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

Empathy

Bethany Mota discusses the significance of empathy in building a community. She shares a personal story about reaching out to a persistent critic, which revealed the critic's own struggles and shifted Bethany's perspective on negativity 1. This experience taught her that negativity often stems from personal issues and that empathy can transform these interactions.

If anyone is using their energy to make you feel insecure, there has to be something going on. And then it's almost an opportunity of, maybe I can talk to this person, maybe I can figure out what that is.

--- Bethany Mota

Bethany also highlights that bullying can occur at any age and in various settings, not just during childhood. She believes that experiencing bullying has made her stronger and better prepared for future challenges 2.

   

Positivity

Spreading positivity is a core value for Bethany. She expresses her desire to be a positive light for others, emphasizing the infectious nature of positive energy 3. Bethany believes that embracing one's light and radiating positivity can inspire others to do the same.

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

--- Bethany Mota

She also discusses overcoming insecurities by focusing on gratitude and positive affirmations. Bethany shares how shifting her focus from physical insecurities to appreciating her strengths and blessings has become a daily practice 4.