
Light Up! With Val
Light Up! With Val is a podcast dedicated to lighting up your path to self-mastery, empowerment, and personal transformation, especially if you are going through life transitioning phase.
In each episode you can find some tools, actionable insights, inspiring stories to break through some obstacles, embark on a journey of self-reinvention and finding your true purpose.
This space is created to remind you about your true power and nature of being a creator of your own reality. Through mastering your body, mind and soul you are capable to tap into a version of yourself who is capable to achieve any desired goals in life.
About Valerie:
Valerie V. Kim, serial entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling author, mentor, world champion athlete.
Driven by her passion for entrepreneurship, Valerie has dedicated herself to creating projects that seamlessly blend creativity, business acumen, and social impact. With an international background, she possesses a unique ability to expand businesses across global markets. Since 2017, Valerie has been on a mission to empower women to achieve mental, emotional, and financial independence, encouraging them to become architects of their own reality. Leveraging her expertise in reinvention and personal transformation, she has guided countless individuals to revolutionize both their businesses and personal lives. Embarking on her own journey of personal growth, Valerie has achieved remarkable success in both her business ventures and athletic pursuits. From spearheading numerous international projects to conducting over 100 interviews with esteemed figures—including A-list Hollywood celebrities and influencers—Valerie has established herself as a world champion athlete and a beacon of inspiration for those striving for excellence.
Valerie is passionate about helping aspiring and fellow entrepreneurs navigate life transitions—whether it's loss, divorce, career changes, first-time parenting, or other major shifts. She empowers them to reinvent themselves, transform adversities into superpowers, and become true champions in both business and life.
Light Up! With Val
Episode 21: Breaking the Anxiety Cycle: How Entrepreneurs Can Manage Stress & Build with Confidence
Entrepreneurs often operate in high-stress environments, juggling uncertainty, visibility fears, and the pressure to succeed. But what if you could rewire your brain to handle stress with more ease?
In this episode, Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, a licensed clinical psychologist and award-winning author, shares science-backed strategies to help entrepreneurs manage anxiety, avoid burnout, and boost confidence in business. We discuss:
✅ The hidden ways anxiety affects your decision-making & productivity
✅ Small shifts to build resilience and clarity
✅ How to overcome fear of failure & visibility in business
✅ The habits of mentally strong entrepreneurs
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the hustle, this conversation is for you. Tune in for powerful tools to navigate entrepreneurship with confidence!
To connect with Nafisa: https://www.drsekandari.com
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