Rieva Lesonsky on Listening to Your Inner Voice and Breaking Barriers

Show Notes: The Unexpected Paths of Entrepreneurship with Rieva LesonskyIn this soul-stirring episode of The Pulse Ox Podcast, host Eric Stopper welcomes Rieva Lesonsky—President of Small Business Currents and a trailblazing advocate for entrepreneurs nationwide. With over 40 years dedicated to covering the world of entrepreneurship, Rieva brings a treasure trove of wisdom, remarkable stories, and an inspiring perspective on following your inner voice.What’s Inside:A Guided Journey: Rieva shares the incredible story of how a mysterious voice led her to the prestigious University of Missouri’s journalism school. Hear how her intuition—and perhaps something more—redirected her life’s path, opening doors she never expected.Beyond Logic: The conversation turns to Rieva’s personal experiences with the supernatural, including Ouija boards, spiritual guidance, and what she truly believes about life after life. She talks candidly about her early loss of a grandparent and the ways those encounters shaped her worldview.Challenging the Status Quo: Growing up in an era with narrow career expectations for women, Rieva dives deep into the sexism she faced and how a spontaneous declaration to become a journalist set her on a path to shatter glass ceilings—eventually becoming the editor of Entrepreneur magazine.Words of Wisdom: If you could send a message to your younger, vulnerable self, what would you say? Rieva shares the letter she’d send, reminding all listeners to tune out external doubts and follow their passions relentlessly.Staying Connected: Find out where you can reach Rieva for advice, stories, and inspiration—whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or just craving a meaningful conversation.Where to Find Rieva:Email: [email protected] & Twitter (“X”): Rieva Lesonsky (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rieva-lesonsky-b782835/)Blue Sky: Her preferred platform!Why Listen? If you’ve ever felt uncertain about your next move, hit a wall of doubt, or wondered if your gut instinct could change your life, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how trusting your inner voice—and sometimes the unexplained—can lead to extraordinary possibilities.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode if you found it valuable. Your support keeps us bringing amazing stories to your ears!Some Overview:00:00 Mystery Voice Guides Library Trip04:46 "Ouija Board and Lost Connection"07:48 Mysticism, Reincarnation, and Bible Changes10:55 Aspiring Journalist Under Pressure12:41 "No Limits Upbringing"Follow MeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericstopper/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericstopper11/My Spotify Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/5f2XoyL8Paw9V1K08jvAvz?si=ad06061c9b594bf9Scale Your Business With Pay-Per-Lead Laser Targeted Prospects While Only Paying For Performancehttps://www.profitibull.com/