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"Take care of your body, it's the only place you have to live." -Jim RohnWelcome back to a new episode of Level Up With Lu. This episode's guest is Victoria Deborah.Victoria is the director and franchise owner of GYMGUYZ Kingston. GYMGUYZ focuses on delivering bespoke training services to clients at home. At 24, Victoria not only became the youngest person to purchase the GYMGUYZ Franchise and bring it to the UK, but also the youngest gym franchise owner in the U.K. She is also a fitness editor at Women of the City magazine. Through entrepreneurship and mentorship, Victoria has managed to transform her life.Listen for an honest, fun conversation on all things business, fitness and lessons Victoria has learned along the way.Instagram: @levelupwithluGet in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comVictoria's Instagram: @victoria_deborahGYMGUYZUK Kingston: https://gymguyz.co.uk/franchises/kingston-upon-thames/

"You walk your own path and define your own success."On this episode, I chat with  co-founder of MindTerra, Toffy Charupatanapongse. We discuss self-care, procrastination,  imposter syndrome and using writing and journaling for mental well-being. Toffy is passionate about listening to, connecting, and empowering womxn who feel like they don't have a voice. She has a Master's in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, and uses her education experience to design and create meaningful community-oriented programs at MindTerra. In her free time, Toffy enjoys reading, doing yoga, and learning languages.TOPICS:- Imposter Syndrome: How to break the cycle of self-doubt.- How procrastination kills productivity and creativity. - Advice to take steps towards the life of your dreams and love yourself.- Modern society and self-care:  The importance of personalised self-care for well-being.  Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comMindTerra's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindterra.co/

"You are destined to be a victim if you can't find the opportunity in your struggle."This week, Lu talks with fellow podcaster and the creator of 'Mindshape', Joey Braun. Joey is a personal development and mental health advocate. Mindshape Podcast is a platform which gives everyday people a voice to share their stories of pain, struggle and vulnerability. His goal is to empower guests and inspire listeners with tools to overcome the difficulties that they’re having. Joey believes that vulnerability is the bridge which connects people together. Together with his co-host Avery, Joey has built the podcast with over 70,000 downloads to date. On this episode we discuss:1. The fear of failure: How it kills creativity and the Power of WHY2. Self-Help Addiction: Why it can become a trap. How to make sure you apply the knowledge and do the inner work3. The journey of turning a podcast into a business and lessons learned along the way.  Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comMindshape Podcast:

“Face the fear, regardless of how you’re feeling.”This week’s guest is Melissa Lyon West, an international confidence and self-worth coach. Through coaching services, speaking, workshops and writing, Melissa helps women and those who are tired of living in fear, overcome self-doubt, build confidence and self-worth so they can live boldly. She inspires people to bravely own their stories, embrace themselves and live joyfully all while giving practical steps and guidance on how to do so. In this episode, we discuss:How to have courage to listen to yourselfFear: How to change the way you view fear and follow your dreamsTips to overcome self-doubt and improve your confidence.Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comMelissa’s website: https://melissalyonwest.com/Melissa’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissalyonwest/

In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week last week,  I had a great conversation with a mental health therapist - Michael Burrows.Michael is a therapist with a Children’s Mental Health Service in West Yorkshire. He has over 12 years experience working with children and families in different organisations. He also provides easy to understand training around mental health subjects, particularly understanding anxiety, depression and self harm.Through Hobbyist Health Projects, Michael is currently looking into the value of hobbies and their impact on mental health."A little progress each day leads to big results."TOPICS:- The value of hobbies to well-being and health- Common barriers to personal growth and how to overcome them.- How to develop healthy coping strategies for mental health and feel more fulfilled.Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comMichael's website: https://www.hobbyisthealthprojects.com/Michael's twitter: @hobbyisthealth

Welcome back to another episode of Level Up With Lu!In this week's episode, Lu chats with Love and Relationship Coach, Sandra Hay.Sandra empowers women to love themselves unapologetically, gain the confidence to live their dream life and find their happily-ever-after.  She believes that if you want to change your life, you have to start from within. "Never apologise for having high standards. People who really want to be in your life will rise up to when you meet them." - Ziad K. Abdelnour. TOPICS:- Principles of Self-Love: A holistic way to look at how we love ourselves.- How love starts from within: The connection between self-love and finding true love.- How having standards and self-respect will upgrade your life.- Tips to find love in a pandemic.  Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com Sandra's Instagram: @thesandrahayWebsite: http://sandrahay.com/Schedule a Free Love Breakthrough Call with Sandra:https://sandrahay.as.me/free-call

We made it to 50 episodes, WOO!To celebrate this milestone, I'm joined with some very special guests.My guests this week are Angel, Anthony and Morenike.In this episode, we play a podcast trivia game to crown the champion listener of 'Level Up With Lu'. We also reflect back on podcast highlights, talk about the inspiration as well as our personal growth journeys this year.Grab your proseco, we'll bring the good vibes!Thank you so much for the support everyone, I hope you enjoy this episode.The full episode will also be on YouTube so check it out. HOST: @levelupwithluEmail: levelupwithlu@gmail.comGUESTS:Angel: @angelk96Anthony:  @adulting_with_t_podcastMorenike: @morenike_x 

Today's guest is Luke West, the host of The Imperfect Pod. The Imperfect Pod is a podcast which discusses manhood and masculinity more intentionally and purposefully. Luke's goal is to build generations of men who have a deep and healthy love of themselves and others. He hopes to leave listeners with the knowledge that there is no one-size-fits all idea of masculinity. "Love yourself more than the value of other people's opinions." - Luke WestTOPICS:- Manhood and Self-Help: How Societal Expectations Affect Men’s Physical and Emotional Health- Being a Content Creator: Dealing with Envy and Imposter Syndrome. - Men and Emotions: Why it’s important for men to share their vulnerabilities and cultivate a healthy self-love Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comLuke's podcast:  https://www.theimperfectpod.com/Luke's Instagram: @theimperfectpod

This week, Lu is joined with Loren Greiff,  the founder and president of Portfolio Rocket. She has over 25 years experience working with senior level creatives and marketers, helping them break into, advance and successfully pivot through career opportunities in the hidden job market. Loren has a heart for serving people and helping them understand their value and the importance of networking."What comes from the heart, reaches the heart."TOPICS:- The Hidden Job Market: The value of building your personal and professional capital.- Why being of service is the key to accelerating your career.- Growth mindset and job searches: How to turn wasted time into your runway to next.- How to fight against procrastination  Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comLoren's website: https://portfoliorocket.com/Loren's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff

Hey guys and welcome back to another episode of Level Up With Lu!Today's guest is Hazel Antiporta, a certified healing and transformational coach. Hazel coaches ambitious, purpose-driven people who are ready to break through mental blockages and desire to fearlessly go after their dreams, by teaching them how to combine healing the inner child, and shadow work with the law of action.Her goal is to help people cultivate who they truly are, create balance in every aspect of life and confidently pursue their dream life through her daily content and coaching program."If you want to heal your heart, start healing your thoughts." - Alexandra Vasiliu. TOPICS:- Healing and personal development- How to practice healing from within- Protecting your energy and filling your cup- How childhood traumas affect adult relationships- How to become your own best friend Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comHazel's instagram: @projectantiportaHazel's website: https://projectantiporta.com/  

On today's episode, I interviewed fellow podcaster Afrah Shahul in a discussion about women and the stigmas which affect us. Afrah is a content creator and the podcast host of Screw The Stigma Podcast. She is passionate about fighting for human rights and breaking societal expectations. Afrah's main goal is to break societal stigmas, motivate and guide everyone into living the best life possible. "Justice is about making sure that being polite is not the same thing as being quiet. In fact, often times, the most righteous thing you can do is shake the table." - Alexandria Ocasio-CortezTOPICS:- Sexism and Stigma in Women's Health- The Policing of  Women's Sexuality- The Ambition-Marriage Trade Off -  Gender bias in the workplace- How to break free from societal expectations Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comAfrah's podcast: @screwthestigmapodcast

This week's guest is Andrea A. Smith,  a qualified stress resilience coach, author of ‘Fear Less, Live More’ and a speaker.She is also a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience, and has a Masters in Psychology and qualifications in different psychological therapies including CBT and Clinical Hypnosis. Andrea’s vision is to build a global community of empowered women, leading them to a life of extraordinary success, happiness and freedom. TOPICS:- Managing your well-being and reducing anxiety and stress. - How to reframe negative thoughts and change your perception. - Dealing with the pressure to succeed as a young adult.- Tips for facing work-related stress and anxiety. "The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comAndrea's website: https://andreaasmith.com/Andrea's instagram: @andreaasmith01

This week's guest is Lauren Saunders. Lauren is a business and manifestation strategist, thought leader and the podcast host of ‘The Aligned Entrepreneur’. At 28, she quit her job as a high school teacher to become a full time entrepreneur. Since then, she has built two full time businesses by implementing mindset, marketing, and manifestation strategies. She has also quadrupled her former income and lives a life of travel, freedom and passion.Lauren has a passion for coaching ambitious, heart-driven business owners and entrepreneurs. Through her experience and success story, she equips them with the tools needed to manifest the success and lives they truly desire. On this episode, Lauren shares how to build a 6 figure business from scratch, manifestation tips to level up your life and grow an authentic online audience. "Visualise your highest self, and start showing up as Her." Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comLauren's Instagram: @laurencsaundersLauren's Website: https://www.la

