This week, I'm wrapping up season 9 (!) by sharing my conversation with Isha Vela. In their work as a trauma psychologist and embodied leadership coach (among other things), Isha offers sovereign business coaching to revolutionaries and witchy disruptors. Their centering passions are intimacy and embodiment from a systemic, social justice lens. They also felt like the perfect person to cap off this season of the podcast. Together, we chatted all about: Their internal evolution from mother phase ...
Mar 23, 2023•45 min•Season 9Ep. 10
This week, I want to spend some time discussing a concept that sounds simple on the surface, but is actually pretty complex: setting yourself up for success. I'm specifically going to address this from a leadership perspective, because that comes with its own unique challenges. Setting yourself up for success can be tough to sequence when: You are holding other people accountable You're responsible for team outcomes, metrics, and deliverables You have to consider the bigger picture of an organiz...
Mar 16, 2023•18 min•Season 9Ep. 9
I hope you're all ready for a deep one today, because I've really been looking forward to sharing this conversation with all of you. On this week's episode, I spoke with Anuradha Kowtha. Anuradha runs the Kowtha Constellation, where they help small business owners build ethical, accessible, and inclusive practices into their systems, all with the goal of sustainable growth. I truly appreciated Anuradha's deep, thoughtful, and nuanced perspectives while we talked about: Nourishing the places we'v...
Mar 09, 2023•51 min•Season 9Ep. 8
I have always loved the word "catalyst." To me, it refers to events or situations — like a move to a new city, a shift in physical or mental health, or changes at our jobs, for example — that can stir stuff up. Catalytic events often feel disruptive or confusing, and we might have trouble adjusting to the changes that come in their wake. But these events are also a huge opportunity to: Re-evaluate self love Think about self care Take our power back Renegotiate standards and boundaries Strengthen...
Mar 02, 2023•18 min•Season 9Ep. 7
This week's guest is Shulamit Ber Levtov, the Entrepreneurs' Therapist and co-founder of the Business Therapy Centre. In an era of relentless stressors that can make you lose your sh*t on the daily, Shulamit works with women business owners to care for their mental and emotional wellbeing. That sense of care really came through during our time together. This truly was an "alive" conversation, full of new awareness of ourselves and the world. Tune in to hear us explore ideas like: Falling back in...
Feb 23, 2023•48 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Let me say this right off the bat: there is no correct, perfect way to move through grief. It can be difficult to even talk about grief, because it's such a big, layered conversation with SO much nuance. How we grieve, on an individual level, involves who we are, where we come from, our beliefs, our culture, our religion, and so much more. Grief can be scary and make us self-isolate. It's also a non-linear process that can be, honestly, inconvenient as hell! But it can also be a catalyst for mas...
Feb 16, 2023•16 min•Season 9Ep. 5
No matter what industry you're in, I'm sure you've seen the nearly endless amount of advice for taking the best selfies and making the highest performing reels (or Tiktoks, for that matter). But none of those tips are going to help if you feel awful whenever you're in front of the camera. That's where my guest this week, Lucia Doynel, comes in! Lucia helps coaches feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera using Spiritual Psychology tools. When it comes to visibility and intuition, th...
Feb 09, 2023•43 min•Season 9Ep. 4
At some point, every one of us learns firsthand that sometimes, things just don't work out the way we wanted them to. But once the dust settles, what comes next? Well, as long time listeners of the podcast already know, for me, last year was one of those years where things just didn't go as planned. So this week, I want talk about two ideas that I've used at different points in my life: the do-over, and the free pass. If you're loving these ideas but you're not sure how to implement them, rememb...
Feb 02, 2023•13 min•Season 9Ep. 3
My very first guest for season 9 of the New Wave Leadership podcast is none other than Marissa Loewen! While she has a corporate background in media, marketing, communications, online sales and web design, her first foray into business ownership was a thriving food service business at the age of 11. (Yes, you read that right!) These days, Marissa working with small business owners to create the rules in order to create thriving, resilient, prosperous businesses that fuel the business owner. We h...
Jan 26, 2023•42 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Welcome to 2023 and season NINE of the New Wave Leadership podcast! True to form, I'm continuing my trend of changing things up & keeping it interesting. For the first time, I'm in the position where I can give you a roadmap of where we'll be going over the course of this season. So I want to kick off season 9 by giving you that overview, including who you're going to hear from over the next few weeks, and what some of the topics are going to be. But that's not all! I also want to let you kn...
