Episode 5 of the Faces Behind Beauty series is HERE and this one is pure gold for every woman building her career, her confidence, and her empire in beauty.
I sat down with Elyse Koenig, Founder of Elyse Koenig: Beauty & Wellness Consulting (Team EKC).
She is a PR powerhouse who has spent 18 years shaping the brands, stories, and strategies that move the beauty industry forward.
Before launching Team EKC in 2016, Elyse built her career inside some of the most respected beauty spaces: working at top PR agencies LaForce and Alison Brod in New York City, serving as the first in-house PR Director at Too Faced Cosmetics in Los Angeles, and launching the beauty division at Wetherly Group.
Her experience has given her a front-row seat to what actually works in a fast-changing industry and what doesn’t.
She has helped launch brands, amplify founder narratives, and turn products into household names.
If you’re in beauty, you’ve likely felt her influence - whether you knew it or not.
Inside this episode we dive into:
⚡️ How to lead when you don’t know what’s next
⚡️ What authenticity in PR really looks like
⚡️ How to build a business on trust, not burnout
⚡️ Why evolution is the new power move
⚡️ How leadership in beauty is being redefined
This conversation is powerful, grounded, and real - a blueprint for any woman who wants to build something bigger than herself. It reminds us that success isn’t just earned in headlines or revenue, but in the courage to trust ourselves through every chapter.
Loved this episode? Share it with your beauty network and tag us. The more women we reach, the more doors we open.
LINKS:
PS: If this episode sparked something in you, just know - listening is only the beginning.
The real magic happens in the room…where women speak truth, take up space, and rise together.
If that’s the energy you’re craving, I’d love to see you at Beauty Career Lab LIVE on 1/24 in LA.
The FIRST EVER event dedicated to helping women in beauty rewrite the rules, redefine leadership, and shape the future of the industry.
🎟️ Join us here:www.soulmakeup.com/beautycareerlablive
In episode 4 of our special edition Faces Behind Beauty podcast series, we focus on the importance of community to have a thriving career in beauty.
Because behind every iconic product and brand moment...there’s a human being who needed support, courage, and connection to get there.
This week, I interview Taylor deDiego, the powerhouse behind Beauty Work Friends, to explore what happens when you stop trying to figure it out alone and start building a network that fuels your confidence, your opportunities, and your career.
Because the truth is: success in this industry was never meant to be a solo sport.
We go deep on the real journey from corporate to consultant - the fear, the mindset shifts, the identity work, and the power of surrounding yourself with women who get it.
Inside this episode you’ll hear:
⚡️ Real talk about leaving corporate and stepping into entrepreneurship
⚡️ How community becomes your confidence-builder during career transitions
⚡️ Why collaboration is the new competitive edge
⚡️ Why isolation kills creativity, confidence &opportunities
⚡️ What really happens behind the scenes of a corporate-to-consultant transition
⚡️ How your network becomes your net worth in beauty
⚡️ The mindset shifts that help you overcome fear and take bolder action
If you want a long, successful, soul-aligned career in beauty, you need people around you who speak your language, champion your ideas, and hold you through the scary leaps.
This episode will remind you exactly why community matters and how to find yours.
Hit play - your community is here for you.
Pass this episode along to your beauty work friends - because community is how we rise in this industry.
LINKS:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylordediego/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/beauty-work-friends/
PS: If this episode sparked something in you, just know: listening is only the beginning.
The real magic happens in the room — where women speak truth, take up space, and rise together.
If that’s the energy you’re craving, I’d love to see you at Beauty Career Lab LIVE on 1/24 in LA.
This is the FIRST EVER event dedicated to helping women in beauty rewrite the rules, redefine leadership, and shape the future of the industry.
🎟️Join Us At Beauty Career Lab LIVE: www.soulmakeup.com/beautycareerlablive
There are conversations that shift something inside you and this is one of them.
Today’s episode is electric & you’re going to feel it from the very first minute.
I sat down with the incredible Emily Perez, Founder + Executive Director of Latinas in Beauty, and the passion between us was so strong it literally disrupted the room.
When I asked Emily why she created Latinas in Beauty, she looked at me, leaned in, and said: “Take a seat.”
