Podcasts about unseen beauty

In this episode my guest is a woman who has a deep understanding of how the beauty industry works and feeds into modern culture. Ellen Atlanta is a writer and brand consultant specialising in Gen-Z and Millennial culture and  has worked with beauty giants including Estee Lauder, Boots, FeelUnique, Milk Makeup, Flannels Beauty and The Unseen Beauty.Her latest project has seen her become the author of one of the most important books that I've read in a long time. Pixel Flesh is an honest, scary and at times shocking observation of the toxic side of beauty and the online world:"We are living in a new age of beauty. With advancements in cosmetic surgery, augmented reality face filters, photo editing apps, and exposure to more images than ever, we have the ability to craft a version of ourselves that we want everyone to see. We pinch, pull, squeeze, tweeze, smooth and slice ourselves beyond recognition. But is our beauty culture truly empowering? Are we really in control?In Pixel Flesh, Ellen Atlanta holds a mirror up to our modern beauty ideal and the harm it is doing to women all around the world. Weaving in her own personal story with those of other women, she reconfigures our obsession with the cult of beauty and explores the realities of living in a digitally obsessed world where the pressure to present yourself both virtually and in person is all-consuming."During the episode we explore many of the themes in Ellen's book and have a really honest chat about the challenges that so many of us face when it comes to how we perceive and present ourselves to the world. We also look at the empowering and positive side of beauty and how when used in the right way it can build communities and make us feel increible.I hope you enjoy this thought provoking episode and that it sparks a debate about the highs and lows of being a woman in 2024.

What if I told you that being ugly is not an aesthetic at all but an emotion? Reema Zaman, a woman who is actually very beautiful by societal standards, with a modeling and acting career, in addition to being a well-awarded writer, grew up ugly and unseen, dismissed even. But what does it really mean to be ugly? What does it really mean to be beautiful? And can you be both?  For More on Reema Zaman:Email - REEMA@REEMAZAMAN.COM Website_ https://www.reemazaman.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/reemazaman LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-miller-a70a008/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JodiMillercomic/ X: https://twitter.com/reemazaman Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/reema.zaman/ Podcast - https://www.owltail.com/people/6fq1s-reema-zaman/appearances Book- https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Yours-Reema-Zaman/dp/1948705117Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support.

Episode Overview: In this engaging episode, Adam catches up with Sam Wilcox. Beyond the warmth and casual banter lies a profound conversation about personal growth, business reevaluation, and the quest for simplicity. Sam shares his rollercoaster journey through the entrepreneurial landscape, from expanding a business to embracing minimalism in work and life. This episode isn't just a catch-up between friends; it's a deep dive into the lessons learned from confronting ego, the allure of public validation, and the ultimate realisation that sometimes, less truly is more. Key Takeaways: The Ego Trap: Sam discusses the challenging decisions he faced as he scaled back his business, addressing how ego and public perception influenced his journey. Simplicity and Satisfaction: The conversation turns to the beauty of simplicity—both in business operations and personal aspirations. Vulnerability in Public: Sam reflects on the double-edged sword of "building in public" and the pressures of sharing only the wins. The Power of Pause: Taking a break allowed Sam to reassess his goals and rediscover his passions, emphasising the importance of space and curiosity in personal growth. Looking Forward: The dialogue wraps up with thoughts on future aspirations, underpinned by a newfound appreciation for the present moment and the small, fulfilling aspects of daily life. Recommendation: This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of professional and personal aspirations. Sam's journey reminds us of the power of stepping back, reassessing our paths, and finding joy in simplicity.

Fall sweeps in quietly, its arrival almost imperceptible. Yet, there's a single, unforgettable instant each year when the season truly envelops me. It's a moment brimming with crisp air, tranquil stillness, a gently falling leaf, and an unmistakable shift in my thoughts. I take on the same artistic challenge every year: Can I photograph this ephemeral experience? http://PhotographyClips.com http://WillMoneymaker.com #unseen #willmoneymaker #photographyclips

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Welcome to the Native Digital Native Analog Show, where today's episode is one that will deeply touch your heart and soul. Our guest, James Fellowes, shares his journey of unraveling and rebuilding after a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, while also co-founding a company that has placed over 75,000 people with incredible abilities into meaningful careers. But this episode is even more special as we welcome my sister, Sam, who was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, to join in the conversation. Get ready to be profoundly impacted and to open your mind to a level of empathy you didn't think was possible. Let's jump in and join this special conversation in My Den. From Privileged to Poverty James had everything going for him, but then everything came crashing down. He recounts his privileged upbringing, his successful career in the drinks industry, and his seemingly perfect family life. However, in 2008, things began to unravel for him... “This dawned on me. Having been white male and exceptionally privileged. I'd never heard any kind of or experienced any kind of barrier to employment in my entire life...”-James Fellowes This was when his mental health began to suffer. He lost his confidence and struggled to operate in any way. He couldn't even turn on his computer and found himself staring out of the window. Despite this, he found hope through therapy and the support of his family, and he now works to help others going through similar struggles. “And I started rebuilding my life again. And I was like, “Okay, we can start again, you know, bottom of the snakes and ladder”. - James Fellowes Navigating the Future of Talent in the AI Age James and I discussed how employers should view the future of talent, given the shifting landscape where AI surpasses our expectations. “I think this (AI) makes this talent pool even more strategically vital. Because if AI can do what typical talent can do, but much better and working 24/7 and various other things.” -- James Fellowes And James points out that managers need to start thinking about all different types of diversity, not just gender and ethnicity. Embracing Diversity in the Workplace Neurodiversity includes talents like those with autism, who have attention to detail and focus, and dyslexics who are extremely creative. James said, "if you have gone through a system that's designed to put you down, tell you you're stupid, and you have gotten through that, well, you must be bloody good." People who have lived through difficult experiences also bring unique experiences to the table that cannot be replicated by AI Therefore, it is crucial for companies to embrace diversity and seek out untapped talent pools to get ahead. If you want to catch the full conversation, be sure to listen to the complete podcast. About James Fellowes In 2018 James was made redundant for the fifth time in 8 years. It was then that he had an epiphany: to leave the corporate world to try and change the world! He co-founded Bridge of Hope Careers to create the missing link between ‘untapped talent' and inclusive employers seeking to expand their talent pool. He's a proud dad of three, an unshakable optimist and an obsessive wild swimmer. Connect with James Fellowes

