The Leadership Lounge with Karie Millspaugh

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth with me in this empowering podcast. Amidst the overwhelming influences of the world, we'll explore how to cultivate a strong sense of self through personal stories and eight actionable strategies. We will discover together the transformative power of self-reflection, setting boundaries, and embracing resilience as we navi...

In this transformative podcast I share my personal journey and offer compassionate guidance to help you overcome heartache and find inner strength. As someone who has experienced the pain of heartbreak firsthand (more times than I can count), I understand the challenges and emotions involved. Through heartfelt stories and practical advice, I provide tools and strategies to heal and rebuild your li...

Join me on this thought-provoking podcast as I delve into the topic of fear-based parenting and its profound impact on your child's growth. I explore the detrimental effects of parenting driven by fear, where overprotection, excessive caution, and constant anxiety become dominant forces. I shed light on the long-term consequences such parenting can have on a child's self-esteem, resilience...

Business can be a love/hate relationship. How we feel about our business on the INSIDE can create a ripple effect of how it treats us on the OUTSIDE. It shows up in our marketing, leads, funding, cash flow and opportunities. “If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place" ~  Eckhart Tolle , In this episode, we explore the acronym L.E.A.D., which stands for Light, Energy, Attit...

Do you have someone in your life that you've lost touch with?  I just reconnected with an aunt, after 29 years, that made such an impact on my life. In this heartfelt podcast, I'll share the journey and update of reconnecting with her while also paying tribute to a few female family members who have paved the path for me in my life journey.  Join me as I celebrate and honor the lives o...

Do opposites really attract, or is it just a myth? In this episode, we'll explore the popular saying and take a closer look at whether dating someone who is your opposite can lead to a successful, long-lasting relationship. We'll delve into the pros and cons of being with someone who has different personality traits, values, and interests than you. But more importantly, we'll provide y...

Do you have goals and dreams but lack the confidence to go after them? I want to let you in on 3 little secrets that will encourage and empower you to go AFTER those goals and dreams with.... CONFIDENCE! Go get it girl! Karie's latest book, Permission to be ALL of Me is available now on ⁠AMAZON! Amazon Finds: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/kariemillspaugh⁠⁠⁠ Join our private Facebook Group t...

You don’t lack energy – you lack enthusiasm! Do you struggle finding the energy to tackle life? Do you have a long list of goals that you want to complete, but lack the enthusiasm to obtain them? We can’t always use the excuse that our lack of energy is by no longer being youthful. There are other factors in place that cause us to want to go back to bed and pull the covers over our head. In this e...

Are you the face and brand to your business? If not, you may want to reconsider adding your own energy into your mission, vision and culture. Here are some high level reasons: 1) People buy from people they know, like and trust 2) Your personal energy is contagious, what YOU believe in, WE will believe in 3) Leading a cause, brand or belief - will empower others to also lead with your cause, brand...

Girls just wanna have fun! Isn’t it fun to learn the beauty secrets and hacks that other friends have tried. It’s even more fun when you learn what they’ve been using all long to enhance their glow and what results they are experiencing first hand. I share my top 10 beauty finds with 1 extra bonus find in the mix. Let’s go shopping girls! Karie's latest book, Permission to be ALL of Me is avai...

Watching television with intention has been my motto for quite sometime. This mindset allows me to check out mentally knowing that it's good for your well-being from time to time. Choose shows that make you laugh, feel joy and bring out the heartfelt side of you over shows that create fear, anxiety and depression. I love a good suspense thriller from time to time but be mindful of what you all...

Ever have those days when everything seems way outside of your comfort zone? You start to question everything you know, who you are, what you've become and the long list of expertise that you have buried inside of you. This little homework assignment will have you soaring in confidence once again! Make a list of all of your accomplishments, from childbirth, health challenges, financial gains,...

Work-life balance while working from home is something you master over the years. I found myself somewhat depressed the first year working for myself until I found the necessary balance. Working from home doesn’t mean you are ALWAYS working. Your home is your sanctuary, your safe space from the world and if you find yourself sitting alone in your car, in the garage with a carton of ice cream, sobb...

Do you ever wonder why certain people seem to effortlessly start one business after another with an abundance of success? Most of us do not see or even learn of the hard work that they have done on themselves behind the scenes. Business is an inside job. It’s 80% mindset, 20% strategy, if you don’t work on the mindset piece you have already set yourself up for failure. In this episode I will go ov...

Do you get super clingy and anxious in relationships, or do you tend to do the opposite - wishing to run away when things get too intimate? Do you feel like your inner circle is pressuring you to settle down and get married when you would rather take a year off to travel the world? Are you an empath that seems to date the same type of person repeatedly that leaves you feeling lost, empty, and conf...

Do you feel bad for being introverted at times or begging for alone time? Does setting personal boundaries make you feel like a mean person? I’ve got some yummy life hacks to share with you that I’ve learned throughout my own journey as an empath. Did you know there are 14 or more different types of Empaths? Today we will briefly cover 7 of them so you can better identify yourself and adapt a copi...

Hi friends, I wanted to share this vulnerable testimony that has affected my spiritual journey and has led me to a much clearer path. This episode is an audio version of a YouTube video of mine that has over 7,000 views (recorded in May 2019). It’s my personal testimony of trying to mix Christianity with New Age beliefs and how the 2 contradict each other. I am not here to judge anyone - just shar...

Have you ever felt violated, victimized and vandalized all at the same time? In today’s episode, I will share a very recent incident that knocked me sideways for a bit, then the rainbow showed up after the storm. Life is messy and unfortunately bad things happen to good people, which SUCKS! This is a simple girlfriend to girlfriend episode where I simply share this incident in hopes that you can o...

Why do we disqualify ourselves before we even get a chance to step forward towards something we desire? If we really get into our head we will talk ourselves right out of the very thing that we want. This is called self-sabotage my dear sister friends and it’s a challenging pattern to overcome. You will always feel like you are stuck in between who you are at this very moment and who you want to b...

Nothing feels worse than sharing your dreams and goals with a close friend or family member and they shatter your dreams with one look or comment. They start to judge you or pick it apart wondering why you would ever think that you would be able to attain it. In today’s episode we uncover the sacred art of dreaming big and why you should hold those dreams close and be very selective with who you s...

What is it about Valentine’s day that makes people inwardly groan and roll their eyes? Could it be the disappointment of past Valentine’s days? Many people hate holidays altogether due to past emotional wounds that have never been healed. In today’s episode we uncover the history of Valentine’s day, the silliness of fun childhood memories along with my own let downs that have shaped me into the hu...

Why do we allow so much guilt to show up in our motherhood experience? Guilt is robbing you from enjoying the most important job on the planet. In this episode I will share where guilt has shown up in my life and how I now view it as a God nudge to look within and reflect. Also, some mommy tips – especially for single moms out there. You’ve got this – I believe in you! Karie's latest book, Per...

What feelings show up in your body when you hear the statement, Leap and the Net will Appear? Does it exhilarate you or freak you out? In today’s episode I will cover why leaping first is the exact mechanism required for the net to appear. Along with some real-life scenarios of my own and others as they learn how to embrace the faith required to leap towards their desired goals. Scripture Referenc...

Hey listeners! Are you curious if you're an empath like me or just wondering about the term itself?  If so, please tune in! In today’s episode I will discuss the definition of an empath, some strange myths that are out there and some of my personal stories of my own journey as I discovered that I shared a rare gift that only 1 to 2% of the population has. Empath Definition: The term empath com...