I've always been one to celebrate my birthday. I'm so very grateful to be here on the planet, enjoying this wild ride called life. Yes, the journey certainly has had it's ups and downs, but the ever-unfolding lessons have been rich with learning. In this video, I'm...
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Awaken to Beauty: Finding Perfection in Every Day
Have you ever noticed, especially while flying, how easy it is to miss the breathtaking beauty just outside the window? There I am, in my cherished window seat, gazing out at the cloudscapes that look like painted masterpieces, while others around me are often...
Hike Your Way To Happiness: 5 Tips to Tackle Your Goals
I'm whisking you away on an awe-inspiring hike in Montana de Oro State Park, right next to the sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. It was meant to be a family affair to the peak of Valencia, but as you might guess, my teenage sons had other plans. As soon as the...
The Secrets to Making Your Wishes Bloom
I'm taking you behind the scenes of a special project—one that began with a renovation and blossomed into a vision for a beautiful outdoor space right outside my office. The Beginning of a Vision A few years ago, we started by renovating an area of our home, which led...
How Swimming at Dawn Helped Me Overcome My Fear
Well, 2020 was quite a year, but it wasn't all bad! One of the profound gifts I received was the invitation to join a small group of friends who began swimming in the ocean at dawn. Now, despite the fact that I've lived less than a mile from the beach for two decades,...
Behind the Scenes: How I Film My Videos
During the month of September, I took it upon myself to dive in and create three new courses. They’re not quite ready to post just yet, but while I was in the throes of filming, I decided to give you a sneak peek into the studio you’ve been seeing on your computer all...
When Tensions Rise, Here’s What I do Instead.
Today's video shares my personal secret to dealing with these turbulent times. I filmed this post smack dab in the middle of filming a TON of new content and I simply needed a quick way to get grounded and release some tension, so I could tap into my creativity and...
Why Fear is Your Best Teacher
Oh, I am so excited to share this post today! Typically when you see the word FEAR, you want to run in the opposite direction, but instead of being intimidated by that concept, let's take a refreshing look at why fear is actually the best teacher in the world. In...
The Healing Power of Forest Baths
I'm taking a pause in our regularly scheduled programming to send you some summer love. I don't know about you, but every time those warm summer months roll around, I feel like checking out of the everyday and replugging in nature. There is something so rejuvenating...
Awkward on Camera? How to Overcome Your Habits
Years ago as an actress filming a shampoo commercial, the director yelled, “Cut!” and then he said to me: “Alexa, can you please stop licking your lips?” Embarrassed, I became suddenly super self-conscious of how I hold my mouth on camera. (And all I could think about...
Meet Alexa Fischer
Wishbeads founder Alexa Fischer is an actress, teacher, author, and speaker whose work helps people go after their dreams, build their confidence, and break free from fear. It’s time to ignite your light.
Broadcast Your Brilliance
Learn the secrets to making videos that look great, inspire others, and build an audience—using stuff you already own!
Swimming Through Fear
Learn how to identify what you want, the tools you need to get there, and the commitment to take action—finally!
Ace Your Zoom Interview
Easy, actionable tips to ace your next job interview—on camera—so you get hired!