Podcasts about your moxie

Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt Biography An attorney, TEDx speaker, and betrayal recovery coach, Lora Cheadle helps women overcome the devastation of betrayal and confidently engage in life again. After being shattered by her husband's fifteen years of infidelity, she uses her experience to help others reclaim their identity, self-worth, agency, and enthusiasm for life after betrayal, whether that betrayal is from their body, life, or someone that they love. Lora is the creator of the Life Choreography® betrayal-recovery process and leads both FLAUNT! and Step into Your Moxie® workshops and training that help participants reclaim their identity, own their worth, and speak up for what they want. She is the author of the bestselling book, "FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy and Spiritual Self" and has written for Elephant Journal, Om Yoga Journal, Yoga Magazine, Thrive Global, Aspire Magazine, and The Girlfriend. Named an Exceptional Woman of Excellence by the Women Economic Forum in India in 2019, she was the plenary speaker on "Reclaiming Voice With Validation" as well as a breakout workshop leader and presenter. She has spoken at DisruptHR, for Alexia Vernon Empowerment, SecondAct Woman, American Association of Healers, Optimist and Rotary International. She is the host of the top-rated radio show and podcast, “FLAUNT! Find Your Sparkle and Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal.” Download “The Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide” at ⁠www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com SIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/ WEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services : https://betterdivorceacademy.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademy Buy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/ RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso... AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div... Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca... Disclaimer: All statements made in this audio/video are expressions of the opinion of the speaker, and should be regarded as such. The audio/video is made to serve a therapeutic purpose for the speaker or speakers and to assist others in recognizing and dealing with matters in their own lives which they believe may be similar. #divorce #mediation #coaching #lifeafterdivorce #divorcesupport

Kimberly Grana, RDCS, CMPE is a healthcare executive with over two decades of dedication to the value-based care community. Kim is currently the Vice President of Operations for Valley Oaks Medical Group, the third largest primary care group in Southern Nevada. A detailed-oriented, high accessible leader who always puts employees first and is focused on building a culture of engagement, growth and development, and inclusion, Kim is the 2023-2024 President of the Nevada Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). Kim is also a Nationally Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and a Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE). Kim sits on the board of the Nevada Healthcare Forum, a multi-association group that represents the ACHE, HIMSS, HFMA and MGMA. Her active membership and participation in industry associations demonstrates her commitment and dedication to current industry laws, regulations, and best practices in providing value-based care. During episode 512 of Moxielicious®, Kim Grana discusses why value-based care and patient-centered care are two key catalysts for better healthcare. She details many Valley Oaks Medical Group best practices, such as— Using scribes and creative charting solutions so physicians can have more eye contact and face-to-face time with patients Creating online chats that are connected to a person and to walk-in clinics for more efficiency and better access to healthcare Involving physicians in recruiting and hiring their medical assistants and administrative teams to ensure a culture fit Prioritizing learning and development for all employees to ensure everybody is committed to value-based care During the interview, Kim also shares: How value-based care integrates putting people first with the need for profitability Why prioritizing culture, communication, and customer service leads to better staff retention and patient reviews Simple solutions to address top patient frustrations and improve patient access to on-demand healthcare Strategies and techniques for prioritizing and scheduling training (Hint: utilizing video training and having a pool of floats are key!) How to use competitors as positive peer pressure for facilitating healthcare improvements and changes Resources Mentioned in This Episode:   Learn more about Kim Grana, value-based care and Valley Oaks Medical Group Learn more about Step into Your Moxie healthcare communication programs here Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify so you never miss an episode!

Dr. Apeksha Desai is a board-certified internist in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. She has been practicing medicine for nearly 14 years and has held several leadership roles including, most recently, serving as the Medical Director for OptumCare where she led a team of 135+ providers who delivered value-based care across 18 clinics in the Las Vegas Valley. Now, Dr. Desai is the founder of Ace Primary Care, an organization focused on delivering excellent primary care. She specializes in delivering personalized care that empowers her patients to live their best lives. Dr. Desai understands that healthcare is a business and one where she wants to have a seat at the table to make decisions. A physician entrepreneur, she's proud to hold an MBA as well as an MD. In episode 511 with Dr. Apeksha Desai, we discuss what it means to provide personalized care for patients in medicine. More specifically, Dr. Desai shares— Key contributors to health and well-being and how she holds space for important conversations on mental health Why having continuity in care facilitates better health outcomes and medical experiences for patients Her approach to holding space for difficult conversations with patients The difference between lifespan and healthspan—and why healthspan is a better goal Why the mind-body connection matters and should be discussed in Western medicine Resources Mentioned in This Episode:   Learn more about Dr. Apeksha Desai and, if you are in Las Vegas, experience her personalized care approach at Ace Primary Care Learn more about Step into Your Moxie healthcare communication programs here Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify so you never miss an episode!

As a partner with Spencer Fane, LLP's health care practice group, Ayesha Mehdi, JD, MHSA collaborates closely with healthcare providers and professionals, as well as closely held businesses, to provide legal guidance on various corporate, regulatory, and licensure matters. She serves as outside counsel to her clients, helping them achieve their objectives in areas such as physician employment, recruitment, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures. Additionally, in the area of health care law, Ayesha offers solutions for handling professional board complaints, reimbursement issues, and corporate compliance to ensure her clients' success. Ayesha received her Bachelor's in Business Administration with honors in Finance from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration in Michigan, and her Master's in Health Services Administration, as well as her Juris Doctorate degree, from the University of Kansas. Ayesha speaks at regional and national seminars and conferences for both legal and health care associations. She is also a pro bono attorney for the Children's Attorneys Project of Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. In episode 507, we discuss Ayesha's work in health care law plus her recommendations for how to: Navigate the pressure to support a partner's career and take the lead at home when you have your own career aspirations Address physician burnout (and why it often leads to poor patient reviews) Prioritize well-being and mental health (and why creating a predictable schedule for each day can help) Center patient care within a profit-based health care system Resources Mentioned in This Episode:   Learn more about Ayesha Mehdi, JD, MHSA and her work at Spencer Fane in health care law Connect with Ayesha Mehdi, JD, MHSA on Instagram and Twitter Explore Step into Your Moxie's solutions for physicians and healthcare leaders Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify so you never miss an episode!

In this episode, Alexia Vernon, Founder and President of Step Into Your Moxie shares her journey of starting her business and how she helps healthcare leaders create safe spaces for their employees to speak up. She also explains why she chose "moxie" and how it factors into effective leadership. Alexia discusses her inspiration for writing, Step into Your Moxie, as well as sharing some insights from her book.  About Alexia Vernon: Alexia was dubbed as a "Moxie Maven" by the White House Office of Public Engagement for her unique and effective approach to communication and leadership development, Alexia Vernon is the founder and president of Step into Your Moxie. A certified woman-owned and disability-owned business, Step into Your Moxie helps organizations develop their people, their communication strategy and training, and create messaging that calls in the right employees, customers, and opportunities.   Alexia and her team excel at supporting executives, key leaders, and their teams to communicate powerfully in presentations, conversations, and written communication. Alexia's ‘secret sauce' is showing leaders how to develop the mindset and skillset to be present with the discomfort that often comes up when speaking—especially during high-stakes communication.   Since winning the Miss Junior America competition, Alexia has delivered transformational keynotes and programs for Fortune 500 companies, healthcare and educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and the United Nations. Alexia has contributed to media such as CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, http://Entrepreneur.com , http://Forbes.com , http://Inc.com , European Business Review, and Women's Health Magazine.   Alexia is the author of multiple books including the award-winning, Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World. She is the creator of the popular LinkedIn Learning course, Communicating to Drive People to Take Action, and is a proud cancer survivor.   About STEP INTO YOUR MOXIE: Step into Your Moxie is your soul-stirring call-to-action to speak up for yourself and the ideas and issues that matter most to you — in your career, business, community, and home. This timely, refreshingly playful guide will remind you of the whip-smart insights on women's empowerment of Sheryl Sandberg, the sassy approach to self-help of Jen Sincero, and the soulful storytelling of Brené Brown. Wise, witty, and with just the right amount of woo, it will make you laugh, quite possibly make you cry, and will definitely move you to communicate with candor, clarity, compassion, and ease. Moxie Moment exercises in each chapter empower you to transfer what you read into action in all areas of your life.   Grab a copy now! alexiavernon.com/step-into-your-moxie   Free Resources Persuasive Communication Cheat Sheet  https://stepintoyourmoxie.com/#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjE5MjIiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D   Connect with Alexia Vernon: Website | stepintoyourmoxie.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/AlexiaVernonEmpowerment Linked In | www.linkedin.com/company/step-into-your-moxie Instagram | @stepintoyourmoxie  

