In this special 20th episode of The Madeleine Eliza Show, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own creative journey — from the initial spark that inspired this podcast to the lessons I’ve learned about voice, vulnerability, and visionary leadership.
This episode is a love letter to creativity: the wild, sacred impulse to make something from nothing… and the discipline it takes to show up, even when it’s messy. I reflect on my personal growth, the dance between art and business, and how women’s voices — especially in leadership — are a revolutionary force. Plus, I share how AI is amplifying my creative process (not replacing it), and why alignment is the theme guiding everything I do this year.
Whether you're a creator, a leader, or a woman finding your voice — this one’s for you.
✨ In This Episode:
Why I started this podcast & what it's become for me
Rick Rubin, raw creativity & the tension between art and commerce
Why discipline is the backbone of true creative freedom
The power of women’s voices in business and culture
How AI has changed my creative process
Vulnerability vs. perfection: the magic of showing up raw
Personal growth, creative courage & walking in alignment
Resources & Links:
Follow me on Instagram: @madeleine.eliza
Interested in working together? Learn more at www.madeleineeliza.com
And as always, if the episode resonates — rate, review, or send it to someone who needs it.
All content for The Madeleine Eliza Show is the property of Madeleine Eliza and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
In this special 20th episode of The Madeleine Eliza Show, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own creative journey — from the initial spark that inspired this podcast to the lessons I’ve learned about voice, vulnerability, and visionary leadership.
This episode is a love letter to creativity: the wild, sacred impulse to make something from nothing… and the discipline it takes to show up, even when it’s messy. I reflect on my personal growth, the dance between art and business, and how women’s voices — especially in leadership — are a revolutionary force. Plus, I share how AI is amplifying my creative process (not replacing it), and why alignment is the theme guiding everything I do this year.
Whether you're a creator, a leader, or a woman finding your voice — this one’s for you.
✨ In This Episode:
Why I started this podcast & what it's become for me
Rick Rubin, raw creativity & the tension between art and commerce
Why discipline is the backbone of true creative freedom
The power of women’s voices in business and culture
How AI has changed my creative process
Vulnerability vs. perfection: the magic of showing up raw
Personal growth, creative courage & walking in alignment
Resources & Links:
Follow me on Instagram: @madeleine.eliza
Interested in working together? Learn more at www.madeleineeliza.com
And as always, if the episode resonates — rate, review, or send it to someone who needs it.
Vulnerability: A Superpower in Leadership, Love & Art-Making
The Madeleine Eliza Show
28 minutes 36 seconds
1 year ago
Vulnerability: A Superpower in Leadership, Love & Art-Making
This is a juicy one, folks. Today’s conversation ranges from Heidegger to Brene Brown to BDSM, all in the space of 30 minutes.
Our central theme is vulnerability and the power it affords us as artists, as leaders and as lovers.
Great art helps us to reveal and connect to shared human truths. The philosopher Martin Heidegger beautifully articulated this with his work on the concept of ‘alethea’ or ‘unconcealedness’, which we explore in some detail here.
In leadership, vulnerability is also highly relevant as a more traditionally ‘feminine’ skill. There is now extensive research proving the importance of emotional intelligence for leaders. We look at this plus the work of Brene Brown and Amy Edmondson in this episode.
We also consider the role that vulnerability has to play in intimate relationships with other people - particularly the concept of feminine receptivity as a superpower that we can cultivate in our personal and professional lives.
Vulnerability is one of the 3 pillars of de-armoured leadership, alongside polarity and embodiment. To go deeper in this work, you can sign up for a free 3-part training on this topic at madeleineeliza.com/leader
And if you enjoyed the show, don’t forget to rate, review and share with your friends.
The Madeleine Eliza Show
In this special 20th episode of The Madeleine Eliza Show, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own creative journey — from the initial spark that inspired this podcast to the lessons I’ve learned about voice, vulnerability, and visionary leadership.
This episode is a love letter to creativity: the wild, sacred impulse to make something from nothing… and the discipline it takes to show up, even when it’s messy. I reflect on my personal growth, the dance between art and business, and how women’s voices — especially in leadership — are a revolutionary force. Plus, I share how AI is amplifying my creative process (not replacing it), and why alignment is the theme guiding everything I do this year.
Whether you're a creator, a leader, or a woman finding your voice — this one’s for you.
✨ In This Episode:
Why I started this podcast & what it's become for me
Rick Rubin, raw creativity & the tension between art and commerce
Why discipline is the backbone of true creative freedom
The power of women’s voices in business and culture
How AI has changed my creative process
Vulnerability vs. perfection: the magic of showing up raw
Personal growth, creative courage & walking in alignment
Resources & Links:
Follow me on Instagram: @madeleine.eliza
Interested in working together? Learn more at www.madeleineeliza.com
And as always, if the episode resonates — rate, review, or send it to someone who needs it.
