Creating a Fully Integrated Life: Mindfulness, Self-Care, and Entrepreneurship with Michele Bonds

Creating a Fully Integrated Life: Mindfulness, Self-Care, and Entrepreneurship with Michele Bonds

Author: Julie Riga March 13, 2026 Duration: 41:14

Creating a Fully Integrated Life: Mindfulness, Self-Care, and Entrepreneurship with Michele Bonds

Summary: In this episode of Stay on Course, Julie Riga welcomes Michele Bonds, a creative entrepreneur, artist, and coach. Michele shares her journey of leaving the corporate world to pursue her passion for art and entrepreneurship. They discuss the importance of mindfulness, self-care, and listening to oneself in creating a fully integrated life. Michele shares her three key ingredients for a fully integrated life: filling up your cup, receiving graciously, and listening intentionally.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of mindfulness and self-care in creating a fully integrated life
  • How to fill up your cup and prioritize your own needs
  • The art of receiving graciously and asking for help when needed
  • The power of listening intentionally to oneself and others
  • How to overcome the fear of uncertainty and trust your instincts as an entrepreneur
  • The importance of finding your tribe and community as a creative entrepreneur

Key Ingredients:

  • Filling up your cup: prioritizing self-care and self-love
  • Receiving graciously: asking for help and support when needed
  • Listening intentionally: tuning in to your intuition and instincts

Connect with Michele:

Website: https://www.michelebonds.com

About Julie Riga:

Julie Riga is a certified coach, trainer, speaker, and author with over 20 years of experience in the Pharma Industry.

Learn more about Julie: www.julieriga.com


Julie Riga has spent years in the trenches as a leadership coach, entrepreneur, and author, and she knows a secret: the path to success is often cluttered with internal roadblocks. In her Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success podcast, she moves beyond surface-level advice to explore the real, often unspoken, ingredients that sustain leaders. Each conversation is built for those who are outwardly accomplished-CEOs, managers, or driven entrepreneurs-but who sometimes wrestle privately with doubts about their direction, their decisions, or their ability to truly lead. Julie brings a certified coach's perspective to these universal challenges, dissecting the mindset shifts and practical frameworks that create lasting confidence and control. You'll hear honest discussions about transitioning from a hands-on operator to an inspirational leader, managing the weight of responsibility, and cultivating a vision that feels both ambitious and authentic. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about building a resilient foundation for your career and ventures. Tune in for a blend of personal reflection, actionable strategies, and the kind of clarity that helps high-achievers not just reach their goals, but enjoy the journey there. The entire archive of this podcast offers a deep resource for anyone committed to growing their influence and impact in business and beyond.
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