A Place to Be Podcast

Rawinia Judson

A Place to Be, is the go-to podcast for women entrepreneurs and leaders who are ready to cultivate their inner strength, find the courage to take meaningful action and feel like they BELONG. Hosted by leadership coach and author Rawinia Judson, this podcast is a sanctuary for women to feel seen, supported, and inspired on their leadership journey. In today’s fast-paced world, many women in leadership struggle with self-doubt, burnout, and a disconnect between their professional success and personal alignment. A Place to Be is designed to bridge that gap.

  1. 09/03/2025

    20. Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs: How to See Yourself Through God’s Eyes and Lead with Confidence

    Join Rawinia Judson as she unpacks how your beliefs shape the way you see yourself, the decisions you make, and the actions you take. In this episode, you’ll hear Rawinia’s own story of how believing she wasn’t good enough led to self-sabotage and holding herself back, and how God shifted her perspective to see her true identity and worth. In this episode, you will learn: Why your beliefs are the lens through which you view your life, and how they can either limit or empower you. How intrusive thoughts can derail your confidence, and the key question to ask yourself: “Whose thought is this?” The impact of family traits, learned behaviors, and even ancestry on the beliefs you’re holding today. What happens when you let go of the need to be right and open yourself up to constructive growth. How to reflect on “Who do I want to be? What do I want to become? And what am I choosing to focus on?” The powerful shift that comes when you start to see yourself through the eyes of God and anchor your identity in who He says you are. Practical steps to identify, release, and replace limiting beliefs with truth that fuels your leadership, impact, and freedom. Your beliefs don’t just shape your inner world they influence how you lead, how you love, and how you show up for the people around you. When you start seeing yourself as God sees you, you unlock a new level of confidence, clarity, and courage. ✨ September 1:1 Coaching Spaces are now open ✨I’m enrolling clients to work with me in September! If you want to feel confident in who you are (no more hiding), trust yourself to make decisions (and stop overthinking), take action without fear running the show, and finally feel enough — as a woman, leader, mum, coach, or business owner, I'd love to work with you. Private Coaching starts at $1,000NZD for 6 Weeks, with flexible payment options available and long-term coaching spaces available. ✨ Join Restore ✨More info and application. 📅 Book a complimentary 15min Consultation Call with me here: https://linktr.ee/rawinia.judson Connect with me online:📸 Instagram: @rawinia__judson💼 LinkedIn: Rawinia Judson▶️ YouTube: Rawinia Judson📘 Facebook: Rawinia Judson 🎧 Podcasts: A Place to Be Podcast Real Talk Podcast 📖 Book: You Are Not Alone

    22 min
  2. 08/20/2025

    19. From Fear to Faith: Overcome Perfectionism, People-Pleasing & Burnout to Shine Confidently

    Join Rawinia Judson as she unpacks what it truly means to shift from fear to faith so you can step boldly into who God created you to be. In this episode, you’ll discover how fear quietly drives perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnout—and how faith and confidence in your gifts can free you to shine brightly. In this episode, you will learn: Where fear comes from, how it impacts your thoughts, actions, and decisions. The role your focus plays in either holding you back or moving you forward, and why the people you surround yourself with matter. Who God created you to be and the desires He placed on your heart. Why perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnout keep you stuck. The power of vulnerability and allowing yourself to be fully seen without fear of rejection. When you begin to see yourself the way God sees you, you develop unshakable confidence in your gifts, your strengths, and your purpose. You’ll no longer need to shrink back or overwork yourself to feel worthy—you’ll know you were born to shine. ✨ I’m currently enrolling to work with me for September! If you want to develop confidence in who you are, your gifts, and your strengths so you can shine brightly, I have two long-term coaching spaces available for 3 or 6 months. DM me on Instagram for more info or to apply. And I am also enrolling for my latest group program Restore starting in September, an 8 week group experience designed to support you to return to who you are, as God created you to be - but better, so you can walk forward with conviction and clarity in what you carry, in this season and the next. More info and application. 📅 Book a complimentary 15min Consultation Call with Rawinia here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/rawinia.judson Connect with me online: Website: ⁠⁠www.rawiniajudson.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@rawinia__judson⁠⁠ LinkedIn: Rawinia Judson Facebook: Rawinia Judson Are you enjoying A Place to Be Podcast? You can leave a review on Apple or Spotify, or submit a question in the Q&A section on Spotify, and we’ll get back to you!

    24 min
  3. 06/24/2025

    17. Reclaiming Identity, Leading with Confidence & Evolving Your Personal Brand with Marissa Lewis

    In this episode of A Place To Be, Rawinia Judson speaks with Marissa Lewis, founder of Marissa Lewis International, confidence coach, keynote speaker, and passionate advocate for wāhine Māori leadership and wellness. Marissa shares her personal journey of reconnecting with her Māori identity and how that has shaped her leadership, brand, and business. Together, they explore what it really takes to lead with authenticity, how to move through fear of judgment, and why evolving your brand is part of stepping into your full potential. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your roots, afraid to be seen fully, or unsure how to lead in a way that feels true to you, this conversation offers practical tools and real insight to help you own who you are and show up with confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🧠 How reconnecting with your cultural roots strengthens self-leadership 💬 Why identity is a critical part of how you lead and communicate 📈 What to expect as your personal brand shifts and evolves over time 👀 How to move through fear of judgment and be seen as your true self 🌿 The impact of environment on growth and why your circle matters 🧘‍♀️ How to build a strong internal foundation that supports outer success 💡 Why authenticity helps attract aligned relationships, clients, and opportunities 🎯 What it means to live and lead from abundance, not fear 🙏 The importance of trusting yourself and your connection to something greater This episode is for leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs who want to lead with more clarity, confidence, and connection to who they really are. Connect with Marissa Lewis: 🌐 www.marissalewis.com 📸 Instagram: @marissalewis_international Connect with Rawinia: 📸 Instagram: @rawinia__judson 🌐 www.rawiniajudson.com If you're ready to create an “I can’t believe this is my life” feeling while still leaving an impact and legacy, DM “COACHING” to @rawinia__judson on Instagram to chat about working together without compromising your health and wellbeing. 🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe, leave a review, or share the episode with someone who needs it. You’re not alone in this journey.

    58 min
  4. 06/03/2025

    16. How Self-Aware Leaders Build Winning Teams & Balance Accountability with Kindness with Diane Taylor

    What if leading a successful team had less to do with doing more and more to do with understanding yourself and others? In this episode of A Place To Be, Rawinia Judson speaks with Diane Taylor — Founder of Glow Leadership, speaker, facilitator and author of Elevate Potential, a #1 Bestseller in Hot New Releases and Leadership. With over 30 years of experience across industries, Diane shares the mindset shifts and leadership practices that help leaders create lasting impact without wearing the badge of being busy. Diane shares her own personal journey of healing, why self-awareness is necessary, the most underrated leadership skill, and how to move beyond the pressure to have all the answers. She unpacks how leaders can build trust, ask for help, and redefine what success looks like in a sustainable, human way. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why self-awareness is crucial for leaders to grow and succeed. Diane's personal journey of healing and self-discovery to where she is now How to balance accountability and kindness, and why both are needed Empathy as an underrated leadership quality that fosters connection and influence Strengths based leadership and how to maximize this in your team Redefining success so it involves a holistic view of life and relationships. Whether you’re leading a team, scaling a business, or managing high-pressure responsibilities, this conversation will help you lead with more self-awareness and responsibility. Connect with Diane Taylor: 📚 Elevate Potential → Amazon.com | Amazon.ca 🌐 glowleadership.com 📸 Instagram @glowleadership 💼 LinkedIn Connect with Rawinia: 📸 Instagram @rawinia__judson 🌐 rawiniajudson.com If you're ready to create a “I can’t believe this is my life” feeling while still leaving an impact and legacy —DM “COACHING” to @rawinia__judson on Instagram to explore working together. 🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe, leave a review, or share the episode with someone who needs it. You’re not alone in this journey.

    55 min
  5. 05/24/2025

    15. How an Ex-Therapist Overcame Leadership Burnout & Became a 2x Fulfilment First Founder - with Carly Anna

    What if you could build a successful business whilst putting your fulfilment first? That’s exactly what Carly, a psychology expert, former therapist, turned 2x founder of The Fulfillionaires and The Midas Academy, did. In this episode of A Place To Be, Rawinia Judson sits down and chats to Carly Anna, whose work is tied together by one philosophy - that we, as humans, have one precious life, and that overcoming our limits and living a truly fulfilled life is our best use of this time. Carly shares how her own experience with burnout in the mental health system led her to build a life-first business that centers fulfillment, not just financial results. She trains coaches to utilise psychology-based methods in their coaching and is a business coach for entrepreneurs and experts.  She lives in beautiful New Zealand with her husband and two chocolate labradors.  In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Carly’s personal story of burnout and why she left the therapy worldWhat burnout actually looks like for high-performing leaders—and how to recognise the early signsThe turning point that led her to coaching and how she built two businesses rooted in valuesWhy modeling healthy boundaries is one of the most powerful things you can do as a leader, and are non-negotiable if you want to lead wellThe difference between fulfillment and traditional success, and how to choose the formerHow coaching methods can transform leadership effectivenessWhether you're a coach, founder, or leader managing people and pressure, this episode offers insight into how to rebuild your business—and your life—around what truly matters. Connect with Carly: 🌐 www.themidasacademy.com 🌐 www.thefulfillionaires.com 📱 @thefulfillionaires 📱 @themidascoach 📱 @_hellocarly Connect with Rawinia: 📱 @rawinia__judson🌐www.rawiniajudson.comIf you're ready to lead in a way that supports your total wellbeing whilst still leaving an impact and legacy —DM “COACHING” to @rawinia__judson on Instagram to explore working together. 🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe, leave a review, or share the episode with someone who needs it. You’re not alone in this journey.

