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Is perfectionism holding you back? Are you trying to be the best parent, partner, friend and worker all at the same time? What if I told you perfection doesn't exist?L'Oreal Thompson Payton, author of “Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power,” shares how she manages her own perfectionism, the hard truths she had to confront, and how she's modeling what she's learned for your her daughter. About L'Oreal:Website: https://www.ltinthecity.comL'Oreal Thompson Payton is an award-winning journalist and the author of Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power (BenBella Books, August 2023). She is also a health and wellness reporter at Fortune where she covers women and wellness in the workplace. Her professional writing is often inspired by her own personal experiences of trying to navigate the world as an ambitious Black millennial woman who was raised to believe that she could outwork all obstacles, but who has come to learn over time that success is not always guaranteed even if you follow all of the “rules.”Her personal essays, feature stories and celebrity interviews have been published in esteemed media outlets such as Bustle, Essence, SELF, Shondaland, People, Publishers Weekly, and Well + Good. Her writing, speaking engagements, and wellness facilitation work pull from her personal struggles with issues such as self-doubt, imposter syndrome, infertility, and postpartum depression to encourage and inspire other Black women to see, trust, and believe in the beauty of who they are as enough even as they strive to become more than that. When she's not busy writing–which, to be fair, isn't often–she can usually be found reading, on her yoga mat or riding her Peloton. L'Oreal lives just outside of Chicago with her very patient husband and brilliant daughter whose laugh lights up her world.Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @LTIntheCity. Subscribe to her motivational newsletter and listen to her podcast at ltinthecity.com.
Writer, motivational speaker, and author L'Oreal Thompson Payton discusses the challenges of parenting while freelancing, what it's like to write a book while raising a baby, how to think about impostor syndrome, and what it means to have an abundance mindset, among other things.L'Oreal's bio: L'Oreal Thompson Payton is a lifestyle and wellness writer, motivational speaker and author of the forthcoming self-help book, Trust Your Dopeness. Her byline has appeared in publications such as Bitch, Bustle, SELF, Shondaland, Well + Good and ZORA, just to name a few. When she's not busy writing, she can usually be found reading, riding her Peloton or relaxing on her yoga mat. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Jeff, daughter, Violet and an ever-growing book collection.Get L'Oreal's weekly motivational newsletter: Subscribe at LTintheCity.com Find L'Oreal online at her website, www.LTinthecity.com, or on Twitter and InstagramWebsite: https://www.LTinthecity.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTintheCity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltinthecity/ Notable quotes from L'Oreal during our conversation: “They say it takes a village to raise a kid, and I'm a firm believer in it takes a village to raise a mom as well. Because we cannot do this alone.”“If I waited for the perfect circumstances — with my oat milk latte and the window seat at the cafe and the perfect soundtrack — it would never happen. The book would never happen. Writing would never happen.”“Just trust that there is more out there. There is bigger, there's better. Don't settle.”Books/things we talked about: Jenni Gritter's coachingYou are a Badass by Jen SinceroYou Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
L’Oreal Thompson Payton is a freelance writer, editor, and public speaker who is dedicated to educating, encouraging, and elevating Black women and girls. Her work has been featured in print and online publications such as Bustle, HelloGiggles, SELF, Shondaland, Well + Good, and ZORA, just to name a few.A highly sought-after public speaker, L’Oreal shares vital personal and professional advice via other platforms as a frequent podcast guest and panelist for career-centric events, as well as her weekly newsletter, which offers inspirational advice and job opportunities to a growing number of subscribers and followers at LTintheCity.com.When she’s not busy writing-- which, to be fair, isn’t often -- L’Oreal enjoys reading, dancing, and binge-watching Beyoncé videos on Instagram. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Jeff, and her ever-growing collection of books, plants, and coffee mugs.Subscribe to her newsletter at LTintheCity.com and follow her on Twitter and Instagram @LTintheCity.Re-Written: The Aisha Beau Podcast is your weekly dose of all things self-love. Each episode is concise and features uplifting yet actionable words of encouragement meant to kickstart your day, help you unwind in the evening, or boost midday morale. Aisha Beau is a writer, digital creator, and speaker. For more self-care tips, visit AishaBeau.com.
