Leading Lady Podcast: Recent Episodes
AliceAnne Loftus
Through live workshops, AliceAnne will get to the core of what it takes to truly show up as your best self both personally and professionally.
AliceAnne helps high-achieving women in leadership and in small business align their core values with not only their business, but also their relationships, leadership style, and overall life satisfaction.
Let’s talk about team building that actually works!
Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most strategic things I’m doing right now to grow my business: my brand-new intern program. We’re only a few weeks in, and I am blown away by how much I’m learning and how I’m refining my business.
You know I love collaboration, and I’m so excited to have this space where we can learn and grow together.
In this episode, I’m sharing why I started the internship program and how it’s helping both me and the interns develop and grow into better leaders and team members.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why I started the internship program instead of hiring a full team
- How the interns are reinforcing the culture of Leading Lady
- Lessons I’m learning along the way when it comes to team building
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a call with me: https://aalcoachschedule.as.me/?appointmentType=2262142
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Does external success imply that we have it all together? Or that we never have bad days?
I’m here to tell you that we can run successful meetings, have lunch with friends, and manage our households, all while feeling the subtle symptoms of anxiety or depression.
We are all human, and therefore we all experience a range of feelings and emotions. I’m hoping to further change the stigma surrounding mental health struggles.
In this episode, I’m talking about developing a more honest and healthy mindset about mental health, and what you can do to better nurture your own needs and challenges.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why there’s no such thing as a negative emotion
- Tools and coping strategies to manage mental health
- Learning to embrace all of your experiences as a human being
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Contact me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/contact/
Check out Maria Winters, Leading Lady Ambassador and mental health therapist: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/
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It feels like everything I’ve been working on is finally blooming! I’m super excited to share what’s been going on lately in the Leading Lady community.
I started the Leading Lady community because I wanted high-achieving women to have a safe place to explore how to step into their authentic leadership. That includes leading others, but most importantly, how we lead ourselves!
In this episode, I’m going over some of our amazing new programs, how our team is growing, and how it all works together to empower the incredible women in our community.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- My new internship program that helps develop future women leaders
- How the new Leading Lady Hub is supporting community members, both old and new, to get the specific resources they need
- Using coaching to get you unstuck and have more a-ha moments instead
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
The new Leading Lady website: http://www.leadinglady-coaching.com
Check out the Strategic Planning Wheel: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/wheel
Join the Leading Lady Hub: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/the-leading-lady-business-hub
Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!
Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching
Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/
Ever feel like you’re just faking it—waiting for someone to find out you don’t really belong? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome is something so many high-achieving women wrestle with, especially in leadership and entrepreneurship. It’s sneaky, persistent, and can quietly undermine even our biggest wins.
In this episode, I’m opening up about what imposter syndrome looks like in my own journey, why it shows up so often for entrepreneurs, and the mindset shift that helps me move through it every time.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why you experience imposter syndrome
- How to break out of the culture of comparison
- The beauty in knowing that no one else in the world is you
If you often find yourself struggling with imposter syndrome, I hope this episode will help!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a Call with Me: leadinglady-coaching.com/work-with-me
Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!
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Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/
Do you hate having your picture taken? Many successful women entrepreneurs shrink back when it comes to being photographed. If this is you, tune in, because this episode will give you the courage to show up for yourself and for others!
Today I’m joined by Leading Lady Ambassador and long-time friend Maureen Porto. Maureen is a personal brand photographer whose mission is to help women feel confident in front of the camera.
In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, we’re talking about using personal brand photography as a tool to increase your self-worth as a woman and confidence as a business owner.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- What personal branding is and why it often feels so emotionally charged
- How Maureen helps women feel confident in front of the camera
- Using photography as a tool to show women their value and worth
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about Maureen Porto: https://www.maureenporto.com/
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Want to know where I go when I’m feeling down? I go spend time with four-year-olds! They are the friendliest and most authentic people I know.
I find myself showered with compliments, questions, and requests to be best friends. Where along the road do we lose the openness and authenticity we had as little girls?
As women business owners, we often get so focused on our own success that we are afraid to connect with and compliment other women we see doing well. It is my firm belief that when women collaborate and connect with each other, we can do more than we can do on our own!
In this episode, I’m sharing what four-year-olds teach us about connection and how to shift our mindset about our interactions with other women business owners.
This is an important message in our world so focused on competition, so be sure to tune in!
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Life lessons from interacting with four-year-olds
- Why we hesitate to openly compliment other women in business
- Questions to ask yourself to lead with more kindness and connection
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
You're invited to the new LEADING LADY HUB: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/the-leading-lady-business-hub
Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!
Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching
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It’s no secret that running a business can be scary. You grow a business, put yourself out there, and depend on other people. It can be overwhelming at times and feel impossible to run your business without fear.
Now, I don’t like the term fearless. In fact, I don’t think that we can be fearless. It’s a very real emotion and there is no denying that. However, running our business out of fear can seriously derail us. It can stop us from running our business in alignment with our core mission, vision, and values.
I’ve seen my share of struggles with my businesses in the last couple of years. I know how easy it is to let fear drive your decisions in your business and I’ve had to take a step back and reevaluate.
As business owners, it’s our responsibility to set the mission, vision, and values of our organization and hold people accountable, and you can’t do that from a place of fear. Your quality and standards will suffer and you’ll compromise the integrity of your business.
Tune in to learn more about how to let go of that fear and start bravely leading your business!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!
Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching
Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach
Let’s meet more of the inspiring Leading Lady Ambassadors! Each of these women fills the expert role in one or more areas of the Strategic Wheel.
I developed the Strategic Wheel to help us see ourselves as a whole person when it comes to caring for not just our businesses but our health, relationships, and everything in between!
Today, I’m talking with Heidi Schmidt, Jen Howat, Tara De Leon, and Gala McCray.
In this episode, we’re talking about the resources available within the Leading Lady Ambassador Program and how these incredible women have established themselves as experts in their niche.
These women have helped me in so many aspects of my life, and I know they can do the same for you, so be sure to tune in!
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why Heidi focuses more on quality in all things social media instead of gaining a mass following
- Jen’s mission to help business owners increase their visibility and reach through Kajabi
- Tara’s controversial approach to personal training in an industry hyper-focused on weight loss
- How Gala’s expertise extends beyond just bookkeeping to help women feel confident in their finances
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Download the Strategic Wheel and learn more about the Leading Lady Ambassadors: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/wheel
Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!
Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching
Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/
Do you try to compartmentalize your identities as a business owner and as a woman?
I created the Leading Lady Ambassador Program to help women see themselves as a whole being, and I’m excited to introduce four more Ambassadors who share the same vision.
Joining me today are Lisa Van Wormer, Chrissy Rey, Julie Blamphin, and Maria Winters. These women are experts in a variety of fields and offer so much to our community!
In this episode, we are continuing the conversation of who the Leading Lady Ambassadors are and what kind of help and knowledge they bring to the table.
These women have amazing things to say (especially about each other!), so be sure to tune in.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How Lisa is helping more and more women branch out into government contracting
- Chrissy’s vast wealth of knowledge when it comes to websites and the customer experience
- What Julie is doing to help women connect with their sacred energy on a daily basis
- Maria’s passion for doing the preventative work that leads to better mental and emotional health
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Download the Strategic Wheel: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/wheel
Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!
Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching
Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/
Are you taking advantage of the resources available in the Leading Lady community? One of the most helpful resources is our team of Leading Lady Ambassadors!
I am so excited to be joined today by three of our 2025 Leading Lady Ambassadors, Elizabeth Harris, Erin Harrigan, and Susan Mahaffey!
In this episode, we’re chatting about what you can expect from these Leading Lady ambassadors, specifically as they support the Leading Lady community as a whole and in the Leading Lady business hub.
I have personally worked with each of these women, and I know they have so much value to share with this community, so be sure to tune in!
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Elizabeth’s approach to nutrition and how it reaches beyond just food
- Why even small business owners need access to a business expert like Susan
- How Erin encourages women business owners to stay tethered to their faith
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Download the Strategic Wheel: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/wheel
Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!
Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching
Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/
Have you ever felt like you're drowning in the demands of running a business while trying to balance everything else in life? In this episode, I’m sharing something I’ve been working on for the past year—something I wish I had when I was starting my own business. Alongside the amazing Jen Howat, we’ve created the Leading Lady Business Hub—a membership space designed to provide female entrepreneurs with the support, strategy, and community they need to succeed at every stage of their journey.
I open up about my own struggles as a young business owner and mom, the challenges I faced navigating entrepreneurship alone, and why so many women feel isolated in their business-building journey. But here’s the thing—thriving in business isn’t just about having the right strategies; it’s about feeling supported in all areas of life. Tune in to hear how the Leading Lady Business Hub can be the game-changer you need, offering tools, insights, and a space where you don’t have to choose between success and sanity.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The surprising gap in resources for female entrepreneurs that inspired this new hub
- Why business strategy alone isn’t enough to thrive
- The hidden challenges of balancing motherhood and business ownership
- Lessons learned from years of trial, error, and burnout
- How a lack of the right support system can sabotage even the best business plans
- The power of community and mentorship in scaling a business
- What to expect inside the Leading Lady Business Hub and how it can transform your journey
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Download the Strategic Wheel: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/wheel
Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!
Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching
Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/
We’re closing out our author interviews! I’ve loved talking with all of these amazing women and learning about the writing process for We Lead: Volume 2.
Today I’m joined by Dr. Sara Poldmae, Megan Vaughan, Andrea Neville, and Heidi Schmidt.
In this episode, the authors share the main messages of their chapters and how writing helped them better understand their leadership styles.
Although they are all from different backgrounds and work in a variety of industries, these women all have something inspiring to share with our community!
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why we shouldn’t be afraid to change our goals over time
- How the writing process helps you filter out outside influences and listen more to your heart
- Putting your story out into the world as a means to heal others and not just yourself
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Dr. Sara Poldmae:
Website:
https://risingwomanproject.com/
https://www.meadowhillwellness.com/
Instagram:
@drsarapoldmae
@meadowhillwellness
Connect with Megan:
Website: https://VaughanCheese.com
Email: megan@vaughancheese.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VaughanCheese/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Vaughan_Cheese/
Connect with Andrea:
Website: https://www.andreaneville.vision
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreanevillepsychicmedium
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreanevillepsychicmedium
Adventures With Spirit Podcast: https://www.adventureswithspirit.com
Adventures With Spirit Live: https://www.andreaneville.vision/awslive
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3mp5kxjc
Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/3fp3kwsb
Connect with Heidi:
Website: https://www.heidijschmidt.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidischmidtcreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidischmidtcreative
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/legallyheidi/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/missheidi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Heidi-Schmidt-Creative
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Another interview with authors from We Lead: Volume 2 means another episode full of inspiration and vulnerability!
Today I’m talking with authors Julie Campbell, Elizabeth Harris, Jen Howat, Sam Straub, and Val Anias. I’ve learned so much from them as I’ve read their chapters and I’m excited to dive deeper into their experiences.
In this episode, our authors share more about their chapters and how the writing process helped them reshape how they think about themselves and the experiences that made them.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The parallels between business challenges and challenges with food and nutrition
- Learning to recognize that hard work and busyness are not the same thing
- How parenting can complement your success in business
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Purchase We Lead: Volume 2: https://a.co/d/hXMWDMq
Join Julie at SLG and level up leadership with virtue, emotional intelligence, and grace:
Website: https://www.severnleadership.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/campbell-juliem/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/severnleadershipgroup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slg_org/
Email: julie.campbell@severnleadership.org
Connect with Elizabeth:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethharrisnutrition/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating/
Website: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/
Book a complimentary whole health strategy session: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/booking
Connect with Jen:
Website: https://www.jenhowat.com
Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/jenhowat/discovery-call
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenhowat/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenhowat/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCY7i7CSFXbhpw352oWEtYg
Connect with Sam:
Website: https://teensavvycoaching.com/
Email: sam@teensavvycoaching.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeenSavvyCoachingwithSamanthaStraub
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teensavvycoaching/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-straub-8ab67337/
To reach out to Val and learn more about A Team Family Law, LLC:
Website: https://ateamfamilylaw.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ateamfamilylaw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ateamfamilylaw/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-e-anias-esq-bb162a32/
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Let’s meet more of the talented authors from We Lead: Volume 2!
Today I am joined by Erin Harrigan, Julie Blamphin, Gala McCray, and Ellen Lunay. Although they are very different women I just love what they are accomplishing in their lives, in their businesses, and in leadership as well!
In this episode, the women authors share more about themselves, writing their chapters, and what key message they hope readers will take away from each of their unique experiences.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Finding relief in letting go of friendships and other difficult situations we don’t see on social media
- Letting authenticity show up in your business and how it can come back to help you when least expected
- How learning to be consistent can make life easier (even if it doesn’t solve your problems!)
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Purchase We Lead: Volume 2
Connect with Erin:
Website: https://erinharrigan.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinharrigan/
YouTube: https://YouTube.com/@erinharrigan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erindharrigan
Connect with Julie:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stretchyourspirit
Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/StretchYourSpirit
Linkedin: https://www.Linkedin.com/in/JulieBlamphin
Website: https://www.StretchYourSpirit.com
Connect with Gala:
Website: https://www.TwoArrowsAdmin.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galamccray/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twoarrowsadmin/
Connect with Ellen:
Website: https://www.hereapopupshop.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/hereapopupshop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hereapopupshop/
Podcast: https://bit.ly/LeadingLadyInterview
We Lead Gift Box: https://bit.ly/WeLeadGiftBox
F Cancer Gift Box: https://bit.ly/FCancerGiftBox
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Let’s meet the wonderful authors of We Lead: Volume Two and learn more about them and the experiences that make up their chapters!
I am kicking off a series of episodes where I interview a group of authors at a time from our book, We Lead: Volume 2. So stay tuned for the next few episodes about our authors’ experiences working on this book together.
In this episode, I’m joined by Trish Brewer, Chrissy Rey, Maura Sniegoski, Michelle Briggs, and Jen Osterhouse to answer a few questions about what it was like turning their knowledge and personal experiences into book chapters.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How writing deepened their understanding of self and who they want to be
- The importance of learning from others (even if they live completely different lives from you)
- The most challenging and rewarding parts of working on a collaborative book
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Purchase the book: https://a.co/d/hNqsU1T
Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!
Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching
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Let’s be real, entrepreneurship can be an emotional rollercoaster, especially for us women!
Not a day goes by that I don’t talk to someone who is so discouraged they just want to throw in the towel.
So how can we stay focused on our mission, vision, and values when we feel everything is working against us?
In this episode, I’m sharing the real reasons women entrepreneurs get discouraged and what you can do to move forward in your business with confidence.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- 5 reasons why women hit the wall of frustration that leads to discouragement
- 6 things to do to push forward if you’re feeling stuck and discouraged
- What happens when you focus on finding support instead of constantly comparing yourself to others
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a call with me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/work-with-me/
Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!
Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching
Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/
If you feel like you have to choose between running a successful business and maintaining your well-being, this episode is definitely for you!
I learned early on in my career that taking care of yourself is essential to finding success because YOU are the greatest asset in your business! And I’ve helped so many clients figure this out as well. It’s why I started the Leading Lady coaching program.
In this episode, I want to share with you why I focus so much on well-being as a keystone to success and how Leading Lady Coaching empowers women to do just that.
While things like strategy and education are important, they’re not everything! If you’ve been neglecting your own needs for the sake of your business, be sure to tune in!
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why success is more than just strategy and mindset
- What I learned about leadership from starting my first business as a brand-new mom
- My coaching approach to help high-achieving women like you feel both successful and supported
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Find out what area you need support in with my Strategic Wheel: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/wheel?fbclid=IwY2xjawIZ1FZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXirTbzl1l0S-QBbDlfNULkqGk9Jxc3EHo3mQgscaAOlvCl64XmjwlgUHw_aem_s6lLsLCwgBfrwla62H4-Sw
Learn more about coaching with me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/
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Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching
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Have you been thinking about starting a blog? Wondering if it’s for you?
I’m so excited to be joined by Chrissy Rey with Pongos Interactive to teach us everything we need to know about entering the blogging world.
Chrissy is a Leading Lady Ambassador, which means she is committed to helping fellow Leading Ladies thrive in their leadership and business. Chrissy has over 25 years of experience as a web developer, she's been blogging since 2004, and enjoys helping aspiring bloggers get started.
In this replay episode, we're talking about how to establish yourself as an expert, improve your writing ability, generate income, and also improve your search engine optimization (or SEO).
If you have been wondering how blogging can benefit your business, this is the episode you won’t want to miss!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Let’s connect on Facebook and Instagram!
Is it just me, or has January flown by while also feeling 87 years long at the same time?
While fresh and new, the start of the year can also leave us feeling overwhelmed and often without any real direction. I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learned in January and what I’ll be doing differently in February to set me up for success for the rest of the year.
In this episode, I'm sharing how to recalibrate your schedule for success, especially in your business when you've had a busy start to the year.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The power of an established structure in your day
- What you should be doing to avoid burnout
- How even simple routines will set you up for success
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Sign Up for the Time Management Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/time-management-successful-work-life-balance-tickets-1228828752879?aff=oddtdtcreator
My noise-cancelling sleep earbuds: https://ozlosleep.com/pages/buy-sleepbuds
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Let’s meet the Leading Lady ambassadors for 2025!
Leading Lady Ambassador Program is a mastermind group curated by me to bring together a select group of women entrepreneurs who excel in their fields and meet high standards of quality.
The Leading Lady Ambassadors are innovators, creators, and visionaries dedicated to uplifting other women emotionally, financially, personally, professionally, spiritually, and physically. Their mission is to inspire, empower, and connect women in business and leadership.
In this episode, I’m introducing the 2025 ambassadors and sharing how they can empower you to change your life.
The world is fueled by competition, and that’s why I believe it’s so important to have women in your corner to mentor and encourage you!
Topics covered in this episode include:
- What the Ambassador Program is and how it supports women in our community
- The many different ways ambassadors can mentor and encourage women in business
- Meet the 2025 ambassadors and what they specialize in
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Check out the ambassadors on my website
Download the strategic wheel
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We’ve all heard that comparison is the thief of joy, but lately, I’ve realized how true that really is.
All the time I hear women talking about how they should be doing something because they see someone else doing it, and believe me, I fall into this trap too. I get it.
Why do we think that doing something we don’t want to do is somehow going to make us feel happier or more successful?
This episode is a replay of the most popular episode of 2024 from the Leading Lady podcast. It is about rejecting comparison and instead celebrating all of our unique qualities and successes. Just because one woman experienced success in something, doesn’t mean you have to do it too. You can be happy for her and move on, and that doesn’t make you a failure. I’m sharing some of my own experiences with comparison as well as some tips to help you stop comparing yourself to others and start living as your authentic self.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How social media keeps you stuck in the comparison trap
- The negative effects of constant comparison
- Reconnecting with what you really want for yourself
If you often feel like you’re behind everyone else, you’re not good enough, or you should be doing more, you need to hear this! Tune in.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a Call with Me: leadinglady-coaching.com/work-with-me
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Does the thought of competition in business make you feel uneasy, or excited? If you feel more on the uneasy side, I hope you’ll check out this episode for a mindset shift!
In this episode, I’m sharing what I believe to be the three main benefits of healthy competition and how it can be good for your business.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why competition is normal and needed in the business world
- Approaching competition within your industry with a healthy mindset
- How to use competition to foster innovation and growth
Remember, competition is not about winning, it’s about improving and growing your business!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Have you considered how writing a book could benefit your business? This episode will give you a glimpse of the possibilities that await when you share your story with the world!
In this episode, I'm sharing the top five positive outcomes I have personally experienced in my business since becoming a published author.
Each of these outcomes has significantly impacted my business growth and my reputation, and I know they will do the same for you if writing a book has been on your mind.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- What made me realize I wanted to write a book
- The importance of building trust and credibility in your industry
- How a book acts as a segue for new networking opportunities
Though it hasn’t always been an easy process, becoming a published author has been incredible for me, my business, and especially my community.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Check out the latest We Lead book: https://a.co/d/0jIrLx7
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Does bookkeeping seem so overwhelming that you’re too afraid to look at your own numbers? If so, you need to listen to this episode!
Today I am joined by my friend, fellow Leading Lady ambassador, and my very own bookkeeper, Gala McCray! Gayla is the founder and heart behind Two Arrows, a boutique bookkeeping consultancy that empowers service-based businesses to achieve financial clarity and confidence. She has truly changed the way I do and think about business!
In this episode, Gala and I discuss how to more confidently approach bookkeeping and what it’s like to work with a bookkeeper.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why business owners feel so overwhelmed about their books
- Why bookkeeping is more than just making sure the books are reconciled
- How Gala empowers her clients to gain financial clarity in their businesses
If you want to feel less overwhelmed and more empowered about bookkeeping, be sure to tune in!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a call with Gala McCray: https://twoarrows.co/consult
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Do you feel like you are living as your best self right now?
If not, could your schedule be part of what’s holding you back?
Time and priority management play an important role in setting yourself up for success as your best self. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I want to get to the bottom of why your ideal schedule looks so different from your actual schedule and how that’s holding you back from living your best life.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why your daily schedule is getting thrown off
- The importance of scheduling your priorities
- How to create a schedule as someone who likes flexibility
- What my scheduling process looks like
If you feel like no matter how many times you create a schedule, it always falls apart, this is for you. And, if you’re someone who feels too restricted by a schedule, I have advice for you too, so don’t skip this one!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/
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Are you in the spirit of gratitude this month? Talking about gratitude this time of year may seem cliche, but if you’re like me, gratitude is actually what keeps you grounded through life’s chaos and challenges!
In this episode, I’m sharing 10 ways to show gratitude in business, no matter what kind of year you’ve had.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Celebrating the launch of We Lead: Volume 2
- The many milestones I celebrate in November
- My practical tips for showing gratitude in your business this year
I hope this episode inspires you to nurture gratitude in your business, in your community, with your team, and wherever else you want!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Send me a message of gratitude:
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Just when you thought you were closing a sale or onboarding a new client, he or she suddenly backs out. Frustrating? Definitely! But does it mean failure on your part? No way!
In this fan favorite replay episode, let's talk about knowing who your ideal clients are and how to attract them. Learn the right mindset when offering your services and why you shouldn't apologize for your rates.
The last thing you want is to be working for a client for months or years only to realize that it’s not a good fit.
For the full show notes visit www.leadinglady-coaching.com/236
Do you want to increase the visibility of your business but don’t know where to start? This episode is for you!
Today I am joined by fellow leading lady Ambassador, Jennifer Osterhouse. Jennifer is a graphic designer with over 25 years of experience in direct response design, publication design, and marketing material design. As a client myself, I can attest to her expertise!
In this episode, Jennifer and I discuss the importance of branding in increasing visibility and what you can do to show up confidently for yourself and your business.
As a graphic designer, Jennifer helps clients uplevel their marketing materials by designing custom-branded print and digital marketing assets to promote the products and services a business has to offer. She believes in quality design, clear messaging, and professional standards in every project she does. Her passion is helping businesses put their best foot forward with unforgettable, eye-catching graphic designs.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- What branding is and why it’s so important for your business
- The importance of planning ahead so you’re always prepared for networking opportunities
- How to make the marketing process less overwhelming if you’re just getting started
If you want to show up confidently in your business, be sure to tune in!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a strategy session with Jennifer: https://jenniferosterhousegraphicdesign.as.me/schedule/afdde3fd/appointment/60628629/calendar/9380087
Check out Jennifer’s website: http://www.jennosterhouse.com/
Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn: http://www.jennosterhouse.com/
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Are you on the lookout for a biz bestie, or maybe just want to improve your relationship with a coworker or friend? This episode is for you!
Joining me today is Aubrey Edwards, the person I’ve worked with the closest every day of my life since we started working together over 20 years ago! Aubrey was there when I founded Bright Beginning Children’s Learning Center and also helps behind the scenes with Leading Lady and the Annapolis Collective. Needless to say, we know each other very well by now!
In today’s episode, we share eight key factors that have helped us develop and maintain a close relationship in our 20 years of working together.
Aubrey Edwards is the CEO of Bright Beginning Children’s Learning Center. She is consistently completing professional development hours and is currently taking online courses at Anne Arundel Community College to further her education. Aubrey has earned her Teacher Certification, Positive Education Certification, Coaching & Mentoring Certification, and Directors of Operations Certification.
She started with BBCLC when they first opened their doors in September of 2004 and has a total of 24 years of experience working in Early Education. Aubrey has always been passionate about working with children and making a difference in every child’s life that walks through BBCLC’s doors. Her mission has always been to create a safe, nurturing and fun environment for all children to learn and grow.
Aubrey currently resides in Glen Burnie, Maryland, with her two boys, Cruz (age 9) and Enzo (age 3). They love trying new experiences, spending as much time outside, and going out to eat.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How Aubrey and I started working together over 20 years ago
- The key to creating effective communication
- Building respect in new or developing relationships
If you want successful long-term relationships, be sure to tune in!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a call with me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/work-with-me/
For more information on Bright Beginning Children’s Learning Center, check out their links:
Website: https://bright-beginning.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bright.beginning867
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbclc
Contact Aubrey: a.edwards@bright-beginning.com
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Sooner or later, you're bound to have a difficult conversation either in your personal or professional relationships. How can you handle it like a real Leading Lady? How can you stay on goal and avoid letting your emotions to overtake the discussion?
In this Fan Favorite Replay episode, we’re talking about creating a healthy mindset that brings positivity around difficult conversations and five crucial steps we can take to empower open communication.
In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
- Why you can’t and shouldn’t avoid difficult conversations
- The correct mindset around confrontations
- How difficult conversations lead to building relationships
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Do you need to spend more time resting, but keep telling yourself now is not a good time? This episode will inspire you to listen more closely to what your body is telling you!
My good friend Julie Blamphin is helping us reimagine self-care by sharing the importance of listening to the body. She discusses why rest and stillness are so important and offers ideas on how to give your body the attention she needs.
Julie Blamphin is a yoga pro, speaker, retreat leader, and founder of Stretch Your Spirit. Her career path began in 1980 in her mother’s school of gymnastics, teaching stretches and strength poses to young Special Olympians. Currently, she’s using her positive vibe and racy authenticity to speak to women all over the world on taboo topics, helping them feel more joyful, stable, and sexy.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why women put off taking care of themselves (and how to avoid doing this yourself!)
- Simple exercises to relax and ground your body and mind
- Practicing rest, retreating, strength, and more during real life
If the idea of spending time and money on yourself makes you feel guilty, but you know you need a break, this is for you.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Get Julie’s Freebie: https://www.stretchyourspirit.com/top3tips?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2pLUeSZISSUrn5Y-ddWOR_wSClXdnMrmBwJdVGzUkRSEhcKHVPIjMyqhc_aem_ARV7gX59yxFLmR2lS0A7RCivAQDrCwHdJNcekj0nJUQHRo1ImhXgrZfoq3F14g-4bPxrZkcUyNsHslBlU-Beb6t7
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Are you in survival mode right now? Do you feel like you’re barely hanging on?
In this Fan Favorite Replay episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m talking about the difference between surviving and thriving in your leadership role and what it takes to move from surviving to thriving. When you’re in a season of survival, it can seem impossible to find a way out, but I promise there is one.
I’m teaching you exactly what to do when you don’t know how to get out of survival mode without your business dying, and it’s probably easier than you think. You can follow simple steps to strengthen your business and team and get back to doing what you do best.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why you can’t survive and thrive at the same time
- What to do when you’re in survival mode
- How to get back to basics with your whole team
If you’ve been in survival mode for a while and you're struggling to find a way out, you’re not alone. Start listening to find out how to go from surviving to thriving.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
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How well do you know your worth?
