Season 2 is officially underway, and we’re kicking things off with a powerhouse conversation that blends leadership, self-care, and a little soul-searching along the way.

In this episode, Donna and Steven welcome Nicole Shaver, aformer corporate finance executive who traded spreadsheets and boardrooms for entrepreneurship and business coaching. Together, we unpack what happens when success looks great on paper but feels… off in real life.

This is not your typical “career pivot” story. It’s a real, honest, and sometimes humorous look at:

• 💼 Life inside high-pressure corporate leadership
• 🔄 The internal shifts required to move from burnout to alignment
• 🧠 Why optimizing the leader matters just as much as optimizing the business
• 🌿 How boundaries, rest, and wellness become strategic tools, not indulgences

The conversation flows like a fireside chat for high performers who are tired of grinding and ready to build success that actually lasts. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing all the right things… so why am I exhausted?”—this episode is for you.

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Salt Sauna Soul is proud to feature this special community episode spotlighting Donna Jolly’s role in hosting the Aurora Regional Economic Alliance’s Aurora Women in BusinessCommittee first Progressive Networking Event. Held at the beautiful Sage Event Space in North Aurora, the gathering brought together women leaders from across the Aurora area for a dynamic afternoon of shared insights and real-worldleadership conversations.

Donna Jolly, co-host of Salt Sauna Soul, President of WellZen Corp, and owner of HaloHeat Sauna Studios, partnered with Sandra Harrison, founder of DVA Training and Development, to guide participants through meaningful discussions rooted in real experience. Together, they created an environment where women could learn from one another, exchange stories, and strengthen the fabric of leadership within the community.

This video showcases the commitment of Salt Sauna Soul to elevating women in business, supporting local organizations, and highlighting the power of connection. Whether you’re abusiness owner, emerging leader, or someone passionate about community growth, this conversation is a compelling look at what happens when women gather with the intention to inspire.

Watch, learn, and join us in supporting the women who move Aurora forward. If you enjoy conversations that blend wellness, leadership, and community insight, make sureto subscribe to the Salt Sauna Soul channel. Hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode featuring local leaders, inspiring stories, and the people shaping the future of the Naperville, Aurora, and beyond.

This special episode of Salt Sauna Soul was filmed on location at It’s Fit Time’s Pound for Pink event, held in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to celebrate the strength of breast cancer survivors.

Donna and Steven brought HaloHeat to the community with a free pop-up salt booth, giving fitness participants the chance to experience the restorative benefits of halotherapy—before or after their energizing Pound workout. Guests also experienced the deep relaxation of a full-body sound bowl, designed to help the body and mind recover through vibrational healing.

As wellness entrepreneurs and hosts of Salt Sauna Soul, Donna and Steven believe in showing up for the community—sharing tools that promote healing, connection, and holistic health.

In this episode, you’ll experience:

• 💪 The energy of the Pound for Pink event
• 🌸 Stories of strength, movement, and community support
• 💨 The power of halotherapy and sound therapy for recovery and calm
• 💖 Why giving back through wellness matters more than ever

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