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Leading Our Own Way

Leading Our Own Way

By: Andrew White
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"Leading Our Own Way" (LOOW) is a captivating podcast spotlighting resilience in remarkable journeys. Each episode shares how individuals overcome adversity, emerging stronger and empowered. It's a beacon of hope, amplifying transformative stories and offering insights for self-discovery. Celebrating human resilience, it invites listeners to witness triumph over challenges. Beyond storytelling, it's a testament to human strength, inspiring global audiences to embrace inner resilience. Join us to celebrate triumphs and the transformative power of resilience in shaping destinies.Andrew White Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • 81. When Fear Becomes Fuel: Evelyn Lopez-Delon's Impossible Choice
    Nov 3 2025

    What does it take to rebuild your life in a new country after losing everything?

    This week's Tuesday Truths brings you the powerful story of Evelyn Lopez-Delon, whose journey from El Salvador to Australia is a testament to the unbreakable human spirit.

    If you missed Part One yesterday, make sure to go back and listen first—this is a story that needs to be heard from the beginning. Today's Tuesday Truths dives even deeper into Evelyn's remarkable journey.

    After losing her mother at a young age, Evelyn faced challenges that would have broken most people. In this deeply moving conversation, she opens up about the terrifying financial realities of entrepreneurship—when you've lost everything before, the fear of losing it all again becomes paralysing. She shares the sleepless nights, the difficult decisions, and the moment she chose to honour her mother's memory by taking the leap anyway.

    Evelyn also reveals her experience navigating Sandifer Syndrome as a parent while building her business, showing how life doesn't pause for your entrepreneurial dreams. Most powerfully, she unmasks her past, sharing the parts of her story she once kept hidden and the liberation that came from owning her entire journey.

    This isn't just another business success story—it's a raw exploration of authenticity, vulnerability, and what it means to take risks when you have everything to lose.

    Come back tomorrow for Part Two, where Evelyn reveals the incredible signs from her mother and the breakthrough moments that transformed everything!


    Connect with Evelyn Lopez Delon

    ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/evlopez⁠⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/evelynlopezdelon⁠


    ⁠https://www.skool.com/gtmacademy-ai/about?ref=51cccbed6443427⁠


    ⁠⁠⁠Legacy building Mammas Podcast:

    Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/legacy-building-mamas/id1704282095⁠⁠

    Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1JzrWMekKRaSaIEfpajxpm?si=583f9dc8cc9c4bb2⁠⁠


    Takeaways

    - Evelyn's mother led the way for their migration to Australia.

    - Losing her mother at a young age shaped Evelyn's perspective on life.

    - Evelyn faced significant financial challenges while building her business.

    - She learned to embrace risks as part of her entrepreneurial journey.

    - Signs from her mother provided comfort and guidance during tough times.

    - Evelyn reflects on the sacrifices made by her family.

    - The importance of community and support in overcoming obstacles.

    - Evelyn's journey is a testament to resilience and determination.

    - She emphasises the need for financial independence and security.

    - Evelyn's story inspires others to believe in their potential.


    Chapters

    🔴 (00:00) Tuesday Truths - Welcome

    🔴 (00:17) Overcoming Financial Fears to Build a Business

    🔴 (03:40) Sandifer Syndrome: A Parent's Journey

    🔴 (08:21) Unmasking My Past

    🔴 (13:38) Thank you - Come back tomorrow for Part Three


    Everything Leading Our Own Way

    🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠

    🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠


    Newsletters

    📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠


    #LeadingOurOwnWay #TuesdayTruths #EvelynLopezDilon #EntrepreneurialJourney #ImmigrantStory #Resilience #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #ElSalvador #AustralianEntrepreneur #OvercomingAdversity #FamilySupport #TakingRisks #Transformation #Inspiration #PodcastEpisode #RealStories #Vulnerability #NeverGiveUp