In this fan favorite replay episode, I want to tell you a story.
I recently had an exchange that left me with a better understanding of what it means to know your worth and what you bring to the table. As you’ll hear in the episode, it left me pretty stunned for a moment, but I’m really proud of how I handled it, and I want to share that with you.
Want to know how I handled it so well? Because I know my own worth and I’m confident in what I bring to the table. That’s what I want for you too!
If this is something you struggle with (trust me, we’ve all been there), I hope this episode helps!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Do you volunteer often? Are you interested in learning more about how it could benefit your personal life, business and community?
If you answered yes to either question then this episode is for you!
In this fan-favorite replay episode, my dear friend Judy Buddensick and I discuss the importance of partnering with your clients and supporting your community.
Judy is extremely passionate about helping small businesses grow. She opened the Frances Marketing Group in February 2017 which is a full-service media and marketing agency that provides solutions and ideas tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals.
Judy is also extremely passionate about volunteerism and community service. She has sponsored over 100 Midshipmen from the Naval Academy, is on the Board of Directors of the Downtown Annapolis Partnership and produces the annual Midnight Madness holiday events. She also serves on the Board of the Annapolis Police Foundation and The Annapolis Police Scholarship Fund. In response to the pandemic, she was part of the team that became known as the Annapolis Backpack Collaborative. They raised $40,000 to buy desperately needed school supplies for 2500 students in the City of Annapolis!
I hope this episode with Judy inspires you to stay deeply connected to your community whether the business owners in it are your clients or not.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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The last thing any business owner wants is a bad review. Sometimes they help us to grow and improve our client experience. But what if someone is just being mean?
In this episode, I’m talking about how to handle an unwarranted negative review based on a recent personal experience.
As business owners, we can’t always share our side of the story. So when we come across a negative review that isn’t exactly deserved, it can leave us feeling emotional and hurt.
I’m sharing how to approach this situation with a mindset that keeps you thriving and helps you focus on improving your business.
In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
- How to approach a negative review with a positive mindset
- Why responding to reviews builds credibility
- Approaching negative reviews in a way that can help your business
By the end of this episode, you’ll know what to do with those reviews that come out of malice. There’s no reason to feel defeated!
In the spirit of leaving reviews, I invite you to leave a review for the Leading Lady Podcast so we can reach and empower more women leaders like you!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Leave a review for the Leading Lady Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-lady-podcast/id1500954725
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Want to have a smooth and successful business collaboration?
In this episode, I’m sharing ten tips to ensure your next business-to-business collaboration is a success.
When done correctly, collaborations are a powerful thing for your business. But when they're not done right, it can lead to exhaustion, frustration, and disappointment.
I’m here to take away any fears you may have and prepare you with everything you need to find and work with your next collaboration partner.
In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
- How to choose the right partner to collaborate with
- What communication should look like with your collab partner
- Factors to keep in mind when tracking success
If you have any questions or need help with any of these steps, I invite you to book a call with me so we can fine-tune your plans!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
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Let’s talk about publishing.
For any book, there is so much that goes on behind the scenes to put those books in the hands of the readers. I got a firsthand look at it while I was working on publishing my book, Take the Lead.
In this replay episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with Hannah Kates, the CEO and chief editor at Lofthouse Publishing. She is my editor and dear friend and the whole reason that my book, Take The Lead, even made it out into the world.
Hannah is passionate about empowering others with publishing in an ethical way. There’s a huge need for better publishing and she is doing what she can to improve it as much as possible.
There’s an impact that needs to be made with publishing. We need to stop looking at books as the product. The product is so much more than that. At Lofthouse Publishing, they strive to publish books that you don’t just read and then put down. They publish books that take you on a journey and change you forever.
Everyone has a story, and your story is valid. Tune in to learn more about Lofthouse Publishing and what you need to know if you are thinking about publishing your book.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Visit the Lofthouse Publishing website: https://www.authorhannahkates.com/services/publishing/
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In this episode of Leading Lady, I want to share my experience with my daughter who went through sorority recruitment, or rush, as a freshman in college.
People feel pretty passionately about sororities. Some feel it’s archaic and toxic, some think it’s a wonderful experience and really appreciate the community and the opportunities that being in a sorority presents.
My experience with this whole process was a bit of a culture shock, to be honest. However, it’s important to remember that everyone’s experience is unique to them. There is no right or wrong blanket statement when it comes to sororities.
My daughter and I both learned a lot from this experience. One of the biggest takeaways from this is that no one likes rejection, but it is a very real part of life.
As much as rejection hurts, we have to recognize that it’s not our place to determine if we are the right fit for someone else. We should instead focus on looking for situations where we are wanted, celebrated, and accepted.
Tune in to learn more about our experience with the sorority recruitment process and what we learned from rejection.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Are you feeling disconnected from your original business vision?
In this episode, I pose this crucial question and share my personal journey of realigning my business vision and values after 20 years as an entrepreneur.
I walk you through a powerful exercise I recently completed, which helped me rediscover the core values that drive my early childhood education business. I explore how to identify, define, and assess your top five business values, and offer insights on how to ensure your organization is truly living up to these principles.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical tips on conducting a values audit, identifying areas for improvement, and creating an action plan to bring your business back into alignment with your original vision. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to reignite their passion and ensure their organization stays true to its foundational principles.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How to create an action plan to realign your business with its original vision
- The impact of operating from a place of fear versus values-based leadership
- Strategies for communicating your business values to your team (and the hidden benefits of doing so!)
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a Discovery Call: https://aalcoachschedule.as.me/?appointmentType=2262142
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Have you been looking for a way to connect with like-minded women in leadership?
From the outside looking in, you might not realize just how many benefits there are to being in a networking group. Yes, you grow your network, but you also get so much more than that. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m sharing six of the most powerful benefits, both personal and professional, of being part of a networking group.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- My secret to getting more work done in less time
- How to guarantee a good return on investment from your education
- The surprising benefits of being in a networking group
If you’re looking to make an investment to grow your business and improve your life, a networking group could be the answer for you! Tune in to learn more.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Learn More About The Collective: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/the-collective/
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Are you beating yourself up because you haven’t accomplished everything you wanted to in 2024?
Guess what? The year isn’t over yet! You might feel like the year is winding down and maybe the summer killed your motivation a little, but in reality, you still have so much time to crush your goals before the end of the year.
Join me in this episode of the Leading Lady podcast for a discussion about how to regain your momentum and hit your goals in the second half of the year! I’m sharing eight things you can do right now to finish the year strong.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- An easy way to review your year so far
- A quick tip to reignite your motivation for the rest of the year
- How to use your numbers to hit your goals
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take back your year!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Get the Free Strategic Planning Wheel: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/wheel
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What if you could move forward in your business with the confidence that you are enough and your business is needed?
A scarcity mindset will convince you of the opposite. That little voice in your mind will tell you that you’re not good enough, there’s too much competition, and it’s too hard. Erin Harrigan is here on the Leading Lady podcast to teach you the secret to overcoming that voice so that you can be the leader you were born to be.
Erin is a Christian speaker, author, and biblical business coach for high-achieving Christian women in business and in the boardroom.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The harmful effects of a scarcity mindset on your self-esteem
- Actions you can take right now to overcome a scarcity mindset
- Two words that change everything
Tune in to learn the lies your scarcity mindset is telling you and how to overcome them.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Erin’s Website: https://erinharrigan.com
Get Erin’s Free Audio Devotional: erinharrigan.com/devotional
Follow @erindharrigan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erindharrigan
Listen to Erin’s podcast episode on Stewardship > Scarcity: https://erinharrigan.com/stewardship-over-scarcity-your-money-focus-ep-248/
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What is a margin and what does it mean to high-achievers, entrepreneurs, and leaders?
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we’re exploring how to build margins within your business and life to create space for you to operate at your best. Why are we always trying to operate at maximum capacity? Through my own experience of running myself ragged, I know that it’s not sustainable, so I want to teach you a better way.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How to plan margins in your life
- A common piece of time-management advice I don’t subscribe to
- The harmful consequences of living in a reactive state
Tune in to learn how the most successful entrepreneurs use margins to build sustainable, efficient, and lucrative businesses.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Get the Free Strategic Planning Wheel: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/wheel
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How good are you at receiving feedback?
Feedback is a crucial part of growth, but it can be really hard to hear! Our defenses go up and we feel like we’re being criticized and attacked. So what can we do to be more open to feedback and able to take it on board without going into a failure spiral?
Julie Campbell is here to show us the way. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, Julie talks about why feedback matters, how to change your reaction to feedback, and how to give and receive good feedback.
Julie is the president and CEO of Severn Leadership Group, a company committed to making the world better through virtuous leadership.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Ways to practice giving and receiving feedback
- The three Ps that are harming your chances at growth
- How to take feedback even when you don’t like how it was delivered
You are a lifelong learner and feedback will help you grow throughout your life. Tune in to change the way you receive feedback forever!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Learn More About the Severn Leadership Group: https://www.severnleadership.org/
Read The Virtue Proposition by SLG Founder Sig Berg: https://a.co/d/0hztO6bM
Read Bobby Powers’ Article: The Complete Guide on How to Receive Feedback: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/complete-guide-how-receive-feedback-bobby-powers/
Read Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen: https://a.co/d/02WWYKuZ
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What if something that’s been illegal for years could be the thing that helps you improve your mental health for good?
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we’re breaking down stigmas surrounding the use of cannabis and psychedelics in the healthcare space. If you’ve ever had questions, now’s your chance to get answers from a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Michelle Briggs is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in integrative psychiatry and endorses the use of cannabis and psychedelic medicine.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How psychedelics can help you with your mental health
- What compound your body and the cannabis plant have in common
- How to find someone to guide you on your journey
Tune in to learn more about the healing properties of these misunderstood medical treatments.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Learn More About Code Green Healthcare: www.codegreenhealthcare.com
Connect with Michelle on Instagram: https://instagram.com/code_green_healthcare
Read Michelle’s Chapter in Holistic Mental Health: https://a.co/d/0i24FZDo
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Are you at the top of your game in business and life but for some reason still not feeling like yourself?
It’s so frustrating not feeling like yourself when you can’t figure out why, but it’s not uncommon for women in midlife. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m joined by my fellow Leading Lady Ambassador and business bestie, Dr. Sara Poldmae, to have a candid conversation about being a woman in midlife.
We’re talking about protecting your energy as a businesswoman, health tips for midlife that no one tells you, and how to get back to feeling like yourself.
Dr. Sara Poldmae is a licensed acupuncturist and doctor of Chinese medicine who has been practicing holistic health care since 1998. She opened Meadow Hill Wellness in 2005, with the goal of integrating traditional and holistic care to effectively maintain her patients’ lifelong health.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Unexpected health challenges you face in midlife
- How to find real answers in the age of social media medicine
- What Dr. Sara would say to someone struggling to feel like themselves
If you’re not feeling like yourself and you don’t know why, you’re in good company. I hope you enjoy this episode!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Learn More About the Meadow Hill Wellness Clinics in Maryland: www.meadowhillwellness.com
Follow @drsarapoldmae on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarapoldmae/
Follow @meadowhillwellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meadowhillwellness/
Follow @riseandthrive_retreats on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseandthrive_retreats/
Listen to Dr. Sara’s Meditation Recommendation:
https://insighttimer.com/keminekvapil/guided-meditations/goal-setting?_height=900&_width=1440&_branch_match_id=1271098839117269669&utm_source=copy&utm_medium=home&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8wrzkzXyyjRz3X0STLxDMz38E6yj89IzUzPKLG1NDBQiy%2FPTCnJsDU0MTEAABsZgkA0AAAA
Listen to the Midlife Rise + Thrive Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midlife-rise-thrive/id1689585760
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How the heck do you get started with SEO?! Great question. Maybe I can help.
I know that SEO can be overwhelming to those of us who don’t understand it, so I’ve recruited the help of my good friend and fellow Leading Lady Chrissy Rey to share her insider knowledge of SEO and teach you how to use it to get more eyes on your business.
If you want to learn how to show up in a Google search, get more visits to your website, and grow your audience, just by optimizing things you’re already doing, this episode of the Leading Lady podcast is for you.
Chrissy is the founder and president of Pongos Interactive. She has over 30 years of experience in web development and a passion for helping non-technical business owners succeed online.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Three ways you can show up in search results
- How to come up with keywords like a pro
- Insider tips to have better SEO than your competitors
Welcome to your 20-minute guide to SEO!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Get the Free SEO Action Plan: https://websitesuccessacademy.com/op/seo-action-plan
Get the SEO Crash Course Replay: https://websitesuccessacademy.com/checkouts/seo-crash-course-replay/
Get the Keyword Research Package: https://pongos.com/keyword-research-package/
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Are you doing Kegels or other pelvic floor exercises because someone on Instagram told you to? Stop! You could be doing more harm than good. In this episode, you’ll learn how to make educated decisions about your pelvic floor health.
Julie Blamphin is here to share her passion for improving pelvic floor stability through yoga in real life. She’s walking us through some quick and simple techniques that you can realistically fit into your life to strengthen and stabilize your pelvic floor.
Julie Blamphin is a yoga pro, speaker, retreat leader, and founder of Stretch Your Spirit. She’s using her positive vibe and racy authenticity to speak to women all over the world on taboo topics, helping them feel more joyful, stable, and sexy.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Ways your workouts are doing your body more harm than good
- Symptoms you’re being told are normal that actually aren’t
- Why you shouldn’t do the pelvic floor exercises you find on Google
If you pee when you laugh, always need to know where the nearest restroom is, or often use the restroom “just in case”, this is for you.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Get Julie’s Freebie: https://www.stretchyourspirit.com/top3tips?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2pLUeSZISSUrn5Y-ddWOR_wSClXdnMrmBwJdVGzUkRSEhcKHVPIjMyqhc_aem_ARV7gX59yxFLmR2lS0A7RCivAQDrCwHdJNcekj0nJUQHRo1ImhXgrZfoq3F14g-4bPxrZkcUyNsHslBlU-Beb6t7
Visit Julie’s Website: https://www.stretchyourspirit.com/
Join Julie’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stretchyourspirit/
Follow @stretchyourspirit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stretchyourspirit/
Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-blamphin-b60397204/
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Exciting news! I’m in a new book!
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I thought I’d share my chapter in the new book Hot Mess to Hot Mom by Tara De Leon. My chapter is called “Marriage, Baby, and Business, Oh My: Navigating a good opportunity with seemingly bad timing.”
Tune in to this episode to hear the chaotic story behind how I found myself as a new mom and new business owner at the same time. This is a story about how wrong timing can turn out to be perfect timing if you stick to your values and follow your dreams.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- When to say yes to unexpected opportunities
- How I learned the hard way that we don’t always control the timing of our lives
- A tool to use when you’re at the crossroads of a good opportunity and bad timing
If you’re at a crossroads in your life, I think this episode could be just what you need to hear. I hope you love it!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Purchase Hot Mess to Hot Mom: https://a.co/d/1i1KyqE
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How do you remain consistent in your business when life gets hectic and you can’t keep up with everything?
We all go through seasons when life just gets too busy. The more I talk to other women in business, the more I realize how true that is. I have successfully created a business that can continue to thrive with consistency and efficiency when other demands on my attention take me away from it. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m sharing how I did it.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The number one thing that allows my business to function when I’m busy
- A real-life example of how to step away and show up at the same time
- The dirty secrets of the Leading Lady podcast
Tune in to learn how to be more consistent, save time on business tasks, and set up your business to survive anything.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a Call: https://aalcoachschedule.as.me/?appointmentType=2262142
Download your Strategic Planning Wheel: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/wheel
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Do you feel like you are a leading lady?
In this episode, I sat down with Sabrina Mapp, and we dug into authenticity, discovering our strength, and showing up as the leading lady that we want to be.
Sabrina is a nerdy, introverted, idealist. A late Gen X-er and maybe a bit of a late bloomer, she is currently living her life backward. Her new favorite quote is “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine – it’s lethal”. – Paulo Coelho
Sabrina has worked in Web Development at several prestigious companies including IBM, National Geographic, and most recently Georgetown University Law Center. She started her company, Astrid Digital, in January 2020, just in time for the pandemic to hit. Astrid Digital specializes in social media strategy and marketing for small to medium businesses.
Since mid-2020, Sabrina has been training for a career in voiceover acting and recently launched a new website for her voiceover career, Sabrina Mapp, Voiceover.
She is sharing her story, energy, and vibrance in this episode to inspire and challenge you to take the reins on your own life and truly become a strong leading lady.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Personal brand photography is vital to success, but taking portraits can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Don’t you agree?
I am not someone who likes to be photographed, but my guest today, Maureen Porto, has a way of making me feel comfortable and confident while she photographs me.
Maureen Porto is an award-winning portrait photographer specializing in business portraits and personal branding photography. Her Annapolis, Maryland studio serves clients from all over the DC Metropolitan area, and she travels from coast to coast.
She joined me to talk about the importance of personal branding and using photography as a way to help female entrepreneurs stand out and elevate their brands.
I have been working with Maureen for quite some time, and I am constantly in awe of how she can capture the beauty, power, and legacy of women in business.
If you know that you should get photos taken but are nervous, listen to this episode. Maureen will help you find the confidence you need.
Resources Mentioned:
www.maureenporto.com
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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You don’t have to upend your life to make animal and environmentally-friendly choices.
Topics like climate change and deforestation can be really overwhelming to think about. After all, how much of a difference can one person really make? The truth is, we need everyone’s effort. Taking steps to be more environmentally friendly will make an impact. Every small action adds up to big changes.
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, Crystal DiMiceli joined me to talk about how we can make a difference in our environment even with the tiniest of changes.
Crystal was that little girl who loved animals and brought home strays whenever her parents would allow it (that may still be her M.O.!). She was that teenager who watched a show about pollution and vowed to stop it when she grew up. But, she’s also that woman that loves to travel to far-off places on fossil fuel-guzzling airplanes while wearing leather shoes.
She may not be the perfect example of how to do eco- and animal-friendly 100% “right”, but she makes every effort possible. She does her research, makes conscious choices, and listens to both sides of the aisle. She wants to bring attention to the good things that are happening so that we can elevate and scale up these acts so that they, ideally, become the norm. She understands that nothing is black and white, there are many shades of grey. Although, she prefers to say many shades of green.
You don’t have to be perfect to be environmentally conscious. It all starts with one small change. We are so much more powerful than you may think, especially together. Make sure to tune in to learn how you can start making more environmentally conscious decisions in your life today.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Crystal on Facebook
Follow Crystal on Instagram
Becoming a Force for Nature free guide
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Have you ever thought about hiring a business coach?
I talk to so many women on discovery calls who are trying to decide if hiring a coach is the right move for them. The decision to hire a business coach or life coach is a big one, so you don’t want to go into this decision without doing your research and knowing what exactly you need and what to look for.
I am a firm believer that everyone needs a therapist and everyone needs a coach. These are two very different things that will help you in different areas of your life. In this episode of Leading Lady, I’m sharing everything you need to know before you hire your first coach.
Not all coaching is equal, and I want you to have the best experience possible.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about what you need to know when searching for a coach, red flags to avoid, questions to ask, and so much more.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a complimentary call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/
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We all need a break sometimes.
In this week's episode of The Leading Lady Podcast, I am talking about the importance of taking a break. You don’t need to wait for an opening to get a break or a “good time” to take a vacation, you can schedule these breaks or vacations into your life whenever you need them.
I know it can seem impossible to do because, as entrepreneurs and high-achieving women, we are never away or cut off from our businesses, and we are the decision-makers so it’s hard to step away like that, but what you need to do is plan ahead so that you can take a successful break.
Tune in to learn more about my top tips for getting the rest and rejuvenation you need.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Let’s talk about the power of saying no.
By that, I mean sometimes when we say “no”, we are actually saying “yes”. Now I know what you may be thinking- no means no, right? I get that!
By saying no to something, you are often saying yes to something else. In this week’s episode of Leading Lady, I am diving into why saying no to what doesn’t light you up means saying yes to the things that matter.
Oftentimes when I am working with clients, setting boundaries, both personal and professional, is something that they really want to work on. They want to achieve the highly sought-after work-life balance and find more time for their passions, and they know that setting boundaries is the key to making that happen.
Some people just struggle to say no to things that don’t feel right for them. But when you say yes to that thing, what are you actually saying no to? Are you saying no to the time and freedom to do the things that really light you up and fuel your fire?
In order to be your best, most authentic self, you have to prioritize things that align with your mission, vision, and values. That means being careful about what you say yes to so that you can prioritize the things that are truly important to you and your business.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about why it is so important to prioritize the things that truly light you up and learn to say no to the things that don’t.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Schedule a call with me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/
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Are you a working mom?
In today’s episode of Leading Lady, I’m talking about the unique challenges and circumstances I have faced as a working mom myself. Before you think that this episode is about how much harder it is being a working mom than it is for other women in business, I want to say that I have tried very hard not to tie up my identity in motherhood.
I believe that we are unique and whole just as women alone. Our roles as moms and entrepreneurs are just other facets of us.
This is why I am not a fan of words like mompreneur and mom boss. They get under my skin because my husband has never been called a dadpreneur or a dad boss. In general, men don’t lead with parenthood as their identifier.
I’m not going to debate who has it harder in this episode, glorify working moms, or minimize women building careers without children. The purpose of this episode is simply to share that yes, I am a mom, I do run my own businesses alongside raising my family, and it does present some challenges.
If you are a mom and you want to feel validated, seen, heard, or just get some tips on how to balance it all, make sure to tune in to this episode.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Let’s talk about consistency!
In business, it is so important that you show up consistently. This is one of the most important factors of success, but how do you choose what platform to be consistent on? There are many to choose from, but you don’t have to be on them all if that doesn't feel right to you.
For me, it’s all about the platform that I feel most comfortable on. This is important for me to feel like my most authentic self. It’s easy to get lost in all of the latest social media trends and feel overwhelmed with trying to keep up with it all.
The truth is, if you try to show up on all of these platforms that you don’t normally spend your time on, it’s just not going to feel good to you, and it’s hard to stay consistent with something that doesn’t feel good.
If dancing in Reels or on TikTok doesn’t feel right, then don’t! There are no rules for what you do and don’t have to do to be successful in your business. You are in charge of your business choices.
Tune in to this episode of Leading Lady to hear more about how to find the right platform for your business, how to show up consistently, tips for choosing topics to share, and how to nurture your relationship with your audience.
This episode is packed with tips, you don’t want to miss it!
Resources Mentioned:
Book a coaching call
Get The Top Five Mistakes I’ve Made In Difficult Conversations
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m sharing the lessons I’ve learned from Zac Efron.
Just kidding! Kind of… I was watching a Zac Efron movie (you’ll have to tune in to find out which one) that ended with an unexpectedly powerful message, and naturally I immediately wanted to talk about it with you.
The message is one about leaving behind narratives that no longer serve you, being your true self, and embracing a growth mindset. I told you it was powerful!
This episode is a cozy chat between you and me about the possibilities that open up when you are curious about your own life, eager to learn, and willing to grow.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Moving on from narratives that no longer serve you
- How to be yourself when you feel like your true self will be rejected
- The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset
Tune in to learn how to embrace a growth mindset so that you can evolve into the leading lady you want to be.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a Coaching Call: https://aalcoachschedule.as.me/?appointmentType=2262142
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Would you ever talk to your employees about their diet?
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we’re talking about corporate wellness programs and how they can improve your employees’ overall well-being. Specifically, we’re talking to Elizabeth Harris about her program centered on rejecting diet culture and embracing a happier relationship with food. She’s sharing the surprising stats on how corporate wellness programs affect productivity, employee turnover, engagement, and job satisfaction, as well as how diet culture is affecting our children and what we can do about it.
Elizabeth Harris is a registered dietitian, certified Intuitive Eating counselor, speaker, entrepreneur, and co-host of the podcast Wellness Rebranded.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The ROI on corporate wellness programs
- How to opt out of diet culture
- Ways to talk to children about food and bodies
Join the anti-diet culture movement today!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a Free Strategy Call with Elizabeth: https://www.elizabethharrisnutrition.com/booking
Take the Free 5-Day Discover Intuitive Eating Challenge:
https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/5day-challenge
Join the Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating
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Women in the corporate world are often told that they have to put their work before everything else in order to be successful or in order to climb the corporate ladder, they can’t “be difficult”.
In today's episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Susan Shingledecker to hear the incredible story of how she knew her worth and values and stood up for herself, even when it was uncomfortable.
Susan is Executive Director of Earth Science Information Partners, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the use of data to solve our planet’s greatest challenges. She leads a community of the world’s leading Earth Science data professionals from federal and state agencies, leading academic research institutions, and private sector technology firms.
It took Susan five years of progress, opportunity, living, and transformation to realize that everything happens for a reason. Having the courage to stand up and advocate for your worth can be scary but it can open doors you never expected.
Tune in to hear how Susan survived and thrived in the workplace despite her experience, and how you can too.
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Visit the Earth Science Information Partners website
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What’s the secret to doing it all? Well, the secret is you can’t.
If you see someone who looks like they have it all together and they’re doing all the things, I promise you they have a support system behind them helping them get it all done.
I think it’s important for us to talk about this more so that we can break down the idea that you should be doing it all on your own. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m sharing some examples of things I have outsourced throughout my life so that I can feel successful as a businesswoman and in my personal life.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why support systems are so necessary
- Identifying where your time is best spent
- Examples of things you could outsource
- Finding and using resources that are available to you
Join me for a discussion about the value of outsourcing and how to find help.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a Call with Me: leadinglady-coaching.com/work-with-me
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Welcome to the 200th episode of the Leading Lady podcast!
I can’t believe I’m already celebrating four years of podcasting! Whether you’re a long-time listener or this is the first episode you’re clicking on, thank you for being here.
As I was reflecting on this milestone and what I wanted to talk about in this episode, I started thinking about how, even 200 episodes in, sometimes I don’t feel confident in myself; imposter syndrome still creeps in. I know that we all deal with imposter syndrome, it’s a vicious cycle that so many women in leadership and entrepreneurship find themselves in, so what better topic to unpack together in this episode?
I’m sharing what imposter syndrome looks like for me, why it’s so common amongst entrepreneurs, and the key to overcoming it every time it rises up.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why you experience imposter syndrome
- How to break out of the culture of comparison
- The beauty in knowing that no one else in the world is you
If you often find yourself struggling with imposter syndrome, I hope this episode will help!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
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We’ve all heard that comparison is the thief of joy, but lately, I’ve realized how true that really is.
All the time I hear women talking about how they should be doing something because they see someone else doing it, and believe me, I fall into this trap too. I get it.
Why do we think that doing something we don’t want to do is somehow going to make us feel happier or more successful?
This episode of the Leading Lady podcast is about rejecting comparison and instead celebrating all of our unique qualities and successes. Just because one woman experienced success in something, doesn’t mean you have to do it too. You can be happy for her and move on, and that doesn’t make you a failure. I’m sharing some of my own experiences with comparison as well as some tips to help you stop comparing yourself to others and start living as your authentic self.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How social media keeps you stuck in the comparison trap
- The negative effects of constant comparison
- Reconnecting with what you really want for yourself
If you often feel like you’re behind everyone else, you’re not good enough, or you should be doing more, you need to hear this! Tune in.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a Call with Me: leadinglady-coaching.com/work-with-me
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Let’s take a moment to celebrate you.
