In this episode, I’m joined once again by the radiant Yann Dang—a transformational coach, devoted mother, former CFO, and one of the most expansive women I’ve had the honor of witnessing on her journey. Together, we explore the ever-evolving path of self-mothering and what it means to show up with presence, truth, and grace as both a parent and a leader.

Yann shares the raw and real layers of her transition from the corporate world into entrepreneurship, the profound lessons she’s learning while raising two young daughters, and how launching her podcast became yet another powerful birth in her life. We reflect on the feminine lens of leadership, the power of emotional attunement in parenting, and how telling the truth—especially when it’s hard—opens the door to deeper intimacy, healing, and wholeness.

• (02:15) Yann’s journey from finance executive to executive coach
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• (08:47) Navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship, and emotional expansion
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• (16:22) Learning to self-mother through sleep deprivation and transitions
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• (22:50) Unpacking generational patterns and the guilt of "not getting it right"
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• (34:18) Creating a family culture that embraces presence, not perfection
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• (45:12) Teaching our children emotional resilience through our own vulnerability
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Yann reminds us that you can be both a mother and a leader. That you can grow with your children. And that being a good mom doesn’t mean being perfect—it means being real.

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