Women of Impact

The Truth About Family That Will Change How You Show Up | Amy Emmerich (Replay)

Jan 6, 2025

Amy Emmerich, Chief Content Officer at Refinery29, dives deep into how embracing discomfort can be a powerful catalyst for growth. She shares insights from a female homicide detective who used mindset techniques to solve crimes. The conversation touches on the importance of support systems, societal shifts in women's roles, and the balance between work and motherhood. Emmerich also addresses why tackling taboo topics in media is crucial for future generations, encouraging women to boldly express their individuality.

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Amy Emmerich

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Quick takeaways

Emphasizing the need to embrace discomfort fosters personal and professional growth, transforming fear into exciting new opportunities.

Perspective significantly impacts career ambitions, as focusing on excitement rather than fear promotes resilience and encourages experiential learning.

Addressing the balance between motherhood and career in a candid manner challenges societal expectations and opens dialogues for redefining success.

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Embracing Discomfort for Growth

Being comfortable with being uncomfortable is a recurring theme in the discussion of personal and professional growth. The speaker reflects on growing up in a chaotic environment, which conditioned her to adapt to change and uncertainty. This adaptability has served her well throughout her career as she navigated various challenges, ultimately seeing them as opportunities. By leaning into discomfort, individuals can transform fear into excitement, which empowers them to seize new opportunities and engage in meaningful experiences.

Intro

3min

Embracing Discomfort for Growth

4min

The Power of Mindset in Law Enforcement

4min

Balancing Well-being and Responsibilities

5min

Embracing Purpose and Personal Growth

14min

Exploring Empowerment Through Bold Conversations in Women's Media

5min

Empowerment Through Beauty and Choice

13min

Discovering the Power of Empathy and Personal Transformation

4min

Refinery29 Chief Content Officer, Amy Emmerich, sits down with Lisa to discuss why you need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and how family priorities have changed over the years.

SHOW NOTES:

Learn how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable [02:09]

How a homicide detective used affirmations and mindset to solve crimes [06:25]

Why getting to the root cause of our problems is the most efficient way to go about problem solving [08:46]

The importance of slowing down [10:49] Why having a support system is essential [13:22]

How society is changing support of women [16:15] How others' risks can inspire you [18:52]

Does the checklist guarantee happiness? [22:01]

How content impacts future generations [24:47]

Why Refinery29 tackles taboo topics [26:41]

The duality between femininity and masculinity [32:19]

How to "balance" work and motherhood [36:31]

Why nothing in life is easy [39:15]