Claim Your Confidence with Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Highest Hurdle with Emily Hikade Jun 20, 2023

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Many people undergo career changes throughout the course of their lives, but Emily Hikade’s is one that is especially unique. Many may know of Emily as the Founder and CEO of the beloved luxury sleepwear company Petite Plume, but a lesser known fact is that before she became a full-time entrepreneur, Emily worked for the CIA as an operations officer in the Clandestine Service for nearly two decades. In this episode we discuss Emily’s experience working in the CIA, where her idea for Petite Plume came from, and how she was able to take the leap to pivot in her career.
Don’t miss this interview where we talk about:

Emily’s curiosity as a child and her love of learning different languages
Her journey from working as a White House aid to joining the CIA, the various countries she traveled to during her multiple tours, and what her life was like undercover
The ‘aha moment’ that first motivated her to making Petite Plume a reality
How Emily overcame the various hurdles she faced when developing Petite Plume, and her determination to not compromise her vision for the brand
The ‘ones and tens’ of life, and how you can only appreciate the highs by experiencing the lows

Find Emily Hikade:
https://www.petite-plume.com
IG: @emilyhikade
LinkedIn: Emily Hikade
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IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Joy with Isolde Brielmaier Jun 13, 2023

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One of the biggest names in the New York City art world today, Isolde Brielmaier has left her mark on some of the most prestigious museums in the country, including the Guggenheim Museum, the Bronx Museum of Art, and the SCAD Museum of Art, and has contributed to countless contemporary art and culture programs for companies such as The Peninsula Hotels, Valentino, Gucci, and New York Magazine. Isolde now serves as the Deputy Director of the New Museum and Guest Curator at the International Center of Photography in New York City, and in this interview we discuss everything she loves about working in the art world, the daily nine-to-five as a curator, and how she’s leading the next generation of artists and art curators forward.
Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we talk about:

What Isolde’s background as a ballet dancer taught her about confidence, self-validation, and discipline
How she first got involved in the contemporary art space, the art and culture programs she has helped develop, and how the art world has changed throughout her career
‘Paying it forward’ – how Isolde is adding to the progress enacted by her predecessors through her focus on collaboration and representation
Her ever-evolving confidence journey, and how she seeks to instill confidence in her daughter
The importance of practicing gratitude, and the transformative and powerful energy of joy

Find Isolde Brielmaier:
https://www.isoldeb.com
IG: @isolde_brielmaier
LinkedIn: Isolde Brielmaier
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Fulfillment with Anne Aslett Jun 06, 2023

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Anne Aslett is the CEO of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the 5th largest nonprofit AIDS fundraiser in the world which has helped save over 5 million lives from its founding in 1992. Throughout her time with the organization, Anne has expanded its reach globally, and continued to help raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and end the stigma surrounding those affected – reaching over 100 million people in the process. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence we discuss the multitude of projects she took on in her early career – from journalism to consulting, how she first got involved with fundraising for HIV/AIDS, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s next steps.
Don’t miss this interview where we talk about:

Her early childhood in Sydney, Australia, her family’s subsequent move to London, and how she adjusted to her new environment
Anne’s travels to the Middle East for journalism work during her early career, and how she found confidence through the culture shock
How careers are built off of multiple stepping stones, and how trial and error is often the key to finding the path that is truly fulfilling for you
How Anne was personally affected by the AIDS/HIV epidemic, and what drove her to commit to making a difference through fundraising
Anne’s impact on the Elton John AIDS Foundation, her experience working with Elton John, and what she’s doing to help the foundation reach its goal of ending the AIDS epidemic for good

Find Anne Aslett:
https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org
IG: @anneaslett
Twitter: @AnneAslett1
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Creativity with Tanya Taylor May 30, 2023

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Everyone in the fashion world already knows Tanya Taylor and her eponymous New York-based fashion brand. As CEO and Creative Director, Tanya has built her brand around the power, freedom, and joy that comes from creative expression by masterfully combining color, texture, and her own hand-painted prints into her designs. In this interview we talk about Tanya’s love of color and her creative backstory, the values behind her brand, and how she first got started in the fashion industry.
Don’t miss this episode where we discuss:

