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WBEZ NewsZora’s Place is Evanston’s first Black feminist bookstoreA new bookstore focused on Black feminist stories is now open in Evanston. Zora’s Place had their grand opening last Saturday and we sat down with owner L’Oreal Thompson Payton to hear about the shop. HOST: LANE
2025-09-2404 min
Black Authors Matter TVAugust 26th 2025 - Full ShowBAM TV - Aug. 26thBlack Authors Matter TV - August 26th Guests: A'Lelia Bundles, N'Tyse, Tampia Jones, L'Oreal Thompson PaytonA'Lelia Bundles - Best-Selling Author of BiographiesN'Tyse - Author, Publisher, Film ProducerTampia Jones - Rep for Cover Girls Book Club, Memphis, TNL'Oreal Thompson Payton - Owner, Zora's Place Bookstore, Evanston, IL
2025-09-102h 00
Conversations with Chanda(2023) Breaking Perfection: A Conversation with L'Oreal Thompson PaytonWe are highlighting an episode on Centering Conversations aired in 2023 with the award-winning journalist and author L'Oreal Thompson Payton. Her debut book, Stop Waiting for Perfect, was published in August 2023. Dive into overcoming perfectionism, identity struggles, and the importance of representation. From burnout lessons to reclaiming dreams, this episode is a powerful exploration of vulnerability, resilience, and self-care.
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2025-02-1355 min
The Next Best ThingREWIND Episode 23: The lie of perfection, overworking and burnout to achieve success with L’Oreal Thompson PaytonIs perfectionism holding you back? Are you trying to be the best parent, partner, friend and worker all at the same time? What if I told you perfection doesn’t exist? L’Oreal Thompson Payton, author of “Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power,” shares how she manages her own perfectionism, the hard truths she had to confront, and how she’s modeling what she’s learned for your her daughter. Be sure to join The Next Best Thing community on IG @thenextbestthingactSubscribe to The NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: htt...
2024-09-1548 min
A Fresh StoryQuick Wise Words from L’Oreal Thompson PaytonWe chatted with author L’Oreal Thompson Payton about her book, Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power. Alongside guest co-host Rob Abney, we discussed growing up in the early 2000s, the writing process, and embracing our nerdy selves. L’Oreal's work, featured in outlets like Bitch, Bustle, Essence, SELF, and Well + Good, blends confessional career and life advice with inspirational insight and humor. She authentically shares her lessons and imperfections, inviting readers to join her on the journey.We asked L'Oreal for her wise words for anyone starting fresh and...
2024-07-3102 min
BookboundA Love Letter to Your Imperfect Self: How to Write Bravely with L’Oreal Thompson PaytonHave you ever felt paralyzed by the pursuit of perfection? You’re in good company.L'Oreal Thompson Payton is an award-winning journalist, experienced communications executive, motivational speaker, and author of “Stop Waiting for Perfect”. She joins us on the BOOKBOUND podcast to share her very relatable author journey.In this very special episode with this very special writer, you’ll learn how L’Oreal harnessed all the pressures she’s felt on herself as a young black women in today's society into a successful career. You’ll learn how she has found hope in owning her fears and...
2024-04-3029 min
Women Making MovesFinding Your DopenessWhat happens when two dope ladies come together? Magic. L'Oreal Thompson Payton and Amy find themselves in a beautiful space of sharing, collaborating, and uplifting. A best selling author and award winning speaker, L'Oreal shares the inspiration behind her first book 'Stop Waiting For Perfect' and soon to be best seller (a memoire detailing fertility and mental health).Through incredible storytelling, L'Oreal is an activist, an amazing human, and an inspiring woman that is blazing the trail for her daughter and for all women of the future. Check out her writing at https://ltinthecity.com and @ltinthecity...
2024-04-1243 min
Fearless Narratives49. Words of Empowerment: Stop Waiting for Perfect! ft. L'Oreal Thompson PaytonGet ready for an electrifying episode as Fearless Narratives' trailblazer, Courtlyn Jones (@courtlyn.jones), founder of The Design Database, sits down with the dynamic L’Oreal Thompson Payton, an award-winning journalist and author of "Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power."
L’Oreal's journey is a riveting tale that unfolds the transformative power of storytelling. Her written gems, spanning personal essays, feature stories, and celebrity interviews, have graced the pages of illustrious publications like Bustle, Essence, Fortune, SELF, Shondaland, and Well + Good, to name just a few.
