Ep 28. You’re Not Behind: How to Lead Like a CEO in Your Suitcase Era | Heart-led CEO

In this honest, kitchen-recorded conversation, she shares what it’s really looked like behind the scenes, why you are absolutely not behind, and how to rebuild a gentle CEO rhythm when your capacity is at an all-time low. Think tough love, suitcase floors, nervous system care, and permission to start where you are—not where you “used to be.”In This Episode, You’ll Hear:What “Suitcase Era” has looked like: moving from Okinawa → Bali → Honolulu with a toddler and no stable setupWhy feeling “behind” is actually a sign you’re using old standards in a new seasonHow identity whiplash shows up when you go from CEO-in-flow to full-time stay-at-home mom againThe difference between self-abandonment dressed as ambition vs true leadershipHow the Aligned CEO Ritual App became a lifeline during PCS chaos (and how you can create your own tiny ritual)A simple daily CEO rhythm: one relationship to nurture, one business action, one way to honor your bodyThree reflection questions to define the season you’re actually in and what you can realistically commit toYour Tiny Action StepGrab your notes app or journal and answer:What season am I actually in right now? (Name it: PCS season, new baby season, grief season, rebuild season, caregiving season, etc.)What is one daily CEO move I can realistically commit to for the next 7 days? (Present me, not fantasy me.)What can I pause or simplify—without making it mean I’ve failed?Pin those somewhere you’ll see them all week. That’s your new starting line.Resources Mentioned🌊 EmpowerHER Wave WebsiteBuild a sustainable, soul-led business with automation, aligned offers, and content systems:https://empowerherwave.com📲 Aligned CEO Ritual App – Your Daily CEO AnchorThe ritual-based, cycle-aware business app Anacani leaned on during her suitcase season:https://www.empowerherwave.com/founders💬 Free Community – EmpowerHER Biz CollectiveJoin other heart-led women wellness entrepreneurs for support, live trainings, and tech walkthroughs:https://www.facebook.com/groups/empowerherbizcollective/Stay ConnectedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerherwaveWebsite & Podcast Hub: https://empowerherwave.comFree Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empowerherbizcollective/