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In this episode of Now Be You, Leonora Be You sits with Deborah Sass — visionary CEO of Spacevrse, activist, art philanthropist, and one of the most fire-driven women you'll meet.Deborah's path has no roadmap. She left Los Angeles for Bali after reading Eat Pray Love, fell in love, moved to Ibiza, and somewhere along the way found herself at the centre of the space industry — building a global community of over 60 million people, without a formal education and without permission.This is a conversation about what it really costs to stay yourself while building something the world hasn't seen before. About the difference between passion and burnout. About giving back from a full cup, not a cup that is leaking. And about one of the most quietly radical reframes a woman can make — to stop being the supporting act in her own life.If you are a woman carrying a vision, walking through a season of doubt, or wondering how to keep moving when the no's keep coming — this one is for you.Press play. Stay yourself.We continue conversations on Now Be You Substack, join us here: https://nowbeyouglobal.substack.com/Discover Your Enique Elemental Energy Signature: https://nowbeyou.scoreapp.com/

What does it actually cost you to stay yourself in a world that keeps asking you to be someone else?In this episode, I sit down with Sanny Van Heteren — actress, producer, entrepreneur, and mother — a woman who has lived multiple lives and chosen herself every single time. From being a child star navigating the glamour and toxicity of Hollywood, to becoming a mother at 40 and rebuilding everything from the ground up — Sanny's story is not about success. It's about alignment.We talk honestly about what it's like to watch famous, wealthy people and realize they are not free. About standing in audition rooms knowing something is fundamentally wrong. About a moment on a beach in Hawaii — a conversation with a stranger — that cracked open a whole new possibility.And we go deep into something that matters to all of us who lead and carry responsibility: what does authentic leadership actually look like from the inside? Not the version we perform. The version we live.This conversation is full of real moments, laughter, and the kind of truth that only comes when two women decide to drop the script and speak honestly. You will leave with something — I promise.In this episode:Why success without freedom is not the goalThe toxicity Sanny witnessed in Hollywood — and how she protected her integrityHow becoming a mother at 40 changed everything she thought she knewWhat authenticity actually is (and the mistake most women make about it)The practice that brings you back to your own inner voice — when you have no time to meditateFaith, the quantum field, and why anything is possible when you break the barriers of your beliefA book recommendation that Sanny says changed her lifeBook mentioned: A Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron GikandiSubscribe to the Now Be You Substack for guided audio practices and deeper reflections between episodes. Join us here: https://nowbeyouglobal.substack.com/Learn more about Sanny van Heteren: https://www.instagram.com/sannywithachanceof/Learn more about Leonora Be You: https://leonorabeyou.com/

She had the life. She had the dream. And then she felt nothing.In this episode I'm in conversation with Marie Su Loher — multidisciplinary sensory artist, expressive art therapy facilitator, and founder of Inner Vision. Marie's path has moved across countries, cultures, the military, the London fashion world, motherhood — and a full reinvention of herself. Not once. Many times.We go into the kind of conversations most women keep private: what self-doubt is really telling you, why control makes it worse, and the moment she sat on a sofa in London with a one-month-old baby and told her husband four words: I'm out. I'm done.We also go into her daily rituals, nervous system regulation, elements, sensory art, playfulness, and why your inner child never actually left you.This is for the woman who is doing everything right — and still feels like something is missing.You'll hear:→ Why self-doubt rises loudest when you force control→ Marie's 3 non-negotiable daily rituals (and the real reason they work)→ The turning point that made her leave a thriving fashion brand→ What Inner Vision is and how it brings you home to yourself through the senses→ Working with Earth, Water, Fire and Air as a map back to your soul→ Why playfulness is not a treat — it's your nature→ Somatic dance as medicine — and why Marie recommends it to every womanContinue this conversation on Now Be You Substack — a space to slow down, think clearly, and reconnect with yourself. Join us here: https://nowbeyouglobal.substack.com/Learn more about Marie Su Loher: https://www.mariesuloher.com/Inner Vision experience: https://innervisionexperience.com/Learn more about Leonora Be You:http://www.leonorabeyou.com/

What does it really mean to lead from within?In this first podcast episode of 2026, Leonora Be You is joined by strategic consultant and Sound Sanctum founder Shani Lehrer for a powerful conversation on inner leadership, authenticity, nervous system balance, and the courage to stop performing strength and start embodying it.Together they explore the hidden split between outer success and inner truth, why so many leaders stay trapped in cycles of pressure and overdrive, how unhealed patterns shape businesses and relationships, and why real power begins the moment we pause, listen, and choose differently.This is an episode for women who lead, hold a lot, and are ready to create from clarity rather than survival.If this conversation resonated, I share deeper reflectionsand guided audio practices in Now Be You Substack — a space to slow down, think clearly, and reconnect with yourself in the middle of a full life. And a few times each year, we bring this work into real lifethrough carefully curated retreats, where leading women step away from the noise, reflect, and return with clarity and renewed direction. Subscribe to Now Be You Substack and find out more. Join us here: https://nowbeyouglobal.substack.com/Learn more about Shani Lehrer: https://www.shanilehrer.com/Learn more about Leonora Be You: https://www.leonorabeyou.com/

Rupi Kaur on Writing as Spiritual Practice, Fear, Burnout & the Courage to Tell the TruthIn this deeply intimate and honest conversation, Leonora sits down with Rupi Kaur — poet, performer, and one of the most influential literary voices of our time — to explore what really lives behind the success, the stage, and the millions of readers around the world.Recorded after meeting at a transformative festival in the Faroe Islands, this episode is less about achievement and more about truth: how creativity becomes a spiritual practice, how fear appears after success, and why nourishing the inner child is essential for any woman who leads, creates, and gives so much of herself.Rupi opens up about burnout, taking a full sabbatical from the “machine,” and returning to writing not from pressure — but from love. Together, Leonora and Rupi reflect on the purity of creation when we have nothing to lose, the danger of competing with our past selves, and how reconnecting with presence can bring us back to our deepest power.This conversation is a gentle pause — a reminder that you are not alone, that doubt is part of the journey, and that creativity can be a pathway home to yourself.In this episode, we explore:Why poetry and writing are spiritual practices — not productivity toolsWhat happens when success disconnects us from our inner truthBurnout, fear, and the pressure to “repeat” past achievementsNourishing the inner child while living in a demanding worldHow presence matters more than destinationWriting as a healing tool for busy women and leadersLetting go of outcomes and returning to purity of expressionThe power of human connection and shared vulnerabilityThis episode is especially for women who are:Holding big responsibilitiesQuestioning themselves despite their successCraving softness, truth, and creative freedomReady to reconnect with their inner voicePress play. Take a breath. Let this conversation meet you exactly where you are.https://rupikaur.com/Join the Now Be You community on Substack for more conscious conversations www.nowbeyouglobal.substack.com

What does it really mean to be a “dangerous woman” in today’s world? In this intimate conversation, media icon, author and global women’s leadership advocate Pat Mitchell joins Leonora Be You to talk about courage, purpose, and redefining power on our own terms.From leaving an abusive marriage and pivoting careers, to becoming the first woman president of PBS and co-founding the women-led climate movement Project Dandelion, Pat shares how “falling on your face is still forward movement” – and why these times call for women who are fearless, not feared.Together, Pat and Leonora explore how feminine and feminist values, elemental energies (earth, water, fire, air), and deep purpose can guide women leaders to create change without burning out.In this episode, we explore:What “becoming a dangerous woman” actually means (and why it’s not about being scary, but being fearless and outspoken).Pat’s personal story: leaving an abusive marriage, changing careers, and rising in a male-dominated media world. How to turn failure, loss and “falling on your face” into forward movement.The birth of Project Dandelion and why women are leading the way in climate and nature solutions. Feminine vs. masculine power: how women (and men) can reclaim balance, empathy, and justice-driven leadership.Elemental energy types (fire, water, earth, air) and how understanding your dominant energy can change the way you lead.Why curiosity and purpose are Pat’s antidotes to aging, apathy, and discouragement.About Pat MitchellPat Mitchell is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer and media executive, the first woman president of PBS and of CNN Productions, and the author of Becoming a Dangerous Woman: Embracing Risk to Change the World. She is co-founder and curator of TEDWomen and a co-founder of Project Dandelion, a global women-led campaign for climate justice.If this conversation spoke to you, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with others.🔥 Take the Elemental Energy quiz and discover your unique signature: https://bit.ly/elemental-energy-signature📚 Learn more about Pat Mitchell & Becoming a Dangerous Woman: https://www.patmitchellmedia.com/🌱 Explore Project Dandelion and women-led climate solutions: https://www.projectdandelion.com/Join us on for a powerful women gathering in Ibiza April 2026 to nurture our strength. Learn more here: https://tr.ee/e7M902kE1C

