Podcast Host
Author
Many of us build lives around who we thought we needed to be.
- The capable one.
- The successful one.
- The people pleaser.
- The high achiever.
We become who the world rewards, while quietly losing touch with ourselves. But eventually, the cost catches up.
Disconnection. Burnout. Resentment. Restlessness. A sense that something important has gone missing.
Leona deVinne helps people reconnect with who they truly are so they can live and lead with authenticity, not apology.
Through speaking, podcast conversations, and practical tools grounded in psychology, leadership, neuroscience, and lived experience, she helps people stop shrinking and start owning who they are.
The Finding Joy Podcast
Real conversations about what it means to live the best life possible.
Through powerful stories, expert insights, and honest conversations, Leona explores what helps us reconnect with ourselves, navigate hard seasons, and build lives that feel more aligned, meaningful, and fully our own.
Featuring extra ordinary people navigating extraordinary circumstances, along with practical insights on resilience, authenticity, leadership, and flourishing.
Speaking
Research-backed. Story-driven. Real.
Leona speaks on authenticity, courage, leadership, confidence, burnout, boundaries, resilience, and what it means to stop performing and start living in alignment.
Known for blending practical tools with meaningful stories, Leona helps audiences walk away not just inspired—but changed. Topics include:
- Living and leading without apology
- The courage to be who you are
- Burnout, belonging, and the cost of self-abandonment
- Confidence without armour
- Leading with courage in uncertain times
Leona deVinne
Coach, Consultant, Advisor
Leona deVinne is a speaker, leadership facilitator, podcast host, and author helping people live and lead with authenticity, not apology.
One of the top Dare to Lead™ Faciliators and coaches. Invited by Arianna Huffington to contribute to HuffPost, Leona blends psychology, neuroscience, leadership, and story to help people reconnect with who they truly are.
Her work sits at the intersection of courage, confidence, authenticity, and meaningful leadership.
She is the author of Finding Your Joy Spot and host of the Finding Joy podcast.
Research Initiative
The Lioness Project is a living research project exploring what holds women back from showing up fully in life and leadership.
By sharing your voice through a short survey, you help me gather insight into the barriers women face in life and leadership. In return, you receive a resource designed to support your own journey. It is not a program or a group to join. It is a side project that informs my writing, my coaching, and my future work.
Ways to Go Deeper
For those looking for practical support and meaningful reflection, Leona also offers the J.O.Y. Journey—a space for people ready to gain greater clarity, confidence, and courage in how they live and lead.