Sexy Boss Babe: Recent Episodes
Arzo Yusuf
The Sexy Boss Babe podcast is hosted by TEDx speaker Arzo Yusuf, on female centric topics that matter like; self esteem, body positivity and the rise of the female entrepreneur. This podcast is intended to help women on their journey through self discovery, empowerment and our rise to remembering our true power. For extra fun we sprinkle in celebrity & guest interviews always sharing thoughtful perspectives on life, adversity, motivation, career & success. Please support our indie beauty brand, where we help foster youth & survivors of sex trafficking via proceeds www.sexybossbabe.com
This episode discusses analysis, paralysis, fear and procrastination in coming up with ideas and being stuck to bring them to reality. I also talk about steps to take to overcome this as well as what actions to take to create.
I decided to share a personal emotionally painful experience I recently had and how I chose to deal with it through a healthy coping mechanism as opposed to unhealthy ones I’ve used in the past with the hopes to give you some helpful tools in case you experience something similar
If you think social media is for kids and you are too old, you are WRONG! Culture has now turned to digital so if you aren’t part of it, you are left behind. It is really important to become acclimated with social media and this episode explains it all.
So many women live with this affliction and unless they recognize it, will never be truly happy or fulfilled as long as they spend their lives in self sacrificing mode. This episode addresses this and I share tips on how to change this.
Self awareness is one of the most important aspects of life as a human being, in short, it’s everything. We all have differing degrees to which we are self aware. The lack of it can negatively impact our experience of life and having it can positively affect us. Self awareness affects our personal & professional lives. This episode addresses all of it and tips on how to become more self aware.
It hurts my heart so deeply when I hear of women getting scammed by other women for thousands of dollars through coaching programs scams that are not only predatory but in some cases fraudulent and illegal. Tune in to hear all about it and how to protect yourself.
Online shaming, dirty deleting, keyboard warriors, bullies telling people they are fat or they should die...this is our current society on social media and this needs to change.
Is work life balance something that’s even possible? The concept is addressed in this episode with a focus on self awareness and what your definition of balance is and how to attain some form of balance.
It’s incredible how many women are currently on the path to starting their own business. There are however some realities and pitfalls specific to women’s journeys and this episode brings to light those things and a lot of helpful tips are shared to keep in mind.
If you haven’t heard about it by now, this episode covers everything you need to know about the newest and very important social media app, Clubhouse.
Joy equates to life force energy and the vigor we have in our lives. In Ayurveda it is talked about that Ojas is energy of life. Joy increases our life energy. This episode talks about the value of joy in our lives, how to create more of it, why it’s so important and how a practice of joy can extend our life as well as help us overcome depression.
This episode addresses the tremendous personal growth that can take place as a result of going through a bad experience or challenging time. I open up and share a recent bad experience and how it forced me to grow and become stronger.
She is the former VP at Paramount Studios Home Media, was an Executive at Twentieth Century Fox and currently CEO, Founder and Producer at Nimble Media LLC. She sits on multiple charity boards and has Executive Produced two documentaries on female political activism called “Equal Means Equal” & “And She Could Be Next.” She is someone to look up to and learn from for any ambitious woman.
I gave an important TEDx Talk this month about foster youth, the connection to sex trafficking and what anyone can and should do to help. I almost wasn’t going to have this opportunity and I share why, how it all happened, fears I faced including body positivity issues and what I did to overcome and be fearless!
Pride has negative associations of arrogance, self righteousness and ego. But, creating a practice of healthy self pride, especially as a woman, is an important piece of the empowerment journey helping to connect us to our true power. Tune in to learn how to do it for yourself!
This interview with Sonia was a pleasure and a treat for female entrepreneurs to listen to. She talks about the success of her business and being ranked as #18 Fastest Growing Company in the U.S. by Financial Times. She shares her story of how she climbed the corporate ladder, her mentors and key things she learned along the way that will help other business women. She’s an open book and gives us so many gold nuggets of helpful information. This woman is truly inspires us to see that there are no limits to accomplishing our dreams!