Before you really get locked into your goals for 2024, I want to encourage you to take a moment to look back and see how far you’ve come. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m going to invite you to take inventory of all the amazing things you’ve achieved and celebrate all your hard work.
I recently experienced a moment, which you’ll hear about in this episode, that caused me to pause and notice what an incredible life I’ve created for myself, and it was such a wonderful feeling that I wanted to share it with you, so here we are!
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The value of celebrating your successes
- The power of gratitude
- Why it’s important to celebrate your wins before you move on to the next goal
Will you join me to kick off this year with a celebration of success?
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Check Out Upcoming Leading Lady Events: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/event-calendar/
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I’m so excited to be back after a short break to talk to you about all the fun things we have to look forward to in the new year!
Here’s my question for you as we kick things off on the Leading Lady podcast: what habits and behaviors do you want to keep, stop, and start in 2024?
You’re going to hear a lot of advice online about how to make 2024 your “best year yet.” Every year in January we get flooded with it. I want to encourage you to analyze the information being presented to you and make sure it aligns with you before you decide to implement it in your life. You don’t have to do everything that everyone says.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Discerning what online advice does and does not align with you
- What habits you want to keep, stop, and start in your life
- Questions to ask yourself about information being presented to you
- How to find systems, processes, and tools that you will actually use
Join me in this episode to explore how to decide what you want to invite into your life this year.
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Today’s episode is the final episode for 2023 and it’s a vulnerable one! I’m revealing my reflections for the past year as well as a few plans I have moving into 2024. I discuss why intentional rest is SO important and how taking time off from my business earlier in the year allowed me to recharge, reassess my values, and gain confidence in my business systems. I also share my experience navigating unfulfilled commitments and why integrity and adaptability in professional relationships are so valuable. Accountability and making amends is vital when commitments can’t be fulfilled as promised.
This special end of the year episode concludes with a reflective lesson on gracefully releasing relationships and opportunities without haboring bitterness or resentment and the significance of acknowledging when connections no longer align with your personal values. I hope this episode encourages you to do your own personal yearly reflection as we end 2023 and helps you to look forward to personal and/or professional growth in the coming year.
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I want to invite you to get vulnerable with me and the wonderful Julie Blamphin in this episode of the Leading Lady podcast.
We’re talking about feminine power, energy, movement, and stillness and how all these things make you the feminine powerhouse that you are. You have a sacred feminine energy that’s so powerful and wonderful but it might also make you feel a little topsy turvy from time to time. Why is that and what can you do to get back in balance when you need to?
Julie is teaching you how to incorporate movement and stillness into your life as a way to ground yourself and connect to your body.
Julie Blamphin is an author, speaker, certified yoga teacher, and international retreat host. She currently empowers women to feel more joyful, stable, and sexy through movement and stillness.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The magic of stillness
- Using yoga as a tool to connect to your body
- How to harness the power of movement and stillness
If movement and stillness were the keys to feeling more connected and balanced in your body, would you make them more of a priority? Get started with this episode.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Julie’s Website: http://www.stretchyourspirit.com
Book Julie to Speak at Your Event: https://www.stretchyourspirit.com/book
Follow @StretchYourSpirit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stretchyourspirit/
Follow @StretchYourSpirit on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StretchYourSpirit
Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieblamphin
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Do you ever feel like your hormones control your life?
Your hormones affect almost every system in your body, so when you’re going through hormonal changes, it can really wreak havoc on your life. I asked Dr. Sara Poldmae to join me for this episode of the Leading Lady podcast to talk about what’s going on with our hormones in midlife and how to take back control.
You don’t have to feel terrible all the time. There are simple and gentle things you can do to support your body and regulate your hormones to improve your symptoms, whatever they may be. Headaches, fatigue, mood swings, and aches and pains are all common complaints, but there are so many other things you might be experiencing that you never knew were caused by hormones. Let’s unpack it all in this episode.
Dr. Sara Poldmae is a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner who has been practicing holistic healthcare since 1998. She focuses heavily on women’s healthcare, including fertility, PCOS, PMS, and menopausal issues, but she enjoys working with a wide variety of complex health issues.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How hormones affect almost every system in your body
- Challenging the norm that you’re supposed to feel bad during menopause and hormonal changes
- How to feel your best at this time in your life
If you want to feel your best in midlife, this one’s for you.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Dr. Sara’s Website: www.meadowhillwellness.com
Follow @drsarapoldmae on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarapoldmae/
Listen to Dr. Sara’s Podcast and Grab Her Freebie: https://risingwomanproject.com/podcast-archive/
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Want to know a secret? No one knows what they’re doing!
In the entrepreneurship world, we are surrounded by experts and gurus who have it all figured out- or so we think! The truth is, no one knows everything. We are all just trying to figure it out as we go.
We all have struggles and battles that others don’t see. That is why you can’t let comparison steal your joy. You can’t dismiss your own unique lessons when looking at your journey and what brought you there.
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we are talking all about how you can stop letting comparison stunt your growth and instead, learn from those around us.
You are not the only one struggling, and you are not the only person that has questions or doubts.
Listen in to hear more on this topic - it’s such a good one.
Resources Mentioned:
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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When you first start your business, it’s so exciting! You have so much passion for your work, so the beginning phase is just magical, isn’t it?
Sometimes, though, we end up in denial about how much work has to be done. With any business, there are going to be things that just aren’t fun and that you don’t love to do.
Getting the not-so-fun things done at the start will make your work easier because you will have the structure, discipline, and procedures in place that will keep everything running smoothly.
By doing the hard work now, you can do the smart work going forward in your business. In this episode of Leading Lady, I’m sharing my top tips for working smarter so that you can grow and scale your business without working harder.
It’s hard to implement a work-life balance once your business is up and running, but by creating boundaries for how you’re going to work and how you’re going to structure your business in a way that works for your life and then honoring that, you are setting yourself up for success down the road as your business grows.
Tune in to learn about these tips and so much more!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a complimentary call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/
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Do you need help creating your website?
If you’ve spent hours in front of WordPress and you just can’t figure it out, this episode of the Leading Lady podcast is going to be for you. If you haven’t started working on your website yet at all, save yourself a headache and tune into this episode first!
Chrissy Rey is here to walk you through the process of building a website and teach you everything you need to consider like design, audience, purpose, and so much more. Having a pretty website is great, but if it’s not helping you achieve your business goals, what’s the point?
Chrissy is the founder and president of Pongos Interactive and she has more than 25 years of experience helping businesses establish an online presence.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The process of creating and maintaining a website
- How to get the right level of help and support building your website
- How often to refresh and redesign your website
Ready to have the website of your dreams? Tune in.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Chrissy’s Website: https://pongos.com
Take Chrissy’s Website Course: https://websitesuccessacademy.com/
Listen to Website Success with Chrissy Rey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/website-success-with-chrissy-rey/id1622648823
Follow Pongos Interactive on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pongos
Read We Lead: Connection, Community, and Collaboration for Women in Business: https://www.amazon.com/We-Lead-Connection-Community-Collaboration/dp/196149311X
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Do you have a business bestie?
A business bestie is someone you connect with professionally and you become each other's go-to person when it comes to business development and cheering each other on. You turn to each other for promoting, sharing, advice, and all things business.
If there’s anything I learned from my favorite movies and songs growing up, it’s that women need best friends. We can all be very different but brilliant in our own ways, and when we come together, we can be an unstoppable force. As the old saying goes, having just one friend who is there for you no matter what is all you really need.
Entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey. There are so many highs and lows and it can be challenging when you are trying to power through it all alone. A business bestie can encourage you to chase dreams, share woes, celebrate wins, and be authentically you.
I am a firm believer that empowered women empower women and forming these friendships can benefit you both in so many ways. In this episode of Leading Lady, I am diving deep into the topic of business friendships and how you can be the best business bestie.
Tune in to learn more about the importance of finding your person and how to show up for each other in an authentic and supportive way.
Resources Mentioned:
The 5 Mistakes People Make in Difficult Conversations
Join the Leading Lady Facebook Group
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Could your marketing materials use a re-fresh?
You might have found that as your branding has evolved, some of your old marketing materials have been left behind and now you’ve got different fonts, colors, and logos all over the place, or maybe you never established a brand image to begin with.
Whatever situation you’re in, now’s your chance to uplevel your marketing materials with professional help from Jennifer Osterhouse. Jennifer is here to guide you through the process of assessing your current marketing materials, creating a consistent image for your business, and updating your marketing materials across the board.
Jennifer Osterhouse is a graphic designer with over 25 years of experience in direct response design, publication design, and marketing material design. She helps clients uplevel their marketing materials by designing custom-branded print and digital marketing assets to promote the products and services their businesses have to offer.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Where to start with your marketing
- How to assess your marketing materials
- Creating consistent and cohesive branding
If you’re looking for help upleveling your marketing materials, you’re in the right place.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Jennifer’s Website: https://jenniferosterhouse.com
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Do you feel frustrated or pulled in multiple directions? Do you feel that you are ineffective as a leader in one or more areas of your life?
If your answer is yes, I want to help you identify how to create balanced leadership.
In this episode, I am telling you about the free 5-day digital course that I created that will help you with just that.
From what to expect from the course to the transformation and success that you will experience once it is over, I am getting into all of the details of it.
If you want to learn more about achieving balance in your leadership presence and feeling more successful both personally and professionally, tune in to this episode all about my free Balanced Leadership digital course.
Resources Mentioned:
https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/balanced-leadership
https://leadinglady-coaching.com/masterclass/
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Why do teams matter in our organizations?
Being a member of a team is about more than just showing up for work. A team gives you a sense of belonging, purpose, and pride in what you do. With the rise of “quiet quitting,” true teamwork is becoming harder and harder to find in the workforce, so how can you continue to lead your team to thrive and succeed?
Julie Campbell is here to talk about the value of teams within our businesses (and beyond) and to teach you the five simple and powerful virtues of a great leader.
Julie is the president and CEO of the Severn Leadership Group, making the world a better place through virtuous leadership. She spent 20 years serving in the US Navy in various leadership positions in space systems, electronic warfare, and communications, followed by 10 years leading teams in the defense and information technology industries.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How to build a cohesive team
- Ways a team can drive your business forward
- What makes a great team leader
As a Leading Lady, I know you care about the success and well-being of every one of your team members. Tune in to find out what you can do to make sure you are showing up for them as the best leader you can be.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Check Out Severn Leadership: www.severnleadership.org
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Did you know that it’s National Women’s Small Business Month? I think that’s something we should celebrate, don’t you?
In honor of this month, this episode of the Leading Lady podcast is all about ways you can support women entrepreneurs and help them thrive in the business world. Women in business continue to face unique challenges, and although we’ve come a long way, there’s still a lot to be done.
It’s no secret that I love bringing women in business together, so I hope this episode gives you some ideas about how to find, network with, and support women entrepreneurs like you. We’re talking about finances, mentorship, networking, and more.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Making conscious decisions as a consumer
- Offering your mentorship or guidance to other women
- How to financially support women-owned businesses
If you share my passion for supporting women in business, this is for you.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Learn More About the Leading Lady Ambassadors: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/ambassadors/
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Get ready to hear one of the most popular Leading Lady episodes from the past!
Have you ever had a cake pop before? Chocolate is my favorite.
I am such a big fan of Lisa’s Cakepops in Severna Park, Mayland, so I decided to interview Lisa Schneiderman in this episode.
Not only did I want to hear all about how she makes the most delicious and creative creations, but I also wanted to hear how she was able to turn a passion into a business later in life!
While Lisa and I definitely touch on the flavors and designs of her cake pops, we mostly chat about how she started a new career after the age of 50, how she knew she could pursue her passion, and the many ways that we can all support a small business like hers.
Lisa is so in tune with her purpose and passion, and I so admire her bravery and dedication to it. I know you will too while you listen.
This conversation will inspire you, motivate you, and of course, make you want to order from Lisa’s Cake Pops yourself, so don’t miss it!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
https://instagram.com/lisas_cakepops
https://facebook.com/lisascakepopssevernapark
www.Lisascakepops.com
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Do you find yourself feeling threatened by other businesses offering the same products or services as you?
How do you change your mindset to see other businesswomen as your teammates, not your competition? It’s all about embracing an abundance mindset.
This episode of the Leading Lady podcast is about how to move forward in your business with the knowledge that there is enough business to go around. We’re talking about how an abundance mindset can empower your community to encourage and support each other, and how to make the shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why it’s okay to have multiple businesses offering the same service
- How to stop comparing your business to someone else’s
- How to shift to an abundance mindset
If you want to learn how to embrace an abundance mindset and attract the clients that are meant for you, tune in!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a Discovery Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/
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The definition of kindness is the quality of being generous, considerate, and friendly. It’s a simple concept, but one that can be difficult to put into action at all times. Have you ever stopped to think about WHY it’s so important to be kind and how it can impact you as the giver?
In this episode, we chat candidly about kindness and altruism. We also dive into the vast amounts of research about kindness and how it can impact our physical health as well as our life satisfaction.
If you weren’t already convinced of the value of being kind, then I hope that this episode does the trick. Kindness truly is a quality that benefits the giver as much as it does the receiver. In the uncertainty of our current situations, one thing that we can all control is the choice to be kind. I hope that you will choose kindness and impact the world around you for good.
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Do coaches need coaches?
I think you know what I’m going to say. Yes, they usually do.
For this episode, I’ve recruited my own business coach, Erin Harrigan, to help me unpack the power of coaching and why it’s so effective.
If you’ve been thinking about hiring a coach, this episode is going to help you explore what you’re looking for in a coach and how to find one who is right for you and your business.
If you already have a coach or you are one, don’t click away! We’re also having an insightful conversation about the relationship between a coach and their client and how to know if you’re the right fit.
Erin Harrigan is a Christian wife, mom, and international coach/speaker helping women tune out the world, tune into God's truth, and turn up focus to redefine hustle and pursue success God's way.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The power of coaching
- Why coaches need coaches
- What it takes to work with a coach
Tune in to discover the power of coaching.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Erin’s Website: https://erinharrigan.com
Get the 4 Keys to Redefine Hustle and Escape Overwhelm in Your Business: www.erinharrigan.com/4Keys
Follow Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehustlewithheartcoach
Follow @erindharrigan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erindharrigan
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Today we’re getting back into a fan favorite replay.
You can dress however you please. You do you! You should always prioritize whatever makes you look and feel your best. However, I get many questions about how to amplify your look and confidence and look more polished as a professional woman.
I am by no means trying to tell you how to dress, I just want to share some tips if this is the kind of thing you are looking for.
In this episode of Leading Lady, I am sharing my top tips for how you can look and feel more “put together” in your professional life. These small tips and tricks have worked for me to help me feel more polished because believe it or not, I’m not a high-maintenance girl, I like to keep things as simple and effortless as possible.
You don’t have to follow the trends to look amazing. By keeping your look simple and polished, you will have a lot less stress and you will feel more confident and prepared to show up anywhere because you will have your go-to style and essentials ready to go.
Tune in to hear my favorite ways to create a simple and polished look that will make you look and feel amazing every day.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Check out my favorite clothing boutique in Annapolis: www.wrabyn.com
Get my favorite digital tablet: www.remarkable.com
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Check out my favorite work bags: www.dagnedover.com
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How do you walk away from diet culture when it’s all around you?
It’s not an easy task, but it’s so worthwhile for your long-term health and happiness. I sat down with Elizabeth Harris to talk about how to break the toxic cycle of comparison, negative self-talk, and perfectionism that shows up in food, body image, and leadership. It’s a heavy topic, but there’s so much joy to be found on the other side of it.
We’re talking about things like how comparison shows up in diet culture, ways to shift your thoughts and conversations away from diet culture, and how to maintain a healthier and happier relationship with food.
Elizabeth Harris is a registered dietitian, certified Intuitive Eating counselor, speaker, entrepreneur, and co-host of the Wellness Rebranded podcast.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How to break away from diet culture
- Ways to change the subject away from diet and weight
- How perfectionism shows up in your relationship with food
Join us on our mission to break up with diet culture.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Curious about how yoga can enrich your life?
In this episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with my dear friend Julie Blamphin, and let me tell you, everyone needs a Julie Blamphin in their life. She’s the founder of Stretch Your Spirit and she’s been practicing yoga since she was 12.
Yoga is so much more than pretty poses and wearing Lulu Lemon everywhere, and I’m excited to dive into this topic with Julie today. Julie shares the transformative power of yoga, the art of tuning into your body's wisdom, and the magic of connecting with your feminine energy.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How profound yoga can truly be
- How to approach yoga if you just don’t have time
- The power of listening to what your body is trying to tell you
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting to explore, this conversation will leave you inspired and eager to embrace the enriching path of yoga. Tune in now!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Learn more about Julie’s retreats: https://www.stretchyourspirit.com/retreats
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Have you ever felt a desire to serve others but felt lost on how to do it?
Mentoring can be truly transformational for both the mentee and the mentor.
We may not realize it but we all inherently serve others. In fact, a majority of the time we are either in the position of a teacher or a student. We naturally mentor those around us and it can be easy to overlook the huge impact we are making on each other’s lives.
In this fan favorite replay episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, we are chatting with Julie Campbell about how and why you should consider becoming a mentor.
Julie is a wife, a mother, and a retired Naval officer. After spending 10 years in the commercial aerospace industry, her passion for mentoring and serving others led her to become the first President and CEO of the non-profit Severn Leadership Group, a movement of like-minded leaders who support leaders of character committed to serving others before self.
So many people have a desire to serve others in their communities and becoming a mentor is a powerful and effective way to do that. You’re never too busy to become a mentor.
Tune in to hear how you can use this natural ability to make a huge impact on others!
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We’re going to shake things up and end Take The Lead at the beginning.
When I started reading Take The Lead here on the podcast, I realized that I didn’t want to read the foreword because I didn’t write it! My dear friend Jennifer Klepper did, and she has kindly agreed to come and read it for me in this episode.
Jennifer played a huge part in the development, publishing, and promotion of Take The Lead. She taught me so much about the world of publishing and becoming an author, and she filled me with the confidence and encouragement to keep going.
Jennifer is the USA Today Bestselling author of Unbroken Threads and co-founder of Early Works, a tech startup producing solutions in education, health, tech, gaming, and AI. She's worked for Big Law, small law, start-ups, and Google.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Celebrating the wealth and opportunity of a work in progress
- Why perfection is a facade
- Doing the work to discover your truths
Tune in for a short and sweet episode about what it means to be a work in progress, the value of growth, and the beauty of living a life of purpose and truth.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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What does it mean to be a leading lady?
Our summer read of Take The Lead is coming to a close and this question is what I’m reflecting on. If you’re just tuning in, I’ve been reading one chapter per episode from my own book for the last 12 episodes, and in this one, I’m winding things down with the epilogue and acknowledgments, plus I’m sharing some reflections on how I feel a year after the book’s release.
In this episode, I talk about the value of sharing our stories, what it really means to be a leading lady, and why the world needs you. Yes, YOU! I hope you enjoy hearing my thoughts on the purpose of Take The Lead and what it was like to write it. It’s been really interesting for me to reread the whole book a year later and see how much I’ve grown even in that time.
A leading lady has to learn and grow; a leader can’t stay the same forever.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- What it really means to be a leading lady
- How to honor your role as a leader in different seasons of your life
- Navigating seasons of surviving and thriving
Tune in to hear what I think about Take The Lead one year later.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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What does it really mean to be resilient?
Over the last 12 episodes, I’ve been reading one chapter a week from my book, Take The Lead. If you’re just tuning in, you can go back to Episode 163 to start from the beginning of the book, or you can listen to each episode as a standalone.
You’re joining me now for the final chapter and this one is all about resilience.
The truth about resilience is that it’s more complex than just bouncing back after a traumatic event. It’s about taking time to learn from your mistakes and building rest and recovery time into your schedule so that you can perform at your best. Resilience is a lifestyle, not a momentary reaction.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- What resilience really is
- The danger of comparison
- The importance of prioritizing rest
- Giving yourself and others space to process emotions
Hit play on this episode and together we’ll take a deeper dive into the true meaning of resilience.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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What have been some of the pivotal moments in your life? In this episode, I want to share some of mine with you.
Here on the Leading Lady podcast, I’ve been reading one chapter a week from my book, Take The Lead. In this episode, I’m reading Chapter 11: The Pivot. If you’re just joining us, you can go back to Episode 163 to start from the beginning of the book or you can jump in right here and listen to the episodes in any order!
This chapter is about getting in tune with your emotions. We all respond emotionally to things every day, but sometimes those emotional responses might not look the way we want them to. By getting to the root of what causes your emotional responses, you can have more control over how you show up and respond to people and situations. You can show up as the person you really want to be.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How we respond to perceived threats
- Connecting with your emotions and identifying the truth behind them
- Learning your emotional triggers
If you feel like your emotions sometimes stop you from showing up the way you want to and you’re ready for that to change, tune in to this episode.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ
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How do you feel about your relationship with your emotions?
Are you constantly trying to control and suppress them? I imagine that probably doesn’t feel good. I’m here to tell you that it’s okay to be emotional.
Here on the Leading Lady podcast, I’ve been reading one chapter a week from my book, Take The Lead. In this episode, I’m reading Chapter 10 and we’re talking all about emotional intelligence. If you’re just joining us, you can go back to Episode 163 to start from the beginning of the book or you can jump in right here and listen to the episodes in any order!
So, what is emotional intelligence? That’s what this chapter of Take The Lead explores. We’re talking about the power of getting in tune with and taking responsibility for your emotions.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- What emotional intelligence is
- How to work on your emotional intelligence
- Societal messages about women’s emotions
- Learning healthy ways to cope with your emotions
There’s a lot of intentional work that goes into building emotional intelligence, and it starts here.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
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Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ
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What does dedication mean to you?
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m reading Chapter 9 of my book Take The Lead. I’ve been reading one chapter a week, so if you’re just joining us, you can go back to Episode 163 to start from the beginning of the book or you can jump in right here and listen to the episodes in any order!
This chapter is from the section of my book about dedication. It talks about what it means to be desiccated to your values and to authenticity. I truly believe that life gets easier when you know what you stand for. I’ve experienced that in my own life, which you’ll hear all about in this episode.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The power of knowing what you stand for
- Using your values as a guiding compass through life
- How to ask productive questions about difficult situations
- Staying dedicated to your values when they are challenged
If you’re on a path to reconnecting with your values and staying true to yourself, you’ll relate to this one.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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How often do you celebrate the tiny triumphs in your life?
We’re quick to cheer for what we consider to be big triumphs, but don’t the biggest triumphs truly happen in the small moments? Let’s celebrate the journey to becoming our most authentic selves.
I’ve been reading one chapter a week from my book Take The Lead and you’re joining us in this episode for Chapter 8: The Itsy Bitsy Triumph. You can go back to Episode 163 to start from the beginning of the book or you can jump in right here and listen to the episodes in any order!
This chapter talks about uncovering your true values and sticking to them, even when it gets tough.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How to do the value mining exercise
- My journey to becoming a coach
- The beauty of living according to your values
- What it means to be authentic
Join me to celebrate the triumph of being true to your values.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Are you living as your most authentic self or do you feel the need to hide parts of yourself from the world?
In this episode we’re reading Chapter 7 of my book, Take The Lead. If you’re just joining us, feel free to start here, or go back to Episode 163 if you want to start from the beginning of the book.
In this chapter, we’re talking about authenticity. I’m sharing some of my struggles with getting vulnerable, reflecting on who I really want to be, and coming out from behind the masks that I created for myself.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How to find your authentic self
- Why it can be so hard to be authentic
- Why getting vulnerable is worth it
- Deciding what kind of person you want to be
If you’re ready to get in touch with who you are and let that version of yourself shine, I think you’ll love this episode.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ
Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73
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How do you feel about the concept of hustling?
We’re fed the message that we need to hustle, hustle, hustle if we want to be successful, but maybe that’s not really true.
Here on the Leading Lady podcast, we’ve been reading one chapter a week from my book, Take The Lead. This week we’re reading Chapter 6: The Cult of Hustle. You can listen to each chapter individually as standalone episodes, or you can go back to Episode 163 to start from the beginning of the book.
As we talk about better alternatives to the hustle in this episode, we’re exploring things like your belief systems, your “why,” and your values.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The relationship between your business and your passion
- Why we glorify the hustle
- The art of rest and recovery
- Why hustling doesn’t work
- Inviting more balance into your life
Discovering yourself and your true values will bring you more success than hustle culture ever could. Don’t believe me? Tune in.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73
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Are you holding onto any values or beliefs from your past that you no longer feel aligned with?
It’s okay to let go of old beliefs or change them to reflect what you value now. That’s something I've learned throughout my life and career and it’s what we’re talking about in this episode.
You’re joining us in the middle of my book Take The Lead. I’m reading one chapter a week here on the podcast, and this week we’re on Chapter 5: Change Your Shirt. You can listen to each chapter individually as standalone episodes, or you can go back to Episode 163 to start from the beginning of the book.
This chapter covers my experience taking over a childcare business as a young mother, the challenges I faced during my early days in business, and the lessons learned that made me a better leader. We’re talking about standards and expectations, identity, the characteristics of an effective leader, and being willing to change your beliefs as you learn and grow.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Creating your own rules as a business owner
- Overcoming insecurities and other people’s judgments
- Being willing to change and grow
Tune in to find out what I learned from the early days of my career about showing up as a good leader.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Purchase Take The Lead From:
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Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ
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If you listen to the show, you probably know that I have always preferred paid advertising. The entire time I have been in business, organic marketing has not been a strength or focus of mine.
That being said, I did something that made me uncomfortable. I challenged myself to post 30 Reels for 30 days to see what would happen when I actually tried out some organic marketing for my business.
I went into it wanting to prove myself wrong about organic marketing and show myself that it was worth the effort. And so in this episode of Your Million Dollar Side Hustle, I’m sharing the exact results of that challenge and what it means for my business going forward.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The three things I learned from posting 30 Reels in 30 days
- My honest thoughts about organic marketing with social media
- The conversion rate I got from my organic versus paid marketing efforts
- The organic marketing I’ll be leaning into going forward
- Why working with a coach can be a game-changer for your business
- How I plan to increase my conversion rate in the future
- How I feel about organic marketing after this experiment
I hope you enjoyed my honest thoughts on this experiment! In the end, it solidified why I prefer paid ads so much more than organic marketing.
Make sure to tune in next week to catch my interview with Lauren Taylor and learn how she’s going to be helping me with Instagram over the next several weeks!
If you want to learn more from me, check out my free training to learn how I built a $1 million online course. You can also check out Powered By Passive Academy and see if it’s right for you!
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***TW: mentions of sexual assault
If you had the power to alter anything in your past, what would you change?
For a long time, I would have told you about the pain, confusion, and loss that I would erase from my life, but now my answer is very different. I wouldn’t change anything about my past because those experiences made me who I am today.
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m reading Chapter 3 of my book Take The Lead, and as you can probably tell, this is a chapter about learning to embrace and celebrate yourself.
If you want to start from the beginning of the book, go back to episode 163, but you can listen to these episodes in any order!
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Learning to embrace your story
- Identifying generational insecurities that we’ve inherited
- Why so many of us are existing in survival mode
Everything that you have endured has made you stronger and shaped you into the incredible leading lady that you are today. Tune in to join me in a celebration of our whole selves, scars and all.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Have you ever felt like you had to hide behind a mask to be accepted?
In this episode, I’m reading Chapter 2 of my book Take The Lead. If you want to start from the beginning of the book, go back to episode 163, but really you can listen to these episodes in any order!
