How to Lead Without Losing Yourself | Emotional Intelligence, Faith & Purpose with Lucy Escobar | #5

Most women aren’t trying to build a brand.
They’re trying to build a life that works.

In Episode 5 of the Grit & Grace Podcast, Dana sits down with Lucy Escobar—former banking executive, executive coach, and founder of the Oregon Book Fair—for an honest conversation about leadership, faith, family, and carrying real responsibility with heart.
Lucy shares her journey from a 20-year career in banking into coaching leaders, mentoring women, and building community spaces rooted in belonging, literacy, and purpose. She opens up about motherhood, becoming a grandmother, releasing expectations, and staying connected without losing yourself.

This episode is for women who are already doing a lot—and want to do it with more clarity, confidence, and peace.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Why leadership starts with emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• How to support adult children without controlling or resenting
• The simple 90-day grounding practice Lucy uses (The Wheel of Life)
• Why persistence matters more than perfection
• How the Oregon Book Fair was built—and why community still matters
• What to do when discouragement shows up (because it will)
If you’re leading at home, at work, or in your community—and wondering how to keep going without losing yourself—this conversation is for you.

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Stay connected with Lucy and continue the conversation on leadership, purpose, and community:
📧 Email: lucy@lucyescobar.com
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