Episode 30: Breaking the Code to Confidence & Being an Unapologetic WOC with Vasavi Kumar

 

When you start showing up as your authentic self, unapologetic as f*ck, you’ll find freedom. Agree or disagree?

It’s the most amazing feeling to be in alignment with and confident about who you truly are. Agree or disagree?

This week’s guest believes that to truly be confident with yourself and show up as your authentic self, you need to burn down everything that doesn’t feel good. Sounds kinda fun, right?

In this episode, Vasavi Kumar joins Martha to talk about cultivating self-trust, self-acceptance, and self-confidence. Vasavi is an actor, comedian, author, confidence coach, host of the Say It Out Loud Podcast, and First-Generation Indian Immigrant. Through her communication training, consulting, and mentorship, Vasavi helps her clients be more comfortable, confident, and in control during media interviews, telepresentations, and interpersonal communication so they can show up confidently.

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In this episode:

  • [00:01:06] Get to know Vasavi Kumar and learn about what fueled her current life transition.

  • [00:06:08] What has been the most challenging part of transitioning from therapist to comedian?

  • [00:09:07] What holds people back most from being their authentic self? Vasavi sheds light on her recovery from addiction and the powerful lessons she learned along that journey.

  • [00:13:50] How to start cultivating self-trust: Burn down everything in your life that doesn’t feel good. What makes you feel like sh*t? Where are you still waiting for permission?

  • [00:18:52] If you’re pushing through your career at the expense of your soul’s happiness… It’s okay to walk away!

  • [00:20:23] Why Vasavi no longer tells people to “become the real you”.

  • [00:24:14] Accepting that it’s okay to make mistakes will help you live life more confidently.

  • [00:26:43] Vasavi shares her #1 piece of advice on overcoming rock bottom moments.

  • [00:29:44] Why she overcame body insecurities by getting naked in front of another woman.

  • [00:35:54] What does it mean to be the CEO of your life?

  • [00:36:26] What did Vasavi have the audacity to do?

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Key Takeaways:

  • The masks that we wear hold us back from living our authentic truths.

  • At the end of the day, you are the only one that can give you permission to seek out what you want in life or to let go of what’s no longer serving you.

  • Being gentle with yourself, admitting that you are tired, and giving yourself what you need will make you stronger.

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