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Growing up, we've had visions of how we want to live and the impact we want to make. Then unexpected life events happen, making your dreams feel even further away. But if you have the grit and optimism to keep going, no matter what life throws at you, you'll find a way to your vision. Victoria Llanos shares her journey as a teen mom, growing up in a "macho" culture, and overcomin...

Is this you? 1) No matter how much you achieve externally, you still feel like a fraud or not enough internally. 2) Or, when you're starting something new, you think, "Who I am to do this?" and get paralyzed by fear. These are both signs of 'Imposter Syndrome.' Dan Evans, focused on financial wellness for entrepreneurs and their companies, and I share ways to overcome Imposte...

It's on our minds often yet we rarely speak about it honestly and openly - intimacy and our true desires. How has the increased use of technology impacted our intimate relationships? Where does the lack of emotional intimacy come from and how can we heal this? How do we overcome the fear of speaking our desires and the shame of exploration? Chuck Downs, Financial Advisor veteran turned Life Co...

If you're an Asian American, you've probably been taught your mindset and emotions are secondary to achievements, accolades, and self-protection. But that could not be further from the truth. Your life is a reflection of the thoughts in your mind and the feelings in your heart. Yushi Wang, therapist that uplifts the Asian American community, and I reveal the common themes our clients exper...

What makes a good, productive firm culture? What are the benefits of a healthy culture and how do we measure it? As we enter a new paradigm and people are waking up to the importance of mental health and mindset, how does this effect corporate culture? AJ Higginson and I discuss these topics and how culture coaches enhance team wellness and performance.

What is the Divine Feminine & Divine Masculine and why is it important? Robert Joseph and I explore how your ideal career, love life, and life experiences are revealed when you embody your authentic balance of feminine and masculine energy. We also share practical ways to figure out the balance that's true to you.

Let's play traffic light - dating edition! What are the green, healthy flags of dating? What are yellow flags that we should proceed with caution? What are some less obvious red flags? Yushi Wang, NY and NJ licensed therapist, and I share insights to help you build the love life you desire and deserve.

People are waking up after COVID, realizing they are not living their best lives or true potential. We are getting real about what's not working. Yet, many people feel purposeless or don't know how to get where they want to be. The mindset and mental health industry has skyrocketed. Coaching is becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. Robert Joseph and I share the benefits of having a mi...

When it comes to our career, health or wealth, we devise and implement a plan to achieve our desired results. Why don't we apply the same intentionality and mindfulness to our love lives? Luke Hawksworth, author of The Dating Journal, and I share the strategies and mindset for dating to attract and filter for your aligned life partner.

If you've been following the Align podcast, you know I believe everyone has a gift. But what you choose to do with it, if anything, is up to you. Taylor and I discuss how to hone onto your gift, build a fulfilling life and create a career with it. She recounts her vision, grit and courage that guided her towards a lucrative industry and her dream career.

Are you thankful for mentors that put you on the right career path and saved you from unfulfilling roles? Or maybe you look back and wish you had a coach that could guide you through career decisions and corporate etiquette. Serene Wang and I share our stories of how we chose our careers after graduating from NYU. It was through Serene's personal journey of overwhelm and confusion that inspired he...

As the beauty industry evolves to be more inclusive and authentic, it has become a source of empowerment for many women. Kacie and I discuss beauty's impact on our adolescence, key defining moments of the industry, and the future of beauty.

When we hear stories of emotional or physical abuse, we don't think it will ever happen to us. But toxic relationships can start off beautifully with just a few red flags that we brush off. We forget that most of us are smart, kind, empathetic people, and these exact qualities can trap us in unhealthy relationships. As guilt and shame compound with time, it only gets harder to leave. Megan, a surv...

What is the Divine Feminine, how is it present all around us and why is it important? How does the Divine Feminine help us live in a more collaborative, nurturing, loving and joyful world? Goddesses Moon and Chelsea explore these ideas and more with me on this episode of Align. Enjoy! Moon is kindly offering Align listeners access to her Transformational NFT Platform (invite only). Go to www.amagi...

The Insurtech industry has greatly benefited from our 'new normal' environment. What milestones have been achieved and what upcoming efficiencies in Insurance should we be excited about? What should entrepreneurs be mindful of as they explore going public?

With the growth and continual "mainstream" adoption of Cannabis, how can we invest in this space? What factors should we be mindful of? Vikas Desai, founder of Achari Ventures, which focuses on early-stage Cannabis investing, discuss these topics and more.

LEVO Oil is an appliance that infuses oils, butters, milk and more for food as well as beauty products. The brand blossoms as at-home activity, wellness and cannabis trends continue to grow. Where did this idea come from and how did Chrissy, LEVO's founder, build a million-dollar brand? What foundational teachings would help prepare founders for their journey and what have been the greatest lesson...

“Asian American” is such a loaded term. This episode brings a fresh perspective on stereotypes, the immigrant experience and America as a “melting pot”. Understanding "difference" is a natural part of our human experience, we discuss ways to honestly share our personal perspectives while respecting the diverse cultures of our country.

Why has Bitcoin's popularity resurged? How far has it come and what upcoming developments should we be excited about? What are the common criticisms and the rebuttals? This episode explores these topics and more. If you enjoy this podcast and want to help Align positively impact more people, subscribe to the channel to stay updated on fresh episodes.

The ESG conversation seen in the episode "Investing in our Future" sparked interested in how ESG translates in the sports world. With Europe pioneering ESG in the Finance industry, how has it applied ESG to sports entertainment? What measures are in the horizon and how much further can we go? How will social media and the magnification of social capital continue to advance ESG? This episode explor...

After watching the episode on dating apps from the women's perspective, the gents have some thoughts to share...and they're ready to lay them out, raw! Here are honest, hilarious dating best practices and etiquette from guys' perspective. Enjoy!

Conscious Investing (Impact, ESG, Mission-Driven, etc.) has been magnified in the last few years. But 2020's events accelerated the importance of holistic investing even further. Why will "triple-bottom line" investing be mainstream going forward? Why is conscious investing beneficial for investors, firms and stakeholders? How can we get started or amplify our efforts? We discuss these topics and...

In Private Equity, numbers and performance only paint a picture of the past or current state. Determining the future success of a company or manager requires focus on the team's character and EQ. Will the team stick to integrity when times get tough? Can they successfully pivot if necessary? Can they build trusted, long-term relationships that will add transformative value or help with exit strate...

Dating apps are gaining popularity in our new environment, even with newbies. But unless you grew up with these apps and have tons of experience, it can be a daunting process! There are a lot of unspoken guidelines and etiquette. My Girl Gang and I share best practices to increase your chances of matching with suitable mates. Happy Valentine’s Day to all you striking singles! Here’s our gift to yo...

Women have made great sacrifices to build reputable careers in male-dominated industries. Women would scale down their femininity and abandon parts of themselves to be “taken seriously” or viewed as respectable peers. But in this day and age, can’t we do better than suppressing key, productive elements of our feminine essence? Shouldn’t we? This episode discusses the biases we’ve experienced in ma...