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New Wave Leadership PodcastIsha Vela on Building Safety Within FluctuationsThis week, I'm wrapping up season 9 (!) by sharing my conversation with Isha Vela. In their work as a trauma psychologist and embodied leadership coach (among other things), Isha offers sovereign business coaching to revolutionaries and witchy disruptors. Their centering passions are intimacy and embodiment from a systemic, social justice lens. They also felt like the perfect person to cap off this season of the podcast. Together, we chatted all about: Their internal evolution from mother phase to crone phase The shift (both personally and collectively) from doing to being Leaders as transformation agents Why they love...2023-03-2345 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastSelf-Knowledge and Setting Yourself Up For SuccessThis week, I want to spend some time discussing a concept that sounds simple on the surface, but is actually pretty complex: setting yourself up for success. I'm specifically going to address this from a leadership perspective, because that comes with its own unique challenges. Setting yourself up for success can be tough to sequence when: You are holding other people accountable You're responsible for team outcomes, metrics, and deliverables You have to consider the bigger picture of an organization — or, for my entrepreneurs out there, you are the one who holds the vision of your bu...2023-03-1618 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastAnuradha Kowtha on the Crucial and the QuicksandI hope you're all ready for a deep one today, because I've really been looking forward to sharing this conversation with all of you. On this week's episode, I spoke with Anuradha Kowtha. Anuradha runs the Kowtha Constellation, where they help small business owners build ethical, accessible, and inclusive practices into their systems, all with the goal of sustainable growth. I truly appreciated Anuradha's deep, thoughtful, and nuanced perspectives while we talked about: Nourishing the places we've neglected, and honing our foundations Planning for the "tides" in business Not allowing shame to define us Recognizing the...2023-03-0950 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastThe Beautiful Opportunities in Catalytic EventsI have always loved the word "catalyst." To me, it refers to events or situations — like a move to a new city, a shift in physical or mental health, or changes at our jobs, for example — that can stir stuff up. Catalytic events often feel disruptive or confusing, and we might have trouble adjusting to the changes that come in their wake. But these events are also a huge opportunity to: Re-evaluate self love Think about self care Take our power back Renegotiate standards and boundaries Strengthen and expand our tools Some of us might inst...2023-03-0217 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastShulamit Ber Levtov on Being Stronger With SupportThis week's guest is Shulamit Ber Levtov, the Entrepreneurs' Therapist and co-founder of the Business Therapy Centre. In an era of relentless stressors that can make you lose your sh*t on the daily, Shulamit works with women business owners to care for their mental and emotional wellbeing. That sense of care really came through during our time together. This truly was an "alive" conversation, full of new awareness of ourselves and the world. Tune in to hear us explore ideas like: Falling back into the arms of what is... even when it's easier to be...2023-02-2348 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastThe Importance of Allowing When You're Moving Through GriefLet me say this right off the bat: there is no correct, perfect way to move through grief. It can be difficult to even talk about grief, because it's such a big, layered conversation with SO much nuance. How we grieve, on an individual level, involves who we are, where we come from, our beliefs, our culture, our religion, and so much more. Grief can be scary and make us self-isolate. It's also a non-linear process that can be, honestly, inconvenient as hell! But it can also be a catalyst for massive change and transformation.2023-02-1615 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastUnderstanding Your Intuition and Coming Into Alignment with Lucia DoynelNo matter what industry you're in, I'm sure you've seen the nearly endless amount of advice for taking the best selfies and making the highest performing reels (or Tiktoks, for that matter). But none of those tips are going to help if you feel awful whenever you're in front of the camera. That's where my guest this week, Lucia Doynel, comes in! Lucia helps coaches feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera using Spiritual Psychology tools. When it comes to visibility and intuition, this is a woman who clearly walks her talk. Our...2023-02-0942 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastPermission to do 2023 DifferentlyAt some point, every one of us learns firsthand that sometimes, things just don't work out the way we wanted them to. But once the dust settles, what comes next? Well, as long time listeners of the podcast already know, for me, last year was one of those years where things just didn't go as planned. So this week, I want talk about two ideas that I've used at different points in my life: the do-over, and the free pass. If you're loving these ideas but you're not sure how to implement them, remember that I...2023-02-0213 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastCreating Stories and Community with Marissa LoewenMy very first guest for season 9 of the New Wave Leadership