Be Your Own Daddy Podcast with Alycia Israel

Something hasn't felt right with this show recently and after a lot of thought and consideration, I've decided to make some changes. I'll explain more on what the future holds for Be Your Own Daddy in today's short episode. --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

It's time we talk about one of the elephants in the room when it comes to modern health: GLP-1's. Seems like a great time because their ass is being sued for 2 billion dollars over blindness and other injuries. We'll talk about what these class of drugs are, potential benefits, why weight loss doesn't equal health, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:22) Unpacking GLP-1's (1:50) What Are GLP-1's? (4:35) Why This Drug Exists (7:04) Potential Benefits (10:19) Weight Loss Doesn't Equal Health (16:18) 2 Billion Dollar Lawsuit (18:17) The Missing Piece (21:30) The Conspiracy Theory --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

As the title suggests, winning requires the truth and tough love a lot of the time and this is part of a speech I gave at a mastermind to 80+ entrepreneurs/fitness coaches, reminding them to quit being a little bitch sometimes. While it may seem harsh, if you've been around here awhile you know it's from a good place and genuinely wanting to help. Listen in as I explain why I know this to be true and the somewhat surprising positive reception this message had to the group.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Initially Surprised By An Outcome (1:35) Some Back Story (4:03) My Professional Background (10:32) How Lucky Are We? (15:27) People Want The Truth --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Over the weekend, I presented at a mastermind I've been a part of for years now and I wanted to share one important aspect from it with ya'll in today's episode. That is the idea of doing what's best for the mission rather than what is best for your feelings at the time. This can look like having to have a tough conversation, firing someone, or totally rebuilding your pay structure in your company. The business exists to serve the mission, not the founder. We'll look at what makes selfish decisions, how to reframe your role, and how to actually build a company mission.   Time Stamps:   (1:20) Presented At A Mastermind (2:06) Million Dollar A Year Harsh Reality Presentation (3:02) Mission Over Business (4:36) Personal Story On This (10:55) Why So Many Entrepreneurs Identify With Their Business (13:10) Defining Selfish Decisions (16:18) Reframing Your Role (18:00) Building A Company Mission --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

If you didn't hear about the Tea app's recent leak, I have some tea to spill for you about it... Tea suffered a major data breach, revealing users' drivers' licenses, direct messages, selfies and other sensitive information. I want to talk about why this is such a big deal, what to do if you were impacted, and the opportunity that exists here.   (0:20) The Tea Leak (4:20) What Was Leaked (13:20) Digging Deeper and What They Are Doing With The Data (16:30) If You Were Impacted (22:28) The Opportunity Here --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

It's been awhile since I updated you on life and while most of this podcast is rehashing the story of what happened to my eye and the subsequent events that followed, I got some really interesting news I didn't SEE ;) coming that I can't wait to share with you and the take home message is a great reminder to all of us.   Time Stamps:   (0:14) Life Update (1:50) A Year Ago Almost To The Day (7:25) Working and Recording Podcasts On My Side (11:32) Finding Cataract In My Eye (12:30) The Great News Part --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

I recently went through the hiring process and it was VERY DIFFERENT than when I hired my last coach with the rise of AI integrations. I had to share if you are thinking of hiring now or in the future, you don't want to limit yourself to your network or those who are local. You want the best and LinkedIn will send your job posting DIRECTLY to those who are qualified and I had around 3x the amount of qualified leads than I did my last round.   Time Stamps:   (0:15) Had To Share This Hack (0:58) Mistakes with Hiring (4:10) New AI Features (6:30) 100 Qualified Applicants in 5 Days --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy  

I once lived in a victim mindset and blamed everything possible but myself for my financial situation and if this sounds even remotely like you, please listen to this episode. I'm going to share my story when it came to being in a shitty financial situation, how I finally got out of it, and why you need to choose to change.   Time Stamps:    (0:45) The Ultimate Solution To Your Financial Situation (2:00) The Story (5:40) My Victim Era (8:34) No One Is Coming To Save You (9:20) What Is A Victim Mindset? (11:46) Choosing To Change (16:53) My Challenge For You --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy  

Travis Dalrymple is a leadership advisor, business strategist, and the guy people call when their team is a mess and they're too embarrassed to admit it. After nearly two decades leading teams and mentoring entrepreneurs, he wrote How To Suck As A Leader, the brutally honest (and occasionally hilarious), guide he wishes someone handed him when he first got promoted.   Travis doesn't do fluff. His work skips the corporate jargon and dives straight into the real stuff leaders deal with: imposter syndrome, bad communication, team drama, and burnout. Whether through his book, workshops, or his private community The Leadership Lab, he helps business owners stop guessing and start leading with confidence.   He's based in New Jersey, runs on strong coffee and sarcasm, and occasionally posts something useful on Instagram @travdalrymple.   Time Stamps:   (0:46) Welcoming Back Travis (5:05) Drunken Submission To America's Got Talent (13:40) Why Travis Is Passionate About Leadership (18:45) Most Common Mistake Leaders Make (26:06) Leadership vs Operating The Nuts and Bolts (28:00) Patterns or Red Flags (33:10) "Would I Want To Be Led By Me?" (34:34) Core Mindsets of Great Leaders (42:53) First Step To Getting Unstuck (45:12) Travis's Intended Legacy Within Leadership (47:01) Working With Travis (48:25) Harry Potter Hour (52:35) Where To Find Travis --------------------- How To Buy Trav's Book! --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy  

