Podcast appearances and mentions of lizzie velasquez

Sara is a 15x award-winning filmmaker and Founder/CEO of empowerment production company Women Rising®, named "One of the Most Innovative, Interesting, and Purpose-Driven Women Led Startups to Watch” by Inc Magazine. Sara's directorial debut, A BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY premiered and won the 2015 Audience Award at SXSW and awards at all 11 festivals it played, received two WEBBY Awards, and secured global distribution playing in over 35 countries via National Geographic, LifetimeTV, and Amazon Prime.In 2017, Sara's second film, PROTECT HER, aimed at protecting girls on campus by activating the power of the locker room, premiered at Carmel Film Fest and acquired by Amazon Prime. In 2018, Sara EP'd the animated short TIGHTLY WOUND, was acquired by Condé Nast, and Sara is currently an Executive Producer on the 2022 winning documentary feature SIGN THE SHOW and ConnectHER International Film Festival.In January 2017, Sara directed and produced the rally of The Women's March of Texas, which became the largest gathering of women in Texas history, followed by the Official Women in Football Event at Super Bowl LIII. In 2018 she EP'd March for Our Lives NYC, and directed The United State of Women Summit at the Shrine in Los Angeles, keynoted by Michelle Obama.Sara's client storytelling work includes national and global work for partners like Toyota, Saatchi & Saatchi, ESPN Women, Hiring Our Heroes, Farmhouse Fresh, and Tri Delta, as well as marketing consulting for Sony Pictures and Warner Bros.' WONDER WOMAN franchise.Sara is a member of the Producers Guild, a 4x Juror for Best Documentary, and on the Women's Leadership Committee for the Global Wellness Institute. A former delegate to the UN and the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit, and 2x nominee for Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneur. She has spoken at Apple, Google, and SXSW, and has been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.Sara previously held positions in media/entertainment including Executive Director of Interactive Marketing at Paramount Pictures, VP of Digital Marketing at MGM Studios, and CEO and Co-Founder of NowLive which was acquired by Live Media Group in 2013.   Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at:Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com)Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

Prepare to be inspired like never before with our podcast episode featuring the remarkable Lizzie Velasquez! Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into Lizzie's incredible story of resilience, empowerment, and the unwavering belief in the beauty that lies within. https://dreambigpodcast.com/393

After our conversation with Lizzie Velasquez, we were reflecting a lot about how we control the narrative of own our stories. Ultimately we all should take ownership of our own stories and we get to choose how to tell them. This week we chat about how to be mindful of your own story and your power to reclaim your story as your own! For more, follow us on Instagram. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here, or send us an email at courageouslykindpodcast@gmail.com Be kind to yourself and others today :)

On this week's episode, Remy is joined by special guest Lizzie Velasquez, a writer and anti-bullying advocate you may know from her Ted Talk or documentary A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story. (Don't worry, Emily will be back on Thursday's episode.) Lizzie opens up about living with Marfanoid-progeroid-lipodystrophy syndrome, a condition that prevents her from accumulating body fat and gaining weight. They discuss Lizzie's experiences with bullying online and IRL and how she stopped letting other people define her. Later, Remy asks about Lizzie's book Choosing Happiness, and Lizzie shares what she's learned about mental health since writing the book in college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Lizzie Velasquez defines beauty, shares what brings her joy, and discusses how she has grown the past decade. More about Lizzie: Lizzie Velasquez is an accomplished motivational speaker, author, and anti-bullying activist.Lizzie has delivered powerful talks including a TEDxAustin Women talk, and she speaks at various events, advocating for self-love, embracing differences, and combating online cruelty. Lizzie has also authored three books: “Lizzie Beautiful” (2010), “Be Beautiful, Be You” (2012), and “Dare to Be Kind” (2017). Her impact has extended to the world of documentaries with the release of “A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story” in 2015, and in 2017, Lizzie expanded her influence with the launch of her own digital series, “Unzipped.” books :Lizzie Beautiful Be Beautiful, Be You Dare to Be Kind documentary: A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story instagram :  @littlelizziev   

