Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs

In today's society, we are all about the hustle. We are told over and over that in order to achieve success, we have to hustle day and night.    While this may be true in some instances, it's not always the case. The truth is that overwhelm and overachievement are not requirements for business success.    In the latest episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Erin Harrigan to talk abou...

In today's society, we are often told to always try to see the positive in every situation. You've seen it before- "Good vibes only!"    Good vibes and positive thoughts are amazing when you're in a good place, but when you are dealing with pain or trauma, it can feel heavy to try and be positive all the time. Because of this, you may even feel shame for those negative emotions.    In today's epis...

Have you ever really paid attention to what the world is telling you about your body? If you look closely, you'll see that it is, honestly, pretty toxic. There are industries making billions of dollars off of our insecurities, but they shouldn't be! We are so much more than our bodies.    In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, I sat down with Elizabeth Harris to talk about how you can opt-ou...

Saying you want something is easy, but knowing what you want is life-changing.    Do you know what it takes to get what you really want in life?   In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Ana Jones to talk about our emotions, generational traumas, our perspectives, and how they shape the lives we live.    Ana Jones is an emotional awakening coach who helps women UN-EFF themselv...

How confident are you that you set clear boundaries and expectations with your employees and clients?   In this episode, I am talking all about the importance of clear agreements, contracts, job descriptions, and scopes of work.   Lately, I've been having a lot of conversations with my own clients about struggles that they're having either managing employees or managing projects that they're doing...

Want to know a secret? No one knows what they're doing!    In the entrepreneurship world, we are surrounded by experts and gurus who have it all figured out- or so we think! The truth is, no one knows everything. We are all just trying to figure it out as we go.    We all have struggles and battles that others don't see. That is why you can't let comparison steal your joy. You can't dismiss your o...

Have you ever felt a desire to serve others but felt lost on how to do it?    Mentoring can be truly transformational for both the mentee and the mentor.    We may not realize it but we all inherently serve others. In fact, a majority of the time we are either in the position of a teacher or a student. We naturally mentor those around us and it can be easy to overlook the huge impact we are making...

Is your work aligned with your joy?   It is so important that we stand in our authenticity and do the work that lights us up.    In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we are chatting with Beth Nolan about finding your joy, creating your own path to success, and building a business that fits the needs of your family.    Beth knows a thing or two about finding success in the work you love. Sh...

Have you ever let imposter syndrome influence your career decisions? If so, this episode is for you!    When planning out our careers, it is easy to get so caught up in the little things that you get frustrated and feel like you aren't making progress. Looking at the bigger picture and focusing on your long-term goals is so important if you want to move forward.    In this episode of Leading Lady,...

Wondering how to keep your pelvic floor strong? When it comes to core and pelvic floor stability, you don't necessarily need to put in a ton of time!    It can be simple and straightforward!   In this episode, we are chatting with Julie Blamphin about your pelvic floor and how you can take care of it in real life so that you can rock your bod and feel amazing!   As a Pelvic Floor Yoga Teacher and...

What do you think of when you think of relationship growth? Do you think conflict is necessary for a healthy relationship?   In this episode, we are talking all about healthy relationships and conflict with Risa Ganel.    Risa facilitates Relationship Growth. Her gifts blend wisdom with quiet strength and relationship science with empathic connection. She is skilled at being kind and fierce in the...

How can you love others without loving yourself first?   The answer is simple: you can't!   We have to have really solid foundations with ourselves in order to be able to articulate what our needs are with another person.   My guest in this episode, Samantha Heuwagen, is here to talk to us all about this and how to cultivate healthy relationships with ourselves and with others.   Samantha Heuwagen...

Are you able to lean on the other leaders on your team?   Brianna, Whitney, and Aubrey make up the admin team for my private preschools in Maryland, so they are joining me to talk all about leadership and working together as a team in leadership.   We discuss how leadership presence evolves over time, the benefit of individualized coaching when becoming a leader, why you shouldn't be afraid to ask...