This chapter covers some difficult years of my life. We’re talking about pageants, high school, female rivalry, masks, and identity.
It’s hard for me to revisit the years of my life that were filled with so much insecurity. I did learn a lot from those experiences, but that doesn’t make it any easier to remember them. However, now I know that I was able to pull through and discover who I really am. Today I connect with leading ladies like you by showing up as myself, being vulnerable, and sharing my insecurities. That feels a lot better than trying to hide behind a mask.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The masks we learn to wear throughout life
- Reconnecting with your identity
- Messages we internalize about ourselves as children
- Finding your authenticity
If you’re ready to take off your mask and show up as your true self, I think you’ll love this episode.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Purchase Take The Lead From:
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Park Books: https://parkbooksmd.com/item/ndNZkkWlqk-PdyAQi_5lSQ
Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73
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***TW: mentions of SIDS and sexual assault
If you’ve ever wanted to know a little more about me and my background, listen up.
In the last episode of the podcast, we started reading my book, Take The Lead, together. Each week, I’m reading one chapter of the book to you here on the Leading Lady podcast. In this episode, we’re covering Chapter 1: Values Grow Up.
This chapter is focused on lessons I learned from experiences in my childhood that I have kept, refined, or let go of. We’re all shaped by the lessons we learned in childhood, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself whether some of those lessons are more harmful than helpful?
Topics covered in this episode include:
- What my early years were like
- The power of recognizing patterns and removing yourself from unhealthy ones
- Letting go of mentalities that no longer serve you
Join me as I reflect on the childhood experiences that made me who I am today.
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Do you have any fun vacations planned in the upcoming months?
I don’t know about you, but one of the things I love to do on vacation and in the summer months is read.
This summer, I want to invite you to read my book, Take The Lead, with me. I’m going to be reading one chapter a week right here on the podcast. I’m looking forward to sharing my thoughts with you, hearing yours, and getting stuck back into this book that means so much to me.
We’re kicking it off in this episode with the prologue. I’ll set the scene for the rest of the book, give you an idea of what it’s all about, and share some of the themes that are most important to me like leadership, authenticity, and community.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- My plans for the upcoming episodes of the podcast
- The prologue of my book
- The value of stories
I hope you’ll join me on this journey as we read my book together, whether you tune in to every episode or you just catch a chapter here and there. Thanks for being here for the beginning!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Purchase Take The Lead From:
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Here. A Pop-Up Shop: https://www.hereapopupshop.com/product/Take-the-Lead-Book/6309?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=73
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Do you feel like you are living as your best self right now?
If not, could your schedule be part of what’s holding you back?
Time and priority management play an important role in setting yourself up for success as your best self. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I want to get to the bottom of why your ideal schedule looks so different from your actual schedule and how that’s holding you back from living your best life.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why your daily schedule is getting thrown off
- The importance of scheduling your priorities
- How to create a schedule as someone who likes flexibility
- What my scheduling process looks like
If you feel like no matter how many times you create a schedule, it always falls apart, this is for you. And, if you’re someone who feels too restricted by a schedule, I have advice for you too, so don’t skip this one!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/
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Did you know that as a small business owner, you could be doing contract work for the government?
In this episode, I’m joined by Leading Lady Ambassador Lisa Van Wormer to talk all about government contracting. There’s not a lot of help out there when it comes to getting into government contract work, which is why Lisa is so passionate about helping small business owners figure it out.
She’s giving us the scoop on how to get into government contracting, things to consider before looking into federal or state contracting, and all the basics that you need to know.
After almost two decades of a mixture of military, government, and civilian service, Lisa Van Wormer set out to create an opportunity where she could combine her passion for serving her community and her experience in the federal systems to pursue projects that directly support her community and have the impact potential to truly make a lasting mark and change the world.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How government contracting works and who it’s for
- Why the government is moving towards hiring small businesses
- What you need to know if you want to be hired by the government
If you’re curious about government contract jobs, tune in.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Lisa’s Website: www.abradoanalytics.com
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Are you constantly asking yourself things like: am I doing enough? Am I showing up? Am I delivering on what I said I wanted to deliver? Are people happy with my work?
Like many other high-achieving women, you’re facing the anxiety that comes from striving for perfection. It can be easy to get stuck in that place, but there are things you can do to recenter yourself and squash those feelings that are holding you back.
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m getting real and sharing what works for me when I get caught up in striving for perfection.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why perfectionism causes unnecessary anxiety
- How to recenter yourself when perfectionism throws you off-course
- Grounding questions to ask yourself
If you’re struggling with anxiety and the need for perfection, you’re not alone. Tune in to find out what you can do to overcome them.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Women in the corporate world are often told that they have to put their work before everything else in order to be successful or in order to climb the corporate ladder, they can’t “be difficult.”
In today's episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Susan Shingledecker to hear the incredible story of how she knew her worth and values and stood up for herself, even when it was uncomfortable.
Susan is Executive Director of Earth Science Information Partners, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the use of data to solve our planet’s greatest challenges. She leads a community of the world’s leading Earth Science data professionals from federal and state agencies, leading academic research institutions, and private sector technology firms.
It took Susan five years of progress, opportunity, living, and transformation to realize that everything happens for a reason. Having the courage to stand up and advocate for your worth can be scary but it can open doors you never expected.
Tune in to hear how Susan survived and thrived in the workplace despite her experience, and how you can too.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Susan on LinkedIn
Visit the Earth Science Information Partners website
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Do you practice self-care?
We hear all the time that self-care is so important. We are always encouraged to practice it with meditation, bubble baths, and walks. But the world and all of our expectations, responsibilities, and commitments can make any form of real self-care feel impossible. We have families and businesses and friends, and it’s easy to prioritize ourselves last!
In this episode of The Leading Lady Podcast, I’m sharing why self-care is actually an act of bravery and why you need to start making yourself a priority in your life for your own well-being.
As high-achieving women, it’s scary to take a step back when we need it because we don’t want to let anyone down. That means that you have to say no and back out of commitments when you over-committed yourself, and it takes courage to admit to others that you need to prioritize your mental health.
In a world where we are idolized for stretching ourselves too thin, being a part of hustle culture, and being seen as a woman that can do all the things, it is so easy for self-care to just fall off our radar.
You can’t light yourself on fire to keep others warm. Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s a necessity. Tune in to hear more about why practicing self-care is an act of bravery and how to start making it a priority.
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Why is it so hard to let go of things, even when you know they are no longer serving you?
I think we’ve all experienced holding onto something for longer than we needed to, so why do we do it?
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m uncovering the truth about why it can be so hard to let go of things in your business and why you need to do it anyway.
If you’ve experienced this, I want you to know that you’re not alone. I just went through this in my own business and I’ve spoken to so many other business owners who have been through it too. That’s how I know we need to talk about it.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why we confuse signs that we need to let go of something as signs of failure
- What causes us to hold on tighter when we should be letting go
- How to know if it’s time to let go of something in your business
If you’re holding onto something that you know you need to let go of, this is a judgment-free place to get started.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
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Have you ever had professional branding photos taken for your business?
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m joined by Maureen Porto to talk about the art of branding photography and how to use it to put your best foot forward as a business owner. Maureen is sharing why branding photography is one of the best investments you can make for your business and what results you can expect from having your brand photographs taken.
Maureen Porto is an award-winning portrait photographer passionate about helping ambitious, camera-shy professionals create eye-catching headshots and elevated marketing images. Her modern business portraits and magnetic brand marketing photos are known to attract ideal audience attention and drive results. Over the last 15 years, her work has been featured in People Magazine, Elle, House Beautiful, Washingtonian, and countless other local and national publications.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Finding a renewed sense of purpose through how you see yourself
- The importance of showing your face in your business
- Why it’s worth it to invest in a branding photographer
If you’ve ever had questions about the process of getting professional photos taken, this episode has the answers for you.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Maureen’s Website: www.maureenporto.com
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Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough? Like you made the wrong decision? Like everyone else is ahead of you?
Let’s talk about shame. This episode of the Leading Lady podcast is all about how shame shows up in our businesses, why it’s there, and what you can do to get rid of it. The more we talk about it, the less power it has over us. I’m sharing practical steps to overcome shame in your business.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- What causes you to feel shame about your business
- Why you never need to feel ashamed of your business decisions
- How to take the shame out of the things you are ashamed of
Shame is heavy. It’s time to lighten the burden. Let’s get started!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Are you in survival mode right now? Do you feel like you’re barely hanging on?
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m talking about the difference between surviving and thriving in your leadership role and what it takes to move from surviving to thriving. When you’re in a season of survival, it can seem impossible to find a way out, but I promise there is one.
I’m teaching you exactly what to do when you don’t know how to get out of survival mode without your business dying, and it’s probably easier than you think. There are simple steps that you can follow to strengthen your business and team and get back to doing what you do best.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why you can’t survive and thrive at the same time
- What to do when you’re in survival mode
- How to get back to basics with your whole team
If you’ve been in survival mode for a while and you're struggling to find a way out, you’re not alone. Start listening to find out how to go from surviving to thriving.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a Coaching Call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/
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Let’s talk about perimenopause and menopause. I don’t think we talk about it enough.
Menopause usually sneaks up on us. Symptoms go from small annoyances to making life pretty miserable and it can feel like it happens overnight.
Taking care of your whole self as a human being is part of taking care of your business. That’s why I think this is important to talk about on the podcast and why I’ve invited Dr. Sara Poldmae to join us.
Dr. Sara Poldmae is a doctor of Chinese medicine, licensed acupuncturist, and certified functional medicine practitioner. Dr. Sara completed her doctorate at the Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, California. With over 20 years of experience treating women with hormonal struggles, Dr. Sara is an expert in all things women’s health. She has a strong interest in treating women with PCOS, women trying to conceive, and women going through perimenopause. She is passionate about empowering women to create healthy, balanced, and fulfilling lives.
Tune in to learn some of the common signs and symptoms, how to support your body, and why you should embrace the beauty of aging.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Dr. Sara’s Website: www.meadowhillwellness.com
Follow @drsarapoldmae on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarapoldmae/
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When was the last time you prioritized rest?
Liz Murphy is back for another episode to ask me more questions, and this time they’re all about what to do when things get to be too much.
We’ve all been there. The work keeps piling on and you start to feel out of control. When it happens, it can be really hard to figure out how to get yourself out of that situation and back on track.
In this episode, Liz and I are talking about how to slow down, pause, and hit the reset button when things get to be too much. I’m teaching you how to make time for yourself, schedule rest, and check in with your bandwidth, all while keeping your clients happy and your commitments met.
If you’re struggling to juggle everything right now, take a deep breath and tune in.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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When you’re planning in your business, do you try to tune everything else out, or do you let all the other areas of your life inform what you want for your business?
In this episode, my dear friend and fellow ambassador Liz Murphy is taking over and we’re switching seats. She’s here to interview me and pick my brain about my VIP Strategy Day and what really goes into strategically planning a business.
The main question that I’m answering is: why do we need to look at every area of our lives in order to effectively strategically plan our businesses? I believe that you need to be looking at and talking about yourself as a woman, human, wife, friend, and all the other titles that are important to you before you can show up as your best self as a business owner. Why is that?
You’ll have to tune in to the episode to find out!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Hands up if you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve overcommitted and don’t know how you’re going to be able to pull everything off. I know I have.
What do you do when you’ve made a commitment but you know you can’t deliver on it at your best? Life happens! No matter how carefully you plan, sometimes circumstances will change. We’re all human, after all.
Backing out of commitments can be uncomfortable, but sometimes it’s necessary. So, let’s talk about the best way to do it when you have to. I’ve learned that when you communicate early and honestly about your situation, people are extremely understanding and even gain respect for your integrity.
We’re talking about when, why, and how to back out of commitments to protect your time and energy while still maintaining good business relationships.
If you’re someone who avoids difficult conversations at all costs, this is for you.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Do you ever feel like everything is falling apart at once?
My word for 2023 is “simplify,” but so far 2023 has been anything but simple. Pretty much everything that could go wrong has gone wrong. But you know what? I realized that it had to fall apart before I could put it back in a simpler way.
Sometimes you have to make a mess before things can be put back together, and that’s what has been happening.
The question is, how do you get through the mess without feeling completely overwhelmed, discouraged, and defeated? In this episode, I’m teaching you the process that you can use to get through the mess and simplify your life and business. Spoiler alert: it has a lot to do with your values.
If you’re ready to simplify, this episode is for you.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
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Are you still trying to figure out your goals for 2023?
Maybe you thought you had your goals set and now you’ve changed your mind, or maybe you haven’t set any goals yet at all. Either way, it’s okay. This is the perfect time to consider your goals for the year; you haven’t missed the deadline.
Erin Harrigan is joining us in this episode to talk about setting goals that are aligned with your values. Sometimes we set goals because we feel like we should, or because we see other people setting them, but have you stopped to ask yourself what you really want?
Erin Harrigan is a Christian wife, mom, and international coach/speaker, helping women tune out the world, tune into God's truth and turn up focus to redefine hustle & pursue success in God's way.
Tune in to find out how to set goals that work for you and move you closer to the life you want, not the life someone else wants.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Erin’s Website: https://erinharrigan.com
Follow Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehustlewithheartcoach
Follow @erindharrigan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erindharrigan
4 Keys to Redefine Hustle and Escape Overwhelm for Your Biz: https://erinharrigan.com/4Keys
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Welcome to 2023!
I can’t believe that Leading Lady is going into its third year, and I want to take a moment to thank you for being a listener and subscriber. I am thrilled to be a resource for you and to have a space where we can talk about real things like leadership, business, and being the best version of ourselves.
If you’re new to the show or it’s been a while, I wanted to take a minute to re-introduce myself. In this episode of Leading Lady, I’m sharing how I got started, who I am, and what my background is. Since it’s the new year, I thought it was the perfect time to do that and give you a little information on why the Leading Lady coaching community exists.
I learned a lot about business, life, and leadership in the time since starting my first business which led me to where I am today. When you’re looking for a coach to help you achieve your goals, it’s important for you to know their background so that you can understand if they truly know where you’re coming from or the complexity of the issues you are experiencing.
So I want you to have a good idea of who I am and where I have been. I know what it took for me to take control of my life and business, and that’s why I want to share my perspective and journey with you.
If you want to learn even more about my background and how I got here, make sure to tune in!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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It’s officially 2023!
I can’t believe the new year is finally here. Welcome back! To kick off this year, I want to use this episode of Leading Lady to discuss how to know when it’s time to invest in coaching.
I work with clients in several different ways. There’s usually a common theme for when people reach out to me. The first is someone new to business and they want to get set up for success so that they can work smarter, not harder. They want guidance so that they can get a jump start on building their business with confidence and ease.
The second type of person that reaches out to me is generally an established business. They’ve been in business for a while and they’re really good at what they do. They’re so successful and now their business has taken over their life. So they find themselves struggling with work-life balance, boundaries, and priority management. They feel like their business owns them.
Furthermore, I work with people in a group coaching capacity and through the Annapolis Collective.
So how do you know if it’s time for you to invest in coaching? I’m often surprised at how women will put off investing in themselves. When you invest in coaching, you are investing in yourself. It pays off in so many ways.
Tune in to learn more about how I work with business owners and how to know if you should make 2023 the year you take the leap and invest in yourself with coaching.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a call with me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/
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How well do you know your worth?
In this episode, I want to tell you a story.
I recently had an exchange that left me with a better understanding of what it means to know your worth and what you bring to the table. As you’ll hear in the episode, it left me pretty stunned for a moment, but I’m really proud of how I handled it, and I want to share that with you.
Want to know how I handled it so well? Because I know my own worth and I’m confident in what I bring to the table. That’s what I want for you too!
If this is something you struggle with (trust me, we’ve all been there), I hope this episode helps!
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How do you know when it’s time to hire a graphic designer for your business?
The graphics you use in your business are so important and as small business owners, investing in a graphic designer that really captures your business and your brand is so important. In this episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with a Leading Lady ambassador and dear friend of mine, Jennifer Osterhouse to talk about how to know if you should hire a graphic designer for your business.
Jennifer Osterhouse is a graphic designer with over 25 years of experience in direct response design, publication design, and marketing material design. She helps clients uplevel their marketing materials by designing custom-branded print and digital marketing assets to promote the products and services your business has to offer.
She believes in quality design, clear messaging, and professional standards in every project she does. Her passion is helping businesses put their best foot forward with unforgettable, eye-catching graphic designs.
While there are many parts of your business that you’ll likely want to take care of yourself, sometimes there are things that should be handed off to a professional. If you are in a place financially where you can invest in a graphic designer, it can make a huge difference and take your business to the next level.
Having quality marketing materials removes the hesitation to share your business with the world which increases brand awareness and attracts new clients. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of hiring a graphic designer for your business.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Jennifer’s website: https://jenniferosterhouse.com/
Get her freebie: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d3LK7XW8aPfpjIuAaGBWg7CJSLLUwuga/view?usp=share_link
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Do you find yourself wondering where to turn for help when it comes to raising a teenager?
When your kids are little you have parent-and-baby groups and all kinds of guides to your child’s developmental stages, but where does that level of support and community go as your kids get older?
If you have a lot of unanswered questions about raising teens, you’re not alone.
Parents need just as much support through the transition into teen years as their kids do and our guest in this episode, Sam Straub, wants you to be confident that you know what you’re doing and that you’re raising your kids to be the independent adults that you want them to be.
In this episode, Sam is sharing her advice on how to find support and confidence as you adjust to raising a teenager.
A veteran educator and long-time school counselor with a clinical counseling license, Sam has spent her entire career supporting teens and the adults who care for them. She blends vast professional expertise with her sense of humor and authenticity to help parents navigate the ups and downs of raising teens. Clients appreciate her down-to-Earth and non-judgemental approach. Further, Sam is a parent of two teens herself. She’s been in the trenches and understands firsthand the rollercoaster ride that comes with raising adolescents.
If you feel like you’re winging it with your teenager, this is the episode you need.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
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Have you ever let imposter syndrome influence your career decisions? If so, this episode is for you!
When planning out our careers, it is easy to get so caught up in the little things that you get frustrated and feel like you aren’t making progress. Looking at the bigger picture and focusing on your long-term goals is so important if you want to move forward.
In this episode of Leading Lady, we are chatting with Melanie Mitchell about how to achieve all of your career goals and live a more fulfilling life.
Driven by a deep desire to help people find meaningful and fulfilling work, Melanie draws heavily from 18 years of recruiting and staffing experience to her Career & Life Coaching Practice. She brings an innate knowledge of the market of having spent her entire career where her success was determined by her ability to help her candidate get hired!
Focused on providing a clear structured framework, now as a Career Coach she works to help her clients better understand themselves and make better career decisions. Melanie’s experience spans multiple industries and individuals that have experience from college graduates to C-Level Executives across the United States.
Tune in as we discuss addressing imposter syndrome, comparisons, and the fear of the unknowns, and how to start setting and achieving your career goals.
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In today’s society, we are all about the hustle. We are told over and over that in order to achieve success, we have to hustle day and night.
While this may be true in some instances, it’s not always the case. The truth is that overwhelm and overachievement are not requirements for business success.
In this special replay episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I chat with Erin Harrigan about how to remember God’s purpose in your business and go forward with balance.
Erin Harrigan is a Christian wife, mom, and speaker/coach who helps women tune out the world, tune into God's truth and turn up focus to redefine hustle and pursue success God's way.
The first step in doing this is getting clear on what your values are in your business and in your life and then growing your business with clarity, consistency, and commitment. Balance is a verb and this is how you can succeed without sacrificing your priorities.
I know you’re going to love this conversation with Erin, so tune in!
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How do you know what to invest in your business, when to invest it, and the order in which you should be investing?
This question comes up a lot in my Masterclass group and my individual clients, and it is a good question. I’m not going to sugarcoat it, it costs money to make money. You have to invest in your business in order to build your business.
In this episode of Leading Lady, I’m sharing how to know when to invest in your business and what you should invest in. No one starts a business without having to put forth an investment of either time or money. Investing in your business is a way to level up with how you’re showing up as a professional.
So where do you start? It can be overwhelming to make this decision. The truth is that business isn’t really linear. You just have to start where you are. Setting money aside and knowing that you’re going to use it to invest in your business is a constant part of being a business owner.
It’s a huge leap of faith but you’re always going to be investing in something with either your time or money. Tune in to learn more about what to invest in and when.
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Resources Mentioned:
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Having an understanding of finances is such an important skill and tool that women need to truly be leaders in their lives. We all have blind spots, but working with a financial planner could help us avoid financial issues that we might not even know existed.
In this episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with Bridget Borel to talk more about finances and how women can start living and spending in accordance with their values and find financial wellness.
Bridget always says that money isn’t math, and math isn’t money. Financial decisions come in the context of our lives – events and relationships that shape who we are and how we live. She is driven to connect her clients with the resources they need to meet their goals and dreams.
Her greatest joy is working with women of leadership, ambition, and mission. That could mean a retired public servant, an entrepreneurial scientist balancing the needs of her business and her family, or a Gold Star widow running a non-profit to help other grieving families. These women have a purpose, and she is privileged to help them live out that purpose.
She came to the financial industry through work in insurance as well as research for a wealth management firm. As a fee-only financial planner, she’s in the best position she can be to help clients solve their own financial puzzles. She holds a BS from Tulane University and lives in Annapolis with her three children.
Her free time is filled with CrossFit, stand-up paddle boarding, cooking, and live music.
Tune in to learn more about what a financial planner can do for you!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
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Let’s talk about publishing.
For any book, there is so much that goes on behind the scenes to put those books in the hands of the readers. I got a firsthand look at it while I was working on publishing my book, Take the Lead.
Today on Leading Lady, I sat down with Hannah Kates, the CEO and chief editor at Lofthouse Publishing. She is my editor and dear friend and the whole reason that my book, Take The Lead, even made it out into the world.
Hannah is passionate about empowering others with publishing in an ethical way. There’s a huge need for better publishing and she is doing what she can to improve it as much as possible.
There’s an impact that needs to be made with publishing. We need to stop looking at books as the product. The product is so much more than that. At Lofthouse Publishing, they strive to publish books that you don’t just read and then put down. They publish books that take you on a journey and change you forever.
Everyone has a story, and your story is valid. Tune in to learn more about Lofthouse Publishing and what you need to know if you are thinking about publishing your book.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Visit the Lofthouse Publishing website: https://lofthousepublishing.com/
Book a discovery call with Hannah: https://lofthousepublishing.com/schedule-a-consultation/
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How can you show up in business or life if your body, or more precisely, how you feel about your body, is holding you back?
This is something that so many women struggle with. If you think this way, please know that you are not alone. It’s really hard to be a human - especially a female - in the diet culture that we live in.
Your body is most definitely not a problem. The problem is the toxic diet culture we all live in that tells us there's a right way or a wrong way to have a body or that promotes unrealistic, largely unattainable, and frankly, ever-changing body ideals.
In this episode of Leading Lady, we are doing another podcast takeover with Leading Lady Ambassador Elizabeth Harris! She’s a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor with a virtual nutrition practice. She empowers women to find peaceful solutions to food and nutrition without dieting or stressing about the scale with intuitive eating and body image healing.
Your body is not a fashion statement. We may not be able to change the culture itself, but we can change how we react to it. Elizabeth explores how we can turn inward with science and self-compassion and weather the storm of diet culture.
Tune in to learn more about how to do it!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Join the Health and Healing Intuitive Eating Community: www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachingwithRDNElizabeth
How to Break Up With Dieting For Good mini-course: elizabethharrisnutrition.com/how-to-break-up-with-dieting-for-good
Check out Elizabeth’s website: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/
Follow Elizabeth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethharrisnutrition
Book an Intro to Intuitive Eating call: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/private-intuitive-eating-coaching
Check out Elizabeth's new podcast, Wellness: Rebranded:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded/id1651744916
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We all need a hearty helping of resiliency when it comes to food, nutrition, and body image. The truth is, we live in a toxic diet culture where we are inundated with messages telling us our bodies aren’t good enough or that we are projects that need to be fixed.
We are constantly confronted with unrealistic body ideals and endlessly told that we need to lose weight in order to be healthier and happier or to feel more comfortable and confident.
All of this messaging can make healthy eating overly complicated, stressful, anxiety-inducing, or guilt-inducing. This can make us mistrust our bodies. It’s no wonder that we are having a hard time feeling resilient when it comes to our food and eating.
In this episode of Leading Lady, we are doing another podcast takeover with Leading Lady Ambassador Elizabeth Harris! She’s a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor with a virtual nutrition practice. She empowers women to find peaceful solutions to food and nutrition without dieting or stressing about the scale with intuitive eating and body image healing.
Elizabeth is diving into the topic of resiliency when it comes to our healthy choices. There's so much information out there that it can be so frustrating and easy to feel like you just can’t do what you are “supposed” to do. Elizabeth is sharing mindset shifts that will help you become more resilient when it comes to your health.
Tune in to learn more about how you can break free of diet culture for good and develop resiliency when it comes to nurturing your body.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Join the Health and Healing Intuitive Eating Community: www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachingwithRDNElizabeth
How to Break Up With Dieting For Good mini-course: elizabethharrisnutrition.com/how-to-break-up-with-dieting-for-good
Check out Elizabeth’s website: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/
Follow Elizabeth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethharrisnutrition
Book an Intro to Intuitive Eating call: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/private-intuitive-eating-coaching
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Have you ever felt guilty for eating something that you thought you shouldn’t? Or do you ever think things like, “I can’t have sweets, they’re bad for me,” or, “I shouldn’t have carbs because they’ll make me gain weight?”
In intuitive eating, we call these the food police. They’re essentially these thoughts that we all have swirling in our heads about what we’re supposed to eat. It’s like our own inner judge and jury that tell us whether the food we are eating is good or bad.
Have you ever wondered where exactly they came from? The truth is that a vast majority of the time, they come from diet culture and they are not helping us! They come straight from weight loss companies that are selling diets or meal plans or other people trying to make money off of us.
In this episode of Leading Lady, we are doing another podcast takeover with Leading Lady Ambassador Elizabeth Harris! She’s a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor with a virtual nutrition practice. She empowers women to find peaceful solutions to food and nutrition without dieting or stressing about the scale with intuitive eating and body image healing.
Elizabeth is diving into the topic of food police and “shoulding” all over your food choices. We are human and there is so much more to our health and well-being than the food we eat or how much we exercise.
Tune in to learn more about shutting out the food police and developing healthier habits around food and exercise.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Join the Health and Healing Intuitive Eating Community: www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachingwithRDNElizabeth
How to Break Up With Dieting For Good mini-course: elizabethharrisnutrition.com/how-to-break-up-with-dieting-for-good
Check out Elizabeth’s website: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/
Follow Elizabeth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethharrisnutrition
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How is your relationship with health and food?
In this episode of Leading Lady, we are doing a podcast takeover with Leading Lady Ambassador Elizabeth Harris! She’s a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor with a virtual nutrition practice. She empowers women to find peaceful solutions to food and nutrition without dieting or stressing about the scale with intuitive eating and body image healing.
Today you’ll learn five healthy eating myths that are really common. We need to squash these myths forever so that we can instead focus on genuine, supportive, gentle nutrition and self-care.
This topic is so important because the research shows that a majority of diets fail long-term. Most people end up gaining the weight back one to five years later because they are so restrictive. But healthy eating should be pleasurable, not restrictive!
The intuitive eating approach to health is a great way to shift into a healthier lifestyle without depriving yourself or putting your body into starvation mode.
