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Contagious Confidence PodcastHow to Heal from Trauma with Rae Leonard, Author, Intuitive Guide & CoachTrauma is universal. It’s something that we’ve all experienced to some degree if we’ve lived on this earth long enough. Over the last few years, people have become more comfortable with sharing their trauma, Which is a good thing, I think. But just like a lot of things, it can become watered down and not hold as much weight as it used to. If you’re a loyal listener of this podcast, you know that I like to have real and unique conversations about all sorts of topics and this is definitely one of those. In this e...2024-09-1754 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to Navigate Burnout with Tania Vasallo, Speaker, Coach, Podcast Host & Retreat FacilitatorAre you feeling burned out? Or have you ever experienced burnout? I get it. I’ve been there too. Burnout is common these days, and there’s no real handbook to help us recognize it or get through it. My guest, Tania Vasallo has dealt with her share of burnout and is here to help us recognize the signs, ways that we can identify that it’s happening, and how we can recover from it. Tania Vasallo is the Founder of The Courage To Be, a global community of high-achieving entrepreneurs working to break free from their limitin...2024-09-0356 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to Get Unstuck: Distortion Patterns & Why They Keep You Stuck with Karen Cheong, Speaker, Writer & Founder of Spherical LuminosityFeeling stuck? It could be a distortion pattern. Don’t know what a distortion pattern is? I didn’t either until I chatted with my guest, Karen Cheong. She explains distortion patterns so beautifully and why they make us feel stuck. Karen Cheong, the visionary force behind Spherical Luminosity, is an internationally recognized transformational speaker, writer, and healer. With over 25 years of experience guiding individuals on their paths to self-realization and empowerment, Karen has become a beacon of inspiration. Her transformative journey, sparked by a health crisis in her early 20s, led her to explore mystic...2024-08-2057 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to Network with Confidence with Michael Thompson, Career Coach, Communications Strategist, Leadership Lecturer, & AuthorDoes networking make you nervous? Do you wish you had more confidence when it came to networking? Are you wondering how you can grow the relationships you’ve made through networking?Then you don’t want to miss my interview with Michael Thompson. Michael grew up painfully shy with a debilitating stutter. Despite still being shy, and at times, still stuttering, today he’s a career coach, leadership lecturer for master’s students in Barcelona, Spain, and a strategic communication advisor to top business leaders around the globe. Michael is the author of Shy by Design: 1...2024-08-061h 07Contagious Confidence PodcastConfidence in Your 30s with Melissa Vega-Magbitang, Podcast Host & Brand and Social Media StrategistTurning 30 is something that a lot of us dread. It’s as if the age that we thought was so “old” when we were young has finally crept up on us and there’s nothing that you can do about it. A lot of us are scared to turn 30 because we loved our 20s so much. In our 20s we had the freedom to figure it out but once you turn 30, you feel like you should be who you’re gonna be for the rest of your life and that couldn’t be further from the truth. I couldn’t be...2024-07-2358 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to Master Your Energy with Rebecca Ahmed, Award-winning Speaker, Business Consultant, and an Energy Leadership Index™ Master Practitioner & AuthorDo you feel like you’re always running on empty? Like you’re stuck in a negative energy cycle that no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to get out of? In this episode, we’re delving into the complex world of personal energy and its profound impact on our lives with my guest, Rebecca Ahmed.Rebecca is an award-winning speaker, business consultant, and an Energy Leadership IndexTM Master Practitioner (ELI-MP). She is also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Rebecca advises companies of all sizes on how to create a...2024-07-0953 minContagious Confidence PodcastRedefining Success & Failure & the Power of Hard Conversations with Doug Wallace, Jr., President & Founder of the Hopeful Elephant OrganizationWhen I have guests on my podcast, I always like to have a topic, but sometimes there’s beauty in having a conversation with a guest about one thing and it surprisingly leads to something we didn’t even plan for. What started as an interview about redefining failure and success turned into a really beautiful story of how a former professional poker player left poker behind to pursue a life that provided him with more than he could ever have imagined. And how a set of unique circumstances led him to start a non-profit focused on helpi...2024-06-2540 minContagious Confidence PodcastThe Mental LoadIn this episode, I am sharing my raw and honest journey as a new mom struggling to navigate the mental load of motherhood. From juggling the demands of working from home and taking care of my child full time to hosting this very podcast, I'm opening up about the overwhelming challenges I face daily.I'm getting candid about the emotional and mental toll of trying to be everything to everyone, moments of self-doubt, exhaustion, and the guilt that many moms experience but rarely talk about. I'm also sharing practical tips and strategies that have helped me find...2024-06-1120 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to