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In this episode, I share the story I’ve kept quiet for years. It’s about the moment I disconnected from my emotional self and how that single, unconscious choice shaped my business, my leadership, and my voice for over a decade. I talk about the pain of building something successful that feels hollow—and how reconnecting with my story and truth became the path back to fulfillment, creativity, and power. If you’ve ever felt like your success cost you a part of yourself, this one’s for you. On This Episode [00:04:42] — Two losses that cracked open my faith—and shut down my emotions [00:10:33] — Building a “successful” business while feeling completely disconnected [00:15:58] — The moment I realized I had become the operator of a machine [00:19:41] — Why strategy couldn’t fix what was ultimately a survival pattern [00:23:07] — The difference between performance and presence—and why it matters [00:30:49] — What truly makes your message magnetic (hint: it’s not just your credentials) [00:35:24] — How I rebuilt my business by returning to my voice, creativity, and truth [00:40:50] — Reconnection is the key to magnetism—and the beginning of healing…
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