Our Vulnerability is Our Strength: What Lies Beneath — with Sarra Fleur Abou-El-Haj and Nicole Fasolino

It’s time for women to shine and have a voice!

In this episode, Lucy is joined by Sarra Fleur Abou-El-Haj and Nicole Fasolino of The What Lies Beneath Project.

They discuss Sarra and Nicole’s careers in the fashion industry and how their work led them to launch a new photography project celebrating the essence of women at their strongest, most authentic and beautiful selves.

They also pull back the curtain on their decades-long friendship and how they support each other personally and professionally in good and bad times.

Tune in for inspiration to let your vulnerability — and your mistakes — guide you forward. Then subscribe to our monthly newsletter to connect with other women seeking freedom and friendship.

Jump into the conversation:

[07:00] Nicole & Sarra’s career journeys

[12:00] Female friendship & the power of community

[15:00] The origins of The What Lies Beneath Project

[22:45] Stories of the women photographed

[29:15] Expectations vs expectancy

[34:00] Working with women you trust & how to find them

[38:30] Generational differences between women

[45:20] Pearls of wisdom from Nicole & Sarra

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• Follow Nicole on Instagram @nicolefasolino

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