With all the noise surrounding us these days, having a mindfulness practice and finding ways to be present is more important than ever. I talk us through 12 tips from www.theblissfullmind.com, share a personal challenge and how the 12 tips helped and finish off with a mantra
Angella is one of the most prominent women of our time. She’s Co-Founder of Visionary Women, a best selling Author and Philanthropist. Angella is a true visionary who’s goal is to empower women to change the world. The topics discussed in this conversation are believable, attainable and it applies to all of us. The discussion makes one see the possibility of accomplishment and value of being a true sisterhood.
Yes, we took an extended, unplanned, mid season break because the world went crazy! I talk about why, what happened, politics, sex trafficking, Wayfair, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislain Maxwell, how foster youth are in grave danger today, gratitude and a short touch to raise awareness on domestic violence awareness month
Compassion is the path to peace and healing the world. Extending compassion to others is the key to understanding and a starting point for collaboration. Compassion stems from self love and it’s imperative we all start with our own personal journey to healing. When we have forgiveness and compassion for ourselves, we’re able to extend it to others.
Jane Elliott is a long time anti-racist activist. She became famous for a controversial classroom exercise she did in 1968. PBS produced a documentary on her. She’s been interviewed by ABC’s Peter Jennings, Appeared 5 times on Oprah. We talk about inherent racism, systemic racism, indigenous peoples rights, “white privilege” as an incorrect label and much more. This episode is thought provoking and highly controversial.
Jeffrey Ten has been part of the execution and scaling of beauty brands including European brand, Note Cosmetics, fragrance brand The Harmonist and many others. He is a highly sought after consultant and strategist working with Mountain View Consumer Products, Swiss company, Bronx Colors and Rude Cosmetics. He was a key person involved in the global expansion of NYX which was acquired by L’Oreal for half a billion dollars. He's a Global Brand Development Expert and Beauty Industry Thought Leader. He was recently quoted in the Forbes article “Inside Kylie Jenner’s Web of Lies & Why She’s No Longer A Billionaire.”
The death of George Floyd is addressed, the BLM protests, what systemic racism is, the riots, destruction and other groups exploiting the movement, as well as what we can all do to change and be better.
Ladies, keep your eyes open, the pandemic has lots of people on edge, it's important to be safe on the road. I share 2 stories of times I was attacked at red lights and 2 stories of road rage I witnessed recently. A lot of people are on edge, stressed & frustrated these days and drivers are taking it out on people on the road in very violent ways. Please be aware.
This pandemic has been a crazy time for so many of us and emotions have been all over the place! This episode is about addressing those emotions and to remind you that everything you are feeling is totally ok and normal and how to handle them, how to not lose yourself in the process and tips on getting through this time.
Wende talks about the intimate details of the foster care system, the problems with multiple placements, trauma, family reunification, next of kin placement, the foster care to prison pipeline and more.
She’s the #1 personal finance expert, a 2 time Emmy winner, published 10 bestsellers, was featured on Time Magazine’s Top 100 list of most influential people, been a guest on Oprah and Larry King Live
This is an interview with a talented and down to earth actress sharing her experiences on hit T.V. shows like “How To Get Away With Murder,” “Grey’s Anatomy” & “ER.” She also gives the inside scoop on what Viola Davis and Sandra Oh are like on set when the cameras turn off!
Our pre-occupation with perfectionism and constant over thinking and over analyzing is hindering us from our vision and goals. This episode confronts this issue and shared ways listeners can overcome this challenge.
So many female business owners dread the thought of sales. They often feel like they have to push people to buy which makes them feel uncomfortable and want to avoid the process. This episode explains that you don’t need to push people and teaches women how to sell and close a deal in a comfortable way.
Caitlin Grace is an intelligent actress, writer and producer who has very special insights into acting and character development. She has a knack for producing and might be an up and coming heavy hitter in Hollywood
Mental fortitude is what gets us through life’s challenges and obstacles, that’s what strength is. This episode talks about where strength comes from, how it’s created and how to draw from it. It’s the place where true confidence comes from.
