What if the leap you were terrified to take gave you exactly what you needed for what came next?

Olivia King spent 15 years building the kind of career everyone told her she should want. Accounting was stable. She was successful. But inside, she says she was “screaming.”

Finally, in 2022, Olivia King did something terrifying: she quit her entire career without knowing what would come next.

Two weeks later, everything changed.

Her mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given only months to live. Suddenly, Olivia's leap gave her something she could never have planned for—the time to care for her mother 24/7 during the final three months of her life. And in the middle of that devastating experience, Olivia heard an unmistakable inner message: “Go learn nutrition.”

Today, Olivia is the founder of Jade Lotus Holistic Healing and a functional nutritionist specializing in digestive issues and chronic disease. Her approach combines functional lab testing, personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies, targeted supplements, and principles influenced by traditional Chinese medicine.

In this deeply personal episode of Ladies Who Leap, Olivia and host Lisa Andria explore grief, purpose, self-trust, entrepreneurship, gut health, and what can happen when we finally stop living the life we're “supposed” to live.

You'll also hear practical ideas for supporting digestion—including slowing down, chewing thoroughly, eating to about 80% full, putting away your phone while eating, and helping your body shift from “fight or flight” into “rest and digest.”

Olivia also shares the remarkable story of a client whose chronic digestive problems had severely limited her life—and how addressing her gut health was accompanied by improvements in energy, daily functioning and even her ability to sit quietly and read again.

But perhaps the most powerful message of this conversation comes from Olivia's mother. Her final words to her daughter were:

“Be strong.”

Olivia carried those words forward—not simply by being strong, but by choosing a new

life, embracing her sensitivity, and turning her loss into a way of helping others.

🎧 Listen to this episode if you're struggling with digestive health, questioning your career, grieving a loss, searching for purpose, or wondering whether it's finally time to trust that voice inside you telling you there is something more.

Learn more about Olivia and Jade Lotus Holistic Healing at jadelotusholistichealing.com.

Learn more about the host Lisa Andria - Second Life Architect at https://www.ladieswholeap.com/

Ladies Who Leap Podcast — because leaping out of your comfort zone is where the growth happens.

What does it really mean to impact the world—without trying to save it?

In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria talks with Megan Fuciarelli, TEDx speaker, international bestselling author, founder of US² Consulting, and the “Authenticity Amplifier,” about authenticity, identity, leadership, courage, and creating meaningful change.

Growing up in a sheltered Michigan community, Megan had little exposure to cultures and perspectives different from her own. College changed that—and gave her a choice: retreat to what felt comfortable or lean into the discomfort and learn.

She leaned in.

That experience eventually taught her one of the most important lessons of her work: good intentions don't always equal positive impact.

Megan's approach isn't about choosing one extreme over another. It's about hearing everyone, honoring different lived experiences, learning from our history, and focusing on what we can control today—how we show up, how we raise the next generation, and the legacy we leave behind.

Megan also shares her own courageous leap from school superintendent to entrepreneur. She left behind a stable career, title and income as a single mother—with no clients—and built US² Consulting into a company that has served organizations around the world.

Lisa and Megan also explore:

✨ The difference between saving the world and impacting the world ✨ Why understanding ourselves is the beginning of meaningful change ✨ Identity and the roles society gives us ✨ Megan's AWE Process: Awareness, Wisdom & Empowerment ✨ Her book Metamorphustice™ and its butterfly metaphor for true transformation ✨ Why authenticity means allowing others to authentically be themselves ✨ The extraordinary near-death experience that strengthened Megan's sense of purpose

Megan believes she survived because her work isn't done yet—and she's using that life to make an impact.

🎧 Listen to this thought-provoking episode of Ladies Who Leap and ask yourself: How do YOU want to impact the world?

Connect with Megan: US² Consulting: https://us2consulting.com/ Linkedin: Megan Fuciarelli Instagram: @us2consulting | @meganfuciarelli

BOOKS:

Metamorphustice™: From Savior to CHANGEmaker; Stages of Justice Reform

Look Into My I’s: Intersectionality of Identity (Digital)

Follow Ladies Who Leap and Lisa Andria Website: https://www.ladieswholeap.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaandria/

Substack: https://substack.com/@ladieswholeap

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ladieswholeap

Can getting healthier after 50 actually feel empowering instead of overwhelming?

In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap™ Podcast, host Lisa Andria welcomes fitness expert Alicia Jones, who has dedicated her career to helping women over 50 improve their health, strength, confidence, and quality of life.

Alicia shares the deeply personal story that inspired her mission—from watching her beloved grandmother struggle with preventable health challenges to seeing her own mother become a role model for healthy aging. That contrast completely changed the direction of her life and business.

Together, Lisa and Alicia discuss:

✅ Why fitness after 50 is about quality of life—not perfection ✅ How menopause changes weight loss and exercise ✅ The truth about strength training for women over 50 ✅ Emotional eating and why willpower isn't the answer ✅ How guilt and shame sabotage healthy habits ✅ The importance of mindset alongside nutrition science ✅ Why baby steps create lasting transformation ✅ Building a healthy lifestyle you can actually enjoy

Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or looking for motivation to stay consistent, this conversation offers practical advice, compassion, and encouragement that every woman deserves.

One of Alicia's most powerful reminders:

"Empathy is the difference between a coach and a critic."

If you've ever thought…

• "I'm too old to start." • "I don't know where to begin." • "I've tried everything."

...this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and discover how it's never too late to become stronger, healthier, and more fit at any age.

Connect with Alicia Jones

🌐 https://aliciajoneshealthyliving.com

📺 YouTube: Alicia Jones Healthy Living

Master Class link: https://masterclass.aliciajoneshealthyliving.com/masterclass

To reach Lisa Andria and learn more about her services go to https://www.ladieswholeap.com/

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https://events.ladieswholeap.com/founding-member