Learn how to discover who you ARE, not just what you do There are moments when I meet someone on our podcast who truly takes my own breath away—and I hope it does yours as well. Elizabeth Rosenberg is one such woman. We talk about her journey filled with trauma and burnout that led her to rethink her life. Rather than keep pushing herself within large corporations, she shifted her focus and launched a new career, helping others discover their inner worth and "secret sauce.” She's intuitive, she's compassionate, and I really believe she's what the world needs right now. As you listen, you may rethink your own life. Watch and listen to our conversation here Do you know how great you really are? Being a branding guru, Elizabeth knows that people often hide their best selves from others, and even from themselves. She helps clients look inside and see what greatness is already there, and then free it so they can “soar.” Listen in and ask yourself, “Aren't I a great 'brand' ready to be free of the anchors holding me back?” About Elizabeth Elizabeth Rosenberg is the founder of The Good Advice Company, a marketing and communications consultancy that works with C-suite leaders and corporate executives to create their personal brands, while discovering their purpose along the way. You can connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn, Twitter and her website The Good Advice Company. You can also email her at Info@thegoodadvicecompany.com.  Ready to rethink who you are and where you're going? For starters, dig into these: Blog: You Can Find Joy And Happiness In Turbulent Times! Podcast: Diana Wu David—Are You Truly Happy With How You Work, Not Just Where? Podcast: Rebecca Morrison—Women, Are You Ready To Find Your Happiness? Is It All Around You? Podcast: Roshni Pandey—To Find Your Happiness, Assemble The Kind Of Life You Want Additional resources for you My two award-winning books: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Businessand On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants   Read the transcript of our podcast here Andi Simon: Welcome to On the Brink With Andi Simon. I'm Andi Simon, your host and your guide. And as you know, my job is to help you get off the brink and soar again. I go looking for people who are going to help you see, feel and think in new ways so that you can step back like an anthropologist, observe what's going on and really begin to think about who am I, where am I going, what's my company all about and how do I fit. There are really deep questions that give you some awareness, reflection, resilience, but unless you can be a little anthropological and look at it through a fresh lens, you get so caught up in it, you're not quite sure what's going on. So today, I have a wonderful woman with me. Her name is Elizabeth Rosenberg. Now, Elizabeth is going to tell you her own life's journey more than I can tell you in her bio. But she is on a real quest to help others begin to see themselves. I'll call it their personal brand as she does, but it's deeper than that. It's not casual. It's not in their dress code, it is in who am I and how am I really living the life I want to live? And if I'm not, how do I find that life? Remember, during the pandemic, you heard a lot about "you only live once." Well, this has been the case forever. And every day is a gift. So how are we going to make it easier for you to live the best life you have, knowing better who you are, what you're looking for, and how to get there. Elizabeth is shaking her head. I'm going to turn it back to her. Elizabeth, thank you for joining me today. Elizabeth Rosenberg: Thank you for having me. That was one of the most, I think, beautiful and perfect intros that I've ever had. So I very much appreciate you having me on the show. Andi Simon: I mean, you don't want me to ask you three questions and then we'll be done. That's not our style. For our listeners and our viewers, Elizabeth came to me by chance. And I wasn't really quite sure why. And as we talked, I know there's good reason for you to listen carefully because she's got a message that you're going to want to know more about. And so I'm going to let her talk about her own journey because it has some catalytic moments in it. And I must tell you, everyone I'm bringing on has a crisis of some kind, some catalytic moment where their brain goes, whoosh, there's something going on here. Please, Elizabeth, who are you? Tell us about yourself. Elizabeth Rosenberg: My name is Elizabeth Rosenberg, and I'm the founder of The Good Advice Company. To many, I am a marketing and communications consultant and a personal branding expert. But I think to my friends and my clients and my family, I'm much more than that. I really love to dive into exactly what you were talking about: the who and the why. What is our legacy? What are we meant to be? Why are we meant to be here? What are we meant to do? My story is fairly simple, and I think is probably very relatable to most. I've had a 25-year career in public relations and marketing. A few years ago, I experienced severe corporate burnout. While I was the Global Head of Communications for a large ad agency, I landed myself in the emergency room with a migraine where I lost all of my motor skills. And I know we talked about that moment where we all have crises, and we all kind of hit our rock bottom. The thing that's fascinating about that is, everyone's rock bottom is different. For some it can be a moment where you land in the emergency room. For others, it can be an emotional moment. For others, it can be a spiritual moment. For others, it can be a mental moment. We all have to kind of take agency of what that moment means to us, and then what we choose to do with it next. From there, I went on a very deep health and wellness journey, in addition to switching my job, which I thought would save everything and help everything. I was sure that I had a brain tumor, and I was dying and all of the things, and after months of testing and finally taking some time to really reflect, I realized that I had just burned out from corporate America. I went to another job and alas, the pandemic hit. So I actually quit that job on March of 2020, literally days before the world closed down, and ventured out on my own with a new company. And from there I have kind of followed the path as it's led me, versus I think doing what most of us do as futurists, we forecast the future forecast, and we try to figure out where the path is leading us. So I've definitely had a lesson in the last few years of being present and kind of seeing what the world is offering me versus trying to make it happen. And from there, I've uncovered a new process that I've been working on that's been really exciting in terms of branding, and uncovering our purpose. Andi Simon: It's so interesting. I have a good friend who was over for dinner, and she's a psychotherapist. And she said, "I've been reading Gouda again and I'm wondering about how we can get into the present." You just said that. And then the importance of being in the moment, and not moving. The past is past. The future is unknown. But what are we doing now to really gain perspective on both? You gave us your history, we're not quite sure where you're going, but we do know that you're beginning to discover new value in what you know, and how you do it. And it's not just the PR and communication stuff, it's in how you're transforming people's lives. So talk about your new company, and the new process that you have, and what you're discovering both about yourself and about the people who that you're helping, because it's very powerful. Elizabeth Rosenberg: Thank you. Through my own health and wellness journey, I really started to uncover different forms of healing. I did everything from Eastern medicine, to Western medicine, to spiritual medicine, New Age, everything in between. And through that, I really tapped into mindfulness and uncovered that I was quite intuitive. And through training, and again, listening with different ears, and really trying to remain present, and focused on the day to day, I uncovered that I'm a medium. It took me about two years to feel comfortable enough to tell that story externally. I think my friends and my family knew I've always had this intuition. Every job I've ever been to, my boss has always said in my review, "Oh, you're so intuitive." So I think they probably knew something I didn't. And I really started to tap into that practice. I think a lot of people think that meditating is the way to get there. For me, it was a lot of breath work. I did a past life regression. I have done Chinese medicine. I've done energy work. So I've really tried to look at all the modalities I could to get me to where I needed to go. And through this process, I really wanted to kind of tie in my side hustle, as you could say, or my hobby, with my job. And it just really naturally presented itself. I was working with one client on her personal brand. Her guides came through in the middle. I was mortified, like, "Oh my god, what is happening and why? Why is this happening?" And then I realized the strength that it had in it. And if I could do an intuitive reading of which I tap into the Akashic records, and then really pair that with behavioral analytics about who you are and then the PR part of what I do, really uncovering that story within the story. We all have impostor syndrome, and we all feel unworthy at times. And a lot of what I do is listening to what makes somebody amazing and what makes someone themselves and bring that to the forefront, tied in together with the data that I've gotten in the first few sessions. And from that, I uncovered this beautiful, authentic version of yourself. And then a lot of it is coaching to help you feel comfortable enough to put that person out in the world. Andi Simon: Interesting. People have asked me about impostor syndrome. And, in fact, we did a panel on it with a bunch of women and they said, "Well, when did you discover the imposter syndrome?" I said, "I think when I grew up, I never was anywhere where I felt I was well-prepared for it. And I always just sort of rolled up my sleeves." My nature is to be an explorer. And I've been defined by the culture index as a philosopher, and I was always quite willing to be under-skilled, under-qualified and curious and it allowed me to improve myself in jobs. I was SVP of one bank and EVP of another bank. Did I know banking? No, I was an anthropologist! and they imposed on me for their help and their expectations, what I could bring, but I had no idea what I was doing, and it was okay. But I look back on it and I'm sort of fascinated by this whole word "imposter" that makes it seem as if everybody should be knowing, when most of the time we're not quite sure what the environment is unless you take a job that's so well defined, and you know exactly how to do it. Most of the time, you're a bit betwixt and between. And then when I got into healthcare, I had no idea what I was really doing. They had no idea what I was going to be doing. But they loved me. And I said, Okay, I'll take it. Let's try and figure out how to help. And when I launched my business, my PR guy said, "You're a corporate anthropologist who helps companies change." And I went bingo, even though I was an imposter. Did I have a business? What was I doing, but I loved his brand. And his one sentence was enough to create mine. And so to your point, as you're talking, I'm saying, Yeah, that's me. That's me. Well, we got to know some more about now that you've come to the aha moment where you know yourself better. You intuit, you can feel. My hunch is that there's a sixth sense that you pick up on and you're smiling at me. I want to get a little bit more of your wisdom for the listener or the viewer so that it is tangible for them, they can see how it might help them. If you could have helped me for years trying to figure out who I really was until John Rasika said, "That's who you are." I said, "Okay, you're right." Talk to us, Elizabeth, a little bit more. Elizabeth Rosenberg: A little bit about the imposter syndrome. I learned a lot about it through a program called #IAmRemarkable, which was actually created through Google. And anybody, any of your listeners can take it, you just sign up. And it is a beautiful way for everyone to acknowledge their impostor syndrome and how to work through it. I do believe that your imposter syndrome, as exactly we're talking about, can actually be your strength. There's something so beautiful about going into a job where you don't know everything. What a boring life that would be if you're in something where you're not learning something new every day. And also, I think we forget that we are bringing something new into a field, into an organization, into a team. If we don't know everything, there's always something that you were bringing in that's new. It's fascinating because every executive I worked with has had impostor syndrome. Men, women, any ethnicity, it's just we all suffer from it. So I think if we can all kind of collectively decide that we are imposters and that might be our strength, there's something actually quite beautiful in it. In terms of how I help my clients, I help them see what they can't themselves. Just like the coach that you worked with who gave you that line of who you are. But more importantly, I think it's very important that we, as a society, especially in corporate America, really start defining ourselves by who we are, not necessarily what we do. We all work. It's just that it is what we do. Whether you define yourself as a mother, or you define yourself as a stay-at-home parent or corporate executive. We all have that brand of what it is that we do for a living. But the beauty is lost, and actually talking about what kind of people we are. When you die, your legacy is not going to be like, Well she did this, he did this. Do we want to be known for being kind? Are we thoughtful? Are we compassionate? Are we funny? Do we bring strength to others? Do we bring others joy? I just think that there's something so lost in that. And that was also an A-ha pandemic moment for me. As people were dying, and obituaries were starting to read like resumes, I was like, Oh, God, if I die tomorrow, and my resume says that I work for this brand and I did this and I did this and nothing says anything about who I actually am as a person, what life am I living? How awful! Andi Simon: As you work with your clients, because I can tell my audience is smiling, as you work with them, you're helping them identify not just are they in the right career or job, but also are they living the life that gives them the most purpose, that sense of meaning. We're meaning makers, as humans we have to have a context, we don't just exist. So in some ways, we're trying to find our meaning in the context of what we're doing. And what you're saying is that it shouldn't be just about what you did, but who you are, and how you brought meaning to others so they too could prosper. Am I right? Elizabeth Rosenberg: Yes, that is exactly right. And attitude. Andi Simon: How do you do this? Elizabeth Rosenberg: I tap into the Akashic records, which for your audience, is an intuitive place to go, is the best way to describe it. That is, like your soul. As a library, it is a journey from the past to the present to the future. As I tap into that place, I can steer a conversation knowing that I'm talking to the universal light, whatever it is that you want to refer to it as, and I truly ask the client, what is your soul's purpose? And I believe that we have many, by the way, but what is your soul's purpose? And then what is your life's purpose? So how are you actualizing that purpose in this lifetime? The funny thing is, we're already living our purposes. We just need to be reminded that we're doing it. In a way, I think that's quite beautiful. I also think in ways that are much more simple than we're thinking. But I don't just work with clients who are in a place of inflection in their lives or are struggling. I work with a lot of clients who are actually quite successful, who are just missing that purpose or missing that part of their life that's missing, and feeling like they just aren't living up to, I think, the greater good. They feel they are just stuck in a hamster wheel. And you're just doing your everyday life, whether it's your personal life, your professional life, and I believe that when you can tap into your purpose, how you life changes drastically. Andi Simon: It's so interesting listening. I was at a conference last week, and I was talking to a woman who had during the conference the epiphany that what she was doing was more important than what she thought she was doing. And it was very interesting listening because all of a sudden, she realized that the role she did, the things she did, were very good. And her business was a very good business. But it wasn't the purpose, a sufficient amount of purpose for her to feel purposeful. You know, it was practical and tactical. And as she was going through this, it was an International Women's Day event in DC. As she was going through it, she had that epiphany where her brain took it to the next stage. Elizabeth Rosenberg: How lovely to witness that. Andi Simon: Well, it was interesting because she was talking about it, and me being who I am, said, "So you've just been elevated to the next level." And she looked at me. I said, "Think about what you just said. And they said that you have a good business and you do good work. It has a bigger meaning, more purpose and power for others than just what you're thinking." Elizabeth Rosenberg: Lovely to facilitate that. I think that's so amazing. Andi Simon: Well, my challenge in life is that that's what I do. I listen more, try to hear what people are saying instead in a context. Like you and me, I learned that when I discovered anthropology, it wasn't tactical and practical. It was who I was as a person, not a job I was going to do. And I listen, I'm trying to figure out stuff. It's a weird world. But as you're talking, I'm excited because it is hard to find others who can do really something. I've stopped bringing coaches onto the platform as much as I can. But, there are so many women coaches, even men, who are trying to do coaching in a way that isn't tapping into the inner soul. That's just sort of on the tactical, practical side. There's nothing wrong with it, but you are really transformational. Elizabeth Rosenberg: Thank you. As you're talking, I'm like, "Oh, do I start calling myself a soul anthropologist?" I'm kind of liking that phrase, that thought. But on a coaching front, there's something very different that I do than coaching. I think there are people that need coaching at a certain time in their life. I think there are people who need personal development and therapy at a certain time in their lives. I think there are people who need what I offer at a certain time in their life. We are all at different places in our own personal development journey. And you have to recognize where you are. There are so many clients that come to me that say, I got your name from someone and I can't wait to work with you. And you know, this is where I am and this is what I want to do. And I say to them, "I am not the right person for you. You need unique coaching right now. Here are three or four amazing coaches. Talk to them."  