The Accented World Podcast

Today's episode is a bit bittersweet because it's the last one before I take a maternity break from recording. On one hand, I am really going to miss sharing my content and introducing you to some incredible people from around the world. But on the other hand, I am so excited to focus on my new baby for the next few weeks or months.Because it's the last episode before my break, I wanted to leave you with something to think about and also take action on. I want you to reflect on whether your accent is your superpower. Have you thought about that? Is your accent holding you back, or is it something that's propelling you into multilingual success? If you're not sure, tune into today's episode and take my quiz to find out exactly whether your accent is your superpower and if it's not yet, how to make it so!  When you take the quiz, you will find 5 easy to implement tips to make your accent your superpower so you can express yourself like the boss that you are and more resources to help you become a more confident speaker. Head to www.lenalivinsky.com/superpower to take your quiz now!Don't forget to rate the show, review, and subscribe so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/73Show Audio Production: https://polskypodcast.comSponsors: www.lenalivinsky.com/erincondrenwww.lenalivinsky.com/oseaSend Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

Have you ever watched Indiana Jones? When I think of that movie I think about adventure, awesome hats and fascinating ancient history. Well, my guest on today's show Laura Grier @lauragriertravel, is known as the “Indiana Jones of Adventure Travel Photography”. She was named on Discovery Channel UK's “20 Richest People in the World List”; people who are rich in life experiences. Living overseas and working for the CIA by age 18, she began what would become a lifelong wanderlust. As a photojournalist for the past 20 years, she has photographed weddings and travel on all 7 continents making a career out of exploring and documenting the world. She's passionate about storytelling, mentoring, women's education and empowerment, photography and travel. Laura leads workshops, expeditions, and has recently launched Andeana Hats, her passion project with National Geographic working with Quechua Artisans in Peru.On today's show Laura opens up about what it was like growing up with her parents working for the CIA and later working for them herself, why she was dubbed the Indians Jones of the adventure travel photography, how her company supports the native Peruvian tribes, how to create a sustainable fashion brand and how to create your dream job with purpose. I really loved my chat with Laura and learned a great deal from it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Head to the link in my bio to tune into our conversation. For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/72Links from today's show: www.lauragrier.com  www.andeanahats.com  www.instagram.com/lauragriertravel  www.instagram.com/andeanahatsShow Audio Production: https://polskypodcast.comSponsors: www.lenalivinsky.com/thrivemarketwww.lenalivinsky.com/grammarlySend Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

Photography seems risky and I think it takes a special kind of talent to run a successful photography business. Not only do you have to be talented, you also need to be a boss and a networking superstar. Ksenia Pro, @kseniaprophoto, my guest on today's episode of the Accented World podcast, embodies all of these qualities and so much more! I loved chatting with Ksenia because her story and childhood reminded me so much of my life in Poland. We both grew up in small towns in Eastern Europe, which shaped us culturally and socially in a very unique way, not necessarily preparing us for the life in the US. Luckily we both adapted pretty quickly and were able to use our background to our advantage. On the show today, Ksenia shares how can you invest time in yourself and grow while waiting for legal status, why she started a business instead of getting a job, her advice for future photographers, and how you can grow your confidence while speaking English. Links from today's show: http://kseniapro.com/https://www.instagram.com/kseniaprophoto/https://www.youtube.com/user/kseniaprophotographyFor today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/anatajder Show Audio Production: https://polskypodcast.comSponsors: www.lenalivinsky.com/erincondrenwww.lenalivinsky.com/oseaSend Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

Bhavana Jain, a successful fashion designer and boutique owner of the BHAV boutique in Chicago, comes from a long line of healthcare workers. She has been a clinical pharmacist for 15 years, but a few years into her career noticed that something was missing. She had felt the entrepreneurial spark and since she always loved arts, she decided to go back to school for fashion design. Following her intuition, she started a fashion line that now incorporates her own South Asian heritage into the design aesthetic. Bhavana is on the show today to discuss her transition, going from burnout in a successful career in the medical field to following her passion and becoming an entrepreneur, her advice for future entrepreneurs making a career switch, how to start a fashion line and why you shouldn't ignore your passion. For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/70Show Audio Production: https://polskypodcast.comSponsors: www.lenalivinsky.com/thrivemarketwww.lenalivinsky.com/grammarlySend Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/Email: lena@lenalivinsky.comAudio Production: https://polskypodcast.comDiscount code: Lena20 

Today's episode happens to fall on my birthday :).  I am starting my 34th year around the sun and am sharing my 4 biggest struggles as an entrepreneur. This year I've spent a lot of time reflecting and slowing down, mostly because of being pregnant with my first baby. I feel very blessed to have had this season in my life and time to reevaluate my priorities moving forward. I also reflected on my entrepreneurial career and came up with a list of my 4 biggest struggles as an entrepreneur. I'm still fairly new to the game and struggle in some areas more than others. I wanted to share these, because I know I am not alone. Entrepreneurship is hard and can feel very lonely. Especially in the era of social media where a lot of what people post is beautifully curated to make it appear as almost perfect. Well, I know everyone struggles and I think sharing these struggles is an important part of helping other business owners not to feel like a failure or feel alone. For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/69Show Audio Production: https://polskypodcast.comSponsors: www.lenalivinsky.com/thrivemarketwww.lenalivinsky.com/oseaSend Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

I love to geek out on all things speech and voice-related given my background as a speech pathologist. So when Cynthia Zhai, who is a voice coach and a professional speaker reached out to come on the show, I was very excited! Voice education is very important, especially when it comes to using it to be more impactful and confident. As entrepreneurs, we are constantly communicating with our audiences. Whether it's through marketing, social media posts, going live or connecting on Zoom, we are always sharing messages with our audience. Using the right tone of voice can also convey messaging and it's important to use it with confidence in order to engage our audience. As a TEDx speaker herself, Cynthia came on the show and shared her own journey of how she became a more assertive and confident speaker, where a good voice comes from, the relationship of voice and breathing, the fastest way to engage your audience, and much more. Cynthia has helped professionals from 46 countries across 6 continents to speak with a powerful voice. She has been a professional speaker and coach for the past 18 years and her engagement spans 5 continents in 18 countries. Naturally, she was the perfect guest for the Accented World Podcast. Tune in now to hear our chat!Don't forget to rate the show, review, and subscribe so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/68Sponsors: www.lenalivinsky.com/thrivemarketwww.lenalivinsky.com/grammarlySend Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