Lora Cheadle has overcome the devastation of betrayal after learning about her husband's fifteen-year-long infidelity. In this episode, she joins me to share her story including how she helps women reclaim their identity, self-worth, agency, and enthusiasm for life after betrayal.  Lora is a former attorney, podcast host, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self. This is definitely a must-listen episode, not only to hear about how Lora overcame her heartbreak but also for an amazing plot twist to her story! It's an inspiring conversation.  Featured topics include: Lora recollects her story of betrayal and how she was able to finally understand she didn't cause it or deserve it. (2:33) As her relationship was cracking, Lora shares how she had to stand in integrity and still show up as a parent to her children. (16:35) It's not your job to deal with a partner's trauma, however, it is important to understand what trauma does to a person and how it can cause them to react and relate.  (18:39) It's not what you try to do to heal them, it's what they do. (21:00) The importance of disclosures in affair recovery. (22:26) The only person that gets to say when trust is restored is the person who was betrayed. (26:21) Ask yourself these questions: “Who am I and what do I want? What do I deserve? What am I not  going to tolerate anymore?” (27:25) The acronym FLAUNT: Find your fetish, laugh out loud, accept unconditionally, navigate, and trust in your truths. (29:54) Learn more about Lora Cheadle: An attorney, TEDx speaker, and betrayal recovery coach, Lora Cheadle helps women overcome the devastation of betrayal and confidently engage in life again. After being shattered by her husband's fifteen years of infidelity, she uses her experience to help others reclaim their identity, self-worth, agency, and enthusiasm for life after betrayal, whether that betrayal is from their body, life, or someone that they love. Lora is the creator of the Life Choreography® betrayal-recovery process and leads both FLAUNT! and Step into Your Moxie® workshops and training that help participants reclaim their identity, own their worth, and speak up for what they want.  She is the author of the award-winning book, "FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy and Spiritual Self" and has written for Elephant Journal, Om Yoga Journal, Yoga Magazine, Thrive Global, Aspire Magazine, and The Girlfriend. Named an Exceptional Woman of Excellence by the Women Economic Forum in India in 2019, she was the plenary speaker on "Reclaiming Voice With Validation" as well as a breakout workshop leader and presenter. She has spoken at DisruptHR, for IPMA-HR, SHRM, Alexia Vernon Empowerment, SecondAct Woman, American Association of Healers, Optimist and Rotary International. She is the host of the top-rated radio show and podcast, “FLAUNT! Find Your Sparkle and Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal.” Resources & Links: Information and resources may also be found at: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/life-after-betrayal-with-lora-cheadle/ Retreat with Kate Lora's website Lora on Facebook  Lora on YouTube Lora on Instagram Lora on LinkedIn Download your "Sparkle after Betrayal Recovery Guide DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: WORTHY The Divorce Survival Guide podcast is sponsored by Worthy. Worthy helps you get the most money possible for your diamond jewelry or luxury watch, fast and risk-free. Their experts do all the work for you, and their competitive auctions get you up to 3X what a local jeweler might offer in as little as 2 weeks.  With Worthy, you're in control from start to finish. If your item doesn't sell for the price you want, Worthy sends it back to you at no cost, fully insured. And now for a limited time you'll get an extra $100 when your jewelry sells for over $1,500. All you have to do is register at https://worthy.com/dsg-podcast. (See website for terms.) JOIN THE SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO FACEBOOK GROUP

Today Alexia Vernon tells you how she developed her own certification programme and why they are beneficial for businesses. Alexia is a transformational speaking and women's leadership expert, coach and author of the award-winning book Step into Your Moxie She is also the founder and president of the Step into Your Moxie vocal empowerment platform. Branded a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama's White House Office of Public Engagement.   In this week's episode you'll learn: The benefits to making your pitches short How to discover and promote your differentiators Why you need to stop vocalised thinking   Check out the episode now! And subscribe to get more episodes like this one!

Dubbed a "Moxie Maven" by the White House Office of Public Engagement, Alexia Vernon is the founder and president of Step into Your Moxie. Step into Your Moxie helps organizations develop their people, their communication strategy and training, and create messaging that calls in the right employees, customers, and opportunities. Alexia and her team excel at supporting leaders to communicate powerfully – particularly during high-stakes conversations, presentations, and in written communication. Alexia has delivered keynotes, training, and coaching for Fortune 500 companies, CEO forums, and professional associations, and she is the author of the award-winning book, Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World. Connect with Alexia: If you would like to connect with Alexia, you can learn more about her and Step into Your Moxie at stepintoyourmoxie.com. In late November, Alexia will be leading a complimentary virtual workshop on how to release the fear that comes up in your communication and around your visibility. If you head over to stepintoyourmoxie.com, you can click on "Events" and grab all the details. Connect with Watson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ten10resilience/ Learn more about the Resilience Initiative www.hashtagresilience.com WHY.os || Coaching || Speaking || Podcast Host || Work with Bereaved Parents --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watson-jordan/support

Today's show with keynote speaker, business and leadership coach and Step into Your Moxie® facilitator Sara Dean, was five years in the making and worth the wait! Sara is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 600 episodes and 5 million downloads.  As you'll hear her share in this conversation, Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.   Today, Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining and she's been stretching herself to do the same, moving beyond her podcast microphone and onto new stages, including speaking for Amazon, the City of Seattle, Charles Schwab, Inspired Mama, WE Ignite, Alt Summit, and She Podcasts Live to name a few.  Sara's ability to show up,  with a  “sticktoitiveness” she says is in her DNA, enables her to achieve incredible things, like training for the triathlon she is in the midst of now. What I so appreciate about where Sara is on her journey, is her intention to move beyond the doing for doing sake to a thoughtfulness about what matters most and why, a shift she opens up about.  I hope this conversation, and the challenge Sara offers us to cut the crap and calm the chaos, inspires us to show up as Sara does, with humility and bravery, honesty and humor, and as she says, shameless #everydamnday.   About Sara: Sara Dean is a keynote speaker, a business and leadership coach, and a Step into Your Moxie® facilitator.  She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with 5 million downloads.  Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.  Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining #everydamnday.   Sara has spoken for Amazon, the City of Seattle, Charles Schwab, Inspired Mama, WE Ignite, Alt Summit, and She Podcasts Live.  She has been featured on the Dr Phil Show.   When she's not supporting Shameless Moms, you'll find Sara with her husband and 10 year old son – trying to keep up on video game jargon and baseball stats.   Connect with Sara: Website | www.shamelessmom.com  Shameless Mom Academy Podcast |  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shameless-mom-academy/id1092674204  Free Facebook Group | www.shamelessmom.com/facebook Instagram | @shamelessmomacademy  LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks   Topics Discussed in this Episode: The social media post Sara shared five years ago that made me want to meet her at our first podcasting conference!  The impact on Sara of being raised by her mother who was a nun for 16 years  The power of routine and the need for flexibility Why showing up is in Sara's DNA   How Sara is moving out of her comfort zone to have more impact  Using rejection as fuel to keep going  Sara's simple self-care tip for investing in herself  Going back to what makes us feel reconnected with ourselves  The power of finding  your people in the same place and time as you  What it means to Sara to be a “Shameless Mom”   Resources and Topics Mentioned Join Sara's upcoming free workshop, How to Calm Your Chaos & Let Go of Your Crap: shamelessmom.com/calm www.shamelessmom.com  You Might Also Want To Listen to My Interview with Sara On Her Podcast: https://shamelessmom.com/episode/julie-neale-and-caren-lettiere-sisters-making-magic-in-e-p-i-c-ways/   This Episode's Challenge: Calm your chaos and let go of your crap. Sara wants you to think of what you really need right now, and how you can let go of extraneous junk in order to get what you want out of the season you're in. Join us at Sara's free online workshop entitled, “How to Calm Your Chaos and Let Go of Your Crap”. You can register at shamelssmom.com/calm and let her know Mother's Quest sent you. Happening on September 13, 4pm pacific time (7pm eastern time) and September 14, 10 am pacific time (1pm eastern time). Sara invites you to reevaluate how you're spending your time and energy, give yourself permission to create a schedule and systems you love, invest in relationships that give you life, stop over giving and stop overlooking your own needs. We hope to see you there!   This Episode is dedicated by Nikita Burks-Hale: Nikita Burks-Hale (she/her) is the CEO and Chief Coloring Officer at Headphones and Crayons, a space for amplifying voice, sound, and color. As an Alignment Coach, she journeys and supports creatives, podcasters, and entrepreneurs as they create podcasts and launch new business initiatives that feel good without losing themselves in the process. As a Coloring Practitioner, Nikita integrates connection, community building, dialogue, and healing, all through the art of coloring. Nikita is a journeyer in every sense of the word and truly believes that life is a journey and you must be open to its endless possibilities. Her coaching and personal beliefs are centered around living your imperfect journey to the FULLest by: Showing Up Being Vulnerable Practicing Grace and Gratitude Be A Bada** And Enjoying the Ride When she is not coaching, podcasting, aligning, or coloring, you can find her watching the latest Disney movies with her wife Jessica and her two young kids, Adonis and Remy. Connect with Nikita: Instagram: @headphonesandcrayons TikTok: @headphonesandcrayons Website: www.colorfullcrew.com My episode on Nikita's podcast – Discovery as a Catalyst and an Awakening with Julie Neale   Announcement: Step into Your Moxie® Certification Training with Alexia (Lex) Vernon Sara Dean and I are aligned in our commitment to using our voices and also to supporting fellow mothers to do the same. Another thing we share in common is mutual respect and appreciation for our speaker coach Lex Vernon. A few years ago, I had the honor of interviewing Lex for the podcast and this fall, I'm excited to participate in a Step into Your Moxie® Certification Training  she is leading. I'm also a proud affiliate partner of Lex's courses. If you're a coach, consultant or organizational leader looking for a proven system and training to help your clients find their voice and develop the confidence to use it, Lex and this training may be for you. Follow the links below to learn more and to sign up for a free upcoming workshops Lex is leading and be sure to tell her Mother's Quest sent you her way. If it ends up being the right fit, I look forward to learning alongside you at the Step Into Your Moxie training this fall.  Step into Your Moxie® Certification Training https://stepintoyourmoxie.com/certification/ Free Workshop: 4 Mistakes Coaches, Trainers, and Managers Make That Undermine People's Speaking Success https://stepintoyourmoxie.com/speaking-mistakes/ Hear my episode on the podcast with Lex here: http://mothersquest.com/tag/alexia-vernon/ **As an affiliate partner, Mother's Quest will receive a commission if you participate in the training an list my name as a referral source on the Certification application. I only recommend people and programs that I believe wholeheartedly in, and Lex  tops that list.

