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The Activation Show with Kim GajrajSelf-expression, personal styling and the link between your clothes and your voice: with Virginie TollySummaryA conversation with image consultant Virginie Tolly. about the importance of dressing and presenting oneself authentically. We discuss how clothing and appearance can impact self-expression, confidence, and the way others perceive us.TakeawaysDressing authentically and presenting ourselves in a way that aligns with our inner selves can enhance self-expression and confidence.Clothing and appearance play a role in creating trust and connection with others.Choosing and wearing clothes can be a creative process and a form of self-exploration.Empowerment comes from feeling secure and at ease in our...
2025-08-2056 min
The Activation Show with Kim GajrajThe role of safety in self-expression: Interview with Dora JohannsensummaryIn this conversation, Dora Johansson and I (Kim Gajraj) delve into the importance of safety in authentic self-expression, exploring how trauma responses can hinder this process. We discuss the significance of self-compassion, the role of women's circles in fostering acceptance, and the connection between voice and womb wisdom. The conversation emphasises the need for inner safety to facilitate growth and healing, and the empowerment that comes from liberating one's voice.takeawaysSafety is foundational for authentic self-expression.Trauma responses are not our enemy; they protect us.Self-compassion is essential...
2025-04-1037 min
The Activation Show with Kim GajrajCelebrating my 37th birthday: Lessons in life, art, business and loveAn empowerment trap: it’s great to know our potential and envision where we could be- but if we compare ourselves to that future version we’ll never move forward. A real rock bottom I encountered a couple of years ago: what happened and how I rose from the ashes.The most effective way to embody the change we want to see in ourselvesAnd lessons in self-worth in the dating sceneAll of this and much more… at my birthday party no less!Join for this very extra s...
2025-03-031h 37
The Activation Show with Kim GajrajHow does being from a minority group affect self-expression?In this episode, I pair up with image consultant Virginie Tolly to speak with Susan Hamsis, the founder of Inclusiverse about the importance of self-expression and inclusivity – especially in the workplace. We discuss the challenges faced by minorities in expressing themselves and how it affects their mental health. We also explore unconscious bias and the need for role models to create a more inclusive environment. Susan shares her company's approach to addressing these issues through training programs, education, and mentorship. The episode ends with a discussion about an upcoming lunch and le...
2024-05-2237 min
The Activation Show with Kim GajrajWhat happens when women collaborate instead of compete?Kim Gajraj and Fanny Norlin discuss their collaboration on the song 'Fire in Me' and the power of feminine expression in music. They reflect on their creative process, the impact of their collaboration, and the unique qualities they bring to their music. They emphasize the importance of authenticity, self-expression, and supporting each other's unique talents. The conversation highlights the transformative and empowering nature of their song and the intention behind it.You can listen to the song Fire In Me on Spotify and other major channels: https://open.spotify.com/track/1g1nFEibHkJhztP4Fa...
2024-05-1331 min
The Activation Show with Kim GajrajGrowth edges: How to step into something newWe're often aware of parts of ourselves that we'd like to bring out more. Or ways of being human that we didn't quite learn for ourselves yet. Whether it's learning to set strong boundaries, express our sensuality, be more playful... We humans were born to grow and develop over time, and exploring new parts of ourselves is one of the greatest things about being alive. This episode of the Activation Show explores the process of embodying different aspects of ourselves and integrating them into our lives. I reflect on my own journey of...
2024-04-2251 min
The Activation Show with Kim GajrajWhy do we hold back our truth? Interview with Pamela von Sabljar.Why do we hold back from saying what we really mean?How can we hold our radical self-expression and our deep sense of need and want to belong? How can we choose to belong to groups that can actually receive and accept and enjoy our radical self-expression? and also, when we find these groups where there's this resonance, this match, how can we also in moments hold our self-expression in service of what's bigger than us and gracefully dance and play between these two perspectives?In this conversation, I discuss with Pa...
2024-03-2838 min
The Activation Show with Kim GajrajAuthenticity over expectations: How to soften your inner Good GirlIn this episode, I explore the concept of the inner good girl and how it affects our authenticity and self-expression. I share my personal experiences of staying with my parents over longer periods and the challenges of navigating boundaries and expectations. I talk about softening the inner good girl and embracing imperfection. And speak into the connection between the inner good girl and artistry, particularly the voice. I also dive into the role of creativity in expressing our true selves and overcoming the inner critic. Chapters00:00Introduction to the Inner Good Girl
2024-03-2046 min
Create the Courage to be FearlessEmbracing Your True Voice: A Voyage Into Self-Advocacy And Vocal Empowerment w/ Kim Gajraj EP 105Send us a textEmbracing Your True Voice: A Voyage Into Self-Advocacy And Vocal Empowerment w/ Kim Gajraj EP 105 As someone who once lived in the shadow of people-pleasing, I know the struggle of putting everyone else's needs before your own. That's why I'm thrilled to have vocal empowerment coach Kim Gajraj join me as we tackle the transformative art of self-advocacy and finding the courage to set boundaries that allow us to live authentically. Together, we're peeling back the layers of the 'good person' facade to uncover the strength it takes to...
