Relentless & Real

Financial independence doesn't happen by accident. It starts with understanding where you are, where you want to go, and taking the next step. In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson are joined by Lisa Bush of Alluvial Private Wealth for a candid conversation about women, money, and building wealth with confidence. Lisa shares what she's learned from m...

We all have the same amount of time. The difference is how intentionally we use it. In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson talk about one of the systems Heather credits most for her productivity and success: time blocking. Heather shares how she uses a simple weekly calendar to protect her priorities, manage competing demands, and make sure the things that ma...

There’s a difference between asking questions and questioning everything. In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson take on a common workplace habit: pushing back for the sake of pushing back. They discuss why phrases like “I want to push back” and “let me play devil’s advocate” can immediately put people on the defensive, and how chronic resistance can undermin...

Culture is not casual Fridays, company swag, or words printed on a wall. In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson break down what culture actually is and why the strongest organizations are intentional about defining it, documenting it, and protecting it. At Focus 3, culture is defined by the beliefs, behaviors, and outcomes an organization consistently produce...

The best time to prepare your next leader isn't when a position suddenly opens. In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson explore what it takes to build a strong leadership bench and why organizations need to intentionally develop emerging leaders before they're needed. They discuss the danger of promoting people based on credentials or necessity without...

Financial freedom isn't just about what you can afford. It's about having the freedom to choose. In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson continue a powerful conversation that began at a recent women's retreat about what Heather calls "run money, not fun money." Heather shares a deeply personal experience that changed the way she thought a...

Accountability only works when expectations are clear. In the first episode of Season 4, Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson unpack what it looks like for a leader to recognize when the gap is not simply performance, but clarity. Heather shares a recent experience with the Focus 3 team where she realized her own expectations had outpaced the systems, training, and skills needed to meet them. Instea...

Most leaders spend their time focused on two groups: their highest performers and their lowest performers. But what if the biggest opportunity is sitting somewhere in the middle? In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson unpack the Mountain of Average , a leadership framework that challenges how we think about performance, culture, and influence. They explore th...

Success rarely happens overnight, and it almost never happens alone. In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson sit down with Angie Tanner-Miller , founder and team lead of The Agency Real Estate Group, to talk about the unexpected journey from stay-at-home mom to building one of Central Ohio's fastest-growing real estate teams. Angie shares how she navigated...

In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson explore the importance of protecting your professional reputation before it's ever put to the test. From social media and workplace events to conferences, networking, and everyday decisions, they discuss how small moments can have lasting consequences for your career, your leadership, and the people who trust you. Dr...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your ability, but your willingness to step into discomfort? In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, and Expand Your Limits founder Kelsey Lensman for an honest conversation about choosing courage when comfort feels easier. Kelsey shares the experiences that shaped her jou...

What separates good leaders from great ones? In this special Q&A episode of Relentless & Real , Heather and Jenny answer some of the most common leadership questions they've received from workshop participants, podcast listeners, and leaders across every industry. They discuss why people leave managers instead of companies, how to lead when leadership above you is inconsistent, when transp...

Could you sit in any chair at the table? In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather and Jenny explore what that question reveals about trust, culture, and psychological safety inside an organization. They discuss why healthy cultures don't happen by accident, how cliques quietly undermine teamwork, and why leaders must protect culture long before problems become crises. You'll also...

She’s reliable. Capable. Organized. The one everyone counts on. And that’s exactly why she ends up carrying more than everyone else. In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather and Jenny tackle a challenge many high-performing women know all too well: the more capable you become, the more responsibility gets handed your way. From extra projects at work to the invisible load at home, strong...

For years, Nicole Willis believed great leaders had to be tough, emotionally detached, and always in control. Working inside the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, that mindset was part of the culture. Armor up. Get the job done. Leave your emotions at the door. Then life changed. In the first guest interview on Relentless & Real , Nicole shares how a personal crisis transformed...

We like to believe people are judged solely on their talent, character, and performance. The research says otherwise. In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather and Jenny tackle a topic that can feel uncomfortable to discuss but has very real implications in leadership, business, and everyday life: appearance, confidence, and the impact of first impressions. They explore the concept of &qu...

We all have things we carry. A mistake we regret. A conversation we avoid. A struggle we hide. A story we tell ourselves that no one else could possibly understand. In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather and Jenny explore a powerful truth: the things we refuse to acknowledge often have the greatest impact on our health, relationships, leadership, and performance. From limiting beliefs...

Season 3 is here, and we’re starting with a conversation that hits close to home. In this episode of Relentless & Real , Heather and Jenny unpack the relationships we hold onto, the ones we outgrow, and the difficult truth that sometimes distance is a disciplined response. From friendships and professional connections to seasons of life that naturally shift, they explore what happens when rela...

Why do so many goals fall apart? Not because people are incapable of discipline, but because they were never truly connected to the goal in the first place. In this episode of Relentless & Real , we talk about the difference between empty goal setting and meaningful intention. Because saying you “should” change is not enough. External pressure will not sustain real behavior change. We discuss...

What happens when a woman becomes the breadwinner, but the expectations at home stay exactly the same? In this episode of Relentless & Real , we take on a conversation that still feels surprisingly hard to have out loud. What changes when she makes more? What does that do to identity, partnership, responsibility, and the unspoken dynamics inside a household? We talk about why this is still suc...

What are you holding on to that you do not actually need anymore? The extra stuff. The old habits. The past versions of yourself you have not let go of. In this episode of Relentless & Real , we unpack the idea of holding on, both physically and mentally, and how it quietly keeps you stuck. Because it is not just about clutter in your home. It is the thoughts you replay. The expectations you c...

In this episode of Relentless & Real , we unpack one small habit that quietly impacts your confidence, credibility, and how others perceive you over-apologizing. We talk about why so many people (especially women) default to saying sorry, what it actually signals in a professional setting, and how it often stems from overcommitment, lack of boundaries, and operating on obligation instead of in...

In this episode of Relentless & Real , we talk about one of the hardest skills to build in leadership and in life: feedback . Why do so many people say they want it, but struggle to receive it well? And why do so many people give it at the wrong time, in the wrong way, and then wonder why it does not land? We unpack the difference between feedback and criticism, how to know when you are actual...

In this episode of Relentless & Real , we talk about the “inside voice” women often slip into at work and why it matters more than most people realize. It is not just what you say. It is how you say it. The volume, the hesitation, the nervous laughter, the trailing off, the apology before the idea even lands. All of it communicates confidence, or the lack of it. We unpack what causes women to...

In this episode of Relentless & Real , we talk about what it actually takes to finish a big goal. Not the idea. Not the intention. The execution. What started as a reluctant assignment to finish a book turned into a deeper conversation about discipline, ownership, and the difference between talking about a goal and actually completing it. We break down what gets in the way of big goals, from o...