It is that ability to say the things you want to say out loud that allows you to show up and ultimately make an impact. –Alexia Vernon Do you speak up for yourself? For issues that matter to you?  I'm talking with Alexia Vernon, a speaking coach, and we've talked before, but this conversation is a little different. We're talking about being able to walk into any conversation and unapologetically speak up for yourself and any ideas or issues that matter to you. One thing I've noticed is that sometimes this ability seems selective. We can advocate for our kids, but struggle to advocate for ourselves at work. Or you can speak up for your business, but feel like you've lost your voice in your marriage. We talk about the why behind this and how to find your voice in any situation. We talk about layers to address: stories about speaking up and how they feel in your body, messaging and practicing what you're going to say, presence or using our bodies, and calling people to action. We talk about:  The difference between ruminating and practicing what you will say The missing piece when you have a conversation but nothing changes Asking yourself where you are feeling constriction when you want to speak up and using breathing or visualization to bring a sense of safety and release to help open those spaces Using pleasure points instead of pain points to move people to action (in business and personal situations) Setting boundaries clearly and having a shared vocabulary when working with a team or clients Not waiting until the top emotion is anger or resentment to have a conversation BIO Alexia Vernon is a sought-after advisor to executives, senior leadership teams, entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants who want to speak with an unshakeable presence, sell their ideas, navigate daring conversations, develop high performing teams, advance their thought leadership, and make a lasting positive social impact. Alexia has supported thousands of leaders and speakers through her Step into Your Moxie® corporate offerings, online training, live events, mastermind, and certification programs. LINKS https://stepintoyourmoxie.com/ (https://stepintoyourmoxie.com/) https://plansimple.com/more-please-with-alexia-vernon/ (More Please with Alexia Vernon) Doable Changes from this episode: NOTICE CONSTRICTION. When you feel yourself struggle to speak up, try to notice where in your body you feel it. Is it in your knees, your thighs, your belly, your throat? Start by noticing. Then see if you can release using breathing or meditation. PRACTICE WHAT YOU WANT TO SAY. When we are passionate about something, we think we'll be able to just riff off the top of our heads and say the important things that move people to action. But without practice, we often miss the mark. You don't have to write out and memorize a speech, but think through what you want to say. Practice saying it. CENTER THE OTHER PERSON. Think about what you want from the conversation: what change do you want, what do you want the other person to do? What do they need? What is their motivator? Can you lead with that?

Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt Biography An attorney, TEDx speaker, and betrayal recovery coach, Lora Cheadle helps women overcome the devastation of betrayal and confidently engage in life again. After being shattered by her husband's fifteen years of infidelity, she uses her experience to help others reclaim their identity, self-worth, agency, and enthusiasm for life after betrayal, whether that betrayal is from their body, life, or someone that they love. Lora is the creator of the Life Choreography® betrayal-recovery process and leads both FLAUNT! and Step into Your Moxie® workshops and training that help participants reclaim their identity, own their worth, and speak up for what they want. She is the author of the bestselling book, "FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy and Spiritual Self" and has written for Elephant Journal, Om Yoga Journal, Yoga Magazine, Thrive Global, Aspire Magazine, and The Girlfriend. Named an Exceptional Woman of Excellence by the Women Economic Forum in India in 2019, she was the plenary speaker on "Reclaiming Voice With Validation" as well as a breakout workshop leader and presenter. She has spoken at DisruptHR, for Alexia Vernon Empowerment, SecondAct Woman, American Association of Healers, Optimist and Rotary International. She is the host of the top-rated radio show and podcast, “FLAUNT! Find Your Sparkle and Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal.” Download “The Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide” at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thriving-in-chaos/message

It's been estimated that over 75% of the population experiences anxiety around public speaking. A fear of looking foolish, forgetting your words, or lack of experience are just a few of the reasons why the fear of speaking, or glossophobia, is a crowd favorite.  Alexia Vernon, Founder and President of Step into Your Moxie, dubbed the Moxie Maven by President Obama's White House, shares expert tactics to help you crush it the next time you are asked to speak, whether it's live or in a virtual setting.  “The greatest gift we can give ourselves is to slow down”  -Alexia Vernon  Key Insights and Tactics Every Artist Needs for Public Speaking:   How Alexia combines theater, speaking, and coaching   The most important question you'll ever ask yourself  Courageous tips to slow down and deliver your message with intention  The key to delivering clear calls to action that move people How you can Step into Your Moxie  Alexia's Tip for Moving People Towards Awareness:  Get your audience to identify with the outcome you help them visualize  Communicate your offer so they know it's needed to achieve their outcome  Alexia describes what it means to Step into Your Moxie as, “the process of developing the mindset and the skill set to be able to walk into any room, into any conversation, onto any live or virtual stage and, unapologetically, speak up for yourself for the ideas and issues that matter most to you, and to call people to take action.”  You can Step into Your Moxie at Alexia's Live Event coming in April 2022, or you can check out her book, Step Into Your Moxie on Amazon.  Miriam's Free Guide: The Artist Profit Plan   Connect with Lex Vernon or just say hello!  Website  Instagram  Podcast  Step Into Your Moxie  For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/184  ++++++++++++++++++++ 

Alexia Vernon is the president of Step into Your Moxie, a vocal empowerment company that shows executives, senior leaders, and entrepreneurs how to find their voice and master using it in communication. Dubbed a “Moxie Maven” by the White House Office of Public Engagement, Alexia is a go-to speaking and thought leadership coach for business leaders and the coaches and consultants who develop them. Alexia has been featured by media including CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, and Entrepreneur. Alexia's Step Into Your Moxie Certification (add Lilli as the referrer!) - https://stepintoyourmoxie.com/certification/ Alexia's Step Into Your Moxie LIVE - https://stepintoyourmoxie.com/live-event/ Connect with Alexia on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexiavernon/ Connect with Alexia on IG - https://www.instagram.com/alexiavernon/ Connect with Alexia on FB - https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaVernonEmpowerment

When Nicole Anderson didn't see enough women and people of color getting keynote speaking opportunities, she decided to do something about it. She started NAL Speakers. Nicole Anderson Legacy Speakers (known as NAL Speakers) is a contemporary agency connecting respected thought leaders, innovative thinkers, and connectors for learning businesses to audiences around the world through virtual or face-to-face keynotes, workshops, and summits. With 25+ years of operations and business development experience, Nicole is known for building collaborative working relationships, driving productivity, and motivating others to continuously deliver superior sales results. NAL Speakers works with a selected group of executives, scientists, public intellectuals, authors, consultants, and entrepreneurs – thinkers and doers who continuously strive to change the world (and the people in it) for the better. In episode 409, the final, thought provoking episode of Moxielicious® season 4, Nicole and I discuss: How to stand out as a speaker if you don't have representation (yet) The key materials speakers need for associations, organizations, meetings planners, and eventually, speakers bureaus, to consider them The most popular speaking topics for live and virtual events (Hint: they look quite a bit different now than even just one year ago) What makes NAL Speakers different than traditional speakers bureaus How Covid has democratized who has access to learning and conferences and why, Nicole hopes, virtual events always play a prominent role in the speaking space Resources Mentioned in This Episode:   Learn more about NAL Speakers and connect with Nicole Anderson at NALSpeakersBureau.com. Follow NAL Speakers on LinkedIn. Get Step into Your Moxie® certified and support your clients (or employees) to amplify their voices, visibility, and influence (while you do the same). Apply here. Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify so you never miss an episode!

Elena Ledoux is the definition of a multi-passionate, successful, and values driven entrepreneur. She is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a shareholder of Boss Security Screens, a leading security screens company in Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. She's also a co-founder and CEO of Superb Maids, the #1 professional house cleaning company in Las Vegas, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, servicing over 5,000 clients. Elena is also a certified business coach with the Conquer program which helps hundreds of service businesses throughout the US and Canada to systemize and scale. Elena Ledoux has won numerous awards, including being named the 2019 SBA's Small Business Person of the Year for the State of Nevada, 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners, Southern Nevada Chapter, and a finalist for 2020 US Chamber of Commerce's Dream Big Awards – Minority-Owned Business. For her philanthropic work, Elena has won several awards: HealthySunrise Foundation's Distinguished Humanitarian of the Year Award and NiceJob's Community Impact Award. Most recently, Elena became one of the Women Who Inspire Nevada 2021 award recipients. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Elena Ledoux enjoyed working as a defense attorney for a busy private firm in Honolulu. And prior to that, she clerked for two civil division judges in Woodbury, NJ. A first-generation immigrant from Uzbekistan, Elena holds a master's degree in International Economic Relations from Tashkent State Institute where she studied Chinese and Arabic and a juris doctorate from Widener University in Wilmington, DE. Elena is active in assisting fellow immigrants to overcome assimilation challenges, and she is the author of the book, 98 Tips for Achieving the American Dream. In my interview with Elena Ledoux, we discuss: Why Elena is driven to create opportunities for fellow immigrants and how her friendship with a fellow immigrant was the catalyst for her first multi-million dollar company The unique benefits Elena offers employees, including the ability to fire difficult clients and support with buying their first homes How Elena spends an average of 1 hour per week as CEO of Superb Maids (Hint: She uses the Entrepreneurial Organizing System (EOS) and creates a lot of videos for her teams.) How Elena does (and does not) work with business partners, including her husband, so that each leader has autonomy and can stay in their lane Why Elena's favorite question to ask herself is “Am I a cow?” or “Am I a buffalo?” Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about Elena's companies including Superb Maids, Boss Security Screens, and MommyGo. Follow Elena on Facebook and read her writing on Quora. Get Step into Your Moxie® certified and support your clients (or employees) to amplify their voices, visibility, and influence (while you do the same). Apply here. Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify so you never miss an episode!

