Stop, Drop, Grow & Glow: Mindful Parenting and the Leadership of Presence

In this inspiring episode of Mindful Leadership: Transforming Lives, host Singh sits down with Holly Swenson — award-winning author, nurse, wellness advocate, and conscious parenting visionary — to explore what it truly means to lead at home and in life with grounded presence. Blending her experience as a healthcare professional, mother of four, and author of Stop, Drop, Grow & Glow, Holly offers a refreshing and deeply compassionate take on how mindfulness can transform not only our parenting, but our personal leadership and everyday decisions. Together, Singh and Swenson unpack powerful lessons on emotional regulation, intentional living, and creating calm amid chaos. From “micro-pauses” that reset your nervous system in 30 seconds, to cultivating joy in the middle of modern overwhelm, this conversation bridges mindful leadership and mindful parenting—showing how both start with the same root: self-awareness. Whether you’re leading a team, a family, or yourself through change, this episode will help you reconnect with your why, rediscover your inner glow, and lead with empathy, clarity, and calm.