Be Your Own Daddy Podcast with Alycia Israel

Something hasn't felt right with this show recently and after a lot of thought and consideration, I've decided to make some changes. I'll explain more on what the future holds for Be Your Own Daddy in today's short episode. --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

It's time we talk about one of the elephants in the room when it comes to modern health: GLP-1's. Seems like a great time because their ass is being sued for 2 billion dollars over blindness and other injuries. We'll talk about what these class of drugs are, potential benefits, why weight loss doesn't equal health, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:22) Unpacking GLP-1's (1:50) What Are GLP-1's? (4:35)...

As the title suggests, winning requires the truth and tough love a lot of the time and this is part of a speech I gave at a mastermind to 80+ entrepreneurs/fitness coaches, reminding them to quit being a little bitch sometimes. While it may seem harsh, if you've been around here awhile you know it's from a good place and genuinely wanting to help. Listen in as I explain why I know this to be true...

Over the weekend, I presented at a mastermind I've been a part of for years now and I wanted to share one important aspect from it with ya'll in today's episode. That is the idea of doing what's best for the mission rather than what is best for your feelings at the time. This can look like having to have a tough conversation, firing someone, or totally rebuilding your pay structure in your company...

If you didn't hear about the Tea app's recent leak, I have some tea to spill for you about it... Tea suffered a major data breach, revealing users' drivers' licenses, direct messages, selfies and other sensitive information. I want to talk about why this is such a big deal, what to do if you were impacted, and the opportunity that exists here.   (0:20) The Tea Leak (4:20) What Was Leaked (13:20) D...

It's been awhile since I updated you on life and while most of this podcast is rehashing the story of what happened to my eye and the subsequent events that followed, I got some really interesting news I didn't SEE ;) coming that I can't wait to share with you and the take home message is a great reminder to all of us.   Time Stamps:   (0:14) Life Update (1:50) A Year Ago Almost To The Day (7:25)...

I recently went through the hiring process and it was VERY DIFFERENT than when I hired my last coach with the rise of AI integrations. I had to share if you are thinking of hiring now or in the future, you don't want to limit yourself to your network or those who are local. You want the best and LinkedIn will send your job posting DIRECTLY to those who are qualified and I had around 3x the amount...

I once lived in a victim mindset and blamed everything possible but myself for my financial situation and if this sounds even remotely like you, please listen to this episode. I'm going to share my story when it came to being in a shitty financial situation, how I finally got out of it, and why you need to choose to change.   Time Stamps:    (0:45) The Ultimate Solution To Your Financial Situation...

Travis Dalrymple is a leadership advisor, business strategist, and the guy people call when their team is a mess and they're too embarrassed to admit it. After nearly two decades leading teams and mentoring entrepreneurs, he wrote How To Suck As A Leader, the brutally honest (and occasionally hilarious), guide he wishes someone handed him when he first got promoted.   Travis doesn't do fluff. His...

Liz Hansen is the owner and photographer at Chicago Boudoir Photography, a boutique studio that empowers women to feel confident in their bodies, relationships and lives. Liz opened her commercial studio in 2018 and has since photographed more than 2,000 women. She has been featured on the TEDx stage, on National Public Radio and with the Association of International Boudoir Photographers. Liz hol...

Trip Update: After recording this episode, early bird pricing sold out in 18 minutes…🤯 Therefore regular pricing is available at $2,699 and as of 6/21/25 we have 10 spots left!   I can't wait to share this episode with you (and the interest and turnout has blown my mind). I am taking a select group of women to Costa Rica with me in 2026 and, if you feel called by what I'm about to share, I would...

Kelly Lewis is a Registered Nurse turned Functional Health Coach after she spent nearly a decade with some of our nation's sickest patients. She knew there had to be more that we weren't being told surrounding optimizing our health. So she pivoted both her education and career in order to have better reach to women who still have a fighting chance to take back control of their health. In this epis...

