Unapologetic Badass: Recent Episodes
Valerie Fuentes
Valerie Fuentes is a coach, dreamer and life strategist on a mission to offer real tools and insight to help others find a sense of purpose and a fulfillment in their work. Valerie’s big goal is to see more people making a living doing what they love and becoming the person they most want to be. She’s all about keeping it real, getting you fired up and helping you celebrate who you really are so you can become unapologetic about sharing your truth. Every episode of Unapologetic Badass is a reminder that you have something special to share with the world. Week after week, you are going to hear from the experts who will share tips and tricks that helped others create their way. You can expect to hear inspirational stories, productivity tips and actionable strategies for greater happiness and success. From mindset, to self-compassion, to business tips and health, her guests will share their biggest secrets to tackling fears, disappointment and failure so you can finally create the life you desire. You are put here in this world to be you and that’s who you should be. Don’t do something you are not or you are not meant to be. Tune in for Val’s real talk on creating a life beyond your perceived limits. Have a topic or a question you like to see covered on the show? Go to valeriefuentes.com
Kellie Scott is also known as “hairlossboss” is an Australian journalist with a passion for writing about sex and relationships. The 34-year-old developed androgenic alopecia at 27 and has been wearing alternative hair for the past two years. Kellie believes accepting hair loss rather than trying to "cure" it is the best way to find peace.
Realizing there are thousands of other women going through the same thing and leaning on that community for support has been the biggest blessing in sharing her journey publicly. Today, Kellie has created a community of over sixteen thousand people on Instagram and is on a mission to normalize hair loss in a society where having a full head of hair is a beauty standard.
Join us for a real conversation where we open up about our experience wearing hair, our romantic relationships and the best part, how we learned to LIVE and have FUN with our hair loss.
Amber Perkins is a hair loss blogger and YouTuber who has experienced thin hair throughout her life. Amber started experiencing hair loss as she got older and had children. Having a love for all things hair, it was a hard pill to swallow being diagnosed with Alopecia and experiencing the anxiety of hair loss. Amber always loved extensions and hair additions, but after baby number three, and a massive postpartum shed, she dived into the world of alternative hair.
Four years ago, Amber decided to start sharing her journey to give advice and encouragement to others going through medical hair loss. Sharing her story has healed and empowered Amber, and given her a huge passion for this industry. Amber has worked and collaborated alongside many brands, has been educated through the Jon Renau educators, was a guest speaker at Jon Renau CORE and was involved in the Jon Renau Gets Real Campaign in 2018.
Today, Amber is an advocate for the changes alternative hair can bring into people's lives and is on a mission to help others embrace themselves, knowing they are unique, beautiful and worthy, with or without hair.
If you want to learn more about alternative hair and participate in her amazing giveaway, make sure to listen to this episode!
How many times a day do you catch yourself putting yourself down? Or shying away from the mirror, or stopping yourself from asking for what you REALLY want because you're sure you won't get it, anyway? We have, literally, layers of shame that sit on top of our Truest selves, stopping us from taking action, from holding ourselves tenderly and essentially blocking us from accessing the voice of our Deep Knowing. The voice that knows "I am beautiful" and "I deserve this and am safe to ask for it". Imagine what our world would be like if women had access to this voice of inner knowing? We would be unstoppable, and that's a world I want to be a part of. Do you have any questions about your own inner voice of shame and how to navigate and transform it? Becky is happy to support you with guidance and love.
As a 'fempreneur' growing a 6-figure retail store and a 5-figure coaching business in a patriarchal system, Becky Mashuta's growth has not been the easiest. Her secret? She has learned to LOVE identifying and replacing layers of shame with a deep level of self-love and acceptance and absolutely THRIVES when she has the opportunity to help other womxn empower themselves by doing the same.
Monique A. Betty is the president of CareerSYNC, an executive coaching firm that specializes in coaching professionals who are interested in developing their leadership and career management skills. Affectionately known as 'Coach Monique,' she has earned a professional coaching credential with the International Coach Federation, is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan and Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State University. Coach Monique's journey for becoming a Strengths advocate began 20 years ago, and her proudest moments as a coach have been seeing clients flourish through the discovery, application and power of their strengths.