2024-04-1049 min
Securely AttachedThe power of stories in parenthood: Representation, identity, social media, and the "rules" of parenthood with L'Oreal Thompson PaytonDelve into the transformative power of storytelling across the spectrum of parenthood, identity, and navigating life's challenges. Joining me is award-winning journalist, speaker, and the author of Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power, L'Oreal Thompson Payton. L'Oreal sheds light on the often-overlooked struggles faced by black women navigating infertility, and the importance of representation in storytelling. From grappling with postpartum depression and anxiety to challenging societal norms surrounding motherhood, L'Oreal offers valuable insights into embracing imperfection and finding strength in authenticity. ...
2024-04-0258 min
A Fresh StoryFresh Conversations with L'Oreal Thompson Payton: is not being perfect actually the secret to life?Fresh Conversations with L'Oreal Thompson Payton: is not being perfect actually the secret to life?
L’Oreal Thompson Payton is the author of Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power. Her work has appeared in outlets such as Bitch, Bustle, Essence, SELF, and Well + Good, just to name a few. As a writer, L’Oreal expertly blends refreshingly confessional career and life advice with inspirational insight and just the right amount of humor. She does this by authentically and vulnerably sharing her lessons learned and imperfections while bringing her read...
2024-03-1841 min
Black Pod ClassNavigating the World of Podcasting As Black Women (feat. Dr. Monica Cox, Monica Wisdom and L'Oreal Thompson Payton)Welcome back to season 2 of the Black PodClass! Our first guest speakers include: Dr. Monica Cox (host of “Stop Playing Diversity” podcast), Dr. Monica Wisdom (host of “Black Women
Amplified” podcast) and L’Oreal Thompson Payton (host of “LT in the City” podcast). These wonderful women spoke about their experiences navigating the world of podcasting as Black women and the importance of Black culture with our society. Students engaged with our guests by asking questions about how their podcasts have affected their personal lives and how to appropriately interview guests.
The podcasters wrapped up this episode by the...
2024-03-0341 min
DebutifulCircling Back with L'Oreal Thompson PaytonWhat happens after your book launch, go on a book tour, and then the publicity cycle dies down? Host Adam Vitcavage circles back with an author ~6 months after their book comes out to see how they're holding up and to reflect on their past few months.
Today's guest is L'Oreal Thompson Payton, whose Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power came out in August 2023. Since then she has been a guest on CBS Mornings and has connected with readers who struggle with perfectionism.
You can purchase a copy of...
2024-02-2817 min
Ungovernable Women with Portia MountReleasing Perfectionism with L'Oreal Thompson PaytonEver feel like you're wearing a mask of perfection, trying to outpace the haunting whispers of imposter syndrome while juggling ambition with the raw truth of who you are? L'Oreal Thompson Payton joins us to unravel these threads, sharing her journey from being a high-flying journalist to finding her authentic writing voice. Our conversation delves into the lived experiences of high-achieving women, as we navigate the pressures of ambition, the need for representation of Black women in media, and the challenging dance with imposter syndrome that accompanies a life in the public eye. Have a question or...
2024-01-3146 min
Bossed UpThe Impact of Stress Reduction on InfertilityContent warning: this blog post and podcast episode include mentions of pregnancy loss. Odds are, you either know someone or are someone who has experienced infertility or pregnancy loss firsthand. The visibility of this common but traumatic experience has been on the rise, but there’s still a lot to do before people feel as comfortable discussing a pregnancy loss as they do a migraine or knee surgery. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Alice Domar, a psychologist and the Chief Compassion Officer at Inception Fertility. Dr. Domar has investigated the link between stress and...
2024-01-2339 min
Conversations with ChandaBreaking Perfection: Conversations with L'Oreal Thompson PaytonJoin Chanda Smith Baker in a conversation with award-winning journalist and author L'Oreal Thompson Payton. Her debut book, Stop Waiting for Perfect, was published in August 2023. Dive into overcoming perfectionism, identity struggles, and the importance of representation. From burnout lessons to reclaiming dreams, this episode is a powerful exploration of vulnerability, resilience, and self-care.
2023-11-1555 min
Brave Women at WorkStop Waiting For Perfect: Embrace Imperfection And Trust Your Dopeness With L'Oreal Thompson PaytonWe talk a lot about perfectionism at Brave Women at Work, and how it can truly cripple us in achieving our goals and dreams. As Brené says, there is no perfection. I often tell my daughters, “Do your best and leave the rest.” I say this so I can hopefully break the cycle of perfectionism in my family. What about you? How has perfectionism affected you, your life, or your work? I met my guest, L’Oreal Thompson Payton, in an interesting way. L’Oreal is a freelance writer and an author, so I stumbled on one of...
