518. Stop Asking Like You're Begging and Other Lessons from She's So Lucky with Les Alfred
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Kara Loewentheil and Les Alfred discuss the importance of self-belief and creating opportunities rather than waiting for validation.
What if the thing you’re calling “luck” is actually a combination of preparation, self-belief, and being willing to create your own opportunities? In this episode, I’m joined by Les Alfred, host of the podcast She’s So Lucky , to talk about the biggest lessons she’s learned from conversations with successful women. We discuss why women often wait for outside validation, how to stop treating every ask like you're begging, and why there is more than one path to creating the life and career you want. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/518 Watch episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@karaloewentheilcoaching Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/ Mentioned in this episode: How to Ask for What You Want Over five days, you’ll find out what’s keeping you from asking for what you want – and how to actually do it, even when your brain tries to stop you. Live Challenge: September 21-25, 2026 · 12 p.m. ET Sign up for the Ask For What You Want Challenge here
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