198: Let’s Talk about Anxiety, Perimenopause, and Mental Health with Mandi Graziano

The way you wake up is the way your day goes, unless you do something about it. Whether it’s in a furry, in a funk, or in fervor for life—it will continue to run through your day like a leaky sink you don’t have time to fix. Hospitality expert and women’s health advocate Mandi Graziano has come to this realization, and has insight to share with you that will change how you view your emotional and physical cycles in any given day. In this episode, Erin and Mandi talk about befriending your anxiety and give you tangible tips for honoring what you have always known you need. More about Mandi Graziano: Mandi Graziano has been in the hospitality business for more than 20 years and is a contract negotiator for her global client base. Having worked in leadership roles, catering, and sales & operations for Marriott, Starwood, Hard Rock Hotels and Caesars Entertainment—Mandi is an expert in all things hospitality. She’s earned several (and we mean several) awards including: Chairman’s Club, President’s Club, Top Producer, and Salesperson of the Year. Her award-winning book Sales Tales hit the charts as Amazon's number one bestseller, new release, and bestseller in travel and tourism in 2021. Mandi founded the FaceTime Coaching Company in 2007, where she helps individuals and companies be better salespeople through her high energy and custom coaching sessions. Today, Mandi teaches site selection and contract negotiation at the San Diego State University Hospitality and Tourism management program and is on the board for the California Hotel Lodging Association Hospitality Foundation. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: 1) Take one of the methods that Mandi gave us in today's show and put it into motion for your own life. 2) If this episode moved you, please pass it on to a friend, a colleague, or someone you haven’t spoken with in a while or consider leaving us a review on iTunes so we can continue to create content that serves you. Let’s remind each other that we’re not alone—we're in this uphill climb together (forever). Show Links: · Dr. Alessandra Wall’s LinkedIn · Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! · Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook! · Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here ! · Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here ! Connect with Mandi Graziano: · Mandi’s LinkedIn · Mandi’s Instagram · Mandi’s website Connect with Erin Diehl: · @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok , and Twitter · Erin’s LinkedIn · improve it! TikTok · Improve it! Instagram · Improve it! Facebook · improve it! website · Book a Laugh Break · Book a Workshop · Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here , click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .