Write Your Path

On today’s episode, I talk with my friend Daphne Leger, a changeability expert, keynote speaker, and author of Future Proof (for which I was her editor!). We cover how she went from France, to the US, to India, to Canada—all during her childhood—leading to the realization that her ability to adapt to new environments was something she could teach others.We also dive into battling with self doubt and imposter syndrome, detaching from the outcome, going at your own pace, how the decision to be an entrepreneur is a values-based one, giving ourselves grace & patience, and creating boundaries for ourselves. When it comes to dealing with change, we discuss people’s initial reactions, the change equation, change therapy, chosen vs. imposed change, and what you can do to become more adaptable!Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Future Proof, Daphne’s book that I edited! (Available in English & Spanish)My appearance on my client Maurice’s podcast, Try Life OnThe episode with Tasha where we talk about decision fatigueAtma Yoga & Energy Center in Mexico CityDaphne’s LinkedIn and her Instagram

In this episode I sit down with my friend, Founder, CEO, and global leader in sustainable food, agriculture & water systems, Udi Lazimy. We jump into his journey from his multicultural upbringing in Madison, Wisconsin, to becoming enamored with the wildness of the western US, his activism being awakened in the national parks of Montana, working with indigenous communities in Alaska, to his first job at a national forest organization in Colorado, exploring the world of agriculture in Seattle, taking a 2-year meditation, yoga, and cycling hiatus in Mexico and Europe, getting a Green MBA & entering the tech world in San Francisco, and finally started his own consulting business & FUDI Protein, which he operates from Mexico City.Udi has worked in forest and public land conservation, sustainability, food advocacy, and has even been called the Indiana Jones of plants. Listen to hear how he plans to replace as much of the unsustainable protein market as possible, as well as how he ended up performing reiki on Woody Harrelson in the woods.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Green Corps: The training program for environmental organizing Udi joined after college.American Lands Alliance: The national forest activism organization where Udi got his first job.Eat Just: The food tech company formerly known as Hampton Creek focused on developing sustainable, plant-based alternatives to animal products where Udi worked as Head Of Sustainability & Sourcing.Regrained: Udi’s friend’s food upcycling technology and ingredient platform, which includes Upcycled Food Lab, where he creates food products from spent barley.FUDI Protein & FUDI Impact Partners: Udi’s website where you can find all his different businesses and see the video of the mung bean protein that looks just like eggs!The Wefunder campaign where you can invest in Udi’s new company.Udi’s Instagram where you can follow along with all of the cool stuff he’s doing. 😎

Today I embark on a 30-day book writing challenge. Last year, one of my goals was to finish my book(s) of poetry. Spoiler alert: That didn’t happen. So I decided to challenge myself to 30 days of working on my book non-stop. Then I thought, what if others wanted to join me? That’s when the idea for First Pages Week was born, a book writing challenge where you write alongside me and we keep each other accountable.In this episode I also explain WTF a book doula is, how I’ve created my process after helping people write over 20 books, discuss how I work with clients (the same steps I take you through in the challenge), why I see storytelling and book writing as cultural legacy, and how to reconnect with your voice so that you don’t have to rely on AI (because who wants that to be their legacy?). I also take you through a visualization exercise to help provide clarity on the story you’re being called to tell.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:First Pages Week: A book writing challenge that will allow the book that lives inside your head rent-free to finally see the light of day.My Instagram where you can follow along my 30-day journey.My Voice Journey episode where I dive more into how important our connection to our voice is.

In this episode I chat with my friend Mia Littlejohn, a nonprofit consultant and entrepreneur who runs a greeting card & paper product company. During our time together, Mia and I discuss the importance of heeding signs from the universe, the perks of easing into entrepreneurship, how the pandemic served as a wake up call for a lot of people, and the joy of spending time alone and taking care of ourselves.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Moodmail, Mia’s greeting card company (and its Insta)The American Heart Association, where Mia workedMia’s Instagram and Substack, Big Little Mia

This week I sit down with my dear friend, multidisciplinary artist Anastasia Shi. Anastasia’s path has definitely been winding; born and raised in Siberia, she moved to China the first chance she got, after which she moved to New York where she discovered her passion for art, before finally ending up in Mexico City with me!In this episode we talk about the need for playfulness in the digital age, how to follow your heart and gut when making major decisions, how your visa status can change the course of your life, why we ask ourselves “If you were to die tomorrow, would you have regrets?” as a barometer for life, and how to not let logic cloud your artistic process.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Museo Jumex in Mexico CityLa Lagunilla (an open air street market with antiques in Mexico City)Pernod Ricard, where Anastasia worked in ShanghaiCourse Horse, where Anastasia’s creative journey began!The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) where Anastasia studied in New YorkVipassana comes up again! Check out the site if you’re interested in a 10-day silent meditationAnastasia’s website & Instagram, and Mooni where you can find her art locally in CDMX