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In this episode of Heart + Head Work, Rocky and Tessa sit down with Angela H. Brown—publisher of SLUG Magazine and Executive Director of Craft Lake City—for a conversation about leadership, creativity, vulnerability, and living a life with nothing left unsaid.
Angela shares the philosophy that has quietly guided her life: "I want to die on empty." It's an invitation to use your gifts, pursue your curiosity, and fully embrace the experiences that shape who you become.
Together, they explore what it means to travel through the world with wonder, raise children with a broader perspective, and lead with authenticity instead of perfection. The conversation also moves into the courage it takes to tell our stories, the importance of transparency around mental health, and why sharing our experiences—whether immediately or years later—can become a powerful act of healing.
At its heart, this episode is about living fully, embracing vulnerability, and recognizing that our stories have the power to connect us long after we've lived them.
Together, we unpack:
- What it means to "die on empty"
- Building a life rooted in curiosity and meaningful experiences
- Raising children with empathy, perspective, and adventure
- Leadership through authenticity rather than perfection
- The courage to share the parts of ourselves we've hidden
- Mental health, transparency, and breaking generational silence
- Why vulnerability creates connection
- How creativity and community can change culture
- The impact of supporting artists and local makers
This episode is thoughtful, inspiring, and deeply human—an invitation to live more fully, tell your story when you're ready, and leave nothing meaningful unexplored.
Resources Mentioned
The Avoided Conversation Audit
https://stan.store/mavencommunity/p/the-avoided-conversation-audit
The Round Table Group Coaching
https://angelahbrown.com
SLUG Magazine
https://www.slugmag.com
Craft Lake City
https://craftlakecity.com
Learn more about Craft Lake City's annual DIY Festival, artist programs, workshops, and opportunities to support local creatives.
Connect with us!
💬 Join the conversation in our private network on BFF
https://links.geneva.com/invite/af6ecd07-9070-43b7-9629-7aaa166aa131
📲 Follow us on Instagram
instagram.com/maven.community
✨ And if this episode moved you, sharing it with a friend helps more women find us.
More at → mavenslc.com
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By MAVEN Founders (Tessa Arneson & Rocky Donati)In this episode of Heart + Head Work, Rocky and Tessa sit down with Angela H. Brown—publisher of SLUG Magazine and Executive Director of Craft Lake City—for a conversation about leadership, creativity, vulnerability, and living a life with nothing left unsaid.
Angela shares the philosophy that has quietly guided her life: "I want to die on empty." It's an invitation to use your gifts, pursue your curiosity, and fully embrace the experiences that shape who you become.
Together, they explore what it means to travel through the world with wonder, raise children with a broader perspective, and lead with authenticity instead of perfection. The conversation also moves into the courage it takes to tell our stories, the importance of transparency around mental health, and why sharing our experiences—whether immediately or years later—can become a powerful act of healing.
At its heart, this episode is about living fully, embracing vulnerability, and recognizing that our stories have the power to connect us long after we've lived them.
Together, we unpack:
- What it means to "die on empty"
- Building a life rooted in curiosity and meaningful experiences
- Raising children with empathy, perspective, and adventure
- Leadership through authenticity rather than perfection
- The courage to share the parts of ourselves we've hidden
- Mental health, transparency, and breaking generational silence
- Why vulnerability creates connection
- How creativity and community can change culture
- The impact of supporting artists and local makers
This episode is thoughtful, inspiring, and deeply human—an invitation to live more fully, tell your story when you're ready, and leave nothing meaningful unexplored.
Resources Mentioned
The Avoided Conversation Audit
https://stan.store/mavencommunity/p/the-avoided-conversation-audit
The Round Table Group Coaching
https://angelahbrown.com
SLUG Magazine
https://www.slugmag.com
Craft Lake City
https://craftlakecity.com
Learn more about Craft Lake City's annual DIY Festival, artist programs, workshops, and opportunities to support local creatives.
Connect with us!
💬 Join the conversation in our private network on BFF
https://links.geneva.com/invite/af6ecd07-9070-43b7-9629-7aaa166aa131
📲 Follow us on Instagram
instagram.com/maven.community
✨ And if this episode moved you, sharing it with a friend helps more women find us.
More at → mavenslc.com