Motivational Mondays: Conversations with Leaders

Social media can be rough to scroll through nowadays, with the flood of negativity. This week’s guest joins us to share how you can change your feed - and your life - for the better.Chris Anderson has been the curator of the TED conference since 2002, and he has helped develop it into a platform for disseminating worthwhile ideas with generosity, making videos available for free.Anderson joins us this week to share his perspective on how we can change the narrative on social media and build our lives around generosity. Tune in to learn how you can boost your happiness with a jolt of generosity!You’ll learn about the positive potential of the internet and social media, why generosity is so beneficial, and how to generate more positivity and generosity in your own life.LEARN MORE:>>Read Anderson’s new book, “Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Sharing.” (https://www.amazon.com/Infectious-Generosity-Ultimate-Worth-Spreading/dp/059372755X?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&linkCode=sl1&tag=thensls-20&linkId=aa2776e638eb6745c9abaae75d0e92ec&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)>>Find ideas you think are worth sharing at TED. (http://ted.com)>>Keep up with Anderson on X (formerly known as Twitter) or LinkedIn. (https://twitter.com/TEDchris), (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-anderson-3b2a05bb)NSLS MEMBERS ONLY:>>Listen to the bonus episode to learn about TED’s global mission of good news. (https://thens.ls/47PbpZB)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

After a century of fighting for equality, women are tired of dealing with the gender gap that limits their career growth and success. This week’s guest is here to teach us how to bridge that gap and launch successful careers.Christie Hunter Arscott is not only a Rhodes Scholar but an award-winning advisor, speaker, and author of “Begin Boldly: How Women Can Reimagine Risk, Embrace Uncertainty, and Launch a Brilliant Career.”Arscott shares how women can launch their own brilliant careers by reimagining risk and harnessing the power of uncertainty. This is one episode you won’t want to miss!Tune in to learn how to work with the system so you can change it, the importance of intersectionality to a conversation about professional bias, and a simple trick for eliminating the harmful effects of affinity bias.LEARN MORE:>>Work with Arscott and boost your career. (https://christiehunterarscott.com/work-with-christie)>>Build your professional toolkit with Arscott’s book, “Begin Boldly: How Women Can Reimagine Risk, Embrace Uncertainty, and Launch a Brilliant Career.” (https://www.amazon.com/Begin-Boldly-Reimagine-Uncertainty-Brilliant/dp/1523001070/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GKSA1ZKE7DEV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YQGmybdWJPuspWz32NHsCe1Z0m9vaLM3BwzN5hECvVw.yzlUrRyDQr6PmT8tC4la16Dooj-AlRzUhVAMYTnuLPk&dib_tag=se&keywords=begin+boldly+christie+hunter+arscott&qid=1705007601&sprefix=begin+bold%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1)>>Find more tangible advice in Arscott’s writings. (https://christiehunterarscott.com/writings)NSLS MEMBERS ONLY:>>Listen to the bonus episode to hear Arscott’s advice for avoiding living in an echo chamber. (https://thens.ls/3RZn3ep)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

