You’re doing the CEO work, but inside, you’re still hurting. You lead with strength, but grief has a way of creeping in when no one sees it.

In this episode, Niesia Garza, LCSW, founder of Daniel’s Harbor, shares how she’s built a practice out of her pain. She walks us through the raw loss of her son, how she continues to carry that in her leadership, and what it truly means to lead while healing. If you’re navigating deep seasons but still trying to show up for your business, this one’s for you.

Niesia Garza, LCSW, is a licensed therapist and the founder/CEO of Daniel’s Harbor Therapy Center in Florida. She turned the devastating loss of her two‑year‑old son into a mission‑driven practice that creates safe, judgment‑free space for families navigating traumatic grief.

Connect with Niesia:

• Daniel’s Harbor Website

• Daniel’s Harbor Therapy IG

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Why your pain can become your mission if you choose to lead from authenticity

• How Niesia learned to tell her story and navigate grief without erasing it

• The leadership shift: letting your team see your humanity, even in hard seasons

• What to do when grief crashes in the middle of your workweek

• The power of not rushing your healing and how that wisdom filters into business decisions

It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

Connect with Brandy:

• Brandy Mabra on IG

• Private Practice CEO IG

• Website

• Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

What if your points could fly you first class to Dubai? Or land you in a five-star suite in Scotland? Too many CEOs are hustling hard but missing out on the luxury travel experiences their businesses could already be funding. Can you relate? Are your points collecting dust while burnout piles up? We get it. In this episode, Eli Facenda, aka The Travel Guy, reveals how to build a system that turns everyday business expenses into luxury travel experiences (without spending more). And it’s bigger than flights and hotel upgrades. His philosophy helps CEOs redefine success, prioritize rest, and build a business that doesn’t need them 24/7. If you’ve been craving freedom and fulfillment, this one’s for you.

Eli Facenda is the founder of Freedom Travel Systems, helping high-earning entrepreneurs turn everyday expenses into first-class travel. From first-class flights to five-star hotels, Eli’s approach to travel systems has helped thousands of CEOs reclaim their time and elevate their rest.

• Follow Eli on IG

• Visit his Website

➡️10 DAYS LEFT: The Private Practice CEO® Bootcamp – Oct 13–17

It’s time to stop solving the same problems twice. Save your seat now.

Resources mentioned:

• Emirates A380

• Hyatt Globalist Status

• Southwest Companion Pass

• Aviator Red (Barclays)

• Freedom Travel Systems

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• The 3 travel “buckets” every CEO should master

• Why hustle culture might be costing you real freedom

• How to double your points (and your vacations)

• When to DIY vs. delegate your travel

• What “experiential wealth” really means - and how to measure it

It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

Connect with Brandy:

• Brandy Mabra on IG

• Private Practice CEO IG

• Website

• Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program