2023-11-0955 min
Inner WarmupPlay, Peloton, and Perfectionism with L’Oreal Thompson PaytonIn today’s episode, Taylor, and guest, L'Oreal Thompson Payton, reflect on their own experiences of needing to excel and be the best, and the struggle of doing things simply for fun. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing self-care, tapping into their inner child, and finding joy in the present moment.Show NotesFree Self-Care AssessmentSelf-Care Sundays NewsletterInstagram: @innerworkout | @taylorelysemorrisonConnect with L’Oreal Thompson Payton : www.ltinthecity.com@ltinthecityhttps://twitter.com/LTintheCity
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2023-10-2233 min
Adult ISHDreams DeferredPlan your work, work your plan, and keep your options, mind, and heart open. Nyge Turner and Dominique "Dom" French talk about lessons learned from journalist L’Oreal Thompson Payton and her book “Stop Waiting for Perfect.”
As BIPOC creators in their 20s, Turner and French aim to create space to be curious in a world where we’re supposed to have everything figured out.
Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to you by PRX’s Radiotopia. Be sure to follow all our socials @yrAdultISH!
2023-10-1230 minThe Next Best ThingYou Can Quit, But Don’t Give UpThe light is finally shining at the end of what seemed like and endless dark tunnel, but is it here to stay? Learn more about how host Aundrea Cline-Thomas is transitioning into her NEXT with recent projects, new revelations, what she’s implementing from conversations with past podcast guests, and her message to you! Sign Up for our newsletter NEXT Nuggets: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join our community: https://www.instagram.com/thenextbestthingact/ Luminary: https://www.weareluminary.com/homeStephanie Perry’s episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJPHUblf-7U&t=2305sL’Oreal...
2023-10-0835 min
EMBODIED BLACK GIRL with Thérèse CatorDIASPORA DAY: Stop Waiting for Perfect with L’Oreal Thompson PaytonThis episode is an excerpt from DIASPORA DAY! A day that celebrates the brilliance and beauty of the African Diaspora.
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2023-09-2741 min
A Fresh StoryL'Oreal Thompson Payton & the Reframing of PerfectionA Fresh Story, season 3, episode 12
We had the chance to talk to author L’Oreal Thompson Payton about why we need to stop waiting for perfect, and embrace our identity as we step out of our comfort zone and into our power. With guest co-host Rob Abney, we talked about growing up in the early 2000s, the process of writing a book, embracing our nerdy selves, and so much more!
L’Oreal Thompson Payton is the author of Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power. Her work has appe...
2023-09-2541 minThe Next Best ThingThe Lie of Perfection, Overworking and Burnout to Achieve Success wi/ L’Oreal Thompson PaytonIs perfectionism holding you back? Are you trying to be the best parent, partner, friend and worker all at the same time? What if I told you perfection doesn’t exist?L’Oreal Thompson Payton, author of “Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power,” shares how she manages her own perfectionism, the hard truths she had to confront, and how she’s modeling what she’s learned for your her daughter. About L’Oreal:Website: https://www.ltinthecity.comL’Oreal Thompson Payton is an award-winning journalist and t...
2023-09-1048 min
Warm Mass of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessStop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power - L'oreal Thompson PaytonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your PowerAuthor: L'oreal Thompson PaytonNarrator: L'oreal Thompson PaytonFormat: UnabridgedLength: 5:17:25Language: EnglishRelease date: 08-29-2023Publisher: Ascent AudioGenres: Self Development, Health & WellnessSummary:You are smart, brilliant, and beyond talented, but if you're a woman, particularly a Black woman or woman of color, you're likely prone to doubting yourself. What's more, society often reinforces the idea...
2023-08-295h 17
The BLK IRL PodcastStop Waiting for Perfect with L'Oreal Thompson PaytonFor the Season 3 finale, Anuli speaks with award-winning journalist, motivational speaker, and blogger L’Oreal Thompson Payton about what life is like after you get the things you’ve always wanted. Spoiler: It’s still not perfect.
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Enter the world of Season 3 on the BLK IRL website (https://www.blkirl.com/season-3). Stay updated on all things BLK IRL by following the podcast on Instagram (@blkirl) and Twitter (@blkirl). If you like what you hear then please rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, so more people can be introduced to The BLK IRL Podcas...