Lora Cheadle is an expert in overcoming betrayal and confidently engaging in life again – whether betrayal is from an intimate partner, one's body, life, or the realization that a person has betrayed themselves. Lora is a former attorney, podcast host, and the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self. She uses her experience of being shattered by her husband's infidelity to help others reclaim their identity, self-worth, and enthusiasm for life after betrayal. Named a Top Influencer by Success Women's Conference, she has spoken on numerous stages, including the Women's Economic Forum in New Deli, India. Her work has been published in Thrive Global, Yoga Magazine, and Om Yoga Magazine, among others. In episode 407 of Moxielicious®, Lora and I discuss why the feeling of burnout is often our body's wake-up call to our real work of overcoming betrayal. During our conversation, we discuss how to: Spot the various forms of betrayal that can show up in our lives Recover our self-trust after betrayal Identify if our “burnout” is really an issue of self-betrayal Radically untangle ourselves from other people's judgements and expectations Move betrayal through our body (Hint: Lora shares a fun and effective burlesque move to do this) If you have a sense that “overcoming betrayal” is important healing work for you, and an important part of leveling up your career or business, be sure to listen in. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Download Lora's free Overcoming Betrayal digital guide at BurnoutOrBetrayal.com and learn more about Lora's Overcoming Betrayal coaching programs. Grab a copy of Lora's book, FLAUNT! Connect with Lora in her Facebook Group, on Instagram, or on Twitter. Get Step into Your Moxie® certified and support your clients (or employees) to amplify their voices, visibility, and influence (while you do the same). Apply here. Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify so you never miss an episode!

Carissa Begonia is a first-generation Filipina-American who is committed to centering Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voices. She is the founder of CONSCIOUSXCHANGE and serves as an executive, leadership, and business coach helping BIPOC leaders and entrepreneurs pursue meaningful careers, build their own values-driven businesses, and design a life of purpose. Carissa is a certified Emotional Intelligence coach and the former head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) of Zappos. As a fractional COO and equity consultant with over 15 years of experience working on both the operations and the human side of business, Carissa helps organizations develop and operationalize their DEI strategy with an anti-racist, anti-oppression lens. Carissa is the co-founder of Green Mango International, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit supporting educational opportunities for underserved school children in the Philippines. She is also the co-founder of AARISE – Asian American Racialized Identity and Social Empowerment for AAPIs, a holistic program centering Asian American experiences, emotional processing, and somatic healing in pursuit of justice and liberation for all. Carissa and I met half a decade ago when she had just started a women's Employee Resource Group (ERG), before that was really a “thing”, during her time at Zappos. It's been a privilege and a joy to watch Carissa find her voice and grow her thought leadership in the DEI space. In episode 406 of Moxielicious®, Carissa and I discuss her work as a coach for BIPOC leaders and the importance of centering AAPI voices, plus: How the lack of AAPI (and immigrant) business coaches motivated Carissa to pave a path in coaching (and DEI) for those who look like her How Carissa created her position at Zappos as the head of DEI – and her sage advice for other entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs who want to do something similar How being an independent contractor first enabled Carissa to merge her experiences in operations & DEI while she began to grow a coaching business Why somatic healing is a core part of Carissa's AARISE program and community, and why it belongs in racial and social justice and leadership development conversations, coaching, and training Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about centering AAPI voices and connect with Carissa on LinkedIn. Learn more about Carissa's three ventures: CONSCIOUSXCHANGE, AARISE, and Green Mango International. Get Step into Your Moxie® certified and support your clients (or employees) to amplify their voices, visibility, and influence (while you do the same). Apply here. Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify so you never miss an episode!

For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Alexia Vernon, who's the Founder and President of Step into Your Moxie – a WBE and DOBE that shows business leaders, and the coaches and consultants who support them, how to find their voice and master using it. Dubbed a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama's White House Office of Public Engagement for her unique and effective approach to communication development, Alexia is a sought-after advisor to executives, corporate teams, and fellow entrepreneurs who want to speak with an unshakeable presence, sell their ideas, navigate daring conversations, advance their thought leadership, and elevate marginalized voices. Since winning the Miss Junior America competition, Alexia has delivered transformational communication programs for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, nonprofits, government and educational institutions, professional associations, and the United Nations. She has contributed to media such as CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com, Inc.com, European Business Review, and Women's Health Magazine. Alexia is the author of multiple books including Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World. Alexia is also the creator of the Step into Your Moxie® Certification Program and The Legacy Fund which provides grants to early-stage female and non-binary entrepreneurs and nonprofit founders.

In the inaugural episode of Moxielicious® season 4, I talk about how to find a signature system that allows you to grow your movement as a coach, consultant, business or thought leader. As I share near the top of the episode, the movement that my work as a speaking coach is all about is “speaking up.” More specifically, I want Step into Your Moxie® to be the go-to system for people ready to cultivate the mindset and skillset to be able to walk into any room, into any conversation, and onto any stage able to speak up for themselves, the ideas and issues that matter to them (and to their companies), and when they speak, call people to action. The funny thing I've noticed about myself, most of my clients, and certainly a lot of the business, activist, and even educational leaders I've had the privilege of working with over the years is that while they (we!) love talking about the “nature” of our work, we are often lousy at naming our approach to it. We've been so socialized not to talk about how we do what we do, or to talk about features and benefits, that so much (too much!) of what we do has become rooted in instinct. We aren't able to talk about the signature system or paradigm underpinning what we do. Signature systems sell our work to prospective clients – and they facilitate transformation for the people we work with. You need one. It can be yours. It can be somebody else's. That's up to you – as I discuss in this episode. Whichever decision you make, be sure your signature system connects to your movement. And if you want to grow your movement as a business or thought leader, keep coming back to Moxielicious®. Because throughout season 4, I'm talking to amazing guests growing super specific, inspiring movements. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Join Alexia (that's me!) for the next round of The Speaker Workout so you can buff up your public speaking, improv, executive presence, and facilitation muscles. Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify so you never miss an episode!

The more authentic you are when relaying your message, the more you connect with your audience, and the more resonant your message becomes. Today, we discuss how to incorporate masterful storytelling in your talks. We address: Increasing your confidence as a speaker, even if you're an introvert Becoming unafraid to embrace and be bold with your speaking style and message Keeping your brand the anchor for all your professional endeavors Focusing your talks on the one core message that defines your brand identity Today, Karen sits down with “Moxie Maven” Alexia Vernon, a Las Vegas-based keynote speaker and sought-after speaking, sales, leadership, and executive coach and trainer to executives, teams, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders. Alexia has supported thousands of leaders and speakers through her Step into Your Moxie® corporate offerings, online training, live events, The Spotlight Speaker Accelerator coaching program, and her masterminds. Listen in as Alexia discusses how focusing 100% on your message and speaking as if to just one person in the crowd automatically eliminates your self-defeating self-talk. She then explains that you should keep your core message on-brand; that is, to have your signature talk embody your message as a thought leader. These, Alexia explains, are the most important elements that make up a one-of-a-kind, in-demand speaker. 3 MAJOR POINTS DISCUSSED Your “why” has to be greater than your fear. Even as a natural introvert who never, ever imagined that she would one day become a sought-after speaker, Alexia won America's Junior Miss at 19-years-old simply because she was motivated to do just about anything for scholarship money. “In those moments where you feel deeply uncomfortable,” says Alexia, “a piece of it is certainly learning how to be in your body and not try to escape that discomfort.” To do that, desire must override reluctance. Embrace your unique speaking style and message. All speakers, at some point, have to overcome the temptation to sanitize or “dumb down” their message to appeal to everyone in the audience. This is especially tough for many women, who have a tendency to hold back or be apologetic when speaking in front of crowds. Both Karen and Alexia make the case that, to become the best and most respected speaker you can be, you have to embrace and be bold with your message, warts and all. Embody your message as a thought leader. In the TED world, this is called an “idea worth spreading”. What is the core idea you want to be known for? Then—once you've defined that message—how can you make sure that your signature talk forwards that idea? Is that signature talk moving people into individual or group programs that support that idea? As hard as it will be at times, keep it focused; otherwise, you'll exhaust yourself from going in too many different directions. RESOURCES Alexia Vernon 9 Mistakes Alexia Vernon on LinkedIn Step Into Your Moxie by Alexia Vernon   Alexia Vernon is a keynote speaker and sought-after speaking, sales, leadership, and executive coach and trainer to executives, corporate teams, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders who want to speak with unshakeable presence, sell their ideas, grow their businesses, navigate daring conversations, develop high performing teams, and advance their thought leadership (as Alexia calls it, possess the ability to Step into Your Moxie®). Dubbed a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama's White House Office of Public Engagement for her unique approach to communication and leadership development, Alexia has supported thousands of leaders and speakers through her Step into Your Moxie® corporate offerings, online training, live events, The Spotlight Speaker Accelerator coaching program, and her masterminds. A renowned speaker, women's leadership, gender equity, and professional development expert, since winning the Miss Junior America competition, Alexia has delivered transformational keynotes and training for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, educational institutions, professional associations, the United Nations, and she is a TEDxWomen speaker. Alexia has contributed to media such as CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, Forbes.com, Inc.com, European Business Review, and Women's Health Magazine. Alexia is the author of multiple books including Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World (New World Library and Penguin Random House Audio). She is also the creator/instructor of the LinkedIn Learning course, Communicating to Drive People to Take Action. Karen Morales is founder and brand champion at Marketing Magnet. Marketing Magnet was founded by Karen and her lean team of Fortune 500 marketing and advertising talent. We're a world-class marketing department that has decided to take our big brand experience and direct it at the clients we want to serve: purpose-driven enterprises. Our secret sauce is our ability to focus companies on three marketing pillars to create great impact. If you are looking for a solution to a marketing challenge, a specific project to be completed or a team to drive marketing on your behalf, we can help. More about Karen Find us on Facebook Visit our website Find us on Instagram

