What happens when success on paper no longer feels aligned with who you truly are?

In this episode of Transform & Thrive, I sit down with voice and influence coach Alexina Atin Shaber for a deeply honest conversation about what it means to stop living by other people's expectations and begin trusting yourself.

After building a successful career with organizations like Apple, Wieden+Kennedy, and leading brand storytelling across agencies and startups, Alexina made the courageous decision to redefine success from the inside out. Today she helps leaders develop emotional intelligence, authentic communication, and the confidence to lead with humanity.

Together, we explore:

✨ Why thriving begins with truly knowing yourself
✨ The transformation that comes through parenthood
✨ Rest as a sustainable rhythm instead of something you earn
✨ How vulnerability creates genuine connection and psychological safety
✨ Learning to trust your intuition over external expectations
✨ Redefining success beyond titles and achievements
✨ Why emotional education is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and others

Whether you're navigating change, questioning your next chapter, or simply longing to feel more aligned with the life you're creating, this conversation offers thoughtful reflections and practical wisdom to help you become more fully yourself.

Remember, transformation isn't about becoming someone new. It's about returning to who you've always been.

Subscribe to Transform & Thrive for more conversations on growth, healing, leadership, and becoming.

Because growth isn't about perfection. It's about awareness, intention, and becoming. 🌿

In this episode of Transform & Thrive, Jessalin Lam sits down with Lois Castillo, author of Unbreakable: A Changemaker’s Guide, to talk about what it really takes to keep doing inclusion work when a hard moment hits personally.

Lois shares a pivotal career season where her words were misused, leaving her in a dark, isolating place right before the ADCOLOR Leaders program. From faith and therapy to community support and deep self-awareness, she opens up about how she rebuilt her footing and recommitted to impact without picking up someone else’s narrative.

You’ll also hear Lois’s definition of thriving, her practical rituals for staying grounded, and why her mantra is simple and powerful: you are enough, and you deserve rest.

Key Takeaways

• Intentionality matters: Success on paper can still feel empty if it’s not aligned with purpose.
• Do not carry someone else’s story: You can own your integrity without absorbing another person’s reaction.
• Vulnerability is strength: Asking for support can be the turning point, not the failure.
• Thriving is peace and joy: Not constant happiness, but calm, clarity, and supportive relationships.
• Community is layered: Family, faith, work, friends, and your inner relationship with yourself all count.
• Celebrate yourself in small ways: Say “I’m proud of you,” write yourself letters, let it land.
• Rest is leadership: You deserve it, and it protects what you are building.

Learn More: https://thechangemakerstable.com

In this episode of Transform & Thrive, host Jessalin Lam sits down with Roo Yeshpaul Johnson, a bold marketing leader, founder of Be: Renowned, and 2023 ADCOLOR honoree, to talk about reclaiming your voice, your agency, and your power.Roo shares her inspiring journey of relocating from the UK to the US, rebuilding her career from the ground up as a military spouse and mother of three, and redefining success in a way that feels true to her values. This conversation is a powerful reminder that visibility is not just about being seen, it’s about showing up fully for yourself.We explore:✨ Creating career currency through every life experience✨ Building community with intention and generosity✨ Why personal growth is the best ROI✨ The power of self-trust and consistent visibility✨ How to define your own metrics for successIf you're navigating transition, healing from burnout, or stepping into a new season, this episode will remind you that reclaiming your power starts within.🎧 Listen now and share with someone who needs this reminder:You have a choice. You don’t have to wait for permission to shine.#TransformAndThrive #Podcast #ReclaimYourPower #VisibilityMatters #CareerGrowth #Leadership #SelfWorth #WomenInMarketing #CreativeLeadership #GrowthMindset #AgencyAndVisibility