Nelson Mandela once said that “courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” It’s reassuring to know that feeling fear doesn’t rob us of our ability to be courageous. All we have to do is […]
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If you don’t know much about me, my name is Randalyn and I just moved to Chicago a few months ago to work at Ama La Vida. I don’t know about you, but networking in a place you’re familiar with always feels more comfortable than networking when in a new city. So here are few […]
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Buckle up and get ready to take some notes, today we hear all about my interview with ALV Co-Founder, Foram. Foram and her family moved to the United States from India when she was 9 years old, and she had the impactful experience of watching her parents make incredible sacrifices in order to create a […]
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“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” – Amelia Earhart Almost 3 years ago, Foram Sheth and I were leading a retreat in Otavalo, Ecuador. Ama La Vida was just becoming formalized, and we were piloting coaching retreats as a service line. We visited the home of […]
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Earning my black belt in taekwon-do was a true test of my strength and confidence. As with any goal, my journey to black belt had its ups and downs, and learning how to channel my inner bad-ass guaranteed my success. The following 4 strategies to channel your inner bad-ass will keep you feeling motivated and focused with any goal […]
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Have you ever experienced something that shook your confidence? Maybe your boss gave you some harsh feedback at work. Maybe your significant other broke up with you. Or maybe you just said something embarrassing. The good news is you are not alone! Even the most confident person can suffer from self-doubt in certain situations. It’s […]
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I’ve been there. My business partners have been there. Half of my clients have been there. The majority of my friends have been there too. The qarter-life-crisis is a real thing, and it’s happening all around the world. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing, and from my experience, in most cases, […]
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Everyone has big dreams. Some bury theirs deeper than others. Deep down under a lifetime of experiences telling them their dreams aren’t possible. Some days the dreamer in you might take over and think, “Wouldn’t it be incredible if…,” but you shut it down right away before that dream can even manifest itself into a […]
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This month we had an exciting panel of three women who share insights from their experience with fighting fear of failure. From overcoming a fear of heights to dealing with imposter syndrome, they hit it all. You’ll also hear from Nicole about Ama La Vida – How did it form? What’s on offer? And where did […]
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Our first monthly theme is fighting fear of failure, and oh how fitting it is. Jobs have been quit. Investments have been made. *See me inserting all life’s eggs in one ALV-shaped basket.* The scared/excited scale shifts by the day, by the minute. But there have been a few critical moments where I have had […]
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