2023-08-1553 min
Mind Body BrandIssue #41: How to stop waiting for perfect with L'Oreal Thompson-PaytonDo you feel a little bit of imposter syndrome? I do and throughout my career, I've talked with dozens of women entrepreneurs who also feel like imposter syndrome has held them back.That's why this week I'm honored to chat with L'Oreal Thompson-Payton, author of 'Stop Waiting For Perfect" about her experience with imposter syndrome and how it inspired her to write her new book.We had an incredible conversation all about learning how to trust yourself and more!"Stop Waiting For Perfect" releases on August 15th, but you can pre-order your copy...
2023-08-0930 min
Bossed UpLet Go of Perfection to Pursue Soft SuccessHave you been driving yourself into the ground getting after your goals? On today's podcast, I sit down for a candid conversation with award-winning journalist, speaker, and author L'Oreal Thompson Payton, a self-professed success junkie and poster girl for "overly" ambitious high achievers everywhere. We discuss the humbling journey of new motherhood, overcoming perfectionism to take career risks, and envision a way forward in pursuit of a softer form of success that doesn't involve chronically sacrificing our wellbeing - a radical act for women and women of color in particular. Related links:Gra...
2023-07-1137 min
ReframeablesReframing Perfectionism with L'Oreal Thompson PaytonWe're joined by author L'Oreal Thompson Payton to reframe all things perfectionism — breaking streaks, embracing shitty first drafts, or learning to stop waiting for the right moment. We take a hard look at how our own perfectionist tendencies show up in ourselves, where this pressure comes from, and how it impacts others. L'Oreal also treats us to insights on her own practice as a writer, struggles with fertility and postpartum feelings, and the non-linear path she has followed towards success. L'Oreal Thompson Payton is a Chicago-based lifestyle and wellness writer, motivational speaker, and author. Her work has ap...
2023-06-1443 min
Triggered AF PodcastS6 EP5: Waiting for Perfect | L'Oreal Thompson PaytonFor many people, especially those of color, we're taught never to show our underbelly - never to move forward with anything until it's perfect. It's almost ingrained in us to wait for perfection before we make a move, which, in reality, only results in delays and sometimes even forfeitures. So how can we get out of our own way and stop waiting for perfection? In this episode, author and award-winning journalist L'Oreal Thompson Payton gets triggered as she talks about what it means to wait for perfect, how it affects us, how it shows up i...
2023-05-0257 minTriggered AF PodcastS6 EP5: Waiting for Perfect | L'Oreal Thompson PaytonFor many people, especially those of color, we're taught never to show our underbelly - never to move forward with anything until it's perfect. It's almost ingrained in us to wait for perfection before we make a move, which, in reality, only results in delays and sometimes even forfeitures. So how can we get out of our own way and stop waiting for perfection? In this episode, author and award-winning journalist L'Oreal Thompson Payton gets triggered as she talks about what it means to wait for perfect, how it affects us, how it shows up i...
2023-05-0257 min
The Brave FilesL’Oreal Thompson Payton: Stop waiting for perfect!Ambitious • Creative • Determined
L’Oreal Thompson Payton was a girl with big dreams. Now she’s a woman who’s achieving those dreams and rewriting what it means to be successful. The “Stop Waiting for Perfect” author joins The Brave Files to share some painful, honest, and ultimately beautiful truths about what it’s like to be a recovering perfectionist facing real-world challenges and choosing progress over perfection and self-love.
Top Takeaways
Writing a book is an arduous process.
L’Oreal was committed to traditional publishing due to her own perfectionism and stubbornness. It offered a vetted p...
2023-04-0653 minInner WarmupStrong Friend Support GroupIn today's episode, Taylor is joined by her friends, Amelia and L'Oreal. They discuss being enneagram threes, their experiences with burnout and how they balance various responsibilities such as writing, motherhood, and business. They also discuss what their 'tells' are to nearing or reaching burnout. Pre-order the Inner Workout book: innerworkout.co/inner-workout-bookShow Notes: innerworkout.co/strong-friend-support-groupFree Self-Care Assessment: innerworkout.co/take-care-profileSelf-Care Sundays Newsletter: innerworkout.co/self-care-sundaysInstagram: @innerworkout | @taylorelysemorrisonConnect with Amelia Hruby:https://www.ameliahruby.com/https://www.softersounds.studio/
2023-03-0550 min
Good Moms on PaperS2E4: L'Oreal Thompton Payton on perfectionism, jealousy, and rest as resistanceHi dear friends--This week, we talked about Leora's Moana costume and also Halloween (even though, yes, it's January....) and then we had a wonderful conversation with the writer L'Oreal Thompson Payton, a health and wellness writer at Fortune magazine, and author of the forthcoming STOP WAITING FOR PERFECT. We discuss perfectionism as a writer and a parent, IVF, sleep regressions, publishing as a debut Black woman author, managing professional jealousy, and rest as resistance for Black women. And a magical moment where she sees her preorder link for the first time!Writers and articles me...
