You’re doing everything “right.” You’re disciplined. You’re capable. You’ve built a life that works on paper.

And yet… something feels different.

You’re more emotionally reactive. More sensitive to stress. More tired, even after rest. Less tolerant of overload — professionally and personally.

And like many high-achieving women, your first instinct may be to question yourself.

“Am I losing my resilience?” “Why does everything feel heavier?” “Why can’t I handle what I used to handle so easily?”

In this episode, we reframe that experience completely.

Because what many women interpret as a mindset issue is often something else entirely:

Hormonal transition.

I’m joined by Dr. Nic and Dr. Nat, naturopathic doctors specializing in perimenopause and menopause, to explore what is actually happening in the female body after 35 — and why so many women feel unprepared for this stage of life.

This is not a conversation about decline.

It’s a conversation about awareness, biology, and leadership.

Because when you understand what is happening inside your body, you stop trying to fix yourself — and start supporting yourself differently.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why emotional sensitivity, fatigue, and stress reactivity after 35 are often hormonal, not psychological
• How perimenopause reshapes energy, recovery, cognitive load, and emotional capacity
• Why many high-achieving women feel “off” despite doing everything right
• How hormone awareness becomes a strategy for leadership, wellbeing, and sustainable performance

Key Takeaways:

• You are not losing resilience — your biology is shifting.
• Hormonal changes directly affect stress tolerance, mood, energy, and cognition.
• Many women are navigating perimenopause without awareness or support.
• Understanding your body allows you to move from proving to embodying.

Actionable Steps:

You don’t need to push harder — you need to listen differently.

1️⃣ Track patterns in your energy, mood, and sleep instead of judging them. 2️⃣ Adjust expectations based on capacity, not past performance. 3️⃣ Introduce supportive rhythms (rest, nutrition, nervous system regulation).

▶️ Listen Now

Listen to the full episode and take your time with it.

Discover Your ICONIC Archetype:

And if you want to understand how your ambition is evolving, 👉 take the ICONIC Archetype Quiz — it will give you a clear, personalized starting point.

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Purpose, Power & Ease: Redefining Ambition Without the Hustle Culture

Rewriting Beauty After 35: From Anti-Aging Pressure to Pro-Radiance Living

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For many ambitious women, hustle once worked. It built careers, created opportunities, and delivered results.

But as you enter your late 30s and 40s, something shifts.

The pace that once fueled your growth starts to drain your energy. The urgency that once drove your ambition begins to disconnect you from yourself. 

In this episode, we explore the deeper truth behind that shift:

Why hustle culture stops working for women after 35 — and how to redefine ambition through clarity, energy, and ease.

This is not about doing less. It’s about doing what actually works for the woman you’re becoming.

If you’ve been feeling:

• exhausted by constant pressure
• disconnected from your intuition
• successful, yet not fully aligned
• ready for a new way to lead and live

This episode will help you recalibrate your ambition — without losing your edge.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why hustle culture becomes unsustainable after 35
• How chronic urgency impacts your nervous system and decision-making
• The difference between high performance and aligned performance
• How to shift from adrenaline-driven success to sustainable ambition

Key Takeaways:

• Hustle is often a survival strategy, not a sustainable identity
• Your body will eventually reject the pace your ego once tolerated
• Ease is not about doing less, it’s about removing what is misaligned
• Real power comes from clarity, not constant effort

Actionable Steps:

Before you set your next goal, stop for one moment and ask: did I actually receive what the last one gave me?

Not just — did I hit it. But — who did I become in the process? What do I now know? What do I want to leave behind?

Most high-achieving women skip this completely. They close one chapter and open the next before the ink is dry. And that's how ambition becomes a treadmill instead of a path.

The clarity filter isn't about slowing down. It's about making sure you are the one deciding what comes next — not momentum, not pressure, not habit.

▶️ Listen Now

Listen to the full episode and take your time with it.

Discover Your ICONIC Archetype:

And if you want to understand how your ambition is evolving, 👉 take the ICONIC Archetype Quiz — it will give you a clear, personalized starting point.

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Rewriting Beauty After 35: From Anti-Aging Pressure to Pro-Radiance Living

Burnout Recovery Blueprint: Rebuilding Your Energy, Identity & Leadership After Overwhelm

The Art of Elevated Simplicity: How Clarity, Space & Slow Power Transform Your 40s

For many millennial women, beauty used to mean correction: preventing wrinkles, chasing youth, or trying to “fix” perceived flaws. But over time, priorities change. Energy shifts. Skin responds differently. And beauty becomes less about fighting age and more about supporting wellbeing.

In this conversation, I’m joined by Elena, who promotes healthy aging and sustainable habits for women in their 40s. Together, we share our lived experiences of how beauty evolves over time and why, after 35, consistency becomes far more powerful than novelty when it comes to skin, health, and self-connection.

We explore the connection between nervous system regulation and radiance, the habits that matter most for aging well, and how to redefine beauty in a way that feels empowering instead of stressful.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by anti-aging messages or noticed your needs changing as you move through your 30s and 40s, this episode will give you clarity and reassurance.

👉 Listen Now

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why many women shift from anti-aging pressure to a pro-radiance mindset after 35
• How stress, nervous system health, and lifestyle habits influence skin and aging
• Why consistency matters more than intensity or novelty for long-term beauty
• Practical ways to support radiance through daily habits and self-connection

Key Takeaways:

• Radiance is influenced as much by nervous system regulation as by skincare.
• Aging well is created through habits and consistency, not products alone.
• After 35, recovery, sleep, and stress management become more important for skin health.
• Beauty can shift from correction and pressure to alignment and wellbeing.

Actionable Steps:

(Listen to the episode for the full guidance)

You don’t need to change everything at once. Start with supportive consistency.

1️⃣ Stabilize one daily habit (sleep, hydration, nourishment, or routine). 2️⃣ Notice how stress and pace show up in your skin and energy. 3️⃣ Focus on small rituals that support calm, recovery, and regulation.

▶️ Listen Now

Press play and explore how beauty after 35 can shift from pressure and correction to alignment, consistency, and sustainable wellbeing.

🎧 Listen on your favorite platform.

If this episode resonates, share it with a woman who may need a more supportive way to think about aging and beauty.

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Have you ever realized that you don’t actually know who you are outside of what you do?

For many high-achieving women, competence becomes identity. Responsibility becomes self-worth. Over time, the “good girl” who performs, delivers, and carries everything quietly becomes exhausted.

In this deeply personal episode, I share my story of working internationally as a global consultant for more than a decade — traveling across countries, leading programs, and building a career defined by responsibility and performance — and the moment I realized I didn’t know who I was outside of that role.

We explore what happens when performance stops working, why identity transitions can feel destabilizing, and how to begin reconnecting with yourself beyond achievement.

If you’ve ever felt the pull toward change but couldn’t explain it — this conversation will give you language, validation, and direction.

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Key Topics Discussed:

• Why high-achieving women often tie identity to performance and roles
• What identity expansion feels like when your career no longer defines you
• How to recognize when you’re outgrowing a role or version of yourself
• Simple ways to reconnect with yourself beyond expectations and achievement

Key Takeaways:

• You are not losing yourself — you are expanding beyond performance.
• Exhaustion is often the first signal of identity transition.
• Titles and roles can mask deeper needs for authenticity and alignment.
• Reconnecting with yourself begins with awareness, not drastic change.

Actionable Steps:

• Pause once a day and ask: “What do I want right now?”
• Replace “I should…” with: “I choose to…” or “I refuse to…”
• Reflect gently: “Who am I when I’m not performing?”

▶️ Listen Now

Explore the chapter where performance softens, identity expands, and you begin reconnecting with yourself beyond titles and expectations.

🎧 Listen on your favorite platform.

Discover Your ICONIC Archetype:

If you’re sensing that your identity, energy, and priorities are shifting — the ICONIC Archetype Quiz can help you understand what phase you’re entering and what support will help you most.

✨ Take the quiz to receive your personalized evolution roadmap.

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40 Is the New ICONIC: Reinvention, Resilience & Redefining Success

Despite outward success, many ambitious women feel:

• chronically drained, 
• emotionally disconnected, 
• silently overwhelmed,
• and unable to sustain the pace that once served them.

In this episode, I share my personal journey of burning out three times while excelling in global leadership work and the deeper recovery blueprint that doesn’t start with rest, but with identity restructuring.

