An Imperfectly Perfect Life with Shari Leid

What really happens after you file for divorce differs for everyone — and can be incredibly challenging for those who are leaving a toxic partner.
Why do custody battles and high-conflict divorces continue long after the relationship ends?

In this episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life, Shari Leid talks with Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There. Got Out. Lisa spent years navigating a high-conflict divorce, representing herself against her former, much wealthier, spouse – through the chaos of a complex legal system, Lisa now works with clients around the world who are dealing with toxic relationships, legal abuse, and exhausting custody disputes.

This conversation explores what legal abuse looks like, why leaving doesn’t always bring relief, and how people can regain clarity, confidence, and agency when systems feel overwhelming and unfair. It’s an honest, validating discussion for anyone rebuilding their life after divorce, emotional trauma, or long-term conflict.

If you’ve ever wondered why getting out didn’t mean it was over, this episode will help you understand why – and what comes next.

For more information and to contact Lisa, visit her website www.beentheregotout.com

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Let’s dive in—reinvention, real talk, and a whole lot of laughter start NOW!

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#HighConflictDivorce
#ToxicRelationships
#LegalAbuse
#StartingOver

In this episode, I sit down with Daven Michaels—a 10-time author, New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and respected business strategist—live from Top Talent Hollywood’s Media Row.

Daven is widely known for helping people build wealth and businesses that create real freedom, but at the core of his work is something deeper and more enduring: community. Throughout our conversation, we explore how long-term success isn’t built in isolation—it’s built through intentional relationships, shared experiences, and environments where people truly belong.

That philosophy comes to life through Daven’s creation of the San Juan Island Social Club and its accompanying San Juan Island cruise experience—a curated community designed to bring entrepreneurs, leaders, and creatives together not just to network, but to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships in real life.

Drawing from decades of entrepreneurial experience, Daven shares why community is not a “nice-to-have,” but a strategic advantage—and why the most successful leaders are those who invest in people as intentionally as they invest in growth. Even in the high-energy environment of Media Row, his clarity, presence, and commitment to connection come through loud and clear.

If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or creator who wants to build wealth, impact, and community—without doing it alone—this conversation will challenge how you think about success, leadership, and what it really means to build something that lasts.

For more information and to contact Daven Michaels – check out his website at https://davenmichaels.com/

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And if you’re ready to go even deeper,  learn more about my Flip the Box® Women’s Retreat  at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/retreat⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

To purchase my latest book, Table For 51, visit: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3vUc9SB⁠⁠

Let’s dive in—reinvention, real talk, and a whole lot of laughter start NOW!

#retreatsforwomen #midlifegrowth #Entrepreneurship

#BusinessLeadership

#SerialEntrepreneur

#WealthBuilding

#BusinessStrategy

#FounderLife

#EntrepreneurMindset

In this solo episode, Shari Leid shares how meditation teaches you to become an observer rather than an absorber – using breath and presence as practical tools for everyday life. Fresh off becoming a certified meditation teacher, Shari offers simple meditation gems from her training that help you stay grounded, present, and clear without checking out of real life. This episode focuses on how conscious breathing builds awareness, emotional resilience, and calm leadership in moments that matter

Grab my free 52 Weeks of Connection email series—one weekly challenge to help you feel more connected and build real friendships as an adult. It’s free, simple, and you can unsubscribe anytime. Sign up at:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://zc.vg/ZDPo2⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

And if you’re ready to go even deeper,  learn more about my Flip the Box® Women’s Retreat  at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/retreat⁠ ⁠⁠

To purchase my latest book, Table For 51, visit: ⁠https://a.co/d/3vUc9SB⁠

Let’s dive in—reinvention, real talk, and a whole lot of laughter start NOW!

#retreatsforwomen #meditationteacher #meditationpractice #flipthebox #midlifegrowth #selfhelppodcast

Are you truly stuck—or are you afraid to move forward?

In this episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life, host Shari Leid sits down with Anne Bonney, keynote speaker and leadership consultant, for an honest conversation about fear, growth, and what it really takes to create an incredible year ahead.

Together, they explore how to recognize the difference between being stuck and being scared—and why fear is often a sign you’re standing at the edge of growth. Anne shares practical insights on how to bloom where you’re planted, even when life doesn’t look the way you expected it to.

This episode invites listeners to reflect on the year behind them with curiosity instead of judgment, let go of what no longer serves them, and intentionally prepare for the year ahead—not through rigid resolutions, but through clarity, courage, and alignment.

If you’re navigating change, reinvention, leadership challenges, or personal growth, this conversation offers grounded wisdom, real talk, and actionable perspective to help you move forward with confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to tell if you’re stuck or operating from fear

• Why fear isn’t a stop sign—but a signal

• What it means to bloom where you’re planted

• How to reflect on the past year without regret

• How to prepare for an incredible year ahead with intention

Perfect for listeners interested in personal growth, leadership development, mindset shifts, and meaningful life transitions.

Grab my free 52 Weeks of Connection email series—one weekly challenge to help you feel more connected and build real friendships as an adult. It’s free, simple, and you can unsubscribe anytime. Sign up at: ⁠⁠⁠https://zc.vg/ZDPo2⁠⁠ ⁠

And if you’re ready to go even deeper,  learn more about my Flip the Box® Women’s Retreat  at⁠ ⁠⁠https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/retreat⁠ ⁠

To purchase my latest book, Table For 51, visit: https://a.co/d/3vUc9SB

Let’s dive in—reinvention, real talk, and a whole lot of laughter start NOW!

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#FearAndGrowth
#FeelingStuck
#LifeTransitions
#MindsetShift
#IntentionalLiving
#SelfLeadership

What does it mean to create a container for a new year?

In this episode, I’m talking about creating a container for 2026 — the emotional, energetic, and practical structure that holds your life so growth can happen without burnout or force.

A container isn’t about goals or resolutions. It’s about the environment you’re living inside. The boundaries you set. The rhythms you keep. The support you allow. When the container is strong, clarity and momentum follow naturally.

I share how I’m thinking about my own container for 2026, why support matters more than willpower, and how designing the right structure can change how you show up in your work, relationships, and leadership.

If you’re entering a new season and want it to feel grounded, intentional, and sustainable, this episode will help you rethink what it means to hold your life well.

Grab my free 52 Weeks of Connection email series—one weekly challenge to help you feel more connected and build real friendships as an adult. It’s free, simple, and you can unsubscribe anytime. Sign up at: ⁠⁠https://zc.vg/ZDPo2⁠⁠

And if you’re ready to go even deeper,  learn more about my Flip the Box® Women’s Retreat  at ⁠⁠https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/retreat⁠

To purchase my latest book, Table For 51, visit: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cL7uYIy⁠⁠

Let’s dive in—reinvention, real talk, and a whole lot of laughter start NOW!

#IntentionalLiving #CreatingAContainer #2026Planning #PersonalGrowthPodcast #MidlifeReinvention #FlipTheBox #womensretreat

What does it mean to intentionally rebuild your life—and then actually move forward?

In this end-of-year episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life, I reflect on 2025 as a deliberate rebuilding year and share the top three lessons that shaped how I think about love, work, money, and self-trust. I also offer simple, practical tools—questions, mantras, and reflections—you can use to step into the new year with clarity and confidence.

Most of all, I share my excitement about what’s next.

My wish for 2026 is simple: to enter this next year together, with intention—moving from a year of rebuilding into a year of implementation.

If you’re ready to stop preparing and start living what you’ve learned, this episode is for you.

Grab my free 52 Weeks of Connection email series—one weekly challenge to help you feel more connected and build real friendships as an adult. It’s free, simple, and you can unsubscribe anytime. Sign up at: ⁠⁠https://zc.vg/ZDPo2⁠⁠

And if you’re ready to go even deeper,  learn more about my Flip the Box® Women’s Retreat  at ⁠⁠https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/retreat⁠

To purchase my latest book, Table For 51, visit: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cL7uYIy⁠⁠

Let’s dive in—reinvention, real talk, and a whole lot of laughter start NOW!

#EndOfYearReflection #LifeRebuilding #IntentionalLiving #PersonalGrowth #Reinvention #ImplementationYear #FlipTheBox #MidlifeGrowth #WomenRebuilding #PodcastReflection #NewYearIntentions #ChooseYourLife

We talk a lot about bucket lists as someday dreams, but rarely about how our money actually supports the life we want to live right now. In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Sakai of One Vision Retirement to explore a different approach to financial planning, one that starts with your bucket list and works backward with intention.

