Enoughness With Lisa Wang

At the end of every decision is an outcome, every single time. But sometimes we don’t have enough time or information, so how can you make smart decisions to create your desired outcome? We may often find ourselves consumed with decision fatigue because we are afraid of the consequences of making the wrong choice. Other times, the product of our actions feels so far away that we cannot even begin to fathom how to make the right decision. Instead of obsessing over finding the right answer, today’s guest, Catherine Ulrich, encourages us to start by asking “Who do I want to be?” and taking a long hard look at all of the outcomes, especially the less desirable ones. This isn’t to prepare for the worst, but rather, to assess the worst-case scenario in detail to stop it from having any reign over our lives at this moment. When we keep the different possibilities in mind, we always know what we’re walking into and how to behave accordingly. At the end of the day, our energy dictates our thoughts and feelings. I

I often speak about the importance of self-reflection, but is there a point where we become overexposed to ourselves? Today’s guest, Alex Wolf, founder of Boss Babe, unloads a cathartic insight on social media and the exposure that comes along with it. The pros to social media can be great. We have the ability to share our lives with many others and create more personal relationships in a short amount of time. However, at what point do we spend too much time focusing on our own image and not enough time focusing on our lives? Alex exposes the cons of societies’ overexposure to ourselves through social media and the pressure it can bring. Like her new novel, Resonate , Alex explores how social media can be used by young entrepreneurs to build their brand while sharing insight on the mindset needed to maintain such a brand. Some Questions I Ask: How did you get into social media? What was driving you? (1:55) How do you think about human psychology as it relates to growing your following? (9:07) Were t

What if someone told you there were no right or wrong answers, only right questions? We are often trying to chase the “right answer” without defining what the right answer is. Without setting that fundamental definition of success, we will continue chasing a vague idea that doesn’t look like much of anything. This is why we need to ask ourselves the right questions, the questions that ultimately lead us in the right directions. “What are you doing?” “Why do you want certain things?” These questions allow us to be introspective and the answers to these questions can change, allowing us to grow in different directions. Today’s guest, Jeff Madoff is founder and CEO of Madoff Productions. He is an American director, photographer, writer and professor living in New York City . His film and video work include commercials, web content, music videos and documentaries for various clients such as Ralph Lauren and Victoria’s Secret. Madoff teaches a course, Creative Careers: Making a Living with your Ideas, at Pa

Education has always been a driving force for today’s guest, Logan Cohen, CEO of Kudzoo App. Whether it's educating herself about the complexities of others or encouraging tomorrow’s leaders through her app, Kudzoo, Logan is always pushing herself to grow and encouraging others to grow alongside her. In today’s episode, Logan reminds us that we not only have to know our strengths, we also have to own them on a daily basis. It’s easier than ever to constantly feel like you’re constantly falling behind, especially when comparing ourselves to others. In these moments, it’s important to notice the fears that are driving us and focus on the ways we can conquer them rather than letting them conquer us. In fact, understanding our fears may be the best place to start when it comes to understanding others. Logan is insistent on creating space to listen to others, regardless of their position relevant to her because she knows that she will always learn something new. This is what makes us stronger people. When we li

Letting go can be extremely difficult. When you build something from the ground up and work on it for years, it becomes part of you. Today's guest, Rand Fishkin founded Moz, which has grown into one of the most massive SEO empires. Moz now has 36,000 customers, 160+ employees and does around $47 million dollars in annual revenue. Just recently, Rand Fishkin has stepped away from the day-to-day operations of the company and is ready for the next adventure. But what prompted him to leave the empire he built? In today’s interview, we discuss the pressure for entrepreneurs to fit within the Silicon Valley model of success, and how venture capital can be detrimental to a founder in the long run. We cover a lot from self-doubt to arrogance to the need to confront. Rand talks honestly about his difficult move out of the CEO position at Moz and into building his next venture, SparkToro. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How SEO is still the best practice for driving traffic to a site (03:10) Importance of trial

Have you ever chased a dream only to realize that it actually feels more like a nightmare? Many entrepreneurs escape the corporate rat race to live life according to their own terms, only to realize years later that the one they’ve built is still far from fulfilling. Today’s guest, Jason Van Orden spent over a decade helping thousands of thought leaders grow their influence by strategically turning their passions into viable revenue streams. He has studied top Internet influencers in order to decode the psychology and strategies they use to launch and grow world-class personal brands. Jason launched over 60 online courses, taught more than 7000 entrepreneurs, generated 6 million dollars in online course sales, and 8 million downloads of his podcast. However, despite his outward success, Jason silently struggled with his own internal challenges that left him feeling apathetic, distressed, and unmotivated. In a world where your social image increasingly dictates your success, Jason reveals the dark underbell

