Behind the Brilliance

Amy Morin was a vibrant twenty-something with a bright future ahead of her when tragedy struck not once, but twice: she lost her mother and her husband in a span of three short years. Refusing to feel sorry for herself, Amy used what she'd learned as a psychotherapist to develop the mental toughness necessary to find peace and push forward to brighter days. She penned the viral article, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, which became the bestselling book of the same title. Now she's sharing her journey and observations with the masses. We covered:  -Amy's journey into psychotherapy -Amy's advice on becoming mentally tough without having a bunch of drama -how Amy handled losing her mother and husband unexpectedly just 3 years apart -what Amy's learned about mental toughness and resilience -Amy's approach to managing anxiety and overwhelm -and much more!   Say hi to Amy on Twitter: @AmyMorinLCSW Show Notes: http://bit.ly/BTB151

This episode is a recap of Season 7 highlights. The episode features snippets of 7 episodes, some reflections on making your own luck, a little housekeeping, and a freestyle. You're welcome.  Episodes Covered:  135 - AFRICA MIRANDA @africamiranda 136 - DUANE SPIRES @duanespires  141 - KELLY HOEY @jkhoey 142 - RODERICK COX @rcoxmaestro 146 - LUCHINA FISHER @luchina 148 - TONYA RAPLEY @myfabfinance 149 - LISA CONGDON @lisacongdon

Lisa Congdon's brilliance in her courage, dedication, and willingness to take calculated risks. After leaving her elementary school and nonprofit careers at 40, she become a self-taught artist. Now she manages an empire of passive and active income that spans e-commerce, books, teaching, and more. In this conversation, she pulls back the curtain on her path to profitability, her thoughts on thriving as an artist, and why she feels grit matters more than talent.  We covered:  -how Lisa went from teacher and nonprofit pro to self-taught thriving artist -Lisa's approach to building a devoted following that threw money at her before she was ready  -how Lisa managed the transition from steady paycheck to income uncertainty -Lisa's thoughts on imposter syndrome, confidence, and managing insecurities  -Lisa's approach to risk-taking, negotiation, and time management -and much more! Say hi to Lisa on Twitter + Instagram: @lisacongdon Show Notes: http://bit.ly/BTB149

Tonya Rapley is a leading financial educator and the founder of My Fab Finance. She's a dynamic woman who brings a smart and balanced perspective to money matters. Our chat spans way beyond money to include spirituality, starting over, hustle, ego, and much more. We covered:  -how Tonya found her way from music to money as a career -money stories: what they are and how to change them -Tonya's path to overcoming physical and emotional abuse  -advice on setting boundaries with friends and family around money  -Tonya's spiritual journey  -how Tonya made more money working fewer hours  -pride vs ego -Tonya's advice for starting over and getting started  -and much more! Say hi to Tonya @myfabfinance on Twitter and Instagram  Show Notes: http://bit.ly/BTB148

This is a solo episode with 8 musings for 2018. They cover things like celebrating wins, clearing clutter, and other important stuff. As always, my shenanigans are sprinkled throughout. Let me know what you thought of this episode! @LisaNicoleBell Show Notes: http://bit.ly/BTB147

Luchina Fisher is an award-winning writer, director, and producer. Her latest film, Birthright, challenges the war on reproductive rights in America. As an accomplished artist and dynamic woman, Luchina shares hard-won wisdom and reflections on a wide range of topics including:  -her early days as a writer -how she ended up living with Gladys Knight  -why she doesn't believe in staying in her lane -her experience working with music legend BB King -how her latest film, Birthright, came to be  -the attack on women's reproductive rights in the US -and much more  Say hi to Luchina on Twitter: @Luchina Show Notes: http://bit.ly/BTB146

A listener from Twitter asked whether I felt a responsibility to use my platform good. I answered. In detail. Black women are centered and I share my thoughts on protests, converting points of view, economic empowerment, and much more.  

Idil Ahmed has amassed a following of more than 1 million people on Twitter (@idillionaire), Instagram, and Facebook by delivering inspiring and illuminating content. An author, entrepreneur, speaker, and science enthusiast, Idil has made it her life's work to help as many people as possible operate from a place of power and clarity. In this conversation, we talk about her journey, the practical aspects of spirituality, how she turned a growing Twitter account into a 7 figure following, and much more.  We cover:  -how Idil turned her passion into a profitable pursuit -Idil's early days and how she started her first business -Idil's thoughts on reconciling science and spirituality  -how the Idillionaire brand came to be and how she grew it  -the inspiration for Idil's book, Get Out of Your Own Way  -Idil's wisdom on forgiving yourself, navigating change, and finding your way forward -the importance of avoiding comparison  -and much more! Show Notes: http://bit.ly/BTB144  

Dr. Michael Breus is the leading authority on sleep in the United States. He is a clinical psychologist and one of 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinctions related to sleep disorders. In this fast paced conversation, I bombard him with my burning questions about sleep, coffee, alcohol, travel, beauty and all of the other random things we all need to understand about sleep and how it affects our bodies.  Show Notes: http://bit.ly/BTB143

Roderick Cox is just one of a handful of African-American conductors in the world. He is currently the associate conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra and has gained national attention for his outstanding talent. During this conversation, he pulls back the curtain on his process, his dedication to his craft, the hard lessons he's learned about excellence, and much more. We cover:  -how Roderick got his start in music  -the mental and emotional aspects of performance excellence -Roderick's thoughts on the sacrifices and commitment necessary to thrive at a craft -how Roderick manages his insecurities  -Roderick's lessons learned on discipline  -Roderick's daily routine  -advice to classical music newbies -and much more!