Hellooooo, you sparkly pearl!
I’m pinching myself as I type this…
I was recently quoted in Forbes alongside Arianna Huffington in an article written by the incredible Margot Bisnow, focused on a topic I care about with every fiber of my being:
🧠 Mental health in leadership—and why it matters more now than ever.
The piece dives into the reality so many leaders face:
We’re praised for our productivity, but punished for our humanity.
We build companies, but often neglect the very core of what makes us capable: our mental and emotional well-being.
Margot featured a variety of voices, including Arianna’s—whose work I’ve long admired—and mine.
It’s a moment of deep honor and fierce alignment.
Here’s a peek at what I shared:
“One of the most common challenges I see in executives is loneliness. They feel like they can’t be vulnerable with their teams, which makes them more like robots than humans.”
That quote came straight from the heart—and, let’s be honest, from the trenches of working with high-achieving, purpose-driven leaders who are craving something real.
Something sustainable.
Something that lets them breathe again.
Because success without support isn’t success.
And if you’re abandoning your soul to lead… are you really leading?
🔗 Read the full Forbes article here:
Why Today’s Leaders Must Prioritize Mental Health—Theirs And Yours
It’s full of pearls of wisdom from voices across the leadership spectrum, and I’m so grateful to Margot for amplifying this conversation.
If you or someone you know is craving a more human way to work, lead, and live—this is a beautiful place to start.
With grit, grace, and a little sparkle,
💜 Jessica
P.S. This is the work I live for. If you’re ready to shuck off the pressure and lead from the heart, let’s talk. 🌊