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Jul 2023
26m 55s

182: Embracing Flawsome: A Journey of Se...

NATALIE LEDWELL
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In this podcast interview, Natalie Ledwell welcomes Kristina Mand-Lakhiani, co-founder of one of the largest digital personal growth platforms in the world and author of the new book "The Art of Being Flawsome." Kristina shares her journey from being born in the Soviet Union to adapting to the sudden change after its collapse. She talks about the core human values that helped her thrive in the face of adversity and how she incorporated those values into her personal growth platform. Kristina also dives into the concept of being flawsome and the importance of embracing our imperfections. Listeners will be inspired to embrace their authentic selves and pursue personal growth with kindness and courage.

Book drops on July 10, 2023
https://kristinamand.com/book/

0:00 Kristina’s new book, The Art of Being Floor Floor.
1:08 Writing a book about being yourself.
4:06 What makes us human is the same all over the world.
7:57 What are some of the traits that have helped to set you up for success?
11:54 What’s the worst that can happen when you lose money?
13:13 What did you find out about yourself as you were writing this book?
16:28 Getting to know yourself is a journey.
18:00 How do we form our beliefs?
21:29 The pandemic was a big thing for Kristina, especially with so many differing ideas and beliefs.

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