In honor of Mother's Day, Liv sits down with her mom, Jackie Marati, to answer listener questions for another episode of Tea Talk. While building a successful career in leadership and business, Jackie also shares how she evolved toward a way of living rooted in longevity and truly listening to her body.

Together, they dive into the intersection of career, family, and personal well-being, and the role that community, friendship, and spiritual connection play in shaping a meaningful life. Jackie reflects on her experiences in leadership, motherhood, caregiving, and personal loss, offering wisdom on how life’s challenges can deepen resilience and perspective.

EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

• A fulfilling life balances career success with personal well-being

• Sustainable wellness comes from consistency and moderation, not extremes

• Community and meaningful relationships are essential for long-term success and happiness

• Leadership and life experience can shape resilience, empathy, and perspective

• Life’s challenges can be powerful teachers for growth—both personally and professionally

• Listening to your body and intuition leads to more aligned decisions

• True success includes health, connection, and a strong sense of self

  
  

CONNECT WITH JACKIE

With executive careers in finance at New York, San Francisco and Guam banks and a public sector management position with the Guam Airport International Authority, Jackie Marati coupled her work career with civic work with the South Pacific Games and nonprofit volunteerism with Guam Cancer Care, MakeAWish, Guam Women’s Chamber and St. Anthony and Academy of Our Lady of Guam. This while being a single mom raising two daughters.

She had readied her retirement plans just before the pandemic shutdown, but slowed down the process while remote working. She then accelerated her plans with the passing of her dad and being a caregiver to her youngest sister Lisa who died of cervical cancer.

She embraces her gratitude for an intentional life being a loyal Ina Wellness community member, regularly practicing at the twice weekly yoga classes, and being fully present for local and international retreats, workshops and lunar events.

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SPECIAL THANKS

This episode was recorded at the beautiful Penthouse Suite at Dusit Beach Resort Guam. Dusit Beach is the premier deluxe beachfront resort hotel in the Tumon Bay resort district, conveniently located near all the delights of the area.

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