S01E61 From Corporate Leadership to Purpose-Driven Impact | Laura Faro | The Luxe Leap

S01E61 From Corporate Leadership to Purpose-Driven Impact | Laura Faro | The Luxe Leap

What does it look like to lead with bold strategy, empathy, and purpose for nearly four decades and then begin an entirely new chapter on your own terms? In this episode of The Luxe Leap, host Reland Logan sits down with executive leadership coach and former principal manager Laura Faro for a powerful conversation on leadership, trust, visibility, and building meaningful impact beyond corporate life. Laura Faro recently retired after an extraordinary 38-year career, including more than 20 years in senior leadership roles overseeing billion-dollar budgets, large-scale infrastructure initiatives, organizational change, and cross-functional teams. From managing field crews and project managers to leading innovation and corporate transformation, Laura’s leadership legacy is rooted not only in what she built, but in the people she empowered along the way. In this episode, Laura shares her Luxe Leap from corporate leadership into entrepreneurship and the creation of DLN Leadership. What began as an unexpected transition after retirement quickly became a mission-driven business focused on developing confident, human-centered leaders who can navigate complexity, change, and growth with integrity. Reland and Laura dive into how leadership has evolved over the decades, from rigid command-and-control environments to today’s demand for empathy, trust, and psychological safety. Laura reflects on lessons learned from both great and challenging leaders, why self-reflection is essential, and how leaders can hold high standards while still creating safe, supportive workplaces. This conversation explores: What human-centered leadership really means in practice Why trust is built through consistency, not likability How leaders can guide teams through rapid change and uncertainty The role of visibility and confidence when starting a new business after corporate Why leadership training is often undervalued and why it matters more than ever How authenticity and empathy drive long-term organizational success Redefining success beyond titles, revenue, and traditional career paths Laura also opens up about the challenges of visibility after decades behind the corporate curtain, the fear of putting yourself out there, and why trusting the process is essential when stepping into something new. Her story offers reassurance for anyone standing on the edge of their own Luxe Leap, wondering if it is too late or too risky to begin again. Connect with Laura Faro Website: dlleadership.com Email: laura@dlleadership.com If today’s episode has you rethinking how you show up as a leader or how your brand communicates trust and authority, you can book a Brand Breakthrough video audit with Reland at greydigitalmktg.co. The link is available in the show notes. New episodes of The Luxe Leap drop every Thursday, featuring women who turn ambition into action through bold strategy, authentic leadership, and meaningful impact. I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Reland and The Luxe Leap podcast team For those inspired to take their brand to the next level, Réland Logan invites you to start with a Brandmuda Brand Breakthrough. Discover how you can elevate your brand and secure your dream dollars by booking a digital presence review at https://graydigitalmktg.co/brandmuda-review Discover the action you need now for your brand with The Luxe Brand Litmus Test https://content.leadquizzes.com/lp/Z6qrbIRG_w Connect with Reland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reland-logan/ Visit the Gray Digital Marketing website here: http://graydigitalmktg.co/ Listen to The Luxe Leap on these podcast platforms:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KwQgxvv7t2UpI9VznPJi4  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-luxe-leap/id1801702536  Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/63b41ba5-d56f-4615-a0fb-463bf5832f4a/the-luxe-leap #TheLuxeLeap #LuxuryBusiness #FoundersJourney #BrandElevation #LuxuryEntrepreneurs #HighEndBrands #FemaleFounders #LuxuryMarketing #BusinessSuccess #LuxuryStartups #EntrepreneurPodcast #PurposeDrivenBrands #Reland #BusinessGrowth #BrandStrategy #LuxuryLeadership  The Luxe Leap, hosted by Reland Logan, is the go-to podcast for luxury brand founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs ready to make bold moves. Each episode spotlights inspiring journeys, strategic pivots, and the mindset shifts it takes to elevate a brand in the high-end market. From brand storytelling to purposeful growth, this show helps you take the leap into your next level of luxe with clarity, confidence, and community.

