Tearin’ Up My Heart: Emotional Leadership Lessons
Welcome to ”Tearin’ Up My Heart: Emotional Leadership Lessons,” the podcast where we explore the connection between emotions and leadership. In each episode, we will dive into leadership in a variety of ways including (always) unrehearsed interviews of selective high level leaders. Join me, Jenna Heath, as we navigate the rollercoaster of emotions that come with leadership and discover valuable insights that will empower you to become a more emotionally aware and impactful leader. From personal anecdotes to expert interviews, this podcast is your guide to mastering the delicate dance between the heart and the mind. Get ready to tear up old notions and pave the way for a new era of compassionate and effective leadership. Let the journey begin!
Episodes
This episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart is all about the value of loyalty, but not the outdated version that asks you to stay quiet, small, or stuck. We’re talking about loyalty with integrity, growth, and heart.
Our guest, Shanice Webb, is a creator, facilitator, and innovation strategist who helps people and organizations reimagine what’s possible through human-centered design. She brings big energy and bold insights into how loyalty...
In this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we explore the value of determination with Dr. Briana Whiteside, a former college professor turned public intellectual, strategy coach, and speaker. With a Ph.D. in English and a background in African American literature, speculative fiction, and cultural critique, Briana now blends academic brilliance with transformative strategy.
She opens up about her courageous decision to leave academia,...
In this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we sit down with Nicole Lopez-Bettendorf, a Special Education Teacher and educational equity advocate, to explore the leadership value of adaptability.
With over a decade of experience in the classroom, and in roles that stretch far beyond it, Nicole shares how flexibility, humor, and honesty have become her core leadership tools. From individualized education plans (IEPs) to union boardrooms...
On this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re digging into the value of empathy with serial entrepreneur and strategic growth advisor Phil Neil. With a background scaling companies to $80M+ exits and a reputation for seeing the human behind the hustle, Phil offers a fresh perspective on what it means to lead with heart in high-impact spaces.
Phil describes empathy as the “superpower” behind his success as a connector and strategist...
In this centering episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re joined by CPA and financial literacy educator Marci Grossman to talk about the leadership value of presence. With over three decades of experience across accounting, nonprofit, and education spaces, Marci brings both technical expertise and heartfelt wisdom to every money conversation.
Marci shares why presence is essential in creating financial safety and breaking down the ta...
In this powerful episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re joined by Jess Diamond, aka The Adulting Coach, to explore the leadership value of purpose. As a Certified Life + Nutrition Coach and host of the How To Twenty-Something podcast, Jess helps young adults own their identities and navigate their “what am I doing with my life?” moments with confidence and clarity.
We talk about how purpose isn’t just a career or calling, it’s a thr...
In this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re diving deep into the value of integrity in leadership with voice actor, mom, and community builder Aleesha Bake. From voicing brands like Amazon and Honda to leading a thriving community of voice actors, Aleesha knows a thing or two about showing up with consistency, honesty, and heart, even when no one’s watching.
Aleesha shares how she defines integrity as “doing the right thing just ...
It’s a bittersweet and beautiful transition! In this special episode, Jenna reflects on the powerful impact of Season 3: Lead Well, Live Well, alongside co-host Narina, who brought her signature wisdom and holistic perspective to conversations on wellness in leadership.
Together, they highlight standout moments, from boundary-setting to somatic healing, and Narina shares parting reflections and a final affirmation for leaders every...
Deeper Than Dollars: Leadership and Financial Wellness
Brit Ormondroyd is a registered client associate and team administrator for a private wealth management team in the Bay Area, California. Originally from Wisconsin, Brit moved to the Bay in 2013 with her husband, Jon, $2,000 in cash, a suitcase, and a rusty old Kia. What began as a search for a coffee shop job led her to Peet’s Coffee—and unexpectedly, to connection, purpose...
In this inspiring episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, guest host Narina Brothers sits down with Savanna Cyr, a Las Vegas-based live broadcast director, certified yoga teacher, and global trip leader with Surf Yoga Beer. A graduate of the University of Oregon with a degree in journalism and a minor in theatre, Savanna blends storytelling, movement, and mindfulness in everything she does.
From the fast-paced world of sports media to glob...
In this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re joined by Dr. Angie Adkin for a vibrant conversation on the power of laughter and gratitude as daily wellness practices—and as essential tools for grounded leadership. We discuss the importance of making time for wellness in a world that often pulls us in every direction, and what it means to lead with optimism while making space for your full emotional experience. Dr. Adkin shares insi...
In this powerful episode of Tearin' Up My Heart, former professional MMA fighter turned personal fitness coach and gym owner, Mark Tupas, joins us to share how fighting battles outside the cage led him to a deeper, more meaningful life. From chasing dreams in Honolulu to raising three daughters and living seven years sober, Mark gets real about overcoming addiction, mindset mastery, and leading with resilience.
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Greetings from Down Under! As I’ve been on my lovely Australian walkabout, I’ve been reflecting on the pressure I can feel as a wellness practitioner- personal trainer, Esogetic Colorpuncturist, yoga teacher, Pilates instructor to “do wellness right.” At times, I feel like there’s this unspoken idea that if we can just find the perfect routine or say yes to all the right things, we’ll finally feel balanced. We’ll finally “win” at o...
Guess who’s back?! It’s me, your host of Tearin’ Up My Heart, Jenna Heath! Your guest host, Narina Brothers is galavanting around Australia for the next couple of weeks so I thought I'd take the mic back and give her space to lean into her own wellness journey!
After listening to a few weeks of Narina’s episodes I’ve come to the conclusions that being a leader is tough, especially when you’re trying to manage everything and stay c...
Elise Boland is a multifaceted artist, intuitive mentor, and consciousness facilitator who thrives at the intersection of music, creativity, and transformation. Known on stage as Elysaé, she weaves storytelling into her music, crafting an indie-pop sound that blends vintage instrumentation with contemporary flair. Offstage, she channels her passion for energy work into helping individuals and businesses realign with their deeper pu...
Brynn Brothers is a multifaceted creative and leader who wears many hats—entrepreneur, graphic designer, group fitness instructor, and environmental enthusiast. She brings a unique blend of creativity, resilience, and community-driven passion to everything she does.
Brynn has been leading strength & conditioning classes at a rock climbing gym since 2013. She loves watching others progress in ways that go beyond just lifting hea...
Adam Brandel began his fitness career in 2016, working his way up from facility operations to directing teams across multiple organizations to leading strategic planning sessions of a seven-figure business. Currently a Level 2 Master Trainer and Team Leader at Gainesville Health & Fitness, Adam not only works with clients to optimize movement and performance but also mentors new trainers and leads educational workshops to eleva...
Dr. Andrea D Guastello is a licensed psychologist who provides evidenced-based psychotherapy and psychoeducational assessment services to children/adolescents, adults, and families. Dr. Guastello has specialty training in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety Disorder, and Specific Phobias across the lifespan...
Robin Zukowski brings over 25 years of expertise as a distinguished fitness professional. She is the Director of Pilates at Gainesville Health and Fitness, where she empowers others through movement and education. As a Master Level Certified Personal Trainer through NASM, Robin’s credentials are a testament to her dedication to the craft. She holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Florida and has expanded her scope...
Welcome to Season 3 of "Tearin’ Up My Heart: Emotional Leadership Lessons" – This season our topic is: Lead Well, Live Well: Wellness Practices for Leaders! I'm your host, Jenna, and I’m excited to introduce our guest host this season, Narina Brothers, an expert in holistic wellness.
She is a certified Esogetic Colorpuncture™ Practitioner, a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine, certified as a...
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