Running your own business can be a long and lonely road. As you reach out for community, you may be flooded by posts talking about “hustle culture”, “always earning”, and other popular philosophies around working that glamorize working yourself into the ground. As enticing as it can be to surround yourself with this kind of messaging, it’s not a lifestyle that fits everyone. Burnout, anxiety and other mental health issues are more prevalent among young entrepreneurs now than ever before, and the impact of depriving yourself of rest can be devastating. So how do you keep the balance between profit and personal self? In today’s episode, we are joined by best-selling author, business mentor, host of the Lead with Love® Podcast, and sought after international keynote and TEDx speaker Jadah Sellner. Combining her own encompassing experiences of starting a business with her passion for founders succeeding in all aspects of their life, Jadah helps founders grow their businesses to the next level without sacrificing what matters most. 

In today’s episode, we speak with Tanmeet Sethi, a board-certified Integrative Family Medicine physician and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She shares her experiences in the US Healthcare system as a healer and medical practitioner. Tanmeet shares her perspective on balancing Eastern & Western philosophies, and why that balance is essential for her as a healer. We also speak about bringing justice and equity to marginalized communities by provoking and encouraging a cultural shift towards self-care as a form of collective healing.

Discover the transformative journey of River & Root Photography, capturing LGBTQ+ wedding celebrations with authenticity. D Fritz and Meg Wells, a dynamic queer couple, as they share their unique perspectives, work-life balance, and the importance of memorializing queer love. Dive into topics like Pride Month, true allyship, inclusivity, and breaking gender norms in the wedding industry.

Understanding yourself, being confident in yourself, and recognizing what makes you unique can be one of the most powerful tools in the world. When you develop a strong sense of confidence, you can impact everyone around you, both in your professional and personal life. In today’s episode, we are joined by transgender parent and author Trystan Reese. Trystan has the unique talent of brightening every room he enters (even digital ones). Not only is Trystan an exceptional writer, speaker, and consultant, but he also is a shining example of how becoming confident and knowing yourself can lead to incredible personal and professional success.

Dana Marie Roquemore is a Social Entrepreneur who went from being a stylist for fashion shows, personal wardrobe consultant, and event planner, to being the creator of an innovative community concept that took Orlando, FL by storm.

In this episode, Dana Marie and I cover:

- Her journey into owning her own business and what it’s like to work for yourself

- Her creative and unconventional business model, and how she has created this community and culture

- Why Dana Marie focused on parties for strangers meeting strangers instead of parties for friends, and the unique experiences that has created