
Ep. 1047 – Like a Wave We Break with Jane Marie Chen
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Episode · 40:49 · Jan 9, 2026
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“When we don't do the inner work as leaders, then we tend to lead from a place of fear and control and ego, as opposed to a place of compassion and love and shared purpose.” – Jane Marie Chen Today’s featured USA Today bestselling author is a globally recognized entrepreneur, inventor, and TED speaker, Jane Marie Chen. Jane and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Like a Wave We Break: A Memoir of Falling Apart and Finding Myself”, the importance of authentic leadership, her journey founding Embrace, a company that developed a low-cost baby incubator for developing countries, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:The defining childhood moment that motivated Jane to help the most powerless people in the worldHow overachievement and burnout are often rooted in deeper issuesHow Tony Robbins saved her companyWhy she wrote her memoir, the writing process, and how it helped her process intergenerational traumaWhy she’s now doing leadership coaching and developmentJane’s Site: https://www.janemariechen.com/Jane’s Book: https://a.co/d/igVd334Jane’s TED Talk: https://youtu.be/IwidCkCmWg4?si=dSjJLk7Wqsx6gBgJThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 943 – How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives with Dr. Patricia Grabarek & Dr. Katina Sawyer (@WorkrBeeing): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-943-how-to-create-a-team-culture-where-everyone-thrives-with-dr-patricia-grabarek-dr-katin/Ep. 825 – One Woman's Story of Survival & Courageous Leadership in Syria with Dr. Amani Ballour (@AmaniBallour): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-825-one-womans-story-of-survival-courageous-leadership-in-syria-with-dr-amani-ballour-am/Ep. 956 – Finding Courage to Change with Ana Megrelishvili: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-956-finding-courage-to-change-with-ana-megrelishvili/Ep. 865 – Bringing Sunshine Back To My Mind with Dr. Momoko Uno: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-865-bringing-sunshine-back-to-my-mind-with-dr-momoko-uno/Ep. 983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell (@saracconnell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/Ep. 551 – “Rewilding” with Dr. Kristy Vanacore: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-551-rewilding-with-dr-kristy-vanacore/Ep. 962 – How Confusion Can Lead To Peace, Personal Growth, and Self-discovery with Giovanna Silvestre (@ConfusedGirlLA): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-962-how-confusion-can-lead-to-peace-personal-growth-and-self-discovery-with-giovanna-silvest/Ep. 843 – Purpose, Passion, and Moxie with Genevieve Piturro (@GenPiturro): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-843-purpose-passion-and-moxie-with-genevieve-piturro-genpiturro/Ep. 689 – There Are (No) Stupid Questions . . . in Science with Leah Elson (@gnarlybygnature): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-689-there-are-no-stupid-questions-in-science-with-leah-elson-gnarlybygnature/Ep. 691 – How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-691-how-to-spark-your-heart-and-ignite-your-life-with-hilary-decesare-hilarydecesare/Ep. 987 – From Gutsy Beginnings to Graceful Global Leadership Success with LeeAnn Mallorie: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-987-from-gutsy-beginnings-to-graceful-global-leadership-success-with-leeann-mallorie/
40m 49s · Jan 9, 2026
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