Episode 94: Why Imposter Syndrome is a Manifestation Tool, With Lizzy Mathis
Lizzy Mathis is a successful model and actor turned powerhouse entrepreneur, founding Cool Mom Co, a platform and podcast for moms. Lizzy has also teamed up with Jessica Alba to co-host the home renovation show, Honest Renovations. This episode dives into Lizzy's successful career; she shares powerful takeaways such as how she learned confidence, the secret to not letting rejection affect you, the lessons she learned from working with the most powerful people in Hollywood, and why imposter syndrome is actually a manifestation tool. Lizzy also talks about being empowered to take ownership over her own life and will inspire you to do the same.
SHOW NOTES:
This week’s intro kicks off with a conversation between Emma and Josie about The Bachelor as we approach the season finale. Emma shares her experience going to watch The Bachelor in a bar. Josie and Emma discuss this season’s contestants, including who they think has the most chemistry with Joey and their favorites from the season. Then, for the Ask The Everygirl, they chat about tips for better digestion and gut health. Josie runs through all of her top tips as a holistic health coach for combatting bloat and improving digestion. Emma shares the one hack that has improved her digestive health tenfold. The interview with Lizzy Mathis begins with Josie asking what childhood Lizzie would think of where she is now. Lizzy shares how she never initially pictured herself as an entrepreneur and creative until she had kids and became a mom. She shares how becoming pregnant shifted her perspective on her body and made her realize that she was not invincible. Lizzy also discusses how it took two years after her daughter was born to finally start focusing on herself again, and why she sees the birth of her children as a major transition in her worldview. She then shares how she was able to lean into her new interests and passions after becoming a mother. Then, Josie asks Lizzy to walk the audience through her personal background, starting with when she did beauty pageants as a teenager. She then talks about her experience working in the television and film industry in New York in her early 20s and how that built up her resilience towards rejection. She explains her personal mindset of confidence and how it can be beneficial for anyone struggling with rejection right now. Josie and Lizzy then delve into a conversation about protecting your energy and maintaining a positive mindset even in the face of challenges. Lizzy shares how she felt sharing movie sets with major stars when she was younger, and how she kept her cool. She also discusses the incredible work ethic that was passed onto her while she was working in the entertainment industry. Lizzy and Josie then have a short conversation about the importance of bringing other people up to your level in the working world, and why people who are genuinely kind tend to make it farther in their careers. Lizzy shares why she considers impostor syndrome to be an important part of manifestation and how you can use impostor syndrome to boost yourself to the next level. Josie and Lizzy also talk about the importance of being able to connect with other people throughout your career, and Lizzy discusses what it’s been like for her to work with her best friend, Jessica Alba, on Honest Renovations. Lizzy explains the “trifecta” of success in her eyes: what will give you financial stability, what is going to give you sufficient time, and what is going to fulfill your creative urges. The episode closes with some rapid-fire questions for Lizzy.
Must-Listen Moments:
[09:30] Ask The Everygirl: How Can You Improve Your Digestive Health?
[20:31] Lizzie Mathis: From Pageantry to Parenthood and Entrepreneurship
[34:24] Embracing Rejection and Building Confidence
[38:28] Protecting Your Energy in a Demanding Career
[43:36] The Power of Kindness and Knowing Everyone's Name
[44:58] Imposter Syndrome as a Tool for Manifestation
[56:06] Creating Your Own Narrative with Social Media
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