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Episode 19: Win-Win-Win - Ethical Fashion - Ethical Shopping

Building Confidence

Release Date: 05/26/2020

Episode 34: You Can Heal Yourself show art Episode 34: You Can Heal Yourself

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This week, Amanda speaks with Lisa Tahir, licensed social worker, healer, author, and podcaster. Lisa's new book, The Chiron Effect: Healing Our Core Wounds through Astrology, Empathy and Self-Forgiveness, approaches healing through the unique lens of Chiron, a complex and little understood astrological symbol. Her book is the first-ever written by a therapist to empower individuals and practitioners to identify twelve main areas of core wounding, relating to the placement of Chiron in their birth chart.

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Episode 33: Conflict Reveals What You Care About the Most show art Episode 33: Conflict Reveals What You Care About the Most

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This week, Amanda interviews Malika Williams, Founder and CEO of The Center for Women's Voice. Malika helps professional women communicate without apologizing or overanalyzing, and helps them speak with authority and be heard in male-dominated industries through practical tools and emotional support. 

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Episode 32: Boldness, Nudity, and Write Your Friggin Book Already show art Episode 32: Boldness, Nudity, and Write Your Friggin Book Already

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This week, Amanda interviews writer, coach, and entrepreneur, Lauren Marie Fleming. Lauren grew up on a farm, where she learned valuable lessons about living life with seasons of hard work and seasons of rest. When she decided to become a professional writer, she did the obvious thing and went...to law school. During that period, she got paid to write a sex blog about her sex life for a well-known publication. Before she knew it, she was a daring professional writer with a vast knowledge of the law.

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Episode 31: Who Am I Now? show art Episode 31: Who Am I Now?

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Amanda speaks to speaker, coach, author, and podcaster Susan Burrell about recognizing that we always have a choice. Susan shares about letting go of resentment, what becoming consciously aware looks like, and the highs and lows of being an empath. 

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Episode 30: The Art of Encouragement show art Episode 30: The Art of Encouragement

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Amanda speaks with Master Encourager, Executive Director, Coach, Author, Speaker, and Facilitator, Michael Arterberry. Michael opens up about his childhood - living with an abusive alcoholic father, channeling his drive into his athleticism and learning to rely on his coaches and teammates for support and encouragement. 

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Episode 29: Confidence as Self-Defense show art Episode 29: Confidence as Self-Defense

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Amanda talks to Tracie Arlington, the Founder and Lead Instructor of Play It Safe Defense, Inc. For over twenty years, Tracie has taught self-defense to kids and adults of all ages and backgrounds. She and her team of trained experts use powerful and unique approaches to teach little kids all the way up to adults how to effectively use defense skills and techniques, should they even need them. Tracie uses humor, games, and creativity to make the tools and techniques accessible, doable, and memorable.

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Episode 28: Don't Be A Library That Doesn't Check Out Books show art Episode 28: Don't Be A Library That Doesn't Check Out Books

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Amanda interviews Dimitrous Chattman, an Executive Consultant, Organizer, and Change Agent, who is earning his doctoral degree at the UC Davis School of Education. Dimitrous talks about his childhood in beautiful San Diego and how a football coach saw and encouraged his potential, which led him to be the first in his family to go to college. He also shares his outlook on the importance of having imagination and a strong relationship with oneself. 

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Episode 27: Healing From Trauma show art Episode 27: Healing From Trauma

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In this episode, Amanda talks with Jennifer Adams, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#110390), specializing in trauma healing. Amanda and Jennifer dive deep into the topics of trauma healing, how trauma is stored in the body, creating boundaries, and self-love. No matter what kind of trauma we are healing, it is imperative to recognize how we are doing and seek out the right kind of support. 

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Episode 26: Art that Jumps off the Wall show art Episode 26: Art that Jumps off the Wall

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Amanda speaks to Sherry Shine, a fiber artist, who specializes in hand-cut, stitched, fused, and hand-painted quilts. Sherry's use of vibrant color caught Amanda's eye immediately, which led to a powerful conversation about color, artistic process, social justice, and storytelling through art, and Sherry's amazing drive and passion.

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Episode 25: Soulbbatical - Is It Time For Yours? show art Episode 25: Soulbbatical - Is It Time For Yours?

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Amanda interviews speaker, professional coach, and best-selling author of Soulbbatical, Shelley Paxton. Shelley spent twenty-six years as a sought-after marketing and advertising executive for major companies like Harley-Davidson, Visa, McDonald's, and AOL. In 2016, she left it all behind and started on a new journey to nurture her soul and find her purpose. She called the journey her Soulbbatical, and she has been helping people forge their own soulbattical paths ever since. 

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Amanda interviews Maria Salazar, founder of Arawayuu, an ethical fashion brand and community, which sells handcrafted bags and accessories made by female artisans of the Wayuu tribe in Colombia. Raised in Colombia and now living in San Diego, Maria uses her brand to celebrate Colombian culture, artistry, and bring people together. She and Amanda discuss the importance of ethical fashion and branding, how color and vibrance add meaning to our lives, and trusting that even in dark times, good things are headed our way. 
 
Maria knows that Colombia does not always spark positive thoughts and associations in people. To help change the narrative around her native country, she founded a company that would showcase the beauty and talent that Colombia has to offer. Her passion for color, ethical consumerism, and community shines through every aspect of the brand and sets a new standard for entrepreneurs everywhere. 
 
Maria has a background in social media and public relations, and she gives helpful tips on how to create an experience for your audience on social media. 
 
Arawayuu now has a Covid-19 Response, which ensures that its artisans, who have been greatly impacted by the pandemic, are sent food. To support these women and purchase beautiful, authentic bags, accessories, and even a colorful new yoga mat strap, visit https://arawayuustore.com/. And, to follow them on social media, check out @arawayuu on Instagram
 
 
Interested in connecting or finding out more about coaching or workshops? Get in touch!

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Looking for a handy guide to help you with your confidence and communication? Here you go!

Your Guide to Public Speaking: Build Your Confidence: Find Your Voice, Inspire Your Audience (by your host, Amanda Hennessey)