Alethea Felton:
Holding Space Within
As an educator and entrepreneur, Alethea mastered showing up for everyone except herself. It took a painful but powerful turning point to make her see the cost of neglecting her own well-being. Now, she teaches others how to find sustainable balance without guilt.
Bio
Alethea Felton is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, transformational specialist, and founder of Alethea Felton Coaching, LLC and the Resilient Leaders Alliance. As host of The Power Transformation Podcast – a Top 5% ranked show – she celebrates the power of turning adversity into triumph.
With over two decades in education and entrepreneurship, Alethea helps leaders master resilience, transform setbacks into breakthroughs, and elevate their overall influence personally and professionally. She turns life’s challenging plot twists into power moves, equipping leaders to bounce back, level up, and thrive. Having overcome life-threatening health challenges since birth, she embodies perseverance, inspiring others to reclaim their best lives and lead with purpose.
A proud Southeastern Virginia native and longtime Washington, DC resident, Alethea enjoys mermaids, genealogy, and time with Buddy, her playful American tabby.
Topics
- The power of compartmentalization in leadership
- Lessons from caregiving while building a business
- Balancing personal wellness with professional demands
- How to avoid over-giving in service roles
- Navigating grief while staying present for others
- Creating boundaries when you lead people
- Finding the courage to focus on yourself
- Building resilience during health crises
- How therapy changed my approach to work and life
- Practical strategies for sustainable self-care
Guiding Questions
- What was the turning point that showed you you needed to prioritize yourself?
- How did your friend Shaderi influence your life’s direction?
- What does healthy compartmentalization look like in real life?
- How did you juggle caregiving and entrepreneurship at the same time?
- What’s the biggest lesson you learned from balancing wellness with leadership?
- What do you wish more leaders knew about pouring from a full cup?
- How did therapy help you build practical skills for balance?
- What role does emotional health play in physical wellness?
- How can others set boundaries without feeling guilty?
- What advice would you give someone who feels they’re giving too much and have nothing left for themselves?