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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
“Just be you,” they say. But for many high-achievers, “just being you” hasn’t always felt safe or practical—whether it’s at work, school, church, or even in leadership circles. For purpose-driven leaders, holding back can limit your impact and undermine your authenticity.
Even in workplaces that claim to value individuality, leading with confidence and conviction still takes courage. To lead with steadiness and clarity, you must first understand your values, embrace your individuality, and recognize that the solutions you need are as unique as you are.
Stand Tall & Own It is for modern leaders who want to lead with purpose, integrity, and courage—without sacrificing who they are. Each episode explores how to navigate challenges, make values-anchored decisions, and cultivate the discernment to think critically in a noisy world.
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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
Episode 54: The Accidental Entrepreneur with Julie Ryan Shiroma
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Julie Shiroma began mentoring teens while she was a flight attendant after college, & met her husband while chaperoning a mission trip to Oahu. She was a family photographer until Covid hit, and accidentally started her second business after sharing about the supplements she had been taking for years. Formerly a Cadbury Mini Egg addict, she has discovered a passion for health, wellness and leading women who desire to start a small business.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The importance of understanding communication
- Leadership development in you and others
- Mindset work
Habits:
- Make your bed - start the day feeling accomplished.
- Feed your soul - quiet time gives you motivation to stay on course.
- Plan/budget time for essentials.
Green Flags: If you’re wondering if a MLM is the right place for you, look for these big green flags:
- What are you looking for? Something that makes you feel better, solves a problem, or you already use/need?
- Are you excited about it?
- Low to no start up cost and longevity of the business.
Where to find Julie:
Website: https://plexusworldwide.com/jryanshiroma/home
Facebook: Julie Ryan Shiroma | Facebook
Instagram: @julieryanshiroma
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