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Empowered & Embodied ShowAuthor: Kim Romain & Louise Neil
Kim Romain and Louise Neil, alongside their refreshingly candid guests, welcome you to an entertaining and profound journey exploring the human experience. Through everyday ups and downs, The Empowered & Embodied Show dives deep into what it genuinely means to be gloriously, messily human. This isn't your standard self-help podcastit's an unfiltered exploration of the laughter, tears, and "what the heck just happened?" moments that define our lives. Whether you're riding the wave of success or navigating the swamp of self-doubt, Kim and Louise unpack the complex realities and unexpected joys of personal growth with wit, wisdom, and healthy self-deprecation. Because let's face itbecoming your most empowered self is never a straight line. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Replay: Decolonizing Leadership - Belonging, Power, and the Systems We Inherited with Shoshana Allice
Tuesday, 23 December, 2025
Send us a MessageLeadership didn’t become exclusionary over time. It was intentionally built that way.In this replay episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil sit down with Shoshana Allice, a neuro-inclusive leadership coach and consultant, to examine how leadership systems are rooted in exclusion and what it takes to lead differently.This conversation explores decolonizing leadership, the myth of belonging through conformity, and how power, privilege, and productivity norms shape who gets to lead and who gets left out. Together, they name the ways we’ve been taught to wear armor, suppress our bodies, and confuse fitting in with safety.This episode covers:Why so many leadership systems are exclusionaryWhat it means to decolonize leadership and unlearn inherited normsBelonging vs. fitting inRest as resistance inside productivity cultureCuriosity as a leadership practiceReclaiming humanity in leadership and workIf you’re questioning traditional leadership models, navigating burnout, or searching for more honest and humane ways to lead, this episode offers language (and permission) to stop pretending the system works for everyone.Key Moments:00:00 – Welcome and Introductions07:20 – Curiosity, Writing, and Listening to the Process13:20 – Introducing Shoshana Alice15:47 – Land Acknowledgement and Context21:33 – What Decolonizing Leadership Really Means25:15 – Safety, Armor, and Brave Spaces30:04 – Curiosity as the Starting Point34:45 – Belonging vs. Fitting In38:32 – Age, Wisdom, and Leadership44:36 – Key Takeaways and Reflections49:10 – Where to Find Shoshana and ClosingResources Mentioned:📖 Rest as Resistance by Tricia Hersey🎥 This is WaterConnect with Shoshana:🌎 www.decolonizingleadership.comJoin a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries mentorship program. Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program.If you’re loving this show, come check out the Feminist Podcasters Collective, where creators like us are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change. If you’re looking for new shows to fill your feed, head to https://feministpodcasterscollective.com
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