Productivity is something I've struggled with for years. I used to be that college student, cramming for her exams the night before the big test. I used to put off anything that required extra brainpower and time until the last minute, causing me lots of anxiety and underperformance. It's hard to be productive all the time, but it's a skill that comes in very handy especially when running your own business or working in a demanding and promising career. Need help with your productivity? Then tune in to today's episode of the Accented World Podcast!My guest on today's show, Sabrina Runbeck, is the so-called Queen of Performance and Productivity.After overcoming burnout and feeling stuck in a career that drained her, she became an international peak performance speaker empowering young professionals to find their voice and overcome the stress of their personal and professional expectations. This allows them to reconnect with their passion, contribute positively to their organizations, and become influential in their fields without feeling overwhelmed, underappreciated, or undervalued, all the while staying happy and motivated.On the show, she shares her 6 step system to improve your productivity and quality of life which is absolutely brilliant, how our minds go beyond what we can physically do, how to gain 8 hours of free time per week and what to do with that extra time, how not to turn your passion into poison and much more. Don't forget to rate the show, review and subscribe so that you always know when a new episode is available.Links from today's show: Women Who BossUp: Secrets from Women Who Are Forging Their Own Path and ThrivingFor today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/67Sponsors: www.lenalivinsky.com/erincondrenwww.lenalivinsky.com/oseaSend Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

As I am now in my 34th week of pregnancy (craziness!), I've been reflecting on some of the biggest and most surprising lessons I've learned thus far. Everyone's pregnancy journey is different and unique so these have been my experiences. I wanted to share them to see if anyone else has gone through something similar, or perhaps to help someone else reflect on their own pregnancy journey. It's also fun to share these with you, even if you're not a mom-to-be or a mom already, because some of these thoughts may surprise you or teach you something new. I was completely clueless going into this pregnancy, and have treated every moment and lesson as a gift, expanding my mind, heart, and soul. As I am nearing the resolution aka the birth, the big event, I am getting nervous, but nonetheless excited to meet my boy and step into the mom's shoes, which I am ecstatic to fill. What lessons have you learned in your pregnancy? What are your thoughts on what I have learned so far? Don't forget to rate the show, review, and subscribe so that you always know when a new episode is available.Links from today's show: For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/anatajder Sponsors: www.lenalivinsky.com/erincondrenwww.lenalivinsky.com/oseaSend Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/Email: lena@lenalivinsky.comMel Robbins: The High 5 Habit

This week's guest on the Accented World Podcast is Mr. Jeff Mendelson. He is the host of the One Big Tip Podcast and runs a digital marketing company. He started and built his company with a foundation that includes delivering services at scale and employing a worldwide network of freelancers, bloggers, web designers, and project managers. Jeff has been able to run his business from anywhere in the world, which he has done many times. On today's show, he shares his secrets on how you can run your company from anywhere in the world and which tools are the most useful for doing so, how to start a business, the importance of marketing, how to price your services, and content and how to use content marketing to broaden your reach. I learned a ton from my chat with Jeff and I hope you do the same! Don't forget to rate the show, review and subscribe so that you always know when a new episode is available.Links from today's show: For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/65Sponsors: www.lenalivinsky.com/erincondrenwww.lenalivinsky.com/oseaSend Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Financial education is a hot topic right now and for a good reason. More and more women and entrepreneurs are starting to get their financial education in order to not only build wealth but to also smartly manage their assets. It's a shame that money management is not taught in most schools because it's such a crucial skill in our lives. The good thing is though, that more and more people, such as my guest on today's show, Mr. Rocky Lalvani, are providing financial education and advice to business owners. After all, if your business is profitable but you do not know how to manage these profits, you will most likely make unwise decisions that will affect your life and business. Rocky came on the show to discuss the principles of compounding, how to live a rich life on a poverty budget, the negative stigma, and beliefs around money, how to unblock your negative beliefs, how to start your financial education, and how to make your business profitable. I learned so much from this conversation and I hope you will as well! Let me know in the comments if you have anything to add or ask any questions. Enjoy the show :)  Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.Links from today's show: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/64Sponsors: www.lenalivinsky.com/grammarlywww.lenalivinsky.com/thrivemarketSend Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Today's episode is super timely for me and I didn't even plan it this way :). I wish I had, but I am not that savvy. Of course, I am referring to my awesome conversation with Viktoriya Yurkovetskiy, a lactation consultant and founder of Corporate Breastfeeding Support. As a future first-time mom, full-time worker, and entrepreneur, I found Viktoriya's advice and story so relevant. Life changes when you become a mama and start to breastfeed. Not only is the physical aspect of it often difficult, also the emotional and social aspect makes it sometimes impossible to do without hurdles. It's not easy breastfeeding in public and pumping locations are not always readily available. On today's show, Viktoriya provided some great tips on how to support struggling breastfeeding mamas, she discusses how to plan for when you go back to work, she tells her story on how she started her company and dives into her struggles as an immigrant and how she got over the fear for being judged for her accent to scale her business. Tune into the conversation to learn more! Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.Links from today's show: www.corporatebreastfeedingsupport.comfind a speech-pathologist: https://find.asha.org/pro/#sort=relevancyfind a lactation consultant:https://uslca.org/resources/find-an-ibclc/Show notes: https://lenalivinsky.com/63Sponsors: www.lenalivinsky.com/erincondrenwww.lenalivinsky.com/oseaSend Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Before I met Sandra during the podcast recording, I had a feeling that we shared a lot of similar beliefs and ambitions. Once we got to talking, I knew she was a kindred spirit. Aside from sharing the dreams of being on stage with the likes of Marie Forleo and Elizabeth Gilbert, Sandra is one manifesting badass. I find that truly inspiring, as I myself believe in the power of manifesting the life of your dreams. As a successful 6 figure entrepreneur who has run her business right from her laptop in over 15 countries, Sandra knows a thing or two about time and location freedom, my 2 biggest life goals. On today's show, Sandra talks about manifestation and what it actually means, the formula to manifest what you want, how to manifest your dream life, the importance of clear and impactful communication, she shares clear and confident communication tips and so much more. Tune in now to hear her story. Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/62Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ 

Hosting events in your business, whether webinars, presentations workshops or larger organized events such as summits, can give you exposure and a tremendous income boost. On today's show, I speak to Anna Osherov, an event marketing expert, an eventologist, a speaker, facilitator, and consultant on how to master events for your brand and business growth. We talk about the gift of speaking multiple languages and how that can benefit you, the power of events on your business growth, how to include webinars/workshops in your business monthly, and using a webinar as a lead magnet, to name a few of our topics. Anna is very inspirational, a natural go-getter, and a wonderful teacher, so I hope you enjoy our chat! Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/61Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