Women. We know them. We work with them. We love them. We are them. Our world is constantly changing, being reshaped and redefined by the people that live within it. This sort of revolution births leaders. It just so happens that today, many women are at the forefront of that change. Today’s guest has been behind the curtain of inspiration, encouraging girls everywhere to grow up and become powerful women. Ann Shoket, former editor-in-chief of Seventeen and author of The Big Life , speaks about the power women hold within themselves. There are dreams to be followed, lives to be lead, changes to be made, and no traditional thoughts on gender should be holding anyone back. Some Questions I Ask: Do you think there’s still a negative connotation between women and ambition? (05:45) What are your thoughts about the role of class in this movement? (19:25) What in particular did you do at Seventeen and CosmoGIRL! that you think really made a difference in terms of the content girls were reading and how they

It’s empathy. It’s humility. It’s fear. It’s part of being human. Today’s guest, Ben Parr, discusses all of the different reasons behind why we perceive people the way we do and just how those unconscious perceptions shape our society today. Ben is the founder of Octane AI and author of Captivology: The Science of Capturing People’s Attention, making Ben no stranger to the way people act, react, and interact. Since Ben has always had a heart for others, he created a system to make the lives of company owners just a bit easier. Octane AI allows business owners everywhere to automatically respond to their incoming social media messages with the help of a Chatbot. This helps keeps both businesses and their customers happy. At the end of the day, it all comes back to the people. How they feel-- what they think-- and how small positive experiences can add up to make a world of change. Some Questions I Ask: What did you dream of becoming as a little boy? (04:06) What’s your focus?  (13:39) Do you ever fee

Just one more cookie. Just one more episode. Just... There are a million different ways to fill in the blank. We often sabotage our goals by giving in to short-term pleasure because in that moment, we are more focused on fulfilling our desires rather than thinking about what will happen when those few, blissful moments are over. In this episode, I talk about how you can stop self-sabotaging yourself by being more mindful and holding yourself accountable in order to reach the goals you’ve created. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why people start straying away from their New Year’s goals (00:55) The control you have over your life, thoughts, and behavior (01:33) How to stop self-sabotaging (02:06) How self-sabotage is taking the path of least-resistance (05:16) Focusing on yourself despite your external environment (06:54) Changing the association with your sabotaging behavior (08:17) How to hold yourself accountable for your behavior (09:37) Plus much more… Links and Resources: Follow me on Twitt

Have you ever considered the way your beliefs impact your life? Most of us have thought about it, but it’s only when we really dissect our perfectionism, our vulnerability, and our perception of ourselves that we can truly understand how the little things impact the big picture. Today’s guest, Sasha Cohen, former Olympic Figure Skater and National Champion, gets real personal real quick, giving us an authentic look into the intricacies of her life from first skate to last, the struggles navigating the pursuit of a new purpose, all of the way to her present-day life in New York City as an investment manager. Though once participating in a sport where vulnerability was a weakness, Sasha is nothing short of vulnerable when speaking about refunneling her energy into new projects and redirecting her life after leaving the rigorous daily routine that is associated with being a full-time athlete. Simply put, honesty is the name of today’s game-- honesty with others, honesty with our peers, and most importantly,

We all know about fear, whether it be of failing, speaking up, or feeling a certain way. However, today’s guest gives fear the finger as she dives into an in-depth conversation about gender diversity, self-acceptance, and why women should never cease to push the boundaries created for them by a male-dominated society. Cindy Gallop, brand and business innovator, discusses the things women can do in order to change the world working against them such as taking small actions to change the way they think, saying what they mean, and supporting other women. Cindy works every day to help women diminish fear, jumpstart self-acceptance, and ultimately push back at the environments that push to keep them under. Cindy is the founder of makelovenotporn , a mission based on “Pro-sex. Pro-porn. Pro-knowing the difference,” and works as a consultant for people who want to change the game in their sector. Cindy is known for her stance on diversity, equality, and confronting societal issues every day. In This Episode,

