On this week's episode, I talk with Molly Martin, founder of the culinary events company Juniper Green, about one of the most vital acts of leadership: finding the courage to protect your biggest aspirations from the well-intentioned people who love you but sometimes struggle to grasp the scope of your vision.

We open with the "Running into the Room" experience—when enthusiasm temporarily outweighs judgment—and discuss how this impulse requires navigating a messy middle ground of accountability and ambition. We challenge the toxic belief that you must be burned out and broke to do meaningful work, exploring a new self-care model based on radical honesty and deep self-reflection.

Molly and I dive into the power of realizing that many industry systems are “made up,” which can lead to breakthrough innovation. Ultimately, success demands the constant balance of leadership, responsibility toward a team, and the unwavering commitment to your most authentic vision.

Join us for an honest look at ambition, integrity, and the greatest rebellion of all: the simple power of following your own pulse.