What happens to a founder's identity when the business ends, the title changes, or the exit doesn't bring expected fulfillment?

In this episode, host Ramon Vela sits down with Julie Harrelson, CEO of Harrelson Global, strategist, speaker, and former venture capitalist. Drawing from her background as a founder, executive, and managing director who made over 100 investments, Julie reframes how leaders view setbacks, transitions, and daily grief.

Together, they explore:

* The concept of daily grief and how acknowledging minor, routine losses builds the resilience needed for major life challenges.

* Dual processing, holding space for both grief and joy simultaneously rather than treating them as separate experiences.

* Navigating identity shifts during career step-downs, role changes, board removals, and post-exit transitions.

* The importance of emotional awareness, seeking help, and integrating humanity into competitive leadership.

Join us for this podcast as Julie and Ramon dive into what it truly takes to develop self-awareness, practice compassionate leadership, and cultivate genuine joy through life's continuous changes.

For more on Harrelson Global: https://www.harrelsonglobal.com/

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Julie Harrelson - Why Setbacks are the Doorway to Resilience

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Julie Harrelson - Why Setbacks are the Doorway to Resilience