It's a lot like dating. You really have to, when you're looking for a therapist or looking for a coach or looking for somebody to guide you through different parts of your life, you really need to make sure that you are working with someone who is going to hold you accountable and also get you to that next place. Somebody that you can manipulate and somebody that you can be quite complacent with is not going to get you anywhere. You're just throwing money away. So know what you need when you need it. Andi Simon: But that's very important for us to echo. Now, no one size fits everyone. You need to know who you are, which often requires a little bit of assessment before you start, and what it is you're trying to fix. Because often I find as I coach, I'm a John Mattoon-trained executive coach, and thank you, John Mattoon, but I often find that the issues that come with bringing out my consulting job more than my coaching job, they need ideas on how to fix a business or even on personal problems. But if you go through the coaching methodology, and try to get them to elicit solutions, they don't know what to do that you've had in their toolkit. There's nothing there that comes through. So you have to be willing to provide that consultative idea that might generate some "Oh, that's what I should do." And off they go. But people are complicated and you found a way to help them in a particular fashion. Elizabeth Rosenberg: Oh, it is, it is very specific. Because I also do tap into obviously the marketing and PR aspect. And I loved marketing and PR. It is still the thing that is just my adrenaline hit. And what I really want to do is help. Again, executives, leaders, business owners, and the media optimize their brands. The PR landscape has changed so drastically in the last few years. Everything's behind a paywall. There's actual news that journalists need to be writing about being able to optimize your own brand, talk about thought leadership in a way that is interesting, that has a relatable story to tell, will not only, I believe, impact other people with your story, but it always grows your business. I mean, I've had clients who've had op-eds in Fast Company who've had six figure salary raises, just because they've changed their narrative as to, is this the impact that I want to make on the world. This is the purpose that I'm living. And this is the type of business that I want to be doing. So we only have, as you said, we only have one life to live. You might as well be happy when you're doing it. Andi Simon: But you know, what you just said was very powerful. All of a sudden, the next stage in their journey opened up to them because they had time to sit with you and really dig into who they were and what was of great value. What's the brand anyhow? It answers the question Why you? and it does it in such a fashion so that when you begin to tell that, people learn something from it or gain something from it, or you give and share something with it. The only reason to have a brand is to do something with it. You know, what is the purpose? So it's very exciting. And as you do that, you get further affirmation that what you're doing has real value. Elizabeth Rosenberg: Always, and you always make more money doing it too once you're actually doing something that you really love to do. I just believe it's like the power of the law of attraction. You're actually inviting a very different level of energy. You're inviting in different people as well. I think you're inviting in people who elevate you energetically, who are excited about what it is that you're building. And that also, I believe, brings you more abundance and more joy in your life every day. Andi Simon: Sounds like you've found the joyful way not to burn out. Elizabeth Rosenberg: You know, I have to be reminded sometimes to still not burn out. I genuinely believe that your body moves much faster than your mind, and your body burns out much faster than your mind. So listen to what it is that your body's saying to you and burnout is different for everyone. What might look like a series of migraines for one could be an eye twitching for another, could be lack of sleep for somebody else. Everyone has different ways of manifesting stress in their lives. So it really comes down to if you're listening to your body and not. But it's hard to do that, just like it's hard to be present. We move too quickly as a society and as a race, so we need to be more cognizant of the little messages and the little things that we're getting on a regular basis. Andi Simon: I always tell my clients, you need an hour of self-love. You know, start your day with a workout, with a walk in the woods. You know, have a cup of coffee and sit quietly and meditate. If you want to listen to some mindfulness music, do something to quiet the body and get it going. Or end the day with some notes of gratitude and a little bit of kindness. It creates wonderful oxytocin in your brain. But if you don't do self-care, how can you care for anybody else. Elizabeth Rosenberg: And I believe with a lot of my clients, finding that hour can be difficult. So even if you can't find that hour, find five minutes, a couple times a day. I always tell everybody, if you can't find that time, build in five minutes with breakfast, lunch and dinner of just sitting, breathing, being quiet, staying off of your phone. There's little things that you can do, and everyone's meditation, I do believe, looks different. Even though I'm intuitive, and I can do 90-minute readings and sit there completely focused. I am a terrible meditator. Terrible. Your mind walking is my meditation. Your mind is mine too fast. But I can go on a five-mile walk, listening to music and just really connected to the world around me. And that is what brings me a lot, it grounds me and brings me a lot of just kind of like calmness in my day as well. Andi Simon: You know, it's interesting, I live in a rural area north of Manhattan. We found an old farm here. And it's right next to a nature walk and so my puppy, who's no longer a puppy, and I go for two miles, three mile walks. And I talk to her and there's nobody else out there. And it's sort of like my park. And by the time I come back, I feel ready for the day. And exactly, it's just a little self-care is okay. You can enjoy that. It's okay. This is such fun. If the folks want to reach you, where should they reach you? Elizabeth Rosenberg: The best place to reach me is thegoodadvicecompany.com. And I have a little toggle on there about personal branding. And then a lot of my own thought leadership and thoughts and hot takes on life can be found on LinkedIn as well. Andi Simon: So it's Elizabeth Rosenberg, and for our listeners and our viewers, wasn't it fun today. You know, I have a hunch as you're sitting there, you're saying to yourself, "Let's just sit still, be mindful, quiet down, take a little time for me. It's okay, everything that has to get done will get done. It's okay." And besides, whoever cares for you, and about you, will be happy to do that with you. And so don't kill yourself. It's unnecessary. Anyway, I'm happy to always share great people. Elizabeth, this has been wonderful. And I thank all of you who send me at info@Andisimon.com your ideas, people you want me to pick up and talk to today. I was in the UK and I had a great talk with someone in Kansas City. And now I have Elizabeth. I don't know where she is but she is such fun. And the world is flat. Maybe not. But I am really watching our podcast. It's in the top 5% of global podcasts. I can't thank our listeners enough for coming and joining and sharing. It's great fun. And my books are available at Amazon: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Business (Meet Elizabeth. She smashed it.) and On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights. And On the Brink is about how you can smash your company and turn it into something great using a little anthropology, take it in, think of it as a little bit of your personal branding at the same time. Step out, look out and see what's inside. And I'm always glad to share with you. Please stay well. Remember, turn your observations into innovations and enjoy safe travels. Thanks, Elizabeth. Bye now.