And the moment she said it - the mic CUT OUT.
The timing was so wild it felt like the conversation was too powerful for the equipment to handle.
And honestly? That moment captured the entire essence of this episode.
Because this is an episode about audacity.
About identity as power.
About no longer waiting for permission to sit at the table, speak up, take the lead, or build what the industry has never seen before.
Emily shares how one Sunday-night Instagram post became a national nonprofit…
How Latinas are driving beauty culture yet still underrepresented in the C-suite…
And how doing it scared — with your voice shaking + your knees trembling — is exactly how you rise.
In this conversation we talk about:
⚡️ Doing it scared (with your voice shaking)
⚡️ Cultural conditioning around money and visibility
⚡️ Advocating for yourself in rooms not built for you
⚡️ Why “Why not me?” is the mindset shift that changes everything
⚡️ The power of community for Latina women in beauty
⚡️ Stopping the generational pattern of shrinking, dimming, and staying small
If you’ve ever been told you’re “too much,” “too passionate,” or “too loud,” this episode will feel like a permission slip wrapped in power.
Because the truth is:
Emily isn’t just increasing representation.
She’s building the industry’s first-ever ecosystem for Latinas to thrive.
Emily isn’t shaping the future of beauty — She’s rewriting the blueprint for who gets to lead it.
The passion in this room was so big the mic couldn’t handle us…
So trust me when I say: you’re in for something special.
🎧 Listen now and share this with every Latina in beauty who needs to hear it.
💖 And for my non-Latina listeners…this is for you too.
Because what Emily models is what it looks like to see a gap in the industry, feel it in your bones, and decide: I’m going to be the one who builds what does not yet exist.
This is what it looks like to go first.
To innovate boldly.
To lead with courage, vision, and heart.
And you can do the same.
LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/latinasinbeautyofficial/
https://www.instagram.com/stories/emilycristinainc/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/latinasinbeauty/
https://latinasinbeauty.org/
PS: If this episode sparked something in you, just know: listening is only the beginning.
The real magic happens in the room — where women speak truth, take up space, and rise together.
If that’s the energy you’re craving, I’d love to see you at Beauty Career Lab LIVE on 1/24 in LA.
This is the FIRST EVER event dedicated to helping women in beauty rewrite the rules, redefine leadership, and shape the future of the industry.
🎟️Join Us At Beauty Career Lab LIVE: www.soulmakeup.com/beautycareerlablive
In Episode 2 of our special-edition Faces Behind Beauty series, you’re about to meet someone I have personally admired for YEARS.
She is the epitome of confidence embodied.
A visionary. A connector.
An unapologetic powerhouse who has shaped this industry more than most people will ever know.
Dynamic. Determined. Dedicated.
And she is Shannaz Schopfer.
Shannaz has spent over 40 years not just working in beauty — but architecting it.
Redefining what’s possible for brands, founders, and the global marketplace.
She’s the woman the world’s most influential companies call when they need someone who can see around corners — the strategist, the connector, the visionary who spots possibilities long before anyone else.
As CEO of The Beauty Architects, she’s built a global engine for innovation: sourcing what doesn’t yet exist, curating the impossible, and opening doors most people don’t even realize are there.
Her work elevates beauty brands to new heights, expanding markets, unlocking growth, and reshaping the future of this industry.
But what I love most about Shannaz isn’t just her experience — it’s her presence.
Her perspective.
Her ability to walk into any room, in any country, and lead with a grounded confidence that makes everyone around her rise.
And today, she’s pulling back the curtain — not just on what she knows, but how she thinks.
This conversation is a masterclass in:
⚡️ Staying relevant in an ever-evolving industry
⚡️ Why age is power (wear it like your badge of honor)
⚡️ Why women must stop fearing failure and run toward it
⚡️ Building a global, future-ready career
⚡️ Thinking like the founders and leaders shaping beauty’s next era
⚡️ Why financial literacy is a nonnegotiable skill
⚡️ Rising with clarity, conviction, and confidence — no matter where you’re starting
This is a conversation about pushing boundaries, speaking your unapologetic truth, and redefining what’s possible — for your career, your confidence, and the future of beauty.
