The Lafaya Way Podcast
The Lafaya Way Podcast
Podcast Description
A mix of poker wisdom and life mastery
Life isn’t about the hand you’re dealt - it’s about how you play it.
Welcome to The Lafaya Way: Mastering the Mental Game of Life, the podcast for women who refuse to fold in the face of adversity. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, professional obstacles, or high-stakes decisions, this show is your reminder that you have the power to play to win.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Each episode explores themes such as resilience, personal growth, and navigating adversity, with specific topics including overcoming anxiety, caregiving with purpose, and balancing ambition and motherhood. Example episodes feature guests sharing transformative experiences like Sabrina Schottenhamel's journey from introversion to public speaking, Betsy Wurzel's fight against Alzheimer's complacency through caregiving advocacy, and Jill Brown's health transformation after facing severe life challenges.
A mix of poker wisdom and life mastery
Life isn’t about the hand you’re dealt – it’s about how you play it.
Welcome to The Lafaya Way: Mastering the Mental Game of Life, the podcast for women who refuse to fold in the face of adversity. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, professional obstacles, or high-stakes decisions, this show is your reminder that you have the power to play to win.
It started with being held back in first grade.
No one said she was stupid. No one had to. Sabrina told herself that – and carried that belief into adulthood.
And yet today, she’s a professional speaker, a co-author of an international bestseller, and the proud creator of a powerful networking group for introverts.
How? Through faith, fierce self-awareness, and a relentless commitment to practicing courage.
In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow Speechless co-author Sabrina Schottenhamel to talk about what it really takes to overcome fear and find your voice, even when your nervous system is screaming “No!”
Whether you’re introverted, anxious, or simply tired of playing small, Sabrina’s story will remind you that the hand you’re dealt doesn’t define you but how you play it absolutely does.
Key Takeaways:
The pivotal moment when Sabrina realized massage was more than just a job – it was her first step toward confidence.
How Toastmasters helped her turn insecurity into impact (and led her to become Speaker of the Year).
The physical signs of anxiety introverts often experience, and how to calm your nervous system through intentional breathwork and breaks.
Why stepping outside (literally!) can be the most strategic move during a networking event.
How faith and prayer now guide her through life’s challenges and decisions.
Favorite Quote:
“There is no saber-tooth tiger here. It just feels like it.”
Find out more and connect with Sabrina:
Bio: Sabrina Schottenhamel is an Introverted Leader and Professional Speaker dedicated to helping others build humble confidence while prioritizing health. Her journey began in 2013 with Woodridge Toastmasters, where she overcame her fear of public speaking and won the 2015 Best Speaker of the Year Award.
Since then, Sabrina has delivered keynotes and workshops at colleges, universities, libraries, and professional organizations. She is a member of Engaging Speakers, a professional speaker network, and a co-author of Speechless: Giving the #Voiceless a Voice.
Her writing has been featured in Skin Inc., DaySpa, Fender Bender, OfficePRO, and Sparkle & Rise eMagazine.
🖥️ Website & Links:
https://linktr.ee/Sabrinaschottenhamel
👥 Networking for Introverts Monthly Call (Free to Join):
Register here
📱 Connect on Social:
Facebook
Be Touched Facebook Page
LinkedIn
Instagram @sabrina.schottenhamel
And …
If you're interested in learning more about playing the hand your dealt in this mental game of life, you'll love my book Poker: A Woman's Game. To download your free chapter today, visit https://lafayawaypoker.com
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