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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.

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.

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 for women in motion. But as her companies grew, the habit of over-giving, inherited from both culture and family, began to catch up with her.

One night, while answering a client email at dinner, Eleanor had a panic attack that forced her to pause.
That moment became a turning point, not away from ambition, but toward awareness.

In this episode, we explore:
· Growing up biracial and learning belonging through service
· How Filipino hospitality shaped her leadership and empathy
· The thin line between generosity and overextension
· Rebuilding boundaries without losing compassion
· Designing lingerie - and a life - that’s truly made for women, not for the gaze

🎧 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.

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