Claim Your Confidence with Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Personal Brand with Aliza Licht Apr 18, 2023

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As an award winning marketer, entrepreneur, best-selling author, podcaster, and savvy social media personality, Aliza Licht is the picture of confidence. Founder of LEAVE YOUR MARK, a multimedia brand and consultancy, Aliza uses her wealth of marketing and communications experience to mentor businesses and individuals alike on brand curation and growth. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about her time at Donna Karan as Senior Vice President of Global Communications, how she learned to trust and invest in her own name, and the steps you can take to establish and grow your own personal brand.
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

What working to overcome a speech disorder as a child taught her about confidence
The importance of knowing and taking control of your own story – how even something as small as your email signature can give you the power to shape how you are perceived How her career in PR gave her an understanding of what it means to build a strong brand, and how the connections you make over time can help you move mountains
Her experience launching DKNY’s Twitter account in 2009 and being the highly influential and beloved, yet anonymous, ‘DKNY PR Girl’
Leaving her role at Donna Karan, the process of writing her first book and starting her podcast, and how she was able to find her strengths as an entrepreneur and launch her own company

Find Aliza Licht:
https://alizalicht.com/
IG & TikTok: @alizalichtxo
Twitter: @AlizaLicht
LinkedIn: ALIZA LICHT
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www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Network with Stephanie Horton Apr 11, 2023

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With a career spanning numerous top companies including The New York Times, Vogue, Alexander Wang, and now Google, Stephanie Horton is a master of adapting to – and excelling in – every role she takes on. In this interview, we discuss how Stephanie found her path in business school and her first job in marketing, her views on the importance of partnerships and networking, and how she finds the confidence to continually expand her career and learn new things.
Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

The importance of establishing, growing, and protecting your network, and how Stephanie’s network has supported her throughout her career
Her experiences finding her passion at her first job, and the moment when she first realized how partnerships can expand your reach
How knowing what you’re good and what you bring to the table is key in having the confidence needed to push yourself out of your comfort zone and take on a new role or position
The countless projects, such as Vogue 100, that she’s established and grown, the knowledge she gained from them, and how oftentimes finding connections within her network helped her projects succeed
Her time at Gotham, The New York Times, Vogue, ShopBop, FarFetch, Alexander Wang, and now Google – and how she’s bringing her love of giving back to her community to her current position

Find Stephanie Horton:
IG: @shorton007
Twitter: @shorton007
LinkedIn: Stephanie Horton
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Self-Assuredness with Huma Abedin Apr 04, 2023

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Huma Abedin has had a remarkable career in public service and national politics, holding countless titles and responsibilities starting from her role as an intern in First Lady Hillary Clinton’s office in 1996 to her current role as Hillary Clinton’s chief of staff. Over the years, Huma has risen to any challenge with resilience, grace, and boundless courage. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about why she wrote her book Both/And and the importance of sharing one’s story, her relationship with her dual-cultural identity, and her experience working as vice chair for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.
Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

The life-lessons she learned from her father, and his key role in instilling confidence within her
How growing up in Saudi Arabia and frequently traveling abroad provided her with invaluable knowledge of various cultural perspectives
Overcoming loss and learning to put yourself out there again
How she first got an internship opportunity at the White House, and how her career path unfolded as she discovered her passion for politics and public service
Her relationship with her ex-husband, and how she took the good and the bad in stride and found the strength to push through even the most difficult situations

You can find Huma Abedin:
IG: @humaabedin
Twitter: @HumaAbedin
https://www.huma-abedin.com/
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Endurance with Courtney Dauwalter Mar 28, 2023

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Courtney Dauwalter is never one to turn away from a challenge. As one of the world’s leading ultra runners, Courtney’s career boasts astounding feats of physical and mental strength. In this interview, we talk about Courtney’s running journey from her childhood to present, how her love for the running and marathon community led to her eventual discovery of ultra running, and how she has trained her body and mind in order to accomplish any goal – whether it be overcoming a 50, 100, or 240 mile race.
Don’t miss this episode where we discuss:

How Courtney found her path to ultra running through dedication, passion, and her love of continually testing her limits
Dealing with off-days, knowing when to step back and when to keep pushing forward, and how sometimes the hardest part of anything is just getting started
The “pain cave”: Courtney’s favorite visualization practice that helps her persevere through challenging moments
How the “slow-but-steady” approach to progress is not to be underestimated
The importance of your mindset, and how positivity is often the key to tapping in to your internal strength

You can find Courtney Dauwalter:
IG: @courtneydauwalter
Twitter: @courtdauwalter
Facebook: Courtney Dauwalter
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Light with Mary Giuliani Mar 21, 2023

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To celebrate the day of her book launch for Claim Your Confidence, Lydia invites special guest Mary Giuliani, CEO and founder of New York's top lifestyle company, MGCE, and author of the upcoming 'How to Lose Friends and Influence No One' on a special podcast to answer questions about claiming your confidence from a live audience calling in during the show.
In this hilarious episode, Lydia and Mary dive deep and deeper as they talk about:

Where they met and how they have been each other's biggest supporters for over two decades
Their biggest confidence fails and what they learned from that experience
Their tips for raising confident children
The importance and power of strong, female friendships
Mary's favorite story about Lady Lobsters and how we need to support one another
The power of strong female friendships

