There is a quote by Brene Brown that states “Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection and the path to the feeling of worthiness. If it doesn't feel vulnerable, the sharing is probably not constructive.”
 
Today, we’re going to delve into vulnerability, and how it may release your creativity and also lead you to feeling empowered.  I know-- it all sounds paradoxical, but we have a brilliant mind to help us on that journey of understanding ourselves better.
 
Dr. Tamara McMillan is a problem-solver.  She is a distinguished author, speaker, and an award-winning educator.  Her career spans over 18 years in both corporate world and higher education.  She is the founder of EmpowerMee, an online community for women who want more in life.
 
A string of letters follow her name, to denote but some of her accomplishments-- MS, CPSC, CLC, PhD.  
She holds a master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration and a bachelor's degree in political science-- both earned at Buffalo State College. Her commitment to lifelong learning is further evidenced by an advanced Creativity and a Change Leadership certificate from the International Center for Studies in Creativity.
 
Dr. McMillan's scholarly pursuits culminated in a doctorate from the University of the Virgin Islands, where she conducted groundbreaking research on the profound impact of failure. Notably, she was selected as one of the distinguished speakers for the inaugural TEDx conference in Buffalo, New York, held in December 2012. 
 
Dr. McMillan joins me today via Streamyard on the Forever FAB Podcast to discuss vulnerability, taking risks, confidence, self-development and creativity.



Keywords:
 
Resilience
Confidence
Authenticity
Disruption
Leadership
Creativity
Truth



About The Host:
 
Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine.  
Dr. Madhere’s approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training.  View her menu of services at ElementsandGraces.com.  Consultations are available in-office, virtually, and online via Click-lift.com.  
Coming soon: Dr. Madhere offers beauty on call services through Jet Set Beauty Rx, a mobile medical aesthetics unit delivering beauty in the privacy of your own home.  Reserve at JetSetBeautyRx.com.




About This Podcast:
 
As a creative outlet and means to broaden the perspective on the “spectrum of beauty,” 
Dr. Madhere created Forever F.A.B., a podcast dedicated to Fashion, the Art of living well (i.e., wellness), and all things Beauty.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com for past and new episodes: https://www.foreverfabpodcast.com/ . 
 
If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon.  Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and private access to Dr. Shirley’s Clubhouse by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB.
 
Catch the latest episode of the Forever F.A.B. podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iheartradio, Podbean, Amazon podcasts, and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  For past episodes featuring guest star interviews, beauty product reviews and innovations in plastic surgery, visit ForeverFABpodcast.com.
 
Call to Action: 
 
Do you want liberation?   Purchase Dr. McMillan’s book-- Liberation Now: 5 Steps to Begin Realizing Your Dreams-- available on amazon.com.
 
And listen to this: Dr. McMillan also has a podcast.  Tune in to She Disrupts.  Find it on Spotify and on her YouTubechannel, Empower Mee.
 
And speaking of empowerment, check out Dr. McMillan’s YouTube channel or visit empowermee.com.  We Can Be Bold Together.