Episode 7: Why Solo Trips Are an Important Part of Wellness and Integral to Leadership Success.

🎙️ Podcast Description

In this episode of The Grounded Leader: Ayurvedic Wellness for Leaders Who Want to Succeed from a Place of Balance, I sit down with April Jarrett, Executive Director at ACDN, who brings over 15 years of experience in operations management and strategic planning. April is a champion of whole-person leadership—one that values balance, self-awareness, and the courage to step away in order to return stronger.

Our conversation centers on why solo trips aren’t just leisure—they’re a vital practice for wellness and leadership success. Through an Ayurvedic and holistic lens, we explore how solitude and changing environments foster mental clarity, stress relief, resilience, and creativity.

✨ Key Takeaways

• Solitude fuels leadership: Solo travel allows leaders to step away from constant connectivity and return with renewed clarity and vision.
• Ayurvedic perspective: Aligning with natural rhythms during travel supports balance, creativity, and emotional regulation.
• Mindset shift: Solo trips should be reframed not as indulgence, but as an investment in leadership and well-being.
• Practical insights: April shares stories of how solo journeys helped her reconnect with herself and return as a more grounded and compassionate leader.
• Advice for professionals: Tips on overcoming guilt or hesitation about solo travel and embracing it as a pathway to personal and professional renewal.

📢 Call to Action

If this episode inspired you to rethink wellness and leadership through the lens of solitude, share it with a colleague, friend, or leader in your life who could benefit from the reminder. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Grounded Leader so you never miss an episode that helps you lead from balance, not burnout.

💡 What about you? Have you ever taken a solo trip that shifted how you show up as a leader? I’d love to hear your story—tag me on social media or drop me a message.

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Full Bio:

April Jarrett carries almost 20 years of experience in operations management and strategic planning, guiding both U.S. and international organizations to thrive with clarity and purpose. She is passionate about building systems, communities, and leaders that are both effective and sustainable.

April’s whole-person approach to leadership emphasizes self-awareness, balance, and the courage to step away in order to return stronger. She believes solo trips are not only a vital practice for personal wellness, but also a powerful tool for cultivating self-confidence, resilience, and vision - qualities she models for her children, her team, and the leaders she mentors.

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