Unplugging to rest and recharge is very important especially for the busy woman. It’s the way to renew and gain energy and take time to find peace.
So often business requires us to always be productive and sometimes aggressive in our approach towards achievement and we operate from our masculine energy. Being heart Centered requires tapping into the feminine energy and to our surprise, can be even more impactful.
Keep an eye out for this up and coming teen star! You’ve seen her in the films “Seize The Moment,” “The Note” and “Teens Wanna Know.” She’s smart, talented and such a great role model for teen girls.
This episode addresses social media trolls, negative talk, bullies, criticism and how to deal with it all while you are in your journey to your dreams and goals
This episode covers leadership, natural born leaders, leadership traits and qualities and how to develop yourself as a leader
Join me and Psychic Medium, Patti Negri, as she shares about having ghost friends as a child, the connection between all religions, tapping into the power of manifestation and the inner workings of witch craft.
This episode discusses what ikigai is and how to find yours. I lead listeners to an easy and practical exercise to help you find your ikigai.
I open up about my own experience with domestic violence, how I got there, what happened, how I got out and how I’m choosing to be empowered and help others find their empowerment.
So much emphasis is placed on what we look like on the outside. What about the inside? What is Inner beauty and why is it important?
We talk about all things art, how she got started, what inspires her and her love for the mission of CASA LA helping foster youth.
This episode discusses inner healing of emotional trauma as a pathway to forgiveness of self and others. The way to changing the world is through healing the world and the way we heal the world is by healing ourselves.
This episode covers the impact mindset has on all aspects of our lives and how to move away from negative self talk to creating a positive mindset
Such a fun interview with Kira! She talks about the journey of her acting & producing career, her time at the Playboy Mansion, mental health awareness, philanthropy and upcoming projects.
So many women are “successful” in their lives but left unhappy and unfulfilled on the inside. This episode addresses how to reconcile within yourself to find your happiness.
Life is filled with opportunities for stress and anxiety. If we don’t deal with it properly or manage it, it can become debilitating. This episode addresses those situations and I share various methods of how to deal with it.
This episode talks about what networking is, the importance of it, how to do it and the most important part of it is being authentic and creating genuine and lasting relationships
Michael talks about success, entrepreneurship, drug addiction and overcoming that to changing his life and incorporating ancient spiritual principles to create a life of fulfillment.
This episode is all about loving your body and how to do that. I address different body types and genders that exist in the LGBTQ definition and how they are all worthy of love.
This episode covers all things self esteem. Having it, lacking it, how to find it and how it’s the most important thing to have to create a life of fulfillment.
In this episode, I interview CEO of Salon Republic & Host of The Hair Game podcast, Eric Taylor about starting his company and his entrepreneurial journey.
Empowerment is about standing up for yourself. In this episode I share a personal story of adversity and even though it was uncomfortable, I found my strength and stood up for myself.
Interview with foster youth advocate and author, Georgette Todd about the experiences that led her into the foster care system and what the foster care system is like.
Discussion about self love with me and 2 women empowerment authors; Shareen Rivera and Torri Grice
Nail tips & tricks, Kim Kardashian and the International Beauty Show in Las Vegas June 23-25
I share my personsl #MeToo story and talk about how to be empowered in those situations
A chat with author, Shereen Rivera, about her life experiences dealing with an absentee father, an alcoholic and mentally ill mother, being in an abusive relationship, life as a single mom and choosing to be empowered.
A female business owner's perspective on career, challenges and going after your dreams.
A few details on the removal of Quick Nails but more about successful women in the public eye: CEO of Thinx Miki Agrawal, CEO of Glossier Emily Weiss, CEO of Nast Gal Sophia Amaruso and SheEO Vicky Saunders
Short, 10 minute podcast that tells the story of Sexy Boss Babe and explains what Quick Nails are.