LEAD LIKE A GIRL

Personality Tests: Hiring Hack or Huge Mistake? Can a personality test really predict great leadership—or are we giving these assessments too much power? In this candid panel discussion, Jessica, Coralyn, and Jamie unpack the truth behind personality assessments, hiring decisions, leadership development, and self-awareness. From DISC and Myers-Briggs to the Big Five, we share personal experiences,...

Is your loyalty helping you grow—or quietly holding you back? For many professionals, especially women over 40, career loyalty can feel like a badge of honor. But what happens when staying in the same role starts costing you your confidence, growth, and happiness? In this episode of Lead Like a Girl , Jessica dives into the difficult but empowering questions around career identity, workplace loyal...

Stop networking. Start connecting. In a world filled with followers, likes, and endless digital noise, genuine relationships have become one of the most valuable leadership skills you can develop. In this episode of Lead Like a Girl, Jamie, Jessica, and Coralyn explore the timeless principles of relationship building and discuss why authentic connection still wins in business, leadership, and life...

Motivation got you started… but commitment is what gets you across the finish line. In this episode of Lead Like a Girl, we dive into the often-overlooked phase of personal growth and success: the boring middle. It’s the part no one talks about—the weeks, months, and sometimes years between setting a goal and seeing the results. We share real-life stories about staying committed when motivation fa...

Who says the best chapters of life happen before 40? In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Lead Like a Girl , Jamie shares her personal journey of finding love, embracing vulnerability, and preparing to get married at 50. From navigating heartbreak and learning from past relationships to discovering the power of healing, self-awareness, and courage, this conversation is a reminder that life d...

We all do it. We all hate that we do it. And yet — here we are, still comparing ourselves to literally everyone. In this episode, Coralyn, Jamie, and Jessica are getting into the comparison spiral — why your brain is wired for it, why social media pours gasoline on the whole thing, and why you're always measuring your behind-the-scenes against everyone else's highlight reel. They're getting honest...

Are you building a life with purpose… or just staying busy checking boxes? In this powerful and honest conversation, Jessica, Jamie, and Coralyn dive into one of life’s biggest questions: Why am I here? From discovering your unique gifts to understanding how serving others can unlock meaning, this episode explores what it looks like to live intentionally instead of running on autopilot. If you&#39...

Who decided life has an expiration date on dreams, reinvention, or joy? In this heartfelt and hilariously honest episode of Lead Like a Girl , Jamie, Jessica, and Coralyn dive into the pressure women feel around aging, timelines, and “having it all figured out.” From career pivots and relationships to confidence, fashion, and personal growth — this conversation is your reminder that life doesn’t s...

Comfort is quietly limiting your growth. In this powerful and honest episode of Lead Like a Girl , Jessica, Jamie, and Coralyn dive deep into why doing hard things is the key to confidence, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. From starting over and facing fear to embracing discomfort and learning through adversity, this conversation is packed with real stories, practical mindset shifts, a...

Could you keep climbing when everything in your body tells you to quit? Jennifer Harkness joins Lead Like a Girl to share her unforgettable experience attempting to summit Mount Kilimanjaro — and the life-changing lessons she learned along the way. From intense physical preparation to unexpected panic attacks at high altitude, Jennifer gets real about the mental toughness required to face fear, pu...

If you’ve been treating LinkedIn like a digital resume, you’re leaving serious opportunity on the table. In this episode of Lead Like a Girl , Jessica, Jamie, and Coralyn break down how LinkedIn has evolved into one of the most powerful platforms for personal branding, career growth, and women’s leadership visibility . This is your wake-up call to stop overthinking, stop lurking, and start showing...

Stop saying you’re “overwhelmed” — it might be the very thing keeping you stuck. In this honest and thought-provoking panel episode of Lead Like a Girl, Coralyn, Jamie, and Jessica unpack how the word “overwhelmed” has quietly become part of our identity and why that matters for women navigating leadership, careers, and everyday life. This conversation goes beyond stress and gets to the root of ho...

