Unapologetically Alive

Today I'm interviewing tech industry recruiting expert, Alysha Swan. Alysha is a fellow Millennial who experienced what it was like to graduate during the 2009 Recession and is sharing her words of wisdom, tips and tricks for Millennials and Gen Z alike to stand out amidst COVID and today’s current recession. Who's ready? Sit back, relax, pour yourself a second cup of coffee or glass of wine and listen in as Alysha shares her compelling story and insider insight!

In this episode I'm talking with Seattle based boudoir photographer, Kendra Kerschner. Through her photography she helps her clients find love and appreciation for their body. I've personally experienced the power of working with Kendra and I can confidently say that the space she holds for her clients empowered me to show up (baring it all) confidently and full of self-love for myself. What I love about Kendra is that photo re-touching is not her prerogative. Instead she has created a movement focused on honoring the uniqueness and beauty of every body as the stereotypes of "beauty" float away and allow you to experience the beauty of being free in your own skin.

Despite the uncertainty and unknowns, we, as a global community, are experiencing there is always hope for a brighter future. Ultimately, it’s where we choose to go from here, as we sit in the thick of the mess, that will help determine our paths moving forward. You are not alone. As an introvert at heart  being holed up in our house and finding in-home activities to distract myself hasn’t been much of an issue. I know that’s not the case for everyone and I’m here to serve you. We all have the power to make the most of the situation we’re in and survive and thrive in this “new normal” by incorporating a few tools. Tune into this episode to get the inside scoop on what I’ve been doing to stay sane, centered and inspired.

Today I'm talking with my good friend and comedic rising star, Bri Badili. Over the past couple of years she has been building her reputation in the Seattle comedy scene and has quickly made waves with her natural stage presence and personal, relatable stories that revolve around finding the funnier side of life. Bri is talented at keeping her comedic style real, fun and honest. In the words of Dave Chappelle "the hardest thing to do is be true to yourself, especially when everybody is watching."

At my previous jobs, when something went wrong or an unexpected situation arose, my coworkers looked to my calm, cool, collected demeanor to temper the situation. I attribute this Zen to the unnatural amount of uncertainty I experienced as a young professional in the midst of the 2008 recession. In this episode I’ll dive into my journey experiencing chronic unemployment and how I’ve been able to cope with those unexpected situations and turn my life around by shifting my perspective.

Today I'm talking my good friend, Bay Area recruiter, and budding entrepreneur Ashleigh Trang. Asheigh has recently launched her passion project, Compliments ‘N Coffee. Ashleigh has created a series of customized coffee mugs that help uplift and encourage women to silence their negative self-talk one sip at a time. These products act as a powerful daily reminder for us to slow down, take a moment to sip on a cup (or two) of coffee, and pour into ourselves with positive affirmations to practice more daily self-love. As Mark Twain said, “If you can’t get a compliment any other way, pay yourself one.” Listen in as Ashleigh shares her journey and how she finds inspiration in helping others positively reconnect with themselves through a seemingly simple morning routine to foster a healthy self-image through how we talk to ourselves more powerfully. After all, self-love truly is the best love.

I have a confession for you. For years I was all about sharing the importance of following and embracing our passions. While I still believe it’s important for us to take time outside of our lives to slow down and reflect on what makes us happy in life, simply being told to just "follow your passions” doesn’t help most of us know where to start let alone create realistic, tangible results. I decided to take a deep dive into the meaning of what it is to discover and follow your passions, and what I learned along the way is that it’s ok to shift, change and improve how we talk about a subject. In this episode I share what I learned from my own self-reflection and how I humbled myself to admit that I am still a work in progress, and that's ok!

Today I'm keeping it real as my special guest Corey Marshall and I talk about food, travel and what we’ve learned from living through loss and how that has shaped our outlook on life. In 2015 Corey decided to combine her lifelong love of food with her passion for travel by meshing her personal style and perspective in the food blogger industry. Today she is sharing her experiences and the struggles along the way of successfully building a brand that resonates with thousands of Millennials, food lovers and wanderlusters around the globe.

You can follow her on Instagram @missfoodieproblems - Corey's content is not only beautiful, authentic and honest, but it literally makes me salivate as I watch her do what she does best, eat and inspire! It's time to sit back and relax because it's time for you to meet the dynamic and heart-centered influencer behind Miss Foodie Problems, Corey Marshall.