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How tolerant are you of the ideas, opinions and judgments of other people? As a collective, we're a little too quick to censor people for having an opinion without first even trying to understand where that opinion was born. We have to be willing to have very difficult and uncomfortable conversations, and the first step in that is raising your offense capacity.   This week on Permission To Offend, Rachel breaks down the various OCQ levels, and teaches us how to combat having low offense capacity and give ourselves permission to become high level offenders.   This episode is brought to you by The Offense Capacity Quotient Quiz. Do you know your Offense Capacity Quotient (OCQ)? Giving yourself Permission to Offend isn't about being divisive or insensitive. It's about walking in your truth.In order to do that with excellence, you first have to see where your own Offense Capacity measures up. The Offense Capacity Quotient Quiz is a FREE assessment that will help you step into greater confidence so you

How tolerant are you of the ideas, opinions and judgments of other people? As a collective, we're a little too quick to censor people for having an opinion without first even trying to understand where that opinion was born. We have to be willing to have very difficult and uncomfortable conversations, and the first step in that is raising your offense capacity.   This week on Permission To Offend, Rachel breaks down the various OCQ levels, and teaches us how to combat having low offense capacity and give ourselves permission to become high level offenders. 3 Reasons You Should Listen to This Episode:   1:20: How To Increase Your OCQ? 11:30: The Benefits Of Increasing Your OCQ 21:00: What Happens When Empathetic Offenders Rise Up   Increase Your Offense Capacity Quotient     “When we have a low offense capacity, it's very difficult for us to be offensive.” - Rachel Luna “Nothing will help someone grow more than the truth of a friend.” - Rachel Luna “In order for you to embody empathy and compass

How tolerant are you of the ideas, opinions and judgments of other people? As a collective, we're a little too quick to censor people for having an opinion without first even trying to understand where that opinion was born. We have to be willing to have very difficult and uncomfortable conversations, and the first step in that is raising your offense capacity.   This week on Permission To Offend, Rachel breaks down the various OCQ levels, and teaches us how to combat having low offense capacity and give ourselves permission to become high level offenders.   This episode is brought to you by The Offense Capacity Quotient Quiz. Do you know your Offense Capacity Quotient (OCQ)? Giving yourself Permission to Offend isn't about being divisive or insensitive. It's about walking in your truth.In order to do that with excellence, you first have to see where your own Offense Capacity measures up. The Offense Capacity Quotient Quiz is a FREE assessment that will help you step into greater confidence so you

The ABC’s of Self Defense ft. Jennifer Cassetta Trigger Warning: The following episode contains talk of miscarriage, pregnancy loss and the fall of the World Trade Center on 911. Listener discretion is advised.  Welcome back to another episode of Permission to Offend. Are there any relationships in your life where you feel manipulated or vulnerable? Whether you need to physically, emotionally, or verbally remove yourself from a situation, it’s important to take stock in where you need to set boundaries.  In this week’s episode, our guest is success coach, speaker, author and self defense expert, ​Jennifer Cassetta. Jennifer is on a mission to help women feel strong, safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom and is here to unpack what she calls the ABC’s of Self Defense. 3 Reasons You Should Listen to This Episode: 8:30: Why It’s Important To Create Ceremonies & Routines In Your Life17:25: How To Build Resilience From Our Past Experiences22:00: How To Recognize The Mental Aspects Of Self Defense 

Welcome back to another episode of Permission to Offend. Today’s episode is all about how to Lead With Love, which is something many of us struggle to do when it comes to our personal and professional lives! While it’s important to be yourself and express yourself even if no one resonates with you, I also believe that it’s just as important to find a messenger and a resonate teacher who speaks to your soul and aligns with your vision. This week’s guest believes that there are no unique messages, only unique messengers, and I can’t wait to introduce to you Author, Business Mentor, TEDx Speaker, Poet, and Host of the Lead with Love® podcast, Jadah Sellner.3 Reasons You Should Listen to This Episode: 1:10: Why It’s Important To Embody The Proof Of Possibilities15:40: How To Gather Your Support Squad31:14: Why You Should NOT Tie Your Networth To Your Self Worth Leading With Love Lessons  “There are no unique messages, only unique messengers.” - Jadah Sellner“Embody the proof of possibility.” - Jadah Sellner“Lead

Permission to Offend is available for Pre-Sale!! Visit: http://www.permissiontooffend.com/presale In this episode, you're invited to join Rachel for an intimate "Coffee Talk" conversation where she shares the ins and outs of asking for what you want and having BIG expectations. This is definitely the episode you want to listen to if you've been holding back from taking action, scared to make an ask or worried about getting rejected. Reasons to Listen to This Episode: Hear Rachel's philosophy for rejection and how to navigate the experience. Discover the ONE question Rachel asked her to get over her fears to make a new set of asks. Learn Rachel's process for getting "The YES!" and releasing emotional attachment to the outcome of the ask. Learn how to mount up BOLD courage and prepare yourself to ASK. Friend, as I listened to the replay of this episode, I can candidly confess that it inspired ME to take action on something I've been stalling on all week. Partially because I

