Women of Impact

This week’s guest on Women of Impact is Najwa Zebian. Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian author, speaker, and educator. Inspired by her love of language from an early age, now she gives her voice to those who feel silenced. In this episode she talks about getting past trauma and how to know if your relationship is serving you. [Original air date: 4-24-19].BUY NAJWA’S BOOKS: The Nectar of Pain: https://amzn.to/2W52QWu Sparks of Pheonix: https://amzn.to/2Gun0mc Mind Platter: https://amzn.to/2IPzeIN SHOW NOTES: A new way to think about ‘home’ [02:19] Does happiness just come to us? [05:48] Why we need to feel and accept our pain [07:09]How to actually feel your pain so you can move on [09:57] Boundaries you need to set up for future relationships [15:40] Najwa’s definition of self love [19:24] Why you can’t be positive all the time [21:52] The importance of taking responsibility for your health [26:30] How to find your voice [29:28] The real story behind Najwa’s International Women’s Day speech [35:08] Why you can’t doubt your truth [42:00] CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSOneSkin: Get 15% off with the code LISA at https://oneskin.coHelix: Get 25% off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows at https://impacttheory.co/HelixWOIDec FOLLOW NAJWA: WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2virGWO INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2adrxex FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2GBCOEJ TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2vjRQZm YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2UzlDaJFOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enLISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, you’re up early, get the kids ready (or not), grab a coffee and you’re running out the door to start another- busy day. The problem is everyday is a busy day, and the reality is that a majority of women (and men too) never feel like there are enough hours in the day. This leads to more stress and more anxiety. Add to all this the fact that in 2020 it was estimated the average person was spending almost 2 and a half hours on social media every day.This would be okay, except that Dr. Wendy Suzki points out that continuous exposure to news and social media is contributing heavily to anxiety and stress. According to Dr. Wendy, there are healthy levels of stress you need in your life, and there are detrimental levels of stress and anxiety that do you no favors. So how do you cope with all the added stress? Avoid it? Pretend it’s not a thing, or even worse, spiral out of control ?There are free, simple, very portable and easy ways to effectively lower levels of “everyday stress and anxiety.” Dr. Wendy Suzuki is a Neuroscientist and Psychology professor that brings movement, joy and fun into brain science. This episode is best listened to before your next anxious situation or immediately after if it’s too late. Order Dr. Wendy’s new book, Good Anxiety, Harnessing the Power of The Most Misunderstood Emotion: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1982170735?tag=simonsayscom [Original air date: 9-15-21].SHOW NOTES: Value of Anxiety | Dr. Wendy on why anxiety is a protective emotion that is really valuable [0:41]Identify Anxiety | Dr. Wendy explains how anxiety shows up and useful tips to calm down [4:30]Self-Reflection | How to productively reflect on your anxiety to rebalance with positivity [8:40]Connection to Smell | Dr. Wendy explains why smell is so effective conditioning memory [10:51]Foolish Reframing | Why calling failure a failure is healthier than pretending you don’t [17:10]‘What If’ Playlist | Dr. Wendy explains how to turn worry into action with a positive effect [25:44]Social Stress| Being prepared for social situations and the danger loneliness is shocking [29:32]Get Moving | Dr. Wendy on power of movement with verbal information you can do now [34:45]5 Points in Anxiety | 5 points to help emotionally regulate and get out of anxiety [36:24]Change Responses | Dr. Wendy explains why your brain is capable of change for better [39:42]Power Reminders | What you remind yourself matters and your brain can learn anything [41:44] Follow Dr. Wendy Suzuki:Website: https://www.wendysuzuki.com/FOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enLISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 1 of this fascinating episode, Lisa Bilyeu interviews Jonna Mendez, the former CIA Chief of Disguise, to uncover the fundamental principles of deception and resilience. From disguises that save lives to trusting your instincts, Jonna shares invaluable insights into how women can navigate trust, manipulation, and danger.What can a former CIA Chief of Disguise teach you about spotting deception and staying safe? Jonna Mendez reveals the tools and strategies she used in the field to protect lives—and how you can apply them to protect yourself. In this episode, discover why body language matters, how to trust your instincts, and what it takes to remain unassuming and resilient in any situation.SHOWNOTES[00:03:16] – Introducing Jonna Mendez and her groundbreaking career.[00:09:56] – How Jonna empowered women through her work at the CIA.[00:18:08] – The duality of deception: Helping versus harming.[00:20:56] – How body language and cultural cues reveal hidden truths.[00:27:27] – Creating disguises that save lives and confuse enemies.[00:31:43] – The risks of oversharing personal information.[00:40:24] – Women in the CIA: Challenges, advantages, and societal perceptions.[00:44:00] – Jonna’s unforgettable moment: Fooling President George H.W. Bush with a disguise.CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSOneSkin: Get 15% off with the code LISA at https://oneskin.coHelix: Get 25% off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows at https://impacttheory.co/HelixWOIDec FOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enLISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes it’s not about the marriage or the kids, or anyone else. Sometimes you go all out and are in it to win just for you. Fun fact, there are 114% more women entrepreneurs now than there were 20 years ago (source). In this episode two successful badass women entrepreneurs discuss purpose, life, taking pause from everything to reconnect with yourself and listening to your gut.A woman’s journey is never easy, but Camila Alves McConaughey opens up about the fulfillment, the rejection, the pain and the success she’s found along the way following her intuition. She and Lisa jump right in to get real, get vulnerable and get practical about what it takes to start successful businesses and balance marriage and kids. [Original air date: 4-21-21].SHOW NOTES: Business Journey | Camila recounts rejections and obstacles starting Yummy Spoonfuls [1:17]Purpose | Knowing when to leave and understanding the purpose of your business & self [5:32]Family Effort | Camila explains the importance of involving the family with business plans [9:03]Seasons of Life | Picking the right path for the season and knowing your priorities [15:07]Take Pause | Not getting lost in the journey and quieting the negative voices [20:58]Evolving | Growing with the journey and having new goals as we reassess [24:35]Ask Questions | Camila on how to ask yourself questions and find answers and therapy [26:34]Time for You | Giving yourself time to reconnect to you and find your adventure [31:17]Intuition | Camila and Lisa discuss going with intuition & listening to you gut responsibly [34:47] CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSOneSkin: Get 15% off with the code LISA at https://oneskin.coHelix: Get 25% off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows at https://impacttheory.co/HelixWOIDec FOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enLISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It doesn’t matter what culture or social climate you were raised in, you come into adulthood, womanhood carrying the burden of social demands, pressure, and expectations that weigh heavily. Maybe you’ve never questioned the beliefs you have around how a woman acts, what true love looks like, or if being your true authentic self is even an option. Who is she? What does she like? How does she feel about herself, marriage, or children? In this episode, Lisa is joined by the NYT bestselling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Shefali. The conversation gets super real and right to the heart of breaking down belief systems that are keeping you trapped so you can rethink and discern beliefs that are uniquely empowering for you as an individual woman. Order Dr. Shefali’s book, A Radical Awakening: https://www.aradicalawakening.com/ [Original air date: 5-12-21].SHOW NOTES: Belief System | Dr. Shefali on how beliefs restrain you from discovering who you are [2:35] Love Debunked | The idea and agenda of love as an idea that comes with expectations [5:16] Motherhood | Dr. Shefali explores Lisa’s backlash deciding to not have children [11:25] Motherhood Pressure | Dr. Shefali debunks mothers just identifying through their child [17:41] Authentic Life | Dr. Shefali explains and Lisa punctuates discerning life on your terms [23:19] Beauty & Youth | Dr. Shefali breaks down positive & negative of the standard of beauty [26:30] Feeding Insecurities | The problem with tying self-worth to the physical & being powerful [36:45] Niceness | Dr. Shefali debunks being nice and embracing the bitch and authenticity [41:17] True Essence | Dr. Shefali reveals your true essence is not destructible, false self hurts [45:20] Toxic Femininity | When good qualities of femininity is extreme and excessive [47:29] CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSOneSkin: Get 15% off with the code LISA at https://oneskin.coHelix: Get 25% off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows at https://impacttheory.co/HelixWOIDec Follow Dr. Shefali: Website: https://www.drshefali.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drshefali Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrShefaliTsabary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzsU94h-PkLBiF5xHo-SjQFOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enLISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of Relationship Theory, Tom and Lisa talk about how you can effectively remind your partner that you appreciate them so they don’t feel ignored or neglected. [Original Air Date: Dec 7, 2018]CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSNetsuite: Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at https://netsuite.com/womenShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisaFOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuFOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enLISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Greene, author of "The 48 Laws of Power," dives into the intricate dynamics of seduction and emotional complexities of love. He discusses the compelling concept of the 'sublime' and how social media reshapes our fantasies. The conversation touches on the siren archetype, revealing how charisma can transcend beauty. Greene also highlights the impact of effort and mystery in sustaining relationships while addressing manipulative tactics and the importance of emotional intelligence. Discover how these insights challenge traditional views on attraction and relationships.

Robert Greene, bestselling author of "The 48 Laws of Power" and "The Art of Seduction," dives into the intricate dynamics of seduction and emotional manipulation. He discusses the psychological impact of modern dating and social media on relationships. Greene emphasizes the importance of authenticity, trusting your instincts, and recognizing manipulative behaviors like negging. The conversation also explores the emotional complexities of attraction and the idea of seduction as a performance, urging listeners to maintain awareness and protect themselves in romantic encounters.

Dr. Zelena Montminy, a wellness architect and author of "21 Days to Resilience," dives into the complexities of emotional health. She challenges the obsession with happiness, advocating for resilience through hardships. Topics include the dangers of perfectionism, the importance of allowing children to face challenges, and questioning the myth of balance in life. Zelena emphasizes mindfulness, the relationship between nutrition and mental health, and the power of celebrating failures as key to personal growth.

Janelle Ginestra, an internationally acclaimed dancer and fitness entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey of body positivity and resilience. She emphasizes the importance of self-love and ignoring negativity while pursuing personal goals. Janelle discusses the value of constructive criticism and vulnerability in dance, along with combating feelings of inadequacy in a competitive world. She advocates for building a supportive community, avoiding burnout, and highlights her strongly pro-choice beliefs, all while encouraging listeners to embrace their unique journeys.