Having a happy and healthy relationship with food is part of well-being. Tune in to learn more about the common myths in the health world and how to break through them and live your happiest, healthiest life.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Join the Health and Healing Intuitive Eating Community: www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachingwithRDNElizabeth
How to Break Up With Dieting For Good mini-course: elizabethharrisnutrition.com/how-to-break-up-with-dieting-for-good
Check out Elizabeth’s website: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/
Follow Elizabeth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethharrisnutrition
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It’s no secret that running a business can be scary. You grow a business, put yourself out there, and depend on other people. It can be overwhelming at times and feel impossible to run your business without fear.
Now, I don’t like the term fearless. In fact, I don’t think that we can be fearless. It’s a very real emotion and there is no denying that. However, running our business out of fear can seriously derail us. It can stop us from running our business in alignment with our core mission, vision, and values.
I’ve seen my share of struggles with my businesses in the last couple of years. I know how easy it is to let fear drive your decisions in your business and I’ve had to take a step back and reevaluate.
As business owners, it’s our responsibility to set the mission, vision, and values of our organization and hold people accountable, and you can’t do that from a place of fear. Your quality and standards will suffer and you’ll compromise the integrity of your business.
Tune in to learn more about how to let go of that fear and start bravely leading your business!
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Do you have systems in place in your business?
Life happens sometimes, and as business owners it can be difficult to maintain normal business operations when things come up. In this episode of Leading Lady, I’m sharing why we need to have systems and processes, especially when we’re down.
If you have been following me, you probably know that July and August were very busy for me and I really needed to step away and take a pause from all things business related. Having said that, it doesn't mean that my business stopped.
As high-achieving women, entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders of organizations, we know that we can’t just bring everything to a screeching halt. Things have to keep moving, even without us.
Because of my systems and processes, I was able to take a step back when I needed to. My team knew what to do, even without me there. Things continued to run and I was able to get the rest I needed to keep operating at my best.
Tune in to learn more about the systems and processes you need to have in place so that you can take the time off when you need it without slowing down your business progress.
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In this episode of Leading Lady, I want to share my experience with my daughter who recently went through sorority recruitment, or rush, as a freshman in college. I’m sharing my perspective on this topic because recently, someone posted in the Leading Lady Facebook group that she had been hearing horror stories and wanted perspective on it because her daughter was thinking about rushing.
People feel pretty passionately about sororities. Some feel it’s archaic and toxic, some think it’s a wonderful experience and really appreciate the community and the opportunities that being in a sorority presents.
My experience with this whole process was a bit of a culture shock, to be honest. However, it’s important to remember that everyone’s experience is unique to them. There is no right or wrong blanket statement when it comes to sororities.
My daughter and I both learned a lot from this experience. One of the biggest takeaways from this is that no one likes rejection, but it is a very real part of life.
As much as rejection hurts, we have to recognize that it’s not our place to determine if we are the right fit for someone else. We should instead focus on looking for situations where we are wanted, celebrated, and accepted.
Tune in to learn more about our experience with the sorority recruitment process and what we learned from rejection.
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Does your audience understand your business and how you serve them?
In today’s episode of Leading Lady, I’m sharing how to structure your presentations and workshops in a clear and concise way so that your audience knows who you are, who you serve, how you serve, and why they need you.
I recently started a program called the Annapolis Collective. It’s a networking and education group hosted in my new office and event space. One of the bonuses of being a member of the collective is that members can use the space to host their own presentations and workshops for their audience.
With this opportunity, I was getting a lot of women coming to me asking how they can build a workshop or the best way to present their businesses at these meetings in a non-salesy or corny way.
When you're mapping out your presentations, workshops, and even just the conversations you're having, it's really important that you identify and answer all of the fundamental questions of who, what, when, where, why, and how so that you can truly inspire people to work with you.
Tune in to learn more about how to turn these elements into a presentation or workshop that converts.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
How to Structure Your Presentations: Grab this download on my website show notes for this episode! www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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Have you ever thought about writing a book?
On this week’s episode of Leading Lady, I’m sharing what a book can do for your business. When I wrote my book Take The Lead, it really helped me in my coaching business and I think that for many of you, it could be instrumental in your business success as well.
If you’re a coach or someone who creates a lot of content that you use with your clients or the services you offer, and you have been thinking about writing a book, this episode is definitely for you.
I am here to tell you that writing a book can be a game changer in your business. Your credibility is increased and it’s a really powerful way to be able to illustrate your personal and professional value. What’s not to love?
You’ll be amazed at the numerous opportunities that are available to you as a published author. You can really reach an audience beyond your own by showing up in other networks and connecting with new potential clients.
There’s only so much we are able to say in daily conversations and writing a book can help you connect with clients and potential clients on a much deeper level. Tune in to hear more about how writing a book can grow your business and your impact.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Schedule a consultation with Lofthouse Publishing: https://lofthousepublishing.com/schedule-a-consultation/
Get the freebie to learn if publishing a book is right for you: https://www.dropbox.com/t/lG9GcLsXGFU82CpD
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Have you been feeling the need to rest and recharge?
If you are a long-time listener, you’ve probably noticed that over the last several weeks, I have had several replay episodes airing on the podcast with a few new episodes sprinkled in here and there. After taking a minute to pause and recharge, I am back now and energized to bring you all some new stuff.
To be honest, this summer was a little hectic. I had kids going through major transitions to things like high school and college and it really took up a lot of emotional and mental bandwidth. So I had to give myself a little space and grace during that time and get some much-needed self-care so that I could come back as my best self.
In this week’s episode of Leading Lady, I’m diving into the topic of self-care and pausing when you need to. It’s brave to take a step back to rest and recharge when you need to, and more people need to make it a priority.
You have to take care of yourself. Suppressing your feelings, faking it until you make it, or engaging in toxic positivity when you just aren’t feeling it just isn’t good for you. When you put forth the effort and acknowledge and validate your needs, you will see a difference in your life.
Sometimes you need to just address the ache in your heart, and give yourself time to recover so that when you do come back, you're coming back as your best self. Tune in to learn how to do it.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Join the next Leadership Masterclass: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/masterclass/
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Do you practice self-care?
We hear all the time that self-care is so important. We are always encouraged to practice it with meditation, bubble baths, and walks. But the world and all of our expectations, responsibilities, and commitments can make any form of real self-care feel impossible. We have families and businesses and friends, and it’s easy to prioritize ourselves last.
In this episode of The Leading Lady Podcast, I’m sharing why self-care is actually an act of bravery and why you need to start making yourself a priority in your life for your own well-being.
As high-achieving women, it’s scary to take a step back when we need it because we don’t want to let anyone down. That means that you have to say no and back out of commitments when you over-committed yourself, and it takes courage to admit to others that you need to prioritize your mental health.
In a world where we are idolized for stretching ourselves too thin, being a part of hustle culture, and being seen as a woman that can do all the things, it is so easy for self-care to just fall off our radar.
You can’t light yourself on fire to keep others warm. Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s a necessity. Tune in to hear more about why practicing self-care is an act of bravery and how to start making it a priority.
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Is your work aligned with your joy?
It is so important that we stand in our authenticity and do the work that lights us up.
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I am chatting with Beth Nolan about finding your joy, creating your own path to success, and building a business that fits the needs of your family.
Beth knows a thing or two about finding success in the work you love. She used her knowledge of the education system and created her own business, Education Team Allies, to ensure that children are receiving the educational support necessary to meet their goals.
Since 1999, Beth has worked in a variety of roles within the educational arena. During this time, her passion for ensuring that all children have access to educational environments that meet their unique learning needs has gained greater depth.
She has so much knowledge to share about how you can be in alignment with your authenticity and find joy in the work you do which is why this is a fan favorite episode! Her message is worth soaking in again, so tune in even if you’ve heard this conversation before!!
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Beth’s website: https://educationteamallies.com
Follow Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationteamallies/
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Are you a working mom?
In today’s episode of Leading Lady, I’m talking about the unique challenges and circumstances I have faced as a working mom myself. Before you think that this episode is about how much harder it is being a working mom than it is for other women in business, I want to say that I have tried very hard not to tie up my identity in motherhood.
I believe that we are unique and whole just as women alone. Our roles as moms and entrepreneurs are just other facets of us.
This is why I am not a fan of words like mompreneur and mom boss. They get under my skin because my husband has never been called a dadpreneur or a dad boss. In general, men don’t lead with parenthood as their identifier.
I’m not going to debate who has it harder in this episode, glorify working moms, or minimize women building careers without children. The purpose of this episode is simply to share that yes, I am a mom, I do run my own businesses alongside raising my family, and it does present some challenges.
If you are a mom and you want to feel validated, seen, heard, or just get some tips on how to balance it all, make sure to tune in to this episode.
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Prioritizing exercise isn’t easy especially when it is viewed as a punishment rather than a celebration. Do you agree?
Sometimes we forget about all of the things that our bodies are capable of because we are so caught up in a meal that we ate, fitting into a certain size, or wishing we had a toned stomach.
One thing I have learned over the years is that this mindset does not allow anyone to see their body for what it is - powerful, beautiful, and worth celebrating. Whether you enjoy 20-minute walks or lifting heavy weights, moving your body should always be empowering.
In this episode, I am chatting with my personal trainer Tara De Leon about the importance of exercise - no matter how you choose to move your body. This is one of the most listened-to episodes ever on the podcast, so I decided it was time to bring it back—especially because this message is worth repeating.
Tara De Leon has over 18 years of experience in the fitness industry. She has done everything from teaching water aerobics to personal training to even being a collegiate strength coach. As the Personal Training Coordinator at Edgewater Fitness, Tara helps women be confident and badass by teaching them to lift heavy weights. Outside of the gym, Tara loves to spend time with her husband Marcus, adorable newborn baby boy, Maverick, and Aussie pup, Chula.
Whether this will be your first time hearing this episode or you have heard it before, I want you to remember this important lesson from it: find what works for you and give yourself grace. Tune in to learn how to do that from Tara De Leon.
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Resources Mentioned:
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You should always prioritize whatever makes you look and feel your best. However, I get many questions about how to amplify your look and confidence and look more polished as a professional woman.
In this episode of Leading Lady, I am sharing my top tips for how you can look and feel more “put together” in your professional life. These small tips and tricks have worked for me to help me feel more polished because believe it or not, I’m not a high-maintenance girl, I like to keep things as simple and effortless as possible.
I am by no means trying to tell you how to dress or look in this episode, but I just want to share some tips if this is the kind of thing you are looking for.
You don’t have to follow the trends to look amazing. By keeping your look simple and polished, you will have a lot less stress and you will feel more confident and prepared to show up anywhere because you will have your go-to style and essentials ready to go.
Tune in to hear my favorite ways to create a simple and polished look that will make you look and feel amazing every day.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Check out my favorite clothing boutique in Annapolis: www.wrabyn.com
Get my favorite digital tablet: www.remarkable.com
Find the perfect planner: www.erincondren.com
Check out my favorite work bags: www.dagnedover.com
3 Must-Have Items for Productivity and Efficiency podcast episode: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/3-must-have-items-for-productivity/
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What does it take to be a leader?
If you have been following me for a while, you know that I always say “take the lead, and the rest will follow.” If you have air in your lungs, you are a leader. But how do you take the lead in your life?
In this episode of Leading Lady, I am breaking down the word LEADER, and how I use that word in many areas of my coaching.
In my business and leadership masterclass, the word “leader” is broken down into six different modules. My book, TAKE THE LEAD, also follows the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R.: Learner’s mindset, Engagement, Authenticity, Dedication, Emotional Intelligence, and Resilience. I am breaking down what each of these means to me in my business and also giving you some tidbits so you can start thinking about how you are showing up as a leader in your life throughout this episode.
It all starts with self-leadership. How are you leading yourself? Others? Your family? Your business? These are all incredibly important aspects of your life, and I want you to be able to show up and be the leader you have always wanted to be.
Every letter and every aspect of the L.E.A.D.E.R. acronym is equally important. They all blend and work together to help you grow as a leader. Tune in to learn more about the six pieces of leadership and how they can help you step into the leadership role in your life.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Get my book TAKE THE LEAD: https://www.amazon.com/TAKE-LEAD-every-community-world/dp/B09V5JV4DB/
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If you are a Leading Lady podcast listener, you are probably a high achiever. It’s also highly probable that you’ve experienced the phenomenon called “Imposter Syndrome” at some point.
Have you ever wondered if it’s a real thing or if it’s just a confidence buzzword that has been created by our generation? Well, to learn more about exactly what Imposter Syndrome is and how you can overcome it if you struggle with it, Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin is joining me in this episode to talk all about it.
This episode went live just over two years ago now, and it is my most downloaded episode to date. As a fan favorite, I am bringing it back because the value in this episode is still so relevant and important today.
Dr. Orbé-Austin is a licensed psychologist and executive coach, with a focus on career advancement, leadership development, and job transitions. She is a co-founder and partner of Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting, a career and executive coaching consultancy, where she works mostly with high-potential managers and executives. She recently gave a TEDx talk entitled “The Imposter Syndrome Paradox” and is here to give us an in-depth look at this common problem.
After listening in (whether you’ve heard this episode before or it’s your first time hearing it), I hope you feel more empowered to tackle Imposter Syndrome in your own life and business.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drorbeaustin
Follow Lisa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drorbeaustin
Visit Lisa’s Website: https://www.dynamictransitionsllp.com/
Get Lisa’s book - Own Your Greatness: Overcome Imposter Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in LIfe: https://www.amazon.com/Own-Your-Greatness-Overcome-Self-Doubt/dp/1646040244/
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When you first start your business, it’s so exciting! You have so much passion for your work, so the beginning phase is just magical, isn’t it? Sometimes, though, we end up in denial about how much work has to be done. With any business, there are going to be things that just aren’t fun and that you don’t love to do.
Getting the not-so-fun things done at the start will make your work easier because you will have the structure, discipline, and procedures in place that will keep everything running smoothly.
By doing the hard work now, you can do the smart work going forward in your business. In this episode of Leading Lady, I’m sharing my top tips for working smarter so that you can grow and scale your business without working harder.
It’s hard to implement a work-life balance once your business is up and running, but by creating boundaries for how you’re going to work and how you’re going to structure your business in a way that works for your life and then honoring that, you are setting yourself up for success down the road as your business grows.
Tune in to learn about these tips and so much more!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
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Today's episode was such a fan favorite, I decided to bring it back because it was that good! Enjoy---
How can you love others without loving yourself first?
The answer is simple: you can’t!
We have to have really solid foundations with ourselves in order to be able to articulate what our needs are with another person.
My guest in this episode, Samantha Heuwagen, is here to talk to us all about this and how to cultivate healthy relationships with ourselves and with others.
Samantha Heuwagen is a Latinx marriage and family therapist and best-selling author in the Metro Atlanta area. When not working with clients, she sparks discussion about mental health with the goal to spread awareness across the United States and beyond by challenging the popular discourse surrounding mental illness and making it more inclusive.
We get into what the foundation of a healthy relationship consists of, why you need to love yourself first, how to define what your goals are for yourself and your relationships, what it means to be authentic in a relationship, and so much more.
This was such an honest and empowering conversation and I got so much amazing feedback the first time this episode was aired, I knew I had to bring it back for another listen!
Resources Mentioned:
Relationship Toolbox Freebie
SamanthaHeuwagen.com
https://www.facebook.com/SamanthaHeuwagenMFT/
https://twitter.com/Sheuwagen
https://www.instagram.com/samantha_heuwagen/
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Have you ever thought about hiring a business coach? I talk to so many women on discovery calls who are trying to decide if hiring a coach is the right move for them. The decision to hire a business coach or life coach is a big one, so you don’t want to go into this decision without doing your research and knowing what exactly you need and what to look for.
I am a firm believer that everyone needs a therapist and everyone needs a coach. These are two very different things that will help you in different areas of your life. In this episode of Leading Lady, I’m sharing everything you need to know before you hire your first coach.
Not all coaching is equal, and I want you to have the best experience possible.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about what you need to know when searching for a coach, red flags to avoid, questions to ask, and so much more.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Book a complimentary call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/
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We all need a break sometimes.
You may have noticed that I didn’t release a new episode last week. While I don’t plan to make a habit of that, it was much needed. Life has been full of a lot of transitions for my family lately and there has been a lot going on with my business, so I was at my max.
With that said, in this week's episode of The Leading Lady Podcast, I am talking about the importance of taking a break. You don’t need to wait for an opening to get a break or a “good time” to take a vacation, you can schedule these breaks or vacations into your life whenever you need them.
I know it can seem impossible to do because, as entrepreneurs and high-achieving women, we are never away or cut off from our businesses, and we are the decision-makers so it’s hard to step away like that, but what you need to do is plan ahead so that you can take a successful break.
Tune in to learn more about my top tips for getting the rest and rejuvenation you need.
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What does your branding say about you?
Your brand is bigger than branding. It’s so common for us to not see the flaws in what we have currently because we are so close to our businesses. This can make it hard to see from someone else’s shoes, but you have to look at the bigger picture.
Your brand is your unique story, but your branding is for your audience. In this episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with one of my Leading Lady ambassadors, Lena Gosik-Wolfe to talk about how you can create a brand that stands out and connects you with your audience.
Lena of Lena Designs Studio is a dynamic designer and dot-connecting visionary who is able to bring high-level artistic strategy to brand design. As a brand strategist, she’s helping female-owned online businesses all over the world make more money by crafting a unique, beautiful, purposeful design that elevates them beyond a business and into a true brand.
When she’s not serving her clients, you can find her spending time with her husband & rescue animals, or tending her succulent garden.
When people see the passion and love for your business, it actually inspires them to work with you! You don’t need to hide behind the computer or a brand that doesn’t suit you. Your branding should represent you and your business in a way that makes you proud to show it off.
Tune in today to learn more from Lena about how the perfect branding can impact your business!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Get the Resource Guide of 15+ Women Supporting Women: https://lenadesigns.studio/women-supporting-women
Check out Lena's website: https://lenadesigns.studio/
Follow Lena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenadesigns.studio/
Follow Lena on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lenadesignsstudio/_created/
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I’m going to be honest, this episode is a hard one. I haven’t recorded anything in a few weeks because I have been grieving. Two weeks ago, I lost my 11-year-old English Setter, Millie. If you know me or have been following me for a while, you know that my dog was a huge part of my life. I’ve had her since she was 9 weeks old and she has pretty much been my shadow since day one. I never could have imagined that the grief of losing her would be this great.
You guys know that it’s always my goal to always show up in a real and authentic way, so I wanted to share this incredibly difficult story with you to show you where I have been the last couple of weeks.
So in today’s episode of Leading Lady, I wanted to share my best advice for continuing to move forward and work on your business when you are in the midst of grief. The only constant in life is that everything is forever moving and changing and every day is a gift. Each day may present new challenges that we didn’t expect but we have to keep moving forward.
Gratitude is a powerful tool that we should all be using more. It feels good, heals the heart, and fills the soul. It’s so important that you allow yourself to be sad and feel that grief because you need it in order to move forward.
Tune in to hear more about processing your grief in a way that still moves you forward in your business.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
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How do you show up in the world?
I have worked in the education realm for over 20 years and something that we teachers absolutely love is acronyms! We have one for everything.
In this episode of Leading Lady, I am sharing with you one of my favorite acronyms ever because it has helped me so much, and I really think it will help you too. I have used it daily for the last several years, and it has made a true difference in my life.
The acronym is THINK. With this acronym, I want you to think about how you show up in the world. How do you show up as a leader, as a business owner, as a woman, or as a mother?
As high-achieving women, we have to use our voices in our leadership roles. Whether it’s leading our family, our business, a boardroom, or just ourselves, use the THINK acronym and ask yourself if the things you’re saying are aligned with how you want to show up.
Tune in to hear what this acronym stands for, how it has helped me, ways to apply it to all aspects of your life, and how it can help you become the type of woman or leader that you have always wanted to be.
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Let’s talk about the power of saying no. By that I mean sometimes when we say “no”, we are actually saying “yes”. Now I know what you may be thinking- no means no, right? I get that!
By saying no to something, you are often saying yes to something else. In this week’s episode of Leading Lady, I am diving into why saying no to what doesn’t light you up means saying yes to the things that matter.
Oftentimes when I am working with clients, setting boundaries, both personal and professional, is something that they really want to work on. They want to achieve the highly sought-after work-life balance and find more time for their passions, and they know that setting boundaries is the key to making that happen.
Some people just struggle to say no to things that don’t feel right for them. But when you say yes to that thing, what are you actually saying no to? Are you saying no to the time and freedom to do the things that really light you up and fuel your fire?
In order to be your best, most authentic self, you have to prioritize things that align with your mission, vision, and values. That means being careful about what you say yes to so that you can prioritize the things that are truly important to you and your business.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about why it is so important to prioritize the things that truly light you up and learn to say no to the things that don’t.
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Resources Mentioned:
Schedule a call with me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/
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Do you suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction? It can look like stress incontinence, painful sex, or abdominal separation, and it can be an embarrassing problem to talk about. Many people assume this is normal at a certain point in their life, but it is not.
When left untreated, it can lead to a disconnection from your sexual self, and this can cause serious isolation and anxiety. Your sensuality and sexuality as a woman is one of your superpowers, and you don’t have to just accept that it’s gone.
Your pelvic floor muscles are a huge part of keeping this area of your life healthy and strengthening your pelvic floor is the first step to getting it back. In this episode of Leading Lady, I am joined by Julie Blamphin to talk about how to heal your pelvic floor in order to tap into your sensual and sexual self again.
Julie Blamphin has taught yoga since she was 12 years old. Now she empowers women to enjoy leak-free laughter and pain-free sex by stabilizing the core and pelvic floor. She is passionate about using movement and laughter to release the taboo around pelvic floor instability - which she believes is the key to rediscovering your sexy joyful self.
You don’t have to accept defeat! Your pelvic floor can be strengthened and healed so that you can be free of those symptoms and connect with your sexuality again. Tune in to hear more about how you can get started on your pelvic floor healing today.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Celebrate The Pelvic Floor Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celebratethepelvicfloor/
Follow Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebratethepelvicfloor/
Take the Pelvic Floor Discovery Quiz: https://celebratethepelvicfloor.org/pelvic-floor-quiz/
Visit Julie’s website: www.celebratethepelvicfloor.org
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Have you ever wanted to write a book?
I honestly feel that everyone has a book inside of them. We all have our own unique experiences that we have learned from and by sharing our story, we can help the next person in line. Writing a book can help you leave a legacy for yourself so that others can learn from you.
In this episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with Camille Campins-Adams, one of my Leading Lady Ambassadors, to talk about why (if you have been thinking about writing a book) there’s no better time than now to write one.
Camille is a bestselling author, author coach, and lover of books. She has a master’s degree in creative writing with a focus on nonfiction. While in grad school, she read and wrote tens of thousands of words per semester and loved every minute of it. Oh, and she did it all with two kids...ages three and under! She's truly committed to what she does!
Tune in to hear more about how Camille helps authors write their books, the benefits of writing, and how it can help you create your legacy.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Get the Start Writing mini-course: www.frameworkforabook.com/start-writing
Visit Camille’s website: https://camillecampinsadams.com/
Follow Camille on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campinsadams/
Join The Journaling Collective: https://journalingcollective.com
Check out the Author Legacy Project: https://camillecampinsadams.com/group/
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My book, Take The Lead, is now available for purchase!
In this episode of Leading Lady, I am sharing how my book came to be. This project is something I have been working on for quite some time now. To be honest, it is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do but also the most rewarding.
I remember the day I decided that I wanted to start a book. It was years ago and after a long journey, it is so exciting to finally be here now.
Writing a book about your life and experiences can be a little scary. As I started to put my stories onto paper, I learned that it is a lot more complex than I had even imagined. I knew I had a book inside of me, but it took a lot of effort to put it all together.
I teamed up with my dear friend, Hannah, who is very well versed in the process of creating a book, and she was a huge help to me with making this happen. Thanks to her expertise, I was able to turn it into something that I am truly proud of.
I hope that you are able to get a copy and see that I poured my heart and soul into writing this book. It is raw, vulnerable, and honestly, very cathartic. It deepened my own understanding of myself and why I do what I do.
Make sure to tune in to this episode to learn more about how this book came to be, how this led to us starting Lofthouse Publishing, what you can expect from my book and more.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Get your copy of Take The Lead: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/take-the-lead-book/
Check out Unbroken Threads: https://www.amazon.com/Unbroken-Threads-Jennifer-Klepper/dp/1948051117
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Have you ever felt discouraged by dieting?
Many of us have been there. We are unhappy with the number on the scale so we start restricting and dieting in hopes that we will reach that magical number that will make us feel happy and worthy.
Diets detract from our health and wellbeing in a different way. Instead of being fully present and in the moment with our loved ones, we are in our heads worrying about our diet. There’s a lot of negativity and guilt that comes with that and it makes it hard to just enjoy your life.
In todays’ episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with Elizabeth Harris to talk more about the harmful aspects of dieting and the impact of intuitive eating.
Elizabeth Harris is a dietitian and Intuitive Eating counselor. She’s passionate about empowering women to find food and body peace with Intuitive Eating and body image healing.
By shifting the focus weight to wellbeing, Elizabeth helps women stop dieting and start living. Her motto is “self-care, not self-control.” Because food is meant to be enjoyed, movement should make you happy, and we’ve all got better things to do than count carbs!
Elizabeth holds a Master’s degree in nutrition from the University of Southern California. She loves to hike, garden, read, and travel the world—hitting every farmers’ market along the way.
Don’t accept the premise that weight equals health! That is all diet culture trying to tell you that you need to be a certain way but that’s not what’s important.
We all have difficult body image days, it's totally normal. It’s what you do with those days that’s important. Make sure to tune in to this episode to learn more about why dieting doesn’t work, why focusing on intuitive eating is biologically and psychologically healthier, the benefits of being weight-neutral, and so much more.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Visit her website: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/
Join the Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachingwithRDNElizabeth
Follow Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_harris_rd/
How to Break Up with Dieting For Good mini-course: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/how-to-break-up-with-dieting-for-good
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Have you heard the term “unicorn” used in the online business world?
This is usually used to describe someone who is good at many different things and ready to jump in and help solve any problem. Everyone wants to hire a unicorn!
In today’s episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with Emily Reagan, the ultimate unicorn! Emily saw a gap in the skills that aspiring digital marketers knew and the needs of business owners, and she made it her mission to help those future freelance unicorns learn the skills they need to know to become irresistible to clients.
Emily Reagan, mom of four, Air force wife, is a Digital Marketing Strategist and founder of the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School. She has a background in journalism and electronic media.
Emily teaches digital marketing tech skills in her 6-week intense training program the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant which opens a few times a year. It covers the must-knows of online business: SEO, blogging & WordPress, email marketing, affiliate marketing, social media, and marketing strategies. She calls her course graduates “unicorn digital marketing assistants” because they have all the resourceful qualities, online insight, and implementation skills that online business owners are looking for. Aka that total magical package. Emily is very proud to say she still does the client work as a Fractional CMO (Chief Marketing Officer).
Emily's passion for what she does is so inspiring. Whether you’re looking for a new career as a unicorn digital marketer, or you’re thinking about hiring one for your business, you’ll find some amazing information in this episode.
Make sure to tune in!
Resources Mentioned:
Freebie: How to Make a Living on Your Terms Workshop
Join Emily’s Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant Lab
Visit Emily’s website
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Connect with Emily on LinkedIn
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Is your business aligned with your faith? It can be a little scary and vulnerable to be so open about your faith as a woman in business.