Connect With Your Innermost Self with Kate King, Counselor, Radiant Life Coach, Art Therapist, Artist, & AuthorMost of my life, I was the Katie that everyone expected me to be, it wasn’t until I was an adult that it all started to seem inauthentic. Once I discovered who I truly was, that's when everything changed for me. Maybe you’ve had a similar experience or are on your journey of finding who you truly are and that’s why you’ve decided to listen to this podcast. I had the most beautiful conversation with my guest in the episode, Kate King. Kate King is a licensed professional counselor, board-certified art therapist, radiant life coac...2024-05-2847 minContagious Confidence PodcastThe Power of Self-Reflection with Dr. Jackie Heller, Psychoanalyst, Physician, & AuthorOne thing I love about doing this podcast is that I get to have conversations with people who are much smarter than me and this interview is no exception. I loved getting the opportunity to talk to Dr. Jackie Heller, MD, a psychoanalyst, who is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology.She recently published a book, now an Amazon Bestseller: Yesterday Never Sleeps: How Integrating Life's Current and Past Connections Improves Our Well-Being, a work that is part clinical, academic, and memoir. The narrative is informed by her experience as a psychiatrist and as a child o...2024-05-1451 minContagious Confidence PodcastMy Birth StoryI'm sharing my birth story! At 6 months postpartum, it was very therapeutic for me to reflect on everything that occurred when I brought my daughter into this world. While it was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do physically, mentally, and emotionally, it was the most intense and remarkable experience. Words don't do it justice. Whether you're in the midst of creating your birth plan or interested in hearing about my experience, I hope you find hope and encouragement in me sharing my experience. In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Po...2024-04-3026 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to be a Confident Introvert at Work with Julianna Yau Yorgan, Career Coach for IntrovertsBeing an introvert in the workplace or leadership position can be intimidating, right? In this empowering episode, I am joined by the lovely Julianna Yau Yorgan, a professional coach for introverts. During our conversation, we explore the unique strengths and perspectives of introverted individuals. Julianna even debunks some common misconceptions about introversion and how introverts can embrace quiet confidence. We also talk about how introverts can define success on their own terms. I am so excited for you to meet Julianna. If you’re ready to thrive in an extrovert’s workplace...without being more extroverted - Julianna is your...2024-04-1647 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to Have A Confident Pregnancy: 5 Lessons I Learned While I Was PregnantIn this deeply personal episode, I reflect on my pregnancy journey, detailing the emotional ups and downs, the physical challenges, and the profound lessons I learned along the way. From the initial shock of discovering I was pregnant to navigating the complexities of pregnancy and ultimately welcoming my daughter into the world, I am sharing my raw and honest experience with you. This episode offers insights and encouragement for those on their pregnancy journey or grappling with the complexities of parenthood.In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast, we talk about:Uncertainty surrounding motherhood.Societal...2024-04-0219 minContagious Confidence PodcastSelf-Worth & Leadership with Tiffany Houser, Executive Coach & Founder of EVOLVELet’s talk about self-worth, shall we? When it comes to confidence, I feel like self-worth is something that is often overlooked, but it’s vital to our confidence. When we’re born we have so much self-worth. But as we start to grow up, that’s when our self-worth begins to get holes poked in it. There are people and experiences that we all encounter that cause our self-worth to be compromised so by the time we’re full-blown adults, our self-worth is almost non-existent. I could not think of a more perfect person to dive into this to...2023-09-191h 00Contagious Confidence PodcastHow to Set Boundaries with People You Love with Marina J., Coach, Author, & Podcast HostDo you find it hard to set boundaries? Girl, me too. I think most people struggle with identifying when a boundary needs to be set AND actually setting that boundary. I’ve learned the hard way why setting boundaries is so important and I am sure many of you have to. We don’t see many great examples of healthy boundary setting and why we all get into those situations where a boundary would have been helpful. Boundaries are a tough subject to talk about and that’s why I am so ecstatic to have my guest, Marina J, on the...2023-09-0550 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to Deal with Denial with Dr. Jane Greer, Therapist, Author & Radio HostDenial. It’s not something that anyone wants to talk about, right? But we all have experience with it. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to Dr. Jane Greer. Dr. Jane Greer is a Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychotherapist, author, radio host, and creator of “SHRINK WRAP,” the popular commentary on what we can learn from the trials and triumphs of not only celebrity but all relationships. Through her media collaborations and professional insights, Dr. Greer is recognized as a leading national expert in love and relationships. She’s the author of six books, including her latest...2023-08-2240 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to Call in Your Soulmate & Harness Energy in Your Home Through Feng Shui with Patricia Lohan, Feng Shui Expert, Speaker, & AuthorHave you been searching for love for a long time? Or does your life feel out of balance? Do things just feel off, or do you feel like something is missing? Well, my friend, this episode is for you! I am delighted to introduce you to Feng Shui expert, Patricia Lohan. Not only is she an expert in the art of ancient energy work, but she’s also a manifesting magnet, alchemist, healer, and real-life Irish Celtic Shaman. Some people actually call her the “Mary Poppins of Prosperity”.Patricia is the creator of PowerHo...2023-08-0858 minContagious Confidence PodcastSpeaking With Confidence: How to Break Unconscious Speaking Habits That Undercut Your Credibility with Marianna Swallow, Speaker, Public Speaking Coach & InstructorDo you wish you were more confident when it comes to speaking? Whether we’re in front of a group or a single person, a lot of us struggle with feeling confident when we speak. And there might actually be things that we’re doing or saying if we speak that immediately undercut our credibility. Maybe your voice shakes, or you sway a lot. Or if you’re like me your chest and neck start getting red and your throat starts tightening up. Or maybe you avoid any sort of speaking opportunity like the plague. If you’re liste...2023-07-2555 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to REALLY Get What You Want with Cindy Watson, Author, Speaker, & Empowerment CoachWhen was the last time you got what you wanted? Having a hard time thinking about it? Me too! As women, we’ve been conditioned to settle for less and not even take what’s given to us. But guess what- you CAN get what you want and you WILL get what you want after you finish listening to this episode. I loved the conversation that I had with my guest in this episode, Cindy Watson. Cindy is the founder of Women on Purpose and the creator of the Art of Feminine Negotiation™ and HERsuasion™ programs. She is also t...2023-07-1159 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to Find Your Happiness & Utilize Your Strengths with Diane Pienta, Creativity Mentor, Healer, Forest Therapy Guide & AuthorWhen I think of someone confident, the word happy also comes to my mind. It seems that those who are the most confident in themselves are the most secure and seem the most happy by definition. I think that throughout our confidence journeys, we’re trying to find the things that will make us happy, the things that make us feel most alive and secure in ourselves. We’re conditioned to think that it’s material things or situations, but we all quickly realize that those things will not make us happy. My guest in this episode knows a...2023-06-271h 01Contagious Confidence PodcastConfidence Through Consistency with Valerie LaVigne, Holistic Health Coach & Host of The Women's Empowerment PodcastAre you frustrated with yourself? Do you find yourself complaining or are you constantly stuck in a rut? In this episode, we talk about one of my favorite topics and that’s Confidence Through Consistency. Consistency is super important to me, but it’s something that I often struggle with and I think that many of you may struggle with too to some degree. I am so grateful to have connected with my guest Valerie LaVigne for this episode. I can’t wait for you to meet her! Valerie helps women who are making an impact live a life...2023-06-1357 minContagious Confidence PodcastAre You the Reason Your Business Isn't Growing? with Lauren Goldstein, Founder & CEO of Golden Key Partnership & Host of The Biz Doctor PodcastAre you blocking your business’ growth and success? Many CEOs are the bottleneck of their business – in this episode, we talk all about how to get yourself out of the way so that you can scale more quickly and sustainably (without burnout) in your business and in life!Lauren Goldstein is the founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally recognized boutique business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership. Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” because her superpower is helping highly specialized, 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the “trenches” of their busi...2023-05-3059 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to Navigate Being a Mother and a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur with Samantha Tradelius, Mother, Wife, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, & SpeakerWhether or not being a mom is something that's in your future, trying to juggle a life and a career is something that a lot of women worry about. There's a lot of shame and guilt that women feel when it comes to navigating motherhood and having a successful career. That's why I am so excited to bring you this interview with Samantha Tradelius. A born go-getter from early on, Samantha always knew she was destined to do big things. Armed with her brokerage license and natural gift for being a connector, Samantha began her entrepreneurial journey c...2023-05-1655 minContagious Confidence PodcastEmbracing New SeasonsIn life, we'll always go through different seasons, eras (hey swifties), chapters, whatever you want to call them and it's all about how we choose to navigate them. If you're looking for some encouragement for the season you're in right now, look no further. This episode is for you.Plus, I've been keeping a little secret and you'll have to listen to find out what it is!In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast, we talk about:How to embrace a new season Tips for navigating a new season in your lifeWhy navigating