Episode 24: From Figure Skater to 2x Founder - Eleanor Mooney on the Cost of Always Holding It Together

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498348/fan_mail/new" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Eleanor Mooney grew up between two worlds - a white father and a Filipina mother who worked in hospitality, where kindness and service weren’t just values, they were survival.</p><p>As a kid in Massachusetts, she watched her mother remember everyone’s name, favorite drink, and story - even as people sometimes dismissed her accent or heritage. That early contrast shaped Eleanor’s life mission: to make people feel seen, included, and cared for.</p><p>Years later, she carried that same warmth into business. After building a career in luxury retail, she founded deVivre Concierge, a lifestyle service for New York’s elite, and Verdant, a lingerie brand designed <em>for women in motion</em>. But as her companies grew, the habit of over-giving, inherited from both culture and family, began to catch up with her.</p><p>One night, while answering a client email at dinner, Eleanor had a panic attack that forced her to pause.<br />That moment became a turning point, not away from ambition, but toward awareness.</p><p>In this episode, we explore:<br /> · Growing up biracial and learning belonging through service<br /> · How Filipino hospitality shaped her leadership and empathy<br /> · The thin line between generosity and overextension<br /> · Rebuilding boundaries without losing compassion<br /> · Designing lingerie - and a life - that’s truly made for women, not for the gaze</p>“You can’t take care of others if you’re not taking care of yourself.”<br /><br /><p>🎧 Listen to this episode if you’ve ever been taught that saying yes makes you worthy, and you’re ready to learn that peace can be productive too.</p><p><b>Follow Asian Rebel Club:</b></p><ul><li><b>Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asianrebelclub" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asianrebelclub</a></li><li><b>TikTok:</b> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@asianrebelclub" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@asianrebelclub</a></li><li><b>YouTube:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@asianrebelclub" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@asianrebelclub</a></li><li><b>Newsletter (Substack):</b> <a href="https://asianrebelclub.substack.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://asianrebelclub.substack.com</a></li><li><b>Buy Me A Coffee:</b> <a href=