What would change if you decided to choose yourself—no matter how impossible it seems on the outside? In this deeply honest and uplifting episode, I sit down with the radiant Maddie Kelley—founder, strategist, storyteller, and host of the globally ranked podcast Mimir—to explore what true courage looks like when you choose to let go, trust your alignment, and lead with unapologetic love.

Together, we journey through Maddie’s bold story of leaving behind a dream company she co-founded—a move that defied logic but honored her soul. We discuss the wisdom that comes from accepting your internal voice of wisdom, the liberation and growth that emerges on the other side of fear, and the pure joy of creating a life and career rooted in true alignment with what matters most.

If you’re craving the freedom to choose you, to rewrite your own rules, and to show up in your life and business with fierce authenticity—this conversation will light the way.

What You’ll Hear:

• Maddie’s real-life story of walking away from a company that looked perfect on paper but was out of sync with her values and heart
• The deep fears, ego patterns, and “what ifs” she had to confront to finally let go to lead
• How faith, self-reflection, and fun anchor her self-leadership and decision-making
• The magic of finding work environments and partnerships where you feel seen, heard, and truly valued
• Why doing a “life audit” and letting go of what drains you creates space for purpose, joy, and expansion
• The transformative power of journaling, curiosity, self-honesty, and making decisions from above the line

Featured Guest: Maddie Kelley

Maddie is a founder, strategist, and storyteller with a passion for building and scaling businesses. By day, she’s a Marketing Campaign Manager at Loop, helping a fast-growing startup navigate go-to-market strategy and B2B growth. She’s also the host of Mimir, a top 5% globally ranked podcast where she interviews founders, investors, and experts to inspire and provide actionable strategies to aspiring entrepreneurs.

But Maddie isn’t all business—when she’s not building companies or interviewing the next great startups, you’ll probably find her reading fantasy novels, nerding out over anime and Disney, or hanging out with her cats. She’s obsessed with entrepreneurialism, AI, and figuring out how to make work (and life) more fulfilling.

Follow Maddie Kelley:

Website: https://www.mimir.ink/

Instagram: @himaddiekelley

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison--kelley/

Free Gift: “Start Smarter: The Early-Stage Founder’s Toolkit” https://www.mimir.ink/early-founder-toolkit

Meet the Host: Carolyn Cooper

Carolyn Cooper is the visionary guide behind the AIM High System and Love Inspired Leadership Podcast. With four decades of expertise, she empowers leaders and visionaries to boldly unleash their authentic power. Her work ignites transformation, guiding others to let love lead, honour their truth, and create legacies with energy, purpose, and unapologetic courage. Choose love. Embrace the power of possibility.

Connect with the Host:

Website: https://www.theinspiredconnection.ca/

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This episode is not just something to listen to—it’s a journey you’ll feel in your heart, your body, and your soul. In this guided Visionary Leader Visualization, Carolyn Cooper invites you to step away from the noise, drop into stillness, and open the door to clarity, abundance, and inspired action.

Through breath, intentional imagery, and soul-level reflection, you’ll move from your thinking mind into the wisdom and whispers of your heart. You’ll see—vividly—the leader you are becoming, experience what it feels like to live and lead from your deepest purpose, and anchor powerful next steps to create the ripple of change you are here to make.

If you are ready to rise, empower, uplift, and ignite your inspiration with love, this episode will guide you there.

What You’ll Hear:

• Grounding breathwork to release tension, welcome calm, and invite abundance.
• Heart-centered prompts to uncover what your soul most wants you to remember right now.
• A vivid, sensory visualization of your future leadership—anchored in clarity and courage.
• How to fully honor where you are today while opening to new possibilities.
• Stepping into a one-year vision of abundance, authentic relationships, and vibrant purpose.
• Anchoring your journey with one inspired, intentional action you can take today.

Meet the Host: Carolyn Cooper

Carolyn Cooper is the visionary guide behind the AIM High System and Love Inspired Leadership Podcast. With four decades of expertise, she empowers leaders and visionaries to boldly unleash their authentic power. Her work ignites transformation, guiding others to let love lead, honour their truth, and create legacies with energy, purpose, and unapologetic courage. Choose love. Embrace the power of possibility.

Connect with the Host:

Website: https://www.theinspiredconnection.ca/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredBusinessDevelopment

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInspiredInsiderbyCarolyn

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Unlock “Above the Line Living: 21 Days to Ignite Your Purpose, Presence, and Power with Love”—your daily journey to unapologetic self-leadership, courage and authentic joy. Receive Carolyn’s sacred insights, meditation reflections, and empowering prompts right to your inbox. Choose love. Claim your courage. Transform your living legacy—one inspired day at a time.

✨ Begin your journey now: https://www.theinspiredconnection.ca/21days

Love Inspired Leadership is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Carolyn’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts

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This episode is your rallying call to trade fear for freedom and finally step into your most authentic life. Michela Quilici reveals the powerful moments and mindset shifts that helped her let go of “good enough” and claim a future built on courage, clarity, and unapologetic self-trust—reminding us all that real success begins the moment we choose to live boldly.

What You’ll Hear:

• The bold truth behind how bravery can set you free—and why “good enough” isn’t your destiny
• Michaela’s most surprising breakthrough moment and the shift that led her from tolerating to thriving (grab a pen, you’ll want to remember this!)
• Why clarity comes before confidence—and how to use both to leap beyond your limits
• The simple heart practice Michaela uses to align decisions with soul and strategy
• Life lessons on collaboration, boundaries, and celebrating every ending as a sacred new beginning

Resources Mentioned.

“10 Ways to Lead Beyond Limits” (Gift from Michaela): leadbeyondlimits.com

Related Podcast Episode: Above the Line: Choosing Love Over Fear in Every Moment https://network.highvibepodcastnetwork.com/podcast/love-inspired-leadership/episode/above-the-line-choosing-love-over-fear-in-every-moment

Featured Guest: Michela Quilici

Michela Quilici is the Founder of Lead Beyond Limits and the visionary force behind Ladies Who Lead Global—a thriving community for professional women dedicated to meaningful work, personal growth, and authentic leadership.

An award-winning coach, international speaker, and bestselling author, Michela supports high-achieving women to break through plateaus, align vision with action, and step confidently into their next level of business—and life. With over 20 years of experience, she is recognized for her strategic clarity, empowering presence, and the transformative results she helps leaders create.

Recently named one of Amsterdam’s Top 15 Coaches (2024) and honored as Speaker of the Year (2025), Michela is a proud member of the Forbes Coaches Council and serves as the official Speaker Coach for TEDxVU Amsterdam 2025. Her work and wisdom have been featured in Forbes, USA Weekly, and Canadian Living.

Follow Michaela Quilici:

Website: http://michelaquilici.com

Instagram: @ladieswholeadglobal

Free Gift: “10 Ways to Lead Beyond Limits” - A free resource to help you Unlock Your Inner Power to Lead, Live, and Succeed on Your Own Terms. http://LadiesWhoLeadGlobal.com

Meet the Host: Carolyn Cooper

Carolyn Cooper is the visionary guide behind the AIM High System and Love Inspired Leadership Podcast. With four decades of expertise, she empowers leaders and visionaries to boldly unleash their authentic power. Her work ignites transformation, guiding others to let love lead, honour their truth, and create legacies with energy, purpose, and unapologetic courage. Choose love. Embrace the power of possibility.

Connect with the Host:

Website: https://www.theinspiredconnection.ca/

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

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