Drawing on decades of scientific research (including the foundational work of burnout expert Christina Maslach), we deconstruct what burnout really is, why rest alone doesn’t fix it, and how to rebuild leadership that honors your body, nervous system, energy, and long-term wellbeing.

If you’ve ever felt like your success came at the cost of your energy, this episode is for you.

🎧 Press play, and learn how to move from exhaustion to regulated power.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why burnout often affects high-performing women, not struggling ones
• How burnout is linked to identity misalignment, not lack of resilience
• Why rest alone doesn’t heal burnout
• What energy-led decision-making looks like in practice

Key Takeaways:

• Burnout is a biological and psychological signal, not a personal flaw.
• High achievement does not protect against exhaustion.
• Recovery requires identity realignment, not just rest.

Actionable Steps:

• Track energy, not productivity
• Identify one internal rule you’ve outgrown
• Practice one regulating boundary this week

👉 Take the ICONIC Archetype Quiz to unlock your ICONIC Archetype and receive a personalized, inside-out roadmap for your next chapter.

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40 Is the New ICONIC: Reinvention, Resilience & Redefining Success

The Art of Elevated Simplicity: How Clarity, Space & Slow Power Transform Your 40s

• Cluttered spaces increase cortisol levels,especially in women. (UCLA, 2010) 
• Cognitive clutter reduces clarity, focus, and emotional regulation. (Princeton Neuroscience Institute)
• Women’s cognitive load peaks in mid-adulthood, even when external tasks decrease. (Women’s Brain Health Initiative) 

So when your mind feels full… When your body feels tired… When your relationships feel overstimulating… When you crave slower mornings, quieter evenings, and more intentional rituals… You’re not losing your edge. You’re upgrading it. Your 40s require elevated simplicity, a life curated around clarity, nervous system safety, emotional grounding, and the luxury of slowness. Because slow is not a pause. Slow is precision. Slow is identity. Slow is power.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why ambitious women entering their 40s begin craving clarity, space, and simplicity
• How your nervous system and hormones drive the desire for slower, more intentional living
• The link between cognitive clutter, emotional overwhelm, and decreased mental clarity
• How elevated simplicity creates more energy, presence, and identity alignment

Key Takeaways:

• Simplicity isn’t about owning less, it’s about holding less, mentally and emotionally.
• Your 40s require subtraction, not addition, space is your new strategy.
• Slow power becomes your competitive advantage: clarity replaces speed, intention replaces effort.

Actionable Steps:

Your body feels the truth before your mind names it.

This is where your 40s are asking for space, not speed.

2️⃣ The Cognitive Declutter

Simplicity begins internally.

This single question creates immediate clarity.

3️⃣ The Relational Reset

Your standards evolve as your identity evolves. You deserve reciprocity, not depletion.

4️⃣ The Luxury of Slow Rituals

Choose one ritual that signals safety and spaciousness to your nervous system:

Slow is precision, power, and emotional regulation.

👉 Take the ICONIC Archetype Quiz to unlock your ICONIC Archetype and receive a personalized, inside-out roadmap for your next chapter.

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Breaking Barriers as a Woman of Color in Finance

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40 Is the New ICONIC: Reinvention, Resilience & Redefining Success

Have you ever noticed how the closer you get to the woman you’re becoming, the more the life you’ve outgrown starts to resist?

Most women entering their 40s feel this subtle shift, a quiet tension between who they used to be and who they are meant to become next. 

In this season-opening episode, I’m sharing the unspoken emotional and identity transition that unfolds as ambitious, purpose-driven women approach 40: the pull toward reinvention, the desire for deeper alignment, the rising standards, and the quiet refusal to keep living on autopilot.

This is the beginning of your ICONIC era, the chapter where success becomes self-defined, ambition becomes softer yet stronger, and you finally stop negotiating with the outdated version of yourself.

Whether you’re feeling disconnected from old goals, craving a new rhythm, or sensing that you’re evolving faster internally than your life reflects externally, this episode will help you put language to the shift.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why reinventing yourself at 40 feels different—and more meaningful—than any reinvention before.
• The identity shifts ambitious women experience as they enter their 40s.
• How to recognize the early signs that you're outgrowing your past self.
• What alignment actually feels like when you stop performing and start embodying.
• How to redefine success through identity, purpose, and wellbeing—not pressure.

Key Takeaways:

The moment you stop negotiating with your old self, everything begins to make sense.

• Your 40s are not a decline, they’re an elevation into clarity, confidence, and self-defined power.
• Reinvention isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about returning to the most honest version of yourself.
• Your ambition doesn’t disappear,  it transforms. It matures. It slows down so it can go deeper.
• Peace becomes a priority, not a luxury.

The woman you’re becoming requires a new pace, new boundaries, and new standards.

Actionable Steps:

You can’t enter a new chapter if you're still living by your old rules.

1. Do an Energy Truth Audit: Notice what drains you and what expands you this week. Your energy never lies, it reveals exactly where you’ve outgrown yourself.
2. Redefine Success for the Woman You Are Becoming: Write down what success used to mean for you… and then define what it means now, with the life experience, wisdom, and clarity you hold today.
3. Make One Symbolic Shift: Choose one action - a boundary, a ritual, a decision - that sends a message to yourself: “I’m no longer available for the old version of me.”  

👉 Take the ICONIC Archetype Quiz to unlock your ICONIC Archetype and receive a personalized, inside-out roadmap for your next chapter.

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How to Clear Subconscious Blocks and Unlock Your Leadership Potential

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The Introverted Leader: Harnessing Quiet Power in Loud Spaces

In this transformational episode of STANDOUT From The Crowd, Dr. Theresa L. Smith joins Darine to explore how subconscious patterns, beliefs, and emotions silently shape our leadership, relationships, and results.

A chiropractor turned success mentor, Dr. Theresa combines science, spirituality, and mindset mastery to teach high-achieving women how to rewire their thoughts, align their energy, and manifest results with ease.

If you’ve ever felt stuck despite doing “all the right things,” this episode reveals how to get out of your own way and step fully into your power.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The science behind subconscious patterns — how your thoughts and emotions silently shape your results
• Identifying and clearing inner blocks that keep ambitious women stuck or self-sabotaging
• The power of alignment — how to replace force and overwork with flow and intention
• How to use intuition and energy awareness as tools for confident, authentic leadership
• Creating lasting success through emotional, mental, and energetic balance

Key Takeaways:

• The 95% Rule: Approximately 95% of your limitations and stress stem from subconscious thoughts and emotional patterns, not a lack of effort.

• Internal vs. External: The true barriers to the "next level" of success are often internal self-sabotage and limiting beliefs, rather than external market factors.

• Flow Over Force: Sustainable leadership is achieved through energetic alignment and intention, rather than burnout-inducing hustle.

• Intuition is Strategic: Intuition and energy awareness are not just "soft skills"; they are practical tools for making confident, authentic business decisions.

Actionable Steps:

1. Audit Your Inner Monologue: Spend one day simply observing your thoughts. Note the recurring negative scripts that arise when you face a challenge.
2. The "Pause" Practice: When you feel resistance or "stuckness," stop forcing the work. Pause to identify the specific emotion blocking you before trying to push through.
3. Conduct an Energy Audit: Look at your calendar for the week. Identify which tasks drain you and which energize you, then delegate or reschedule to protect your alignment.
4. Test Your Intuition: Make one low-risk decision this week based entirely on your gut feeling to begin building trust in your internal guidance system.

Connect with Darine:

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- Visit her website

Connect with Dr. Theresa L. Smith:

Linkedin: @transformationdc

Instagram: @drtheresasmith

Facebook: @transformationdc

Website: www.thesuccesszones.com

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Breaking Barriers as a Woman of Color in Finance

The Introverted Leader: Harnessing Quiet Power in Loud Spaces

How to Bend Time - Align Energy, Work & Purpose Without Burnout

From earning both the CFA and CAIA designations to building a career in finance and becoming a global voice for women’s empowerment, Urmi’s journey is one of resilience, cultural pride, and self-discovery.

She opens up about overcoming self-doubt, conquering her fear of public speaking, and finding her voice as a woman of color in corporate leadership. Together, Darine and Urmi unpack how embracing one’s cultural identity — rather than hiding it — can become a powerful driver of influence, purpose, and success.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Owning your identity: How to embrace your cultural and personal story as a source of power, not insecurity.
• Breaking barriers in finance: Urmi’s experience navigating a male-dominated industry and building credibility as a woman of color.
• From fear to confidence: How she transformed her fear of public speaking into a global platform for empowerment.
• The role of community: Why mentorship and representation matter for women’s growth and visibility.
• Redefining success: What it means to lead authentically without compromising who you are.

