LEAD LIKE A GIRL

Have you ever talked yourself out of an opportunity before anyone else had the chance to say no? Maybe it was a promotion, a new job, starting a business, or simply raising your hand for something bigger. Too often, women wait until they feel completely qualified, confident, and ready before taking the next step. In this episode of Lead Like a Girl , Jamie, Jessica, and Coralyn unpack the confiden...

We all know that person. The one who could win the lottery and complain about the taxes. And yes, we’ve all been that person too. This week we’re talking about complaining. Why it spreads so fast, when venting is actually good for you, and when it turns into a swamp of sadness nobody wants to sit in. Arnold Schwarzenegger says no complaining unless you bring a solution. Jessica has lived by that r...

Nancy Post rose to Vice President at a Fortune 100 company, and she’ll tell you she spent years talking herself out of wanting things so nobody could tell her no. Then she got pregnant young, before anyone she knew had a baby, and realized if she waited until she felt ready, she never would have done it. That voice message kicks off this episode and sets up the question Jamie, Coralyn, and Jessica...

Some friendships have lasted longer than our marriages, careers and favorite hairstyles. But does knowing someone for 20 years automatically mean they belong in the next chapter of your life? This week on Lead Like a Girl , Jessica, Jamie and Coralyn are talking about friendships after 40, growing apart, friendship breakups and why your circle might look different as you get older . Jamie shares a...

What if the career you've worked so hard to build is costing you the very thing that makes life worth living? We're ambitious. We're capable. We're saying yes to the projects, the promotions, the committees and everyone who needs something from us. And somewhere along the way, joy becomes something we'll get to later. In this episode of Lead Like a Girl , Coralyn, Jamie and Jes...

Ever given someone the silent treatment and convinced yourself you were taking the high road? Yeah, about that. In this episode of Lead Like a Girl , Coralyn, Jessica and Jamie are talking about emotional maturity, self-control, workplace professionalism and what happens when grown women have some not-so-grown-up moments. Coralyn confesses to giving two coworkers the silent treatment for an entire...

Did your New Year’s resolutions fall apart somewhere around January 19? You’re definitely not alone. But you don’t need to wait until January 1, next month or even Monday to start again. In this episode of Lead Like a Girl , Jessica, Jamie and Coralyn talk about how to get back on track with your goals, build better habits, stay motivated and recover when you fall off . Whether you want to exercis...

When did being exhausted become something we brag about? “I’m slammed.” “I haven’t stopped all day.” “I’m running on four hours of sleep.” In this episode of Lead Like a Girl , Jamie, Jessica and Coralyn are talking about our obsession with being busy and asking a bigger question: Are we actually being productive, or have we just gotten really good at filling our time? From answering emails at 10...

She pulled off a flawless multi-day event, everything went exactly as planned, and her manager said absolutely nothing — not a text, not a thumbs up, not even a "good job" — and that silence is exactly what this episode is about. This week Coralyn, Jamie, and Jessica dig into why praise matters so much more than most leaders realize — and why a paycheck is not the same thing as recognition. They t...

Lynne Ghelfi spent 15 years leading in a male-dominated industry with zero natural talent for it — and she says that's exactly why it worked. Lynne never waited for a title to catch up to her influence — in this episode she breaks down why courage and consistency beat raw talent every time, why tough conversations are a leadership skill and not just an awkward moment to survive, and why "...

A car dealership manager pulled Jessica aside ten minutes after she walked away. "You're my type of girl," he told her — not because of anything she sold him, but because of what she refused to promise. This week Jessica, Jamie, and Coralyn break down the sales principle that quietly determines whether people trust you — in business, in friendship, in marriage, everywhere: underpromi...

She wasn't disorganized. She wasn't rude. She wasn't even wrong. She just didn't talk like everyone else in the room — and that was enough to get her written off. Jessica, Coralyn, and Jamie unpack the assumption that quietly wrecks more work relationships than actual conflict does: mistaking a different communication style for a personality problem. Jamie sits through a 40-minute...

You are not behind. You are not a sum of every decision you wish you could take back. In this episode, Coralyn, Jamie, and Jessica get into something most women carry quietly — the book of regrets. The coulda, shoulda, woulda. The what ifs that get loudest when life gets quiet. Inspired by the book The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, they unpack why one decision doesn't just change one thing — it c...

You work hard every day — but what are you actually working for? More stuff or more life? In this episode, Coralyn, Jamie, and Jessica are getting into a conversation that doesn't happen enough — the difference between leisure and luxury, and why so many women are chasing the wrong one. They share personal stories, real talk about priorities, and what it actually looks like to live well withou...

Conflict isn't the problem. Avoiding it is. In this episode, Jessica, Coralyn, and Jamie break down what it actually takes to have confident, clear conversations when things get tense — at work, at home, anywhere. They get into why so many of us freeze up or go quiet instead of saying the thing, and what that avoidance ends up costing us over time. Jessica opens up about a personal conflict sh...

The future of automotive leadership is more diverse than ever—and the leaders making it happen are in this conversation. In this inspiring episode of Lead Like a Girl, host Jessica welcomes Kerri Wise, President of WOCAN (Women of Color Automotive Network); Amanda Gordon, WOCAN founding leader; and Perry Watson, President of NAMAD (National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers) for a powerfu...

Most women carry this quietly. Today we're saying it out loud. In this episode, Coralyn, Jamie, and Jessica are getting personal about faith. They're sharing their own journeys, the pivotal moments that changed everything, and how faith quietly shapes the way they lead, make decisions, and show up — at work and at home. This one goes deep. They talk about what it looks like to bring faith into pro...

The biggest threat to your team isn't lack of talent—it's misalignment. Have you ever left a meeting thinking everyone was on the same page, only to realize later that everyone heard something different? You're not alone. In this episode of Lead Like a Girl , Jessica, Jamie, and Coralyn unpack one of the biggest challenges facing leaders today: team misalignment . From unclear expectations and com...

What do cleaning ladies, bad caricatures, and authentic connections have in common? More than you'd think. In this episode Jessica, Jamie, and Coralyn kick things off with two hilarious and completely unexpected stories before the conversation naturally unfolds into something much deeper: why everyone wants to feel seen. Inspired in part by themes from Theo of Golden , this episode explores ho...

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...