12. PART 3 - From Broadway Lights to Botanical Delights: Maria Failla's Journey Through Plant Parenthood and 'Plantpreneurship'

The Fearless Road

Finding Your Voice, Reclaiming Your Power, and Embracing Vulnerability

Episode Description:

In the final part of this inspiring interview, Michael Devous continues his conversation with Maria Failla, the plant enthusiast and host of Growing Joy with Plants. Maria shares her personal journey of healing from depression and rediscovering her voice through a daily practice of connecting with nature. They delve into the importance of mindfulness, routine, and embracing vulnerability in both personal and entrepreneurial life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration to overcome challenges, find their true voice, and cultivate a life filled with joy and authenticity.

Key Highlights:

• Nature as a Healer: Maria's personal experience of overcoming depression through daily walks in nature.
• The Power of Routine and Mindfulness: How simple practices like walking in nature and caring for plants can create a sense of grounding and well-being.
• Finding Your Voice: Maria's journey of rediscovering her voice and passion through connection with nature.
• The Role of Vulnerability: The importance of embracing vulnerability as a path to joy and authenticity.
• The Ascend Hub: A community for support and growth, where entrepreneurs can connect with like-minded individuals and find resources for their journey.

Quotes:

• Maria Failla: "I left a lot in that forest. I'd leave my tears, I'd leave my laughter, I'd leave my neutrality, my numbness."
• Maria Failla: "It was this really beautiful way of literally truly finding my voice again... of just like reconnecting with myself and finding kind of my personality again."
• Michael Devous: "Sometimes, if you can kind of learn to trust your body and to have your body connect with nature and kind of show you the real truth of the matter, that can be really helpful."
• Maria Failla: "You can create a mindfulness routine with your houseplants. You don't have to go get immersed in the forest to experience the benefit."
• Maria Failla: "I think the last couple of years have only shown us how quickly [life] can be taken away. So what do I have to lose? Why would you not live life this way? Why would you not commit to living life in a vulnerable, authentic, fearless way?"

Key Takeaways:

• Nature can be a powerful tool for healing and overcoming challenges.
• Establishing a routine of connecting with nature can foster mindfulness and improve well-being.
• Finding your voice and embracing vulnerability can lead to greater joy and authenticity.
• The Ascend Hub offers a supportive community and resources for entrepreneurs on their journey.

Important Links:

• Book: Growing Joy with Plants by Maria Failla https://a.co/d/3uOlfOM
• Podcast: Growing Joy with Plants https://growingjoywithmaria.com/podcast/

Chapters

1. 12. PART 3 - From Broadway Lights to Botanical Delights: Maria Failla's Journey Through Plant Parenthood and 'Plantpreneurship' (00:00:00)

2. Finding Fearlessness Through Nature (00:00:02)

3. Embracing Vulnerability for Joyful Living (00:08:47)

4. Cultivating Joy and Fearlessness (00:19:30)