Make Yourself

Hey, welcome. I'm Teni Panosian, beauty and lifestyle creator and founder of Monday Born. I've spent years talking to women all over the world through social media about all things relating to women's lifestyle. Here it's less about beauty and style; this is a casual space focused on self improvement and finding what fulfills us. We're not so different in the challenges we face and the triumphs we celebrate, so I welcome you to a safe space where we find and discuss our shared experiences. Subscribe to Make Yourself for new episodes every Thursday.

Q+A: Confidence, aging, and operating in your ‘feminine’ 08/17/2023

Q+A: Confidence, aging, and operating in your ‘feminine’ For this final episode of season 2, I’m taking questions from my Instagram stories. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/27779490

Small habits, big changes 08/10/2023

Small habits, big changes We’re romanticizing discipline, routine, and alone time. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/27713124

Magic mushrooms 08/03/2023

Magic mushrooms I wasn’t prepared to talk about this back when I did it, but I hinted at having had a psilocybin experience and now I’m sharing the details. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/27645693

Soft girl era 07/27/2023

Soft girl era When you’re hardwired to be strong and independent, what happens when someone comes along and you get a taste of the soft life? /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/27584460

Is a college education worth it? 07/06/2023

Is a college education worth it? Join me for a storytime reliving my college experience and explaining the unexpected ways that college changed my life. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/27395238

A hypnotic state of consumption 06/30/2023

A hypnotic state of consumption Of the many issues we’ve been plagued with over the last decade, overconsumption is right up there. Thanks to social media, keeping up is yet another struggle to add to our already full plates, so let’s talk about it. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/27330285

We need a pep talk! 06/22/2023

We need a pep talk! Every now and then we need a good pick-me-up. I'm sharing what helps me in times when I'm low on motivation, and how a shift in your state of mind can make all the difference in the environment around you. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/27236940

Women of a certain age, part two 06/15/2023

Women of a certain age, part two Continuing the conversation about age from season one, we’re taking the pressure off about what a woman “should” be doing at any given point in her life. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/27163113

Secure, avoidant... anxious? 06/08/2023

Secure, avoidant... anxious? Do you know your attachment style? By request from a listener, I'm doing an introduction to the four attachment styles and how I discovered my own through life experiences and relationships. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/27087402

Biohacking my way through life 06/01/2023

Biohacking my way through life I’m breaking down the details of what has helped me feel my best, both physically and mentally. From supplements and food to devices, I’ll explain the what and the why of my lifestyle habits. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/27020727

dating dos & don'ts 04/13/2023

dating dos & don'ts Dating has never been an easy arena to navigate, but it seems now it’s harder than ever. I’ve dated casually, I’ve been in relationships I didn’t want to be in, and I’m currently in a relationship with the love of my life. Moreover, I spent many years being the happiest single girl you could imagine, so here’s my guide for how to navigate the dating world. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/26536878

the state of social media 04/06/2023

the state of social media I'm breaking down the benefits and pitfalls of the last decade of content sharing platforms from YouTube all the way to a brand new social media app called Lemon8. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/26469852

The power of positive thinking 03/30/2023

The power of positive thinking In the last few years we’ve heard endless talk about “manifesting” your life. Pushing past the trendiness of it all, what does this actually mean? We’ll talk about the power of our thoughts and how positive thinking really is worth looking at. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/26395566

Women of a certain age, part one 03/23/2023

Women of a certain age, part one Age seems to be a commonly discussed topic on social media, especially as it relates to women. Regardless of what ideology you subscribe to, the pressure women face surrounding age is real and is something we tend to endure privately. Let's dismantle age as a defining factor of who we are as people. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/26322423

A founder is born 03/16/2023

A founder is born Today marks exactly 3 years since I announced I was creating my own skincare brand. Six months later our first batch of products went out, and it’s been the single most rewarding experience I’ve had up to this point. In this episode, I’ll talk you through the experience of founding a beauty brand as well as some industry insights that you may not be aware of. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/26250654

Q&A: Relationships, personal growth, and building a business 03/09/2023

Q&A: Relationships, personal growth, and building a business A casual chat answering questions from social media about my personal and professional life. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/26178705

Eldest daughter syndrome 03/02/2023

Eldest daughter syndrome Let’s talk childhood and family: Being the only daughter and eldest child of an immigrant family, I’ve experienced my share of trauma bonds and growing pains. Living in the US as both an Iranian Armenian and an American, I’ve had a less common set of experiences as a self-made entrepreneur and as someone who has taken it upon myself to care for my family as an adult. We’ll talk through some of my pivotal experiences as the eldest daughter of an immigrant family and how that’s affected my journey to closure and a fulfilled life. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/26102082

A chat about cosmetic procedures 02/23/2023

A chat about cosmetic procedures I started my career as a makeup and skincare blogger. Now spanning a decade, I’ve seen and learned so much about beauty treatments, either by my own experience or by observation. In this episode we’ll discuss the good and the bad of cosmetic procedures and new developments surrounding these treatments that can better inform our decisions. * Correction: To clarify, Dr. Perich is an oculoplastic surgeon. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/26024121

Single, taken... happy 02/16/2023

Single, taken... happy For the majority of the last 10 years, I’ve sort of been the poster child for happy single girls. It just so happens that 4 years ago I found the love of my life. In this episode we’ll get into how fulfillment came naturally to me when I was on my own, and how my life has changed since being with my partner. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/25948398

... The Journey Continues (Intro) 02/09/2023

... The Journey Continues (Intro) An introduction to Make Yourself with Teni Panosian, a beauty and lifestyle creator turned founder of Monday Born. /episode/index/show/8d931103-0173-4d28-ae4c-df1f42cc177f/id/25838787

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