In episode 11 of The Curated Confidence, English Black interviews Alani Bankhead, a leadership coach, a former US Air Force service member, and a Senate candidate, as they discuss Alani's transition from military life to private coaching and her decision to run for the US Senate.

Tune in to explore the idea that confidence is rooted in alignment and authenticity rather than performance.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Curated Confidence

00:55 Meet Alani Bankhead: From Military to Senate

02:49 Alani's Military Journey and Transition

05:27 Harnessing Weaknesses as Strengths

07:59 Empowering Others and Running for Office

09:25 Challenges and Resilience in Leadership

15:44 The Call to Public Service

24:33 Seeking Signs and Finding Purpose

24:59 Embracing the Call to Serve

25:52 Overcoming Personal Struggles

27:18 The Power of Community and Support

28:52 Aligning Actions with Purpose

30:29 Self-Care and Personal Growth

35:18 Confidence and Faith

47:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

QUOTES

• “The things I thought made me inferior were actually the things that unlocked my greatest successes.” -Alani Bankhead
• “My military career taught me discipline, sacrifice, and service — but it was the journey after the uniform that taught me how to help people unlearn silence and reclaim their voice.”-Alani Bankhead
• “I’m not enough, but God is. And that’s all I need to move forward.” -Alani Bankhead

SOCIAL MEDIA

English Black

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Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/thecuratedaesthetic

Alani Bankhead

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanibankhead/

WEBSITE

The Curated Aesthetics: https://thecuratedaesthetic.com/

In episode 10 of The Curated Confidence, English Black interviews Krista Donargo, a renowned coach specializing in psychology, performance, and leadership presence, as she shares her journey from the fashion and beauty world to real estate and how her creative, modern approach is reshaping the buying experience for today’s homeowners.

Tune in for a conversation that illuminates the path to owning your story and expressing your true beauty from the inside out.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:25] Confidence in high-pressure environments.

[00:04:41] Confidence under pressure.

[00:10:12] Mindset's impact on daily life.

[00:12:00] Intentional thinking and self-awareness.

[00:16:49] Emotional connection in speaking.

[00:20:21] Trust and connection in communication.

[00:26:43] Mirror neurons and leadership.

[00:31:21] Mindset coaching for high achievers.

[00:32:47] Mindfulness practices for clarity.

[00:37:41] Rebuilding confidence in graduate school.

[00:42:06] Overcoming fear of speaking.

[00:44:15] Confidence and self-awareness.

[00:48:34] True confidence and connection.

QUOTES

• "Being a woman is just so complicated in and of itself. And then being a woman as a business owner, as a public speaker, as an entrepreneur, it's a multi-layered onion." -English Black
• "True confidence is actually the opposite. It's about doubting yourself and then taking action even when you feel uncertain or afraid." -Krista Donargo
• "True confidence isn't loud, it's a line." -English Black

SOCIAL MEDIA

English Black

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Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/thecuratedaesthetic

Krista Donargo

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristaDonargoActress

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-donargo-0665808/

WEBSITE

The Curated Aesthetics: https://thecuratedaesthetic.com/

In episode 9 of The Curated Confidence, English Black interviews Amy Jordan, founder and CEO of Wundabar Pilates, as she shares her journey from the entertainment industry to revolutionizing Pilates with her innovative approach to movement.

Tune in for a conversation filled with inspiration, resilience, and unapologetic truths about owning your story and embodying your worth.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:09] Inside-out confidence building.

[00:04:27-00:04:38] Self-worth and prioritizing self-care.

[00:09:56] Body awareness and movement.

[00:12:16] Trusting your intuition in leadership.

[00:16:19] Movement as medicine.

[00:19:30] Importance of movement for health.

[00:24:23] Delegating tasks effectively.

[00:26:13] Brand philosophy in scaling.

[00:29:45] Healing through Pilates journey.

[00:36:51] Understanding body integration.

[00:37:32] Unconditional self-love and acceptance.

[00:40:45] Power of positive imagination.

QUOTES

• "Movement can be medicine, and that is when we listen to the body; it becomes our greatest teacher." -English Black
• "Being in tune with your body, your body sending you messages all the time, whether it's something severe, like a cancer diagnosis or a little more fluid." -Amy Jordan
• "The reality is you can't do it all. You'll be a jack of all trades, a master of none." -English Black

SOCIAL MEDIA

English Black

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/english-black-6218039/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuratedaesthetic

Amy Jordan

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amyjordanofficial/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmySowersJordan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jordan-127222358/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiXVHuPWFe_I44xW1mhGHvA

WEBSITE

The Curated Aesthetics: https://thecuratedaesthetic.com/

Wundabar: https://www.wundabar.com/wundastory