Did you hear the news? Permission to Offend - THE BOOK!!! - is available for Pre-Order! Get the details HERE. Now... onto the show. In this episode, Rachel has an intimate conversation with Lisa Bilyeu, co-founder of Quest Nutrition and author of Radical Confidence. Lisa shares how, alongside her husband and their biz partners, the company grew at 57,000%, which literally took her from shipping multiple boxes in a garage to managing 40 employees and $80 million worth of product all  within two years! But don't be deceived by how amazing that sounds because as you'll learn from listening to the episode, things weren't as amazing as they sounded. Eavesdrop on this intimate conversation about the ups and downs of life, marriage, business and what it takes to have the confidence to build a billion dollar business, sell it and pave your own path follow your own dreams. Some of the themese we cover: The Purgatory of the Mundane Lisa's "Velvet Handcuffs" theory How Identities have been frac

In this episode Rachel Luna shares her observations, strategies and takeaways on how to get paid through community from her experience as a PAYING community member. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.confidenceactivated.com  (Use code: LOYAL to save 20%) https://www.youtube.com/user/emilydbaker Follow Rachel on Instagram at @GirlConfident

WARNING: Adult language in this episode. Please use headphone if young ears are present. My childhood best friend, Lina Micheli and one of my closest biz besties, Andrea Crowder engage in a funny, powerful, and uplifting conversation where they cover: Elevator pitches and being READY for your dreams How Lina made the decision to stop wishing and start her DREAM business Money Books - What they are and how Lina uses them People Pleasing  Boundaries and MORE! Rachel Luna then gives you journal prompts and reflection questions so you can make this episode implementable. WARNING: Adult language in this episode. Please use headphone if young ears are present. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Get in the room and let the cash chase you at www.confidenceactivated.com (use code: LOYAL to save 20%) Follow Andrea Crowder Follow Lina Micheli at Perk UpTown Subscribe to the Unrule/y Podcast

Welcome to the Season Premiere of the Permission to Offend Podcast! In this episode Rachel Luna shares a bit about her 7-yr experience with podcasting, what she had to give up in order to keep going and what you can expect from this season. You'll also find journal prompts to help you get more clarity and the most out of this podcast and others you may be subscribed to. Remember to use the code: LOYAL to save 20% off your ticket to Confidence Activated just for being a #loyalLUNAtic podcast subscriber. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Confidence Activated www.confidenceactivated.com www.rachelluna.biz/podcast Follow Rachel on Instagram: @girlconfident Email us at info@rachelluna.biz Join our text community: (904) 205-1959  

Welcome back to another episode of Permission to Offend. Today’s episode is all about how I started my business, which is something many of you guys have been asking for! There’s a lot that goes into building a business, including starting from a place of poor finances, nurturing and maintaining brand partnerships, and really doing everything and anything in order to learn and grow. In this episode, I also talk about hustling and having no shame in my game, manifesting my dream of hosting a large event, dealing with false promises rather than trusting in God’s plan, and why you need to bet on yourself. If you really want something you need to be prepared to offend people and exercise your faith muscles.    3 Reasons You Should Listen to Today's Episode: How I started my business with a $1500 credit card limit The power of manifesting and living your vision Tips to help you leverage and scale your business    Links mentioned in this episode: www.confidenceactivated.com www.rachelluna.biz/podcast

Welcome back to another episode of Permission to Offend. In today’s episode, I am talking to Latoya Matthews, an amazing healing coach who helps women who are seeking to rekindle their relationship with God and themselves, especially women who have dealt with abuse and trauma. As a two-time faith-activated alumni, Latoya knows the power of being at the table and showing up in the room to get what you want. During our conversation, Latoya talks about her own personal experience with abortion and how that set her on a path of self-healing and growth, the power and gift of forgiveness, and why God’s bounty is real.   3 Reasons You Should Listen to Today's Episode: Why showing up in the room gets you what you want  The power of letting go of self-imposed shame and guilt How uncomfortable positions are the best place to grow Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts “If you want to live your best life, listen to Rachel Luna, this woman knows her stuff!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating

Welcome back to another episode of Permission to Offend. Today’s episode is all about feeling triggered to compete. There are varying levels of triggers, and not all of them are intense but some of the less intense triggers still make you feel some type of way. The other day I received a newsletter from a friend that talked about making less money as an entrepreneur and how it relates to your success and identity. I always talk about identity, and how you show up in day-to-day life, but more importantly how your identity shows up in business. In reality, we are always trying to find ways to feel validated, and this sometimes shows up materialistically and monetarily, but is this the only way to feel like you matter? In this episode I talk more about making money, success, and why you don’t have to make it to the millionaire’s club.    3 Reasons You Should Listen to Today's Episode: How does your identity show up in your business  Does making more money mean you are more successful?  What role do desire a