I am a true believer that each one of us needs to do some kind of inner work in order to reprogram our negative self-beliefs and start to love ourselves for who we are. It takes patience and a lot of hard work, but the results of that transformation are absolutely worth it. When it comes to speaking authentically and finding your voice as an entrepreneur, inner work will also need to be done. If we are held back by negative beliefs about ourselves and feel less than deserving of happiness or success, how can we truly speak from the heart and share our truth? It would be nearly impossible to do that. This is why in today's episode of the Accented World Podcast, I am sharing my 5 tips on how to find your voice, whether you're a native or a non-native speaker of English. In today's episode, I discuss the importance of not comparing ourselves with other people, being patient, and the importance of not taking ourselves too seriously. It was a great reminder for me, and I hope this episode will also help you to find your true voice. Tune into episode 60 to learn more. Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/60Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Have you ever wondered about the difference between women and men when it comes to public speaking? Besides the fact that public speaking is very difficult and stressful for many, it is even more difficult for women. My guest on today's show, Mrs. Jane Paterson is a professional public speaking coach who believes that when women develop their overall speaking skills, they are empowered to speak up, grow their careers, bring about change, and inspire others.She shares that women are more afraid to speak up than men, that men would interrupt a female speaker 10 times more than they would ever interrupt a male speaker, and the difference between the speaking styles of men and women. This conversation was very inspiring to me because as a woman in podcasting and a speech-language pathologist I get to witness these dynamics quite often. It is important to spread awareness about this, to empower more women to speak up and take back the mic. Tune in to my conversation with Jane to learn more. For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/59Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ 

I love a good reminiscing session, and my conversation with Jennifer Dopazo was that and so much more. We both share a love for Madrid, and I could have spent hours talking to her about it. But what I loved the most about our chat was Jennifer's story of perseverance, how she launched a successful career/ business during the recession, and how when she let go of the shoulds and could haves, her business boomed. Jennifer is an award-winning graphic designer specializing in Brand Identity, Interaction Design, and UX/UI Design. On the show we also chat about creating your personal brand, finding your niche, pivoting your business during the recession, having an international team and how that shapes your perspective, family-oriented work culture and so much more. Tune in now to hear our chatDon't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/58Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ 

Being multilingual comes with great perks, but it can also make you feel less than.   I've always struggled with speaking multiple languages because I didn't feel like I fit in anywhere. After some time in the US, I no longer spoke perfect Polish, and I never learned to speak perfect English.   Thankfully, with life experience and working on my insecurities I realized, what a blessing it is to be multilingual. This is why I recorded today's episode of the Accented World Podcast, where I discussed the five benefits of being a multilingual entrepreneur.   On the show, I discussed why being multilingual improves your communication skills, which is key in being a good entrepreneur, how multilingualism and multiculturalism can help you create a more inclusive business, the neurological benefits of speaking more than one language, how being multilingual help you develop great management skills and the unlimited collaborative and networking opportunities that come along with being multilingual. Tune in to the episode to learn more! Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/57Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Angelica Alan is a wellness and lifestyle coach, who left Brazil at the age of 21 with only 1000 Euros in her pocket. She has since lived all over the world, eventually settling down in Australia with her husband and kids. At 38 years old, she was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer which has completely changed her life. She decided that everything she had been doing to that point was no longer serving her. She changed her diet, started to exercise, and healed past traumas while connecting with her inner self. Three years into her lifestyle change she's now cancer-free and her purpose in life has become empowering people to make small shifts that compound into massive impact in their physical, emotional, and spiritual lives before the crash, the burnout, and the crisis. She helps her clients find themselves again.On today's show, Angelica shares her opinions on the best and worst parts about living abroad, her experience with learning English while living in various English speaking countries, her initial reaction to receiving her cancer diagnosis, what exact changes she implemented to heal herself, how she addressed her inner child trauma and actionable steps someone can take to get healthy. Tune in now to hear her story. Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/56Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ 

Neelu Kaur is a leadership and wellness coach. She specializes in being more productive, peaceful, and purposeful at work and in all aspects of life.  Through over 15 years specializing in adult learning & leadership development in large corporations she's worked in Financial Services, Consulting, Tech, and more. She's also a certified Yoga Instructor, Ayurveda Specialist, and a trained Ericksonian Hypnotherapist focused on bringing mindfulness and stress management practices to individuals, teams, and organizations.She joined Lena in conversation about the differences between American and Indian culture, balancing working at home with your home life, the concept of fit for purpose, how to have self discipline and set boundaries, neurolinguistic programming and how to communicate to meet people where they are techniques to improve your communication via nlp and much more. Tune in now to hear this enlightening and powerful conversation. Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/55Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ 

My dog has been my greatest teacher. Not only has she taught me to be patient and present she has also shown me what it means to be authentic. She never falters from her true feelings and her personality always comes out according to who she is. I really think dogs are incredible teachers to show us the way to authenticity. Being authentic in a foreign language is challenging. Not only may you not feel as comfortable in your new environment if you've moved but also you need to express yourself in a completely different language. That can really affect your personality. So how can we do this, if we want to be authentic in our lives and in our business while speaking English? I have 3 tips for you in today's episode, How to Find Your Authentic Voice in English? Tune in to learn more! Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/54Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ 

Have you ever struggled with speaking English fluently? Has that held you back in scaling your business or starting your business in English? If so, episode 53 of the Accented World Podcast is perfect for you!  On today's show, Lena shares her 5 tips to improve your English fluency. She talks about the importance of immersing yourself in an English rich environment and how to do it even if you don't live in an English speaking country, why practicing your skills and taking risks is so important to your success and the different elements of English which you need to know and understand in order to become a fluent speaker. Tune in to the episode now to learn Lena's 5 tips!Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/53Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

