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Entrepreneur Encounter
Entrepreneur Encounter is a weekly podcast designed to support creative business owners in developing the soft skills that lead to lasting, values-aligned growth.
Hosted by Dana Johnson, founder of a boutique Pinterest marketing agency for wedding pros and creatives, and Sara Lowell, a consultant specializing in business management & team leadership along with podcast management, each episode explores the mindset shifts, communication skills, and leadership habits that empower entrepreneurs to grow sustainably—without the burnout.
Through real stories, practical frameworks, and transparent conversations, Dana and Sara offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to run a purpose-driven business in a constantly changing world.
Whether you're building your visibility, managing a team, or simply trying to stay grounded while growing, this podcast is your companion in business and in life.
Entrepreneur Encounter
From Burnout to Connection: How Soft Skills and Self-Awareness Can Transform Love & Leadership
In this episode, with Lila Turner, London-based entrepreneur and founder of Relationship Ready, a business that helps high-performing leaders find meaningful love, without turning dating into a KPI checklist.
Lila shares her unconventional journey from fashion design to emotional well-being and relationship coaching. Through personal stories of emotional overwhelm, burnout, and the drive to achieve happiness, she explains how reconnecting with her “deeper mind” changed everything—first for herself, then for the high-achieving clients she now supports.
From soft skills to self-awareness, Lila breaks down the invisible thinking patterns that hold people back in both their personal and professional lives. Whether you're a leader who can manage a boardroom but struggles with vulnerability, or an entrepreneur who feels like dating is just another to-do list item, this episode offers a fresh and powerful lens.
What You'll Learn:
- How emotional intensity doesn’t always equal emotional intelligence
- Why soft skills often develop after the pressure-filled 20s
- How to stop over-assessing and start showing up with presence
"Intensity doesn’t mean it has a good point. Your thoughts aren’t always telling you the truth, they're often just keeping you disconnected from your deeper self." – Lila Turner
Connect with Lila Turner:
Lila Turner, MA, Founder and CEO of Relationship Ready, is a visionary leader in love. A former fashion designer turned executive mentor, she discovered that true change begins with the relationship we have with ourselves. As a Partner at One Thought, she saw many high-achievers struggle with love. This inspired her to found Relationship Ready, helping people who can make anything in their life work- except love, break old patterns and find deep fulfilling connections. A sought-after speaker, published author and mentor, Lila shares her insights worldwide.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relationshipready/
Website: https://relationship-ready.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c933192b57fc24de02186fcf7&id=dffdd1
We get it, you feel like you have to be on social media 24/7 when all you really want is to focus on your clients and keep building your business. That pressure can disappear.
That’s where Dana comes in. She’ll show you how Pinterest can work for you, effortlessly. Your content and links can live on Pinterest, driving traffic without you constantly showing up.
And when it’s time to grow and manage a team, without feeling overwhelmed, Sara steps in. She builds the workflows that keep both your podcast and your team running smoothly, while bringing the human element back into your business. You’ll stay client-focused without feeling buried in the weeds.
Connect with Entrepreneur Encounter:
Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/3azyca95
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneur_encounter/
Host Sara Lowell:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youarerembert/
Website: https://www.youarerembertllc.com/
Host Dana Johnson:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danas.desk.nc/
Website: https://ddvirtualmanagement.com/