This episode of In Confidence gives you two tools to name what’s holding you back and recognize the strengths already within you that will help you push through it. Lisa walks you through a weekend reflection practice on the six forces that fuel your inner critic and invites you to rediscover your confidence through the Gravitas Confidence Language Quiz.

You’ll leave this episode with more clarity, more self-belief, and a simple mindset shift: the thing standing in your way isn’t stronger than the power you already have.

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00:00 Intro

00:39 Exercise 1: Identifying the Six Forces That Hold You Back

01:46 Lisa’s Personal Story: Facing the Satisfaction Conundrum

03:15 Exercise 2: Take the Confidence Language Quiz

03:33 How to Interpret Your Quiz Results

04:31 A Family Breakthrough from the Quiz

06:12 What Changes When You Name Your Strengths

06:31 Outro

06:59 Disclaimer

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Only 12% of people have the Performing superpower—the ability to shine in front of others with ease. But what if you could practice it in a way that’s low-stakes, joyful, and just plain fun?

In this episode, Lisa explores how karaoke can be a powerful tool for building confidence in everyday life. She’s joined by writer, editor, and karaoke journalist Ada Tseng, creator of the LA Times Karaoke Generator, to talk about how karaoke helps us get comfortable with the spotlight on our own terms.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What the Performing superpower is (and why so few of us claim it)

• Why karaoke is actually risk-free confidence training

• How to pick your perfect karaoke song (with data to back it up)

• Why letting go of perfection might be your biggest mic-drop moment

Whether you're karaoke-curious or a seasoned shower-singer, this episode is your permission slip to take up space, sing your heart out, and have fun doing it.

00:00 Intro: Why karaoke is a powerful tool for building confidence 00:42 The performing superpower and how we develop it 03:46 Real-life growth: Performing in everyday situations 08:10 Karaoke as practice: A safe, joyful way to build the performing superpower 09:54 Meet Ada Tseng, karaoke journalist and creator of the LA Times Karaoke Generator 14:44 Karaoke as culture, connection, and self-care 18:08 From stage fright to spotlight: Building confidence through song 24:44 What makes a great karaoke song and Lisa and Ada’s top tips 27:42 Letting go of perfection and having fun with it 33:30 Are women held to a higher standard? Making karaoke a judgment-free zone 38:57 The Gravitas team’s favorite karaoke songs 43:53 Final thoughts and Ada’s post-marathon karaoke celebration 46:23 Outro 46:41 Disclaimer

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In this special episode of In Confidence, Lisa shares the story of a tiny plaque on the Brooklyn Bridge that sparked a big realization: women have built the world we live in, but their names are often left out of the story. From Wi-Fi to Monopoly, dishwashers to life rafts, Lisa highlights five surprising everyday inventions created by women and why it’s time we give them the credit they’ve always deserved.

This episode is both a celebration and a reclamation. It’s a reminder that behind every great invention, there’s often a woman whose brilliance made it possible—even if she didn’t get the spotlight. Tune in and be inspired to not just honor the past, but to build boldly into the future.

00:00 Intro

01:40 The Inspiration Behind This Episode

02:10 Five Inventions That Were Created by Women

05:28 Even More Inventions You Didn’t Know Were Invented by Women

06:34 Final Thoughts

06:44 Outro

07:09 Disclaimer

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From performing in Rent and Aida to directing The Notebook and The Wiz, Schele Williams has built a legacy not only through what she’s accomplished, but through how she leads.

In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa and Schele sit down to discuss how the discipline, heart, and conviction she’s carried through her career have shaped the way she shows up.

What You’ll Learn:

Why representation behind the table can change the entire story.

How to shift from scarcity to a purpose-driven mindset.

What it takes to overcome stage fright and own your voice.

Why your peers aren’t your competition, but your inspiration.

Whether you're navigating your own creative path or redefining leadership in any industry, this conversation is a masterclass that will leave you thinking bigger and rooting harder for the people around you.

00:00 Intro

00:43 Meet Schele Williams

01:44 Getting Started in the Arts

07:41Love for the Arts

09:21 Transitioning from Performer to Director

10:45 Her First Directing Opportunity

13:40 Comparing the Roles of Performer and Director

18:33 How Performing Shaped Her Directing Style

21:47 What She Had to Learn to Become a Great Director

23:08 Building Her Leadership Style

25:17 Handling Rejection and Staying Confident

28:28 The Power of Community and Peer Support

32:11 Creating Work You’re Proud Of (Even If Others Don’t Get It)

35:47 Learning to Lead Diverse Teams

38:50 Advice for Overcoming Stage Fright

41:46 Applying Storytelling Across Roles

43:49 How Broadway Is Evolving

50:22 Theater’s Role in Expanding Perspective

53:09 Breaking Barriers in Broadway Leadership

54:54 Writing Your Legacy for the Next Generation

57:20 What’s Ahead and Her Advice for Confidence

58:42 Outro

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Before success happens in reality, it happens in the mind. Whether it’s sinking the game-winning shot or stepping confidently into a high-stakes meeting, elite performers don’t just hope for success, they start out by visualizing it. Dr. Wendy Borlabi, a high-performance expert and sport psychology consultant, has spent her career helping top athletes and leaders harness the power of mental preparation to perform at their peak.

In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa and Dr. Borlabi explore how your mindset shapes outcomes and the mental resilience required to stay focused under pressure and bounce back from setbacks.

Key takeaways include:

* How visualization is a proven tool for peak performance.

* The power of routines.

