Hell Yes to Taking Up More Space with Lindsay Kauffman

SummaryYoung and old, don't we all need the same lessons to be brave and bold? In this episode of “Your Hell Yes Life”, we talk to Lindsay Kauffman,founder of Girls Unite, a girls' soccer club. She shares the life lessons that she teaches at her club that we all need at any age: take up more space, stop apologizing, take risks and act before you are ready. We also discover how to overcome our fear of failure, celebrate our wins, embrace diversity and support each other along the way. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will motivate you to live your best “hell yes” life!Lindsay KauffmanLindsay knows who she is and shows up fully as herself in any situation. She believes in living life authentically and outside the constraints and expcectations of mainstream society. She is the founder of Girls Unite, a soccer club that empowers girls of all ages to be confident, strong, and joyful through soccer. Girls Unite serves hundreds of girls from different backgrounds and goals and provides them with a supportive and inspiring environment to grow and thrive.Lindsay is also one of the few female members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a fabulous and fun queer organization that promotes human rights, diversity, and community service. Lindsay is an inspiration with wisdom we all need to hear.Quotes"I am the person in the room who's kicking and screaming and beating down pots and pans to be heard because so often, too often, women and girls are not heard or their needs are not considered." - Lindsay"I do think that us living as a hell yes life is a form of activism." - Lindsay"All along the way, I have just given myself permission." - LindsayTimestamps[00:04:14] Lindsay takes big leaps, gives helself permission to try new things, and finds reward in overcoming challenges.[00:07:26] Celebrate achievements & impact, promote "bragging," Girls Unite origins.[00:13:02] Sports teaches important lessons in a clever way; failure is not the worst thing, and we should seek it. The question should be "What would you do if you knew you could succeed?"[00:14:30] Girls trained to over-apologize; encourage living in the moment.[00:19:43] Encourage girls to play tough in sports.[00:21:34] Take up space, repair hurt, don't shrink or apologize unnecessarily. Speak truth and don't be contained by expectations.[00:25:21] Progress being made for women's sports, but access and inclusivity still lacking for girls of color and marginalized groups.[00:30:26] Women need to support and not compete with each other.[00:35:56] Support network helps with daily fears and self-doubt.[00:40:39] Don't give up. Choose a path of activism and support that suits you. Don't feel guilty about not taking on the whole system. Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but keep going.[00:45:29] Enjoy each step, don't limit future possibilities, be open to unexpected opportunities.Connect with Lindsay Kauffmanhttps://girlsunite.orgJoin Your Hell Yes Life trailblazing movement Thank you so much for tuning in for this episode of Your Hell Yes Life with host Zya Be, the podcast dedicated to inspiring women to follow their desires and intuition to become a hell yes trailblazer and create a life that lights them up. If you got something out of this episode, please subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a review. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @yourhellyeslife and share your favorite episodes across social media. And remember, stay brave and true to your hell yes!