In this powerful season finale of Marriage, Motherhood & PTSD, Coach Leah sits down with author, speaker, and community builder Leah JM Dean to talk about one of the most important things women need but often lack: a village.

This episode is all about learning how to find your tribe, heal together, and build the kind of community that supports your growth, faith, and emotional well-being. Together, we explore why so many women feel isolated, how past experiences can affect our ability to connect, and what it really takes to create healthy, life-giving relationships as adults.

Leah shares insights from her work and her book Assemble the Tribe, offering practical wisdom on building trust, setting boundaries, and cultivating meaningful connection — especially for women navigating marriage, motherhood, trauma recovery, military life, or major life transitions.

If you’ve ever felt alone, unsupported, or unsure how to build authentic friendships, this episode will encourage you, challenge you, and remind you that you were never meant to do life alone.

Key Topics Covered

• Why every woman needs a strong support system
• How to find your tribe as an adult
• Healing through community and connection
• Overcoming isolation and loneliness
• Creating healthy boundaries in friendships
• The power of sisterhood and shared experiences
• Building safe, supportive relationships that last

About the Guest: Leah JM Dean

Leah JM Dean is an author, speaker, and leadership strategist passionate about helping women build strong communities and meaningful relationships. She is the author of Assemble the Tribe and the founder of Conduit International Ltd., where she equips women to grow personally, professionally, and relationally.

Connect with Leah JM Dean

Website: www.leahjmdean.com

Instagram: @leahjmdean

Facebook: @leahjmdean

LinkedIn: @leahjmdean

Book – Be Different: https://geni.us/bedifferent

Assemble the Tribe: https://geni.us/AssembleTheTribe

Assemble the Tribe Bonus Portal: https://www.leahjmdean.com/attbonuses

Be Different Song: https://youtu.be/qTgYkKTgJDg?si=PskHch0_hStFgoam

The Quiet Life Newsletter Sign-Up: https://www.leahjmdean.com/join

In this powerful episode of Marriage, Motherhood & PTSD, Coach Leah sits down with Shalena Broaster — known worldwide as Shalena D.I.V.A., the Purpose Driven Diva — to talk about something every busy woman needs but rarely prioritizes: herself.

This conversation goes far beyond productivity or business strategy. Together, we explore how women can reclaim their peace, rediscover their purpose, and create a life that reflects their God-given gifts — even while juggling marriage, motherhood, and a full plate of responsibilities.

Shalena shares her personal journey of uncovering her natural talents through hardship and necessity, and how self-care became her foundation for success. From early-morning routines to quieting your spirit, gratitude journaling, building daily discipline, and even using tools like ChatGPT as a personal assistant — she breaks down practical steps women can take to stop surviving and finally start thriving.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, undervalued, or stretched too thin, this episode will give you the clarity, confidence, and strategies you need to put you back at the top of your priority list.

🔥 Key Takeaways

• Why prioritizing yourself is the first step toward true peace and productivity
• How to identify natural gifts, skills, and value already inside you
• The role of self-care: silence, morning routines, rest, gratitude, and spiritual grounding
• How to make space daily for your business, purpose, and personal growth
• Using simple tools (like ChatGPT!) to boost creativity and productivity
• Why women must stop feeling guilty for choosing themselves
• How to build a life that honors your purpose and supports your family

🌟 About Today’s Guest: Shalena D.I.V.A.

Shalena Broaster — widely known as Shalena D.I.V.A., the Purpose Driven Diva — is a powerhouse entrepreneur, author, speaker, and digital educator. She is dedicated to helping women discover their gifts, monetize their expertise, and create lives of purpose and financial freedom. Through her coaching programs, online courses, and transformational teachings, she equips women to rise above limitations and walk boldly in their calling.

🔗 Connect With Shalena D.I.V.A.

YouTube: youtube.com/shalenadiva

Instagram: @shalenadiva

Facebook: @shalenadiva

Gifts, Talents & Entrepreneurship (with First Lady Irene Magee)

In this powerful episode of Marriage, Motherhood & PTSD, Coach Leah sits down with First Lady Irene Magee — pastor, wife, mother, educator, and serial entrepreneur — to talk about discovering your God-given gifts, developing your talents, and stepping boldly into purpose.

Together, they dive deep into why so many women feel called to “more,” the difference between a gift and a talent, how to know when it’s time to monetize your skills, and why so many of us start strong but struggle to finish. Irene shares her journey from the classroom to building multiple businesses, leading a thriving ministry, and empowering an entire community to release what God placed inside of them.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, unsure of your calling, or afraid to take the next step — this episode will activate your faith, ignite your creativity, and remind you that purpose does not expire. Your gifts are still alive. And your next level is still possible.

Takeaways

• How to identify the gifts and talents God placed in you
• Why self-discovery must come before purpose
• How to tell the difference between a good idea and a God idea
• What causes “serial starters” to struggle with consistency
• When to monetize your gift — and when it’s time to let something go
• The importance of supportive relationships in your purpose journey
• How to balance business, motherhood, marriage, and ministry
• Why creativity, vision, and discipline are essential for entrepreneurs
• How to rediscover passion after burnout or disappointment

About the Guest — First Lady Irene Magee

First Lady Irene Magee is a dynamic pastor, educator, wife, mother, and serial entrepreneur who co-leads Empowerment Ministries Christian Center (EMCC) in Gulfport, Mississippi alongside her husband, Pastor Greg Magee. Known for her wisdom, leadership, and passion for helping others unlock their potential, Irene has launched multiple businesses and created a thriving environment where ministry, creativity, and entrepreneurship collide.

She is a powerful voice for women walking in purpose and an inspiration to anyone ready to release the gifts inside of them.

Connect with Irene Magee

Website: irenemagee.com

Facebook: theempowermentministrieschristiancenter

YouTube: empowermentministrieschristiancenter