Have you ever walked into a room and felt like you needed to leave parts of yourself at the door to fit in?

Or felt like you were chasing connection instead of resting in a place where you’re accepted exactly as you are?

When we spend our lives trying to perform for inclusion, we miss out on the deep, unconditional healing of true belonging.

In this soulful, grounded episode of the Women Changing the World podcast, Lis Best chats with Jennifer Au, daughter of this Earth, mother to twin daughters, ritualist, experience designer and GCC community lead, about the art and practice of true belonging.

Jennifer shares her winding path through public health, aging and technology, education and yoga, unpacking how tending to our inner worlds transforms the way we show up for others and how our communities and relationships can serve as mirrors for our growth.

Together, they explore the difference between routine and ritual. They dive into how we can stop performing to fit in and explore the power of being fully present and listening without trying to fix or solve.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Episode Outline:

• [09:27] Belonging vs. fitting in
• [12:52] The power of presence and community care
• [27:01] Experience design and intentional connection
• [32:48] Turning everyday routines into rituals
• [41:26] Ritual as a pathway to belonging

Connect with Us:

• Lis Best's website
• Learn more about the Girls Club Collective
• Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn
• Join the next GCC Community Power Hour
• Inquire about coaching with Lis

Connect with Jennifer Au:

• Connect with Jennifer Au on LinkedIn

News:

• Join the GCC 2027 desert portal retreat

Resources:

Listen to Ep. 89: Imagining and Matriarchal Future with Tracee Worley

Listen to Ep. 75: Connecting and Elevating Impact Leaders with Marssie Versola

This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora.

The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark.

About Lis:

Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast.

Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.

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