In this powerful season opener, host Hristina Vaceva sits down with Dion Johnson — former midwife turned executive coach and founder of The Queen’s School — to explore what it really takes to lead as a woman in a system that wasn’t built for us.Dion’s story is one of radical self-inquiry and transformation: from hiding behind physical and emotional masks, to discovering her sovereign voice and teaching others to do the same. Her journey through the NHS, local government, and into entrepreneurship is not just inspiring — it’s deeply human.Together, we discuss:The emotional toll of being a Black woman in a white man’s worldWhat it means to experience a “sovereign inquiry” — and why leadership begins withinRewiring the “slave girl” mindset and embracing Queen mentality insteadRole models, spiritual awakenings, and redefining power from the inside outBalancing masculine and feminine energies in businessWhy corporate leadership without healing often leads to burnout — and how to change thatWhether you’re leading a team, launching a business, or standing at a career crossroads, this episode is a reminder: for every woman hiding in plain sight, there's one who dares to step out of the shadow. Which one do you choose to be?🔗 Listen now and share with someone who’s ready to change the way we lead.📍 Follow Dion to find out more about the Queen’s School & upcoming retreats:LinkedIn: Dion Johnson📍 Follow Hristina & her latest project Business as Poetry:Instagram: @business_as_poetryStay in touch or send me a message - I love reading all of them!LinkedIn: Sound of Breaking Glass

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