Welcome to Boldly Me! If there's one person that is qualified to speak about living boldly and authentically as themselves, it's Lizzie Velasquez. Lizzie is a motivational speaker, anti-bullying activist and author. She has an incredibly rare condition that, among other symptoms, prevents her from accumulating body fat and gaining weight. At just 17 years old, Lizzie discovered a video calling her the 'World's Ugliest Woman' on YouTube.  In the first episode of Boldly Me, she joins Chloé to chat about the moment she realised she was different, the effects of being a victim to cruel cyber-bullying, and her incredible career spent inspiring others. LINKS Follow Lizzie Velasquez on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Watch Lizzie's TedTalk – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzPbY9ufnQY. Follow Chloé on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Learn more about Chloé on her website https://www.chloehayden.com.au/. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Chloe HaydenProducer/Editor: Amy KimballAdditional Editing: Chae Rogan and Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Anna HenvestManaging Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wadawurrung people and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Women of Austin Podcast is a conversational inspirational show where we focus on the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the stories of women in the community. You will hear from dynamic women from all walks of life, where together, we are igniting the power of women's voices! This month marks the 10-year anniversary of TEDx Austin Women (Brave Starts Here), which became the most live and on-demand viewed TEDxWomen event around the world in 2013. In this episode, Lizzie Velasquez and Sara Hirsh Bordo sit with Host Mindy Hofman to talk about how it came to be and what came after. The pair have formed a beautiful friendship, and it's a joy to watch them together talking about this special time in their lives. Lizzie and Sara reflect on Sara's film directorial debut, A BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY, which won the 2015 Audience Award at SXSW and awards at all 11 festivals it played, received two WEBBY Awards, and secured global distribution playing in over 35 countries via National Geographic, LifetimeTV, and Amazon Prime. Lizzies TEDx talk, “How do you Define Yourself?” has been viewed over 13 million times (link below). The women also discussed the Women's March on Austin on January 21st, 2017, and how Sara and her company Woman Rising directed and produced the Rally which ended up being the largest gathering of women in Texas history. Stay tuned in to the end, where the women talk about their experiences with writing their books. They are such a joy to watch! One episode wasn't enough time with these beautiful souls, so if you missed Part One, you can find it here: ➡️ https://youtu.be/WnM73cbDMKU You can learn more about Lizzie and Sara at the links below! TEDx Austin Women, Lizzie Velasquez, “How do you Define Yourself?” : ➡️ https://youtu.be/QzPbY9ufnQY A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story: ➡️https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3735302/ Connect with our guests: Lizzie Velasquez: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ7ipPF4AXSM-4tmXjCCCHQ Sara Hirsh Bordo: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahirshbordo/ Women Rising: ➡️ https://www.womenrising.com/ Episode Sponsors: Amplify Credit Union: ➡️ https://www.goamplify.com/ Dave's Ultimate Automotive: ➡️ https://davesultimateautomotive.com/ Women of Austin Community: ➡️ https://womenofaustincommunity.com Location: Eberly: ➡️https://eberlyaustin.com/ Community Sponsors: Hotworx Austin Lakeline: ➡️ https://www.hotworx.net/studio/austin... Dave's Ultimate Automotive: ➡️ https://davesultimateautomotive.com/ Magic Robot: ➡️ https://www.magicrobot.com/ Elite Marquee and Events: ➡️ https://www.elitemarqueeandevents.com/ Connect with Women of Austin: JOIN THE COMMUNITY: ➡️ https://womenofaustincommunity.com INSTAGRAM: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/women_of_au... FACEBOOK: ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfAustin ONLINE: ➡️ https://www.WomenOfAustin.com Thinking about moving to Austin? Get to know some of the women in Austin by watching our episodes!

At some point in our lives, we've all had times when we felt inadequate and imperfect about ourselves, whether due to a physical flaw or how we perceive ourselves. And the majority of the things we are doing to try to raise our self-esteem are entirely incorrect. However, by recognizing that we always have the freedom and power to choose how situations in life will affect us, we can rise above challenges and build healthy esteem and self-love for ourselves. Whenever we have the self-confidence to solve issues on the inside, we set ourselves up for success. In this episode, I will tell the inspiring story of Lizzie Velasquez and use her account to teach the things that do work so that you can apply them in your own life to get those lasting changes on the inside and create healthy self-esteem.  Thank You to Our Sponsors: SURF SHARK: Get 83% off Surf Shark VPN and three extra months free https://surfshark.deals/passionstruck; use the promo code passionstruck. COINBASE: For a limited time, new users can get $10 in free Bitcoin when you sign up today at www.Coinbase.com/PASSIONSTRUCK. PODBEAN: Head on over to Podbean at www.podbean.com and use the code PODCAST21 for your first thirty days of podcast hosting for free. Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck Thank you for listening to this podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). -- ► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles Timestamps: 0:00 Introducing self-esteem 2:54 Podbean, Surf Shark, Coinbase 5:19 The Story of Lizzie Velasquez 10:20 Building healthy esteem 11:21 Be self-aware and use positive affirmations 12:12 Stop being a perfectionist 13:12 Don't compare yourself to others 13:45 Take proper care of your health 14:11 Find the purpose in your pain 14:49 Improve your mind 15:06 Seek support 15:31 Be kind to others 15:57 Be strong in your spiritual health 16:20 Live with gratitude 16:40 Conclusion and Synthesis Show Resources Dare to Be Kind by Lizzie Velasquez Be Beautiful, Be You by Lizzie Velasquez The Healthy Mind Toolkit by Alice Boyes Stress-Free Productivity by Alice Boyes Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself? John discusses where you invest your love; you invest your life in Episode 104 John explains how your environment influences who you become in episode 102. Do you know the science of healthy habits? John explores this in-depth in Episode 108. Suppose you missed our interview with Jen Bricker-Bauer on Everything is Possible. Don't panic! You can catch up by downloading it here. Find John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles ​* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/ -- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. This full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders. John is the host of the Passion Struck Podcast, a show focused on exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's highest achievers to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. Stay tuned for John's latest project, his upcoming book, which will be published in summer 2022. Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. Go to Spotify or https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/. Like this? Please join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, self-improvement, intentional living, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/ and sign up for our email list.  