podcast is none other than Marissa Loewen! While she has a corporate background in media, marketing, communications, online sales and web design, her first foray into business ownership was a thriving food service business at the age of 11. (Yes, you read that right!) These days, Marissa working with small business owners to create the rules in order to create thriving, resilient, prosperous businesses that fuel the business owner. We had a spirited conversation to kick off the season in style. Tune in to hear all about:2023-01-2641 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastWhat You Can Look Forward to This Season!Welcome to 2023 and season NINE of the New Wave Leadership podcast! True to form, I'm continuing my trend of changing things up & keeping it interesting. For the first time, I'm in the position where I can give you a roadmap of where we'll be going over the course of this season. So I want to kick off season 9 by giving you that overview, including who you're going to hear from over the next few weeks, and what some of the topics are going to be. But that's not all! I also want to let you...2023-01-1914 min
Waking Up Wealthy with Isha VelaLeading With Your Messy Humanity with Lisa Kuzman I invited Lisa Kuzman, leadership expert and trauma educator, to the podcast to talk about being okay with not being okay based on an epic Facebook post she wrote several weeks ago where she talked about how terrorized many leaders were of sharing our struggles, especially when we're holding space for other people in theirs. Lisa Kuzman is the host of the New Wave Leadership podcast, founder of READY - a trauma sensitive certification program, and business coach to entrepreneurs with a complex history of trauma. In this episode we get int...2022-11-2351 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastCoach Tracey Forde on Messiness, Curiosity, and the Human AssetMy guest this week is the fierce, fearless, and unapologetic Tracey Forde! Tracey is wife and a mother, as well as a sought-after Liberation & Trauma Healing coach, speaker, author & businesswoman. Her smile is infectious, her vibe is down-to-earth, and her passion is helping people who identify as women and are Black or of African descent liberate their mind, body & spirit. The ultimate vision is for them to reconnect with and reclaim the lost parts of themselves as they grow, thrive, and flourish. This was a delightful conversation that I know you're going to love, especially if you...2021-11-1140 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastWhen Should You Ignore Your Internal Resistance?If you tuned in to last week's teaching episode, you already know that I'm training for my first FULL marathon — and I'm pumped! But obviously, it's November, and in my neck of the woods, that means cold weather. Plus, the very first part of my run begins with running up a hill. Oof. So it's only natural that sometimes, when I think about going for the run I have planned, my next thought is "I don't wanna." Which means I've been thinking a lot about internal resistance. I've talked before in previous episodes abo...2021-11-0811 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastMickey MacKaben on Staying Open to Your True NatureMy guest today is Mickey MacKaben, a healing artist, visual channel, and creative coach. Mickey has been curious and creative ever since she was a tiny human, and let me tell you — her curiosity and creativity comes through in just about every word this woman says! This was such a deep, vibrant conversation that I know you're all going to love as much as I did. Mickey and I talked about: Looking at the macro, not the micro, in your mindset Practicing trust and mental vigilance Making sure you step through the doors that you're asking to...2021-11-0451 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastReflection, Expansion, and Celebrating YourselfFor the past few teaching episodes this season, I've talked a lot about my personal development journey over the last decade. Every day, it becomes clearer and clearer to me that it is so important for me to acknowledge everything that's happened in those ten years (especially the last two). Part of why this is on my mind so much is because — you heard it here first! — I'm officially training for my first FULL marathon. Because of how I like to process things, my marathon training is like a built-in period of reflection. Now, I'm obvi...2021-11-0119 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastStep Into Your Financial Truth with Megan HaleDoes talking about money make you feel uncomfortable? Do you carry guilt around your ability to make money... or maybe shame about wanting to make more? If so, you DEFINITELY need to tune into today's episode with Megan Hale! A former psychotherapist, Megan is now a Profit First®️ Business Strategist & Money Mentor for freedom driven entrepreneurs. She works with people who are ready to step into Feel Good Money & amplify their impact in the world. She believes that more money in the hands of big hearts will surely change the world! I was super stoked for this conv...2021-10-2853 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastDiving Into the Deep End of Personal DevelopmentToday I wanted to expand on the ten year journey I talked about last Monday. Because let's be real: it's one thing to compare where I am right now to where I was ten years ago, but what about the time in between? It was an excruciating time of undoing. Even on the other side, I get emotional when I think about how hard it was! I had no idea how many layers of my own awareness I'd need to work through in order to access my truth. Chip away, rest, repeat. 