The Power of the Only

"There is a real power in recognizing that when you are The Only you are potentially the one who has received the invitation to be in that space." - Jess Pettitt Jess Pettitt, MEd, MBA, CSP, is a master bridge-builder. Drawing on her broad expertise—including stand-up comedy and keynote speaking—she elevates conversations and challenges audiences to grow. A top facilitator, educator, and speaker in leadership, diversity, and inclusion, Jess holds master's degrees in Education and Business Administration, with emphases on crisis management and corporate social responsibility. She also understands the power of accepting your weaknesses and areas for growth. Did she always feel the power of being "The Only"? If so, how can someone cultivate that power? "What we are prioritizing or how we are defining something might be a nuance that is critical to who that person is, and that is intriguing." - Jess Pettitt Our world feels more polarized and disconnected than ever, making it hard to truly see and understand each other. Many of us are so exhausted that we've stopped connecting and having real conversations. Jess helps us navigate these uncomfortable spaces, sharing her secret to forming better connections—no matter what our differences are. In today's show, we explore how to connect while still honoring yourself, how to embrace different styles of power and leadership, and how to discover your own leadership path. We also discuss two simple questions that can transform how you communicate and connect with others. Finally, Jess shares the parable of the long spoons—illustrating what it means to build bridges and why it matters "I don't think I have answered a question, I think I have just gotten more habitually used to asking." - Jess Pettitt Show Notes: How to overcome the fear of being The Only What does it mean to be a bridge-builder How to define your style of leadership Why is it important to be a bridge-builder How to find your inner strength "We can learn from history anytime...but we don't want to because it is really heavy lifting of recognizing what we are responsible for." - Jess Pettitt 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: No one is going to invite you to do it When you do it, you don't have to do it every day If you are unhappy the best thing to do is to make someone else happy "If we don't know or acknowledge that we have very different definitions of responsibility, the first bridge is finding out what the other person feels responsible for." - Jess Pettitt Brand and Resource Mentions: Get your copy of Almost Doing Good: Doing the Best That You Can With What You Have Some of the Time by Jessica Pettitt Get your copy of Good Enough Now: How Doing the Best We Can With What We Have Is Better Than Nothing by Jessica Pettitt Connect with Jess Pettitt: Facebook | Instagram | Jess Pettitt Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Get Angela's New Book The Power Of The Only Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry, or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence, and representation, to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Want even more insider tips, resources, and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership? Join me in my free, invite-only YOU, Amplified!™ community! You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/84

Today I talk about the power of connection and mindset with professional speaker Frank Kitchen. Frank shares how he stepped out of his comfort zone as an introvert after some helpful advice and eventually became a professional speaker and performer. He says it is crucial to stop thinking about what others think and start thinking about what you want. We also tackle the touchy topic of code-switching and how we can use it as a way to connect with others. "It's the emotion of the result that has to be strung to the emotion of the work." - Frank Kitchen In today's show, we talk about why it is important to surround yourself with people who will tell you the truth and how to knock down your internal barriers to step into your power of the Only. "Stop thinking about what others think and start thinking about what you want." - Frank Kitchen Show Notes: How to knock down internal barriers What does the power of the Only mean to Frank Kitchen How did Frank step into his power What does the FRESH acronym stand for How to re-frame cons as pros "There are feelings and then there is truth." - Frank Kitchen 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: Recognize that you are amazing Be around amazing people Do amazing things "There are other Onlys out there you just have to the find the ones who are Only like you." - Frank Kitchen Connect with Frank Kitchen: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Frank Kitchen Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry, or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence, and representation, to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Get my Free YOU, Amplified! Video Training Series-7 Steps To Always Ready, Confidence, Clarity, and Connection On-Camera and Off! Click here Want even more insider tips, resources, and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership? Join me in my free, invite-only YOU, Amplified!™ community! You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/82

