The Empowered Brain

Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here .   About the Episode   When I was first introduced to coaching (feels like forever ago), I had no idea what it was, and I was a bit resistant to the concept.   Since I didn't know what it was I had a bunch of misconceptions.   I thought I had to legitimately be broken or something needed to be wrong in my life to benefit...

Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here .   About the Episode   How many times have you pulled back your own boundaries because you've felt guilty?   If you've been socialized as a woman or have people pleasing tendencies (like me), odds are it feels really uncomfortable to set and enforce your own personal boundaries.   You may feel selfish, scared or nervous...

Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here .   About the Episode   Did you know the reason it's hard for you to achieve and sustain a new weight loss goal is also the same reason why you keep finding yourself in the same old relationship patterns?   Let me explain.   You see, when you're trying to achieve something you've never done before (i.e. lose 10 pounds or...

Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here .   About the Episode When I was applying to medical school, I had to visit every campus and interview core faculty.   After being accepted and joining the admissions committee, I learned that one of the biggest qualities I was being assessed for was my capacity to be a life-long learner.   This means an ability to be cur...

Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here .   About the Episode   I used to procrastinate in the sneakiest ways. Instead of writing my grant, I'd decide it was the perfect time to clean out my inbox or organize my closet.   Since this procrastination felt functional, I'd convince myself that it was no big deal.   The problem was it never got me closer to my goals...

Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here .   About the Episode For so long I struggled with insecurities when it came to asking for what I wanted. I was so afraid of being rejected or feeling like I'd inconvenience someone with a request. These fears showed up everywhere. At work, I was afraid to ask my boss for a raise and at home, I was afraid to ask my husban...

Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here .   About the Episode Do you get nervous when you're about to give a presentation? Does your heart start to palpitate and your palms get cool sweaty? This used to be me. But, I decided I didn't want the messages I delivered to suffer from nerves. So I read books and took courses to certify as a public speaker. Now, I find...

Get your free copy of the 5 Step Ultimate Guide to Stop People Pleasing here .   About the Episode   I used to have an inconsistent practice with morning journaling. Then I learned one of the many benefits of a morning journaling routine is the deeper connection you build with your intuition, or what I refer to as your inner knowing.   I realized the more consistently I journaled every morning, th...

The thing that is standing in the way of the big lofty goal you set and where you are now is a feeling. Setting the goals can feel exciting, fun, and motivating. This is because our brain releases dopamine when we set goals. But, doing the work to achieve the goal requires a different part of our brain. It requires the part of our brain that utilizes commitment and determination. And, that's uncom...

Did you know you have a superpower at your disposal, that you can use at any time?!?!?! Something that's been used for centuries outside of the western world, accessed by some of our own ancestors, and also scientifically proven to work. What is this magical tool I speak of? It's the power of intention. Intentionality is an incredible resource. I attribute so much of my success to it. In fact, I r...

ADHD is one of the most common neurodiversity disorders, however it often goes undiagnosed and untreated. This is especially true in high-functioning women who have achieved so much success in their life. Adults with ADHD may struggle with: Being Organized. You may catch yourself saying "I'm such a mess." Remembering to keep appointment. Being productive at work Being viewed by others as uncaring...

When was the last time you advocated for something you wanted? Maybe it was the location of the next family vacation, or where to go for dinner, or what movie to watch for movie night. Guess what you were doing? You were negotiating. We often think of negotiations as something scary and very serious. Think: old men, dark suites, long tables.  But, what if a negotiation was more like the conversati...

Do you consider yourself a leader?   If you're not so sure, let me make it easy… YES YOU ARE.   Each one of us leads in our lives, whether that's in our homes with our kids, in our places of work or in our churches or communities.   In fact, I celebrate my young kids leadership every time they share how they helped someone else or how they played with a kid who had no one else to play with.   When...

Learning how to love yourself no matter what is one of the most rewarding journey's we take in life. This matters because the relationship you have with yourself is the foundation for the relationship you will have with everyone else around you. The more you love yourself, the more love you can give to others. Though this journey is incredibly important, it can feel overwhelming and intangible at...

Is debt a bad thing? If your gut reaction is yes, then I want you to ask yourself if ALL debt is bad? Now, if you're brain is a little confused with this question, then I want you to listen to this weeks podcast, where you'll learn an entirely new way to think about debt. Because debt, if used responsibly, could just be another financial tool to help you create wealth. On this weeks podcast I inte...

Did you know that financial freedom is available to everyone regardless of your salary? That's right. And, the reason why is because creating financial freedom isn't about how much you make, it's about how much you choose to save and invest.   On this week's podcast, I bring on my friend, colleague, and investment expert, Dr. Kate Mangona. Dr. Mangona is a Latina, mother of 3, and practicing radio...

I'm thrilled to bring you a Latina leader in the personal finance space and the host of the award winning podcast, Yo Quiero Dinero, Jannese Torres-Rodriguez. Jannese has started a financial freedom movement in the Latina community, and as she describes on the podcast, it all started by accident and out of a need for her to get a better hold on her future. She's now on a mission to de-genderize (a...

We go to medical school because we are committed to serving our community. Along the way, we accumulate a lot of debt. We're often told not to worry about the money, that we'll make enough and we'll be okay. And, very rarely are we intentionally taught how and what to do about money. In fact, almost the opposite is true. As women, we're socialized to not talk about money, that discussing money is...

I'm a first generation Latina, daughter of immigrants, and I never believed wealth was for me.   Why?   Because I was raised in a house with the following values around money:   The only way to make money was to work hard Women don't talk about money because it's rude and impolite to talk about money Being humble and serving others is more important than money   I've always been 100% committed to...

How do you want to make charged or difficult decisions? Do you want to make them when your upset, sad or angry? Most of you will say NO, but in reality, this is often what happens. When we're unhappy with a job, relationship or other circumstance, we have a combination of conscious and subconscious thoughts about the circumstance. When we make a change before examining all the thoughts, we're maki...

The Leadership Accelerator is a sacred place. Where we:  Heal generational trauma End cycles of oppression Uplift our communities by creating more possibilities Create inclusive, compassionate, transformational leaders of tomorrow who are committed to making this world a better place.  Join the Movement. You belong.  Enrollment ends on 3/31 and program starts on 4/4. Enroll here.  Have questions?...

Disappointment is a difficult emotion. It feels so terrible in our bodies, that our brain is wired to do everything it can to avoid it. This means we'll often avoid asking for a raise, applying for a new job, or going on a date because we're afraid to feel disappointed if things don't work out. You may think what you're avoiding is failure (and you wouldn't be wrong), but at a deeper level, you're...

I used to argue with my coach. I was stubborn, had a big ego, and when the things she said didn't match up with the way I had been living my life, then I did everything I could to prove her wrong. This was especially true when it came to people pleasing. You see, I was born with a gentle, kind and compassionate soul. But, because of what I learned growing up, mixed with some childhood trauma, and...

Want to learn how to be 60% more productive without burning out? I'm doing something I've never done before, I'm teaching you the exact roadmap I use and teach my students in the Leaderhsip Accelerator, that will make you more productive and effective and free up your time to have play dates with your kids, or read for fun, or do yoga in the middle of the day.  You have two opportunities to attend...

In last week's podcast episode we discussed the evolution of the inner critic, the internal judgmental voice in our heads. As you get older, your inner critic becomes your worst enemy, and the one thing standing in the way of your success and happiness.   In today's episode, you'll learn how to weaken your inner critic, and instead strengthen your inner-sage. Strengthening your inner sage has expo...