172: Combatting Imposter Syndrome
The New Unfiltered by Alexa Curtis
Imposter syndrome is so real whether you run your own company or not. During this episode, I walk you through how I overcome my imposter syndrome and the techniques I've created for myself so that my imposter syndrome doesn't lead to anxiety, depression and burnout. To follow Alexa Curtis click To follow Alexa's blog click To submit to speak at BFS Fall 2022 click To get a PRESALE GrassHoppHer membership visit To speak at an upcoming summit or lead a virtual talk, you must be a member. Come September 2022, the presale rate will no longer apply. College rate will...
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171: Tanaka Tava, Define Your Personal Brand Before 25
The New Unfiltered by Alexa Curtis
Tanaka Tava, VC investor and entrepreneur joins the show today to discuss his journey towards building his own personal brand, the power of one sheets and media kits, and how to get in to the VC world before you turn 25. To follow Alexa Curtis click To follow Alexa's blog click To submit to speak at BFS Fall 2022 click To get a PRESALE GrassHoppHer membership visit To speak at an upcoming summit or lead a virtual talk, you must be a member. Come September 2022, the presale rate will no longer apply. College rate will come but get in now before we up our rate!
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BONUS: BFS Announcement & Memberships
The New Unfiltered by Alexa Curtis
Quick hello from Alexa to introduce you to the GrassHoppher x Be Fearless memberships and the upcoming CCSU Summit in October. Follow @befearlesssummit and @alexa_curtis for more updates.
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170: These Founders Moved Their Family Across The World To Start A Coffee Business
The New Unfiltered by Alexa Curtis
When I asked Alin Erenshteyn what being fearless meant to her, she said that fearlessness was moving her family across the world to embark on a mission to create the best coffee in America. I can agree, because Afuga Coffee is about to revamp how you drink coffee in and out of the coffee shop. Follow Afuga at @AFUGACOFFEE on social media and get their custom boxes at
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169: Move Forward with Kendall Forward: An Intro To My Soul Sister
The New Unfiltered by Alexa Curtis
Y'all always ask who my best friends are and though I couldn't get my crew all in one place in the middle of a day to record, I'm introducing you to an OG Austinite & the person I spend the most time with, Kendall Forward. She used to be an on-air personality with NBC / CBS and left the TV industry to move to Austin (without knowing anyone here!) and pursue her own company as a consultant & publicist. Kendall and I met through a mutual friend last June and have remained best friends since. Follow Kendall at @kendallforward and @fastforwardnews on TikTok.
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168: Meet My Fearless Co-Founder, Heather Miller
The New Unfiltered by Alexa Curtis
I am thrilled to announce some extremely exciting current events happening amongst the Be Fearless Summit brand. Meet my fearless co-founder and McKinsey consultant turned founder Heather Miller. Follow GrassHoppher on social media at @grasshoppher and we'll see you at CCSU for the Fall BFS!
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167: Lindsey Metselaar: Abundance Mindset Or GTFO
The New Unfiltered by Alexa Curtis
We Met At Acme founder and Be Fearless Summit speaker Lindsey Metselaar knows a thing or two about building a personal brand. She launched the most popular dating podcast out there (based on her own experiences dating in NY) that's hosted on the popular media network Dear Media. Lindsey and Alexa discuss dating, building a personal brand and finding your niche on this episode.
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166: Getting Into An Incubator Program Matters With Abbey Glass (Tory Burch Fellow)
The New Unfiltered by Alexa Curtis
Abbey Glass is a RTW clothing company founded by a Rhode Island Design College student who self-funded her startup. 7 years later, she successfully entered the Tory Burch Fellows program. Abbey discusses why you don't always need VC funding and how to fund your business idea right out of college.
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165: Get Into Your Dream College with Lesley Robinson, UT Austin
The New Unfiltered by Alexa Curtis
Lesley Robinson is the head of the Kendra Scott Institute at UT Austin, focusing on entrepreneurship amongst students looking to pursue their wildest dreams. She is here to advise students on how to get the most out of your college degree.
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164: Heather Emerson: From Prison to A 7-Figure Company
The New Unfiltered by Alexa Curtis
Heather Emerson is the founder of Prep to Your Door, Texas’s only zero waste meal delivery service. Everything is 100% organic, plant-based, gluten and dairy free. Just like the milk man, they pick up all containers and packaging each week when new delivery is made. Heather went to prison when she was 18 - in this episode we discuss trauma, substance abuse and success.
info_outlineBetween dating apps and Instagram filters, we all just want to fit in. That might mean getting invited to your high school party, or going to Coachella...with your "girl gang" and your Taylor Swift face on. But what about when we find ourselves alone, on a Saturday night, listening to Taylor Swift and wondering why we can't all be like her?