Tearin’ Up My Heart: Emotional Leadership Lessons

This week on Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re diving into the value of accountability with leadership coach, educator, and roller derby powerhouse Dr. Ashley Lang. As the founder of Goal Digger, Ashley helps individuals and organizations grow by first owning who they are and then taking radical, values-driven action. We talk about what accountability really means (hint: it’s not just checking boxes or a...

This week on Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re talking about the value of boundaries not as rigid rules, but as powerful declarations of self-worth. And there’s no better guest to guide us than Hannah Sol Marie: connection coach, creator, and host of The Brave Btches Podcast*. From virtual circles to mountain retreats in Peru, Hannah helps women embrace vulnerability, connection, and radical honesty. In...

This episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart is a fiery, honest look at what it means to embrace your feminine power while defying the traditional roles that try to box us in. Our guest, Cynthia Hara, is a tech leader, nonprofit founder, mentor, and connector who brings passion, energy, and emotional intelligence to every room she walks into. From boardrooms to mentoring circles, Cynthia breaks down how sh...

This episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart is all about the value of loyalty, but not the outdated version that asks you to stay quiet, small, or stuck. We’re talking about loyalty with integrity, growth, and heart. Our guest, Shanice Webb, is a creator, facilitator, and innovation strategist who helps people and organizations reimagine what’s possible through human-centered design. She brings big energy...

In this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we explore the value of determination with Dr. Briana Whiteside, a former college professor turned public intellectual, strategy coach, and speaker. With a Ph. D. in English and a background in African American literature, speculative fiction, and cultural critique, Briana now blends academic brilliance with transformative strategy. She opens up about her co...

In this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we sit down with Nicole Lopez-Bettendorf, a Special Education Teacher and educational equity advocate, to explore the leadership value of adaptability. With over a decade of experience in the classroom, and in roles that stretch far beyond it, Nicole shares how flexibility, humor, and honesty have become her core leadership tools. From individualized educati...

On this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re digging into the value of empathy with serial entrepreneur and strategic growth advisor Phil Neil. With a background scaling companies to $80M+ exits and a reputation for seeing the human behind the hustle, Phil offers a fresh perspective on what it means to lead with heart in high-impact spaces. Phil describes empathy as the “superpower” behind his su...

In this centering episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re joined by CPA and financial literacy educator Marci Grossman to talk about the leadership value of presence. With over three decades of experience across accounting, nonprofit, and education spaces, Marci brings both technical expertise and heartfelt wisdom to every money conversation. Marci shares why presence is essential in creating financ...

In this powerful episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re joined by Jess Diamond, aka The Adulting Coach, to explore the leadership value of purpose. As a Certified Life + Nutrition Coach and host of the How To Twenty-Something podcast, Jess helps young adults own their identities and navigate their “what am I doing with my life?” moments with confidence and clarity. We talk about how purpose isn’t j...

In this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re diving deep into the value of integrity in leadership with voice actor, mom, and community builder Aleesha Bake. From voicing brands like Amazon and Honda to leading a thriving community of voice actors, Aleesha knows a thing or two about showing up with consistency, honesty, and heart, even when no one’s watching. Aleesha shares how she defines integr...

It’s a bittersweet and beautiful transition! In this special episode, Jenna reflects on the powerful impact of Season 3: Lead Well, Live Well, alongside co-host Narina, who brought her signature wisdom and holistic perspective to conversations on wellness in leadership. Together, they highlight standout moments, from boundary-setting to somatic healing, and Narina shares parting reflections and a...

Deeper Than Dollars: Leadership and Financial Wellness    Brit Ormondroyd is a registered client associate and team administrator for a private wealth management team in the Bay Area, California. Originally from Wisconsin, Brit moved to the Bay in 2013 with her husband, Jon, $2,000 in cash, a suitcase, and a rusty old Kia. What began as a search for a coffee shop job led her to Peet’s Coffee—and u...

