Episode 26: Exploring Authentic Paths and Managing Stress in Business Leadership
In episode 26 of the On a Mission Mojo podcast, Lori Young delves into the complexities faced by mission-driven business owners in staying true to themselves amid a swirl of external pressures and opinions. Her guest, Leah Drew, brings a wealth of experience as a trauma-informed mind-body healing guide to share strategies on finding and maintaining an authentic path in both business and personal life. Leah emphasizes the importance of tuning out external noise to listen to one's inner voice, highlighting how to identify signs of misalignment in one's journey and the necessity of taking regular self-assessment pauses.
Throughout this insightful episode, Lori and Leah explore the multifaceted nature of stress and its impact on business owners. Leah articulates how different types of stressors—emotional, physical, and energetic—can accumulate and manifest in chronic symptoms. She shares practical advice on creating space for self-care and balancing the masculine and feminine energies to maintain harmony. The conversation illuminates the significance of understanding one's beliefs, values, and boundaries to navigate the entrepreneurial journey authentically and effectively.
Key Takeaways:
Recognizing Misalignment: Stress, overwhelm, irritability, and chronic physical symptoms can signal that you’re straying from your authentic path.
Creating Checkpoints: Integrate small self-checks during daily activities to stay attuned to your body and emotional states.
Balancing Energies: Combine doing (masculine energy) with being (feminine energy) to ensure overall well-being and productivity.
Personal Values and Beliefs: Deeply understand your values, boundaries, and beliefs to discern your inner voice from external influences.
Embracing Vulnerability: Openly showing your true self can lead to deeper connections and empowerment for both yourself and those around you.
Quotes:
"It's a matter of really learning who I am, learning about myself, going so deep within me to really get clear on who am I, how do I want to feel, what is it that I actually want in this world, and how do I want to leave an impact?" – Leah Drew
"Stress and overwhelm are the most common for entrepreneurs. Recognize when something is off, when something’s not in harmony, and tune in to what your body is telling you." – Leah Drew
"You need to find that balance between nurturing yourself and finding pleasure in your life and the masculine energetics of doing." – Leah Drew
"If you are sitting there and you’re like, oh my God, I don’t know what I’d have left if my business burned to the ground, then there’s some deeper self-exploration that you get to step into." – Leah Drew
"The moment that you find yourself following somebody else because of scarcity, because of lack, because of the need to be accepted or the fear of being rejected, that is when you are not in alignment with yourself." – Leah Drew
About the Guest:
Leah Drew is a trauma-informed mind-body healing guide, speaker, and host of the Mindful Evolution podcast. With a mission to equip individuals with tools and awareness to support their physical, mental, and emotional health and healing, Leah helps people transform their past traumas into power. She specializes in grounding clients in the present moment, empowering them to own their potential, and assisting in creating a life filled with self-expression and improved relationships. Through her work, Leah aims to make a significant positive impact on the world.
Resources:
Leah Drew's Social Links: Follow Lee for daily insights and live Q&As on social media
Mindful Evolution Podcast: Tune into Leah's podcast to explore more about mind-body healing.
Workshop - The Awareness Secret: Leah mentioned a free workshop designed to help individuals pause and assess different areas of their lives.
Listeners are encouraged to absorb the full episode to dive deeper into the strategies and stories shared by Leah Drew. Stay tuned for more enriching conversations on the On a Mission Mojo podcast.
About Lori (Your Host):
Lori Young is a certified online business manager, master marketer, and host of the podcast On a Mission Mojo. As the heart-centered founder of On a Mission Brands, Lori is passionate about helping ambitious changemakers scale their business online with strategic business, marketing and operational support. As their strategic biz bestie, her clients enjoy her relationship-focused and business-minded approach to growth. Lori is passionate about her team and leads a collaborative effort that helps everyone have fun while making a big impact. In her spare time, she is spending time with family & friends, watching the latest TV series with her spouse, or trying to master the game of golf - literally impossible.
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