Ying Luo has been enjoying her time in Yuan Ming Yuan with the Empress Dowager for the last three years but then is urged by Fu Heng to return to the palace. A new woman given the name Chen Bi has appeared in the palace and has captured the full attention of the Emperor. This woman is such a threat that even the Empress Nala has decided to work with Ying Luo to bring her down.

With a background in material science and design, Lauren Bowker, Founder of The Unseen Beauty, entered the beauty market to help transform how people see, think about and express their beauty. The Unseen Beauty first launched with a hair colour, called Colour Alchemy, which adapts and changes colour in response to changes in temperature and sunlight. Most recently, the brand launched a reflective eye makeup product, called Spectra, that transforms under a phone camera's flash. Lauren speaks to Sophie Smith, News & Features Writer at the TheIndustry.beauty about the inspiration behind the brand, how the products work and why innovation is important in the beauty industry.Get breaking news as it happens and be the first to know when our podcasts go live by following:  INSTAGRAM and subscribe to our daily newsletter here.

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We all seem to be short of time, author John Brandon teaches through his new book The 7 Minute Productivity Solution how we can incorporate healthy habits to increase our productivity. Then Richard Bahr joins Afternoons to discuss the rich and beautiful character found in people who are homeless, through his book, Those People: The True Character of the Homeless.

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Ed Glaeser, economics professor at Harvard University, talks to us about the housing crisis and the advantages brought on by urban life. 

