The Accented World Podcast

Today's episode is a bit bittersweet because it's the last one before I take a maternity break from recording. On one hand, I am really going to miss sharing my content and introducing you to some incredible people from around the world. But on the other hand, I am so excited to focus on my new baby for the next few weeks or months. Because it's the last episode before my break, I wanted to leave you with something to think about and also take action on. I want you to reflect on whether your accent is your superpower. Have you thought about that? Is your accent holding you back, or is it something that's propelling you into multilingual success? If you're not sure, tune into today's episode and take my quiz to find out exactly whether your accent is your superpower and if it's not yet, how to make it so!  When you take the quiz, you will find 5 easy to implement tips to make your accent your superpower so you can express yourself like the boss that you are and more resources to help you become a more confident speaker. Head to www.lenalivinsky.com/superpower to take your quiz now! Don't forget to rate the show, review, and subscribe so that you always know when a new episode is available. For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/73 Show Audio Production:  https://polskypodcast.com Sponsors:  www.lenalivinsky.com/erincondren www.lenalivinsky.com/osea Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

Have you ever watched Indiana Jones? When I think of that movie I think about adventure, awesome hats and fascinating ancient history.  Well, my guest on today's show Laura Grier @lauragriertravel, is known as the “Indiana Jones of Adventure Travel Photography”. She was named on Discovery Channel UK’s “20 Richest People in the World List”; people who are rich in life experiences. Living overseas and working for the CIA by age 18, she began what would become a lifelong wanderlust. As a photojournalist for the past 20 years, she has photographed weddings and travel on all 7 continents making a career out of exploring and documenting the world. She's passionate about storytelling, mentoring, women’s education and empowerment, photography and travel.  Laura leads workshops, expeditions, and has recently launched Andeana Hats, her passion project with National Geographic working with Quechua Artisans in Peru. On today's show Laura opens up about what it was like growing up with her parents working for the CIA and later working for them herself, why she was dubbed the Indians Jones of the adventure travel photography, how her company supports the native Peruvian tribes, how to create a sustainable fashion brand and how to create your dream job with purpose.  I really loved my chat with Laura and learned a great deal from it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.  Head to the link in my bio to tune into our conversation.  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/72 Links from today's show:  www.lauragrier.com  www.andeanahats.com  www.instagram.com/lauragriertravel  www.instagram.com/andeanahats Show Audio Production:  https://polskypodcast.com Sponsors:  www.lenalivinsky.com/thrivemarket www.lenalivinsky.com/grammarly Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

Photography seems risky and I think it takes a special kind of talent to run a successful photography business. Not only do you have to be talented, you also need to be a boss and a networking superstar. Ksenia Pro, @kseniaprophoto, my guest on today's episode of the Accented World podcast, embodies all of these qualities and so much more!  I loved chatting with Ksenia because her story and childhood reminded me so much of my life in Poland. We both grew up in small towns in Eastern Europe, which shaped us culturally and socially in a very unique way, not necessarily preparing us for the life in the US.  Luckily we both adapted pretty quickly and were able to use our background to our advantage.  On the show today, Ksenia shares how can you invest time in yourself and grow while waiting for legal status, why she started a business instead of getting a job, her advice for future photographers, and how you can grow your confidence while speaking English.  Links from today's show:  http://kseniapro.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kseniaprophoto/ https://www.youtube.com/user/kseniaprophotography For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/anatajder  Show Audio Production:  https://polskypodcast.com Sponsors:  www.lenalivinsky.com/erincondren www.lenalivinsky.com/osea Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

Bhavana Jain, a successful fashion designer and boutique owner of the BHAV boutique in Chicago, comes from a long line of healthcare workers.  She has been a clinical pharmacist for 15 years, but a few years into her career noticed that something was missing. She had felt the entrepreneurial spark and since she always loved arts, she decided to go back to school for fashion design. Following her intuition, she started a fashion line that now incorporates her own South Asian heritage into the design aesthetic.  Bhavana is on the show today to discuss her transition, going from burnout in a successful career in the medical field to following her passion and becoming an entrepreneur, her advice for future entrepreneurs making a career switch, how to start a fashion line and why you shouldn't ignore your passion.  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/70 Show Audio Production:  https://polskypodcast.com Sponsors:  www.lenalivinsky.com/thrivemarket www.lenalivinsky.com/grammarly Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com Audio Production: https://polskypodcast.com Discount code: Lena20 

