S2:Ep11 - Season 2 Recap: The Power of Story, Leadership & The Hive

S2:Ep11 - Season 2 Recap: The Power of Story, Leadership & The Hive

In this soul-stirring finale of Season 2 of The ARC*Hive Podcast, host Amy Rost reflects on the powerful stories, values, and lessons shared by an incredible lineup of women leaders, entrepreneurs, and community builders. From grief and burnout to business besties and brave leadership, this season brought real talk to the table—raw, honest, and transformational. Amy walks you through takeaways from each guest and solo episode, highlighting the themes of authentic leadership, conscious community, nervous system support, and value-driven business. Whether you're a Pilates teacher, coach, creative entrepreneur, or just craving meaningful connection, this episode reminds you of the power in your own story—and how we rise stronger together. 💡 What You’ll Learn This episode recaps key insights and lessons from Season 2 on: Women’s leadership and entrepreneurship Core values in business (integrity, courage, connection) How to build an authentic community (The Hive) Navigating burnout and nervous system regulation The power of grief-informed leadership Building your business with intention and energy alignment Conscious communication and self-leadership Collaboration over competition   This is a must-listen for those searching for: Female entrepreneurship podcast, leadership for women, business coaching for women, community over competition, nervous system support, authentic business growth, burnout recovery for women, grief and business, and core values in leadership. 🐝 Guest Highlights Carrie Miller – Why every entrepreneur needs a business bestie Rose Napoléon – Values-led entrepreneurship from a place of abundance Dr. Julie Shaw – Embracing grief as part of your leadership journey Dr. Dayna Lee-Baggley – Burnout, boundaries, and brave conversations Hanaa Jimenez – Leading with courage, equity, and conscious impact   Plus solo episodes from Amy on: Gratitude and the power of perspective Burnout and how to regulate from the inside out Harmony, not balance, in life and business Leadership rooted in core values and integrity   ✨ Quote from the Episode “The stories we tell shape how we lead—and how we live. Every single guest this season reminded us that community is our greatest currency.”   📝 Journal Prompt “What was your biggest personal or professional growth moment this season—and how are you bringing that lesson into the next chapter?”   Episode Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-rost-arcpilates/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-rost-arcpilates/] Instagram: https://instagram.com/arc.pilates [https://instagram.com/arc.pilates] Instagram: https://instagram.com/arc/hive/podcast [https://instagram.com/arc/hive/podcast] Facebook: https://facebook.com/ARCPilates.ca [https://facebook.com/ARCPilates.ca] Website: https://www.arcpilates.ca [https://www.arcpilates.ca] Newsletter sign up: Email: info@arcpilates.ca [info@arcpilates.ca] Watch the podcast on YouTube   Guest Links Carrie Miller Instagram: @carriemillerpilates Website: www.carriemillerpilates.com [http://www.carriemillerpilates.com]   Rose Napoléon Website: https://abundancebureau.co/ [https://abundancebureau.co/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundancebureauco/ [https://www.instagram.com/abundancebureauco/]   Dr. Julie Shaw Instagram: @helloimgrieving Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Hello-Im-Grieving-100068299997445/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Hello-Im-Grieving-100068299997445/] Website: www.helloimgrieving.com [http://www.helloimgrieving.com]   Dr. Dayna Lee-Baggley LinkedIn: Dr. Dayna Instagram: @drleebaggley Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdayna/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdayna/] Website: www.drdaynamethod.com [http://www.drdaynamethod.com]   Hanaa Jimenez Email: hanaajimenez@goldcardinalconsulting.com [hanaajimenez@goldcardinalconsulting.com] Instagram (personal): https://instagram.com/theroadtohanaa [https://instagram.com/theroadtohanaa] Instagram (business): https://instagram.com/goldcardinalconsulting [https://instagram.com/goldcardinalconsulting] Facebook (personal): Hanaa Jimenez Facebook (business): Gold Cardinal Consulting

