An Imperfectly Perfect Life with Shari Leid

This is An Imperfectly Perfect Life… and we’re just getting started. Big things are coming. A new brand. A bigger mission. And even more ways to help you flip the box in your own life. So stay tuned. If you’re feeling called to go deeper, I’d love to work with you. You can find everything at ShariLeid.com. And if retreat has been on your heart… this is your moment. We only have 8 private rooms… an...

What if fear isn’t something to overcome… but something to use? In this episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life with Shari Leid, I sit down with Janice Burt to explore a powerful reframe: fear is not the enemy. It is information. It is direction. And when you learn how to work with it, it becomes one of your greatest advantages. We begin with a question that makes you pause:If today were your last...

In this insightful conversation, Shari Leid sits down with her long-time publicist Kourtney Jason of Pacific & Court to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build visibility in today’s crowded media landscape. From crafting a powerful personal narrative to pitching stories that resonate, Kourtney shares practical strategies for authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs who want to expand th...

In this episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life –with Shari Leid - Shari sits down with speaker and resilience expert Tiran Jackson for a conversation about the true nature of resilience. Many people believe resilience is something you either have or you do not. Tiran shares why that belief is a myth. Through his personal journey and the lessons he has learned along the way, he explains how resilie...

What really happens after you file for divorce differs for everyone -- and can be incredibly challenging for those who are leaving a toxic partner. Why do custody battles and high-conflict divorces continue long after the relationship ends? In this episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life, Shari Leid talks with Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There. Got Out. Lisa spent years navigating a high-confl...

In this episode, I sit down with Daven Michaels—a 10-time author, New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and respected business strategist—live from Top Talent Hollywood’s Media Row. Daven is widely known for helping people build wealth and businesses that create real freedom, but at the core of his work is something deeper and more enduring: community. Throughout our conversation...

In this solo episode, Shari Leid shares how meditation teaches you to become an observer rather than an absorber - using breath and presence as practical tools for everyday life. Fresh off becoming a certified meditation teacher, Shari offers simple meditation gems from her training that help you stay grounded, present, and clear without checking out of real life. This episode focuses on how consc...

Are you truly stuck—or are you afraid to move forward? In this episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life, host Shari Leid sits down with Anne Bonney, keynote speaker and leadership consultant, for an honest conversation about fear, growth, and what it really takes to create an incredible year ahead. Together, they explore how to recognize the difference between being stuck and being scared—and why fe...

What does it mean to create a container for a new year? In this episode, I’m talking about creating a container for 2026 — the emotional, energetic, and practical structure that holds your life so growth can happen without burnout or force. A container isn’t about goals or resolutions. It’s about the environment you’re living inside. The boundaries you set. The rhythms you keep. The support you al...

What does it mean to intentionally rebuild your life—and then actually move forward? In this end-of-year episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life, I reflect on 2025 as a deliberate rebuilding year and share the top three lessons that shaped how I think about love, work, money, and self-trust. I also offer simple, practical tools—questions, mantras, and reflections—you can use to step into the new ye...

We talk a lot about bucket lists as someday dreams, but rarely about how our money actually supports the life we want to live right now. In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Sakai of One Vision Retirement to explore a different approach to financial planning, one that starts with your bucket list and works backward with intention. Lisa shares how aligning your finances with your values can turn vag...

In this episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life – with Shari Leid, I sit down with the extraordinary Stoy Hall: financial strategist, founder, speaker, and one of the most refreshingly human voices in the world of wealth-building. Stoy doesn’t just talk numbers. He talks meaning. In this conversation, Stoy shares the story behind his life’s mission is to rid the world of financial illiteracy . From...

I made it to Dallas — and today, you get the first peek inside my brand-new home! This episode is all joy, fresh paint, unpacked dreams, and the feeling of walking into a space that finally feels like mine. After a interstate move, a massive life transition, and a very full moving truck, this house is where my new chapter officially begins. Come with me as I open the door for the very first time a...

