From Uncertainty to Radical Confidence with Lisa Bilyeu
Jan 15, 2024
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Dr. Mindy Pelz interviews Lisa Bilyeu, co-founder of Quest Nutrition and host of Women of Impact, discussing building certainty in an uncertain world. They cover challenges women face in relationships and the workplace, overcoming self-doubt, childhood experiences affecting confidence, finding purpose, supporting female friendships, authentic apologies, setting boundaries, toxic gratitude, and more.
Developing a mission statement and taking action is more important than fixating on the end goal of confidence.
Establishing boundaries and prioritizing self-care are crucial in building confidence and overall happiness.
Fostering empowered and supportive female friendships can create a culture of collaboration and empowerment, moving away from competition.
Deep dives
Importance of Building Confidence in a World of Uncertainty
In this episode of the Resetter Podcast, Lisa Billio, the founder of Women of Impact, discusses the topic of building confidence in a world filled with uncertainty. She shares personal experiences and insights on how to develop confidence, especially as women navigating various areas of life such as relationships, marriage, and the workplace. Lisa emphasizes the importance of focusing on a mission statement and taking action rather than fixating on the end goal of confidence. She encourages trying new things, finding your purpose through trial and error, and prioritizing self-care to nurture confidence and overcome insecurities.
The Power of Serving Others and Finding Your North Star
Lisa Billio shares her journey of finding confidence by serving others and addressing the challenges of overcoming childhood teachings that impacted her self-image. She emphasizes the significance of discovering your purpose by experiencing new things and questioning what brings joy and fulfillment. Lisa highlights the importance of identifying your 'who', 'what', and 'why' to develop a mission statement that serves as a North Star guiding your actions and decisions. By aligning with your mission and focusing on serving others, Lisa believes that confidence becomes a natural byproduct and encourages women to embrace their passions without fear of being judged or deemed as arrogant.
Creating Boundaries and Prioritizing Self-Care
In this episode, Lisa Billio discusses the value of establishing boundaries and prioritizing self-care. She shares her personal experience of overcoming the mindset of putting others' needs before her own and the negative impact it had on her well-being. Lisa encourages setting boundaries and communicating them to friends, family, and colleagues to ensure that self-care is not compromised. She emphasizes the significance of prioritizing physical and mental health, drawing from her own journey of healing her gut issues and restoring her energy levels. Lisa advocates for the empowerment of women through self-care and recognizing its crucial role in building confidence and overall happiness.
Empowering Female Friendships and Overcoming Bullying
Lisa Billio discusses the importance of fostering empowered and supportive female friendships, contrasting the experiences of being bullied by other girls while growing up. She encourages open and honest communication to address triggers and potential misunderstandings between friends. Lisa highlights the significance of building trust, setting aside judgments, and accepting friends for who they are. She shares personal experiences of overcoming her insecurities and transforming her mindset around female relationships. Lisa believes that by embracing vulnerability, understanding and supporting one another, women can create a culture of collaboration and empowerment, while leaving behind the mindset of competition.
Finding Self-Care Strategies
The podcast discusses the importance of finding self-care activities that one enjoys rather than blindly following popular suggestions like meditation. The speaker shares a personal example of hating running on a treadmill but discovering a passion for lifting weights. The key point is to try different activities and create a schedule to consistently engage in self-care, which builds confidence and overall well-being.
Creating a Plan for Confidence and Self-Care
The podcast emphasizes the need for women to create a plan for themselves, including confidence-building strategies and self-care practices. It highlights how many women tend to prioritize others and neglect their own needs, leading to a decline in confidence and overall happiness. By acknowledging their natural inclinations and creating a specific plan focusing on self-care, women can overcome challenges and regain confidence in various areas of life.
Lisa Bilyeu is the co-founder of Quest Nutrition and host of the Women of Impact podcast. In this episode, Dr. Mindy dives into the life of this badass business woman who overcame a challenging upbringing, and authored "Radical Confidence." Together, they explore the secrets to building certainty in a world filled with uncertainty, especially for women facing challenges in relationships, the workplace, and beyond.
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Entrepreneur, producer, best-selling author, public speaker, and host. Lisa Bilyeu co-founded the billion-dollar brand Quest Nutrition and is co-founder and president of Impact Theory Studios, a revolutionary, digital-first studio that produces wildly entertaining and original content focusing on themes of confidence and empowerment. Lisa built a global audience while creating an impressive slate of content that has been viewed over half a billion times. This includes her hit digital series “Women of Impact,” a show that features extraordinary guests who, through their stories and expertise, help viewers build their confidence. With an uncanny eye for talent and market trends, Lisa oversees the in-house development of projects focused on female-driven and empowering content for multiple platforms including scripted, unscripted, and publishing, as well as overseeing all non-fiction content production for Impact Theory. Lisa tells her story of self-empowerment and success in her best-selling book “Radical Confidence”.