And I’m going to say this without giving anything away...
There is something very exciting being announced for the first time publicly in this episode. 👀
So settle in.
Take a deep breath.
And get ready to learn from one of the most powerful, influential, respected women in our industry.
Let’s dive into this transformative conversation with Shannaz Schopfer.
🔗 LINKS
Connect With Shannaz On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shannaz
The Beauty Architects: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebeautyarc/
Website: https://www.thebeautyarc.com
🎟️ Beauty Career Lab LIVE: www.soulmakeup.com/beautycareerlablive
Use code SSVIP for 25% off your ticket
Lastly - If this episode moved you, inspired you, or gave you the exact reminder you needed today…
Rate, review, and share it with another woman in beauty who deserves to rise too.
This helps the episode reach the women who need conversations like this to step into their next level.
🙏Your support truly means the world to me 🙏
Welcome back to The Confidence Lounge and welcome to the return of something powerful.
Last year, I released a raw experiment of an idea.
A special edition podcast series that put the spotlight on the real women that power the Beauty Industry.
This wasn't about celebrities, influencers, or glam press headlines but instead spotlighted the women who actually make beauty happen.
No filters. No fluff. Just real careers. Real confidence.
Real women who build the products, movements, communities, and brands we all love.
That little experiment took off.
It traveled to 40+ countries, became one of our top podcast series of all time, and to this day, it’s still being shared by women saying: “This is what we needed.”
So we’re bringing Faces Behind Beauty back and this year, it is bigger, deeper, realer, and raw-er.
In this series - we’re spotlighting women who:
💄build movements, not just products
💋 turn community into brand loyalty
⚡innovate without the spotlight
🧠face emotional & professional hurdles nobody talks about publicly
We’re talking:
🧠 founders who dared to dream…and lost it all
💼 corporate leaders who paved unseen paths
📈 pivots, reinventions, layoffs, comebacks
💄artistry, manufacturing, innovation, creation
🎨brand storytelling + creative direction
🤝diversity, inclusion, advocacy, representation
💼entrepreneurship and growth inside billion-dollar brands
(and yes… maybe some faces tied to Beauty Career Lab LIVE 👀)
👉 And even if you’re not in beauty?
These episodes will hit you. Because they’re not just career stories — they’re stories about ambition, identity, burnout, reinvention, and building a life + career you’re proud of.
This series is for any woman who’s ever wanted more.
Today, we’re kicking off Season 2 with a surprising firstguest.
In a world where women build billion-dollar beautyempires and rarely get credit…
One woman decided the most powerful thing we could build isn’t a product…but ourselves.
From corporate labs to confidence coaching…
From launching lipsticks to launching leaders…
From product development to personal development…
This is the story of a woman who quit the meeting room…to build a movement.
🎬 Spoiler: it’s me.
Let’s talk about how I became the confidence behind the beauty industry.
Press play to hear how I went from developing products to developing people and how I walked away from my dream job doing Product Development at Estee Lauder to lead a confidence revolution.
LINKS:
Want to Grow Your Beauty Career with Me? Join the Beauty Career Accelerator - the only group program designed to advance women's careers in beauty.
Join the waitlist here to learn more about our upcoming enrollment: https://www.soulmakeup.com/bcawaitlist
Want to meet in person to do career development live? That is exactly what we are doing on January 24th at Beauty Career Lab LIVE.
Coach With Me — Transform how you lead, speak, and succeed: https://www.soulmakeup.com/coaching
Book Me to Speak — Give your team confidence they can feel: https://www.soulmakeup.com/speaking
Get to Know My World — The woman behind the movement: https://www.soulmakeup.com/aboutelyse
And make sure to connect with me on LinkedIn HERE for daily confidence building tips to help you advance your beauty career without burning out.
🎧 If This Episode Moves You - Rate + Review the Podcast
It helps amplify women’s voices and brings visibility to the ones who build beauty.
💬 Share with Your Network
If this conversation speaks to you, send it to women in your life beauty industry or not.
The more we share, the more we rise, together.
Because confidence isn’t curated. It’s claimed.
Tell me if this sounds like you...
You’ve been rehearsing what to say all day for this event.