Key Takeaway:

1. Visibility isn’t vanity — it’s strategy. Being seen for your contributions ensures your voice and impact aren’t overlooked.
2. Your cultural identity is a strength, not a setback. Authenticity builds credibility, trust, and differentiation in any industry.
3. Confidence is a skill, not a trait. The more you speak, share, and lead, the more your belief in yourself grows.
4. Representation matters. Seeing others who look like you at the table expands what you believe is possible.
5. Redefine leadership. True influence comes not from blending in but from standing firmly in who you are.

Actionable Steps:

1. Audit your visibility: Write down three ways you’ve added value recently — and identify who needs to know about it.
2. Reframe self-doubt: Replace “I’m not ready” with “I’m learning in public” — confidence grows through action.
3. Champion another woman: Visibility multiplies when we lift each other; share someone else’s win this week.

Connect with Darine:

- On Instagram

- On LinkedIn

- Visit her website

Connect with Urmi Hossain:

Linkedin: @urmihossain

Instagram: @storiesbeyondborderspodcast

YouTube: @urmihossain

Website: https://www.womeninleadership.ca/

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The Introverted Leader: Harnessing Quiet Power in Loud Spaces

How to Bend Time - Align Energy, Work & Purpose Without Burnout

Back to Work: Show Up Rooted, Not Rushed (3/3)

Key Topics Discussed:

• Debunking the myth of the extroverted leader — why leadership doesn’t have to be loud to be effective.
• Strengths introverts bring to leadership — deep listening, reflection, intentionality, and presence.
• Strategies for thriving in high-visibility and networking-heavy spaces without faking extroversion.
• Seyi’s journey of realignment — how she overcame career misalignment and reconnected to purpose.
• Why authenticity builds influence, trust, and impact — and how ambitious women can harness their quiet power in loud environments.

Key Takeaways

• Leadership isn’t just for extroverts — quiet power can command influence without volume.
• Introverts bring unique strengths like deep listening, intentionality, and reflection that drive effective leadership.
• Visibility doesn’t require performance — presence, clarity, and authenticity are more impactful than pretending to be loud.
• Reconnecting with purpose transforms careers — alignment fuels confidence, resilience, and sustainable success.
• Authenticity builds trust and influence — when women lead as themselves, they inspire others to do the same.

Actionable Steps:

1. Reframe introversion as an advantage: write down 3 leadership strengths it gives you.
2. Audit where you’re “performing” extroversion and experiment with authentic alternatives.
3. Build reflection rituals into your week (journaling, intentional pauses, spiritual practices) to stay aligned.
4. Practice visibility by focusing on clarity and message delivery rather than volume.
5. Share your leadership story with another woman — empowerment multiplies when passed on

Connect with Darine:

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- On LinkedIn

- Visit her website

Connect with Seyi Kakanfo:

Linkedin: @seyidada

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Other episodes you may like:

How to Bend Time - Align Energy, Work & Purpose Without Burnout

Back to Work: Show Up Rooted, Not Rushed (3/3)

Mid-Year Check-In for Women Leaders: Reflect, Realign & Reclaim Your Energy (2/3)

Key Topics Discussed:

• The science behind aligning work with your natural energy cycles
• How to create time harmony between work, wellness, and relationships
• Why “work-life balance” is a myth — and what to focus on instead
• Michelle’s SWORD method to cut through distractions and stay focused
• Strategies to prevent burnout and reclaim joy in your career

Key Takeaways

• Clarity fuels productivity: knowing what lights you up is the cornerstone of success
• Energy beats hours: aligning work with energy peaks boosts performance more than extra time
• Balance is outdated: focus on harmony and integration instead of a 50/50 split
• Burnout is preventable: with intentional energy rituals and purpose-driven work
• Intuition is strategy: listening to your inner compass can guide better decisions than hustle alone

Actionable Steps:

1. Map your energy peaks and valleys this week — schedule your hardest work when you’re sharpest.
2. Try Michelle’s SWORD method: Simplify, Write, Organize, Review, Do.
3. Replace the question “Do I have time?” with “Do I have the energy and focus for this now?”
4. End your day with a reset ritual (meditation, journaling, skincare) to signal closure and renewal.

Connect with Darine:

- On Instagram

- On LinkedIn

- Visit her website

Connect with Michelle Niemeyer:

Linkedin: @michelle-melin-niemeyer

Facebook: @michelle.melin.niemeyer

Website: https://www.michelleniemeyer.com

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Other episodes you may like:

Back to Work: Show Up Rooted, Not Rushed (3/3)

Mid-Year Check-In for Women Leaders: Reflect, Realign & Reclaim Your Energy (2/3)

Mid-Year Reset: Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Pause with Intention (1/3)

In this episode, Darine walks you through a rooted reentry framework so you can:

• Transition from pause to momentum with intention
• Carry forward the habits, boundaries, and mindset shifts you cultivated this summer
• Leave behind what no longer serves your goals or energy
• Start Q3 with calm confidence—not frantic hustle

You’ll also hear science-backed strategies for avoiding the “post-vacation burnout spike” that hits 3 out of 4 professionals within two weeks of returning to work (American Psychological Association, 2024).

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why returning from a pause can trigger overcompensation and overwhelm
• How to create a bridging plan from reflection to action
• Identifying “keepers” vs. “leavers” from your summer reset
• The role of intentional rituals in maintaining your Q3 energy
• Practical ways to embed calm into your daily leadership

Key Takeaways

• Momentum is built through consistency, not speed
• You can be ambitious without abandoning the balance you fought for
• A rooted return starts with clarity on your top 3 priorities
• Boundaries are easier to maintain when they’re tied to your bigger “why”

Actionable Steps:

1. Keeper & Leaver List: Write down 3 habits, beliefs, or practices you’re keeping from summer—and 3 you’re leaving behind.
2. Bridging Week: Spend the first week of Q3 easing into your full schedule—don’t stack it with meetings on day one.
3. Q3 Anchor Ritual: Choose a daily or weekly practice that grounds you (morning journaling, evening skincare, mid-day walks).
4. Priority Map: Identify the 3 most important outcomes you want by September 30th—and align your calendar around them.

Connect with Darine:

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- Visit her website

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Mid-Year Check-In for Women Leaders: Reflect, Realign & Reclaim Your Energy (2/3)

Mid-Year Reset: Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Pause with Intention (1/3)

The New Power Moves - Boundaries, Balance & Being Unapologetically You (4/4)

In this episode, Darine takes you through a guided mid-year reflection designed for ambitious women leaders and entrepreneurs. Using her Wins–Lessons–Shifts framework and drawing on research in leadership and well-being, she’ll help you identify what’s working, what’s draining you, and how to set up the second half of 2025 for success—without burnout.

You’ll learn:

• Why reflection boosts performance by up to 23% (HBR, 2023)
• How to spot and release “expired” goals that no longer serve you
• Ways to prevent the 67% burnout rate reported by women leaders in 2024 (McKinsey & LeanIn.org)
• How to design micro-habits that protect your energy and mental health for the long run

If you’re tired of autopilot, craving alignment, and ready to lead with purpose, this episode is your roadmap.

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Key Topics Discussed:

• The high cost of staying in “go mode” without reflection
• Why ambitious women leaders face unique burnout risks
• How to conduct a data-driven personal and professional review
• Building energy rituals for sustainable leadership
• Turning reflection into realignment without adding more to your plate

Key Takeaways

• Reflection is an active leadership skill, not a luxury
• Every goal carries an energy cost—choose wisely
• Letting go is as important as adding new goals
• Self-care practices directly improve leadership presence and decision-making

Actionable Steps:

1. Block 30–45 minutes this week for your mid-year check-in.
2. Use the Wins–Lessons–Shifts method:

• Wins: Measurable results and meaningful progress
• Lessons: Data points from what didn’t work
• Shifts: What needs to start, stop, or evolve

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Mid-Year Reset: Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Pause with Intention (1/3)

The New Power Moves - Boundaries, Balance & Being Unapologetically You (4/4)

From Exhaustion to Empowerment - Rewriting Your Definition of Success (3/4)

Superwoman Syndrome & How to Finally Let Her Go (2/4)

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why summer is the most underused season for self-reflection
• The pressure to “keep going” vs. the power of intentional pause
• The invisible toll of running on autopilot
• How reflection leads to sharper decisions, deeper clarity, and more ease
• Creating space for renewal — without guilt Key

Key Takeaways

• A reset doesn’t mean stopping — it means realigning.
• Rest is productive. Stillness creates clarity.
• Leadership starts with asking better questions, not giving faster answers.
• This summer, give yourself permission to pause, assess, and breathe.