Interview with Moxie Maven Speaking Expert Alexia Vernon with Meditation on finding your unique message to share with the world. Branded a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama’s White House Office of Public Engagement, Alexia Vernon is a renowned speaking coach to executives, entrepreneurs, coaches, media personalities, and influencers who want to spread their bold ideas, grow their businesses, and advance their thought leadership. Alexia supports thousands of speakers through her training, events, and mastermind. Alexia speaks at Fortune 500 companies, industry events, CEO Forums, TEDx, and at the United Nations. Her advice has been featured by CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, Inc, Forbes, and Women’s Health Magazine. Alexia is the author of the award-winning book, Step into Your Moxie, the host of the Moxielicious podcast, and she is the creator of the popular LinkedIn Learning course, Communicating to Move People to Take Action. 

In the final episode (115) of the first season of Moxielicious, I’m joined by Cher Hale, the founder and director of Ginkgo PR – a boutique agency that believes in using public relations as a force for good. Ginkgo specializes in boosting visibility for underrepresented or marginalized authors, experts, and entrepreneurs through comprehensive communication and media relations efforts. As a Taiwanese-Black American woman, Cher is passionate about leveraging the power of media to tell diverse stories through online, print, TV, radio, and podcast mediums so she can play a role in reshaping how our society views social justice, give-back initiatives, feminism, and multiculturalism. Cher and I first met over a decade ago when I was her women’s studies professor! As I share in the episode, I was absolutely blown away by her critical thinking and fierce work ethic. I loved her passion for social justice and after our class concluded, I invited her to be my intern and support the launch of my first book. Cher and I have stayed in one another’s lives ever since. She’s supported my women’s leadership programs. Planned my baby shower! I recently hired her company to lead publicity for my Step into Your Moxie book launch. And we both spoke this past March at Alt Summit. I suspect Cher was my last non-family member hug before the quarantine. It felt very appropriate to invite Cher onto Moxielicious to close-out the season with a conversation about how to amplify the voices of folx who are Black, Indigenous, or non-Black People of Color (BIPOC). Whether you are a minority or (emerging) thought leader, or you are white and want to use your power and privilege to #SharetheMic, I think you’re going to love Cher’s awesome and actionable recommendations and soul-expanding storytelling. During our rich conversation, we discuss Cher’s: Advice to white folx who want to amplify BIPOC voices and minimize centering themselves during conversations on race and whiteness (especially when introducing BIPOC experts to their communities) Top pitching advice for BIPOC listeners who want to connect their work to the racial uprising happening in the United States (and throughout much of the world) BUT also avoid being “the race expert” Unorthodox tips for how all of us can do a better job of leveraging our publicity and media for business success (Hint: It’s all about creating mutually-beneficial relationships with podcast hosts) Beliefs (which I share!) about how to use media and publicity as a vehicle for addressing social justice issues In this episode All about today’s guest, Cher Hale [ 6:45 ] How external validation can be a driver [ 12:50 ] Top pitching advice for BIPOC listeners [ 14:45 ] How to avoid being “the race expert” [ 17:05 ] Advice to white folx who want to amplify BIPOC voices [ 19:20 ] Recommendations for business owners to go after visibility opportunities [ 23:45 ] About creating mutually-beneficial relationships with podcast hosts [ 27:50 ] How to use media and publicity as a vehicle for addressing social justice issues [ 34:25 ] Moxielicous quotes “Choose the right mediums and the right messages to fuel the path you are taking.” “Consider what gaps are preventing you from being strongly considered for interviews.” “Focus on the whole picture.” “Just because you know a Black person, you cannot ask them how to be anti-racist.” “If you’re worried that your story no longer matters, the only downside is hearing ‘no, it’s not a fit.’ Change your relationship with rejection.” “Always listen to the podcast. When you skip listening to the show, you never get a feel for the podcast host.” Resources mentioned in this episode Connect with Cher Hale on her website (and be sure to sign-up for her “The Pitch List”) and via Instagram and her Facebook page. Curious to learn more about Moxielicious: The Mastermind? If you are a coach, consultant, or expert who is ready to up level into a profitable, go-to thought leader, Apply Now. Want to amplify your voice, visibility, and influence? Grab my book, Step into Your Moxie, here. Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify, so you never miss an episode!  

Infidelity - Overcome the Devastation- My Story- with special guest host, Alexia Vernon, author of Step into Your Moxie.25-70% of Americans have had an extramarital affair. And the reason that infidelity statistics are so difficult to get a handle on, is because the data is gathered from self-reported surveys, and most people don’t admit engaging in infidelity. Because it’s taboo. Because it’s scary to think it could happen to us.There is a lot of misunderstanding and judgment around those who are unfaithful, the betrayed partner, what happens in a relationship after the affair (or affairs) have ended, and how to healthily go forward. To make matters worse, pop culture’s version of what it’s like to have, or be the victim of, an affair is shockingly incorrect, meaning that well-meaning friends or family sometime only make matters worse – not better. In addition, there are surprisingly few quality resources out there for a problem that, while very complex, is exceedingly common.The devastation of my infidelity experience was beyond what I thought I could endure. It is not something I will ever get over, nor will a day ever go by where I don’t think about its impact on me, my children, family and friends and be consumed – at least for a moment – by the crushing pain. But the woman I have become throughout this journey is not someone I would trade for all the world.Affairs happen for many different reasons, across all social-economic classes, all religious backgrounds, all political affiliations, and all cultures. Chances are very good that if you have not yet been touched by infidelity, you will be. It is my wish to be a beacon of compassion, to open up difficult conversations around infidelity and its impact on everyone, not just those who are involved. My wish for you, is that no matter what happens, or has happened in your live, that you will be able to untangle yourself and your worth from the actions and choices of others. That you can find peace and understanding in all situations, and even though something is unfair or unjust, you will know deep inside, that who you are, right now, is more than enough.Download your Bundle of JOY gift pack, designed to help you tap into your smart, sexy, and spiritual self today at www.loracheadle.com. It’s got a:Lap dance video tutorial that’s designed to get YOU back in touch with YOURSELF,Downloadable Hypnosis MP3, Create One Positive Habit that helps you take control of your habits, instead of having them take control of you, ANDWorksheet on Increasing Your Intuition with simple, everyday steps.So, before we go further, hop on over to loracheadle.com and get your Bundle of Joy today!Please enjoy my Elephant Journal Article, there or on my blog, about bodies, the fact that nudity is not sexual, and how our sanitized and photo shopped world we have lost touch with our bodies and ourselvesSign up for Lora’s newsletter at www.loracheadle.com and receive the free ebook, “15 Ways to FLAUNT! Today”Still want more? Of course you do! Purchase Lora’s book, FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy & Spiritual Self wherever books are sold.Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network Listeners receive Lora’s downloadable meditation, Finding Your Passion & Purpose, which is specifically designed to target the subconscious portion of the brain, to create fast, effective and fun changes, FREE, simply for being listeners! Click Here to Download.