2023-01-2655 min
Fifty Feminist States: Interviews with Feminist Activists and Artists Across the U.S.Episode 56 - Reproductive Health as a Social Justice Issue with Regina TownsendIn this episode, Fifty Feminist States Fellow L’Oreal Thompson Payton interviews Regina Townsend, aka @brokenbrownegg. Regina shares her infertility journey and why she created The Broken Brown Egg, “an infertility advocacy blog and source of connection for individuals seeking a personal story of infertility written from the African-American viewpoint.”L’Oreal and Regina also chat about what it’s like being Black women navigating infertility, why reproductive health should be considered a social justice issue and how this is all about much more than babies.Fifty Feminist States is no longer releasing new episodes...
2021-09-0335 min
Fifty Feminist States: Interviews with Feminist Activists and Artists Across the U.S.Episode 56 - Reproductive Health as a Social Justice Issue with Regina TownsendIn this episode, Fifty Feminist States Fellow L’Oreal Thompson Payton interviews Regina Townsend, aka @brokenbrownegg. Regina shares her infertility journey and why she created The Broken Brown Egg, “an infertility advocacy blog and source of connection for individuals seeking a personal story of infertility written from the African-American viewpoint.”L’Oreal and Regina also chat about what it’s like being Black women navigating infertility, why reproductive health should be considered a social justice issue and how this is all about much more than babies.Fifty Feminist States is no longer releasing new episodes...
2021-09-0335 min
The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy102 Black Girl Magic with L’Oreal Thompson PaytonToday we are talking about leaving your day job and making big career shifts with L’Oreal Thompson Payton. If you didn’t hear it already, check out her first interview about work and wellness for millennial women, and how to ensure that your work is aligned with your personal mission, episode 42! Today we are talking with her about a big career shift she made recently to leave her full-time job in non-profit PR to focus on her true passion: writing about and empowering black women and girls to trust their dopeness. We talk about how t...
2021-07-2824 min
Fifty Feminist States: Interviews with Feminist Activists and Artists Across the U.S.Episode 53 - Introducing...Fifty Feminist States Podcast Fellow L'Oreal Thompson PaytonIn this episode, Amelia speaks with Fifty Feminist States podcast fellow L’Oreal Thompson Payton! Amelia & L’Oreal talk about L’Oreal’s book project on “trusting your dopeness,” her background as a freelance writer, how she deals with imposter syndrome, and their favorite Beyonce songs. Fifty Feminist States is no longer releasing new episodes. Click here to follow Amelia’s next podcasting project Softer Sounds.
2021-05-1920 min
Fifty Feminist States: Interviews with Feminist Activists and Artists Across the U.S.Episode 53 - Introducing...Fifty Feminist States Podcast Fellow L'Oreal Thompson PaytonIn this episode, Amelia speaks with Fifty Feminist States podcast fellow L’Oreal Thompson Payton! Amelia & L’Oreal talk about L’Oreal’s book project on “trusting your dopeness,” her background as a freelance writer, how she deals with imposter syndrome, and their favorite Beyonce songs. Fifty Feminist States is no longer releasing new episodes. Click here to follow Amelia’s next podcasting project Softer Sounds.
2021-05-1920 min
We Earn Media35: Celebrate #BlackGirlMagic with L'Oreal Thompson PaytonOur guest is freelance journalist and editor whose mission is to help and inspire Black women and girls. Her work is intersectional, focusing on mental health, wellness, lifestyle, career and more. We dive deep into some in-depth reporting that demonstrates all the ways in which a publicist may have a positive impact on real lives, regardless of the company they represent. We’ll even get a close look at how a publicist took time to get to know our guest’s personal interests, which has not only resulted in some great stories, but also a lasting journalist-publicist relationship.
In...
2021-04-1341 min
The Reinvention Lab Audio ExperienceReinvention Read: The Future of Democracy led by Gen ZEpisode 3 of this season is a Reinvention Read called The Future of Democracy led by Gen Z. It was written and read by L'Oreal Thompson Payton.
