Best Lwl Podcasts (2024)

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108 - Vacations and Life Decisions 49:47

2d ago49:47

49:47

We all have dreams and plans but are you working towards them or just trying to get through the day? Dakota is back from Portugal and has made some large life decisions, as happens sometimes on vacation. Is what you’re doing right now what you want to be doing in five or ten years? What about where you’re living? Is it a means to an end or your end…

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A mentality to win | S5 EP. 9 26:05

14d ago26:05

26:05

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee shares what he thinks about building a strong mindset. He talks about strategies to help you become determined to think well. Lee shares great examples of strong minds like #kobebryant, #steveharvey and much more. Here are Lee's Points: A) Determination starts in the mind B)Your mindset impacts your present and fut…

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107 - Embracing Both Your Masculine and Feminine Energy 33:59

19d ago33:59

33:59

Feminine vs. masculine. The ultimate push and pull. Women can struggle to decide when to lean into either form; especially in the business world. As per Pause Mediation ”Masculine energy is characterised by DOING and achieving and is molded by logic and reason. The feminine is more intuitive, oriented towards receiving and allowing, and characteris…

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Mentality Matters | S5 EP.8 36:52

27d ago36:52

36:52

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee speaks with Kimar Cain about #manhood, #mentalhealth and so much more. To learn more about Kimar, follow him on social media at @sincerelykimar and subscribe to his podcast, Mental Shampoo, on all podcast platforms. Follow "Leading with Lee" on Instagram and Facebook for the daily content that will motivate you at …

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106 - The Taylor Swift Effect: Marketing and Finding Your Travis Kelce 37:26

1M ago37:26

37:26

It was The Tortured Poets Department release day so Alyssa and Dakota got sidetracked into the Taylor Swift rabbit hole. No one can argue she is a marketing genius so two marketers discussing her excellence in that area is no surprise. What is interesting is that Taylor has notoriously had a rough go on the relationship front, as seen in her lyrics…

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Rebuild. Restore. | S5 EP.7 44:59

1M ago44:59

44:59

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee talks to Dr. Ashlee Kelly, an entrepreneur, urban developer & host of the JXN Transplants podcast, about how to rebuild communities, her career and so much more. Follow "Leading with Lee" on Instagram and Facebook for the daily content that will motivate you at @leadingwithlee Follow Lee on Instagram, Tiktok & Twit…

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105 - Being a hero isn’t beneficial to you or your clients 37:43

2M ago37:43

37:43

We all have been in those situations of having to pull off a major event, campaign or project. Going over and above is a normal part of business life, but when it becomes a regular occurrence, it is exhausting and inefficient. Ensuring client success should not come at the expense of your physical and mental health. Alyssa and Dakota discuss exampl…

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The complexity of humility | S5 EP6 41:37

2M ago41:37

41:37

This week's episode of #leadingwithlee, Lee talks about the unique nature of #humility and why the culture needs more of it. Lee looks at women's college basketball's impact over the past few years and how coach #DawnStaley navigated her career with grace. He also talks about the impact of #leaders like US President Franklin Roosevelt, Polish Presi…

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104 - Who is influencing whom? 39:21

2M ago39:21

39:21

With the recent news of Jay Shetty’s background being fabricated, it’s clear we don’t do enough vetting of wellness and self-help creators. Well, actually we don’t do well with vetting any influencers. We know influencer marketing is a billion-dollar industry but what do we really know about who is selling us products? Or courses? Or supplements? T…

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Dignity is divine | S5 EP.5 56:42

2M ago56:42

56:42

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee addresses the divisiveness in culture and what is happening due to tribalism. He shares his thoughts about why dignity is so important and how leaders like you can navigate these realities. Here are #LeesPoints: A) Preferences are okay & can evolve B) Be true to yourself C) Empathy for your adversary can be potent …

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103 - How to pitch for work that aligns with your values 26:37

2M ago26:37

26:37

Every person has values and views on the world and society. You don’t need to hide those values when running a business, you can lean into those values to attract clients and customers to benefit your business. Join Alyssa and Dakota as they talk about analysing when it’s time to walk away from some clients and how to pitch for work that best refle…

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She means business | S5 EP.4 49:41

