Lead with Integrity - by Lena Heuel

What if networking didn't have to feel transactional? In this episode, I sit down with Katharina — founder of the One Percent Women community in Amsterdam and One Percent Studios — on a picnic blanket in Vondelpark for a conversation about building business through genuine connection. We talk about why she doesn't separate work friends from real friends, how "manufactured luck" l...

Megan Jasson joined us on 'Lead with Integrity' today. Megan founded Lift Lake, a boutique strength studio that she built from the ground up, within only 2 months from getting the keys and opening doors. Megan is also an ex corporate prawn, has an eye for design and meditates daily using sound mantras. We dove deep on the meaning of a strong body, the art of loving, relationships, entrepreneurship...

That Voice Telling You to Quit? Let's Talk About It. You know the one voice... The voice that shows up after a slow week, a rejected pitch, or just... a random Tuesday. The one that whispers "maybe this isn't for you" — or sometimes straight up says "just go get a job and be done with it. Would be so much easier, wouldn't it?" Yeah. I heard it too. Loud and clear. I...

This episode drops you straight into a real, unfiltered moment: an interview during a self-leadership retreat in Sweden. At the core, it challenges the idea that self-leadership is something you figure out alone. Yes, you’re responsible for your life — your emotions, your actions, your direction — but growth doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in conversation, in reflection, in being mirrored...

Tune into a unique episode in which I had the pleasure to interview such an iconic soul, Pascale Blili. She's the founder and owner of  Du côté de chez Blili’s, in Tunisia - and happened to be an inspiration to many, without ever intending to be. I see a lot of myself in her, when I watched her walk through her premises, with such a grounded and open hearted energy, greeting her guests, and ye...

Hello friends, this one has been such an inspiring conversation, with Kirsten Petram, Owner and Founder of the Holistic Sanctuary 'Grounded Roots', located in the Netherlands, just outside of Amsterdam. In this episode we cover a lot of good stuff: Discovering the True Meaning behind "Grounded Roots" Working with Family - the real struggles and blessings Living with your parents...

Vulnerability, Jazz, and the Voice as a Channel From growing up in a musical household to becoming one of the most iconic Dutch jazz singers, Anna Serierse has lived and breathed music since day one. Inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, and the Count Basie Orchestra, she now shares what it’s like to stand on stage with her heart wide open. In this episode, we talk about: Vulnerability on stage...

In this solo episode, Lena drops some truth bombs on emotional maturity. Forget the drama and learn how to actually respond to your emotions instead of letting them hijack your life. Whether you’re dealing with a tough situation at work, feeling triggered in your relationships, or just tired of reacting on autopilot, this episode gives you the tools to handle your feelings like a pro — without the...

What if everything you’ve been told about who you are is just conditioning? In this episode, I sit down with Brad Carrigan to explore how we can reclaim our power, tune into higher frequencies, and lead with love and consciousness. We dive into self-leadership, breaking free from societal programming, and the unseen forces shaping our world. A deep, thought-provoking conversation that will challen...

We all want to be liked, accepted, and understood. But what happens when the fear of judgment keeps us from standing in our truth? In this raw and unfiltered episode, I dive deep into my own struggles with integrity—when I compromised my boundaries, silenced my voice, and lost sight of my purpose just to keep the peace. But here's the twist: avoiding discomfort doesn’t save you from it - it ac...

In this episode, I sit down with Kailey and Jilaine, the founders of Junction 9, a thriving yoga and Pilates studio in Calgary, Canada. We delve into their inspiring journey of creating a space where movement, mindfulness, and community come together. Hear about their vision, the challenges they’ve faced, and how they’ve built a studio that feels like home for so many. Whether you're passionate ab...

In this first episode of Lead with Integrity, I dive into what integrity really means—not just in a traditional sense, but as a force that impacts everything around us—our work, relationships, and society. After 30 years of life experience, I’ve realized how often we struggle to align our actions with our words, and why it’s so hard to live in full integrity with what we say we value. Through pers...