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Erin Harrigan to talk about how God has a different definition of success and he is waiting for us to embrace it and align with his assignment.
Erin Harrigan is a Christian wife, mom, and international coach/speaker, helping women tune out the world, tune into God's truth and turn up focus to redefine hustle & pursue success in God's way.
It’s easy to get discouraged and feel like you aren’t successful because your life just isn’t perfect like what you see on social media. It’s important to remember that no one is perfect. What you see online is just a highlight. Everyone has their own struggles and difficulties that many of us will never see.
We shine when we embrace those perfect imperfections so that we can step into our faith and align ourselves with God’s plan. To do this, you have to let go. Let go of your idea of success and let God lead you to where you need to be. It can be scary to surrender control, but it is truly amazing what happens when you do.
Tune in to learn more about how you can be a woman of faith in business, how to let go and let God lead, the 4 keys to aligning yourself with God’s plan, and so much more!
Resources Mentioned:
Download The 4 Keys Guide
Check out the Be Led Retreat
Visit Erin’s website
Follow Erin on Facebook
Follow Erin on Instagram
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You don’t have to upend your life to make animal and environmentally friendly choices.
Topics like climate change and deforestation can be really overwhelming to think about. After all, how much of a difference can one person really make? The truth is, we need everyone’s effort. Taking steps to be more environmentally friendly will make an impact. Every small action adds up to big changes.
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, Crystal DiMiceli joined me to talk about how we can make a difference in our environment even with the tiniest of changes.
Crystal was that little girl who loved animals and brought home strays whenever her parents would allow it (that may still be her M.O.!). She was that teenager who watched a show about pollution and vowed to stop it when she grew up. But, she’s also that woman that loves to travel to far-off places on fossil fuel-guzzling airplanes while wearing leather shoes.
She may not be the perfect example of how to do eco- and animal-friendly 100% “right”, but she makes every effort possible. She does her research, makes conscious choices, and listens to both sides of the aisle. She wants to bring attention to the good things that are happening so that we can elevate and scale up these acts so that they, ideally, become the norm. She understands that nothing is black and white, there are many shades of grey. Although, she prefers to say many shades of green.
You don’t have to be perfect to be environmentally conscious. It all starts with one small change. We are so much more powerful than you may think, especially together. Make sure to tune in to learn how you can start making more environmentally conscious decisions in your life today.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Crystal’s website
Follow Crystal on Facebook
Follow Crystal on Instagram
Becoming a Force for Nature free guide
Listen to the Forces For Nature podcast
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Is your business online?
I know many business owners drag their feet about getting online. It’s a huge commitment, but the truth is you need to be online if you want your business to thrive.
Think about it, when you are looking for a new restaurant or vacation spot, what do you do? Google it! You look to see if businesses and places look legit. This helps you feel better and more confident about what you decide to spend your money on.
Now think about your customers! Imagine how many people you are missing every single day by not having your website, branding, or social media accounts set up.
In today’s episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with one of my Leading Lady Ambassadors, Chrissy Rey, to talk about why you need to get your business online and the steps you need to take to make it happen.
Chrissy is the founder and president of Pongos Interactive. She has more than 25 years of experience helping businesses establish an online presence.
Tune in to hear more about the benefits of being online, how to properly brand your business, SEO, the importance of having a good website, and so much more.
Resources Mentioned:
Lena Designs Studio
Follow Pongos Interactive on Facebook
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Let’s talk about emotional intelligence.
In the Leading Ladies masterclass, we follow the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R. These letters stand for the top components that I believe make up the best leaders. There’s the learner's mindset, engagement, authenticity, dedication to purpose and mission, emotional intelligence, and resilience.
In this episode of The Leading Lady podcast, I wanted to talk to you about emotional intelligence. Many people think that this means that you understand your emotions or you are able to read the emotions of others. However, when I discuss it with my masterclass, I like to go a little deeper.
Certain key components make up emotional intelligence that you need to keep in mind. There’s self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, empathy, and social skills. These components are vital if you want to be an emotionally intelligent person.
How does this relate to business? It’s actually extremely vital in business because to be good leaders we have to be aware of our triggers, our feelings, and know the difference between angry, sad, or nervous.
If you are ready to learn about how you can be a more emotionally intelligent leader in your business, you don’t want to miss this episode. I am breaking down the five key components to help you start improving your self-awareness today.
Make sure to tune in!
Resources Mentioned:
Join my masterclass
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Let’s talk about consistency!
In business, it is so important that you show up consistently. This is one of the most important factors of success, but how do you choose what platform to be consistent on? There are many to choose from, but you don’t have to be on them all if that doesn't feel right to you.
For me, it’s all about the platform that I feel most comfortable on. This is important for me to feel like my most authentic self. It’s easy to get lost in all of the latest social media trends and feel overwhelmed with trying to keep up with it all.
The truth is, if you try to show up on all of these platforms that you don’t normally spend your time on, it’s just not going to feel good to you, and it’s hard to stay consistent with something that doesn’t feel good.
If dancing in Reels or on TikTok doesn’t feel right, then don’t! There are no rules for what you do and don’t have to do to be successful in your business. You are in charge of your business choices.
Tune in to this episode of Leading Lady to hear more about how to find the right platform for your business, how to show up consistently, tips for choosing topics to share, and how to nurture your relationship with your audience.
This episode is packed with tips, you don’t want to miss it!
Resources Mentioned:
Book a coaching call
Get The Top Five Mistakes I’ve Made In Difficult Conversations
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Do you have a business bestie?
A business bestie is someone you connect with professionally and you become each other's go-to person when it comes to business development and cheering each other on. You turn to each other for promoting, sharing, advice, and all things business.
If there’s anything I learned from my favorite movies and songs growing up, it’s that women need best friends. We can all be very different but brilliant in our own ways, and when we come together, we can be an unstoppable force. As the old saying goes, having just one friend who is there for you no matter what is all you really need.
Entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey. There are so many highs and lows and it can be challenging when you are trying to power through it all alone. A business bestie can encourage you to chase dreams, share woes, celebrate wins, and be authentically you.
I am a firm believer that empowered women empower women and forming these friendships can benefit you both in so many ways. In this episode of Leading Lady, I am diving deep into the topic of business friendships and how you can be the best business bestie.
Tune in to learn more about the importance of finding your person and how to show up for each other in an authentic and supportive way.
Resources Mentioned:
The 5 Mistakes People Make in Difficult Conversations
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What are your must-have work items?
We all have those things that we couldn’t live without because they are just that amazing. It could be a purse, an apple watch, or even your computer!
In this episode of Leading Lady, I am sharing my 3 must-have items for 2022 that have helped keep me organized, focused, and efficient. They also just add a little bit of beauty and joy to my life- which is something we could all use a little more of!
If you are ready to get more organized and productive this year, I know that you’ll love these items as much as I do!
You’ll learn about the planner I recommend to everyone, my all-time favorite work bag, and the best tablet for taking notes so that you don’t have to carry multiple notebooks with you.
These items have truly changed my life for the better. I am more efficient than ever. I couldn’t go without them!
As Leading Ladies, we are all very busy and need to stay on top of the various tasks that come up with work and life. Tune in to hear how these items will help you stay on top of your many to-do lists in a chic and simple way.
Resources Mentioned:
Erin Condren’s Website
Erin Condren Life Planner
The Allyn Tote
The reMarkable Tablet
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It’s the 100th episode of Leading Lady!
I am so honored that you have shown up week after week to listen to myself and other wonderful leading ladies share our best life and business advice. It means so much!
To celebrate this exciting milestone, I will be answering some of the most common, burning questions listeners have sent my way. You all had some really great questions, and I am excited to dive in to them plus share my goals for this year and how I plan to achieve them.
Tune in to hear me answer questions about what is coming up for Leading Lady, how to bounce back when things go wrong, and tips for growing your businesses this year.
To be a Leading Lady means to live in your authenticity and become a leader of character. I am diving into this topic and more in this episode. You don’t want to miss it!
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How are you preparing for the new year?
Most people start to set their goals or resolutions for the new year in late December or early January and then give up a couple of weeks later... In 2022, I want to go beyond just making resolutions. I want to really reflect on 2021 and decide what is important to me going forward.
In this episode of Leading Lady, I am sharing the YearCompass booklet with you all. This is a free booklet that you can download that will guide you through the process of reflecting on your last year to find what was important to you and what wasn’t so that you can have more clarity on what you want to take with you into 2022.
This booklet really helped me get clear and determine how I want my next year to go based on the things that matter the most to me. I encourage you all to listen in, download it and use it so that you can set goals, dreams, and intentions for the new year.
Tune in to hear more about this booklet and how it can help you achieve the life you’ve been hoping for in the new year.
Resources Mentioned:
Download your free YearCompass booklet
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Have you ever wanted to write a book but weren’t sure where to start?
Statistics show that 81% of people want to write a book but only 5% actually do. We need to change that! If you have ever felt a calling to share your story with the world, this episode of Leading Lady is for you.
I had the honor of sitting down with Camille Campins-Adams to talk about how to finally take action and write a book that your readers can’t put down.
Camille is a bestselling author, author coach, and lover of books. She has a master’s degree in creative writing with a focus on nonfiction. While in grad school, she read and wrote tens of thousands of words per semester and loved every minute of it. Oh, and she did it all with two kids...ages three and under! She's truly committed to what she does! Today, Camille lives in Tampa Bay, FL with her middle-school sweetheart, two boys, and baby girl.
You don’t want to write a book that ends up on a bookshelf collecting dust. Tune in to learn how an author coach can help you write a book that offers your reader a truly transformational journey and sells like crazy.
Resources Mentioned:
Register for Camille’s Author Coffee Chat Discussion
Get her free Manuscript Formatting Tips and Tricks Tutorial
Check out Camille’s website
Follow Camille On Instagram
Follow Camille on Facebook
Connect With Camille on LinkedIn
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Generally, we consider the holidays to be a very happy time, but it can be very triggering for many people. There is a huge influx of people seeking help for mental health issues this time of year.
That’s why we are talking with Maria Winters about suicide in this episode of Leading Lady. It’s not an easy or comfortable conversation, but talking about it and raising awareness is something that we all need to do to end the stigma and bring more help to the people who so desperately need it.
Maria Winters, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Maryland with more than 18 years of experience providing support to adults and adolescents. With a passion for teaching others and opening conversations about mental health, she strives to make emotional wellness something that everyone understands and appreciates.
Maria has experience providing mental and emotional care in a variety of settings. She has worked as a therapist for outpatient clinics, foster care systems, juvenile detention homes, and private practice officers. She has dedicated the past 9 years to conducting emergency psychological evaluations to patients of all ages in an emergency department, and she provides group therapy to adults and adolescents at a psychiatric day hospital.
Suicide is a topic we have to be aware of and okay talking about because there is a mental health crisis occurring. It is important that we stop moving forward in fear and we start moving forward in knowledge.
Tune in to hear more about talking to your kids about suicide, recognizing the warning signs in your loved ones, and how to start the conversation so that you can be there for anyone who is struggling.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Marias website
Follow Maria on Instagram
Visit the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention website
Ruby Finds A Worry YouTube Read-Aloud For Kids
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Do you prioritize self-care?
As women, many of us put the needs of everyone else first and often ignore our own needs, but it shouldn’t be that way! Self-care should be in the top spot on your list of priorities and it should never move.
An often neglected part of self-care is taking care of your pelvic floor. Did you know that 95% of women are struggling with some sort of pelvic floor dysfunction? That’s a lot! The pelvic floor is such an important part of our bodies, and we have to take care of it in order to stay healthy.
In today’s episode of Leading Lady, my good friend Julie Blamphin is back to talk to us about how we can start prioritizing our own self-care and strengthening our pelvic floor.
Julie Blamphin has taught yoga since she was 12 years old. Now she empowers women to enjoy leak-free laughter and pain-free sex by stabilizing the core and pelvic floor. She is passionate about using movement and laughter to release the taboo around pelvic floor instability - which she believes is the key to rediscovering your sexy joyful self.
Unlike other Yoga Teachers, Julie combines physical yoga poses with a laughter practice and emotional connection. She values vulnerability, courage, positivity, and feeling sexy at every stage of life. Julie loves to laugh, dance, garden, travel, and speak Spanish. She's a Pittsburgh Steelers football fan and currently lives in Annapolis Maryland USA.
Julie is always such a joy to talk with, and I know you will get so many great takeaways from this episode about how you can get started finding more balance in your life and strengthen your pelvic floor.
Don’t miss this one!
Resources Mentioned:
Take the pelvic floor discovery quiz
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Join the Celebrate The Pelvic Floor Facebook group
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There have been a lot of life and business updates for me lately!
I couldn’t wait to share it with my amazing listeners, so, in today’s episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I am breaking them all down for you! I am updating you on my own life and the fun things I have coming up for you all in the next year.
There are so many things to be proud of right now!
To give you a sneak peek into the episode, I have to start by celebrating that my daughter accepted into her first choice university! YAY! I also celebrated my 40th birthday and released some of the first copies of my new book to my street team.
I am sharing a little about the warehouse I have been renovating and the workshop I will be hosting right here in Annapolis very soon that I will be livestreaming to anyone who can’t make it in person.
Make sure to tune in to hear more about these exciting updates and to hear about all of the amazing things you can expect in the next year!
Resources Mentioned:
Submit your questions for my 100th episode
Check out my masterclass
Sign up for my upcoming workshop: Time Blocking and Using a Paper Planner
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Are you using Instagram reels for your business yet?
As entrepreneurs, we know that we need to be showing up online. It’s great for our business to be present and active!
What if you don’t like to show your face on social media though? What if you hate the idea of showing yourself dancing around or doing the latest trend in order to gain some followers?
This is discouraging for anyone that isn’t comfortable putting themselves out there. In today’s episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Deanna Seymour to talk about how you can still show up and grow your business on social media without showing yourself before you’re ready.
As the host of the Imperfect Party Podcast and Eff That: A Storytelling Series, an art educator for over a decade, and a lady always willing to try something new, Deanna Seymour knows the power of creativity, humor, and lettin' your freak flag fly.
Whether she’s hosting an online coworking sesh or helping a client get over their fear of being on camera, Deanna uses humor and empathy to build a community that helps people feel seen, heard, and ultimately more comfortable in their own skin so they can have more fun marketing their business.
When she’s not busy making GIFs, graphics or reels, she’s probably callin’ out sleazy marketing tactics, hangin’ with her fam, or sneaking in some crappy reality tv!
Deanna is an absolute joy to chat with! Make sure to tune in to hear all of her creative tips for growing your business on social media in a way that makes you feel good.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Deanna on Instagram
Get your first month of her Reels Membership free
Visit Deanna's website
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Women in the corporate world are often told that they have to put their work before everything else in order to be successful or in order to climb the corporate ladder, they can’t “be difficult”.
In today's episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Susan Shingledecker to hear the incredible story of how she knew her worth and values and stood up for herself, even when it was uncomfortable.
Susan is Executive Director of Earth Science Information Partners, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the use of data to solve our planet’s greatest challenges. She leads a community of the world’s leading Earth Science data professionals from federal and state agencies, leading academic research institutions, and private sector technology firms.
It took Susan five years of progress, opportunity, living, and transformation to realize that everything happens for a reason. Having the courage to stand up and advocate for your worth can be scary but it can open doors you never expected.
Tune in to hear how Susan survived and thrived in the workplace despite her experience, and how you can too.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Susan on LinkedIn
Visit the Earth Science Information Partners website
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In today’s society, we are all about the hustle. We are told over and over that in order to achieve success, we have to hustle day and night.
While this may be true in some instances, it’s not always the case. The truth is that overwhelm and overachievement are not requirements for business success.
In the latest episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Erin Harrigan to talk about how to remember God’s purpose in your business and go forward with balance.
Erin Harrigan is a Christian wife, mom, and speaker/coach who helps women tune out the world, tune into God's truth and turn up focus to redefine hustle and pursue success God's way.
The first step in doing this is getting clear on what your values are in your business and in your life and then growing your business with clarity, consistency, and commitment. Balance is a verb and this is how you can succeed without sacrificing your priorities.
I know you’re going to love this conversation with Erin, so tune in!
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Erin on Facebook
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Get the 4 Keys to Redefine Hustle and Escape Overwhelm for Your Biz free here
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In today’s society, we are often told to always try to see the positive in every situation. You’ve seen it before- “Good vibes only!”
Good vibes and positive thoughts are amazing when you’re in a good place, but when you are dealing with pain or trauma, it can feel heavy to try and be positive all the time. Because of this, you may even feel shame for those negative emotions.
In today’s episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, we are talking about toxic positivity and why it is okay to feel your emotions-good or bad.
It is important to recognize that we aren’t always going to be in a place where we are feeling our best, and that is okay. Avoiding the authentic feeling of pain or grief is dysfunction.
We can’t avoid our pain or trauma in the name of positivity. We have to process it, deal with it, and heal from it so that we can move on. Your pain doesn’t make you stronger, healing from it does.
Tune in to hear more about what toxic positivity is, how to stop comparing your pain to others, and the importance of facing your pain or trauma so you can finally heal.
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Have you ever really paid attention to what the world is telling you about your body? If you look closely, you’ll see that it is, honestly, pretty toxic. There are industries making billions of dollars off of our insecurities, but they shouldn’t be! We are so much more than our bodies.
In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, I sat down with Elizabeth Harris to talk about how you can opt-out of diet culture and find food and body peace.
Elizabeth Harris, the owner of Elizabeth Harris Nutrition and Wellness, is a registered dietitian, certified Intuitive Eating counselor, and certified dietitian nutrition coach. She is passionate about empowering women to find food and body peace with Intuitive Eating and body image healing.
By shifting the focus from losing weight to elevating wellbeing, Elizabeth helps women stop swinging between on-again, off-again approaches to food and health. She teaches them how to make all foods—and healthful habit building—fun again by showing them how to connect with, care for, and be kind to their bodies.
Her motto is “self-care, not self-control.” Because food is meant to be enjoyed, movement should make you happy, and we’ve all got better things to do than count carbs!
Make sure you tune in to hear how you can work on body acceptance and become the version of yourself that you truly want to be.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Elizabeth's website
Book a call with Elizabeth
Join the Health & Healing with Intuitive Eating Facebook group
Follow Elizabeth on Instagram
Get the free 5-day mini-course: How To Break Up With Dieting For Good
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Saying you want something is easy, but knowing what you want is life-changing.
Do you know what it takes to get what you really want in life?
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Ana Jones to talk about our emotions, generational traumas, our perspectives, and how they shape the lives we live.
Ana Jones is an emotional awakening coach who helps women UN-EFF themselves by healing cultural conditioning and generational programming.
She utilizes various healing modalities including sound for individual/personalized sessions as well as groups.
She is obsessed with reminding others that you can have it all and that life is here and now. This is her WHY behind helping ignite the hearts of those who are called to heal through the power of unconditional love and commitment.
We all intrinsically have value, and Ana is sharing how we can truly heal ourselves and embrace life and all it has to offer.
Make sure to tune in!
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Ana on Instagram
Listen to Ana's Free Meditation
Visit Ana’s website
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How confident are you that you set clear boundaries and expectations with your employees and clients?
In this episode, I am talking all about the importance of clear agreements, contracts, job descriptions, and scopes of work.
Lately, I've been having a lot of conversations with my own clients about struggles that they're having either managing employees or managing projects that they're doing with clients. Usually, this is due to unclear boundaries and expectations.
Unclear boundaries and expectations can happen with both employees and clients, and this can cause a lot of frustration, confusion, and disappointment for everyone.
I want to stress the importance of having open conversations about the details of your agreements, contracts, job descriptions, and scopes of work from the very beginning to avoid this!
Tune in to hear how I handle this, what I recommend to my clients, and how I can help you if you need some guidance in this area!
Resources Mentioned:
Book a Discovery Call
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Want to know a secret? No one knows what they’re doing!
In the entrepreneurship world, we are surrounded by experts and gurus who have it all figured out- or so we think! The truth is, no one knows everything. We are all just trying to figure it out as we go.
We all have struggles and battles that others don’t see. That is why you can’t let comparison steal your joy. You can’t dismiss your own unique lessons when looking at your journey and what brought you there.
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we are talking all about how you can stop letting comparison stunt your growth and learn from those around us using the power of group coaching.
You are not the only one struggling, and you are not the only person that has questions or doubts.
Group coaching is a great way to connect with others in a similar situation and grow together. It can be truly transformational.
Listen in to hear more on this topic - it’s such a good one.
Resources Mentioned:
Join my group coaching program
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Have you ever felt a desire to serve others but felt lost on how to do it?
Mentoring can be truly transformational for both the mentee and the mentor.
We may not realize it but we all inherently serve others. In fact, a majority of the time we are either in the position of a teacher or a student. We naturally mentor those around us and it can be easy to overlook the huge impact we are making on each other's lives.
In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, we are chatting with Julie Campbell about how and why you should consider becoming a mentor.
Julie is a wife, a mother, and a retired Naval officer. After spending 10 years in the commercial aerospace industry, her passion for mentoring and serving others led her to become the first President and CEO of the non-profit Severn Leadership Group, a movement of like-minded leaders who support leaders of character committed to serving others before self.
So many people have a desire to serve others in their communities and becoming a mentor is a powerful and effective way to do that. You’re never too busy to become a mentor.
Tune in to hear how you can use this natural ability to make a huge impact on others!
Resources Mentioned:
Follow the Severn Leadership Group on LinkedIn
Visit the Severn Leadership Group website
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Is your work aligned with your joy?
It is so important that we stand in our authenticity and do the work that lights us up.
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we are chatting with Beth Nolan about finding your joy, creating your own path to success, and building a business that fits the needs of your family.
Beth knows a thing or two about finding success in the work you love. She used her knowledge of the education system and created her own business, Education Team Allies, to ensure that children are receiving the educational support necessary to meet their goals.
Since 1999, Beth has worked in a variety of roles within the educational arena. During this time, her passion for ensuring that all children have access to educational environments that meet their unique learning needs has gained greater depth.
She has so much knowledge to share about how you can be in alignment with your authenticity and find joy in the work you do, so don’t miss this episode!
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Beth’s website
Follow Beth on Instagram
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Have you ever let imposter syndrome influence your career decisions? If so, this episode is for you!
When planning out our careers, it is easy to get so caught up in the little things that you get frustrated and feel like you aren’t making progress. Looking at the bigger picture and focusing on your long-term goals is so important if you want to move forward.
In this episode of Leading Lady, we are chatting with Melanie Mitchell about how to achieve all of your career goals and live a more fulfilling life.
Driven by a deep desire to help people find meaningful and fulfilling work, Melanie draws heavily from 18 years of recruiting and staffing experience to her Career & Life Coaching Practice. She brings an innate knowledge of the market of having spent her entire career where her success was determined by her ability to help her candidate get hired!
Focused on providing a clear structured framework, now as a Career Coach she works to help her clients better understand themselves and make better career decisions. Melanie’s experience spans multiple industries and individuals that have experience from college graduates to C-Level Executives across the United States.
Tune in as we discuss addressing imposter syndrome, comparisons, the fear of the unknowns, and how to start setting and achieving your career goals.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Melanie’s website
Follow Melanie on LinkedIn
Follow Melanie on Twitter
Follow Melanie on Instagram
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Wondering how to keep your pelvic floor strong? When it comes to core and pelvic floor stability, you don’t necessarily need to put in a ton of time!
It can be simple and straightforward!
In this episode, we are chatting with Julie Blamphin about your pelvic floor and how you can take care of it in real life so that you can rock your bod and feel amazing!
As a Pelvic Floor Yoga Teacher and Laughter Yoga Leader, Julie empowers women to rediscover their pelvic floor through balance, positivity, and joy. She says, "I LOVE WHAT I DO! It’s so amazing when women feel sexy and stable again through my program of self-discovery.”
Julie explains why connecting with this sacred space is so important for women. She wants to help you release the shame, break the silence, and strengthen this important part of your body.
If you suspect that your pelvic floor may not be functioning correctly, don’t miss this episode!
Resources Mentioned:
Celebratethepelvicfloor.org
Celebrate The Pelvic Floor Facebook group
Rediscover Your Core and Floor free training
Rock Your Bod Masterclass
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What do you think of when you think of relationship growth? Do you think conflict is necessary for a healthy relationship?
In this episode, we are talking all about healthy relationships and conflict with Risa Ganel.
Risa facilitates Relationship Growth. Her gifts blend wisdom with quiet strength and relationship science with empathic connection. She is skilled at being kind and fierce in the same breath, helping her clients connect to the truth to create lasting change.
As a Certified Relational Life Therapist and Maryland Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, she sees couples in her private practice in MD and is on a mission to strengthen the world’s Relationship Intelligence through public speaking, summits, and retreats.
In this episode, she shares with us her wisdom on the topic of relationship conflict. Something many don’t realize is that conflict, when managed well, builds intimacy. There are steps you can take to get to this healthy place, and Risa is telling us exactly how to do it.
Tune in for all of her tips on how to learn the skills needed to manage conflict in your relationship in a healthy and advantageous way, set boundaries, and build intimacy and connection.
Resources Mentioned:
The Power of Conflict - Free Resource
Relationshipintelligencecoaching.com
Togethercouplescounseling.com
The Top 5 Mistakes I've Made In Difficult Conversations
Risaganel.com
Follow Risa on Facebook
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How can you love others without loving yourself first?
The answer is simple: you can’t!
We have to have really solid foundations with ourselves in order to be able to articulate what our needs are with another person.
My guest in this episode, Samantha Heuwagen, is here to talk to us all about this and how to cultivate healthy relationships with ourselves and with others.
Samantha Heuwagen is a Latinx marriage and family therapist and best-selling author in the Metro Atlanta area. When not working with clients, she sparks discussion about mental health with the goal to spread awareness across the United States and beyond by challenging the popular discourse surrounding mental illness and making it more inclusive.
We get into what the foundation of a healthy relationship consists of, why you need to love yourself first, how to define what your goals are for yourself and your relationships, what it means to be authentic in a relationship, and so much more.
This is such an honest and empowering conversation. I know you will love hearing it as much as I loved recording it!
Resources Mentioned:
Relationship Toolbox Freebie
SamanthaHeuwagen.com
https://www.facebook.com/SamanthaHeuwagenMFT/
https://twitter.com/Sheuwagen
https://www.instagram.com/samantha_heuwagen/
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Are you able to lean on the other leaders on your team?
Brianna, Whitney, and Aubrey make up the admin team for my private preschools in Maryland, so they are joining me to talk all about leadership and working together as a team in leadership.
We discuss how leadership presence evolves over time, the benefit of individualized coaching when becoming a leader, why you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help, and most importantly, how to empower future leaders and the leaders around you.
Regardless of what industry you are in, I think you will really value this conversation with Brianna, Whitney, and Aubrey. They are giving such great advice on how to really build and nurture a strong leadership team!
Resources Mentioned:
http://bright-beginning.com/blog
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Have you ever had a cake pop before? Chocolate is my favorite!
I am such a big fan of Lisa’s Cakepops in Severna Park, Mayland, so I decided to interview Lisa Schneiderman in this episode!
Not only did I want to hear all about how she makes the most delicious and creative creations, but I also wanted to hear how she was able to turn a passion into a business later in life!
While Lisa and I definitely touch on the flavors and designs of her cake pops, we mostly chat about how she started a new career after the age of 50, how she knew she could pursue her passion, and the many ways that we can all support a small business like hers.