S01E60 Transform Your Business: Brand Clarity, Systems, and Soul I Inga Sleinge I The Luxe Leap

Welcome to The Luxe Leap with Reland Logan. In this episode, Reland talks with Inga S, founder of Vision Alchemist, about transforming chaotic businesses into aligned and scalable ecosystems. Learn how to build a brand that reflects your personality, supports your lifestyle, and grows without burnout. They discuss practical strategies for business systems, brand architecture, and client visibility, showing solopreneurs and founders how to bring clarity, structure, and soul into their businesses. Discover how to combine creativity, strategy, and intuition to attract clients, increase visibility, and create a business that truly works for you. Topics covered: * Building a business that supports freedom and lifestyle * Simple systems and strategies for sustainable growth * Aligning visual identity with brand essence * Effective ways to increase visibility and attract ideal clients * Integrating creativity, strategy, and intuition into your brand Connect with Inga S on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/inga-sleinere/ Subscribe to The Luxe Leap with Reland Logan for more insights on branding, entrepreneurship, and growing a business that matches your vision. I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Reland and The Luxe Leap podcast team For those inspired to take their brand to the next level, Réland Logan invites you to start with a Brandmuda Brand Breakthrough. Discover how you can elevate your brand and secure your dream dollars by booking a digital presence review at https://graydigitalmktg.co/brandmuda-review Discover the action you need now for your brand with The Luxe Brand Litmus Test https://content.leadquizzes.com/lp/Z6qrbIRG_w Connect with Reland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reland-logan/ Visit the Gray Digital Marketing website here: http://graydigitalmktg.co/ Listen to The Luxe Leap on these podcast platforms:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KwQgxvv7t2UpI9VznPJi4  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-luxe-leap/id1801702536  Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/63b41ba5-d56f-4615-a0fb-463bf5832f4a/the-luxe-leap #TheLuxeLeap #LuxuryBusiness #FoundersJourney #BrandElevation #LuxuryEntrepreneurs #HighEndBrands #FemaleFounders #LuxuryMarketing #BusinessSuccess #LuxuryStartups #EntrepreneurPodcast #PurposeDrivenBrands #Reland #BusinessGrowth #BrandStrategy #LuxuryLeadership  The Luxe Leap, hosted by Reland Logan, is the go-to podcast for luxury brand founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs ready to make bold moves. Each episode spotlights inspiring journeys, strategic pivots, and the mindset shifts it takes to elevate a brand in the high-end market. From brand storytelling to purposeful growth, this show helps you take the leap into your next level of luxe with clarity, confidence, and community.

S01E59 Transforming Lives: The Journey from Corporate to Coaching | Zerina Derveni | The Luxe Leap

In this powerful episode of The Luxe Leap, host Reland Logan sits down with transformation catalyst Zerina Derveni for a bold and honest conversation about coaching, personal growth, and what it really takes to step into your purpose. If you’re a high-achieving woman navigating your 30s, questioning your corporate career, or feeling called to something more meaningful, this episode is for you. Zerina shares her journey from corporate life to building a coaching brand rooted in integrity, emotional intelligence, and women empowerment. Together, they explore the awakening phase so many women experience in their 30s, when success on paper no longer feels aligned and purpose becomes non-negotiable. This episode dives into: ✨ Transformation and self-discovery ✨ Finding purpose in your 30s ✨ Emotional intelligence in leadership and life coaching ✨ Prioritizing what truly matters, not just what feels urgent ✨ Branding with integrity in the coaching industry ✨ Visibility, authenticity, and standing out online ✨ Why “vanilla opinions don’t pop bottles” ✨ The power of having a strong point of view ✨ Strategy, discipline, and commitment in business growth Zerina breaks down why clarity comes through experience, not overthinking, and why sitting in discomfort is often the gateway to your next level. She also shares insights on communication styles, leadership patterns, and what it takes to build a personal brand that actually converts. If you're building a coaching business, exploring transformation, or ready to elevate your visibility with confidence, this conversation will challenge you to think bigger and show up bolder. Tune in and discover why true transformation starts with alignment, and why purpose will always outperform fleeting happiness. Subscribe for more conversations on coaching, branding, visibility, women empowerment, and personal growth. Comment below: Are you in your “awakening” phase right now? Share this episode with a woman who’s ready for her next leap. Connect with Zerina on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zerina-derveni-64687386/ I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Reland and The Luxe Leap podcast team For those inspired to take their brand to the next level, Réland Logan invites you to start with a Brandmuda Brand Breakthrough. Discover how you can elevate your brand and secure your dream dollars by booking a digital presence review at https://graydigitalmktg.co/brandmuda-review Discover the action you need now for your brand with The Luxe Brand Litmus Test https://content.leadquizzes.com/lp/Z6qrbIRG_w Connect with Reland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reland-logan/ Visit the Gray Digital Marketing website here: http://graydigitalmktg.co/ Listen to The Luxe Leap on these podcast platforms:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KwQgxvv7t2UpI9VznPJi4  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-luxe-leap/id1801702536  Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/63b41ba5-d56f-4615-a0fb-463bf5832f4a/the-luxe-leap #TheLuxeLeap #LuxuryBusiness #FoundersJourney #BrandElevation #LuxuryEntrepreneurs #HighEndBrands #FemaleFounders #LuxuryMarketing #BusinessSuccess #LuxuryStartups #EntrepreneurPodcast #PurposeDrivenBrands #Reland #BusinessGrowth #BrandStrategy #LuxuryLeadership  The Luxe Leap, hosted by Reland Logan, is the go-to podcast for luxury brand founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs ready to make bold moves. Each episode spotlights inspiring journeys, strategic pivots, and the mindset shifts it takes to elevate a brand in the high-end market. From brand storytelling to purposeful growth, this show helps you take the leap into your next level of luxe with clarity, confidence, and community.

S01E58 How Coaches Build Authority, Visibility, and Sustainable Sales | Stephanie Treasure | The Luxe Leap

What if breaking through the 3K to 5K monthly revenue plateau was not about doing more, but about doing what actually works? In this episode of The Luxe Leap, host Reland Logan sits down with authority marketing strategist and business coach Stephanie Treasure to unpack what it truly takes to build visibility, credibility, and sustainable growth as a coach. Stephanie Treasure helps ambitious coaches move from stuck and scattered to strategic and seen. Her clients have achieved consistent 10K months, executed multiple five-figure launches, booked high-impact speaking engagements, and built authority-level brands that get noticed and paid. With an MBA in Marketing Management with honors from St. John University and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from CUNY, Stephanie blends proven strategy with heart-driven impact. In this conversation, Stephanie shares her journey from publishing a full-color real estate magazine to becoming a sought-after authority marketing coach for online business owners. She explains how visibility, PR, and community building laid the foundation for the work she does today, and how those same principles apply across industries. Reland and Stephanie explore the deeper impact of entrepreneurship beyond revenue. From supporting causes like health advocacy, plant-based living, relationship growth, and personal transformation, to helping business owners reclaim control of their time, income, and confidence, this episode highlights how authority marketing fuels both income and purpose. You will learn: Why visibility is the foundation of scalable coaching businesses How authority positioning helps you stand out in saturated markets What actually moves the needle between 3K and 5K months How marketing strategy supports impact, not just income Why entrepreneurship is a personal development journey How to build a business that supports freedom, ease, and long-term growth What it means to lead with purpose while scaling profitably Stephanie also shares her vision for expanding her brand’s impact through accessible education, memberships, and future media initiatives, offering insight into how thought leaders can grow without burning out or overcomplicating their business models. If you are a coach, consultant, or service-based entrepreneur looking to increase visibility, establish authority, and create consistent revenue while staying aligned with your values, this episode will challenge how you think about marketing and growth. Connect with Stephanie Treasure Website: stephanietreasure.com Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn: Search Stephanie Treasure If this episode has you rethinking how you are showing up in your brand and you want clarity on what is working, what is not, and what needs to shift, you can book a Brand Breakthrough video audit with Reland at greydigitalmktg.co/brandmuta-review. New episodes of The Luxe Leap drop weekly, featuring bold women turning ambition into action through smart strategy and extraordinary branding. I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Reland and The Luxe Leap podcast team For those inspired to take their brand to the next level, Réland Logan invites you to start with a Brandmuda Brand Breakthrough. Discover how you can elevate your brand and secure your dream dollars by booking a digital presence review at https://graydigitalmktg.co/brandmuda-review Discover the action you need now for your brand with The Luxe Brand Litmus Test https://content.leadquizzes.com/lp/Z6qrbIRG_w Connect with Reland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reland-logan/ Visit the Gray Digital Marketing website here: http://graydigitalmktg.co/ Listen to The Luxe Leap on these podcast platforms:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KwQgxvv7t2UpI9VznPJi4  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-luxe-leap/id1801702536  Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/63b41ba5-d56f-4615-a0fb-463bf5832f4a/the-luxe-leap #TheLuxeLeap #LuxuryBusiness #FoundersJourney #BrandElevation #LuxuryEntrepreneurs #HighEndBrands #FemaleFounders #LuxuryMarketing #BusinessSuccess #LuxuryStartups #EntrepreneurPodcast #PurposeDrivenBrands #Reland #BusinessGrowth #BrandStrategy #LuxuryLeadership  The Luxe Leap, hosted by Reland Logan, is the go-to podcast for luxury brand founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs ready to make bold moves. Each episode spotlights inspiring journeys, strategic pivots, and the mindset shifts it takes to elevate a brand in the high-end market. From brand storytelling to purposeful growth, this show helps you take the leap into your next level of luxe with clarity, confidence, and community.

S01E57 Visibility that Works: Lead Generation & Sustainable Growth | Lindsay Dollinger | The Luxe Leap

What if building a profitable business could feel fun, aligned, and sustainable instead of exhausting? In this episode of The Luxe Leap, host Reland Logan sits down with lead generation expert, business coach, and podcast host Lindsay Dollinger for an honest conversation about confidence, visibility, productivity, and growing a business you actually love. Lindsay Dollinger is the host of Passports, Profits, and Pixie Dust and the creator of the Confident and Ambitious Mastermind and the Social Sales Studio. With nearly two decades as a full-time Spanish teacher, years of experience as a travel advisor, and a thriving online business built alongside it all, Lindsay brings a powerful perspective on sustainable growth, systems, and showing up consistently without burnout. In this conversation, Lindsay shares her Luxe Leap and the defining moments that shaped her journey into entrepreneurship. From navigating personal loss to stepping into leadership, she opens up about trusting intuition, leaning into what makes you unique, and building momentum through consistency rather than chasing every new strategy. Reland and Lindsay explore how branding, visibility, and lead generation intersect, why systems and productivity are essential for long-term success, and how fun and personality can become powerful differentiators in crowded markets. They also dive into the realities of niching, pivoting, and staying adaptable as your business evolves. You will hear practical insights on: How to build confidence and momentum through consistent action Why productivity systems matter more than hustle Using AI and scheduling tools without losing authenticity Lead generation strategies that actually work for women entrepreneurs The role of live events, collaborations, and podcasts in visibility Why leaning into what makes you different attracts the right clients Redefining success beyond revenue to include freedom and impact Lindsay also shares how Disney theming, travel, and joy became part of her brand identity, proving that business does not have to be boring to be effective. Her approach shows that alignment, clarity, and strategy can coexist with creativity and fun. If you are a woman entrepreneur, coach, creative, or service provider looking to grow your business with confidence, improve visibility, generate consistent leads, and build systems that support your life instead of consuming it, this episode is for you. Connect with Lindsay Dollinger Website: lindsaydollinger.com Lead Generation Quiz: lindsaydollinger.com/quiz Instagram, TikTok, and more: Search Lindsay Dollinger If this episode inspired you to rethink how you are showing up in your brand and you want clarity on what is working, what is not, and where opportunities are being missed, you can book a Brand Breakthrough video audit with Reland at greydigitalmktg.co. The link is available in the show notes. New episodes of The Luxe Leap drop every Thursday. Thank you for listening and for supporting women building bold, confident, and sustainable businesses. I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Reland and The Luxe Leap podcast team For those inspired to take their brand to the next level, Réland Logan invites you to start with a Brandmuda Brand Breakthrough. Discover how you can elevate your brand and secure your dream dollars by booking a digital presence review at https://graydigitalmktg.co/brandmuda-review Discover the action you need now for your brand with The Luxe Brand Litmus Test https://content.leadquizzes.com/lp/Z6qrbIRG_w Connect with Reland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reland-logan/ Visit the Gray Digital Marketing website here: http://graydigitalmktg.co/ Listen to The Luxe Leap on these podcast platforms:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KwQgxvv7t2UpI9VznPJi4  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-luxe-leap/id1801702536  Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/63b41ba5-d56f-4615-a0fb-463bf5832f4a/the-luxe-leap #TheLuxeLeap #LuxuryBusiness #FoundersJourney #BrandElevation #LuxuryEntrepreneurs #HighEndBrands #FemaleFounders #LuxuryMarketing #BusinessSuccess #LuxuryStartups #EntrepreneurPodcast #PurposeDrivenBrands #Reland #BusinessGrowth #BrandStrategy #LuxuryLeadership  The Luxe Leap, hosted by Reland Logan, is the go-to podcast for luxury brand founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs ready to make bold moves. Each episode spotlights inspiring journeys, strategic pivots, and the mindset shifts it takes to elevate a brand in the high-end market. From brand storytelling to purposeful growth, this show helps you take the leap into your next level of luxe with clarity, confidence, and community.