Today's episode happens to fall on my birthday :).   I am starting my 34th year around the sun and am sharing my 4 biggest struggles as an entrepreneur.  This year I've spent a lot of time reflecting and slowing down, mostly because of being pregnant with my first baby.  I feel very blessed to have had this season in my life and time to reevaluate my priorities moving forward.  I also reflected on my entrepreneurial career and came up with a list of my 4 biggest struggles as an entrepreneur. I'm still fairly new to the game and struggle in some areas more than others. I wanted to share these, because I know I am not alone.  Entrepreneurship is hard and can feel very lonely. Especially in the era of social media where a lot of what people post is beautifully curated to make it appear as almost perfect.  Well, I know everyone struggles and I think sharing these struggles is an important part of helping other business owners not to feel like a failure or feel alone.  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/69 Show Audio Production: https://polskypodcast.com Sponsors:  www.lenalivinsky.com/thrivemarket www.lenalivinsky.com/osea Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

Today's episode happens to fall on my birthday :).   I am starting my 34th year around the sun and am sharing my 4 biggest struggles as an entrepreneur.  This year I've spent a lot of time reflecting and slowing down, mostly because of being pregnant with my first baby.  I feel very blessed to have had this season in my life and time to reevaluate my priorities moving forward.  I also reflected on my entrepreneurial career and came up with a list of my 4 biggest struggles as an entrepreneur. I'm still fairly new to the game and struggle in some areas more than others. I wanted to share these, because I know I am not alone.  Entrepreneurship is hard and can feel very lonely. Especially in the era of social media where a lot of what people post is beautifully curated to make it appear as almost perfect.  Well, I know everyone struggles and I think sharing these struggles is an important part of helping other business owners not to feel like a failure or feel alone.  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/69 Show Audio Production: https://polskypodcast.com Sponsors:  www.lenalivinsky.com/thrivemarket www.lenalivinsky.com/osea Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

Today's episode happens to fall on my birthday :).   I am starting my 34th year around the sun and am sharing my 4 biggest struggles as an entrepreneur.  This year I've spent a lot of time reflecting and slowing down, mostly because of being pregnant with my first baby.  I feel very blessed to have had this season in my life and time to reevaluate my priorities moving forward.  I also reflected on my entrepreneurial career and came up with a list of my 4 biggest struggles as an entrepreneur. I'm still fairly new to the game and struggle in some areas more than others. I wanted to share these, because I know I am not alone.  Entrepreneurship is hard and can feel very lonely. Especially in the era of social media where a lot of what people post is beautifully curated to make it appear as almost perfect.  Well, I know everyone struggles and I think sharing these struggles is an important part of helping other business owners not to feel like a failure or feel alone.  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/69 Show Audio Production: https://polskypodcast.com Sponsors:  www.lenalivinsky.com/thrivemarket www.lenalivinsky.com/osea Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

I love to geek out on all things speech and voice-related given my background as a speech pathologist. So when Cynthia Zhai, who is a voice coach and a professional speaker reached out to come on the show, I was very excited! Voice education is very important, especially when it comes to using it to be more impactful and confident. As entrepreneurs, we are constantly communicating with our audiences. Whether it's through marketing, social media posts, going live or connecting on Zoom, we are always sharing messages with our audience. Using the right tone of voice can also convey messaging and it's important to use it with confidence in order to engage our audience. As a TEDx speaker herself, Cynthia came on the show and shared her own journey of how she became a more assertive and confident speaker, where a good voice comes from, the relationship of voice and breathing, the fastest way to engage your audience, and much more. Cynthia has helped professionals from 46 countries across 6 continents to speak with a powerful voice. She has been a professional speaker and coach for the past 18 years and her engagement spans 5 continents in 18 countries. Naturally, she was the perfect guest for the Accented World Podcast. Tune in now to hear our chat! Don't forget to rate the show, review, and subscribe so that you always know when a new episode is available. For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/68 Sponsors:  www.lenalivinsky.com/thrivemarket www.lenalivinsky.com/grammarly Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

Productivity is something I've struggled with for years. I used to be that college student, cramming for her exams the night before the big test. I used to put off anything that required extra brainpower and time until the last minute, causing me lots of anxiety and underperformance. It's hard to be productive all the time, but it's a skill that comes in very handy especially when running your own business or working in a demanding and promising career. Need help with your productivity? Then tune in to today's episode of the Accented World Podcast! My guest on today's show, Sabrina Runbeck, is the so-called Queen of Performance and Productivity. After overcoming burnout and feeling stuck in a career that drained her, she became an international peak performance speaker empowering young professionals to find their voice and overcome the stress of their personal and professional expectations. This allows them to reconnect with their passion, contribute positively to their organizations, and become influential in their fields without feeling overwhelmed, underappreciated, or undervalued, all the while staying happy and motivated. On the show, she shares her 6 step system to improve your productivity and quality of life which is absolutely brilliant, how our minds go beyond what we can physically do, how to gain 8 hours of free time per week and what to do with that extra time, how not to turn your passion into poison and much more. Don't forget to rate the show, review and subscribe so that you always know when a new episode is available. Links from today's show:  Women Who BossUp: Secrets from Women Who Are Forging Their Own Path and Thriving For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/67 Sponsors:  www.lenalivinsky.com/erincondren www.lenalivinsky.com/osea Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