2024-02-2731 min
The Activation Show with Kim GajrajHow to balance the need to be yourself with the need to belong? Interview with Raven Connolly.In this conversation, I discuss with facilitator, social theorist and bodyworker Raven Connolly what it means to express ourselves authentically. We explore: the tension between individual expression and social harmony, judgment and projectionthe need for spaces that celebrate authenticity and provide support for personal transformationthe loneliness of the human condition the fluidity of authentic expressionpractical tools for balancing our need to feel expressed in our uniqueness with our need to feel belongingIf you want to get in touch with Raven, you'll find her at ravenconnolly@gmail.comThanks so much for listening! Come find my o...
2024-01-0549 min
The Activation Show with Kim GajrajHow to Dare: Activate yourself to take the next stepWelcome to the very first episode of The Activation Show: A voice art podcast to help you speak and live your truth. My name's Kim Gajraj and in this podcast I combine my passions of voice art and personal development to explore themes that relate to bold, authentic self-expression and daring to shine in the world. In episode 1, I break down the process of daring to do the things that matter most:- What does it feel like to move through the resistance and do the thing?- How can we help o...
2023-09-1138 min
The Musician's Journey Podcast01 - KIM GAJRAJ: Poet, Musician, Voice Coach.What are the perfect conditions for creativity?"Shame and fear went on vacation", says Kim Gajraj who just made her first solo album. And a year ago she wasn't even completely comfortable with calling herself a 'musician.'Many things happened at the same time: a break-up, a diagnosis, a change of address, a lot of intimate work with the voice, and a sexual liberation."What do I want? Can I ask for it? Can I get it?", questions that can relate to the sexual, and the musical. Kim experienced that self-empowerment didn't...
2022-08-251h 00
The Musician's Journey Podcast#46 Compilation: What Does It Mean To Be A Musician?I like to ask people what it means to them to be a musician, and here are several answers to that question.------------------------------------------------00:00 Introduction01:49 Alexander Rider - on YouTube04:57 Inga Margrete Aas - Website under construction (music from: Vilde&Inga 'How Forests Think' IX)08:25 Panda Zooizide - Homepage11:20 Sarah Jeffery - Homepage13:53 Anthony Dunstan - Homepage (music from: 'Ebb', performed by Diamanda La Berg Dramm and Jelle Verstraten)14:46 Maya Fridman - Homepage15:02 Kaveh Vares - Homepage
2022-06-091h 06
The Musician's Journey Podcast#45 Compilation: Daily RoutinesBeing a self-employed musician means that you often make your schedule yourself. I like to ask musicians how they structure their days, and here are several answers to that question.------------------------------------------------00:00 Introduction01:40 Bill Small - Homepage03:47 Aron Dahl - Homepage (music from: 'Proportions of time' (2019) 4 channel audio/video installation)05:11 Aleksandra Bobrowska - http://aleksandrabobrowska.eu/ (music from: Chopin, Op.41 nr.3)07:54 Tobias Karlehag - YouTube09:53 Caspar Swahn - BandCamp (music from: 'Kansas 2084' by Mollycoddle)15:21 Maya Fridman - Homepage18:40 Stefan Bäcklund...
2022-05-2650 min
The Musician's Journey Podcast#44 - ChallengesWhether it's troubling thoughts about the future, or past experiences one had to get through, challenges abound in musicians' lives.------------------------------------------------00:00 Introduction01:17 Kaja Draksler - Kaja’s Homepage: http://kajadraksler.com/07:16 Sarah Jeffery - Sarah’s Homepage: https://sarahjeffery.com/09:18 Martim Pocinho - excerpt from: 'Don't Give Up'. Listen more to Martim on Spotify.12:11 Rakel Nystabakk - excerpt from: 'Synthdrone'. Rakel’s Homepage: https://www.rakelnystabakk.com/15:34 Matthías Sigurðsson - Matthias’s Homepage: http://www.matthiassigurdsson.com/21:30 Inga Margrete Aas - excerpt fr...
2022-05-1257 min
The Musician's Journey Podcast#18 - Kim Gajraj, voice explorer and activator, songwriter, space-holderBritish musician Kim Gajraj, based in Stockholm, holds workshops on using ones voice. She shares her unique story with us, -as well as a vocal improvisation and a practically business-oriented new song! 00:00 Improvisation00:58 Introduction02:04 Kim introduces herself05:05 From dark silence to light, creativity and sound11:25 Academics and voice coaching16:02 Musician as identity, and 'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron20:04 Planning as a professional musician24:42 Voice Activation for everyone32:16 Coaching and group session magic35:00 The journey of diet, exercise and...
2021-07-2250 min
Keto Woman#36 Kim Gajraj & Amanda ÅkessonThis week Kim and Amanda from Diet Doctor come on the show to offer some advice and support for low carb/keto beginners.
2018-06-2959 minKeto Woman#29 Kim GajrajDaisy’s latest extraordinary woman, Kim, talks about her education and travels that ended up at a low carb conference in San Diego and signing on with the world’s leading LCHF website - Diet Doctor.
2018-05-111h 02