Liz Hansen is the owner and photographer at Chicago Boudoir Photography, a boutique studio that empowers women to feel confident in their bodies, relationships and lives. Liz opened her commercial studio in 2018 and has since photographed more than 2,000 women. She has been featured on the TEDx stage, on National Public Radio and with the Association of International Boudoir Photographers. Liz holds a BA in Art and an MA in Education. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two teenage daughters. In this episode, we discuss the boudoir photography industry, shame around sexuality, reclaiming your power through an experience like this, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:32) Who Is Liz Hansen? (2:48) What Is Boudoir Photography? (12:28) 1 in 200 in Chicago (16:10) Our Modern Beauty Standard Society (19:05) Liz's TEDx Talk (25:08) What To Expect With A Boudoir Shoot (32:00) Shame Around Sexuality (42:00) You Are Valuable and Powerful (52:26) Where To Find Liz --------------------- Connect with Liz!   TEDx Talk: Nudity Doesn't Have To Be Naughty - TEDx   Website: https://chicago-boudoir.com/   Social Media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chicagoboudoir VIP Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VIPChicago  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicago.boudoir/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagoboudoir LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hansen-9aab35173/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChicagoBoudoirPhotography   Free e-book: https://chicago-boudoir.com/free --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Trip Update: After recording this episode, early bird pricing sold out in 18 minutes…🤯 Therefore regular pricing is available at $2,699 and as of 6/21/25 we have 10 spots left!   I can't wait to share this episode with you (and the interest and turnout has blown my mind). I am taking a select group of women to Costa Rica with me in 2026 and, if you feel called by what I'm about to share, I would love to see you there! In this episode, I'm going to explain how this all came about, all the details, the questions you probably have about it, and more!   Time Stamps:   (2:20) How This Started (10:00) Tried and Tested Location and Plan (11:32) Bali? (12:30) Chose Costa Rica (13:42) Who This Is For and The Intention (14:10) Why We Are Going On The Trip (17:25) More Details and June 2026 (23:25) What The Trip Includes (29:02) Horseback Riding To A Waterfall (34:32) The Investment (41:40) FAQ's --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Kelly Lewis is a Registered Nurse turned Functional Health Coach after she spent nearly a decade with some of our nation's sickest patients. She knew there had to be more that we weren't being told surrounding optimizing our health. So she pivoted both her education and career in order to have better reach to women who still have a fighting chance to take back control of their health. In this episode, we discuss Kelly's background, the difference between conventional and functional medicine, gut health and hormone balance essentials, and much more!   Time Stamps:   (0:32) My Assistant Coach Kelly (2:18) Kelly's Background (7:40) Conventional vs Functional Medicine (15:35) The Body's Whispers (17:50) Women and Evidence Based Research (20:05) Gut Health and Hormone Balance (24:35) Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance (33:26) Self-Sabotage and Self-Talk (38:07) Where We Start With Clients (45:10) The Husband Excuses (54:10) Health Essentials (58:40) Where To Find Kelly --------------------- Connect With Kelly! Instagram: @kellyyy_lewis --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

There are some weeks where I love what we are talking about and then there are weeks like this where it pisses me the fuck off. You deserve to know what's going on and a well researched perspective on the topic so in today's episode, we'll be unpacking how and why the EMTALA protections were rescinded. I'll explain who this affects, key points to remember, and advice on family planning I am implementing as well.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Have To Make This Episode This Week (1:14) What Happened on June 3rd (6:08) Who This Affects (10:24) Why Would They Do This (13:30) Key Points To Remember (16:08) Advice on Family Planning --------------------- OBGYN Viewpoints:  Dr. Ashley Jeanlus, MD Dr. Karen Tang, MD --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

