Feminine & Fulfilled With Shazia Imam

Forget confidence...I called myself Fugly as in F'in Ugly. While I thought it was funny and I would laugh, it really wasn't and it ended up affecting my major life decisions and the trajectory I went on. The good news is that I believe I'm beautiful now and have people (including strangers) telling me so too! I even got asked out on a date this past week!

"I Serve, I Deserve" -- What comes up for you when you read this? There's so many stories around worth and worthiness and they show up in sneaky ways! Denise Duffield-Thomas, the Money Mindset Mentor, unpacks what's holding you back from full abundance. It has NOTHING to do with cash flow and is completely FREE! Denise's expertise (and great sense of humor!) taught me how to make more money than ever AND treat myself like a VIP because I am worthy. It's your turn to be a wealthy woman and join the tribe of Lucky Bees who are changing the world! As Denise says -- "It's your time and you're ready for the next step!"

"I'M SOOOOO BUSY"

Don't listen to this episode unless you want to laugh and leave others wondering how they can get some of that ish too! Bushra Azhar, Persuasion Strategist and Founder of The Persuasion Revolution, lets it rip (literally and figuratively!!). She shares persuasion hacks to get what you want, how she deals with trolls hating on her accent, AND the code word for farting in her household (although she'll never admit she did it!!). Spoiler alert: If you think Millionaires are prim and proper or white and male...then listen in as Bushra defies all stereotypes and shares how that's been the reason for her success!

I recently traveled with my hubby to Silos Magnolia Market in Waco -- yes, the one Joanna & Chip Gaines created! It's like a designer home come to life that you get to enjoy with food and fun! I share full details of this trip which included a weekend in Austin...but more importantly, reviving my rel'p with my hubby and my self! I have a key takeaway which is.... TRAVEL!!! My tips are in here for how to do it easily and affordably. If you're saying I don't have the time or money...then I tell you exactly how to make it work! It's time to open up your world to many, many possibilities! p.s. you can grab my packing list template and check out my pics of the trip too! www.thelifeengineer.com/podcast/farmhouse

Oooh la la, today's guest is a treat! Jill Stanton started the 'Screw the Nine to Five' movement that took the online community by storm! Living her own life of travel, freedom and ease, Jill (and her husband, Josh) created an empire teaching others how they could screw the 9-5 too. Jill shares, behind the scenes, what really contributes to her success and fulfillment -- including completing transforming her business and keeping things EASE-y.

"Who am I to do this? It's too late to start. Am I good enough?" These are the questions I grappled with as I was struggling to find fulfillment. After a year of hosting this podcast, Feminine & Fulfilled, I am sharing my reflections in our 50th episode!!! Fulfillment has gone from being something I'm 'doing' to being 'me.' Showing up as myself and EXACTLY who I am. No more and no less and this is permission for you to do the same. Don't wait to be ready to live your purpose...you will be supported once you begin. And trust me Beautiful, it's beautiful.

Is Vanderpump Rules the greatest show of all time? Does Gwenyth Paltrow make you gag? Do you even care about these things? Apparently, Laura Belgray does and we had a fun conversation about all things irrelevant...yet SO relevant. An award-winning copywriter who writes TV spots for clients like NBC, Fandango, and Bravo, Laura took us behind the scenes of how she gets paid to do what she loves. Her recent top article in Money.com about how to follow-up with someone important and the template to follow is what I used to land her on Feminine & Fulfilled! This conversation is filled with laughter and fun and the best reminder that life isn't meant to be SO serious. Enjoy!

How many projects have you started and not finished...or never even started? This is the story so many of us can relate to and yet it can leave you feeling blah and like your talents and potential are wasting away. It's not your fault and there are tactical ways to get on a track that will allow you to follow through on the projects you deeply desire.  ​ Inspired by a dear friend's word for the year, she has challenged me and now you to give yourself time and energy back. If you're ready to hear what her challenge is, tune in!

