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"Each pet has its specific mission and role, and definitely in the totality, it's to show us how to practice unconditional love.” - Mark HernandezI’m a strong believer in holistic and natural living and try to create a healthy environment for me and my family. When Mark Hernandez, the owner, and founder of People and Pets Energetics reached out to me to come on the show, I was thrilled. I couldn’t wait to learn about his perspective on pet health and how I could integrate it in the life of my extremely anxious dog Luna. Mark is an intuitive energy healer and coach that helps pets and pet parents with their health and well-being so that they both are happier and healthier. He uses non-invasive energy-medicine modalities and tools to help his clients experience a change in a gentle and safe fashion. Day by day people is choosing to assume a greater role in their own health and well-being.  Mark's work helps people experience more health, happiness, joy, and freedom in their everyday lives.On today’s show, Mark discusses working as a professional energy healer, helping animals with behavioral issues & separation anxiety, how to create a healthy home environment at home and how animals can reflect our flaws. For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/markhernandez/Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Violence is not an easy topic to discuss. Domestic, workplace, and school violence are on the rise, especially now during the pandemic, where many people are living on the edge. Here are some statistics I gathered from NCADV. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year, and 90% of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence. On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide. These statistics are staggering, yet, many women and men are deeply ashamed about being in an abusive relationship or don’t know there are resources they can use to help them get out. My guest on today’s show, Sabrina Osso is the founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE…Feel safe where you live, work, and play. She is a TEDx Speaker, Domestic Violence Speaker, Real Estate Agent, and Consultant on promoting safety and preventing violence in the workplace, schools, and in places of residence.  Sabrina’s personal and professional experience with the subject allows her to bring a unique and holistic approach for employers, landlords, tenants, students, and teachers.  She believes that by combining education and technology, we can save lives and bottom lines. On today’s show, we discuss healing from trauma, violence statistics, warning signs of an abusive relationship, how to prevent domestic violence, how to end an abusive relationship, the importance of educating children, and how to practice not being abusive. I am thrilled to have Sabrina on the show today. As a victim of physical and emotional violence myself, I know how hard it is to even admit something like this happened or is happening to you. Know that you’re not alone and that once you open up about your experiences, it is very freeing and healing. Go to the session notes of today’s episode for resources for violence victims. Now let’s meet Sabrina. “Pornography is a huge driver of violence. Pornography is the opposite of sexual freedom.”-Sabrina OssoDomestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.orgCall 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/sabrinaosso/Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

When I met my guest on today’s show Shawn, I have to be honest, I was having a bad few days. I wasn’t sure how this podcast was going to go, because I just wasn’t feeling like myself. I was pretty nervous logging on, and didn’t know what to expect. The minute I connected with Shawn all of my worries evaporated into the thin air. He is ranked as #1 motivational author and international keynote speaker and I got to experience his talents and gifts first hand. Shawn is special and got me out of my head within minutes of us talking. It was an incredible conversation. Shawn has been an entrepreneur since the age of 10. He started off selling worms to fishermen. He has come a long way since then, as he is a 7-time author and the creator of "Extra Mile Day"...a day declared by 507 cities on 11/1/2020 recognizing extra mile volunteer heroes in local communities. Shawn walks the talk. He's built a million dollar company, pedaled a bike 4,000 miles across the U.S. (twice), run a 100-mile race, and created adventures in 45+ countries including having walked across seven countries since 2014. On today’s show, we discuss how Shawn became a motivational speaker, the power of encouraging others, the battery charger of the human spirit, the gift of self-awareness, the repercussion of being out of balance, the 3 questions you must ask yourself every morning, some motivational words for non-native speakers, The Extra Mile Day and Shawn’s dream box. Tune into today’s show to meet Shawn yourself. Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/shawnanderson/If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Instagram can be a source of happiness, friendship, networking but also if we’re not careful frustration and pain. Those accounts which are perfectly orchestrated to look like someone’s life is only full of success and happy moments are frankly not real. It is so easy to fall prey to those accounts, start to compare ourselves, and bring down our self-worth. I’m very wary of those kinds of accounts and brands which set these impossible standards. My guest on today’s show, Ms. Connie Chi, is an American entrepreneur, publicist, expert in media communications, and founder of The Chi Group, award-winning public relations and brand management agency working with inspirational talents and personalities. She speaks globally about public relations, brand management, entrepreneurship, and is known for her TEDx Talk titled, “Lonely AF: Lonely About Failure.” Chi has written 2 books titled, Branding Without A Brand, teaching you how to take your brand from zero to hero and “Overachieving AF: Overachieving Failure and The Lessons It Teaches.” Connie has a very fresh perspective on how to use Instagram to help change the world rather than create more FOMO and the feeling of loneliness. On today’s show, Connie also discusses failure, how it can be lonely but also our best teacher in life, how to recover from failure, the courage to dream big, how to reverse engineer Instagram, how to make it work for you, how to find press opportunities on Instagram, and the e-mail formula that has been 98% successful in creating collaboration and sponsorship opportunities with brands, no matter your following count. Tune in to my chat with Connie.  Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/conniechi/If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/"If you have the courage to dream big, you need to be an overachiever. Or else you're not going to accomplish your dreams, right? Whatever the dream is. And you can't just do it 20%. If you're dreaming big, you need to do it at 150% with full capacity.”- Connie Chi