I am very excited to share today's episode on the Accented World Podcast, because it's all about blogging! Ever thought of starting a blog? Or do you have one but are unsure what to do with it to monetize it and make it grow? Well then, today's episode is for you!My guest on today's show is Samantha Milner. She is a food blogger over at RecipeThis.com. The blog was created it in the winter of 2015 with her husband Dominic. It has grown to 8 million visitors a year and it has become an authority in its niche. Thanks to the blog, Samantha was able to build a 6 figure business. Prior to this Samantha worked as an internet marketing manager for more than 10 years, along with flipping websites and running her own successful blogs. She has worked online since the January of 2005. On today's show, Samantha shared a wealth of information about blogging. We discussed whether blogging is dead, how frequently to blog for success, how to look for blogging trends, 3 steps to take when starting a blog, how do you monetize your blog, and how to get more traffic on your website. Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/52Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Chesline Pierre Paul or Ches for short, is a digital media & language activist, digital activist-startupreneur, co-founder of the Decolonial Perspectives & Practices Hub, independent scholar & global thought leader on anti-coloniality. She is fluent in 5 languages & taught herself her own native Indigenous language. I had an incredibly powerful conversation with Ches about healing inter-generational trauma, living outside of your ego, using your business as a tool for social justice, language-based liberation, and that period between code-switching or switching from one language to the next. I'm referring to the time that you all of a sudden are very aware of speaking a different language and needing a bit of extra time to gather your thoughts and say what's on your mind. That is called code-switching and it's one of the struggles many multilingual speakers deal with every day. Tune into the show to hear my chat with Ches! Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/51Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Happy 50th episode to the Accented World Podcast! It's hard to believe this is our 50th episode. Lena decided to talk about something very practical in today's episode. There are so many brands, businesses and apps we get to work with, collaborate with or subscribe to as entrepreneurs. But pronouncing some of these names can be difficult to do if you're not a native speaker.In today's episode, Lena discusses the most popular apps and brands commonly used by entrepreneurs and how to correctly pronounce them in English, giving you plenty of practice to stay them correctly!Some of the brands and business-related words that Lena went over include podcast, Instagram, Google, LinkedIn, Kajabi, Slack and many more. Tune in if you need some help pronouncing these words in English. Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/50Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Mostafa Hosseini is a serial entrepreneur, author, business coach and founder of Persyo Inc and Creator of:•Simple Marketing Formula •Viral Coefficient Formula•Simple Time Management FormulaMostafa has been coaching and consulting for the past 10 years, helping businesses in various niches and industries grow and scale and become more profitable. His burning desire is to have Harmony in life. Mostafa Specializes in helping coaches, consultants and experts create & implement their 1-Page Marketing Plan in 7 days or Less. On today's show, he goes into detail about the 1 page marketing plan, what it entails and how to implement it, discusses the 80/20 principle, why 20 percent of your business can drive the most results, his negative experiences when he first moved to Canada and didn't yet speak English and how to prioritize your to do list. Tune in now to hear his story. Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/49Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Is this you? Do you believe that your accent will never change? That because you have an accent you will not be successful running a business in English? Or that you will not be as successful as native speaking entrepreneurs? Or maybe you're ready to take your English speaking skills to the next level but don't know where to start?  Well, no matter what you chose, I am here to tell you that you can do anything you put your mind to. That includes speaking with more clarity and confidence. In today's episode, Lena discusses the 5 main areas of accent modification, which you need to know about if you want to elevate your English speaking skills. These include auditory training, individual sounds such as vowels and consonants, prosody, cultural language and linguistic patterns. Tune into today's episode to hear about these 5 areas and download the free guide below to have them at your fingertips plus 5 great accent exercises to help you get started. https://crafty-speaker-7868.ck.page/338f7ab417Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/48Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Making a good first impression on your potential clients is very important. It's not always easy to do as we don't always click with people right away but to do that in a language that's not your native tongue, adds on an extra layer of complexity. We need to not only think about the correct words to use but also keep in mind the social and cultural rules in play. This is why in today's episode, I am talking about business small talk. Small talk is an easy-going, light, and informal conversation. It's usually used when talking to someone you don't know very well (i.e., a new client, an acquaintance) while networking or during social events online or in person. When onboarding a new client or speaking with a prospective customer, it's important to understand the rules of small talk in American English. It's a key business skill.On today's show I discuss what's the difference between regular small talk and business small talk, the 8 tips you need to know to rock small talk with about anyone, I give you a list of potential topics to discuss and topics to avoid and the red flags to look out for when engaging in small talk with your clients or when networking. I also created a guide to make it easy for you to remember all this! Click here to grab it Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/47Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ 

My podcast has become one of my favorite projects I've ever done. I've met some incredible people and networked with entrepreneurs from all over the world. It's been a wild ride, one that I intend to continue for some time. With my podcast recording experience, I've gone through a total transformation. I am no longer afraid to share my message and speak up. It's something I struggled with for the majority of my adult life. I was usually the person to shy away from a stimulating conversation, afraid of other people's judgment. Well, that's no longer the case and I am so grateful for that. Because of my newfound courage to speak to anyone and any audience, I decided to start recording consistent solo episodes of my podcast. This project has been a long time coming and it's finally coming to fruition today! My first true solo episode is here!! Woohoo. On the show today I talk about the 10 Simple Steps You Can Take to Show Up on Camera with Confidence. As entrepreneurs, we have to constantly show up on camera. It's not easy, especially when you're just getting started or if English is not your first language. In the episode, I share 10 steps you can take to make going on camera seamless. We talk about preparing in advance, getting a buddy, practicing on Clubhouse, picking out the right outfit, being yourself, and much more! Tune in to the show today and let me know your thoughts :) Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/46Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ 

I met my guest on today's show, Ms. Ana Tajder @anatajder, when I was featured on her award-winning podcast, Thank You  Mama. I loved being a part of the show, and being able to share the lessons I learned from my mom, Weronika. Ana was such a gracious host, I knew I needed to have her guest on my show as well! Today's the day, I get to share her story. Ana was born in Zagreb, Croatia. When bombs reached Zagreb in 1991, she fled to Vienna, where she graduated with an MBA and collected extensive work experience in diplomacy, marketing, and advertising. She's an author, her first novel “From Barbie to Vibrator” was published in Croatia in 2008 and Austria in 2009. In 2010, she was awarded the prestigious “Austrian State Grant for Literature” for “Titoland.” The book received extensive media coverage and was nominated for various awards. Ana writes for German, Austrian and Croatian newspapers and magazines and is finishing a Ph.D. in Sociology about singles and capitalism. In 2020, Ana launched her podcast “Thank You, Mama” in which she interviews women from all over the world about the most valuable lessons they learned from their mothers. In the same year, her podcast won the Hermes Creative Award and the dotCOMM Award.  On today's show, Ana discusses growing up in a communist and capitalist Yugoslavia, how she started her award winning podcast, Thank You Mama, how you can have different attitudes towards language and culture depending on where you go to school, why writing in foreign languages can be scary and freeing, advice for aspiring writers whose first language is not English and embracing the characteristics of different languages. LINK IN Bio to tune into our chat. Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/anatajder Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ 

My guest on today's show, Jordan Carroll is known as @theremotejobcoach, helping people from all over the world find their dream remote careers, allowing for location freedom. He has worked for over 6 years remotely in the US and while traveling internationally, for a Fortune 50 company, start-ups, and his own businesses. He's lived in over 15 countries on 5 continents in the past two years and is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. He creates content, courses, and coaching programs to help high performers learn a process to land legitimate remote jobs and gain freedom and flexibility in their lives. During the show, Jordan shares how he got started working as the remote job coach, how he turned his remote work into a business, his top tip to find remote work (most people spend their time in the wrong places), how to provide value before even applying for a job, how to position yourself on LinkedIn and what's more important a LinkedIn profile or a resume? This episode is a must listen for remote job seekers and entrepreneurs, as Jordan's story and tips can get you started in both your job hunt and your personal business. Tune in now to hear Lena's chat with Jordan. Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/jordancarroll/Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ 

Do you believe in magic? I think the answer to this question will depend based on how you look at it. Are we talking about the magic of kindness, the magic of Harry Potter, or the magic of master magicians? Well, today we're talking about the latter, but I do love me some Harry Potter and could talk about it all day every day. My guest on the show is Dan Chan, who the Business Insider dubbed the “Billionaire's Magician” as he performs at events so exclusive he regularly asked to sign non-disclosure agreements for his high profile clients around the world. Dan recently pivoted his business to Zoom, where he hosts virtual magic shows. He often performs with his son, James, who at the mere age of 5 years old was juggling 3 balls, at age 8 three flaming torches & by age 10 he was picking pockets. James' credits include appearing on ABC7 News, national television with Tiffany Haddish, and Access Daily with Penn & Teller.Daniel is here today to talk about niching down in business, how Zoom improved his business, the importance of connections, what does a magic show looks like, reverse engineering success, and creating smart goals. Tune in now to hear Dan's story and advice. Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/danchan/Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

