Mara S. Campo on Rediscovering Herself Through Beauty After Personal Tragedy

Leaning Into Being

The universe speaks to us, but we can only hear it when we pause and truly listen.

After years in a fast-paced media career, Emmy-winning journalist Mara S. Campo found herself on an unexpected path after personal tragedy struck. In search of healing and joy, she reconnected with her love for beauty, launching a new venture that has since inspired a growing community.

In this conversation, Mara opens up about her journey to reclaim her identity beyond her career — exploring motherhood, financial literacy, and creating a lasting legacy for her children. Her story is a powerful reminder to slow down, live with intention, and let joy guide us forward, even through life’s most profound changes.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The importance of finding joy daily: Make time for joy every day, not just during special occasions. Simple things that bring happiness can have a powerful impact on well-being.
• How to reframe your identity beyond your career: Transitioning from journalism to beauty, Mara shares how she learned to define herself outside of her professional accomplishments, finding new meaning in life’s changes.
• Financial literacy for peace of mind: Mara has taken charge of her finances and offers tips on budgeting, eliminating unnecessary expenses, and building security for the future.
• Motherhood in a busy world: Mara’s "mom hack" for bonding with her kids shows how intentional time together, doing activities they both enjoy, can be the most fulfilling way to connect.

Jump into the conversation:
(00:00) Meet Mara S. Campo
(01:25) Mara’s unexpected career shift as a beauty founder
(03:58) Beauty is self-care
(06:28) Listening to the universe for what’s next
(11:50) Building a secure future for your children
(16:26) Mom hack for spending time with your kids
(22:14) How community makes parenting so much easier
(26:19) Mara’s messy motherhood moment

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