I bet if you consider yourself a global citizen like myself you’ve used or at least heard of What’s App. So if you’ve moved to another country, have traveled internationally or had friends abroad, WhatsApp has become one of the most popular communication apps in the world. It’s even slowly making its way to the US. Have you ever thought about using WhatsApp for networking with people worldwide? I haven’t until I met my guest on today’s show, Mr. Marc Jarrett. Marc runs 150+ WhatsApp groups covering all kinds of industries and business subjects. He has groups for powerful women, groups for podcasters, global networking groups, and even a group for avocado lovers. I’m personally part of that one, as I sure love me some avocado. Marc is on a mission to help US business people use WhatsApp to help them win more business globally. That’s exactly what we talked about on today’s show. Marc is a huge proponent of global networking and niche networking and he has years of experience on this topic. After beginning his career in Banking and Futures Trading, he spent most of his career in the telecoms industry and was first-to-market with cellphone personalization products which went on to become a multi-million-dollar industry. In 2009, he founded a boutique consultancy firm that helps his clients expand internationally. He is also VP Europe with Gottesman Company, America’s largest network of International M&A Brokers.  Over the years. Marc has amassed an enormous network and he has been extolling the virtues of virtual networking long before COVID19 came along. On today’s show, we also discuss LinkedIn and how to use it to build connections and he shares advice for people wanting to build a global network. Tune in now to hear Lena's chat with Marc. Don't forget to rate us, review, subscribe, and follow us so that you always know when a new episode is out! For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/marcjarrett/If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

You may or may not know this, but I am totally obsessed with my dog Luna. She’s my 3.5-year-old rescue and when I picked her up from the shelter, I immediately knew that the dry food or canned food diet that I was recommended she eat, was not going to make the cut for me. After all, I eat mostly plant-based food and I know that nutrition is one of the most important aspects of our health. Doing the math I knew, that Luna, as a living organism, being a dog and having 99% wolf DNA would not thrive eating factory-produced processed food. It was basic, natural math for me. I just couldn’t feed her that.  So the diet we decided to feed her is home-cooked meals. We buy her organic meat and cook it with veggies, and add vitamins and minerals to help her thrive. Although she seems to love her diet, in the back of my mind I always knew, that I would eventually switch her to a raw food diet, having done my research and knowing that it’s the healthiest option for her. But the learning curve is steep and something about the raw food diet always intimidated me. I had a lot of questions about it.  This is why I was so thrilled to meet my guest on today’s show, Micol Romano. Micol is an entrepreneur who specializes in helping dog and cat owners transition their animals to a natural, raw diet and integrate holistic practices in their pet's health. She’s a trained osteopath and homeopath and went to a veterinary school specializing in animal nutrition. She eventually decided to suspend her studies for different opportunities in life. Her greatest moments are those spent with her animals in the wild outdoors. Micol also has a very rich immigrant background, having spent her childhood in Italy speaking a mix of Italian and German, moving to the US and later to Germany.  On today’s show, Micol discussed the difficulties with the transition period when speaking different languages, looking at nature for best practices, the problem with dry and wet food diet for dogs, how to start your pet on a raw food diet, how to balance a raw food diet, the best thing for cancer prevention in dogs, how to vary the raw food diet and how to batch prepare your dogs food.  Don't forget to rate us, review, subscribe, and follow us so that you always know when a new episode is out!  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/micolromano/ If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

When I first moved to the United States, I was desperate to find my community, to find a group of friends who would accept me for who I was and who I could spend time with. That’s something that a lot of immigrants struggle with, moving to a brand new country and leaving behind their family and friends. My guest on today’s show knows all about building communities of like-minded people. Julia Minkowski is a Fraud and Risk Management expert, innovator, startup advisor, community organizer, mentor, and speaker. That is a lot of hats that she wears, but trust me she’s amazing at wearing every single one of them. Julia is the co-founder of the Russian Speaking Women in Tech Silicon Valley community that accounts for nearly 3,200 talented local women in technology. If you think about it her group is very specific, it’s for women, who speak Russian and work in tech. But thanks to her incredible community-building skills, she grew it to a whopping 3200 members. Now that’s impressive. Not only is she an incredibly inspiring woman when it comes to her business achievements, she also moved alone to Israel at the age of 17 and rode 500 miles by bike in Thailand, Laos, and Canada. I mean, how brave is that? On today’s show, Julia spoke about building communities and shared advice on how to build a community of like-minded individuals, how to live according to your cycle, the importance of sleep, and the lean startup methodology. Make sure to tune in to hear her incredible story!  Hey, I wanted to remind you to subscribe to our show, leave us a review, preferably a 5 star and let me know how are you liking this show. Your opinion means the world to me, and if it's particularly good, may be featured on the show :)! To sign up for the Accent Edit:  https://course.lenalivinsky.com/theaccentedit For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/juliaminkowski If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE PRONUNCIATION MASTERCLASS with LENA I am super excited for today’s guest because I was finally able to chat with an English as a second Language teacher. Olga Prepodobnaya, a Russian ex-pat who teaches in Italy, was the perfect person to discuss learning English with. Thanks to her extensive experience, wonderful personality and willingness to discuss the pros and the cons of learning new languages, our chat was filled with wisdom nuggets for anyone interested in this topic. Her idea of teaching is based on the principle of “eclecticism”: all the students are different in objectives, learning styles, age, and energy levels, and it is the teacher’s aim to define their needs and expose their language potential making use of various techniques and approaches. I couldn’t agree with her more.  I wanted to add that Olga is not only an English and Russian speaker, she also taught herself Polish, Italian, and Japanese. I mean, she’s totally brilliant.  On today’s show we discuss how to learn languages by yourself, the pros and cons of living in new countries, the importance of imitation and language immersion, how Olga modified her accent by listening to Whitney Houston and Aerosmith when she was 5 years old, and advice for adults learning English.  Before we tune into my chat with Olga, please make sure you’ve subscribed to the show anywhere you’re listening so each week a new episode comes out, you can get a neat little notification on your phone and click to listen. Also, if you are enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star rating, these kinds of reviews go a long way for our show, and can help us grow. Thanks again for tuning in! Ok, now onto my chat with Olga! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE PRONUNCIATION MASTERCLASS with LENA Don't forget to rate us, review, subscribe and follow so that you always know when a new episode is out!  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/mikearmstrong/  If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE PRONUNCIATION MASTERCLASS with LENA