The words you choose as a leader matter more than you think — and these 7 simple phrases can change everything. In this powerful and relatable episode of Lead Like a Girl , we’re diving into the everyday language that builds (or breaks) trust, inclusion, and resilience in your team. Because leadership isn’t always about big strategies — sometimes it’s about the small, intentional words that make p...

You’re not responsible for fixing everyone—and this conversation proves why letting go is the most powerful leadership move you can make. In this episode of Lead Like a Girl, Jessica, Jamie, and Coralyn unpack the emotional weight so many women carry every day. From managing other people’s feelings to over-explaining decisions and stepping in too soon, this is an honest conversation about what it...

Joy isn’t something you find someday — it’s something you choose today. And if you’ve been chasing happiness but still feeling empty, this episode is your wake-up call. In this raw and honest conversation, we unpack the difference between joy vs. happiness, why so many women in leadership feel disconnected, and how to reclaim joy in the middle of busy, messy, real life. If you're a working mom...

Fear is something we’re taught to avoid… but what if it’s actually the key to your next level? In this powerful and real conversation, we sit down with leadership expert and TEDx speaker Stephanie Wedgeworth to unpack how fear can become your greatest tool for growth — not your biggest obstacle. From her journey in the automotive industry to her bold mindset shifts, this episode is packed with rea...

Have you ever met someone who lights up every room… and then says they’re actually an introvert? Same. In this episode of Lead Like a Girl — empowering everyday women through our stories — we’re getting real about introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts… and why this conversation matters way more than a personality label. Because this isn’t about being shy or outgoing. It’s about energy. How you sho...

What if the life you want starts with the picture you create in your mind? In this powerful episode of Lead Like a Girl , we dive into the transformative power of visualization, manifestation, and goal setting — and how seeing your future clearly can actually help you create it. From childhood dreams to real-life breakthroughs, we share personal stories about how visualizing success, confidence, a...

Drift doesn’t happen overnight — it happens quietly in your daily choices. In this episode, we talk about the subtle ways women in leadership lose focus, drift from their goals, and wake up wondering how they got off track. Through real stories and practical accountability checks, we share how to reclaim clarity, rebuild momentum, and realign with your mission. Through storytelling, laughter, and...

Plot twist: the life you planned isn’t the life you’re living — now what? In this raw and empowering episode of Lead Like a Girl , we dive headfirst into unexpected changes, personal growth, resilience, and adaptability — and how life’s detours often become our biggest breakthroughs. From travel mishaps and cultural quirks to career pivots, faith shifts, and identity reinvention, we unpack the mes...

Self-control isn’t about being stronger — it’s about being smarter with your energy. In this episode of Lead Like a Girl , we unpack the real reason self-control feels so hard: decision fatigue, stress management overload, and emotional regulation burnout. For women in leadership, working moms, and ambitious professionals, the pressure to “hold it together” can quietly drain our mental health and...

You didn’t lose your worth — you lost a job. And those are not the same thing. Job loss is rarely talked about as grief — but it should be. In this powerful and deeply human episode of Lead Like a Girl , we unpack the emotional, psychological, and identity-shaking reality of losing work, especially for women whose leadership, purpose, and confidence are often tied to what they do. Joined by Mara R...

The good life might actually be standing in the way of a great one. In this episode of Lead Like a Girl , Jamie is joined by co-hosts Coralyn and Jessica for an honest, grounded conversation with Rachel—a massage therapist turned wellness business owner who built her practice after realizing the traditional healthcare system wasn’t designed for proactive healing. What starts as light banter about...

Some friendships are for a season — and that doesn’t make you a bad person. In this powerful and honest episode of Lead Like a Girl , we unpack the evolving definition of friendship and what it really means to build intentional, healthy relationships as you grow personally and professionally. From navigating shifting dynamics to recognizing emotional dependency, we’re diving into the uncomfortable...

What if the reason fitness resolutions fail every year isn’t a lack of motivation—but the fact that we keep trying harder instead of choosing better systems? New year, same pressure to “get it right” with fitness and health—and yet most resolutions don’t survive February. In this episode of Lead Like a Girl , Coralyn and Jamie sit down with professional trainer Stacey Jackson to talk honestly abou...