Actionable Steps:

• Schedule a Reset Hour: Block 60 minutes this week just for yourself — no agenda but reflection.
• Try This Prompt: “What do I want to feel more of this summer?” Write your honest answer.
• Summer Intention: Choose one word that will guide how you show up in the next 90 days.

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The New Power Moves - Boundaries, Balance & Being Unapologetically You (4/4)

From Exhaustion to Empowerment - Rewriting Your Definition of Success (3/4)

Superwoman Syndrome & How to Finally Let Her Go (2/4)

The Burnout Behind the Badge of Honor (1/4)

Joining Darine is leadership and team coach Nataisha Revoy, a woman whose bold career pivots, values-based leadership, and deep belief in authenticity offer a fresh and deeply human perspective on how we define success.

From walking away from “secure” roles with no safety net, to building a business that empowers kind, people-centered leaders around the world, Nataisha Revoy opens up about the courage, mindset, and boundaries that helped her step into her true calling—and how you can do the same.

This is more than a conversation—it’s a reset. For anyone feeling the weight of overachievement, this episode will help you pause, realign, and redefine power on your own terms.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Letting go of hustle culture and choosing alignment
• The courage to pivot without a plan—but with purpose
• Boundaries as a leadership skill (and personal act of self-respect)
• Signs you’re out of alignment—and how to course correct
• Balancing ambition with emotional sustainability
• Building a leadership identity rooted in authenticity

Key Takeaways

• Boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re structures for sustainability.
• You don’t have to know the full path to take a first step.
• Balance is about intention, not perfection.
• Real leadership begins when you stop performing and start aligning.

Actionable Steps:

1. Boundary Check-In: Ask yourself: Where am I saying “yes” out of guilt instead of truth?
2. Try This Script: “Thank you for thinking of me—this time, I need to say no.”
3. Energy Mapping: Identify your peak hours of clarity and creativity. Protect them.
4. Reflection Prompt: What parts of my life or leadership still feel like performance?

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Connect with Nataisha:

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- Visit her website

- Book a call with her

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From Exhaustion to Empowerment - Rewriting Your Definition of Success (3/4)

Superwoman Syndrome & How to Finally Let Her Go (2/4)

The Burnout Behind the Badge of Honor (1/4)

Key Topics Discussed:

• How traditional success metrics create invisible pressure
• Signs your definition of success no longer serves you
• The role of ambition in identity—and how to evolve it
• How to design your personal, values-aligned definition of success
• Why fulfillment is the new power move

Key Takeaways

• Success without alignment leads to burnout, not joy
• You are allowed to evolve your dreams and goals
• Ambition isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters
• Fulfillment comes from alignment, not achievement alone

Actionable Steps:

1. Success Inventory: List your current goals and ask: “Do these still belong to me?”
2. Feeling First Exercise: Write down how you want your success to feel, not just look
3. Declare Your Own Definition: Complete the sentence: “For me, success means…”

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Superwoman Syndrome & How to Finally Let Her Go (2/4)

The Burnout Behind the Badge of Honor (1/4)

Healing the Gut and Recovering from Stress & Burnout

Key Topics Discussed:

• The origin and psychology behind Superwoman Syndrome

• The hidden costs of constantly over-functioning

• The intersection of ambition, guilt, and identity for women 30+

• How to break the cycle and embrace enoughness

• The myth of multitasking and its effect on cognitive function

Key Takeaways

• Superwoman Syndrome is a societal construct—not a reflection of your worth or capability

• Constant over-functioning leads to emotional burnout and loss of identity

• Saying no and letting go are powerful acts of leadership and self-trust
• Your value is not tied to how much you do for others

Actionable Steps:

1. Identify Your Superwoman Triggers: Journal about what situations or expectations make you feel the need to "do it all."
2. Create a “Drop List”: Instead of a to-do list, write down 3 things you’re choosing not to do this week.
3. Affirm Your Enoughness: Practice the mantra: “I am not here to prove, I am here to be.”

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The Burnout Behind the Badge of Honor (1/4)

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Key Topics Discussed:

• Why the "do it all" culture is deeply embedded in ambitious women
• The psychological and physical signs of burnout—and how to spot them early
• The cost of constant overachievement: resentment, disconnection, and self-neglect
• Why “empowerment” isn’t always empowering—and how to reclaim it

Key Takeaways:

• You can be grateful and exhausted at the same time—both are valid
• Burnout is not a badge of honor; it's a warning sign
• Real empowerment starts with unlearning what you’ve been conditioned to believe about success
• Your worth is not measured by your productivity or ability to juggle everything perfectly

Actionable Steps:

1. Burnout Audit: Write down everything you’re currently managing—then circle the things you’re doing out of obligation, not intention
2. One-Task Rule: Choose one thing this week to drop, delegate, or delay
3. Journal Prompt: “If I wasn’t trying to be everything for everyone, what would I give myself permission to let go of?”

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Reinventing Your Career After 40 Women Leaders and Beauty Standards: The Double-Edged Sword of Appearance Healing the Gut and Recovering from Stress & Burnout

Key Topics Discussed:

The Holiday Hustle Dilemma

• Why the holiday season feels overwhelming for high-achieving women.
• Societal pressures to “be everything for everyone” during this time.

The Cost of Overcommitment

• How saying yes to everything leads to stress, burnout, and resentment.
• Why setting boundaries is essential for mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

The Gift of Boundaries

• Practical strategies for gracefully declining requests or invitations.
• Saying No Without Guilt: The mindset shift from “letting people down” to prioritizing what truly matters.

Prioritizing Self-Care During the Holidays

• Why self-care is non-negotiable
• Simple yet effective ways to carve out time for yourself amidst the chaos.

Key Takeaways:

• "No is a Complete Sentence": The ability to say no firmly and respectfully is a leadership superpower.
• Protect Your Energy: Prioritizing your well-being is not selfish; it’s necessary to thrive.
• Empower yourself and others: You don’t have to do everything yourself to make things perfect.
• Focus on Joy: Reserve your energy for the people, moments, and tasks that truly bring you happiness.

Actionable Steps:

• Audit Your Holiday Commitments: Write down all the tasks and events you’ve committed to. Assess which ones align with your values and bring you joy, and let go of the rest.
• Practice Saying No: Use phrases like, “I appreciate the invitation, but I can’t commit this time,” or, “I’d love to help, but I’m fully booked right now.”
• Set Clear Boundaries: Decide how much time and energy you’re willing to give to holiday obligations, and stick to it.
• Schedule Self-Care: Add moments for yourself to your calendar, just like you would a meeting or event.

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Challenging the Perfection Trap: How Embracing Imperfection Unlocks Your Success Women Leaders and Beauty Standards: The Double-Edged Sword of Appearance Healing the Gut and Recovering from Stress & Burnout

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Understanding the Perfection Trap

• The societal and internal pressures that drive women toward perfectionism.
• How perfectionism affects leadership, career advancement, and mental health.

2. The Impact of Perfectionism

• Why striving for perfection often leads to procrastination and fear of failure.
• The hidden costs of perfectionism: burnout, stunted growth, and missed opportunities.

3. The Power of Imperfection in Leadership

• How vulnerability and authenticity create stronger connections and teams.
• Real-life examples of leaders who achieved success by embracing imperfection.

4. Reframing Success

• Shifting from a "perfect" mindset to a "progress" mindset.
• Why "good enough" can be the catalyst for growth and innovation.

Key Takeaways

• Perfection is Overrated: True leadership is about taking action, even when the outcome isn’t flawless.
• Failure is Fuel: Mistakes are opportunities to learn, adapt, and build resilience.
• Authenticity Wins: Imperfection makes you relatable and fosters trust among your team and peers.
• Progress Over Perfection: Small, consistent steps lead to big changes—progress matters more than perfection.