    48 min
  6. 05/02/2025

    14. How Boundaries Build Confidence & Protect Your Mental Wellbeing in Business with Kelsey Hogan

    What if confidence in business isn’t something you’re born with, but something you build by honoring your boundaries and protecting your peace? Join Rawinia Judson as she chats to Kelsey Hogan – an award-winning trailblazer in the marketing and business strategy space, bringing nearly two decades of unmatched expertise and leadership to her clients. Kelsey has advised companies valued at over $13 billion, managed communications for Fortune 500 leading brands, and worked side by side with some of television’s top personalities. As the Founder and CEO of Small Batch Social Co., a bespoke digital marketing agency, Kelsey has worked intimately with more than 80 female entrepreneurs, helping them lead with clarity, protect their energy, and scale sustainably. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: 🫶🏼 Why boundaries are a business strategy – not just a personal practice 🫶🏼 How to handle pushback from clients or collaborators without guilt or overexplaining 🫶🏼 Being a leader in progress, what you need to benefit your community 🫶🏼 Small mindset shifts that protect your mental health while growing your business 🫶🏼 The importance of bespoke strategies and how one way is not always the best way or the way that will work for yo 🫶🏼 Building community and relationships first versus focusing on sales 🫶🏼 The confidence myth: Building the muscle of confidenc 🫶🏼 Ways to make your brand feel more human – especially in a digital world If you're ready to run your business with more strength, softness, and self-trust, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Connect with Kelsey Hogan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskelseyhogan/ Website: https://www.smallbatchsocialco.com/services Connect with Rawinia: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rawinia__judson⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.rawiniajudson.com⁠ If you’re a leader or entrepreneur who is looking for support in this next season so you can show up more fully for yourself and those around you, I’d love to work with you. DM me COACHING on Instagram to discuss partnering together. Loving A Place to Be Podcast? Leave us a rating, subscribe to the show, or submit a question you'd like us to answer. We’d love to hear from you!

    55 min
  7. 04/09/2025

    13. How Decolonising Your Healing Creates Deep Self-Trust, Embodiment & Integrity with Mel Lucking

    What if the deepest parts of yourself are waiting to be unlocked from beneath layers of shame, cultural fragmentation, and outdated survival strategies? Join Rawinia Judson as she engages in a powerful conversation with Mel Lucking, a direct and no-fluff trauma-informed therapist. Mel integrates academic insight with indigenous Māori wisdom and grounded therapeutic practices to facilitate integrated embodied healing. Together, they delve into the true meaning of living in integrity – aligned with your culture, faith, physical self, and your unique purpose. Learn how decolonising your healing journey can pave the way for a life filled with clarity, profound connection, and unwavering self-trust. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Mel's transformative journey from trauma, addiction, and emotional numbing to grounded embodiment and a clear sense of purpose.The crucial distinction between intellectually knowing your purpose and embodying it fully in your daily life.How Mel's experience as a bridge between Māori and European cultures has shaped her unique approach to healing.What true integrity looks like when it's embodied authentically, not just performed superficially.How to discern the right energetic fit when choosing a practitioner to work with on your healing journey.The importance of cultural context in healing: understanding the differences between collective and individual approaches.How to reclaim ownership of your narrative: choosing empowerment and healing over shame and blame.Practical strategies to stop outsourcing your decisions and cultivate a deep connection to your body's innate wisdom, especially learning to recognize and honor your full-body "no."What consistency and willpower to hold the Vision looks like when you don’t have the clarity If you are yearning for a healing journey that deeply respects your authentic self, your cultural heritage, and your desire for wholeness – this conversation is a must-listen. Connect with Mel Lucking: Instagram: @mahu_wellnessWebsite: honowithmel.comI’m enrolling to work with me for April! If you want to feel more confident, leverage your strengths & gifts, and create more impact (without burning yourself out, people pleasing, and sacrificing your health for success). I have two short-term spaces starting with me from $1,000NZD with payment options available, or one long-term space for six months. Book a complimentary 15min Consultation Call with Rawinia here: ⁠https://stan.store/rawinia__judson/p/book-a-15min-discovery-call-1xq7cium Connect with me online: Website: ⁠⁠www.rawiniajudson.com⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@rawinia__judson⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Rawinia Judson⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠Rawinia Judson⁠⁠

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A Place to Be, is the go-to podcast for women entrepreneurs and leaders who are ready to cultivate their inner strength, find the courage to take meaningful action and feel like they BELONG. Hosted by leadership coach and author Rawinia Judson, this podcast is a sanctuary for women to feel seen, supported, and inspired on their leadership journey. In today’s fast-paced world, many women in leadership struggle with self-doubt, burnout, and a disconnect between their professional success and personal alignment. A Place to Be is designed to bridge that gap.