Reinvention Reads are read versions of written material from the Reinvention Lab. You can read the original piece here.
2021-03-1905 min
The Sunday Jumpstart PodcastQuick Tip #25 Don't Delete Your Work, Do This Instead!To my #GoalGetters that are writers—do you toss your work in the digital trash when a line or stanza doesn't work in the manuscript/ copy/ novel/ caption/ blog post? What if I told you there's a better way? That the trash from today's project could be tomorrow's content treasure? In today's #QuickTip, I'm sharing a super dope hack that is a creativity game changer! Shoutout to L'Oreal Thompson Payton and Angie Thomas for putting me on game with this one.Show Notes | The Goal Getter Sessions | Instagram | Contact | Podcast Guest SubmissionSupport the show...
2021-02-1003 min
Oversharing With RhondaFinding Your Voice Through Life’s Journey with L’Oreal Thompson PaytonIn this episode, Rhonda interviews L’Oreal Thompson Payton. L’Oreal is a freelance writer, motivational speaker and yoga-teacher-in-training dedicated to celebrating and uplifting Black women and girls. What started as a journey to self-healing led to a successful career as a freelance writer. Her #blackgirlmagic revolution began with writing for notable black magazines Jet and Ebony. She claimed her voice and built her confidence along the way. L’Oreal shares her journey as a writer and how she successfully copes with infertility. As a child, L’Oreal knew that writing would be her calling. In middl...
2020-11-1633 min
Adult ISHFake ISH (ft. Imposter Syndrome and Jay-Z Deepfakes)Merk Nguyen & Nyge Turner get real about being fake, particularly when it comes to imposter syndrome + ways the digital world can amplify feelings of fakeness. Writer L’Oreal Thompson Payton and YR Media CEO Kyra Kyles bring their bad mamajama advice to remind us all we’re deserving of our successes. Then YR Media’s Interactive Team walks the co-hosts through the pros and cons of deepfakes. And Nyge agrees to sell his voice for $150! Be sure to follow our socials @yrAdultISH to stay connected.
2020-11-1245 min
in bold company podcastS2.E2: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with L'Oreal Thompson PaytonY'all already know we love L'Oreal, LT in the City. She's a straight up badass, but you know what? Even badasses feel the effects of imposter syndrome. In this episode, she gives us the tips and tricks she does to keep that inner critic at bay.
ShownotesGolden Coil and Passion Planner- for our planner lovers
Insight Timer playlist (https://insighttimer.com/playlists/g1i42QoWyhvQ7ksz5NTO?_branch_match_id=354374493119397229&utm_campaign=app-share&utm_medium=Playlist) for meditation
Vanessa Flowers, founder of Flower Girls Meet (https://www.flowergirlsmeet.com/)
Camesha Jones of Sista Afya (https://www.sistaafya.com/)
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2020-10-1947 min
Re-Written: The Aisha Beau PodcastEpisode 23: Imposter Syndrome + Jealousy w/ L'Oreal Thompson PaytonL’Oreal Thompson Payton is a freelance writer, editor, and public speaker who is dedicated to educating, encouraging, and elevating Black women and girls. Her work has been featured in print and online publications such as Bustle, HelloGiggles, SELF, Shondaland, Well + Good, and ZORA, just to name a few.A highly sought-after public speaker, L’Oreal shares vital personal and professional advice via other platforms as a frequent podcast guest and panelist for career-centric events, as well as her weekly newsletter, which offers inspirational advice and job opportunities to a growing number of subscribers and followers at LTin...
2020-10-0546 minThe Sunday Jumpstart PodcastQuick Tip #11 Get Your Meditation On With The Insight Timer AppI used to roll my eyes hard at folks that swore by mediation. I felt like it was a little too woo-woo and that people were being way too deep. That is until I started practicing it myself. When COVID hit my anxiety was on ten so I started searching for ways to help me stay grounded. My girl L'Oreal Payton Thompson invited me to join her on a 30-day meditation challenge in honor of May being Mental Health Month. And baby developing the habit of meditating is exactly what I needed. In today's #QuickTip I'm making mediation simple...