Lisa is so in tune with her purpose and passion, and I so admire her bravery and dedication to it. I know you will too while you listen.
This conversation will inspire you, motivate you, and of course, make you want to order from Lisa’s Cake Pops yourself, so don’t miss it!
Resources Mentioned:
https://instagram.com/lisas_cakepops
https://facebook.com/lisascakepopssevernapark
www.Lisascakepops.com
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Do you know what executive functioning is?
In this episode, I am joined by two women who have totally changed my life and have helped my family in the most incredible ways, and we are talking all about executive functioning.
Executive function is a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use these skills every day to learn, work, and manage daily life.
Karima Davis, the owner of Tutor Partners, offers online tutoring and coaching, educational coaching, and parent support. Michelle Porjes is an educational school psychologist who also focuses on executive function coaching.
We cover when executive functioning is fully developed, what parents can do to help their children, making sure your children have the tools they need, and so much more.
I have worked with Karima and Michelle and so have my children. I can’t say enough good things about them and how important this work is.
Tune in to learn all about executive functioning and how you can support yourself and your children!
Resources Mentioned:
https://tutorpartners.as.me/newclientassessment
http://www.mytutorpartners.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TutorPartnersLLC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tutor-partners-llc
https://www.instagram.com/tutorpartnersllc/
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If you’re anything like me, you probably don't know a lot about technology and cybersecurity.
Luckily, there are wonderful, knowledgeable people like Elizabeth Murphy, my guest in this episode, that can explain it to us.
Elizabeth has 18 years of combined Telecomm and IT industry experience. She consults business owners on appropriate and secure infrastructure choices.
It is important for small business owners to understand the threat that cybersecurity can have on their businesses, clients, and personal lives.
Elizabeth is teaching us about the damages of breach incidents, the importance of an incident response plan, changes that we can make to protect ourselves, and more.
If technology and cybersecurity overwhelm you, this is an extremely informative episode that you will get a lot of clarity from.
Make sure to tune in and listen closely especially if you are a small business owner!
Resources Mentioned:
Visit the OmegaCor Technologies Website
Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn
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Do you feel frustrated or pulled in multiple directions? Do you feel that you are ineffective as a leader in one or more areas of your life?
If your answer is yes, I want to help you identify how to create balanced leadership.
In this episode, I am telling you about the free 5-day digital course that I created that will help you with just that.
From what to expect from the course to the transformation and success that you will experience once it is over, I am getting into all of the details of it.
If you want to learn more about achieving balance in your leadership presence and feeling more successful both personally and professionally, tune in to this episode all about my free Balanced Leadership digital course.
Resources Mentioned:
https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/balanced-leadership
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Personal brand photography is vital to success, but taking portraits can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Don’t you agree?
I am not someone who likes to be photographed, but my guest today, Maureen Porto, has a way of making me feel comfortable and confident while she photographs me.
Maureen Porto is an award-winning portrait photographer specializing in business portraits and personal branding photography. Her Annapolis, Maryland studio serves clients from all over the DC Metropolitan area, and she travels from coast to coast.
She is joining me to talk about the importance of personal branding and using photography as a way to help female entrepreneurs stand out and elevate their brands.
I have been working with Maureen for quite some time, and I am constantly in awe of how she can capture the beauty, power, and legacy of women in business.
If you know that you should get photos taken but are nervous, listen to this episode. Maureen will help you find the confidence you need.
Resources Mentioned:
www.maureenporto.com
https://www.instagram.com/maureen.porto.photo/
https://www.facebook.com/maureenportophoto
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I don't believe that makeup is meant to hide our faces. It's meant to enhance the features we already have. Don’t you agree?
Some people might have the understanding that makeup is used to hide features, but I don’t look at it that way! My guest, Samia Freeman, doesn’t either!
Samia Freeman is a makeup artist, skincare consultant, and beauty educator who is passionate about empowering women through their own inner beauty. She educates women on product knowledge as well as skincare and makeup application so they can feel confident incorporating the techniques into their everyday routine. Her approach is always client-focused, engaging her clients throughout the process as they prepare for their special events, so they feel comfortable and confident in their own skin.
Samia and I explore the idea that beauty is so much more than makeup. We cover the importance of taking care of our skin, where to start if you don’t have a skincare routine, the effect of chemicals in skincare and so much more.
If you are interested in skincare, makeup, and enhancing your natural beauty from the inside out, you will absolutely love this episode.
Resources Mentioned:
www.Instagram.com/beautybysamia_
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Do you have a side-hustle?
A lot of women that I have talked to have day jobs and a side-hustle! There are so many different reasons why, and my guest today is talking to us about hers.
In today’s episode, I am joined by one of my (and my dog’s) favorite brand owners, Kelsey Holden to talk about how her day job pays the bills, but her side-hustle fulfills her creative passions.
A devout lover of all puns, Kelsey Holden is the owner and embroidery artisan of Good Dog Designs, a machine embroidery company based in her home studio of Baltimore, MD. During the day, Kelsey works in event marketing for a digital health startup company.
We are talking about all of the different ways that we can fill our buckets, why our careers don’t have to be the be-all and end-all, how leaning into creativity can be an outlet for grief, and more!
This episode is a great reminder that your career does not have to be the only thing that you do especially if it doesn’t bring you joy and fulfillment. We are all multi-faceted and can do so much! Listen in to hear advice from Kelsey on this and the motivation you might need to start your own side-hustle!
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Do you want to take the LEAD of your life?
If you listen to this show or you follow along with me, I am going to guess that you do! Lucky for you, I am talking all about the Leadership Masterclass I offer in this episode.
The Leadership Masterclass is a 6-month group coaching program with an in-depth focus on mission, vision, and values that align with your goals both personally and professionally enabling you to lead authentically and at your BEST!
I created a safe space where women work together to identify their own unique leadership presence while focusing on the strategic objectives needed to keep businesses/organizations moving forward.
The power of group coaching is invaluable as we are either the student or the teacher in every experience, and when we can combine our experiences, share our resources and connect in meaningful ways, we truly live the motto “Empowered women, empower women.”
There are hundreds of high-achieving women who have been able to take the lead of their life because of this, and I want you to be one of them!
For more information about the Leadership Masterclass and an inside look into what the masterclass can offer you, tune in!
Resources Mentioned:
https://leadinglady-coaching.com/masterclass-2/
https://leadinglady-coaching.com/contact-me/
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Do you ever feel the weight of food stress and diet culture? Do you struggle with body image? Do you want to feel empowered to nourish and listen to your body rather than restricting your food intake?
I know that myself and so many other leading ladies are nodding our heads yes to all of these questions.
In today’s episode, my intuitive eating coach, Elizabeth Harris, is back to talk more about using intuitive eating as an empowering approach to food, nutrition, and well-being.
Elizabeth is the owner of Elizabeth Harris Nutrition and Wellness, a registered dietitian and certified dietitian nutrition coach. She helps women choose nourishing foods and build lifelong healthful habits so they can never diet again. Her goal is to help women feel good about their wellness choices and their bodies and show up like an energized superstar for everyone and everything else they care about.
We are talking about the many benefits of intuitive eating, how empowering it is to switch focus from weight to well-being, why restrictive habits don’t work and more.
Elizabeth has changed my entire mindset around health, wellness, and food, and I know she can help you too if you find yourself in this same mindset as I was once in.
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Are you ready to rise into your higher purpose? Do you want to unlock your power as a visionary woman?
In today’s episode, I am talking to Solara Amun Ra about what it takes to become who we were born to be and step into iconic work as women.
Solara Amun Ra (formerly known as Raquel Vasallo) is the #1 Best Selling Author of “Spiritual Seductress, The High-Powered Women’s Guide to Devour the World through Spiritual Guidance.” She is the pre-eminent Spiritual Advisor to female Visionaries and Thought Leaders. She is an International Speaker, Mystic Artist and Feminine Leadership Trendsetter.
Solara has a priceless gift to rapidly unblock subconscious and energetic patterns. She is a Master Ascension Catalyst for profound spiritual fulfillment and radical 5D Bliss living. This opens up the gateway for her multi-million dollar clients to achieve their iconic work in their personal and professional lives.
This powerful episode with Solara will inspire you to embrace your zone of genius, step into your unique purpose and become who you were really meant to be.
Trust me when I say this: you are not going to want to miss this conversation.
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Are you inspired by passionate, dedicated, and committed members of your community?
In today’s episode, I am joined by Leading Lady Ambassador, Roxana Rodriguez, and she is all that and more!
Roxana Rodriguez is the owner of Caliente Grill in Annapolis, one of our family's favorite restaurants. She is also the owner of American Postal, so she is a serial entrepreneur. Roxana is constantly getting out there, starting businesses, helping others start businesses, and is extremely involved in the community.
She believes that building a strong relationship with her community by supporting school fundraising, class presentations, special events, local organizations, sports clubs, and partnerships with other local small businesses is a commitment and a great way for her to contribute back to the success of the community.
We are talking all about celebrating and sharing our cultures, giving back, how to stay connected to our community, and more.
I feel so blessed to be in the same community as Roxana because I get to experience her selflessness and passion for supporting others. Even during the pandemic, Roxana stepped up even when she was having a hard time with her own business.
Listen in to hear how Roxana supports her community and how she finds the passion to believe in herself even when times are tough.
Resources Mentioned:
www.calientegrillannapolis.com
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I've had several women reach out to me and request specifically that I speak about leading through grief, so that is exactly what you can expect from this episode.
I can't deny that many leading ladies, myself included, have had unique challenges in the last year. Covid-19 affected many of our businesses, our wellbeing, our families, and more, and after speaking with many different leading ladies, it became really clear that so many of us experienced grief or currently are experiencing grief.
Grief is often associated with the loss of a loved one, but grief can also be mourning the loss of something in your life like the loss of your business, the loss of a friendship, or the loss of certain behaviors or hobbies that you enjoy doing.
In this episode, I am walking through the seven stages of grief, sharing some of my own experiences with this, and also giving you some advice if you are walking through grief right now.
I know that you will feel encouraged, supported, and equipped to acknowledge your feelings and keep moving forward as a leading lady after listening to this episode!
Resources Mentioned:
Join The Leading Ladies Facebook Group
Email me: aliceanne@leadinglady-coaching.com
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Do you feel like you are a leading lady?
In today’s episode, I am talking to Sabrina Mapp, and we are digging into authenticity, discovering our strength, and showing up as the leading lady that we want to be.
Sabrina is a nerdy, introverted, idealist. A late Gen X-er and maybe a bit of a late bloomer, she is currently living her life backward. Her new favorite quote is “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine – it’s lethal”. – Paulo Coelho
Sabrina has worked in Web Development at several prestigious companies including IBM, National Geographic, and most recently Georgetown University Law Center. She started her company, Astrid Digital, in January 2020, just in time for the pandemic to hit. Astrid Digital specializes in social media strategy and marketing for small to medium businesses.
Since mid-2020, Sabrina has been training for a career in voiceover acting and recently launched a new website for her voiceover career, Sabrina Mapp, Voiceover.
She is sharing her story, energy, and vibrance in this episode to inspire and challenge you to take the reins on your own life and truly become a strong leading lady.
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Do you think the pandemic strengthened or weakened your ability to connect with others?
In today’s episode, I am talking to Sara Corckran and Erin Baldecchi from Happy YOUniversity all about connection.
Not only are they fellow coaches and certified in positive psychology, but they are very dear friends of mine, so I am excited to share this conversation with you.
Happy YOUniversity's mission is to transform school communities by empowering faculty through bite-sized, relatable, science-based tools for resilience, positivity, and connection. They provide professional development that is both personally transformative for faculty and readily applicable to the classroom. This results in teachers who are primed to teach and students who are primed to learn.
Not only do they teach science-based tools of positive psychology in bite-sized and actionable steps but they foster connection like nobody’s business. By empowering faculty, staff, and parents to maximize their own well-being, they transform schools from fine to flourishing.
Sara Corckran and Erin Baldecchi are both educators with more than 40 collective years of experience in schools. They love schools and the transformation that happens with the tools that they teach.
Listen in to hear how Sara and Erin have navigated the last year and supported families and staff to foster connection.
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Do you know how speech therapy can help children and adults?
In today’s episode, I am interviewing Meera Deters, and we are talking about speech therapy for children and adults.
Meera Raval Deters, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCTS, ACAS is the owner of Super Speech Solutions, a concierge private practice that provides online Speech Therapy to Texans. She received her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Our Lady of the Lake University in 2006.
Meera has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation clinics, charter schools, and private practices over the past fourteen years. She specializes in accent modification and child language disorders, with an emphasis on autism.
We are covering all of the areas that a Speech Therapist can help children and adults, the importance of early intervention, red flags for speech and language that indicate when a child needs Speech Therapy and more.
I learned so many things from Meera in this episode even as someone with a background in education, so I know that you will get a lot of valuable information out of this conversation as well!
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How do you show up as a leader? Have you paused to make sure that you are presenting yourself in a way that is in line with your values?
In today’s episode, I am joined by Judy Farrell, and we are chatting all about self-awareness and how it makes us more effective as leaders.
Judy is a professional leadership coach with a passion for multiplying her impact on this world by investing in service-oriented leaders. She served nine years in the US Navy where she spent the last three teaching leadership courses across the country. Since she transitioned from the Navy in 2013, she has been wholeheartedly developing nonprofit and other leaders actively or seeking to make a positive social impact.
We are covering the different types of self-awareness, how it allows us to be better leaders, why you need to live inside of your own values and more.
This conversation is so insightful and important for all different types of leaders, so I encourage you to listen in!
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Do you love to shop small and support local businesses?
In today’s episode, I am talking to Fern Elliot about how the community came together to support small businesses, why you should support small businesses, and how to make fashion fun.
Fern Elliott is the owner and founder of Lilac Bijoux, which opened in July 2005. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Fern has been passionate about fashion her entire life. She loves being a part of the vibrant Annapolis community and supporting local designers, including her mom, Leda, and many more!
We are covering the importance of shopping local and shopping small, tips to being more mindful about shopping small, how she stayed connected to her customers during the pandemic, why she loves owning a boutique and being in fashion, and more.
This is such a fun episode and Fern is giving us a discount code to shop her boutique, so don’t miss it!
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Do you experience symptoms that look normal on paper but don’t feel normal?
In today’s episode, I am talking to Sara Poldmae about chronic illness and disease which can be a result of symptoms that go unnoticed or untreated for long periods of time.
Dr. Sara Poldmae, Licensed Acupuncturist, DACM, has been practicing holistic health care since 1998. Through her 20 years of practice in holistic health, Sara has bridged the gap between Western and alternative medicines. Dr. Sara works closely with her patients’ team of physicians and health care practitioners. She opened Meadow Hill Wellness in 2005, with the goal of integrating traditional and holistic care in order to effectively maintain her patients’ lifelong health.
Sara explains that there are so many natural options that people can proactively take to prevent suffering long-term from chronic illness or disease.
Tune in to learn more about how you can take control of your health!
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Could your hormones be the problem of the symptoms you are experiencing?
Rachelle Polk is joining me in this episode to talk about how a BeBalanced program can help bring your body back into balance quickly and naturally!
I went through a BeBalanced program, and I was hugely successful with it. It allowed me to get really in tune with my body and the hormonal changes that I was experiencing, so I am excited to be able to share my story and Rachelle’s story with you in this episode.
Rachelle Polk is a passionate advocate for women’s health and holistic wellness. She is an awarded professional with over thirty years of experience in business development and operations, and she is the owner of the BeBalanced Natural Hormone Weight Loss Centers of Annapolis which helps improve the lives of both women and men.
Tune in to learn how an all-natural BeBalanced program can improve your weight, your health, and your entire well-being
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Are you itching to travel as much as I am?
I think we are all ready for a getaway after last year, so I think you will love this episode with Kirstin May, owner of Clearscape Travel.
In this episode, Kirstin is breaking down where and how we can safely travel this year domestically or internationally.
Clearscape Travel was created by Kirstin May. Kirstin’s true love for travel propelled her to share her passion to help clients explore the world. An avid cruiser and traveler, Kirstin has visited many destinations worldwide.
Her significant travel knowledge and extensive destination training allow her to recommend the finest hotels, resorts and cruise lines in the industry for destinations around the world. Her partnership with Signature Travel, a network of over 6,000 travel professionals established more than 50 years ago, helps her deliver the best value to her most discerning clients, as well as access to one-of-a-kind experiences.
Listen in for information on COVID restrictions and protocols in different countries, necessary testing, safe travel recommendations and more.
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Did you know that there is a scientific model and theory for happiness?
It’s called PERMA-V!
In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Dr. Roz Levabarg, and she is walking us through PERMA-V which outlines the six building blocks to happiness at any age.
These include positive emotion, engagement, positive relationships, meaning, accomplishments or achievements and vitality.
Roz Levbarg is a professional speaker and life coach who works with professional women in midlife who feel unappreciated and overlooked at work now that they're older than many of their coworkers. She shows them how to become the best version of themselves so that they can create a newfound sense of purpose, fulfillment, and financial security. She believes that as women, we can be exceptional at any age.
In a previous iteration, Roz was a university professor and occupational therapist, fulfilling professions which inform her coaching. For fun, she enjoys flower arranging and hanging out with her grandkids.
Roz fills this episode with wisdom, knowledge and experience along with the tactics, strategies and tools to help us all achieve happiness!
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We are all familiar with the benefits of staying active, but have you ever thought about how important it is for younger children (especially girls) to get involved in youth sports?
They give girls the opportunity to develop all of the skills and traits that women need to thrive!
In this episode, I am talking with a dear friend of mine, Stacie Oliver. We are talking all about how girls are able to develop skills like confidence, leadership and teamwork through youth sports.
Stacie Oliver is a national security professional, a mother of two, a serial volunteer, and an ardent promoter of youth participation in sports. She started her own athletic journey at a very young age and now serves as a board member with a large youth recreational sports organization, coaches multiple field hockey teams, offers training services to active runners, plays on an adult field hockey team, and carts her own kids around to sports activities many days of the week. Stacie strongly believes that participation in sports, especially at any early age, enhances a child's confidence, builds leadership skills and community, and supports a healthy lifestyle.
This conversation is such a good reminder to encourage the young girls in our life to get active. It is also a good reminder for us as women that it is never too late to move our bodies or join a team!
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The path to our best self is usually not a straight one. Do you agree?
We are constantly reinventing ourselves and writing new chapters in our stories!
In this episode, I am talking to Mary Ostrowski all about learning to be confident and resilient, even from a young age.
Mary Ostrowski is an educator and author. She likes to say her babies are unconventional in that she doesn’t have any of her own, but as a preschool owner and consultant to both parents and schools, she has many! She is devoted to helping parents raise their children to be confident, resilient and to have a love for learning.
Mary’s work consists of three pillars. She is the owner of a quintessential preschool in Annapolis, MD. She is the author of Drip, Drop and Drizzle, a creativity journal for children 8-12, with just enough of an academic thread throughout to be a great option either in the home or in elementary school classrooms. She is also the founder of The Drizzle Effect, a consulting business with the singular focus of helping build kids' confidence through literacy and the arts.
This episode is such a good reminder that the sky's the limit when we find the confidence to open up and explore new opportunities.
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Have you heard about Impact100?
You probably have a chapter in your area!
Impact100 is an organization that unites women across the globe to fund solutions to the most pressing problems facing humanity. They provide non-profit organizations with grants in increments of at least $100,000 across five broad Focus Areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Health & Wellness and Environment, Preservation & Recreation.
Since its inception, Impact100 has donated almost $80 million to worthy causes and has mentored dozens of chapters from start-up through maturity!
In this episode, I am talking to Heather DeBuse and Elizabeth Robb Janney from the Impact100 chapter in the Greater Chesapeake area in Maryland all about this amazing organization.
We talk about the power of this organization, how it benefits communities in more ways than one and more!
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Did you know that yoga can help you gain flexibility, strength and balance of the mind, body and soul?
That’s right! It’s not just about the pretty poses!
In this episode, I am talking to Allie Cushley all about yoga, and how creating a routine around your interests (yoga or not) can fuel your fire within and help you lead a more positive, stress-free life.
Allie is a certified yoga instructor with a main goal of helping others create a safe space in their body and mind through yoga, meditation and self care practices. She puts an emphasis on taking care of your mental health and finding balance in life.
This episode is such a good reminder that taking care of ourselves is the most important thing. We have to remember to prioritize self-care if we want to lead the life we want!
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Do you find that you have many items in your home that you no longer use?
This is so common! Many times we purchase things for ourselves or our children that are only worn or used for a small amount of time.
In this episode, I am talking to Mimi Shea about being more mindful and sustainable with our purchases.
Mimi is the owner and creator of Wee-Sale Children's Consignment Sale, She-Sale Ladies Consignment Sale and the owner of local franchise Caring Transitions of Annapolis.
This episode offers such an interesting perspective on the consumer mindset and how we can all benefit from shifting our shopping habits! Plus, it is jam packed with tips for how to sort through your own items!
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Does it frustrate you that there is a lack of information available to women about menopause?
You’re not alone. Many women feel like strangers in their own body when they start to experience some of the symptoms associated with menopause!
In this episode, I am talking to Lori Yacobi, a menopause health coach, about navigating this tricky time in a woman’s life.
Lori Yacobi refers to herself as a menopause navigator! After being blindsided by her symptoms and feeling alone, she spent 5 years studying it and is now dedicated to helping others navigate. Through her coaching and courses, she arms women with knowledge and provides them with a toolkit of solutions, to support their best health throughout the transition and the many years beyond it.
I hope this episode with Lori encourages you to get the support you need and learn even more! Menopause is not something that you should be struggling with.
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I cannot believe we are celebrating one year of the Leading Lady podcast!
Launching a podcast has been one of the most special ways to connect with all of you.
In this episode, I recap how I launched, how I have chosen guests so far, how I listen to the needs of the audience and much more.
I think it’s so amazing that this podcast has had the ability to bring this community together. Our community of women in leadership can often feel so isolated, and this show has become a place where you feel heard and connected.
I want to give a special shout out to Stephanie Judice for helping me launch and manage my podcast all year. I couldn’t have done all of this without you!
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One of the hardest things to do as a business owner is to delegate. Do you feel that way?
You’re not alone. Many business owners have a difficult time delegating even when they know the benefits of it.
In this episode, I am chatting with Gala McCray from Two Arrows Admin all about delegating in your business.
Gala McCray is an administrator and founder of Two Arrows Admin, a boutique consultancy. As an international consultant and trainer for small businesses, she has cultivated a team approach that provides business owners with an outsourced solution for their administrative management and bookkeeping needs. Gala’s ability to analyze and evaluate projects, programs, and create actions that support client goals and missions are invaluable skills that this Air Force Veteran has acquired over her 15 years of experience. Gala offers strategic insight that helps drive small business success and realizes how a sound understanding can be vital to a healthy administrative management system.
I hope this episode with Gala inspires you to delegate so you can buy back some of your time, empower your team and grow your business exponentially.
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Does your Facebook group feel more like a classroom than a community? Are you wondering how to get your members to engage?
If you answered yes to either question then this episode is for you!
In this episode, I am chatting with Rachael Spiewak from Rock Your Tribe all about growing a Facebook group, keeping members engaged and creating an environment that boosts sales.
Rachael turns business owners into rockstars by helping them build a loyal fanbase through their Facebook Groups. This social worker turned DJ turned social media mentor is obsessed with bringing big ideas to life.
I hope this episode with Rachael inspires you to learn everything you can about your members so you can build a better community, make sales and have fun!
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Do you volunteer often? Are you interested in learning more about how it could benefit your personal life, business and community?
If you answered yes to either question then this episode is for you!
In this episode, I am chatting with my dear friend, Judy Buddensick, about the importance of partnering with your clients and supporting your community.
Judy is extremely passionate about helping small businesses grow. She opened the Frances Marketing Group in February 2017 which is a full-service media and marketing agency that provides solutions and ideas tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
Judy is also extremely passionate about volunteerism and community service. She has sponsored over 100 Midshipmen from the Naval Academy, is on the Board of Directors of the Downtown Annapolis Partnership and produces the annual Midnight Madness holiday events. She also serves on the Board of the Annapolis Police Foundation and The Annapolis Police Scholarship Fund. In response to the pandemic, she was part of the team that became known as the Annapolis Backpack Collaborative. They raised $40,000 to buy desperately needed school supplies for 2500 students in the City of Annapolis!
I hope this episode with Judy inspires you to stay deeply connected to your community whether the business owners in it are your clients or not.
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Do you sometimes find it difficult to be seen and heard? Would you consider yourself an introvert?
If you answered yes to either question then this episode is for you.
In this episode, I am chatting with Melissa Roberg about being an impactful and strong leader as an introvert. I am really excited for you to hear the many ways you can manage your energy and use your introverted strengths to your advantage!
Melissa Roberg is a certified life and leadership coach for introverts. She is an ex-pat living in The Netherlands but serves clients globally! Her effective approach to leadership development involves uncovering one's unique qualities, innate strengths and introverted superpowers. Melissa helps her clients to grow their leadership skills, develop self-assurance and elevate their conscious energy to create an impact both personally and professionally. Her lighthearted and honest approach empowers the introverts she serves in a way that is warm, non-judgmental and supportive.
I hope this quick episode with Melissa helps you to embrace your traits, have confidence in your abilities and take the lead as an introvert.
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From a young age, we are told to do well in school, go to college, get married, buy a home, start a family, and so on, but we often forget that as we get older, our parents do too. It is inevitable, and it is something that we don’t often think about or plan for.
A lot of us are in an in-between stage of life where we are raising our children while we are caring for our aging parents, so we often look to caregivers to ease some of the challenges and overwhelm.
In this episode, I am chatting with Winsome Brown about senior care - specifically for those with dementia.
Winsome Brown is the co-founder of Lean On Dee Senior Care Advocates. She is a certified dementia life coach, a certified senior advisor and holds certifications from The University of Michigan Advanced Clinical Dementia Practice. Winsome was called to serve when she struggled to find suitable care for her mother when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This realization helped her create Lean On Dee’s dementia check-in service, an at-home cognitive stimulation program that promotes and helps to maintain cognitive abilities in adults living with dementia.
The most important takeaway from this episode with Winsome is to remain patient, become educated and make a plan for your loved one. These things will help you find the peace of mind you need knowing that they are happy, safe and well cared for.
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Prioritizing exercise isn’t easy especially when it is viewed as a punishment rather than a celebration. Do you agree?
Sometimes we forget about all of the things that our bodies are capable of because we are so caught up in a meal that we ate, fitting into a certain size, or wishing we had a toned stomach.
One thing I have learned over the years is that this mindset does not allow anyone to see their body for what it is - powerful, beautiful and worth celebrating. Whether you enjoy 20-minute walks or lifting heavy weights, moving your body should always be empowering.
In this episode, I am chatting with my personal trainer Tara De Leon about the importance of exercise - no matter how you choose to move your body.
Tara De Leon has over 18 years of experience in the fitness industry. She has done everything from teaching water aerobics to personal training to even being a collegiate strength coach. As the Personal Training Coordinator at Edgewater Fitness, Tara helps women be confident and badass by teaching them to lift heavy weights. Outside of the gym, Tara loves to spend time with her husband Marcus, adorable newborn baby boy, Maverick, and Aussie pup, Chula.
The most important lesson in today’s episode with Tara is to find what works for you and give yourself grace. If you are moving your body at all, that is a total win and should make you feel like the powerful woman that you are!