Happy Thanksgiving, friends. Today’s episode is a gentle reminder rooted in one simple truth: you have always had all you need. This guided Thanksgiving meditation is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that have carried you through every season - the resilience, wisdom, love, and inner light that were never missing. In this short reflection, I shar...

In this deeply honest and liberating conversation, I sit down with Nikki Corbett, founder of The Scarlet Edit, to explore what happens when women stop hiding the chapters of their lives they’ve been taught to feel ashamed of - and instead rewrite them with truth, compassion, and power. Nikki shares the story behind The Scarlet Edit: how a moment meant to define her became the catalyst for a moveme...

What does it really take to live a “next level” life? In this episode, Shari sits down with Alan Lazaros - speaker, coach, and co-founder of Next Level University - to unpack the habits, mindset, and connections that turn vision into reality. Together, Shari and Alan explore what it means to keep showing up when no one’s watching, how to rewrite your story, and how to build a life that aligns with...

What happens when two global connection strategists sit down to talk about what truly drives success? Host Shari Leid, author of Table for 51 and creator of Flip the Box®, joins Lirone Glikman, author of The Super Connector’s Playbook and founder of The Human Factor Method. Together, they unpack the science and soul of human connection - how to move beyond surface networking, flip limiting stories...

It’s never too late to wake up to your own life! In this laugh-out-loud, soul-stirring episode, Shari Leid and midlife reinvention queen Wendy Valentine, author of Women Waking Up , dive into what happens when women stop settling and start living. From rediscovering passion to finding purpose - and yes, bringing play back into the mix - this conversation is your permission slip to shake things up...

Hadley Shafer’s Break at the Bend reminds us that sometimes life’s sharp turns are divine detours. In this heartfelt conversation, we talk about the beauty in taking a break at the bend, being proud of the journey, the courage in beginning again, and the peace that comes when we trust the universe’s other plans. #AnImperfectlyPerfectLife #NewBeginnings #MidlifeMagic #EmpoweringWomen #HealingJourne...

In this episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life – Life Unscripted, Shari opens up about the untold side of Breast Cancer Awareness Month — why October, with all its pink ribbons and celebrations, can also be one of the most difficult months for many survivors. Through personal reflection, Shari explores what happens after the battle - the quiet fears, the pressure to stay positive, and the complica...

What happens after the goodbye party? When the boxes are packed and the house is quiet again? In this episode, Shari reflects on leaving Seattle, the friends who shaped her there, and the brave work of building new belonging in Dallas. A story about goodbyes, new beginnings, and learning to create connection wherever you go. 🎥 Want to watch my journey? Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/sharilei...

I thought I had dating all figured out—or at least I had my “approach.” Then I interviewed one of America's top mid-life dating coaches, Jonathon Aslay, who coaches midlife women on love and relationships, sat across from me and completely flipped the script. In this episode, you’ll actually hear him coaching me in real time. Spoiler: he pointed out a few blindspots (ouch) and gave me a peek into...

Dating after 50? The statistics might surprise you. In this episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life, I share some eye-opening facts about love, relationships, and midlife dating. And yes… spoiler alert: I just went on my very first Dallas date — and I’ve even given him a nickname. From the numbers to the stories, I’m breaking down what dating in your 50s really looks like — with a little humor alon...

I honestly thought this was the kind of thing I’d left behind in my 20s. You know—that inappropriate, crossing-the-line moment at work that leaves you caught off guard. But here I am in my 50s, back at work, and it happened again. In this episode, I’m opening up about how I handled it (spoiler: not the way I wanted to at first), what I’ve learned since, and the great advice I got from career coach...

Buying a new home is supposed to feel like pure celebration — but when I signed the closing documents on my Dallas house, I was blindsided by emotions I didn’t expect. For the first time, I truly mourned the life I left behind. In this episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life – Life Unscripted, I peel back the curtain on the grief, anger, and loss that surfaced during what should have been a happy m...