiring others. Cherie discusses everything from bouncing back from tragedy, to clearing away the recurring issues of our lives, to overcoming our conditioning in order to finally achieve everything we want. She details all the things she learned when she went to the other side. Cherie is here to help you learn how to tap into your inner faith and belief and to cultivate awareness, forgiveness and acceptance for true alignment and peace. Trust me, it’s a journey you’ll want to take! For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP45

Today Sebastian Terry, the founder of “100 Things” and “Kindsum,” joins me to discuss how to create your happiness and defining how you want to live your life. After the death of a close friend, Sebastian created a bucket list of 100 things that lit him up no matter how scary or confronting. From swimming with sharks, skydiving naked, saving a life to marrying a stranger, he jumped in to accomplish as much as possible and through the process it revealed what truly made him happy and was the catalyst to his purpose to help others set meaningful goals and achieve them. For Sebastian this was more than a bucket list. It’s about something more far reaching; permission, choice, growth and connection. Listen in to be inspired to think big and be the best you can be on every level. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP44

Sarah Pendrick, self-love advocate, community influencer, life coach, and empowerment speaker, joins me in today’s episode to expose the doubts and fears we all have, and pinpoint how to step into authenticity and purpose instead. Sarah shares her journey toward creating the empowering GirlTalk Network, and how rising above her personal doubt and healing her past led to self-acceptance and a huge amount of success! She shares the powerful qualities she consistently embodies that has grown GirlTalk into a massive global brand, that you can embody too. Sarah’s here to help you find your true self, live in alignment and fully live your unique purpose. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP43

In this episode, internationally recognized leadership and personal mastery trainer Krista Petty Rainer joins me to dive into the the pathways to live a deeply fulfilling life. Krista discusses everything from the daily practices she uses to start her day to the importance of self-regulation to how to find grace and alignment. Krista is dedicated to helping women come home to themselves, and face the hard truths they may not want to confront so they can be free. She’s here to help you embody what you believe is important — From that understanding comes a fuller and more fulfilling expression of life. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP42

In today’s episode, author, transformation coach and founder of Organifi Drew Canole joins me shares his powerful journey toward self love, forgiveness and elevating his frequency which led to his abundance and true fulfillment. He has overcome insane obstacles--from a painful childhood being abused, to being bullied, to an unhealthy relationship with food, to finally breaking through and harnessing his personal power to achieve incredible success. Drew shares numerous insights and ways to release any toxicity the world has engrained in you and how to reclaim your power to live an intentional, purposeful and deeply fulfilling life. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP41

Jenna Phillips Ballard, founder of Unicorn University and co-founder of Ascension Leadership Academy, joins me today to do a deep dive into the power of positive thinking, how to shift your mindset from one of scarcity to one of abundance, and how to own your worthiness and align with your purpose in life. Jenna not only shares her personal journey towards owning her worth to manifest her best, most abundant life, she shares how you can too! Jenna considers herself an “interrupter,” here to help people embody confidence and shift their egos, and she shares her methods, insights, and more in this inspiring episode. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP40

In this episode, Business Brand Life Alignment Strategist Amanda Bucci joins me to talk about her journey leaving Rhode Island to becoming a fitness blogger to fulfilling a big dream and creating massive success as an entrepreneur in Los Angeles. She dives into the ups and downs of her business, and how others can build confidence in putting themselves out there on social media. Dealing with other people’s negative comments, comparing yourself to others, and finding your joy can be extremely difficult, but Amanda talks about how the experience can also be incredibly rewarding. As long as you remain authentic and true to yourself, people will resonate with your message, and you can create an impact. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP39

Ready to live in total abundance and freedom? In this episode my friend Preston Smiles, best-selling author and a leading force in the new thought movement discusses his path from being in special education, a gang and the black sheep of the family, to releasing old programming to become a powerful force of change in this world intentionally designing his life of alignment, abundance, and limitless possibilities. He and his wife, Alexi Panos, are committed to helping others do the same through their powerful programs. From radical acceptance, speaking your truth, owning your true worthiness, to releasing past traumas to open you up to a whole new world of possibilities, Preston is full of incredible insights and tips to help you create an aligned life of success, abundance, freedom and to live a life of your choosing. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP38

In this episode, Dr. Jade Teta, integrative physician and sought after strength and conditioning specialist, joins me to discuss his most personal transformation — Going from having an affair to integrating honesty into all facets of his life. Jade discusses the path he took to discovering truthfulness, developing his personal honor code, and transforming his life into one of radical honesty, kindness, and generosity. It’s easy to lose ourselves in lies now and again, but Jade really stresses the importance of being completely honest in all aspects of your life, whether it’s in romantic relationships, business partnerships, or even with yourself and how that can create power and ease in your life. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP37

In this episode, author, founder and host of the highly acclaimed Unmistakable Creative podcast Srini Rao joins me to talk about his path to peace, the importance of letting go of expectations, how to stay motivated and build new habits. From the way we constantly compare ourselves to others to the constant presence of social media and technology, we all sometimes fall into the rabbit hole of self-disappointment and frustration. Srinivas opens up about his journey with depression and motivation, and is here to share his wisdom and pointers for jumping over the common hurdles we all encounter. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP36

In this episode, actress, celebrity makeup artist, and voice of inspiration Chauntal Lewis breaks down emotional barriers to discuss the powerful moment that changed her life. She shares how losing her left hand in a car accident back in 2009, completely changed her mindset about her life, leading her on a path toward faith, inspiration, and purpose. Chauntal’s remarkable story isn’t one of pity or pain, but of triumph. She’s here to help anyone who has dealt with some sort of tragedy, big or small, find themselves and pick themselves back up again. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP35

In this episode, clinical psychologist and Founder/CEO of Resolutions Therapeutic Services Dr. Reza Nabavi is here to discuss his unique approach to overcoming mental health, addiction, and stress. We all have stress in our lives — We’re living in a day and age where we’re more connected, yet more lonely, than ever, and that’s taking its toll. Dr. Nabavi shares his strategies for dealing with this stress, and is here to share insights, resources and practices to manage mental health and empower you to create healing in your life. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP34

In this episode, best-selling author, life coach and podcast host Christine Hassler shares her path from Hollywood agent to life coach, and the emotional revelations and growth she experienced along the way. Christine reveals how things fell apart in her life in order to fall into the purpose she’s living today. Christine is here to help you through the emotional work necessary to free yourself from your past, change your present and get what you really want. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/ep33

In this episode, author, entrepreneur, and businesswoman Mary Shores shares the rollercoaster that was her path to success to found her now 8-figure business at age 24. Before Mary built the life she has now, she was abandoned at a young age and tragically lost her first child before she had the courage to rise higher and climb out of her rock bottom by rewriting her story, changing her words and beliefs and ultimately her life. Mary is here to walk you through how to truly change your mindset and patterns in your subconscious mind to break through any boundaries in order to become as successful, happy, and fulfilled as possible. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/ep32

Why don’t we ask for or only accept exactly what we want? The short answer: We don’t feel worthy. Ashley Stahl, counterterrorism pro turned career coach, entrepreneur and host of the You Turn Podcast, joins me today to talk about how we can tune into ourselves to discover what it is we truly want and deserve - without one more day of chasing, struggling or settling for less. Ashley shares lessons and practical steps that will arm you with the knowledge you need to step into your worthiness, meet your own needs, and trust that life is ultimately conspiring in your favor (because it is!). No more chasing or settling for ‘good enough.’ It’s time to give yourself permission to speak up and claim exactly what you desire and to welcome it into your life. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP31

Kelly Noonan Gores, the inspiring director/producer behind the incredibly powerful documentary HEAL, sits down with me to talk about the scientific and spiritual journey of her film to discover that our thoughts, beliefs and emotions have a huge impact on our health and ability to heal. We talk about fear and the toxic stories we tell ourselves that end up as disease in the body, and the importance of releasing repressed emotions in order to let go of stored trauma in the body. Kelly shares the wisdom and powerful messages of the experts she interviewed in her film like Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, Marianne Williamson, Dr. Joe Dispenza and Michael Beckwith that ultimately we have more control over our health and life than we’ve been taught to believe, and how to connect with the extraordinary healer within us all. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP30

You can radically change your life just by changing how you think. Garrain Jones, serial entrepreneur and Transformation Coach, is living proof of this. After being homeless for years and imprisoned in France for smuggling drugs, Garrain uses his personal story to teach people all over the world how to rescue themselves from needless suffering and fear based imprisonment of the mind by getting crystal clear on how to change your mindset in order to free yourself and shape your reality to one that you desire. This episode will transform your life from the inside out. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/ep29

What’s your relationship with fear? Is fear your friend? Or do you resist, suppress, or feel that you need to beat or conquer it? If you think fear is an emotion you need to resist, suppress, overcome, or get rid of because it’s “bad,” get ready for that to shift as World-class athlete and Fear Expert Kristen Ulmer shares how society’s focuses on “winning the war” against fear is what’s causing pain, anxiety, depression and dissatisfaction in our lives. Kristen shares her four-step Art of Fear method that will help you broker a better, more accepting and loving relationship with fear so you can quickly and permanently resolve problems associated with fear and anxiety, once and for all. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP28

What does it take to shift from struggling to feel “good enough” to knowing that you are? Speaker and co-founder of the Flow Consciousness Institute, Jackie Knechtel shares her own personal healing journey from striving to please and overachieve to get her sense of value and worth, to finally recognizing her own value, independent of anything she might achieve externally. Jackie also talks about how to create exponential growth and success effortlessly by living deeply in flow and gives you some starting steps to take to clear out inner mental and emotional blocks to do that. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP27

Light Watkins, Vedic Meditation teacher and best-selling author, is paving the way to make meditation more accessible than ever before. With his second book “Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying”, Light sits down with me to chat about his personal journey to spiritual wealth, including the most challenging time of his life when he found himself $2 million dollars in debt after becoming involved in a ponzi scheme. Hear why Light credits that experience, and the painful discomfort it caused him, as being the opportunity he needed to not only strengthen his relationship with his own intuition but also become the global Vedic meditation teacher he is today. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP26

Holistic Health Practitioner, Sarah Anne Stewart, learned about holistic healing as a teen when she witnessed her father heal himself of terminal cancer in 7 months with alternative medicine and food. Yet, as much as Sarah Anne knew about the healing power of food, she found herself battling a severe eating disorder after 10 years working as a model. Sarah shares her journey to heal her eating disorder and anxiety with her body by confronting unresolved pain, taking ownership of her story, unlearning destructive patterns at the subconscious level, and creating the ultimate relationship between her mind and body. Sarah Anne shares some of the practices she used that she now shares with her clients so you can understand how to heal and cultivate a deeper connection within yourself. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP25

In this episode, Spiritual Teacher and founder of Center of the Cyclone Meditation, Biet Simkin, shares how she got sober from heroin and healed from the trauma of losing her entire family. By looking directly at her pain was she able to understand just how much PERCEPTION and INTERPRETATION played a role not only in her recovery but also in her path in life going forward to become a spiritual teacher. Biet’s journey proves that hitting rock bottom can become life’s greatest gift when you’re willing to shift your perception and have the courage to look inward to connect to your highest self.   For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP24