THE HIGH-EARNING WOMEN PODCAST

Imposter Syndrome and values

Jackie Porter Season 2 Episode 4

What happens when life throws you into the CEO chair before you’re ready?

In this episode, I sit down with Deleo de Leonardis, a former retail executive who spent over 30 years leading in Canada’s food and drug industry before making an unexpected leap into entrepreneurship. Today, she’s the CEO and co-founder of Purity-IQ, a biotechnology company built on trust, transparency, and science-led innovation.

Deleo and I talk about what it really means to lead while you’re still learning, from navigating imposter syndrome to making integrity-driven decisions when the easier path might have been to compromise.

Her story is a reminder that you don’t need to have every credential, every answer, or every piece of the plan to take the next step. You just need the courage to trust yourself before you feel “ready.”

🎧 Listen now to discover how courage, purpose, and self-belief can shape your next chapter, whether in business or in life.

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