Building confidence, overcoming rejection, and creating a big life with Lydia Fenet

Lydia Fenet is one of, if not THE, most sought-after charity auctioneers in the world. She’s graced thousands of stages and raised over $1 billion for over 800 nonprofit organizations. Take a peek at Lydia’s Instagram or scroll through one of her books, and you’ll immediately be transfixed by her infectious energy and you-can-sit-with-me confidence. Now the founder of the Lydia Fenet Agency, Lydia’s rise to the top came with important lessons about owning your worth, taking calculated risk, and being willing to put in the work. Lydia has built a BIG life for herself — and she’s spilling all of her secrets.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why rejection is actually the key to building confidence
• Lydia’s best tips for cultivating a big life — no matter where you come from
• How to own your worth and ask for what you deserve in your career
• A tried-and-true way to overcome imposter syndrome, even in the most intimidating rooms
• The pivotal moment when Lydia decided to start charging money as a charity auctioneer (we can all relate!)
• Lydia’s advice for filling your cup when you have a very full plate
• Why financial literacy is crucial to success — and where to start if you feel behind
• How Lydia manages occasionally missing out on big life moments as an entrepreneur
• Why Lydia is willing to send YOU a copy of her book proposal (seriously.)

Lydia’s favorite independent bookstores where you can buy her book (in addition to the usual spots):

Diane’s Books in Greenwich, CT

G.J. Ford Bookshop in St. Simons, GA

Garden District Book Shop in New Orleans, LA

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