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I have been in business for a long time now. One thing that I learned early on in my business journey is the importance of having a professional help you with your accounting and taxes.
There are so many things that we have to handle and worry about as entrepreneurs. If there is one thing that is important enough to outsource and get help, this is it.
In this episode, I am chatting with my dear friend Jaime Thompson about the importance of getting help with your business accounting.
Jaime Thompson is one of Nicholynn Advisors owners, a full-service accounting firm whose focus is on being the trusted business advisor for small businesses and nonprofits. Jaime's experience working first in a CPA firm and then later as the accountant for a private company gave her unique insight into both sides of the accounting partnership. Jaime is a Lifetime Girl Scout, a role that taught her service above self and always to leave things better than when you found them, both of which Jaime applies to her relationship with her clients. When she's not working, Jaime enjoys hiking, boating, and spending time with her family, and as a true Marylander, she loves eating crab!
If there is one thing that you outsource in 2021, I encourage you to consider your business accounting. The peace of mind you will have in knowing that your finances are handled properly is well worth the cost.
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It’s the time of year when so many of us are doing a lot of retail shopping. I know that with the crazy year we’ve all had, it feels so simple just to order everything online and call it a day. However, I’m here with a short episode to remind us why it’s important to support the small business owners in your community.
I have so many business owners in my Leading Ladies Facebook community, and I am a small business owner myself. Support from our local community is truly the lifeblood of our business.
I am excited to share the many ways you can support local business owners in this episode.
I hope this quick episode serves as a reminder for all of us to shop small wherever possible. Find ways to support your friends and neighbors in business in whatever way you are able.
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As leading ladies, certain self-care activities add to our happiness and sense of confidence. For me, I enjoy having a great manicure. I've been known to tell people that if they see me without a great looking manicure, you know that things are really wrong with me.
So, in this episode, I'm so excited to chat with a leading lady who definitely knows the value of a great manicure. Kathy Watson is a licensed nail technician, nail care expert, and entrepreneur.
With over 16 years of experience, she's worked in all aspects of the industry, including salon ownership, medical, hospital, and editorial; and has seen the good, bad and ugly. Her love for nails and entrepreneurship began as a kid while accompanying her mom to the nail salon.
Her experience and passion have led her to create Polish Change, a nail creative company based in Annapolis, Maryland. Polish Change lets clients express their style, mood, and creativity through non-toxic polish, decals, and full coverage nail tips called Falsettos™. Kathy and Polish Change want to reinvent the way clients get a manicure.
I hope that you enjoy hearing from Kathy and feel empowered by her story. Let's all get excited about rising to the occasion of supporting our fellow leading ladies who are in business.
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If you have spent any time listening to my podcast or as a member of the Leading Lady Facebook community, then you know how much I love my dog. Pets are such an important part of a family and make life so much better.
I’m super excited to chat with a guest today that feels as strongly about animals as I do. Sue Delegan is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brutus Bone Broth.
Listen in for our chat about how her passion for pets led them to create the Brutus Bone Broth brand and why good nutrition is so important for pets as well as people.
After listening in, I hope you know more about caring for those precious fur babies in your life. Take care of the ones you love - even those with four legs!
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As an entrepreneur, I am always looking for ways to scale my business and get in front of more potential customers. One of the most popular and successful ways to do this is through social media ads.
However, getting started with social media ads is not for the faint of heart. It can feel completely overwhelming and foreign if you don’t understand how to use it properly.
That’s why I am so excited to welcome my guest in this episode - Elizabeth McNevin. After 10+ years of experience in e-commerce and digital PR, working for companies like WeddingWire and Travel Channel, Elizabeth McNevin started Sociale. She focuses on working with entrepreneurs to scale their businesses through social media advertising. Elizabeth has helped businesses with ad budgets ranging from $1,500/month to $15,000/month create strategic ad campaigns resulting in an average of 5x ROAS (return on ad spend).
If you are looking to grow your business and have been thinking about using social media ads, be sure to tune in to this valuable episode!
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Have you ever taken time to think about the intricate details of your body and your health? Our physical health is nuanced and has many factors that impact it for better or worse. One example is the somewhat taboo topic of pelvic floor health.
Today, I am joined by a special guest who is such a positive, joyful light - Julie Blamphin. Julie is a dear friend, fellow coach, and an expert on Pelvic Floor health. Since her entrepreneurial launching of Stretch Your Spirit in 2009, she continues to inspire through her work with Celebrate the Pelvic Floor. Julie holds certifications as Sport Yoga Instructor (NESTA, 2009), Yoga Teacher (YogaFit, 2010), Laughter Yoga Leader (Laughter Yoga International, 2014), and Pelvic Floor Yoga Teacher (Pelvic Floor Yoga, 2019).
Today we dive into the topic of pelvic floor health, what it is, and how we can improve it so be sure to tune in!
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Taking care of your body is so important, but sometimes it feels so hard -right? Recently I have been on a quest to shift my mindset to create a sustainable lifestyle instead of yoyo dieting. My special guest today does just that, so I am excited to dive in with her!
Sara Heilman is the founder of Strong, Bold, Healthy where she is a certified personal trainer and health coach.
Sara is passionate about teaching women how to take care of themselves in a way where nutrition and fitness doesn’t need to be torture.
I hope my interview with Sara inspires you to find new ways to take care of yourself and improve your health so you can create a stronger, bolder and healthier you!
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Have you been thinking about starting a blog? Wondering if it’s for you?
I’m so excited to be joined by Chrissy Rey with Pongos Interactive to teach us everything we need to know about entering the blogging world.
Chrissy is a Leading Lady Ambassador, which means she is committed to helping fellow Leading Ladies thrive in their leadership and business. Chrissy has over 25 years of experience as a web developer, she's been blogging since 2004, and enjoys helping aspiring bloggers get started.
In today's episode, we're going to be talking about how to establish yourself as an expert, improve your writing ability, generate income, and also improve your search engine optimization (or SEO).
If you have been wondering how blogging can benefit your business, this is the episode you won’t want to miss!
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Recently, I launched a new product in my coaching business. It was exciting and yet a little nerve-wracking to put myself out there by doing something new. After the launch, I began to get feedback about a typo found in one of my new product emails. It wasn’t a big deal, but it did make me stop to think.
It caused me to reflect on how we interact with one another. We often point out mistakes to others because we want to be helpful, but is it really helpful or not?
This experience gave me an opportunity to think about how I respond to others, the feedback I give, and whether my intention is to empower women. I hope this episode gives you the same opportunity for reflection.
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As women, there are so many things that weigh on us constantly - family, career, self, loving relationships, and on and on. It can get to be a lot if you let it.
In this episode, I’m so excited to share a dear friend with you - Joanna Dziekan. Joanna is a fellow coach who helps women shift from a Good Girl to a Wise Woman to assist women in their quest for wholeness.
We chat about what it means to be a “good girl” and a “wise woman” and how every woman plays both roles at different times in her life. Listen in to learn how to make the shift in your own life.
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With a career background in early childhood education, I feel like I should be able to help my own kids with whatever they need for school.
However, that’s often not the case for parents. That’s why it can be so valuable to hire a tutor to support your kids. In today’s episode, Karima Davis gives us the ins and outs of hiring a tutor for your kids.
As an Academic Success Strategist, Karima has built lasting relationships with students, families, teachers, and administrators, maintaining a focus on providing unparalleled academic support at all times. In teaching students with learning differences, high-achievers, and those in between, she’s discovered the magic that happens when students are allowed to embrace their uniqueness and uncover their strengths. Most importantly, her focus is on supporting the “whole child” and balancing academics with mental wellness.
Karima reminds us that success shouldn’t take away your children’s happiness.
I hope you enjoy this episode and her tips for helping your children be successful AND happy.
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It can be easy to get overwhelmed with your health as a woman - especially as you get older. However, I truly believe that women should take an empowered and active role in maintaining their health. One of the important things to understand is the role that your hormones play in your health and energy levels. Today, I am so thrilled to chat with an expert on hormonal health - Dr. Erin Kinney.
Dr. Kinney is a Naturopathic Doctor, coach, and speaker who helps stressed-out women improve their mood, balance their hormones, and increase their energy.
In today’s episode, Dr. Kinney and I chat about hormone health and how acute, chronic stress impacts your body.
I learned so much from my conversation with Dr. Kinney, and I hope you will too. Empower yourself to become more knowledgeable about your body to take a proactive approach to your health and longevity.
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Social media - especially Instagram - has become such an important part of building a business and connecting with groups of like-minded people. I have worked so hard to build my own online presence as I have grown my business, and there are so many other business owners that I follow and admire.
One person I really admire is Kristin Gulitz from @hapahomecooking. Kristin has built one of my favorite Instagram accounts and foodie communities. I am so excited to chat with her about how she built her engaging social media presence so quickly.
I hope you take away a few social media tips from my chat with Kristin in this episode. I know that I’ve learned so much about creating an authentic community that I plan to use in my own accounts in the future.
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I will be the first to admit that I have always had a love/hate relationship with food. Like many other leading ladies, I have struggled with food and body image for most of my adult life. When I met our guest on today’s episode, I was finally able to identify some of my personal blocks and challenges were with nutrition and wellness.
Listen in to my conversation with Elizabeth Harris. Elizabeth is the owner of Elizabeth Harris Nutrition and Wellness, a registered dietitian and certified dietitian nutrition coach. She helps women choose nourishing foods and build lifelong healthful habits so they can never diet again. Her goal is to help women feel good about their wellness choices and their bodies and show up like an energized superstar for everyone and everything else they care about.
Unlike other nutrition programs that focus on what not to do or which foods to eliminate, restrict, or avoid, Elizabeth highlights all the foods and habits you can ADD to your routines to reach your goals while making nutrition simple, satisfying, and sustainable. She is passionate about putting pleasure and fun back into nutrition and food.
I hope that this episode inspires you to get curious about your nutrition habits and find ways to bring pleasure and joy back into eating healthily.
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I frequently get requests in the Leading Ladies Facebook group to do a podcast focusing on mental health. This topic is SO important to me, and I have done my best to be honest about my own mental health challenges. When we talk about mental health, it allows us to normalize the topic and allows people to get the information and help they so desperately need.
In this episode, I’m thrilled to chat with an expert on this topic - Maria Winters. Maria is a licensed Mental Health Therapist with 17+ years of experience in individual and group therapy with adolescents and adults. She is here to chat about ways we can do a quick check on our current mental state and strategies to improve on a day-to-day basis.
My hope in this episode is to show you that everyone has challenges, and you are never alone if you feel like you are struggling. If you need help, there is no shame in that! Reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or therapist for support and know that you are loved. Today’s episode is one you aren’t going to want to miss!
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Recently I started off a Monday morning by reading a very mean-spirited and hurtful email. It left me feeling upset and slighted, and I had to work really hard to find the positive in that experience.
In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, I chat about this experience, what I did to turn it into an opportunity for growth, and my suggestions for how YOU can do the same.
Looking back now, I can see blessings in that challenge that I would not have if I hadn’t received that nasty email. I hope that you can take these tips I share and use them to find the opportunity in a challenge that you’re facing. There’s always a choice to find the good in every situation.
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Recently, I came upon a beautiful quote by Marianne Williamson. It said, “Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to realize how good things really are.”
What does it mean to have joy in your life? It is so easy to confuse joy and happiness as the same thing - but are they? This month, I spent some time coaching a client on how to bring more joy into the everyday activities of her life. This is one of my favorite topics to coach on since I strive to live my life with the intent of having joy - extreme happiness, fulfillment, and savoring moments of bliss.
Listen in as I discuss easy ways to find joy in the everyday tasks where you spend your time so that you can feel greater satisfaction in your daily life.
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When you are building a new business and marketing yourself, you will be networking with other business owners quite frequently. In these encounters, it is so important to present yourself as professional and prepared.
In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, I discuss a recent business call that I had and how it left me feeling sour and disappointed. I share this conversation not to rant, but to share an example for any aspiring entrepreneurs about how to show up and share your best abilities.
After listening to my experience, I hope you understand the importance of showing up with professionalism. If you can’t put your best self forward, it may be best to hold off on promoting yourself until you are able to be prepared. I invite you to look at the ways you show up in your life. If something is suffering, what can you do to shift your alignment so you show up as your best self in any situation?
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We’ve all been affected by COVID in different ways. Recently, I found myself feeling exhausted and burnt out because of the emotions and stress of leading a business during this time of uncertainty.
My feelings led me to seek out some coaching for my own mindset. Listen in for a raw and vulnerable conversation about how COVID has impacted my mindset - and how coaching led me to new ways of regaining hope.
As you listen to this episode, I’m away at a wellness retreat for some rest and rejuvenation. My hope is that you will reflect on your own feelings and take the time to rest. We all need and deserve a bit of that right now.
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When we feel frustrated or angry, it is human nature to want to “vent” and share our challenges with others. It helps us feel less alone in our trials and relieve some stress, but is it always helpful?
In this episode, I share my perspective about “venting” conversations and when they are helpful and when they become simply gossip.
After listening in, I hope that you will pause and think about the purpose of your venting before your next conversation with a friend. It will definitely make a positive impact on your mindset and your relationships.
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We all experience struggles and trials -especially in 2020. Despite the struggles, it is possible to find ways to celebrate every day.
In this episode, I share ways that I am choosing to celebrate even though this has been a difficult year for our society, my life, and my business.
My hope in sharing the small and simple ways that I am celebrating each day is to help you see the things in your life that are worthy of notice. We all have things that we can be grateful for, so I hope you can choose to focus on those things more often in order to feel more joy.
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The definition of kindness is the quality of being generous, considerate, and friendly. It’s a simple concept, but one that can be difficult to put into action at all times. Have you ever stopped to think about WHY it’s so important to be kind and how it can impact you as the giver?
In this episode, we chat candidly about kindness and altruism. We also dive into the vast amounts of research about kindness and how it can impact our physical health as well as our life satisfaction.
If you weren’t already convinced of the value of being kind, then I hope that this episode does the trick. Kindness truly is a quality that benefits the giver as much as it does the receiver. In the uncertainty of our current situations, one thing that we can all control is the choice to be kind. I hope that you will choose kindness and impact the world around you for good.
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One of the most enriching experiences of life is creating strong relationships with the people that are important to us. That is why relationships are such a large focus of my work with many of my coaching clients.
One fascinating tool that we often use for strengthening relationships is in regards to a person’s response style.
Tune in to learn what response style is, the types that people fall into, and which type is the most beneficial to strengthen YOUR relationship.
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If you are one of the 2 billion people who use Facebook, then you may have seen or participated in a Facebook group. Maybe you even run one yourself like me or my guest on today’s Leading Lady Podcast - Dr. Syretha Storey. Groups can be such a great way to build a community of like-minded people, and I’m thrilled to chat with Dr. Storey about how her Facebook Group has done just that.
Dr. Storey has been in the field of early childhood education for more than thirty years. In this time, she has been a Teacher, Child Care Center Director, Trainer & Family Child Care Director. She also has significant experience as a post-secondary educator. She runs a Facebook group directed toward early childhood directors and educators that I enjoy being a member of myself.
Listen in to our conversation about how to bring a group of people together online to share ideas in a way that is respectful and encourages discussion. Groups are especially valuable now as people and business owners are learning how to navigate the world post-COVID 19.
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In last week’s episode, I shared with you the concept of a growth mindset and that you are either winning or learning through life’s experiences.
As a followup in this episode, I share with you a personal story about my little lemon tree and how it has helped me keep a growth mindset. Often, growth is internal and can’t be easily measured. However, it still has great value.
Listen in for a loving reminder -especially during this difficult season of COVID-19 - that growth is not always linear. I hope after tuning in, you will be able to spot the situations in your life where you are actually experiencing growth that may not be easily seen.
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What does it mean to say you are either winning or learning? When we have challenges or setbacks, it’s easy to let our thoughts become very negative and judgmental about the situation. However, we don’t have to allow those thoughts.
In order to be our best selves, we should be working toward a growth mindset. In this episode, we chat about what that means, how you can recognize your current mindset, and how to intentionally choose your thoughts.
I hope after listening to this episode, you are better equipped with questions to ask yourself to shift your perspective about a circumstance in your life.
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The year 2020 has been undeniably difficult. We are all feeling a bit emotionally drained and exhausted by the events of the past few months. Each of us is handling the trauma of this time differently, but we can all use additional grace and kindness.
In this episode, I talk simply and honestly about the feelings we are ALL experiencing, and I give simple suggestions that I am personally using to help weather this storm.
After listening in, I invite you to acknowledge the difficulty of the last few months, practice grace, and ask yourself, “What is the kindest thing that I can do for myself and for someone else?”
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If you are tuning in to my podcast, then you are most likely a high achiever. It’s also highly probable that you’ve experienced the phenomenon called “Imposter Syndrome” at some point.
So, is it a real thing or just a confidence buzzword that has been created by our generation? To learn more about it, I’m excited to chat with my guest, Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin.
Dr. Orbé-Austin is a licensed psychologist and executive coach, with a focus on career advancement, leadership development and job transitions. She is a co-founder and partner of Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting, a career and executive coaching consultancy, where she works mostly with high potential managers and executives.
She recently gave a TEDx talk entitled “The Imposter Syndrome Paradox” and is here to give us an in-depth look at this common problem.
After listening in, I hope you feel more empowered to tackle Imposter Syndrome in your own life and business.
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Do you have a business idea brewing that is a bit unique and unorthodox? The world needs more leading ladies with a creative vision for how they want to show up in the marketplace.
Today’s episode of the Leading Lady podcast is a fun look into a business that has truly created an outside-the-box, immersive shopping experience.
El Lunay is the co-founder of HERE, a pop-up shop - a whimsical business in Annapolis, Maryland that operates in a short-term, pop-up style storefront and showcases the work of local artisans.
HERE. a pop-up shop is truly one of my personal favorite places to shop with my girlfriends. It feels more like a community experience rather than a simple store.
I think you’ll enjoy my chat with El about the creative process she uses for running the business as well as the unique challenges that an unorthodox model can sometimes create.
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Are you looking to uplevel your business or your life in ANY area? If so, there’s most likely a coach to help you with that! Why are so many people choosing to hire a coach, and is this something you have considered yourself?
In today’s episode, you can listen in to my conversation with a dear friend and fellow coach, John Neral, about the power that is available through coaching.
John is an experienced career and executive coach, as well as the author of Show Up: Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career.
In our conversation, we discuss the essential questions you should be asking yourself if you are considering whether coaching is right for you.
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Have you been dreaming of writing a book and becoming a published author? Every year, this is consistently one of the most popular goals that people set.
So what does it take to move forward on your dream and make it happen? In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a leading lady who knows just how to do that.
Jennifer Klepper is the author of Unbroken Threads, a debut novel that has become a USA Today Bestseller. She has a passion for research and learning and is a self-proclaimed collector of information.
As you will hear, Jennifer has some smart advice for anyone aspiring to become an author. It’s easy to see a dream, such as “writing a book” as a big, impossible goal, but it somehow feels more achievable after hearing the experiences of someone who has done it before. Tune in to find out how you can move forward with YOUR big, impossible goals!
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In today’s episode, I am going to walk you through the 3 questions you should ask yourself daily if you want to feel focused and in control of your time. I love waking up and enjoying a cup of coffee in silence before the rest of my house gets up for the day. This quiet time allows me to sit with myself and think about my core values. I think about my priorities, plan out my day, and get in the right frame of mind so I can move throughout my day with purpose and intention.
I developed these questions for myself and now use them as one of the first exercises I do with my coaching clients. These questions lead them to feel more focused and in control of their time.
For many people, including myself, to-do lists can often feel daunting and heavy. I have actually gotten away from using a to-do list and now spend my energy on my top priorities that will move my business and life forward.
How do you spend your morning? I encourage you to start using these questions as you start your day.
Reach out to me on Instagram and share your answers with me and I will share mine! I love hearing from you!
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How do you overcome negative thoughts that are holding you back? Will you come out of quarantine better equipped to face those thoughts head-on?
This week I was lucky enough to sit down with the oh so inspiring Cheryl Pace and find out how she keeps a positive attitude through unimaginable hardship. Cheryl found her passion for massage therapy after experiencing a life-altering horse-riding accident at only seventeen years old. In true Cheryl fashion, she used this as an opportunity to learn how to help other people experiencing pain like hers.
Find out how she quickly climbed the ranks in her industry at such a young age, and later how she was able to expand a business while dealing with debilitating illness by choosing to surround herself with positive people. Join me as she shares her secrets to a more positive mindset and perspective.
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What are you doing to build and lead your online community? How do you nurture your audience and sustain positive engagement without coming off salesy?
I have been asked these questions by others looking to build a thriving Facebook community. They are interested in finding out how I have grown my group and kept it relevant month after month. They wonder how I come up with content that keeps the community engaged. My biggest secret….. Showing up as myself. I nurture these relationships just like I would if I were meeting someone in real life, face to face.
I created my Facebook group, Leading Ladies with AliceAnne Loftus, and in just two years, we've grown to over 4,500 members. This community is filled with women leaders from all walks of life who encourage and empower each other.
In this episode, I'm revealing six strategies to put into practice to enhance the overall social-emotional health of your community. I hope this episode inspires you to create a community filled with the leading ladies (or men) you are here to lead.
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Can you build a successful business in less than a year without a business degree? Is it possible to overcome past trauma and live in a way that sets your heart on fire? Can you overcome failures and see them in a positive light?
In today’s episode, I have two amazing ladies on the show who will prove you can! I am sitting down with Britney Thornton and Hannah Kates who are the inspirational entrepreneurs behind Auxilium Virtual.
Britney and Hannah met early in their careers at the Naval Academy and in their business today, they continue to play off each other’s strengths. They reveal the hard lessons they learned, the bumps they encountered along the way, and the accomplishments they have seen through it all.
Britney and Hannah pride themselves in providing exceptional service and strive to create meaningful relationships with their clients.
I am excited for you to meet the two ladies who I am lucky to have as a part of my team! Be sure to tune in!
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How do your kids feel about the current crisis and being quarantined at home? What unique challenges do they face with distance learning and the absence of in-person interaction with their friends? As parents, sometimes it's easy to dismiss their frustrations as mundane and their worries as unrealistic.
To give us a unique perspective, I'm interviewing the other Leading Lady in my family, my daughter, Marissa Loftus. Marissa is a sophomore in high school and she is a ray of sunshine! We're going to talk about some of the changes that we've made and how we're adjusting to working and learning at home.
In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
- Marissa’s life before COVID-19 and her passion for sailing
- The pros and cons of distance learning
- The life of an extrovert while on quarantine
- Dealing with the pressure to be productive all the time
- Online interaction vs in-person interaction
- What Marissa looks forward to when the quarantine is lifted
- How the quarantine has affected Marissa’s college plans
- Marissa’s advice to those who find distance learning difficult
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Do you feel like entrepreneurship comes naturally to you or do you feel like you struggle? Do you wish that you could just focus on your zone of genius and have the other "business chores" taken off your plate? Have you ever thought about using systems to turn your passion into a scalable business?
In this episode, I will be chatting with home and business organization expert, Susie Salinas. Susie is a Navy wife, mom of 3, podcast junkie and an obsessed organizer since sixth grade. She owns Systems by Susie and has successfully helped entrepreneurs organize their professional and personal lives through building systems so they can lead effective and efficient lives.
Susie’s entrepreneurial journey started with a passion and quickly turned into having to learn all the ins and outs of running a business. After she was able to build systems and processes she saw huge changes in her business and now she is able to help others do the same.
In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
- How a disadvantage actually led to Susie’s organizing skills
- Outsourcing to scale your business faster
- Figuring out entrepreneurship when you don’t have a business degree
- Setting up your systems so you can scale your business
- How to onboard your new hires so they hit the ground running
- Susie’s favorite apps and tools she uses to run her business
- How to know if and when you should start your business
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Oftentimes, people look at networking groups as just a bunch of leads they need to convert or people to get referrals from. How about you? Do you see the value of joining a group or a forum?
In this episode, let's talk about the greater reason why you should join networking groups: for learning. Many of us didn't go into entrepreneurship armed with degrees in business, marketing or management. Discover how being in a community of like-minded professionals brings us so much more than merely a place to promote our business.
In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
- The purpose of joining networking groups
- Why I limit asking for referrals to once a month in my group
- The importance of learning from others
- Why entrepreneurship could be lonely
- Working in your business vs working on your business
- The roles you can take in a networking group
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No matter how much you talk about it or prepare for it, losing a spouse is something you'll never think would happen to you - especially when you're 34 years old and 6 months pregnant with your third child.
In this tragedy-to-triumph episode, I talk to mom, military wife, and author Ashley Bugge about the heartbreaking loss of her husband in a scuba diving accident. Ashley shares how she dealt with the trauma, the challenge of raising her 3 little kids by herself and how she is facing life and moving forward day by day.
Ashley summoned every ounce of grit and determination within herself to figure out how to move through the greatest adversity and from it, turn tragedy into triumph.
This is an episode you will not want to miss!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Sooner or later, you're bound to have a difficult conversation either in your personal or professional relationships. How can you handle it like a real Leading Lady? How can you stay on goal and avoid letting your emotions to overtake the discussion?
In this episode, let's talk about creating a healthy mindset that brings positivity around difficult conversations and five crucial steps we can take that empower open communication.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
Do you find networking a challenge? Are you lost as to why your networking isn't getting you solid leads or letting you meet the right people?
In this episode, let's focus on networking like a Leading Lady. Let's discuss where to start networking, how to network, what you should talk about, and how to stay connected with the people that you meet.
Discover how you can avoid being a big turn off and be better at showing up with authenticity.
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Just when you thought you're closing a sale or onboarding a new client, he or she suddenly backs out. Frustrating? Definitely! But does it mean failure on your part? No way!
In this episode, let's talk about knowing who your ideal clients are and how to attract them. Learn the right mindset when offering your services and why you shouldn't apologize for your rates.
The last thing you want is to be working for a client for months or years only to realize that it’s not a good fit.
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I'm so excited to have my first interview on the podcast! She's the first leading lady in my life, none other than my mom, Consuelo Thomas.
Consuelo, or lovingly known as Ching, is from the Philippines, married my dad, and moved to the states in 1986. What should have been a major culture shock, Ching turned into opportunities. Learn how helping others actually helps you, what having an abundant life really means, and why constant self-reinvention is key to true happiness.
Listen in and discover the woman who inspired me to be the leading lady I am today.
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
When you look at successful entrepreneurs' branding images, it's natural to think that they got everything their way, they had it easy and were probably an overnight success with their perfectly coiffed hair and polished outfit. True?! Far from it!
In this episode, let's learn one simple truth: Entrepreneurs who endured the test of time and reached their goals paid the price of success. What did success cost for them and what were they willing and not willing to lose? Are you ready to make those same sacrifices and compromises?
Listen in as we get real and see beyond the perfect photoshoots.
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Welcome to the Leading Lady podcast! It’s finally here and I couldn’t be more excited!
My name is AliceAnne and in this debut episode, I’ll give you a glimpse of my life--of being a teacher, mother and entrepreneur. You will learn how getting through the 2008 market downfall led to my epiphany to be a leading lady in my family and business.
I’m not superwoman for sure, but allow my story to inspire you to stop being a victim of circumstances and start taking charge of your life.
Through this podcast, I hope to get to the core of what it takes to truly show up as your best self both personally and professionally. I love helping high-achieving women in leadership and in small business align their core values with not only their business but also their relationships, leadership style, and overall life satisfaction.
Excited for you to be here!
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast