Say It Out Loud with Vasavi Kumar

It's November 1! Which means it's a new month and new theme inside of the MIND Your Own Business membership community. This month we're focusing on...FOCUS. When I think about how much time I’ve WASTED, how much energy I have WASTED, and how much money I have WASTED due to my lack of focus, I want to cry. 😭 Here’s the good news: it’s not too late. It never is. Because the moment yo...

Today I am joined by Amber Lilyestrom, a former Division 1 soccer player, transformational branding strategist and business performance coach, writer and speaker on a mission to empower women to position themselves as sought-after experts and thought leaders through social media, engagement marketing and the creation of an online brand presence. Amber is a seven-figure business owner who has helpe...

Most of my twenties and thirties were spent invalidating and gaslighting myself. It was no wonder that I attracted people into my life who treated me the way I treated myself- with utter disrespect and disregard for my voice and heart. Deep inside of you there is a voice, whisper, and a nudge that has never left you. Yet time and time again, you ignore it. You invalidate it. You disregard it. You...

Today’s podcast guest is Adriana Marchione MA, REAT, RSMT, a movement-based expressive arts therapist and educator who has been involved in the arts for over thirty years as a filmmaker, dancer, photographer and is internationally recognized in her work. She has presented her creative healing approach with a focus on addiction, eating disorders, trauma and grief, at festivals, conferences, and tre...

I wouldn’t be who I am today emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually had I not been given my bipolar disorder diagnosis 18 years ago. I am who I am today because of my journey—from being diagnosed with what the doctors said would be “lifelong” and that I would need to be on medication for the rest of my life—to learning how to truly care for myself, and listen to and understand my mind,...

Today I am joined by Carly Brown, formerly Carly Shankman, a holistic health coach, yogi, juice enthusiast, wife, and mother on a mission to contribute to a happier, healthier world.  Carly has been an inspiration to me. When I heard her story, I knew I had to have her on this podcast. Carly was faced with one of the most terrifying diagnoses we have - thyroid cancer - but instead of going the nor...

For most of us humans, our Inner Critic is formed very early on in childhood. What most people don’t understand is that the job of the Inner Critic is to protect us from disapproval, hurt, and abandonment from others. Basically, it’ll criticize you before you can receive any criticism from others. Basically your Inner Critic is the annoying, hurtful, condescending voice inside of you that is const...

Today I am joined by Vivian Kaye, the Founder & CEO of KinkyCurlyYaki , one of the premier textured hair extension brands for Black women, disrupting a $6 billion industry.  In this episode, we stay true to Vivian’s “keep it real” approach as we dive deep into the courageous call-out that led me to discover her in the first place, and some deep prejudices people of color face, including those...

To all my creatives out there...this is for you. To all my women out there who have a difficult time getting in the zone of focus and creation...listen to this episode. I'm getting into the five steps to clear your mind and get focused. As a highly creative and anxious human being, I've learned that there are things that I can do to get myself into a creative state of flow. If you'v...

It’s time to remove blocks to your success and embody your best self. Today’s guest is a special one - my very own therapist, Mitzi Wood, LCSW.  You’re getting a sneak peek into the work I do in my very own therapy sessions, as Mitzi and I dive deep into the subject of self-worth, and how the language we use every day (and in our heads) matters more than we realize.  Mitzi Z. Wood, LCSW is a Spiri...

Have you ever felt like something was off? Like no matter what you did to FEEL GOOD, there's still this feeling of blah? Yup, I get it. Today I'm sharing a few things that will hopefully inspire you to look at your surroundings and spark a much-needed change. Personally, I have felt a sense of heaviness within me in spite of all the healthy decisions I have made in my life. But yet, some...

How can you bring more structure and discipline into your life? In this episode, my guest, Jordan Gill, highlights the importance of prioritizing oneself and getting to know what’s essential or non-essential in one’s life - be it with love, career or friendships. She stresses how vital it is to sort your work by date, urgency and sections. It is better to work with a few files that are essential,...

What is an emotional trigger and why do we need to know what our triggers are? Simply state, emotional triggers are anything that make us uncomfortable. A trigger can be happening in the moment or can be something that has happened in your mind, either as a memory or thought. When you are aware of your triggers, and equip yourself with healthy coping strategies and responses, you no longer are bei...

I'm getting into telling the difference between your intuition from overthinking. If you want to learn how to tell the difference, I'm sharing my #1 way to get out of your head. It's so simple. Then you'll get my take on procrastination and how to actually just start. For coaches, therapists, and service-based entrepreneurs ———> Hit Publish Mastermind Waitlist : vasavikumar....

How do you align your growth in business and career while strengthening your faith in God? My guest, Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, is an award-winning business growth speaker and strategist of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC. Darnyelle helps transform the lives of her business coaching clients by equipping them to leverage and scale businesses that serve them financially and spiritually. In this epic e...

Today's episode is pulling back the curtain to let you in on how being raised as an Indian girl has directly affected my relationship to my body. Whether you're Indian or not, as women we have been trained to think that our bodies are something to be feared and ashamed of showing. Our bodies hold the answers to everything we have ever questioned. If we're taught to fear, loathe, and...

It's time to get real about the root of self-care and how our self-care practices seep into all aspects of our lives. Today I am joined by Tamika Lewis, a cognitive behavioral therapist and founder of WOC therapy. Tamika shares the importance of self-care and valuable questions to ask yourself to begin your self-care journey no matter where you are in your personal growth journey. Tamika expl...

In this episode I share what I'm doing more of/less of and adding into my life and business so I can impact more people. You'll learn how I'm incorporating ancient Hindu rituals from my childhood into my present-day mindfulness practice. Recently, I have been feeling something inside of me that needed to change both energetically and in my business. They're all connected as we...

Today's episode is in honor of my late uncle Lakshmi Kumar who took his life 30 years ago. Your life has meaning and value. If you've ever questioned that, my guest Vaidehi Gajjar is here to share her story of attempted suicide, resilience, and learning to live one day at a time. Connect with Vaidehi: @vgajjar95 Join the MYOB community: vasavikumar.com/membership Apply for private coachi...

Today's episode is AMA, Ask me Anything. I'm answering questions that I received from my MYOB members and I cant wait to share my answers with you. I get into integrity, living according to your values, and my #1 tip for being disciplined (which has never been easy for me!) Try the membership community for 1 week free: vasavikumar.com/membership Connect with me on Instagram: @mynameisvas...

Breakups are hard. But you want to know what makes it even harder? Receiving awful advice. I've rounded up the worst five pieces of breakup advice and am sharing personal anecdotes and what I would have done differently as I navigated my own breakups. If you're going through a breakup and know that it's time to focus on yourself, join the MIND Your Own Business Community, the commun...

Is alcohol getting in the way of you living your best life? My guest Amanda Kuda, is a coach for women who are ready to step into their authentic power and shine bright. She firmly believes that if you want to uplevel your life, giving up alcohol is the key. Whether you agree with what she says, keep an open mind because there are valuable nuggets in here for anyone who has been considering giving...

Brown girl therapists unite! I loved sitting down with Marriage and Family Therapist, Pavan Basra and chatting about breakups, learning to love solitude, and moving from "I need" to "I want." If you're wondering why your relationships ending and are ready to learn how to validate yourself from the inside, listen to this episode. The truth is, you're going to keep goin...

Special episode coming at you from West Philly. I'm back home with my parents. If being around your family produces stress and anxiety for you, then definitely listen in to this episode. Also, been thinking a lot about women, respect, and why living according to our core values is the answer. All of that and more in today's episode. Apply for private coaching: vasavikumar.com/bookacall J...

Do you ever feel like you're on a hamster wheel when it comes to your relationship to food? One minute you're being "good" and the next you're beating yourself up for eating "bad" food? Listen up. My guest Andrea De Leon is here to share what's really going on underneath with your relationship to food. And, it has nothing to do with FOOD! She's a pro wh...