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Are you at the top of your game in business and life but for some reason still not feeling like yourself?    It's so frustrating not feeling like yourself when you can't figure out why, but it's not uncommon for women in midlife. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I'm joined by my fellow Leading Lady Ambassador and business bestie, Dr. Sara Poldmae, to have a candid conversation about be...

How the heck do you get started with SEO?! Great question. Maybe I can help.    I know that SEO can be overwhelming to those of us who don't understand it, so I've recruited the help of my good friend and fellow Leading Lady Chrissy Rey to share her insider knowledge of SEO and teach you how to use it to get more eyes on your business.    If you want to learn how to show up in a Google search, get...

Are you doing Kegels or other pelvic floor exercises because someone on Instagram told you to? Stop! You could be doing more harm than good. In this episode, you'll learn how to make educated decisions about your pelvic floor health.    Julie Blamphin is here to share her passion for improving pelvic floor stability through yoga in real life. She's walking us through some quick and simple techniqu...

Exciting news! I'm in a new book!    In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I thought I'd share my chapter in the new book Hot Mess to Hot Mom by Tara De Leon. My chapter is called "Marriage, Baby, and Business, Oh My: Navigating a good opportunity with seemingly bad timing."   Tune in to this episode to hear the chaotic story behind how I found myself as a new mom and new business owner at...

How do you remain consistent in your business when life gets hectic and you can't keep up with everything?   We all go through seasons when life just gets too busy. The more I talk to other women in business, the more I realize how true that is. I have successfully created a business that can continue to thrive with consistency and efficiency when other demands on my attention take me away from it...

Do you feel like you are a leading lady?   In this episode, I sat down with Sabrina Mapp, and we dug into authenticity, discovering our strength, and showing up as the leading lady that we want to be.   Sabrina is a nerdy, introverted, idealist. A late Gen X-er and maybe a bit of a late bloomer, she is currently living her life backward. Her new favorite quote is "If you think adventure is dangero...

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...

You don't have to upend your life to make animal and environmentally-friendly choices.    Topics like climate change and deforestation can be really overwhelming to think about. After all, how much of a difference can one person really make? The truth is, we need everyone's effort. Taking steps to be more environmentally friendly will make an impact. Every small action adds up to big changes.   In...

Have you ever thought about hiring a business coach?    I talk to so many women on discovery calls who are trying to decide if hiring a coach is the right move for them. The decision to hire a business coach or life coach is a big one, so you don't want to go into this decision without doing your research and knowing what exactly you need and what to look for.    I am a firm believer that everyone...

We all need a break sometimes.    In this week's episode of The Leading Lady Podcast, I am talking about the importance of taking a break. You don't need to wait for an opening to get a break or a "good time" to take a vacation, you can schedule these breaks or vacations into your life whenever you need them.    I know it can seem impossible to do because, as entrepreneurs and high-achieving women...

Let's talk about the power of saying no.    By that, I mean sometimes when we say "no", we are actually saying "yes". Now I know what you may be thinking- no means no, right? I get that!    By saying no to something, you are often saying yes to something else. In this week's episode of Leading Lady, I am diving into why saying no to what doesn't light you up means saying yes to the things that mat...

Are you a working mom?   In today's episode of Leading Lady, I'm talking about the unique challenges and circumstances I have faced as a working mom myself. Before you think that this episode is about how much harder it is being a working mom than it is for other women in business, I want to say that I have tried very hard not to tie up my identity in motherhood.    I believe that we are unique an...

Let's talk about consistency!    In business, it is so important that you show up consistently. This is one of the most important factors of success, but how do you choose what platform to be consistent on? There are many to choose from, but you don't have to be on them all if that doesn't feel right to you.    For me, it's all about the platform that I feel most comfortable on. This is important...

In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I'm sharing the lessons I've learned from Zac Efron.    Just kidding! Kind of… I was watching a Zac Efron movie (you'll have to tune in to find out which one) that ended with an unexpectedly powerful message, and naturally I immediately wanted to talk about it with you.    The message is one about leaving behind narratives that no longer serve you, bein...

Would you ever talk to your employees about their diet?   In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we're talking about corporate wellness programs and how they can improve your employees' overall well-being. Specifically, we're talking to Elizabeth Harris about her program centered on rejecting diet culture and embracing a happier relationship with food. She's sharing the surprising stats on h...

Women in the corporate world are often told that they have to put their work before everything else in order to be successful or in order to climb the corporate ladder, they can't "be difficult".    In today's episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Susan Shingledecker to hear the incredible story of how she knew her worth and values and stood up for herself, even when it was uncomfor...

What's the secret to doing it all? Well, the secret is you can't.    If you see someone who looks like they have it all together and they're doing all the things, I promise you they have a support system behind them helping them get it all done.    I think it's important for us to talk about this more so that we can break down the idea that you should be doing it all on your own. In this episode o...

Welcome to the 200th episode of the Leading Lady podcast!   I can't believe I'm already celebrating four years of podcasting! Whether you're a long-time listener or this is the first episode you're clicking on, thank you for being here.    As I was reflecting on this milestone and what I wanted to talk about in this episode, I started thinking about how, even 200 episodes in, sometimes I don't fee...

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...

Let's take a moment to celebrate you.    Before you really get locked into your goals for 2024, I want to encourage you to take a moment to look back and see how far you've come. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I'm going to invite you to take inventory of all the amazing things you've achieved and celebrate all your hard work.    I recently experienced a moment, which you'll hear abou...

I'm so excited to be back after a short break to talk to you about all the fun things we have to look forward to in the new year!    Here's my question for you as we kick things off on the Leading Lady podcast: what habits and behaviors do you want to keep, stop, and start in 2024?    You're going to hear a lot of advice online about how to make 2024 your "best year yet." Every year in January we...

Today's episode is the final episode for 2023 and it's a vulnerable one!   I'm revealing my reflections for the past year as well as a few plans I have moving into 2024.  I discuss why intentional rest is SO important and how taking time off from my business earlier in the year allowed me to recharge, reassess my values, and gain confidence in my business systems. I also share my experience naviga...

I want to invite you to get vulnerable with me and the wonderful Julie Blamphin in this episode of the Leading Lady podcast.    We're talking about feminine power, energy, movement, and stillness and how all these things make you the feminine powerhouse that you are. You have a sacred feminine energy that's so powerful and wonderful but it might also make you feel a little topsy turvy from time to...

Do you ever feel like your hormones control your life?   Your hormones affect almost every system in your body, so when you're going through hormonal changes, it can really wreak havoc on your life. I asked Dr. Sara Poldmae to join me for this episode of the Leading Lady podcast to talk about what's going on with our hormones in midlife and how to take back control.    You don't have to feel terri...

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...