Episode 5 - Emotional Intelligence in Action with Chelsea Elliott
In this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode, Jennifer Sconyers sits down with Chelsea Elliott, a powerhouse entrepreneur and emotional wellness advocate. Chelsea is the founder and CEO of Sōmōcom Lab (Social Emotional Communication Lab), where she helps individuals and organizations create emotionally safe environments across all areas of life—from home and school to the workplace.
Jennifer and Chelsea first met in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses cohort in Columbus, Ohio, and their connection sparked a shared commitment to transformational leadership rooted in emotional intelligence.
In this episode, Chelsea shares:
- Her powerful personal story, from childhood trauma to mental health advocacy
- How emotional intelligence (EQ) is central to everything from leadership to conflict resolution
- The creation of EQ Kids Crew™, an emotional vocabulary card game designed for kids (and secretly for adults!)
- Her leadership philosophy is rooted in flexibility, autonomy, and trust
- Why she believes lived experience is essential to doing this work authentically
- A sneak peek into exciting new projects, including:
- A summer EQ and workforce development program with the City of Columbus
- The Community Care Collective, a new B2C training series for community members navigating mental health support
- An upcoming partnership with a SiriusXM host to bring youth-focused emotional wellness content to a broader audience
Key Takeaways:
- Emotional intelligence is not about suppressing emotions—it’s about understanding and navigating them
- Emotional safety is foundational to healthy relationships and effective leadership
- Support, community, and lived experience are essential components of meaningful change
- It’s okay to cry, scream, and feel deeply—EQ is about honoring those feelings while developing healthy coping strategies
Resources & Links:
- Learn more about Chelsea and Sōmōcom Lab: https://www.somocomlab.com
- Follow Chelsea on social: @somocomlab (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and more)
🎧 Tune in now to hear why Chelsea’s approach to emotional intelligence is changing the game for leaders, educators, caregivers, and community builders.
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