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20 QUESTIONS
WITH
NATASHA GRAZIANO
BY
EMILY LEDESMA
Q: How did you get your start as a motivational speaker?
A: I started on a podcast I created to create noise about my name. I interviewed different motivational speakers on my show who (spoke highly of me) and gradually grew from there.
Q: What’s your favorite quote?
A: My favorite quote is, “Be it until you become it.”
Q: What was it like speaking on the Aspire Tour?
A: It was incredible being on tour with Aspire. I spoke on stage alongside some of the biggest names and it was so amazing to be there with them. To be honest, being the only female doing what I do is such a compliment and I feel so grateful to be able to speak to tens of thousands of people all the time.
Q: What’s your top three tips on how to achieve your goals for 2024?
A: (1) - Set realistic goals and write them down every day.
(2)- Script what you want to achieve onto paper in the past tense like it’s already in your life.
(3)- Take small steps towards each of your goals every day.
Q: What is scripting?
A: Scripting is the art of creative writing by using your words to rewrite your story. Understanding that you are the director of your (own) movie, you choose your character, and you write your script. Decide who you want to be and write it down in the past tense as though you’ve already achieved it - that is Scripting. www.scriptingsociety.com
Q: How do you get motivated in the morning?
A: I wake up and thank God that I’m alive, and I have another chance of today! I motivate myself through speaking life over what I want to do, and spreading that positive light around the world, which helps me to stay motivated as I motivate others.
Q: How do you stay focused on your goals?
A: I B-line what I want. I decide in my mind exactly what it is I want and then I go after it wholeheartedly. Whether it’s a career goal, a financial goal, or any other area of my life, I just decide it!
Q: What's your favorite affirmation?
A: I’m a magnet to all positive people, events, and places.
Q: Tell us about your philanthropic side and winning the Vanguard Award from Pencils of Promise.
A: Winning the Vanguard Award from Pencils of Promise was such an honor. It’s always been a dream of mine to build orphanages and schools. I built my first school in 2022 for Pencils of Promise and I hosted a charity event, which is one of the biggest achievements in my life yet. I got the Vanguard Award because of my impact and effort in all I do in the world. The people who have had the award before me are Denzel Washington and Justin Bieber, so I feel very honored to have received an award like that.
Q: What's something someone can do today to be kinder?
A: Quit the bad attitude because a bad attitude attracts bad circumstances to you. Do something kind for someone to light their candle, smile at a stranger, help somebody in need, do something that helps somebody else.
Q: What is love to you?
A: Love is a feeling, which is beyond words it is completely illogical and defies all laws, but it is why we are here to love and be loved.
Q: What’s the best way to end your day?
A: Personally, I love to do a meditation and visualization before bed. I love to feed my subconscious mind with thoughts of love and happiness, and what I want to achieve in the coming days before I sleep.
Q: What’s your favorite song?
A: ‘Summer Vibes’ by Tyla Yaweh
Q: What's your favorite color to wear?
A: I used to love neutral, but now I've realized I love wearing colors that compliment my skin. I love blue, I love gold, I love silver!
Q: Who would you have loved to sit on a park bench with?
A: Michael Jackson for sure! Such a beautiful and talented soul I would have learned so much from.
Q: What's your best tip to get out of a bad mood?
A: Dance. Go for a walk. Script a new outcome! Literally write down something different in that moment of how you want it to turn out.
Q: How would you like the world to remember you?
A: I would like the world to remember me as an inspirational person. Somebody who changed lives and helped people tap into their limitless protentional.
Q: What advice would you give to someone who has lost their way?
A: If you’ve lost your way, the best way is to turn inward and work on yourself. To Read books, to educate yourself on how to improve your life, and to work with a coach, somebody who can transform your life.
Q: What’s next for Natasha Graziano?
A: Going on a world tour and hosting a late-night talk show with the founder of E! who is the executive producer on my show. I can’t wait for the world to see what we’ve been working on.
Q: Where can someone see your work?
Q: Any last words?
A: Love you guys, thank you so much!