2020-06-2408 min
The School Of Hard Knox31: "Trust YOUR Dopeness" feat. L'Oreal Thompson PaytonHave you ever wanted to write a book, maybe a blog, maybe an article? Does writing and sharing your perspective with the world come easy to you? Our guest this week had to answer those, and many more questions. L'Oreal Payton-Thompson is the definition of a creative and uses writing as her medium of choice. She is Editor-in-Chief of LTinthecity.com. Join me as she helps the potential writer in you navigate the ups and downs of offering your perspective to the world. When she talks, people listen, when she writes, people read! Support the show
2020-04-2053 min
Girl Behind The HustleFrom Jet Magazine Editor to Director of Communications at OneGoal Going Behind The Hustle With Career Journalist L'Oreal PaytonToday on the podcast I am chatting with L’Oreal Thompson Payton. L’Oreal is a freelance writer, motivational speaker and the forthcoming author of Trust Your Dopeness: How to Stop Doubting Yourself & Start Marking Sh*t Happen. Her work has appeared in outlets such as ZORA, SELF, Bustle, HelloGiggles, and Shine, where she focuses on the intersection of women of color, work and wellness.
Listen in as we discuss how she trusted her dopeness and negotiated a $30,000 pay increase, the role mentors and coaches have played in her success, including her amazing mentor,, Kyra Kyle...
2020-03-0338 minThe Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy042 Infusing Your Work with Your Personal Mission with L’Oreal Thompson PaytonL’Oreal Thompson Payton is a Chicago-based lifestyle writer covering the intersection of women, work and wellness. Her writing has been featured in HelloGiggles, Shine, Bustle, and Brit + Co. She’s also the director of communications for OneGoal, a national college access and success organization. She really inspired me because she’s a fellow multi-hyphenate, but also infuses a sense of mission and healthy mindset into everything she does. We talked about work and wellness for millennial women, and how to ensure that your work is aligned with your personal mission. I h...
2020-02-2744 min
Bossed UpWork + Life + Side Hustle BalanceEveryone knows “work-life balance” is an impossible box to check, but today we’re diving head-first into the discussion with L'Oreal Thompson Payton. As a freelance writer, nonprofit professional, and married woman, she’s been juggling her work, love, and writing for nearly a decade and has lots to share with today’s caller. Related Links: Join us at Bossed Up Bootcamp! Check out L'Oreal's blog, LT in the City Read Tiffany Dufu’s Drop the Ball Ep 98 | All the Single Ladies Grab a copy of the Bossed Up book! Got a career conundrum you want me to c...
2019-07-1642 min
Be School with Taylor Elyse MorrisonEpisode #80: Trusting Your Dopeness with L'Oreal Thompson PaytonL'Oreal Thompson Payton, founder and editor of LT in the City, talks about imposter syndrome and trusting your dopeness. L'Oreal's website: ltinthecity.com L'Oreal's Instagram: @ltinthecityTaylor's website: taylorelyse.comTaylor's Instagram: @taylorelysemorrison
2019-04-1906 min
YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!: Personal Brand, Thought Leadership, Public Speaking For Mid-Career ProfessionalsHow to Invest in Your CareerAre you happy with your job? Is your career tied to your passion or your purpose? A whopping 70% of people are unhappy with their jobs. Is that you? Part 3 of this 4-part series is all about your career. The most profitable investment you will EVER make is to yourself. What you can expect: Why when you feel good about yourself and you're compensated fairly, you're able to do better work The reason 70% of workers are dissatisfied with their jobs Leveraging your transferable skills to find a new job Social media stalking (in a good way) to learn more about the compan...
2019-04-171h 06
YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!: Personal Brand, Public Speaking, Thought Leadership for Career Professionals and FoundersHow to Invest in Your CareerAre you happy with your job? Is your career tied to your passion or your purpose? A whopping 70% of people are unhappy with their jobs. Is that you? Part 3 of this 4-part series is all about your career. The most profitable investment you will EVER make is to yourself. What you can expect: Why when you feel good about yourself and you're compensated fairly, you're able to do better work The reason 70% of workers are dissatisfied with their jobs Leveraging your transferable skills to find a new job Social media stalking (in a good way) to learn more about the compan...
2019-04-171h 06The Sunday Jumpstart PodcastEpisode No. 49 How To Decide If A New Opportunity Is Right For You [Tweet ""What we most fear is usually what we need to do the most" Tim Ferriss"] One day you're just minding your business and then BAM! You get approached with an opportunity you didn't see coming. You're flattered and it piques your interests, but something about it makes you a little hesitant. Maybe the salary that they're offering doesn't quite match the number you had in your head. Or that new dream job requires you to pack up, move away from your loved ones and relocate across the country. So what do you do? How do you decide if an opp...