You’re in the shower thinking, “Okay… if she says this, I’ll reply with that.”
You’re in the car worrying, “Please don’t let it be awkward.”
You walk in hoping no one can see how nervous you feel.
You smile too hard.
You grip your drink too tight.
You pray you don’t say anything cringe.
You wonder if everyone else already knows each other.
You start overthinking EVERY word that comes out of your mouth.
And the whole time you’re thinking…
Why does this feel so icky?
Why can’t I just be myself here?
Why does everyone else look so confident?”
If this is you -
I want you to exhale.
Because nothing is wrong with you.
You’re not socially awkward.
You’re not bad at networking.
You’re not “too quiet” or “too much.”
You’ve just never been taught how to network in a way that feels safe, authentic, and REAL.
And that is exactly why I created this episode.
To teach you how to walk into any room without dimming yourself, without forcing conversation, and without giving yourself the emotional ick.
Inside this episode, I’m breaking down:
⚡️ Why networking feels so unnatural for so many women
⚡️ What your brain + body are doing that make it feel awkward
⚡️ How to instantly shift your energy so connection feels EASY
⚡️ Body language cues that build trust (without trying hard)
⚡️ 5 science-backed tips to network without being fake
⚡️ How to leave a room feeling expanded, not drained
If you’ve ever left a networking event replaying everything you said…
If you’ve ever stood in a corner pretending to text…
If you’ve ever felt invisible OR like you were “performing”…
This episode is for YOU.
You’re going to feel SO seen, SO understood, and SO much more confident by the time it’s over.
Because here’s the truth: Being a good networker isn’t a personality trait - it’s a skill.
And once you learn the right way to do it?
It becomes one of your biggest success superpowers.
Let's get into it...
LINKS:
Connect with on LinkedIn me HERE
Get your Beauty Career Lab LIVE tickets HERE
Visit my website HERE
Most women in don’t realize this…
💡 Your company is already budgeting for YOUR growth.
Coaching, workshops, conferences - YES, they can be covered.
If you’ve ever held yourself back because of cost - I want you to hear this:
📌 There is money on the table for your development.
📌 It’s in most cases a tax-deductible investment for your employer.
📌 There are group rates to bring your whole team.
📌 You just need to know how to ask.
Inside this episode, I break down:
✨ Why companies WANT to invest in you
✨ The hidden budget most people don’t know about
✨ How to position your request to get a YES
✨ Exact language to use with your manager
✨ Why it’s more powerful to grow as a team
Because when women get access to the right support →
confidence rises, careers accelerate, and companies evolve.
If you’ve been waiting for “permission”…Here it is.
Your next level is already funded.
⚡️You just have to claim it⚡️
Tune in & make sure to send this to a friend who needs to hear it.
LINKS:
Get resources to get your career development costs covered by sending me a message on LinkedIn - Connect with me HERE
Get your Beauty Career Lab LIVE tickets HERE
Message me the word "DEVELOPMENT" on LinkedIn to get an exclusive group rate to sponsor your team to attend Beauty Career Lab LIVE
This week inside The Confidence Lounge, I’m introducing you to something I call The Readiness Trap.
It’s that quiet belief that one day, there’s going to be a magical moment when you finally feel ready to...
But here’s the truth…
That feeling of readiness you’re waiting for?
It rarely comes.
And believing you need to feel ready first might actually be the biggest thing holding you back in your career.
In this episode, I’m breaking down:
⚡️ What the Readiness Trap is (and how it shows up in your thoughts)
⚡️ Why this mindset quietly limits your success
⚡️ A simple formula to help you break free so you can finally move, even when you don’t feel ready
If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect moment” to take your next step…
This episode is your moment.
LINKS:
It seems like something small.
Something you think is helping you.
Something sitting right in front of you every single day…
That’s the very thing that’s quietly triggering your overwhelm.
But what exactly is this sneaky little thing fueling your overwhelm?
I am about to tell you.
In this quick-power episode, I’m breaking down:⚡️ The sneaky trigger that’s keeping ambitious women stuck
⚡️ The science behind why it sends your nervous system into overdrive
⚡️ The simple shift that helps you feel calm, clear, and wildly productive again.