When tragedy strikes, it can be difficult to know how to move forward. A positive outlook and determination to keep going can make all the difference in the recovery process.This week’s guest has lived through tragedy and triumphed despite serious challenges. Retired Staff Sgt. Travis Mills is a quadruple amputee who founded the Travis Mills Foundation to help others learn to live life bigger by adopting his motto: “Never give up. Never quit.”Check out this week’s episode and get inspired to overcome obstacles and thrive!You’ll learn how to alter your perspective for the better, how to recalibrate your life in a “new normal,” and how to turn tragedy into an opportunity for good.LEARN MORE:>>Learn about the Travis Mills Foundation and how you can help. (https://www.travismills.org)>>Read about Mills’s story in his memoir, “Tough as They Come.” (https://www.amazon.com/Tough-They-Come-Travis-Mills/dp/1101904801)>>Read Mills’s newest book, “Bounce Back: 12 Warrior Principles to Reclaim and Recalibrate Your Life.” (https://www.amazon.com/Bounce-Back-Warrior-Principles-Recalibrate/dp/0306831767?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&linkCode=sl1&tag=thensls-20&linkId=fb0964cdb7a2029d4bc36927cb42880d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)NSLS MEMBERS ONLY:>>Listen to the bonus episode to learn Mills’s advice for those in physical or emotional battles who want to achieve more and live better. (https://thens.ls/3vwaOy9)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Beauty should be about highlighting your true self in whatever way works best for you, rather than fulfilling the expectations of paid influencers and trend-followers.Angel Martinez, founder of Angel Aesthetics, Skin Academy by Angel Aesthetics, and the Single Mom Strong Foundation joins Motivational Mondays to share her thoughts about social media filters, beauty trends, and self-discovery.Tune in to learn more about Martinez’s approach to beauty and how you can build beauty from within!You’ll learn how you can challenge trends and expectations of beauty, how to create time to discover your true self, and how to build trust with clients and employees.LEARN MORE:>>Check out Martinez’s treatments and services to help people feel beautiful - their way. (https://skincarebyangel.com)>>Learn more about the Skin Academy by Angel Aesthetics. (https://skincarebyangel.com/weekend-intensive-registration)>>Keep up with Angel Aesthetics on Instagram and Facebook. (https://www.instagram.com/angelaestheticsdenver), (https://www.facebook.com/angelaestheticsdenver)>>Learn about skincare and Angel Aesthetics on YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMz_JMeP_OMtwOpyDLRgeA)NSLS MEMBERS ONLY:>>Listen to the bonus episode to learn Martinez’s advice for aspiring skincare professionals. (https://thens.ls/3H9oAcZ)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Wondering how you can stand out among other leaders? It can be hard to identify what defines great leadership, but Jose R. Costa is here to help!Costa is CEO of Magnolia Wash Holdings and author of “Leading with Edge: Activate Your Competitive Advantage Through Personal Insight,” where he breaks down just what, exactly, makes some leaders so great. With a wide range of experience helping organizations develop and implement growth strategies, he’s had a front-row seat to the successes and failures of leaders.Costa shares his personal and professional strategies for greatness and some actionable tips to make yourself an exceptional leader!Tune in to learn why great leaders are humble, seek knowledge, and build connections.LEARN MORE:>>Connect with Costa on LinkedIn. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joserenecosta)>>Get more actionable tips to become a great leader with Costa’s book, “Leading with Edge: Activate Your Competitive Advantage Through Personal Insight.” (https://amzn.to/409mnqh)NSLS MEMBERS ONLY:>>Listen to the bonus episode to learn Costa’s favorite promotional campaigns and his key takeaway from his book, “Leading with Edge: Activate Your Competitive Advantage Through Personal Insight.” (https://thens.ls/47yyboU)

As you prep your New Year’s Resolutions for 2024, join us in looking back on the lessons we learned in 2023!Motivational Mondays host Corey Andrew Powell joins us for one last episode: Our year-end wrap-up! He shares some of his favorite moments with amazing podcast guests this year, reminding us of the wisdom they shared in 2023.Get inspired once more with this round-up of 2023 favorites and get ready to start 2024 off strong!You’ll learn how to fight against injustice, how to make the world a kinder place, how to claim space, and so much more!LEARN MORE:>>Check out other Motivational Mondays episodes. (https://www.nsls.org/resources/motivational-mondays)Winter Savings!>>Get 25-40% off plus free shipping on your entire order at shop.nsls.orgMentioned in this episode:NSLS Shop

