Conversations Mayi Lenz

You don’t need complete clarity to begin. In this episode, we explore how small, courageous actions can help you build trust in yourself, find direction, and move forward with confidence, because clarity grows through movement.

What if the reason you don’t trust yourself isn’t weakness, but survival?In this episode, we unpack what actually happens to your identity, decision-making, and inner voice after a hard season, and why self-trust doesn’t come back through pressure, but through pattern. You’ll learn how to stop second-guessing yourself and start rebuilding trust from a grounded, steady place.This is not about becoming who you used to be. It’s about becoming someone more anchored, more aware, and more self-led.What you’ll walk away with:Why hard seasons disrupt self-trust at a nervous system levelHow to rebuild trust using small, consistent actionsThe difference between fear and intuitionA simple pattern to move from chaos to confidenceLet's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

There’s a difference between telling your story… and reliving it while you’re telling it.In this episode, we explore how to share your story without reopening wounds. You’ll learn how to create boundaries in your storytelling, understand the difference between expression and exposure, and step into a more grounded, intentional way of being seen.Because your story is powerful when it’s anchored.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your voice carries weight. In this episode, I explore the difference between silence that reflects wisdom and silence that quietly becomes avoidance. We talk about voice as stewardship, not performance, not personality, but responsibility, and why leadership often begins long before titles, platforms, or visibility. Because silence shapes leadership, and speech shapes leadership too.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Leadership often begins before confidence catches up. In this episode, we explore why internal disruption, clearer standards, and quiet self-recognition are often early signs that leadership is already forming.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

There comes a point when building is no longer only about progress; it becomes about what remains true while you build.In this episode, I explore the difference between success chasing and legacy thinking, and why mature leadership often begins when women start asking deeper questions about meaning, alignment, and long-term impact.This is a conversation about ambition, quiet seasons, invisible growth, and the kind of work that shapes not only what you create, but who you become while creating it.Because not everything that moves quickly deserves your energy, and not everything meaningful arrives with immediate evidence.A reflection for women building with intention, choosing depth over urgency, and learning to trust what is forming even when it is still unseen.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Productivity is often presented as a matter of doing more, managing time better, or finding the right system.But underneath that, many women are also navigating something deeper: how to carry responsibility without losing themselves, how to use their energy wisely, and how to build in ways that remain sustainable across different seasons of life.In this conversation, I sit down with Carina Lawson, business efficiency consultant, certified high-performance coach, and founder of Ponderlily Paper & Planners, to talk about productivity, work-life integration, habits, technology, and the realities many women face while building both work and life at the same time.This conversation offers practical insight, but also invites a deeper reflection on how we define effectiveness and what truly supports us in the long run.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Many women hesitate to become known for something specific because they fear being limited. But clarity doesn’t shrink your voice; it amplifies it. In this episode, we explore why influential voices grow through focus, how owning your perspective builds recognition, and why the message you keep returning to may be the one your leadership is meant to carry.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if confidence isn’t missing; it just isn’t fully yours yet?After experiencing grief, burnout, or identity shifts, it’s not your capability that gets shaken. It’s your certainty. And certainty stabilizes in proximity.In this episode, we explore the difference between borrowed belief and outsourced authority, and why confidence often grows in a safe community before it grows in isolation.If you’ve been waiting to feel “fully ready” before stepping into visibility, this is your reminder: You are not behind. You are mid-build.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if feeling ready isn’t required to move forward?In this episode, we explore how self-trust, not confidence, is the real foundation for rebuilding your life, identity, and next chapter.There is a moment many women experience during seasons of change, the moment where something inside you knows it’s time to move forward… while another part of you says, not yet.In this solo episode, we explore the difference between feeling ready and building self-trust, and why waiting for perfect confidence can keep you stuck longer than necessary.Through personal stories, lived leadership moments, and nervous system–grounded insight, this conversation reframes what courage actually looks like during rebuilding seasons, especially after loss, identity shifts, or life chapters that didn’t go as planned.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I’m joined by Johanna for a grounded, honest conversation about body image, self-trust, and what alignment actually feels like, not as a concept, but as a lived experience in the body.Johanna shares her personal story of being shamed for having a strong, muscular body and how moments like that can quietly disconnect women from themselves. We talk about how body shame fractures trust, how external voices get louder than our own, and what it takes to gently rebuild a relationship with your body during seasons of grief, transition, or rebuilding.This conversation isn’t about fixing your body, following rules, or striving for perfection. It’s about learning to listen again. About recognizing when something feels off. And about understanding alignment not as discipline or performance, but as an inner sense of truth, safety, and self-respect.If you’re in a season where your body feels unfamiliar or you’re learning how to trust yourself again, this episode is an invitation to come back, gently.

In this solo episode, Mayi shares her word for 2026, why January doesn’t require momentum, and how stewardship creates growth that actually lasts.Especially for women rebuilding after loss, transition, or burnout.

In this short reflection, I share how the podcast began with a clear vision and strong values, how the conversations have deepened over time, and why evolution doesn’t mean losing your original purpose. We talk about women’s voices, faith, grief, growth, and the courage to keep showing up even when the path unfolds one step at a time.As we head into the holidays, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and honor how far you’ve come.

This year, I’m taking a new approach to choosing my Word of the Year. After a season filled with alignment, loss, reflection, and God’s guidance, I realized our word sometimes needs to evolve with us. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m choosing my 2026 word using a Primary + Seasonal Word method—and how you can, too. I’ll also link to Episode 128 and a Free Tool to help you discover your own word with intention.

This Thanksgiving, I’m taking a moment to pause and give thanks, for you, for this community, and for the incredible guests who’ve shared their wisdom and stories this year. Join me as we celebrate growth, resilience, and the journeys we’ve shared. If you’re ready for a moment of gratitude and inspiration, this episode is for you.

In this short, heartfelt episode, Mayi speaks directly to anyone standing in the in-between — that space between what was and what’s next. Whether you’re navigating grief, loss, or life transitions, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are not alone.Mayi also shares a very personal song, “Walking Home Beyond the Sky”, written for her brother-in-law. This song is exclusive to the podcast — a quiet, reflective moment to honor loved ones, process emotions, and find peace in the in-between.

In this heartfelt solo episode, Mayi shares how faith, family, creativity, and connection became her anchors through grief and change. She reflects on what it means to heal forward, honoring loss while creating purpose and community. If you’re navigating transition or uncertainty, this episode reminds you, you’re not meant to heal or build alone.

This week, I’m re-sharing a powerful conversation from May 2024 — one that feels especially meaningful right now.We recently lost my brother-in-law, and as I take time to process and reflect, I wanted to revisit this episode with Victoria Volk, a self-published author and advanced Grief Recovery Specialist who helps others navigate loss through her work in coaching and end-of-life care.Together, we explored how grief shows up in entrepreneurship, the quiet ways it affects our creativity, motivation, and connection to purpose.If you’ve ever experienced loss while trying to keep your business or dreams alive, this conversation will speak to your heart.

In so many of my conversations like the one with Cathelina Duvert, we explore what it means to live authentically, use creativity as a path to healing, and turn our stories into strength.In this solo episode, I share what showing up authentically means to me. I also talk about how affirmations and prayer help me show up with confidence, courage, and faith, even when it feels uncomfortable.Because every time we show up and share our truth, we not only inspire others to do the same, we remind ourselves that it’s safe to be seen.Listen to my episode on the Misconceptions of Authenticity:🎧 Ep. 159 — Is Authenticity Overrated?Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this bonus episode, Debra Bowers shares the powerful mindset shift that changed everything—what she stopped apologizing for and how that decision helped her level up in life and business. It’s a short, soul-filling reminder that self-reflection is where true growth begins.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

When life gets heavy, creativity can become a lifeline. In this heartfelt conversation, writer and blogger Cathelina Duvert shares how living with depression shaped her creative journey and how storytelling became a path toward healing, resilience, and self-discovery.

This week’s bonus question comes from my conversation with Elizabeth De Sevo - It's Never Too Late, The Power of Intention and Reinvention. I ask every guest this same question because the answers are always powerful and deeply personal.

