Decide to Lead with Vulnerability feat. Laura Khan
Release Date: 02/07/2025
From Corporate Collaboration to Authentic Creative Freedom feat. Britt Roman
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
Deciding to leave a corporate job can be daunting, but it can also serve as a launchpad for personal growth. In Episode 23 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe connects with a former colleague, Britt Roman, who reflects on her career in Corporate America, particularly at Aerie, and why she leaped into entrepreneurship. Britt has always enjoyed fashion. However, she merged her mathematics college degree with her creativity and worked in Corporate Retail Merchandising for 15 years. However, when Britt realized that she wanted more from her life, she had to make a significant decision:...
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Breath as a Gateway: Discovering the Power of Mind and Energy feat. Raj Khedun
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
Breathing is not just a biological function; it's a gateway to our potential! In Episode 22 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe speaks with Raj Khedun about the profound impact of breathing and mindfulness on the personal journey of being more authentic. Raj emphasizes that our breath is not just a physiological function; it is a vital connection to the universe and our inner selves. Raj discusses breathwork and guides Marlowe through a session of what he calls the 3/3 Breathing Method. Focusing on our breath allows us to shift from a state of stress and anxiety (sympathetic...
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Who do the stars say you are? Exploring birth charts with astrologer Jim Ventura
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
Do you know your sun sign? Maybe you know your moon and rising signs? What about which planets were fighting in the sixth house on the day you were born? This is not a pop quiz, but an invitation to learn more about yourself with a birth chart reading. Why? Because depending on the time of birth, country of birth, and alignment of planets, two people born on the same day could have wildly different charts (although the same sun sign). In episode 21 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe welcomes Jim Ventura to the podcast. Jim is an astrologer, spiritual guide, and student of various...
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Fashion, Authenticity, and the Magic of Self-Expression feat. Todd Gano
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
If you've ever wanted to experience a live tarot card reading, today is your magical day! In Episode 20 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe is speaking with Todd Gano about his retail career, spirituality, and why clothing is a way of communicating who we are without uttering a word. Todd shares his journey from attending art college to working at American Eagle and now at Abercrombie & Fitch, highlighting how his experiences in retail have shaped his understanding of fashion. He describes how fashion allows people to communicate their identity and how taking five minutes to...
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Unveiling the Extraordinary: Embracing Intuition and Spirit Guides with Flor Gutierrez
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
There are no coincidences in life. None! In this episode of Authentic with Marlowe Leonard, Marlowe welcomes the incredibly gifted . The conversation delves into Flor's unique abilities and the powerful impact she has on others and why she decided to share her gifts. Flor's story illustrates the challenges and eventual triumphs of recognizing and embracing one's innate abilities. As a child, she experienced her gifts by seeing and communicating with spirit guides and sensing energies around her. However, this natural inclination was met with resistance from her family, particularly her mother,...
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Finding Your Voice: Overcoming Trauma and Empowering Women feat. Julie Barth
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
Marlowe Lenard sits down with Julie Barth, an author and the founder of the . Julie shares how she accidentally became a writer when she needed to get thoughts out of her head, and years later, decided to publish those writings. She also discusses her husband's diagnosis with stage four pancreatic cancer and raising a family of six children, including a special needs daughter and an artist! Episode 18 showcases the transformative power of storytelling in the face of adversity, resilience, and love. Julie’s first book, Notes from a Blackberry, serves as a love story intertwined with themes of...
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The Power of Safety: How Connection and Self-Love Lead to Transformation feat. Veronica Clark
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
Cherishing your body allows you to call safe relationships into your life. Loving yourself is an act of rebellion in a world that prioritizes logic over cultivating safe and trusting relationships with oneself, friends, and romantic partners. Finding safety is the theme of Episode 17 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard. In this episode, Marlowe introduces herself to , someone she met two years ago when she had a different name and before Marlowe became a published author. Veronica Clark is a somatic experience trainer and intimacy coach who encourages people to adopt mindful approaches to...
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Authentic Intuition: Confessions of a Former Catholic Turned Tarot Reader with Jes Wilson
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
In Episode 16 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe welcomes Jessica Wilson, a business owner and hairstylist, to the podcast to discuss spirituality and tarot. Marlowe and Jes discuss the crucial role of intuition and self-awareness in navigating relationships, particularly in recognizing unhealthy patterns and fostering healthier connections. As Jes mentions, “I learned to reconnect to myself through heartbreak," and her interest in tarot grew after she was gifted a deck. One key takeaway from the podcast is the importance of trusting your intuition. Jes recounts how they had a...
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Authentic Spirituality: A Journey Beyond Religion feat. Michael McAdams
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
Being authentic means acknowledging and accepting our beliefs, experiences, and feelings. In Episode 15 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe speaks with Michael McAdams, an author and spiritual seeker, about how to cultivate spirituality. Michael has a rich spiritual background rooted in the Pentecostal faith, which boasts a strict, literal interpretation of the Bible. As a child, despite his family's famous teachers and preachers, Michael would often question what he was reading in the Bible and how literal the descriptions of heaven and hell might be. Michael’s religious upbringing is...
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What Do You Want? How to Be Honest and Authentic while Dating
Authentic with Marlowe Lenard
With infinite possibilities in dating and love, Marlowe Lenard is learning that you do not have to settle for anything less than what you deserve. Not because another love is around the corner, but because you must be honest with yourself to be honest while dating and spending time with someone else. In Episode 14 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe shares a lesson she recently learned from dating and romantic relationships. Although hurt and disappointed, Marlowe chose to walk away from a relationship where she and the other person didn't share the same goals. Marlowe reflects on...
info_outlineMarlowe Leonard welcomes Laura Khan, Social Alchemist, Energy Coach, and Cosmic Mother, to share the transformative power of authenticity and vulnerability in relationships.
Laura recounts how their friendship blossomed through social media, where after working around each other for years, they could express their true selves and desire to get to know each other better. Intentionally sharing their passions and interests on social media allowed Marlowe and Laura to connect deeper and inspired Laura to invite Marlowe to attend her fortieth birthday party in Arizona.
Authenticity and vulnerability are key themes in Marlowe and Laura’s friendship and this episode. Marlowe discusses how vulnerability allows individuals to hold space for themselves and others, creating an environment where real emotions and experiences can be shared. She notes that traditionally, in corporate office settings, vulnerability is often perceived as a weakness, leading people to hide behind facades. However, when individuals choose to be vulnerable, they open the door to authentic connections and "successful" relationships and partnerships.
Laura reflects on her journey, stating that her interest in leaving her corporate job was possible once she saw Marlowe take the leap. "I just needed a breath of fresh air of somebody choosing themselves, even though you don't know what else is on the other side," explained Laura Khan in Episode 6 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard.
The episode illustrates that embracing authenticity and vulnerability can lead to significant personal transformation. Marlowe and Laura push each other to explore their true potential, but their relationship is not competitive. Their friendship is rooted in mutual support and encouragement, and this dynamic allows them to create weekly touch base calls, integrate their lives and travel to Egypt, where the two are recording this episode.
This episode is produced by Skip The Boring Stuff, a podcast strategy company for business owners and creatives.