Main Points It seems like every millennial I’m talking to is going through a mid-life crisis. My former client turned friend and fellow coach, Meredith Herrera, and I talka bout: Why your 20% might already be everyone else's 100%, and why it’s OK not to give your 100%The difference between burnout & outgrowing something What her dad said when she told him she was "unemployed" on purposeThe question I've now stolen for my own coaching sessions: "What are you pretending not to know tha...
Jul 2
1 hr 12 min
Main Points Common themes I’m hearing from clients include burnout and microagressions. In this podcast episode, I connect with Dr. Maya Borgueta where we get into: What trauma actually is, and what it’s notThe workplace trauma trends we’re seeing now from blurred boundaries to layoffs and what to do about itWhy microaggressions is traumaticThe signs you might be carrying workplace trauma without realizing itResources Mentioned https://www.psychologytoday.com/stelanovapsych.comWhere We Can Co...
May 21
49 min
I did a talk on emotional influence and how to get raises and start a business at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. It was for a women’s retreat with Humansave, a nonprofit that helps survivors of human trafficking. In this episode we talk about: Why your nervous system is your biggest leadership asset (or liability)The one document that gets you the raise, and why you should talk to your boss before you demand a raiseHow to stop over-explaining and start leading with authorityMy follow-up formul...
Apr 30
1 hr
As a female leader, unfortunately, you aren’t alone when it comes to leadership, anxiety and self-advocacy. This is part 2 of my keynote recording from SoCal Amazon Women’s Conference. But this time, I’m joined by 3 other incredible women of color operations leaders from Amazon who rose through the ranks quickly. In this episode, we get into: What it looks like to lead a team of 100+ while holding it together Why playing it safe is keeping you stuckHow your empathy and emotion are streng...
Apr 16
1 hr 2 min
My SoCal Amazon Women’s Conference Keynote is live, we cover: How your trauma responses are showing up at work; and what to do about itWhy communication works exactly like a supply chain (yes, really)Word-for-word scripts for your next difficult conversationOh, and there's a genuinely sweet moment with my dad that I did not plan for. You'll know it when you see it. Where We Can Connect: Schedule a Business & Career Review call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou....
Apr 9
46 min
Every single time I listened to my body instead of pushing through, it worked out. The reality is, we are humans. We have a full life outside of work. I share more on this week’s episode: my personal stories, struggles and the science to embracing UN-PUSHING: In this episode, I share the practical, how-to techniques I taught in a live workshop with 19 minority-owned business owners and allies, including: The science behind rest, I got my bachelors in cognitive sciences the study of the brain ...
Mar 12
19 min
Main Points When conversations get tense at work, how do you make sure you don’t over-explain, shut down or things escalate? In this episode, I break down how to communicate with confidence, clarity and composure when pressure is on How to not over explainWhat to do if you really can’t meet a deadlineHow to give feedbackHow to handle contentious discussions without losing composureA 3 part structure on how to have your words landWhere We Can Connect: Schedule a Business & Career Review ca...
Feb 19
19 min
Main Points It’s the second month of 2026 & despite the uncertainty, my business is growing not by hustling, but with more calmness and focus: In this episode, I share the practical, how-to techniques I taught in a live workshop with 19 minority-owned business owners and allies, including: How editing my P&L helped me measure ROI (one change led to 500% ROI, another to 5,000% ROI)How I increased email open rates from 25% to 75% through trust and storytellingWhy high-touch,...
Feb 5
31 min
Main Points Burnout seems to be a trending word, so what do we do? It’s not about working harder. In this episode I share: Why you SHOULDN’T be doing a lot in 1 day (it takes ~ 23 minutes to refocus)Why “doing nothing” is actually how clarity forms (there’s science behind it)Why and how over-availability becomes a survival skill especially for womenMy results of when I stopped designing my life around “urgency”Resources Mentioned: Episode 110: How EMDR Therapy HEALED Me (& why you might n...
Jan 22
24 min
Main Points Why my losing pitch led to salesPersonal brand > AI: my actual techniques on how my conversion rate is 70%How I grew my email open rate from 10% to 75%Resources Mentioned: Connect with Monica SchrockFollowing Monica on Instagram: @moneyschrockConnect with Monica on LinkedInMonica’s Podcast: Play Like A TheyPorsche Human Made CartoonWhere We Can Connect: Schedule a Business & Career Review call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/call Check out...
Jan 8
1 hr 2 min
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