In this inspiring episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, guest host Narina Brothers sits down with Savanna Cyr, a Las Vegas-based live broadcast director, certified yoga teacher, and global trip leader with Surf Yoga Beer. A graduate of the University of Oregon with a degree in journalism and a minor in theatre, Savanna blends storytelling, movement, and mindfulness in everything she does. From the fast-...

In this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re joined by Dr. Angie Adkin for a vibrant conversation on the power of laughter and gratitude as daily wellness practices—and as essential tools for grounded leadership. We discuss the importance of making time for wellness in a world that often pulls us in every direction, and what it means to lead with optimism while making space for your full emotiona...

In this powerful episode of Tearin' Up My Heart, former professional MMA fighter turned personal fitness coach and gym owner, Mark Tupas, joins us to share how fighting battles outside the cage led him to a deeper, more meaningful life. From chasing dreams in Honolulu to raising three daughters and living seven years sober, Mark gets real about overcoming addiction, mindset mastery, and leading wi...

Greetings from Down Under! As I’ve been on my lovely Australian walkabout, I’ve been reflecting on the pressure I can feel as a wellness practitioner- personal trainer, Esogetic Colorpuncturist, yoga teacher, Pilates instructor to “do wellness right.” At times, I feel like there’s this unspoken idea that if we can just find the perfect routine or say yes to all the right things, we’ll finally feel...

Guess who’s back?! It’s me, your host of Tearin’ Up My Heart, Jenna Heath! Your guest host, Narina Brothers is galavanting around Australia for the next couple of weeks so I thought I'd take the mic back and give her space to lean into her own wellness journey!  After listening to a few weeks of Narina’s episodes I’ve come to the conclusions that being a leader is tough, especially when you’re try...

Elise Boland is a multifaceted artist, intuitive mentor, and consciousness facilitator who thrives at the intersection of music, creativity, and transformation. Known on stage as Elysaé, she weaves storytelling into her music, crafting an indie-pop sound that blends vintage instrumentation with contemporary flair. Offstage, she channels her passion for energy work into helping individuals and busi...

Brynn Brothers is a multifaceted creative and leader who wears many hats—entrepreneur, graphic designer, group fitness instructor, and environmental enthusiast. She brings a unique blend of creativity, resilience, and community-driven passion to everything she does. Brynn has been leading strength & conditioning classes at a rock climbing gym since 2013. She loves watching others progress in w...

Adam Brandel began his fitness career in 2016, working his way up from facility operations to directing teams across multiple organizations to leading strategic planning sessions of a seven-figure business. Currently a Level 2 Master Trainer and Team Leader at Gainesville Health & Fitness, Adam not only works with clients to optimize movement and performance but also mentors new trainers and l...

Dr. Andrea D Guastello is a licensed psychologist who provides evidenced-based psychotherapy and psychoeducational assessment services to children/adolescents, adults, and families. Dr. Guastello has specialty training in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety Disorder, and S...

Robin Zukowski brings over 25 years of expertise as a distinguished fitness professional. She is the Director of Pilates at Gainesville Health and Fitness, where she empowers others through movement and education. As a Master Level Certified Personal Trainer through NASM, Robin’s credentials are a testament to her dedication to the craft. She holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of...

Welcome to Season 3 of "Tearin’ Up My Heart: Emotional Leadership Lessons" – This season our topic is: Lead Well, Live Well: Wellness Practices for Leaders! I'm your host, Jenna, and I’m excited to introduce our guest host this season, Narina Brothers, an expert in holistic wellness.  She is a certified Esogetic Colorpuncture™ Practitioner, a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College...

Jacent Wamala a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Wealth and Wellness Coach. She is a self published author and award winning podcast host with over 10 years of experience she's been featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, NYT, Shondaland, People, Fast Company, Bloomberg and more. She paid off over $94,000 in student loans and credit cards in just 3 years before she turned 30. I...

Rickelle Tallent is a registered dietitian and performance nutrition coach, dedicated to helping athletes and high-performance individuals optimize their nutrition for peak performance. As the founder of Tallent Nutrition, she leverages her extensive background as a dietitian and former professor to provide tailored nutrition strategies that fuel both physical and mental success.  Connect with her...