FEMININE GENIUS: The Provocative Path to Waking Up and Turning On the Wisdom of Being a Woman. Meet author of the book - Feminine Genius, Liyana Silver in a yummy conversation to the deepest part of your soul that has been buried for too long - your Feminine. If you are feeling out of sorts, burnt out, or plain tired of the way things have been going, tune in to tap into what's already deep within you. Why 'Pleasure before Productivity' is the key to feeling fulfilled and practical steps to get there. And how the 'Dark Night of the Soul' (your down period) is not something wrong with you but a higher calling for you. This is an episode you'll want to savor...

New Year, NEW YOU! What does that really mean when you're ready to forge ahead to something different? Ready to shift the groundhog day of life and leap into your dreams! 2019 is a NEW year and your past does NOT have to be a determiner of your future. Listen in for how to get clear on what's worked, what hasn't and how to forge ahead intentionally in 2019. It's your time Beautiful!

Do you have a Gayle to your Oprah? The Pinky to your Brain? Your BFFL (best friend for life)? Well today's a special treat where you get to meet mine!!! Meet Zohra Atmar, a Diplomat, Comedian in hiding, World Traveler and a Wife/Mom/amazing Friend! Listen in as we dish on all things including finding the right man, hardships in fertility and what it means to be worthy!  p.s. Let me know who you think is the luckier friend to have the other! (I'm pretty sure I'm the lucky one. Love you Z!)

This girl is on Fire!!! Yes, YOU, BEAUTIFUL! Your fire inside is not out but it is yearning to burst out and spread like a wildfire so you can live your full purpose. To make a difference and have the impact you know you're meant to! Listen in for my F-I-R-E acronym to reignite the flame within you and spread your gift out into the world! 4 simple ways for you to light yourself up!!!

Can you imagine not being able to choose what you wear? Being told you can't work? And not being able to marry someone of your choice? These three simple things are what Aekta Kapoor, Editor and Publisher of eShe magazine, discovered young women in rural India want. In a time highlighting women's liberation, there are women in the world still fighting for their basic right to wear, work, and wed.  "When a woman realizes how worthy she is, there's a light that goes on in her. And that light spreads to others and their own potential. "  Aekta Kapoor

It's the most wonderful time of the yearrrrr...Fall, that is. My favorite season for Thanks-Giving and connection. Turns out Fall isn't just about leaves changing color and pumpkin spice...but about deep gratitude. This episode is a special one that will bend reality in ways you never imagined! I share a special gift for you at the end to bring miracles in your life.

MANIAC ON A MISSION - that's Jenna Phillips Ballard, a powerhouse leading a movement to CHANGE THE WORLD. Going from bullying and a head trauma that was supposed to leave her debilitated, Jenna rose to her greatness and never stopped. One of my teachers and inspirations, Jenna is fiercely unapologetic about every woman being who she is meant to me. She tells you exactly where you can find that permission slip!

Ever wondered why some people seem to be so lucky and others aren't? There's a science behind it and it's called the Law of Attraction. You can be the person to have it "all" and I'll teach you 4 simple ways to manifest that require no money or resources. After today's episode, get ready to pack your bags to your dream vacation! (Recommend listening to this while sitting down because there's a special visualization exercise in the episode!)​

Islamaphobia. On one side, people are afraid of Muslims. On the other side, Muslims are afraid of the people who hate them. What's going on and what can you do about it? Wardah Khalid - International Speaker, Activist, and Founder of Poligon National - shares the inside of what's really happening. Learn how she went from being a stable accountant to impacting an entire global community and how you can be a part of the greater change.

"I can’t tell you how many times fear has stopped me from doing things that I could have or should have done! I know our biggest regrets come from things we DIDN'T do, not the things we actually did. I’m ready to stop the fear from letting me accomplish my purpose in this life." Inspired by a listener's note about fear and I share how you can overcome it. You get to live your full life and purpose without fear stopping you! Listen in for the emotional the biological components that will give you the first step to smash your fear for good! https://www.thelifeengineer.com/podcast/fear

Do you wish you met Adele before she was famous? Meet the artist who has the talent and soul on par with Adele herself! Niamh Hyland shares her journey of releasing her latest album "Live to Love" and raw vocals from one of the songs about women rising. From elbowing people in the face to dissecting the real problem with social media, this episode is full of laughter and deep love.