This week's guest is Fatima Oliver, author of "The Prescription is in the Dirt," an inspirational memoir about her life's journey. Fatima is also a  wife and mother who has a passion for helping others and speaking life into women. Using, what she calls, a "Baby Step" approach, Fatima has been able to embrace the work necessary to heal from childhood trauma, heartbreak, and abuse. When not working on healing her soul, Fatima loves doing mud races, eating chocolate, and watching Impractical Jokers. She also recently finished her first half marathon during the pandemic. In this episode, Lu sits down to have a heart-to-heart with Fatima about turning pain to purpose, overcoming a victim mentality and healing from traumatic life experiences."No one is meant to do life alone. No matter how flawed or how enriched, there is always someone who can benefit from your experience." - Fatima Oliver.Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comRead Fatima's book: https://www.amazon.com/Prescription-Dirt-

Hey guys, we're back with a new episode this week.Our amazing guest today is Adeeba Aqeel. Adeeba is a certified careers advisor, self care and personal development blogger and a motivational speaker with a background in ELT + Applied Linguistics.She has a passion for helping people embrace who they are, become more confident and pursue their dreams which she does so through writing, giving advice and sharing her knowledge."The only impossible journey is the one you never begin." - Tony Robbins TOPICS: - Overcoming body insecurities and perfectionism.  - Discovering your purpose. - The importance of a positive mindset. - How to step outside of your comfort zone and take big risks. - How to incorporate rest and self care in your daily life. Instagram: @levelupwithluGet in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comAdeeba's instagram: @adeebaaqeelAdeeba's blog: https://www.adeebaaqeel.online/

One of Jáchym  and Natasha's greatest beliefs is when you heal your heart and transform your home, you can revolutionise the world. This week's guests are Jáchym Jerie and Natasha Koo, relationship experts and the creators of the Exceptional Relationship Formula™.  This unique process was created to heal couples and bring back intimacy, love, and connection. They have been together for a decade and been married for 6 years. Over this time, they have experimented in their relationship and gained knowledge which they share with people all over the globe. They are deeply committed to transforming struggling relationships into exceptional ones. "You’re the creator of your relationship, if you want to change it, it starts with you. Always." - Jáchym and Natasha.TOPICS: - Common myths about healthy relationships.- Communication and Conflict: How to communicate your boundaries and how to communicate vulnerably after conflict in a relationship. - The Power Struggle Stage.- Synergy vs Compromise: Why compromise doesn’

3 out of 4 people are affected by the fear of public speaking. Mastering the art of public speaking is a skill anyone can learn when they understand the importance of why they need to become good at it. Today's guest is Brenden Kumarasamy, a communication expert and the founder of Master Talk. Master Talk was created to help people overcome their fear of public speaking, so they can use their voice to communicate their ideas to the world."You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart." - John Ford.TOPICS:- Why public speaking is important for personal growth- A controversial belief of public speaking fear- How to overcome a tendency to use filler words- Maintaining a confident tone and presenting like an expert on YouTube- Content vs. Delivery: Which is more important?- The importance of having a belief system and how to develop one- How to keep your audience engaged during a lengthy topic Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comBrenden's YouTube: MasterTalk

This week, I'm thrilled to welcome our special guest Karina Freitas for a discussion on music, mental health and solo podcasting.Karina Freitas is a podcaster, music industry practice graduate and freelance vocalist from Essex. Her podcast, Confessions of a Talking Freak was created out of a passion for giving people who don't fit in or feel welcome, a platform to embrace their true self and grow in love. "Music can heal the wounds which medicine cannot touch." — Debasish MridhaTOPICS:- Highs and lows of solo podcasting- Working in the music industry during a pandemic- Experiences with mental health and work- Music industry and mental health- Coping tools to look after your mental health Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comKarina's instagram: @karinafreitasxKarina’s podcast: @confessionsofatalkingfreak

In the first episode of 2021, Lu sits down to have a chat with a special guest, Anthony. Anthony is a trainee cardiac scientist and podcast host who shares authentic journeys of adulting on his podcast, Adulting with T.This week also marks the 2nd birthday of Level Up With Lu!Thank you all so so much for supporting the podcast and being a part of this community. The journey of personal growth has been amazing so far and I'm excited to continue bringing you inspiring content. "Adulthood is like looking both ways before you cross the street then getting  hit by an aeroplane." - Nitya PrakashTOPICS:  - Things we wish we knew before entering adulthood  - Mistakes we've made and the lessons we've learned along the way  - Purposeful relationships  in adulthood - Things our parents did when we were younger that we understand now as adults Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comAnthony's podcast: @adulting_with_t_podcast 

HO HO HO!In the final episode of 2020, I reflect on my highlights of this unprecedented year, how I've grown and what has gotten me through this time. Thank you all so much for rocking with the podcast this year.Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!Instagram: @levelupwithlu⠀⁣⁣Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com