2021-10-2519 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastFearless Transgenerational Healing with Leah ArdentMy guest this week is Leah Ardent, and I cannot WAIT for you to hear our conversation! Born with business in her blood, Leah is a brand visionary and co-founder of the world's first (and only) actualization agency. (That's just a fancy way of saying she helps entrepreneurs clarify their missions and tap into their genius.) She believes that everyone who is capable and ambitious should have access to the support they need — at a price they can afford. She also did this interview while 36 weeks pregnant, so I was super honored that she took the time to...2021-10-2150 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastMaking the Case for Taking Your TimeThis week, I want to tell you about a beautiful moment I had at the top of a mountain waterfall. But first — let's rewind to where I was at ten years ago. I knew I was terribly misaligned. I knew it was time to actively put myself on a trajectory that would let me live how I wanted to live, feel how I wanted to feel, and be how I wanted to be. I knew that if I wanted to get where I am now, I'd need to take responsibility, and manage my own i...2021-10-1815 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastKelly Whinnem on Being Heard and Taking the WinMy guest today is Kelly Whinnem, and I'm thrilled to announce that this episode is her official podcast debut... sort of. While it's her first time on this side of the mic, over the last five years, Kelly has helped dozens of women (including me!) launch and run their podcasts — and share their authentic, unapologetic voices with the world. Now, I talk to Kelly pretty frequently, but I was super excited to get her perspective on: The behind-the-scenes struggles she's witnessed from business owners Various podcast disasters (with names changed to protect the innocent) What goes int...2021-10-141h 16New Wave Leadership PodcastCreating a New Wave in BusinessWhen I first entered the business owner space eight years ago, I noticed a trend: old school vs. new school. And we've talked about this on the podcast before — how I wanted to lead from a place that felt authentic and aligned, not sleazy or scammy. But in the last three years, I've been seeing a shift. For a lot of us, and especially for me, the "new school" approach we created? Yeah, it doesn't fit anymore. With all the change happening in the world, we're being asked to adapt, and to shift how we sh...2021-10-1113 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastA Journey of Unfolding with The Brittany WilliamsMy guest this week is your conduit for all things transformation, embodiment, and leadership: The Brittany R. Williams, Transformational Embodiment Coach and Sex Doula. Brittany supports leaders and highly ambitious folks who find themselves hiding in their potential step up and step into their raw unapologetic power. (I get chills just reading that!) Brittany is also my new support coach in READY!, so I was obviously super excited to have her on the show. Tune in to hear all about: Our collective re-write and reinvention of "normal" How we're being led to deeper and deeper levels...2021-10-0746 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastDo You Know How to Be Happy?Spoiler: I almost didn't release this episode. If you've been listening to my podcast for any length of time, it shouldn't surprise you that generally speaking? I'm a happy, positive person. I don't just get excited about things, I get !!!EXCITED!!! about things. I experience joy and delight on the regular, y'all. But I'm on a journey this year, and part of that journey was a big a-ha moment for me. I don't know how to be happy. Now, fair warning: I'm still processing this revelation and connecting the dots on...2021-10-0415 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastAshley Kay on Space, Grace, and Making MistakesIf you've ever thought "Wow, Lisa really does ALL the things!" then this is the episode where you'll learn... I really, really don't. That's because I have Ashley Kay in my corner: the CEO and Founder of AK Virtual Assistant Services. After developing her talents for organization and project management in the corporate world for over a decade, Ash found herself craving more fulfillment. She began AK Virtual Assistant services in 2016, when she realized that supporting people isn't just what she does best — it's what she thrives on. And lucky me, I get to be one of tho...2021-09-3043 min
Coach with ClarityTrauma-Sensitive Coaching with Lisa KuzmanMost of us have been affected by trauma in some way, whether we ourselves are trauma survivors or through someone we're connected to. That's why I believe that as coaches, it's our ethical obligation to be trauma-sensitive so that we can show up and serve our clients powerfully and safely. If you're not familiar with the term trauma-sensitive or you're wondering what it looks like to be a trauma-sensitive coach, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Lisa Kuzman, the go-to expert for all things related to trauma-sensitive coaching. Lisa Kuzman is an outdoor-loving...2021-09-2745 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastVisibility, Vulnerability, Victory!Question for my fellow entrepreneurs out there: how do you feel about photoshoots? Before I took up my leadership mantle, the only time I'd had professional photos was the first time I got married. Now, though? I do photoshoots twice a year! They're a great way to keep my mojo up, to keep my vibe high and my confidence grounded, and to come back to myself in moments