Actionable Steps

1. Reframe Your Mindset: Replace “What if I fail?” with “What can I learn from this?” to embrace a growth mindset.
2. Set Realistic Goals: Break large goals into manageable steps, focusing on progress rather than perfection.
3. Share Your Struggles: Normalize imperfection by being open about challenges and mistakes with your team or peers.
4. Celebrate Small Wins: Acknowledge and reward incremental achievements to build momentum.
5. Learn to Let Go: Prioritize tasks that matter most, and delegate or release control over less critical ones.

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Women Leaders and Beauty Standards: The Double-Edged Sword of Appearance Healing the Gut and Recovering from Stress & Burnout How Your Network Can Shape Your Success

Key Topics Discussed:

• Beauty Double Bind: The idea that beauty can be both an asset and a liability is encapsulated in what’s known as the Beauty Double Bind—a dilemma that women in leadership face when navigating societal beauty norms.
• Societal Stereotypes and Leadership: The psychological underpinnings of why society distrusts attractive women, and the complex interplay of beauty, trust, and perceived competence in professional settings.
• Breaking Free from Appearance-Based Value: Practical ways women can shift their focus from appearance to inner strength and authenticity.
• Redefining True Beauty: How self-love, empathy, and connection form a more meaningful foundation for self-worth, transcending traditional beauty standards.

Key Takeaways:

• Beauty as a Complex Social Construct: Beauty standards, while giving some women advantages in social and professional settings, are also linked to negative outcomes like heightened scrutiny and mistrust.
• Awareness of Bias: Understand how beauty standards can lead to unconscious biases in professional settings and the ways these biases affect perceptions of women’s capabilities.
• Defining Your Own Standards: Learn why setting personal definitions of beauty and strength can be a powerful act of leadership and empowerment.
• Resilience and Self-Acceptance: Embrace strategies for building confidence that isn’t based on appearance but on skills, resilience, and authenticity.

Actionable Steps:

1. Acknowledge the Beauty Double Bind: Recognize that beauty norms can create a complex situation where conforming to or rejecting these standards can both lead to challenges.
2. Embrace Your Authentic Self: Build confidence by focusing on what makes you unique as a leader, beyond appearance. Prioritize your strengths, skills, and values, and practice showing up authentically.
3. Set Boundaries Around Beauty Expectations: Challenge the societal pressure to conform to beauty standards by setting boundaries. For example, limit the time spent on beauty routines, and avoid media or social content that enforces unrealistic beauty ideals.
4. Build a Support System: Surround yourself with people who uplift you for your character, intellect, and leadership qualities, not just your looks. Engage with mentors or peers who encourage authenticity and prioritize internal strength over external beauty.
5. Redefine Success on Your Terms: Reflect on what true success looks like for you as a woman leader. Is it based on achieving external validation, or is it rooted in your sense of accomplishment, leadership impact, and personal fulfillment?
6. Develop Positive Body Image Practices: If you feel the pressure to meet beauty standards, work on cultivating a positive body image by focusing on health, gratitude, and self-acceptance.

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Healing the Gut and Recovering from Stress & Burnout How Your Network Can Shape Your Success Saying Sorry Could Be Your Biggest Mistake

Key Topics Discussed:

- The Importance of Gut Health for Energy and Mental Clarity

• How gut health affects not just digestion but also mood, mental health, and skin radiance.
• Insights into the gut-brain connection and how an imbalanced gut can lead to chronic fatigue and stress.

- The Impact of Hustle Culture on Women’s Health

• Discussion on why hustle culture is particularly taxing on women leaders and how it contributes to chronic burnout.
• The importance of redefining success by prioritizing health over relentless productivity.

Key Takeaways:

• Gut Health is Central to Wellness: Maintaining a balanced gut is key to mental clarity, energy, and even skin health. Poor gut health can lead to increased stress levels and lower productivity.
• Redefining Hustle Culture for Health: Constantly pushing yourself in a hustle-focused culture can have negative impacts on both physical and mental health. Learning to balance ambition with wellness is essential for sustainable success.
• Burnout as a Growth Opportunity: Rather than viewing burnout as a setback, it can be an opportunity to realign with your values, rediscover your energy, and reignite your passion.
• Simple Steps, Big Impact: Small changes to diet, mindfulness practices, and daily routines can have significant effects on gut health and overall well-being.

Actionable Steps:

1. Track Your Diet and Mood Patterns: Start a simple journal where you note down what you eat, your stress levels, and energy fluctuations. This will help identify any patterns between diet, mood, and energy.
2. Introduce Gut-Friendly Foods: Incorporate probiotic-rich foods like yogurt, kombucha, and sauerkraut into your diet to support gut health. Limit processed foods and sugar, which can disrupt gut balance.
3. Practice Quick Stress-Relief Techniques: Take a few minutes each day for mindful breathing exercises or short meditative breaks to calm the nervous system and lower stress levels.

4. Reevaluate Your Definition of Success: Reflect on whether your current goals align with your health and well-being. Shift your mindset from hustle-focused to a balanced approach that prioritizes sustainable energy and creativity.

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Key Topics Discussed:

• How the people you surround yourself with can have a direct impact on your success and personal growth.

• Seizing Opportunities with a Short term result vs Long-Term Mindset

• Practical Tips for Finding and Seizing Growth Opportunities

• Plus much more...

Key Takeaways:

- The people you surround yourself with can significantly impact your personal and professional journey.

- Seizing growth opportunities is about building brand equity and visibility, not just immediate sales or short-term gains.

- Building a strong network and approaching opportunities with a long-term mindset will help you achieve sustainable growth and lasting success.

Actionable Steps:

1. Reflect on your current network – are the people around you uplifting and supportive?
2. Identify one industry event or networking opportunity to attend this month.
3. Reach out to someone in your network who could help open doors for future growth.
4. Focus on the long-term benefits of each opportunity you take, beyond just immediate results.

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In this episode, I dive into the controversial yet crucial topic of sidestepping societal approval to forge your own path. I share five transformative strategies that will empower you to stop worrying about others' perceptions and start living a life filled with pride and purpose.

From gaining clarity about your personal and leadership identity to changing the narrative of your self-talk, these tips are not just advice, they're a call to action.

Daring to live authentically is a controversial stance in a world that often values conformity over individuality. Yet, I’m here to guide you through breaking free from the chains of others' opinions, fostering a personal brand that resonates with who you truly are, and cultivating a leadership style that celebrates diversity and personal growth.

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No More "I'm sorry..." – Say THIS How To Skyrocket Your Reputation The Power of Self-Perception in Professional Growth

Do you find yourself saying "I'm sorry" a lot?

• “Sorry, I'm late”;
• “Sorry, I'm busy right now”;
• “I'm sorry, I can't help you right now”;
• “Sorry, Can I interrupt?"

What are you sorry for?

Stop Apologizing NOW and reclaim your power! If you've ever found yourself apologizing out of habit rather than necessity, this is the wake-up call you need.

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How To Skyrocket Your Reputation The Power of Self-Perception in Professional Growth Think You’re Not Good Enough? Listen To This Now!

Unlock the secrets to becoming UNFORGETTABLE in today's competitive world with our latest video, focused on elevating your leadership and personal brand to unprecedented heights.

If you're ready to skyrocket your impact and leave a mark that's impossible to ignore, you've come to the right place. Remember, it's not just about making things happen, it's about making things happen in a way that's authentic, impactful, and, most importantly, unforgettable.

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The Non-Overwhelming Path to Social Media Mastery The Power of Self-Perception in Professional Growth Think You’re Not Good Enough? Listen To This Now!

Ever wondered why your self-talk dictates your success or failure? It's time to explore how the words we whisper to ourselves can either cage us in limitations or free us to explore our boundless potential.

You're invited to challenge conventional thoughts about self-talk. Discover why fighting negative self-talk is not the answer and how shifting focus can radically change your life's trajectory.

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Defy the Norm: Thriving in Sales as a Female Entrepreneur The Non-Overwhelming Path to Social Media Mastery The Power of Self-Perception in Professional Growth

How can women navigate the complex dynamics of assertiveness in the professional world without succumbing to societal pressures? Sanja gives her insights and more, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to be a strong, successful woman in today's world.

Join as we dive into a critical issue faced by many faces in the workplace—navigating the fine line between assertiveness and the belief that others are smarter. We will explore the power of body language and power posing in breaking down these barriers.

