Today’s interview is with Entrepreneur and Founder of Ever Widening Circles, Liesl Ulrich-Verderber. Liesl was one of the odd ones or weird kids growing up, she never really struggled to be different because of how her parents raised and supported her. Let’s dive into her journey on how the “Odd One” became the “Special One”.
Things you will learn in this episode:
Opening Segment (1:04)
Karl talks briefly about self-empowerment, mental health, and personal fulfillment
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Karl welcomes guest Liesl Ulrich-Verderber into the show (1:58)
Liesl talks about where it all began (3:50)
Liesl talks about growing up in a very creative and eclectic household
Liesl referenced their house as part Adams Family and part Harry Potter
Difficulties of being a weirdo as a child (6:35)
Liesl was already 6ft. tall in 4th grade
Liesl talks about surrounding herself with unique people
Liesl shares how awesome it feels to have supportive parents
Liesl as a teenager (11:22)
Being naive and developing confidence
Went to a school where the grading system is a mediocre
Becoming an advocate for education
People's biggest misconception when going to Harvard (15:25)
Liesl shares her transition of going to college (16:35)
Liesl offers some actionable tips for people who struggle to figure out what's best for them
Keep yourself intellectually nourished, keep getting knowledge
The power of internal and external noises (21:11)
Why do you think there's a commonality with young professionals no longer pushing themselves on the intellectual level? (26:21)
Liesl gives her insight into the lack of intellectual pursuit with young professionals
Don't be afraid of having deep conversations with people
How Ever Widening Circles began (32:15)
Liesl talks about the history of Ever Widening Circles and what they are all about
Becoming an advocate for realistic change in the world
Liesl shares something interesting about her biggest accomplishments (41:55)
Free Time Five Segment (45:51)
What does a purposeful life mean to you?
What's your favorite thing to do with your free time when you are not working?
If potential were a physical destination on the map, what would be more fun the entire trip to potential or arriving to potential?
What's scarier, staying the same or being different without guarantees
Where will you be in 6-9 months?
Closing Segment (49:44)
Tweetable Quotes:
"You have to keep yourself intellectually nourished." - Liesl Ulrich-Verderber
Resources mentioned in the episode:
https://everwideningcircles.com/ (Ever Widening Circles Website)
http://eepurl.com/cRF2Uv (Subscribe to Ever Widening Circles Newsletter)
https://www.amazon.com/Jonathan-Livingston-Seagull-Richard-Bach/dp/147679331X (Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach)
https://www.amazon.com/Selling-Dummies-Tom-Hopkins/dp/0470930667 (Selling for Dummies)
https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (Schedule a call with Karl)
You can reach out to Liesl on https://www.linkedin.com/in/liesluv/ (LinkedIn), https://www.instagram.com/liesl.uv/ (Instagram), and check out her Ever Widening Circles’ social media platforms http://www.facebook.com/everwideningcircles (Facebook), https://twitter.com/EWCtweets (Twitter), https://ar.pinterest.com/EWCpins/ (Pinterest), and https://www.instagram.com/everwideningcircles/ (Instagram).
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