2019-04-0738 minThe Sunday Jumpstart PodcastEpisode No. 48 Living With Intention [Tweet ""Nothing happens by accident when you are intentional" @themattiejames"]For the past few months, I've been seeing the word "intention" everywhere. In books, on podcasts and even Instagram memes. So I dug a little deeper. What was the big deal about intentionality? Well little did I know that small "quest" to find out how to live on purpose was the very thing that helped me kick my depression, regain my confidence and get super specific about the things I truly desire in my life. You know I'm not one to hold any new gems I've found away from you so, o...
2019-03-3132 minThe Sunday Jumpstart PodcastEpisode No. 37 How To Ease Into The New Year Without Overwhelming Yourself[Tweet ""You can do anything but not everything""]Y'all we finally made it to 2019 and the urge to change all the things in your life RIGHT NOW is REAL! If you're anything like me you've probably already mapped out how you want this year to look. You're sick of being in debt so you signed up for that weekly financial class at your church. You want to lose 30 pounds by March so you made the commitment to work out twice a day seven days out of the week. This year you want things to be different so you're doing everything...
2019-01-0633 minThe Sunday Jumpstart PodcastEpisode No. 21 The Big Ask: How L’Oreal Thompson Payton Increased Her Salary By $30,000Available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher + Google Play [Tweet "We've been told that purpose is more important than the paycheck. I think we can have both. @ltinthecity"]Wouldn't it be nice to leave that job of yours that isn't all that dreamy and snag an incredibly better one? One that made you feel fulfilled and like you were finally living out your God-given purpose. How would you feel if you got a $30,000 increase in your annual income to do that purpose-driven gig? That'd be nice right? Right! Well my good friend and media maven, L'Oreal Thompson Payton did just that! She recently...
2018-06-1037 min
Switch, Pivot or QuitE86 - From Magazine Editor to PR for Girl Scouts with L'Oreal Thompson PaytonOn the 11th episode of Podmas, similar to Vlogmas on YouTube, we hear from L'Oreal Thompson Payton, about her transition from journalist and Digital Content Editor at Jet magazine to Media Relations Manager for Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago. She shares with us how the Travon Martin story impacted her life and became a gateway to change. L’Oreal gives major insight on thinking strategically to make a Switch, Pivot or Quit as well as how mentorship has played a key role in her career and life overall. Hear what insight from her mentor, Ebony magazine Editor-in-Chief, Kyra Kyles shared th...
2017-12-1134 min
Podcast | Creative Women's Co.Episode #08: A Mission to Empower Women with L'Oreal Thompson PaytonGrowing up, L’Oreal suffered from low self-esteem as a result of not seeing herself, a young Black woman, represented in the teen magazines she subscribed to. She shared with us how she vividly remembers praying to God to make her White so she’d be “beautiful.” Since then, She has dedicated her life to empowering young women of color. Listen to our conversations with her about her mission to empower women and girls, one story at a time.
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2017-09-1224 min
Support is Sexy292: How to Launch Your Blog, Master Your Side Hustle & Pivot Your Dream with Writer L'Oreal Thompson PaytonOn this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, writer L'Oreal Thompson Payton -- who is creator of the blog LTinthecity.com, speaks candidly about her struggles with her identity growing up, finding her voice, pursuing her dream and having the courage to pivot when that dream changes. Plus her top tips on how to successfully launch your own personal blog! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2017-08-231h 01
Copeland Coaching PodcastLetting Go - L’Oreal Thompson Payton, Girl Scouts in Chicago, ILEpisode 125 is live! This week, we talk with L’Oreal Thompson Payton in Chicago, IL. A masterful storyteller with a passion for empowering young women, L’Oreal is the Media Relations Manager for Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Prior to joining Girl Scouts, L’Oreal was a professional journalist for seven years, most recently as the Digital Content Editor for JET magazine. She's also a writer and blogger for a number of publications, including EBONY, JET, HelloGiggles, and Brit + Co. On today's episode, L'Oreal shares her own inspiring career trajectory, and what happen...
2017-03-1432 min
Dreams In DriveDefining Success On Your Own Terms w/ L'Oreal Thompson PaytonWhen's the last time you sat down and defined what success looks like for you? We chat with L'Oreal Thompson Payton, a Chicago-based media and marketing professional, who shares her journey of eventually feeling burned out as an editor for Jet magazine and the life shift she made that eventually landed her in a media relations position at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. She chats how she embraced defining success on her OWN terms. This podcast is especially useful for those that may not want to be full-time entrepreneurs or who don't have dreams of being the...
2016-05-0148 min