Stop Hiding Behind The Masks: Interview With Michael Brody-Waite

<p>What does it mean to be your authentic self? You've heard the buzzwords, but do you really know how to put all these theories into action? This week, Kimmy interviews an expert on living authentically, Michael Brody-Waite. Michael is an acclaimed speaker, Inc. 500 Entrepreneur, three-time CEO, TEDx speaker, and author of Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts. As a recovering addict, Michael's mission is to teach as many people as possible how to lead themselves by shedding the masks they hide behind in order to live as their true, authentic selves. </p> <div><span style= "color: #3c4043; font-family: Arial;"> </span></div> <div> <div>EPISODE 192 of The Charisma Quotient Podcast is titled:  Stop Hiding Behind The Masks:  Interview With Michael Brody-Waite</div> <div> </div> <div>Michael begins by sharing his recovery journey and the empowerment he gained after moving through a 12-Step program, and the lessons learned that apply to many areas of life including business and love. Kimmy and Michael share stories about how we often try to hide our weaknesses, avoid difficult conversations and hold back our unique perspective in dating in order to be "liked" by someone else. The result of these actions is that we hide our true selves and build relationships not based in truth, or fail to build relationships at all. This conversation shines a light on the actual habits and practices you need to lean into in order to truly live as your authentic self and attract a healthy relationship. Michael shares tips around using the transformative power of starting something new, as opposed to trying to stop something you've been used to doing. If you have already started or want to start working on yourself, this episode will help provide your roadmap to get started. Have you noticed yourself saying "Yes!" when you'd rather say "No!" or constantly avoiding conversations or situations that make you feel uncomfortable? Start doing the work to notice how these moments come up for you and get the support you need to push through the