Episode Details

On this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty talks with growth coach and Reiki master Jocelyn Nowak about building companies without burning out. We unpack how yin (receptive, reflective) and yang (active, execution) energies show up in leadership, why early-stage teams drift into “all-gas, no-grace” cultures, and practical ways founders can regain creative flow, discern ROI faster, and scale with integrity. If you lead a startup, manage a small team, or want a steadier inner rhythm, this conversation connects mindset, energy hygiene, and business strategy in clear, applicable steps.

About the guest  

Jocelyn Nowak is a Los Angeles–based growth coach, advisor, and consultant for early-stage, impact-driven founders. With a decade in healthcare tech plus certifications as a Reiki Master Teacher, yoga instructor, and herbalism practitioner, she runs Peaceful Prosperity Studio, helping leaders align vision, values, and execution without sacrificing well-being.

Key takeaways  

• Balance isn’t 50/50; it’s responsive. High-yang cultures push output but quietly tax creativity and morale. Leaders must sense when to pause, listen, and redistribute initiative across the team.

• Watch for imbalance signals. Burnout, “red-cheek” Zoom tension, bottlenecks around a single decision-maker, and reactive team silence point to overactive yang. Stagnation and indecision flag excess yin.

• Lead like a playground with a mission. Healthy teams feel collaborative and self-directed: clear goals, rotating ownership, and psychological safety for experimentation.

• Energy awareness sharpens ROI. Embodied self-reflection helps cut non-working tactics sooner, choose better partners, and focus on impact where traction is actually emerging.

• Prosperity is cultivated, not chased. Consistent self-reflection (mirror meditation, journaling, phone-free walks) builds inner peace that magnetizes the right opportunities.

• Show up whole. Bringing both analytical discipline and intuitive wisdom eliminates the “bridge” between business and self; authenticity attracts aligned rooms and collaborators.

• Practical cadence for founders. Set weekly reflection windows, measure creative throughput (not just velocity), and audit meetings for over-reliance on one voice.

Connect with the guest  

• LinkedIn: Primary contact (preferred by Jocelyn).

• Website: https://jocelynnowak.com/

• Reiki studio: Peaceful Prosperity, downtown Los Angeles.

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Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not