The Heart Led Entrepreneur
The Heart Led Entrepreneur is the podcast where strategy meets soul.
It's a space for creative changemakers that operate at the intersection of purpose profits and purpose.
Hosted by executive coach and fractional strategist Ankita Terrell, The Heart Led Entrepreneur is a podcast for founders, leaders, and creatives building businesses that actually feel good to run.
Each episode blends deep insight with real-world strategy—featuring candid conversations, powerful personal reflections, and practical tools you can implement.
We go beyond the hustle to explore what it means to lead with heart. You'll hear some solo episodes, but also get a chance to drop in on deeper topics with award winning guests. We'll talk about
🧠 Overcoming subconscious blocks and using neuroscience to be happier
🌲 Exploring the concept of misogi to live your life full-out
💡 Stepping into our ever evolving careers and thinking about how we can reinvent ourselves
📚 Brand-building and book-launching
🤝 Purpose-driven teams, scaling with intention, and more
This is your space for thoughtful inspiration and grounded growth.
New episodes drop weekly(ish). Subscribe and join us at the intersection of profits, purpose, and presence.
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The Heart Led Entrepreneur
71. The Ultimate Misogi: Walking 28,000 Miles Toward Meaning ft. Tom Turcich
What happens after you’ve accomplished the biggest goal of your life?
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Tom Turcich—writer, adventurer, and the 10th person in history to walk around the world. Over seven years and six continents, Tom walked 28,000 miles alongside his beloved dog, Savannah, through deserts, cities, and inner landscapes of grief, grit, and grace.
We dive into:
- The philosophy of Misogi and how bold annual challenges can shape a life
- What it means to live one extraordinary life, even if it doesn’t fit society’s timeline
- How walking became a grand meditation—and a way to weed the mind
- Navigating reintegration, identity loss, and the emotional cost of dreams achieved
- Trusting humanity, even after being held at gunpoint
- What it means to be truly okay with living your one wild, imperfect life
This conversation cracked something open in me. It’s one I haven’t stopped thinking about—and I hope it stays with you too.
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