S2:Ep10 - Leading From the Inside Out: Core Values, Courage & Collective Power

In this thought-provoking solo episode of The ARC*Hive Podcast, host Amy Rost invites you to redefine what leadership really means—from the inside out. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, educator, parent, or community builder, this episode explores how leadership begins with you, anchored in your values, resilience, and integrity. Drawing on insights from Brené Brown, Priya Parker, and Amy’s personal journey, this episode uncovers the deeper layers of values-driven leadership, emotional resilience, and the transformative role of community (your Hive) in shaping how we lead and serve. If you're searching for a fresh perspective on conscious leadership, authentic influence, and how to lead without burning out, this episode is your invitation to reflect, recalibrate, and rise. 💡 What You’ll Learn What it truly means to lead from within How to define and live your core values The connection between leadership and resilience Why vulnerability and curiosity are leadership superpowers How community (your Hive) supports and strengthens leadership Tips for cultivating self-awareness and leading through challenge Why emotional intelligence and aligned action matter more than titles Perfect for those searching for: leadership for women, authentic leadership, core values in business, resilience tools for entrepreneurs, Brené Brown leadership, Priya Parker community, how to lead with integrity, feminine leadership style, self-leadership tips ✨ Featured Quotes “Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.” — Brené Brown “Leadership is about becoming yourself in service of something greater.” — Priya Parker ⏱️ Minute-by-Minute Breakdown 0:00–2:00 | Opening Hook Welcome and set the stage: What does it mean to be a leader—from within? 2:00–7:00 | Leadership Starts With You Self-leadership and the importance of aligning your choices with your core truth. 7:00–12:00 | Core Values: Your Inner Compass Identify your core values (like integrity, courage, curiosity, compassion). Learn how to live them out loud. 12:00–17:00 | Ground Strong: Leading With Resilience Drawing from Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead, Amy discusses emotional regulation and personal boundaries as leadership tools. 17:00–22:00 | Leadership in the Hive Explore why we rise stronger in community. Leadership doesn’t mean going it alone. 22:00–27:00 | Practical Leadership Tips Takeaways for leading with clarity and intention: values, self-awareness, brave conversations, and community. 27:00–29:00 | Journal Prompt for Reflection 📝 “What does leadership mean to me today, and how can I align my actions with my core values this week?” 🐝 Episode Takeaways Leadership is not about titles; it’s about alignment and action. Your core values are your greatest guide. Resilient leaders respond; they don’t react. Community amplifies courage—you don’t have to do it alone. Leading from the inside out transforms your impact, business, and life. Episode Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-rost-arcpilates/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-rost-arcpilates/] Instagram: https://instagram.com/arc.pilates [https://instagram.com/arc.pilates] Instagram: https://instagram.com/arc/hive/podcast [https://instagram.com/arc/hive/podcast] Facebook: https://facebook.com/ARCPilates.ca [https://facebook.com/ARCPilates.ca] Website: https://www.arcpilates.ca [https://www.arcpilates.ca] Newsletter sign up: Email: info@arcpilates.ca [info@arcpilates.ca] Watch the podcast on YouTube

S2:Ep9 - Leading With Courage & Clarity: Building Purposeful, Inclusive Organizations

IN THIS POWERFUL EPISODE OF THE ARCHIVE PODCAST*, AMY ROST SITS DOWN WITH DR. HANAA JIMENEZ—VISIONARY LEADERSHIP STRATEGIST, COACH, AND CEO OF GOLD CARDINAL CONSULTING—TO UNPACK WHAT IT TRULY MEANS TO LEAD WITH COURAGE, CLARITY, AND CONSCIOUS GROWTH. DR. HANAA SHARES HER PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY OF BUILDING INCLUSIVE, HIGH-IMPACT ORGANIZATIONS AND EMPOWERING OTHERS TO LEAD FROM A PLACE OF PURPOSE AND AUTHENTICITY. FROM EQUITY-CENTRED LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES TO BREAKING DOWN SYSTEMIC BARRIERS FOR BIPOC AND FIRST-GENERATION LEADERS, THIS CONVERSATION IS A MUST-LISTEN FOR WOMEN READY TO BUILD VALUES-ALIGNED BUSINESSES, CHALLENGE OLD LEADERSHIP MODELS, AND RISE IN COMMUNITY. IF YOU'RE A WOMAN IN BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP, CONSULTING, OR COACHING, THIS EPISODE WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO ALIGN YOUR ACTIONS WITH YOUR VALUES AND LEAD IN A WAY THAT TRANSFORMS PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND PURPOSE. 💡 KEY TOPICS YOU’LL LEARN    * INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN * EQUITY-CENTRED WORKPLACE CULTURE * AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP FOR BIPOC WOMEN * CONSCIOUS BUSINESS BUILDING * COURAGE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP * ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE AND DEI COACHING * VISION-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT * LEADERSHIP FOR FIRST-GENERATION PROFESSIONALS * WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT THROUGH BUSINESS * HUMAN-CENTRED COACHING AND CONSULTING   🧭 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS   * THE JOURNEY BEHIND FOUNDING GOLD CARDINAL CONSULTING * HOW DR. HANAA BLENDS STRATEGIC CLARITY WITH HEART-CENTRED LEADERSHIP * WHY AUTHENTICITY, EQUITY, AND CONSCIOUS GROWTH MUST LEAD THE WAY IN BUSINESS * HOW TO BUILD INCLUSIVE CULTURES THAT TRULY SUPPORT DIVERSITY AND BELONGING * THE IMPORTANCE OF COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS IN LEADERSHIP * REAL TALK ABOUT BURNOUT, BARRIERS, AND REBUILDING TRUST IN PROFESSIONAL SPACES * HOW DR. HANAA IS MENTORING BIPOC AND FIRST-GEN LEADERS TO RISE WITH IMPACT   ✨ FEATURED QUOTE “TRUE LEADERSHIP GOES BEYOND INSPIRATION. IT ACTIVELY UNLOCKS POTENTIAL AND CHALLENGES LIMITATIONS. AT ITS CORE, LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT BUILDING PATHWAYS OF POSSIBILITY—TOGETHER.”   Guest Links: Email: hanaajimenez@goldcardinalconsulting.com [hanaajimenez@goldcardinalconsulting.com] Instagram  https://instagram.com/theroadtohanaa [https://instagram.com/theroadtohanaa] https://instagram.com/goldcardinalconsulting [https://instagram.com/goldcardinalconsulting] Facebook Hanaa Jimenez (personal); Gold Cardinal Consulting (business) Episode Links * LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-rost-arcpilates/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-rost-arcpilates/] * Instagram:  https://instagram.com/arc.pilates [https://instagram.com/arc.pilates] * Instagram:  https://instagram.com/arc/hive/podcast [https://instagram.com/arc/hive/podcast]  * Facebook:  https://facebook.com/ARCPilates.ca [https://facebook.com/ARCPilates.ca] * Website:  https://www.arcpilates.ca [https://www.arcpilates.ca] * Newsletter sign up: * Email:  info@arcpilates.ca [info@arcpilates.ca] * Watch the podcast on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDBRICxPNF3XbqIqzvxbhGDKhAy1gwC_d]

S2:Ep8 - Burnout Is Not a Badge of Honour: How Women Can Recognize, Prevent & Heal Burnout

In this essential episode of The ARC*Hive Podcast, host Amy Rost dives deep into one of the most pressing issues facing women today: burnout. Whether you're an entrepreneur, caregiver, Pilates professional, educator, or juggling multiple roles at once, burnout can quietly take over your life—mentally, emotionally, and physically. Amy shares the early signs of burnout, practical strategies for prevention, and the importance of building a supportive community (your Hive) to help you regulate, restore, and rise. If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in “survival mode,” this episode will help you understand what’s happening in your nervous system and how to reclaim your energy, purpose, and well‑being. 💡 What You’ll Learn In this episode, you’ll discover: How to recognize the early symptoms of burnout in women Why high-achieving women are more vulnerable to burnout Nervous system regulation tools for immediate relief Burnout prevention strategies for entrepreneurs and caregivers Why community support reduces burnout How to stop the hustle cycle and create sustainable harmony Mindset shifts for long-term burnout recovery This episode is perfect for anyone searching for: Burnout recovery, burnout symptoms, women’s mental health, work-life balance, entrepreneur stress, how to prevent burnout, nervous system regulation, mindset coaching, women in business, and self-care strategies. ✨ Powerful Quote from the Episode “Burnout is not a badge of honour. You don’t earn your worth by exhausting yourself.” 🧭 How to Know If You’re Getting Close to Burnout Amy walks you through the most common early warning signs, including: Feeling constantly overwhelmed Dreading tasks you used to enjoy Irritability, emotional heaviness, or numbness Difficulty concentrating or making decisions Changes in sleep Feeling disconnected from your purpose or creativity Increased caffeine + decreased joy Feeling like you have to “push through” everything These symptoms are signals—not failures. This episode helps you learn how to listen. 🌿 Journal Prompt Take five minutes and write: “Where is my energy leaking, and what small shift would help me feel more supported—by myself or my community?” Use this prompt to reconnect with your intuition, your needs, and your capacity. 🐝 Episode Takeaways Burnout doesn’t happen overnight—awareness is your first line of defense. You cannot regulate your nervous system through productivity. Community heals. You’re not meant to do this alone. Rest is not weakness. It is a strategy. Your Hive matters—lean into the people who help you rise. 📲 Listen & Connect Stay connected and be part of our growing hive of powerful, purpose-led women: LinkedIn: Amy Rost on LinkedIn Instagram: @arc.pilates Podcast IG: @arc.hive.podcast Facebook: facebook.com/ARCPilates.ca Website: www.arcpilates.ca [http://www.arcpilates.ca] Newsletter Signup: Sign up here Email: info@arcpilates.ca [info@arcpilates.ca] YouTube: Watch the ARCHive Podcast episodes on YouTube* 🎧 Tune in now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen—and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with your hive!

S2:Ep7 - Making Work Less Soul-Sucking: Psychology, Leadership & Burnout with Dr. Dayna Lee-Baggley

In this energizing episode of the ARC*Hive Podcast, Amy Rost sits down with Dr. Dayna Lee-Baggley, a workplace psychologist, author, and burnout expert, to dive into the realities of modern work culture—and what we can do to make it better. Dr. Dayna brings two decades of experience in clinical, health, and organizational psychology to the mic. Her mission? To help organizations reduce burnout, increase psychological safety, and inspire leaders to lead with humanity. From managing stress and behavior change to advocating for inclusive leadership, this conversation is packed with practical tools and thought-provoking insights for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone navigating the pressures of work and life. 🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why the “toxic productivity” trap keeps high achievers stuck The difference between healthy discomfort vs. burnout Why psychological safety is the foundation of great teams What real leadership looks like in today’s workplaces How to increase access to science-based psychological tools Why representation and systemic change are essential for equity The power of vulnerability in leadership How Dr. Dayna’s lived experience as a single mom and BIPOC woman in leadership shapes her mission 💡 Quotes to Remember: “We need workplaces that work for people—not the other way around.” – Dr. Dayna “Burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s a systems issue.” 🌟 About Dr. Dayna: Dr. Dayna Lee-Baggley is a Registered Psychologist, researcher, author, and founder of the Dr. Dayna Method. She’s helped thousands of individuals and organizations navigate behavior change, wellness leadership, and the science of sustainable success. She is the author of Healthy Habits Suck and is recognized globally for her evidence-based, accessible approach to mental health and high performance. Learn more at drdaynamethod.com 📲 Listen & Connect: LinkedIn: Dr. Dayna Instagram: @drleebaggley Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdayna/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdayna/] Website: www.drdaynamethod.com [http://www.drdaynamethod.com] 🎙 Connect with Amy & ARC*Hive: Instagram: @arc.pilates @arc.hive.podcast Facebook: ARCPilates.ca Website: www.arcpilates.ca [http://www.arcpilates.ca] Newsletter Signup: Subscribe via email Watch on YouTube: Search ARC*Hive Podcast   #WorkplaceWellness #BurnoutPrevention #WomenInLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #WorkLifeBalance #HealthyHabitsSuck #LeadershipDevelopment #FemaleEntrepreneurPodcast #CanadianPodcaster #MentalHealthAtWork #ARC*HivePodcast