In Pursuit of Rest: Leading with Purpose, Living with Intention

In this episode of the Power to Pursue Podcast, Rachel DesRochers sits down with Rickell Howard Smith, President & CEO of YWCA Greater Cincinnati, civil rights attorney, and one of the region's most respected community leaders, for a conversation that is equal parts inspiring and grounding. Together, they explore what it means to lead with purpose while making space for rest, why asking for help is one of the greatest strengths a leader can cultivate, and how grief, motherhood, community, and service have shaped the women they've become. From opening doors for others and building lasting legacies to redefining success beyond productivity, this episode is a powerful reminder that changing the world begins with caring for ourselves, and each other. If you've ever wondered how to pursue meaningful work without losing yourself in the process, this conversation is for you.