"The impact that I had on the underrepresented employees of the company was something I did not expect and didn't realize that by simply telling my story, being visible, being vulnerable...what a gift that was to them." - Tricia Montalvo Timm How can we embrace the Power of You? Today we tackle the topic of owning your identity at work with Tricia Montalvo Timm, a board director, venture investor, speaker, and author of Embrace The Power Of You. Tricia is a first-generation Latina who rose through the ranks of Silicon Valley advising high-tech companies. Her work culminated in the sale of data analytics software company Looker to Google for $2.6 billion. "We can't control the world around us, but we can control our emotions and how we choose to show up." - Angela Chee In today's show, she shares how she struggled with being The Only and hid her identity for decades. She reveals how she finally stopped hiding at work and shows you how to step into your journey of acceptance. Listen to the episode to learn how Onlys can show up as our authentic selves, why Angela stopped using the word 'imposter syndrome', and how to achieve success and fulfillment and embrace yourself even as you continue to grow and change. "It is incredibly powerful to be someone with a different perspective; someone that can shine a light on so many other people and communities in the world." - Tricia Montalvo Timm Show Notes: How to embrace the power of you What does the power of the Only mean to Tricia Montalvo Timm Why Tricia never "came out" as Latina How to feel comfortable stepping into your power of being an Only Is the climate shifting for Onlys Why did Tricia change her name and how did it affect her What is it like to be on a board "We are a very diverse society. We need to have all of those different perspectives represented in the room." - Tricia Montalvo Timm 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: Self-reflection Find your people Model authenticity "I just didn't talk about my family. You know my maiden name, at the time I was really happy to get rid of Montalvo when I got married." - Tricia Montalvo Timm Connect with Tricia Montalvo Timm: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Tricia Montalvo Timm Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry, or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence, and representation, to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Want even more insider tips, resources, and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership? Join me in my free, invite-only YOU, Amplified!™ community! You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/80

Today's guest was "an Only and a Lonely" her entire career. Shelley Zalis is the CEO of The Female Quotient, an equality services company that creates platforms for women and solutions for organizations committed to closing the gender gap in the workplace. Their "Equality Lounges®" at the world's largest business and industry conferences, from CES to DAVOS, SXSW, Cannes Lions, and more — along with an audience of more than 2 million — bring conscious leaders together to close the gender gap. In this episode, Shelley shares her "whoosh" moment that changed how she looks at her work. She also opens up about the moment she knew she needed to be her own boss. "Representation only matters if it's not just about reflection." - Shelley Zalis In today's show, we talk about the communication skills you need for people to really hear you and how to thrive and make your job fun, despite your environment. Shelley says in business, there is always a yes you just have to find it. Listen in to learn how men and women must work together to close the gender gap, the origins of Imposter Syndrome, and how to shift these labels. "It wasn't about men. It wasn't about women. It was about closing the gap." - Shelley Zalis Show Notes: What does the power of the Only mean to Shelley Zalis What was the inspiration for the Girls' Lounge Why do men and women need to work together to close the gender gap How to stay true to your power Is the gender gap closing How to cultivate the power of the Only What is Shelley still working to improve Where does imposter syndrome come from "The collective power of women was quite remarkable." - Shelley Zalis 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: Be yourself because everyone else is taken Know your value Speak up, speak out, and speak together "It took a while for women to own their feminine." - Shelley Zalis Brand and Resource Mentions: Check out this Giftedness and ADHD Venn Diagram Check out Shelley's Forbes column that offers virtual mentorship for women in middle management Connect with Shelley Zalis: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry, or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence, and representation, to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Want even more insider tips, resources, and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership? Join me in my free, invite-only YOU, Amplified!™ community! You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/78

"When you are allowing yourself to embrace your Only, you are embracing you." - Jeff Harry What is your Only moment and how are you going to show up? Today's guest, Jeff Harry, thinks it's important that we all spend more time failing and being bored. He believes that we already have many of the answers we seek, and by simply unleashing our inner child, we can find our purpose and, in turn, help to create a better world. I love his joyful energy and practical tips. He is an international speaker and coach who has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Amazon, and many more. He helps organizations infuse more play into the day-to-day and solve their major issues through play and positive psychology. He's also challenging the status quo with his innovative workshops. "Play is the opposite of perfection." - Jeff Harry In this episode, he shares how we can tap into our true selves and feel our happiest and most fulfilled so that we can continue to step into our power of the Only. Listen in to learn the one question to ask yourself every day, how to use mischief to step into your power and how to break through your "upper limit." You will also hear his challenge for me and his breakthrough story that shows how not being ready can help you. "Perfection is rooted in ego and shame." - Jeff Harry Show Notes: How to use mischief to step into your power Ways to begin to focus more on play Why is play important for adults How does play lead to success How to be ready for your "Only" moment Where does Jeff get his playfulness from What is next for Jeff "We don't fail enough and we wait too often." - Jeff Harry 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: Ask yourself what thing you would die without Ask friends what value you bring to their lives and when they see you the most alive Find the B.S. story that you are currently telling yourself "Joy is a really scary thing for a lot of people." - Jeff Harry Brand and Resource Mentions: Listen to The Power of the Only Episode 70: 2022 Recap and the Power of Slow Listen to The Power of the Only Episode 71: How to Embrace Not Being Ready Connect with Jeff Harry: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Rediscover Your Play Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite only YOU, Amplified!™ community! You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/76

