Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs

We've all heard that comparison is the thief of joy, but lately, I've realized how true that really is.    All the time I hear women talking about how they should be doing something because they see someone else doing it, and believe me, I fall into this trap too. I get it.    Why do we think that doing something we don't want to do is somehow going to make us feel happier or more successful?   Th...

Does the thought of competition in business make you feel uneasy, or excited? If you feel more on the uneasy side, I hope you'll check out this episode for a mindset shift!   In this episode, I'm sharing what I believe to be the three main benefits of healthy competition and how it can be good for your business.   Topics covered in this episode include: Why competition is normal and needed in the...

Have you considered how writing a book could benefit your business? This episode will give you a glimpse of the possibilities that await when you share your story with the world!   In this episode, I'm sharing the top five positive outcomes I have personally experienced in my business since becoming a published author.   Each of these outcomes has significantly impacted my business growth and my r...

Does bookkeeping seem so overwhelming that you're too afraid to look at your own numbers? If so, you need to listen to this episode!   Today I am joined by my friend, fellow Leading Lady ambassador, and my very own bookkeeper, Gala McCray! Gayla is the founder and heart behind Two Arrows, a boutique bookkeeping consultancy that empowers service-based businesses to achieve financial clarity and con...

Do you feel like you are living as your best self right now?   If not, could your schedule be part of what's holding you back?   Time and priority management play an important role in setting yourself up for success as your best self. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I want to get to the bottom of why your ideal schedule looks so different from your actual schedule and how that's holdi...

Are you in the spirit of gratitude this month? Talking about gratitude this time of year may seem cliche, but if you're like me, gratitude is actually what keeps you grounded through life's chaos and challenges!   In this episode, I'm sharing 10 ways to show gratitude in business, no matter what kind of year you've had.   Topics covered in this episode include: Celebrating the launch of We Lead: V...

Just when you thought you were closing a sale or onboarding a new client, he or she suddenly backs out. Frustrating? Definitely! But does it mean failure on your part? No way!   In this fan favorite replay episode, let's talk about knowing who your ideal clients are and how to attract them. Learn the right mindset when offering your services and why you shouldn't apologize for your rates.   The la...

Do you want to increase the visibility of your business but don't know where to start? This episode is for you!   Today I am joined by fellow leading lady Ambassador, Jennifer Osterhouse. Jennifer is a graphic designer with over 25 years of experience in direct response design, publication design, and marketing material design. As a client myself, I can attest to her expertise!   In this episode,...

Are you on the lookout for a biz bestie, or maybe just want to improve your relationship with a coworker or friend? This episode is for you!   Joining me today is Aubrey Edwards, the person I've worked with the closest every day of my life since we started working together over 20 years ago! Aubrey was there when I founded Bright Beginning Children's Learning Center and also helps behind the scene...

Sooner or later, you're bound to have a difficult conversation either in your personal or professional relationships. How can you handle it like a real Leading Lady? How can you stay on goal and avoid letting your emotions to overtake the discussion?   In this Fan Favorite Replay episode, we're talking about creating a healthy mindset that brings positivity around difficult conversations and five...

Do you need to spend more time resting, but keep telling yourself now is not a good time? This episode will inspire you to listen more closely to what your body is telling you!   My good friend  Julie Blamphin is helping us reimagine self-care by sharing the importance of listening to the body. She discusses why rest and stillness are so important and offers ideas on how to give your body the atte...

Are you in survival mode right now? Do you feel like you're barely hanging on?   In this Fan Favorite Replay episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I'm talking about the difference between surviving and thriving in your leadership role and what it takes to move from surviving to thriving. When you're in a season of survival, it can seem impossible to find a way out, but I promise there is one.    I'...

How well do you know your worth?   In this fan favorite replay episode, I want to tell you a story.    I recently had an exchange that left me with a better understanding of what it means to know your worth and what you bring to the table. As you'll hear in the episode, it left me pretty stunned for a moment, but I'm really proud of how I handled it, and I want to share that with you.    Want to k...

Do you volunteer often? Are you interested in learning more about how it could benefit your personal life, business and community?   If you answered yes to either question then this episode is for you!   In this fan-favorite replay episode, my dear friend Judy Buddensick and I discuss the importance of partnering with your clients and supporting your community.   Judy is extremely passionate about...

The last thing any business owner wants is a bad review. Sometimes they help us to grow and improve our client experience. But what if someone is just being mean?   In this episode, I'm talking about how to handle an unwarranted negative review based on a recent personal experience.   As business owners, we can't always share our side of the story. So when we come across a negative review that isn...

Want to have a smooth and successful business collaboration?   In this episode, I'm sharing ten tips to ensure your next business-to-business collaboration is a success.   When done correctly, collaborations are a powerful thing for your business. But when they're not done right, it can lead to exhaustion, frustration, and disappointment.   I'm here to take away any fears you may have and prepare...

Let's talk about publishing.    For any book, there is so much that goes on behind the scenes to put those books in the hands of the readers. I got a firsthand look at it while I was working on publishing my book, Take the Lead.    In this replay episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with Hannah Kates, the CEO and chief editor at Lofthouse Publishing. She is my editor and dear friend and the whole r...

In this episode of Leading Lady, I want to share my experience with my daughter who went through sorority recruitment, or rush, as a freshman in college.   People feel pretty passionately about sororities. Some feel it's archaic and toxic, some think it's a wonderful experience and really appreciate the community and the opportunities that being in a sorority presents.    My experience with this w...

Are you feeling disconnected from your original business vision?    In this episode, I pose this crucial question and share my personal journey of realigning my business vision and values after 20 years as an entrepreneur.   I walk you through a powerful exercise I recently completed, which helped me rediscover the core values that drive my early childhood education business. I explore how to iden...

Have you been looking for a way to connect with like-minded women in leadership?   From the outside looking in, you might not realize just how many benefits there are to being in a networking group. Yes, you grow your network, but you also get so much more than that. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I'm sharing six of the most powerful benefits, both personal and professional, of being...

Are you beating yourself up because you haven't accomplished everything you wanted to in 2024?   Guess what? The year isn't over yet! You might feel like the year is winding down and maybe the summer killed your motivation a little, but in reality, you still have so much time to crush your goals before the end of the year.    Join me in this episode of the Leading Lady podcast for a discussion abo...

What if you could move forward in your business with the confidence that you are enough and your business is needed?   A scarcity mindset will convince you of the opposite. That little voice in your mind will tell you that you're not good enough, there's too much competition, and it's too hard. Erin Harrigan is here on the Leading Lady podcast to teach you the secret to overcoming that voice so th...

What is a margin and what does it mean to high-achievers, entrepreneurs, and leaders?   In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we're exploring how to build margins within your business and life to create space for you to operate at your best. Why are we always trying to operate at maximum capacity? Through my own experience of running myself ragged, I know that it's not sustainable, so I wan...

How good are you at receiving feedback?   Feedback is a crucial part of growth, but it can be really hard to hear! Our defenses go up and we feel like we're being criticized and attacked. So what can we do to be more open to feedback and able to take it on board without going into a failure spiral?   Julie Campbell is here to show us the way. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, Julie talk...

What if something that's been illegal for years could be the thing that helps you improve your mental health for good?   In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we're breaking down stigmas surrounding the use of cannabis and psychedelics in the healthcare space. If you've ever had questions, now's your chance to get answers from a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner.    Michelle Br...