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Send us Fan Mail  Parenthood has a way of revealing lessons we never realized we were teaching. In this episode, I’m reflecting on the habits, beliefs, and thought patterns I hope my daughter never inherits from me and why becoming a parent has challenged me to become more intentional about the example I set every day. From productivity and perfectionism to confidence, curiosity, and personal grow...

Send us Fan Mail  Someone else’s success can stir up emotions we don’t always expect or want to admit. In this episode, I’m diving into why another person’s wins can sometimes trigger self-doubt, what those feelings are actually trying to tell us, and how we can use them as a catalyst for growth instead of letting them turn into shame or discouragement. From comparison and identity to self-trust a...

Send us Fan Mail We all wish there were more hours in the day, but the truth is that most of us would simply fill them up, too. In this rerelease episode, I’m sharing practical habits that have helped me create more intention, focus, and productivity in my daily life as an entrepreneur, leader, mother, and creative. From time blocking and deep work to delegation, automation, and morning routines,...

Send us Fan Mail  Comparison is a deeply human experience, but it doesn’t have to become a source of self-doubt. In this episode, I’m diving into why we compare ourselves in the first place, what’s actually happening beneath the surface, and how we can use comparison as a tool for growth instead of letting it hold us back. From psychology and personal development to leadership, entrepreneurship, a...

Send us Fan Mail Most leaders don’t intend to micromanage. In fact, what often starts as care, responsibility, or a desire for strong outcomes can slowly turn into over-involvement without them even realizing it. In this episode, I’m diving into the thin line between micromanagement and clarity and why the difference matters so much in leadership. From ownership and accountability to alignment and...

Send us Fan Mail  Comparison is one of those things we all experience, but rarely talk about honestly. In this episode, I’m diving into what it really looks like to celebrate other people’s success without letting it shake your confidence or make you question your own timeline. From leadership and entrepreneurship to motherhood, running, and personal growth, this is a conversation about comparison...

Send us Fan Mail  Hard conversations are not the exception in leadership, they are part of the responsibility. In this episode, I’m diving into how great leaders deliver truth clearly and directly without damaging trust in the process. From delayed conversations and emotional reactions to clarity, timing, and intentional communication, this is a conversation about how to say hard things in a way t...

Send us Fan Mail  Three hundred episodes later, I’ve realized this podcast was never just about content. It was about consistency, growth, identity, and learning how to keep showing up long after the excitement of starting faded away. In this episode, I’m reflecting on what podcasting, running, leadership, and life have taught me over the last four years. From building habits and confidence to lea...

Send us Fan Mail  Conflict is not the exception in leadership, it’s part of the job. But most managers are never actually taught how to navigate it well. In this episode, I’m diving into the middle ground of leadership: how great managers handle workplace conflict without avoiding it or exploding. From emotional reactions and delayed conversations to clarity, accountability, and trust, this is a c...

Send us Fan Mail Some leadership habits are obvious. Others quietly shape trust behind the scenes. In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most overlooked but powerful leadership behaviors: closing the loop. From follow-ups and feedback to everyday conversations, this is about what happens after the moment passes. Because leadership isn’t just about what you say, it’s about whether you come ba...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting and leadership may look like two completely different roles, but in practice, they mirror each other more than we realize. In this episode, I’m exploring the parallels between raising a child and leading a team, and what both roles teach us about patience, growth, and showing up while we’re still figuring it out. From emotional regulation to consistency and learning in r...

Send us Fan Mail  Opening a seat at the table sounds simple, but in leadership, it’s far more nuanced. In this episode, I’m diving into what it really means to bring people into the room where decisions are made and how to do it with intention, clarity, and purpose. From leadership development to team alignment, this conversation explores the balance between inclusion and discernment. Because brin...

Send us Fan Mail  Perspective shapes more than mood. It shapes leadership, energy, and what happens next. In this episode, I’m diving into the difference between seeing the glass half full or half empty and why that choice matters so much more than we often realize. From running and motherhood to work and team dynamics, this is a conversation about choosing possibility without pretending things ar...

