Nicole Leon | Breaking Free from the People-Pleasing Trap

Ready to stop shrinking and start showing up? In this episode of Diana Prince Lives Next Door, host Angela Acosta (founder of Angela Atelier and The Gal Project) sits down with Nicole Leon, powerhouse VA and fearless advocate for authenticity in business and life. From surviving buttoned-up corporate America as a Latina to building her own business rooted in realness, Nicole gets honest about letting go of perfection, ditching people-pleasing, and shaking off everything that holds us back from being our truest selves.

We get into the nitty-gritty—how Nicole built “that muscle” for showing up online, why writing down your truth is a game-changer, and how embracing who you are filters in your dream clients (and filters out everyone else). Nicole shares her own bumps in the road, like learning to face criticism on social media and navigating big life transitions—all with a healthy dose of humor and heart. Plus, listen in for her take on the messy, emotional side of shedding old versions of yourself (spoiler: it’s worth it).

If you’re tired of playing small or second-guessing if you’re “too much,” this episode is your permission slip to finally claim your space and your story. And because community matters, Angela and Nicole sprinkle in wisdom from Angela Atelier’s transformational photography and The Gal Project’s fierce support for women living boldly—so you never walk this journey alone.

Nicole’s got a new offer brewing—her “Power and Presence” framework is launching soon to help women stop shrinking and stand tall in every room. Get a jump on the waitlist and take the first step toward your most authentic self.

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