It's astonishing what you can accomplish when you're not worried about making mistakes or impressing those people who are watching. * This podcast episode was originally released on the Quit Playing Small feed.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

Perfection can have us in a hold but it's a mind game we play with ourselves. Are you playing? * This podcast episode was originally released on the Quit Playing Small feed.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

What do you do when nothing feels normal but you still have to perform, you rechannel your energy and keep going. I thought this would be a good way to close out season one and roll into a new year! I hope it helps to push you outside of your norm! * This podcast episode was originally released on the Quit Playing Small feed.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

This simple solution may be just what you need to advance in life. * This podcast episode was originally released on the Quit Playing Small feed.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/Transcript - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/post/avoiding-the-struggle

Are you wondering why people don’t support you and your ambitions? Have you stated clearly to those around you what your true desires are? Now is not the time to shy away. Your desires deserve truth. * This podcast episode was originally released on the Quit Playing Small feed.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

Three key tips for public speaking with confidence and connection. Presentation Skills Expert and Speaking Coach Melinda Lee joins us. * This podcast episode was originally released on the Quit Playing Small feed.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

Be on the hunt for who you’ve not yet become. Trust me, it’s the best mission ever. * This podcast episode was originally released on the Quit Playing Small feed.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

When we're trying to Quit Playing Smal there are many things that can hold us back and imposter syndrome is just another one of those things, so let's identify it so that it doesn't burden us. * This podcast episode was originally released on the Quit Playing Small feed.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

What are you giving your attention to? I'm sharing one of my stories on being laser focused on a destination and how that turned out. * This podcast episode was originally released on the Quit Playing Small feed.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

In honor of national positive thinking day, which was September 13th! We dive into a mini session on how you can talk yourself into positive thinking and touch on tactics to combat the negative. * This podcast episode was originally released on the Quit Playing Small feed.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

It can sometimes feel awkward to receive people cheering for you or celebrating you as you celebrate them and their accomplishments. But there has to come time when you lean into the celebrations of yourself and allow yourself to Quit Playing Small. Let's talk about it! * This podcast episode was originally released on the Quit Playing Small feed.Full Episode - https://www.spreaker.com/user/mayziemedia/qps-ep-3-allow-the-clapping-finding-comfQuit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

Quit Playing Small is the new podcast by Switch, Pivot or Quit host, Ahyiana Angel! In this new pod you'll hear Ahyiana going there with vulnerability, stepping up chatting with people who can help offer deeper insights on how we can be better and sharing why she's written some of the passages in the Quit Playing Small book that helps ambitious people around the world start their day right! The new pod launches August 15, 2022, get ready!Show link - https://www.spreaker.com/show/quit-playing-small

This week Charity Bailey a host on RightThisMinute, a Nationally syndicated news and entertainment TV show shares what life was like when she was knocked down so many times getting up seemed impossible. This is a story of resilience and grit that will surely inspire you!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comTranscript - https://www.switchpivotorquit.com/single-post/new-podcast-from-unemployed-and-hopeless-to-hosting-a-national-tv-show-with-charity-bailey

In this Cracking Corporate conversation, we chat with Veronica Salcedo, the Senior Director of Integrated Marketing within NBCUniversal's Entertainment & Lifestyle Group, where she leads a team of marketers ideating and executing brand campaigns across NBCU’s cable portfolio. We touch on the lack of diversity behind the scenes and how that has impacted her career, finding her voice in her career, how to gain the trust of senior leadership and so much more!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

On this episode, we chat with Melanie Feldman, a career coach and co-founder of Going Places who has built a successful career by landing roles at her top choice companies (i.e. Twitter, Uber) without ever applying for a single job. She shares the strategies she’s learned with us!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

On this episode, we chat with Lauren Legette, a senior business leader at Facebook who has navigated her career across tech, media + entertainment, and the gig economy. Through many professional pivots, Lauren has uncovered the formula for professional success making career transitions without spending thousands of dollars going back to school. From leveraging professional relationships to stakeholder management, she shares so much of what she’s learned with us this week!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/Transcript - https://www.switchpivotorquit.com/single-post/new-podcast-career-transitions-without-spending-thousands-of-dollars-ft-lauren-legette

