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Self-Care Goddess PodcastAuthor: Rita Savoia
Rita Savoia is a Certified Nutritionist and a Holistic Wellness coach for midlife women who want to rediscover their happier, sexier selves - naturally without pills or side effects, become their own health heroes and thrive as they age. Get ready to listen to inspiring conversations about all things wellness, nutrition, mindset, mental health, fasting, hormones, menstrual cycle awareness & syncing, ancient healing strategies like meditation, mindfulness & breath work, and spirituality. Every month she will also feature a business to help support their amazing work. Happy Listening :-) Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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From Rejection to Impact: The Real Story of Heart-Led Leadership | #209
Episode 209
Tuesday, 7 April, 2026
In this expansive, heart-led and deeply human episode of the Uplift Her Leadership Series, I sit down with the visionary Mara Cataldi cultural leader, community builder, and the force behind one of Canada’s most impactful multicultural festivals.But before we step into her story… we begin as always… with a return.A breath.A pause.A softening…A quiet reconnection to your heart.Because leadership doesn’t begin out there…It begins within.What unfolds is not a traditional success story…It’s an evolution.From growing up between cultures…To building platforms that bring hundreds of thousands together…To navigating the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic…Mara shares what it truly means to lead when there is no roadmap.When everything says “stop”…but your vision says “move.”From countless “no’s”…To reimagining connection through innovation…To choosing courage over comfort…This is leadership in its most human form.✨ In this honest and powerful conversation, we explored:✅ Growing up between cultures and the power of storytelling to connect✅ Reinventing leadership during uncertainty and navigating massive change✅ Turning rejection into alignment through negotiation and vision✅ Leadership as responsibility to people, not just outcomes✅ Burnout, energy, and the importance of shared support✅ The challenge of balance and learning as you go✅ Self-care through rest, reflection, and perspective✅ The power of stepping back to see the bigger pictureAnd perhaps most importantly…You don’t need certainty to lead.You don’t need permission to begin.You need vision.You need resilience.You need connection.Because when you lead with heart… you don’t just create success…You create impact.🎧 Listen to the Self-Care Goddess Podcast on my website, Apple, Spotify, @AmazonMusicUK or wherever you enjoy your podcasts✨ Connect with Mara Cataldi: @cataldimara @icffcanadaWith immense gratitude and thanks to our sponsor:▸St. Lucian Sea Moss | www.stlucianseamoss.co | @stlucianseamoss#heartcenteredleadership #womeninleadership #personalgrowth #resilience #selfleadership









