Show Notes Summary In this episode of The Mindful CEO, Chris and Aaron dive deep into what they jokingly call “The Tantric CEO” — the entrepreneurial path defined by presence, intimacy with your work, energetic sovereignty, and the ability to lead without burning out. They explore the tension between traditional hustle-culture leadership and a more conscious, embodied model that aligns with how humans actually function. From visibility to energetics to the forces that shape influence, this episode challenges the default scripts entrepreneurs follow and offers a wiser, more sustainable way to build a business that feels alive rather than extracted from. If you’ve ever felt like you’re pushing too hard or sacrificing too much, this conversation will recalibrate how you show up, scale, and lead. Learn more about How to Live a Grateful Life in a Fucked Up World → https://thegratefulbreath.com  Learn more about From Hustle to Flow: Sell More by Stressing Less → https://www.therealtorsedge.com Find Aaron’s course on Stan.store here → https://www.stan.store/realtorsedge   Episode Outline  Opening and Episode Context Why this topic matters for modern founders navigating burnout, success, and energy. The Joke That Became a Framework: “The Tantric CEO” How the metaphor emerged and why it lands so deeply. Energetics vs Effort Understanding the invisible forces that shape marketing, leadership, and influence. Why Entrepreneurs Burn Out The mismatch between human nervous systems and hustle-culture expectations. Intimacy With Your Work How presence, clarity, and alignment create natural momentum. Leadership That Doesn’t Hollow You Out New models of leading, communicating, and inspiring without self-sacrifice. Visibility, Truth-Telling, and Resonant Messaging Why resonance matters more than reach and how to speak from lived experience. Closing Reflections and What’s Coming Next Future conversations and continued exploration of consciousness in business.