Unfiltered Leadership with Lindsay Yellin

What happens when you give 11 years to a company and then get a calendar invite that changes everything?  Kelly Nash spent over a decade at Salesforce, building a career coaching business on the side as her "just in case." When the layoff finally came, she didn't panic; she saw it as permission. In this episode, Kelly shares how to stop letting your job title define your identity, wh...

I spent years making everyone comfortable, and for a long time, it worked. It made me good at reading rooms, smoothing tension, staying dependable, and being the person people could count on. But as I sat down for this solo birthday episode, reflecting on one of the hardest years of my life, I realized how much of that “strength” was actually my people pleaser trying to keep me safe. What I’m lear...

In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership , Lindsay sits down with Caitlin Golden, HR executive and longtime friend, for a deep conversation about coaching, leadership, vulnerability, and what it really means to lead people well. Lindsay and Caitlin first met through the Co-Active Training Institute during coach training while both were still working in advertising and marketing. What started as pr...

In this solo episode of Unfiltered Leadership , Lindsay reflects on five leaders who fundamentally changed the trajectory of her life and career by believing in her before she fully believed in herself. From her early days in advertising to her transition into coaching and leadership development, Lindsay shares the moments, conversations, and leadership behaviors that shaped how she leads today. T...

In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay sits down with Amy Cheronis , advertising and PR leader and co-founder of The Scratch Collective, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, mentorship, and building a meaningful career over time. Amy was also Lindsay’s very first executive coaching client, making this conversation a full-circle moment grounded in trust, growth, and shared hist...

In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay sits down with Matt Allyn to explore the patterns, beliefs, and internal narratives that keep us stuck and why fun, curiosity, and play might be the missing ingredients in creating real change. Matt brings a unique perspective shaped by his unconventional path. From biking across the United States to working as a Crossfit photographer, his career h...

In this solo episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay shares real-time reflections from a major season of change. Instead of waiting until everything is figured out, she talks about what it looks like to lead yourself in the messy middle. This episode explores the emotional and mental challenges that come with transition, identity shifts, uncertainty, and growth. Lindsay shares four lessons she i...

Leadership isn’t just about what you say or do. It’s about the state you’re in while doing it . In this solo episode of Unfiltered Leadership , Lindsay Yellin explores one of the most overlooked leadership skills: nervous system regulation . Drawing from her own career, coaching work, and frameworks from leaders like Brené Brown , Lindsay breaks down why “leaders bring the weather” and how your in...

In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership , Lindsay Yellin sits down with Angela Arwady , a mom, artist, and founder of Unpacka.com , for a thoughtful conversation about identity, creativity, and what it means to live and lead intentionally. Angela shares how motherhood reshaped her relationship with ambition, how clothing can be a powerful tool for self-expression and self-trust, and why community...

In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership , Lindsay Yellin sits down with her barista boss, Ryan Salet , founder and owner of REBYL , a beloved Half Moon Bay coffee brand built on quality, consistency, and genuine human connection. Recorded inside REBYL’s brand-new Outpost location, this conversation explores what it really looks like to lead a business by putting people first. Ryan shares his jour...

In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership , Lindsay Yellin sits down with Kyrus Keenan Westcott (Ky) , multi award winning content creator, mental health advocate, and Senior Digital Strategist, for a deeply human conversation about control, burnout, and what it really means to lead yourself and others with compassion. With humor, honesty, and vulnerability, Ky shares how his journey with ADHD, anx...

What if leadership was not about forcing yourself to fit into someone else’s definition of success, but about deeply knowing yourself and designing your life and work from that truth? In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership , Lindsay Yellin sits down with Abe Lopez for a powerful, expansive conversation about self knowledge, neurodivergence, permission, and what it really means to stop fighting w...

As we step into a new year, many of us feel pressure to set goals, make plans, and figure everything out quickly. In this solo episode of Unfiltered Leadership , Lindsay Yellin invites you to slow down and return to what matters most before doing anything else. Values. Values are not aspirational. They are not what we think we should care about. They are the deeply held beliefs that describe who w...

