Today’s episode of The Being Human Podcast is all about one of our favorite subjects - time. You’ve probably noticed the theme this month based on the previous episode, but time is by far one of the most coveted things in the world, which means it’s worth your time (get it) to pay attention to how you spend it. You can tell a lot about yourself when you notice what you spend your time on and how you spend your money, which is also hours of your life traded. So in this episode I’m walking you thr...
Jan 14, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 35
This episode of The Being Human Podcast was made with a very special guest and friend of mine, Shayda Torabi, and we’re talking all about the number one thing we think is running our lives: Time. We schedule our days by it, make excuses around it, and deny how much choice we have in how we spend it. Time is the most valuable asset for you, and the reality is, there’s only so much you can get done in a day. Today’s episode is all about how Shayda’s personal journey has shaped her priorities, and ...
Jan 07, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 34
The latest episode of The Being Human podcast with Mel Ava is a firestorm of epic info on turning your creative idea into a business. Mel is a master at seeing the gold in any person, idea, or situation and creating a unique strategy to leverage that gold in sustainable and real business. She’s a creative business strategist with a knack for helping entrepreneurs innovate and create, giving them the power to go from stuck, stagnant, or confused to clear, concise, and imaginative. As a strategist...
Dec 03, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The latest episode of The Being Human podcast blew me away. I’m joined by a woman who truly does it all, Megha Rao, who has a full-time corporate job by day and by night she serves as CEO for her South Asian-inspired contemporary clothing brand, holiCHIC by Megha, all while being a mom of two. Her brand represents her love for mixing pieces from her Eastern and Western styles, inspired by her Indian-American identity. I love her energy, admire so much of her tenacity, and respect the heck out of...
Nov 26, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I do the little things I need to be doing to take care of myself?” Well, my guests today on The Being Human podcast are two amazing women in my membership community who took part in my 14-Day Morning Reboot Challenge to tackle just that. I’m so excited to introduce to you Kari Laskowski and Kim Barman as we talk all about how their personalized morning routines, the challenges they faced in and outside of this reboot (especially losing their normal routin...
Nov 19, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Today I am joined by Jen Pastiloff, an activist, public speaker, author and teacher. She is the best-selling author of “On Being Human” and even Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild, calls Pastiloff “a conduit of awakenings.” Jennifer has been featured on Good Morning America as well as in People Magazine, Shape, New York Magazine, Health Magazine, and more for her distinct style of teaching, which she has taught to thousands of women in sold-out workshop all over the world. When we aren’t in a pandem...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Most of us were either raised in a chaotic household and had first-hand experience with conflict, or we were raised to avoid our problems and swap our feelings under the rug. Both scenarios prime us for disconnection from ourselves. Learning how to think for ourselves begins with being able to withstand all of our feelings, especially the unpleasant ones. We seek out what is familiar to us. A household filled with arguments, unpredictability, instability will most likely lead us to (subconscious...
Nov 08, 2020•24 min
In today’s episode, Raya Reaves and I are talking all about money - how to make it, mindsets to shift around it, and the stories we tell ourselves about it. I’m so excited to introduce you to Raya because her approach is simply powerful. Raya teaches women how to create and stick to realistic budget plans and reach their financial goals without sacrificing all the good stuff in life. She launched City Girl Savings in 2015 as a resource for women from all walks of life to learn about personal fin...
Nov 05, 2020•52 min•Ep. 25
It's November 1! Which means it's a new month and new theme inside of the MIND Your Own Business membership community. This month we're focusing on...FOCUS. When I think about how much time I’ve WASTED, how much energy I have WASTED, and how much money I have WASTED due to my lack of focus, I want to cry. 😭 Here’s the good news: it’s not too late. It never is. Because the moment you DECIDE to focus on YOU, YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR CREATIVE IDEAS▶️you’ve got momentum. Listen, I’m sorry if this is har...
Nov 01, 2020•28 min
Today I am joined by Amber Lilyestrom, a former Division 1 soccer player, transformational branding strategist and business performance coach, writer and speaker on a mission to empower women to position themselves as sought-after experts and thought leaders through social media, engagement marketing and the creation of an online brand presence. Amber is a seven-figure business owner who has helped thousands of women worldwide turn their passions in to heart-centered brands and thriving business...
