Serge Nicolas

"Be Thyself" is a transformative podcast designed to inspire & empower you to live an authentic and purposeful life.

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Nicole shares why truth and advocating for others remain central to her work.
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Criminal defense attorney Nicole Castronovo shares the emotional toll of facing criminal charges and why supporting her clients' mental health has become an essential part of her practice.

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Criminal defense attorney Nicole Castronovo shares a case that exposed a troubling reality: sometimes the person experiencing abuse appears the most distressed, while the abuser remains calm and collected.

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Nicole Castronovo shares the deeply personal reason she takes bullying so seriously, reflecting on what her late brother experienced growing up and how those experiences affected the course of his life.

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What happens when a judge’s perception changes the moment he learns who someone really is?

Criminal defense attorney Nicole shares a courtroom moment that exposed how quickly assumptions can shape the way a person is treated, and why bias still matters inside the justice system.

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Can forgiveness truly change the world? Azim Khamisa believes it can, starting with one person. He shares how this powerful principle transforms individuals and can even shift societies, leading to peace and understanding. #Forgiveness #WorldPeace

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Alex Thomopoulos reflects on the path that brought her to where she is today, from being naturally curious to teaching herself, researching, and constantly learning along the way.

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Sometimes getting fired just points you toward the next door.

Waldo shares how an early salon job in Beverly Hills ended because he wasn’t interested in playing the networking game his boss expected.

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Director Columbia Tatone shares two films that had a lasting impact on her: Arrival and E.T. Two very different stories, both exploring connection, humanity, and what exists beyond our ordinary experience.

What movie would be on your list?

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People can see confidence without seeing what’s happening underneath.

Ana Lauren shares how she became the person her team would send in to get even the most powerful people talking, simply by being curious and asking questions.

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No regrets. No age limit. No box.

Ana Lauren Hoare shares a reminder that it’s never too late to go after what your heart is beating for. Your age doesn’t have to decide what you’re allowed to begin, pursue, or become.

If it’s where you want to go, go after it.

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@Aging isn’t a problem to solve. Change is inevitable, and getting older is something we’re lucky enough to experience. Maybe it’s time we stopped obsessing over youth and started honoring every chapter of becoming ourselves.

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“Enough. I’m not gonna be invisible.”

Ana Lauren Hoare on the cultural shift of women reclaiming their space, re-envisioning their lives, and deciding for themselves what the second half looks like.

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Living your purpose starts with being yourself. ✨

Sometimes simply choosing to live authentically can become an example that inspires someone else to do the same.

#BeThyself #AnaLauren #Purpose

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Before you focus on doing more, focus on where your mind is.

Serge Nicolas and Ana Lauren discuss discipline, discomfort, and why getting your thoughts and attention aligned can come before taking action.

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Serge Nicolas explains why anxiety, fear, and difficult emotions sometimes need to be felt before they can be released. Pushing against them can create even more resistance.

Accept it. Feel it. Let it go. Then find your way back into the flow.

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What good is a gift if you never give it?

Serge compares holding back what you have to offer to bringing a birthday gift and leaving it in the trunk of your car.

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Ana Lauren shares how seeing Robin Wright train like an athlete inspired her to keep pushing herself at 48. And when the question becomes, “Does anyone care?” her answer is simple:

“I care.”

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You can’t change the reflection by fighting with the mirror.

Focus on what you want, make the shift within yourself, and let the reflection follow. 🪞

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“I’m 48. I love saying my age. I can’t wait to be 50.”

Ana Lauren is embracing every chapter, even in an industry where opportunities for women can shrink with age.