149. You’re Not Alone in Feeling Lonely with Dr Sylvia Kalicinski
Bound & Determined
In a world where we’re overly connected to technology, which should, in theory, make community stronger, we are actually the loneliest we’ve ever been. Dr. Sylvia was a student of mine several years ago. About to leave a hospital therapeutic practice, she was in that “what’s next” moment we all find ourselves in at one point or another. So she began to listen. Listen deeply, for themes coming up in her patients. From youth to folks in their golden years, much of what her patients were struggling with could be reduced down to disconnection, abandonment and loneliness. And...
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148. You Can Grow On Your Own with Pia Silva
Bound & Determined
What if the path to ease and freedom is not scaling up, but scaling down? Fewer clients. No costly employees. No content treadmill. This is the conversation I’m having with Pia Silva this week on Bound & Determined. She’s the founder of and is about to launch her second book, this week! Pia teaches boutique agencies, consultants, and coaches the No BS Business Model for multi-six figure revenue with freedom and ease and no employees. She's aTEDx speaker, host of The No BS Mastery Podcast, former Forbes contributor, and author of Badass Your Brand. Tune in to find out how to...
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147. Trusting Life’s Pivots with Paul Lubicz
Bound & Determined
The world is changing all around us at rapid pace. We have to think on our feet now more than ever. And for those of you reading this, alongside that rollercoaster life is also a creative passion. A project you want to bring to life. If you’re ready to go deep, this week’s Bound & Determined podcast episode with Paul Lubicz is for you. Paul works with high-capacity founders, leaders, and creatives who are externally successful but internally overextended. For over two decades, Paul has worked at the intersection of performance, psychology, and lived experience—helping people...
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146. The Consistency Code with Courtney Townley
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Mid-podcast interview with Courtney Townley, my guest this week, a comment she said stopped me in my tracks. “I moved from discipline to devotion.” She was talking to me about how she reframed the times she showed up to write–moving from discipline (or something she HAD to do), to devotion (focusing on this incredible book that would serve her community). I absolutely love the distinction. Courtney, already known for her poignant reframes around women, midlife and wellness, made the point that women don't need another guru telling them to move their body, stress less and eat...
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145. Creativity Doesn’t Need Comparison
Bound & Determined
After a wonderful lunch with a former client last week, sharing stories and delicious Italian food, I was reminded how damaging comparison can be in the creative process. What does it look like to move through your creative journey in alignment, self-trust and agency instead? That’s the conversation I’m bringing to the Bound+Determined pod this week–A quick, 10-minute pep talk for all creatives who are growing into something new.
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144. Embracing the Field of Play with Mike Kim
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This week on Bound & Determined, we’re breaking down the process of book and brand creation and how you can write a book even if you don’t deem yourself a writer. My favorite quote from the episode, and a concept we dive deep into, is when Mike shared: “All the good stuff reveals itself on the field of play.” Tune in to see what we mean! Mike Kim is a brand strategist for business thought leaders, coaches, and authors who want to create impact with their ideas and get their message heard. Mike’s refreshing approach has made him a sought-after speaker, online educator, and...
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143. When Going Off Track Lands You On Purpose with Jenna Zaffino
Bound & Determined
Have you ever been working on a big project that spawns lots of little project ideas? This recently happened to me while looking for a new bed for my son. It turned into an entire room remodel and started giving me ideas for changes to make in my own room and entryway, new organization for the kitchen, and more. I see it happen with books, too–working on the proposal, then deciding to start a Substack or a podcast. Creativity begets creativity. Recently, one of my Book Proposal Blueprint students reached out to let me know how much the program benefited her business with new products and...
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142. Editors & Collaborators: Making Books Better with Hannah Robinson
Bound & Determined
This week on Bound + Determined, I’m beyond thrilled to introduce you to my editor and book collaborator, Hannah Robinson. She has been an integral part in helping me make Do the Thing all that I want it to be for you. I have 3 weeks until my manuscript deadline, and I’m right on time! In this episode, you’ll hear how we worked together, and some of the challenges I came across in my writing. Hannah and I crossed paths many times over the years, as she was previously at Simon & Schuster and Hachette, where many of my clients have published. Now, Hannah is out on her own and eager to...
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141. A New Position on Sex with Dr. Juliana Hauser
Bound & Determined
You know that ol’ Salt-N-Pepa classic “Let’s Talk About Sex”? It begs the question…have we, ever? Do we really understand our own sexuality? This week on Bound + Determined, I’m chatting with esteemed “sexpert” as she discusses how she distilled her extensive experience in counseling and education into her new book, . Addressing a wide range of topics, from sensuality, pleasure, and ethical non-monogamy to LGBTQ+ and other intersectional identities, she takes you on an intellectual, emotional, and soul-searching journey of self-discovery in this necessary,...
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140. End Emotional Outsourcing with Beatriz Victoria Albina
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What happens when you put two Leo Queens in a room–well, this week’s podcast for one. But mostly, you get a lot of laughs, massive helpings of honesty, and loads of hard-earned wisdom. This week on Bound + Determined, I’m chatting with Beatriz (Béa) Victoria Albina, NP, MPH, SEP, all about codependency, perfectionism, and people-pleasing– OH MY! And from what I know about myself and the women around me, this episode couldn’t have come soon enough. Béa is a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, and author of...
info_outlineLife is made up of billions of tiny decisions. The poor decisions can lead to a lifetime of laughter.
Maybe it’s the bad perm you got as a teenager, or the tattoo of a dolphin eating a cheeseburger. Maybe it was the horrible guy you dated in college, or the spontaneous weekend trip that ended in disaster.
I, myself, am not a super spontaneous person. I sit somewhere in the middle “meh” of it all.
I’ve never boarded a plane the same day (or even the same week) to take advantage of a trip deal. I’ve never signed up for a class on a whim. I never even ditched school. I research restaurant menus in advance because I like to know what I’m getting before I’m there. I study the weather in an hour-by-hour breakdown each morning before leaving the house. I could never live a nomadic life–I even cross-reference review sites before booking a hotel. I think the best way to describe me is measured.
But even if you are measured like me–that doesn’t mean you’ve honed the skillset of making strategic decisions.
Most of us don’t think through big or small decisions with any particular level of strategy, which is why my guest on this week’s episode of Bound + Determined is going to shed light on why we SHOULD be making decisions in a more thoughtful way.
Abby Davisson is the Founder and CEO of the Money and Love Institute and an expert on holistic decision-making. As a former Fortune 200 executive and after two decades of making change from within organizations, she launched her own business, focused on helping leaders make smart choices for lasting success in work and life.
Abby’s professional experience includes strategy-focused roles in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, including nearly a decade at Gap Inc., where she served as president of the Gap Foundation and co-founded the company’s employee resource group for working parents.
She's also the Co-Author of MONEY, AND LOVE: AN INTELLIGENT ROADMAP FOR LIFE'S BIGGEST DECISIONS, a guide for navigating life’s most consequential and daunting decisions using research-based insights road-tested in a popular Stanford University course.
Abby has immersed herself in endless research that shows us how the decisions we make around love (and otherwise!) have financial consequences.
Tune in to learn her framework that can be used for better decisions in love and life!