<p>#274: What would your life look like if you prioritized wellness and set boundaries like a CEO?</p><p>Today, I’m sitting down with Michele Y. Smith, CEO of the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), to explore the various ways pop culture influences our creativity and how we can all invite wellness into the workplace.</p><p>We Also Talk About…</p><ul><li>Michele’s career journey to become a CEO</li><li>Signs it’s time to pivot into your next big role</li><li>Tips for setting boundaries and protecting your time</li><li>Ways to set yourself up for a productive week</li><li>How to be a wellness-minded leader and set the tone for your team</li><li>Unique ways to give back to your community</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.naacpimageawards.net/nominees/34?category=122" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vote for Balanced Black Girl in the “Outstanding Podcast – Lifestyle / Self-Help” category of the 2025 NAACP Image Awards!</a></li><li>Check out my new brand<a href="http://spaciousrituals.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Spacious Rituals</a> and get your virtual planner for 2025!</li><li><a href="https://balancedles.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to my Substack, Balance with Les</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mopopseattle/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow the Museum of Pop Culture on Instagram</a></li><li>Visit<a href="http://mopop.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> mopop.org</a> to plan your museum visit</li><li>Read Forbes: “<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2024/02/14/massive-the-power-of-global-culture-spotlights-mopops-new-leadership-focus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Power Of Pop Culture’ Spotlights MoPOP’s New Leadership Focus</a>”</li><li>Read: “<a href="https://amzn.to/42mZPFP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About</a>” by Mel Robbins</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:</p><ul><li>Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:</li><li><a href="https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/balanced-black-girl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merch</a></li><li>Watch on YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BalancedBlackGirl/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @BalancedBlackGirl</a></li><li>Follow on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedles</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedblackgirlpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedblackgirlpodcast</a></li><li>Follow on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedles</a></li><li>Visit our website at<a href="http://balancedblackgirl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> balancedblackgirl.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Neuro Gum | If you’re ready for better sleep, head to<a href="http://www.neurogum.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.neurogum.com</a> and use code BALANCEDLES for 15% off your first order of Sleep & Recharge melt away mints.</li><li>YNAB | YNAB is a life-changing budgeting app that helps you do what you want with the money you have. Visit<a href="http://www.ynab.com/balanced" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.ynab.com/balanced</a> to get an exclusive three-month trial.</li><li>Calm | Stress less, sleep more, and live better with Calm. Visit<a href="http://calm.com/BALANCED" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> calm.com/balanced</a> for 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription.</li><li>Lume | Get Lume’s Starter Pack to try all their bestsellers. Use code BALANCEDLES for 15% off your first purchase.</li><li>SKIMS | If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your Valentine or for yourself - SKIMS just launched their best Valentines shop ever! You can shop now at<a href="http://skims.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> SKIMS.com</a> and SKIMS New York Flagship on Fifth Ave. </li><li>Seed | Support your gut health with DS-01® Daily Synbiotic by Seed. Go to <a href="http://seed.com/BalancedLes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seed.com/BalancedLes</a> and use code ‘balancedles’ to get 25% off your first month. </li></ul><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>