If you are letting your money sit in your Venmo or PayPal account, there is very little upside and a lot of downside to doing this. That money is not fully protected from fraud of bankruptcy from the holder, that money could get frozen for no apparent reason, and it's not accruing any interest. Listen in as I explain why you should move that money to your bank account TODAY.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Issues with Venmo and Cashapp (2:35) #1: Lack of Full FDIC Protection (4:47) #2: Freeze or Account Holds (7:46) #3: No Interest or Growth (8:40) #4: Weaker Fraud Protection (11:00) #5: Less Visibility and Tracking (15:15) Transfer Your Shit Today --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Shaylyn Ford is a professional makeup artist who has worked in every setting from movie stars to Make A Wish projects. Her love for helping others feel beautiful and valued extends to every part of her life; she also serves as a liaison with the Tim Tebow Foundation and One Church to bring services to special needs individuals and their families in Ohio. As a mother of three and "autism mama" of two, she understands the critical need of these families firsthand.  She competed at Mrs America in 2014 and placed Top 15 pregnant. After years spent on personal growth, she decided it was time try again for her biggest goals. This time, she went all the way and won the national title in November 2021 and then won Mrs World in January 2022.  Shaylyn believes in the quote "if it is both terrifying and amazing, you should definitely do it", and is committed to showing women that their best life is just on the other side of their fear.   Time Stamps:   (0:40) Shaylyn's Background (5:07) Pageantry and Finding Her Voice (11:50) The Pageantry Community (21:48) Challenging Church Stereotypes (29:15) "What Is Mine To Do?" (33:10) Faith and Feminism (41:25) Being Put Into A Box (51:35) Greg and Shaylyn's Relationship (1:03:30) Leaving A Legacy (1:05:32) Shifting A Christian Woman Narrative (1:08:56) Where To Find Shaylyn --------------------- Connect with Shaylyn!   Instagram: @shaylynsford   Website (coming soon): shaylynford.com   Shaylyn's Church Community: @onedotchurch --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Sales gets a dirty scammy rep but the truth is, if you can't sell people you can't help people. Charging people is not immoral, it's required for their success. If you have a good product or service, you have an obligation to be good at sales. I've closed over 2.3 million in sales and only had $7,000 in refunds which is .3% of total sales. Unheard of in my industry. "If your product or service is good enough it sells itself" is such a lazy approach to business. When it comes to most clietentel, they have limiting beliefs around spending money on themselves, mom's and women especially. A tip I have for sales that a lot of people miss: bridging the gap. In this episode, I'm going to explain how a lot of people fuck up sales by talking about themselves too much and not enough about solving their potential prospects problems. We'll also talk about what to look out for during the call and how to personalize your program for what they want in real time.   Time Stamps:   (0:13) If You Can't Sell, You Can't Help (2:16) 50 Dollars A Month For Online Coaching Back In The Day (5:00) Why You Should Listen To Me (8:02) I Was Not Good When I Started (10:51) Bridging The Gap (14:30) Initial Questions (17:00) What Do They Want To Achieve? (18:17) Why Haven't They Been Able To Achieve This On Their Own (19:30) Ownership Of Their Experience (25:00) Personalizing The Benefits To Their Goals (28:16) Brand Awareness and Large Follower Accounts --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Emma Bates is the CEO and co-founder of Diem. Diem is creating a new front door to the internet––starting with their social search engine that draws inspiration from how women search the internet. Emma is on a mission to showcase how inclusive internet platforms, like Diem, bridge the gender information gap and pave the way for a "new internet" that nurtures real connections through innovative technology. Prior to Diem, Emma led Partnerships at the travel brand, Away, and was Head of Community at the global creator commerce company, Whalar. Her unique approach on marketing, partnerships and community building has landed her a coveted spot on Forbes's "30 Under 30" list as well as features in Fortune, HuffPost, MSNBC, Girlboss, Inc Mag, Entrepreneur and The Cut.  Born in Singapore and raised in the UK, she earned a BA from King's College London before moving to New York City in 2016. In this episode, we discuss the genesis of Diem, what sets it apart from other search platforms, advice to fellow builders, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:30) Emma The CEO of Diem (4:15) What is Diem? (10:50) Being Solution Oriented (15:03) The Diem Team and Evolution (16:15) The Future of Diem (19:15) Safety and Security Through Diem (27:22) Protecting The Community (29:43) New Rollouts (32:30) Advice To Aspiring Builders (35:00) Where To Find Emma and Diem --------------------- Emma's Instagram: @emmashbates  Ask Diem's Instagram: @askdiem --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Something recently happened inside my company that inspired this episode and reminded me the value of effective leadership especially in today's age. We had a payment issue for a client which could have derailed their entire experience with us but my team member not only took responsibility but took extreme ownership in owning the mistake and making it right quickly. This is a testament to hiring value first but also how I show up as a leader and what I instill in my employees. Listen in as I explain more of the story and share 6 ways to improve outcomes through feedback.   Time Stamps:   (0:28) Keys to Successful Leadership (0:56) Mexico Trip and All Inclusive (6:34) Feedback On The Situation (11:06) Feedback in Relationships (11:21) 6 Ways To Improve The Outcome Through Feedback (15:40) Increasing Speed (17:43) Building Confidence (21:15) Reward Imperfect Action --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

During my vacation, something rather noteworthy happened while I was gone and I wanted to talk about it on this week's episode. The Blue Origin Spaceflight has received a lot of attention and I want to unpack what I observed, the public uproar, and more.   Time Stamps:   (0:17) The Blue Origin Spaceflight (1:21) Been Following Amanda Nguyen For Awhile (5:00) The Mission and Passengers (6:30) The Uproar (9:45) 28 Million Per Seat (11:38) Performative Feminism (16:34) Women Are Being Erased From History (20:25) The Bottom Line --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard or are concerned about the volatility of the stock market right now and understandably so. With the state of the world right now, the added anxiety of your financial future can be overwhelming. I have two important things to do and remember during this time and they might surprise you but trust me, this advice will pay off in the long run.   Time Stamps:   (0:18) Let's Talk About The Stock Market (1:23) What Happened With The Stock Market (4:25) Two Important Things To Do During Volatility (9:15) Stay The Course --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy