161. How the Heart Chakra Fuels Bold Leadership & Connection

In this episode, Mind Power meets big-hearted bold action. Michelle and Cinthia welcome speaker, coach, and community-builder Tracie Root, founder of the Gather Community and host of the Bold and Brilliant Podcast.

We explore what it really means to build community—beyond Facebook groups and networking mixers. Tracie shares how connection, presence, compassion, and bold forward motion anchor the 4th Chakra (the Heart Center) and create the foundation for thriving personal and business communities.

We dive into:

• The origin story of the Gather Community (yes, including its transformation after lockdown)
• What true community feels like (hint: it’s not just “being in the same room”)
• Why empathy, support, and shared elevation are the glue
• The courage it takes to reinvent and actually step into leadership
• And the fun, playful, creative side of Tracie that keeps everything vibrantly human

Takeaways:

• Community is not a platform — it’s people uplifting people.
• The heart chakra invites presence, belonging & trust.
• Leadership is simply choosing to show up in your power, again and again.

📩 Connect with Us:

• Tracie Root Contact
• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media | MakeMyHypno
• 🎧 Thank you for listening! Until next time, stay bold, curious, and connected. ✨