What if I told you that being ugly is not an aesthetic at all but an emotion? Reema Zaman, a woman who is actually very beautiful by societal standards, with a modeling and acting career, in addition to being a well-awarded writer, grew up ugly and unseen, dismissed even. But what does it really mean to be ugly? What does it really mean to be beautiful? And can you be both? More from Reema Zaman: Read her award winning memoir I Am Yours Finding Reema Zaman: Twitter & Instagram: @reemazaman Website:www.reemazaman.com If you'd like to ask a question and possibly be featured on the Dear Laura segment you can DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us at LCR.theonlyoneintheroom@gmail.com. Visit us on the web at www.theonlyonepod.com for more from Laura Cathcart Robbins like events, appearances, featured articles and more. *If you know someone who might be feeling like they're the "only one" be sure to share this episode with them and we'd also love to hear from you in the comments section on iTunes. While you're there don't forget to rate us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 50 episodes, I've decided that I need to prioritise what I'm doing in my free time so that I can use my time effectively, and produce content for the places where it gets most engagement. As a result, I will not be continuing with this podcast, but anyone who likes my content and is interested in further updates from me can come over to my website - https://unseen-beauty.com where I will continue to upload contents. I still have my other podcast, so if you're interested in English, language learning and good communication skills, search for English with Kirsty wherever you get your podcasts.

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is about 15 myths that people believe about blind people or life with a visual impairment. These things are not true, or not true for all people, and I'd like to explain why. You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/01/21/myths/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is about a lovely gift that I received from one of my blog readers. I also review the four Lush products that she sent me. You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/05/19/blog-reader-gift-trying-out-lush-products/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is about my friend Holly the Labrador and her story of going from a puppy farm to a loving home. I want to use the podcast to raise awareness of dogs like Holly who are kept only for breeding litter after litter of puppies, often not in good conditions. When you think about puppy mills or puppy farms, we often concentrate on the puppies, but there are also dogs like Holly who are kept to breed litter after litter – and they need our help. Please adopt – don't shop! There are so many dogs (and cats) who are looking for good homes. You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2017/08/12/holly/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is about my Latest in Beauty subscription box, and the products that I chose for my March box. This box is ideal for those who like to choose exactly which products you get. As some products are easier for me to use than others as a result of my disability, the element of choice is a real plus point for this box! You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/05/11/latest-in-beauty-subscription-april-2018/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is about the beauty, skincare and haircare products that I finished up in April. You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/05/02/april-make-up-and-skincare-empties/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is about online friendships. Do we need them? Are they as valuable as friendships in real life? Can you really be yourself with people whom you've only met online? Let me know your thoughts! You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/04/24/the-value-of-online-friendships/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is about the things that I've been trying out lately. We've got make-up, skincare, haircare and a new headset! You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/04/28/new-and-favourite-things-in-april/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is about chocolate! One of my favourite subjects! I share about our trip to Cadbury World, near Birmingham in the UK, and also a gifting service that I've discovered for sending Cadbury chocolate. You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/04/21/cadbury-world-and-cadbury-gifts/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is about my experiences of healthcare – what works well, and what problems have I faced in terms of accessing services or information? If you want to share your healthcare accessibility stories, you can leave a comment on the blog post. You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2017/08/04/healthcare/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is about my experiences of hotels as a blind traveller – what works well, and what problems I've encountered in terms of accessibility. You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/04/13/hotels/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Today is just a short episode - I'm announcing the winner of the Unseen Beauty prize draw! Congratulations to the winner, and if you didn't win, there will be another beauty and skincare product draw in the Summer!

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is about a service that I discovered. Lynn Cox creates a range of tactile and accessible cards for blind people that have Braille or large print messages inside. The cards are all hand-made with tactile designs for any occasion. You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/04/06/hand-made-tactile-cards-with-braille-inside/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Talking with Kirsty Major, who is an online English teacher who specializes in business English for adults. In her spare time, whatever she has of it, she runs Unseen Beauty, a beauty and lifestyle blog from the perspective of someone who’s blind. Kirsty has two blogs, two podcasts, and she’s working on her second book.… Continue Reading Kirsty Major talks about using a screen reader to navigate the web