Have you ever had a cake pop before? Chocolate is my favorite!   I am such a big fan of Lisa's Cakepops in Severna Park, Mayland, so I decided to interview Lisa Schneiderman in this episode!   Not only did I want to hear all about how she makes the most delicious and creative creations, but I also wanted to hear how she was able to turn a passion into a business later in life!   While Lisa and I d...

Do you know what executive functioning is?   In this episode, I am joined by two women who have totally changed my life and have helped my family in the most incredible ways, and we are talking all about executive functioning.   Executive function is a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use these skills every day to learn, work, and manage dai...

If you're anything like me, you probably don't know a lot about technology and cybersecurity.   Luckily, there are wonderful, knowledgeable people like Elizabeth Murphy, my guest in this episode, that can explain it to us.   Elizabeth has 18 years of combined Telecomm and IT industry experience. She consults business owners on appropriate and secure infrastructure choices.   It is important for sm...

Do you feel frustrated or pulled in multiple directions? Do you feel that you are ineffective as a leader in one or more areas of your life?    If your answer is yes, I want to help you identify how to create balanced leadership.   In this episode, I am telling you about the free 5-day digital course that I created that will help you with just that.    From what to expect from the course to the tr...

Personal brand photography is vital to success, but taking portraits can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Don't you agree?   I am not someone who likes to be photographed, but my guest today, Maureen Porto, has a way of making me feel comfortable and confident while she photographs me.   Maureen Porto is an award-winning portrait photographer specializing in business portraits and personal bran...

I don't believe that makeup is meant to hide our faces. It's meant to enhance the features we already have. Don't you agree?   Some people might have the understanding that makeup is used to hide features, but I don't look at it that way! My guest, Samia Freeman, doesn't either!   Samia Freeman is a makeup artist, skincare consultant, and beauty educator who is passionate about empowering women th...

Do you have a side-hustle? A lot of women that I have talked to have day jobs and a side-hustle! There are so many different reasons why, and my guest today is talking to us about hers. In today's episode, I am joined by one of my (and my dog's) favorite brand owners, Kelsey Holden to talk about how her day job pays the bills, but her side-hustle fulfills her creative passions. A devout lover of a...

Do you want to take the LEAD of your life?   If you listen to this show or you follow along with me, I am going to guess that you do! Lucky for you, I am talking all about the Leadership Masterclass I offer in this episode.   The Leadership Masterclass is a 6-month group coaching program with an in-depth focus on mission, vision, and values that align with your goals both personally and profession...

Do you ever feel the weight of food stress and diet culture? Do you struggle with body image? Do you want to feel empowered to nourish and listen to your body rather than restricting your food intake? I know that myself and so many other leading ladies are nodding our heads yes to all of these questions. In today's episode, my intuitive eating coach, Elizabeth Harris, is back to talk more about us...

Are you ready to rise into your higher purpose? Do you want to unlock your power as a visionary woman?   In today's episode, I am talking to Solara Amun Ra about what it takes to become who we were born to be and step into iconic work as women.   Solara Amun Ra (formerly known as Raquel Vasallo) is the #1 Best Selling Author of "Spiritual Seductress, The High-Powered Women's Guide to Devour the Wo...

Are you inspired by passionate, dedicated, and committed members of your community?   In today's episode, I am joined by Leading Lady Ambassador, Roxana Rodriguez, and she is all that and more!   Roxana Rodriguez is the owner of Caliente Grill in Annapolis, one of our family's favorite restaurants. She is also the owner of American Postal, so she is a serial entrepreneur. Roxana is constantly gett...

I've had several women reach out to me and request specifically that I speak about leading through grief, so that is exactly what you can expect from this episode.   I can't deny that many leading ladies, myself included, have had unique challenges in the last year. Covid-19 affected many of our businesses, our wellbeing, our families, and more, and after speaking with many different leading ladie...