I am all about learning how to be a successful communicator. After all, that’s been one of the major themes in my life. As a speech-pathologist and accent coach, I can totally appreciate someone who can help others communicate clearly and master their message. That’s why I wanted to have Brenden on the show, who is today’s guest.  Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel he started to help the world master the art of public speaking and communication. He coaches purpose-driven entrepreneurs on how to master their message and share their ideas with the world. He can karaoke in 8 languages, and explains why singing in other languages can help with your pronunciation. He also shares his puzzle method to delivering an excellent presentation, how to boost your confidence while speaking, how to become an excellent presenter even if you have an accent, and some great tips on how to communicate confidently via video. I loved my talk with Brenden because of how concise and eloquent he was in delivering his message and I learned so much from him. Before you dig in, please make sure you are subscribed to my podcast anywhere you listen to it so that you never miss a great episode. Also, if you like this show, please leave us a 5-star review, so that other listeners can find and enjoy our show. Alright, let’s dig into Brenden’s chat.  Summary of today's show:  Presenting in a language you’re uncomfortable in  YouTube channel videos about public speaking  Accent speakers, why write your speech in your first language, translate the script you want to speak it in, practice presentation in front of native speakers  Boost your confidence while speaking: having a belief system, what do you stand for The importance of the questions we ask ourselves before a speech  How would the world change if you were an excellent communicator? How can you master the art of public speaking: the puzzle method YouTube channel posting every single week, consistent content, 10-year vision for YouTube channel Tips for video presentations and communication Get on a call with audience members  Always assume good intentions with your audience  How karaoke in 8 languages helped him with pronunciation  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/brendenkumarasamy/ If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/  

Networking is very powerful, and I learned some of the most valuable lessons in networking from Mr. Mike Armstrong. Mike is my guest on the show today and he’s here to teach you how to network successfully. He is a powerhouse in making connections and is helping others 10x their business growth and property. His goal is to become a best selling author & speaker, having recently written a book, 7 Positivity Poems and started the Mike Armstrong Podcast, where he hopes to beat records with having the most episodes released.  Mike has 30+ years of sales experience and 25+ years of leadership experience and held various leadership positions in the companies he has worked with. He’s a master marketer and specializes in thinking outside the box, building successful and long term relationships and networking with people from around the world.  On today’s show, Mike shares advice on how to get a job in any industry in the world, the power of networking, how to network successfully, the importance of finding your guides in business and how to learn from your failures. Also discussed:  the power of networking Mike’s career as an entrepreneur since he was 11 years old.  The importance of following your passion Online business revolution Master your passion early on for the later benefit The myth of market over-saturation Instant gratification in business Failure as a life session The wisdom of applied knowledge Networking advice How to choose the right network Offering value before selling Acting as if you are the person you want to be Volunteering for a company you admire Mike’s biggest failure  How hitting rock bottom can turn your life around Finding your guides Living a life with no regrets For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/mikearmstrong/  If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Starting a clothing brand is not an easy task to handle. There is so much detail, planning, production, and honestly hard work that goes into creating a successful brand. My guest on today’s show, Ms. Tashika Nickle, the founder, and CEO of Zodi-Hacks Apparel, created her brand in New York City in March of 2020, right at the beginning of the quarantine. It is a 100% black-owned and woman-owned company. Tashika is an avid astrology lover and that's what propelled her idea forward. She became inspired to start her own brand after being frustrated over not being able to find anything stylish enough to represent her zodiac sign, the Taurus (which by the way she’s such Taurus, and I couldn’t love her more for it) Nothing she found spoke to her natural knack for all things chic and stylish. Disappointed and fueled with the creative juices that she didn't even know she possessed at the time, she forged ahead, and that’s how Zodi-Hacks Apparel was born. Tashika had sharp business instincts since she was a teenager and she graduated in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in business management from Adelphi University. Her brand specializes in comfortable streetwear with a sleek zodiac flair. It is a safe haven for zodiac enthusiasts. The brand celebrates your desire to Embrace the real you! On today’s show, Tashika discusses how her business degree prepared her to run a successful business, the evolution of her clothing brand, the importance of finding your niche in business, how to keep costumers buying from your business, advice for someone wanting to start a clothing business and how zodiac signs influence our lives. I can’t wait for you to meet Tashika, by the way we used to waitress together at T.G.I. Friday’s what feels like a lifetime ago, don’t worry we totally spill the beans on that experience on the show. So here is my dear friend and CEO boss, Ms. Tashika Nickle. For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/tashikanickle/ If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ For Lena's Accent Edit FB Group, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedit Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Have you ever wondered about how your life could change in just a split second? How a near death experience can completely change your mindset and your outlook on life? I’ve heard about some people who have gone though this and have come out on the other end much stronger and their stories are always fascinating. Well my guest today, Jim Bordeau has had 3 near death experiences in his life. That’s right, 3. He went from teaching a job skills class, helping people on government’s assistance to find employment to being on food stamps himself unable to complete everyday tasks or care for his family. Today, Jim is a podcaster hosting two incredible podcasts, The Entrepreneurial trust which I was lucky to be a guest on and the Detroit Lions on the Prowl. He’s been very successful in building his audience on YouTube and is here today to talk about how to get a job in this unstable economy, building an audience, how to share your message, the lack of time and excuse and time wasting, finding your why and some advice for those wanting to start a podcast or a YouTube Channel. Jim is also a podcasting mentor to me and would be so upset if I didn’t remind you right now to subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review, 5 stars for good karma, so incredible listeners like yourself can find un in the podcast world. Don't forget to rate us, review, subscribe and follow us so that you always know when a new episode is out!  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/jimbordeau/ If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/  

Chloe' Skye is a freelance content strategist, copywriter, and avid traveler passionate about the intersection between culture and language. Her clients call her a Word Magician for the way she creates humorous, helpful, and human content for brands doing social good. She’s originally from New York but Chloe' has taught ESL in Israel and Czech Republic and now lives in Denmark. She now runs a successful freelance copywriting business online and is here to discuss the misconceptions about making money as a writer.     Her writing and creative work has been published in Pangyrus LitMag, Standart Mag, Hanging Loose, and more. She records her adventures on an expat travel and language blog called Chlohemian.  On today’s show, Chloe shares about the benefits of growing up in a diverse place such as Queens, NY, why she became an expat, her advice for starting a freelance copywriting business, her thoughts on the intersection of language and culture, the privilege of living abroad as an American, her advice for dealing with anxiety and how to gain your focus back. I am so excited for you to get to know Chloe, she’s such a delight. Tune in now to hear her story.  Don't forget to rate us, review, subscribe and follow us so that you always know when a new episode is out!  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/chloeskye/ If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/  

Have you heard of playfulness as a form of therapy and empowerment? Well, that’s exactly what our episode is about today. Saras Feijoo helps you bring your creative side forward and provides you with unique ways to see life from a more artistic perspective. She’s an internationally acclaimed productivity strategist and coach, performance curator, and multidisciplinary performance artist. Saras has traveled the world performing and bringing playfulness to people’s lives. She teaches you how to find your inner creative voice, and connect with your inner artist to bring out the creative you. This year, she organized a playfulness festival called the PlayfulFest, a 3-day event, which offered people tools on how to continue bringing the energy of playfulness into your daily life, your work, and/or business. I had a blast talking with her today, and learning about ways to bring more playfulness into our lives. This year has been very hard for most of us. It’s been a year of pivoting, reinventing, and loss. I think we can all use a little bit of playfulness in our lives, no matter what the struggles may be. Saras is the person to teach you how to do it. On the show, we dive into how to bring more joy into people’s lives, the toolkit for playfulness, how to get through your mental blocks, playfulness as a form of meditation, and Saras’s 3 tips on how to add more fun into your everyday routine.  If you haven’t yet subscribed to our podcast friend, make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you like listening to Lena chat with our guests, make sure you leave us a review because it helps us reach more incredible listeners. Thank you so much for tuning in and subscribing! For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/sarasfeijoo/ If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/  

