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10/31/22 • 13 min

How to Talk to [High Achievers] about Anything

Lindsey is a social media marketing leader who has witnessed his years of hard work and focus blossom into a successful career. As a newlywed, he feels torn between his desire to be a caring and attuned partner and his professional ambitions. Stevon helps us reevaluate our constant drive to produce and create a path forward towards a more harmonious work-life balance.

Stevon Lewis is a licensed psychotherapist and coach. Learn more about his work here. If you loved this episode, be sure to listen to Afraid of Disappearing in the Role of Mom, and Tackling the Emotional Challenges of Starting a New Business.

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"We’d love to hear your stories of triumph and what's ahead as you grow. Send us an email or detailed voice memo to [email protected], You might be on a future episode! Let’s connect on Twitter and Instagram at @TalkToAchievers and email us at [email protected]. And subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts."

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Tech founder Anna DeShawn is driven by her startup's mission to elevate the work of BIPOC and QTPOC creatives. But asking potential investors for support and capital makes her feel raw and vulnerable. Stevon breaks down how we can make key decisions and talk about money confidently when business feels personal.

Stevon Lewis is a licensed psychotherapist and coach. Learn more about his work here. If you loved this episode, be sure to listen to Asking for What You're Worth, And Meaning It and When Everything Feels Like a Personal Attack.

Please take a moment to take our listener survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and you might get a chance to win a gift certificate as a thank you from us. Find it here.

We’d love to hear your stories of triumph and what's ahead as you grow. Send us an email or detailed voice memo to [email protected], You might be on a future episode! Let’s connect on Twitter and Instagram at @TalkToAchievers and email us at [email protected]. And subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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Learning to Stand Up for Yourself

Chandi is a fundraising professional advancing her career in the nonprofit world. She’s the face of her organization and interacts with donors, but behind the scenes she often feels dismissed and overlooked. Stevon helps us develop a sense of belonging and get comfortable taking up space in rooms that don’t feel affirming.

Stevon Lewis is a licensed psychotherapist and coach. Learn more about his work here. If you loved this episode, be sure to listen to Learning to Trust Your Instincts and Still Needs Validation. Please take a moment to take our listener survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and you might get a chance to win a gift certificate as a thank you from us. Find it here.