We did a breakdown of the 8 habits of highly productive people back in 2019 but in this episode, I review the habits from then and add updates from now.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/Transcript - https://www.switchpivotorquit.com/single-post/8-habits-of-highly-productive-people-update

In this episode, we chat with Mia Lawrence, the Director of Product Development at global beauty retailer, Sally Beauty. With 10 years of experience in innovation and new product development, Mia’s career has centered around one philosophy: If you’re not innovating, you’re not growing. She shares what she thinks it takes to be successful in her field, her thoughts on treating your manager as a coach as well as navigating difficult review conversations and a behind-the-scenes look at an influencer product launch with hair and beauty influencer Mo Knows Hair.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

We’re chatting with Dr. Tega Edwin, a career counselor and coach at Her Career Doctor who also uses her Ph.D. in Counselor Education as a professor to train future counselors in a large research university. We cover tips to job search with confidence, preparing for a career transition, five major keys for a fulfilling career, what you probably didn’t know about salary negotiation and so much more!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

On this episode, we drop into another Cracking Corporate conversation with Elisa Segovia, Vice President, Programming and Brand Strategy at Univision. She chats with us about making a switch early in her career, navigating advancement within a single company, learning to manage and so much more!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

This episode features Alexandra Carter guiding us on how to negotiate better, solve conflict and ultimately achieve goals by learning a few guiding principles and tips. We hosted this conversation on Clubhouse (new audio-only social networking app) so we had some live Q&A as well at the end!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

A solo episode this week and we're chatting about choosing intentions over goals, what I'm reading, new apps I'm using to make me better, and a few other bits. Enjoy!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

Emily K. Graham is the Chief Equity & Impact Officer at Omnicom and formerly the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, at FleishmanHillard. She’s laser-focused on leadership and advancement. She’ll share what she’s learned to do in being in positions of power at a young age (under 35!), a little-known fact on how to make an impact in an interview, her advice on how to get that promotion and so much more that we can all learn from!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

We’re chatting with Lydia Fenet about Cracking Corporate. She’s the Global Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships and Lead Benefit Auctioneer at Christie’s Auction House. She has led auctions for more than six hundred organizations and raised over half a billion dollars for nonprofits globally. Lydia is also the author of the widely acclaimed book, ‘The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You.’ She shares her tips on how to get a promotion, how to maximize your down time, why you need to tell people what you’re up to, and how to capture the attention of a room plus so much more!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

Tanika Cabral is an executive at The Coca-Cola company and she is sharing key insights to help you advance in our new series, Cracking Corporate. For example, do you know how to create a development plan? She shares exactly how she did it. Do you know how to have difficult conversations? Tanika gives us tips. Have you found your voice in your career? She reflects back on her career and shares how she developed the know-how now to show up as her authentic self in the workplace. Is it clear that you need this episode in your life now?!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

Sarah Brown went from International PR Manager for E&J Gallo Wines to developing her own organic skincare line overnight. She had a bad skin condition flare up, got embarrassed in a meeting and knew she needed to create a solution, enter Pai Skincare. I love that she said, “I’ve failed more times than I succeeded.”Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

A quick chat with Ahyiana about the new social media app, Clubhouse, and her experience with it, what therapy made her realize and being easy.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

Renae Bluitt is a New York-based digital content creator, branding expert and filmmaker who is the Executive Producer of the documentary, “She Did That,” which is currently streaming on Netflix in the U.S and internationally. She let us in on how she transitioned from blogging to film, how she landed a Netflix distribution deal, and what it took for her to finally allow herself to focus only on filmmaking. We dig in to all the specifics so make sure you’re listening close!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

Minda Harts talks us through losing pieces of herself after racial trauma in the workplace, finding her voice so that she can be a voice for others, pushing herself out of her comfort zone, her morning routine and so much more. She is a fellow podcaster, professor and author of the book, The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

Renee Cohen is a financial strategist who had her SPQ from working in sports and now we all benefit from her drive to help us understand and navigate our money better. We dig into planning, taking control and mindset among so much more!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

Christina Rice does not shy away from sharing anything with us and we love it! From how she landed six-figure sponsors for a new business to how she learned to pivot in business before it is required, we dig into it all. She is currently the Chief Experience Officer of OMNoire as well as a serial entrepreneur, health and wellness influencer, and certified yoga instructor.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

Chatting with Maxie McCoy this week about what to do when “find your passion” advice is not working, navigating the what’s next after reaching a big goal, how she became the facilitator of women’s stories and so much more!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

We’re chatting with Lauren Herring, CEO of IMPACT Group, the largest woman-owned career coaching company supporting over 200 Fortune 500 companies worldwide. She shares how her SPQ came after her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and now having significantly advanced in her career she shares the shortcut to finding a new job, resume insight, and gives her thoughts on job searching in a Pandemic as well as among racial tensions. Are your emotions affecting your job search?Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/

Elle Wang is the innovator behind the maternity wear company Emilia George, but she also has a Doctorate degree in Public Policy and has built a successful career as a Partnerships Advisor in International development. She shares the highs and the challenges of starting a project from scratch plus so much more. https://emiliageorgeofficial.com/Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

Host, Ahyiana Angel, shares what she's been up to behind the scenes, the thing that makes her have imposter syndrome, and what's coming for the SPQ podcast.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

Lisa Ma and Camille Vargas are co-founders making space for future leaders and mentors in the tech industry with W++, a womxn in tech mentorship program coaching members on taking action to reclaim their careers. They share SO many practical tips and insights to navigate your career growth day-to-day.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

This week we’re chatting with Terra Winston, an entrepreneur, leadership consultant, executive coach, and Principal of inTerract Consulting with 20 years of business consulting experience, an MBA from Stanford, and coaching certification from CTI. A life-long learner, Terra walks us through figuring out your triggers, the role fear plays in our next steps, and how introverts can get ahead. She touches on the idea of how being in service of others can help you get ahead as well as how to leverage your skills and change careers without starting at the bottom. This is the gut check conversation that you need to listen to if you’re looking to advance professionally. Website Link: http://interractions.comQuit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

On this episode of the Switch, Pivot or Quit podcast, host Ahyiana Angel chats with Christine Michel Carter who is a Global Marketing Strategist as well as an expert on all things Millennial moms. Christine is a former full-time entrepreneur who has since transitioned back to the corporate world creating a fulfilling career that serves her lifestyle. In addition, she is a regular contributor to forbes.com and the Huffington Post. In this insightful conversation, you’ll find out what it takes to really qualify as an influencer and what drew Christine to feature content creator Dayna Bolden in her viral Forbes article titled: Millennial Moms: The $2.4 Trillion Social Media Influencer. Christine's website - http://christinemichelcarter.com Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

Liane Membis is a Web Developer at L'Oreal and she LOVES her job! She is also the Founder of BAUCE, a passion-filled business, so we’re chatting with her about the creation of BAUCE, how to juggle a full-time job and a passion project, getting outside investment, and learning to code for her passion project which helped her land the gig at L’Oreal and so much more!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

On this episode we hear from RaVal Davis, an actress, host, and body-positive advocate who transitioned from a career in digital music marketing. What we’re talking about:Early days of working in the magazine and music industry Walking on fire with Tony RobbinsHow Orange is the New Black inspired herThe key question from her therapist that changed the game for herQuit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

A quick solo episode with Ahyiana sharing her thoughts on rooting for yourself.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

This week we’re talking about virtual job hunting and interviewing during COVID19 with Dominique B. Fluker, Content Manager at Glassdoor, and Lauren McGoodwin, founder and CEO of Career Contessa.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

Ahyiana chats about racing to the finish line and shares her thoughts on the comparison game in life as well as how she tries to avoid it but still stay competitive. Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

We're discussing the phenomenon of imposter syndrome and how to work through it with psychologist Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

Do you know what emotional tax is and how it could be impacting your daily life? Let's get into part three.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

Do you know what emotional tax is and how it could be impacting your daily life? Let's get into part two.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

An impromptu chat with Brittney Oliver and Kandia Johnson about the current state of our world as creators, those in the job market and so much more. Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

Do you know what emotional tax is and how it could be impacting your daily life? Let's get into some facts that can help us navigate emotional tax.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com