450: Summer Series - How to Use Style to Reinvent Yourself
The Art of Becoming: How Fashion Choices Reflect Your Inner Journey Style transcends mere clothing; it serves as a powerful instrument for self-reinvention, profoundly influencing both our self-perception and how we present ourselves to the world. In a recent podcast episode, Tonya Leigh explores the deep connection between style and identity, emphasizing that every style choice we make conveys a message about who we believe ourselves to be. She shares her personal journey with style, emphasizing its role in self-expression and mood enhancement. Tonya encourages listeners who may feel stuck or in a rut to make intentional style choices that can spark a glow-up. Join her as she explores the connection between personal development and style, and discover how to use your wardrobe to reflect and uplift your true self. Talking Points: 00:00:11 - The Power of Style Choices 00:02:29 - Style as a Glimmer of Hope 00:05:01 - Fun with Accessories 00:07:09 - Evolution of Style in Durango 00:09:49 - Voting for Your Future Self 00:12:53 - Understanding Self-Image 00:14:42 - Breaking the Rut with Style 00:16:09 - Style as a Wake-Up Call 00:19:48 - Style and Identity Transformation 00:21:35 - Expanding Possibilities with Style 23:11 - Letting Go of Old Identities 25:08 - Style for Different Dreams 00:25:51 - Celebrating Style Victories Quotes: "The reality is clothes don't make you worthy." "I have allowed myself to drop all of the shoulds, to stop boxing myself in, and to just day by day wear what delights me." "I had to stop being a woman who needed to lose weight and become a slim woman who had simply gained a little weight."  "You can only ever create to the edge of your self-image." "Style is a beautiful tool to help you create that identity so that you can therefore create the results." "Celebrate all of those little style victories when you feel like, oh, I feel like this is getting closer." Useful Resources: Click HERE to Download the Free Podcast Guide Click HERE to join the Membership Click HERE for a FREE download Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit  Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click HERE to follow our Instagram Click HERE to visit our website Click HERE to visit our Facebook group Click HERE to follow our TikTok Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel  Â
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449: Summer Series - How to Have a Love Affair with Yourself
The Most Important Relationship: Loving Yourself First The most crucial relationship in your life is the one you have with yourself. This relationship is foundational because you are with yourself every moment of every day. If this relationship is not nurtured and solid, it can lead to a life filled with unnecessary struggles and hardships. Tonya Leigh reflects on the importance of self-love and the pivotal relationship we have with ourselves. Following the recent loss of her father, who embodied love and encouraged her to love others, Tonya shares her realization that she often withheld love from herself. She discusses the common tendency to place conditions on self-love, such as needing to lose weight or achieve perfection before feeling worthy of love. This episode revisits the themes of the earlier podcast "How to Have a Love Affair with Yourself," emphasizing that fostering a strong relationship with oneself is crucial for a fulfilling life. Join Tonya as she encourages listeners to embrace unconditional self-love and nurture their most important relationship. Talking Points: 00:53 - Loss of My Father
 01:46 - Self-Love Journey: Early Realizations
 04:41 - Alone Time: Getting to Know Yourself
 06:10 - Standing by Yourself 07:27 - Oscar Wilde Quote: Lifelong Romance with Yourself 10:31 - Listening to Your Desires
 17:34 - Speaking Lovingly to Yourself
 00:20:23 - Filling Your Love Tank
 00:22:11 - Treating Yourself Well 00:22:11 - Dressing Up for Yourself 00:28:00 - Emotional Scale: Attracting Love 00:29:17 - Staying in a State of Love Quotes: "I realized that the one person that I'm with every single day, I often withheld the most love from, and that was myself."  "When you develop that kind of relationship with yourself, you really do become unstoppable." "We have to be with ourselves for the rest of our lives, which is why it is the number one relationship for you to focus on cultivating." "If you want to have a love affair with yourself, it's going to require that you listen to your desires of what you want." "The most amazing gift that I can give the world is to love myself madly." Useful Resources: Click HERE to Download the Free Podcast Guide Click HERE to join the Membership Click HERE for a FREE download Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit  Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click HERE to follow our Instagram Click HERE to visit our website Click HERE to visit our Facebook group Click HERE to follow our TikTok Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel Â
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448: Summer Series - Even Elegant Women Get Pissed Off
The Power of Ease, Beauty, and Authenticity Welcome to our first ever Summer Series podcast episode.  We are revisiting some powerful past episodes, starting with Tonya Leigh's very first podcast she ever recorded. In the journey of personal development, one of the most significant lessons is that powerful women do not wait for clarity to magically appear; instead, they actively create it through intentional decisions. This proactive approach is essential for anyone seeking to lead a fulfilling and empowered life. Tonya explores the theme of decision-making and the importance of taking intentional action. She emphasizes that powerful women don't wait for clarity but rather create it through confident choices. As part of the Summer Podcast Series, Tonya revisits her very first episode, reflecting on her growth and insights since it was recorded. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their own decision-making processes and are provided with a valuable resource: an extensive podcast guide featuring nearly 500 episodes on various personal development topics. Tune in to gain practical tools for making aligned decisions in your life! Talking Points: 00:38 - Summer Podcast Series Announcement 00:01:52 - Revisiting the First Episode 03:07 - The Importance of Starting Imperfectly 04:01 - The Compound Effect 07:03 - The Self-Help Industry Rant 09:03 - The Addiction to Self-Help 11:04 - Living from a Place of Enoughness 13:21 - The Dark Side of Self-Help 15:09 - Confessions of a Former Addict 17:08 - Action Over Analysis 19:57 - The Best Personal Development 21:22 - A Stand for Ease, Beauty, and Elegance Quotes: "The truth is powerful women don't wait for clarity. They create through intentional decisions." "I believe you are incredibly whole and enough as you are right now." "When did enlightenment become so dark?" "Americans are driving themselves crazy trying to be happy." "True luxury is when the journey to the dream is as beautiful as the dream itself." "Life's too short, don't you think?" Useful Resources: Click HERE to Download the Free Podcast Guide Click HERE to join the Membership Click HERE for a FREE download Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit  Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click HERE to follow our Instagram Click HERE to visit our website Click HERE to visit our Facebook group Click HERE to follow our TikTok Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel Â
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447: Why I’m Pressing Pause (and You Might Want To, Too)
Reimagining Your Self-Image: The Importance of Taking a Step Back In our fast-paced world, the concept of taking a pause is often misconstrued as a sign of weakness or procrastination. However, pressing pause can be a powerful tool for realignment and rejuvenation. Taking a break can lead to introspection and new inspiration, rather than signaling defeat. Tonya Leigh explores the importance of taking a pause to realign and reinvigorate oneself. Tonya shares her personal journey from a state of misalignment to feeling inspired and expansive about the future. She emphasizes the significance of staying committed to oneself during tough times and being curious about one's emotions. By making necessary adjustments and reflecting on experiences, listeners can break through to new levels of self-image. Tonya also offers signs that indicate it might be time for a pause in your own life. Join her for insights on navigating periods of stagnation and moving toward a more vibrant self. Talking Points: 01:03 - Recognizing Misalignment and Emotional Abandonment 03:10 - The Need for a Break and Reinvigoration 05:08 - Introduction of the Summer Series 08:53 - Going Live on Instagram 11:10 - Avoidance vs. Reflection 13:54 - Feeling Worse During a Pause 15:50 - Busy but Not Fulfilled 18:50 - Evolution and Life Catching Up 22:40 - Staying Connected During the Summer 23:01 - Downloading the Free Podcast Guide Quotes: I need to take a step back, get re-inspired, get out into the world, live more, connect more, read more, enjoy more." "When you begin to look at your life through this win-win filter and ask yourself better questions, you start to come up with so many creative ideas." "What if the real risk is ignoring the voice inside of you that's asking for some stillness?" "If you build your life on decisions to avoid guilt, guess what's gonna happen? You're gonna create a life you do not like." "I do want to take a step back and ask myself, what's next?" Click HERE to Download the Free Podcast Guide Click HERE to join the Membership Click HERE for a FREE download Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit  Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click HERE to follow our Instagram Click HERE to visit our website Click HERE to visit our Facebook group Click HERE to follow our TikTok Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel
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446: How to Make Powerful Decisions
Decisions That Empower: Creating Clarity in Your Life Indecision is a common struggle that many people face, often leading to feelings of frustration and stagnation. Tonya Leigh emphasizes that indecision drains your power and creates paralysis in your life. When you find yourself stuck in a cycle of overthinking and uncertainty, it can feel as though you are spinning in circles, unable to move forward. This state of indecision not only saps your energy but also prevents you from generating the momentum necessary for growth and progress. She shares her recent experiences of making bold financial and business decisions that have fueled her excitement and confidence. Tonya emphasizes how much time we often spend in indecision about various aspects of our lives, from what to wear to career choices, and how this indecision can drain our energy and hinder progress. Throughout the episode, she introduces her personal decision filter, designed to help listeners make aligned and confident choices. Tune in to discover how to break free from indecision and start creating momentum in your life! Talking Points: 00:37 - The Power of Making Decisions 02:55 - The Myth of Wrong Decisions 04:10 - The Importance of the Second Decision 05:55 - Creating a Decision Filter 06:17 - Aligning with What Matters 08:03 - Voting for Your Future Self 11:20 - Love or Fear? 14:09 - One-Way or Two-Way Door 18:31 - Embracing Decisiveness 19:17 - Sweet Spot Playbook Quotes: "Indecision just zaps your power." "I have just decided that there are no wrong decisions. They're just decisions that I learned from." "What I've learned about intuition is that it's very quiet. It's very calm. It whispers to you. Fear is panic. Fear is very loud." "Decisions made from fear just lead to more fear. And decisions made from power lead to more power." "It was a very thought out decision. It was a one-way door decision." "The quality of your life will be a reflection of the quality of your questions."  "Powerful women don't choose between desire and alignment. They create solutions that honor both." Useful Resources: Click HERE for The Sweet Spot Playbook Click HERE to join the Membership Click HERE for a FREE download Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit  Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click HERE to follow our Instagram Click HERE to visit our website Click HERE to visit our Facebook group Click HERE to follow our TikTok Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel  Â
School of Self-Image is the go-to podcast for women who desire to transform their self-image so that they can create mind-blowing results in their lives. Join Master Life Coach, Tonya Leigh, as she shares tips, ideas, and inspiring conversations around elevating your mindset, style, and surroundings to create an extraordinary self-image. Episodes are released each Wednesday.
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