I’m recording this episode from my parents’ guest bedroom in California - not because it was planned, but because life happened. A family health scare pulled me across the country, and in the middle of supporting my mom, solo parenting, and navigating heavy emotions, I still showed up for my business, my clients, and this podcast.

In this episode, we’re talking about emotional intelligence and resilience - the skills that actually determine whether you keep going when life gets hard. Because success isn’t about perfect conditions, motivation, or hustle. It’s about how well you can regulate your emotions, lead yourself through discomfort, and keep taking action when life throws curveballs.

This is a real, honest conversation for the woman building a business while life is still happening.

✨ In This Episode, We Talk About:

00:00 – Why I’m recording this episode from California

04:15 – Why success has less to do with intelligence and more to do with emotional regulation

08:30 – What emotional intelligence really means (and what it’s NOT)

14:10 – The duality of emotions as a mom and entrepreneur

19:45 – Why consistency breaks down when emotions run the show

24:30 – Emotional intelligence vs. resilience (and how they work together)

30:10 – Common ways entrepreneurs self-sabotage when emotions get heavy

36:40 – Why discomfort is a sign of growth, not failure

41:55 – How journaling builds emotional intelligence and resilience

47:20 – 5 powerful journal prompts to regulate emotions and keep going

55:30 – Final reminder: you don’t need perfect conditions to succeed

If this episode resonated with you, DM me on Instagram - I love having real conversations in the DMs. And if you’re feeling called to build your next chapter with support, I currently have limited one-on-one coaching spots for 2026 and my SheEO mastermind for early & aspiring coaches kicking off in March.

Journal Prompts:

1. What am I feeling right now - and where do I feel it in my body?

2. What story am I telling myself about this feeling or situation?

3. Is my reaction coming from fear, protection, or leadership?

4. What would the most grounded version of me do next - even if it’s uncomfortable?

5. When have I felt something similar before - and kept going anyway?

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