The Growth Invitation

Alexis was my very first guest of Season 2 — so bringing her back for the finale felt like the only way to close this chapter.We talk about what can change in 14 months when you keep showing up… even when it’s messy, uncertain, and you’re not sure you’ll make it out of the valley.In this episode:Alexis shares how surrender became the turning pointWe unpack the pressure of being “the responsible one” (and what it blocks)We explore being seen as an act of contribution — not egoWe share what we’re leaving behind… and what we’re calling in for 2026My 2026 word: impact (not virality — impact)If you’re in a season where you’re borrowing belief, holding on by a thread, or rebuilding self-trust… this one is for you.✨ Question to sit with: What are you ready to stop carrying into 2026?

The holidays are meant to feel joyful, warm and connected…Yet for so many women, this season can come with a lot of grief, emotional weight, pressure, and quiet overwhelm beneath the surface.In this episode of The Growth Invitation, I sit down with Jessica Rockstar Thompson for a deeply honest conversation about what the holiday season really brings up — from missing loved ones and lost traditions, to the invisible pressure to “hold it all together”.We explore:– Why the holidays can feel heavy even when life looks “fine”– Seasonal emotional shifts and grief– The pressure of expectations and perfection– Letting go of old traditions and creating new ones– Giving yourself grace instead of forcing celebration– Why connection matters more than performanceThis episode is for you if you’ve ever felt:– Low during a time you “should” feel happy– Guilty for not feeling festive– Emotionally disconnected during the holidays– Or quietly overwhelmed by expectationsYou’re not broken. You’re not behind.You’re human — and you’re not alone in this.If this episode resonates, we'd love to hear your reflections in the comments!

In this episode of The Growth Invitation, we dive into a topic almost every high-achieving woman struggles with — self-sabotage, fear of success, and the subtle ways we play small without realising it.I’m joined by the incredible Phaedra La Reine, a Dutch happiness coach, author, and transformational trainer who helps women break old patterns and reclaim their happiness.Together, we explore:• Why women self-sabotage even when life looks “good”• The real fear behind fear of success• How playing small becomes a survival pattern• Why we cling to success and then watch it slip• The exhaustion of constantly “getting back up”• How to recognise when you're holding yourself back• What it truly means to play full outIf you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re meant for more but something keeps pulling you back — this conversation will feel like a mirror and a breakthrough at the same time.Share your biggest insight with us — we’d love to hear what resonated most!

In this episode of The Growth Invitation, I’m joined by artist and creator Mingxi for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about what it truly means to reconnect with yourself after a period of emotional pain, conditioning, and identity loss.We explore:✨ the importance of validating your own feelings✨ how anger, resentment, and cultural conditioning can block your inner freedom✨ rebuilding self-trust and finding peace after emotional upheaval✨ the feminine–masculine imbalance many women experience✨ what long-lasting happiness feels like beneath instant gratification✨ the slow, non-linear journey of returning to your true essenceIf you’ve been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are becoming, this conversation offers warmth, perspective, and possibility.About Mingxi Zhang:Mingxi Zhang is an artist and creative soul currently exploring the power of inner union — the harmony between her inner feminine and masculine energies. Her work is a living inquiry into what it means to create from the soul rather than ambition, and to allow art, storytelling, and life itself to unfold as one. Through her evolving creative practice, Mingxi invites others into deeper presence, peace, and authenticity.Follow her on IG: @mingxizhang

