"In the end, we are all stories — so let’s make it a good one."

In this special solo season finale, I open up about the journey that shaped me: from immigrating to Canada, to navigating a childhood where I never felt I belonged, to breaking generational cycles as a mother, to walking away from a 16-year career to launch Catalais Consulting and the Tune Up Your Warrior podcast.

🎧 What you won’t hear: perfection, watered-down lip service, platitudes, or empty buzzwords.💡 What you will hear: truth, vulnerability, and the story of a warrior who found her voice — and chose to use it.

This is not a story about pain — it’s about the spark that inspires change.

I share why I believe respecting people as human beings is the foundation of every thriving business, why leaders need to evolve with the world we live in today, and the powerful lessons I’ve learned from my Season One guests.

Whether you’re a leader, a changemaker, or someone navigating your own transformation, I hope this episode sparks something in you.

Season 2 drops September 10.Thank you for being here.This podcast is as much yours as it is mine.

🎙 Hosted by Jenny Chen

🌐 Learn more: ⁠catalais.com⁠

📩 Consulting inquiries: jenny@catalais.com

On this episode of Tune Up Your Warrior, Jenny sits down with her friend, longtime journalist and community builder Sam Laprade for a raw and courageous conversation about emotional abuse, reclaiming your identity, and what it takes to rebuild a life on your own terms.

Sam opens up about the disconnect between who she was publicly and the pain she endured privately—and how finding her voice changed everything.

This episode is about more than leaving a difficult chapter. It’s about rediscovering yourself, leading with authenticity, and inspiring change from a place of truth.

Released on International Forgiveness Day, this story is a powerful reminder: forgiveness isn’t always about others. Sometimes, it’s the first step in setting yourself free.

For more information about Sam Laprade, visit https://samlaprade.com/

What does it really take to be an inclusive leader in today’s world—especially when conversations around equity and belonging are being challenged, politicized, or dismissed?

In this episode, Jenny sits down with Silvio Stroescu—President of BMO InvestorLine and Head of Digital-First Wealth Management at BMO, transformational executive, and one of her greatest career mentors—to explore the core of leadership grounded in purpose.

Silvio was the one who taught Jenny the Three Cs of Inclusive Leadership: Curiosity, Courage, and Collaboration. And this conversation reveals why those values aren’t just principles—they’re a way forward.

Together, they talk about: ✔️ The difference between mentorship and sponsorship—and why performance unlocks both ✔️ How storytelling can shape identity and career agency ✔️ What it means to lead with fortitude when the world pushes back ✔️ Why inclusion isn’t about noise—it’s about intentionality

This is a conversation for anyone leading a team, a mission, or their own path forward.

📍Because real leadership isn’t loud. It’s thoughtful. And it’s earned.