Claim Your Confidence with Lydia Fenet – Details, episodes & analysis

Tracy Anderson’s name is ubiquitous in the fitness world. Inspired by her lifelong love of dance and physical expression, she pioneered her revolutionary Tracy Anderson Method: a unique combination of complex weight transfers, dance-inspired choreography, and multidirectional movement. In the 25 years since, Tracy has built a global fitness empire dedicated to empowering women to reconnect with their bodies and find confidence in their own skin. In this first episode of Claim Your Confidence Season 3, we discuss Tracy’s career and how her Method lets every woman take center stage. 

Don’t miss this special episode where we discuss:

• Tracy’s background as a dancer and the aha moments that inspired her to develop her own fitness choreography
• Tracy’s 5-year research study that served as the basis for her Method and how she scaled her business from her first local studio to a global network
• Finding your lane and embracing failure as a business owner and entrepreneur
• How Tracy began training her first celebrity clients including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, and Madonna
• Tracy’s dedication to helping her clients look, move, and feel more like themselves

Find Tracy:

www.tracyanderson.com

IG: @tracyandersonmethod

TikTok: @tracyandersonstudio

YouTube: @TracyAndersonStudio

Facebook: Tracy Anderson Method

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IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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As Season 2 of Claim Your Confidence comes to an end, we’ve also hit the milestone of one hundred episodes released! In celebration, join me as I reflect on the past two years of the podcast, talk about upcoming projects, and answer audience submitted questions about taking ownership of your career, staying motivated, and what it means to scale your skill. 

Be sure to tune in to this episode of Claim Your Confidence where I talk about:

• Speaking at the Southern C 2025 Summit and what I learned from the incredible women who attended
• Keeping forward momentum in your career even during times when it feels like the opportunities you want aren’t coming your way
• Finding a writing routine that works for you and a sneak peek at what my upcoming third book is about
• Becoming financially secure and what you should focus on in your early career
• My top tips for becoming a better public speaker

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www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Renee Parsons is a leader in business, fashion, and philanthropy. Recently named the Chief Marketing Officer of PXG, Renee has helped usher in a new era of cutting-edge and versatile performance golf and lifestyle clothing designed to seamlessly marry comfort and style. Renee is also the co-founder of The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation which aims to provide hope and life-changing assistance to vulnerable, underserved, and marginalized populations often overlooked by mainstream philanthropy. In this interview, we talk about how Renee launched PXG Apparel as a fashion industry outsider, the lessons she’s learned while playing golf that also apply to her everyday life, and how she gives back.

Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we discuss:

• PXG focus on providing products that go above and beyond and the benefit of having a direct line of communication with your customers 
• The importance of focus, perseverance, and picking yourself up after a setback
• How Renee is supporting female golf players in a largely male-dominated sport and promoting inclusivity through the PXG brand
• Becoming aware of the artificial timelines imposed on you by others, or by yourself, and letting those timelines go
• The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation, Renee’s mission when it comes to philanthropy, and what it means to give hope to others
• The first ever PXG Apparel only retail location has opened as a Pop-Up Store, November 1st, 2024 - April 2025 in Scottsdale Fashion Square

Find Renee:

www.reneeparsons.com

www.pxg.com

IG: @reneelparsons

X: @ReneeLParsons

LinkedIn: Renee Parsons

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Mastering any new skill can take years, and that was Paul Ollinger’s experience when he first started doing comedy. After working in sales leadership for fifteen years at companies like Yahoo and Facebook, Paul took the leap to pursue his passion for stand-up comedy and has since opened for top comics like Daniel Tosh and Chelsea Handler, and headlined the legendary Carolines on Broadway in 2019. Paul is also an author, podcast host, and keynote speaker, and his podcast, Reasonably Happy (formerly known as Crazy Money), explores the connection between money, happiness, work, and meaning. In this episode, we discuss Paul’s career path as a comedian, what the mantra “dare to suck” means, and becoming yourself onstage. 

Don’t miss this interview where we talk about:

• How Paul discovered his love for comedy while in business school, why he stepped away from it once, and what eventually brought him back
• Pushing the boundaries, taking risks, and finding your lane 
• Paul’s experience working as one of Facebook’s first 250 employees and how he refound his footing after retiring from the corporate world
• The difference between walking away from something and walking towards something new
• Why Paul started his podcast Reasonably Happy and what it means to be authentically fulfilled

Find Paul:

www.paulollinger.com

IG: @paul_ollinger

X: @Paul_Ollinger

LinkedIn: Paul Ollinger

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Even if you aren’t familiar with Gwen Whiting’s story, you will definitely know her as the founder of The Laundress who’s premium and eco-friendly cleaning products revolutionized how we do our laundry. Over the course of 17 years, Gwen built The Laundress into a household name before eventually selling the company to Unilever in 2019. After watching the brand she created become unrecognizable to her, Gwen created a new start for herself by founding The Fill–a private members cleaning community and collection of sustainable solutions offering maximized luxury and minimal impact. In this interview, we discuss The Laundress’ launch story, Gwen’s experience selling her company, and how she’s reinventing the wheel yet again. Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we talk about:

• Gwen’s inspiration to create The Laundress and what it takes to disrupt and reinvent an entire product category
• Trusting and believing in yourself as a founder and how no one is going to care more about your mission than you
• Selling The Laundress to Unilever, what Gwen learned, and what she would have done differently looking back
• Understanding your brand’s roadmap and exploring all of the opportunities for growth available to you
• Gwen’s new company The Fill and her focus on building community around her brand and products

Find Gwen:

https://www.gwenwhiting.com

https://www.thefillclub.com

IG: @gwenlwhiting; @thefillclub

LinkedIn: Gwen Whiting

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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For over two decades, Kate Schelter has been working as an artist, designer, image consultant, and all-around creative, reimagining brand identities and bringing dreams to life with her creative touch and signature blend of color, joy, and vitality. Founder and owner of Kate Schelter LLC, Kate has worked with countless companies such as Bulgari, Veronica Beard, The Colony Palm Beach, and St Regis Hotels. And in her book, Classic Style: Hand It Down, Dress It Up, Wear It Out, Kate curates a collection of simple yet iconic fashion classics to help readers develop a personal style that they love. In this episode, we talk about Kate’s design philosophy and inspirations, pursuing what makes you “nerve-cited”, and how she transformed her passion into a career. 

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

• Living in NYC in your 20s and how Kate got her start working as a freelance photographer at Vogue
• All of the different facets of Kate’s work, including brand collaborations, her original artwork and illustrations, and her book Classic Style
• Her approach to collaborations and how she incorporates a brand’s identity into her designs 
• Leading with excitement and focusing on what authentically resonates with you
• Kate’s fertility journey and how she learned to reach out and share her burdens with those that support her

Find Kate:

https://www.kateschelter.com

IG: @kateschelter

LinkedIn: Kate Schelter

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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For many, growing up with a twin means having a built-in best friend. For Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato specifically, growing up with a twin means having a built-in best friend and business partner. Inspired by the following she had fostered while making jewelry in college, Lizzie launched her namesake brand in 2008 with Kathryn’s help. Now, they work together as full time entrepreneurs and are committed to creating luxurious pieces–from handcrafted statement necklaces to fine jewelry–that champion intentional production. In this interview, we talk about how Lizzie and Kathryn built Lizzie Fortunato Jewels as co-founders, their advice for new entrepreneurs, and staying true to yourself as a business owner. 

Don’t miss this episode where we discuss:

• Why Lizzie began making jewelry and how she and Kathryn developed the blueprints for a future business while in college
• The importance of authenticity for longevity and why Lizzie doesn’t focus on trends as a designer
• How one $10,000 check from Kathryn gave Lizzie the launchpad she needed to expand the business and how that check has remained the brand’s only funding to date
• The importance of community, mentors, and strengthening your support network, and how Lizzie and Kathryn work together as co-founders and sisters
• Celebrating the different facets of their identities as entrepreneurs and moms

Find Lizzie and Kathryn:

https://www.lizziefortunato.com

IG: @lfjewels

LinkedIn: Lizzie Fortunato; Kathryn Fortunato

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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When hearing the word “etiquette”, the first thing that might come to mind is table manners, but certified etiquette trainer and founder of Old Soul Etiquette Mariah Grumet is here to share that there’s much more to etiquette than meets the eye. It’s how we present ourselves to the world, how we interact with others day-to-day, and even how we network in our careers. Since founding her company in 2021, Mariah has helped clients of all ages build confidence, create stronger connections, and reach their full potential through her modern and vibrant twist on traditional etiquette. In this episode, we discuss what inspired Mariah to become an etiquette trainer, transitioning from a corporate job to an entrepreneurial lifestyle, and Mariah’s top three etiquette tips for anyone looking to show up every day as their best self. 

Don’t miss this interview where we talk about:

• Mariah’s definition of what etiquette is in this day and age and all of the ways that it can apply to our lives
• Turning a passion project into a fully-fledged business through social media
• The ins-and-outs of networking etiquette, whether it be a chance encounter in a coffee shop, at a networking event, or even through social media
• Mariah’s wedding etiquette book What Do I Do?, why she wrote it, and her next book idea
• The importance of knowing how to talk about yourself and Mariah’s advice for crafting the perfect elevator pitch

Find Mariah Grumet:

https://www.oldsouletiquette.com

IG: @oldsouletiquette

Facebook: Old Soul Etiquette LLC

LinkedIn: Mariah Grumet

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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It’s hard to believe, but Claim Your Confidence has now released over 80 episodes since our launch as a podcast in 2023. To celebrate this milestone and thank our audience who has tuned in from the very beginning, this episode was recorded from a live call-in Q&A session where I answered all of your burning questions about confidence, career-building, and everything in between. If you’re thinking about making a big leap or are just looking for some extra motivation in your day-to-day life, be sure to listen in to hear my advice on:

• Remembering to celebrate the big and small wins in every aspect of your life
• How to prepare for and ace any interview
• The ins and outs of networking, whether it be within your company, through a shared interest, or via social media
• Reclaiming and maintaining your confidence at work and as a parent, and what I do on days when I don’t feel confident
• Understanding the landscape of your life and knowing how to optimize your productivity

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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If you’ve been on any corner of the internet in the past decade, then chances are you’ve heard of Barstool Sports. Since its launch, Barstool has become one of the top ten podcasting publishers in the US thanks in part to Erika Ayers Badan, who served as the company’s CEO from 2016 to 2024. An early adopter of internet culture, Erika is always on the cutting edge of content creation, distribution, and monetization. Author of the book Nobody Cares About Your Career, named one of the most powerful women in US sports by Forbes, and now the CEO of Food52, she is leading the world of digital entrepreneurship to the next level. In this interview, we discuss navigating a rapidly changing industry, pushing yourself to make that next big leap, and Erika's advice for those worried about finding the “perfect job”. 

Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

• Erika’s early career working at Fidelity Investments and how she first became involved in media and marketing
• How taking the job nobody wants and going the extra mile can lead to rapid growth
• Building your career one step at a time and being open to the journey
• How Erika got involved in Barstool Sports and helped grow the company into the internet’s forefront media juggernaut
• Knowing when to start your next chapter and Erika’s new role as CEO of Food52

Find Erika Ayers Badan:

https://www.food52.com

IG: @erika

LinkedIn: Erika Ayers Badan

Follow Lydia:

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IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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