How can you start letting your guard down in love?

How can you become more open and vulnerable in your relationships?

Today, let's welcome Alexis Ren and Allie Michelle. Alexis is a model, entrepreneur, and social media influencer with over 18 million followers on Instagram. Known for her advocacy of mental health and self-empowerment, Alexis has leveraged her platform to promote wellness and personal growth. She is also the co-founder of "We Are Warriors," a female-driven wellness community focused on fostering self-love, strength, and growth among women worldwide.

Allie is a bestselling author, spoken word artist, and certified yoga, breathwork, meditation, Reiki, and craniosacral therapist. She is passionate about holistic health and personal development, which she incorporates into her work. The duo are the co-founders of "We Are Warriors," a female-driven wellness community focused on fostering self-love, strength, and growth among women worldwide.

Alexis and Allie's friendship began when they were preteens and they share how their relationship has been a cornerstone of their personal growth, providing mutual support through life's challenges. A significant turning point in their friendship occurred when Alexis's mother passed away, leading to Allie’s family adopting Alexis.

A significant theme throughout the discussion is the balance of masculine and feminine energies, which Alexis and Allie explore in depth. They describe how these energies play out in their lives and work, with Alexis often taking on a more masculine, action-oriented role, while Allie embodies a more feminine, intuitive approach. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and honoring both energies within oneself and in others, as this balance has been crucial in their personal and professional lives.

Alexis and Allie also address the societal pressures that women face, particularly around beauty standards and career expectations. Both women emphasize the importance of breaking free from limiting beliefs and societal expectations to find deeper fulfillment and authenticity.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to support a friend

How to manage criticism

How to build a strong friendship

How to stay authentic

How to handle creative blocks

How to empower others

Embrace the balance of your masculine and feminine energies, break free from societal expectations, and empower each other to thrive on the journey to self-discovery and growth.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:38 Beginning of a Friendship

08:25 Growing Together Independently

10:21 Going Through Big and Small Changes

15:19 Creative and Emotional Intelligence

18:30 Validating and Complimenting Each Other

21:59 Types of Archetypes

27:18 What's Holding Women Back?

29:46 Start Embracing Your Feminine Energy

33:38 Why Did It Trigger You?

41:00 How to Prepare for Life

45:23 Living an Internally Peaceful Life

52:44 Balance Between Masculine and Feminine Energy

01:02:25 Dealing with the Imbalance in Your Energy

01:07:00 You Can Do Uncomfortable Things

01:10:16 The Best Journaling Practice

01:14:39 Speak to Your Subconscious

01:16:55 Try Leaning Into the Moment

01:23:27 Relationship Checklist

01:28:38 Alexis and Allie on Final Five

01:37:46 Giving Each Other the Grace of Change

Episode Resources:

Alexis Ren | YouTube

Alexis Ren | Instagram

Alexis Ren | Facebook

Alexis Ren | TikTok

Allie Michelle | YouTube

Allie Michelle | Instagram

Allie Michelle | TikTok

Allie Michelle | Books

We Are Warriors

Special thank you to Kajabi. Visit: https://kajabi.com/JayShetty

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