Lizzie Velasquez was born with a rare congenital disease—very rare, in fact. She's now a global motivational speaker, anti-bullying activist, and author.  Lizzie joins Kay to talk about being bullied in school, overcoming obstacles, and her advice to educators about dealing with bullying (it may surprise you). She'll be a general session speaker at TASB's Governance Camp, happening March 2-5 in Galveston. Registration is open: https://bit.ly/33d2nqD  ©2022 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the US.  A time when we reflect on our lives and express gratitude for what we have.  We at Tangential Inspiration are thankful to share our stories with you and hope that along the way you find some inspiration that sparks action, hope, and kindness.  This week, we share some stories about people who share with others in different ways.  Amy starts off with Edesia, a non-profit company that makes life-saving Plumpy'Nut, feeding millions of hungry children around the world and giving the gift of life and a chance at education to some of the poorest children.  Teresa tells the heartwrenching story of Lizzie Velasquez, who has overcome so much hardship and heartache but lives her mission of kindness to others and helps lead a movement to end bullying.  Teresa also talks about Mr.Beast, who searches for fame and followers like other YouTube superstars but does it through amazing acts of generosity and kindness.  There is a bounty of inspiration laid out to feast upon.  Dig in!We would love to hear from you.  Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com or give us your comments on our website, TangentialInspiration.com.Follow us on our social media:Website: https://tangentialinspiration.com/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tangentialinspiration/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/Tangential-Inspiration-110449931124565/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1

lizzie velasquez is a motivational speaker, youtuber, author, and activist, who went viral when she used her platform to ask her audience how they define themselves. in this episode, she sits down with jeremy to discuss the highs and lows of her career, her struggles with loneliness and isolation, and how she found her way back after hitting rock bottom.

Lizzie Velasquez was born with a rare syndrome that makes it impossible for her to gain weight.   As a result, even though Lizzie is an adult, she has never weighed more than 65 pounds.  A number of years ago, a terrible cyber bully posted a video on Youtube titled “World's Ugliest Woman” and the video was about Lizzie.  Not only was this a horrible, horrible thing to do, but unfortunately the video went viral so millions of people saw Lizzie in the “World's Ugliest Woman” video and the comments were even worse.  When Lizzie discovered the video online, she was completely devastated.  In today's episode, Eva shares the powerful decision that Lizzie made in weeks and months after the video was posted so that this nightmarish experience did not destroy her life.  Quite the opposite, Lizzie now believes that the video being posted was one of the best things that ever happened to her.   Eva shares how Lizzie was able to come to such a inspiring decision, and how this choice has impacted the lives of so many others who struggle with self-esteem or have been the victims of bullying.  Thank you Lizzie for inspiring so many.  You are beautiful inside and out!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/267

Ted Talk’s Lizzie Velasquez shares what it’s like living with Neonatal Progeroid Syndrome, what the true meaning of beauty is, and how she took on Tik Tok and won

In this track I talk about how NYC has a glut of empty apts and anti-bullying activist Lizzie Velasquez.

A 10-minute speech that changes life in so many ways - Elizabeth Velasquez Elizabeth Anne Velásquez ( born March 13, 1989) is an American motivational speaker, activist, author, and YouTuber. She was born with an extremely rare congenital disease called Marfanoid–progeroid–lipodystrophy syndrome that, among other symptoms, prevents her from accumulating body fat and gaining weight. Her conditions resulted in bullying during her childhood. During her teenage years, she faced cyberbullying, which ultimately inspired her to take up motivational speaking. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 33 of 2019/20 season - published on April 18th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Moira. Published at 4pm on Mondays Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irish-talkers/message

