Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen

Erin King is here, y’all! Erin is a best-selling author, 3x entrepreneur, and the CEO of the Socialite Agency. She’s helped clients ranging from The Academy Awards in Hollywood to The United States Navy at the Pentagon communicate more compellingly using her award-winning PUB method. If you gravitate towards my energy and the things I teach about (thank you, by the way) - you are going to love Erin!In this episode we talk about her new book, You're Kind of a Big Deal: Level Up By Unlocking Your Audacity, and how to take bold action. We also talk about the role patriarchy plays in oppressing women’s confidence and how, instead, we can harness Big Deal Energy (the feminine version of Big ‘D’ Energy) to live an audacious life. In this episode you’ll hear:  Erin shared her experience pitching her then company, PMS (a tampon delivery service) to a room full of men. (6:30) Leveling up in your personal and professional life takes much more than just confidence and courage… it takes something bigger, bolder and grittier: AUDACITY.  (23:55) Some ways you can begin to activate your audacity to level up. (31:45) Big ‘D’ energy aka Big Deal Energy: knowing you have what it takes. (35:59) http://andreaowen.com/392  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabrielle Bernstein is on the show this week. For over fifteen years, Gabrielle has been transforming lives—including her own. She is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned eight books including The Universe Has Your Back, Super Attractor and the latest, her first Audible Original, You Are the Guru. She joined me to discuss some of the tools and practices she uses to relieve anxiety and restore energy, including EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and cord-cutting meditation. I love it when conversations organically move in their own direction and this one did not disappoint. In this episode you’ll hear:  Cord-cutting meditation - what it is and how it can be used to help someone get some closure. (6:10) Gabby walks people through the steps of judgment detox using a technique called Emotional Freedom Technique. (11:04) Methods or tools for relieving anxiety. (17:07) Postpartum depression, time and place for psychiatric support, and why you can’t spiritually override it. Get medicated support to get back to safeline and feel safe enough to live. (20:07) Manifesting is not about getting things, it is about feeling good. (22:55) http://andreaowen.com/391  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kute Blackson is back on the show this week. He joins me for a conversation about surrender, and as many of you may know, surrender is a favorite topic of mine. That is why when I learned about his new book, The Magic of Surrender, I knew I needed to have him back.Kute shares how to unravel human tendencies to control the outcome and instead, be willing to be open to life’s possibilities. He is author of the national bestselling book You.Are.The.One. and is widely considered the next generation leader in the field of personal development. I hope you enjoy our conversation. “The path of surrender, rather than trying to figure out life at every step, is to allow ourselves to be guided by life.” Kute BlacksonIn this episode you’ll hear: Why Kute wrote The Magic of Surrender and what he learned about surrendering through watching his mother battle and succumb to cancer. (6:38) Stay open and curious when things don’t work out - that is the beauty of surrender. (14:57) How can one be an activist, act from a place of freedom, and still practice surrendering. (20:49) Giving up the need to know everything and embrace the unknown. (30:18) How you can begin to practice surrender. (34:01) Part of surrendering is showing up and believing that something bigger is possible for you. (43:06) http://andreaowen.com/390  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I am on cloud 9 this week because I am revealing the title of my third book, set to be released on August 31st, 2021. And while the book comes out in late August - the celebration starts now. 🎉In this episode, I share some BTS (behind the scenes) about the title, as well as, read some excerpts from the book. I also share how you can claim book bonuses if you pre-order (yes, you can pre-order now!), be a part of my upcoming book club (led by me), and win a signed copy of my previous books. I cannot wait to officially “birth” my next book baby into the world. Of course, they say not to personify your work because you end up holding it too close to your heart. But it's really hard not to do when it is a labor of love. I can't wait for you to read it and I’m grateful to be able to guide you on your path to making noise in your life. P.S. I would LOVE, love, love it if shared about my upcoming book! The easiest way is to re-share my social media posts. Thank you!http://andreaowen.com/389  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week I have another coaching session episode. Kylie, a Canadian living in the Netherlands, joins me to explore procrastination around decision making, embracing your sense of adventure even when it’s scary, and where to turn for accountability and support.  My goal for these coaching episodes is that you, along with Kylie, will leave the session with lots of tools in your toolbox to grow, flourish, and be your best self; be proud of the woman you are and take that leap.   In this episode you’ll hear:  Kylie opened up about her difficulty making decisions and sticking to them. (7:46) What would happen if you embraced the ‘throw caution to the wind’ side of you and lived in the moment? (12:01) Tapping into Kylie’s younger self and her perspective on risk-taking. (17:00) Some ways to get the creative ideas out, accountability, and support. (29:02) We explore what happens when we create standards that feel unattainable. Andrea says, “Never wait for perfection or confidence to fall into your lap…” (42:07) An action-taking update from Kylie. (50:38) http://andreaowen.com/388  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week I explore the topics of diet culture, body image, and intersectional feminism with guest, Summer Innanen. Summer is a professionally trained coach specializing in body image, self-worth, and confidence. She is the best-selling author of Body Image Remix and creator of You, On Fire – the online group coaching program dedicated to helping people get free from body shame and live life on their own terms. She is also the host of Eat The Rules, a podcast dedicated to anti-dieting, body image, and intersectional feminism.Personally, I succumbed to diet culture for decades and have been going through a process of unlearning all of the internalized messages that never served me. Extricating oneself from diet culture is a unique journey for every woman. To echo Summer’s words, “Acceptance is not a destination, it’s an ongoing practice of meeting yourself where you are at and where you need to be.” In this episode you’ll hear: A brief definition of diet culture and what it revolves around (various layers of oppression). (8:24) For women, worrying about body image is a universal