In this episode, Henri interviews Jen Legaspi, a coach, yoga teacher, and author, about her journey of personal and professional growth. They discuss the challenges of being seen and heard in the business world, the impact of childhood wounds on self-expression, and the importance of authenticity and sovereignty in creating a business that aligns with one's values. Jen shares her experience of feeling stifled by the traditional corporate approach to marketing and the pressure to conform to certain standards. They also explore the concept of burning it all down, which represents a desire to break free from oppressive structures and create a business that is heart-centered and aligned with one's true self.

Takeaways

• Building a relationship with your body and understanding its cues is essential for creating a business that feels aligned and authentic.
• Feeling seen and heard in the business world requires breaking free from oppressive structures and embracing your own unique way of doing things.
• Childhood wounds and societal conditioning can impact our ability to express ourselves authentically and confidently.
• Burning it all down means unapologetically choosing to do things your own way and being sovereign in your decision-making.
• Listening to the yes and no in your body can guide you towards what feels open, expansive, and aligned with your true self.

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Jen Legaspi is a Women’s Transformational Coach, Yoga Teacher, Author, and Columnist. As a recovering perfectionist, Jen's journey to authenticity began with a brave leap towards self-discovery after a life filled with societal expectations and external validations. Her wake-up call came in the form of an unexpected divorce, which led her to confront her inner critic and the childhood wounds that shaped her. 

Jen's profound inner work has allowed her to transform self-doubt into self-trust, regulate her nervous system, and embrace her true voice. Now, she helps others navigate their own paths to self-love and authenticity, drawing on her certifications in Master Life Coaching, Integrative Wellness Coaching, and Yoga. Jen's story is one of resilience, growth, and the empowering realization that true worth comes from within.

Learn more about Jen: https://jenlegaspi.com/ 

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Buy her book: Brave Wise Woman: Transform The Fallout Of Your Breakup Into Your Power

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction 

02:28 The Desire to Burn it All Down

08:12 The Challenges of Being Inside Someone Else's Container

13:57 The Impact of Childhood Wounds on Self-Expression

23:56 Burning it All Down: Finding Authenticity in Business

32:21 The Freeze State and the Inability to Create

35:12 Burning it All Down: Embracing Sovereignty

39:23 Listening to the Yes and No in Your Body

42:08 Next Steps for Jen

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