How do you stay tenacious while also knowing when it’s time to let go?
In this powerful conversation, Deb sits down with Carla to explore one of the hardest leadership and life skills: acceptance. Carla shares the deeply personal story of opening—and ultimately closing—a restaurant after years of investment, unexpected setbacks, and emotional perseverance.
Together, they unpack what it means to hold on with courage, let go with intention, and discover that acceptance isn’t the opposite of determination—it’s often what allows determination to evolve into wisdom.
In this conversation, you’ll discover:
Why acceptance and tenacity aren’t opposites
How to recognize what’s within your control—and what isn’t
The emotional weight of letting go of a dream
Why physical closure can create emotional healing
How our assumptions about what others think keep us stuck
The difference between accepting reality and accepting the stories we invent
One of the most memorable insights:
“I needed a physical ending in order to have a spiritual ending.”
If you’ve ever struggled to let go of a project, career, relationship, or dream, this conversation offers a compassionate reminder that acceptance isn’t giving up—it’s creating space for what’s next.
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