Who Do You Want to Be in Hard Times? A Journey of Self-Discovery In the final episode of the summer series of the School of Self-Image podcast, Tonya Leigh emphasizes the profound impact that showing up during difficult times has on our self-image and personal growth. She asserts that our responses to challenges shape our identity more significantly than our reactions during easier times. She reflects on her personal experiences with self-doubt and how navigating difficulties shapes our self-image more than our successes in easy times. As the summer comes to a close, Tonya encourages listeners to recommit to their goals and finish the year strong. She also shares her plans for the future of the School of Self-Image, including transitioning the podcast to a visual format on YouTube, embracing the discomfort that comes with growth and change. Tune in for inspiration and motivation to face challenges head-on! Talking Points: 00:01:32 - Contemplating What's Next 03:08 - Embracing Growth and Uncomfortableness 06:40 - Addressing Current Global Concerns 10:05 - Managing Worry 18:33 - Doing the Opposite of Your Mood 23:09 - The Role of Style in Showing Up 25:07 - Asking Who You Want to Be 26:54 - Navigating Hard Times Intentionally Quotes: "How we show up when it's hard shapes our self-image more than how we show up when it's easy." "I have a conversation with the universe, like, hey, listen, this is bigger than me. I'm going to let you handle this one." "Just doing the opposite of what my mood tells me to do is another way that I get to show up, even when it's hard, in service of who I want to be and in service of the vision that I have for my life." "When life is hard, when it feels hard, the question is, who do I want to be in this?" Useful Resources: Click HERE for The Sweet Spot Roadmap 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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457: Summer Series - Acting Out Your Script
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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456: Summer Series - 5 Investments That Have Changed My Self-Image
Investing in Yourself: How Your Choices Shape Your Self-Image Self-image is essentially how we perceive ourselves, shaped by our thoughts, beliefs, and experiences. Tonya Leigh explores the profound connection between the investments we make—whether in time, money, or energy—and the evolution of our self-image. This exploration is particularly relevant for women seeking to elevate their self-perception and overall life experience. Tonya emphasizes that our self-image acts as a lens through which we view our capabilities and potential. When we invest in ourselves, we are not merely acquiring things; we are affirming our worth and expanding our identity. She emphasizes the importance of the energy behind our investments, highlighting that buying from a place of fear or scarcity often leads to disappointment. Instead, she encourages listeners to invest from a mindset of deserving and self-worth, exemplified by her own experience purchasing a designer handbag as a step towards embracing a new identity. Tune in to discover how your choices can empower your personal growth and self-image. Talking Points: 01:06 - The Five Key Investments 03:27 - Personal Growth and Changing Desires 07:08 - Early Financial Habits and Investments 10:20 - Seeing Yourself as an Appreciating Asset 15:19 - Investments as Rituals of Belief 21:08 - Thriving in Uncertain Times 28:04 - Choosing an Extraordinary Goal 35:08 - Discovering Personal Style 39:05 - Budget Shock and Self-Image 48:58 - Practicing CEO Presence 51:00 - Exposure to New Perspectives Quotes: "A deeper level of self-trust is the first thing that comes up. Also seeing myself as an adult." "Making a scary but aligned investment, it pulls you out of your current identity and into a future one." 27:33 - "Without investments in yourself, you will slow your progress, and you will make it so much harder." "I can tell you from my experience, it is the number one investment, hands down, that I have ever made in myself." "Your surroundings are always mirroring back to you what you believe to be true about yourself." "The way I think about it is I'm practicing it until I become it."  Useful Resources: 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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455: Summer Series - My Work Philosophy
Transforming Your Work Mindset: From Scarcity to Abundance Success is often viewed as an unending quest for more—more money, more recognition, more achievements. However, as discussed in the podcast episode, true success goes beyond these conventional metrics. It is about discovering joy and alignment in your work while honoring both your inner hustler and your inner lady of leisure. Host Tonya Leigh dives into her work philosophy and shares her reflections on how it has evolved over time. As part of the summer series, she revisits past topics and offers her current insights. Tonya discusses her journey toward a more relaxed and confident work life, expressing her overall happiness in both her personal and professional realms. Additionally, she introduces a valuable resource for listeners: a comprehensive PDF detailing the tools, software, and gadgets her team uses to run their business effectively. Listeners can access this resource at schoolofselfimage.com/biztools. Join Tonya as she explores the intersection of personal development and work, inspiring you to find joy and fulfillment in your own career. Talking Points: 02:25 - Work Philosophy and Personal Growth. 06:11 - Elegant Success Framework. 09:38 - Work Philosophy That Gets Results 19:19 - Lleisurely Hustling. 22:10 - Honoring Both Parts of Yourself 31:41 Enjoying Your Work Life. 36:07 - Work as a Gift Quotes: "I'm always wanting to up-level, I'm always wanting to grow, I'm always wanting to learn, I'm always wanting to expand, I'm reinventing myself." "To me, success is living the life I want on my terms." "I will never apologize for the results that I have been able to create in my life." "What I can tell you is that day never really comes. You're always going to be throwing the stick a little further ahead." "What if you could fall in love with work? Really think about that question." "But what if by starting to honor her, by starting to give her a little bit more love and attention, you could love work more." Useful Resources: Click HERE to Download Free Biz Tools 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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454: Summer Series - Having Your Own Back
10 Traits of a Woman Who Supports Herself Through Life's Challenges In the journey of personal growth and well-being, the concept of "having your own back" is pivotal. This idea encompasses three essential traits: self-trust, self-compassion, and emotional resilience. Each of these traits plays a crucial role in fostering a supportive relationship with oneself, especially during challenging times. Tonya Leigh delves into the empowering concept of having your own back, particularly during challenging times when self-doubt and misunderstandings arise. She shares her personal reflections on this topic, emphasizing its importance in personal development. Tanya outlines ten key traits of a woman who truly has her own back, starting with the crucial element of self-trust. By believing in oneself and honoring commitments, individuals can cultivate confidence and resilience. Tune in for insights that will inspire you to become the kind of woman you can count on, no matter the circumstances. Talking Points: 01:21 - Concept of Having Your Own Back 02:04 - Self-Trust 03:42 - Emotional Resilience 05:08 - Accountability Without Self-Abuse 07:10 - Embodying Self-Worth 09:30 - Inner Loyalty 12:18 - Inspiration from Maya Angelou 17:38 - Avoiding Self-Criticism 22:16 - Serving Your Future Self Quotes: "When you learn to trust yourself, you trust your word, you trust your commitments, there is a confidence that comes from that." "I am a big believer in that when you celebrate life, life celebrates you in return." "Having your own back means, Hey, listen, I trust me and I'm going to pay attention to my internal GPS system that is always guiding me." "Having your own back is the willingness to step into that next version of yourself and feel all of the discomfort that will be a part of that process, a hundred percent guaranteed." "Real self-image work doesn't start in the mirror. It starts in the stillness." 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
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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