{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fab7273af-1b5f-4751-bf18-40cf38b1d92f","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Living as a Whole Human: Soft Power, Boundaries, and \u201cHER Essence Remembered\u201d with Teresa Thomas-Smith","description":"On this The Mindful Living Podcast episode, host Sana explores what it really means to live as a whole human\u2014with integrity, softness, and clarity\u2014alongside Teresa Thomas-Smith, leadership coach and Mayor of Palmetto, Georgia. Teresa unpacks feminine leadership without hard-edge posturing, how to set non-negotiable boundaries, why surrender often beats strategy, and the difference between branded authenticity and embodied truth. Practical, direct, and applicable for leaders, creators, and professionals.\nAbout the Guest:\nTeresa Thomas-Smith is the first woman to serve as Mayor of Palmetto, Georgia and a leadership coach behind TransformHer and Peaceful Soul Life Coaching. Her framework centers on \u201cLeadership \u2014 HER Essence Remembered,\u201d helping women lead with softness, color, and confidence\u2014without abandoning themselves.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\n\u201cWhole human\u201d leadership: stop fragmenting yourself to fit legacy models; show up the same person in public and private.\n\n\nSoftness is strength: feminine energy (nurturing, collaborative, steady) can outperform hard-edge performance culture.\n\n\nSurrender vs. strategy: release image management and listen for inner alignment; clarity follows.\n\n\nBoundaries teach others how to treat you; correct misalignment the first time.\n\n\nTitles don\u2019t define identity: be yourself who happens to hold a role, not a role that swallows the self.\n\n\nAuthenticity is a continuum: allow yourself (and others) to evolve; don\u2019t hold anyone hostage to yesterday\u2019s version.\n\n\n\u201cJust do it\u201d mindset shift: change the narrative from \u201cwhy not\u201d to \u201cI will,\u201d then act in small, repeatable steps.\n\n\nGet comfortable being uncomfortable: discomfort often signals you\u2019re on the right growth edge.\n\n\nAspirations over struggle goals: honor 1,000 small steps; avoid microwave fixes to crockpot problems.\n\n\nPractical cue: if the packaging (clothes, style) changes nothing about the work, stop policing presentation\u2014focus on outcomes.\n\n\nHow to Connect with the Guest\n\n\nInstagram: @TransformHerWithTeresa\n\n\nWebsite: https://www.peacefulsoulllc.com\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on The Mindful Living? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\nHealthy Mind By Avik is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and conversations on:\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContactBrand: Healthy Mind By AvikEmail: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in: India & USA\nOpen to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships.\nCheck Podcast Shows & Be a Guest:Listen to our 17 Podcast Shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavikBe a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguestVideo Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/testimonialsJoin Our Guest & Listener Community: https://nas.io/healthymindSubscribe To Newsletter: https://hea","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b1eff17c-4201-4259-ab8d-b059a3277892/the-mindful-living-artwork8wndb.png"}