"Part of owning your power is knowing that sometimes things take longer than you think." - Angela Chee When did you last take a little space for reflection and sharing? It has been three years since I launched this podcast on International Women's Day and there is so much to look back on as well as lots to look forward to. In this episode, I want to encourage you to pause and take a look back at the areas of your life that you want to be more aware of -- or all of the things that you want to celebrate. "Do you have a secret fear that you're afraid to admit?" - Angela Chee In today's show, we talk about the first three years of The Power of The Only Podcast and I share some big news. Find out how you can get involved. "Being an Only isn't a weakness. It is your greatest strength." - Angela Chee Show Notes: Behind the scenes of Angela's keynotes and training How to connect with your audience How to be a part of The Power of the Only book How to handle things getting in the way of your goals The benefit of putting the audience first "In this book I hope to serve you on a deeper level." - Angela Chee Brand and Resource Mentions: Email Angela to learn how to be a part of The Power Of The Only book Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 01: Welcome to The Power Of "The Only" Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 9: Psychologist Dr. Valerie Rein – Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Crisis: The Power Of Shifting From Surviving To Thriving and The Key To Women's Happiness and Fulfillment Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 63: Writing A Book That Changes Lives Including Your Own with AJ Harper – Publishing Strategist and Editor Connect with Angela Chee: Facebook | Instagram | Angela Chee | Email Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite only YOU, Amplified!™ community! You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/74

"The power of The Only is the perfect description of my story, my battle, and my secret weapon." - Henna Pryor How can we proactively begin to step into our unique power? Today's guest Henna Pryor is, like me, a daughter of immigrant parents. She is a Workplace Performance Expert, an award-winning two-time TEDx speaker, and a professional executive coach. Her clients call her their "secret weapon for impossible change." In this episode, she and I talk about leaning into our awkwardness instead of hiding it, and Henna shares where she gets her confidence from. "Place small bets and do it awkward!" - Henna Pryor Listen in to today's show as Henna shares tips for a successful TED Talk and we discuss the journey to find the source of our confidence. We also dive into the topics of enoughness, imagined potential, and more. "If stepping out of line is not well behaved...then I don't want to be on the line." - Henna Pryor Show Notes: What does the power of The Only mean to Henna Pryor Where does Henna get her confidence What to say to your younger self How to define the role of a Workplace Performance Coach What is good advice for people giving a TED Talk "What if you didn't have to follow other people's blueprint?" - Henna Pryor 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: Place small bets Brag about and celebrate being The Only Own your awkwardness "It is that story that is uniquely mine that has given me a huge competitive advantage, but I didn't lean into it for the longest time." - Henna Pryor Links Mentioned: Listen to Henna's Tedx Talk: "Why Awkwardness is Your Secret Weapon" Connect with Henna Pryor: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Pryority Group Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence, and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite only YOU, Amplified!™ community! You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/72

