Wednesday, October 22nd, marked one year since I held a memorial for my mom at sea. In this episode, I reflect on our final years together, the memorial, my hopes for my relationship with my daughter, and intergenerational healing.

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I'm coming up on my second anniversary of being all-in on my coaching and consulting business. In this episode, I reflect on how to go from full-time employment to running your own business. Along the way, I share insights from Dana Miranda of Healthy Rich and Rachel Rodgers from Hello7, and add my own experiences to what they've shared in these podcast episodes:

Hello Seven Podcast by Rachel Rodgers - How To Quit Your Job And Go Solo (without going broke): https://podcast.helloseven.co/2508840/episodes/17292634-how-to-quit-your-job-and-go-solo-without-going-broke

Healthy Rich Podcast by Dana Miranda - Answering your questions about becoming a freelancer: https://www.healthyrich.co/p/how-to-start-freelancing-pod

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In this episode of the Resourced and Resourceful Leadership podcast, I dig a little deeper into difficult conversations and how to partner with curiosity as a powerful ally in them. I share inspirations from my teenage years to present, including what I'm learning in a course on Mediation & Conflict Management through the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School.

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Is there a conversation that you’ve been meaning to have, but you don’t quite know how to approach it? Is there something you feel you need to speak up about but find yourself hesitating? If so, I got you. In this episode, I share the what, why, and how of difficult conversations along with my real-world experiences and free guide with some of my favorite resources to get grounded and show up to difficult conversations with intention and care.

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If you're feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world and the barrage of bad news, this episode is for you. This podcast is an invitation to "do what you can where you are" to promote more healing and justice in the world. If you're feeling stuck, I offer ideas and questions to help you think creatively and take tiny, imperfect next steps. If you're already engaged in social change work, this episode is for you as well. You are the building block of a healthy life, healthy organizations, healthy families, healthy communities, a healthy world ... and I'm so glad to be connected to you.

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TOGETHER online with Simone Seol - https://www.simonegraceseol.com/together-online

The Social Change Ecosystem framework was created by Deepa Iyer, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Building Movement Project. - https://buildingmovement.org/our-work/movement-building/social-change-ecosystem-map/

The Nap Ministry - https://thenapministry.wordpress.com

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The world needs what you uniquely have to contribute. No need to wait until you're "ready." No need to strive for perfection. No need to have a massive impact on day 1. Getting started, one tiny, imperfect step at a time, is what's most important.

In this episode of Resourced & Resourceful Leadership, I encourage you to get started on whatever you'd like to create or move towards by sharing lessons I've learned that have helped me make this podcast (among other things).

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Coach - Simone Seol - https://www.simonegraceseol.com

Simone's Garbage Post Challenge - https://liberatorybusiness.buzzsprout.com/2459242/episodes/16757929-2-the-garbage-post-challenge

Coach - Sam Garcia - https://www.thedirtyalchemy.com

Book - The Prosperous Coach: Increase Income and Impact for You and Your Clients by Steve Chandler and Rich Litvin

Her First $100K & The Financial Feminist Book & Podcast - https://herfirst100k.com

Book - For a Future to Be Possible: Buddhist Ethics for Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh

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We all need an Aunt Babs in our lives—someone who truly sees us and meets us where we are.

My aunt, Babs Adamski, did that for me as a child—and more than forty years later, she’s still doing it now. I consider myself lucky to have her as both a family member and a friend—and as one of my earliest examples of what community building and leadership look like.

In this conversation, we touch on our shared history; caring for children as an auntie, babysitter, and friend; writing through chronic pain; one of our guiding favorite questions (“Is this a problem or a situation?”); and more.

Books Mentioned:

Mind Your Body by Nicole J. Sachs

The Blue Jay's Dance by Louise Erdrich

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Launching this podcast stirred up some loud inner critics for me—and in this episode, I share how I learned to face them with curiosity instead of resistance. From my first introduction to inner critics through SARK’s work to discovering the power of Parts Work, I talk about what it means to work with these voices rather than push them away.

You’ll hear personal stories, insights from Internal Family Systems (IFS), and practical ways you can begin noticing and working with your own inner parts. I also share how I moved through self-doubt to actually release this episode—grounding in qualities of self-leadership including courage, compassion, and connection.

My hope is that you leave with a deeper sense of how to walk with your inner critics, listen for the wisdom they might hold, and connect more fully with your own inner wise self.

Books mentioned:

Succulent Wild Woman by SARK

The Bodacious Book of Succulence by SARK

Love Letter to the Movement by Sarah Jawaid and Damon Azali-Rojas

No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwartz, PhD

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This episode is extra special to me because I’m joined by my daughter, Ellie. At just eight years old, she inspires me daily to grow, learn, and practice self-leadership. Since this podcast is dedicated to her, it felt only right to have her as my very first guest.

Ellie shares a bit about herself—her favorite color, music, foods, and even her love of ice skating.

Whether you’re a parent, a leader, or both, I hope this lighthearted episode reminds you of the importance of connection and curiosity.

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Welcome to Resourced and Resourceful Leadership, a podcast for people who care about the world and their impact in it. In this short trailer, host Dr. Christine Petit shares the heart behind the show and what you can expect in upcoming episodes.

This podcast is for leaders of all types and stripes—whether you’re guiding a team, raising a child, organizing in your community, or simply striving to live with more intention and alignment. Christine brings insights from her work in leadership coaching, organizational consulting, movements for social justice, and personal transformation.

Expect grounded reflections, thoughtful conversations, and invitations to connect more deeply with your values and vision. The goal? To help you feel both resourced—supported in practical and emotional ways—and resourceful, recognizing your own inner wisdom and capacity for meaningful impact.

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