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New episodes every Wednesday! Build your confidence, one badass guest at a time! 💪💥 Listening to this podcast will lead to feeling like a badass with total confidence, zero excuses, & living life on your frikin terms! Boundaries, commanding respect & believing you are enough are HIGHLY contagious side effects! Before co-founding the billion-$ company Quest Nutrition, writing my best-selling book Radical Confidence, & becoming president of Impact Theory Studios I had ZERO confidence! I was playing small, trying to be a good Greek housewife, but totally lost myself in the process. And so homie, this channel is for anyone who is tired, lost & fed up! And I interview some of the most successful & inspiring women in the game to bring you the straight-up, no-BS approach to help you KEEP. GETTING. BACK. UP! So get ready for a dose of badassasy! Get ready to be motivated. Get ready to be empowered to stop waiting for someone to come & save you & finally become the hero of your own life! Much Love, Lisa B xxx

  1. 1D AGO

    Raised to Stay Small, Taught to Obey—Here’s How She Took Her Power Back and Rewrote the Rules | Julia Haart (Fan Fav)

    This is a Fan Fav episode. From growing up in a world where women were told to disappear and serve—and taught their worth was only found in silence and subservience—to writing a book called Brazen and stepping into the world as an empowered entrepreneur, Julia Haart’s story is one of radical transformation, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. In this episode, I sit down with Julia to uncover how she faced—and still faces—the deeply ingrained fears and shame of her upbringing, how she redefined her worth, and her honest truth that confidence isn’t the absence of fear, but having the courage to act anyway. With raw stories, stubborn hope, and practical wisdom, Julia lays out how to break free from limiting beliefs, rewrite your narrative, and boldly claim your own power—even when every part of you wants to retreat to the background. SHOWNOTES Growing up trained to disappear: why invisibility was the measure of a “good” woman (00:00:00) The spiritual “high” of self-negation—and its hidden costs (00:04:21) Confronting core beliefs: discovering your cage is made of thoughts, not steel (00:08:13) Small rebellions that matter: fighting back by refusing to be uncomfortable for someone else’s rules (00:17:25) Surviving the impossible: why Julia didn’t give up—thanks to her daughter’s courage (00:21:15) The lifelong process of “deprogramming” and how even Julia still catches herself people-pleasing (00:34:17) Forgiveness, patience, and living as a work in progress—letting go of shame bit by bit (00:38:17) Taking bold leaps while still feeling fear: what it really means to be “brazen” and how to attack new opportunities (00:43:14) Why being a lifelong learner is non-negotiable for growth and reinvention (00:46:39) Final lessons: why your only fence is in your mind, and it’s time to break free (00:30:02, referenced later in conversation) FOLLOW JULIA HAART: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliahaart Book: Brazen, available at major booksellers including Barnes & Noble TV show: My Unorthodox Life on Netflix CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out.  SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/woi⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ ⁠ ⁠apple.co/womenofimpact⁠ ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
  2. You Might Also Like: Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby

    1D AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby

    Introducing Levels to Moving On, WNBA Edition from Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby. Follow the show: Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby On this episode of Levels to This, Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby break down DeWanna Bonner’s recent departure from the Indiana Fever. They explore what may have led to the decision, what it says about player agency in today’s WNBA, and where Bonner might land next. The conversation highlights the importance of personal happiness, professional growth, and the tough choices athletes often have to make in the public eye. Swoopes and Foster-Brasby keep it real about the pressures of making bold moves, and why sometimes the right choice isn’t always the popular one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. 2D AGO

    If You're Numb, Emotionally Eat, Snap at People, and Can't Focus – This Could Be Why | Rachel Hollis (Fan Fav)

    This is a Fan Fav episode. When life knocks you down—how do you get back up? In this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Hollis, whose name is synonymous with resilience. We dig deep into everything it really takes to rise stronger from heartbreak, setbacks, and the toughest chapters of our lives. Rachel gets real about her own journey—surviving a tumultuous childhood, tragedies, business failures, divorce, and the public eye. More importantly, she lays out the exact steps that helped her build an unbreakable sense of strength, self-trust, and the courage to evolve—again and again. Whether you’ve lost faith in yourself, are battling negative self-talk, or wonder if you’ll ever feel whole again, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom, vulnerable stories, and the unapologetic truth every woman needs to hear to keep showing up and become the hero of her own life. SHOWNOTES 0:00 – Why building resilience is the ultimate superpower for women 3:16 – How looking back at your own history can unlock your strength 7:24 – The price of not processing pain, shame, or mistakes 11:10 – Getting up for others vs. healing for yourself: breaking the codependency cycle 17:38 – Rachel’s secret: Evolution as her core value, and how it fuels resilience 26:51 – Learning to trust your gut after it’s been broken, and training self-intuition 52:03 – The powerful impact of emotional eating and how to break the shame cycle 1:23:35 – When brain fog and hormone imbalances cripple our self-worth 1:46:46 – Why understanding your cycle isn’t optional—it’s your 5th vital sign 1:52:13 – The key to real resilience: Knowing, loving, and rooting for yourself—one step at a time FOLLOW RACHEL HOLLIS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msrachelhollis/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/msrachelhollis Website: https://thehollisco.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rachel-hollis-podcast/id1245763628 CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out.  SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/woi to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:  apple.co/womenofimpact ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 3m