The importance of fostering your own creativity
How Tanya found the inspiration, confidence, and drive to start her own fashion brand
The power of a positive mindset, and how she is able to overcome failures and mitigate self-doubt
How Tanya uses her platform to have a positive impact, from promoting size inclusivity in her clothing to hosting Color Therapy classes across the country to help empower others through creativity
The future of the Tanya Taylor brand and their first brick-and-mortar store that is opening later this year

Find Tanya Taylor:
https://www.tanyataylor.com
IG: @tanyataylor
LinkedIn: Tanya Taylor
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Wellness with Colleen Wachob May 23, 2023

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If you’re one of the millions of people seeking a healthier lifestyle, you’ve probably come across the website mindbodygreen. Co-Founder and Co-CEO Colleen Wachob launched mindbodygreen with her husband Jason in 2009, taking inspiration from their own wellness journeys to build one of the most popular health and wellness websites with millions of dedicated viewers. In this interview, we discuss Colleen’s personal health journey, the early years of mindbodygreen after it was first launched, and how Colleen and Jason have expanded the brand to include a podcast, health coaching program, online fitness classes, an online vitamin and supplement shop, and now an upcoming book.
Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

Growing up with entrepreneur parents, college, and her career before mindbodygreen
Colleen’s experience overcoming a nearly life-threatening pulmonary embolism during the early years of mindbodygreen, her recovery process, and how she moved forward
Her transition from working in the corporate world to being a full-time entrepreneur, and what the conversation surrounding the topic of wellness was like before the advent of wellness and fitness influencers
How Colleen and her husband were able to stay on the same page and work together throughout the conception, launch, and expansion of their company
Her upcoming book The Joy of Wellbeing, and what she wished she knew at the start of her health journey

Find Colleen Wachob:
https://www.mindbodygreen.com
IG: @colleenwachob
Twitter: @ColleenWachob
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Inspiration with Mary Giuliani May 18, 2023

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In this special episode of Claim Your Confidence, Mary Giuliani, CEO and founder of the New York based catering and event company MGCE, is back to celebrate the release of her third book How to Lose Friends and Influence No One. Tune in to this episode where Mary and Lydia answer questions from a live call-in audience about the book writing process, vulnerability, faith, and what readers can take away from Mary’s newest book.
Don’t miss this interview where they talk about:

How Mary’s newest book is her most authentic and what she wants readers to gain from reading about her experiences
Marriage, how its difficulties oftentimes go hand-in-hand with its joys, and the bond that emerges from weathering any storm with your partner
How Mary integrates religion into her life and finds ways to practice gratitude Reflecting on people-pleasing tendencies, and the empowerment that comes with letting yourself pursue what you want
Quality over quantity, believing in yourself, and how dreams don’t have age limits or expiration dates

Find Mary:
www.marygiuliani.com
IG: @mary_giuliani
Order her new book: https://amzn.to/3yTjqNO
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Leadership with Kim Mulkey May 16, 2023

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In the world of women’s basketball, Kim Mulkey is the biggest name in the room. She’s garnered many titles over the span of her career – athlete, Olympic gold medalist, head coach, and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee to name a few. Kim is the only person in college basketball history to win a national championship as a head coach, assistant coach, and a player, and is currently the head coach for the LSU women’s basketball team who are fresh off their recent NCAA National Championship victory. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about her love for competing and her athletic journey, her transition from player to coach, and how she supports and motivates her team.
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

How she learned cooperation and resilience from participating in athletics throughout her childhood
Her path from playing on the Louisiana Tech women’s basketball team in college to the Olympics, and her first role as assistant coach at Louisiana Tech after her graduation
Taking on her first head coaching position at Baylor, how she knew it was time to take the next step in her career, and how she made the transition
How she builds her team, and how holding her players accountable and facing problems head-on is integral to maintaining good team chemistry
Her role as both a coach and a mentor, her views on the importance of education, and how she hopes to teach her players confidence and determination by being a role model

