We caught up with the brilliant and insightful LaSha Marie a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
LaSha, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to have you retell us the story behind how you came up with the idea for your business, I think our audience would really enjoy hearing the backstory.
I have a 20 yr career as a HR Consultant. I’ve partnered with many leading progressive companies (Qualcomm/Exelon.Bank of America to name a few) to execute Hiring Initiatives and implement strategies for key stakeholders internationally. I lend these skills to the community to promote career progression as an activist & Motivational Speaker. I created a platform for HELLO AUDACITY PODCAST to showcase the audacity walk in life for others. Connecting the people with the people to highlight what they have to offer the world; their gift, product/service, testimony or fight. Interviewing for 20 yrs has given me the expertise to pull out the essentials of an individual so their mission is cultivated for the listening ears. My added energy and life story make me Real, Raw and Relatable for anyone I connect with. I wanted to share my bigness and refused to be lonely in this endeavor; because purpose isn’t about us.
Motto: “Embrace the HA in your Life”
Established: Feb 2022
Story on Business name selection: “Hello Audacity” as a SURVIVOR of many things including attempted suicide and sexual assault, I believe we should all walk in AUDACITY regardless to our past, challenges or flaws. So say HELLO to each and every single day and put Audacity in your daily walk.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
Podcast: Host of Hello Audacity Podcast Non- profit: Women of Audacity
I’m a Motivational Speaker & Visionary, Professional Development Coach, 3x Best Selling Author (two books/ 1 Ebook) and Curator of THE DREAM BIG VISION PILLOW; (newest concept of the vision board) registered
Products /Services:
– New Ebook Release: FREEDOM “The half of Me Made Whole”
– Become an Author Series (Book Collaboration)
– Signature T-shirts
– Speaker/Panelist
What sets me apart: As a Visionary I speak to the human heart and I have a big presence and ENERGY. I’m a total EXPERIENCE. My vision pillow was inspire for those of us that fight depression and/or anxiety
Personal life: Wife of 17 years (I met my husband on Myspace and he proposed in 5 months), we have 2 kids, 2 grandkids
What’s in store for me in the future: State to State Audacity Tour & Studio
Short Bio:
Visionist LaSha Marie has over 20 years of experience in the Human Resources industry consulting with leading technology and progressive companies globally. In her love of helping career-driven individuals pull out their very best skill sets, LaSha Marie has brought interviewing strategies to the main stage as Host of Hello Audacity Podcast. Every day, LaSha inspires and drives strategies to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion across teams worldwide. LaSha is simply a change agent for progressive people. As the founder of “Women of Audacity” the mission is to be an international beacon of light. This 2x Best Selling Author, Writing Coach, Youth advocate, survivor, and curator of the “Dream Big” Vision Pillow has created systems that encourage personal growth while monetizing the true passion of others. LaSha Marie instructs others how to walk daily in “Audacity” while sharing their gift, service, or bankable story. This anointed fireball of a spirit aims to build within others the untapped sources of genius; revealing their unique imprint to this world. This energy-packed Speaker from Detroit, MI with Alabama ties delivers a “HUMANIZED” approach to connecting through the vine of sisterhood. This Kingdom-preneur and industry leader is using her voice to uplift a nation for divine amplification manifesting greatness. LaSha is WOG, Mom of 2, and Wife of 16 yrs with a host of testimonies.
Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?
Often times we delay our purpose by comparisons or being tied to trauma/hurts of the past. I had to heal to progress ( I wrote, I limited my access, I adopted the word No, I activated Audacity.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
Being a sexual assault victim from ages 2-12 with 5 predators I have many battles that I’d have to overcome. My resilience was within the inner work that I’d have to do to land on happiness and joy. My faith walk was grounding and a source that I could tap into to solidify my God given purpose to assist others out of darkness but also cultivate their dreams into reality. I fell down 10 times, I reinvented myself 3 times and I’m not afraid to take risk in my ambitions.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: //www.instagram.com/helloaudacitypodcast/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelloAudacityPodcast
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@helloaudacitypodcast
- Other: Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jLlX0S5Pozb To be the next guest/co-host: https://form.jotform.com/230094767566163 Join the book club: https://form.jotform.com/231137549395160 Connect with LaSha Marie: https://linktr.ee/helloaudacitypodcast
Image Credits
Photo: J. Austin Photography MUA: Melinda Mcintosh Designer: Latricesa Myonne