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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 37 MIN

How Energy and Capacity Shape Every Financial Decision You Make

from HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design · host Leslie Gaudet

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet brings together four weeks of exploration into how energy shapes financial decisions—and reveals what actually makes it all sustainable: capacity. This isn't about managing less or scaling back ambition. It's about recognizing the difference between effort and capacity—between what you've built feeling constantly managed versus supported. Leslie explores why effort is often mistaken for capacity, how relying on hustle long-term erodes internal reserves, and why capacity isn't optional—it's foundational. This episode offers a lens for women who manage complexity well but have gotten so good at compensating with effort that they've stopped asking whether their system actually has the capacity to hold it. It's an invitation to include capacity in how you build and sustain everything that matters—not as a luxury, but as what makes it sustainable. ******************************************************************** Transform Your Life in Just 21 Days Unlock the path to a balanced and fulfilling life with our 21 Days of Self-Care Journal Prompts. This guided series of prompts will help you prioritize your well-being, enhance your self-awareness, and create sustainable self-care practices. Access this free experience here: https://bit.ly/4d7h3sS Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/herextraordinarylifebydesign ******************************************************************** If you are a woman in law and you would like to learn more about The YES Reset Community, my private, invitation-only community for women in the legal profession, I would love to hear from you. I am intentionally building this community slowly and thoughtfully, and your voice matters in that process.  You have two ways to connect: 1. Start a conversation: If you want to start a dialogue and you have some questions, share what support would feel most helpful right now, or simply explore whether this community is a fit, email me directly at [email protected]  2. Apply to be part of the community: If you already feel drawn to this space, you can apply here: https://forms.gle/qAjxLDnUCyrEBboD9  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet brings together four weeks of exploration into how energy shapes financial decisions—and reveals what actually makes it all sustainable: capacity. This isn't about managing less or scaling back ambition. It's about recognizing the difference between effort and capacity—between what you've built feeling constantly managed versus supported. Leslie explores why effort is often mistaken for capacity, how relying on hustle long-term erodes internal reserves, and why capacity isn't optional—it's foundational. This episode offers a lens for women who manage complexity well but have gotten so good at compensating with effort that they've stopped asking whether their system actually has the capacity to hold it. It's an invitation to include capacity in how you build and sustain everything that matters—not as a luxury, but as what makes it sustainable. ******************************************************************** Transform Your Life in Just 21 Days Unlock the path to a balanced and fulfilling life with our 21 Days of Self-Care Journal Prompts. This guided series of prompts will help you prioritize your well-being, enhance your self-awareness, and create sustainable self-care practices. Access this free experience here: https://bit.ly/4d7h3sS Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/herextraordinarylifebydesign ******************************************************************** If you are a woman in law and you would like to learn more about The YES Reset Community, my private, invitation-only community for women in the legal profession, I would love to hear from you. I am intentionally building this community slowly and thoughtfully, and your voice matters in that process.  You have two ways to connect: 1. Start a conversation: If you want to start a dialogue and you have some questions, share what support would feel most helpful right now, or simply explore whether this community is a fit, email me directly at [email protected]  2. Apply to be part of the community: If you already feel drawn to this space, you can apply here: https://forms.gle/qAjxLDnUCyrEBboD9  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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