Healing Yourself, Transforming Everything | Marina Stirdivant | Entrepreneur & Yoga Leader

Marina Stirdivant is a gentle powerhouse who changes the energy of any space she enters. As the founder of Connect Studio Space and United Yoga Studio in Orange, California, she’s created spaces for creativity, mindfulness, and community. A mom of three, wife, yoga instructor, and leader of a women’s mastermind group for over a decade, Marina’s story is about building connection with herself, her marriage, her work, and the women who inspire her. She shares how healing her relationship with herself transformed her marriage, the role of intuition in navigating life changes, and why vulnerability is a strength. From running multiple businesses to training the next generation of yoga teachers, Marina offers insight into living with presence, trusting the process, and creating the relationships you want most. Chapters 00:00 Meet Marina Stirdivant 04:15 Building Connect Studio Space and United Yoga Studio 08:20 Leading Yoga Teacher Trainings 12:45 How Self-Connection Saved Her Marriage 17:50 The Role of Intuition in Life and Business 22:15 Women Who’ve Shaped Her Path 26:40 Why Vulnerability Creates Stronger Bonds 31:05 Lessons from a Decade of Women’s Mastermind Groups 35:20 Balancing Motherhood, Marriage, and Entrepreneurship 39:50 Creating Space for Creativity and Community 44:25 Books, Teachers, and Ideas That Inspire Her 48:10 How to Connect with Marina The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices