Leap With Lindsay

It’s 2026, and you’re not playing small or hiding behind the scenes any longer. In today’s episode, Lindsay speaks to four reasons why you’re being called forward to be more visible with your voice. Whether you know you’re meant for TEDx stages, keynotes, a podcast, or a social media series, this episode will help you get clear on your “why” and step into your calling…while getting PAID for the ma...

I started writing The Anti-Marriage Pact  in 2020. What followed was a six-year journey filled with the most magical flow state of my life...plus, doubt, challenges, pushback from publishers, and delayed timelines.  In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of the book: how it began, what almost stopped it, and what it took to finally bring this story to life. If you’ve ever worked toward some...

In 2016, Lindsay MacMillan graduated from college with a dream of becoming an author — and a very real, very soul-sucking Wall Street job. Ten years later, she’s a full-time creative with her fifth book on the way.  In this episode, Lindsay takes listeners behind the scenes of her author journey: the ambition, rejection, double life, and big breakthroughs and book deals.  She also shares her top t...

If you’re feeling stuck, slow, or unclear this January, this episode is for you. In this short, grounding episode, Lindsay talks about why this January is more about shedding than starting and why nothing has gone wrong if you don’t feel “on” yet. She then guides you through a 10-minute meditation to help you clear old energy, create space, and reconnect with your inner power as you step into the...

In today's episode, Lindsay talks all about alchemizing envy into inspiration and how we can transmute more "negative" emotions into powerful activators.  She also gives a shoutout to AM Kehoe, whose debut book, The Almost Twins, is out today and is available on Amazon. Congratulations on the release! Get your copy today . And learn more about Lindsay's six-week program for aut...

If you're dreaming of quitting your job this year, this is the episode for you. 5x author, 4x TEDx speaker, and ex Goldman Sachs VP Lindsay MacMillan shares some spicy truth bombs for what NOT to do (spoiler: rage quitting), and also what TO do (find a "bridge job").  To keep up the beginning-of-the-year momentum, Lindsay is leading a FREE 6-day "Channeled Creativity" chal...

As the year comes to a close, this short meditation is an invitation to soften. Instead of rushing into resolutions or the January grind, Lindsay guides you through a gentle practice to help you release what you’re carrying, offer yourself grace, and open to the most grounded, magnetic version of the year ahead. This is a moment to pause, breathe, and ease into 2026...slowly, sustainably, and on y...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a spicy truth bomb that might surprise you from an author: not everyone should write a book!!   After a recent conversation with someone trying to convince me that “everyone needs a book,” I felt called to break down what truly makes a book worth writing...and all the reasons not to write one.  We explore:  ✨ Why ghostwritten/AI-written books fall flat  ✨ Why lovi...

So you know you want to write a book. Maybe you’ve been procrastinating, feeling stuck, circling the same idea, or doubting whether you’re “ready.” Maybe the dream is moving slower than you hoped, and impatience is creeping in. This episode is your sacred nudge. Your reminder that the dream is real, the timeline is yours, and your book is meant to exist. I share the behind-the-scenes of my own ten...

After publishing three books via big publishers, I've officially SELF-PUBLISHED my debut poetry collection, I Love You Like New York.  In this episode, I'm breaking down the process, bringing you behind the scenes, and empowering you to bring your book to life too. Whether you want to self-publish, traditionally publish, or aren't sure yet, this episode is the super practical guide...

This episode is all about moving through our fear and DOING THE THING ANYWAY! Fear is a super natural part of the creative process.  What will people say if I publish that book or start that YouTube channel or launch that business? What if it doesn't work? What if I look stupid or lose friends along the way? We don't need to "get over" our fear. We just need to understand it be...

Exciting announcement, friends!! My debut poetry book, I LOVE YOU LIKE NEW YORK is out in just 2 weeks on Nov 24, 2025. And for the first-time ever, I'm SELF-PUBLISHING!  In this episode, I share 5 reasons why I chose to self-publish my poetry book after going through the big publishing house experience with my novels.  Hopefully this demystifies the process for you and inspires you on your o...

In this 10-minute guided breathwork meditation, I’ll walk you through a simple, powerful practice to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with inner safety.  Whether you’re navigating a big leap, starting a new chapter, or simply wanting to create space in your day, this practice will help you shift out of fear and into flow. Breathwork has been one of the tools that changed everything for m...

Everyone wants their “dream job." But what if not getting it is actually the thing that supercharges your success? That was the case for me when I dreamed of being an author but found myself in the corporate world instead.  In today’s episode, I share five messages on why missing out on your dream job might be the best thing that ever happens to you. If you’re feeling stuck, rejected, or rest...

Here it is! The juicy podcast you've asked for...why I *actually* left Goldman Sachs.  In this behind the scenes episode, I share in my own words the reasons why I did -- and didn't -- leave Wall Street to pursue my creative dreams.  Spoiler: most of what you've seen in news headlines or on social media probably isn't true. The truth is a lot messier and also more motivational,...

Welcome to the very first episode of Leap With Lindsay ! I’m Lindsay MacMillan—author, speaker, and former Goldman Sachs VP—and the #1 question I get asked is, “How did you make the leap from Wall Street to writing novels, and how can I make my own leap into a more purpose-filled life?"  In this intro episode, I share the story behind my leap(s), why I’m starting this podcast, and how I hope...