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Financial Feminist

209. Power: What it *Truly* Is (Plus a 10-second Practice to Help You Get It) with Kasia Urbaniak

Jan 21, 2025
Kasia Urbaniak, a former professional dominatrix and women's empowerment coach, shares her insights on reclaiming power and personal agency. She discusses how societal norms often lead women to shy away from leadership, offering practical strategies to boost confidence. The conversation dives into the dynamics of asking for what you deserve and the importance of self-care. Kasia emphasizes the significance of acknowledging inner desires and overcoming emotional barriers, all while advocating for women’s financial independence and assertiveness in various settings.
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  • Real power is about personal agency and the positive direction of one's life, not dominance or control.
  • Women often suppress assertive energy due to fear, which can be addressed through practicing vulnerability and emotional expression.

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The Power of Imagination and Identity

Limiting someone's imagination can effectively repress their free will and control their choices. The speaker emphasizes that the inability to imagine various possibilities can hinder individuals from envisioning their desired future. This relates to her own experiences of stepping outside her people-pleaser identity by exploring different roles, such as pretending to be a dominatrix. By trying on these identities, she discovered the multifaceted aspects of herself and recognized that a broader imagination leads to greater life choices.

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