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⏱⏱ Video Chapters: ⏱⏱ (0:00) - Intro (01:00) - Early Days of Self-Perception (07:10) - Turning Point in Professional Growth (11:16) - Changing Intentions for Success (16:25) - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (25:28) - Building Confidence in Your Career (28:59) - Power of the Wonder Woman Pose (31:33) - Balancing Assertiveness in the Workplace (38:02) - Embracing Authenticity in Professional Life (44:00) - Legacy and Professional Remembrance (45:39) - Final Words on Self-Perception and Growth

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Escaping the Chaos: Building Empires After Surviving the War Defy the Norm: Thriving in Sales as a Female Entrepreneur The Non-Overwhelming Path to Social Media Mastery

Join us for an intimate conversation with Amanda, where she unveils the untold story behind her success. From how she transitioned from being a corporate brand marketing manager to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur in the digital marketing space. She also opens up about how she overcame a failed business partnership - a betrayal - that nearly led her back to corporate life

From turning Instagram stories into $10k paydays to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, Amanda's story is not just about business—it's a story of resilience.

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⏱⏱ Video Chapters: ⏱⏱

(00:00) Preview and Introduction (01:56) Amanda's Inspiring Journey in Digital Marketing (07:00) Overcoming Workplace Bullying (08:17) Overcoming Betrayal in Business and Rebuilding Trust (22:15) The Insta Site Method for Building a Personal Brand (25:18) Instagram Content Strategy: How to Maximize Growth and Conversion (30:30) The Power of Cross-Platform Growth: Drive Traffic from TikTok to Instagram (35:23) The Importance of Focus and Automation in Social Media (37:47) Amanda's legacy (39:08) Outro

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Breaking Barriers: Challenging Leadership Norms for Success Escaping the Chaos: Building Empires After Surviving the War Defy the Norm: Thriving in Sales as a Female Entrepreneur

Join us as we explore her unique approach, which seamlessly blends problem-solving, organizational behavior insights, and communication strategies.

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(00:00) Preview and Introduction

(2:38) Different types of burnout

(10:40) Entrepreneur vs Intrapreneur

(11:55) Becoming more self-aware

(13:40) Physical resilience contributes to mental resilience

(16:30) Building confidence through authentic connections

(20:10) Ways to integrate vulnerability in leadership

(22:45) Brooke's legacy

(23:50) Vulnerability and weakness

(28:05) What does 'healthy' look like to you?

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New Year, Same You? This is why you struggle to keep your New Year's resolutions Breaking Free from Scripts and Unleashing Impactful Sales Strategies Surviving the War to Building Empires

From surviving war in Albania to building empires in Canada, our STANDOUT guest - Flavia Zhamo - shares how she turned constraints into fuel for innovation, creating a million-dollar vision on a budget with limited resources.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or aspiring sales professional, this episode is packed with insights that will revolutionize your mindset.

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(00:00) Preview and Introduction

(1:02) From living a beautiful life to fleeing war

(05:38) Moving to Canada

(9:29) Building the drive of an entrepreneur

(10:53) Managing and building multi-million dollars companies

(17:22) The strategy behind starting two ventures - BtoC and BtoB - at the same

(20:24) Setting your mind up for success

(23:25) The biggest challenge Flavia has faced as an immigrant

(25:00) What would you like to be remembered for?

(27:10) A last piece of advice for entrepreneurs

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How To Trust Your Intuition New Year, Same You? This is why you struggle to keep your New Year's resolutions Breaking Free from Scripts and Unleashing Impactful Sales Strategies

In this episode, we delve into the world of ethical sales with our STANDOUT guest Gazzy Amin. A seasoned professional who has engaged with over 100,000 individuals during her career in politics before transitioning to entrepreneurship. Rejecting outdated and manipulative sales tactics, Gazzy is on a mission to transform how we view sales—placing authenticity, genuine connections, and ethical practices at the forefront. She has not only achieved recognition as a top sales representative but has also become a thought leader in that space. In 2023, she introduced groundbreaking sales methodologies that are set to redefine the way businesses approach selling.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or aspiring sales professional, this episode is packed with insights that will revolutionize your mindset.

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(00:00) Preview and Introduction

(02:44) Gazzy shared how she got into politics

(05:31) The importance of introspection when transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship

(16:52) This is what entrepreneurship is about

(26:21) Why do so many people - especially entrepreneurs - don't feel comfortable with sales and strategies to break free from sales stress

(31:52) Sending cold email and cold DMs? This part is for you.

(36:27) The "girl math" trend

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The Role of Cultural Heritage in Achieving Success New Year, Same You? This is why you struggle to keep your New Year's resolutions Breaking Free from Scripts and Unleashing Impactful Sales Strategies

I cover the psychology behind why New Year’s resolutions fail and shares the 3 most common reasons why people don't keep them for after a few weeks.

I also shares a simple yet very effective 3-step process to help you make positive lasting changes without feeling overwhelmed.

If you find value in this episode, don't forget to rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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(00:00) Preview and Introduction

(00:37) Why so many people struggle to keep their New Year's resolutions?

(01:34) Why aren’t we more successful at keeping our New Year’s resolutions?

(02:04) 3 reasons why people fail at NY’s resolutions

(04:22) The Stages of Change model

(05:48) A more mindful and sustainable approach to implementing positive changes

(07:05) The simple yet effective 3-step process to make positive changes without feeling overwhelmed

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How to be BOLD & Unapologetic The Role of Cultural Heritage in Achieving Success How To Trust Your Intuition

In this conversation Darine and Vanessa discuss topics, such as:

• The difference between your gut feelings and past trauma

• How to confront and overcome your fears
• The importance to tap into their intuition to make the right decision
• Plus much more...

Connect with Rachael Abah:

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Website: https://www.supremeleadershipsummit.com

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Redefining Success With Non-Career Paths

How to be BOLD & Unapologetic

The Role of Cultural Heritage in Achieving Success

In this conversation Darine and Vanessa discuss topics, such as:

• The transformative habits that propelled Vanessa from adversity to leadership and entrepreneurship, cultivating both success and resilience.

• The role of cultural heritage in building a successful business
• Advice for entrepreneurs aiming to balance sustainability with excellence
• Plus much more...

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Becoming a Leader in Tech

Redefining Success With Non-Career Paths

How to be BOLD & Unapologetic

From navigating the complexities of funding and life responsibilities to the significance of networking and mentorship, there is a lot to think and learn about in order to build a successful business and feel good about it.

Our STANDOUT guest - Dwania McLarty-Peele - is the trailblazing founder of Canadian Small Business Women. She will share her remarkable journey and insights into overcoming the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Canada. Her inspiring victory over cancer and her latest book, "Tomorrow is Another Day," further illustrate her unwavering spirit and provide invaluable wisdom for everyone. Tune in to discover the essence of being bold, unapologetic, and live a transformative life.

In this conversation Darine and Dwania discuss topics, such as:

• How to develop and nurture your authentic self and boldness

• Dwania's tremendous resilience, including your triumph over cancer
• Tips for juggling multiple roles and responsibilities
• Plus much more...

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Website: https://canadiansmallbusinesswomen.ca/

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How To Craft Your Own Success Story

Becoming a Leader in Tech

Redefining Success With Non-Career Paths

In this conversation Darine and Maryam discuss topics, such as:

• The transferrable skills you learn while working in different industries

• How Maryam stays motivated and resilient in the face of challenges

• Advice to aspiring leaders who are exploring non-traditional career paths and seeking to make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields
• Plus much more...

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https://www.boarddiversitynetwork.ca/

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How To Stop Being A People Pleaser

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Becoming a Leader in Tech

Our STANDOUT guest Lakshmi Baskaran, VP of Engineering at Metadata.io, and we are going to explore her journey as a woman leader in the tech world. We will delve into how her dedication to coaching and empowering women has not only shaped her own path to success but has also positively impacted the landscape of technology leadership.

In this conversation Darine and Lakshmi discuss topics, such as:

• How Lakshmi overcome the challenges she faces as a woman leader in the tech industry and how you can apply the same strategy

• Advice for young women aspiring to pursue a career in the tech industry and leadership roles
• How the tech industry could foster an environment that encourages more women to pursue careers in this field
• Plus much more...

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https://lakshmibaskaran.medium.com/

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Purposeful Goals: Aligning Vision with Action

How To Stop Being A People Pleaser

How To Craft Your Own Success Story

In this conversation Darine and Amira discuss topics, such as:

• How she let other people's opinions get her down and how she overcame it

• The one major thing that has helped Amira secure global clients
• Her drive to achieve anything in life
• Plus much more...

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The Art Of Being The 'Only' One In The Rom

Purposeful Goals: Aligning Vision with Action

How To Stop Being A People Pleaser

In this conversation Darine and Dawn discuss topics, such as:

• Dawns' story going down the path from being a confident woman to becoming a people-pleaser

• How to challenge the people-pleaser mindset

• The questions to ask yourself to find your true self
• Plus much more...

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How To Turn Hard Times Into Growth

The Art Of Being The 'Only' One In The Rom

Purposeful Goals: Aligning Vision with Action

In this conversation Darine and Lubna discuss topics, such as:

• How to identify your purpose

• Balancing people's expectations and authenticity
• How to balance purpose and profit
• Plus much more...

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Website: https://why-stories.com

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How to Become a Catalyst for Change

How To Turn Hard Times Into Growth

The Art Of Being The 'Only' One In The Rom

In this conversation Darine and Lori-Ann discuss topics, such as:

• Strategies to succeed against the odds

• The importance of, and difference between having a mentor and having a sponsor in the workplace
• How to turn a perceived disadvantage into a unique advantage for career growth
• Plus much more...

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Special Episode: Inspiring Stories Of Business Women

How to Become a Catalyst for Change

How To Turn Hard Times Into Growth

In this conversation Darine and Yasmin discuss topics, such as:

• How Yasmin went from living a fancy life, to being dead broke and how she got back on track

• How to navigate hard times
• Practical ways to focus on your growth
• Plus much more...

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From Corporate To Entrepreneurship

Special Episode: Inspiring Stories Of Business Women

How to Become a Catalyst for Change

In this conversation Darine and Ejibola discuss topics, such as:

• The pivotal moment when you decide to take the leap and transition to entrepreneurship

• Practical advice to aspiring leaders who dream of embarking on their own entrepreneurial journey
• The status of women entrepreneur in Canada and what is being done to make change happen
• Plus much more...

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https://www.sedulouswomenleaders.net

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Special Episode: Inspiring Stories Of Business Women

How to Become a Catalyst for Change

How To Be A Great Remote Leader

In this conversation the guests and Darine discuss topics, such as:

• How to overcome moments of doubt or societal pressure that make you question whether economic freedom was worth pursuing

• How the challenges you have been going through could help you serve a bigger purpose

• How to leverage mentorship or collaboration with other to foster economic growth?

• Plus much more...

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Mercy Maviko | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercymaviko/

Tara Myshrall | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-myshrall-7552023/

Garcia Hanson-Francis | https://www.linkedin.com/in/garcia-hanson-francis-cpm-96b95614b/

Magda Juliana Diaz | https://www.linkedin.com/in/magda-juliana-diaz/

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

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How To Be A Catalyst For Change

Leverage Podcasting To Build Your Leadership Status

How To Be A Great Remote Leader

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of our STANDOUT guest - Natasha Feghali - a successful woman leader who has defied the odds, leading initiatives and gaining recognition in both Canada and Kuwait.

Join us as we explore her journey of self-discovery, overcoming low self-esteem, and finding a sense of belonging despite her mixed origins. Discover how she became the leader she was meant to be and gain valuable insights on unleashing your own leadership potential.

In this conversation Natasha and Darine discuss topics, such as:

• The impact of role models from different cultures

• How being a person of mixed origin impacts your self-esteem and sense of belonging
• The influence of your mixed heritage on your leadership approach
• Plus much more...

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www.natashaefeghali.com | Twitter: @NEFeghali | Instagram: @nefeghali

Youtube: Natasha Feghali | LinkedIn: Natasha E Feghali

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How To Be A Catalyst For Change

Unlock The Secrets Of Podcasting

How To Be A Great Remote Leader

With the rapid rise of remote work, leaders are faced with the unique challenge of guiding and motivating their teams while staying dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

Our STANDOUT guest - Evelyn - is a VP and leadership consultant with a driving purpose to ensure that the future of work is inclusive.

During our conversation, she will uncover the key strategies and skills required to navigate this new frontier of remote leadership so you can effectively lead from a distance.

In this conversation Evelyn and Darine discuss topics, such as:

• How to leverage your curiosity to climb the ladder

• How the role of a remote leader differ from that of a traditional leader, and what specific skills are crucial for success in this new paradigm
• How remote leaders can foster a sense of belonging among their team members, even in the absence of physical proximity
• Plus much more...

Connect with Evelyn Akselrod:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-akselrod/

@eve_at_altitude | @evelynakselrod

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The Downfall Of Dysfunctional Leaders

How To Be A Catalyst For Change

Unlock The Secrets Of Podcasting

In this conversation Hanna and Darine discuss topics, such as:

• The secrets of hosting a successful podcast
• The lack of representation in the podcast industry and how to break barriers
• How to ensure authenticity and relatability in your podcast episodes
• Plus much more...

Connect with Hanna Guzman:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-guzman

www.advicefromhanna.com

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How The Power Of Mentoring Can Change Your Life

The Downfall Of Dysfunctional Leaders

How To Be A Catalyst For Change

What if you possessed the untapped potential to create extraordinary change, not only in your own life but also in the lives of others?

Our STANDOUT guest - Doina Oncel went from living in a low-income household, having to overcome domestic violence and homelessness to becoming one of the most powerful women leaders in Canada, creating opportunities for others and revolutionizing the STEM industry. Get ready to challenge conventional thinking and embark on a transformative journey that will shape the way you look at the future.

In this conversation Doina and Darine discuss topics, such as:

• How to shape your perspective and approach to driving change
• Navigating the challenges along the way to become a catalyst for change
• Strategies to inspire and mobilize individuals to join your cause
• Plus much more...

Connect with Doina Oncel:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doinaoncel/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doinaoncel/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoinaOncel

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Unlocking Your Next Life Chapter

How The Power Of Mentoring Can Change Your Life

The Downfall Of Dysfunctional Leaders

In this conversation Anne, Heather and Darine discuss topics, such as:

• The advantages and disadvantages of being a mother-daughter duo developing a business
• The signs of dysfunctional leadership and how to address it
• The cost of tolerating dysfunctional leadership behavior
• How to navigate a toxic workplace
• Plus much more...

Connect with Anne and Heather Dranitsaris:

https://www.youtube.com/@DranitsarisHilliard |

Heather Dranitsaris-Hilliard https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-hilliard/

Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D. - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annedranitsaris/

https://dranitsaris-hilliard.com/ | https://whoareyoumeanttobe.com/

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook

Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

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How To Prioritize Your Own Well

Unlocking Your Next Life Chapter

How The Power Of Mentoring Can Change Your Life

Our STANDOUT guest - Heidi Hauver - is a forward-thinking and strategic people leader. During our conversation, she is going to share the transformative power of mentoring, how it has impacted her life and how it can change yours.

In this conversation Heidi and Darine discuss topics, such as:

• The role of a Chief People Officer and why it does matter

• Beyond having an impact, how to leverage community work while building your career
• The key characteristics that make a mentorship relationship effective and influential
• The do's and dont's of mentorship
• Plus much more...

Connect with Heidi Hauver:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidihauver/

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook

Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

Spotify: https://postly.link/f36

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Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8

YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

Other episodes you may like:

How To Create A Career Legacy

How To Prioritize Your Own Well

Unlocking Your Next Life Chapter

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The importance and the interconnection of passion and commitment

• The ONE thing to know when starting/advancing your career
• The reality behind receiving awards
• How to shape the legacy you want to leave behind
• Plus much more...

Connect with Kayla Isabelle:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-isabelle/ | https://twitter.com/kaylamisabelle?lang=en | https://www.startupcan.ca/.

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be: Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook

Connect with Darine:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

Spotify: https://postly.link/f36

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Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8

YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

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How To Prioritize Your Own Well

Unlocking Your Next Life Chapter

Strategies For Securing A Board Seat

In this episode, you'll:

• Discover the power and beauty of resilience through Ghislaine's story

• Learn how to find peace as an introvert and hyper-sensitive person
• Shift your focus from 'doing' to 'being'
• Plus much more...

Connect with Ghislaine Orth:

https://www.frenchsenseoffashion.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/@almamatermutatismutandis

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be: Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook

Connect with Darine:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

Spotify: https://postly.link/f36

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Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8

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Other episodes you may like:

Unlocking Your Next Life Chapter

Strategies For Securing A Board Seat

Adopting The Challenger Mindset

Key Takeaways:

• How a growth mindset can help you achieve your dream

• Signs it's time for you to pursue your calling
• How to find ease with your transition
• Plus much more...