Oct 29, 2020•56 min•Ep. 24
Most of my twenties and thirties were spent invalidating and gaslighting myself. It was no wonder that I attracted people into my life who treated me the way I treated myself- with utter disrespect and disregard for my voice and heart. Deep inside of you there is a voice, whisper, and a nudge that has never left you. Yet time and time again, you ignore it. You invalidate it. You disregard it. You already know you deserve better from you. Out of all the thousands of clients I have worked with ove...
Oct 25, 2020•23 min
Today’s podcast guest is Adriana Marchione MA, REAT, RSMT, a movement-based expressive arts therapist and educator who has been involved in the arts for over thirty years as a filmmaker, dancer, photographer and is internationally recognized in her work. She has presented her creative healing approach with a focus on addiction, eating disorders, trauma and grief, at festivals, conferences, and treatment centers including South by Southwest, Studio le théâtre du Corps in Paris, Ohlhoff Recovery P...
Oct 22, 2020•55 min•Ep. 23
I wouldn’t be who I am today emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually had I not been given my bipolar disorder diagnosis 18 years ago. I am who I am today because of my journey—from being diagnosed with what the doctors said would be “lifelong” and that I would need to be on medication for the rest of my life—to learning how to truly care for myself, and listen to and understand my mind, body and spirit. I also respect and honor whatever it has taken me to get here—even the myriad of p...
Oct 18, 2020•41 min
Today I am joined by Carly Brown, formerly Carly Shankman, a holistic health coach, yogi, juice enthusiast, wife, and mother on a mission to contribute to a happier, healthier world. Carly has been an inspiration to me. When I heard her story, I knew I had to have her on this podcast. Carly was faced with one of the most terrifying diagnoses we have - thyroid cancer - but instead of going the normal route, she chose a natural approach, which lead her on a path she’d never dreamed. Although she w...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 22
For most of us humans, our Inner Critic is formed very early on in childhood. What most people don’t understand is that the job of the Inner Critic is to protect us from disapproval, hurt, and abandonment from others. Basically, it’ll criticize you before you can receive any criticism from others. Basically your Inner Critic is the annoying, hurtful, condescending voice inside of you that is constantly trying to whip you into shape. The goal of your Inner Critic is to help you avoid pain, disapp...
Oct 11, 2020•27 min
Today I am joined by Vivian Kaye, the Founder & CEO of KinkyCurlyYaki , one of the premier textured hair extension brands for Black women, disrupting a $6 billion industry. In this episode, we stay true to Vivian’s “keep it real” approach as we dive deep into the courageous call-out that led me to discover her in the first place, and some deep prejudices people of color face, including those in the entrepreneurial space. Vivian is a proven trailblazer for her industry and has graced internat...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 21
To all my creatives out there...this is for you. To all my women out there who have a difficult time getting in the zone of focus and creation...listen to this episode. I'm getting into the five steps to clear your mind and get focused. As a highly creative and anxious human being, I've learned that there are things that I can do to get myself into a creative state of flow. If you've been feeling this nagging urge inside of you to create, and need a boost of confidence and direction to get start...
Oct 04, 2020•28 min
It’s time to remove blocks to your success and embody your best self. Today’s guest is a special one - my very own therapist, Mitzi Wood, LCSW. You’re getting a sneak peek into the work I do in my very own therapy sessions, as Mitzi and I dive deep into the subject of self-worth, and how the language we use every day (and in our heads) matters more than we realize. Mitzi Z. Wood, LCSW is a Spiritual Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, Meditation Teacher, and Transformational Healer, and sh...
Oct 01, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Have you ever felt like something was off? Like no matter what you did to FEEL GOOD, there's still this feeling of blah? Yup, I get it. Today I'm sharing a few things that will hopefully inspire you to look at your surroundings and spark a much-needed change. Personally, I have felt a sense of heaviness within me in spite of all the healthy decisions I have made in my life. But yet, something still felt off. I was carrying the guilt of my miscarriage for two years and I finally feel like that we...
Sep 27, 2020•36 min
How can you bring more structure and discipline into your life? In this episode, my guest, Jordan Gill, highlights the importance of prioritizing oneself and getting to know what’s essential or non-essential in one’s life - be it with love, career or friendships. She stresses how vital it is to sort your work by date, urgency and sections. It is better to work with a few files that are essential, than with a year's worth of outdated papers and notices. Getting organized and knowing your essentia...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 19
What is an emotional trigger and why do we need to know what our triggers are? Simply state, emotional triggers are anything that make us uncomfortable. A trigger can be happening in the moment or can be something that has happened in your mind, either as a memory or thought. When you are aware of your triggers, and equip yourself with healthy coping strategies and responses, you no longer are being controlled by everyone and everything around you. YOU become the eye of the storm. YOU choose wha...