Find Kim Mulkey
IG: @coachkimmulkey
Twitter: @KimMulkey
https://lsusports.net/sports/wbball/roster/coach/kim-mulkey/
Follow Lydia:
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IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Cause with Allyson Felix May 09, 2023

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Allyson Felix OLY is the most decorated American track and field athlete in Olympic history with 11 total medals from 5 consecutive Olympic games, and holds the title of most decorated athlete in World Athletic Championships history with 20 career medals. While her sheer amount of athletic achievements make her a force to be reckoned with on the track, off the track Allyson is a champion of equality, women’s reproductive health, and maternity protection. In this interview, we discuss her Olympic career from her earliest games to her greatest victories, becoming a mother and her advocacy for maternal support in the athletic industry, and her hopes and goals moving forward.
Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

Starting track and field in high school, how it led to her first Olympic Games, and becoming an Olympic silver medalist at 18
Navigating the ups and downs of training, how she juggled her professional athletic career while still in college, and her first Olympic gold medal
The culture of silence surrounding pregnancy in the athletic industry, and how writing a New York Times op-ed regarding her experiences trying to get maternal support from sponsors served as a catalyst for greater maternal protections to be included in sponsor contracts for all female athletes
How she started her athletic footwear company Saysh and the mission behind it
Her dedication to raising awareness of maternal issues and her plans moving forward as she transitions into the next chapter of her career

Find Allyson Felix
https://saysh.com
IG & Twitter: @allysonfelix
Facebook: Allyson FelixSaysh
IG: @bysaysh
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Passion with Sara Haines May 02, 2023

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Co-host of ABC's Emmy award-winning daytime talk show The View and host of ABC’s primetime game show The Chase, Sara Haines is a well-known and well-loved face on network television. Getting her start through NBC’s Page Program and working as a correspondent on Today, ABC News, and Good Morning America, Sara’s career is a testament to the power of passion, dedication, and hard work. In this episode, we talk about her love of hosting, how she got her foot in the door of the network television industry, and how doing the hard work lets you have a say in your future.
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

How being one of four children taught her to work hard and find self-assurance from a young age
Her experiences in the NBC Page Program, working on the fourth hour of Today, and the path that led her to The View
The importance of living in the journey rather than always being focused on the end result, and how to know if the journey you’re on is the right one for you
Making career-changing decisions, weighing your options, and finding the courage to stray from a “safer” path in order to pursue your goals
Her struggle with postpartum depression, how she overcame it, and the importance of awareness

Find Sara Haines:
IG, Twitter, & TikTok: @sarahaines
Facebook: Sara Haines
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IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Impact with Glenn Close Apr 25, 2023

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Glenn Close needs no introduction. With an acting career spanning over four decades and a level of undeniable talent that has won her countless SAG, Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe awards, Glenn’s work on stage and screen has inspired millions. And, with her non-profit organization Bring Change to Mind, Glenn also inspires millions to help end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness. In this interview, we discuss how Glenn first broke into the acting world, some of her most memorable roles, and the mission behind Bring Change to Mind.
Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

Her early childhood when her parents joined the spiritual cult Moral Re-Armament, and how she was able to leave at age 22
How she first got involved with acting and theatre while she was an undergraduate at William & Mary, and her subsequent experiences participating in national auditions after her graduation
The resilience and grit needed to work in the theater, film, and television industries, and the importance of remaining objective about your abilities so that you can continue to improve
The power and freedom that comes with owning your choices, trusting your instincts, and refusing to compare yourself to others
How her family member’s struggles with their mental health inspired and motivated her to co-found Bring Change to Mind, a non-profit organization dedicated to de-stigmatizing mental illness

Find Glenn Close:
IG: @glennclose
Bring Change to Mind: https://bringchange2mind.org/
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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