Mimna Montes de Oca. Como emigrante y ciudadana del mundo Mimna se ha tenido que reinventar muchas veces, lo que la ha obligado a ser flexible como el bambú y a soltar todas las amarras. Mimna esta convencida de que los seres humanos, somos capaces de salir victoriosos de inimaginables epopeyas, solo tenemos que dejar la vida fluir, no oponer resistencia, aceptar y no dejar de actuar para alcazar nuestras metas. Mimna convive con las tres "S" (Simpleza, Sencillez y Sensibilidad). Su pasión es ayudar a todas las personas y Su misión es que alcancen el éxito, que logren sus objetivos, que se sobrepongan a sus miedos y venzan sus grandes batallas.
Zeina Darwich is an accredited certified life energy coach, core dynamic leadership & transition specialist, founder of “Inspire Your Core” for energy coaching, motivational & keynote speaker and a coach trainer at the American Academy of Elite Performance Coaching. She practices coaching in Lebanon & Miami in both English & Arabic for any human being that God calls her to serve. Zeina focuses specifically on assessing the energy & well-being of her clients to support them in order for them to maximize their professional & personal potential, and reawaken their greatness so that they can rise and create a united world.
Sarah Gillet Couto is the founder and CEO of Gillet Couto Consulting. She was born and raised in France. Sarah moved to the U.S. to pursue studies in International Business and, upon graduation with her undergraduate degree, Sarah moved to Argentina to begin work in the financial services industry. Before the age of 30, Sarah was giving leadership training sessions and seminars in Argentina for her networking business. Her connection to South America continues to flourish today. Sarah returned to the United States where she gained significant experience through the banking industry in New York and Miami. Today Sarah leads the efforts of her own consulting company as her work expands into more international markets than ever before. If you want to learn more about executive and leadership coaching, you are going to love this episode.
Christopher Lewis, he is an iPEC certified coach and ICF member, who is also a Florida Supreme Court certified family mediator. He started his own company after realizing how important becoming a spouse or parent is within a person's life and noticing how people often do not have anyone to talk to when specific feelings arise.
Heather Dressel the founding mother of Divinely Sensitive, creator of the heart-led virtual circle HEAR HER, joins the podcast to discuss the life of a Highly Sensitive Empath.
Over the past several years Heather healed herself and transitioned from broken, lost and confused to connected, aware and divinely sensitive.
In this episode, we are going to dive in to the world of a highly sensitive person as she is feeling the call to provide support, love and light to other highly sensitive empathic women.
If you would like to learn more about the HSP brain and navigating life as an empath this episode is for you.
Maria Aleandra a personal coach and life designer joins the podcast to share with us some powerful techniques on goal and intention setting to keep you focused and inspired to rock your 2019. She was the mastermind behind #12daysofcoaching2018 and she is now about to launch her most recent project called "Rock Your Life." In this episode we will be talking about how to evaluate all areas of your life so you can powerfully set intentions, leave your limiting beliefs behind and step forth into a powerful future.
Lisa Marie Jones joins the podcast to talk about living a life with integrity and honoring your word. In this episode we talk about integrity v. morality, how to keep your word and how keeping our word is the foundation of all relationships. If you want to learn to not just make promises but live up to them make sure to listen.
Renee Carlson joins the podcast to talk about addiction, sobriety and recovery. Since getting sober, Renee has shared her story and love for earth-based recovery on Instagram and her blog SoberWitch.com. She has been interviewed for a number of sobriety podcasts, including "The Bubble Hour" and "Sober in the Sunshine." Join her and Val for a raw conversation about their struggles and overcoming obstacles on the way to becoming their true selves.