of self-doubt. I love the fact that I have a visual representation of my journey over time as an entrepreneur. I can look back at photos and...2021-09-2722 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastNavigating a "Stretchy" Year with Vangile MakwakwaThis is a longer interview than usual, but I have a feeling you're going to love every minute of it — I know I sure did! My guest this week is Vangile Makwakwa, who helps women of color heal ancestral money trauma so they can fall in love with their bank accounts, increase income and live their best lives. She's an author, an avid traveler, and the host of multiple podcasts: the Property Magicians Podcast, and the Money Magic Podcast. And thanks to the magic of the internet, she was able to join me from all the way in South Af...2021-09-231h 01New Wave Leadership PodcastExamining Your Trauma ResponsesLet's connect some more dots this week, shall we? My goal here is to offer you something to consider the next time you're in a stressful situation, feeling activated, or in conflict. When you have more awareness and understanding, you can work on responding differently in these situations — and be a little safer within yourself. So, how did this land for you? I'd love to know! If you'd like me to connect some more dots, you can shoot me an email at podcast@lisakuzman.com with suggestions for future episodes. If the one-on-one is mor...2021-09-2019 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastLynn Trotta on Connecting to Nature & Following Your PathMy first guest of season 6 is nature-based mentor and certified life coach Lynn Trotta. Lynn guides empaths and sensitive souls out of the overwhelm of distraction culture and into peace and belonging, through a rooted and sacred relationship with nature. As someone with my own deep connection to nature, I don't mind telling you that this got emotional for me! Our conversation flowed so organically, covering topics like: Spirituality and the sacred triangle where she focuses her energy Why nature is so important to her, and the evolution of that relationship How this deeply rooted relationship w...2021-09-1645 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastThoughts on Change, Intuition, and the Big SwirlingWelcome to season SIX (!!) of Serving it HOT! I think it's safe to say that, collectively, we've got a lot on our plates right now... and that's why I want to kick things off by sharing some perspectives about these strange, swirling times we're in. I'm so happy that you're here with me. As always, I would absolutely love to hear from you. If you have questions, or a topic you'd like me to cover, or anything else, don't be shy! Just shoot me an email at podcast@lisakuzman.com. To connect with like-minded leaders...2021-09-1314 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastThe Joy of Purpose and Divine Expression with Manasi KakadeMy final interview of season 5 was exactly the conversation I needed to have — and I'm hoping it's exactly the one you need to hear. I had the pleasure of speaking with Manasi Kakade, a Practical Spirituality Mentor, and Speaker for Bridgewalker visionaries. Manasi works with coaches, healers, artists, and authors to create an unshakable internal foundation — so it's no surprise that clients often describe her work as the "liberation of the soul." I couldn't have chosen a better conversation to cap off five seasons and one hundred episodes. We discussed: What it means to be a Brid...2021-07-2251 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastPerfectionism, Control, and Making Important MistakesLike everyone under the sun, I make mistakes sometimes — and most of the time, they really don't bother me. Typo in an email? I get a fact wrong in a podcast? Come off a little blunt during a conversation? Not a big deal. Correct and move on. But there are some areas where even the thought of making a mistake is paralyzing. When it comes to leadership, ethics, allyship, and integrity, I hold myself to an extremely high standard that leaves ZERO room for error. And recently — you guessed it — I made exactly the kind of mis...2021-07-1913 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastTaking Risks and Dancing on Chairs with Dusti ArabMy guest this week was Dusti Arab, a brand strategist who specializes in elevating the personality-driven brands of women on the rise who want to make a difference. Dusti got her start writing on the internet at a very young age, and has had an online business for over a decade — which means she's definitely got some stories to share. This was a lovely, free-flowing conversation that touched on so many different topics near & dear to my heart: growing up on the internet and doing everything wrong developing stability and capacity (sometimes the hard way) outsourcing th...2021-07-1539 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastThoughts on (Almost!) Reaching 100 EpisodesBy the end of this season, I will have put one HUNDRED episodes of Serving it HOT out into the world. Holy. Sh*t. I've learned a lot about myself since I started this podcast back at the beginning of 2020. Some of it was surprising — like how it's helped me find my voice in the leadership space. Some of it confirmed things I already knew — like that I need to take a break between seasons, or else I'll end up quitting altogether. So as season 5 winds to a close, and I move closer to th...2021-07-1213 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastEmbracing the Non-Linear Path with Michelle CherianMy guest this week is two-time entrepreneur and fellow podcaster Michelle Cherian. With 15 years of experience working with