🎧 Listen now and find out what’s really behind that mountain of overwhelm and how to take your power back.
LINKS:
Have you ever hit a major milestone and immediately downplayed it?
Got praised at work and brushed it off like it was nothing?
Or scrolled through LinkedIn and thought, “I’m so behind,” even when you’re actually crushing it?
That, my friend, is career dysmorphia - a powerful cognitive distortion that makes even the most accomplished women minimize their wins and doubt their worth.
In this episode I’m breaking down:
⚡ What career dysmorphia is and how it quietly erodes your confidence
🧠 How cognitive distortions exaggerate the negatives and shrink your wins
📱 Why comparison culture fuels feelings of “I’m behind”
💬 The subtle signs (like rejecting praise or chronic self-doubt) you might be missing
🚀 And the strategies to finally see your success clearly again
Because when you start seeing yourself accurately, everything changes - your confidence, your energy, and your opportunities.
Chapters:
00:00 — Understanding Career Dysmorphia
09:34 — Signs and Symptoms of Career Dysmorphia
20:29 — Overcoming Career Dysmorphia
LINKS:
Have you ever walked into a room and felt everyone’s energy shift? The air changes. People sit up straighter. Heads turn.
That’s not luck. That’s not charisma you’re born with.
That’s presence and it’s 100% learnable.
Every week, my clients ask me, “Elyse, what do I do when the nerves hit before an interview or presentation?”
Their voice shakes, their heart races, their mind goes blank and they end up shrinking in moments that are supposed to define them.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it actually means to command a room and how the world’s most magnetic women (think Beyoncé, Oprah, Michelle Obama) use intention, energy, and science-backed strategies to turn nerves into authority.
If you’ve ever wished you could walk into any room and have people feel your presence before you even speak - this episode is your guide.
Hit play to learn:
⚡Why presence matters more than perfection
⚡What science reveals about the body-confidence connection
⚡How small shifts in energy can change how every room receives you
Because presence isn’t about doing more - it’s about being more intentional.
Chapters:
00:00 The Power of Presence
07:09 Science Behind Commanding a Room
14:42 Practical Tips for Presence
You’ve made it to Day 3 of the Beauty Career Lab Primer Series and this is where everything comes together.
(and remember - even if you don't work in beauty, this still applies to you)
Now that you’ve learned how to spot your limiting beliefs and upgrade them, it’s time to put it all into action.
Today’s episode is all about momentum - how to move your career forward with clarity, confidence, and a mindset that actually supports the results you’ve been waiting for.
I’ll walk you through:
⚡️ Why success is determined more by your mindset than your strategy
⚡️ How to identify the version of yourself you’re becoming (and step into her now)
⚡️ The role fear plays in your growth and how to confront it with confidence
⚡️ How to set a “mental GPS” to guide your career in the direction you want
⚡️ Why future-focused thoughts are the secret to unlocking opportunities
This episode is your turning point - the moment you stop waiting to feel ready and start choosing the identity, thoughts, and mindset that move you toward the career you truly want.
🎧 Let’s lock in your mental GPS and move forward with unstoppable clarity and confidence.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mindset for Career Advancement
01:36 The Importance of Identity in Career Success
05:27 Shifting Your Mindset: From Fear to Confidence
09:47 Programming Your Mental GPS for Success
LINKS:
JOIN US FOR BEAUTY CAREER LAB LIVE ON 1/24
WATCH THE FULL PRIMER ON LINKEDIN
MESSAGE ME ON LINKEDIN WITH YOUR QUESTIONS
Welcome to day 2 of our Beauty Career Lab Primer series where I am teaching you how to think like you are already qualified.
I had to bring this episode to you because this concept was a game-changer for so many women in who I have worked with over the years.
Today, I’m breaking down The Thought Closet Effect - a way of thinking that limits your career growth without you even realizing it.
We’ll talk about how your brain is like a “thought closet,” packed with thoughts that don't feel good to wear and how to finally clean it out.
Even if you’re not in beauty, this one is for you because if you’ve ever rejected yourself before someone else could, doubted your qualifications, or convinced yourself you “aren’t ready”… you’ll hear yourself in this episode.