"I tell people, I am not here to fix you and I can’t fix you because I don’t believe that you are broken. What I can do is to help you see what you’re not seeing, while feeling broken. That's what we need to focus on, the present moment. Not the past, not the future, right here, right now. "- Michelle Kuei It’s not every day that a guests’ story is so inspiring it brings you to tears. Well, that’s exactly what happened when I spoke to Michelle Kuei, my guest on today’s show.  Michelle is a certified confidence & leadership coach who helps negative self-talkers believe in their talents to reach their full potential in personal and professional life. She was only 11-years-old, living in rural Taiwan when a car running a red light completely altered her life’s trajectory. Her road to recovery was extremely long and painful and she needed to learn how to live with a disability. Although very difficult, her new reality didn’t stop her from pursuing unbelievable and seemingly impossible goals such as hiking Machu Picchu. Michelle’s speaking career began in 2018, soon after she founded her own coaching company. She is the author of the new memoir, Perfectly Normal, an immigrant’s story of making it in America. Michelle lives in Los Angeles with a short-haired brown tabby cat named Buster. If you’re looking for her, the odds are good you’ll find her at the gym.  In today’s episode, Michelle shares how to gain clarity when you feel stuck, the law of being, how to use bravery to discover a way of living true to yourself, living a life with a disability, overcoming your fears, and why only you know what’s best for you. Tune in now to hear our chat! Don't forget to rate us, review, subscribe, and follow us so that you always know when a new episode is out!  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/michellekuei/ If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Today’s guest will light a fire under you as she did to me because she’s such an inspiring and empowering woman. Chef Alexia Apostolidi is an award-winning chef, restauranteur, cookbook author, tv host, and online cooking school owner, who continues to thrive despite many failures. She knew she was passionate about cooking since she was a child, and continued to pursue her dreams no matter how impossible it may have seemed in the past. Chef Alexia has run successful restaurants in Greece and the US has worked in Michelin Star restaurants and was even the District Training Manager in Burger King. Chef Alexia is very quick to think on her feet and evolves with the economy and changing times. In the face of the pandemic, she again found herself pivoting and launched her e-book with low carb, sugar-free, grain-free, and gluten-free recipes, online cooking school, and focused on her online cooking show. In today’s episode, Alexia shares how she discovered her passion for cooking, her many failures, and obstacles that turned out to be the best lessons in her life, how she held every position in the restaurant business in order to prepare herself to run her own business, her turbulent immigration story, her experiences as a contestant on Top Chef in Greece and why she started her online cooking school for busy individuals. Tune in now to hear her story. **Chef Alexia was recorded in mono, meaning you will only be able to hear her from one earbud if you're wearing them. Put them both in if you're having trouble hearing her.** Don't forget to rate us, review, subscribe, and follow us so that you always know when a new episode is out!  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/chefalexia/  If you want to join a free community of global movers and shakers, click on the link below:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ Send me a message on DM to let me know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/  

Eating Beans for Health: All About The Bean Protocol  Unique Hammond is a certified holistic nutritionist, a bean protocol coach and an author. Her book, “Your Tastebuds Are A**holes: How I Trained Mine & Healed Crohn’s" Unique shares her journey from ninety-pound patient to advocate for her own holistic health. With irreverent wit and hard-won wisdom, she also walks you through basic changes you can make to improve your own wellness, combat chronic issues, and ensure your best life for years to come. With tips ranging from diet and exercise to finding a support team, Unique shows that wherever you are in your journey to wellness, you’re great—and you can only get better from here. Unique came on the show today to discuss her own story growing up, how Crohn’s disease devastated her body and life, her own healing journey, why beans are so powerful and help us truly detox like no other food out there, what is the bean protocol and who is it for, and how to adapt the bean protocol into our everyday lives. Tune in now to hear Unique’s story.  FREE ACCENTED WORLD FB COMMUNITY:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ ACCENTED WORLD INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ SHOW NOTES FOR TODAY'S EPISODE:  https://lenalivinsky.com/uniquehammond/    

