Parenthood

Doing the Inner Work… and Still Getting Sh*t Done ft. Christiana Garza

May 8, 2025

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This week, I’m sitting down with Christiana Garza—mom, mentor, co-founder of Her Society, and the kind of woman who’s built a business and a life with both backbone and soul. We’re talking about what it really means to show up for yourself in motherhood, in business, and in the messy middle. From losing her dad at 24 and becoming his caretaker, to moving across the world and facing identity shifts head-on, Christiana brings the kind of honesty that doesn’t just hit—it heals.

Inside the episode, we unpack:
 → What it looks like to stop playing small (and how it shows up in your business)
 → The mindset blocks keeping women stuck (even when things “look successful”)
 → Building a SaaS platform for VAs with heart + strategy
 → Why inner work has to come before the scaling phase
→ Being a mother and a CEO and letting both identities breathe

If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you are and who you’re becoming, this one’s for you.

FIND WHAT YOU NEED FROM THE EPISODE:

00:00 – The real talk behind building a business and doing the damn inner work

10:05 – Losing her dad changed everything, and somehow brought clarity

15:54 – The kind of spiritual reflection you don’t get from Pinterest quotes

17:19 – Unpacking life inside a manipulative AF cult

22:19 – When community disappears and loneliness takes over

28:06 – Love, healing, and a little divine timing

33:28 – Before remote work was cool, she was already out here doing it

41:40 – She didn’t just grow, she transformed

44:20 – A business model that actually sees the woman behind the brand

50:42 – Navigating identity shifts like a damn pro

55:25 – Flexible time-blocking that doesn’t ignore your life

01:01:02 – Self-doubt, meet your match

CONNECT WITH CHRISTIANA:

Her Society Agency

Her Society Solutions Software

On IG @theofficialchristiana @hersocietysolutions

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