Outspoken & Overbooked

From public housing to building a national retail presence, this conversation with Janet is about grit, confidence, and refusing to let someone else define your ceiling. We talk about: being raised in a generation where girls were told “that’s enough” becoming the first to go to college starting a company with no guarantees surviving the hard first years and why asking “what’s the worst that could...

On this episode of Outspoken & Overbooked , I sit down with Kansas City entrepreneur, speaker, and owner of City Gym , Hailee Bland Walsh . If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to “do it all,” this conversation is for you. Hailee is known for her keynote “Balance Is Bullsh t”* — and she breaks down why the idea of balance is rooted in perfectionism… and why alignment is what we should actual...

In this powerful and honest conversation, Kristin sits down with Khyati Kapur , co-owner of Leawood Total Wellness , to unpack the truth about perimenopause — without the Instagram noise. If you’ve ever thought: “Why do I feel like a different person?” “Is this anxiety… or hormones?” “Why does everything hurt all of a sudden?” “Am I losing my mind?” You are not alone — and you are not crazy. Krist...

In this episode of Outspoken & Overbooked , speaker and TEDx presenter Mary Messner shares what it really takes to walk away from a 15-year corporate career and build something of your own. From healthcare executive to keynote speaker… From terrified of public speaking to standing on the TEDx red dot… From conformity to creativity… Mary breaks down: Why she intentionally stopped climbing the c...

This is one of those conversations I’ll be thinking about for a long time. Confidence doesn’t come before action — it comes because of it. In this episode of Outspoken & Overbooked, Henna Pryor and I talk about something I see constantly with high-performing women:Waiting until something feels comfortable before making the move. We unpack:• Why “protect your peace” can turn into avoidance• How...

What if confidence doesn’t come before action — but because of it ? In this episode of Outspoken & Overbooked , Kristin sits down with insurance leader, author, and speaker Tinsley English for a deeply honest conversation about career pivots, self-trust, women’s health, and why waiting for the “right time” is often what holds us back the most. Together, they talk about: Why action creates conf...

In this episode, Kristin Heideman sits down with Nikki Brandt to talk candidly about navigating the insurance recruiting industry, transitioning from traditional employment to self-employment, and building a lifestyle business that aligns with personal values and long-term goals. Nikki shares how she found her way into insurance recruiting after a career in public relations, the misconceptions sur...

Imposter syndrome shows up at every level — especially for high-achieving professionals who are doing “all the right things” but still question themselves. In this episode of Outspoken & Overbooked , I’m joined by Michelle Raue for an honest conversation about imposter syndrome, where it comes from, and how it quietly holds people back in their careers. We talk about:• Why imposter syndrome do...

What does it actually mean to live an authentic life — especially as a woman with expectations on her shoulders? In this episode of Outspoken & Overbooked , I’m joined by Tara Renze , speaker, author, and powerhouse leader, for a real conversation about becoming who you came to be — not who the world told you to be. We talk about: Letting go of approval-seeking Why playing small feels safe but...