On the show this week I’m chatting with L’Oreal Thompson Payton! L’oreal is a freelance writer, editor and public speaker who is dedicated to encouraging and elevating Black women and girls. Her work has been featured in print and online publications such as Bustle, HelloGiggles, SELF, Shondaland, JET, EBONY and ZORA, just to name a few. A highly sought-after public speaker and author-on-the-rise, L’Oreal shares vital personal and professional advice via other platforms as a frequent podcast guest and panelist for career-centric events, as well as her weekly newsletter, which offers inspirational advice and job opportunities to a growing number of subscribers and followers at LTintheCity.com. In this episode, L’Oreal and I chat about how she decided to finally put a price on her writing and jump into freelancing, how to get started with building your freelancing career, her advice for pitching your ideas to major media outlets, how she manages writing, pitching and a full-time job and she even gives us a peek into the book she is currently working on! Find the show notes for this episode over at www.livingoverexisting.com/episodes/117 This episode is brought to you by, The LOE Collective. Head to www.joinloe.com to learn more about becoming a member! If you enjoyed this episode, rate the show and leave a review on Apple Podcast!
Have you ever wanted to write a book, maybe a blog, maybe an article? Does writing and sharing your perspective with the world come easy to you? Our guest this week had to answer those, and many more questions. L'Oreal Payton-Thompson is the definition of a creative and uses writing as her medium of choice. She is Editor-in-Chief of LTinthecity.com. Join me as she helps the potential writer in you navigate the ups and downs of offering your perspective to the world. When she talks, people listen, when she writes, people read! Support the show (http://www.hardknoxpodcast.com/coaching)
Available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher + Google Play [Tweet "We've been told that purpose is more important than the paycheck. I think we can have both. @ltinthecity"]Wouldn't it be nice to leave that job of yours that isn't all that dreamy and snag an incredibly better one? One that made you feel fulfilled and like you were finally living out your God-given purpose. How would you feel if you got a $30,000 increase in your annual income to do that purpose-driven gig? That'd be nice right? Right! Well my good friend and media maven, L'Oreal Thompson Payton did just that! She recently made a huge pivot in her journalism career and it paid off in a major way. I'm talking a $30k increase kinda way. So in today's episode, L'Oreal is going to take us on her zigzag of a career path-- from being a burned out journalist to landing her dream job as the Director Of Communications at One Goal-- an organization that helps low-income high school students get to college. So if you've been itching for a promotion, or ready to change directions in your career entirely-- this episode is for you!Topics Discussed In Today's Episode: How L'Oreal knew it was time to change direction in her journalism career. How she invested in herself and hired a career coach to help her land her dream job and get paid her worth. Her struggles with impostor syndrome and getting over her lack mindset to usher in abundance. How she got crystal clear on what she truly wanted in her dream job and what she did to get it. Not letting fear punk you into taking just any old job.Check Out Episode No. 21 Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:This post contains affiliate links. Which means if you decide to purchase an item that is linked I will receive a portion of the sales to help fund #NRJ! Thanks for the support
On the 11th episode of Podmas, similar to Vlogmas on YouTube, we hear from L'Oreal Thompson Payton, about her transition from journalist and Digital Content Editor at Jet magazine to Media Relations Manager for Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago. She shares with us how the Travon Martin story impacted her life and became a gateway to change. L’Oreal gives major insight on thinking strategic to make a Switch, Pivot or Quit as well as how mentorship has played a key role in her career and life overall. Hear what insight from her mentor, Ebony magazine Editor-in-Chief, Kyra Kyles shared that resonated in a real way years later. Also learn why L’Oreal recommends therapy to help you navigate life.Host, Ahyiana also shares that the Plot Twist Planner is coming in the beginning of the new year!Learn more at LTintheCity.com, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @LTintheCityWebsite Link: http://ltinthecity.comGet your copy of the Plot Twist Journal now! http://bit.ly/2xFxlsHwww.SwitchPivotorQuit.comDream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, Blogger, 5 Minute Journal, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Side Hustle Pro, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Personal Growth, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zoneSound effects - https://www.zapsplat.com
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, writer L'Oreal Thompson Payton -- who is creator of the blog LTinthecity.com, speaks candidly about her struggles with her identity growing up, finding her voice, pursuing her dream and having the courage to pivot when that dream changes. Plus her top tips on how to successfully launch your own personal blog!