“We don't have to allow ourselves to be defined by the labels imposed on us. We get to define ourselves.” - Lizzie Velásquez Lizzie Velasquez, 30, is a global motivational speaker, YouTube personality, anti-bullying activist and author. In December 2013, she took the stage at the inaugural TEDxAustinWomen event and gave a talk titled “How Do You Define Yourself?” that has garnered over 13 million views across the Web. Her story has been featured on Katie Couric, The Today Show, The View, Huffington Post, Associated Press, AOL, MSN and Yahoo!, among many other national and international media. She is an Executive Producer of the award-winning documentary based on her life, A BRAVE HEART: The Lizzie Velasquez Story, which chronicles her journey from cyber-bullying victim to global anti-bullying activist. The film was released by Cinedigm in the U.S. in Fall 2015 and began its international release in 2016. Her latest book DARE TO BE KIND was released in June 2017. You can find Lizzie on instagram & Twitter @littlelizziev Enjoy!   ***   If you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. The support is greatly appreciated!    Follow Emily:   Twitter: twitter.com/msfatale  Instagram: instagram.com/emilylyoness Facebook: facebook.com/femmepire

In this episode, learn to identify what your current self definition is based on different situations so that you can begin to update the definition of yourself. Find out how you can come back to a positive and healthy definition of yourself with inspiration from Lizzie Velasquez.

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 heard the expression when life gives you lemons, make lemonade? Few people truly embody this concept like Lizzie Velasquez does, who is an ordinary woman standing for something extraordinary: love, acceptance, and peace. Lizzie is a uniquely petite powerhouse that weighs in at 65 pounds because she, and only 2 other people in the world, suffer from a rare syndrome that prevents her body from storing fat. In a pivotal moment of cyberbullying, where she was called the ugliest woman on the internet in a youtube video that went viral, she decided to stand up for herself, in the most loving and peaceful way, and show the bullies that they are better than that. Fast forward several years, and she is a 4-time author, college graduate and global motivational speaker, that has graced the stage at well over 1,000 events and appeared on major TV networks like The Today Show, The View, Nightline, National Geographic and on Katie Couric to name a few. In addition to doing a Ted talk titled "What defines you?" which has been viewed by tens of millions, and resonated across the globe, she was featured in a deeply touching documentary called Brave Heart. Tune in to hear some of Lizzie's extraordinary life lessons and journey: Get a sense for her off the charts leadership How she became an agent for change How she stood for global growth and empowerment How she chose to counteract hate with love and what resulted from that What it takes to stand up for something bigger than yourself Finding courage in your darkest moments Incredible life lessons Connect with Lizzie Velasquez: Youtube Instagram Twitter TED Talk * * * Full Transcription: Lizzie Velasquez: I had to realize that I had been waiting for this answer my whole life, and I was 25 years old at the time. When you are so used to being defined as a question mark and then in one conversation that question mark that you’ve had for all these years is now just a period at the end of a sentence, how do you adjust to that? Tanya: That’s Elizabeth (Lizzie) Velasquez Velasquez, a uniquely petite powerhouse that weighs in at 65 pounds because she and only 2 other people in the world that we know of have a rare syndrome that prevents her body from storing fat. In a pivotal moment of cyberbullying where she was called the ugliest woman on the internet in a YouTube video that went viral, she decided to stand up for herself, and in the most loving and peaceful way, show the bullies that they are wrong about her. Fast forward several years, and she’s a four-time author, college graduate, global motivational speaker that’s graced the stage at over 1,000+ events and appeared on major TV networks like The Today Show, The View, Nightline, National Geographic, and on Katie Couric, just to name a few. In addition to doing a TED Talk titled “What Defines You,” which has been viewed by tens of millions of people and resonated across the globe, she was featured in a deeply touching documentary called Brave Heart. Lizzie Velasquez, what were you like as a child? Lizzie Velasquez: I was a really fun child looking back. I mean, obviously, I don’t remember everything, but I think I was really adventurous. I was very bossy. I can remember being bossy, and I’ve seen home videos that prove how bossy I was. I think I just have the same personality that I do now but just sounding more like a little tiny mouse. Tanya: That’s amazing. The bossiness definitely served you well. This is interesting. You were born six weeks prematurely, and you weighed in at 2 pounds, 10 ounces, which is tiny. Obviously, you wouldn’t remember this, but what did your parents tell you about that experience? Lizzie Velasquez: What they told me was that my mom had went in, and they did an ultrasound and realized that I had stopped growing and were told that they needed to have the emergency C-section. When I came out,

