Leading Through Trauma: Identity and Healing | EP9

Jenna Muniz and Lisa Jones discuss how personal history and trauma can be transformed into a source of empathetic and effective leadership.Jenna shares her journey from a challenging childhood marked by trauma to becoming a licensed professional counselor and business owner. She discusses the impact of her upbringing on her understanding of leadership, the importance of vulnerability in both her personal and professional life, and how her experiences shape her parenting. Jenna emphasizes the significance of empathy, resilience, and the transformative power of acknowledging one’s own vulnerabilities in the healing process.Key Topics We ExploreJenna’s childhood experiences shaped her understanding of leadership.She found purpose in her pain and used it to help others.Empathy is a crucial skill developed through her experiences.Parenting is a reflection of one’s own vulnerabilities.Vulnerability is essential for effective leadership.Chapters00:00 Childhood and Early Leadership Experiences05:49 Finding Purpose in Pain08:55 Becoming a Therapist and Specializing in Trauma11:56 Lessons from Mentorship and Leadership14:33 Starting a New Practice17:25 Parenting Through a Lens of Trauma21:21 Vulnerability in Leadership24:58 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsJoin the Community!Subscribe on Substack for exclusive content:Subscribe on Substack: leadershipstory.substack.comFollow on Instagram: @theleadershipstoryConnect with Jenna🌐Check the website: Echoes and Embers TherapyConnect with the LisaFollow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-jonesReferences📺Becky Kennedy: The Most Important Parenting Strategy🌐Brene Brown Parenting Manifesto: The Wholehearted Parenting Manifesto - Brené Brown This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leadershipstory.substack.com