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What happens when you walk out on a toxic boss... and walk straight into the career that changes your life?

We wrap up Season 2 in this final episode with leadership coach, business strategy consultant and former Sotheby’s global director Maria Kelly joins me to talk about the bold, messy, and deeply authentic path to self-leadership.

Now coaching entrepreneurs and small business owners, Maria talks about her own pivot from corporate into conscious leadership and how her Human Design reading helped her embrace this next chapter.

We explore:
💥 How getting bullied at work became her turning point
🧭 Trusting your gut vs. following “the plan”
What authentic leadership actually looks like in corporate and business

🔥 Why your pivot doesn’t need to be perfect. Just honest
🎤 Her wild story of accidentally landing a job at Sotheby’s
👋 ...and how she deals with her inner critic (named Mikaela... yup, she named it!)

🎧 Episode Highlights :

02:30 Why Maria helps people grow professionally
06:00 Becoming a leader overnight with zero training
13:00 Pivoting from corporate to entrepreneurship
23:00 The “accidental” interview that changed everything
39:00 Meet Mikaela: Maria’s inner critic (and how she handles it)
44:00 Golden nugget: Stop perfecting. Just start. You can always tweak later.

Whether you're burnt out in your role, navigating a transition, or wondering if it's time to reinvent yourself, this episode is your permission slip to lead differently.

🔗 Connect with Maria:
Website: https://askmariakelly.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askmariakelly/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askmariakelly/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@askmariakelly

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I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma.

Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be.

Explore mindfulness, music, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be.

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What does it really mean to find balance in a world that glorifies hustle?

What happens when you stop chasing perfection and start flowing with life instead?

Are you curious about how a yoga practice can transform your life?

Join me in this heartfelt episode as I dive deep with Zsa Zsa Othman, internationally celebrated yoga educator, coach and founder of Element Flow.

Zsa Zsa shares her inspiring journey of transformation from a postpartum mother seeking physical change to an intuitive teacher of emotional and energetic healing through yoga.

She opens up about how the pandemic became a catalyst for redefining her relationship with yoga, moving beyond aesthetics to create a deeply soulful practice rooted in the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether.

Zsa Zsa reflects on the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the courage it takes to follow your calling, and the cultural challenges she faced as a Muslim woman teaching yoga abroad. Together, we explore the importance of reconnecting with nature, embracing inner wisdom, and rewriting the rules we once lived by.

Zsa Zsa’s story is a beautiful reminder that healing, leadership, and purpose don’t come from fitting in but from flowing with your true self.

🎧 Episode Highlights :

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:10 Zsa Zsa's Yoga Journey

04:20 The Element Flow Concept

06:09 Teaching and Personal Growth

16:14 Transition from Corporate to Yoga

23:35 Cultural Insights and Stereotypes

31:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

If this episode taught me anything, it’s that true power isn’t about mastering poses or ticking off achievements.
It’s about listening to the elements within you and trusting the flow of your own life.

Zsa Zsa is a breathtaking guide for anyone ready to come home to themselves.

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Connect with Zsa Zsa here :

Website: https://earthandair.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthnair

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I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma.

Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be.

Explore mindfulness, music, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be.

Learn more about my coaching method and join my emotional healing, mindfulness, and music community at melissaindot.com.

I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you!

What truly makes a brand powerful?

What does your personal brand say about you?

Are you living in alignment with who you really are?

How can you align your personal mission with your business?

Join me on this soul-stirring episode of the Fearlessly Curious Podcast as we dive deep with Aarti Parmar, a seasoned brand strategist and qualified coach from the UK, who shares her valuable insights on building a personal brand, the essence of purposeful impact, and how to overcome common business challenges.

Aarti discusses the importance of personal branding, what really makes consumers connect with brands, and the misconceptions surrounding brand creation.

She dives deep into her own journey from graphic designer to spiritual mentor and shares how personal experiences have shaped her mission to help business owners find their purpose.

The conversation touches on the emotional and psychological elements of branding, the significance of aligning your brand with who you truly are, and the steps to create an impactful personal brand.

Tune in for an enriching conversation that blends brand strategy with personal growth, offering a fresh perspective on achieving holistic success.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:27 Understanding Personal Branding

02:07 The Emotional Connection to Brands

05:09 Building a Brand Identity

09:46 Aarti's Business Evolution

15:43 The Importance of Purpose and Mission in Business

24:11 Steps to Clarify and Create Your Brand

33:42 The Importance of Brand Strategy

39:26 Building Confidence and Self-Trust

43:30 Personal Adversity & Disrupting Stereotypes in Branding

54:06 The Power of Collaboration

57:08 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Aarti guides growth-stage business owners in aligning and activating possibilities, specialising in working with aspiring legacy leaders & visionaries who feel a deep calling to create meaningful impact.

Aarti leaves you with a powerful message: to go inwardly for clarity in order to go outwardly with certainty and authentic expression.

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Please connect with Aarti :

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aartiparmar

Website: https://www.

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About Me:

I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma.

Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be.

Explore mindfulness, music, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be.

Learn more about my coaching method and join my emotional healing, mindfulness, and music community at melissaindot.com.