Vanessa Van Edwards

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I still can’t believe I get to live this life. Writing this from a private jet feels surreal. ✈️ Over the years, I’ve had the chance to learn from some of the most successful people in the world, and I’ve noticed the same patterns come up again and again. 5 habits I’ve learned from the ultra successful, and I’m sharing them with you for free. My new book, Conversation, is your ticket to unlocking better conversations, stronger relationships, and more opportunities. Want the details? Head to the link in my bio.

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I am the person who rehearses a text message three times before sending it. So the yap challenge was always going to be challenging for me! If you haven't seen it — @jessijeanhome started this one, and the premise is brutally simple: talk to camera, unscripted, for 60 seconds straight. No script. No cuts. Just you and the silence you're terrified of filling. It takes practice learning to speak through nerves. Not without nerves. I've studied human behavior for 20+ years, and the people who are remembered are almost never the smartest ones in it — they're the ones who can hold attention without flinching. I have an entire chapter on speaking confidence in my new book, and this challenge is a great way to get a baseline for those skills. You can get it wherever books are sold (I even read the audiobook!) More details on where to find Conversation are in my bio! Here are some more directions if it's helpful: Step 1: Set a Timer for 1 minute You have 1 minute to prepare a topic you want to yap about. You can pick any topic you want to practice speaking about with conviction. Here are 3 ideas if you need help: The "Did You Know" Prompt: Share one helpful tip or trick that makes your daily life easier. The "Hot Take" Prompt: Explain a common belief in your hobby or work that you actually disagree with. The "Recent Win" Prompt: Talk about a small goal you achieved this week and exactly how you did it. Step 2: Start Yapping Set your timer again for 1 minute. Open your phone camera. Start yapping! Speak directly to the lens like you are talking to your best friend. Do not use a script or a fancy microphone. Step 3: Post Raw Stop recording when the timer goes off. Text or post the video completely unedited, without any cuts or filters. (Tag me so I can cheer you on)

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Confronting my friends about the fact that they STILL haven’t ordered my book 😂 Like… respectfully, I need everyone to get it together because we are MANIFESTING that New York Times bestseller list 🙏📚 If you love me, this is your sign. Go order the book. 😂 And if you’ve already ordered it: I LOVE YOU. You’re the real one. Conversation is AVAILABLE! Even if my friends had no clue! Details in my bio!

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This was an incredible honor to be on the Diary of a CEO. This interview was one of the most unique I’ve ever done. @steven asked some amazing questions and we talked about topics I’ve never discussed publicly before. Be sure to give it a watch. https://g2ul0.app.link/vanessautm #RecoveringAwkwardPerson

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I have a really big ask. 🥹 I know “buy my book” posts can get old, so I want to tell you why this one matters so much to me. I truly believe we are in a connection crisis. We’re more connected digitally than ever, but so many people are struggling with loneliness, awkward conversations, conflict, dating, friendships, networking, and simply knowing what to say. Conversation is meant to give people practical tools to change that. So if you’ve been thinking about getting the book, this is the week I’m asking you to do it. ❤️ And if you already have it, sharing this post or telling a friend would mean the world to me. If you want to help us make this happen. 📚 details on how to pre-order in my bio!

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I’ve been in rooms with people operating at incredibly high levels of success: billionaires, celebrities, CEOs running Fortune 500 companies, beauty empires, and people with beyond-belief influence. And I did what I always do. I took notes. Looked for patterns. I asked about their secrets (I truly can’t help myself). Five things kept showing up. I’m now teaching a class on the 5 habits (secrets) of successful people. In this class, I’ll walk you through all five, the research behind each one, and exactly how you can use them. Want to join me? Pre-order Conversation and send us your receipt! That’s your ticket in! All the details are in my bio! 👀📚

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Want to instantly make a conversation more meaningful? Try this game. 👀 I created a 9-question challenge designed to level up any relationship — whether it’s with your partner, best friend, family member, or someone you’re just getting to know. These questions go beyond small talk and help you create deeper connection, better conversations, and more meaningful relationships. Want the 9 questions from my new book Conversation? Check out the details in my bio!

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I can't believe Conversation is available wherever books are sold! And my vow to you if you read? Check the pre-order details in my bio! 📚💚

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I am so glad you found me! Thought it was time I re-introduced myself. Hi, I'm Vanessa! Welcome to my corner of the internet! I'm a recovering awkward person, bestselling author, lover of behavior research, mom of two, ambivert, social overthinker. I'm here to be aggressively helpful to you. So lovely to meet you ❤️ #gettoknowme #introduction #reintroduction #contentcreator #factsaboutme

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The Best Conversation Starters | @TED Talks

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Who is the weirdest person you know? Tag them! Then ask them to ask/answer these. Feeling super brave? Get all my questions in my new book. See if they want to read it with you! Conversation is available NOW! Details in my bio! 📚💚

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Try this in your next meeting: count the apologies. I used to be the sorriest person in every room — I thought it read as warmth. It was actually a signal: "don't take my ideas too seriously." The four swaps that fix it are in the slides → Details on how to pre-order Conversation in my bio! 📚💚