On Authentic Beauty with Makeup Artist Connie Tsen
Connie Tsang has done my make up for years and has always made me feel beautiful, yet still authentically myself. She has done make up for CEOs to politicians, from models to working women, from celebrities to the girl next door, and above all, she invites us to see beauty as a relaxed, powerful tool for self-expression.
I Don’t Know You But I Love You
Love isn't just a feeling, it's something we do. It's a practice, a choice. Love is how we build a world where people feel seen, valued and cared for, and it's the most powerful force. It binds us together. It weaves a thread between us, reminding us that we're not alone, and right now, especially, love is very important because the world feels very heavy with fear.
Coming Home to Your True, Authentic Self
I believe there's something inside of us keep calling us home to ourselves, that when you listen to the deepest voice inside you, it actually calls you home to yourself–home being everything that you've longed for, that feeling of safety, belonging, security of love, that when you listen to what you know inside yourself.
How to Listen to Your Inner Calling (Part 2)
One of the most important things in life, is actually being connected to your voice. Especially right now, when the world is very chaotic, where there's a lot of disconnection, disagreement, there is a lot of which way is up and which way is down.
The Smile Experiment: We Smiled Whenever We Didn’t Want to & Here’s What Happened
Research shows that even forcing a smile when you don’t feel happy can change your brain. Specifically, people who smiled intentionally—despite low moods—experienced improved emotional states, reduced stress, and greater resilience.
So, we put this research to the test. We talk about what worked, what didn’t, and why this small action opened up space for more happiness and peace. Try it with us – and see how your week positively shifts.
Inner Calling Book Club: Accidentally on Purpose (Chapters 5-8) by Kristen Kish
Welcome you to the second episode of our Book Club! We're back again discussing Kristen Kish's book, Accidentally on Purpose together. This book is a memoir and reflection on her life, and it explores themes of identity, adoption, belonging and the journey towards knowing yourself and where creativity and healing come together.
How to Listen to Your Inner Calling (Part 1)
It takes a lot of courage to stay true to yourself, because there's pressure everywhere to conform, and we live in a world of systems designed to disempower us, systems that thrive on us being disconnected. And today I'm going to tell you how to find your way back to the Secret Garden within yourself, and it has to do with learning how to listen, to really listen and honor your inner voice.
Essentials: Develop a Personal, Authentic Spirituality
From school, to work, to social media, there's pressure to perform, to prove and to please, and over time, that pressure disconnects us from ourselves. We forget who we truly are. We sometimes forget that we even forgot who we truly are. We just feel like zombies sometimes. That's why spirituality matters. If you're going to live as your true self, you need to be connected to your spirit.
Essentials: Live Your Life Backwards
One of the most powerful things I’ve learned was to live your life backwards.
Live your Life Backwards means realizing time is limited.
It's precious.
A Pep Talk for When You’re Struggling with Self Hate
This is a pep talk for times you hate yourself–and we've all been there.