#20 What’s Your Beard with Gennevieve Vaillancourt

Don't Take It From Us Podcast

What’s the thing you are hiding that is hiding you? That is the question we look at this week with our guest, mindset coach and speaker, Gennevieve Vaillancourt. Gennevieve has a condition called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) which causes among other issues excess facial hair. She talks to us about how she lived with the shame of being a woman with a beard and how for many years, she hid that shame. She tells a story about learning to stop hiding who she is and live her life without shame, and how she transitioned to helping others do the same.

You will hear:

• What led her to start showing up online and providing representation for others living with a similar condition

• The power of women supporting women

• Common challenges women face with body shaming

• The power of realizing your inherent value

• And more!

Guest Info:

Gennevieve is a Bearded Woman with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). She is committed to supporting women in transforming their mindsets, from feeling unworthy due to body shame to radical self acceptance so they can feel confident in their bodies, are able to be kinder and more compassionate with themselves and have the tools to stop hiding their gifts and start thriving. She hosts online events and monthly Virtual Hairy Ladies Nights where women come together to build their confidence in a safe space and connect with other women.

Links:

Six Simple Hacks to Build Authentic Confidence (free gift): https://mailchi.mp/f2e35eec8d2c/authentic-confidence-hacks

Radical Self Love Community: https://tinyurl.com/radical-self-love-community

Gennevieve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardedladyg

Gennevieve’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeardedLadyG

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Mari's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariwuellner/

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