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Published Jun 26, 2017

Find Freedom Through Using Your Voice with Bethany Mota and Lewis Howes

Bethany Mota shares her inspiring journey of overcoming bullying and societal pressures to find her voice, emphasizing self-acceptance, personal growth, and building a positive community with empathy and connection.
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  • Handling Bullying

    shares her experiences with bullying, emphasizing that it can happen at any age and in various scenarios, including the workplace. She believes that experiencing bullying has made her stronger and better prepared for future challenges 1. Bethany also finds inspiration in her ability to connect with others through her platform, which helps her overcome self-doubt and focus on the positive impact she can make 2.

    If I wasn't cyberbullied, I don't believe that I would be as strong as I am now.

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    She uses her influence to remind herself and others that the opportunity to give something valuable to people is more important than self-doubt.

       

    Societal Pressure

    Bethany discusses the societal pressures that affect self-image and personal growth, particularly the impact of labels and cyberbullying on her self-esteem. She recalls being labeled as introverted and how cyberbullying at a young age made her question her physical appearance 3. This experience led her to YouTube, where she found a voice and a platform to express herself confidently.

    I thought, how cool would that be to have a voice? I want a voice again.

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    Bethany emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance over seeking external validation, noting that true happiness comes from within and not from societal approval 4.

       

    Overcoming Fear

    Bethany highlights the role of fear in personal growth, explaining that reframing failure and fear as opportunities for growth is crucial. She is inspired by the YouTube community and her audience, who have become a source of strength and motivation for her 5. Bethany also talks about embracing vulnerability and the importance of letting one's light shine despite insecurities and challenges.

    I want to embrace life, and I want to just radiate positive energy so that that can inspire people.

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    She believes that discomfort often leads to growth and encourages others to step out of their comfort zones to achieve personal freedom 6.

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