Today's episode is a bit bittersweet because it's the last one before I take a maternity break from recording.

On one hand, I am really going to miss sharing my content and introducing you to some incredible people from around the world. But on the other hand, I am so excited to focus on my new baby for the next few weeks or months.

Because it's the last episode before my break, I wanted to leave you with something to think about and also take action on.

I want you to reflect on whether your accent is your superpower. Have you thought about that? Is your accent holding you back, or is it something that's propelling you into multilingual success?

If you're not sure, tune into today's episode and take my quiz to find out exactly whether your accent is your superpower and if it's not yet, how to make it so! 

When you take the quiz, you will find 5 easy to implement tips to make your accent your superpower so you can express yourself like the boss that you are and more resources to help you become a more confident speaker.

Head to www.lenalivinsky.com/superpower to take your quiz now!

Don't forget to rate the show, review, and subscribe so that you always know when a new episode is available.

For today's show notes head to this link: 

https://lenalivinsky.com/73

Show Audio Production: 

https://polskypodcast.com

Sponsors: 

www.lenalivinsky.com/erincondren

www.lenalivinsky.com/osea

Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! 

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Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

Have you ever watched Indiana Jones? When I think of that movie I think about adventure, awesome hats and fascinating ancient history. 

Well, my guest on today's show Laura Grier @lauragriertravel, is known as the “Indiana Jones of Adventure Travel Photography”. She was named on Discovery Channel UK’s “20 Richest People in the World List”; people who are rich in life experiences. Living overseas and working for the CIA by age 18, she began what would become a lifelong wanderlust. As a photojournalist for the past 20 years, she has photographed weddings and travel on all 7 continents making a career out of exploring and documenting the world. She's passionate about storytelling, mentoring, women’s education and empowerment, photography and travel. 

Laura leads workshops, expeditions, and has recently launched Andeana Hats, her passion project with National Geographic working with Quechua Artisans in Peru.

On today's show Laura opens up about what it was like growing up with her parents working for the CIA and later working for them herself, why she was dubbed the Indians Jones of the adventure travel photography, how her company supports the native Peruvian tribes, how to create a sustainable fashion brand and how to create your dream job with purpose. 

I really loved my chat with Laura and learned a great deal from it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. 

Head to the link in my bio to tune into our conversation. 

For today's show notes head to this link: 

https://lenalivinsky.com/72

Links from today's show: 

www.lauragrier.com 
www.andeanahats.com 
www.instagram.com/lauragriertravel 
www.instagram.com/andeanahats

Show Audio Production: 

https://polskypodcast.com

Sponsors: 

www.lenalivinsky.com/thrivemarket

www.lenalivinsky.com/grammarly

Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! 

https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com

Photography seems risky and I think it takes a special kind of talent to run a successful photography business. Not only do you have to be talented, you also need to be a boss and a networking superstar. Ksenia Pro, @kseniaprophoto, my guest on today's episode of the Accented World podcast, embodies all of these qualities and so much more! 

I loved chatting with Ksenia because her story and childhood reminded me so much of my life in Poland. We both grew up in small towns in Eastern Europe, which shaped us culturally and socially in a very unique way, not necessarily preparing us for the life in the US. 

Luckily we both adapted pretty quickly and were able to use our background to our advantage. 

On the show today, Ksenia shares how can you invest time in yourself and grow while waiting for legal status, why she started a business instead of getting a job, her advice for future photographers, and how you can grow your confidence while speaking English. 

Links from today's show: 

http://kseniapro.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kseniaprophoto/
https://www.youtube.com/user/kseniaprophotography

For today's show notes head to this link: 

https://lenalivinsky.com/anatajder 

Show Audio Production: 

https://polskypodcast.com

Sponsors: 

www.lenalivinsky.com/erincondren

www.lenalivinsky.com/osea

Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! 

https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

Email: lena@lenalivinsky.com