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    14 mins
  • 81. From El Salvador to Australia: Evelyn Lopez-Delon on Legacy, Motherhood & Redefining Success | Part 1
    Nov 2 2025
    In this powerful conversation, Evelyn Lopez-Delon opens up about her remarkable journey from El Salvador to Australia, sharing how her mother's enduring legacy shaped the woman, entrepreneur, and leader she is today.As the partner of previous guest Adam Lopez-Delon, Evelyn brings her own inspiring story of resilience and transformation. She candidly discusses the realities of balancing motherhood with building a business, the critical importance of creating supportive communities, and the invaluable lessons learned through navigating life's unexpected challenges.Throughout this episode, Evelyn explores what it truly means to redefine success on your own terms, the transformative power of authentic storytelling in business and marketing, and why living with purpose is the foundation of genuine leadership.This is a conversation about courage, authenticity, and the strength it takes to pursue your dreams while embracing life's beautiful complexities. Evelyn's story will inspire you to lead your own way with intention and heart.Tune in to discover:​How a mother's legacy can shape generations​Practical insights on balancing entrepreneurship and family life​The power of community in overcoming obstacles​Why authentic storytelling matters in business​How to redefine success and live with purpose​Connect with Evelyn Lopez Delonhttps://www.instagram.com/evelynlopezdelonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/evlopezhttps://www.skool.com/gtmacademy-ai/about?ref=51cccbed6443427⁠Legacy building Mammas Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/legacy-building-mamas/id1704282095Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JzrWMekKRaSaIEfpajxpm?si=583f9dc8cc9c4bb2Takeaways- Evelyn's journey from El Salvador to Australia shaped her entrepreneurial spirit.- Motherhood profoundly influenced her definition of success.- Building a legacy through presence is essential for her.- The importance of community in empowering women is paramount.- Evelyn's podcast serves as a platform for sharing stories and insights.- Navigating challenges in business requires resilience and adaptability.- Sales Command merges her passion for helping women with business strategy.- The Speak Framework emphasizes authenticity in marketing and sales.- Finding one's why is crucial for sustained motivation and purpose.- Evelyn's experiences highlight the importance of mental health and support systems.Chapters🔴00:00 Introduction and Background🔴04:01 Leading Your Own Way: Personal Journey🔴06:56 The Impact of Motherhood on Career Choices🔴10:01 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship🔴12:48 Building a Community Through Podcasting🔴16:01 Creating the Her Digital Freedom Academy🔴18:53 The Speak Framework for Marketing🔴21:57 Building Trust and Authority in Business🔴24:57 The Importance of Authenticity in Marketing🔴27:51 Transformational Stories and Their Impact🔴30:51 Future Plans and Events🔴34:02 Navigating Dual Passions: Sales Command and Her Digital Freedom🔴41:17 The Power of Persistence: Lessons from Podcasting🔴47:32 Finding Purpose Through Personal Struggles🔴55:44 Future Aspirations and Legacy BuildingEverything Leading Our Own Way🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠ 🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com https://www.leadingourownway.com⁠Newsletters📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠Listen to the Full Podcast Episode:🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺 🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠ 🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠ 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/4a0aQ1F⁠ 📚Buy My Book 📚‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠ #LeadingOurOwnWay #EvelynLopezDelon #WomensEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #MotherhoodAndBusiness #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #AuthenticLeadership #PurposeDrivenLife #ImmigrantStories #SuccessRedefined #StorytellingInBusiness #CommunityMatters #LeadershipJourney #Inspiration
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    57 mins
  • 80. From Bulimia to Breakthrough: Claire Woodley on Loving the Unlovable Parts & Healing Your Inner Child | Part 2
    Oct 28 2025

    How do you learn to love yourself when you've spent years believing you're unworthy?

    In this deeply moving conclusion to Claire Woodley's story, we witness the raw truth of what real healing looks like—and it's nothing like the Instagram version.

    Claire returns to complete her transformative journey, taking us deeper into the wounds that shaped her and the profound healing practices that saved her life. This isn't about positive thinking or quick fixes—this is about doing the uncomfortable, messy work of facing your shadow and learning to love every broken piece.

    Building on Part 1's revelations, Claire shares the practical reality of her healing journey. She reveals how unprocessed emotions literally manifest in our bodies and how childhood trauma creates lifelong patterns we struggle to break.

    Through vulnerability and courage, Claire demonstrates what it truly means to embrace self-love—not as a destination, but as a daily practice of acceptance, forgiveness, and radical honesty.

    In this powerful conclusion with Claire Woodley, we explore:

    💔 The Reality of Bulimia Recovery – Claire's honest account of the ongoing journey🧠 Mental Health Meets Physical Health – How unprocessed emotions manifest as physical illness👶 Childhood Trauma's Lasting Impact – Understanding how early wounds create adult patterns🎵 Musical Heritage as Healing – How Claire's artistic background became refuge and recovery tool💪 The Power of Vulnerability – Why opening up is the gateway to genuine connection and healing🌱 Transformative Emotional Healing – Practical insights into releasing stored trauma💗 Self-Love as Daily Practice – Moving beyond affirmations to truly accepting yourself✨ Loving the Unlovable Parts – Embracing your shadow and healing your inner child🔮 Purpose from Pain – How Claire transformed suffering into a mission to help others🌟 Future Aspirations – Claire's vision for expanding her healing work

    Claire shows us that healing isn't linear, self-love isn't easy, and transformation requires facing the parts we've been running from. But on the other side? Freedom, purpose, and a life you never thought possible.

    This is Part 2 of 2.


    Connect with Claire Woodley

    ⁠https://linktr.ee/clairewoodley⁠


    Chapters

    🔴 (00:00) The Impact of Bulimia and Finding Help

    🔴 (02:30) The Connection Between Emotions and Physical Health

    🔴 (04:18) Healing Techniques and Inner Child Work

    🔴 (10:32) Understanding the Body's Messages and Emotional Healing

    🔴 (21:22) Understanding Psoriasis and Healing Crises

    🔴 (22:39) Personal Healing Journeys and Lifestyle Changes

    🔴 (24:43) Exploring Emotional Causes of Illness

    🔴 (27:12) Spiritual Awakening and Self-Discovery

    🔴 (29:07) The Role of Emotions in Physical Health

    🔴 (30:41) The Impact of Modern Diet on Health

    🔴 (32:55) Coping Mechanisms and Mental Health

    🔴 (35:12) Navigating Loneliness and Alcohol Use

    🔴 (36:43) Reflections on Suicidal Thoughts and Recovery

    🔴 (39:02) Finding Purpose Through Nursing

    🔴 (43:40) Breaking Free from Labels and Embracing Life

    🔴 (47:14) The Power of Self-Love and Healing

    🔴 (49:25) Future Aspirations and Personal Growth

    🔴 (52:32) Thank You to Claire Woodley - We will see Claire later again next year as she is doing a live reading with me. ahhhh

    Cant Wait!


    Everything Leading Our Own Way

    🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠

    🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com


    #LeadingOurOwnWay #ClaireWoodley #SelfLoveJourney #BulimiaRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #ChildhoodTrauma #EmotionalHealing #InnerChildHealing #VulnerabilityIsStrength #MindBodyConnection #HealingJourney #TraumaRecovery #SelfAcceptance #PsychicMedium #SpiritualHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #AuthenticLiving #HealingIsPossible #TransformationJourney #PurposeFromPain

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    53 mins
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