  4. 3D AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Fan Favorite: How to Start Trusting Yourself and Others in Love Again | Relationship Theory

    Having trust for others is never easy once you’ve been hurt, and yet is it a must for any relationship to thrive. How do you determine for yourself if you can trust your partner? Tom and Lisa discuss the most effective ways you can begin building trust with your partner and why trust with yourself is the key. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 4-8-22 Relationship Theory with Tom and Lisa Bilyeu encourages healthy, loving, life long relationships. Whether you are fresh out of your last relationship, on a break, taking time to heal from a breakup, or looking for ways to strengthen the romance and bond in your current relationship, Tom and Lisa are sharing their 20 years of experience. They’re taking questions and giving relationship advice that will enhance all of your relationships. SHOW NOTES: Trust Yourself | Tom explains trusting yourself and reading vibes to determine trust [0:43] Listen to Your Gut | How to mark your gut instincts and see how things play out [3:18] Follow the Vibe | How Tom explores weird vibes and discards misreadings when needed [7:00] Ask Questions | Lisa and Tom discuss how to proceed with questions and getting better [10:57] QUOTES: “I wouldn’t be silent, if something made me feel uneasy. If it made me feel uneasy, I wouldn’t engage.” Tom Bilyeu [2:15] “You have to understand that intuition is trained, and that it becomes intuition once you’ve run enough cycles that you can do it subconsciously.” Tom Bilyeu [9:29] Join Tom live on his Twitch stream. He’s live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en

    14 min

  5. 4D AGO

    How to Instantly Spot a Liar—5 Hidden Body Language Cues That Reveal Someone’s Lying to You | Vanessa Van Edwards (Fan Fav)

    This is a Fan Fav episode. You think you can spot a lie? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Vanessa Van Edwards—body language and human behavior expert, and founder of Science of People. Vanessa lays out the five fundamental cues to help you spot deception, debunks what you think you know about liars, and walks us through real-life tactics to not only detect lies, but to make sure we come across as our most honest and confident selves. From the science behind morning honesty and the power of congruence, to the difference between nervousness and deception, get ready for tangible, game-changing habits you can use right away. Grab your notebook, this is one you’ll keep coming back to. SHOWNOTES The shocking statistics: Why we misdetect lies 46% of the time 00:02:05 – The "Morning Morality Effect": Why morning is the best time for honesty 00:04:20 – The Pollyanna Principle: How assuming the best actually makes you a sharper liespotter 00:05:24 – Congruence: The number one cue liars can't fake 00:12:07 – Baselining and nervous baselining: How to set a “truth benchmark” for everyone you meet 00:19:15 – Red flags: 30+ behavioral clues that signal deception 00:28:08 – Why a single cue isn’t enough—look for clusters of three in body language 00:29:59 – Circling back and confirmation questions: Tactics to get to the truth with grace 00:41:05 – Laying out “truth rules” in relationships and how to create honest communication 00:47:31 – Shame touches and lip purses: Nonverbal cues that reveal discomfort, embarrassment, or withheld truth FOLLOW VANESSA VAN EDWARDS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwardsTwitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwardsWebsite: https://www.scienceofpeople.comBook: Cues by Vanessa Van Edwards (Amazon)Lie Detection Course: https://www.scienceofpeople.com Ready to become your own lie detector? Listen in and start spotting the truth—everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m
  6. Stop Being Dismissed: Exactly What to Say the Next Time You’re Gaslit, Disrespected, or Ignored | Kwame Christian PT 2

    5D AGO

    Stop Being Dismissed: Exactly What to Say the Next Time You’re Gaslit, Disrespected, or Ignored | Kwame Christian PT 2

    Continuing the masterclass on confident communication, Part 2 of Lisa Bilyeu’s transformative interview with Kwame Christian dives even deeper into the actionable side of navigating life’s toughest conversations. This half is your tactical toolkit for boundary-setting, breaking free from people-pleasing, and leveling up your negotiation skills—both with others and with yourself. Kwame and Lisa walk through the overlooked power of having a conversation “about the conversation”—from inviting others into dialogue with respect for timing, to tackling the tricky dynamics of dueling truths and differing upbringings. You’ll discover how to pivot conflicts into cooperative journeys, decode body language for deeper understanding, and master the art of healthy detachment in the face of disrespect. Plus, Kwame reveals the core negotiation issue most women face (and how to finally advocate for what you truly want), the script for when someone refuses to listen, and the surprising power of indifference. Insightful, practical, and empowering, this episode leaves you ready to be the hero of your own life—no matter who’s on the other side of the table. SHOWNOTES32:41 Moving From Blame to Collaboration: Real-Life Relationship Examples40:43 Negotiating Your True Wants vs. Society’s Expectations46:11 Negotiating with Your Own & Others’ Inner Toddlers52:00 The Two Worlds: Internal State vs. What You Say1:12:16 Lessons in Self-Respect and the Power of Indifference FOLLOW KWAME CHRISTIAN:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwamechristian/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kwame_ChristianPodcast: Negotiate AnythingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristianWebsite: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out.  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/lisa⁠ BIOptimizers: Head to⁠ https://bioptimizers.com/impact ⁠and use code IMPACT for 10% off.  OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at ⁠https://oneskin.co ⁠ SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/woi⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min