Episode 125 is live! This week, we talk with L’Oreal Thompson Payton in Chicago, IL. A masterful storyteller with a passion for empowering young women, L’Oreal is the Media Relations Manager for Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Prior to joining Girl Scouts, L’Oreal was a professional journalist for seven years, most recently as the Digital Content Editor for JET magazine. She's also a writer and blogger for a number of publications, including EBONY, JET, HelloGiggles, and Brit + Co. On today's episode, L'Oreal shares her own inspiring career trajectory, and what happened when she let go of her five year plan. She also shares differences between the corporate and for profit worlds, and everything you need to know about the Girl Scouts and Girl Scout cookie time. Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on iTunes or Stitcher. To learn more about L'Oreal, follow her on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LTintheCity) and Twitter (@LTintheCity). Thanks to everyone for listening! And, thank you to those who sent me questions. You can send your questions to Angela@CopelandCoaching.com. You can also send me questions via Twitter. I’m @CopelandCoach. And, on Facebook, I am Copeland Coaching. Don’t forget to help me out. Subscribe on iTunes and leave me a review!
Butterflies of Wisdom is a podcast where we want to share your story. We want to share your wisdom if you have a small business, if you are an author or a Doctor, or whatever you are. With a disability or not, we want to share your story to inspire others. To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/ Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To learn how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel at amanda@bridgingbionics.org. On Butterflies of Wisdom today, JC (Host) and Best-Selling Author, Win C (Co-Host) welcomes L’Oreal Thompson Payton. A full-time journalist turned nonprofit PR pro, L’Oreal Thompson Payton is a blogger and freelance writer with a passion for empowering women. Her work has appeared in magazines such as EBONY, JET, Sesi and Girls’ Life, as well as websites such as Brit + Co, HelloGiggles and Joblogues. When she’s not busy writing, this Maryland native can be found reading, dancing and eating her way through Chicago with her husband, Jeff. She also enjoys mentoring young women online and IRL. Learn more about her current projects at LTintheCity.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at LT in the City. To learn more about L’Oreal visit http://ltinthecity.com/. To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visit https://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. To follow Win on Twitter go to @winkellycharles. To follow Win on Instagram go to winkcharles. To follow Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. Please send feedback to Win by email her at winwwow@gmail.com, or go to http://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom and http://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show please fill out the intake at http://bit.ly/bow2017. Butterflies of Wisdom sponsored by Brought to you by Dr. Kelly, aka The FitShrink, who offers 1-on-1 and group wellness coaching for people of all abilities. She makes the psychology of wellness easy! You can learn more about her at fitshrink.com. This is a 20% off code for www.gracedbygrit.com. The code will be XOBUTTERFLIES. To learn about the magic of Siri go to https://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email. If you want to donate Butterflies of Wisdom, please send a PayPal donation to aspenrosearts@gmail.com or aspenwin@gmail.com. Please send a check in the mail so 100% goes to Bridging Bionics Foundation. In the Memo section have people write: In honor of Win Charles. Send to: Bridging Bionics Foundation PO Box 3767 Basalt, CO 81621 Thank you Win