The Quiet Warrior Podcast with Serena Low

What if money wasn’t just about numbers, but a mirror reflecting your inner world? In this conversation, I sit down with Monica Kaufman , trauma-informed financial planner and founder of Harmony Wealth Academy, to explore how our personal histories, traumas, and inherited money stories shape the way we save, spend, and invest. Monica shares why she believes that mastering money begins with healing...

In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, Serena speaks with Emily Erstad—speech language pathologist, hospice executive director, and author of It’s Not That Deep: Navigating Leadership Through the Lens of Emotional Intelligence. Drawing from her experiences in rehabilitation and Hospice care, Emily shares how emotional intelligence shapes effective leadership, especially in high-pressure env...

In this empowering episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast , I am joined by Emma Lyons , trauma healer, shame exorcist, and Self Liberation Mentor who works specifically with quiet achievers, especially women who have internalised a voice of narcissistic control and mistaken it for their own. Emma shares her journey of overcoming depression, self-sabotage, and the relentless “shame voice” that kept h...

Can you invite intimacy back into your life by first healing your relationship with yourself?  In this tender conversation, I’m joined by Hani Cheng, Intimacy Transformation Facilitator, bestselling author, and global speaker. Grounded in over 33 healing approaches — including Tantra, Shamanic Breathwork, Advanced NLP, Daoist Sexuality, and Quantum Healing — Hani guides individuals, especially tho...

What if your business could change lives every single day? In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast , I sit down with Paul Dunn, four-time TEDx speaker and chairman of B1G1 (Business for Good), to explore how businesses can create extraordinary impact through purpose and giving. Paul shares how true leadership goes beyond profit, showing us how aligning business with social good leads to innov...

How do you find the courage to make bold transitions in life and leadership? In this moving conversation, I sit down with Cornelia Kawann, a leader, mentor, and advocate for personal growth, who has walked the path of change with resilience and authenticity. Cornelia shares her journey of navigating uncertainty, finding inner strength, and aligning her choices with what matters to her. From career...

What if your investment choices could align with your values—and create lasting change in the world? In this episode, I speak with Dionn Payn , founder of Women 4 Homes, whose mission is to inspire 1 million women to invest $5,000 to end homelessness by 2030. Dionn is passionate about helping people—especially women—grow wealth through ethical investing that uplifts communities, preserves the envi...

In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast , I speak with Dr. David Hooper —AI marketing strategist, peak performance expert, and proud introvert—about his incredible journey from rock bottom to reinvention. After facing a series of personal and professional crises that left him clinically depressed and morbidly obese, David chose to rebuild his life with intention. He shares how mindset work, p...

In today’s episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast , we dive deep into the transformative practice of Feng Shui with Lisa Roche, the founder of Nagare Life. Lisa is a Reiki Master, medical intuitive, and the host of Find Your Flow , and she’s here to share her expertise on harmonizing the energy in our homes to support personal well-being and growth. Lisa takes us on a journey through her discovery o...

In today’s episode of the Quiet Warrior Podcast , we have the pleasure of speaking with Susan Callender, a certified success coach, the host of the Social Skills Mastery Podcast , and the founder of Social Confidence Pro. Susan shares her journey from being a shy, reserved child to becoming a successful professional and coach who now helps socially reluctant high achievers build confidence and imp...

What if choosing a career didn’t have to feel overwhelming?  What if quiet achievers, deep thinkers, and introverted students had tools designed just for them? In this insightful episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast , I’m joined by Lucy Sattle r, a former teacher turned career practitioner and founder of Study Work Grow. Lucy has made it her mission to demystify the career decision process for you...

In this insightful episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast , Serena speaks with Elizabeth Williamson, a relationship coach, trauma-informed facilitator, and leadership mentor who has spent over two decades helping individuals, couples, and leaders navigate conflict, repair trust, and communicate with courage. Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience from psychology, somatic therapy, and systemic const...

In this episode, I sat down with Pretty Kubyane, a multi-award-winning tech entrepreneur and co-founder of eFama, an app revolutionising Africa’s agricultural supply chain. From humble beginnings in a South African village to leading a pan-African tech movement, Pretty shares how growing up with impact-driven parents shaped her conviction to build businesses that serve both community and innovatio...

In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast , I sit down with Cathy Derksen — Founder of Inspired Tenacity, speaker, and 19-times #1 best-selling author — whose mission is to amplify women's voices through the power of collaborative books. Cathy didn’t start out in publishing. Her career began in medical genetics, followed by a decade in financial planning, before she answered a deeper calli...

In this episode, I speak with Sarah Cannat a, creator of Storytelling for the Soul , embodied processing practitioner, and long-time introvert who believes in the healing power of writing. Sarah helps women in midlife and beyond reconnect with themselves through a unique blend of body-based trauma-informed support and embodied journaling. We explore how writing can be more than self-expression—it...

Serena speaks with Vimala Thangaveloo, a former Fortune 500 attorney turned executive coach. Vimala’s journey from the courtroom to coaching is a story of embracing transitions and using personal differences as superpowers. She shares her transformative GPS framework, which helps professionals — especially those who feel like outsiders — step into their career genius zones and increase their incom...

In this episode, we’re joined by Ella Zhang, an organisational development consultant and executive coach who shares how she has navigated multiple cultures and languages and embraced her bilingual identity to build confidence and communicate effectively. Ella takes us through her story of migrating from China to Australia, overcoming challenges as a non-native English speaker, and how she transfo...

In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Salvatore Manzi, a leadership communications coach with over 20 years of experience helping analytical, introverted leaders amplify their impact. Salvatore shares his journey and his passion for empowering data-driven professionals to communicate their brilliant ideas with confidence, and to navigate high-stakes situations with poise and authenticity....

In this solo episode, I delve into the process of finding the right next step in life, especially when it feels like you need to have all the answers before moving forward. I reflect on my own experiences of overthinking and the pressure to please others, and how that led me to miss the joy of simply being curious and exploring the unknown. Through this episode, I share how reconnecting with my yo...

Our guest today is Dr. Ardeshir Mehran, a psychologist, trauma therapist, and author of the bestselling book You Are Not Depressed, You Are Un-Finished. Dr. Mehran is disrupting the mental health field by offering a new perspective on emotional wellness, healing depression, and easing emotional suffering. During our conversation, Dr. Mehran shares his groundbreaking research on the 7 Emotional Nee...

Do you freeze up at the thought of public speaking?  Feel like your quiet personality doesn’t “fit” on stage?  You’re not alone—and you don’t have to change who you are to be heard. In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I’m joined by speaker, comedian, and six-time author Mahlena-Rae Johnson, who calls herself the “Professor X for introverted CEOs with stage fright.”  With warmth, humor, a...

Signed up for an all-day conference, but getting cold feet at the thought of spending 9-5 in a crowded, unfamiliar space with strangers? You're not alone. Learn how to honour your needs when attending all-day conferences and workshops so you can fully participate and learn without feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated. Highlights: • Time your arrival and seating. • Take regular movement brea...

Meet Dr. Chloe Lim —a molecular biologist turned entrepreneur, educator, and balloon artist. Chloe shares how pursuing an academic career in biomedical science led her to discovering a passion for creativity and entrepreneurship. We discuss the challenges of imposter syndrome, redefining success, and embracing unexpected career pivots. We also dive into how parents can nurture curiosity and an int...

In this quietly inspiring dialogue of The Quiet Warrior podcast, Serena Low chats with Jawaria Mahmood, a dynamic advocate from Perth, Western Australia. Jawaria shares her inspiring journey from being an engineer in Pakistan to becoming a trailblazer for bilingual storytime sessions in Australian libraries, a champion for STEM education for young girls, and a dedicated advocate for cyber safety i...

Impostor Syndrome is something most of us struggle with, and people who are conscientious and have high standards of performance and achievement - like introverts and quiet achievers - seem to struggle with it more. Even outwardly successful individuals have admitted to having Impostor Syndrome at some point in their career. On days when your energy is flat, your mood is low, and you’re unable for...