Women Who Rise: Empowering Leadership and Essential Self-Care

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Well, hello, my valued listeners, and welcome back to another episode of Living in Your Power.
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I'm your host, Dr. Marlene Greenleaf. And yes, we are deep into Women's History
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Month and our theme, Women Who Rise, Strength, Leadership, and Empowerment is truly coming to life.
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Now, later this month, I promise I'll be bringing on some incredible guests.
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But today, I want to continue our focus on women leaders, women who are shaping
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our world today, particularly on the political forefront.
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We'll talk about women like Jasmine Crockett, who is standing boldly in the
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fight to protect our constitutional rights, freedoms, and democracy.
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And why strong leadership requires self-care and a personal reminder to our
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women leaders to pause, breathe, and protect their own well-being.
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So let's get into it.
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Leadership in today's world requires more than intelligence or experience.
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It requires courage. And one woman who has been leading with boldness and passion
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is Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.
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She, alongside other strong women leaders, is standing on the front line of
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the fight to protect our democracy, constitutional rights, and freedoms.
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In a time where the vision is strong and truth is often distorted,
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she is showing us what it means to lead with resilience, purpose,
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and an unapologetic commitment to justice.
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And she's not alone. We are seeing more women stepping into political roles,
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policy, advocacy, and decision-making spaces pushing for equity,
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justice, and real change.
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But here's the truth.
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This is exhausting.
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Women leaders, whether in politics,
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business, or community work, are often expected to be twice as strong,
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twice as perfect, and twice as prepared.
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And the pressure is real.
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So as we celebrate women like Jasmine Crockett Who's fighting for us We must
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also talk about what it means to lead While taking care of yourself.
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Now, one thing I've seen and personally experienced is how easy it is for women
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in leadership to pull out everything and leave nothing for themselves.
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If you are a woman leader, I need you to hear this.
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You cannot lead effectively if you are running on empty.
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You cannot empower others if you are burned out.
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And you cannot show up fully if you never take time to rest.
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And let me be real. I've had to learn this the hard way.
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As a leader, coach, and business owner, I used to believe that if I wasn't constantly
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working, I was falling behind.
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But recently, I've been more intentional about taking care of myself,
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setting boundaries, resting, and making space for joy.
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And I want to encourage every woman leader today to do the same.
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Now here are a few things I've learned about leading with strength without sacrificing self-care.
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You need to pause before burnout hits
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so if you're waiting until you break to
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take a break it's too late build in
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time for rest before exhaustion takes over so i'm going to say that again if
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you're waiting until you break to take a break it's too late so you must build
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in time for rest before exhaustion takes over.
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Next, set boundaries. Say no to things that drain you.
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You do not have to be everything to everyone.
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And you don't need to explain no. No is a complete sentence.
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So please, say no to things that drain you.
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You need to create space for stillness. Whether it's prayer,
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journaling, meditation or quiet time.
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Just allow yourself time to be present with your own thoughts.
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And again I keep saying this over and over again. You have to celebrate your own thoughts.
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We often share for others, but we tend to forget ourselves.
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So women leaders, take time to acknowledge your growth, achievements, and impact.
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Because women who rise also need to rest.
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So today we've talked about women who are rising in leadership,
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standing boldly, and shaping the world.
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And here's what I want you to take away from this episode, if nothing else.
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I want you to know that women like Jasmine Crockett are proving that leadership
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is about courage, conviction, and standing for what is right.
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Women in leadership need to take care of themselves.
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We cannot keep leading at the expense of our well-being.
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And self-care is not selfish. It's a requirement.
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So rest, recharge, and prioritize yourself as much as you prioritize the work that you do.
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So here's your challenge for the week. I want you to continue to celebrate a
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woman in leadership by sending a message, a thank you, or a shout out to a woman making an impact.
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Choose one act of self-care this week. Something just for you. Just for you.
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Don't need to have your friends, your girlfriends, or your family with you.
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Choose one act of self-care.
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That's something just for you.
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And your final challenge is to stay informed. Support and follow the work of
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women fighting for justice and equality.
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I want to thank you for joining me today. And remember, live boldly in your power.
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And if it gets tough, just breathe. You've still got the strength to rise.
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So until next time, dear listeners, stay strong, stay rested,
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and keep leading with purpose.
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Continue to live in your power.