What do you do when life throws you a curveball — or several?In this inspiring conversation, Janette Wong sits down with Maria Bradfield, a High-Performance and Transformational Coach, 3x bestselling author, and two-time breast-cancer survivor, to talk about how to navigate life when everything gets turned upside down.Together, they explore:✨ The real meaning of resilience — and why awareness is the first step to freedom✨ How to break free from old programming and negative thought loops✨ The mindset practices that help you reset — even in chaos✨ The power of community and asking for help✨ Why everything you do (and feel) is ultimately a choice🎙️ Maria’s quote that will stay with you:“Everything we do is a choice. I choose joy. I choose to reset. I choose to show up for myself and others.”Whether you’re facing change, uncertainty, or burnout, this episode will remind you that you are stronger than your circumstances — and that clarity and peace are always possible.About Maria Bradfield: Certified High Performance Coach, Lisa Nichols Certified Transformational Life Coach, Certified Law of Attraction Coach and Certified John Maxwell Speaker, Coach and Trainer. And still the best Abue (grandmother). Maria doesn’t just coach — she shakes things up. A two-time breast cancer survivor, three-time best-selling author, and TEDx speaker with a laugh that fills a room, Maria brings bold truth and deep heart to every space she enters.She's not here for fluff. She's here for real change.For women stuck in self-doubt. For professionals feeling lost in the grind. For anyone ready to rewrite their story with clarity, courage, and joy.Known as “Crazy Coach Maria” for her no-BS love and contagious energy, she leads with empathy, tough love, and unshakable belief in your potential. Through her podcast, “Motivational Moments with Maria,” and her transformational programs, she’s helped thousands reclaim their voice and own their power.When she’s not leading a room full of dreamers and doers, you’ll find her pouring love into her family, dancing in the kitchen, or pushing for change in breast cancer awareness through the non-profit she co-founded.Her motto?“Stay focused, stay positive, and always have fun.”Because healing, growth, and transformation don’t have to be boring.Connect with Maria on IG:  @mariabradfield ​

What happens when the pressure to be everything to everyone leaves you feeling empty?In this episode of The Growth Invitation, Janette speaks with Leslie Lattimore-Lorfils — Army veteran, mother of 12, and founder of Girl Organize That Life. Together they unpack the silent burden of expectations: from the military, from family, from society, and from ourselves.Leslie shares the turning point that forced her to set boundaries, realign her priorities, and create her framework for helping women “pivot with poise despite the noise.” The conversation touches on:💎Why unmet expectations often equal disappointment💎The practice of emotional honesty and self-awareness💎How to know when it’s time to let go of labels and lighten your loadIf you’ve ever felt crushed by other people’s expectations — or your own — this episode will help you pause, reset, and choose a different way forward.About Leslie:Leslie Latimore-Lorfils is a transformational powerhouse—retired senior combat veteran (Army Officer), TEDx speaker, Lisa Nichols–certified transformational trainer, and devoted mother of 12. As the visionary founder of Girl Organize That Life and HealthyMe2Be Wellness & Beauty Haven, she empowers high-achieving women to organise their lives and their health—cultivating mindset, structure, and soul-deep wellness. A 4x best-selling author and creator of the Get Going Girl Summit, Leslie’s signature G.P.S. framework helps women pivot with poise, prioritise their purpose, and scale with intention. She doesn’t just inspire—she activates lasting transformation in mind, body, and spirit.

✨ What if manifestation isn’t about attracting something outside of you… but about finding the missing piece within yourself?In this episode of The Growth Invitation, Janette speaks with manifestation coach Julia Michasiewicz about the hidden link between authenticity and manifestation. Julia shares her journey from overachieving and burnout to surrender, flow, and a life that actually feels alive. Together, they explore why joy and self-connection are the real keys to abundance — and how success transforms when you finally choose you.👤 Connect with JuliaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliamichasiewicz/—🎙️ About The Growth InvitationHosted by Clarity & Transformation Coach Janette Wong, The Growth Invitation brings you powerful stories from women worldwide who turned challenges into growth. Each episode is an invitation to step into your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and courage.

✨ What if the very thing that makes you successful is also what leaves you burnt out? In this episode, I spoke with Dr Keiko Izushi as she shares her story of over-giving, brain fog, and the turning point that forced her to redefine balance. After decades of service across 70+ countries, Keiko created Harum Sari Retreat in Bali, a sanctuary for healing and inner peace. Join us for our conversation as she reveals why true success can’t come at the cost of your health — and what balance really looks like in a world that glorifies busy. About Keiko:Dr. Keiko Izushi is a two-time TEDx speaker, international best-selling author, clinical hypnotherapist, and Rapid Transformative Coach. With over 25 years of service at the United Nations World Food Programme, she played a pivotal role in advancing global peace and combating hunger.Keiko holds a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics and an MBA, and her career has taken her across Afghanistan, Indonesia, and Rome, Italy. She was later awarded an honorary doctorate in Management.Fluent in five languages and having travelled to more than 70 countries, Keiko has gained a truly global perspective. In 2018, an encounter with motivational speaker Lisa Nichols inspired her to translate her UN experiences into TEDx talks, books, and the creation of Harum Sari Retreat in Bali—a sanctuary for healing and inner peace.Her recent best-selling book Against All Odds includes her chapter Cry of the Voiceless: Finding Light in the Darkest Corners of the World (2024), dedicated to colleagues who gave their lives in service. In it, she honours their resilience while sharing powerful stories from war-torn regions such as Afghanistan and Cambodia.Discover more about Keiko’s transformative work at izushikeiko.com and harumsariretreat.com.

Last winter, Kate Capelli did something most people only dream of — she walked away from security to follow her deepest value: Freedom.If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering “What if I just drop everything and go?”, Kate’s story shows what it really takes.She left a stable role as a Business Support Manager, stepped down as CEO of one of the UK’s largest women’s adventure companies, and bought a one-way ticket to Thailand.Her goal? To find out if a life of pure freedom was truly possible.Kate’s no stranger to adventure — she spent 6 years travelling the globe, built a thriving business entirely through social media, and now works remotely as a Business Growth Coach for coaches in health, wealth, and relationships.In this conversation, we explore the moments that led to her leap, the challenges she faced in building a business abroad, and what she’s learned about creating freedom from the inside out.We talk about:💬 Letting go of titles and security to live in alignment💬 Building a business you can run from anywhere in the world💬 The unexpected realities of living your dream💬 Why freedom is an ongoing practice, not just a destinationIf you’ve ever wondered what it might take to live life entirely on your own terms, Kate’s story is proof that bold choices can lead to extraordinary possibilities.Connect with Kate on IG: @katecapellicoachConnect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-capelli/

What’s the real cost of pushing through when your body is starting to react negatively?In this powerful TGI episode (S2 Ep 20), I sat down with energy practitioner Meredith Ruben Daniels to explore the hidden layers of burnout — the kind that doesn’t just exhaust you, but disconnects you from who you truly are.We talked about:✨ How burnout shows up (even when life looks ‘successful’)✨ The emotional weight of being “on” all the time✨ What energy alignment really means — and why it matters✨ Meredith’s personal story of burning out and rebuilding with purpose✨ Simple energetic hacks to regulate your nervous system and reconnect✨ A beautiful ‘Bubble of Peace’ meditation you can use anytimeIf you’ve ever felt drained, stuck, or like you’re living a life that no longer fits… this one’s for you.🎧 Tune in now and start coming back to yourself.

What if everything looks good on the outside… but something still feels off on the inside?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E19), Janette talks with Samantha Gnimavo (Sam), women’s health nutritionist and founder of Happy Body Ltd. Sam shares the moment she hit pause on everything and asked herself a life-changing question: “Am I really happy?”This isn’t just a story about health or business success — it’s about rediscovering joy, owning visibility, and rebuilding both a business and a life from a place of truth. If you’ve ever questioned whether the version of “happy” you’re chasing still fits you, or if you’re craving an honest conversation about purpose, burnout, and coming home to yourself, this episode is for you.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Samantha Gnimavo is a women’s health nutritionist and health coach specialising in weight management, fatigue reduction, stress management, sleep optimisation, and fertility support. As the founder of Happy Body Ltd, her science-backed, personalised approach has been featured in publications like Metro and Stylist Magazine.🔗 Connect with Samantha on IG: @samantha.nutrition🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

What if the key to resilience wasn’t pushing harder, but learning how to truly heal?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E18), Janette sits down with Kelly Etter, Certified Pilates Trainer, Lisa Nichols Transformational Trainer, and lifelong movement mentor. Kelly shares her powerful journey from being paralysed by anxiety and fear to reclaiming her power through movement, nervous system support, and community.Together, they explore what true resilience really looks like — why it’s not just about pushing through tough times, but embracing healing, surrounding yourself with the right support, and using movement to restore your body, mind, and spirit. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or held back by mental blocks, this conversation will show you how to break free and rebuild your inner strength.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Kelly Etter is a Certified Pilates Trainer, Lisa Nichols Transformational Trainer, and lifelong movement mentor. From wearing leg braces as a child to performing as a Rockette, her story is one of powerful resilience. For over 25 years, Kelly has helped people break free from pain, build strength, and reconnect with their bodies through a unique blend of nervous system support, healthy body mechanics, and soulful self-care.🔗 Connect with Kelly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/betterwithkellyetter/🔗 Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-etter-62423633/🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

What if the biggest curveball life threw at you became the doorway to true freedom?In this deeply moving episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E17), Janette sits down with Nicole Engelmann, who shares how a melanoma diagnosis just after turning 30 shifted everything she thought she knew about life, fear, and freedom.Facing cancer head-on gave Nicole a huge reminder — one that has been keeping her from mental overwhelm, fear of the unknown, and the limiting beliefs about what she “should” do with her life. Now, with over a decade of experience as a personal branding photographer, she channels that freedom and clarity into helping entrepreneurs step confidently into their authentic selves, even if they’ve always been camera-shy.Nicole’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the scariest moments become the ones that set you free.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Nicole Engelmann is a personal branding photographer and videographer with over 2,500 shoots and 11 years of experience. She helps entrepreneurs create authentic, story-driven visual content that builds confidence and attracts their ideal audience.🔗 Connect with Nicole on IG: @londonbrandingphotos🔗 Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann/🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

What do you do when life asks you to step into a role you never planned for and don’t feel ready to take?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E15), Janette is joined by Harpreet Johal, a certified Proctor Gallagher consultant and 3rd Dan kickboxing Sensei based in London. Harpreet shares the powerful story of being unexpectedly thrust into the role of Sensei after the sudden passing of her own teacher. Overwhelmed and unprepared, she had to choose between walking away or rising into an identity she didn’t yet believe she could embody.Now a transformational coach who blends mindset training with physical resilience, Harpreet helps others break free from limiting beliefs and align their self-image with their true potential. Her story is a reminder that “readiness” is often a myth — and that sometimes, the moment chooses you.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Harpreet Johal is a certified Proctor Gallagher consultant, transformational coach, and 3rd Dan kickboxing Sensei who guides people to unlock their true potential by aligning mindset and self-image with action.🔗 Connect with Harpreet on IG: @mindset_coaching_with_harpreet🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

Have you ever looked around at your life and thought “It’s not bad… but it’s not me”?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E15), Janette sits down with Lynne Carty, a London-based doctor who once believed it was too late to follow the dream she had buried years earlier. After building a stable career in marketing and planning a future with her fiancé, Lynne found herself asking the question so many high-achieving women wrestle with: What if the path I’m on isn’t the one I’m meant for?Lynne shares her journey of retraining as a doctor despite being well established in her corporate career in her 20s, the pivotal moment abroad that changed everything, and the conversation with her partner that redefined their future. Her story is a powerful reminder that choosing alignment over expectation can change your life — and that it’s never too late to start again.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Lynne Carty is a London-based doctor whose journey from corporate marketing to medicine is a testament to the power of alignment, courage, and redefining success on your own terms.🔗 Connect with Lynne on IG: @drhardycarty🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

What happens when you realise you’ve built a life that looks successful on the outside but leaves you feeling empty inside?In this special episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E14), Janette Wong — Clarity & Transformation Coach and founder of Empowering Leap — takes the guest seat as her friend and fellow coach Alexis Hunter guides her through a raw and honest conversation about success, burnout, and finding her way back to herself.Janette opens up about the part no one talks about: how “holding it all together” can quietly pull you apart, how chasing achievement can disconnect you from who you are, and how peeling back layers of expectation and pressure became the path to becoming herself again.This is a vulnerable look into the journey from overwhelm and anxiety to ownership, clarity, and creating a life that finally feels aligned. If you’ve been feeling stuck in survival mode, disconnected, or wondering when you’ll stop coping and start living, this conversation is your reminder that you are not alone.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest (and Host):Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette🌟 Special thanks to Alexis Hunter for holding space in this powerful and beautiful conversation.

What happens when life as you know it is taken away in an instant?In this deeply powerful episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E13), Janette sits down with Jude Monteserrato, a woman whose life was forever changed by the events of September 11, 2001. After losing her husband that day, Jude was plunged into overwhelming grief — frozen, lost, and unsure how to move forward.But this isn’t just a story about loss. It’s a story about resilience, healing, and choosing life again. Jude shares how she transformed her pain into purpose, leaving her corporate career to become a Health and Wellness Life Coach, yoga therapist, natural food chef, and certified transformational trainer.Her journey is a reminder that no matter how heavy life feels, you can rebuild. You can thrive. And yes — life, even with all its twists and losses, is still a gift.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Jude Monteserrato is a Health and Wellness Life Coach, yoga therapist, natural food chef, and certified transformational trainer dedicated to helping others live with authenticity, self-awareness, and hope.🔗 Connect with Jude on IG: @judemonteserrato🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

What happens when everything you’ve built suddenly disappears—and you're left to redefine who you are?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E12), Janette is joined by Kristen Montalvo, an inspiring entrepreneur who built a recruitment company from just £50 a week to an £850,000-a-year business serving clients across 12 countries. It was the ultimate success story — until the pandemic hit and everything changed overnight.Kristen opens up about what it felt like to lose not just her business and income, but her identity. She shares what it really means to start over when life doesn’t give you a choice, and how she found renewed purpose helping other small business owners thrive through Grow London Local, a government-backed initiative supporting sole traders and entrepreneurs across London.Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, rebuilding after loss, or craving a fresh start, Kristen’s story is a powerful reminder that rock bottom can also be the foundation for something brand new.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Kristen O'Connell Montalvo is an entrepreneur who bootstrapped a recruitment company from £50 a week to £850,000 in annual turnover, helping hundreds of clients across 12 countries. She’s been a business advocate at Parliament and Downing Street, and now supports sole traders and entrepreneurs as a Business Support Manager for Grow London Local.🔗 Connect with Kristen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-oconnell-london/🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

What does it take to rebuild your life after deep loss, cultural expectations, and personal struggles?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E11), Janette is joined by Annmarie Waite — healthcare leader, educator, and advocate who has turned her own pain into a powerful mission to empower women’s health, happiness, and well-being.Annmarie shares her incredible story of navigating cultural challenges, personal loss, and self-doubt to finding her purpose and creating Girlfriend’s Health, LLC, a platform dedicated to helping women take charge of their health and prevent disease. Together, we explore the mindset shifts that fueled her healing, the small habits that create lasting change, and why accountability and community are key to women thriving.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Annmarie Waite is the founder of Girlfriend’s Health, LLC, where she empowers women to take control of their health and well-being. Through education, advocacy, and community, she helps women prevent disease and create sustainable change.🔗 Learn more about Annmarie and her work: www.girlfriendshealth.com🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

What if success didn’t have to come at the cost of your well-being?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E10), Janette sits down with Arvinder (Arvy) Thandi, a Performance Engineer at Nationwide Building Society who made a bold career switch into tech just before turning 40. Her journey is proof that you can chase ambitious goals without sacrificing your well-being — if you’re willing to set clear boundaries.Balancing life as a mum of two, a wife, and a career-changer in a male-dominated industry, Arvinder faced constant challenges — from breaking stereotypes to navigating tough contract negotiations. Through it all, she chose self-love, boundaries, and balance — and it paid off. Not only did she successfully transition into tech, she also launched a groundbreaking coding initiative that introduced 120 children from underrepresented communities to the world of STEM.This conversation is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to burn out to succeed — you can lead, inspire, and achieve while taking care of yourself.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Arvinder (Arvy) Thandi is a passionate Performance Engineer at Nationwide Building Society who made a bold career switch into tech just before turning 40. She’s dedicated to diversity and education, inspiring young girls and children from underrepresented communities to explore STEM careers. Recognized as part of the Tech Women Celebration 50, she’s proof that boundaries and self-love are the true keys to sustainable success.🔗 Connect with Arvinder on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvinder-kaur-thandi-33625b233/🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

Do you ever feel deep down that you’re meant for so much more than the life you’re living right now?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E9), Janette sits down with Jacquelynn Peterson, a Lisa Nichols Certified Transformational Coach, International Speaker, and Founder of Joyful Living Mindset.Together, they dive into why so many of us hit rock bottom and feel lost — and, more importantly, the #1 thing you can do to find your path, reclaim your power, and start creating success on your terms. If you’re ready to break free and step into the life you know you’re meant for, this conversation will give you the clarity and inspiration to take that next step.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Jacquelynn Peterson is a transformational coach and international speaker with 20+ years of corporate leadership experience. She is the Founder/Chief Joy & Purpose Advocate at Joyful Living Mindset and Co-Founder & President of Let Her Shine!, a non-profit helping women worldwide find their voice and create generational impact.🔗 Connect with Jacquelynn on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jacquelynn.peterson.7Check out Jacquelynn's Youtube channel: @joyfullivingmindset🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

What if losing everything was the key to finding yourself?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E5), Janette sits down with Carmiola De Santura, a former TV host whose life changed forever after a profound Kundalini spiritual awakening. Her journey through the “Dark Night of the Soul” stripped away everything she thought defined her — career, friendships, identity — and revealed a deep well of inner wisdom that transformed her life.Carmiola shares her story of resilience and rebirth, how she turned loss into purpose, and why embracing our shadows is often the doorway to our light. As a Kundalini yoga teacher, certified Inherited Family Trauma Trainer, transformational life coach, and author of Manifesto, Carmiola is dedicated to helping others heal and uncover generational blockages. Her upcoming reality series Haunted By The Past (airing in 2025) takes this mission even further.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Carmiola De Santura blends spiritual depth and practical healing through her work as a Kundalini yoga teacher, Inherited Family Trauma Trainer, and transformational life coach.🔗 Connect with Carmiola on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carmioladesanturaOn Instagram: @carmiola.desantura🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

What if your healing journey isn’t meant to be a straight line?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E6), Janette sits down with Justine Blanchard — Body Confidence Coach and Reiki Master Practitioner — to explore what a real healing journey looks like when it doesn’t go to plan.Whether you’re just starting out, feeling stuck, or already deep into your own healing process, this conversation will help you understand why the path is rarely linear and how to keep going when you feel frustrated or lost. Justine shares her personal transformation from self-doubt to self-acceptance and the lessons she’s learned about connecting the physical, mental, emotional, and soul bodies on the way to true wellbeing.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Justine Blanchard, also known as the Body Confidence Buddy, is a Body Confidence Coach and Reiki Master Practitioner dedicated to guiding individuals toward complete wellbeing. Her approach combines fitness, holistic healing, and Reiki to help others overcome insecurities, negative self-talk, and limiting beliefs, creating a nurturing space for clients to reconnect with themselves and live authentically inside and out.🔗 Connect with Justine on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justine.hales.blanchardCheck out her website: www.body-confidence.co.uk🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

What if the hardest seasons of your life could grow something extraordinary?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E7), Janette is joined by the incredible Chivonne Gabriel — transformational life coach, international keynote speaker, and mental health expert with over 20 years of experience helping people rise from some of life’s toughest challenges.Chivonne shares her powerful story of heartbreak and loss — from losing her first marriage and home to experiencing multiple miscarriages — and how she rebuilt her life, family, and a thriving business from the ground up. This raw and inspiring conversation is proof that even in the hardest places, beauty can bloom.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Chivonne Gabriel is the founder of The Mosaic Refinery, a movement helping women transform the broken pieces of their lives into something beautiful. With over two decades of experience, she has impacted thousands through her coaching, workshops, and keynote talks, blending bold, practical advice with heart-driven wisdom.🔗 Connect with Chivonne on IG: @chivonnegabriel🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

What if taking care of yourself wasn’t selfish, but the key to everything you want?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E8), Janette talks with Yvonne Bignall, a Self-Care Coach who helps women rebuild their most important relationship — the one with themselves.Together, they explore why self-care isn’t a luxury but a necessity, how small, sustainable steps can create lasting change, and why prioritizing yourself leads to greater energy, confidence, and joy. If you’ve been pouring into everyone else while running on empty, this conversation is your reminder to fill your own cup first.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:YvonneB supports women in building the most important relationship of their lives — with themselves. Through personalized self-care practices, she helps women navigate life’s transitions, nurturing mind, body, and spirit so they can rediscover their brilliance and thrive.🔗 Connect with Yvonne on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/yvonnebignall🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

✨ What happens when you realise a path isn’t actually meant for you?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S1 E4), Janette talks with Freya Padmore, a website designer for coaches and mentors who left her corporate career behind to build her own business.Freya opens up about the moment she realised she wasn’t made to be an employee, how she found the courage to hand in her resignation, and the unexpected personal development journey that entrepreneurship brought into her life. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to step away from the “normal” path and create something of your own, this conversation will inspire you to take that leap.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Freya Padmore helps coaches and mentors attract, convert, and retain dream clients with as few tech headaches as possible. She specializes in designing websites that let you focus on delivering amazing coaching while she handles the tech.🔗 Connect with Freya on IG: @freyapadmoreWebsite: www.freyapadmore.com🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

✨ What happens when life throws you into the unknown before you feel ready?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E3), Janette talks with Kiara Luna, a licensed mental health therapist and founder of Knew You Psychotherapy.At just 18 years old, Kiara found herself pregnant with a man she had known for only three months — with no long-term commitment and a future full of uncertainty. Left to face her fears alone, she began a deep journey of healing and self-discovery. Kiara shares how she navigated that pivotal chapter of her life, overcame fear, and built a healthy, happy relationship on the other side.🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:Kiara Luna is the founder of Knew You Psychotherapy, a practice dedicated to empowering individuals on their journeys to self-awareness and healing. Her work has been featured in publications such as Fatherly, Psych Central, and Bustle. She is also the bestselling author of Becoming a Knew You, blending empathy and expertise to guide people toward authentic transformation.🔗 Connect with Kiara on IG: @knewyoupsychotherapyWebsite: https://knewyoupsychotherapy.com/🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

✨ How do you hold onto your purpose when life tests you at every turn?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E2), Janette sits down with Louise Adams, CEO of Love4Life — a charity dedicated to empowering young people aged 11–18 to build confidence, make positive choices, and create healthy, fulfilling lives. Louise shares her journey of working with vulnerable girls, helping them develop self-esteem and form empowering relationships through Love4Life’s groups, one-to-ones, and workshops in schools and communities. She also opens up about her own path to staying true to her values and offers practical advice on holding onto your purpose, no matter what challenges come your way.🙋‍♀️ About Louise Adams:Louise has spent her life drawn to working with young people. With a background in Sociology and Social Anthropology, she’s fascinated by how culture and environment shape who we become. Through Love4Life, she is helping to rewrite the narrative for countless young women.🔗 Learn more about Love4Life: https://love4life.charity/🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette

In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S1 E1), Janette sits down with Alexis Hunter, a woman who suddenly became a widow and single mom after a tragic accident turned her world upside down.About Alexis Hunter:Alexis shares how she navigated unimaginable loss, rebuilt her life with courage and faith, and discovered her true purpose on the other side of heartbreak. If you’ve ever faced a season of loss, uncertainty, or starting over, this conversation will remind you that you are stronger than you know — and that a meaningful, fulfilling life is still possible.In 2019, Alexis suddenly lost her husband one day in an accident, and unexpectedly became a single mom, and her all-planned-out-life was shattered. It took her time, but in September of 2020, with the guidance of God and her own personal development knowledge, she knew it was time to start over and step into her purpose in order to succeed.Since then, she has been on a mission to help women who have been through a devastating loss to bounce back and create a life that is full of meaning and purpose.Follow & Connect with Alexis on Instagram:  ⁨@alexismhunter⁩  🌟 About Your Host:Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette