The Becoming You Show with Leah Roling

Ever left a conversation feeling misunderstood, reactive, or completely drained—even though your heart was in the right place? You’re not alone. In this deeply honest episode of The Becoming You Show , Leah shares a personal story that changed everything—and the two frameworks that were born from it. Watch:  https://youtu.be/fKwL26LB2X 0  

When was the last time your pulse spiked on purpose ? If it’s been a while, odds are you’re surviving bored —stuck in the brain’s primitive “motivational triad” that tells you to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and conserve energy at all costs. In this electrifying episode of The Becoming You Show , Leah Roling exposes how that outdated wiring keeps high-achievers pl...

Most founders don't aunch their company to become glorified payroll managers—they set out to change something . Yet somewhere between startup adrenaline and scaling stress, culture became the after-thought, the “soft stuff” we’d get to someday . In this episode of The Becoming You Show , Leah tears up that tired playbook and insists that culture is strategy —the invis...

  You’ve worked hard. You’ve achieved more than most. So why does it still feel like something’s missing? In this episode of The Becoming You Show , we unpack the quiet truth so many high-achievers carry: success doesn’t always feel like it should. You have the career, the life, the relationships—and yet… there’s a low hum of restlessness, a des...

A fresh season kicks off with a simple question: What if “someday” never shows up—and today is your only shot? This comeback episode unpacks the real cost of sitting on untapped potential and offers a four-step playbook to move an idea from wish list to done deal . Expect honest stories of false starts, a single metaphor that actually lands, and a micro-challenge you can finish b...

Honor isn’t about titles.  It’s not about being liked, praised, or followed.    It’s about how you hold what matters.  Your values. Your people. Your word. Your self.    In this final episode of The Modern Culture leadership series, Cari and Leah drop into Principle 10: Honor —the principle that turns all the others into lived experience. ...

You don’t need another brainstorming session.  You need to become the space where ideas are born.    In this episode of The Modern Culture , Cari and Leah take you inside Principle 9: Innovation as a State of Being —a radical reframe that moves innovation out of the boardroom and into your body, your presence, your leadership.    Innovation isn’t somethin...

You’ve read the books. Taken the courses.  Hired the coach. Built the plan.  And still—something isn’t clicking.    Because the truth?  Leadership doesn’t start with what you do .  It starts with who you are .    In this episode of The Modern Culture , Cari and Leah dive into LeaderWithin —the principle that calls you to stop ou...

You did everything right.  You scaled the business. Built the team. Hit the numbers.  And still… something’s missing.    In this episode of The Modern Culture , Cari and Leah explore what happens when achievement no longer feels aligned—and why Purpose-Oriented Leadership isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.    This principle calls us out o...

You’re always moving. Always producing.  But are you actually present —or just performing presence?    In this episode of The Modern Culture , Cari and Leah crack open the leadership illusion that staying busy equals being effective. Grounded Presence isn’t about stillness for the sake of balance. It’s about becoming a leader whose presence speaks louder than...

Empowerment has become a buzzword.  But if you have to earn it, prove it, or fight for it —it’s not real empowerment.    In this episode of The Modern Culture , Cari and Leah expose the truth about how most leadership models unintentionally create performative power —and how to break that cycle by stepping into Aligned Empowerment .    Aligned Empowerment...

Watch:  https://youtu.be/p4yIZWlFeF4      You can’t build culture without relational integrity.  You can’t build trust without congruence.  And you sure as hell can’t lead if no one believes you mean what you say.    In this episode of The Modern Culture , Cari and Leah take you into Principle 4: Relational Integrity —the leadership s...

Empathy without boundaries leads to burnout. Intelligence without compassion leads to disconnection.    Somewhere in between is Compassionate Intelligence —and it’s the leadership power most organizations are starving for.    In this episode of The Modern Culture , Cari and Leah unpack what it really means to lead with both wisdom and warmth , presence and precision...

In a world addicted to certainty, the most radical thing a leader can do is get curious.    In this episode of  The Modern Culture , Cari and Leah explore  Courageous Curiosity —the principle that unlocks innovation, trust, and self-mastery. But this isn’t about asking more questions. It’s about asking  better ones —the kind that disrupt old narrati...

Conscious Awareness isn’t a buzzword. It’s the foundation of next-level leadership—and the first line of defense against burnout, misalignment, and the performative masks too many leaders are still wearing. In this episode of The Modern Culture , Cari and Leah expose what really happens when you lead on autopilot—and how to reclaim your influence by thinking, choosing, and...

What if your purpose wasn’t a single moment… but a series of them? What if it wasn’t something you missed—but something you’ve been living all along? In this premiere episode of The Modern Culture , Cari Kenzie and Leah Roling open the conversation around purpose, leadership, and what it really means to build a culture that reflects who we are—not just what we...

  Join us today as we have a conversation around conversations.  We’ve all said it— “Communication is hard.” But what if the real issue isn’t communication itself, but the lack of why behind the what ? In this episode, we’re breaking down the silent crisis in how we connect. We assume. We react. We hyperlink to past experiences rather than truly listen...

In a world where integrity is often just a performance, what does it really mean to live in full alignment with your word? In this episode of iShft Happens , we pull back the curtain on one of the biggest crises in leadership today: the slow erosion of integrity.   Integrity isn’t just about honesty—it’s truth in action. It’s the unshakable intersection of commitment (...

We’ve all heard the same old burnout conversation—self-care, boundaries, and maybe a bubble bath. But what if we told you burnout isn’t just about working too hard? What if it’s a symptom of something deeper? Burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it’s misalignment. It’s not fixed by a nap, a vacation, or another cup of coffee. And here’s the real kicke...

 Join us today as we pick up where we left off last week.  We are starting this episode with a very important question:  What if the biggest limitations in your life aren’t real—just beliefs you’ve accepted as truth? We are exposing two hidden brain filters that quietly sabotage what we most desire: the Reticular Activating System (RAS) and the Default Mode Network...

Join us today as invite you into a conversation about TRUTH, and why we are afraid to find it.   We like to think we’re searching for truth —but are we really? Or are we just looking for the truth that keeps us right … or righteous ?   This week we’re getting into the justification loops that keep us stuck. We tell ourselves we’re “thinking...

Join us today as we celebrate something BIG. Our manuscript for Return on Life: Unlocking Fulfillment Beyond Success is officially in the hands of our publisher!  In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the journey of writing this book and the powerful insights that will change the way you think about success.   So many of us chase money, time, and achievement , believin...

This Valentine’s Day, we’re redefining love—beyond romance, beyond grand gestures—to something deeper, more transformative: love in leadership . In a world where hustle culture reigns, where burnout is worn like a badge of honor, have we lost the heart in how we lead? In this special episode, we explore what it truly means to lead with love —with compassion, courage,...

Join us for what we believe to be a most critical conversation.  February is here, and with it comes a crucial checkpoint—are you still riding the momentum of your goals, or have they started to slip away? The answer has everything to do with alignment. But before we can align, we must first choose what we are aligning with. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the power of ali...

Don't miss this episode where we ask the only question needed to best understand your company culture.   Your company culture isn’t defined by the words on your website or the values etched into your office walls. It’s defined by how your people feel on a Sunday night. Are they dreading the week ahead, or are they stepping into Monday with clarity, purpose, and alignment? In...