There are some weeks where I love what we are talking about and then there are weeks like this where it pisses me the fuck off. You deserve to know what's going on and a well researched perspective on the topic so in today's episode, we'll be unpacking how and why the EMTALA protections were rescinded. I'll explain who this affects, key points to remember, and advice on family planning I am implem...

If you are letting your money sit in your Venmo or PayPal account, there is very little upside and a lot of downside to doing this. That money is not fully protected from fraud of bankruptcy from the holder, that money could get frozen for no apparent reason, and it's not accruing any interest. Listen in as I explain why you should move that money to your bank account TODAY.   Time Stamps:   (0:20...

Shaylyn Ford is a professional makeup artist who has worked in every setting from movie stars to Make A Wish projects. Her love for helping others feel beautiful and valued extends to every part of her life; she also serves as a liaison with the Tim Tebow Foundation and One Church to bring services to special needs individuals and their families in Ohio. As a mother of three and "autism mama" of t...

Sales gets a dirty scammy rep but the truth is, if you can't sell people you can't help people. Charging people is not immoral, it's required for their success. If you have a good product or service, you have an obligation to be good at sales. I've closed over 2.3 million in sales and only had $7,000 in refunds which is .3% of total sales. Unheard of in my industry. "If your product or service is...

Emma Bates is the CEO and co-founder of Diem. Diem is creating a new front door to the internet––starting with their social search engine that draws inspiration from how women search the internet. Emma is on a mission to showcase how inclusive internet platforms, like Diem, bridge the gender information gap and pave the way for a "new internet" that nurtures real connections through innovative tec...

Something recently happened inside my company that inspired this episode and reminded me the value of effective leadership especially in today's age. We had a payment issue for a client which could have derailed their entire experience with us but my team member not only took responsibility but took extreme ownership in owning the mistake and making it right quickly. This is a testament to hiring...

During my vacation, something rather noteworthy happened while I was gone and I wanted to talk about it on this week's episode. The Blue Origin Spaceflight has received a lot of attention and I want to unpack what I observed, the public uproar, and more.   Time Stamps:   (0:17) The Blue Origin Spaceflight (1:21) Been Following Amanda Nguyen For Awhile (5:00) The Mission and Passengers (6:30) The U...

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard or are concerned about the volatility of the stock market right now and understandably so. With the state of the world right now, the added anxiety of your financial future can be overwhelming. I have two important things to do and remember during this time and they might surprise you but trust me, this advice will pay off in the long r...

Arguably the biggest lesson I've learned about money is the power of investing in yourself and you've probably heard this before but hear me out. When I exited college I had a lot of student loan debt and had a full time job plus 3 different side hustles only to bring home 70k a year. There had to be a different way. This is when I decided to go more than all in and invest in myself with money I d...

As you are probably well aware of, the new administrations federal worker cuts are impacting thousands and I have mixed feelings about the whole situation. No doubt there was overspending and we have a financial deficit that needs to be addressed but also people and families are heavily impacted through this decision. I'll share more of my perspective and why I believe private sector work is best...

"A big part of the problem with society is that, instead of fixing our problems, everyone is trying to make enough money so that the problems won't affect them." This quote was a gut punch to me and I had a realization about society that I wanted to talk about in this episode. While the notion of pulling yourself up by your bootstraps sounds good in theory, it simply isn't an option for some and w...

HeHe Stewart is a leading childbirth educator, advocate, and maternity care reform expert. With a Master's in Human Development and over a decade of experience, she empowers families with evidence-based birth prep, informed decision-making, and postpartum readiness. She is a fierce advocate for informed consent, reducing unnecessary interventions, and ensuring patient autonomy in birth. Beyond wor...

I originally had an interview lined up this week that unfortunately got rescheduled but this gives me a chance to give you an update on my life and what's been going on that I don't talk about a lot. Warning: it is sad but it's apart of life. If you are dealing with the same or similar situation when it comes to end of life care for a beloved pet, know you aren't alone. I want to share my thoughts...