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We all have that awkward thing that can sometimes hold us back. But what if it was your superpower? What if owning it was the key to your success? Join speaker, author, and coach Andy Vargo as things get awkward with his guests. Dive into what makes each of us awkward in our own way and learn how we can own it!

For more information about Andy Vargo and to see his books, blogs, and other content, visit https://www.awkwardcareer.com/ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/own-your-awkward/support

Own Your Awkward Andy Vargo

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

We all have that awkward thing that can sometimes hold us back. But what if it was your superpower? What if owning it was the key to your success? Join speaker, author, and coach Andy Vargo as things get awkward with his guests. Dive into what makes each of us awkward in our own way and learn how we can own it!

For more information about Andy Vargo and to see his books, blogs, and other content, visit https://www.awkwardcareer.com/ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/own-your-awkward/support

    Awkward Name with Ipek Williamson

    Awkward Name with Ipek Williamson

    A beacon of change and a catalyst for transformation, Ipek Williamson is a multifaceted professional who seamlessly integrates two decades of corporate expertise with a diverse skill set as a coach, mentor, speaker, author, meditation advocate, and teacher.

    With a passion for guiding people through the complexities of modern life, Ipek specializes in helping overwhelmed individuals harness a profound sense of peace and harmony. Her coaching methodology draws inspiration from Core Values, Mental Fitness, and Mind Mastery, allowing her clients to unearth their latent potential. She adeptly navigates them through the turbulent waters of change, enabling them to embrace transformations with unwavering confidence and boundless joy, all on their own terms.

    Ipek's impact extends beyond her coaching prowess. With a portfolio of 80+acclaimed meditations on the esteemed Insight Timer App, she shares her wisdom and leads live meditation sessions, captivating audiences with her soothing presence and transformative guidance. Her influence transcends individual interactions; she brings her transformative teachings to life through workshops, courses, and training sessions, tailored for individuals, groups, teams, and corporations alike.

    As a Change Champion, Ipek Williamson's purposeful journey is a testament to her commitment to fostering positive change, nurturing inner serenity, and empowering individuals to script their own narratives of transformation.

    Find everything about Ipek Williamson

    @ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/IpekWilliamson

    @ Ipek Williamson Coaching Website: https://ipekwilliamsoncoaching.com/Connect

    Ipek on social media:

    @ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/ipekwilliamson

    @ Instagram: @insightcoachipek https://www.instagram.com/insightcoachipek/

    @ TikTok: @insightcoachipek https://www.tiktok.com/@insightcoachipek

    @ X: @ipekw7 https://twitter.com/ipekw7

    @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williamson.ipek

    @ Facebook Group Circle of Bliss: https://www.facebook.com/groups/circleofbliss

    @ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ipekwilliamson/

    @ YouTube: @insightcoachipek https://www.youtube.com/@insightcoachipek

    @ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/ipekw7/Sign-up to Ipek’s Newsletter @ https://ipekwilliamsoncoaching.com/subscribe-to-my-blog/

    For more information on how you can Own Your Awkward with Andy Vargo, check out https://www.awkwardcareer.com/

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    • 44 min
    Awkward Neurodivergence with Mariah & Byron Edgington

    Awkward Neurodivergence with Mariah & Byron Edgington

    Mariah & Byron Edgington are TEDx Speakers. Best-Selling Authors. Keynote Speakers. Contributors at: BizCatalyst 360°, Medium Digest, and Substack.

    Their company is Mandate To Elevate LLC, and because of their past careers, they are dedicated to lifting people up. Mariah is a retired ICU/ER/Flight Nurse who now coaches others to own their value and live their best lives. Byron is a retired helicopter pilot, public speaker, and award-winning author.

    The Edgingtons co-write the Journey Well, You Are More Than Enough best-selling series of books, all available at Amazon. They frequently speak on Mindset, the topic of latest book, Mindset Matters. If you need dynamic speakers on mindset and neurodivergence contact them through their website, or LinkedIn.

    They frequently offer free mindset webinars which can be accessed on their website. Mariah recently created a virtual on-line course, Path To Confidence and Byron is offering an on-line course for aspiring writers, To Write It Right.

    Both are available through their website.Website: www.mandatetoelevate.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mariahedgingtonLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/byronedgingtonhttps://www.mandatetoelevate.com/to-write-it-right


    For more information on how you can Own Your Awkward with Andy Vargo, check out https://www.awkwardcareer.com/

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    • 48 min
    Awkwardly Other with Hanae Bezad

    Awkwardly Other with Hanae Bezad

    Hanae is an impact tech entrepreneur and certified international project manager with 10 years of overall professional experience, including 5 years in social impact stewardship at a multi-award non-profit and 2 years of operational stewardship at a high growth tech startup. She developed a fluency across borders and sectors with an understanding of how different sectors (governments and international development institutions, civil society, business, and finance) impact systems-change, both locally and globally. Her areas of interest and expertise are at the intersection of technology, sustainability, inclusion, entrepreneurship and international development.