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is a travel episode and I'm talking about our visit to the ice bar in Amsterdam. I like to look for sensory experiences for when we're travelling, and places where there is something to hear, taste, or experience, as well as things to see. Have you been to an ice bar? If so, what did you think of it? You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2017/06/28/ice/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is about the skincare, haircare, bath and make-up products that I finished up in March. There were quite a lot this month, but some of them were minis and samples! You can find all the links on the blog post, apart from a few that were gifts from Germany. You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/03/29/21-empty-products-from-march/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is about Cindy the golden retriever with whom I spent many happy years together. I didn't mention the end of Cindy's life in the episode because I wanted to focus on the fun things, but she lived with me from the age of 19 months to 12 years, when she got cancer and I had to make one of the most difficult decisions I've made. But this episode is a celebration of her life and the fun we had together. You can read the post and the poem I wrote for Cindy here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2017/06/13/cindy/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today's episode is about a place that I visited – Jane Austen's house in Hampshire, England. Jane Austen lived from 1775 to 1817 and her books are still known and enjoyed today, with some of them being made into films. If you are listening to this before 8th April 2018, don't forget that you can enter the giveaway. The giveaway post will be at the top of the Unseen Beauty blog, or there's also a link from today's post page. You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2017/04/22/jane-austen/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today I'm talking about the things that I have been enjoying this month. They include snow, new make-up, haircare products, a new app, and what I thought of the Glossybox beauty subscription box this month. If you are listening to this before 8th April 2018, don't forget that you can enter the giveaway. The giveaway post will be at the top of the Unseen Beauty blog, or there's also a link from today's post page. You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/03/20/new-and-favourite-products-in-march/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! I'm doing a bath product and skincare giveaway on Unseen Beauty! To enter, all you need to do is complete the form on my giveaway post. The giveaway is international and it's open until 11:59 on Sunday 8th April 2018. You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/03/16/spring-give-away/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today I'm talking about the Hotel Chocolat taster subscription box that we tried out last month. Have you tried anything like this? Let me know in the comments! You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/03/15/subscription-for-a-chocolate-lover/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! Today I'm talking about skincare – specifically, grapefruit-scented skincare. Bath and body products need to be of good quality, but for me at least, how they smell is more important than pretty packaging. As someone who loves the grapefruit scent, I've collected together some of my favourites in this episode. Let me know if you have any more to add to the list! You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/03/11/skincare-products-for-grapefruit-lovers/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! No furry snouts to stroke this time like in episode 23, but a lot of howling and interesting wolf information. Find out here about our visit to the UK Wolf Conservation Trust near Reading. You can read the post here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2017/12/16/blogmas16/ Come and join in the discussion on the blog, or follow me on Twitter @EnglishWithK

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! So today's episode is all about the beauty and skincare products that I finished up inFebruary - what I thought of them, and which ones I'd repurchase. You can find all the links here: https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/03/03/19-february-empties/ Let me know if you've tried any of these products and what you thought of them!

Unseen Beauty - a blind podcaster's thoughts on beauty products, wellness, food and travel Like a Youtube beauty channel but without the pictures! After some time away from the podcast - I'm back now with new content for you! We're starting with something from my "Shopping without sight" series, in which I do online shopping and test how websites work for me as a blind shopper. Was I able to order my Glossybox without any accessibility problems? Find out in today's episode. You can see the products that I got in my box and get my code for 20% off a Glossybox here (UK only): https://unseen-beauty.com/2018/02/27/glossy-feb-18/

Kirsty Major is our talented guest today. She hosts her own podcast, English With Kirsty, with very helpful advice and information for English-language learners, as well as folks who need to brush up on their English skills. Kirsty discusses her life with animals, including the death of her longtime Golden Retriever guide dog, Cindy, and a visit with wolves. English With Kirsty https://englishwithkirsty.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EnglishWithKirsty/?ref=br_rs Another blog from Kirsty Major, called Unseen Beauty. This is more personal blog from her perspective as a blind person. https://unseen-beauty.com Here is Kirsty’s beautiful tribute to Cindy https://unseen-beauty.com/2017/06/13/cindy/ Here are some important announcements from our fellow animal podcasters! Stacy LeBaron, host of the Community Cats Podcast, just completed her 2018 Online Cat Conference. You can still register to receive recordings of the live sessions! https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/online-cat-conference-2018/ If you have any questions, contact Stacy at stacy@communitycatspodcast.com Soledad Robledo has been a listener of the Pawprint Animal Rescue Podcast, and made the huge decision to launch her own animal podcast in Chile!! She hopes to launch in March 2018, and her show will be called “Corazon Animal.” https://thecompassionfatiguepodcast.com/rescue-me-retreat/ Jennifer Blough, host of the Compassion Fatigue Podcast, is hosting a retreat on the beautiful Lake Michigan coast. Called the “Rescue Me Retreat,” it is scheduled for the end of June 2018 Thank you Kirsty!! About Nancy and Harold Rhee We have been married over 20 years, fostered over 60 dogs in the past four years, and we love animal rescue and the amazing people who dedicate their lives. And of course, the dogs and cats! If you want to learn more about Nancy and Harold, go to our About Us page at http://thisispawprint.com/about or listen to our introductory podcast episode, "Fifty Puppies and a Podcast." http://thisispawprint.com/000 About Pawprint Pawprint (or Paw Print) is a weekly podcast dedicated to animal rescue, adoption, and the heroes who make it happen. Volunteer, walk, adopt, or foster a dog, cat, rabbit, or other wonderful pet through your local shelter, humane society, SPCA, pound, and animal control. Stop abuse, and help increase animal protection, welfare, and rights.  http://thisispawprint.com http://animalrescuepodcast.com Don’t miss any new episodes. Sign up for our email list. If you want to join our animal rescue community and receive two free bonus dog-training resources from Irith Bloom, positive reinforcement dog trainer, go to http://thisispawprint.com/ask. Irith can be found at http://www.thesophisticateddog.com/ About Pawprint’s Music All of Pawprint's music is composed by Luke Gartner-Brereton. Luke is based in Brisbane, Australia, and he composes a wide variety of songs and musical loops http://info.vanillagroovemedia.com http://vanillagroovestudios.com http://soundcloud.com/luke-gartnerbrereton