Everything you read in elyse's books + blogs is inspired by her whacky, winding journey of SelfLove, misadventure and trying to make it. She is a micro blogger, Big blogger, aspiring podcaster and first-time author. In her TEDx Talk, Learn to love your ugly bits, she shares how she overcame a debilitating skin condition and constant self-hate to step on the path of an extraordinary life. But her greatest achievement is Mama of an Insta-worthy panda cat (@jaxypanda), oh, and—keeping 200+ houseplants alive'n'thriving. Connect with Elyse @ elysehughes.com and discover her book Come out and play here. ###Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. You can find Meridith: Meridith Grundei the performer artist gal. Or if you are looking to be a more confident and credible speaker, please reach out to Meridith here at Meridith Grundei CoachingYou can find Joseph at Joseph Bennett the artist/coach extraordinaire*Special thanks to Amy Shelley and Gary Grundei of high fiction for letting us use their music for the Are You Waiting for Permission? podcast.And... while the podcast is free, it's not cheap. We'd be thrilled to have your support on PATREONThank you.