What if success didn’t have to burn you out? In this episode, Danielle LaPorte joins Rudi Riekstins for a transformative conversation on redefining ambition, leadership, and personal growth. They explore the power of heart-centered living, how to lead teams with love, and why pushing less can actually create more. From ditching hustle culture to embracing nervous system alignment, Danielle breaks down how to vision, create, and live from your most empowered, soul-aligned self.

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📚 Books by Danielle LaPorte

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Success is more sustainable when it’s driven by soul, not ego.
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• Your nervous system is a key business asset—regulate it to lead better.
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• “Flow” doesn’t mean lazy—it means aligned, conscious, and deeply intentional.
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• Leadership is about service—starting with yourself and expanding outward.
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• Rest, resonance, and inner peace lead to smarter decisions and true abundance.

💬 Key Quotes

“Success is a quality of the journey.” – Danielle LaPorte

“Leadership isn’t about popularity—it’s about vision and courage.” – Danielle LaPorte

“When you operate from heart-centered goals, you actually rest along the way.” – Danielle LaPorte

“You can be a servant leader without ever leaving your house.” – Rudi Riekstins

“Think bigger, then think sooner—why not pull it into now?” – Danielle LaPorte

Resources & Links:

• Join The InPowered Life Community - https://rudiriekstins.com/community
• Buy your copy of "The Universe is Hiring: Discover the Role You Were Born to Fill" - https://a.co/d/cJpXKCE
• Connect on IG: @rudiriekstins @annistonblairriekstins
• Find Rudi and Anniston online @ www.rudiriekstins.com and www.annistonriekstins.com

Chapters:

[00:00] Intro: Welcome + Guest Introduction

[02:27] Ego Goals vs. Heart-Centered Vision

[06:54] What True Success Feels Like

[08:01] Waking Up from the Hustle Mentality

[10:54] Dark Nights, Burnout, and Spiritual Redirection

[15:21] Conscious Leadership in the Corporate World

[20:16] Nervous System Care as Leadership Strategy

[23:58] Creating a Culture of Rest + Resonance

[27:18] From Catholicism to Self-Development to Soul Alignment

[32:50] Time Bending + Manifesting Sooner

[38:23] Visioning Without Burnout

[46:32] Who Danielle Serves + Building with Love

[50:36] Final Thoughts + Gratitude