s...2023-05-0222 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to Detach From the Outcome and Release Disappointment When Things Don’t Go Your Way with Jenna Brocious, Speaker & Creator of Positive Intention Prayer CardsDo you build things up so much in your mind only to be disappointed by the outcome? You're not alone. My guest, Jenna Brocious, and I talk about how it all comes down to our need to control things, and when we release that control that's where true freedom begins!Jenna Brocious is a speaker and creator of positive intention prayer cards. Her mission is to turn her pain into purpose and help others do the same. Jenna had a wild childhood. She was raised by a single mother, who had a revolving do...2023-04-1852 minContagious Confidence PodcastConfidence in Your Career with Vicky Oliver, Career Development Expert & AuthorMost of us have to work to afford the life that we want, but many of us are in jobs that we don't enjoy or have caused us to feel burnt out. Are you ready to find a job or career that you love? It's possible! My guest in this episode is Leading Career Development Expert and Multi-Best-Selling Author, Vicky Oliver. She's the author of many best-selling books including 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions (Sourcebooks 2005), named in the top 10 list of "Best Books for HR Interview Prep," 301 Smart Answers to Tough Business Etiquette Q...2023-04-0456 minContagious Confidence PodcastWill You Ever Be Happy?At the end of the day all we truly want is to be happy, right? But what does happiness really mean to us? And why is it not something that we feel like we can have? Why does being happy seem so unattainable? In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast, we talk about:What is holding us back from being happyWhy making changes is necessary in order to be happyWhat happiness meansHow to achieve happiness How to figure out what makes you happy Stay Connected: Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast Email...2023-03-2831 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to Advocate for Yourself with Christen Yuan, Master Life Coach and Podcast HostDo you find it hard to stand up for yourself? This episode is for YOU! Christen Yuan is a Master Life Coach certified by the Elementum Coaching Institute. She is the Host of the Modern Day Asians Podcast where she talks about the challenges she faces as an Asian American and offers coaching on how to start overcoming those struggles. Her passion is to help Millenial Asians heal from their cultural pain and help them find their fullest expression, self-acceptance, and belonging within. Her goal is to be a resource to help Asians who never f...2023-03-211h 08Contagious Confidence PodcastMaster Your MindsetWhen it comes to confidence, mastering your mindset is one of the hardest and most important things you can do.In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast, we talk about:The importance of making mindset shiftsHow to make mindset shifts Examples of ways you can shift your mindsetDifferent scenarios that can affect your mindsetTips for changing the way you view thingsStay Connected: Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast Email: contagiousconfidencepodcast@gmail.com 2023-03-1425 minContagious Confidence PodcastConsidering a Divorce? Listen to This. with Nanci Smith, Esq., Collaborative Divorce Attorney and AuthorDivorce. Is not a word we love to hear. Right?! If you want a divorce. You’re not the only one. In the United States, between 35%-50% of first-time marriages end in divorce. Many women have and will face a divorce, which is why when given the opportunity to have my guest, Nanci Smith, Esq on my podcast, I jumped at the chance. Nanci Smith is an attorney licensed to practice in Vermont and New York. She is the chair of the Collaborative Divorce section of the Vermont Bar Association, a leader in her collaborative divorce practice gr...2023-03-0759 minContagious Confidence PodcastBe Kind to YourselfBecause we all need a reminder to be kind to ourselves. In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast, we talk about:Why being kind to yourself is importantWhy you're not alone in thisGiving yourself grace Surrounding yourself with kind people What you're going through right now is temporaryStay Connected: Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast Email: contagiousconfidencepodcast@gmail.com 2023-02-2809 minContagious Confidence PodcastNegotiating with Confidence with Beth Fisher-Yoshida, PH.D., CCS, Educator, Consultant, & AuthorThe word negotiation feels big and scary, doesn’t it? I’m always like– I’d rather not. The thing is, negotiations can make us feel uncomfortable or make us feel like we should already be on the defense. I think a lot of us go ahead and tell ourselves we’re going to lose anyway so we don’t even try. Negotiating is most common regarding jobs, salaries, and job titles but it can also be something that we have to talk about in relationships too. A lot of times, we may feel undervalued or underappreciated or know for a shadow...2023-02-2151 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to Make Friends and Keep ThemMaking friends is hard. Keeping friends is even harder. Especially as an adult. Everyone has their own lives and schedules, and it gets so discouraging at times. When you do try and make time to see a friend or plan something it could be weeks before your schedules actually line up. Friends are such an important part of our lives, but I am starting to hear about an increasing number of people feeling lonely. I’m not going to lie, I feel lonely sometimes. I think all of us feel lonely at times.I am