startups and Fortune 500 companies, Michelle knows what it takes to create a profitable app that makes your customers' lives better. On her podcast, Art of the App, she interviews trailblazing women startup founders, investors and other top minds to discuss their journey and role as agents of change. But today, she's on my show, which means it's her turn in the hot seat! I was so jazzed to talk all about: her winding path, and the beautiful disasters...2021-07-0846 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastPlants, Money, and Telling Yourself a New StoryWe all have things in our lives that we feel like we'll never really figure out — especially those of us in leadership roles! (For me, two of those things were plants, and money.) But this week, I'm encouraging you to examine the stories you tell yourself around those things. Are they still true? Or have you been holding on to old, outdated beliefs about yourself and your abilities? Now don't get me wrong: I'm a huge fan of delegating out the things that just aren't in my wheelhouse. That doesn't mean that I'm not constantly evolving, growing, an...2021-07-0515 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastDamaly Shepherd on Intuition and a Journey of TrustFor a lot of us, being photographed can be a vulnerable experience that brings up a lot of insecurities and not-so-great self talk. That's why my guest this week, Damaly Shepherd, is so passionate about the trust between photographers and their clients. And she would know! Damaly is a published photographer and writer whose mission in life is to help women OWN IT — both on camera and off. I was so excited to have this conversation with Damaly, partly because of my own interest in photography and partly because of an incredible post I read on her blo...2021-07-0142 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastAre You In? Tuning In to the DivineHang onto your hat, because this episode is going to be a little bit wild. I want to talk about intuition, the spiritual practices that are a huge part of my work, and the idea of tuning in to the divine. I've held back from discussing this in the past, but no more! To be honest, when I knew I had to record a podcast for this week, I felt a little stuck until one of my amazing clients encouraged me to talk about all of this. When it comes to our personal development journeys, the more...2021-06-2815 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastTaking a Pause & Building Tenacity with Sumeena GuptaI am SO excited to share this conversation with all of you. Working with women as a business mentor, Sumeena Gupta is on a mission to be the change — and after 25 combined years of corporate AND entrepreneurial experience, she's definitely got what it takes. Her work helps women build businesses that allow them to have freedom and impact while building wealth, with the ultimate result of generational change. The timing on this episode couldn't be better. I'm traveling at the moment, and that's something Sumeena and I discussed at length: how traveling changes the way you lo...2021-06-2449 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastBuilding Your Summer Fun ListIt's summer now, and that means I'm feeling footloose, fancy free, and yes — focused on fun. But you know what's a weird thing nobody really ever tells you? Having fun can be... kinda hard! I remember the moment I realized this. Back when I was first dipping my toe into the world of coaching, I practiced some tools and techniques with a coach buddy of mine. I had just listed off a whole bunch of things I love to do: seeing movies, dinner with friends, grabbing drinks, you get the idea. And then she stopped me...2021-06-2112 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastTelling Stories & Getting Curious with Shannon WhaleyI hope you're ready to be delighted this week, because my guest today is the one, the only, the amazing Shannon Whaley. She's a Professional Certified Coach on a mission to help women get their message and magic out into the world — no hustle or burnout necessary. Shannon believes in putting pleasure and play first, and she walks that talk as she lives out her Eat, Pray, Love dream in Italy. I had an absolute blast during this conversation as we talked all about: how she ended up in Italy (and met her husband) giving f*ck...2021-06-1747 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastPodcasting, Running, and Doing Hard ThingsOne thing you might not know about me is that I've run so many half marathons that I've lost count of them all. I know it's close to a dozen — that's enough to call myself a seasoned half-marathon runner, right? My most recent run was over the weekend, and I had to do things a little differently than I have in the past. Part of that, yes, was because of the 3-year gap between the last half marathon and this one, but there was a more to it than that. This time around, I had learned a fe...2021-06-1413 min
Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself#184 Why Therapy Isn’t Helping: Social Worker to Trauma Coaching & Awareness with Lisa Kuzman, BA, LISWSend us a text“The more you do healing around and understanding your trauma and you know when your triggers present and what they look like for you; then, you can manage them without as much disruption.” In this week’s episode of the Less Stressed Life Podcast, our guest Lisa Kuzman, BA, LISW, Leadership Coach shares about the common but not so talked about experience of trauma. As a women’s leadership coach, Lisa is on a mission to make learning about trauma “fun” and inviting while still respecting the complexity and...2021-06-1049 min