Ep22 Leslie Hocker - From Oil Industry to Wellness: Turning 102-Year-Old Wisdom Into Daily Habits

What does it actually take to keep reinventing yourself... without burning out in the process? Leslie Hocker went from being one of the first female executives in petroleum to opening Houston's first Pilates studio to building a thriving wellness business. But here's what makes her story different... she's not running FROM something. She's running TOWARD a life where her future self will thank her. In this episode, Diana sits down with Leslie to unpack:→ How to build a morning routine that actually sticks (hint: it takes less than 30 minutes and changes everything)→ Why squats might be the secret to living independently past 100 (Leslie's mom lived to 102 with zero meds)→ The difference between "bucket lists" and "live it lists" and why the language you use matters more than you think→ How to recognize burnout before it destroys what you've built... and what to do when you feel yourself heading there→ Why boundaries with your kids (even adult ones) might be the most loving thing you ever do→ The real secret to working with your spouse without wanting to murder them Diana brings her signature curiosity about privilege, pressure, and what success actually costs... while Leslie shares decades of hard-won wisdom about competing with yourself instead of others, finding silver linings in every setback, and building businesses where everyone wins together. If you've ever felt stuck between the life you have and the life you actually want... this conversation will show you exactly how to bridge that gap. Chapters (00:00:00) - Pressures of Privilege(00:00:51) - Leslie Hawker Became One of the First Female Executives(00:03:00) - What Are You Running From?(00:07:19) - How to Start Your Day With Wellness(00:12:59) - In the Elevator With Wellbeing(00:16:14) - Pete Phelps on Working For Yourself(00:20:56) - What Happened When You Feel Burnout?(00:22:26) - A Live It List Instead of a Bucket List(00:25:09) - Does Having Money Make Things Easier or Harder?(00:29:32) - What Would You Say To Someone With Wealth?(00:33:45) - Your Parents' Life Lessons(00:39:56) - How to Work With Your Partner(00:45:08) - Are You Ready to Work With Your Clients?(00:48:12) - What would you say to someone who doesn't like sales?(00:50:13) - In the Elevator With Diana Ehrlich