Evy Poumpouras

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Eight weeks ago my father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I have known many people who have lost a loved one or suffered to the disease themselves. I thought I understood what they were going through but realize now that I had no idea what it meant to be touched by such a devastating illness. I always knew that someday I would eventually lose my father – it is after all a natural progression of life – but losing him to this disease, and in such a way is unlike anything I have ever known. My father’s diagnosis turned my world and heart inside out until he finally took his last breath. Baba, I hope you are finally at peace. This is how I will always remember you. Wild. Strong. Loud. Fierce ... and your obvious keen fashion sense. Until we meet again. Καλή Αντάμωση.
Getting ready to go on set for this morning’s @todayshow on how to travel safe this summer. If traveling internationally sign up for STEP: A free service that allows U.S citizens and nationals travelling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. You’ll receive updates about safety conditions in your destination country. It will also help family and friends to get in touch with you in an emergency. Go to - https://step.state.gov/step. Another helpful source to cross reference with can be the @geosure_global cell phone app, it provides safety information for hundreds of destinations all over the world- from the country level down to the neighborhood. It will rate safety for physical harm, theft, medical issues and women’s safety. Scores are assigned to each area based on data from the State Department, the U.N. and other credible bodies.
Throwback to when I dragged my ass back to school to get my second Masters degree. Still feels pretty amazing. Class of 2018 @columbiajournalism
Adding some red to the mix @dimitrishair
With summer vacation right around the corner, there’s no better time to share some safety tips so you can travel worry free. No matter where your excursions take you, whether overseas or on the road, these tips will help keep you safe so you can enjoy your summer travel with friends and family. 1. Check for travel advisories - Before going overseas do some homework on the country you plan to visit. I never board a plane without checking the State Department’s travel advisories posted for all countries around the world. 2. Beware of local scams - Stay savvy about what local scams are common at your vacation destination with a simple Google search. 3. Stay off the roads at night - When traveling to remote locations avoid driving at night as it could be dangerous to drive after dark. For more tips - click link in bio. #partner
“Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.” - Misty Copeland. Thank you for always having my back @dimitrishair
It is simply not enough to wish ourselves strong. We must work to become it.
Best brother I could’ve ever had. Happy National Siblings Day Bro. Sorry for the death grip @teddyschemadraft @teddyboomboomnyc Guess I was overprotective even back then.
It’s not just what you say, but how you say it. That’s the power of paralinguistics. I speak about this often during my events. What do you sound like when you talk? Those perceived as strong speakers have a deeper tone and pitch. Their voice resonates and booms. They take their time and are deliberate with their words. They use silence and pause strategically. Most importantly they speak with conviction. They believe in what they are saying. Research shows that people with lower pitch voices are seen as stronger and confident. The Klofstad Study looked at 796 candidates during the 2012 election. It found that those candidates with lower pitch voices won more often. This is especially important for women, where at times we talk as if we are still girls rather than confident women.
In my recent interview with @mmlafleur I talk about the concept of how many people aspire to be fearless. In fact, the most common question I get asked is “How do I become fearless.” Let me first tell you that being fearless is complete bullshit. There is no such thing. You can never be void of fear. Nor should you want to. Fear serves a purpose. It’s one thing to have fear and use it effectively, and it’s a different thing to live in a constant state of fear. That’s when you have panic, that’s when you have paralysis—you’re afraid to leave a bad marriage or a job that’s not the right fit. In my work, I try to help people understand that being afraid is normal. It’s just about understanding how to manage it. When it comes to personal safety and physical conflict, many people feel like they don’t want to offend anybody. If you’re standing in a line and somebody’s uncomfortably close to you, you can turn around and look at that person and say, “Excuse me,” or get out of the line and leave. But we are often too afraid of offending others or being wrong to take action. The most important thing is to listen to your instincts: If something doesn’t feel right, you should listen to that feeling. As individuals, we have to trust that inner voice, and we often don’t. We shut it down. And that can limit us in life in more ways than we can imagine. To read more on this topic, check out my interview with @mmlafluer. Link in bio.
New projects underway. Behind the scenes. Beauty: @dimitrishair
@giannetos you are one of the most talented artists I’ve ever known. Huge love to my Greek sister @mariamenounos for letting us crash your glam room.