How do you handle situations that feel like massive setbacks? How do you react when you’re told, “it can’t be done,” "you’re not good enough," or "you’re destined to be a failure?" William Hung has received that harsh feedback many times. The most memorable was when he was laughed off the stage by American Idol judges for his rendition of Ricky Martin’s “She Bangs”. Those that  laughed, judged + critiqued missed what was actually happening: the power of an individual believing in his dreams.  Today's conversation is truly heart-warming. William shares about taking chances, the courage to fail forward, and rising above cynics to become a champion by choice and smiling every step of the way. SHOW NOTES: William’s mother was very supportive + encouraged him to do his best in a school.  During high school, William excelled in math and science but struggled academically while studying civil engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. William won a talent show at UC Berkeley singing Ricky Martin’s "She Bangs", giving him the confidence to audition for American Idol days later. Recalling the 2004 American Idol audition, William knew he wouldn’t advance to the next round because of Randy Jackson’s immediate reaction. “I already gave my best. I have no regrets at all.”: William’s response after Simon Cowell’s comment, “You can’t sing. You can’t dance. What do you want me to say?” The primary motivations for continuing with his singing career was not money but defending who he is and counteract others making things up about him. William remembers watching other auditions from his season and seeing contestants getting so angry they’d throw water bottles. He understood that the judges were just playing their roles + doing their job and it was no reason to get upset. During a UC Berkeley volleyball game, a record company presented William a $25,000 check to record a record album. It went on to hit #1 on the independent charts. “It doesn’t matter if you have the most talent. It matters if you can bring happiness with your entertainment.” “You are already unique. You are already special. Keep believing in that truth. Do not give up and you will succeed.” “I’m infamous, and some people think, a joke. That doesn’t make me feel good because I am a genuine person. I don’t let it get to me because I am who I am.” “It’s not what they say. It’s what you choose to hear.” “Looking back on my American Idol experience, I realize Randy was smiling. Paula was smiling. Even Simon was smiling. I realize when people saw me, I freed them to smile.” Today, William is a professional motivational speaker + hopes his audiences choose to be happy in their lives “I don’t feel the need to justify my value.” Watch William Hung’s American Idol audition here. Listen to William Hung’s TEDx Talk here. William Hung’s latest book Champion by Choice inspires others to choose to be happy by rising above the haters. Get a copy here. If you enjoyed hearing William Hung's story, you'll love my conversation with Lizzie Velasquez. Lizzie shares her positivity, her life's work at spreading kindness, and how she's standing up to bullies. Listen on ep. 71. WILLIAM HUNG'S LIVE INSPIRED 7 What is the best book you’ve ever read? Tapping into Wealth by Margaret Lynch. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? I still have that kid in me. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? My wallet. I’m very practical! You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? Ricky Martin. My first question would be, “What kind of impact do you want your music to make on others?” What is the best advice you’ve ever received? The only way you can fail is if you give up. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Find a true talent instead of randomly putting yourself out there on American Idol. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? Live your best life and have no regrets.  *** Did you enjoy today's episode? Share it with your friends! Then subscribe, rate + review on Apple Podcasts. Live Inspired with John daily on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram + get his Monday Motivation email.  

For over a decade, Amy Roloff has welcomed millions of viewers to her sprawling 100-acre Oregon farm on TLC’s hit reality television show Little People, Big World. Today, Amy shares about growing up with achondroplasia dwarfism, how she learned to accept + love herself and how she’s embracing her “second act” after raising four children. This genuine and heartfelt conversation is for you if you want to hear about honoring your own version of perfection. SHOW NOTES Amy refused to go to school in fear that others would ridicule her for her dwarfism. Her dad recognized that others may be inconsiderate of her differences but reminded her she had the power to accept + embrace her differences. In first grade, Amy refused to engage with a boy that was taunting her and leading her to believe she wasn’t good enough. Amy's positive outlook is contagious: “I can get through this day because tomorrow may be different.” Motherhood encouraged Amy to release her inhibitions. Amy's has four children: twins Jeremy + Zach, Molly and Jacob. Zach has the same type of dwarfism as Amy. Little People, Big World: Amy was hesitant to partake in reality television fearing it would make her vulnerable to public scrutiny. She chose to embrace the platform to reveal how relatable her family is, despite their differences. Watch TLC’s Little People Big World here.  Get Amy Roloff’s new book A Little Me here. Thank you to our Live Inspired community member + friend Jeff B. for recommending Amy Roloff as a guest for the Live Inspired Podcast. Share your guest recommendations with us at podcast@johnolearyinspires.com. If you enjoyed today's episode, you'll love hearing how Live Inspired Podcast guest Lizzie Velasquez embraced her differences + is inspiring kindness across the globe. Listen to ep. 71 here. AMY ROLOFF'S LIVE INSPIRED 7 1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? A Little Me by Amy Roloff. 2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? I tried different things. Now that my kids are adults, I am getting better at saying "yes" to different things. 3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? Whatever photo albums I could get. Those are priceless. 4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? One of the disciples, maybe even Paul, and learn to embrace disagreements with others. 5. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Find something within yourself that allows you to believe in yourself, instead of looking to others for acceptance.  6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Why did you waste so much time worrying about what other people thought? You missed out on a lot.  7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? Amy lived an honest, real, compassionate and loving life. *** Did you enjoy today's episode? Subscribe, rate + review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Live Inspired with John daily on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram + get his Monday Motivation email.

