Episode 56: Love, Hope, and Joy as Resistance with Jasmine Bellamy

In this episode, I sit down with a familiar face to talk about the power of love, connection, and community in uncertain times. We discuss how fear and anxiety can disconnect us, and why cultivating a non-anxious presence is an act of love and leadership. Through the Loving Leader framework—Listening, Openness, Vulnerability, Inner work, Nurturing, and recognizing the Gift in others—we explore what it truly means to lead with love, in life and in the workplace. Tune in as we unpack how embracing our gifts, fostering psychological safety, and living in alignment can create spaces where we all thrive.  

 

Key Takeaways:  

The Power of Love and Community - Life is not meant to be lived alone. We are built for connection, for love, and for being part of a supportive community. In times of fear and uncertainty, it can feel natural to withdraw, but true strength comes from leaning into love and relationships.  

Thinking with the Heart - True wisdom isn’t just about thinking—it’s about integrating the heart, mind, and body. For too long, we’ve been conditioned to rely solely on intellect, acting as “walking heads” disconnected from our emotions. But real understanding comes from wholeness. 

The Loving Leader Framework - Leading with love means creating spaces where people can thrive. The Loving Leader Framework guides us in this mission: Listening deeply, staying Open in heart and mind, embracing Vulnerability, doing Inner work, Nurturing safe spaces, and Giving honor to others’ gifts.  

Love Over Shame - Healing begins with naming our reality, even when we'd rather avoid it. Shame isolates, but love is greater than fear, hurt, or doubt. When we commit to healing, we make space for life beyond pain, even when we can’t yet see it. 

Love, Boundaries, and Capacity - Just as the oil in the biblical story flowed only when there was space to receive it, our capacity grows when we make room for healing, presence, and grace. Receiving is just as vital as giving—allowing us to pour from a place of abundance, not depletion. 

Feelings Are Data – Emotions are information, guiding us toward healing and clarity. Instead of dismissing them, we can see them as tools for self-discovery. Inner work is a privilege—an invitation to know and honor your true self. 

 

Helpful Resources: 

• Emotional Awareness Creates Choice – Understanding both negative and positive emotions deepens self-awareness. Noticing how emotions feel in the body—whether anger, joy, or anticipation—helps discern whether you're moving toward or away from your values.  

• Depositing Joy – Joy is found in small, meaningful moments—like receiving a gifted scarf with a rich story. Naming and savoring these moments builds a "joy bank," a reserve of reminders that love and connection are transformative. 

• Choosing Love Over Fear – Fear may linger, but love, joy, and connection thrive with intention. While stress hormones stay in our system longer, the effects of love and hope fade faster—calling us to seek them out, again and again. Love is the resistance, the remedy, and the way forward. 

 

About Jasmine Bellamy 

Jasmine Bellamy is a senior executive leader, culture transformer, and creator of The LOVING Leader framework. She is a love practitioner, joyful destructor, and business and culture transformer. With over 30 years as a senior executive in retail, she has reimagined leadership through love. Holding an MBA, a Master’s in theology, and pursuing a doctorate in global leadership, she is dedicated to leading with love and transforming the marketplace through personal and spiritual growth. Passionate about infusing leadership with empathy and trust, she believes love is essential to thriving workplaces.  

 

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