116. Unlearning Success: Redefining Identity, Joy, and Leadership with Arivee Vargas

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Embracing Enough, Dina sits down with her longtime friend and powerhouse leader, Arivee Vargas, an award-winning executive coach, bestselling author of Your Time to Rise, and host of The Humble Rising Podcast.From their shared roots in small-town Massachusetts to global boardrooms and stages, Dina and Arivee unpack what it really takes to unlearn the stories we’ve been conditioned to believe about success, achievement, and worthiness.Together, they explore the messy, liberating journey of redefining identity outside of titles, navigating the golden handcuffs of corporate life, and stepping into a season of unapologetic joy and leadership on your own terms.This conversation is a masterclass in peeling back the layers of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the constant need to prove yourself. Arivee shares the raw truth of her own breakdown and breakthroughs - from the pressure to always perform to the radical decision to rewrite her life by leading with authenticity and alignment.If you’ve ever wondered who you are without the titles, the email pings, or the accolades - or if you’re ready to rise into a definition of success that actually feels like yours - this episode is for you.To learn more about Arivee Vargas, head to www.ariveevargas.com, follow her on Instagram at @ariveevargas and on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Check out her book, Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self wherever books are sold.*************Ready to dive deeper? If you're ready to stop chasing someone else's definition of success and start creating your own, you don' t have to do it alone. Whether it's ⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Leadership Lab⁠⁠⁠⁠ there's a space for you to step into your power and lead with confidence.And to get you started, I've got a free resource just for you! Download the Unstoppable Leaders Blueprint to help you kick perfectionism to the curb and lead with bold, grounded confidence. Grab it now at the⁠⁠⁠⁠ link⁠⁠⁠⁠.