Ep. 89 Slowing Down to Lead Well: Sound Therapy, Stillness & Entrepreneurship with Ottavia “Tay” Lang
1/27/26
Stillness, sound therapy, and faith are essential tools for entrepreneurs seeking clarity, resilience, and sustainable business growth.
In this powerful episode of the DO GOOD X Podcast, hosts Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis sit down with Ottavia “Tay” Lang, sound therapist, wellness educator, and founder of Dear Life Chat, to explore the transformative role of stillness in entrepreneurship. Tay shares her deeply personal journey—from homelessness and chronic stress to discovering sound therapy as a pathway to healing, clarity, and purpose. Together, they unpack how nervous system regulation, silence, and intuition help founders navigate high-pressure environments without burning out. This conversation invites entrepreneurs to rethink hustle culture and embrace faith, rest, and embodied wisdom as strategic tools for leadership and sustainable impact.
In This Episode
- 01:20 Hustle culture vs. slowing down in entrepreneurship
- 02:34 Introducing guest Ottavia “Tay” Lang
- 04:42 What is sound therapy and how does it work?
- 06:14 When slowing down became a necessity, not a choice
- 10:45 What happens when we ignore our body’s signals
- 12:32 Resistance to stillness in high-stress professions
- 14:37 How sound therapy helps the body release tension
- 16:51 Stillness as a gateway to clarity and self-awareness
- 19:15 Building a business rooted in purpose, faith, and rest
- 22:51 One simple practice founders can start today
- 25:00 How to experience sound therapy for the first time
- 26:23 Rebuilding trust in intuition through silence
- 30:01 “Off the Cuff” rapid-fire reflections
- 37:44 Final reflections and closing
Key Takeaways
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Chronic stress silently accumulates in the body and must be addressed intentionally
- Stillness is not weakness—it’s a leadership advantage
- Sound therapy can support emotional regulation and clarity
- Sustainable businesses require founders to care for their nervous systems
About The Hosts
Kimberly R. Daniel
Kimberly R. Daniel catalyzes entrepreneurs and organizations to do good. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change. Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies.
With over 15 years of experience developing and leading communications efforts, she is committed to producing effective processes and creating authentic, “sticky” brands that are community-centered. In addition, Kimberly has nearly ten years of experience as a certified life coach. She has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship centered on social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).
She is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good in any aspect of her work.
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Stephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and the creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X. This community provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
He is an organizational change strategies and leadership development specialist focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work purposefully. Stephen co-authors Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose (2020) and A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).
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