Jess Be Inspired joins the podcast to share with us different healing modalities and spiritual tools. She is a Reiki Master, Intuitive Spiritual Advisor, Meditation Instructor and a Sound Healer with a mission to inspire others to connect to their highest self through guided meditations, energy card readings, crystal healing and chakra alignment. In this episode she shares with us how to bring all these tools into our life so we can connect with our purpose and share our light with the world.
Cintia Calevoso – catalyst for global movements, attorney, and founder of The Alavina Foundation joins this episode to discuss the intersection between entrepreneurship and consciousness. Understanding this theme’s constant evolution is critical not just for entrepreneurs, but for businesses of all sizes, as well as for all types of movements. Throughout the podcast, we will discuss such topics as the distinction between the old and new paradigms, taking action from a space of purpose and inspiration, and some “how to’s” on embodying our unique creative energy in our everyday endeavors.
En la version numero 2 de nuestro podcast en Español, Ilona Pamplona se une al podcast para enseñarnos todo sobre aceites esenciales. Los aceites esenciales han ayudado a mejorar la calidad de vida de millones por muchos años, ofreciendo una variedad de ventajas y beneficios cosméticos, dietéticos y saludables a la vez de usos espirituales y religiosos. Si quieres aprender todo sobre aceites esenciales y cómo implementarlos en tu vida, este episodio te encantara.
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International Productivity Expert Athenée Mastrangelo joins the show to talk about how to get organized and get stuff done. She works with online entrepreneurs, helping them master their productivity by getting organized and implementing simple to use systems and tools. In this episode we will be sharing tools and tips on how to master your to do list, collaborate with others and finally get all your shit done.
7 Powerful ways to become the leader everyone wants to work for
Being a manager is not easy these days. You are not only responsible for your business goals and objectives, but you are also responsible for recruiting, training, coaching, developing, engaging, anticipating everyone's needs, reporting all kinds of metrics, and that’s just one piece of the puzzle because you also must take care of your clients and customers if that’s part of your role.
For some people management is the route to power, but for talented workers management is the only way to actually make things happen. High potential employees want to accomplish big things and earn a seat in the table. They want to be heard and have the power to make decisions, they won’t follow you unless they believe in you and what you do. They want to advance in their careers and follow leaders, not managers.
As a leader you should ask yourself this question: Why would anyone follow me? Talented employees follow leaders that will make their careers advance, someone that stands for what they stand for and will make their world a better place. So how can you become the leader everyone wants to work for? Here are 7 powerful ways:
- Make your report’s success your personal mission.
- Never stop learning
- Operate from trust
- Strive for Excellence and operate with fairness
- Share your passion
- Develop a culture where talent is developed and valued
- Be consistent
En este episodio de Unapologetic Badass en Espanol vamos a hablar de las Constelaciones Familiares. Nuestras Invitadas Diana Lopez y Erika Giraldo, fundadoras de Meraki International Events practican las Constelaciones Familiares aqui en Miami y nos van a contar todo acerca de este tema. Constelaciones Familiares es una terapia creada para el ordenamiento familiar. Todos somos miembros de una familia y estamos ligados por profundos lazos de amor. En muchos casos este amor que nos puede llevar a la felicidad nos puede traer desdicha e incluso enfermedad. En el trabajo de Constelaciones Familiares salen a la luz las dinámicas que conllevan identificaciones e implicaciones trágicas de una generación a la siguiente. Al restablecer los Órdenes del Amor aparecen soluciones que hacen fluir el amor para el bienestar y alivio de todos los miembros de la familia. Este tipo de terapia le interesa a las personas que quieran buscar soluciones para asuntos problemáticos de su vida, ya sean dificultades en sus relaciones o bien enfermedades tanto psíquicas como orgánicas, trastornos graves, pérdidas y duelos, adicciones y trastornos de alimentación, comportamientos difíciles o destructivos, guiones y pautas de infelicidad. Le interesa a cualquier persona con afán de aumentar la comprensión de sí misma y de sus seres queridos, y al mismo tiempo entender la naturaleza sistémica de las relaciones y descubrir las fuerzas creadoras que contiene nuestra red familiar.
Ilona Pamplona joins the podcast to teach us all about essential oils. Essential Oils have enhanced lives for thousands of years, offering a variety of benefits from cosmetic and dietary purposes to spiritual and religious use. Extracted through careful steam distillation, resin tapping, and cold pressing, the purest essential oils are far more powerful than botanicals from which they come. If you want to learn all about essential oils and how to implement them in your life, this episode is for you!
Sibila Ribeiro joins the podcast to teach us how to create and build your brand. Here are the steps to get clear on your story, concept and identity.
Your story:
1) Uncover what makes you unique.
Identify what will set you apart from everyone else. It will help you establish credibility with your audience.
2) Find your why.
Finding your why will create brand resonance, a memorable first impression and a lasting emotional connection. Focus on why your business exists instead of what your business does
3) Identify your ideal audience.
Get specific. Don’t try to talk to everybody!.
4) Identify your brand benefit or promise
Your concept:
Steps to translate your unique story into a brand foundation.
1) Think of your brand as a person. What are their qualities? Attitude? Style. Does this match up with your audience and your mission?
2) Establish your tone words. Select 5 words that will become the basis of your brand. Look for clues in your audience, mission and benefit. These words will help reverse engineer the emotion of your brand. Example: artistic, creative, romantic, relatable, minimalist, bold, soulful, classic, vibrant, mystic, luxurious, feminine, fresh, playful, uplifting, exclusive, earthy, vintage.
3) Build a visual vocabulary. Find what each tone word looks and feels in terms of imagery and design elements. Pull together the right inspiration images into a mood board. Search for your tone words on Pinterest, It’ll help your tone words come to life and defines a basic brand aesthetic “look & feel” as a starting point for your visual identity. Your Identity
Identify your brand identity assets.
1) Color palette
2) Brand Typography. Use Google Fonts if you are a beginner or Typekit for intermediate users. Look for fonts that align with your tone. Must be legible and readable. Be wary of trendy fonts. Use hierarchy: bold, colors, sizes, different fonts for different situations
3) Pairing fonts: balance similarity with contrast, different enough but not competing.
4) Logo.
Brian Helig joins the podcast to share his money management tips on how to save, create a household budget, pay off debt, increase your credit score, set up your retirement and much more.
What drives us to achievement? We want to make money & lose weight because we think it will make us happy. We are taught that the reason to achieve something is to make us feel better. We are always seeking pleasure from external sources, a false fix that has been concentrated to give your brain a false sense of pleasure. We can always feel pleasure because it is so accessible to us, but how can we achieve ongoing pleasure? In this episode, we will explore what happens when we use external pleasures instead of well-being as well as some actions you can take in order to achieve ongoing pleasure.
Ilona Pamplona, The Mindfulness Mija joins the podcast to talk about how to use mindfulness in times of crisis and challenge. She shares some tips to help you get grounded and re connected when feeling resistance to fear.
8 Pillars of Mindfulness: Breathe, Non-judging, Accepting, Letting go, Non-striving, Take compassionate action with yourself and others, Patience, Beginners mind.
Valerie Fuentes is a coach, dreamer and life strategist on a mission to offer real tools and insight to help others find a sense of purpose and a fulfillment in their work. Valerie’s big goal is to see more people making a living doing what they love and becoming the person they most want to be. She’s all about keeping it real, getting you fired up and helping you celebrate who you really are so you can become unapologetic about sharing your truth. Every episode of Unapologetic Badass is a reminder that you have something special to share with the world. Week after week, you are going to hear from the experts who will share tips and tricks that helped others create their way. You can expect to hear inspirational stories, productivity tips and actionable strategies for greater happiness and success. From mindset, to self-compassion, to business tips and health, her guests will share their biggest secrets to tackling fears, disappointment and failure so you can finally create the life you desire. You are put here in this world to be you and that’s who you should be. Don’t do something you are not or you are not meant to be. Tune in for Val’s real talk on creating a life beyond your perceived limits. Have a topic or a question you like to see covered on the show? Go to valeriefuentes.com