What happens when you stop forcing your path and start listening instead? For Leia Vita Marasovich, that choice led her across continents and disciplines, from farming in Guatemala to shooting cookbooks in California to documenting surf culture and regenerative agriculture around the world. In this conversation with Kara, Leia shares how she’s built a career by trusting herself and following what calls to her. They discuss Buddhist practices, working with Rich Roll and Julie Piatt, navigating two very different households growing up, and how rest and creativity go hand in hand. Leia’s story is a reminder that you can live in alignment, work across your passions, and define success on your own terms.

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Combining Farming and Photography as a Creative Career

(00:04:00) Building a Life From Creative Intuition, Not Pressure

(00:06:30) Empowering Women Through Storytelling and Visuals

(00:09:30) A Food-First Mindset and the Power of Nourishment

(00:11:00) How Documenting the Amazon Changed Her Creative Path

(00:15:00) Breaking Into Cookbook Photography and Lifestyle Branding

(00:17:00) Surf Culture, Morocco, and Discovering Farmer’s Footprint

(00:20:00) Buddhism, Mindfulness, and Manifesting Through Action

(00:23:00) Growing Up Between Two Worlds and Trusting Your Identity

(00:28:00) Letting Go of Fear and Leading With Creative Trust

(00:32:00) Choosing Language That Heals and Connects

(00:35:00) Soil Health, Human Health, and Regenerative Living

(00:38:00) Redefining Power and Embracing Feminine Leadership

(00:41:00) Why She Sees Power as a Circle, Not a Ladder

(00:44:00) Slowing Down and Designing a Regenerative Business

(00:47:00) What She Needs Now and How to Support Her Work

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com.

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