Qualified For More

Season 2 EP 7- Drop the Potato: Letting Go to Move Forward with Christine Sintay

Today's conversation is one I'm deeply honored to share. I'm joined by Christine Sintay, author of Drop the Potato, and a powerful example of what it looks like to let go of what weighs you down and step forward with clarity and courage. Christine's journey includes walking through cancer a season that reshaped not only her health, but also her identity, priorities, and the way she leads and lives. Through this experience, she discovered the power of releasing what was never meant to be carried and choosing presence, purpose, and intentionality instead. This episode is for anyone feeling exhausted from holding it all together, weighed down by expectations, fear, or old narratives that no longer serve them. Christine reminds us that sometimes growth doesn't come from adding more—but from putting something down. Follow Christine Sintay : https://dropthepotatoes.com/ [https://dropthepotatoes.com/] Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/qualifiedformorepodcast?igsh=MWs4MXpyaW43bmFwNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/qualifiedformorepodcast?igsh=MWs4MXpyaW43bmFwNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] https://www.instagram.com/realityoflife02?igsh=bThwdWI4dXJvY2d6&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/realityoflife02?igsh=bThwdWI4dXJvY2d6&utm_source=qr] LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-velez-414a7026?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-velez-414a7026?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/15nXzfPBvH/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/15nXzfPBvH/?mibextid=wwXIfr]

Season 2 EP 6-When Mindset Becomes Your Barrier- Joel Rickard

In this episode of Qualified For More, I sit down with Mindset and Emotional Wellbeing Coach Joel Rickard for a powerful conversation on what it really means to own your value and find your voice. Joel Rickard is a mindset coach for entrepreneurs who are tired of getting in their own way. He helps founders shift both conscious and subconscious patterns so they can stop self-sabotaging, build momentum, and actually enjoy the business they've worked so hard to create. His work centers on one truth: when you transform internally, everything externally begins to change. We talk about the internal blocks that keep so many people stuck fear, self-doubt, and emotional patterns and why mindset alone isn't enough without tending to your emotional wellbeing. Joel shares how learning to feel safe being seen is often the first step toward growth, visibility, and alignment. If you've ever questioned whether you're "qualified" to step into more, this episode will remind you that it's not about having it all figured out it's about courage, self-trust, and honoring what you already carry. Follow our Guest https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelryanr/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelryanr/] https://www.instagram.com/joelryanr?igsh=M25vcjFsdW9yN2Rn [https://www.instagram.com/joelryanr?igsh=M25vcjFsdW9yN2Rn] Follow our Host https://www.skool.com/already-qualified-1010/about?ref=8178b4fb26874b7d92bf65641c489643 [https://www.skool.com/already-qualified-1010/about?ref=8178b4fb26874b7d92bf65641c489643] https://www.instagram.com/qualifiedformorepodcast?igsh=MWs4MXpyaW43bmFwNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/qualifiedformorepodcast?igsh=MWs4MXpyaW43bmFwNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] https://www.instagram.com/realityoflife02?igsh=bThwdWI4dXJvY2d6&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/realityoflife02?igsh=bThwdWI4dXJvY2d6&utm_source=qr] https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-velez-414a7026?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-velez-414a7026?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] https://www.facebook.com/share/15nXzfPBvH/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/15nXzfPBvH/?mibextid=wwXIfr]

Season 2 Ep 5-Grief in the Workplace: What Leaders Must Understand

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:16562306-6cfd-4d59-9c31-c49f88e3d4ad-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Some losses don't just break your heart… They change how your brain works, how you breathe, how you show up in the world. In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Qualified for More, we're having a conversation most workplaces avoid, but every single one will face: grief. I'm opening my heart and sharing a part of my story, what it was like when I lost my daughter to a heart condition, and how that grief impacted every part of my life, including how I showed up at work. This isn't just a loss story, it's about what happens when grief collides with expectations, performance, and leadership. Grief is not just emotional, it's neurological. It changes how we think, focus, respond, and function. Yet so many leaders are unequipped to recognize it, let alone support their teams through it. In this episode, we'll talk about: * Why grief is more than death and how it shows up in everyday workplace experiences * What's actually happening in the brain when someone is grieving * The silent leadership gap that leaves employees feeling unsupported * Practical, compassionate ways leaders can support their teams without lowering standards This conversation is for leaders who want to lead with both strength and humanity and for anyone who has ever been told to "leave it at the door" when their world was falling apart. Because the truth is: you don't "get over" grief. You learn to carry it. And workplaces that understand that don't just retain employees, they build trust, loyalty, and cultures where people can truly thrive. If you've ever experienced loss or led someone who has had this episode, it will stay with you. Don't forget to follow us on social media Skool https://www.skool.com/already-qualified-1010/about?ref=8178b4fb26874b7d92bf65641c489643 [https://www.skool.com/already-qualified-1010/about?ref=8178b4fb26874b7d92bf65641c489643] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/qualifiedformorepodcast?igsh=MWs4MXpyaW43bmFwNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/qualifiedformorepodcast?igsh=MWs4MXpyaW43bmFwNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] https://www.instagram.com/realityoflife02?igsh=bThwdWI4dXJvY2d6&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/realityoflife02?igsh=bThwdWI4dXJvY2d6&utm_source=qr] LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-velez-414a7026?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-velez-414a7026?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/15nXzfPBvH/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/15nXzfPBvH/?mibextid=wwXIfr] *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:16562306-6cfd-4d59-9c31-c49f88e3d4ad-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant">

Season 2 Ep 4- Leading Aligned: Strengths, Healing & Wholeness

In this episode of Qualified for More, I'm joined by Lisa Myers -strengths-based leadership coach, Gallup CliftonStrengths practitioner, and co-founder of Strengths & Story Collective. Lisa helps leaders and teams understand how they're uniquely wired so they can lead with clarity, confidence, and sustainable impact. With a background in sales leadership and organizational development, she integrates strengths development with deeper emotional health work, because success without wholeness isn't really success. Together, we talk about alignment, healing, and what it really looks like to lead from who you truly are, not just what you produce. Connect with Lisa: Instagram: @LisaMyers Strengths & Story Collective: @StrengthsAndStory Connect with me: @Realityoflife02 @QualifiedForMorePodcast

Season 2 EP 3 Leading Without Losing Yourself: A Conversation with Hillarie Kay

Welcome back to Qualified for More, the podcast where we talk about leadership, purpose, and what it really looks like to lead well without losing yourself in the process. In this powerful episode, Hillarie Kay takes the mic for a deeply honest conversation about sustainable leadership, self-awareness, and redefining success. Hillarie is a business leader and Enneagram expert known for bringing a refreshingly human lens to growth and leadership. Her work equips leaders to increase self-awareness, navigate burnout, and lead from a place of wholeness not just performance. She challenges the idea that success requires self-sacrifice and instead invites leaders into alignment, clarity, and sustainable impact. Beyond her professional expertise, Hillarie's experience as a parent of a child with special needs has profoundly shaped how she leads, sets boundaries, and measures what truly matters. In this episode, she shares how the Enneagram becomes more than a personality tool , it becomes a framework for compassion, limits, resilience, and grace when life and leadership feel heavy. This conversation is for the thoughtful leaders, called, and maybe a little tired,but still committed to leading well. If you've ever wondered how to pursue purpose without burning out, this episode is for you. You don't have to lose yourself to lead well. You are still qualified for more. Follow Hillarie Kay on Instagram: @hillariekay Follow the podcast: @qualifiedformore Follow Reality of Life: @realityoflife