The LOTUS Within – Leadership, Resilience & Purpose with Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton

🎙️ Episode 170: The LOTUS Within – Leadership, Resilience & Purpose with Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton

🔥 "Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about impact." – Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton

In this powerful episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton shares her extraordinary journey from enlisted soldier to Colonel in the U.S. Army. She proves that resilience, leadership, and purpose transcend ranks and titles.

💡 What You’ll Gain from This Episode:

🌸 Defining Identity Beyond Titles – Your value isn’t in your rank, but in your influence and impact.
🌸 The Lotus Flower Mindset – Learn how to thrive despite adversity and “bloom where you're planted.”
🌸 Leadership & Influence – Why trust, empathy, and authenticity matter more than authority.
🌸 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – Silence self-doubt and own your success.
🌸 Creating Your Own Opportunities – Stop waiting. Step up, claim your space, and lead.
🌸 Living with Purpose – How the military’s After Action Review can help you reflect, grow, and align with your purpose.

✨ Dr. Amelia’s story is a blueprint for women of color breaking barriers & leading with purpose.

 

Full Episode Notes: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/the-lotus-within/

 

About Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton

Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton (www.ameliads.com), author of The LOTUS Within: Grow Your Purpose and Ignite Your Passion, was born in the Philippines and has dedicated over 32 years to military service. A Colonel in the U.S. Army, she has served in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan, spending eight years as an enlisted soldier before transitioning into a Physician Assistant (PA) for the past 24 years.

She holds a PhD in Postsecondary and Adult Education and a Doctor of Science in PA Studies (Orthopedics). As a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, she has received multiple awards and decorations for her leadership and impact. A dedicated mentor, coach, and advocate, Dr. Amelia has guided and empowered countless women throughout her career.

With over 100 published articles and presentations spanning medicine, mentorship, and leadership, she is committed to fostering growth, resilience, and purpose in others.

 

Connect with Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton

🌍 Website: www.ameliads.com
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