Sep 21, 2020•33 min
I'm getting into telling the difference between your intuition from overthinking. If you want to learn how to tell the difference, I'm sharing my #1 way to get out of your head. It's so simple. Then you'll get my take on procrastination and how to actually just start. For coaches, therapists, and service-based entrepreneurs ———> Hit Publish Mastermind Waitlist : vasavikumar.com/hitpublishmastermind For women who want to uplevel their mindset and business ———> MIND Your Own Business Communi...
Sep 19, 2020•39 min
How do you align your growth in business and career while strengthening your faith in God? My guest, Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, is an award-winning business growth speaker and strategist of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC. Darnyelle helps transform the lives of her business coaching clients by equipping them to leverage and scale businesses that serve them financially and spiritually. In this epic episode, Darnyelle shares lessons she learned in overcoming childhood traumas and breaking unhealthy ...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 18
Today's episode is pulling back the curtain to let you in on how being raised as an Indian girl has directly affected my relationship to my body. Whether you're Indian or not, as women we have been trained to think that our bodies are something to be feared and ashamed of showing. Our bodies hold the answers to everything we have ever questioned. If we're taught to fear, loathe, and push our bodies to the point of exhaustion-- how can we ever slow down enough to LISTEN to the what our bodies are...
Sep 13, 2020•30 min
It's time to get real about the root of self-care and how our self-care practices seep into all aspects of our lives. Today I am joined by Tamika Lewis, a cognitive behavioral therapist and founder of WOC therapy. Tamika shares the importance of self-care and valuable questions to ask yourself to begin your self-care journey no matter where you are in your personal growth journey. Tamika explains how our ideas of self-care originated with our mothers. And the way they gave themselves permission ...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode I share what I'm doing more of/less of and adding into my life and business so I can impact more people. You'll learn how I'm incorporating ancient Hindu rituals from my childhood into my present-day mindfulness practice. Recently, I have been feeling something inside of me that needed to change both energetically and in my business. They're all connected as we are WHOLE human beings and can’t deny or ignore parts of us. We have to take the time and give the attention to our soul...
Sep 05, 2020•43 min
Today's episode is in honor of my late uncle Lakshmi Kumar who took his life 30 years ago. Your life has meaning and value. If you've ever questioned that, my guest Vaidehi Gajjar is here to share her story of attempted suicide, resilience, and learning to live one day at a time. Connect with Vaidehi: @vgajjar95 Join the MYOB community: vasavikumar.com/membership Apply for private coaching: vasavikumar.com/bookacall Instagram: @mynameisvasavi Send us Fan Mail Support the show RESOURCES/LINKS ➡️ ...
Sep 03, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Today's episode is AMA, Ask me Anything. I'm answering questions that I received from my MYOB members and I cant wait to share my answers with you. I get into integrity, living according to your values, and my #1 tip for being disciplined (which has never been easy for me!) Try the membership community for 1 week free: vasavikumar.com/membership Connect with me on Instagram: @mynameisvasavi Learn more: vasavikumar.com Send us Fan Mail Support the show RESOURCES/LINKS ➡️ Join the Say It Out Loud ...
Aug 29, 2020•29 min
Breakups are hard. But you want to know what makes it even harder? Receiving awful advice. I've rounded up the worst five pieces of breakup advice and am sharing personal anecdotes and what I would have done differently as I navigated my own breakups. If you're going through a breakup and know that it's time to focus on yourself, join the MIND Your Own Business Community, the community designed with your MIND, in mind. Try it for 1 week free! MIND Your Own Membership Community: vasavikumar.com/m...
Aug 29, 2020•38 min
Is alcohol getting in the way of you living your best life? My guest Amanda Kuda, is a coach for women who are ready to step into their authentic power and shine bright. She firmly believes that if you want to uplevel your life, giving up alcohol is the key. Whether you agree with what she says, keep an open mind because there are valuable nuggets in here for anyone who has been considering giving up alcohol. Listen to her story and who knows? You might just be on your way to ending your relatio...
Aug 27, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 15