As we near the end of 2018, I put together a powerful compilation of some of the best advice from the guests on The Same 24 Hours Podcast. *Listener Warning* In this episode, you will hear treasures and snippets from the amazing Tony Hawk (Episode 88), Dr. Shefali (35), Laila Ali (73), Melissa Hartwig (68), Dr. Aviva Romm (39), Lizzie Velasquez (65),  Lauren Zander (22), David Leite (17), the Pease Brothers (4, 26), Chrissie Wellington (60), Jeff Galloway (18), Mike Reilly (46), Randy Spelling (53), James Lawrence (57), Anthony Malone (40), Jason Jaksetic (50), Annie Grace (29), Brian MacKenzie (89), Natalia Cohen (27), Kyle Maynard (82) and Shay Eskew (77) (and more!). The 2019 Season of the Podcast launches in January! Subscribe and rate on iTunes so you receive the NEWEST episodes right when they launch. ======================  Request to Join the FREE Meredith Atwood Community & Coaching https://meredith-atwood-coaching.mn.co/ ======================  Buy Meredith’s Books: The Year of No Nonsense https://amzn.to/3su5qWp Triathlon for the Every Woman: https://amzn.to/3nOkjiH =======================   Follow Meredith Atwood & The Podcast on Social: Web: http://www.swimbikemom.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/swimbikemom   =======================  Want to Connect?  Email: same24hourspodcast@gmail.com =======================  Credits: Host & Production: Meredith Atwood Intro: Carl Stover Music Copyright 2017-2020, 2021 All Rights Reserved, Meredith Atwood, LLC

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made an impression Pierce. Lizzie Velasquez helped to inspire leaders to change their perspective in order to find a healthy and balanced worldview. Join our emerging leaders in grade 5 and 6 as they travel to Ottawa’s WE Day and hear a little about what they are learning as they journey on their leadership path.

Lizzie Velasquez is an author, host and Motivational speaker. Lizzie was born with a rare disease called Neonatal Progeroid Syndrome, which makes it impossible for her to gain weight. When Lizzie was 17 years old, she stumbled upon a youtube video that was titled “World’s Ugliest Woman”. To her shock, the video featured a photo of her face. Lizzie was devastated that someone could be so cruel, however, it was in that moment of absolute despair that she decided to start her public speaking career. Since then she has given speeches all over the world, including her Ted Talk, which has garnered over 17 million views. In addition to public speaking, Lizzie has authored four books, produced a documentary about her life called, A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story and hosted her own show on fullscreen called, Unzipped, where she challenges our society’s beauty standards. Today, Lizzie is here to chat with our editorial director, Jerico Mandybur, all about how to overcome bullying, how to turn your suffering into purpose and how to find the silver lining in your adversity. 

Lizzie Velasquez is an author, host and Motivational speaker. Lizzie was born with a rare disease called Neonatal Progeroid Syndrome, which makes it impossible for her to gain weight. When Lizzie was 17 years old, she stumbled upon a youtube video that was titled “World's Ugliest Woman”. To her shock, the video featured a photo of her face. Lizzie was devastated that someone could be so cruel, however, it was in that moment of absolute despair that she decided to start her public speaking career. Since then she has given speeches all over the world, including her Ted Talk, which has garnered over 17 million views. In addition to public speaking, Lizzie has authored four books, produced a documentary about her life called, A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story and hosted her own show on fullscreen called, Unzipped, where she challenges our society's beauty standards. Today, Lizzie is here to chat with our editorial director, Jerico Mandybur, all about how to overcome bullying, how to turn your suffering into purpose and how to find the silver lining in your adversity. 

On this special episode of Girlboss Radio, we're speaking to some of the remarkable thought leaders and game-changing women who spoke at the recent Girlboss Rally in LA. Soak up some of the magic and inspiration of the rally at home, with Girlboss editors and guests like actor Jameela Jamil, speaker and advocate Lizzie Velasquez, Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital, poet Aija Mayrock and more. Presented in partnership with Secret. 

On this special episode of Girlboss Radio, we're speaking to some of the remarkable thought leaders and game-changing women who spoke at the recent Girlboss Rally in LA. Soak up some of the magic and inspiration of the rally at home, with Girlboss editors and guests like actor Jameela Jamil, speaker and advocate Lizzie Velasquez, Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital, poet Aija Mayrock and more. Presented in partnership with Secret. 

