Leadership Wellness Circle: Lead Well. Live Well.

Leadership Wellness Circle: Lead Well. Live Well.

The Leadership Wellness Circle podcast is a sanctuary for high-performing women leaders, founders and executives who refuse to choose between success and well-being. Through our four transformation pillars—Leadership Confidence, Work-Life Integration, Wellness Refuge, and Business Growth—this podcast challenges the status quo, offering strategies, stories, and inspiration to help you lead authentically, prioritize your well-being, and cultivate lasting joy. It's more than a podcast; it's a call to create a life that feels as remarkable as it looks. Join your host, "Maven" Miara, a professional speaker, business strategist, leadership development facilitator and author. miarashaw.com

Episodes

July 22, 2025 8 mins

Work-Life Integration Pillar:

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Wellness Refuge Pillar:

In this episode of the Leadership Wellness Circle podcast, Miara Shaw sits down with LaShasta Bell, a professional sleep strategist and business therapist, to discuss the critical role sleep and rest play in the lives of high-performing women leaders. LaShasta takes us through her journey into sleep therapy, explaining the importance of sleep hygiene, understanding sleep windows, and the differences between ...

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In this action oriented episode of the Leadership Wellness Circle podcast, Miara Shaw dives into the topic of confidence and leadership for women who feel overlooked or undervalued. Drawing inspiration from her own journey and insights from Likeable Badass author Alison Frag...

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In this episode of The Leadership Wellness Circle podcast, Miara Shaw sits down with Alison Fragale, author of the best-selling book Likeable Badass, to discuss the power of leadership confidence and the concept of the “Mavenator.” They dive deep into the art of being a "likable badass"—a unique blend of warmth and assertiveness that...

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Business Growth Pillar:

In this episode of the Leadership Wellness Circle podcast, Miara Shaw interviews Delores Morton, CEO of Step Up, a nonprofit organization committed to mentoring young women. Delores shares her insights on the transformative power of mentorship, the role of innovative leadership, and the importance of technology in expanding nonprofit reach. ...

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In this powerful episode of the Leadership Wellness Circle podcast, Miara Shaw explores the transformative power of stillness and work-life integration for high-performing women. Miara highlights how chronic stress disproportionately impacts Black women’s health and explains why slowing down is essenti...

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Maven Miara unfolds practical strategies for maintaining consistency without adding more stress to your life. Understanding the distinct challenges you face while juggling myriad responsibilities, our central focus for this episode is to provide motivational, empathetic, and practical steps that deeply connect with your unique journey. Tune in to uncover actionable insights, personal anecdotes, and expert advice designed not just t...

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Maven Miara unfolds practical strategies for maintaining consistency without adding more stress to your life. Understanding the distinct challenges you face while juggling myriad responsibilities, our central focus for this episode is to provide motivational, empathetic, and practical steps that deeply connect with your unique journey. Tune in to uncover actionable insights, personal anecdotes, and expert advice designed not just t...

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In this conversation, Danielle Desir Corbett discusses the connection between self-care and travel, sharing her personal journey of reducing student debt while still pursuing her passion for travel. She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in personal finance and travel, and how aligning travel expenses with personal values can lead to more fulfilling experiences. Danielle provides practical tips for saving money for travel, in...

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Maven Miara unfolds practical strategies for maintaining consistency without adding more stress to your life. Understanding the distinct challenges you face while juggling myriad responsibilities, our central focus for this episode is to provide motivational, empathetic, and practical steps that deeply connect with your unique journey. Tune in to uncover actionable insights, personal anecdotes, and expert advice designed not just t...

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In this conversation, Gina Cano shares her journey in the tech industry and the importance of support and networking for black and brown women. She emphasizes the need to ask for help and take risks, even when it feels uncomfortable. Gina also discusses the value of investing in personal development and finding a balance between work and personal life. She highlights her role at Dell, where she focuses on ESG and sustainability, an...

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If there were a picture of using passion and perseverance to unleash your potential, it would be an image of Kelechi Okafor. We explore the remarkable journey of Kelechi, a figure of strength, creativity, and resilience. Her story is a profound reminder for women in leadership and entrepreneurship that passion, adaptability, and using one's voice can create extraordinary paths to success...

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Maven Miara unfolds practical strategies for maintaining consistency without adding more stress to your life. Understanding the distinct challenges you face while juggling myriad responsibilities, our central focus for this episode is to provide motivational, empathetic, and practical steps that deeply connect with your unique journey. Tune in to uncover actionable insights, personal anecdotes, and expert advice d...

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Our guest, Jourdan Guyton, shares how she used the power of authenticity to create content and generate income with resilience and adaptation in the face of the global pandemic. As the world came to a standstill, she found ways to reinvent herself and her career, showcasing the power of determination and innovation in challenging times.

Jourdan Guyton opens up about the initial disarray and uncertainties brought by the pandemic, pa...

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Maven Miara unfolds practical strategies for maintaining consistency without adding more stress to your life. Understanding the distinct challenges you face while juggling myriad responsibilities, our central focus for this episode is to provide motivational, empathetic, and practical steps that deeply connect with your unique journey. Tune in to uncover actionable insights, personal anecdotes, and expert advice d...

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Today Dr. Nina, also known as Beautiful Brown Baby Doll on YouTube, is not just an influencer with over a million followers but also a tenured professor and a successful business owner. She shares her journey, starting from being adopted at three months old by a single mother. Her mother encouraged her to explore her talents and pursue various activities such as gymnastics, music, and sports. Dr. Nina's motivation for success stems...

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