Full Plate Full Cup Amanda Baudier & Rebecca Stump

Lydia Fenet is one of, if not THE, most sought-after charity auctioneers in the world. She’s graced thousands of stages and raised over $1 billion for over 800 nonprofit organizations. Take a peek at Lydia’s Instagram or scroll through one of her books, and you’ll immediately be transfixed by her infectious energy and you-can-sit-with-me confidence. Now the founder of the Lydia Fenet Agency, Lydia’s rise to the top came with important lessons about owning your worth, taking calculated risk, and being willing to put in the work. Lydia has built a BIG life for herself — and she’s spilling all of her secrets.
In this episode, we talk about:

Why rejection is actually the key to building confidenceLydia’s best tips for cultivating a big life — no matter where you come fromHow to own your worth and ask for what you deserve in your careerA tried-and-true way to overcome imposter syndrome, even in the most intimidating roomsThe pivotal moment when Lydia decided to start charging money as a charity auctioneer (we can all relate!)Lydia’s advice for filling your cup when you have a very full plateWhy financial literacy is crucial to success — and where to start if you feel behindHow Lydia manages occasionally missing out on big life moments as an entrepreneurWhy Lydia is willing to send YOU a copy of her book proposal (seriously.)
Lydia’s favorite independent bookstores where you can buy her book (in addition to the usual spots):
Diane’s Books in Greenwich, CT
G.J. Ford Bookshop in St. Simons, GA
Garden District Book Shop in New Orleans, LA


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Rebekah “Bex” Borucki’s success story is as unique and inspiring as she is. Starting her career as an OG YouTube wellness guru and rare woman of color in the industry, she is now the Founder of Row House Publishing – an imprint revolutionizing the publishing industry by amplifying marginalized voices and paying (gasp!) fair wages to their authors. Bex is a quintessential multi-hyphenate, a “hot grandma” (our words not hers), and one of the most big-hearted people we know. In this episode we talk about:

The common thread tying together past and present professional incarnations of BexChallenges faced and lessons learned from growing up in a community with limited resourcesHow childhood experiences shaped Bex's career path – centering community and service Embracing both left-brained and right-brained qualities in navigating life and workRejecting traditional hierarchies in favor of collaborative leadershipBalancing motherhood, activism, and entrepreneurshipOvercoming fear and embracing authenticity in all aspects of lifeHow mindfulness helps Bex as a neurodivergent founder with a very full plate
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After a wildly successful career in modeling, Agatha Relota Luczo returned to her family’s ancestral roots in Sicily (literally) to found Furtuna Skin — a fully regenerative line of luxe skincare. Now the brand’s Founder and CEO, she shares the magic of La Furtuna Estate, the 800 acre farm behind Furtuna Skin, as well as the challenges involved in scaling a business while remaining steadfast in her dedication to quality, sustainability, and transparency. In this episode we talk about:

The complex process of developing a bespoke formula from scratch (it ain’t easy, folks!)How Furtuna Skin found their niche in an overly crowded industryWhy “wildly potent” ingredients matter for skincare efficacyWhy Agatha initially chose to be the Chief Creative Officer and NOT the CEO of the company she foundedWhat “regenerative beauty” means and how it differs from clean beautyHow to avoid being green-washed by the other beauty brandsThe challenges of scaling a business while maintaining high sustainability standards — and how to overcome themHow Agatha juggles parenting four kids while running a business
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James McCrae, the mystic behind the viral @wordsarevibrations IG account, began his creative journey long before anyone knew of his work — writing thousands of poems the world never saw. Today, the author, teacher, and community leader is impassioned about helping anyone unleash their inner creative — and find the courage to put their work into the world. In this episode, James shares how he used intuition and a sense of play to leave an unfulfilling corporate career and build a creative empire. This episode will give you a new appreciation for your innate creativity and a clear roadmap to not only help it blossom, but also to incorporate it into your work and life.
We talk about:

Where to start if you want to tap into your creativityWhy we should all spend more time doing nothingThe surprising relationship between ego and intuitionWhy launching an idea before you’re ready can drastically improve your chance of successHow to work with — not against — your inner critic when putting work into the worldThe yin and yang of creativity — and how to use them to get unstuck in your creative processWhy being an artist is not all about talent — and what’s more important instead

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Corey Keyes is a sociologist, professor emeritus at Emory University, and author of “Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down” who studies what makes life worth living. In this episode, Corey shares how he emerged from a horrific childhood to a possibility-filled life of challenging the status quo. We dive into how ‘the way things are’ often contributes to our feelings of languishing and why action is the antidote. Corey invites us to challenge the ideas of success, burnout, and mental illness — providing a roadmap for anyone to flourish.
We talk about:
What it was like to be the first to study mental HEALTH — not illness
How to tell if you’re “languishing” — and exactly what to do about it
The one thing you can do today to flourish in your life
What it means to live an ethical life beyond the context of religion
How to get off autopilot and feel re-engaged in your career
The difference between burnout and demoralization
The fascinating relationship between stress and flourishing
Two questions to ask yourself if you want to find more purpose in your work

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Even if you haven’t heard of Barbara de Vries, you’ve experienced the profound impact she’s had on culture. From creating Calvin Klein’s original iconic underwear ads to driving the plastics-free movement, Barbara is a quintessential creative who defies traditional titles and credentials. In this inspiring episode, Barbara gives us all permission to create, and shares priceless advice on how to leverage self-reflection & the power of hindsight as your best teacher. Plus, she tells riveting career stories of the 1980’s global fashion world that will make your jaw drop.
We talk about:

What the NYC fashion scene was like in the booming ‘80sThe unexpected story behind Calvin Klein’s iconic Kate Moss campaignHow to leverage hindsight for better decision-makingThe best advice for building winning teamsHow to avoid the ‘grass is greener’ trapWhy context is critical to when making big career decisionsWhy you should give your dreams a chance — even if you don’t have the ‘credentials’

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