Debra Trappen is the leader of the Fire Up! movement and strategist for WomenUP! She's a spectacular keynote speaker, author, and strategist, and she wrote an empowering chapter for Option Ocean - Navigating the Sea of Possibility. This month, Debra invited me for a Moxie Chat on her podcast. She was kind enough to share the audio so you could hear it. For more fabulous interviews, check out her podcast, Fire up Your Moxie with Debra. In part 1 of our 3-part interview, we talk about success, feedback, and keeping stories even when we don't like the endings. #fireupyourmoxie #womenup #optionocean #womenspeakers #success #feedback --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kristi-bridges0/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kristi-bridges0/support

Debra Trappen is the leader of the Fire Up! movement and strategist for WomenUP! She's a spectacular keynote speaker, author, and strategist, and she wrote an empowering chapter for Option Ocean - Navigating the Sea of Possibility. This month, Debra invited me for a Moxie Chat on her podcast. She was kind enough to share the audio so you could hear it. For more fabulous interviews, check out her podcast, Fire up Your Moxie with Debra. In part 2 of our 3-part interview, Debra asks what 3 words describe me (absent-minded professor? Weird, kind, task-focused?) and how I learned that other people aren't supposed to be exactly like me. #fireupyourmoxie #miracleshappen #optionocean #womenspeakers #youdoyou #beyourself --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kristi-bridges0/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kristi-bridges0/support

Debra Trappen is the leader of the Fire Up! movement and strategist for WomenUP! She's a spectacular keynote speaker, author, and strategist, and she wrote an empowering chapter for Option Ocean - Navigating the Sea of Possibility. This month, Debra invited me for a Moxie Chat on her podcast. She was kind enough to share the audio so you could hear it. For more fabulous interviews, check out her podcast, Fire up Your Moxie with Debra. In part 3 of our 3-part interview, we talk about moxie, a girl named Kathy, and why I avoid cafeterias. #fireupyourmoxie #womenup #optionocean #highschoolstories #moxie #youdoyou --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kristi-bridges0/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kristi-bridges0/support

Are you my Moxielicious podcast listener?  If you are a coach, consultant or business leader who wants to unapologetically speak up for yourself, your company, and the ideas and issues that matter most to you, then the answer is YES! This podcast is also designed for industry leaders (like you?) who have been called to develop the voices of their people – but who know they need to dial-up their own voices…. right alongside them. In this inaugural episode, I talk about moxie’s origin as a “medicine,” invented by Dr. Augustin Thompson in the 1870s, which was designed to give consumers vigor, pep, bravery and courage. (While it was more soda than medicine, as you’ll hear, the history is still fascinating.) My own journey to stepping into my moxie and being Moxielicious hasn’t been smooth. It took me a painfully long time to speak up for myself consistently. My outer voice was squeaky, even on the good days, as I detail. Later in this episode, I tell a story about being a keynote speaker at a conference a decade ago and having a lightbulb moment that led to the launch of the Step into Your Moxie® brand.  Plus, I give the highlights on what listeners like you can look forward to in the first season of Moxielicious.  In This Episode:  What is moxie? [ 2:00 ]  About my journey to moxie [ 3:25 ] How being the closing keynote speaker at a PitchFest sparked the idea for the Step into Your Moxie® brand [ 8:55 ] Why being Moxielicious is a process and not a final destination [ 14:30 ] Moxielicious Quotes:  “Who do I want to be by the time I get married?” “I used to hate it when other women shared their stories or successes.” “If we crave it, we can create it.” “Being moxielicious is an unapologetic and deeply self-compassionate approach to how I speak to myself and to others that allows me to feel like I’m the protagonist of my life.”   Links Mentioned:  If you are a coach, consultant or business leader who wants to be amplifying your speaking and thought leadership, let’s continue the conversation in my Facebook Group - the Spotlight Speakers Salon.   Curious how we can jam together to amplify your speaking, create game-changing speaking content, and advance your thought leadership? Check out my coaching options.    Follow me on Instagram @alexiavernon.   Subscribe to Moxielicious via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify, so you never miss an episode!

What does embodied power look, sound and feel like in a woman who is expressing as her whole and true self?  What does it look, feel and sound like in you? In your presence? In your voice, spoken or written? In how you are received and perceived by others?  How do you access your truth, your voice and use it to amplify your visibility, influence, and presence in the world… in a way that is true to your expression, your authentic self? The models for what power looks like in a person, what it sounds like, what people respond to, are distorted. So we as women and the women before us have to distort and contort ourselves to get a seat at the table, be taken seriously, have our voices heard, or take on the qualities of men or intellectual machines without heart. That time is over. No more contorting, distorting our presence to fit in. And also no more having to scream to be heard, be serious to be taken seriously, and suppressing our femininity in how we dress, speak and show up. Today I invite you to explore within yourself the ways in which if you knew how to more powerfully wield your voice and presence, you would create more of the reality you desire for yourself, the world and what matters to you. Whether that is in your relationships, your career, your message, your business, HOW you show up and the presence you are in it, matters big time. But how we’ve been taught to use that voice, to show up to get what we need and be heard isn’t working for us as women. So today, in this episode of Feminine Power Time, PRESENCE: Women with a Voice, #2 of 3 in our Re-Imagining Feminine Power series, I invite you to join me, Christine Arylo, women’s leadership advisor and catalyst, and special guest Alexia Vernon, author of Step into Your Moxie, for a session that will touch your heart, open your voice, and inspire you to expand in your expression in this world this year. We dive into: The history of what women have had to do to be heard or be taken seriously – thank you so much! And it’s our turn to do it differently. Why women are not taken seriously or heard – and men are often listened to over women Revealing what you do when you feel confident or insecure when speaking – are you a bunny, a bull, a cheetah or a owl? And how you may be sabotaging yourself? Reclaim what leadership is – and why we must do this as women to have the influence we desire in the world. How to have your full range of emotion and also be a powerful catalyst for change and elevation not more separation Difference between trying to BE something, and being who you are – and how to tell the difference Is what you look like on the outside reflecting who you are on the inside? What happens when you move from your focus from trying to inform and get other people to understand and to shifting to focusing on connection? Where your feminine power and voice lives in your body – and why spanx, bellies and flat abs are short circuiting our power How do you find and express your natural communication super power? Here are some of the wisdom bytes from the show followed by how to connect with Alexia, including her book Step into Your Moxie – and also upcoming retreats with Christine Arylo.   WISDOM BYTES:   Leadership is not bestowed vs. leadership is embodied and chosen.   Embrace your leadership power, do not try to “own” your power. Confidence comes from stopping to grip your body and let your body do what it knows how to do to connect with others and move the energy. It intuitively knows when to stay still, we know when to move.   Your power comes from your presence, not your position.   If you know what your core essences are, then you can be who you are truly are.   If you don’t know who you are in your core, you will contort yourself to fit in.   As women who want to have more impact in the world. we have to harness our storytelling power. We are being called to speak more clearly, authentically to be a vessel for the divine to come through.  Speak from compassion without censoring what you have to say.   *** WISDOM INQUIRY FOR YOU: What are you going to embody more of this year to more powerfully express your presence and voice? What is wanting to come through you more this year? Make this year part of exploring this next season or elevation of your expression. What do you need to embody that is already in you? What from your past, needs to integrate into who you are now? Have an exploration. Play with how you dress, speak, write.   ***** MORE ON ALEXIA VERNON Get Alexia Vernon's Book - great wisdom, fun, stories, and potent power. Practical, playful and powerful  Step Into Your Moxie: Amplify your voice and visibility and influence in the world. www.StepintoYourMoxie.com Website: www.Alexiavernon.com Social: @alexiavernon.com UPCOMING RETREATS WITH CHRISTINE ARYLO Feminine Wisdom Weekend – Mid Year Power Pause Stay Strong and True to Yourself July 2019 Kripalu https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/feminine-wisdom-weekend-super-powers-staying-strong-and-true-yourself   The Path of Self Love TrainiingJuly 2019 Kripalu https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/path-self-love-training-teaching-others-love-themselves   Note: This Feminine Power Time is part of the 3 part series on Re-Imagining Feminine Power. Tune into #1 of the series - WEALTH: Women with Real Wealth with Christine Arylo and Julie Murphy.

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Alexia Vernon and I discuss how to step into our moxie, enhance our communication, and understand our self-talk voices. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility Book Launch Fête: March 8 at 8pm [Free, online] TDJ Live: March 24 at 8pm [Free, online] Pigs, Pugs & Pinot: April 28, 3-5pm Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC [Join the guest list] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [5 spots]   Guest:    Alexia Vernon is the author of Step into Your Moxie. Branded a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama’s White House Office of Public Engagement, she is a sought-after speaking and leadership coach who delivers transformational keynotes and corporate trainings for Fortune 500 companies and other professional groups and organizations, including the United Nations and TEDx. Alexia holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in women’s studies and has been featured on CNN, NBC, ABC, and CBS and in publications like Forbes Woman, Women's Health, and The European Business Review. Visit her online at alexiavernon.com. Savvy Sources Find Alexia Facebook: facebook.com/AlexiaVernonEmpowerment Twitter: twitter.com/AlexiaVernon Instagram: instagram.com/alexiavernon/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/alexiavernon/ Mentioned in the Podcast TranquiliT Spring video TranquiliT packing video Apply to join TranquiliT Tribe Tranquility du Jour Online NEW Book: Year of Tranquility (comes with FIVE bonuses) New Year's TDJ Live replay available Eye candy on Instagram Pin along with me on Pinterest Let’s connect on Facebook Follow moi on Twitter Watch via YouTube More Tranquility   Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TranquiliT Browse my 6 Books Tranquility-filled E-courses Download the Tranquility du Jour Podcast App: iPhone and Android Read about my passion for animals Favor Pen a review on iTunes and/or share this podcast via social media. Pen a review of my books on Amazon or Goodreads. Techy To listen, click on the player at the top of the post or click here to listen to older episodes. New to podcasting? Get more info at Podcast 411. Do you have iTunes? Click here and subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episode as released. Get the Tranquility du Jour apps to download the podcast "automagically" on iOS or Android

Alexia Vernon is a transformational speaker and leadership coach for women who is also author of the book Step Into Your Moxie. She says, "Whether I am keynoting a conference, leading a Spotlight speaker coaching program or delivering my Step into Your Moxie® curriculum onsite at an organization, my work is showing entrepreneurs, business leaders, consultants and change makers how to fall (back) in love with their voices, unapologetically speak up and out on stages." But getting to this point of teaching women how to use their own voices was a journey for Alexia -- because she had to learn how to fall in love with her own first, which wasn't always easy. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Alexia shares important insight on how you can fall in love with your voice, create a message that's unique to you and learn how to make speaking a part of your business. 