Lizzie Velasquez was cruelly dubbed "The Ugliest Woman in the World" on a viral YouTube video over ten years ago. She was born with an extremely rare congenital disease called Marfanoid–progeroid–lipodystrophy syndrome that, among other symptoms, prevents her from accumulating body fat and gaining weight. Out of that horrific YouTube incident, rose a fire and a desire in Lizzie to use her talents to become successful, motivate others and show what it means to be kind. Her 2013 inspiring TedX talk, "How Do You Define Yourself" has over 4 million views. Her documentary, A Brave Heart, is a must-watch for everyone -especially those with tweens and teenagers. Her paperback book, Dare to Be Kind, is out now.   Enjoy the episode with Lizzie.  Get the Book: Dare to Be Kind: How Extraordinary Compassion Can Change the World Paperback now: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Kind-Extraordinary-Compassion-Transform/dp/0316272469/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520955800&sr=8-1&keywords=lizzie+velasquez  The Documentary: A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story http://imwithlizzie.com https://www.facebook.com/abraveheartfilm   Follow Lizzie Website: https://www.lizzievelasquezofficial.com/  TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzPbY9ufnQY  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LizzieVelasquez/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlelizziev  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lizzitachickita    ======================  Request to Join the FREE Meredith Atwood Community & Coaching https://meredith-atwood-coaching.mn.co/ ======================  Buy Meredith’s Books: The Year of No Nonsense https://amzn.to/3su5qWp Triathlon for the Every Woman: https://amzn.to/3nOkjiH =======================   Follow Meredith Atwood & The Podcast on Social: Web: http://www.swimbikemom.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/swimbikemom   =======================  Want to Connect?  Email: same24hourspodcast@gmail.com =======================  Credits: Host & Production: Meredith Atwood Intro: Carl Stover Music Copyright 2017-2020, 2021 All Rights Reserved, Meredith Atwood, LLC

Our 20th Episode! Jam-packed with Dolly Parton, mythology retellings, Afrofuturism, and a sweet, donut filled romance. All that plus chatting up each other on the Read Across Lawrence book, Wonder which really is, well, wonder-ful! Show notes here: https://lawrence.bibliocms.com/blogs/post/020-a-wonder-ful-podcast-episode/ Bookish News: Nebula Award finalists announced! Carnegie Award WINNERS!  Dolly Parton will present the 100 millionth book donation from her Imagination Library to the Library of Congress’s collection on Feb. 27. Two Book Minimum: Circe by Madeline Miller  Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy Mothership: Tales from Afrofuturism and Beyond, eds. Bill Campbell and Edward Austin Hall The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory She Said / She Said: Read Across Lawrence 2018 book, Wonder by RJ Palacio A children's novel by Raquel Jaramillo, under the pen name of R. J. Palacio: "August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face." What we’re up to // Library news: Edible Book Challenge Call for Entries: Pick one book you love and a creative way of interpreting it with edible ingredients! Enter as an individual or team. Bring entries to library between 10-11AM on SAT, March 10. Email Liz at estuewe@lplks.org for info. Lizzie Velasquez talk at Lied Center on SUN 3/11 at 3:30pm. More info here – DON’T MISS THIS! As you may have heard several times, LPL made it to the Final Four of the Engaging Local Gov’t Leaders Leslie Knope award for best public library. Reading the comments have made us cry. Twice a month, the librarians are in, with their favorite recommendations in Two Book Minimum, a toe-to-toe discussion on a book or topic, as well as news from the book world, updates from Lawrence Public Library, and beyond. This episode was produced by Jim Barnes in the Sound & Vision studio. Our theme song is by Heidi Lynne Gluck. You can find the Book Squad Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or SoundCloud. Please subscribe and leave us comments – we’d love to know what you think, and your comments make it easier for other people to find our podcast. Happy reading and listening! xo, Polli & Kate

"I feel like a lot of us are going through a dark time. That we are living under clouds and need the sun to come out. I hope I'm the person holding the umbrella. I hope I am the person who can tell you to come under the umbrella 'til the sun comes out." Lizzie Velasquez is a globally recognized motivational speaker, a presenter at TEDx, champion of anti-bullying, author, producer and all around amazing individual.  At the time of Lizzie's birth, she was one of only three people in the world diagnosed with Marfanoid–Progeroid–Lipodystrophy Syndrome: a condition which doesn't allow her to gain weight and affects her heart, eyes, and bones. At age 17, she came across a YouTube video entitled "World's Ugliest Woman"- only to discover that it was about her. In the years since then, she's made it her life's work to spread kindness and stand up for bullying victims. She has appeared on The Today Show, The View, AOL, MSN, Yahoo, The Huffington Post, Katie Couric and her TEDx video has been viewed over 13 million times. She has inspired people around the world to look at inner beauty, to be kind to each other, and to own our emotions.  Today she beautifully articulates her story of strength, determination, and "what's next" with us.  SHOW NOTES:  She was born in Austin, Texas and still lives there today. To her, it is home. Her parents raised her as a normal kid. It wasn't until kindergarten that she realized for the first time there was something different about her. "I see anything that I want to do as a dare." Her TEDx Talk "How Do YOU Define Yourself" has been viewed over 13 million times. You can watch it here. "The humor I have onstage is the same humor I have off." Referring to bullying, Lizzie says "It happens to absolutely everyone." Her advice: "You got this, it isn't going to be easy, but you can do it." She prioritizes sitting for 5-10 minutes in "me time" with no interruptions, cell phone, etc.  Her newest book is called, Dare to be Kind. Lizzie has over 1.5 million people following her on Social Media. Follow her at @littlelizziev LIZZIE VELASQUEZ'S LIVE INSPIRED 7  1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? Wonder. 2. Tomorrow you discover your wealthy uncle shockingly dies at the age of 103; leaving you millions. What would you do with it? I have always had this dream of creating a scholarship foundation, then I would help my church and family. Lastly, I would spoil my dogs.  3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? The big box of photos I have.  4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? Julia Roberts or Ava Duvernay. 5. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Never be scared to learn. Be comfortable in the uncomfortable. 6. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself at age 20? Prepare for some craziness.  7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? Go out every day, knowing it isn't going to always be sunny. But, it will clear up.  ***  If you enjoyed today’s episode: Subscribe (automatically get new episodes), rate & review (help spread the word!) this podcast wherever you get your podcasts. I can’t wait to see you here next Thursday! Today is your day. Live Inspired. Live Inspired with John every day on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and get his Monday Motivation email: www.JohnOLearyInspires.com/Monday-Morning

