HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet names something that's become one of the most overlooked patterns in women's health right now — and overlooked in the way that feels helpful and even empowering, right up until it isn't.  Leslie explores why scrolling through health content and finding a story that mirrors your experience feels so much like self-awareness — an...

Join Leslie Gaudet and Ricarda van der Walt, qualified nutritional therapist and mother of four, for a grounded and practical conversation about restoring energy at the root. After navigating her own experience with IBS, stress-related symptoms, and supporting her daughter through eczema, Ricarda turned her personal healing journey into a mission to help busy, worn-out individuals rebuild their he...

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet says the thing nobody in your world is probably saying — you need more sleep than you're getting, and the fact that you're still functioning isn't proof that you're fine. Leslie explores why high-achieving women have turned sleep deprivation into a quiet badge of honor, what's actually happening inside a nervous system that ne...

Join Leslie Gaudet and Hema Crockett, trauma-informed transformational coach, investor, podcaster, and bestselling author, for a rich conversation about honoring your truth, releasing the “shoulds,” and reclaiming your life from autopilot. After decades of checking all the traditional boxes—career, marriage, house, children—Hema had a moment during her IVF journey that made her question whether th...

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet explores what's been quietly going unprotected while you've been building — and why grace is the only thing that can protect it. Leslie reflects on why capable, high-performing women keep reaching for a feeling they can't quite name — the sense of being settled inside what they've built, of moving through complexity without lo...

Join Leslie Gaudet and Frances Helena, Founder and CEO of Beautifully Diverse Fashion, for a moving and inspiring conversation about what happens when one woman decides that beauty, dignity, and belonging are not privileges — they are rights.  Based in Townsville, Australia, Frances has built a global fashion movement that upcycles donated clothes and places them on international runways — includi...

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet explores what it actually costs when softness doesn't feel safe — and what becomes possible when you stop confusing toughness with strength. Leslie reflects on why capable, high-performing women learn to suppress softness in environments where the same behavior gets rewarded in men and penalized in women — and how that double...

Join Leslie Gaudet and Laing Rikkers, award-winning author, entrepreneur, and executive coach, for a deeply human conversation about loss, resilience, and the quiet courage it takes to keep living with an open heart.  In this episode, Laing shares how the sudden loss of her sister became the catalyst for Morning Leaves: Reflections on Loss, Grief, and Connection, and how writing began as a private...

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet explores what happens when productive days don't translate into quality of life—and how that disconnect quietly erodes your experience of living while your days continue to look successful on paper.  Leslie reflects on why capable, high-performing women often measure life by daily productivity instead of daily experience, trea...

Join Leslie Gaudet and Sarah Michelle Boes, author, speaker, and former founder of a multi-million-dollar education company, for a powerful conversation about pressure, leadership, and what grace really looks like in the middle of uncertainty.  Sarah Michelle shares how navigating her daughter’s congenital heart defect reshaped not only her life as a mother, but her identity as a leader and entrep...

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet explores what it costs internally to sustain success built on endurance instead of grace. This conversation is not about achieving less or building less. It's about what happens when high-achieving women measure success by what they can absorb rather than what they can sustain—and how that pattern quietly erodes quality of lif...

Join Leslie Gaudet and Drew Ann Long, inventor of Caroline’s Cart and founder of Caroline’s Cause, for a powerful conversation about motherhood, courage, faith, and the quiet strength required to build something the world didn’t yet understand it needed.  In this episode, Drew Ann shares how advocating for her daughter Caroline led her into unfamiliar territory—engineering, patents, manufacturing,...

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet brings together four weeks of exploration into how energy shapes financial decisions—and reveals what actually makes it all sustainable: capacity. This isn't about managing less or scaling back ambition. It's about recognizing the difference between effort and capacity—between what you've built feeling constantly managed versu...

Join Leslie Gaudet and Kasey Anton, founder of Spark Business Consulting and author of Profit First for Restaurants, for a grounded and energizing conversation about building real wealth through clarity, systems, and purpose.  With over 30 years in the restaurant and small business world, Kasey shares how she helps entrepreneurs move beyond survival mode and into sustainable, values-aligned profit...

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet explores a pattern many high-achieving women recognize but rarely name: the moment when compensation starts asking you to override your peace. Through her own lived experience of leaving stable roles for opportunities that looked like progress—only to realize she was trading calm for validation—Leslie examines what happens whe...

Join Leslie Gaudet and Michelle Taylor, founder of Women in Wealth, for a meaningful conversation about rewriting the rules of financial empowerment —through clarity, community, and personal alignment. With over a decade in financial services, Michelle has made it her mission to close the wealth gap by helping women make confident money decisions, define success on their own terms, and grow withou...

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet explores the internal dynamic that shapes decisions long before they’re ever visible on paper.  This conversation isn’t about budgeting, investing, or financial tactics. It’s about what happens inside you when responsibility is high, the stakes feel real, and pressure quietly compresses your internal steadiness. Because integr...

Join Leslie Gaudet and Nancy Benet, licensed CPA, entrepreneur, and founder of Fix-It Accounting and Success Your Way, for a powerful conversation about rebuilding from rock bottom and creating success that honors both your values and your vision. Nancy shares how she went from $650K in debt and a single mom of four—with no job—to running two thriving businesses and helping women redefine what fin...

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet explores the unseen layer beneath financial decisions…the internal state that shapes how choices are made long before the numbers ever come into play.  This conversation is not about strategy, tactics, or financial advice. It’s about what happens internally when responsibility is high, when decisions matter, and when urgency o...

Join Leslie Gaudet and Patricia Stepler, founder of Creating Top Producers, for a high-impact conversation about identity, alignment, and the mindset shifts that lead to true success. With a powerful personal story that launched her into the study of universal principles and prosperity thinking, Patricia now helps entrepreneurs rewire their beliefs, reset their self-image, and build businesses tha...

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet, Self-Care Strategist and creator of The YES Reset Method™, shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to build something meaningful without rushing clarity or forcing certainty. This conversation explores what it actually feels like to lead with intention while you are still inside the process, when decisions are not fu...

Join Leslie Gaudet and Nas Echeverria, international marketing and innovation strategist, for a high-impact conversation about building a brand that feels as aligned as it is effective. With over 20 years of experience and the creator of The Easy Yes Method™ and The Netflix Effect™, Nas shares how to stop competing in a crowded market—and start becoming the only choice. In this episode, Nas opens...

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to build something meaningful without rushing clarity or forcing certainty. This conversation explores what it actually feels like to lead with intention while you’re still inside the process—when decisions aren’t fully formed yet, when the vision is clear but the path is still...

Join Leslie Gaudet and Ashleigh Kilcup, trusted advisor and strategist, for a grounded and powerful conversation on leadership, alignment, and what it really takes to succeed without sacrificing who you are. With over 15 years of experience helping women in ownership and senior leadership positions thrive in male-dominated industries, Ashleigh brings a refreshing perspective on simplifying success...

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet explores why so many high-achieving women continue to second-guess themselves even when they know exactly what to do. This conversation unpacks what’s really happening when decisions are made quickly but don’t feel finished—why your mind keeps circling back, why clarity doesn’t always translate into closure, and how open decis...