Twenty episodes. Plenty of bold takes. A few confessions. And enough fig puns to warrant their own sticker collection. 🥂

In the Season 1 finale of Sparks Squared Speakeasy, Cassandra Sparks and Ewan Riccio-Laing revisit their favorite conversations about leadership, communication, and the very human business of figuring it out.

On the table:
🔥 Burnout, the myth of 50/50 work-life balance, and the challenge of taking your own advice.
🚀 Boldness Plus: adding grit, authenticity, or belief in yourself to the mix.
🤝 Emotional bank accounts: keeping your word, building trust, and finding the courage to ask for help.
🎤 Saying no without a TED Talk and asking, “Is this a now issue or a later issue?”

Along the way, Ewan delivers a burnout confessional, Cassandra gets honest about self-belief, and the conversation takes a few delightfully chaotic turns.

💡 Your courage challenge: Reflect on the past six months, choose something you are proud of, and share it with someone in your corner. We are in your corner, too. Tell us your win in the comments.

What leadership or communication challenge should we tackle in Season 2? Leave a comment or send us a message.

🎙️ Sparks Squared Speakeasy is your go-to podcast for smart, honest conversations about leadership, mindset, communication, and growth in the real world with Cassandra Sparks and Ewan Riccio-Laing.

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