Author, speaker and anti-bullying activist Lizzie Velasquez is an expert on the transformative power of kindness. Listen now and learn how a simple shift in perspective can help this world become a kinder, more compassionate place. This one is a must-watch, must-share! https://www.marieforleo.com/2018/01/lizzie-velasquez-interview/ The power of one person can move mountains. @littlelizziev via @marieforleo

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From celebrities, musicians, actors, and influencers who are pretty well known themselves, Hispanicize 2016 was the gathering place for Latinos in the U.S. earlier this month. They were there to connect and network with one another, as well as what founder Manny Ruiz might argue was the primary reason for #Hispz16, to make an impact. We were in Miami for the full week of both the first inaugural DiMe Summit, which took place one day prior to Hispanicize, and for the seventh annual Hispanicize 2016 event. The week was definitely action-packed and thought provoking. So much so, that we are dedicating an entire episode to all things Hispanicize. Tune in to hear directly from founder Manny Ruiz about the importance of Latinos uniting as one community; a very inspirational keynote speech by Texas's own Lizzie Velasquez, and her parents; as well as a brief excerpt from Vine superstar, Lele Pons on what it means to be a part of a global social community. And we'll even reveal the official dates for Hispanicize 2017! Want more about Hispanicize? Read the following links from Juan of Words and SandraSays. The Little Radio Show” is on HMSNetRadio.org on Thursdays at 2 pm (CST). The show hosts are Sandra Fernandez (@sandrasays), Juan Alanis (@juanofwords), and Anjelica Cazares (@la_anjel). Subscribe to the Podcast via (RSS), on the iTunes channel or on our Stitcher channel, and keep up with new episodes. Subscribe to the Blog and keep up with new posts. The show's website can be found at thelittleradioshow.com.

Bobby talks about his favorite serial killers. Khalyla wants Benicio Del Toro to spit in her eye. Lizzie Velasquez is our hero of the week. "Let me eat you out, for free." -KK   Recorded September 28, 2015 Music by Bobby Lee   Instagram: @tigerbelly Twitter: @thetigerbelly

In this episode Sean & Vito will discuss trailers for the following 3 films and 1 documentary: Serena, A Brave Heart-The Lizzie Velasquez Story, The Walking Deceased, Kill Me 3 Times.

In this Woman Crush Wednesday show we're celebrating motivational speaker, author and all around bad-ass chick Lizzie Velasquez. Lizzie is one of three people in the world to have a mystery syndrome that doesn't allow her to gain any weight. In high school a classmate posted an 8 second video clip titled "The Ugliest Woman In the World" which quickly went viral with 4 million views and endless hate-filled comments. Since that video Lizzie has responded by showin the world true courage, strength and beauty.   Listen-In to learn more about this incredible woman and find out why she is our Woman Crush Wednesday! Learn more about Lizzie Velasquez at www.AboutLizzie.com

Lizzie is one of 3 person on earth with a rare syndrome- she can't gain weight!  She's 25 and weighs 40 pounds but hasn't let this stop her from waging a campaign against online bullying.  Check out her TED talk:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c62Aqdlzvqk She's the best. I feel really lucky to have gotten to spend some time with her.

Lizzie Velasquez is no stranger to almost all types of bullying. In fact, just a few years ago, insensitive idiots on the internet dubbed her as the ugliest woman in the world. Yet the 23-year-old woman from Texas remains undaunted. Rather, she showed the world that she is actually the most beautiful girl on the planet. Her Rarity Lizzie Velasquez is not that different than the other girls her age. She hangs out with her friends, loves to be with her family, and enjoys learning and exploring a lot of things. But others see her as odd man out because of the conditions she has had all throughout her life. READ FULL STORY...