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Trusting the Unknown: How Conscious Leaders Use Chaos to Thrive in Uncertainty, Adam Ambriz, Writer, Director, and Producer, #66

Episode Summary

75% of Gen Z and Millennial say “trusting the unknown” is a leadership skill they’re working on. But how, when everything’s falling apart? Adam — a mixed-race writer, director, and creative leader who’s built a thriving artistic career in spite of early adversity, discrimination, and the pressure to “get a real job”, joins Helena on the pod. They discuss: Real resilience (spoiler: it’s not just about “you”), Why “performing strength” ≠ being strong: 3 ways to thrive when everything feels stagnant, broken, chaotic, Grounding habits = acts of quiet rebellion

Episode Notes

75% of Gen Z and Millennial say “trusting the unknown” is a leadership skill they’re working on. But how, when everything’s falling apart?

Adam — a mixed-race writer, director, and creative leader who’s built a thriving artistic career in spite of early adversity, discrimination, and the pressure to “get a real job”, joins Helena on the pod.

They discuss:

• Real resilience (spoiler: stop making it just about “you”)
• Why “performing strength” ≠ being strong: 3 ways to thrive when everything feels stagnant, broken, chaotic
• Grounding habits = acts of quiet rebellion

Reminders from the episode:

• Empowerment isn’t a solo trip — it’s built in community.
• Chaos is not the enemy; it’s the catalyst for reinvention.
• Inner alignment (emotional, physical, mental) is your new compass.
• Momentum doesn’t require perfection — it requires presence.
• Self-care isn’t indulgent, it’s strategic. Stop being afraid of it.

Reminder: Your inner strength and empowerment gives someone else the permission to tap into theirs, too.

Chapters

00:00 Trusting the Unknown: A Leadership Skill 

00:19 Facing Market Uncertainty, A Personal Reflection 

00:59 Introducing Adam Ambriz

03:24 Empowerment Through Community + Heritage 

09:48 Navigating Business Challenges With Emotional Resilience 

11:25 Grounding Practices for Personal and Professional Growth 

18:51 The Power of Self-Acceptance 

19:45 Transforming Stress into Positive Anticipation 

20:54 The Subjectivity of Advice & How it Influences Our Power 

21:17 Creating / Living for Yourself, Not Others 

23:46 The Myth of Guaranteed Success, Letting Go of It For True Freedom 

25:22 Community and Representation 

27:47 Overcoming Perfectionism 

33:39 Pre-requisite of New Age Success = Self-Care 

35:41 Final Thoughts

Connect with Adam:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamambriz

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamambrizz/