The Ladies Who Lead

Mary Guirovich opens up about being passed over to promoted and how she uses her gifts to support ambitious women to actualize their highest potential so they can maximize their impact, income, and influence. I loved hearing about her latest book. Guest: Mary Guirovich is the CEO and Founder of My Promotion Plan, Coach, and Author of God’s Not Done With You – How to Advance Your Career and Live in...

What is Glamping Alabama? Better question... what can this mom not do? When Katelyn isn't running her business, you will find her homeschooling her three kids, raising chickens and so much more! Hear from the lady who truly leads a full and intentional life.  Guest: Katelyn Moore is the founder and owner of Glamping Alabama . Glamping Alabama is an event rental company that provides upscale campin...

Do you feel outraged when you read the news? Take action, and give back in a way that you have never been able to before. Maria has revolutionized the way we think about how to make an impact based on news articles that we read. Learn more about the Chrome extension and her entrepreneurial journey as a female founder in the Birmingham, AL tech-startup space. Guest: Maria Underwood has 10+ years of...

Taking better care of ourselves makes us better people, and better people make a better community. This is your sign to begin no matter what season you find yourself in. Nancey Legg shares what it took to build her company, Better Kombucha , and all the details. Learn more about the health and wellness benefits of kombucha. Guest: Nancey Legg is the founder and CEO of Better Kombucha , which start...

Rachel Awtrey opens up about juggling motherhood, being a military wife, seeking the Lord, and inspiring others through her podcast, Behind the Bliss. This is an episode you will not want to miss! Guest: Rachel Awtrey is an influencer and fellow podcaster of Behind the Bliss , where she dives into messy topics about how God meets you in your mess. She is a wife and a proud mom of her son.  Host SK...

Maddie shares her ups and downs as a business owner and her social media internship with Love Shack Fancy. We get the inside scoop on all things social media marketing. Guest: Maddie Harris graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in psychology and was fully prepared to get an advanced degree and practice clinical psychology. Then the pandemic hit, and, like a lot of people, thin...

Life is messy. It can be hard to juggle all of the expectations, schedules, and tasks while trying to live a life not bound by a constant to-do list. Hear how these ladies prioritize morning and evening routines in their season to make life easier. Panelists: Sarah Malouf, fellow podcaster of "Well Being, Well Said," and wellness guru shares her perspective about wellness as it relates to routines...

SK Vaughn goes solo on the podcast, celebrating the milestone by answering all of your questions about The Ladies Who Lead and everything in between. Let's get real...real quick! Bio:   SK Vaughn is an advocate for women chasing their dreams on their own terms. SK began her career with MGM Resorts International and gained invaluable leadership skills through competitive leadership programs and was...

Laura's passion for storytelling is only rivaled by her commitment to inspire women in finding freedom from their mess by sharing her own messy story. She believes freedom comes from a strong community, deeply held personal values, and creating and implementing healthy boundaries. She believes in always having an extra seat at her table- and living the kind of life she is calling people into. Bio:...

Emily McIntyre is a CEO of an international coffee distributor who opens up about her past and how those lessons learned equipped her to tap into her personal power and lead well. Bio: Emily Mcintyre is the CEO of Catalyst Trade, a dynamic coffee importing company specializing in Ethiopian coffee. She’s a serial entrepreneur, a mother, and a Q-grader who’s on a mission to revolutionize how women a...

Kaitlyn shares her experience with ageism and comparison throughout her career and life. Bio: Kaitlyn Peterson is a Public Relations Specialist on the PR and Brand Partnerships Team at CKE Restaurants, Inc., the parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. She graduated from the University of South Alabama in May 2017 with a bachelor's degree in strategic communication with a concentration in public...

Single mom and entrepreneur Delphine Carter founded Boulo Solutions, cutting-edge technology for the modern resume. Delphine is helping moms and women with a nonlinear career path get back into the workforce. Bio: As a businessperson, Delphine Carter noticed that a broader talent pool was needed for businesses to be successful. As a mom, she realized that having a career and being a caregiver was...