Jan 19, 2023•15 min•Season 9Ep. 1
I'm going to finish out season 8 with a bit of a throwback to season 1, when I was in the hot seat with my amazing friend, Jill Farmer. (I hope all my newer listeners will check that out here: https://www.lisakuzman.com/podcast-archive/episode-20-staying-authentic-when-sht-gets-real-my-turn-in-the-hot-sea t) After the way this year has gone for me, it felt like the perfect time to revisit the concept — and Jill is even back for round 2! First, a quick refresh on Jill: she's a master certified ti...
Nov 17, 2022•40 min•Season 8Ep. 9
My guest today is Justine Aksoy, a dedicated healer and leader in helping women reclaim their bodies, sexual identity, and joy. In her classes on sensual practices as well as her private intimate workshops, she educates women on building their self-esteem, confidence, and intuition, as well as reconnecting them with their power and passion. This conversation was so juicy and just full of gorgeous insights! Justine and I talked all about: Her own views on, and connection to, leadership What happe...
Nov 03, 2022•42 min•Season 8Ep. 8
This week, I'm thrilled to share my conversation with April Benincosa, a puppy loving, traveling, poetry writing, entrepreneur and coach! April has a degree in psychology and is deeply passionate about helping people heal from trauma while she expands her certifications. She believes your life is your gift — and that how you use it is ours. It felt great to sit down and have an interview for the podcast again. But I'll admit: I really didn't expect this conversation to go where it did! Tune in t...
Oct 27, 2022•47 min•Season 8Ep. 7
The personal development world is a small one, even online — that's why it's so important that we have spaces to process challenging things and get confidential support with our leadership struggles. Next month, I'm holding a virtual retreat which I hope will be exactly that, for anyone who needs it. So I want to devote this episode to talking about that event (and of course, inviting you to it!). This event: Is for leaders processing feelings of burnout, anxiety, grief, and loss Will not be rec...
Oct 20, 2022•15 min•Season 8Ep. 6
On this episode, I want to dig a little bit deeper into some of the things I touched on last week. It's no secret that I'm going through a tough time right now — but why is it so uncommon to hear someone in a leadership position say that? We don't often hear leaders come out and say, "I don't want to compartmentalize, I want to feel my feelings, and I'm going to be honest about my capacity and take care of myself." So let's talk what it's like to be honest about not being okay . Note: right now,...
Oct 13, 2022•18 min•Season 8Ep. 5
I was really excited about 2022. If you've been listening to the show for a while, you already know that. I went into this year with so many amazing plans for celebrating both myself and an incredible year. But I'm going to say it: this has been probably the most challenging year I've had in the last decade. And considering that we've had multiple years of our lives being disrupted, now, I know I'm not the only one feeling this way. If you're in it right now — whatever your it is — you might als...
Oct 06, 2022•19 min•Season 8Ep. 4
This week, I'm super excited to share my conversation with Sascha Schlossberg! An internet marketer since 2013, Sascha utilizes a mix of brand messaging and content strategy that makes it easy to help her clients grow — without having to hire anyone or implement more things. Her background in acting has given her insights into human psychology that underpins her work and makes lead generation strategy a breeze. She also shares so candidly when speaking about all aspects of her journey: personal,...
Sep 29, 2022•43 min•Season 8Ep. 3
A lot has changed over the years since I started my podcast — for me, both personally and professionally, but also in the wider world. That's why, for the first solo episode of the season, I wanted to dig into the ways in which this podcast has evolved, and the changes I've made to reflect that evolution. I believe there's a new generation of leaders on the rise. We have shit to say and a world to change, and now is a beautiful time for anyone feeling the call to assume some responsibility! I wa...
Sep 22, 2022•16 min•Season 8Ep. 2
I'm starting season 8 of this revamped podcast with the one, the only, the Brittany R Williams! A Sex Doula and Expansion Coach, Brittany facilitates connected, innovative spaces for leaders and visionaries who know there is more than the version of success you see. But today, she's here to talk about tenderness. I don't know about you, but the word "tenderness" brings up so much for me! So I was excited to talk to Brittany all about: What is tenderness, and what led to her exploration of this c...
Sep 15, 2022•46 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Big things are coming to the podcast! Tune in to this short update episode to hear about where I've been, and where we're going. Spoiler: I'm so freakin' excited!