My guest on the show today, Ms. Michelle Enjoli Beato is a bilingual international speaker and career coach who motivates and teaches strategies on how to successfully connect to career and business opportunities. A first-generation American born to parents from the Dominican Republic, growing up in a dynamic environment, she understood early on in life the importance of connecting with other people from all over the world. She has leveraged those connections and has worked for global brands in television broadcasting like Univision, Telemundo, ABC, NBC, and CBS and marketing positions for Mercedes-Benz USA and Delta Air Lines. In 2016, she created the first all-inclusive business resource group at Mercedes-Benz USA in order to help connect leaders and professionals with each other for growth and development. This position helped her continue to expand on this work and she created her second dream job with the launch of Connect with Michelle Enjoli where she teaches about the power of connecting with ourselves and the power of networking with others. On the show today Michelle discusses advice for those wanting to start their own business or pursue a career change, how having coffee with others can help you land new job opportunities, the power of learning from and assisting others, the most important connection to make for success and how failure helps us to become resilient. This interview was filled with so many nuggets of wisdom and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Tune in now to hear Michelle's take on making connections.“Communication and connecting with people are so important because you have to stay relevant. You have to stay interested in educating yourself because that's how you will continuously move forward or be able to move forward when something unexpected happens.”- Michelle Enjoli BeatoDon't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/michelleenjolibeato/Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

"Each pet has its specific mission and role, and definitely in the totality, it's to show us how to practice unconditional love.” - Mark HernandezI'm a strong believer in holistic and natural living and try to create a healthy environment for me and my family. When Mark Hernandez, the owner, and founder of People and Pets Energetics reached out to me to come on the show, I was thrilled. I couldn't wait to learn about his perspective on pet health and how I could integrate it in the life of my extremely anxious dog Luna. Mark is an intuitive energy healer and coach that helps pets and pet parents with their health and well-being so that they both are happier and healthier. He uses non-invasive energy-medicine modalities and tools to help his clients experience a change in a gentle and safe fashion. Day by day people is choosing to assume a greater role in their own health and well-being.  Mark's work helps people experience more health, happiness, joy, and freedom in their everyday lives.On today's show, Mark discusses working as a professional energy healer, helping animals with behavioral issues & separation anxiety, how to create a healthy home environment at home and how animals can reflect our flaws. For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/markhernandez/Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Violence is not an easy topic to discuss. Domestic, workplace, and school violence are on the rise, especially now during the pandemic, where many people are living on the edge. Here are some statistics I gathered from NCADV. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year, and 90% of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence. On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide. These statistics are staggering, yet, many women and men are deeply ashamed about being in an abusive relationship or don't know there are resources they can use to help them get out. My guest on today's show, Sabrina Osso is the founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE…Feel safe where you live, work, and play. She is a TEDx Speaker, Domestic Violence Speaker, Real Estate Agent, and Consultant on promoting safety and preventing violence in the workplace, schools, and in places of residence.  Sabrina's personal and professional experience with the subject allows her to bring a unique and holistic approach for employers, landlords, tenants, students, and teachers.  She believes that by combining education and technology, we can save lives and bottom lines. On today's show, we discuss healing from trauma, violence statistics, warning signs of an abusive relationship, how to prevent domestic violence, how to end an abusive relationship, the importance of educating children, and how to practice not being abusive. I am thrilled to have Sabrina on the show today. As a victim of physical and emotional violence myself, I know how hard it is to even admit something like this happened or is happening to you. Know that you're not alone and that once you open up about your experiences, it is very freeing and healing. Go to the session notes of today's episode for resources for violence victims. Now let's meet Sabrina. “Pornography is a huge driver of violence. Pornography is the opposite of sexual freedom.”-Sabrina OssoDomestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.orgCall 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/sabrinaosso/Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

When I met my guest on today's show Shawn, I have to be honest, I was having a bad few days. I wasn't sure how this podcast was going to go, because I just wasn't feeling like myself. I was pretty nervous logging on, and didn't know what to expect. The minute I connected with Shawn all of my worries evaporated into the thin air. He is ranked as #1 motivational author and international keynote speaker and I got to experience his talents and gifts first hand. Shawn is special and got me out of my head within minutes of us talking. It was an incredible conversation. Shawn has been an entrepreneur since the age of 10. He started off selling worms to fishermen. He has come a long way since then, as he is a 7-time author and the creator of "Extra Mile Day"...a day declared by 507 cities on 11/1/2020 recognizing extra mile volunteer heroes in local communities. Shawn walks the talk. He's built a million dollar company, pedaled a bike 4,000 miles across the U.S. (twice), run a 100-mile race, and created adventures in 45+ countries including having walked across seven countries since 2014. On today's show, we discuss how Shawn became a motivational speaker, the power of encouraging others, the battery charger of the human spirit, the gift of self-awareness, the repercussion of being out of balance, the 3 questions you must ask yourself every morning, some motivational words for non-native speakers, The Extra Mile Day and Shawn's dream box. Tune into today's show to meet Shawn yourself. Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/shawnanderson/If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Instagram can be a source of happiness, friendship, networking but also if we're not careful frustration and pain. Those accounts which are perfectly orchestrated to look like someone's life is only full of success and happy moments are frankly not real. It is so easy to fall prey to those accounts, start to compare ourselves, and bring down our self-worth. I'm very wary of those kinds of accounts and brands which set these impossible standards. My guest on today's show, Ms. Connie Chi, is an American entrepreneur, publicist, expert in media communications, and founder of The Chi Group, award-winning public relations and brand management agency working with inspirational talents and personalities. She speaks globally about public relations, brand management, entrepreneurship, and is known for her TEDx Talk titled, “Lonely AF: Lonely About Failure.” Chi has written 2 books titled, Branding Without A Brand, teaching you how to take your brand from zero to hero and “Overachieving AF: Overachieving Failure and The Lessons It Teaches.” Connie has a very fresh perspective on how to use Instagram to help change the world rather than create more FOMO and the feeling of loneliness. On today's show, Connie also discusses failure, how it can be lonely but also our best teacher in life, how to recover from failure, the courage to dream big, how to reverse engineer Instagram, how to make it work for you, how to find press opportunities on Instagram, and the e-mail formula that has been 98% successful in creating collaboration and sponsorship opportunities with brands, no matter your following count. Tune in to my chat with Connie.  Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/conniechi/If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/"If you have the courage to dream big, you need to be an overachiever. Or else you're not going to accomplish your dreams, right? Whatever the dream is. And you can't just do it 20%. If you're dreaming big, you need to do it at 150% with full capacity.”- Connie Chi

