In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Nora sits down with creative leadership coach and former IDEO exec Meija Jacobs to explore what it truly means to play big—especially in the face of change, challenge, and self-doubt. They dive into Meija's inspiring journey from ballerina to brand strategist to executive coach, and how caregiving for her mother sparked a life-altering pivot.

Together, they unpack how to quiet the inner critic, embrace failure as fuel for growth, and lead with presence and intuition. From redesigning the Eat Real brand to redefining executive presence, Meija brings wisdom, warmth, and wildly actionable insight.

✨ Topics include:

- The "power pause" and how to dream in the storm

- What it really means to play big

- Why failure is essential to transformation

- Level 3 listening and emotional leadership

- Personal branding, team dynamics, and coaching with heart

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🌟 Bonus: Meija is offering Nourished with Nora listeners a complimentary 30-minute coaching jam session! Details in the show notes below.

https://calendly.com/meija/nora-pod-30-min-coaching