  7. 5D AGO · BONUS

    BREAKING: Diddy Gets Away With It & Women Are Furious — 3 Damning Facts the Jury Totally Ignored

    Lisa Bilyeu is joined by two powerhouse guests: Dr. Ann Burgess, a pioneering criminal profiler who helped shape the way the FBI tracks predators, and renowned attorney Karen Conti, whose experience spans defending some of the most infamous criminal minds. Together, they unravel the verdict in the highly controversial Sean “Diddy” Combs trial, where Diddy was found not guilty on three out of five serious charges, including sex trafficking—leaving many questioning whether justice was truly served or if power protected the powerful once again. Lisa, Dr. Ann, and Karen dive deep into what happened in the courtroom, shedding light on the complicated realities of coercion, consent, and the manipulation so often at play in cases involving abusive power dynamics. They discuss how the defense’s strategies, jury demographics, and society’s collective misunderstandings about coercive control may have influenced the outcome, and what needs to change to better support survivors and educate the public—especially juries—about these forms of abuse. Despite the heartbreak over not-guilty verdicts, the episode also highlights the significance of the guilty charges and the bravery of women like Cassie and “Jane” who came forward, risking everything to break the silence. This conversation is a call to action: to keep learning, to keep supporting survivors, and to make sure this isn’t a story that repeats itself. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Understanding Jurors' Perception Challenges 07:14 Unusual Leadership Dynamics Analyzed 13:25 Jane's Case: Legal vs. Illegal 21:22 "Yes People Enable Abusers" 33:35 "Psychology and Testimony Analysis" 44:00 "Championing Survivors' Voices" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out.  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa BIOptimizers: Head to https://bioptimizers.com/impact and use code IMPACT for 10% off.  OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co  SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/woi to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min
  8. Stop Being Dismissed: Exactly What to Say the Next Time You’re Gaslit, Disrespected, or Ignored | Kwame Christian PT 1

    6D AGO

    Stop Being Dismissed: Exactly What to Say the Next Time You’re Gaslit, Disrespected, or Ignored | Kwame Christian PT 1

    Lisa Bilyeu sits down with acclaimed negotiation expert and bestselling author Kwame Christian to unravel the secrets of navigating emotionally charged conversations with confidence and clarity. Whether it’s setting boundaries with your partner, responding calmly to dismissal at work, or standing firm when you’re accused of being selfish, Kwame brings concrete tools and science-backed strategies to the table for every woman who’s ever wished she could “say the right thing” in difficult moments. Kwame and Lisa dissect how the real challenge in tough conversations often begins long before a word is spoken, revealing the transformative framework of “compassionate curiosity.” Together, they explore how to name your emotions to regain your composure, why lowering your expectations of others can be a superpower, and the art of pausing at critical moments to shift the entire direction of a conversation. Whether you struggle with people-pleasing, boundary-setting, emotional floods, or gaslighting—this episode will give you a playbook you’ll revisit again and again. SHOWNOTES01:12 Naming Your Feelings: Compassionate Curiosity Explained01:58 The Science of Emotional Flooding05:38 The Power of Emotional Preparation12:32 Recognizing Manipulation & Keeping Your Power18:17 The Exact Template for Boundary Conversations21:37 “Turning the Titanic” and Letting Others Arrive at Truth26:32 Divorce the Outcome, Marry the Process FOLLOW KWAME CHRISTIAN:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwamechristian/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kwame_ChristianPodcast: Negotiate AnythingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristianWebsite: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out.  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/lisa⁠ BIOptimizers: Head to⁠ https://bioptimizers.com/impact ⁠and use code IMPACT for 10% off.  OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at ⁠https://oneskin.co ⁠ SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/woi⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New episodes every Wednesday! Build your confidence, one badass guest at a time! 💪💥 Listening to this podcast will lead to feeling like a badass with total confidence, zero excuses, & living life on your frikin terms! Boundaries, commanding respect & believing you are enough are HIGHLY contagious side effects! Before co-founding the billion-$ company Quest Nutrition, writing my best-selling book Radical Confidence, & becoming president of Impact Theory Studios I had ZERO confidence! I was playing small, trying to be a good Greek housewife, but totally lost myself in the process. And so homie, this channel is for anyone who is tired, lost & fed up! And I interview some of the most successful & inspiring women in the game to bring you the straight-up, no-BS approach to help you KEEP. GETTING. BACK. UP! So get ready for a dose of badassasy! Get ready to be motivated. Get ready to be empowered to stop waiting for someone to come & save you & finally become the hero of your own life! Much Love, Lisa B xxx

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    Impact Theory
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    860
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    Women of Impact
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    Impact Theory LLC

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