9. Letting Go of Judgment and Leading from the Heart with Diana Davis

What if the only thing standing between you and peace was your own perspective?In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay sits down with Diana Davis, founder of Recess for Creatives, coach, photographer, and host of The Pollen Podcast. Diana helps heart-led entrepreneurs build sustainable, purpose-driven businesses that actually feel good.Together, they dive into:What happens when you stop living from fear and start leading from your heartHow judgment keeps us small and how to release itWhy self-trust, not strategy, is the real foundation of growthThe difference between being “blocked” and simply believing you areAnd how to rewrite the story you’re telling yourself… starting todayThis is an empowering, real, and deeply human conversation about creative entrepreneurship, self-trust, and the freedom that comes from choosing a new story.About your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-11✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowthAbout Diana Davis: Diana Davis is the founder of Recess for Creatives and a coach who helps creative entrepreneurs design profitable, community-first businesses. She left corporate design to build a multi-six-figure photography studio, then in 2020 shifted to coaching, where she has guided hundreds of creatives to sustainable growth. Her approach pairs strategic focus with mindset tools to create results that last.You can learn more about Diana at https://www.dianadaviscreative.com/ and follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dianadaviscreative/