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Just What I Needed
by Dr. Esther Zeledon and Dr. Paul Rivera
What does it mean to build an extraordinary life and still be present enough to live it? Just What I Needed is for heart-led high achievers who want to make a meaningful difference in the world while navigating ambition, purpose, relationships, wellbeing, and the desire to actually enjoy the life they’re creating. Hosted by Dr. Esther Zeledón and Dr. Paul Rivera, each episode goes beyond titles, accomplishments, and traditional definitions of success to explore how we create meaningful impact without losing our connection to ourselves along the way. Sometimes that means asking a big question: If you had $40 billion in the bank, every desire fulfilled, and your legacy secure, what would you choose to do today? Other times, it means getting practical about the things that help turn a vision into reality. How do you land a TEDx? Build a powerful community? Get your story into the media? Navigate defeat
Episodes
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EP014 Just What I Needed: Human Design - Who are you REALLY? (ft. Ilona Pamplona)
What if knowing how you’re wired could help you change more intentionally? Ilona Pamplona has a way of making Human Design feel less mysterious and much more practical. Her version? If you’re a Billy bookcase, stop trying to be a Malm bed. Your design gives you the pieces. Self-awareness helps…
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EP013 Just What I Needed: Can You Have Both? (ft. Tyler Dickerhoof)
Can you be wildly ambitious and deeply present at the same time? In this episode, Esther welcomes Tyler Dickerhoof back for a candid conversation about a tension many high achievers know well: wanting to do something big in the world while also craving a life that feels peaceful, connected, and...
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EP012 Just What I Needed: What If You’re Not Defeated, Just Thinking Too Small?
What if the rejection that made you question everything is only one data point in a much bigger universe? In this personal episode, Esther turns the microphone on Paul after a tough round of rejections left her questioning a vision she deeply believes in. Paul brings an economist’s lens to a...
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EP011 Just What I Needed: STORYTELLING (ft. Victoria Carrington Chavez)
You are more than the main character of your story. You are the author. In this episode, we sit down with Victoria Carrington Chavez, storyteller, archetype guide, and brand strategist, for a conversation that goes straight to the heart of why so many brilliant, driven people struggle to…
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EP010 Just What I Needed: ENOUGH (ft. Tyler Dickerhoof)
Every high achiever is running from something. Most of the time, what they are running from is the fear that what they have is not enough. In this episode, Paul sits down with Tyler Dickerhoof, leadership mentor, entrepreneur, host of the Impact Driven Leader community, and author of "The Things…
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EP009 Just What I Needed: BREATH PLAY (ft. Kingsley)
What if the most powerful wellness tool you own costs nothing, takes 90 seconds, and you've had it your whole life? In this episode, we sit down with Kingsley, the creative force and artist behind our very own theme song "Higher," to explore breath play, identity, and what it really takes to…
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EP008 Just What I Needed: JOY (ft. Gretchen Schoser)
How do you find joy when the world feels like it is on fire? Not by ignoring reality, but by making joy a daily, intentional practice. In this episode, we sit down with Gretchen Schoser to discuss why actively practicing joy is an act of resilience. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by global...
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EP007 Just What I Needed: LEADERSHIP (ft. Renzo del Castillo)
What is a leader, really? Not a title. Not a personality. Not the loudest voice in the room. In this episode, Esther and Paul sit down with Renzo Del Castillo to redefine leadership as a way of being: servant leadership rooted in purpose, empathy, and enabling others to succeed. If you have ever...
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EP006 Just What I Needed: PARTNERSHIPS (ft. Alexis Marquez)
Your partner should not be a source of chronic anxiety. Your partner should be a source of momentum. In this episode, Esther and Paul are joined by Alexis Marquez for a wide-ranging conversation about partnerships of every kind: dating, marriage, business partners, clients, teams, mentors,...
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EP005 Just What I Needed: COMMUNITY (ft. Earl Talbot)
We often speak about the journey to a limitless life, but there is a fundamental truth we must acknowledge. You cannot build a skyscraper on an island. To truly thrive, you need a foundation of genuine support. You need a community that sees you, values you, and propels you forward. Finding deep...
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EP004 Just What I Needed: INSPIRATION (ft. Precious Azuonwu)
In this episode of Just What I Needed, Esther and Paul sit down with Precious Azuonwu to trace his journey from one of Africa’s largest slums to the forefront of global entrepreneurship. Precious shares how his father’s commitment to education, plus a resilient mindset, helped him transform...
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EP003 Just What I Needed: BOUNDARIES
Welcome to Episode 3 of Just What I Needed with Esther and Paul, where we coach the brave next step forward using the questions people carry quietly every day. Today we tackle a fear almost everyone has felt: “I know I need boundaries, but I’m afraid of what will happen if I set them. How do I…
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EP002 Just What I Needed: RESILIENCE
If 2025 humbled you, shook your confidence, or forced you to rebuild from the ground up, this episode is for you. Esther and Paul respond to a powerful listener question: “You look fearless. How did you get over your fears?” What most people did not see behind the travel photos is the truth: 2025...
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EP001 Just What I Needed: BEGINNINGS
Welcome to the very first episode of Just What I Needed. We are Esther and Paul, founders of BeActChange, and this show is our space for honest conversations that help you come back to yourself, take aligned action, and make the impact you are here to make. We have wanted to launch a podcast for...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What does it mean to build an extraordinary life and still be present enough to live it?
Just What I Needed is for heart-led high achievers who want to make a meaningful difference in the world while navigating ambition, purpose, relationships, wellbeing, and the desire to actually enjoy the life they’re creating.
Hosted by Dr. Esther Zeledón and Dr. Paul Rivera, each episode goes beyond titles, accomplishments, and traditional definitions of success to explore how we create meaningful impact without losing our connection to ourselves along the way.
Sometimes that means asking a big question: If you had $40 billion in the bank, every desire fulfilled, and your legacy secure, what would you choose to do today?
Other times, it means getting practical about the things that help turn a vision into reality.
How do you land a TEDx? Build a powerful community? Get your story into the media? Navigate defeat
HOSTED BY
Dr. Esther Zeledon and Dr. Paul Rivera
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