Marketing and being authentic are key if you want to have a successful business. My guest on today’s show, James Lam, specializes in these key aspects of business. I have personally already learned so much from him when it comes to both. He just has a way with words and is one of the best entrepreneurial teachers and mentors I have had the pleasure of working with. He himself went from a non-believing, over-worked, and money-losing business owner to a successful entrepreneur with a healthy lifestyle and mindset. With 15+ years of marketing experience, James has built 3 successful companies taking them from startups to thriving successes. He’s also the host of the 3 Steps to Thrive podcast, where he showcases successful and interesting entrepreneurs. In today’s episode, James shares about the struggles of growing up as a person of color and later breaking the stereotypes, his failure in business which ultimately led to his success, his passion for supporting coaches and healers, and his own 3 steps to thrive. Before we listen to this incredible chat, make sure you follow us on Spotify or rate us and subscribe to Apple podcasts, so you never miss a show. Tune in now for James’s story.  ACCENTED WORLD FB COMMUNITY:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ ACCENTED WORLD INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ ACCENTED WORLD SHOW NOTES:  https://lenalivinsky.com/jameslam/    

Do you remember the day when you moved to a new place? How about moved to a new country? I bet it wasn’t easy to settle down, figure out the new culture, make new friends, or find a job. That happens to a lot of immigrants moving abroad, especially women. It can be a very lonely journey, leaving behind the place you used to call home. Most immigrants have to restart their lives when they do. It’s very hard, especially if they don’t speak the language. My guest today, Nyna Caputi, also had a difficult time finding her community when she first moved to the US from India. It was so hard for her in fact, that she started her business the Expat woman, hoping to create a community. She ended up creating a social enterprise that helps to inspire, connect, and empower immigrant and native-born women across the globe through online and offline events, networking opportunities, and valuable resources and content. With over 12,000 members, they have hosted over 250 workshops, conferences, hackathons, webinars, career fairs, and networking events. On top of that, Nyna is a filmmaker, blogger, advocate, and speaker on gender violence, startups, leadership, cross-cultural skills, diversity, and expat life. She is also the winner of the ‘Global Influencer 2019’ award from Women Empowerment Awards North America. In today’s episode, Nyna shares about her struggles finding a community when she moved to the United States, what inspired her to find the Expat Woman, how she scaled her business to make 6 figures, her advice for new entrepreneurs, and her 3 “P” mantra. Tune in now to hear her empowering story.  Please rate and review our podcast so that it can be reached by more people like you. Leave a 5-star review for good karma :)  ACCENTED WORLD FB COMMUNITY:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ ACCENTED WORLD INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ ACCENTED WORLD SHOW NOTES:  https://lenalivinsky.com/ninacaputi/  

Do you practice meditation? Or would you like to learn how to do it, but are overwhelmed by how to get started. Do you want to prioritize your happiness? Well then, this Episode is for you. My guest on today’s show is Shubho Dutta. His story is very empowering. Mindfulness and meditation actually saved his life, because he felt like such a failure growing up with dyslexia and ADHD, being held back multiple years in school, he was actually suicidal. As he explains it, meditation tamed his monkey mind and he was able to finally focus to finish school and get a degree. In fact, meditation changed his life so much He became a certified meditation teacher, having studied the Buddhist and Hindu philosophies in many settings including with his holiness the Dalai Lama Shubho is the founder of BoostCamp.Live & emotionalempowerment.net/  both focusing on changing people's mindset.   In today’s episode, Shubho recalls his difficult childhood, while growing up with dyslexia and ADHD which nearly let to his suicide, how he managed to thrive with his disabilities, how meditation and mindfulness impacted his life and his life as an entrepreneur! Tune in now to hear his empowering story.  ACCENTED WORLD FB COMMUNITY:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/accentedworldpodcast/ ACCENTED WORLD INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/ ACCENTED WORLD SHOW NOTES:  https://lenalivinsky.com/shubhodutta/ Send me a direct message on Instagram! I'd love to hear from you @accentedworldpodcast Don't forget to rate and subscribe to our podcast!