Connect with Stephania Varalli:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephania-varalli/ | Instagram: @stephaniavaralli

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be: Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook

Connect with Darine:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

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Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8

YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

Other episodes you may like:

Strategies For Securing A Board Seat

Adopting The Challenger Mindset

What Makes Values-Based Leaders Different

Key Takeaways:

• How to bounce back from setbacks?
• Balancing your personal and professional life while maintaining your leadership role
• What’s preventing more women from accessing the boardroom
• Strategies to proactively navigate the gender-based expectations in the boardroom
• Plus much more...

Connect with Deborah Rosati: http://linkedin.com/in/deborahrosati |

http://linkedin.com/in/womengetonboard | https://ebooks.womengetonboard.ca/ Use WGOB100 for complimentary download

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be: Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook

Connect with Darine:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

Spotify: https://postly.link/f36

Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR

Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8

YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

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Adopting The Challenger Mindset

What Makes Values-Based Leaders

How To Build A World-Class Career

Our STANDOUT guest, Anna Dewar is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Tidal Equality. During our conversation, she is going to share how she breaks the mold of conformity by challenging the world’s most influential organizations to embrace equitable innovation to build a just future for all.

Key Takeaways:

• How breaking the mold benefits you personally and professionally
• The importance of self-awareness and how to increase it
• The challenge when not fitting in and how to challenge the status quo
• Plus much more...

Connect with Anna Dewar: tidalequality.com | linkedin.com/in/annadewargully

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be: Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook

Connect with Darine:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

Spotify: https://postly.link/f36

Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR

Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8

YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

Other episodes you may like:

What makes values-based leaders different?

How To Build A Reputation Of Excellence

How to Balance Mental Health With Your Career Goals

Key Takeaways:

• The principles of value-based leadership
• The qualities of a value-based leader
• The pillars of value-based leadership
• Plus much more...

Connect with Leigh Naturkach:

www.mosaicinstitute.ca | linkedIn.com/leighnaturkach

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

• Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
• Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

• Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
• Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
• Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
• YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

Other episodes you may like:

• From Unknown To Renowned
• Change: The Ultimate Test Of Leadership
• How to Achieve your Highest Potential

Key Takeaways:

• How to follow your passion and do what's right for you
• Tips to start a career at the UN
• When it's time to redirect your career and how to do it
• Plus much more...

Connect with Jaime Revenaz Webb:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-webbe-ab78164/ | www.unac.org

https://www.instagram.com/unacanada/?hl=fr | https://twitter.com/UNACanada

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

• Get a copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
• Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

• Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
• Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
• Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
• YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

Other episodes you may like:

• The Benefits Of Inclusive Leadership

• Best Strategy To Advance Your Career In 2023

• How to Balance Mental Health With Your Career Goals

Key Takeaways:

• The key factors to building a reputation of excellence
• The thought process from idea to execution
• The benefits of slow growth
• Plus much more...

Connect with Daniela Correia:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielamjcorreia/ Dcglobaltalent.ca

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

• Get a copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
• Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

• Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
• Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
• Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
• YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

Other episodes you may like:

• Leading Through Change

• Women In Business: A Man's Point Of View

• Learn The Secrets Of Dressing For Success

Key Takeaways:

• Ways to better manage your time as a mother and entrepreneur
• Strategies can entrepreneurs use to balance their work and family responsibilities while still achieving their business goals
• Plus much more...

Connect with Abby Ayoola:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbyayoola/ www.howtosurvivesociety.com

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

• Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
• Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

• Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
• Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
• Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
• YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

Other episodes you may like:

• Leading Through Change
• How To Defy The Odds Against You And Achieve Your Success
• Women In Business: A Man's Point Of View

For many professionals, balancing a career and a passion project you love can be a difficult choice to make.

Our STANDOUT guest is a College professor and an Instagram fashion influencer at the same time. She started her blog as a hobby in 2017 after friends and co-workers kept asking her where she got her outfits from. Since then it has grown into something she truly enjoys.

During our conversation, we are going to discuss how she balances her two careers and find fulfillment in both areas.

Key Takeaways:

• The strategies to achieve a balance between passion and profession
• Tips for balancing a passion and full time career
• How to handle your mindset when passion and profession are different
• Plus much more...

Connect with Praveeni Perera:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveeniperera/ | https://instagram.com/thewkndfashionista | www.theweekendfashionista.com

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

• Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
• Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

• Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
• Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
• Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
• YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

Other episodes you may like:

• How to Achieve your Highest Potential
• How To Defy The Odds Against You And Achieve Your Success
• Best Strategy To Advance Your Career In 2023

Key Takeaways:

• The most common causes of mental health
• The importance of mental health
• How to protect your mental health
• Plus much more...

Connect with Vergia Davidson:

https://www.instagram.com/strive_mental_health/ | https://www.facebook.com/vergia.davidson/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vergia-davidson/ | https://twitter.com/VergiaDavidson |

www.strivementalhealth.ca

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

• Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
• Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

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• Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
• Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
• YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

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• How to Achieve your Highest Potential
• Leading Through Change
• Is Emotional Intelligence The New Indicator For Success

Key Takeaways:

• The pillars of financial freedom
• How to set yourself on the path to financial freedom
• How to create automatic savings to invest for high return
• Plus much more...

Connect with Eszter Sebok:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100057454274097 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/esebok/ | IG - eszter_realestate

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

• Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
• Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

• Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
• Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
• Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
• YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

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• How To Find Your Purpose
• Why You Don't Feel Successful And What To Do Instead
• How To Turn Your Passion Into Profit

Key Takeaways:

• The role of women in business
• How women are shaping the future of business
• The reasons why women make great business owners
• Plus much more...

Connect with:

• Stephen Clarke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenaclarke/
• Svetlana Ratnikova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlanaratnikova/
• Peter Ratnikov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterratnikov/
• Fikayo Aderoju: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fikayo-aderoju/
• Michael Challenger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchallenger/
• Daniel Asamoah-Larbi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-prophet-daniel-asamoah-larbi-10323723a/

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

• Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
• Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

Spotify: https://postly.link/f36

Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR

Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8

YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

Other episodes you may like:

• How To Defy The Odds Against You And Achieve Your Success
• Change: The Ultimate Test Of Leadership
• Best Strategy To Advance Your Career In 2023

Key Takeaways:

• The impact of professional image in your career
• How to create a winning image for your success
• The dress code for career success
• Plus much more...

Connect with Julie Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-louise/

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

• Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
• Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

Spotify: https://postly.link/f36

Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR

Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8

YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

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• How To Defy The Odds Against You And Achieve Your Success
• Change: The Ultimate Test Of Leadership
• Best Strategy To Advance Your Career In 2023

Key Takeaways:

• What should be done to support black women in leadership
• The responsibility of individuals and institutions to take accountability
• The challenges of black women in leadership
• Plus much more...

Connect with Stachen Frederick:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stachenfrederick/ | www.instagram.com/stachenlettfrederick

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

• Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
• Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

• Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
• Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
• Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
• YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

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• How To Create A Culture Of Leadership
• Change: The Ultimate Test Of Leadership
• The Benefits Of Inclusive Leadership

Key Takeaways:

• How lead with emotional intelligence for a thriving workplace
• How to Build a Culture of Emotional Intelligence
• The benefits of emotional intelligence in the workplace
• Plus much more...

Connect with Maria Carolina Ojeda:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-carolina-ojeda-29b07250/ | https://www.getsettledincanada.com

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

• Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
• Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

• Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
• Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
• Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
• YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

Other episodes you may like:

• How to Become The Best Version of Yourself
• Communicate, Connect, Prosper as a Leader
• How To Create A Culture Of Leadership

Key Takeaways:

• The strategies to help you take your career to the next level

• How to successfully pivoting your career

• The importance of mentorship in leadership

• Plus much more...

Connect with Yvonne Robinson-Jackson:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/careercoach-yvonnerobinson/ | https://goalinspiredcareercoaching.com/

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

• Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
• Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

• Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
• Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
• Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
• YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

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• How to Achieve your Highest Potential
• How To Defy The Odds Against You And Achieve Your Success
• Change: The Ultimate Test Of Leadership

Key Takeaways:

• The most effective strategies to get media attention
• How to increase your brand awareness
• Identify and create media partnership opportunities
• Plus much more...

Connect with Jennifer Singh:

www.linkedin.com/in/shesnewsworthy | https://www.instagram.com/shesnewsworthy

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

• Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
• Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

• Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
• Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
• Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
• YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

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