Sep 01, 2022•4 min
Well, here we are: the final episode of season 7! If you've been tuning in, you know that this season has been dedicated to helping people understand what it's like to go through READY!, my nine-month grief, loss and trauma sensitive coach certification program. (Which starts on March 16th, 2022 by the way) For this episode, I wanted to share an audio version of my sales page, where I describe each element of the program in detail. Mai-kee Tsang gave me this idea, and I think it's a wonderful wa...
Mar 10, 2022•48 min•Season 7Ep. 20
One thing you might have noticed this season is that when I talk about READY, I make a point to mention that this is a nine-month long program. Whew! Nine months! That's a long time, right? But part of the reason it's that long is, well, it takes time to implement the things we cover. It takes time to infuse these trauma-sensitive practices into all aspects of your business — from how you interact with your clients, to your website copy, to your contracts, and all the "stuff" behind the scenes. ...
Mar 07, 2022•17 min•Season 7Ep. 19
This week, I'm thrilled to welcome Tracey Forde back to the show! Tracey is a wife, mother, entrepreneur and FIERCE female. While she's currently a Trauma Healing and Mindset coach, speaker, author & businesswoman, the road she took to get there was a winding one. Having focused on the work of healing, Tracey empowers Black women to live life on their own terms, and be fearless, authentic, and unapologetic. I so loved hearing the insights Tracey had to share, including: How she came to join ...
Mar 03, 2022•21 min•Season 7Ep. 18
This season, I've been focusing on various aspects of READY: both sharing the experiences of past students, and going in-depth on certain topics in my teaching episodes. Today, I want to talk about something that my students from the 2021 cohort brought to my attention! They felt it was important to have people be aware of the need to manage oneself mentally, emotionally, and physically as we cover topics in READY. Now, this program attracts people who have a history of trauma, which I personall...
Feb 28, 2022•18 min•Season 7Ep. 17
My guest this week is Mai-kee Tsang, host of the Quiet Rebels Podcast. Mai-kee is also a podcast guesting trainer and sustainable visibility mentor who helps underestimated and underrepresented women-identifying entrepreneurs to become safer, be seen as they become more visible, and deepen their impact on the world. Back in season 3, she came onto the show to discuss podcasting, leadership, and letting go of "should," but today she's here to talk all about her experiences with READY! Tune in to ...
Feb 24, 2022•29 min•Season 7Ep. 16
How many spaces do you have in your life where you feel like you can be completely, totally, one HUNDRED percent yourself? For a lot of us, that answer might be "not many" or even (eek) "none." Especially for anyone navigating the world with marginalized identities. So this week I want to talk about how to create a community of belonging, and why it's important to trauma sensitivity. Because when you create a space where people show up as exactly who they are, and who they are in that moment, an...
Feb 21, 2022•18 min•Season 7Ep. 15
Welcome back, everyone! This week, I'm excited to share my conversation with business strategist and money mentor Megan Hale! She works with freedom driven entrepreneurs who are ready to step into feel good money and create sustainable, aligned business growth. Megan is also a former psychotherapist, a previous guest on the podcast, and a graduate of the READY program. Megan shared so beautifully about her experiences with READY, including: The importance of taking a holistic lens and NOT bypass...
Feb 17, 2022•26 min•Season 7Ep. 14
No matter what type of coaching you do, we all know that coaching is meant to empower people. And that's an awesome goal! But considering that so many of us are trauma survivors ourselves, it can get... complicated. As trauma survivors, when we meet with our clients, we might feel the impulse to save, fix, or rescue people because we are aware of their distress. Here's the thing: your client is the only person who knows what is best for them . Full stop. And it is up to them to take what you fac...
Feb 14, 2022•14 min•Season 7Ep. 13
Welcome back to Serving it HOT! Today, I'm excited to share my chat with counselor, coach, and educator Karen Hochheiser. In her work, she utilizes a collaborative approach to care in order to support the whole person. Karen's trajectory — from coach to now training as a mental health counselor — has been a little different from what we normally see in this space, and she brings a unique perspective to her experiences with READY. Tune in to hear all about: Why she joined the program, and how she...
Feb 10, 2022•17 min•Season 7Ep. 12
I've talked before about the difference between trauma sensitive vs trauma informed — check out episode 3 of season 7 for the most recent episode on the subject. But what I want to talk about today might... ruffle some feathers. Okay, it might straight up make some people upset. But this is something I really need to put out there, so here goes. Being a trauma survivor does not automatically make you a trauma-sensitive coach. Education does. Training, skill development, and implementation of tho...
Feb 07, 2022•19 min•Season 7Ep. 11