Do you utilize your skills daily? If not, today’s guest, Beth Ferreira may be able to help you understand the importance of holding on and maybe even letting go. Before Beth was a managing partner at WME Ventures, she did a number of jobs in different departments. Beth used this to her advantage, for when she reached the top of the corporate ladder, she knew exactly who she was empathizing within other areas of the company. Not only does Beth have an inner connection to the people throughout her company, she has the ability to put her once seemingly useless skills to use every day. Beth often accentuates the point of living realistically, whether it be taking responsibility for her team or knowing the weight (or lack thereof) of the decisions she makes, making her a leader that continues to help others flourish with her daily. Some Questions I Ask: Did you always know this was the path you were going to take? (4:41) Did you have any trepidation when you were entering at an early stage? (8:02) Did you

Would you be willing to put yourself in harm’s way to stand up for what is right? Today’s guest, Kimberly Motley, doesn’t hesitate to go great lengths to help a fellow human. Kimberly is the only foreign lawyer in Afghanistan. She is straight to the point about the issues in Afghanistan while full of hope for its people. In fact, the people are why Kimberly stays in Afghanistan fighting. Her empathy runs deep. Kimberly thoroughly believes that every human deserves a right to protection. Kimberly is constantly meeting with people in Afghan prisons, hearing their stories, and finding the justice they deserve, inevitably helping reshape Afghanistan’s societal structure. Some Questions I Ask: What’s the dynamic for you growing up half African American and half Korean? (3:59) How did the race relations in Milwaukee affect you? (6:11) What took you to Afghanistan? (9:17) How were you feeling going into Afghanistan for the first time? (10:36) How do you feel good enough for these cases when they’re such big

It is the time of the year when we inevitably reflect on the months that trail behind us. Does your 2017 look more like trials than triumphs? That’s okay, thank it anyway. That’s right, it’s time to say “thank you” to 2017 because without its accomplishments and inevitable downfalls, we wouldn’t have the power to push on into the new year —t he year of realigning our goals, redefining ourselves, and acknowledging just how much we have to be thankful for. With a little help from this episode, you’re guaranteed to start your year off a little more hopeful, a tiny bit brighter, and a lot more determined to make changes for the better. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why you should be asking “why?” How to change your life story by changing the definition of yourself What is affecting your mindset, goals, and happiness Why it’s important to distance yourself from particular people How to give up the idea that asking for help means you’re weak How many doors you can open by being grateful Allowing you

Problems aren’t uncommon, especially in today’s community of young adults. Student debt stacks up, housing expenses rise, and once seemingly simple milestones get pushed further and further into the average adult’s life. But people aren’t letting that stop them from reaching their goals. In fact, it is the exact situation that pushed today’s guest toward his goal. Ajay Yadav figured that if having roommates in your adult life is a reality, then there should be nothing stopping us from having good roommates. Thus, Ajay combined what he knew best, building websites, with what he once feared, people, to create Roomi. Roomi is an app designed to help everyone feel a little more at home by connecting people with common interests, goals, and mindsets. Ajay has made sure the process is safe and secure, allowing people the potential to build more comfortable lives without worrying about adding more problems to the equation. Can you imagine if we were all inspired by the problems just out of our reach? Some Qu

What if your prosperity was quantified by the number of people you inspired? Or how you overcame in the face of tragedy? Or perhaps in the way you empathize with people daily? If success was measured by your goodness, would you be flourishing? We often think of success as a monetary value or a name on the side of a building, but what if our guest today were to tell you that her success stems from fulfillment? And not necessarily her own. Our guest today is not only inspiring others to find fulfillment in their lives but is using their success to fuel her own fulfillment. Mary Wittenberg is the CEO of Virgin Sport, a movement that is revolutionizing fitness while inspiring people to move together. Mary helps orchestrate large festivals meant to bring people together in hopes that through the power of movement and exercise, she can connect cultures and inspire people to live healthier lifestyles, not only physically but emotionally. Mary regularly accentuates the importance of kindness and empathy in creat

Am I enough? It’s a question comprised of three simple words, but the answer to that simple question is what defines our limits. I'm no stranger to the question or the weight it carries. After consistently pushing myself to be number one at everything, a split second of self-doubt created a new barrier between me and my goals. This is when I decided to dissect the nature of failure at the intersection of enoughness and achievement. What I found there were the solutions that would ultimately push me to accept, reason, and try again. In This Episode You Will Learn: The art of perfection (2:16) How doubt determined Lisa’s fate (3:44) Commitment to achieving (6:50) The ways Lisa avoided letting her past define her future (8:29) The lack of privacy in suffering (9:53) A solution to not feeling good enough (11:47) External measures of success (13:35) The power of understanding yourself (14:40) Plus much more... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enoughness-lisa-wang/support