As I am now in my 34th week of pregnancy (craziness!), I've been reflecting on some of the biggest and most surprising lessons I've learned thus far. Everyone's pregnancy journey is different and unique so these have been my experiences. I wanted to share them to see if anyone else has gone through something similar, or perhaps to help someone else reflect on their own pregnancy journey. It's also fun to share these with you, even if you're not a mom-to-be or a mom already, because some of these thoughts may surprise you or teach you something new. I was completely clueless going into this pregnancy, and have treated every moment and lesson as a gift, expanding my mind, heart, and soul. As I am nearing the resolution aka the birth, the big event, I am getting nervous, but nonetheless excited to meet my boy and step into the mom's shoes, which I am ecstatic to fill. What lessons have you learned in your pregnancy? What are your thoughts on what I have learned so far? Don't forget to rate the show, review, and subscribe so that you always know when a new episode is available. Links from today's show:  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/anatajder  Sponsors:  www.lenalivinsky.com/erincondren www.lenalivinsky.com/osea Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com Mel Robbins: The High 5 Habit

This week's guest on the Accented World Podcast is Mr. Jeff Mendelson. He is the host of the One Big Tip Podcast and runs a digital marketing company. He started and built his company with a foundation that includes delivering services at scale and employing a worldwide network of freelancers, bloggers, web designers, and project managers. Jeff has been able to run his business from anywhere in the world, which he has done many times.  On today's show, he shares his secrets on how you can run your company from anywhere in the world and which tools are the most useful for doing so, how to start a business, the importance of marketing, how to price your services, and content and how to use content marketing to broaden your reach.  I learned a ton from my chat with Jeff and I hope you do the same!  Don't forget to rate the show, review and subscribe so that you always know when a new episode is available. Links from today's show:  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/65 Sponsors:  www.lenalivinsky.com/erincondren www.lenalivinsky.com/osea Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Financial education is a hot topic right now and for a good reason. More and more women and entrepreneurs are starting to get their financial education in order to not only build wealth but to also smartly manage their assets. It's a shame that money management is not taught in most schools because it's such a crucial skill in our lives. The good thing is though, that more and more people, such as my guest on today's show, Mr. Rocky Lalvani, are providing financial education and advice to business owners. After all, if your business is profitable but you do not know how to manage these profits, you will most likely make unwise decisions that will affect your life and business. Rocky came on the show to discuss the principles of compounding, how to live a rich life on a poverty budget, the negative stigma, and beliefs around money, how to unblock your negative beliefs, how to start your financial education, and how to make your business profitable. I learned so much from this conversation and I hope you will as well! Let me know in the comments if you have anything to add or ask any questions. Enjoy the show :)  Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available. Links from today's show:  http://profitcomesfirst.com/  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/64 Sponsors:  www.lenalivinsky.com/grammarly www.lenalivinsky.com/thrivemarket Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Today's episode is super timely for me and I didn't even plan it this way :). I wish I had, but I am not that savvy. Of course, I am referring to my awesome conversation with Viktoriya Yurkovetskiy, a lactation consultant and founder of Corporate Breastfeeding Support.  As a future first-time mom, full-time worker, and entrepreneur, I found Viktoriya's advice and story so relevant. Life changes when you become a mama and start to breastfeed. Not only is the physical aspect of it often difficult, also the emotional and social aspect makes it sometimes impossible to do without hurdles. It's not easy breastfeeding in public and pumping locations are not always readily available.  On today's show, Viktoriya provided some great tips on how to support struggling breastfeeding mamas, she discusses how to plan for when you go back to work, she tells her story on how she started her company and dives into her struggles as an immigrant and how she got over the fear for being judged for her accent to scale her business. Tune into the conversation to learn more!  Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available. Links from today's show: www.corporatebreastfeedingsupport.com find a speech-pathologist: https://find.asha.org/pro/#sort=relevancy find a lactation consultant: https://uslca.org/resources/find-an-ibclc/ Show notes:  https://lenalivinsky.com/63 Sponsors: www.lenalivinsky.com/erincondren www.lenalivinsky.com/osea Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Before I met Sandra during the podcast recording, I had a feeling that we shared a lot of similar beliefs and ambitions. Once we got to talking, I knew she was a kindred spirit. Aside from sharing the dreams of being on stage with the likes of Marie Forleo and Elizabeth Gilbert, Sandra is one manifesting badass. I find that truly inspiring, as I myself believe in the power of manifesting the life of your dreams. As a successful 6 figure entrepreneur who has run her business right from her laptop in over 15 countries, Sandra knows a thing or two about time and location freedom, my 2 biggest life goals. On today's show, Sandra talks about manifestation and what it actually means, the formula to manifest what you want, how to manifest your dream life, the importance of clear and impactful communication, she shares clear and confident communication tips and so much more. Tune in now to hear her story. 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/62 Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/  

Hosting events in your business, whether webinars, presentations workshops or larger organized events such as summits, can give you exposure and a tremendous income boost.  On today's show, I speak to Anna Osherov, an event marketing expert, an eventologist, a speaker, facilitator, and consultant on how to master events for your brand and business growth. We talk about the gift of speaking multiple languages and how that can benefit you, the power of events on your business growth, how to include webinars/workshops in your business monthly, and using a webinar as a lead magnet, to name a few of our topics.  Anna is very inspirational, a natural go-getter, and a wonderful teacher, so I hope you enjoy our chat!  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/61 Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

I am a true believer that each one of us needs to do some kind of inner work in order to reprogram our negative self-beliefs and start to love ourselves for who we are.  It takes patience and a lot of hard work, but the results of that transformation are absolutely worth it. When it comes to speaking authentically and finding your voice as an entrepreneur, inner work will also need to be done.  If we are held back by negative beliefs about ourselves and feel less than deserving of happiness or success, how can we truly speak from the heart and share our truth?  It would be nearly impossible to do that. This is why in today's episode of the Accented World Podcast, I am sharing my 5 tips on how to find your voice, whether you're a native or a non-native speaker of English.  In today's episode, I discuss the importance of not comparing ourselves with other people, being patient, and the importance of not taking ourselves too seriously. It was a great reminder for me, and I hope this episode will also help you to find your true voice.  Tune into episode 60 to learn more.  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/60 Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Have you ever wondered about the difference between women and men when it comes to public speaking? Besides the fact that public speaking is very difficult and stressful for many, it is even more difficult for women.  My guest on today's show, Mrs. Jane Paterson is a professional public speaking coach who believes that when women develop their overall speaking skills, they are empowered to speak up, grow their careers, bring about change, and inspire others. She shares that women are more afraid to speak up than men, that men would interrupt a female speaker 10 times more than they would ever interrupt a male speaker, and the difference between the speaking styles of men and women.  This conversation was very inspiring to me because as a woman in podcasting and a speech-language pathologist I get to witness these dynamics quite often. It is important to spread awareness about this, to empower more women to speak up and take back the mic.  Tune in to my conversation with Jane to learn more.  For today's show notes head to this link:  https://lenalivinsky.com/59 Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/  

I love a good reminiscing session, and my conversation with Jennifer Dopazo was that and so much more. We both share a love for Madrid, and I could have spent hours talking to her about it.  But what I loved the most about our chat was Jennifer's story of perseverance, how she launched a successful career/ business during the recession, and how when she let go of the shoulds and could haves, her business boomed.  Jennifer is an award-winning graphic designer specializing in Brand Identity, Interaction Design, and UX/UI Design. On the show we also chat about creating your personal brand, finding your niche, pivoting your business during the recession, having an international team and how that shapes your perspective, family-oriented work culture and so much more.  Tune in now to hear our chat 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/58 Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/  

Being multilingual comes with great perks, but it can also make you feel less than.    I've always struggled with speaking multiple languages because I didn't feel like I fit in anywhere. After some time in the US, I no longer spoke perfect Polish, and I never learned to speak perfect English.    Thankfully, with life experience and working on my insecurities I realized, what a blessing it is to be multilingual. This is why I recorded today's episode of the Accented World Podcast, where I discussed the five benefits of being a multilingual entrepreneur.    On the show, I discussed why being multilingual improves your communication skills, which is key in being a good entrepreneur, how multilingualism and multiculturalism can help you create a more inclusive business, the neurological benefits of speaking more than one language, how being multilingual help you develop great management skills and the unlimited collaborative and networking opportunities that come along with being multilingual. Tune in to the episode to learn more!  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/57 Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Angelica Alan is a wellness and lifestyle coach, who left Brazil at the age of 21 with only 1000 Euros in her pocket. She has since lived all over the world, eventually settling down in Australia with her husband and kids.  At 38 years old, she was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer which has completely changed her life. She decided that everything she had been doing to that point was no longer serving her. She changed her diet, started to exercise, and healed past traumas while connecting with her inner self.  Three years into her lifestyle change she's now cancer-free and her purpose in life has become empowering people to make small shifts that compound into massive impact in their physical, emotional, and spiritual lives before the crash, the burnout, and the crisis. She helps her clients find themselves again. On today's show, Angelica shares her opinions on the best and worst parts about living abroad, her experience with learning English while living in various English speaking countries, her initial reaction to receiving her cancer diagnosis, what exact changes she implemented to heal herself, how she addressed her inner child trauma and actionable steps someone can take to get healthy. Tune in now to hear her story.  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/56 Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest!  https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/