What do you do when you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom?In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Johnson, a wife, mother, and nurse who spent years in the high-pressure world of emergency rooms before facing her own season of burnout. Through that journey, she discovered the power of resilience, community, and trusting her intuition to rebuild her life with purpose.We talk about:- The moment that helped her rise after hitting rock bottom- How mindset shifts can spark resilience in tough seasons- Why sharing your story is a form of leadership- The role of "community" in finding strength againWhether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or creative, this conversation will remind you that setbacks don’t define you; they can be the start of a powerful comeback.

What if resilience isn’t about “bouncing back,” but about “bouncing forward”? In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth De Sevo, writer, coach, and author of Choose Your MOMents.Elizabeth shares how the loss of her mother reshaped her perspective on life, why reinvention at midlife is possible, and how resilience can become fertile ground for growth. We explore simple, everyday practices that help us move through grief, change, and challenges with intention, and step into a stronger, wiser version of ourselves.If you’ve ever felt like life knocked you down, this conversation will remind you: you don’t have to go back to who you were. You can choose to grow forward.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ever feel like you’re giving so much of yourself to everyone else that you’ve forgotten who you are? Today, I’m talking with Angie Hawkins, Inner Glow Coach and author of Running in Slippers, about the journey from burnout and self-abandonment to stepping fully into your confidence, worth, and power.Angie shares her story of resilience, vulnerability, and courage, from hitting emotional rock bottom to leaping out of helicopters, bungee jumping, and cliff diving, and how true bravery often looks like allowing yourself to be seen. We dive into:How self-abandonment shows up in your life and businessPractical ways to rebuild trust with yourselfWhy fear often lives in the moments we’re most ready to shineReclaiming your inner glow and leading unapologeticallyThis conversation is for anyone ready to stop chasing approval and start living with purpose, confidence, and impact.Tune in and discover how to stop abandoning yourself and start radiating the love, happiness, and success you deserve.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week’s bonus question comes from my conversation with Dr. Julie Pham. I ask every guest this same question because the answers are always powerful and deeply personal.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Julie Pham to explore how curiosity can transform the way we lead, connect, and navigate change. Julie is the creator of The 7 Forms of Respect, a bestselling framework that challenges us to rethink what respect really means and how it shows up in our relationships and leadership.We talk about the role curiosity plays in building confidence, doing what Julie calls a “personal passiveness audit,” and how women, especially in their 40s and 50s can use curiosity as a daily practice to embrace reinvention and step into new seasons of life.This conversation is about more than leadership; it’s about shifting the way we see ourselves, each other, and the possibilities around us.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

After raising five kids, ending a 20-year marriage, and losing her mother, Debra Bowers declared “It’s Debra Time.” In this episode, she shares how she rebuilt her life after 50, launched her own marketing agency, and embraced a mindset of courage, growth, and lifelong learning. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to start over, this conversation will remind you—it’s never too late to rise, rebuild, and thrive.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this special solo episode, I’m answering your questions raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart.From navigating grief and starting over to building a brand in alignment with your healing journey, these questions reflect the exact conversations so many of us are having behind the scenes. Whether you're a mompreneur, a creative, or simply someone figuring out how to keep going after loss, this episode is for you.We’ll talk about:How grief shows up in unexpected placesThe moment I realized my camera could be a healing toolWhat success means to me nowWhy visibility feels scary and why you should do it anywayAnd so much more...This isn’t a highlight reel; it’s real talk. If you’ve ever felt unseen, stuck, or unsure of your next step, I hope this conversation reminds you: you're not alone.Do you like this Q&A format? Please let me know your feedback, as it helps shape future episodes. You can DM me on Instagram @mayilenz Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In the first episode of From a Man’s Perspective, I talk with Blaze — a Distinguished Toastmaster, coach, and father who’s been sober for over 2,000 days.We explore how men and women express confidence differently, the pressure around saying “no” to alcohol, and how sobriety transformed his life. At the heart of it all: what it truly means to own your story unapologetically.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

After nearly 200 episodes featuring powerful women, I’m opening the conversation. In this episode, I’m sharing why I’m bringing men onto the show, what inspired the shift, and what you can expect moving forward. Whether you’ve been here from the start or just found the show, this episode gives you a peek behind the scenes — and into what’s next.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Have you ever searched for a place to truly belong?In this episode, I share the 3 reasons I joined Toastmasters, a personal growth community that helped me find my people, grow in confidence, and inspire others.Did this episode make you think, "Where’s my place? Where are my people?’' That’s exactly why I built my coaching, so you don’t have to walk this path alone.If you're ready to find your kind of people, get rooted in community, and grow, with support, clarity, and heart—head over to mayilenz.com/work-with-mayi to book your free clarity call today.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

I used to fear niching down, until I realized it brought clarity, purpose, and deeper connection. In this episode, I share how my niche evolved, why it’s helped me grow during life transitions, and how it can help you too. Especially if you’re a mompreneur rebuilding after grief or change.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

From $135K in debt to selling her company to Bill Gates — Beate Chelette shares how she turned struggle into strategy. In this empowering episode, she breaks down practical growth tips for solo entrepreneurs, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and why success starts with seeing yourself differently.Perfect for any woman rebuilding, growing, or ready to lead unapologetically.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if the messy, unclear seasons in your life were not setbacks, but necessary steps toward the next version of you?In this episode, we’re unpacking what it looks like to evolve in business, life, and identity, especially when you're navigating grief, personal transformation, or shifting seasons as a woman entrepreneur. We’re letting go of the myth that growth is linear and redefining what clarity, purpose, and alignment look like today… not ten years ago.You’ll hear about:Why healing and growth rarely follow a straight lineThe truth about clarity—and how it often shows up after we take the next stepHow to release guilt and embrace pivots in your personal life or careerThe tension between who you were and who you’re becomingWhy asking “What do I want now?” is a powerful act of self-leadershipMy personal story of rediscovery, overwhelm, and the deep fear of success?This is for the woman who feels like she’s outgrown old roles, but isn’t quite sure what’s next. It’s for the creative who wants to build something meaningful without losing herself in the process.And if you’re ready to walk through your next season with more clarity and compassion, I’ll also share how you can work with me through my private coaching program. No pressure, just an open door.Tune in, reflect, and give yourself permission to evolve—one spiral at a time.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Have you ever felt like you always had to be the strong one, even when you were falling apart inside?This episode builds on “The Power of Boundaries: How to Set Them Without Guilt” and takes us one layer deeper into the journey of self-trust, healing, and visibility.In this raw and honest conversation, I explore what it means to live out loud and why many of us hide behind strength, not because we’re trying to fit in, but because we’re trying to protect ourselves from being seen as weak.We’ll talk about:The hidden cost of always appearing strongWhy self-protection can feel safer than authenticityThe link between emotional honesty and true confidenceHow to step into your full self, even if you’ve spent years silencing parts of youThis episode is for you if:You're a woman, mom, or entrepreneur navigating emotional resilience, relationships, and purpose—and you're ready to be more honest, not just “nice.”🎁 Don’t forget to grab your free Boundaries Without Guilt Journaling Guide to help you go even deeper: https://learn.mayilenz.com/signup240929-1177-6067Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Have you ever said “yes” when you really wanted to say “no”? Or felt guilty for putting your own needs first?In this episode, we’re going deeper into the topic of boundaries—and why they’re essential for your growth, energy, and purpose. I’ll share a personal story about what finally helped me stop saying yes out of guilt and start saying no with clarity and confidence. We’ll also explore the powerful parable of the two wolves and how it relates to boundary-setting, along with tools and reflective questions to help you protect your peace without feeling like the “bad guy.”This episode is for anyone navigating relationships, business, motherhood, or all of the above—and ready to honor their time, energy, and voice.Tune in and let’s talk about how to set boundaries that feel empowering, not exhausting.

In this episode of Conversations with Mayi Lenz, we're diving into what it means to become unapologetically you. Through real stories and powerful reflections, I share three distinct paths I’ve seen women take on this journey—what I later realized could be seen as archetypes: The Empowered Boundary-Setter, The Unapologetic Authentic, and The Evolving Self-Discoverer. Tune in for inspiration, practical steps, and a reminder to stop apologizing for who you are and what you want.