Welcome back to another episode of She Rises! Today, Giovanna Capozza talks with Alexia Vernon. Alexia is a speaking and leadership coach and author of the book Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World. Alexia has committed her life to show women how to “step into their moxie®” and has delivered transformational keynotes and corporate training for Fortune 500 companies, college campuses, professional associations, the United Nations, and delivered a TEDx talk on the future of feminism. Alexia understands what it’s like to be terrified to speak and shares practical ways to shift this fear. She discusses her own experiences of using her voice and what it means to connect with others in a way that inspires change. Alexia presents a soul-stirring call to action for women to speak up for themselves, their ideas, and the issues that matter most to them.        Alexia gives a glimpse into her struggle with finding her own voice.   Alexia shares how she learned to shift fear and step into greatness. Alexia explains the benefits of role-playing and preparing for public speaking. Giovanna talks about the differences between being prepared and winging it. Alexia discusses why visibility is a responsibility and not just an opportunity. Alexia explains how visibility helps us connect with others more, even if you don’t have a huge platform. Alexia shares how she cultivates her own voice and message. Alexia discusses the difference in focusing on the source of an issue instead of the symptoms. Alexia talks about point of view and how to hone in on what message you want to share. If you’re not a little disruptive, you’re not helping others have a profound shift in their life. Alexia explains compassionate confidence and unapologetically speaking your truth. Giovanna and Alexia emphasize the need for responsible communication. If what you choose to speak about aligns with your values, and you’d be out of integrity by playing it safe and small, be ready to rise through discomfort and rise into leadership.   Memorable Quotes: Learn to be with discomfort. Use meditation and powerful visualizations to enjoy and be grateful for experiences that make you nervous. When a lot of people saying something similar, it’s a sign that the world needs that message.     Would you rather be liked or would you prefer to have impact? When we are in our truth, those who really need us will raise their hands and those in our communities will show up more powerfully.   We are fortunate that we can have a voice and that we can step out and speak up.     Resources Mentioned: Alexia Vernon’s Website Alexia’s Book: Step into Your Moxie

Moxie For Self TransformationAlexia Vernon - In this age of women's empowerment, as ever increasing numbers of women are finding their voices and daring to take a stand for themselves and their causes. The publication of  https://amzn.to/2TcQqKZ (Step Into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World ) (New World Library, October 16, 2018), by speaking and leadership coach Alexia Vernon, couldn't be more perfectly timed. Through her coaching and training programs and extensive speaking engagements, Alexia was dubbed a “Moxie Maven” by the Obama White House Office of Public Engagement for her robust approach to empowering women. She has helped tens of thousands of individuals speak with power and impact at work and in business, with their friends and family, onstage, on camera, and above all, to themselves. In https://amzn.to/2TcQqKZ (Step into Your Moxie), she distills the communication discoveries she has made throughout her dynamic career into simple, effective, and practical recommendations women can use to experience deep and lasting transformation in all facets of their communication. You'll love her - she's on it with helpful, practical insights! Photo by https://unsplash.com/photos/flEStjHTY14?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Leio McLaren (@leiomclaren)) on https://unsplash.com/search/photos/courage?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) She Sets A Moxie Example"Moxie is a mindset, heart set, and skill set that you can develop because I was most definitely not born with it. During the first quarter of my life, I experienced an on-again-off-again relationship — with my voice. One moment I felt like I was tap-dancing on eggshells, striving to be liked, give the right answers, and not be called out for failing to be enough of whatever I conjectured other people wanted me to be. Then at other times, often close to those former times, I had an insufferable need to be recognized and praised for my achievements. I knew I was born to make a significant, positive impact on the world, but only later I learned how to redirect away from thinking about what other people were thinking of me. Now my thoughts drive directly to the objective - the impact that I want to make. In the past most of the time when I spoke my voice quavered, I used diminishing words and body language, and my speaking did not move people to take action." Why Moxie Now?"While shopping Step into Your Moxie to publishers, some of the feedback I received was, 'I'm not sure women's empowerment or citizens' marches and protests will still be a thing by the time the book comes out.' Then, while writing the book, #MeToo and #TimesUp happened, millions of Americans continued to march on behalf of #BlackLivesMatter, #MarchForOurLives, and #KeepFamiliesTogether, and the world changed. However, while women have marched and spoken up and out on behalf of themselves and others, it's one thing to go to a rally or broadcast your views in an angry (or empowering) social media post. It's an altogether different thing to tell yourself, and believe, that you possess the power and ability to advocate for yourself — especially if you are in an environment, professionally or personally, in which the people around you are complicit in maintaining the status quo. Media outlets such as CNN, PBS, and Inc. predicted that 2018 would be 'the year of the woman,' but how many of us really feel like we have the moxie we need to consistently speak up, tell our truth, and create the future we want for ourselves and our loved ones? In Step into Your Moxie, I give women a pathway to cultivate their power so they can use it to speak up for themselves and the issues and causes that matter most to them. As I say in the book when you step into your moxie, it is an act of divine service to yourself—and also to the world."...

In this segment of Inner Voice - Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan on KMET 1490 AM / ABC News Radio, Dr. Foojan Zeine reveals a study about "How do humans think".  Listen to an interview with Alexia Vernon, the author of "Step into Your Moxie". www.alexiaVernon.com.   Dr. Zeine also interviews Mel Novak, an award winning actor who was recently featured alongside Mel Gibson in the much acclaimed documentary, Steve McQueen: American Icon. www.melnovak.com. www.foojan.com. 

This week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Alexia Vernon author of Step Into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World About the book: Step into Your Moxie is a soul-stirring call to action to speak up for yourself and the ideas and issues that matter most to you. Dubbed a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama’s White House Office of Public Engagement for her potent approach to women’s empowerment, Alexia Vernon has helped thousands of women (and men) slay diminishing self-talk and cultivate confidence. She has created a timely, refreshingly playful guide for women to communicate with candor, clarity, compassion, and ease every time they open their mouths to speak — in their careers, communities, and homes. Step into Your Moxie is the book women want by their side as they have that daring conversation, give an important presentation, run for office, or simply tell the people closest to them to step back from the boundaries they’ve trespassed. About the author: Alexia Vernon is a sought-after speaking and leadership coach to executives, entrepreneurs, media personalities, and changemakers. The creator of the Spotlight Speakers Collective and Spotlight Speaker Accelerator coaching programs, she has delivered transformational keynotes and corporate training for Fortune 500 companies and professional associations, spoken at the United Nations, and delivered a TEDx talk.

    Never in history have women been so called to speak up, share their stories and use their voices change the world. Today's guest, Alexia Vernon, has heard that call loud and clear and answered in a massively impactful way. Alexia Vernon is the author of the book, Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World. Branded a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama's White House Office of Public Engagement for her unique and effective approach to women's empowerment, Alexia Vernon is a sought-after speaking and leadership coach to female (and male) executives, entrepreneurs, media personalities, and change makers who want to spread their ideas, positively impact people's lives, grow their businesses, and advance their thought leadership. TRIGGER WARNING: this conversation goes deep and discusses the important but uncomfortable topic of sexual assault/abuse. Please always choose your own self-care first and be gentle with yourself if the topics in this episode bring difficult emotions/memories up for you. In this episode: Trigger warning + details on today's conversation [ :45 ] Today's guest, Alexia Vernon [ 1:30 ] iTunes review of the week [ 2:45 ] What lead Alexia to do the work she is doing [ 4:47 ] Alexia shares her own story of sexual abuse, and the importance of using our voices at this moment in history [ 7:45 ] Having difficult conversations with our partners + what to do when people objectify our children [ 19:43 ] Being motivated by others' success instead of feeling inferior because of it [ 34:32 ] How much quicker we are to judge other women than we are to judge other men             [ 39:30 ] How to “step in to your moxie” and use your voice (plus: the 3 voices Alexia believes that we all have inside of our heads) [ 41:10 ] Alexia's tips on intuitive preparation for talks/presentations [ 48:03 ] The 5-part structure of presentations [ 51:45 ] Alexia's new book, Step into Your Moxie [ 1:01:23 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “We have a lot of work to do to heal this cultural violence.” “Know when it's time to pick up the mic and speak, and then know when it's time to sit back and listen.” “Speak up early and often… because the boys aren't waiting for permission.” “I'm no longer willing to be apologetic for who I am… because that doesn't serve any of us.” “There really are a lot more seats at the table than we think there are. And if there aren't… then go build another table.” “Reclaim the role of protagonist in the story of who you are.” “If we know our ideas, our words or our stories can radically improve people's lives- it's our responsibility to speak up.” Links mentioned: Learn more about Step into Your Moxie, order your copy of the book, and grab your book bonuses here: http://stepintoyourmoxie.com Watch the Step into Your Moxie book trailer Watch Alexia's free Hotshot Speaker video training here Grab your FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content that Converts Follow Alexia on Instagram: @alexiavernon, join her Facebook Community: The Spotlight Speaker Salon, or check out her website: www.alexiavernon.com Tag me in your big shifts and takeaways: @amberlilyestrom Did you hear something you loved here today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes  