Here’s what you’ll take away today:
⚡️ Why mindset shifts are essential for career growth
⚡️ How to spot self-rejection when it sneaks in
⚡️ The “red, yellow, green light” thought model to reframe your thinking
⚡️ How ChatGPT can act as your "thought stylist" to help you rewrite limiting beliefs into empowering ones
⚡️ Why readiness is a decision, not a feeling
Think of this as a closet clean-out for your mind because the thoughts you choose to wear every day determine the career you create.
🎧 Let’s dig into your thought closet and start trying on some better beliefs.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mindset Shifts
01:35 Understanding Red, Yellow, and Green Light Thoughts
03:22 Self-Rejection and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
04:40 The Thought Closet Effect Concept
08:09 Using ChatGPT for as your "Thought Stylist"
10:05 Action from Empowering Thoughts
LINKS:
JOIN US FOR BEAUTY CAREER LAB LIVE ON 1/24
WATCH THE FULL PRIMER ON LINKEDIN
MESSAGE ME ON LINKEDIN WITH YOUR QUESTIONS
Welcome to a special 3-day Beauty Career Lab Primer Series here on The Confidence Lounge!
Over the next three episodes, I’m giving you the exact tools I use with my clients to shift their mindset, unlock confidence, and move their careers forward.
I had to share this with you because it was so powerful.
Even if you’re not in the beauty industry - don’t sleep on this series.
These lessons apply to any ambitious woman who’s ready to stop letting self-doubt and limiting beliefs run the show.
In Day 1, we’re talking about the beliefs that are holding you back from landing the roles, promotions, and opportunities you deserve.
Here’s what you’ll take away from today’s episode:
⚡️ Your mindset is 80% of the battle in your career
⚡️ How your brain actually works (and how it’s been blocking you)
⚡️ Why negative thoughts are like mental stop signs—and how to rewire them
⚡️ How to shift your beliefs so you can create new results with confidence
This is about taking back control of your thoughts so you can move forward with power, clarity, and purpose.
🎧 Press play and let’s get started.
Chapters
01:22 Understanding Mindset and how it relates to your Career
03:32 The Science of the Brain and Why You Are NOT Wired For Success
05:14 The Reticular Activating System Explained (and why you need to know how to use this filter)
09:49 Identifying and Overcoming Mental Blocks
12:35 The Power of Green Light Thoughts
16:30 Mindset Study and Action Steps
LINKS:
JOIN US FOR BEAUTY CAREER LAB LIVE ON 1/24
Confidence isn’t something you fake - it’s something you embody when you’re rooted in self-worth and authenticity. And today’s guest proves it.
She’s been behind some of the most iconic moments in entertainment like helping launch Taylor Swift's very first tours, touring the globe with the Black Eyed Peas, and producing concerts with Madonna.
After 20+ years leading campaigns at the intersection of music, tech, and media, she uncovered the real secret to success: it’s not the big names, the accolades, or the spotlight - it’s owning your worth and showing up as your most authentic self.
In this episode, Executive Leadership & Empowerment Coach Candice Maskell pulls back the curtain to share her story, the lessons she’s learned from the top, and the simple tools you can use right now to stop performing for approval and start embodying real confidence.
If you’re ready to rise, inspire, and lead without losing yourself - this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.
Because when you lean into your true self, bring out your authentic power, and feel at home in your own confidence…everything changes.
LINKS: Visit Candice's Website: www.candicemaskell.com
Connect With Candice On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candiceyusimmaskell/
Follow Candice On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
https://www.instagram.com/
Join Candice's Free Lunchtime Workshop: How to Lead Without Losing Yourself : September 26th 12pm PT/3pm ET.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Candice Maskell
02:58 The Journey from Entertainment to Empowerment
05:59 Finding Self-Worth and Authenticity
09:04 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
12:01 The Power of the Pivot
14:56 Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity
17:49 The Inner Bully and Self-Compassion
20:51 Networking and Building Connections
23:53 Empowering Women to Embrace Their True Selves
26:52 Practical Steps for Self-Empowerment
29:45 Confidence as a Key Success Ingredient
Did you know the fear of public speaking ranks higher than the fear of death for most people?