    Hanae is the founder of Douar Tech, an inclusive tech hub that helps build the resilience of vulnerable youth, especially women, from precarious backgrounds in rural and peri-urban areas, empowering them with digital skills.

    She recently helped define the strategy of the pan-African organization Smart Africa for Startups and Innovation Ecosystems on the continent, to support member countries to create favorable conditions for startups.

    Buy her book at my affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4aBI1Ie


    Connect with Hanae Bezad online:

    https://beehane.org/

    https://www.instagram.com/beehane


    For more information on how you can Own Your Awkward with Andy Vargo, check out https://www.awkwardcareer.com/

    #podcast #awkward #ownyourawkward #acceptance #authentiicity #motivation #inspiration #coach #connection #energy #positive #technology #tech #inclusion #inclusivity #other




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    • 50 min
    Awkward Money with Carla Howard

    Awkward Money with Carla Howard

    Carla Howard is a Strategic Change Consultant, Professional Speaker, and a Dream Enabler.The thread that runs through her work is a love of personal and business transformation. Whether helping corporations manage change, delivering keynotes, teaching emerging speakers how to “Get Paid From The STAGE!!!”, or helping kind & ambitious women realize what is possible … Carla helps people move from where they are today to where they want to be in the future.Please connect with Carla Howard online:Website: https://thespeakersconnection.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/changestrategistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com

    For more information on how you can Own Your Awkward with Andy Vargo, check out https://www.awkwardcareer.com/

    #podcast #awkward #ownyourawkward #acceptance #authentiicity #motivation #inspiration #coach #connection #energy #positive #montana #womenempowerment #belonging #finance #income #wagegap #paygap #speaker


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    • 56 min
    Awkward Relationships with Ginger Johnson

    Awkward Relationships with Ginger Johnson

    Most introductions for speakers are full of credentials, awards, accomplishments and other unexciting information.

    While she’s earned a few, let's say this for now: Everything in life is Powered By Connection.

    Connection is Ginger's jam. With fun & enthusiasm, she brings all of us to the table because the ultimate outcome of connection is belonging.

    She works with great leaders, teams and organizations to do their best work by tapping into the remarkable possibilities purposeful connection creates, shifting J.O.B.’s into the Joy Of Belonging we all deeply crave.

    Get ready for some big positive energy, fun, and lots of aha moments.

    I give you, Ginger!

    Connect with Ginger Johnson online:

    website https://gingerjohnson.com/

    Speaker Reel https://gingerjohnson.com/speaker-reel/

    newsletter https://gingerjohnson.com/subscribe/

    Connectivity Canon book https://gingerjohnson.com/shop/connectivity-canon/

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gingerjohnsonconnector/

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/GingerJohnson



    For more information on how you can Own Your Awkward with Andy Vargo, check out https://www.awkwardcareer.com/

    #podcast #awkward #ownyourawkward #acceptance #authentiicity #motivation #inspiration #coach #connection #energy #positive #montana #womenempowerment #belonging


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    • 53 min
    Awkward Agoraphobia with Evelyn Knight

    Awkward Agoraphobia with Evelyn Knight

    Evelyn Knight is a 2 time TEDx speaker. She specializes in empowering women in business. Evelyn is a successful business owner that has mastered running an early childhood education business without giving up her life.

    Evelyn is authentic and engaging and has led several audiences through keynote speaking engagements, workshops and training series.

    Evelyn is the CEO and founder of Child Care Business Professionals. She is also the host of The Child Care Business Coach podcast. Evelyn specializes in helping leaders navigate the business and psychological overwhelm of managing programs. Through Evelyn’s career she has seen children coming from preschool to adulthood and the skills they have gained. Such as a deep level of problem solving and open mindedness. Mindful of diversity and equity. Open minded to the progress we need to see in the world. She has seen generational changes happening right in front of her.

    Evelyn is passionate about elevating the Early Childhood Education field and is leading the charge in the ECE Revolution! She is involved with Early Childhood education advocacy. And is leading the way to our future through young children.

    Please support Evelyn Knight online:linkedin.com/in/evelyn-knight

    facebook.com/childcarebusinessprofessionals

    facebook.com/evelynknight

    For more information on how you can Own Your Awkward with Andy Vargo, check out https://www.awkwardcareer.com/

    #podcast #awkward #ownyourawkward #acceptance #authentiicity #motivation #inspiration #coach #agoraphobic #agoraphobia #childcare #womeninbusinesss #solopreneur #speaker #businesscoach


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    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

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4 Ratings

Ladyash0623 ,

Helpful! Friendly!

Appreciating the practical advice in the conversational format. I always learn a lot from people’s personal experiences.

Icetre415 ,

Very inspiring!

Great podcast. Inspires me to own my awkward everyday and to become the best I can be.

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