"Sometimes you need to slow down so you can feel." - Angela Chee How do we want to wrap up the year and what do we want to be? As this year comes to an end, let's look back at everything we learned and consider how we can apply it to the new year ahead. In this episode, I share insights from our 2022 guests, give you an exercise to help you slow down, and share the most important lessons I learned this year. "How do you want to feel at the end of this year?" - Angela Chee In today's show, I talk about why we all feel urged to move and act quickly and how we can combat those feelings. I explain what it looks like to really slow down and give tips for planning for next year. "If you feel moved to do something, you need to move toward it." - Angela Chee Show Notes: What is Angela's mission Who embodies the power of The Only What does it look like to really slow down Lessons learned in 2022 What is the power of slow Why are we driven to move quickly What do we need to slow down How to plan for next year Tips for being more productive "The next level of the power and your leadership is the power of slow." - Angela Chee Brand and Resource Mentions: Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 55: The Power of Being an Advocate for Yourself and Others with Veteran Media Personality/Expert Elizabeth Espinosa Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 59: The Power Of Healing and Generational Change with Success Mentor Tracy Litt Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 61: The Power of Women's Brains and Aging with Dr. Louann Brizendine Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 62: The Power of "Undoing" with Author and "Untigering" Movement Founder Iris Chen Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 63: Writing A Book That Changes Lives Including Your Own with AJ Harper – Publishing Strategist and Editor Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 66: Excavate the Past, Breakthrough to the Future Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 67: The Power of Knowing Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 68: The Power of Making the Future – The Makers Conference 2022 Highlights Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 69: Charity Elder – Journalist and Media Executive on the Power of Self Belief, Using Your Voice & Rising Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite only YOU, Amplified!™ community! You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

"There is power in our stories; power in sharing them, that's how it starts." - Angela Chee How can a spark inside someone else lead to a spark inside you that can light a fire within us all? This episode is about what we can all do to make the future. Today I share some highlights from the 2022 Makers Conference that I recently attended in Dana Point, California. The event featured powerful speeches and conversations from many iconic trailblazing women, like Gloria Steinem, Jessica Alba, Constance Wu, and more. They reminded me of the importance of breaking down the barriers inside of us to step up more fully into our power of The Only. "There is no one way to make the future." - Angela Chee In this episode, I talk about what it means to make the future and what that can look like for each of us. I also share the important reminder that you have an impact and it's up to you to decide for yourself what that looks like and what action you can take to get there. "My confidence has been hard earned through years of trial and error breaking down my internal barriers and cultural and societal rules; ones I'm still breaking through everyday." - Angela Chee Show Notes: Highlights from the 2022 Makers Conference How to make the future What does it mean to make the future Women that inspire Angela Barriers that different generations face "While I'm calling you to make the future, I'm also calling on you to take care of yourselves." - Angela Chee Brand and Resource Mentions: Learn more about The 2022 MAKERS Conference Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 67: The Power of Knowing Learn more about Jessica Alba Get your copy of Making A Scene by Constance Wu Learn more about Maybelle Blair Learn more about the 2022 A League Of Their Own series Learn more about Cynt Marshall Learn more about Heather Booth Watch the 2022 film The Janes Learn more about Pepper Parsley Learn more about Carson Pickett Learn more about Marley Dias #1000blackgirlbooks Learn more about Dr. Nadia Lopez Learn more about Dr. Sara Naseri and Qvin Get your copy of The Only Woman by Immy Humes Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. www.AngelaChee.com You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/68

"Looking back allows us to move forward but in our own time." - Angela Chee Why would we want to go backwards into the past? Today I explain why, in order to move forward into a future where we own our power, we need to excavate our past. I unpack why we too often feel like we need to change something about ourselves to fit the mold of the culture we work in. I talk about the myths surrounding executive presence and what it really looks like in the workplace. I also offer up some mindset shifts to set you on the path to truly showing up in your power. "The past is the past, but I believe there are lessons to be learned." - Angela Chee In today's show, we talk about how to shift your mindset from fear to power and why we need to look back in order to look ahead. "Let go of the mindset that there is something to fix." - Angela Chee Show Notes: The importance of the past Why we need to look back to look ahead What is executive presence How to show up as a leader Mindset shifts to show up in your power How to shift from fear to power Reframing the butterflies in your stomach "Maybe what we need is less." - Angela Chee 2 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: Shift from a mindset of fear to power Focus on your message "Do you show up when you watch yourself back?" - Angela Chee Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite only YOU, Amplified!™ community! You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/66

