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Being Authentic AFSeason 1 Finale: Vision, Voice & the Work of AuthenticityWhat does it mean to lead, build, and live authentically — in business, leadership, and creative work? In this season finale of Being Authentic AF, I reflect on the major themes, insights, and voices that shaped Season 1. Through guest conversations and solo episodes, we explored how authenticity emerges in the lives of entrepreneurs, visionaries, and leaders — and why it matters when values meet visibility. From value-based entrepreneurship to leadership integrity, emotional labor to personal alignment, this episode weaves together what we’ve learned: that authenticity isn’t a fixed trait or aesthetic — it’s a practice, shaped by context, supported by reflectio...2025-07-1611 minBeing Authentic AFInsight Episode: Why It Matters – Authenticity, Mental Health & Modern LifeWhat’s the real-world impact of living authentically? In this Insight Episode, I explore how authenticity supports mental health, reduces imposter feelings, and strengthens our relationships. Drawing on psychological research and sociological context, I reflect on why authenticity isn’t just a personal virtue — it’s a powerful factor in well-being, connection, and navigating modern life.
2025-07-0909 minBeing Authentic AFMoving Authentically: Circus Arts, Creative Freedom, & Expression (feat. Nova Lockhart)On this episode of Being Authentic AF, we talk with Nova about how movement, performance, and her lived experience as a neurodivergent artist have shaped her authenticity journey.
Nova is a performance artist and coach, and the founder of Dreams in Motion, a dance and circus arts company that blends creative expression, mental wellness, and movement-based coaching to support personal growth — with intentional space-making for neurodivergent individuals and people of color. Drawing from her years in theater and circus arts, Nova shares how bold life choices, self-inquiry, and sacred solitude helped her reconnect with her authentic self. Fr...2025-07-0232 minBeing Authentic AFInsight Episode: Beyond the Buzzword – Distinguishing and Measuring AuthenticityWhat makes authenticity different from sincerity, social approval, or consistency? In this Insight Episode, I dig into these distinctions and explore how researchers define and measure authenticity. Grounded in psychology and sociology, this episode offers a deeper understanding of what it really means to live in alignment with your values.
2025-06-2510 minBeing Authentic AFTraveling Authentically: Accountability and Integrity in Serving Others (feat. Kristi Farrell)On this episode on Being Authentic AF, we talk with Kristi Farrell about her authenticity journey in launching her travel agency. Kristi is a travel industry leader, and the founder and CEO Anchor Travel Experts, an award-winning, Certified Travel Agency dedicated to serving both clients and independent advisors with excellence and integrity. After navigating her own experiences with agencies that lacked support, authenticity and knowledge, Kristi built a business rooted in what matters most, genuine connection and honest leadership. She now mentors aspiring travel advisors to launch their businesses, under her brand, with clarity, confidence, and heart.
2025-06-1832 minBeing Authentic AFInsight Episode: Authenticity 101 – More Than "Being Real"What does it really mean to be authentic? In this Insight Episode, I trace the roots of authenticity through philosophy, psychology, and sociology—from Socrates to Goffman. Tune in for a powerful reframe of authenticity as something we do, not just something we find.
2025-06-1108 minBeing Authentic AFUplifting Authentically: Developing Women Leaders (feat. Tiamesha Walker-Smith)On this episode on Being Authentic AF, we talk with Dr. Timaesha Walker-Smith about her authenticity journey in developing leaders in her work as Executive Director of ATHENA of the Triangle, a nonprofit organization supporting women entrepreneurs and developing emerging and established women leaders, and in her business, Mission Possible Consulting Services Inc. providing consulting in the areas of fractional HR, leadership training and development, performance management, organizational culture change, strategic planning, and curriculum development. With a doctorate in education and executive leadership, a wealth of experience, and her creative and enthusiastic approach, Ty has a proven ability to...2025-06-0436 minBeing Authentic AFDocumenting Authentically: Food, Representation, and Photo Blogging (feat. Melanie Spencer)On this episode of Being Authentic AF, we talk with Melanie Spencer about her authenticity journey in launching her food photography business: Morsel Envy. Melanie’s journey has actually involved the achievement of two childhood dreams: since 4th grade, she knew she wanted to be either a photographer or a flight attendant. After graduating college, she pursued both—spending seven years in the air while also working at a local portrait studio. As her family grew, her career shifted and she juggled a mix of creative and flexible jobs—including direct sales and photo editing. It wasn’t until 2021 that Mel...2025-05-2831 minBeing Authentic AFLeading Authentically: Building a Purpose-Driven Business (feat. Mira Brancu)On this episode of Being Authentic AF, we talk with Dr. Mira Brancu about her authenticity journey in launching her leadership development business. Mira is a consulting and coaching psychologist who specializes in leadership identity development and building adaptive, high-performing teams. She is also an Associate Professor at Duke University, author of the Millennials Guide to Workplace Politics and companion workbook, a Psychology Today columnist, and host of The Hard Skills live show and podcast. Some of her specialties include working with leadership “misfits,” politics, upheaval, and transitions. Her award-winning social impact firm, Towerscope, empowers and elevates leaders and team...2025-05-2133 minBeing Authentic AFBeing Authentic AF: Series AnnouncementStarting May 21st – Join Dr. Alexis Franzese, a university professor, licensed psychologist, speaker, consultant, and mom, with over 20 years of experience studying authenticity in Being Authentic AF.
This podcast explores what authenticity means and how to embrace it in your life and relationships. It’s for anyone seeking to better understand their own authenticity and how it shapes our connections with others- from kids to colleagues.
Through reflections and conversations with extraordinary people, we’ll share strategies to uncover who you authentically are and want to be. Join us as we explore how to know yourse...2025-05-1300 min
The Hard SkillsAuthenticity Life Audit: When and Why it Matters in Your CareerThere is a lot of hype about authenticity, making us feel like unabashed authenticity is the panacea: a path to success for all. That’s not the case, and we’ve all met the people that we wish would be a little bit *less* authentic. Listeners to this episode will be invited to consider:1. What authenticity actually is (and is not)2. That being authentic is a form of privilege (we don’t all have equal access!)3. That authenticity is important if and only if authenticity is important to you (values matter). 4. If authenticity is impo...2024-03-121h 01
Book Spoiler - Il valore di un libro in meno di 5 minutiEp. 10 - Traction. Le strategie vincenti per ottenere una crescita esplosiva di clienti - di e con Michele Franzese - Book SpoilerChe cos’è la traction? Semplice. La strada più breve tra il lancio del prodotto e l’aumento di clienti e fatturato. È un insieme di azioni che potrebbero consentirti, se ben condotte, di lanciare più velocemente una startup, un progetto, un business. E che rende più semplice tutto il resto - raccolta fondi, assunzioni, partnership, acquisizioni. Il volume Traction presenta le diverse strategie che un’azienda può utilizzare per ottenere una crescita esplosiva dei suoi clienti. Sebbene sia considerato una delle guide fondamentali per coloro che vogliono far crescere rapidamente il proprio business, io non ci ho trovato tutta questa originalità, ma per un neo...2021-04-2804 min
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang"I Don't Think So, Honey! 10" (Part 1)The 10th installment of “I Don’t Think So, Honey!” Live is here! Part One featuring: Lauren Holt, Alexis G. Zall, Candice Thompson, Big Dipper, Alaska Thunderfuck, Lucia Aniello, Gabe Liedman, Paul W. Downs, Max Silvestri, Sabrina Jalees, Jess McKenna, Zach Reino, Andrew Ti, Kyle Ayers, Tawny Newsome, Price Peterson, Dan Robert, Michael Benjamin, Allen Strickland Williams, Zach Noe Towers, Mike Castle, Mary Holland, Daniel Franzese, Erin Whitehead, and Lauren Lapkus.Hosted by Matt Rogers & special guest co-host Joel Kim Booster!---MERCH! MERCH! GET YOUR LAS CULTURISTAS MERCH!https://www.teepub...2019-01-161h 15