* How reframing a fear of failure to a ‘win-win’ mindset can lead to breakthroughs.

* The leadership qualities that foster an unstoppable team.

Success isn’t just about talent; it’s about training your mind to succeed. Whether you’re navigating high-pressure moments in sports, business, or everyday life, Dr. Borlabi’s insights will help you build confidence, stay composed, and turn challenges into opportunities.

00:00 Intro

02:00 Meet Dr. Wendy Borlabi

04:07 Love of Sports

08:04 Career in Sports Psychology

10:50 Techniques Shared with Elite Athletes

12:19 The Effectiveness of Routines

15:20 The Importance of Deep Breathing

16:48 How Openness Helps You Build Authentic Connections

19:04 Letting Resistance Play Out

25:37 The Power of Visualization

28:22 Life is About Perspective

29:41 Pulling the Best Out of Your Team

31:33 Women in Male-Dominated Fields

32:59 25 Ideas in 2025 to Accelerate Action for IWD

34:32 Outro

36:00 Disclaimer

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April 1 marks the calendar for office mandates saying it’s time to go back to working in office 4 to 5 days a week. But for many, this return feels like more than a logistical shift. It’s emotional. It’s generational. And it’s bringing up big questions about purpose, productivity, and power. In this episode, Lisa unpacks why the return-to-office conversation hits such a nerve and how we can make this moment work for everyone.

We cover:

Why returning feels so personal and what generational tensions have to do with it.

The pros and cons of working from home vs in office.

What employees and leaders can do to navigate this transition.

How dressing for work has changed and how to find your new “power look” (yes, sneakers count).

Whether you’re remote forever or back to a badge-in culture, this episode offers tangible strategies for navigating this modern workplace moment with confidence.

00:00 Intro

00:57 Why Are We Resisting This Return?

05:40 Lisa’s Playbook for Returning to the Office

11:22 Turning this Moment Into a Win-Win

12:10 Rethinking Leadership

20:30 It’s an “And,” Not an “Or”

22:38 What Is Your Resistance Telling You?

25:38 Dress for the Moment

28:13 Long-Term Vision

29:36 Outro

30:04 Disclaimer

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In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa is joined by friends, Marybeth Coleman and Lauren Wolf, for a laugh-filled deep dive into romantasy: the genre where fantasy and romance collide. This once quietly passed–between–friends genre has turned into a full-blown cultural moment and offers much more than just dragons and slow-burn romance.

From the book boyfriends of Fourth Wing and the favorite tropes of A Court of Thorns and Roses to the ways these heroines help us reconnect with our own strength, navigate healing, and reflect on the relationships we choose, this is a cozy, candid conversation about why these wildly entertaining reads stick with us long after the final page.

00:00 Intro

02:47 Meet the Guests: Lauren & Marybeth

04:10 What Is Romantasy?

07:30 Lisa's Romantasy Algorithm

08:58 How We Got Hooked: Personal Journeys into the Genre

12:40 From Secret to Mainstream: Normalizing Romantasy

15:30 Yes, Men Read It Too

16:13 Why Women Love Romantasy

19:30 Empowering Heroines & Escapism

21:17 Reflections of Real Life: Adversity, Growth, and Relationships

25:44 From Streaming to Reading: A Shift in What We Crave

29:07 Rapid Fire: Tropes, Favorites, and More

30:21 The Book Boyfriend Phenomenon

37:03 How These Stories Challenge the Way We Live

38:23 Romance vs. Fantasy: Which One Elevates the Other?

40:10 The Community Effect: Romantasy as a Shared Experience

42:25 Outro

44:20 Disclaimer

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"The only way we're ever going to watch a women’s game the way it deserves to be watched is if we had our own place.”

It was a passing comment made out of frustration, but for Jenny Nguyen, it sparked a vision that turned into The Sports Bra, the first-ever sports bar dedicated 100% to women’s sports.

In this episode, Jenny, CEO and Founder of The Sports Bra, shares how that one moment changed everything, the risks and triumphs of building something groundbreaking, and why we’re witnessing a turning point for women’s sports.

“All the things I imagined The Sports Bra doing in 10 years, we did in year one. And I realized that I hadn’t dreamed big enough.” — Jenny Nguyen

00:00 Intro

01:17 Jenny Nguyen's Intro

3:00 Jenny's Life Story

6:14 Integrating Into American Culture and Growing Up With Sports In The Household

12:11 Love of Basketball; Being In A Team + Accessibility

15:33 What Sparked The Idea of he Sports Bra

24:52 Entrepreneurship; Tell Everyone Your Idea

27:18 A Chain Reaction of Support

32:17 Grand Opening Day

34:04 Vulnerability is Connection

36:44 What's Next For The Sports Bra

38:02 The Legacy of The Sports Bra

45:44 The Rise of Women's Sports

51:35 Equity in Women's Sports

54:17 Final Thoughts and Recap

55:04 Disclaimer

Wear Jenny's Quote in our Mosaic Collection

The Sports Bra

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For International Women's Day 2025, Gravitas has brought together 25 extraordinary leaders in business, sports, media, technology, and government to share bold ideas on how we can advance gender equality, NOW. The World Economic Forum predicts it will take 134 years to achieve gender equity at the current pace. 134 years is too long to wait.

Get involved with our 25 Ideas in 2025 Accelerate Action campaign by heading to GravitasNewYork.com to download your very own Checklist of 25 Ideas or to buy our Corazon Suffragist blouse. For all of March, a portion of sales supports Catalyst, a non-profit helping to advance gender equity In the workplace.