"Whatever you are working on, plant the seeds." - Angela Chee How can the power of vision help us discover and amplify our gifts? I recently returned from my first visit to the National Speakers Association Conference, so today I want to share the takeaways of my trip and highlight the power of vision that exists within each of us. While I have enjoyed my time working remotely during the last few years, there are also perks to working in person that I realized I have been missing. It was a joy to connect with others in my industry and to reminisce on the moment in my childhood when the first seeds were planted in my mind to become a member of the NSA. "Envision what is possible and know that you already have everything that you need." - Angela Chee In today's show, we talk about why "planting seeds" matters and how the power of vision helped me to uncover my passion. "Speaking can be a lonely business." - Angela Chee Show Notes: Perks of working online Work challenges during the pandemic Importance of networking Why "planting seeds" matters Angela's first seed story What it's like to work as a speaker "Speaking is a vehicle to unlock the greatness in us all." - Angela Chee Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite only YOU, Amplified!™ community! You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/64

"It's important to honor your past and see the impact and power you have on the future. I believe there is a ripple effect." – Angela Chee I've been very introspective these past few months. I feel a lot of change coming and have been going through a personal realignment, by reflecting back to move forward. That's why this week I'm re-releasing: "The Ripple Effect-Honoring your past, impacting your future." "I believe what we do now is not just for you, but for future generations." – Angela Chee It was a milestone week as both my kids graduated one from 6th grade and the other from 8th. Grateful to have my parents here celebrating with us, especially after a health scare with my father earlier this year. 3 generations together. So many lessons if we stop to listen. In this episode, I explain how to step into your power by taking a look back and how to reconcile your past to empower your future. As we move into summer, I hope you will take some time to reflect and go through your own personal realignment. "Whatever part of the journey you're on, it's important to take a look at what we've been through so we know where we're going." – Angela Chee For more go to:https://angelachee.com/ripple-effect/ "It's important to honor your past and see the impact and power you have on the future. I believe there is a ripple effect." – Angela Chee

"Biology is destiny unless you know what it's doing to you." - Dr. Louann Brizendine Today's guest, Dr. Louann Brizendine, New York Times Bestselling Author of "The Female Brain" and "The Male Brain" says it's time for a new and radically positive understanding of aging for women. In this episode, she shares actionable science-backed steps for increasing longevity and well-being from her new book "The Upgrade-How Women's Brain Gets Stronger and Better In Mid-life and Beyond." Dr. Brizendine went through her own struggle with her health while she was studying medicine as an undergraduate. Following her experience of being ignored and disbelieved, she was inspired to work in neuropsychiatry and has been on a mission ever since to help women understand their bodies and brains so they can be empowered. While studying the differences between males and females as a student, she found that she didn't agree with the general attitudes that only men's bodies should be studied and that female hormones would interfere with accurate results. Her belief that our biological differences should be celebrated made her somewhat of an Only in her field at the time-- and that's what inspired her to persevere. Listen in as Dr. Brizendine shares her Only story, how she overcomes her challenges, and why women's lives get better in the second half. We also talk about the four phases of The Transition, what women can do in the pre-transition phase of menopause to optimize their health, and the simple move you can do every day to help your brain. "I really learned what it's like as a patient not to be listened to." - Dr. Louann Brizendine Louann is also the Lynne ad Marc Benioff Endowed Chair in Clinical Psychiatry a the University of California San Francisco and founder of the UCSF's Women's Mood and Hormone Clinic. She completed her degree in Neurobiology at UC Berkeley, graduated from Yale School of Medicine, and completed her residency at Harvard Medical School. "Male and female brains are more alike than different." - Dr. Louann Brizendine Show Notes: What does the power of the only mean to Louann Why did Louann get into neuropsychiatry What is the purpose of a hormone Why do women's lives get better in the second half What are the four phases of The Transition What can women do in the pre-transition phase of menopause do to optimize their health What does leg strength have to do with brain health and longevity How does nine-round breathing work "I was obsessed with hormones and how they affected the female brain." - Dr. Louann Brizendine 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: Persevere Forgive yourself Be kind to your body "Just keep swimming." - Dr. Louann Brizendine Brand and Resource Mentions: Get your copy of The Upgrade: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond by Louann Brizendine Get your copy of The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine Connect with Dr. Louann Brizendine: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Louann Brizendine Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry, or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence, and representation, and to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite-only YOU, Amplified!™ community! You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/61