Fresh Conversations with L'Oreal Thompson Payton: is not being perfect actually the secret to life?

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Mar 18

A Fresh Story, season 7, episode 1

L’Oreal Thompson Payton is the author of Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power. Her work has appeared in outlets such as Bitch, Bustle, Essence, SELF, and Well + Good, just to name a few. As a writer, L’Oreal expertly blends refreshingly confessional career and life advice with inspirational insight and just the right amount of humor. She does this by authentically and vulnerably sharing her lessons learned and imperfections while bringing her readers along with her on the journey.

L'Oreal shares her journey as an author and the challenges she faced in publishing her book. She discusses the importance of not waiting for perfection and taking action. L'Oreal also talks about the impact her book has had on readers, inspiring them to pursue their dreams. She shares her experience with infertility and the need for more diverse voices in the conversation. L'Oreal emphasizes the importance of self-care and breaking the cycle of perfectionism, especially as a mother. In this conversation, L'Oreal Thompson Payton discusses her experiences with infertility, motherhood, and postpartum depression. She emphasizes the importance of sharing stories and providing hope to others facing similar challenges.

The conversation also explores the impact of perfectionism on parenting and the need to seek help for postpartum depression. L'Oreal challenges societal expectations of motherhood and encourages authenticity and vulnerability. The conversation concludes with discussions on the biological and emotional impact of pregnancy, the importance of talking about postpartum depression, and L'Oreal's pop culture inspirations and future projects.

Topics discussed on this episode with L’Oreal Thompson Payton:

Don't wait for perfection, take action and get started on your goals.
Believe in yourself and have faith in your abilities.
Your journey may not go according to plan, but that doesn't mean it won't lead to something great.
Share your story and experiences to inspire and connect with others. Sharing personal stories of infertility and motherhood can provide hope and support to others facing similar challenges.
Perfectionism can have a negative impact on parenting, and it is important to embrace imperfection and ask for help.
Postpartum depression is a common experience, and seeking professional help is crucial for mental well-being.
Societal expectations of motherhood can be harmful, and it is important to challenge and redefine these expectations.
Pregnancy has both biological and emotional effects, and it is important to prioritize self-care and seek support.
Open conversations about postpartum depression are essential to reduce stigma and provide support to new mothers.
Finding inspiration in pop culture can be empowering and uplifting.
Predictions for Beyonce's future projects generate excitement and anticipation.
Supporting authors and creators like L'Oreal Thompson Payton can help amplify diverse voices and stories.