Light Up! With Val

Light Up! With Val is a podcast dedicated to lighting up your path to self-mastery, empowerment, and personal transformation, especially if you are going through life transitioning phase. In each episode you can find some tools, actionable insights, inspiring stories to break through some obstacles, embark on a journey of self-reinvention and finding your true purpose. This space is created to remind you about your true power and nature of being a creator of your own reality. Through mastering your body, mind and soul you are capable to tap into a version of yourself who is capable to achieve any desired goals in life. About Valerie: Valerie V. Kim, serial entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling author, mentor, world champion athlete. Driven by her passion for entrepreneurship, Valerie has dedicated herself to creating projects that seamlessly blend creativity, business acumen, and social impact. With an international background, she possesses a u

Light Up! With Val is a education podcast hosted by Valerie V. Kim, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Valerie V. Kim hosts Light Up! With Val, a education show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #31

  Episode 31: Voice, Presence, Impact: The Power of Speaking Your Way to Leadership

  Aug 28, 202535 minS0

  <p>What does it take to go from a promising engineering career to becoming a nationally recognized motivational speaker and leadership coach? In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Lasada Pippen, a first-generation college graduate who rose from humble beginnings to transform not only his own life but also the lives of executive leaders and aspiring speakers across the country.</p><p>Lasada shares his journey of self-reinvention, from pivoting away from engineering to embracing his calling on stage. He reveals how structured thinking, drawn from his engineering background, blends with the art of human connection to create powerful...

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  Episode #30

  Episode 30: Success in the Gulf: Thriving Through Cultural Intelligence And What Western Entrepreneurs Keep Getting Wrong

  Jun 26, 202536 minS0

  <p>Join The Silk Way Roadshow</p><p>Today, we dive into one of the most dynamic and culturally layered regions in the world: the Gulf.</p><p>From the futuristic skyline of Dubai to the deeply rooted traditions of Riyadh and the strategic diplomacy of Doha—doing business in the GCC requires more than ambition. It demands cultural fluency.</p><p>My guest is Corina Goetz, a trusted advisor and expert in Middle Eastern business culture who has spent over a decade helping international companies enter the region with impact, integrity, and deep respect.</p><p>Together, we unpack:</p>...

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  Episode #29

  Episode 29: One Thing That Will Change Your Life Forever

  Jun 19, 20251h 5mS0

  <p>Join The Silk Way Roadshow</p><p>What if there was one skill that could unlock every door — in business, relationships, and even your health?</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with <b>Ben Chai</b> — serial entrepreneur, global property investor, TEDx speaker, and master of social magnetism.<br/>Raised between worlds and cultures, Ben shares how growing up without a fixed identity led him to discover one of the most underestimated success tools of our time: the ability to connect — deeply, authentically, and across boundaries.</p><p>We explore:</p>Why your social energy is more import...

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  Episode #28

  Episode 28: Resilience in Motion: Women, Power & the Path Ahead

  Jun 12, 202542 minS0

  <p>In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the resilience women are called to embody in today’s world—from emotional endurance to purpose-driven leadership.</p><p>Joined by Teresa Fracasso, we explore the shifting landscape of women’s needs, the silent battles many face, and how inner strength is cultivated, not inherited.</p><p>We also talk about the <b>Silk Way Roadshow</b>— our joint project, a multicity platform that connects East And West, uniting cultures, mindsets and nations, opens the doors for trading and opportunities for women entrepreneurs. This isn’t just events—it’s a call to all ch...

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  Episode #27

  Episode 27: Rooted in Truth: Healing Shame, Reclaiming Sexual Energy & Creating Deep Connection

  May 15, 202558 minS0

  <p>In this powerful episode, I’m joined by <b>Magda Kay</b> — intimacy expert, Tantra teacher, speaker, and best-selling author — for a deeply honest conversation about how we can heal shame and guilt around sexuality, and how reconnecting with our own sexual energy can lead to more fulfilling relationships, aligned life choices, and lasting partnership.</p><p>We dive into the emotional roots of disconnection — from self, others, and our desires — and explore how unprocessed shame around intimacy can limit our creativity, confidence, and capacity to love.</p><p>Magda shares her own raw journey of sexual healing and gives us a...

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