From Court Grit to Entrepreneurial Growth with Leah Marone
In this reflective and energizing episode of SoundBits, host Kim Groshek sits down with therapist and former Division I athlete Leah Marone to explore the intersection of mental health, resilience, and reinvention. Leah shares her journey from the basketball court to clinical practice, revealing how early athletic experiences taught her grit, self-awareness, and the power of persistence. Together, Kim and Leah unpack the hidden emotional layers of performance pressure, the isolation of entrepreneurship, and the struggle to find internal structure without a coach or team. With relatable stories and heartfelt honesty, they touch on imposter syndrome, confidence, and what it means to show up fully even when you’re still figuring things out.
SoundBits podcast · Kim Groshek, Leah Marone
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Show Notes
Leah’s early athletic journey and lessons learned from the basketball court
The mental hurdles of high performance and how they shaped her career
Transitioning from athlete to therapist and entrepreneur
How structure, or the lack of it, affects motivation and self-leadership
The emotional complexity of stepping into the unknown
Building resilience and finding clarity through shared experiences
Why community and connection matter—especially for solo professionals
Kim’s own story of perseverance and the surprising MVP moment that changed her perspective
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