Lisa shares how aligning your finances with your values can turn vague dreams into realistic plans, without fear, pressure, or perfection. We talk about why clarity matters more than complexity, how to make space for meaningful experiences, and how money can become a tool for freedom rather than stress.

This conversation is about living fully, planning wisely, and creating a future that feels intentional, not postponed.

To learn more about Lisa, visit https://www.onevisionretire.com/our-team

Grab my free 52 Weeks of Connection email series—one weekly challenge to help you feel more connected and build real friendships as an adult. It’s free, simple, and you can unsubscribe anytime. Sign up at: ⁠https://zc.vg/ZDPo2⁠

And if you’re ready to go even deeper,  learn more about my Flip the Box® Women’s Retreat  at ⁠https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/retreat

To purchase my latest book, Table For 51, visit: ⁠https://a.co/d/cL7uYIy⁠

Let’s dive in—reinvention, real talk, and a whole lot of laughter start NOW!

#AnImperfectlyPerfectLife #LifeUnscripted #Onevisionretirement #WealthMindset #FinancialWellness #PurposeDrivenLiving #RewriteYourStory #GenerationalWealth #retirementplanning

#divorceandfinances

In this episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life – with Shari Leid, I sit down with the extraordinary Stoy Hall: financial strategist, founder, speaker, and one of the most refreshingly human voices in the world of wealth-building.

Stoy doesn’t just talk numbers. He talks meaning.

In this conversation, Stoy shares the story behind his life’s mission is to rid the world of financial illiteracy . From his early experiences that shaped his relationship with money to the powerful moment he realized everyone who has wealth, did not build alone – they had someone(s) who help them.

We explore:

* How your personal story affects your financial life more than any spreadsheet

* The mindset shifts that lead to generational change

* Stoy’s deeply personal “aha moment” that transformed the way he leads, gives, and lives

This is not a financial episode. It’s a human one. It is an episode about identity, intention, and rewriting the narratives we inherit.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from the traditional messages about money, this conversation will help you breathe deeper and dream bigger.

To learn more about Stoy Hall visit :https://www.blackmammoth.com/

Grab my free 52 Weeks of Connection email series—one weekly challenge to help you feel more connected and build real friendships as an adult. It’s free, simple, and you can unsubscribe anytime. Sign up at: https://zc.vg/ZDPo2

And if you’re ready to go even deeper,  learn more about my Flip the Box® LIVE – The Connection Conference and Flip The Box® Women’s Retreat  at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/retreat

To purchase my latest book, Table For 51, visit: https://a.co/d/cL7uYIy

Let’s dive in—reinvention, real talk, and a whole lot of laughter start NOW!

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I made it to Dallas — and today, you get the first peek inside my brand-new home!
This episode is all joy, fresh paint, unpacked dreams, and the feeling of walking into a space that finally feels like mine. After a interstate move, a massive life transition, and a very full moving truck, this house is where my new chapter officially begins.

Come with me as I open the door for the very first time and talk about what this home, this city, means for my next season of reinvention, creativity, and connection. If you love new beginnings or stories of starting over – especially in mid-life – with hope and joy — this episode is for you!

Welcome to Dallas.
Welcome to my new home.
Welcome to the next beautiful chapter.

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Happy Thanksgiving, friends.
Today’s episode is a gentle reminder rooted in one simple truth: you have always had all you need. This guided Thanksgiving meditation is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that have carried you through every season – the resilience, wisdom, love, and inner light that were never missing.

In this short reflection, I share a spoken-word meditation I wrote for you: a reminder that even in years marked by loss, transitions, new beginnings, and surprise chapters, you were never empty – only unfolding. Together, we’ll revisit the moments that shaped you, honor the strength you revealed along the way, and give thanks not for what arrived, but for what awakened within you.

Whether you’re celebrating with a full table or a quiet heart this year, this meditation is a grounding space to return to yourself – to gratitude, to truth, and to the reminder that everything you need has always lived inside you.

Wishing you a warm and connected Thanksgiving.
Let’s flip the box together. 💛

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