The Quiet Warrior Podcast with Serena Low

In this deeply thoughtful conversation, Serena is joined by Albert Bramante, a veteran talent agent, psychologist, and author of Rise Above the Script. With more than two decades in the entertainment industry and a PhD in psychology, Albert brings a rare blend of practical wisdom and psychological insight into how self-sabotage, trauma, and unconscious “scripts” shape our lives.

Together, Serena and Albert explore how the stories we...

Today on The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jodi Vandenberg-Daves — leadership strategist, consultant, coach, facilitator, historian, and author of Leading with Courage: A Career-Long Guide for Idealistic Women. With more than 25 years in higher education and nonprofit leadership, Jodi brings both scholarship and lived wisdom to the conversation.
This episode is a gentle but powerful exploration of leadership for intr...

Dyslexia touches as many as 15–20% of learners, yet most families still hear “wait and see.” Russell Van Brocklen flips that script. As the Dyslexia Professor, he translates structured-literacy methods—proven most effective for struggling readers—into bite-size actions parents can use tonight. 

What if the way you think—often seen as a challenge—was actually your greatest productivity advantage?

In this episode of The Quiet Warrior P...

Serena speaks with Tigrilla Gardenia — nature-inspired mentor, certified life coach, and host of the Reconnect with Plant Wisdom Podcast. Tigrilla shares how her extraordinary journey into plant intelligence reshaped her understanding of identity, purpose, and what it truly means to thrive as an introvert.

Together, they explore:

• Tigrilla’s extraordinary journey into plant consciousness
• How plant neurobiology and ecosystem thinkin...

What does it take to step out of the safe and familiar into a life that truly lights you up? Are passion and purpose reliable guides to the work you love?

I sit down with Agi Keramidas, a former dentist turned podcaster, author, and coach, who helps people create lives aligned with their purpose and passion. Agi’s story is one of courage, self-discovery, and reinvention — a journey from professional burnout to clarity abou...

What if the patterns that keep us stuck in pain, overwork, or disconnection could finally be healed? I speak with Nicola Beer, an international relationship transformation coach who helps individuals and couples heal from trauma, addiction, and burnout. Nicola shares her personal and professional journey: how she went from struggling in her own relationships to guiding others through profound transformation.

We discuss the hidd...

Serena speaks with Betsy Pepine, a best-selling author, speaker, and founder of Pepine Realty, one of the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the USA. Betsy shares her journey from being the “black sheep” in a family of physicians to building a thriving real estate empire — and how embracing her introversion became a superpower rather than a setback.
She also opens up about breaking free from family expectations, the...

Meet Nic Nierras, founder of the Worthy, Authentic, and Abundant Method — a framework that merges quantum consciousness, spiritual science, and somatic reprogramming to help people unlock their highest potential.

A former chartered accountant turned transformation catalyst, Nic shares how a life-altering divorce, a global pandemic, and an awakening of self-worth propelled her from the corporate world into a journey of soul-aligned e...

Serena Low speaks with Kanika Vasudeva, a Radiant Empowerment Coach and Akashic Records Reader who helps spiritual entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers break through invisible ceilings and embody more — more radiance, more freedom, and more soul.

Kanika opens up about the personal tragedy that became the turning point in her journey — the stillbirth of her daughter — and how it awakened her to the vastness of life, the illusion ...

In this deeply reflective conversation, Louis Kim shares his journey from chronic burnout and emotional numbness to becoming a heart-centered leader who blends business acumen with soulful awareness.

Born to Korean immigrants in the United States, Louis grew up navigating two worlds, channeling discipline and drive into building and exiting over $50 million in businesses across healthcare, real estate, and technology. Yet beneath hi...

In this insightful episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I speak with Susan Barber — a leadership visibility coach, former Fortune 500 executive, and author of The Visibility Factor and the upcoming Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.

Susan shares her powerful journey from sitting quietly in the back of corporate meeting rooms to becoming a visible, influential leader who helps others do the same. Drawing from 25 years at Kraf...

How do introverts and quiet achievers move past shyness, own their accomplishments, and confidently present themselves in their careers? 

In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I sit down with Amy Adler, President of Five Strengths Career Transition Experts, Certified Master Resume Writer, and author of Courageous Career Change: Fearlessly Earn the Executive Role You Deserve.

Amy shares her personal journey of overcoming stage...

What if money wasn’t just about numbers, but a mirror reflecting your inner world? In this conversation, I sit down with Monica Kaufman, trauma-informed financial planner and founder of Harmony Wealth Academy, to explore how our personal histories, traumas, and inherited money stories shape the way we save, spend, and invest.

Monica shares why she believes that mastering money begins with healing what’s inside. From financial impost...

In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, Serena speaks with Emily Erstad—speech language pathologist, hospice executive director, and author of It’s Not That Deep: Navigating Leadership Through the Lens of Emotional Intelligence.

Drawing from her experiences in rehabilitation and Hospice care, Emily shares how emotional intelligence shapes effective leadership, especially in high-pressure environments. As an introvert, she open...

In this empowering episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I am joined by Emma Lyons, trauma healer, shame exorcist, and Self Liberation Mentor who works specifically with quiet achievers, especially women who have internalised a voice of narcissistic control and mistaken it for their own. Emma shares her journey of overcoming depression, self-sabotage, and the relentless “shame voice” that kept her stuck for years.

Together, we explo...

Can you invite intimacy back into your life by first healing your relationship with yourself? 

In this tender conversation, I’m joined by Hani Cheng, Intimacy Transformation Facilitator, bestselling author, and global speaker. Grounded in over 33 healing approaches — including Tantra, Shamanic Breathwork, Advanced NLP, Daoist Sexuality, and Quantum Healing — Hani guides individuals, especially those who identify as sensitive, intuit...

What if your business could change lives every single day? In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I sit down with Paul Dunn, four-time TEDx speaker and chairman of B1G1 (Business for Good), to explore how businesses can create extraordinary impact through purpose and giving.

Paul shares how true leadership goes beyond profit, showing us how aligning business with social good leads to innovation, resilience, and deeper meaning...

How do you find the courage to make bold transitions in life and leadership? In this moving conversation, I sit down with Cornelia Kawann, a leader, mentor, and advocate for personal growth, who has walked the path of change with resilience and authenticity.

Cornelia shares her journey of navigating uncertainty, finding inner strength, and aligning her choices with what matters to her. From career shifts to personal reinvention, she...

What if your investment choices could align with your values—and create lasting change in the world?

In this episode, I speak with Dionn Payn, founder of Women 4 Homes, whose mission is to inspire 1 million women to invest $5,000 to end homelessness by 2030.

Dionn is passionate about helping people—especially women—grow wealth through ethical investing that uplifts communities, preserves the environment, and supports meaningful cause...