In this episode, Elena Apalkova welcomes Gissele Taraba to discuss her inspiring journey from HR to entrepreneurship. Gissele shares insights on embracing compassion in leadership and the challenges faced when transitioning from a secure job to starting her own business. They explore themes of self-compassion, perseverance, and redefining success. The conversation highlights the importance of courage over fear in pursuing dreams and the role of positive energy. Gissele introduces her book and discusses compassion's impact in the workplace. They also touch on attracting opportunities through energetic alignment, collaborative book writing on education reform, and the balance between self-compassion and self-criticism.