On today’s episode … we’re diving into a topic that so many leaders quietly struggle with—the emotional weight of the holiday season. While we’re told this is the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ and the holidays are marketed as the season of joy, family gatherings, and picture-perfect moment … for many, it brings up grief for loved ones who are no longer with us, the stress of strained family dynamics, spotlight the loneliness that follows life transitions like divorce, or the pressure of living up to Hallmark-style perfection.

This episode of The Grounded Leader explores how to navigate the emotional weight of the holidays without succumbing to the Hallmark pressures of “perfect cheer.” Instead, we’ll talk about the healing role of self-compassion, both/and thinking, and the grace of letting go—reminding us that one difficult holiday does not define a lifetime. Our guest today is Angie Miller.

🔑Key Takeaways for Listeners

• The holidays can hold both light and shadow, and that’s normal.
• Self-compassion is not indulgence—it’s resilience.
• Both/And thinking allows us to honor grief and joy in the same breath.
• Letting go of “perfect holidays” creates space for authentic presence.
• A tough season doesn’t mean a tough lifetime.

📣If the holidays feel heavy this year, know that you’re not alone — and you don’t have to push through in perfection mode.

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Angie's Bio

Angie is a Global Wellness Speaker who champions the intersection between physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. A Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, Certified Wellness Coach, Author, and Renowned Fitness Expert, Angie empowers individuals and organizations worldwide with evidence-based strategies for mental and physical wellbeing. With years of experience helping individuals navigate loss, transition, and high-pressure seasons, Angie brings deep wisdom on how we can meet ourselves with self-compassion, both/and thinking, and the grace of letting go.

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🎙️ Episode Description

The Gratitude Advantage: Why Thankfulness Fuels Entrepreneurship

In this illuminating episode of The Grounded Leader, I sit down with the incomparable Laura Mignott—a culture-shaper, master connector, and visionary who leads teams that build unforgettable, high-impact brand experiences. Known for her magnetic presence and her ability to “know everyone,” Laura brings wisdom, humor, and heart to our conversation.

Together, we explore an entrepreneurial superpower that rarely gets the spotlight: gratitude. Far beyond a feel-good concept, gratitude is a strategic lens that transforms how we lead, innovate, and navigate uncertainty. It softens the edges of stress, fuels clarity, and strengthens resilience—while also shaping compassionate teams and emotionally intelligent companies.

Through personal stories and practical reflections, this episode invites you to rethink gratitude not as a “soft skill,” but as a hard-working leadership asset. Whether you’re scaling a business, leading a team, or simply trying to stay grounded in an ever-shifting world, this conversation will show you why thankfulness isn’t a luxury—it’s a competitive advantage.

✨ Key Takeaways

• Gratitude reframes the entrepreneurial journey
• Thankfulness strengthens leadership
• Gratitude is a team-culture builder
• Innovation thrives in a grateful mind
• Gratitude during setbacks
• Expressing gratitude outwardly

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Until next time, stay grounded, stay grateful, and keep leading with intention.

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Laura Mignott is a visionary business leader, cultural strategist, and brand innovator with over 15 years of executive experience shaping the future of marketing, communications, and experiential engagement. As the CEO of You Are Home (YAH), Laura helps Fortune 500 brands grow through inclusive storytelling, cultural fluency, and deep audience insight—driving business transformation in industries from tech to CPG, luxury to healthcare.

Her voice has been featured in Forbes, AdWeek, Essence, and Business Insider, and she is a frequent speaker at premier industry events including Cannes Lions, SXSW, Beet.TV, CES & more.

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🎙️ In this heartfelt episode I sit down with Reshma Kearney, a Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher and Healing Guide who helps individuals and families navigate life after loss.

After losing her husband to suicide in 2022, Reshma turned to mindfulness and movement as lifelines in her own healing. Today, she leads Healing Circles for those walking the difficult path of grief, creating compassionate spaces for remembrance, release, and renewal. To me, she is a real leader helping her children, family, and communities grieve and heal with compassion.

Together, we explore how grief can become a teacher — guiding us toward deeper self-awareness, tenderness, and purpose.

🎧 Key Takeaways

1. Grief reshapes us. It can become a powerful teacher that deepens our empathy, resilience, and connection to what truly matters.
2. Healing isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about learning to live with love, loss, and gratitude all at once — honoring the full range of human experience.
3. Movement and mindfulness reconnect us. Simple, embodied practices can help us feel grounded and reclaim parts of ourselves that grief can silence.
4. Community heals what isolation cannot. Healing Circles and shared spaces remind us we don’t have to carry pain alone — collective healing creates profound transformation.
5. Purpose can emerge from pain. When we allow grief to soften rather than harden us, it can guide us toward service, creativity, and deeper meaning in life and leadership.

📣 If this episode spoke to your heart, share it with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone and connect with Reshma for grief and mindfulness support.

📚 And for a deeper exploration, pick up my book The Loss That Binds Us — part memoir, part guide — wherever books are sold.

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Disclaimer: The content is purely informative and educational in nature and should not be construed as medical advice. The information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease. Please use the content only in consultation with an appropriate certified medical or healthcare professional. If you are nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, please consult with your health care practitioner prior to the use of any of these herbs.