Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs

If you have spent any time listening to my podcast or as a member of the Leading Lady Facebook community, then you know how much I love my dog. Pets are such an important part of a family and make life so much better.  I'm super excited to chat with a guest today that feels as strongly about animals as I do. Sue Delegan is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brutus Bone Broth.  Listen in...

As an entrepreneur, I am always looking for ways to scale my business and get in front of more potential customers. One of the most popular and successful ways to do this is through social media ads.  However, getting started with social media ads is not for the faint of heart. It can feel completely overwhelming and foreign if you don't understand how to use it properly.  That's why I am so excit...

Have you ever taken time to think about the intricate details of your body and your health?  Our physical health is nuanced and has many factors that impact it for better or worse. One example is the somewhat taboo topic of pelvic floor health.  Today, I am joined by a special guest who is such a positive, joyful light - Julie Blamphin. Julie is a dear friend, fellow coach, and an expert on Pelvic...

Taking care of your body is so important, but sometimes it feels so hard -right? Recently I have been on a quest to shift my mindset to create a sustainable lifestyle instead of yoyo dieting.  My special guest today does just that, so I am excited to dive in with her!    Sara Heilman is the founder of Strong, Bold, Healthy where she is a certified personal trainer and health coach.    Sara is pass...

Have you been thinking about starting a blog? Wondering if it's for you?   I'm so excited to be joined by Chrissy Rey with Pongos Interactive to teach us everything we need to know about entering the blogging world.    Chrissy is a Leading Lady Ambassador, which means she is committed to helping fellow Leading Ladies thrive in their leadership and business. Chrissy has over 25 years of experience...

Recently, I launched a new product in my coaching business. It was exciting and yet a little nerve-wracking to put myself out there by doing something new. After the launch, I began to get feedback about a typo found in one of my new product emails. It wasn't a big deal, but it did make me stop to think.    It caused me to reflect on how we interact with one another. We often point out mistakes to...

As women, there are so many things that weigh on us constantly - family, career, self, loving relationships, and on and on. It can get to be a lot if you let it.  In this episode, I'm so excited to share a dear friend with you - Joanna Dziekan. Joanna is a fellow coach who helps women shift from a Good Girl to a Wise Woman to assist women in their quest for wholeness.  We chat about what it means...

With a career background in early childhood education, I feel like I should be able to help my own kids with whatever they need for school. However, that's often not the case for parents. That's why it can be so valuable to hire a tutor to support your kids. In today's episode, Karima Davis gives us the ins and outs of hiring a tutor for your kids.  As an Academic Success Strategist, Karima has bu...

It can be easy to get overwhelmed with your health as a woman - especially as you get older. However, I truly believe that women should take an empowered and active role in maintaining their health. One of the important things to understand is the role that your hormones play in your health and energy levels. Today, I am so thrilled to chat with an expert on hormonal health - Dr. Erin Kinney.   Dr...

Social media - especially Instagram - has become such an important part of building a business and connecting with groups of like-minded people. I have worked so hard to build my own online presence as I have grown my business, and there are so many other business owners that I follow and admire.     One person I really admire is Kristin Gulitz from @hapahomecooking. Kristin has built one of my fa...

I will be the first to admit that I have always had a love/hate relationship with food. Like many other leading ladies, I have struggled with food and body image for most of my adult life. When I met our guest on today's episode, I was finally able to identify some of my personal blocks and challenges were with nutrition and wellness.    Listen in to my conversation with Elizabeth Harris. Elizabet...

I frequently get requests in the Leading Ladies Facebook group to do a podcast focusing on mental health. This topic is SO important to me, and I have done my best to be honest about my own mental health challenges. When we talk about mental health, it allows us to normalize the topic and allows people to get the information and help they so desperately need.    In this episode, I'm thrilled to ch...

Recently I started off a Monday morning by reading a very mean-spirited and hurtful email. It left me feeling upset and slighted, and I had to work really hard to find the positive in that experience.    In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, I chat about this experience, what I did to turn it into an opportunity for growth, and my suggestions for how YOU can do the same.    Looking back now...

Recently, I came upon a beautiful quote by Marianne Williamson. It said, "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to realize how good things really are."  What does it mean to have joy in your life? It is so easy to confuse joy and happiness as the same thing - but are they? This month, I spent some time coaching a client on how to bring more joy into the everyday activities of her life....

When you are building a new business and marketing yourself, you will be networking with other business owners quite frequently. In these encounters, it is so important to present yourself as professional and prepared.    In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, I discuss a recent business call that I had and how it left me feeling sour and disappointed. I share this conversation not to rant,...

We've all been affected by COVID in different ways. Recently, I found myself feeling exhausted and burnt out because of the emotions and stress of leading a business during this time of uncertainty.    My feelings led me to seek out some coaching for my own mindset. Listen in for a raw and vulnerable conversation about how COVID has impacted my mindset - and how coaching led me to new ways of rega...

When we feel frustrated or angry, it is human nature to want to "vent" and share our challenges with others. It helps us feel less alone in our trials and relieve some stress, but is it always helpful?    In this episode, I share my perspective about "venting" conversations and when they are helpful and when they become simply gossip.    After listening in, I hope that you will pause and think abo...

We all experience struggles and trials -especially in 2020. Despite the struggles, it is possible to find ways to celebrate every day.    In this episode, I share ways that I am choosing to celebrate even though this has been a difficult year for our society, my life, and my business.    My hope in sharing the small and simple ways that I am celebrating each day is to help you see the things in yo...

The definition of kindness is the quality of being generous, considerate, and friendly. It's a simple concept, but one that can be difficult to put into action at all times. Have you ever stopped to think about WHY it's so important to be kind and how it can impact you as the giver?    In this episode, we chat candidly about kindness and altruism. We also dive into the vast amounts of research abo...

One of the most enriching experiences of life is creating strong relationships with the people that are important to us. That is why relationships are such a large focus of my work with many of my coaching clients.    One fascinating tool that we often use for strengthening relationships is in regards to a person's response style.      Tune in to learn what response style is, the types that people...

If you are one of the 2 billion people who use Facebook, then you may have seen or participated in a Facebook group. Maybe you even run one yourself like me or my guest on today's Leading Lady Podcast - Dr. Syretha Storey. Groups can be such a great way to build a community of like-minded people, and I'm thrilled to chat with Dr. Storey about how her Facebook Group has done just that.     Dr. Stor...

In last week's episode, I shared with you the concept of a growth mindset and that you are either winning or learning through life's experiences.    As a followup in this episode, I share with you a personal story about my little lemon tree and how it has helped me keep a growth mindset. Often, growth is internal and can't be easily measured. However, it still has great value.     Listen in for a...

What does it mean to say you are either winning or learning? When we have challenges or setbacks, it's easy to let our thoughts become very negative and judgmental about the situation. However, we don't have to allow those thoughts.    In order to be our best selves, we should be working toward a growth mindset. In this episode, we chat about what that means, how you can recognize your current min...

The year 2020 has been undeniably difficult. We are all feeling a bit emotionally drained and exhausted by the events of the past few months. Each of us is handling the trauma of this time differently, but we can all use additional grace and kindness.    In this episode, I talk simply and honestly about the feelings we are ALL experiencing, and I give simple suggestions that I am personally using...

If you are tuning in to my podcast, then you are most likely a high achiever. It's also highly probable that you've experienced the phenomenon called "Imposter Syndrome" at some point.  So, is it a real thing or just a confidence buzzword that has been created by our generation? To learn more about it, I'm excited to chat with my guest, Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin.  Dr. Orbé-Austin is a licensed psycholo...