I recently experienced what it felt like for this fear to overtake me which resulted in me blacking out on stage.
In this episode, I’m getting real about what that moment felt like in my body, why public speaking fear is so common, and the exact tools that helped me move through it (from meditation and visualization to breathing, support, and self-reflection).
If you’ve ever felt your heart race, your hands shake, or your mind go blank before speaking…this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen in to learn how to turn stage fright into confidence and why confidence doesn’t mean being fearless, but learning how to show up with fear.
LINKS:
Message me your public speaking fears on LinkedInListen to my podcast episode with Jen Olive - TedX Speaker Coach
OMG we did it - 200 episodes!
In this special major milestone episode, I’m sharing the top five lessons I’ve learned from pressing record 200 times, plus the inspirational story of how this podcast came to life.
I almost gave up on launching The Confidence Lounge.
I was a new mom, my parents were my primary caretakers, and I questioned whether I even had the time, energy, or ability to make this dream happen.
But I pushed forward anyway and that messy, imperfect action turned into something magical.
If you’ve ever wanted to start something new but felt not ready, not perfect, or even too overwhelmed, this episode is for you.
I’m sharing the real, behind-the-scenes journey of taking bold, imperfect steps and how it changed everything.
Press play and get ready to feel inspired, empowered, and reminded that you already have everything you need to start your own magic.
LINKS:
Get ready for a raw, unscripted & gritty conversation today.
I had to get on the mic and share my full experience at Powerhouse Women with you and I am talking the highs, the lows, and the deep moments that shook me to my core.
This episode isn’t polished. There’s no script. Just me speaking straight from my heart to you.
Why does this matter?
Because growth doesn’t happen in isolation.
True career breakthroughs happen when you put yourself in the room with women who are already where you want to be, who hold you accountable, and push you to live up to your full potential.
If you want to:
✨ Feel your confidence surge
✨ Activate the woman you’re becoming
✨ Move your body, your energy, and your career forward
…then this episode is for you.
💡 Consider this your activation call - a reminder that the woman you’re becoming is already inside of you, waiting to step up.
Press play, and let’s get to work 💪
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If you’ve ever walked into a networking event and suddenly felt like you forgot how to speak, found yourself overthinking every word mid-conversation, or left wondering if anyone would even remember you - you are not alone.
You’re just stuck in a pattern that so many ambitious women in fall into.
The Networking Anxiety Loop – when the same thoughts and actions keep you feeling awkward instead of magnetic.
I know, because I used to live there.
I’d cling to my phone like a lifeline.
Hover awkwardly by the food table.
Pray someone—anyone—would come over and start talking to me.
The idea of walking into a room alone?
Torture.
Now? I can work a room with confidence, grace, and zero desperation because I stopped making a few small, sneaky mistakes that were silently wrecking my confidence and feeding my social anxiety.
In this episode, I’m breaking them down and giving you simple shifts you can use before you even step into the room so you can stop shrinking, start connecting, and leave every conversation knowing you were remembered.
🎧 Listen now to start owning every room you walk into with confidence.
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Are you accidentally rambling your way out of job offers?
You show up feeling so qualified and then your nerves takethe wheel.
You start talking and talking and suddenly you’ve served a full-on word salad with a side of “wait, what was the question again?” 🥗
💥Here’s the truth💥
If you’ve ever walked out of an interview thinking: “I think I said too much…”
This episode is for you.
I’m breaking down:
✅What a word salad actually is
✅Why brilliant women do this (hint: it’s not aboutbeing unprepared)
✅The 5 long-term consequences of word salading (this will surprise you)
✅Real interview examples of what NOT to say (and what to say instead)
✅My exact tips to stop rambling and start owning the room
✅How to tie everything back to company goals so they see you as the obvious hire
You’ll leave this episode knowing how to show up crystalclear, grounded in your value, and ready to land the offer.
🎧 Listen now and share this episode with a friend who needs this as she navigates the interview process.
And if it resonated, leave a review + tell me which tip helped the most — I love hearing your breakthroughs.
✨ Bonus: I also share one of my favorite tools to prep for tough questions using ChatGPT (spoiler: it’s weirdly fun AND wildly effective).
Let’s fix that word salad and get you hired.
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