Have you ever felt like you were tap dancing on eggshells - striving to be liked, give the right answers, and not be called out for failing to be enough of whoever others wanted you to be? My hunch is, even if you answered yes, you may also have experienced a competing desire - to put yourself and your ideas out into the world in a big way. You know you were put here to say big things. To do big things. You want to be seen, you want to make impact, and that often feels scary. One of my biz besties, Alexia Vernon, knows this tension firsthand. Even as she built a successful career as a professional speaker and speaking coach, she experienced an on-again, off-again relationship… with her own voice. … despite presenting transformational keynotes and corporate trainings for Fortune 500 companies, speaking at the United Nations, delivering a TEDx talk, and being featured on CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, Forbes.com, and tons more. In today’s episode, we talk about what it means to “Step Into Your Moxie” - the title of her brand new book. Lex has committed her life to showing women how to develop the mindset, skillset, and behaviors to unapologetically speak their truth and have their communication move people to take action. In today’s episode, we jam on quieting the inner critic that inevitably arises you as put yourself out there for visibility opportunities and how to have unshakeable presence when you’re being a messenger for your brand.   Deeper support from me: I have 1 opening for my VIP Messaging Package. This is my 3-month private coaching experience where together we dial in your messaging to call in your people so you can scale your coaching biz without pushing so hard. If you missed the group program enrollment, Get Clear, Get Clients has a diy version. Once you complete it, you’ll be so clear on what you do that talking about it will feel easy, exciting, and impactful. Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes and deeper stories around this conversation. Listen in and you’ll learn: How we can actually start to do the hard work to speak our truth rather than just saying “truth” is one of our strong values Why redoing her website this year created connection by beginning with her people in mind How to play nicely with the destructive voices we carry around in our heads that self-sabotage by comparisonitis and all or nothing thinking Her bumpy evolution over the past 11.5 years and how it’s so easy to compare where we are right now to someone else’s middle Why sales can be a holy process because you have a responsibility to speak your truth to give others access to theirs Links to Connect With Alexia: Learn more about Step into Your Moxie, order your copy of the book, and grab your book bonuses here: StepIntoYourMoxie.com. Watch the Step into Your Moxie book trailer Connect with Alexia on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Grab Alexia’s free Hotshot Speaker video training. Past Episodes with Alexia: Unforgettable #46 “Find the Idea You Want to Be Known For with Alexia Vernon” Feed Your Hustle #23 “Run Live Workshops Without Overwhelm with Alexia Vernon” Feed Your Hustle #7 “Healthy Launching & Speaking with Mamapreneur Alexia Vernon” Warmth, Adria

I met Queirra in Vegas, but it’s not as shady as that may sound… Queirra and I met at a public speaking training for women leaders.  I think we were meant to meet, because we were the two winners of an online speaking contest (and I never join contests!) to attend this event with one of my mentor-friends (and a former podcast guest), Alexia Vernon. I was immediately drawn to Queirra’s intelligence, poise, big-heartedness, and humor.  She’s very real and honest, and deeply in service of women really using their ambition to create thriving lives and careers they love.  When I started the Naked Conversations podcast, I knew I wanted to have Queirra on to share her story and wisdom. In today’s convo, we talk about: What is ambition? And how’s it different for women Being a “triple minority: young, Black, and female” How, and why, we must take off our “superwoman capes” The power of vulnerability Intuition, spirituality, and ambition More about Queirra: Queirra is a Professional Speaker and Certified Coach who helps successful leaders reinvent their relationship to their ambition. She has inspired business and professional women’s audiences with her dynamic keynotes, TED-style talks and interactive workshops to embrace a new style of ambition and step into their mogul mindset. Before becoming a coach, Queirra led teams as a Marketing Director for more than ten years. She secretly geeks out on (okay, maybe not so secretly) productivity, personal branding and high performance. She holds the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a B.S. in Marketing from George Mason University. Connect with Queirra: Her digital home: www.theambitionstudio.co Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_ambition_coach/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/theambitionstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/queirra/ Resources mentioned: What I Learned as a Triple Minority in the Workplace by Queirra Fenderson EP 19: Step into Your Moxie with Alexia Vernon Want to check out if coaching is right for you?  Book a discovery call here. More from ME: Explore my cyber-home and all the goods: sagebhobbs.com Sign up for free communication advice and the insider scoop:  sagebhobbs.com/ask And a favor from YOU: Like what you hear? If SO, yay! Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (SUPER DUPER appreciated) gold stars: Leave me a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help MORE amazing women find the show.  Thank you :)

About a year ago I entered an online contest, something that I’d never done before.  I’m not really one for playing the lottery or “entering to win,” but this one spoke to me.  It was a challenge to do 5 livestream videos, each one sharing a different part of my life story in a vulnerable, honest, and “naked” way. The grand prize was a free ticket to attend a public speaking intensive for women leaders hosted by Alexia Vernon in Las Vegas.  And I won! And thus began my love affair with Alexia (Lex) Vernon, who is a big-hearted, brilliant, ambitious woman on a mission to help women step into their moxie and share their voices powerfully from any stage. Lex has built a successful speaking and training career, as well as being an author with a new book coming out later this year, by really using courageous storytelling to make a difference in her community and beyond. I LOVED chatting with her on today’s show and I know you’ll get a ton out of it as well. We talk about: What is MOXIE and how you can have more of it Moving from total humiliation to powerful public speaking Managing your fear so it doesn’t stop you from speaking effectively Women’s leadership and becoming the breadwinner Postpartum depression and how she moved through it More about Lex and her work: Branded a “Moxie Maven” by the White House Office of Public Engagement, Alexia Vernon has dedicated her life to empowering women to speak with moxie on stage, at work and in their personal lives. As a speaking coach, she leads the Spotlight Speakers Collective, numerous virtual speaking training programs, and she consults with companies looking to develop a strong female leadership pipeline. Alexia has inspired many audiences: Fortune 500 companies like Zappos and MGM Resorts, associations like INBOUND and the National Association of REALTORS®, and she had the honor of addressing the UN during the Commission on the Status of Women. Her book Step into Your Moxie will be published by New World Library (Fall 2018). Alexia is facilitating a FREE, LIVE virtual workshop on January 11, 2018 – from 10:00-11:30am PST.  You can sign up HERE Discover Your ‘Secret Sauce’ as a Speaker   So You Can Create the Presentations You Were Born to Give and Get Booked Over and Over Again to Deliver Them! In this virtual workshop you will:    Demystify the 4 ingredients of a transformational speaker’s “secret sauce” and unearth yours Illuminate the idea(s) you want to be known for so you can develop soul-stirring presentations that move audiences to action Slay self-doubt that keeps you playing small as a speaker, coach, entrepreneur and/or agent of change Clarify WHY you are speaking—and, based on your speaking and business goals, illuminate how to find the audiences that need you and your message   Learn how to articulate your “secret sauce” so that event organizers, meeting planners and corporate leaders are eager to book you to speak (I’m an affiliate of Lex’s The Spotlight Speaker Accelerator program, meaning I will receive a commission if you choose to enroll in her group coaching program. I only recommend people and programs that I believe wholeheartedly in, and Lex tops that list.) Also, you can find her on all social media platforms @AlexiaVernon and join her engaging and helpful private Facebook group facebook.com/groups/spotlightspeakerssalon/ Other Resources Mentioned: Brene Brown’s work (amazing) TED Talk “Greening the Ghetto” by Majora Carter “How to Finally Get Comfortable Being Naked,” my talk on self-expression at Emerging Women More from ME: Come hang out in my FREE Facebook Community for deeper conversations and connections with other awesome women Ready for better relationships? Get started now with FREE book chapters of Naked Communication HERE. The ASK Formula Cheat Sheet:  How to ask for what you want… and get it.  http://www.sagebhobbs.com/ask-formula-cheat-sheet/ And a favor from YOU: Like what you hear? If SO, be sure to subscribe to Naked Conversations on iTunes. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (SUPER DUPER appreciated) gold stars: Leave me a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help MORE amazing women find the show.  Thank you :)

Sara Dean is a keynote speaker, a business and leadership coach, and a Step into Your Moxie® facilitator.  She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top-rated podcast with 4 million downloads. Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space. After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time. Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining #everydamnday.  Sara leads her thriving membership community, Momentum Mamas, as well as her business and leadership mastermind, Tenacious Mamas. She has spoken for Amazon, the City of Seattle, Charles Schwab, Inspired Mama, WE Ignite, Alt Summit, and She Podcasts Live. She was recently featured on the Dr. Phil Show. When she's not supporting Shameless Moms, you'll find Sara with her husband and 9-year-old son - building Legos and pretending to understand Minecraft.In today's episode, Dr. Gertrude and Sara talk about how Sara speaks out her voice through her podcast as she empowers women to invest in themselves, own their identity, and take up their space in this world. In addition, Sara shares her journey from being a fitness coach to launching her podcast, which significantly impacted a lot of women.Today on Mot(HER):Sara's journey from fitness to launching her podcastChallenges for women to invest in ourselves and create the impact that we want to have Taking a stand and owning your space in your relationship in a new wayHow to mother yourself amidst all the responsibilities of being a motherWhat rewriting the mother code means to SaraConnect with Sara Dean:Website: www.shamelessmom.comShameless Mom Academy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shameless-mom-academy/id1092674204Free Facebook Group: www.shamelessmom.com/facebookInstagram: www.instagram.com/shamelessmomacademyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks/Join Dr. Gertrude's community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude's NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions.