What if the most powerful leaders aren’t the loudest—but the ones quietly reshaping systems from the inside out?

Rebecca LaBoriel is a client coach and independent facilitator with over 30 years of experience in the disability services field. With a background in psychology and counseling, she specializes in helping individuals and families navigate complex systems with clarity, dignity, and a strong focus on autonomy, choice, and self-determination.

In this episode, Rebecca Laboriel shares how she built a purpose-driven business through trust, relationships, and self-worth. Learn how to charge your value, stop overthinking, and create real impact—without burning out.

This is sovereign leadership in action.

Enjoy, sovereigns!

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on Youtube.

Quotes:

“Sometimes the most powerful leadership happens quietly—inside the complex systems that shape people’s everyday lives.” ~ Kimberly Spencer

“If people don’t trust you, they’re not going to build with you.” ~ Rebecca LaBoriel

“To crown myself is believing and trusting in myself—and doing the work to be my authentic self.” ~ Rebecca LaBoriel

Moments of Note:

00:00 – How to Lead with Integrity in Broken Systems (Episode Introduction)
What it means to advocate for dignity, autonomy, and leadership inside complex systems

03:54 – Why Relationships Are the Real Currency in Business Growth
How trust and connection drive long-term success more than strategy

06:19 – From Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Trust Yourself & Take the Leap
Rebecca’s journey into business and the power of decisive action

08:39 – Stop Overthinking: How to Take Action Without Feeling Ready
Why research paralysis keeps entrepreneurs stuck—and how to break it

12:34 – The Truth About Self-Trust in Business (At Every Level of Growth)
How identity, mindset, and leadership evolve as you scale

15:00 – Women, Money & Self-Worth: How to Charge Your Value Without Guilt
Breaking generational patterns and stepping into financial sovereignty

16:12 – Being of Service vs Self-Sacrifice in Purpose-Driven Business
How to balance impact, generosity, and profitability

21:10 – Navigating Emotional Clients: Leadership, Empathy & Trust-Building
How to guide people through fear, uncertainty, and complex decisions

24:25 – The Secret to Scaling Fast: Focus on Relationships, Not Revenue
Why connection-first businesses outperform transactional models

26:32 – Coaching, Self-Reflection & Rewiring Limiting Beliefs
How mentorship accelerates growth and challenges outdated thinking

30:58 – Authentic Leadership: Breaking Conditioning & Owning Your Voice
How personal history shapes leadership—and how to rewrite it

32:25 – Leading with Integrity: Making Hard Decisions That Align with Your Values
Why true leadership requires courage, boundaries, and self-advocacy

36:00 – Bridge Jobs & Financial Stability: Building a Business Without Desperation
How to transition into entrepreneurship without burnout or pressure

41:33 – High Performance Without Burnout: The Power of Rest & Recovery Cycles
Why sustainable success requires balance, not constant hustle

44:01 – Manifestation in Business: Turning Vision into Reality (Disneyland Story)
A real-life example of intention, belief, and aligned action

47:52 – From Leap to Momentum: What Happens After You Trust Yourself
How opportunities expand once you commit to your path

51:55 – Systems Change & Conscious Leadership: Why Authenticity Matters
How leaders can transform outdated systems through integrity and collaboration

54:52 – Creating Your Own Lane: Building a Business Rooted in Your Values
Why breaking away from misaligned environments is sometimes necessary

56:28 – Rapid Fire: Leadership, Identity & Personal Growth Insights
Fun, reflective questions on mindset, growth, and leadership

59:16 – Money Mindset & Business Habits: Managing Finances with Awareness
Practical + energetic approaches to money in business

01:03:09 – What It Means to Crown Yourself (Sovereign Leadership Defined)
A powerful reflection on identity, authenticity, and self-leadership

01:04:47 – How to Work with Rebecca + Final Takeaways on Leadership & Impact
Closing insights and invitation to deeper support

Mentions + Additional Resources:

Connect with Rebecca LaBoriel.

Website: https://newabilities.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/rebeccalaboriel

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rebeccalaboriel

If you’re done building alone and ready to step into rooms where your vision is expanded, challenged, and fully supported—

✨ Step into The Collective:
https://www.crownyourself.com/the-collective

This is where sovereign leaders are built.

Transcript:

For a full episode transcript, it can be found here.

Sharables:

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📺 YOUTUBE TIPS PLAYLISTS:

The Crown Yourself Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZwctt-09Yk&list=PL2ClsckBxxujcpec_c4m-haGSeWZkfNmP

Becoming the Queen-B(usiness) of Yo’ Biz:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEircICw4o0&list=PL2ClsckBxxuhTAZNjo3wKa84gAgJAgpBB

Podcasting Queen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWLm9j9TSPE&list=PL2ClsckBxxuhIznCt03xcCIR-caCZBads

Conscious Leadership Queen:: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R35hokbpIJI&list=PL2ClsckBxxuhJqGJuF9kqCg-UfBwZzI_o

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Want to get Kimberly Spencer on your podcast? Request an interview: https://crownyourself.com/media

Watch Kimberly’s TEDx Talk on “Becoming a Warrior for Possibility” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzwbvqzbmRk

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Success Without Soul vs. Sovereign Leadership with Rebecca LaBoriel