not...2023-02-1432 minContagious Confidence PodcastBecoming Authentically You with Nora Shepard, Co-founder & Head of Biz Development at SimplyBe.When we’re young, we’re taught that it’s not okay to have an ego. That ego is a negative thing. Right? But the truth is, we all have an ego. No matter how much we don’t want to admit it, we're born with an ego and it never goes away. I love how Oprah describes the ego on her Super Soul Sunday podcast she says that ego is …a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance. It’s often referred to as the “false self”. The ego is your self-image, personality, accomplishments, perceived weaknesses, etc. It separates us fr...2023-02-071h 03Contagious Confidence PodcastDo You Feel Like You Have To Be Productive All of the Time?If you feel like you have to be productive all of the time, you're not alone. There's actually a term for it and it is called Internalized Capitalism. Productivity is valued and leisure is not. Why? Because we tie our self-worth to how productive we are. You can break free of this mindset. This is something that so many of us struggle with and it starts with awareness. In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast, we talk about:What causes us to feel like we have to be productive all of the timeHow ou...2023-01-3111 minContagious Confidence PodcastBeing Brave & Creating Community with Juliet RathWhat do you think of when you hear the word "brave"? I think of people who have, despite their fear, conquered something. It’s also a word that my guest in this episode has chosen to be her word of the year for 2023 and what inspired her to reach out to me to be on this podcast and start her YouTube channel. Juliet Rath is a newlywed and young professional who loves all things marketing. And someone who is exploring what it means to have courage in every aspect of her life. Her goal is to motivate wom...2023-01-2451 minContagious Confidence PodcastWhat's Holding You Back?What is holding you back from pursuing your dreams and desires? If you have an idea or there’s something that you have always wanted to do- what’s stopping you?Episode mentioned: How Living in Pleasure & Joy will Lead to Financial and Emotional Abundance with Jen Szpigiel Follow my mother-in-law's art journey: @cindyhawkesartIn this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast, we talk about:The 4 things that are holding you back from pursuing your dreams and desiresHow to get over the obstacles that are holding you back Why it's important to follow your dr...2023-01-1719 minContagious Confidence PodcastHow to Feel Beautiful with Arndreya Price, Founder of LNO GreekBeauty and confidence - they have a lot to do with each other. Think about someone you think is super confident. Do they believe they’re beautiful? You bet they do! When you’re your most confident self, believing you are beautiful comes to you a lot easier. It doesn’t mean that you won’t have your moments where you pick yourself apart, but confidence has a lot of influence on how you carry yourself so that your beauty will shine even more than it used to. In this episode, we dive into all of this and so much mor...2023-01-1044 min
Contagious Confidence Podcast4 Ways to Make 2023 Your Best Year YetA new year is always a good time to start fresh. For many, it’s a clean slate, a good jumping-off point. Some people come up with resolutions, or if you’re like me, you set goals, or finally make the leap and start something you’ve been putting off because a new year always gives us a renewed perspective on things. For the first time in a few years, the beginning of a new year actually feels exciting, more than dreadful. In this episode, I’m sharing some ways that can help you make this year...2023-01-0312 minContagious Confidence PodcastBurnoutLet's talk about burnout, shall we? If we’re constantly burnt out, that will affect our confidence. We’ve got to work and learn to start setting ourselves up for less burnout and more beaming. Because when we’re burnout-free we can truly start to lean in and be out most confident selves. It’s not going to happen overnight. It’s going to take a lot of time and making some mistakes and learning from them. But once we get there it can be so freeing. Confidently step into this next season of your life inves...2022-10-0427 minContagious Confidence PodcastEvict Your Inner Mean Girl & Step Into the Body You Love with Lizzy Cangro, Founder of Nutrition by Lizzy & AuthorWhen was the last time you had a negative thought about your body? How often does your inner mean girl make you feel like the worst person in the world? Was it a couple of seconds ago? Me too. I hope you’re ready. We’re doing it. We’re going where many refuse to go. We’re talking about our bodies. This topic is something that so many of us avoid because it’s just too painful. It’s something that we deal with every moment of every day and feel like we’re trapped. Like there’s no use in talkin...2022-09-2059 minContagious Confidence PodcastWhy Human Design is the Biggest Permission Slip to Being the Fullest Expression of You with Allie TymoHave you heard of Human Design? If not, I’m sure you’ll want to know more about it after listening to this episode. Human Design is essentially a holistic self-knowledge system. The Human Design practice combines astrology and a few ancient texts and philosophies that center around the division of personalities into five energy types that indicate how someone is supposed to exchange energy with the world. I knew a little bit about Human Design, enough to be intrigued. I had heard about listening to other podcasts and have a few friends that are into it, but b...2022-09-0651 min