To follow along with Mary:
www.marygiuliani.com
IG: @marygiuliani
To keep up with Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet

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Finding Your Grit with Genevieve Roth Mar 14, 2023

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If there’s anyone who’s going to make the world a better place, it’s Genevieve Roth. An expert on the intersection of media, women’s empowerment, and social justice, and the Founder and CEO of Invisible Hand – a social impact and culture change agency – Genevieve leaves her mark on every project she’s involved in. In this interview, we talk about Genevieve’s childhood in Alaska and how it taught her about the importance of community, her experiences working for Glamour magazine and the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, and how her confidence stems from self-love.
Don’t miss this episode where we discuss:

How a life-changing event from her childhood gave her the strength to live bravely
The freedom that comes with allowing yourself to follow your interests, even if you may not be the best at something
Her love for writing, and how she unexpectedly found her audience while working at Glamour magazine
How living and working abroad taught her to trust herself
The importance of showing up and doing the work even after hardship, and the joy that comes with investing in the success of your teammates

You can find Genevieve Roth
IG:@genevievejroth
LinkedIn: Genevieve Roth
Invisible Hand: https://www.invisiblehand.co/
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Fire with Alina Cho Mar 07, 2023

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From being a National Correspondent for CNN, to contributing to CBS Sunday Morning and hosting The Atelier with Alina Cho at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Alina Cho’s expansive career in journalism has made her a role model for many. In this interview, we talk about how Alina fell in love with storytelling through learning on the job, her experiences traveling to North Korea for correspondence, and how she juggles all of her current and upcoming projects.
Be sure to tune in to this episode where we discuss:

The importance of having hands-on experience when beginning your career
How Alina’s work has made her an inspiration for younger generations
Having tenacity, and the power that comes with overcoming the fear of being told no
Her experiences covering a wide variety of stories – from national correspondence in North Korea and reporting on-location in Louisiana during Hurricane Katrina, to reintroducing fashion reporting to CNN with her series Fashion: Backstage Pass
How being your own best advocate is integral to success

You can find Alina Cho:
IG: @thealinacho
Twitter: @thealinacho
Watch Alina’s CBS Sunday Morning stories on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZwvWyf
Watch The Atelier with Alina Cho on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3Yjsaam
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding The Work/Life Blend with Jenny Fleiss Feb 28, 2023

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Jenny Fleiss always had an entrepreneurial spirit, but it wasn’t until a conversation about bridesmaid dresses over lunch with a business school classmate that she put that spirit into practice creating and scaling the fashion world disrupter, Rent the Runway. You won’t want to miss this interview where Jenny shares:What every entrepreneur should know before starting a business How a cold email led to a meeting with Diane von Furstenberg who gave them critical feedback they used to convince designers to join the RTR platform What “show don’t tell” means when pitching your business How she strives to blend business and family together – both for herself and her employees The lessons she learned from Rent the Runway that she applied when she started Jet Black and what she is doing now For more information on Jenny Fleiss, follow along onIG @jennycarterfleissTwitter: @Jenny_RTRFollow Lydia:www.lydiafenet.comIG: @lydiafenetLinkedIn: Lydia FenetDon’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/ClaimYourConfidencePodcastIf you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/ClaimYourConfidencePodcast

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Finding Your Confidence Boost with Deborah Roberts Feb 21, 2023

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Deborah Roberts' illustrious career in TV journalism is the stuff dreams are made of. In this interview we talk about growing up in in small town Georgia, how a confidence boost from a middle school teacher stayed with her throughout her life and how she reacted when her husband Al Roker scooped her for a career making story.
You won't want to miss this episode where we talk about:

What it was like growing up as one of nine children
How a single compliment from a teacher stayed with her throughout her life
How a big mistake on her first field assignment taught her a life lesson about made overcoming failure and never giving up
Her experience with the challenges of being a working mom
What happened when her husband Al Roker scooped her for a big story - and the classic comment by her daughter

You can find Deborah Roberts:
IG: @deborahroberts
TikTok: @deborahroberts
Deborah's book: https://bit.ly/3XCVvfB
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Finding Your Fearlessness with Rebecca Minkoff Feb 14, 2023

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Rebecca Minkoff is the CEO of a multi million dollar fashion brand, but her success didn’t come in the form she thought it would In this episode, Rebecca shares her extraordinary career journey from bedazzling I LOVE NY shirts to running one of the biggest fashion brands in the world…all while raising three kids…with another one in the way.
In this episode, Rebecca talks about:

How being bullied as a young girl taught her lessons she used to teach her children about empathy t
The lessons she learned after spending all of her money on a small collection that didn’t sell
How a missed opportunity led to the runaway hit The Morning After Bag - which gave her the confidence to launch her company
Normalizing breastfeeding in corporate environments
Launching Female Founder’s Collective and The North

You can find Rebecca Minkoff:
www.RebeccaMinkoff.com
IG: @rebeccaminkoff
TikTok: @rebeccaminkoff
Rebecca’s book: https://amzn.to/3JT4DcR
Follow Lydia:
www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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