In this episode of The She Breathes Life™ Podcast, Shay Michelle Drapeau sits down with powerhouse leadership coach and “diva whisperer” Chéri S. Allen. With more than 2,500 hours of coaching experience across federal and private sectors, Chéri shares her wisdom on resilience, energy, and what it truly means to thrive as a “Superwoman” without losing yourself in the process.

Together, Shay and Chéri dive into the Superwoman Syndrome, intergenerational expectations, and how to pivot from burnout into balance. Chéri also introduces her transformative DIVA Breakthrough Experience—a framework designed to help high-achieving women deconstruct old patterns, install new practices, and reclaim vitality, abundance, and alignment.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of “doing it all” while quietly carrying the cost of the cape, this conversation will inspire you to put yourself first, embrace vulnerability, and breathe new life into your journey.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Chéri’s journey from teen mom to master-certified coach and organizational change leader
• The definition of Superwoman Syndrome—and why so many women are living it
• How intergenerational patterns shape success, caregiving, and burnout
• The cost of the cape: what success looks like on the outside vs. how it feels on the inside
• The DIVA Breakthrough Experience framework (Discovery, Inspiration, Vitality, Abundance/Alignment/Artistry)
• Why investing in yourself is the most important ROI
• How vulnerability and self-reflection open the door to transformation

Connect with Chéri S. Allen:

• Website: https://thechoicecoach.net/

Resources & Mentions:

• The Earned Life by Marshall Goldsmith

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