Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Joanna Harabedian, Miss America 2019-2021, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, and Faith-Based Relationship Strategist, to explore how self-awareness, the ability to receive, and emotional intelligence can transform not just your relationships but your entire approach to leadership, purpose, and authentic growth.
In This Episode:
✨ Why learning to receive is one of the most underrated leadership and relationship skills
✨ How self-awareness uncovers the root patterns blocking your success and fulfillment
✨ The power of emotional intelligence in building genuine connection at work and at home
✨ Why the story you tell yourself is the most important story you will ever tell
✨ How identity renewal and inner healing become the foundation for lasting legacy and love
Key Takeaways:
📌 Receiving gracefully is a skill, not a weakness — and it builds deeper trust in every relationship
📌 Childhood patterns do not disappear; they evolve and show up in your business, marriage, and leadership
📌 Self-awareness is the key that unlocks the root of cycles you keep repeating
📌 Contrast and complete, do not compare and compete — a mindset shift that changes everything
📌 Your inner story drives your outer results — rewrite it and you rewrite your life
📌 Purpose is uncovered through the fire, not found in comfort
📌 Doing the growth work before or during your relationships transforms the partnership entirely
Memorable Quotes:
"The story you tell yourself about yourself is the most important story you will ever tell." - Joanna Harabedian
"Little keys unlock big doors, and big doors swing on small hinges." - Joanna Harabedian
"I help women contrast and complete, not compare and compete." - Joanna Harabedian
"I asked God to hold up a mirror to my face and show me how I ended up in this mess, and that was the beginning of the most incredible journey." - Joanna Harabedian
"Diamonds are forged in the fires of the earth. That is how the facets are created." - Joanna Harabedian
Perfect for high-achieving women, purpose-driven leaders, and entrepreneurs who are ready to break free from cycles that no longer serve them and step into their true identity, confidence, and calling.
Connect with Joanna:
🌐 loveunblocked.com
📚 From Solo to Soulmate — Amazon #1 Bestseller
💼 Faith-Based Relationship Strategist and Identity Coach
📱 @thesoulmate_strategist on Instagram
Connect with Julie:
🌐 julieriga.com/lead
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