What does it take for you to show up everyday? And I mean really show up! If I’m honest, even now after all these years, it can still feel uncomfortable and a bit scary, but I do it anyway. When I come across people that are showing up and being completely vulnerable and authentic to who they truly are, I am struck with admiration. Gigi Gorgeous, the famous YouTuber, Transgender Activist, Author, and so much more has been showing up since 2008 inspiring everyone on what it is to live your best life through the highs and lows. Learn through our candid conversation about being vulnerable, resilient and committed to changing and evolving into your truest self. No matter who you are or how you identify, her story is impactful and inspiring.  SHOW NOTES: True Self | Gigi on the ongoing struggle being herself through hard times & being happy [3:18] Avoid Bottom | Seeing others living as their true self and using that to inspire you [5:48] Mental Resilience | Gigi on getting down your thoughts & building up when knocked down [8:30] Internal Transformation | Building confidence with every external change to not comply [12:10] Being Compliant | Gigi on not being compliant and being open to your real thoughts [15:10] Social Media | Gigi on having a healthy relationship with social media and protecting self [16:57] Insecurities | Gigi on not allowing others to project what they’re dealing with onto you [19:26] Getting Hate | Gigi on seeing unkind people as hurt people and not taking it personal [21:57] Evolving | Getting beyond the battles and rising above the grudges you let go of [26:27] Defending Yourself | Ready for battle, ready to talk about it but not defending decisions [29:47] Evolving Together | Gigi shares how her & her spouse have handled many changes [36:22] Labeled | Being empowered by the labels others create, owning it or rejecting as needed [42:53] Vulnerability | Gigi explains why vulnerable is beautiful, and vulnerability is key [44:40] Overcoming | Gigi shares what she is most proud of overcoming so far [46:07] Coming Out | The importance of living your truth, celebrating life, live it to the fullest [49:13] Q Check out our sponsors: Blinkist: Go to https://blinkist.com/woi Try it FREE for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription. Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? Calling all Badasses!! If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be!  Women of EXTRA Impact Subscription Benefits: New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to listen to Women of Impact round table discussions, weekly motivation, previously unreleased episodes, and more!  Subscriber-only access to an additional 4 podcasts with hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists, and updated weekly. Looking to boost your confidence? Check out the Get Confident playlist.  Want to repair and heal your relationships? Start with Love Lab.  Curious about your health? We’ve got you covered in Health Hub.  And of course, weekly boosts of mini-motivation from Lisa herself that'll have you strutting through life with your head held high on the Badass Boosts playlist  Don't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices