• Have you ever looked like you were holding it all together… while everything inside you was falling apart?
• Have you ever been praised for being strong when you were quietly breaking?
• What would happen if, just once, you put yourself first — without apology?

In this deeply personal and powerful solo episode, host Julie Quinne shares the breaking point that changed everything — and the pivot that saved her health, her leadership, and her life. From a public breakdown at work to 11 weeks in crisis with her child, Julie opens up about the reality of leadership under pressure, and what happens when you finally decide to choose yourself.

💡 Mini-Takeaway: Sometimes the bravest leadership move you can make is saying “no” — not to others, but for yourself.

• A raw story of burnout, rage, and the moment everything changed

• The unexpected power of a leave of absence

• What it looks like to rebuild life on your terms — and rediscover joy

• The three most important actions every leader needs to take to protect their own wellbeing

If you’ve ever felt like success was costing you your sanity, this episode is your permission slip.

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Until next time — Be Uncommon. — Julie

• What if your leadership responsibilities weren’t separate from your personal wellbeing?
• What if the key to showing up fully at work was understanding every part of what you’re managing — including yourself?
• And what if your leadership podcast didn’t just talk about ideas, but helped you apply them week by week?

In this episode, Julie Quinne lays out the foundation for what you can expect from the Life Aligned Leadership Podcast — and how each episode is designed to support not just your leadership, but your whole self. You’ll get an overview of the Life Aligned Leadership Framework, a breakdown of your personal and professional accountabilities, and a look at how each month’s theme flows through the podcast structure.

💡 Mini-Takeaway: You are not just a leader — you’re a human, a worker, a guide, and a manager. This podcast honors all of those parts.

• A walkthrough of the Life Aligned Leadership Framework and its purpose

• The four dimensions of aligned leadership: personal wellbeing, professional motivation, leadership, and management

• What each weekly episode will focus on — and why the structure matters

• A preview of June’s theme: Protecting Boundaries

This episode sets the tone for a podcast that goes beyond theory — and gives you tools you can apply in real life, in real time.

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Until next time — Be Uncommon. — Julie