In this episode of Now Be You, Leonora is joined by breathwork pioneer and SOMA Breath founder Niraj Naik to explore how breath, the body and ancient wisdom can awaken leadership, creativity and deep healing — especially for women navigating purpose, business and personal transformation.Niraj shares how a life-threatening autoimmune disease and a moment of desperation shifted him from pharmacist to breathwork pioneer. What began as his own healing journey became a global movement combining pranayama, music and modern science. As he says, “I didn’t choose this. It chose me.”Together, they explore how suppressed creative and sexual energy, chronic stress and living disconnected from our true nature lead to burnout and disease — and how rhythmic breathing, breath holds and intermittent hypoxia can reset the nervous system, activate stem cells, support hormonal balance and even help with depression.They dive into feminine leadership, the importance of honoring women’s cycles, sleep and creativity, and how women leaders can step out of masculine overdrive and back into their natural rhythm through breath, movement and self-awareness.This episode is for women leaders and visionaries who want to shift from control to embodiment, from stress to flow, and from force to purpose — through the power of breath and body.Listen and let this conversation be your reminder:Your body knows.Your breath heals.And your purpose doesn’t need to be forced — it chooses you.If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to our Substack (nowbeyouglobal.substack.com) and join our global community of female leaders ready to bring awakened business into the world.Learn more about SOMA Breath: www.somabreath.comLearn more about Leonora Be You: www.leonorabeyou.com 

There’s a moment—quiet but undeniable—when a woman realises she’s outgrown the old models of success.The constant doing. The burnout masked as achievement. The power that doesn’t quite feel like hers.In this episode, Leonora sits down with cultural force and founder of The Stack World, Sharmadean Reid, to explore what happens when we decide to lead from a different centre—one rooted in softness, sovereignty, and deep, collective change.From beauty to tech, Sharmadean has built, burned out, and rebuilt—each time more attuned to what truly serves. This isn’t a story about hustle. It’s about listening. About shifting. About choosing wholeness over performance.Together, Sharmadean and Leonora explore:What feminine ambition really looks likeThe toll of staying in rooms where you're not fully seenWhy building with women—not just for them—is the futureHow community, economics, and identity are intertwinedAnd what it means to reclaim softness as a strategy—not a sacrificeThis is an invitation to step off the linear path. To unhook from proving. To start building what doesn’t yet exist, but always should have.“It’s not about balance. It’s about resonance. And we get there by trusting ourselves.”If you’ve been hearing the whisper to do it differently—this episode will meet you there.Learn more about Sharmadean's New Methods for Women: https://www.newmethodsforwomen.com/book/ Join us on Substack for further episode integrations: https://nowbeyouglobal.substack.com/

What if business wasn’t just about growth, but about giving?In this episode, Leonora sits down with Masami Sato — visionary entrepreneur and founder of B1G1 — to explore a new kind of business paradigm: one rooted in generosity, play, and authentic purpose.Masami shares her journey from a young backpacker navigating the world without language, to becoming the heart behind a global giving movement. She reflects on the moments that shaped her — the chaos that became clarity, the vulnerability that revealed connection, and the surrender that unlocked her true path.Together, Leonora and Masami dive into:The power of letting go — and what opens when we doA metaphor that changes everything: life and business as a gameHow to make giving part of your everyday work (no matter how small you start)Why business can (and must) be a vehicle for joy, kindness, and collective goodThis episode is a gentle yet galvanising reminder: you don’t need to have it all figured out to make an impact. You just need to begin — with one small, intentional act.Join us on Substack for further episode integrations: https://nowbeyouglobal.substack.com/Learn more about Masami’s work: https://www.b1g1.com

What does it mean to live fully by learning how to die well? In this profound episode, Leonora sits down with Sierra Campbell—a death doula, cancer survivor, and founder of the caregiving platform Nurture—to explore how the end-of-life journey can teach us how to be more present, more compassionate, and more alive.Sierra shares how her grandmother's approach to caregiving shaped her early comfort with death, and how a near-death cancer experience deepened her understanding of presence, grief, and transformation. From Buddhist teachings to hospice care to parenting while grieving, Sierra brings a wealth of insight into how we can honour loss as a natural part of life.This episode invites us to reimagine death not as an endpoint but as a companion to living. Whether you’re caregiving, grieving, or simply curious about your own legacy, Sierra’s wisdom reminds us that death work is really life work.We explore:What it means to die every day and why it mattersHow to build emotional resilience through griefThe three daily practices of conscious dyingWhy women leaders must learn to ask for supportHow to bring death and rebirth rituals into daily family lifeThis conversation is not about morbidity—it’s about vitality. About reclaiming the sacredness of endings and discovering the joy that comes when we honour every cycle.Sierra offers tools, presence, and poetry for the journey home—to yourself, to your truth, and to a good death well-earned.Learn more about Sierra's work: https://www.choosenurture.com/Join our community on Substack for further episode integrations: www.nowbeyouglobal.substack.com

In this illuminating episode, Leonora sits down with Dr. Tatiana (Kazakova) Tarnowski—a visionary leader, strategist, and co-founder of the global platform Leaders on Purpose. Tatiana is helping reshape the global business landscape by infusing it with purpose, equity, and regenerative thinking.From her early discomfort with the systems around her to her bold decision to study mathematics in pursuit of deeper understanding, Tatiana's journey is one of intellect, intuition, and soul-led leadership. Her path has taken her from advanced system theory to strategy consulting, to co-creating one of the world’s most dynamic communities for purpose-driven CEOs.She speaks candidly about the origins of Leaders on Purpose, a movement now spanning over 500 CEOs and engaging institutions like the World Bank and IMF. But beyond credentials, Tatiana's story is about learning to lead with inner alignment. She shares powerful insights about trusting your essence, expanding through challenge, and rejecting outdated paradigms that say we can’t have it all.Together, Leonora and Tatiana explore:How childhood intuition shaped her life’s missionThe evolution of modern leadership and purpose economiesNavigating burnout, boundaries, and aligned decision-makingWhat it means to lead from clarity without compromising selfTatiana's wisdom reminds us that change doesn’t have to be perfect to be profound. We can design systems that nourish rather than deplete—but only if we dare to begin.If you've ever felt out of place in the world as it is, this conversation will speak to the part of you that's here to reimagine it.More on Leaders on Purpose: https://www.leadersonpurpose.com/Join us on Substack for podcast integrations: https://nowbeyouglobal.substack.com/

What if you stopped chasing legacy… and started living it?In Episode 01 of the Now Be You Podcast, purpose-driven business pioneer Paul Dunn shares a profound shift: meaning isn’t something we find—it’s something we create. From joyful giving to redefining success, this conversation is a blueprint for living with impact, presence, and heart.Paul Dunn is a pioneering entrepreneur, four-time TEDx speaker, and co-founder of B1G1 with Masami Sato. For decades, Paul has inspired countless leaders to reimagine success through purpose and impact. His work empowers businesses of all sizes to embed meaningful giving into their daily operations, proving that even the smallest actions can create extraordinary change.Become part of giving community here: www.b1g1.comJoin our Substack community for practical episode integrations: https://nowbeyouglobal.substack.com/

Meet Now Be You podcast host - Leonora Be You - a psychologist, meditation guide, author, entrepreneur, and mentor. With over a decade of experience helping thousands of women unlock their full potential through retreats, mentoring, and transformational events, Leonora has witnessed the incredible power of combining wellbeing and leadership to create lasting impact.That's why I created the Now Be You podcast, a space for ambitious female entrepreneurs and leaders to explore how purpose, authenticity and wellbeing can drive sustainable success. I'm inviting global change makers and inspiring leaders to share the journey, insights, and soul secrets, so together we can build legacies that matter.Join me in this community of empowered women because your time is now.Join our community for integration and practical tools: https://nowbeyou.substack.com/

Welcome to “Now Be You”—a podcast and global community for ambitious female entrepreneurs. Here, we discuss the ways we can empower you to meet us at the intersection of wellness and daily business practices.Jump in as we interview global game changers unveiling their soul secrets to living with purpose and building legacies.If you’re ready to believe that NOW is your time, join us for these community conversations and let’s build it, together.Join Now Be You community here: https://nowbeyou.substack.com/