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 31: Voice, Presence, Impact: The Power of Speaking Your Way to Leadership
What does it take to go from a promising engineering career to becoming a nationally recognized motivational speaker and leadership coach? In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Lasada Pippen, a first-generation college graduate who rose from humble beginnings to transform not only his own life but also the lives of executive leaders and aspiring speakers across the country.
Lasada shares his journey of self-reinvention, from pivoting away from engineering to embracing his calling on stage. He reveals how structured thinking, drawn from his engineering background, blends with the art of human connection to create powerful communication. Together, we explore why voice and presence are essential leadership tools in today’s digital world, the most common fears that hold people back from speaking, and how to overcome visibility blocks.
You’ll also discover:
- The 4 Cs of impactful speaking and the key questions to ask before stepping on stage.
- How to manage nerves and negative feedback—and even turn them into strengths.
- Practical tips to be more present, confident, and influential in any room.
- Why mastering your voice is not just for executives, but for entrepreneurs, founders, and anyone ready to make an impact.
Lasada’s story is proof that your voice can change not only your career but your destiny. If you’ve been waiting for the moment to step forward, speak up, and light up the room—this episode is for you.
To connect with Lasada: https://www.lasadapippen.com/
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