Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs

In this fan favorite replay episode, I'm discussing when 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 w...

We all experience struggles and trials. 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.    In Today's Episode We Discuss:    Why the extraordinary is in the ordinary How to feel gratitude daily despite life's challenges Ho...

I'm sharing 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 loving reminder, especially during difficult seasons of life, that growth is not always linear. I hope after tuning in, you will be able to spot the situations in your life where you are...

I once 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? Recently, I spent some time coaching a client on how to bring more joy into the everyday activities of her life. This is...

What happens behind the scenes when three interns step into the heart of the Leading Lady ecosystem? In this episode, I sit down with Katherine, Madison, and Molly as they wrap up their four-month internship and share what they learned, what challenged them, and what surprised them most. From planning major events to navigating communication, community, and confidence-building, this conversation o...

What happens when the person who creates all the holiday magic realizes she's running on empty? In this episode, I'm getting honest about a moment when I completely unraveled over something as simple as a Christmas tree—and why that moment revealed so much more beneath the surface. I share the invisible emotional labor so many high-achieving women carry this time of year, how "good enough" never f...

In today's episode, I am going to walk you through the 3 questions you should ask yourself daily if you want to feel focused and in control of your time.  I love waking up and enjoying a cup of coffee in silence before the rest of my house gets up for the day.  This quiet time allows me to sit with myself and think about my core values.  I think about my priorities, plan out my day, and get in the...

It's the time of year when so many of us are doing a lot of retail shopping. I know that with the crazy year we've all had, it feels so simple just to order everything online and call it a day. However, I'm here with a short episode to remind us why it's important to support the small business owners in your community.  I have so many business owners in my Leading Ladies Facebook community, and I...

What are you doing to build and lead your online community? How do you nurture your audience and sustain positive engagement without coming off salesy?  I have been asked these questions by others looking to build a thriving Facebook community.  They are interested in finding out how I have grown my group and kept it relevant month after month.  They wonder how I come up with content that keeps th...

What if the expertise you already have is more than enough to scale your business? In this episode, I sit down with course and membership strategist Jen Howat to talk about the shift from simply sharing information to creating real transformation for our clients. We explore why so many high-achieving women overcomplicate their offers — trying to reinvent the wheel or pack in everything they know —...

What does it really take to create a cohesive, memorable brand experience at a live event? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and fellow Leading Lady Ambassador, Jennifer Osterhouse, to pull back the curtain on everything that went into creating the stunning marketing materials for our recent We Lead conference. Jennifer is a graphic designer with over 25 years of experience, and she'...

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 fal...

What truly makes a community thrive and last? In this episode, I'm diving into the heart of what it takes to build something that goes beyond connection and turns into legacy. I'll share how vision, collaboration, and belonging have shaped every step of my journey—from launching Leading Lady Coaching and The Annapolis Collective to creating spaces where women feel seen, supported, and empowered. W...

Have you ever thought about how something as simple as buying flowers or adding color to your day could actually improve your leadership and wellbeing? In this episode, I'm diving into The Science of Whimsy — the intentional art of adding surprise, beauty, and delight into your daily life. I share a personal story about how a spontaneous bouquet of fall flowers shifted my entire mindset, and explo...

Have you ever wondered what lessons you'd go back and teach your younger self in business? In this episode, I'm sharing ten truths I wish I had known earlier in my entrepreneurial journey and insights learned through both wins and hard lessons over the past 20+ years. From navigating criticism and burnout to building systems, setting boundaries, and separating your identity from your business, the...

Have you ever noticed how the more you grow, the more criticism you seem to attract? In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, I dive into the connection between growth and criticism—why it happens, how it impacts us as leaders, and what we can do to navigate it with resilience and confidence. I open up about my own experiences as a business owner, from handling personal attacks and misconcepti...

I have been in business for a long time now. One thing that I learned early on in my business journey is the importance of having a professional help you with your accounting and taxes.    There are so many things that we have to handle and worry about as entrepreneurs. If there is one thing that is important enough to outsource and get help, this is it.    In this episode, I am chatting with my d...

Have you been dreaming of writing a book and becoming a published author? Every year, this is consistently one of the most popular goals that people set. So what does it take to move forward on your dream and make it happen? In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a leading lady who knows just how to do that. Jennifer Klepper is the author of Unbroken Threads, a debut novel that has...

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 about t...

A  few weeks in Europe have left me with a lot to say! From travel hiccups to business surprises back home, to the emotional revelations I felt while vacationing with my son.   I'm excited to be home and to reflect on what this time has meant to me. We can learn a lot when we're taken out of our regular day-to-day lives for a while.   In this episode, I'm sharing a few of the lessons I learned whi...

How do you show up in the world?    I have worked in the education realm for over 20 years and something that we teachers absolutely love is acronyms! We have one for everything.   In this episode of Leading Lady, I am going to be sharing with you one of my favorite acronyms ever because it has helped me so much and I really think it will help you too. I have used it daily for the last several yea...

What does it take to be a leader?    If you have been following me for a while, you know that I always say "take the lead, and the rest will follow." If you have air in your lungs, you are a leader. But how do you take the lead in your life?    In this episode of Leading Lady, I am breaking down the word LEADER, and how I use that word in many areas of my coaching.    In my business and leadership...

Today we're hearing from the next generation of leaders, our Leading Lady interns!   I'm joined by the amazing interns who have been working with us this summer at Leading Lady, Makaylah, Grace, and Scarlett. I am passionate about mentorship, growth, and leadership, and am excited for you to hear about their experiences.   In this episode, the interns share what they've been up to and what they've...

Have you ever found yourself judging a business without considering the human behind it? In this deeply honest solo episode, I open up about a moment that rattled me—a toxic online post about another female founder—and how it unexpectedly struck a nerve. I reflect on the reality of leading a community, the courage it takes to put yourself out there, and the vulnerability that comes with being the...

How do you walk away from diet culture when it's all around you?   It's not an easy task, but it's so worthwhile for your long-term health and happiness. I sat down with Elizabeth Harris to talk about how to break the toxic cycle of comparison, negative self-talk, and perfectionism that shows up in food, body image, and leadership. It's a heavy topic, but there's so much joy to be found on the oth...