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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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What happens when a business becomes a vehicle for awakening?

Troy Hadeed is living the answer. In this episode, the author of My Name is Love, Zen yoga teacher and soulful entrepreneur from Trinidad & Tobago, shares how he blends devotion, vulnerability, and leadership in the way he builds and stewards community.

He’s not just teaching yoga—he’s redefining success, surrendering control, and showing what it means to serve something greater than self. We discuss the tension between heart and profitability, why letting go is sometimes the most loving move, and how to build a business that remains true to its soul.

🎧Grab your yoga mat or your journal, and join us for this honest, uplifting, and deeply human conversation.

📌Key Takeaways

• Why being “too heart-led” can hurt your business (yes, it’s possible!)
• The emotional rollercoaster of stepping back as a founder
• How to find a general manager who won’t kill your vibe—or your mission
• The difference between self-help and self-realization
• Turning used cooking oil into profit (and peace of mind)

📌About the Guest: Troy Hadeed is a yoga teacher, writer, and spiritual seeker from Trinidad & Tobago, known for blending ancient wisdom with present-moment awareness. Troy’s journey—from solo treks across Costa Rica to opening Trinidad’s first conscious hemp store—embodies a deep devotion to mindful living. Through breath, prayer, and heart-led writing, he inspires reconnection with compassion, truth, and divine presence.

📌Additional Resources

• Website: www.troyhadeed.com & www.beyondyogatv.com
• Email: info@beyondyogatv.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/troy-hadeed-love
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/troyhadeedofficial
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/troyhadeed
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCgPtY11bkI9zGJX01zOzqkQ
• Book: My Name is Love: We're Not All That Different https://tinyurl.com/bdebkw9f

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

📌Up Next: Leslie Hocker is a global entrepreneur and coach who empowers purpose-led reinvention. From launching Houston’s first Pilates studio to guiding heart-driven brands worldwide, she brings decades of expertise in wellness and personal growth.

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Can you build a thriving business and be a present parent?

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Anne WelsH, a clinical psychologist, executive coach, and mom of four, shares how she turned her values into a vibrant, heart-led career. From her early days at Harvard to creating her own private practice, Anne opens up about what it really takes to juggle ambition and motherhood, leave the insurance model behind, charge what you're truly worth, and navigate perfectionism without losing your identity.

Her story is a refreshing and empowering reminder that you don’t have to choose between purpose and profit—you can absolutely have both.

🎧Are you a therapist, coach, working mom, or heart-led entrepreneur? This episode is full of real talk and smart insights to help you build a business that truly fits your life and values.

Key Takeaways

• How Anne accidentally became an entrepreneur (spoiler: Harvard said no, and she said “watch me”)
• The truth about building a “portfolio career” that balances passion, profit, and parenting
• Why heart-led business owners struggle to charge their worth—and how to change that
• The magic of community and why going solo doesn’t mean going it alone
• How perfectionism is quietly sabotaging your success—and what to do about it

About the Guest
Dr. Anne Welsh is a clinical psychologist, executive coach, and mother of four who has made it her life’s work to support working parents as they navigate career and family. A Harvard-trained expert on the transition to parenthood, she blends research, real-life experience, and over 15 years in practice to help women feel seen, grounded, and empowered. Dr. Welsh is a leading voice on working motherhood, women’s leadership, and redefining success on your own terms.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.drannewelsh.com
• Email: drannewelsh@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drannewelsh
• Free Masterclass: https://www.drannewelsh.com/masterclass

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

Up Next: Troy Hadeed, a yoga teacher, writer, and truth-seeker from Trinidad & Tobago who blends ancient wisdom with modern presence. His journey fuels a practice and writing that inspires connection, clarity, and compassion.

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