Welcome back to another episode of Permission to Offend. In today’s episode, I am talking to Pamela Zapata, the founder of Society 18, a consulting agency dedicated to strategic counsel and management for influencers. This NYC-based talent executive has quadrupled her roster of clients in only a year and is all about disrupting the influencer marketing and management space. During our conversation, Pamela shares how she set aside her ego to take on projects that helped her level up her network and benefit her financially, the power of trusting yourself, and the best strategies for maintaining relationships in the industry.    3 Reasons You Should Listen to Today's Episode How Pamela built a seven-figure episode in one year Taking advantage of unpaid work to level up your career How to properly price yourself and budget as an entrepreneur  Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts “If you want to live your best life, listen to Rachel Luna, this woman knows her stuff!” If that sounds like you, pleas

Welcome back to another episode of Permission to Offend. Today, I am talking about an expression and way of behaving that I grew up with, and I am sure many of you grew up with as well.   Coming from a Latinx background, it was very common for my mom to preface every outing with “don’t speak unless spoken to, and remember that children are to be seen not heard.” The first time I broke this rule, I remember the look my mom gave me and the feeling of being terrified and it wasn't until later on I realized what kind of narrative I was growing up with.   Fast forward many years later and it’s taken a lot for me to let go of that belief that speaking up means I was raised poorly. The thing is, when it comes to navigating life, speaking up is pretty important, but how do you go about doing that when you grew up being taught to believe that it was bad? In this episode, I talk about the issue with this phrase, how to heal from that trauma, and why we need to move past cancel culture.   3 Reasons You Should Listen

Welcome back to another episode of Permission to Offend. Today, I am talking about dealing with some professionally devastating news. Back in 2020, I was offered a 6 figure book deal with one of the top 3 global publishers. Prior to this offer I really manifested this dream, I hired a book coach, I worked hard to write my proposal and I took faith-filled intentional action. Unfortunately, a series of hurdles popped up including having to change editors and push back my publication date past 2022. I am not saying all this to vent (though this helps), instead, I want to share with you what all of these setbacks actually mean to me. What  I want to ask you is, are the problems actually problems or is there another perspective you can adopt and pivot from?     3 Reasons You Should Listen to Today's Episode Practicing faith-filled intentional action  Realizing your dreams , fearing the worst  and not feeling like you can do it Why the setbacks can make you stronger even if you don’t want to believe it    Rat

Welcome to Faith February! For the entire month of February, we are talking about all things related to faith. Faith Filled February is about giving yourself permission to set a boundary for what you are and are not available for when it comes to your life circumstances and faith. Today, I am talking about how to have faith when everything is going wrong, and boy do I know a thing or two about that! Because if anyone needed to have faith when everything was going wrong, it was me, when I was dealing with all of the shenanigans leading up to the Confidence Activated conference. During this episode, I explain that every choice and every decision we make is a micro-step that contributes to where we ultimately land in life and steps you can take to focus on what you can control and reflect on in your life. 3 Reasons You Should Listen to Today's Episode Why faith in yourself is just as important as religious faith Your decisions determine your destiny Ways to center yourself when you feel life isn’t go

Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts   “If you want to live your best life, listen to Rachel Luna, this woman knows her stuff!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — to move forward on a journey of self-discovery, mastery, and total self-expression. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!   Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding fresh episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!   Links mentioned in this episode: Follow Rachel on IG @irachelluna Follow Rachel @girlconfident on IG Find Rachel on Clubhouse @girlconfident Permission to Offend Free Facebook Group Faith Activated Journaling Experience Email us @ info@rachelluna.biz Text me on Community: (904) 205-1959

Welcome to Faith February! For the entire month of February, we are talking about all things related to faith.  Faith Filled February is about giving yourself permission to set a boundary for what you are and are not available for when it comes to your life circumstances and faith.   Today, I am talking about questioning your beliefs. I will tell you right now, that as someone who identifies as a Christian woman, questioning my faith has been something that I have done before, and I know is scary. During the episode, I share my experience with Christianity, Catholic guilt, and why spreading the message of Christ matters,    3 Reasons You Should Listen to Today's Episode What does faith and spirituality actually mean? Dealing with a lack of faith during the lowest times    Why faith is about choosing to believe  Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts   “If you want to live your best life, listen to Rachel Luna, this woman knows her stuff!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and

In this episode, I am responding to a listener request and answering how you can effectively reach out to brands with offers that are thoughtful, selective and impactful!  The reality is that it can be scary to pitch sponsors. Why? Because you're just setting yourself up for rejection. There's no way around it! However, there’s a way to make this experience less scary and I explain how you can approach sponsorships.   The first step? Give yourself permission to accept rejection, because once you get over that first step, the rest - as they say - is history.     3 Reasons You Should Listen to Today's Episode: Anticipate rejection rather than be anxious about it Types of sponsorships you can explore Your role is to ignite excitement about the sponsorship, not make the sponsors money     This episode is brought to you by the Faith Activated Journaling Experience. The Faith Activated Journaling Experience is a year-long experience for the strong, ambitious woman who wants to activate her faith,