Grief can seem all-consuming, but this week’s guest is here to share how she turned her pain into power and found positivity even in the darkness.Victoria Vesce survived a brain tumor that permanently affected her hearing while simultaneously grieving the loss of beloved family members. Ultimately, though, Vesece found her drive again and fulfilled her dreams, modeling for Sports Illustrated and earning her law degree.Vesce’s ability to channel the combined grief of a health crisis and familial loss into her current success is an inspiring story of turning grief into positivity.Tune in to learn how to face and overcome adversity, how to turn grief into positivity, and how to find a drive for success despite life’s challenges.LEARN MORE:>>Keep up with Vesce on Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/victoriavesce)>>Learn how you can support the National Brain Tumor Society. (https://braintumor.org/take-action)NSLS MEMBERS ONLY:>>Listen to the bonus episode to learn about Vesce’s advocacy with the National Brain Tumor Society. (https://thens.ls/4aiwxK8)Winter Savings!>>Get 25-40% off plus free shipping on your entire order at shop.nsls.orgMentioned in this episode:NSLS ShopGet 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Many of us in Western culture “practice yoga,” but do we understand the full meaning of yoga and its various branches? Turns out most of us don’t!Susanna Barkataki, yoga teacher and advocate for the decolonization of yoga, joins Motivational Mondays to share the true meaning of yoga and how we can liberate it and ourselves through our practice. Barkataki chats with us about yoga’s roots and provides advice for finding your pathway to a mindful, yogic lifestyle, even if you’ve struggled with yoga in the past. You’ll learn about the Western appropriation of yoga, what yoga truly is, and how you can decolonize your practice.LEARN MORE:>>Learn how the Ignite Institute promotes equity and yogic values. (https://www.ignitebewell.com)>>Read Barkataki’s blog and check out her speaking and writing work. (https://www.susannabarkataki.com)>>Begin your yoga practice with Barkataki’s courses on YogaGirl (you'll first need to sign up at YogaGirl). (https://www.yogagirl.com/susanna-barkataki),(https://www.yogagirl.com)>>Keep up with Barkataki on Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/susannabarkataki)NSLS MEMBERS ONLY:>>Listen to the bonus episode to learn about Barkataki’s hope for the future of yoga. (https://thens.ls/3GB3tzD)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Self-love is often the most difficult kind of love there is, but it’s also the most powerful. If you’re searching for tools to deepen your own sense of self and to love your most authentic self, you can’t miss this week’s episode.Oneika Mays, yoga teacher and facilitator for authentic connection, joins Motivational Mondays to share her wisdom, gleaned from her own transformative yoga practice and her experience leading yoga classes for prisoners at Rikers. Mays shares with us the many forms a yoga-informed lifestyle can take and how it can transform your life through self-love and acceptance.In this episode, you’ll learn about the transformative power of yoga, how to create your safe space, and how to start your own mindfulness practiceLEARN MORE:>>Keep up with Mays on Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/oneikamays)>>Find inspirational messages and helpful advice on Mays’s Facebook page, Oneika’s Yoga Life. (https://www.facebook.com/OneikasYogaLife)>>Take Mays’s course on Yoga International. (https://yogainternational.com/meditation/resilience-after-challenge)>>Read Mays’s article, “Moving the Body That’s Yours.” (https://www.alignedmag.com/articles/moving-the-body-thats-yours)>>Listen to Mays’s conversation on CtznWell, “Beyond Incarceration.” (https://www.ctznwell.org/ctznpodcast/oneika-mays)>>Check out Mays’s LinkTree for some of her favorite resources. (https://linktr.ee/oneikamays)NSLS MEMBERS ONLY:>>Listen to the bonus episode to learn about Mays’s current book project about her time at Rikers. (https://thens.ls/3RiOiBn)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

It’s time to debunk the myth of lazy Gen Zers, and this week’s guest is helping us do just that! Check out this week’s Motivational Mondays episode to learn about a rad 20-year-old entrepreneur whose dedication and hard work have helped her create success in just a few short years. Kiki Quesada started her cosmetics business, Kikiz Cosmeticz, during the pandemic, building it into a company with 1.7 TikTok followers and nearly half a million dollars in sales this last year! Tune in to learn how she built her cosmetics brand and how she continues to rock the TikTok cosmetics world!You’ll learn how Gen Zers approach work and life priorities differently, the importance of ingenuity and community in entrepreneurship, and the secrets to Quesada’s success.LEARN MORE:>>Build your cosmetics collection with Kikiz Cosmeticz. (https://kikizcosmeticz.shop)>>Learn about Kikiz Cosmeticz products and keep up with current projects on YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/@Kikizcosmeticz)>>Get news from Kikiz Cosmeticz about the latest releases on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. (https://www.tiktok.com/@kikizcosmeticz), (https://www.instagram.com/kikizcosmeticz), (https://www.facebook.com/kikizcosmeticz)NSLS MEMBERS ONLY:>>Listen to the bonus episode to learn about Kikiz Cosmeticz’s brand values and Quesada’s plans to grow the company further. (https://thens.ls/3sCbnFS)