This episode is a rallying call for every woman who’s ever doubted her place at the table. Senator Mona Das cracks open the door to belonging with unstoppable courage, sharing the real truths and love-fueled grit that turned an audacious dream into a legacy of impact—for herself, and for every one of us daring to lead with heart.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why your voice is the most magnetic, game-changing tool in your business (and your life)
• The invisible wounds women carry—and Mona’s sacred wisdom for banishing self-doubt, judgment, and unworthiness
• How to turn your seemingly ordinary story into soul medicine that inspires others to rise higher
• The “be-hag” moment that broke the cycle of invisibility for Mona (grab the tissues—this is a truth-bomb of possibility)
• How audacious acts of grit and grace can transform entire communities, not just individual destinies
• Why seeing yourself represented matters—plus Mona’s approach to lifting up the next generation of leaders

Resources Mentioned:

• Senator Mona's documentary: https://www.bawdkas.com/
• Senator Mona’s personal journaling ritual for daily courage (details in the episode)
• “Lead With Heart: Transforming Barriers into Bridges” (previous episode featuring trailblazing women of color)

Featured Guest: Mona Das

Mona Das is a soulful trailblazer, changemaker, and longtime champion for justice. A former Washington State Senator, Mona helps visionary leaders and organizations transform adversity into action—fusing lived experience, legislative prowess, and radical empathy. From crafting laws that create belonging, to birthing award-winning stories on film, her work is a force for healing and hope—and she’s here to remind us that the boldest dreams start with love and unstoppable courage.

Follow Mona Das:

• Website: monadas.org
• Instagram: @realmonadas

Meet the Host: Carolyn Cooper

Carolyn Cooper is the visionary guide behind the AIM High System and Love Inspired Leadership Podcast. With four decades of expertise, she empowers leaders and visionaries to boldly unleash their authentic power. Her work ignites transformation, guiding others to let love lead, honour their truth, and create legacies with energy, purpose, and unapologetic courage. Choose love. Embrace the power of possibility.

Connect with the Host:

Website: https://www.theinspiredconnection.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredconnectioninc/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredBusinessDevelopment

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inspiredbusinessdevelopment/

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What if true leadership isn’t about control—but surrender? In this heartfelt episode, host Carolyn shares a powerful personal story and invites you to explore the radical courage it takes to let go and allow love to lead. Through reflection and wisdom, she reveals how releasing fear disguised as responsibility opens the door to grace, clarity, and authentic power. When you let go to lead, you become the beacon you were born to be.

The Love Inspired Leadership Podcast is more than a show—it’s a portal for authentic truth, courageous presence, and transformational leadership.

Here, soulful entrepreneurs and visionary leaders share what it means to choose love over fear and legacy over limitation. Each episode is a transmission—of courage, compassion, and inspired action. Whether sharing vulnerable stories, bold strategies, or practical wisdom, Carolyn Cooper speaks from the heart and leads with purpose. From self-awareness and surrender to grace and meaningful relationships, every conversation is curated to spark transformation from the inside out.

This is more than a podcast—

✨ We ignite love.

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✨ We spark lasting legacies.

Welcome to the space where love transforms into leadership in action. Each episode invites you to AIM Higher—awakening curiosity, igniting purpose, and unlocking true prosperity at every level. This is your journey to lead, live, and love unapologetically.