Send us Fan Mail  This episode is a little different and a lot of fun. Instead of my usual format, I let ChatGPT ask me the questions and I answered them live, unscripted, and completely off the cuff. From leadership and motherhood to running, resilience, and personal growth, this conversation gave me a chance to reflect in real time and let you hear what was actually on my heart. If you’ve ever w...

Send us Fan Mail Attending a webinar or conference is easy. Actually getting value from it? That’s where most people fall short. In this episode, I’m sharing what I learned from my first CMAA World Conference and how to turn any learning experience into real, tangible growth. From short webinars to multi-day conferences, the real impact doesn’t come from just showing up. It comes from how you enga...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the very people who excel in their roles struggle once they step into leadership. Not because they lack ability, but because the job itself has completely changed. In this episode, I’m diving into the Peter Principle, the idea that employees are often promoted based on success in their current role until they reach a level that requires entirely different skills. In indu...

Send us Fan Mail  Culture rarely collapses because of one big moment. More often, it erodes slowly through small behaviors, missed conversations, and leadership decisions that seem harmless at the time. In this episode, I’m unpacking the quiet culture killers that often go unnoticed but quietly shape how teams feel about showing up to work every day. From tolerating difficult high performers to ov...

Send us Fan Mail  Leadership strength does not always look loud, dominant, or aggressive. Sometimes it looks calm, precise, and deeply grounded in who you are. In this episode, I share leadership lessons inspired by the novel The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn and the story of a Ukrainian historian who became an elite sniper during World War II. What stood out most was not the war story itself, but the...

Send us Fan Mail  Fear does not disappear just because you have proof that you are capable. In this episode, I share what running has been teaching me about doubt, imposter syndrome, and the mental battles that show up long before your feet hit the pavement. From worrying about pace and injury to questioning whether I am “really” a runner, this is an honest look at what happens when your head trie...

Send us Fan Mail Delegation is not just handing off tasks, it is building people. In this episode, I share what I am learning as a Chief Business Officer about shifting from control to trust and from doing the work to developing the leaders around me. We will explore why delegation feels harder at higher levels of leadership, how micromanagement quietly damages culture, and what it really takes to...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership isn’t built by hustle, it’s sustained by rhythm. In this episode, I’m unpacking how to create leadership rhythms that support your clarity, confidence, and capacity, especially when life feels full and unpredictable. From parenting and running payroll to traveling for work and navigating chaos at home, this is a candid look at how rhythm (not rigidity) keeps your leader...

Send us Fan Mail  Leadership lessons don’t always arrive in the boardroom, sometimes they show up on the treadmill. In this reflective episode, I share what running 100 miles in January taught me about discipline, mindset, and sustainable leadership growth. Spoiler: it’s not about intensity, but consistency. We’ll talk about motivation vs. momentum, how to lead even when life feels full, and why t...

Send us Fan Mail Managing up is one of the most important (and overlooked) leadership skills, especially as you grow into higher-level roles. In this episode, we’re diving into how to manage up with clarity and confidence, without falling into people-pleasing or losing your autonomy. Whether you’re navigating unclear expectations, juggling priorities from multiple directions, or simply trying to l...

Send us Fan Mail Originally aired as episode 170 on July 2, 2024 I want to share something personal and relatable, my recent struggle with staying motivated in my business. It's been a challenging period, and I believe it's important to share this journey with you because we all go through different seasons in life. Remember, it’s okay to face challenges and lose motivation at times. Wha...

Send us Fan Mail There are leadership lessons you only learn by living them, often through burnout, over-explaining, and saying sorry when you shouldn’t have. In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shifts that have reshaped how I lead and what I’m no longer apologizing for as I grow into unapologetic, grounded leadership. From having standards and setting boundaries to resting without guilt and...