French Kiss Life by Tonya Leigh

In a world of vulgar, excess and rudeness, Tonya exposes the belief that elegance could be in the answer to a more beautiful life. However, she debunks that elegance is about wearing pearls and fancy clothes. It’s much deeper. In this podcast, she’ll share the 12 things elegant women don’t do so that you can create more joy, beauty and meaning in your life.

Each day, we have a choice to meticulously choose what we allow into our lives, from the food we eat to the people we surround ourselves with. Most importantly, we can decide what we consume mentally. Your mind is your greatest commodity; treat it exquisitely. If you want to live a beautiful life, you must put effort into cultivating a beautiful mind. In this episode, Tonya reveals one of the easiest ways to cultivate a beautiful mind (hint: you’re doing it the moment you press play).

While Americans are busy writing out their 5-year visions and checking off their to-do lists, the French culture places a lot of value on the details of life. More specifically, they focus on 3 areas of their daily life. My experience has been that when you pay attention to these 3 areas, everything else in your life works so much better. What are these 3 areas? Check out this episode to find out.

Description: Why do we fill our calendars with so many obligations? Why do we kill ourselves to try and reach goals? Why do we try to be everything to everyone? Why do we resist enjoying beautiful moments? Why do we cram our lives with excess? Years ago, I was an overwhelmed mess, filling my calendar and life with excess. It was exhausting and I couldn’t keep up. Then, I went to Paris, and I discovered how I wanted to feel in my daily life. In this episode, I’m sharing 6 ways that you can go from an overwhelmed mess to calm sophisticate.

Have you heard of choosing a word of the year? That word that will be your guide over the next 365 days? If you have, then maybe you experienced what I did this year. The same old words, such as authentic, joyful, calm or ease just aren’t doing it for you. They don’t get you excited or aren’t big enough for what you desire to embody or step into. I had decided that I may not have a word of the year until a friend of mine shared hers, and I had a lightbulb moment. My word found me, and if you’re looking for some WOY inspiration, this may be exactly what you need.

Every New Year’s Eve is the same thing: resolutions that you NEVER seem to remember. Whether it’s losing weight, eating healthier, or learning how to become an Extreme Couponer, you somehow find yourself falling off course within the first week! But what if I told you there’s a way to begin your New Year in a positive new way that will make you excited and hungry for what it has in store for you? I’ve come up with two simple questions that will not only help motivate you toward reaching your goals, but will also help you remain grateful for everything you’ve already achieved. http://tonyaleigh.com/the-two-questions-i-ask-every-new-years-eve/

Tis the season for those painstakingly dreaded family gatherings. Your brother and cousins are fussing at each other, your grandfather is fighting with your other grandfather, and your aunts are commenting on your weight fluctuation and insisting that it’s why you aren’t married with children yet. Yes, family gatherings take a toll on everyone’s nerves and it’s a comfort to know that your family isn’t the ONLY one gone completely crazy. As a matter of fact, here are 13 things that will absolutely guarantee a dreadful family gathering experience. http://tonyaleigh.com/13-ways-to-guarantee-a-dreadful-family-gathering/

In a world where a certain look is deemed desirable, it’s easy to get lost in what is displayed as the “perfect woman.” A small waist, dazzling smile and long flowing locks are great assets to have, but if you don’t possess those characteristics you may find yourself picking away at what you assume are your flaws. Well, it’s time to get rid of that mindset and focus on what I like to call your iconic appeal. Channeling your energy toward your best assets, features and passions will allow you to embrace your unique qualities which will leave you happy and free! http://tonyaleigh.com/how-to-cultivate-your-exotic-appeal/

In a world where a certain look is deemed desirable, it’s easy to get lost in what is displayed as the “perfect woman.” A small waist, dazzling smile and long flowing locks are great assets to have, but if you don’t possess those characteristics you may find yourself picking away at what you assume are your flaws. Well, it’s time to get rid of that mindset and focus on what I like to call your iconic appeal. Channeling your energy toward your best assets, features and passions will allow you to embrace your unique qualities which will leave you happy and free! http://tonyaleigh.com/how-to-cultivate-your-exotic-appeal/

During the holiday season, it’s so easy to forget that there are people out there who are struggling just to find some compassion from another human being. After watching the news, I realized that there’s so much calamity in the world and while my personal impact may be small, that it’s a step toward a better future nonetheless. I feel as though the “season of giving” should extend not only to those we know, but to the people we don’t know as well. With that being said, I’ve listed some of my favorite charities to give to during the holidays. T’is the season of giving! http://tonyaleigh.com/the-best-gift-you-can-give/

Are you someone who gets slightly discouraged when you see others around you doing amazing things? Maybe you’ve ventured into a non-conventional career path and you feel as though you should conform to what you think would be considered a better, more impressive life. Whatever your case may be, I’m here to tell you to that that’s no way to feel. The only way you’ll be able to succeed and enjoy life to its fullest potential is once you’ve found your “shine.” So, what exactly is your “shine” and how do you tap into it? I’m glad you asked… http://tonyaleigh.com/what-every-woman-should-know/

For part 2 of the Beauty Manifesto, we’ll be focusing on outward appearance. Have you ever noticed those women who can walk into a room and demand attention without even saying a word? There’s something to be said about the way a woman carries herself, and it’s no secret that if you feel great on the inside, that it’ll show on the outside. But the same thing works in reverse- if you look like a million bucks on the outside, you’ll feel great on the outside as well! Here are some steps on how to be the most beautiful woman in the room, both internally and externally. http://tonyaleigh.com/beautiful-woman-room-2/

Sometimes it’s so easy getting wrapped up in a busy work schedule that you take absolutely no time to work on yourself. Working to impress everyone else comes first and you seem to begin putting yourself on the backburner a lot. Although rolling out of bed, grabbing a cup of coffee and rolling back into bed seems ideal, why not do something more for yourself? Whether you plan on leaving the house today or not, catering to yourself and remaining organized in your work day should be at the very TOP of your list of priorities. With that being said, here are a few tips on how to blow your mind every day. http://tonyaleigh.com/want-to-blow-your-own-mind/

Age is Not an Excuse by Tonya Leigh, Master Life Coach & Founder of The French Kiss Life Movement

Have you ever had one of those days where you felt like the whole world was conspiring against you? Believe me, we’ve all reached the point where at the end of the day all we wanted to do was down a pint of ice cream and wallow in our self pity, but that gets us nowhere and may actually do us more damage than good. What if I told you that there’s a way to handle your situations so that they aren’t as horrible as they may seem? Can you really turn your bad day around for the better? http://tonyaleigh.com/how-to-handle-a-bad-day/