condition and is rooted in internalized misogyny. (12:10) Summer talks about how the way to feel better in your body isn’t about “liking the way you look” and how this can make it harder for us to accept ourselves. (14:14) The importance of knowing the truth about weight science. (23:04) Summer’s response to the assumption that if you accept your body, you're "giving up" and not going to "take care of yourself". (25:27) We can reject diet culture and go on to do amazing things. (32:40) "Tools of avoidance," dieting and fixating on our bodies. (36:00) How diet culture is related to patriarchy and white supremacy. (48:09) http://andreaowen.com/387 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julie Parker is back on the show! We jump right into the deep end and talk about embracing the parts of yourself you don’t necessarily like, aka your shadow side, and why anyone would want to love their fears. Julie Parker is the Founder of The Beautiful You Coaching Academy where she passionately trains heart-centered people to become life coaches. I had a list of questions prepared for Julie and we covered a few. However, when we recorded this conversation, it was in the midst of the Rachel Hollis debacle. So we veered off into a conversation about what it means to be a sacred leader and the role leadership plays within women empowerment and personal development. In this episode you’ll hear: Julie talks about “embracing your shadows,” the parts of us that we don’t necessarily like and holding us back and looking at these parts compassionately and learning from them. (9:22) The importance of keeping a level of curiosity and tapping into it. (13:51) How to love your fears and why someone would want to love them. (20:53) Julie’s experience with people-pleasing and how she came to an understanding about it. (21:18) You can’t talk or think out of the way the stories you make up. (28:52) Julie’s book Priestess and the topic of sacred leadership. (33:58) What it means to be a sacred leader and the role sacred leadership plays within women's empowerment and personal development. (36:31) http://andreaowen.com/386  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Terri Cole is back on the show! Terri is a licensed psychotherapist and global leading expert in female empowerment. And, has experience in many topics, including codependency and boundaries. In this episode, she joins me to talk about boundaries and her new book, Boundary Boss: The Essential to Talk True, And (Finally) Live Free.  Terri busts common myths about boundaries, as well as the beliefs bestowed on us of what a woman should be and how it plays into having disordered boundaries: “It is more important to be perceived as nice, then perceived as authentic.” According to Terri, that is a setup for a boundary disaster.  In this episode you’ll hear:  “You teach what you need to learn.” Why Terri decided to write a book about boundaries. (6:58) The art of drawing boundaries with ease and grace does not mean creating conflict. (9:50) Having a unique “Boundary Blueprint,” and common themes Terri sees in her work. (10:49) The biggest myths around setting and enforcing good boundaries. (15:09) How good boundaries can help enhance relationships. (19:09) How boundaries have been tested for people over the last year and how can we use this time to recalibrate. (35:00) A step you can take to stand in your boundary when someone is extremely unhappy with it. (42:30) http://yourkickasslife.com/385  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People evolve and change, right? Well, guess what...this podcast is evolving and changing too! Your Kick-Ass Life has been my baby since 2010, and the name of this podcast since 2013. Because a lot has transpired since that time, I felt it was time to make a change. In this episode, I wanted to share a little bit about what the new name, Make Some Noise, means and why I decided to make the shift. Making noise is about speaking up, shining bright, and asking for what you want. It’s about disrupting the narrative about the “box” of conformity we were all taught to fit into. It’s about taking action BEFORE you’re ready in order to build your confidence muscle. All of this and women’s empowerment is an act of rebellion; an act of making noise. Now for those of you a bit uncomfortable with change - things will mostly remain the same around here. I’ll continue to bring you interviews, coaching sessions, conversations about shit that matters with unqualified people, and occasional solo episodes.And here is a sneak peek of what is to come: 🎉 The title and cover reveal of my new book is coming in May. 🎉 A new special podcast series that is all about motivating you wherever you are in your life is coming in June. 🎉 And finally, beginning August 11th I’m doing a special series with a select group of women who come on the show to talk specifically about what it means to make some noise and how to do more of it. I want to leave you with a question to think about, today: How are you making noise in your life? Are you going after your goals and dreams? Are you looking at areas of your life you want to change? Are you setting boundaries? Choosing radical self-care? Disrupting systems of oppression? Interrupting things like misogyny and sexism? Using your voice by voting?  The way you make noise in your life is yours, it’s unique to you, and I’m so happy to guide you in empowering yourself. Ready? Let’s go.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week I have one of the OG’s of the coaching industry on the show, Andrea J. Lee. Andrea joins me to discuss verbal abuse from the perspective of the abuser and being vulnerable enough to sit in that intensity in order to make a change. We also explore how to be bold and kind in a world full of injustice and misgivings. I am excited to share our conversation with you.Plus, after 8 years and almost 400 episodes, the podcast is getting a new name! The unveiling is coming tomorrow. So keep an eye on the podcast feed for the official announcement. 🎉In this episode you’ll hear: Andrea J. Lee explains what she means when she describes herself as a futurist with her finger on the pulse of the human spirit. She also explains her experience as “A Canadian-born Taiwanese, cis-gender woman (she/her) who has been brought up with white privilege inside the model minority myth.” (6:06) Andrea J. Lee offers a different perspective on emotional abuse through her digital newsletter - how do you not become the thing you suffered and not become an oppressor yourself. (10:15) How Andrea J. Lee realized she was being verbally abusive to her husband and why she decided to share publically about her experience. (17:35) Being vulnerable and why vulnerability might be held against someone. (19:57) If we are not willing to fully experience the pain we are going through, if we can’t sit in that intensity, we are not going to make a change. (28:53) “It’s possible to be fierce, outraged, bold, and go for your goals while also being kind.” Andrea J. Lee shares some ways to do this when you see injustices happening that anger you. (35:35) http://yourkickasslife.com/383  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices