SE01E07 - From Awakening to Action: Balancing Vulnerability and Leadership | With Maura Mitchell

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Maura’s journey from math major and coder to business advisor and advocate for women’s empowerment.
How personal loss led to her “awakening” and a new approach to leadership rooted in vulnerability, authenticity, and servant leadership.
The role of spirituality, meditation, and slow mornings in Maura’s decision-making and creativity.
Real talk about financial independence: what it means, how to achieve it, and why every woman should have money of her own.
Practical advice for women who want to build financial confidence, especially those who have relied on a partner for financial stability.
Insights on investing, budgeting, and the importance of knowing your accounts and passwords.
Maura’s work empowering women globally, including her recent webinars for Afghani and Uzbekistani women.
Financial independence means freedom of choice—the ability to travel, rest, and live life on your own terms.
Money is a tool for joy, not just something to amass.
Start where you are: take one step, learn what you don’t know, and build confidence through action.
Authentic leadership and living from the heart can transform your life and the lives of those around you.
Maura's business page: Women's Business Development Center (WBDC)
LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/mitchellmauraI hope you enjoy this episode!
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The Empowered Money Girl is a podcast for ambitious women who are building careers and lives on their own terms. Hosted by Josette Mandela, each episode features honest conversations with female leaders from across the country—founders, executives, and changemakers who’ve carved their own paths in business, finance, and beyond. From money mindset and leadership to career pivots and personal growth, this show brings real stories and practical insights for women who want more than just success—they want meaning, freedom, and impact.