Life happens—and sometimes that means pressing pause. In this heartfelt update, I’m sharing why there’s no full episode this week, a proud mama moment, what's brewing behind the scenes (including my new course!), and an honest update on the men’s segment I’ve been planning. Tune in for a little life catch-up and get ready—next week’s solo episode is all about Being Unapologetically YouLet's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hey beautiful people, it’s Mayi Lenz here, and today, we’re taking a little walk down memory lane. I’m re-airing one of my favorite conversations from the early days of the podcast—an inspiring chat with Cathy Cook, a powerhouse businesswoman and coach at Kennedy Training Network, which she co-owns with her husband.This episode is a special one because it touches on two themes that are so close to my heart: making the bold leap from employee to business owner, and holding on to those childhood dreams that shaped who we are today.Cathy and I talked about everything from building a business with your spouse, to keeping love and work in harmony, to growing up on a farm and defining what beauty means to her. It’s warm, real, and filled with so many gems.Whether you're thinking about starting something new, working alongside your partner, or just needing a little inspiration to stay true to your path, this episode will speak to you.So let’s revisit this beautiful conversation with Cathy Cook. I’ll be back next week with a brand new solo episode reflecting on this topic—and how the journey of becoming unapologetically you never stops evolving.Let’s dive in.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What does it take to build a brand that grows with you—and stays true to your vision through every shift and season?In this episode, I’m joined by Italian fashion entrepreneur and consultant Sapia Simone, founder of Eqadora Studios and professor of Product Development at Istituto Marangoni Miami. With a fashion brand sold in over 25 stores worldwide and featured in Harper’s Bazaar and Condé Nast, Sapia brings a wealth of insight into what it means to evolve, expand, and stay resilient as a creative entrepreneur.We talk about:The behind-the-scenes of launching and scaling a global brandWhat many entrepreneurs miss when bringing an idea to marketHow to navigate big transitions without losing momentumStaying grounded in your mission while evolving your businessWhether in fashion or building something entirely your own, this episode is packed with real talk and practical gems you can apply now.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com

In this episode, I’m joined by Zoia Ye (ZY)—a Success Catalyst who rebuilt her life from the ground up after experiencing abandonment, domestic violence, and deep personal loss. With a unique blend of science and soul, Zoia shares how she uses her expertise in Sexology, NLP, Psychosomatics, and Neuroplasticity to help others break free from victimhood and take back control of their lives.We talk about:- What it really means to stop being a victim of your circumstances- The mindset shifts that lead to true healing and transformation- How to rewire deep-rooted beliefs and toxic patterns- The one thing Zoia stopped apologizing for that changed everything- Finding courage when you feel like you have nothing left to giveIf you’re navigating a tough transition or feel stuck in survival mode, this episode is a reminder that your power was never lost—it’s just waiting to be reclaimed.🎧 Tune in and let this conversation be the spark that helps you rise.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com

Navigating transitions in your brand and business can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to slow you down. In this episode, I’m sharing how to embrace shifts with confidence, stay aligned with your bigger purpose, and communicate changes in a way that feels natural. If you’ve ever worried about pivoting or evolving, this one’s for you!Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Struggling to explain what you do or feeling like your content isn’t connecting? You’re not alone. The key to building trust and making an impact isn’t just in what you say—it’s in how you tell your story.In this episode, I share my own journey with storytelling in personal branding—why it matters, how it’s helped me connect with the right people, and how you can use it to build deeper relationships in your business. My hope is that you’ll see parts of your own story in this and take away insights you can apply to your own journey.Tune in now to start sharing your story with confidence!Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I’m opening up about what it really means to embody your brand in everyday life — not just in your content or photos, but in how you show up as yourself. I share my personal journey of navigating self-doubt and imposter syndrome, especially during times of transition in business and life. You'll hear practical tips on how to align your presence with your purpose, own your space, and show up with confidence, even when you’re not feeling 100% sure. If you’ve ever felt like you're holding back or questioning if you're showing up as your true self, this episode is for you.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For show notes visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Before I dive into a new series of episodes on showing up authentically, embracing your brand story, and navigating transitions, I wanted to revisit this past episode — a conversation I had with Dr. Jessica Houston.Dr. Houston is a licensed social worker, college professor, and the owner of a personal and professional development training company. She’s passionate about providing proven tools and strategies that you can begin implementing immediately — and trust me, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.In this episode, we explored some powerful questions that are still so relevant today — especially if you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step. We talked about two key reasons we don’t take action on our goals, how fear and self-doubt can hold us back, and the surprising truth about what it really takes to move forward.We also had an important conversation about body image and self-perception — something I believe is so important to talk about, especially with the pressure of social media's unrealistic filters and impossible beauty standards. When we constantly compare ourselves to carefully curated images online, it’s easy to feel like we’re not enough — and that can hold us back from stepping into new opportunities or sharing our story.So whether you’re refining your brand, shifting your focus, or just feeling stuck in research mode, I hope this episode encourages you to take that next step — even if it feels scary or uncertain. Because growth doesn’t happen when we wait for everything to be perfect — it happens when we choose to take action anyway.Let’s dive in.Let's continue the conversation!Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠For show notes visit⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com

Your brand is more than just a logo or a website—it’s a reflection of who you are and the impact you want to make. In this episode, I’m diving into how to visually align your brand with your mission, even if you’re still evolving. I’ll share my own journey of refining my brand, why your visuals should reflect where you’re going (not just where you are), and practical steps to ensure your photos, content, and online presence feel intentional and aligned. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, or simply someone stepping into a new chapter, this episode will help you show up with confidence and clarity

Life doesn’t always go as planned, and sometimes, we need to pause and honor our emotions before moving forward. In this episode, I open up about why this conversation was delayed, the recent loss of my beautiful Bella, and the reminder that grief has given me about alignment—both in life and in business.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things in your business but something still feels off, this episode is for you. We’re diving into:✨ What it really means to align your brand with your vision✨ How misalignment shows up and keeps you stuck✨ The power of intention in branding and content creation✨ Four practical steps to create a brand that truly reflects your missionAs mom entrepreneurs—especially those navigating grief and big transitions—it’s easy to feel pulled in different directions. But when your brand is aligned, everything flows. You’re not just showing up—you’re making an impact.Let’s bridge the gap between intention and impact together.If this episode resonates with you, share it with a fellow entrepreneur and let’s keep this conversation going. 💛Let's continue the conversation!⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠Show notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠!

This month, we’re exploring the theme of giving your personal brand clarity—a month of alignment and purpose. Just like February is all about love, this is your chance to fall in love with your brand again by gaining clarity, refining your vision, and showing up with confidence, and I couldn’t think of a better episode to revisit! In this replay of Episode 23, I sit down with Dolores Hirschmann, a Strategist, Clarity & Communication Coach, to discuss how gaining clarity can transform your business and life.Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and now living in Massachusetts with her husband and four children, Dolores helps entrepreneurs refine their ideas worth sharing, develop effective communication strategies, and implement business growth tactics. She is also the author of Clarity First – Mastering Clarity to Grow Your Business, where she outlines The Idea Method, a 9-step framework that helped transform her business.In this conversation, we discuss:✨ How to develop clarity in business and life✨ Practical strategies to gain clarity in any situation✨ The Idea Method and how it helps entrepreneurs grow✨ The importance of mindset (Step #6 of The Idea Method) and how it influences both you and your business✨ Turning your life’s purpose into actionIf you’ve been struggling to gain clarity or feel stuck in your personal or business journey, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice to help you move forward with confidence.Tune in now and let’s gain clarity together!Let's continue the conversation!⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠Show notes ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠!

Clarity is the secret to building a brand that feels aligned and purposeful. In this episode, I’m sharing how intentional living leads to brand clarity, why it’s a game-changer for mom entrepreneurs, and how you can translate that clarity into your messaging, visuals, and content. Plus, I’ll walk you through my own journey of refining my brand and the steps you can take to do the same. Whether you’re feeling stuck or just need a fresh perspective, this episode will help you simplify, focus, and show up with confidence! Let's continue the conversation! ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Show notes ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!