What happens when you stop trying to fit into a box and finally give yourself permission to be all of who you are? In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership , Lindsay Yellin sits down with Lindsey Simmons, founder of Linda in HR, fractional talent leader, career coach, stand-up comedian, avid hunter, fly fisher, and door mother at New York’s iconic MOTHERDISCO. Lindsey’s story is a powerful reminde...

What if your dating life changed the moment you changed the way you led yourself? In this week’s Unfiltered Leadership episode, Lindsay sits down with Women’s Dating Coach Lauren Fondriest for a powerful conversation about self leadership, self love, and dating with intention. Lauren supports high achieving women who feel stuck in today’s dating world. Her approach is rooted in purpose, values, an...

In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay is joined by brand and business coach Jamie Ratermann for a powerful conversation about personal branding, authenticity, leadership, and redefining what “professional” really means today. Jamie shares why the old model of professionalism no longer works, how to become memorable in any room, and how to take ownership of your personal brand by starti...

This week on Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay sits down with Skip Lineberg, host of The Main Thing Podcast, lifelong learner, mentor, former CEO, and one of the most grounded and kindest leaders you will ever meet. Skip has recorded more than 130 wisdom conversations and believes that true leadership is built through curiosity, humility, and kindness. Together, Lindsay and Skip explore the wisdom th...

In this short Thanksgiving’s week espresso shot, Lindsay explores the deeper power of gratitude, why it matters more than ever, and how to turn it into a meaningful outward practice that strengthens connection and leadership. She reflects on the emotional complexity of the holidays, the realities of grief, and the permission we all need to care for ourselves. Lindsay also shares a simple but profo...

What if the only thing standing between you and peace was your own perspective? In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership , Lindsay sits down with Diana Davis , founder of Recess for Creatives , coach, photographer, and host of The Pollen Podcast . Diana helps heart-led entrepreneurs build sustainable, purpose-driven businesses that actually feel good. Together, they dive into: What happens when yo...

When someone comes to you in a struggle, do you rush to fix or pause to listen? In this solo episode, Lindsay Yellin explores why true leadership isn’t about solving faster; it’s about being present longer. Through personal reflection (including an unexpected lesson from her golden retriever, Puddy), Lindsay unpacks how the instinct to “fix” often comes from our own discomfort—and how slowing down...

When was the last time you let yourself lead from the heart? In this soulful conversation, Lindsay Yellin and Bill Kirst explore what it means to lead with vulnerability, compassion, and courage in a world that often rewards control and certainty. From navigating personal grief to embracing the discomfort of silence, they share the emotional truths behind authentic leadership and why tending to yo...

What if the most powerful growth strategy in your career wasn’t a promotion or a title change but a genuine connection? In this episode, I sit down with Emily Merrill , founder of Second Degree Society , to explore how connection becomes the true engine behind leadership and business growth. Emily built a nationwide community on the belief that curiosity, presence, and consistent follow-up can cha...

What happens when two siblings grow up under the same roof but take completely different paths to leadership? In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership , Lindsay Yellin sits down with her brother, Josh Yellin , a senior Google leader and co-founder of Urban Rivers, for a candid conversation about how family, resilience, and burnout have shaped them into the leaders they are today. They reflect on h...

I just got back from a family trip to Hawaii with my mom and two brothers. It was the first time in sixteen years that we’ve taken a trip together. No partners, no kids, just us four. The last time we traveled to this same place was right after my father, Norm Yellin, passed away. This time felt different. We had space to slow down, to sit together without distractions, and to talk. In those quiet...

Leading through uncertainty isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about choosing courage and authenticity, even when fear is present. In this episode with Katy Culver , we explore how leaders can acknowledge fear while modeling resilience, create psychological safety, and rally teams around a shared vision in volatile times. Katy shares practical frameworks for shifting perspective, embracing s...