EP53: Exhale to Inhale: Empowering Survivors with Zoe LePage

One of my closest friends has been on the board of Exhale to
Inhale for years.  As someone who is passionate about
women’s rights and leadership, who loves yoga, and who has
supported teen survivors as a school counselor, I’ve been
inspired by their work and have contributed to the organization.


I was curious to learn more about how this important work came
into being, and how it has grown to support more and more
survivors of violence over time. This conversation with Zoe, the
founder and executive director, is honest and real about what the
journey has been and why it’s so important for us as women to
courageously show up. 


Enjoy, share with your friends, and please leave a quick review
wherever you listen.


 


We talk about:


How and why she started a non-profit organization while in
college

The shame and secrecy of domestic violence

Exploring privilege, access, and opportunity

How yoga changed her life and yoga as a tool for healing

The idea of opting-in to leadership, even if you don’t know
exactly “how”

The #metoo and #timesup movements

Intention vs. impact



 


About Zoe:


Zoë is proud to be the Founder and Executive Director of Exhale
to Inhale. Zoë found personal strength and comfort in yoga before
completing her yoga teacher training in 2009. As a senior at
Barnard College in 2013, Zoë founded Exhale to Inhale. She
created the vision for the organization and ensured the correct
individuals and systems were in place to make her vision become a
reality. Zoë spent three years as a consultant at a boutique
consulting firm in New York City, before gratefully returning
full time to Exhale to Inhale. She is committed to curiosity, and
to choosing joy and gratitude. Zoë is thankful to all of her
teachers both on and off the mat.


 


Connect with Zoe and Exhale to Inhale:


https://exhaletoinhale.org/


https://www.instagram.com/exhale2inhale/


https://www.instagram.com/zoelepagenyc/


 


Other resources mentioned:


Allison Malmon’s episode


Erica’s episode


Y12R yoga for recovery


Melody’s episode