144: Vulnerability to Audacity: Exploring the Raw & Real Honestly on Social with Giselle Ugarte

Are you being brave or simply existing? Allow for yourself to not just take that bravery, to give yourself permission to show up as you are, and then stack the real bravery on top of that. - Giselle Ugarte

 

Our guest today, Giselle Ugarte, challenges the notion of bravery in today’s digital world. This conversation will encourage you to show up unapologetically and redefine what it means to be courageous.

 

In this episode, we talk about….

• The impact of social media on mental health, especially for young creators, and the importance of setting boundaries.
• Struggling with authenticity to become an audacious and resilient content creator.
• Teaching children about responsible social media usage and using platforms as tools for creativity and connection.

 

Giselle Ugarte is an Online Performance Coach and top motivational speaker. She’s known for her content-accelerating keynotes and programming designed to teach entrepreneurs, executives and everyday people to have a healthy relationship with social media, develop unshakable confidence on video and experience explosive growth, online and especially off. She’s made such a splash in the real estate industry that most recently she founded the first-ever real estate talent bureau the Talent Brokerage. 

She approaches marketing from the lens of personal development, humanizing the ways we show up in business, online and especially off, with time and energy setting tactics, captivating communication techniques and tangible boundary-setting tools.

WITH A COLLECTIVE FOLLOWING OF OVER 500,000 FOLLOWERS, GISELLE WAS RECOGNIZED BY TIKTOK AS ONE OF THE TOP 100 WOMEN TO WATCH IN 2021.

She’s shared the stage with leaders like Brendon Burchard, Gary Vaynerchuk, and others, and has been featured in AdWeek, Business Insider, and Social Media Examiner for her innovative work. Previously, she was a LIVE television and radio host, writer, and producer (Today, E!, Entertainment Tonight, ESPNU, and others). She’s a proud Latina and USC Trojan. She currently splits time between New York City and Minneapolis with her long-haired chihuahua Penelope Cruz. 

Connect with Giselle:

• Follow her on Instagram @giselleugarte.
• Follow her on TikTok @giselle.ugarte.
• Get The F*ck On Video Equipment Guide here.
• Establish your personal online brand with online performance coaching.

 

If you loved this episode...

• Listen to Episode 130: The Power of Living Out Loud: Thrive Through Authenticity and Wholeness with Vasavi Kumar.  Apple | Spotify
• Check out Episode 92: How To Tap Into Your Self-Expression Through Freestyle Rap, Spoken Word & Poetry With Mark Boughton. Apple | Spotify
• You’ll also love Episode 67: Bravely Talking About Your Mental Health Challenges with Mike Johnson. Apple | Spotify

 

Question: 

In the age of social media, where perfection is often portrayed, how can we empower ourselves and others to embrace imperfections and show up authentically without seeking external validation?

Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable! 

 

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