In this episode, Sarah Dusek and Mona De Vestel discuss the topic of creativity and how it can arise from moments of destruction and difficulty. They explore the idea of finding renewal and transformation in the ashes of challenging experiences. They share personal stories of facing setbacks and how those moments have sparked new ideas and pathways…

In this episode, Mona De Vestel and Sarah Dusek discuss the topic of burnout and how it affects women. They share their personal experiences with burnout and the different shades and levels it can manifest in. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the signs of burnout and taking action to avoid it. They also discuss the role of motherhood in…

In this episode of the Women Doing Big Things podcast, Sarah Dusek and Mona de Vestel discuss the topic of grief. They acknowledge that grief is a difficult and often avoided topic, especially for women in business and leadership. Sarah shares her personal experience of dealing with a major disappointment and the physical manifestation of grief in …

In this episode of the Women Doing Big Things podcast, Sarah Dusek and Mona De Vestel discuss the importance of resilience in achieving success. They define resilience as the ability to keep getting back up when you are knocked down and to persevere through challenges. They emphasize the need to find tools and resources to fuel oneself and find bal…

In this episode of the Women Doing Big Things podcast, Mona de Vestel and Sarah Dusek discuss imposter syndrome and its impact on women doing big things. They explore the origins of imposter syndrome and how societal conditioning has contributed to women feeling like they don't belong in positions of power. They also discuss the importance of reima…

In this episode of the Women Doing Big Things podcast, Sarah Dusek and Mona De Vestel discuss the topic of failure and its importance in the journey to success. They explore the emotional challenges of failure and the tendency to internalize blame and shame. They emphasize the need to recalibrate and view failure as an opportunity for growth and co…

In this episode of the Women Doing Big Things podcast, Sarah Dusek and Mona de Vestel discuss the topic of guilt and the challenges that women face in balancing their personal and professional lives. They share their own experiences with guilt as working mothers and explore the underlying tension between pursuing big goals and being present for the…

In this episode of the Women Doing Big Things Podcast, Sarah Dusek and Mona de Vestel explore the topic of integration. They discuss integration as being the process of bringing all the parts of ourselves into alignment with our overall mission and authentic self. They explore the idea of aligning our outer personas with our inner selves and showin…

In this conversation, Sarah Dusek and Mona de Vestel discuss the theme of resistance. They explore how resistance can be a barrier that prevents us from exploring new territories and discovering hidden treasures. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and acknowledging our resistance, as well as the need to lean into it and explore what lies …

In this first episode of the 'Women Doing Big Things' podcast, Sarah Dusek and Mona de Vestel discuss the concept of balance and how it relates to living a fulfilling and integrated life. They explore the idea of harmony as a better alternative to balance, emphasizing the importance of aligning different aspects of life and finding what works for e…