I bet if you consider yourself a global citizen like myself you've used or at least heard of What's App. So if you've moved to another country, have traveled internationally or had friends abroad, WhatsApp has become one of the most popular communication apps in the world. It's even slowly making its way to the US. Have you ever thought about using WhatsApp for networking with people worldwide? I haven't until I met my guest on today's show, Mr. Marc Jarrett. Marc runs 150+ WhatsApp groups covering all kinds of industries and business subjects. He has groups for powerful women, groups for podcasters, global networking groups, and even a group for avocado lovers. I'm personally part of that one, as I sure love me some avocado. Marc is on a mission to help US business people use WhatsApp to help them win more business globally. That's exactly what we talked about on today's show. Marc is a huge proponent of global networking and niche networking and he has years of experience on this topic. After beginning his career in Banking and Futures Trading, he spent most of his career in the telecoms industry and was first-to-market with cellphone personalization products which went on to become a multi-million-dollar industry. In 2009, he founded a boutique consultancy firm that helps his clients expand internationally. He is also VP Europe with Gottesman Company, America's largest network of International M&A Brokers.  Over the years. Marc has amassed an enormous network and he has been extolling the virtues of virtual networking long before COVID19 came along. On today's show, we also discuss LinkedIn and how to use it to build connections and he shares advice for people wanting to build a global network. Tune in now to hear Lena's chat with Marc. Don't forget to rate us, review, subscribe, and follow us so that you always know when a new episode is out! For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/marcjarrett/If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

You may or may not know this, but I am totally obsessed with my dog Luna. She's my 3.5-year-old rescue and when I picked her up from the shelter, I immediately knew that the dry food or canned food diet that I was recommended she eat, was not going to make the cut for me. After all, I eat mostly plant-based food and I know that nutrition is one of the most important aspects of our health. Doing the math I knew, that Luna, as a living organism, being a dog and having 99% wolf DNA would not thrive eating factory-produced processed food. It was basic, natural math for me. I just couldn't feed her that.  So the diet we decided to feed her is home-cooked meals. We buy her organic meat and cook it with veggies, and add vitamins and minerals to help her thrive. Although she seems to love her diet, in the back of my mind I always knew, that I would eventually switch her to a raw food diet, having done my research and knowing that it's the healthiest option for her. But the learning curve is steep and something about the raw food diet always intimidated me. I had a lot of questions about it.  This is why I was so thrilled to meet my guest on today's show, Micol Romano. Micol is an entrepreneur who specializes in helping dog and cat owners transition their animals to a natural, raw diet and integrate holistic practices in their pet's health. She's a trained osteopath and homeopath and went to a veterinary school specializing in animal nutrition. She eventually decided to suspend her studies for different opportunities in life. Her greatest moments are those spent with her animals in the wild outdoors. Micol also has a very rich immigrant background, having spent her childhood in Italy speaking a mix of Italian and German, moving to the US and later to Germany.  On today's show, Micol discussed the difficulties with the transition period when speaking different languages, looking at nature for best practices, the problem with dry and wet food diet for dogs, how to start your pet on a raw food diet, how to balance a raw food diet, the best thing for cancer prevention in dogs, how to vary the raw food diet and how to batch prepare your dogs food.  Don't forget to rate us, review, subscribe, and follow us so that you always know when a new episode is out!  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/micolromano/ If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

When I first moved to the United States, I was desperate to find my community, to find a group of friends who would accept me for who I was and who I could spend time with. That's something that a lot of immigrants struggle with, moving to a brand new country and leaving behind their family and friends. My guest on today's show knows all about building communities of like-minded people. Julia Minkowski is a Fraud and Risk Management expert, innovator, startup advisor, community organizer, mentor, and speaker. That is a lot of hats that she wears, but trust me she's amazing at wearing every single one of them. Julia is the co-founder of the Russian Speaking Women in Tech Silicon Valley community that accounts for nearly 3,200 talented local women in technology. If you think about it her group is very specific, it's for women, who speak Russian and work in tech. But thanks to her incredible community-building skills, she grew it to a whopping 3200 members. Now that's impressive. Not only is she an incredibly inspiring woman when it comes to her business achievements, she also moved alone to Israel at the age of 17 and rode 500 miles by bike in Thailand, Laos, and Canada. I mean, how brave is that? On today's show, Julia spoke about building communities and shared advice on how to build a community of like-minded individuals, how to live according to your cycle, the importance of sleep, and the lean startup methodology. Make sure to tune in to hear her incredible story!  Hey, I wanted to remind you to subscribe to our show, leave us a review, preferably a 5 star and let me know how are you liking this show. Your opinion means the world to me, and if it's particularly good, may be featured on the show :)! To sign up for the Accent Edit:  https://course.lenalivinsky.com/theaccentedit For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/juliaminkowski If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE PRONUNCIATION MASTERCLASS with LENA I am super excited for today's guest because I was finally able to chat with an English as a second Language teacher. Olga Prepodobnaya, a Russian ex-pat who teaches in Italy, was the perfect person to discuss learning English with. Thanks to her extensive experience, wonderful personality and willingness to discuss the pros and the cons of learning new languages, our chat was filled with wisdom nuggets for anyone interested in this topic. Her idea of teaching is based on the principle of “eclecticism”: all the students are different in objectives, learning styles, age, and energy levels, and it is the teacher's aim to define their needs and expose their language potential making use of various techniques and approaches. I couldn't agree with her more.  I wanted to add that Olga is not only an English and Russian speaker, she also taught herself Polish, Italian, and Japanese. I mean, she's totally brilliant.  On today's show we discuss how to learn languages by yourself, the pros and cons of living in new countries, the importance of imitation and language immersion, how Olga modified her accent by listening to Whitney Houston and Aerosmith when she was 5 years old, and advice for adults learning English.  Before we tune into my chat with Olga, please make sure you've subscribed to the show anywhere you're listening so each week a new episode comes out, you can get a neat little notification on your phone and click to listen. Also, if you are enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star rating, these kinds of reviews go a long way for our show, and can help us grow. Thanks again for tuning in! Ok, now onto my chat with Olga! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE PRONUNCIATION MASTERCLASS with LENA Don't forget to rate us, review, subscribe and follow so that you always know when a new episode is out!  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/mikearmstrong/  If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE PRONUNCIATION MASTERCLASS with LENA

I am all about learning how to be a successful communicator. After all, that's been one of the major themes in my life. As a speech-pathologist and accent coach, I can totally appreciate someone who can help others communicate clearly and master their message. That's why I wanted to have Brenden on the show, who is today's guest.  Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel he started to help the world master the art of public speaking and communication. He coaches purpose-driven entrepreneurs on how to master their message and share their ideas with the world. He can karaoke in 8 languages, and explains why singing in other languages can help with your pronunciation. He also shares his puzzle method to delivering an excellent presentation, how to boost your confidence while speaking, how to become an excellent presenter even if you have an accent, and some great tips on how to communicate confidently via video. I loved my talk with Brenden because of how concise and eloquent he was in delivering his message and I learned so much from him. Before you dig in, please make sure you are subscribed to my podcast anywhere you listen to it so that you never miss a great episode. Also, if you like this show, please leave us a 5-star review, so that other listeners can find and enjoy our show. Alright, let's dig into Brenden's chat.  Summary of today's show:  Presenting in a language you're uncomfortable in  YouTube channel videos about public speaking  Accent speakers, why write your speech in your first language, translate the script you want to speak it in, practice presentation in front of native speakers  Boost your confidence while speaking: having a belief system, what do you stand for The importance of the questions we ask ourselves before a speech  How would the world change if you were an excellent communicator? How can you master the art of public speaking: the puzzle method YouTube channel posting every single week, consistent content, 10-year vision for YouTube channel Tips for video presentations and communication Get on a call with audience members  Always assume good intentions with your audience  How karaoke in 8 languages helped him with pronunciation  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/brendenkumarasamy/ If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/  

Networking is very powerful, and I learned some of the most valuable lessons in networking from Mr. Mike Armstrong. Mike is my guest on the show today and he's here to teach you how to network successfully. He is a powerhouse in making connections and is helping others 10x their business growth and property. His goal is to become a best selling author & speaker, having recently written a book, 7 Positivity Poems and started the Mike Armstrong Podcast, where he hopes to beat records with having the most episodes released.  Mike has 30+ years of sales experience and 25+ years of leadership experience and held various leadership positions in the companies he has worked with. He's a master marketer and specializes in thinking outside the box, building successful and long term relationships and networking with people from around the world.  On today's show, Mike shares advice on how to get a job in any industry in the world, the power of networking, how to network successfully, the importance of finding your guides in business and how to learn from your failures. Also discussed:  the power of networking Mike's career as an entrepreneur since he was 11 years old.  The importance of following your passion Online business revolution Master your passion early on for the later benefit The myth of market over-saturation Instant gratification in business Failure as a life session The wisdom of applied knowledge Networking advice How to choose the right network Offering value before selling Acting as if you are the person you want to be Volunteering for a company you admire Mike's biggest failure  How hitting rock bottom can turn your life around Finding your guides Living a life with no regrets For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/mikearmstrong/  If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Starting a clothing brand is not an easy task to handle. There is so much detail, planning, production, and honestly hard work that goes into creating a successful brand. My guest on today's show, Ms. Tashika Nickle, the founder, and CEO of Zodi-Hacks Apparel, created her brand in New York City in March of 2020, right at the beginning of the quarantine. It is a 100% black-owned and woman-owned company. Tashika is an avid astrology lover and that's what propelled her idea forward. She became inspired to start her own brand after being frustrated over not being able to find anything stylish enough to represent her zodiac sign, the Taurus (which by the way she's such Taurus, and I couldn't love her more for it) Nothing she found spoke to her natural knack for all things chic and stylish. Disappointed and fueled with the creative juices that she didn't even know she possessed at the time, she forged ahead, and that's how Zodi-Hacks Apparel was born. Tashika had sharp business instincts since she was a teenager and she graduated in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in business management from Adelphi University. Her brand specializes in comfortable streetwear with a sleek zodiac flair. It is a safe haven for zodiac enthusiasts. The brand celebrates your desire to Embrace the real you! On today's show, Tashika discusses how her business degree prepared her to run a successful business, the evolution of her clothing brand, the importance of finding your niche in business, how to keep costumers buying from your business, advice for someone wanting to start a clothing business and how zodiac signs influence our lives. I can't wait for you to meet Tashika, by the way we used to waitress together at T.G.I. Friday's what feels like a lifetime ago, don't worry we totally spill the beans on that experience on the show. So here is my dear friend and CEO boss, Ms. Tashika Nickle. For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/tashikanickle/ If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ For Lena's Accent Edit FB Group, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedit Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Have you ever wondered about how your life could change in just a split second? How a near death experience can completely change your mindset and your outlook on life? I've heard about some people who have gone though this and have come out on the other end much stronger and their stories are always fascinating. Well my guest today, Jim Bordeau has had 3 near death experiences in his life. That's right, 3. He went from teaching a job skills class, helping people on government's assistance to find employment to being on food stamps himself unable to complete everyday tasks or care for his family. Today, Jim is a podcaster hosting two incredible podcasts, The Entrepreneurial trust which I was lucky to be a guest on and the Detroit Lions on the Prowl. He's been very successful in building his audience on YouTube and is here today to talk about how to get a job in this unstable economy, building an audience, how to share your message, the lack of time and excuse and time wasting, finding your why and some advice for those wanting to start a podcast or a YouTube Channel. Jim is also a podcasting mentor to me and would be so upset if I didn't remind you right now to subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review, 5 stars for good karma, so incredible listeners like yourself can find un in the podcast world. Don't forget to rate us, review, subscribe and follow us so that you always know when a new episode is out!  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/jimbordeau/ If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/  

Chloe' Skye is a freelance content strategist, copywriter, and avid traveler passionate about the intersection between culture and language. Her clients call her a Word Magician for the way she creates humorous, helpful, and human content for brands doing social good. She's originally from New York but Chloe' has taught ESL in Israel and Czech Republic and now lives in Denmark. She now runs a successful freelance copywriting business online and is here to discuss the misconceptions about making money as a writer.     Her writing and creative work has been published in Pangyrus LitMag, Standart Mag, Hanging Loose, and more. She records her adventures on an expat travel and language blog called Chlohemian.  On today's show, Chloe shares about the benefits of growing up in a diverse place such as Queens, NY, why she became an expat, her advice for starting a freelance copywriting business, her thoughts on the intersection of language and culture, the privilege of living abroad as an American, her advice for dealing with anxiety and how to gain your focus back. I am so excited for you to get to know Chloe, she's such a delight. Tune in now to hear her story.  Don't forget to rate us, review, subscribe and follow us so that you always know when a new episode is out!  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/chloeskye/ If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/  

Have you heard of playfulness as a form of therapy and empowerment? Well, that's exactly what our episode is about today. Saras Feijoo helps you bring your creative side forward and provides you with unique ways to see life from a more artistic perspective. She's an internationally acclaimed productivity strategist and coach, performance curator, and multidisciplinary performance artist. Saras has traveled the world performing and bringing playfulness to people's lives. She teaches you how to find your inner creative voice, and connect with your inner artist to bring out the creative you. This year, she organized a playfulness festival called the PlayfulFest, a 3-day event, which offered people tools on how to continue bringing the energy of playfulness into your daily life, your work, and/or business. I had a blast talking with her today, and learning about ways to bring more playfulness into our lives. This year has been very hard for most of us. It's been a year of pivoting, reinventing, and loss. I think we can all use a little bit of playfulness in our lives, no matter what the struggles may be. Saras is the person to teach you how to do it. On the show, we dive into how to bring more joy into people's lives, the toolkit for playfulness, how to get through your mental blocks, playfulness as a form of meditation, and Saras's 3 tips on how to add more fun into your everyday routine.  If you haven't yet subscribed to our podcast friend, make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you like listening to Lena chat with our guests, make sure you leave us a review because it helps us reach more incredible listeners. Thank you so much for tuning in and subscribing! For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/sarasfeijoo/ If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/  

"I tell people, I am not here to fix you and I can't fix you because I don't believe that you are broken. What I can do is to help you see what you're not seeing, while feeling broken. That's what we need to focus on, the present moment. Not the past, not the future, right here, right now. "- Michelle Kuei It's not every day that a guests' story is so inspiring it brings you to tears. Well, that's exactly what happened when I spoke to Michelle Kuei, my guest on today's show.  Michelle is a certified confidence & leadership coach who helps negative self-talkers believe in their talents to reach their full potential in personal and professional life. She was only 11-years-old, living in rural Taiwan when a car running a red light completely altered her life's trajectory. Her road to recovery was extremely long and painful and she needed to learn how to live with a disability. Although very difficult, her new reality didn't stop her from pursuing unbelievable and seemingly impossible goals such as hiking Machu Picchu. Michelle's speaking career began in 2018, soon after she founded her own coaching company. She is the author of the new memoir, Perfectly Normal, an immigrant's story of making it in America. Michelle lives in Los Angeles with a short-haired brown tabby cat named Buster. If you're looking for her, the odds are good you'll find her at the gym.  In today's episode, Michelle shares how to gain clarity when you feel stuck, the law of being, how to use bravery to discover a way of living true to yourself, living a life with a disability, overcoming your fears, and why only you know what's best for you. Tune in now to hear our chat! Don't forget to rate us, review, subscribe, and follow us so that you always know when a new episode is out!  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/michellekuei/ If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Today's guest will light a fire under you as she did to me because she's such an inspiring and empowering woman. Chef Alexia Apostolidi is an award-winning chef, restauranteur, cookbook author, tv host, and online cooking school owner, who continues to thrive despite many failures. She knew she was passionate about cooking since she was a child, and continued to pursue her dreams no matter how impossible it may have seemed in the past. Chef Alexia has run successful restaurants in Greece and the US has worked in Michelin Star restaurants and was even the District Training Manager in Burger King. Chef Alexia is very quick to think on her feet and evolves with the economy and changing times. In the face of the pandemic, she again found herself pivoting and launched her e-book with low carb, sugar-free, grain-free, and gluten-free recipes, online cooking school, and focused on her online cooking show. In today's episode, Alexia shares how she discovered her passion for cooking, her many failures, and obstacles that turned out to be the best lessons in her life, how she held every position in the restaurant business in order to prepare herself to run her own business, her turbulent immigration story, her experiences as a contestant on Top Chef in Greece and why she started her online cooking school for busy individuals. Tune in now to hear her story. **Chef Alexia was recorded in mono, meaning you will only be able to hear her from one earbud if you're wearing them. Put them both in if you're having trouble hearing her.** Don't forget to rate us, review, subscribe, and follow us so that you always know when a new episode is out!  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/chefalexia/  If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/  

Eating Beans for Health: All About The Bean Protocol  Unique Hammond is a certified holistic nutritionist, a bean protocol coach and an author. Her book, “Your Tastebuds Are A**holes: How I Trained Mine & Healed Crohn's" Unique shares her journey from ninety-pound patient to advocate for her own holistic health. With irreverent wit and hard-won wisdom, she also walks you through basic changes you can make to improve your own wellness, combat chronic issues, and ensure your best life for years to come. With tips ranging from diet and exercise to finding a support team, Unique shows that wherever you are in your journey to wellness, you're great—and you can only get better from here. Unique came on the show today to discuss her own story growing up, how Crohn's disease devastated her body and life, her own healing journey, why beans are so powerful and help us truly detox like no other food out there, what is the bean protocol and who is it for, and how to adapt the bean protocol into our everyday lives. Tune in now to hear Unique's story.  FREE ACCENTED WORLD FB COMMUNITY:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ ACCENTED WORLD INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ SHOW NOTES FOR TODAY'S EPISODE:  https://lenalivinsky.com/uniquehammond/    

Marketing and being authentic are key if you want to have a successful business. My guest on today's show, James Lam, specializes in these key aspects of business. I have personally already learned so much from him when it comes to both. He just has a way with words and is one of the best entrepreneurial teachers and mentors I have had the pleasure of working with. He himself went from a non-believing, over-worked, and money-losing business owner to a successful entrepreneur with a healthy lifestyle and mindset. With 15+ years of marketing experience, James has built 3 successful companies taking them from startups to thriving successes. He's also the host of the 3 Steps to Thrive podcast, where he showcases successful and interesting entrepreneurs. In today's episode, James shares about the struggles of growing up as a person of color and later breaking the stereotypes, his failure in business which ultimately led to his success, his passion for supporting coaches and healers, and his own 3 steps to thrive. Before we listen to this incredible chat, make sure you follow us on Spotify or rate us and subscribe to Apple podcasts, so you never miss a show. Tune in now for James's story.  ACCENTED WORLD FB COMMUNITY:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ ACCENTED WORLD INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ ACCENTED WORLD SHOW NOTES:  https://lenalivinsky.com/jameslam/    

Do you remember the day when you moved to a new place? How about moved to a new country? I bet it wasn't easy to settle down, figure out the new culture, make new friends, or find a job. That happens to a lot of immigrants moving abroad, especially women. It can be a very lonely journey, leaving behind the place you used to call home. Most immigrants have to restart their lives when they do. It's very hard, especially if they don't speak the language. My guest today, Nyna Caputi, also had a difficult time finding her community when she first moved to the US from India. It was so hard for her in fact, that she started her business the Expat woman, hoping to create a community. She ended up creating a social enterprise that helps to inspire, connect, and empower immigrant and native-born women across the globe through online and offline events, networking opportunities, and valuable resources and content. With over 12,000 members, they have hosted over 250 workshops, conferences, hackathons, webinars, career fairs, and networking events. On top of that, Nyna is a filmmaker, blogger, advocate, and speaker on gender violence, startups, leadership, cross-cultural skills, diversity, and expat life. She is also the winner of the ‘Global Influencer 2019' award from Women Empowerment Awards North America. In today's episode, Nyna shares about her struggles finding a community when she moved to the United States, what inspired her to find the Expat Woman, how she scaled her business to make 6 figures, her advice for new entrepreneurs, and her 3 “P” mantra. Tune in now to hear her empowering story.  Please rate and review our podcast so that it can be reached by more people like you. Leave a 5-star review for good karma :)  ACCENTED WORLD FB COMMUNITY:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ ACCENTED WORLD INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ ACCENTED WORLD SHOW NOTES:  https://lenalivinsky.com/ninacaputi/