Meghan believes that art is transformative in public spaces. Her company, Blank Space aims to inspire you to not just live in the magic of our city, but to BE the Magic. Bio: Meghan McCollum is an artist, leader, and change-maker in the greater Birmingham area. She is passionate about reclaiming public space, strengthening communities, fostering creativity, and advocating for the (re)development o...

Hear how these female business owners and sisters began their entrepreneurial journey to open a co-working space dedicated to women. Orchard House gives women a place to grow. Bio: Mary Austin Hall and Alex Wolf are sisters, best friends, and business partners living in Birmingham, Alabama. Mary Austin's professional background in medicine and Alex's career in the disability non-profit sector—comb...

Learn more about making space for others to authentically lead in the workplace. Rebecca Smith also discusses common misconceptions or myths about executive presence. Bio: Rebecca Smith is Vice President of Talent Acquisition at MGM Resorts.  She has worked for MGM Resorts for 14 years and in human resources for over 20 years. Her experience includes labor & employee relations, employee engage...

An honest conversation with Amber Zaricor about recognizing burnout and how to fill your cup. We dive into hard lessons learned and how to effectively lead from a full cup. Bio:   Amber believes in building deep relationships, living intentionally, and doing everything with her whole heart. “Heart” is an ongoing theme for Amber, and something she weaves into every interaction and life decision. Li...

What is imposter syndrome and how do you recognize the next steps to combat negative self-talk? SK dives deep into imposter syndrome and discusses these themes found in her life. Bio:   SK Vaughn is an advocate for women chasing their dreams on their own terms. SK began her career with MGM Resorts International and gained invaluable leadership skills through competitive leadership programs and was...

Kamie Ford is the owner and founder of Villager Threads where she is using embroidery to raise awareness and funds for adoption and foster care. Bio: Kamie Ford is the owner and founder of Villager Threads where she is using embroidery to raise awareness and funds for adoption and foster care. She is an Oklahoma native who is passionate about her faith, her family, and orphan care. Kamie and her h...

Javacia opens up about her battle with breast cancer, finding her voice, and the importance of raising awareness about important issues. Bio: Javacia Harris Bowser is an award-winning freelance journalist and the founder of See Jane Write, which a friend of hers once called “the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pens.” See Jane Write is a website and community for women who write and blog that Javacia f...

What does success look like for you? SK Vaughn, host of The Ladies Who Leads podcasts dares to ask the question and reflects back on what success means in this season of life. Bio:   SK Vaughn is an advocate for women chasing their dreams on their own terms. SK began her career with MGM Resorts International and gained invaluable leadership skills through competitive leadership programs and was th...

Nicole opens up about vulnerability and leading authentically as she has put in the work to reflect on past trauma in order to lead herself, her daughter, and others well. Looking to our past can help inform our present and allow us to lead on our own terms. Bio: Nicole Beachum , is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She holds a Ph. D. in Marketing from...

What does wellness mean to you? Sarah Malouf, a health coach, and fellow podcaster shares her view on wellness and how we are much more than the size we wear. Bio: Sarah Daws Malouf , a native of Memphis, TN, and now lives in Madison, MS as an IIN certified health coach, host of the “Well Being, Well Said.” podcast, and lover of all things wellness. Sarah actively believes in and practices princip...

Learn more about this cancer survivor and her passion for walking alongside women going through unplanned pregnancies. Bio: Lauren Eddie joined the Lifeline staff in January of 2018 as a Pregnancy Counselor. Originally from New Orleans, LA, Lauren moved to Birmingham from Jackson, MS. She got her Bachelor of Social Work at Mississippi College and then continued her education by attending The Unive...

Learn how Abby became the CEO and Founder of Soul Honey Clothing, a women's clothing line that is sweet honey for the soul. She took an unconventional route landing her in the driver seat of her own business. Bio: Abby McMahon: Having lived in Los Angeles for a year and a half directly out of high school, Abby quickly started working with many aspects of various industries from authors to clothing...

Learn more about how Elizabeth Coke has evolved since undergrad and lived a life she always dreamed of with Estee Lauder. Bio:   Elizabeth Coke is a Senior Presidential Management Associate at The Estée Lauder Companies in NY, NY. Prior to joining corporate America, Elizabeth graduated with her Bachelor of Communications and Public Relations from Mississippi State University in 2016 and received h...