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What if your business gave you the kind of life you didn’t need a vacation from? Yeah—that’s the kind of conversation we’re having today.

In this episode, I’m talking with the incredible Leslie Hocker, a woman who walked away from a high-powered oil & gas career (the ultimate boys’ club) to open Houston’s first-ever Pilates studio… back when “core strength” was still considered a buzzword.

Leslie lives a heart-led business. In this episode: how leading with heart gives you the edge, what trips people up when starting, and the daily declarations that keep Leslie unshakable.

🎧 Lead with purpose—this is your playbook.

Key Takeaways

• Why Leslie left a high-powered oil & gas career to open a Pilates studio
• The difference between a job you dread and a life you don’t need a vacation from.
• How athletic discipline shaped her entrepreneurial mindset.
• The power of community and culture in heart-led businesses.
• Why affirmations (or “declarations”) are your secret weapon for success.

About the Guest
Leslie Hocker is a globally recognized entrepreneur, speaker, and coach with a passion for reinvention and heart-led leadership. From trailblazing as one of the youngest female execs in the petroleum industry to pioneering Houston’s first Pilates studio, her journey spans decades of success in personal development, skincare, and network marketing. A certified NLP trainer and former collegiate swim champion, Leslie now mentors entrepreneurs worldwide—helping them create intentional lives they don’t need a vacation from.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.lesliehocker.com & www.realfreedomforyou.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-hocker
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bizcoach.leslie
• X: x.com/BIZCoachLeslie
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/leslie_hocker

Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/leslie-hocker

Up Next: Fredrick Hahn is a veteran personal trainer, author, and founder of SlowBurn Personal Training Studios in NYC and NJ. Certified since 1990, he’s trained top business leaders and celebrities, and co-authored the best-selling The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution. Fredrick is a sought-after voice in fitness, with appearances on The Today Show, CNN, FOX, and more.

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