3M ago49:41

49:41

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee speaks with two brilliant women about their lives and careers. Charity Bruce, the Director of the Economic Justice campaign at the Mississippi Center for Justice, shares about her journey as an attorney and navigating spaces where she advocates for others. Jamie Rasberry is the Director of Policy & Strategic Partne…

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102 - Go with the flow: working with your menstrual cycle, rather than against it 40:46

3M ago40:46

40:46

The one where we talk about our periods 😂 But seriously, why not make your cycle work for you, rather than against you? In this episode of the cast, Alyssa and Dakota dive deep into the recesses of the female reproductive system and we talk about using your flow for powers of good rather than (enter expletive to describe your monthly friend). This …

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The quest for equity | S5 EP.3 41:27

3M ago41:27

41:27

This week on Leading with Lee, Lee talks about Women's History Month & the impact women have made on the world. Lee discusses some of the significant movements led by women in America. Movements like the suffrage movement and the push for the Equal Rights Amendment and how their successes and setbacks have shaped so much in American life. Lee refle…

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101 - The uncertain future of news in Canada 42:32

3M ago42:32

42:32

With the recent news of mass layoffs and radio station sell-offs at Bell Media, it is clear the traditional media landscape is cratering at a rapid pace. Without being able to pitch to media for interviews or campaign coverage, how do businesses attain that ever-elusive earned media? Dakota and Alyssa provide their insights into the current state o…

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Five Years Later pt. 2 | S5 EP.2 1:09:57

4M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee goes down memory lane by bringing on some of the original leaders and team that helped him launch his first Leading event in 2019. Lee speaks with Meagan Pinkney about her involvement in that day and her willingness to be a returning guest for the podcast. Lee then speaks with Kyle Sterk about his perspective on ca…

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100 Episodes of LWL. A look back and a look forward 31:52

4M ago31:52

31:52

Four years, 100 episodes, thousands of hours of conversations. Dakota and Alyssa look back at the evolution of Ladies Who Launch since its inception in 2020 and provide their insights on favourite episodes and guests. It’s been both exhilarating and exhausting to navigate the world of podcasts. Who knew there were so many ways to record and host ep…

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Five Years Later | SEASON 5 Premiere 48:17

4M ago48:17

48:17

Lee is back for 2024 with a new season of content that will motivate and encourage you to make a difference in the world. On this week's episode of #LeadingWithLee, Lee reflects on the five years since starting Leading and how far he has come. He shares about his process and what happened to drive him to start this podcast. Here are the points Lee …

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99 - Go BTS with the ladies behind Ladies Who Launch 1:01:11

4M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Who are the ladies behind Ladies Who Launch? Ladies Who Launch started in 2020 as a COVID project and now 100 episodes and 10,000 downloads later, we wanted to re-introduce ourselves to the thousands of new listeners we have acquired over the last four years. Join Alyssa and Dakota as they talk about their businesses and who they are when they aren…

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98 - Re-introduction to Ladies who Launch and The Babes Behind the Biz 29:03

5M ago29:03

29:03

Welcome back to the Ladies Who Launch podcast, where your favourite co-hosts, Alyssa and Dakota, are ready to kick off 2024 with a bang! In today's episode, we're not just reintroducing ourselves, but we're also diving deep into why traditional goal setting is taking a backseat and how nurturing your innate strengths can lead to unprecedented succe…

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97 - Welcome 2024! 42:32

5M ago42:32

42:32

Alyssa and DK recount our slightly stressful 2023 and talk the year ahead! Ladies Who Launch is a podcast for women entrepreneurs who want to run successful businesses without the “hustle.” ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com Instagram: @ladieswholaunchpod Your Hosts: Dakota Kidby is owner of Social Centric, a digital marketing agency based in Calgary, Al…

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96 - Be a Smart Consumer this Holiday Season 25:37

6M ago25:37

25:37

The holidays can be stressful, financially draining and exhausting. Capitalism and irresponsible consumerism pop off this time of year, especially on social media. Our social media feeds are bombarded with advertisements and influencers peddling all kinds of products we don’t need. Join Alyssa and Dakota as they provide tips and tricks on how to be…

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95 - The Impacts of Negative Mindset and How to Elevate Your Self-Talk 40:02

6M ago40:02

40:02

We all struggle with negative self-talk throughout our lives and careers. How you deal with that talk can be your greatest success. In this episode, Dakota and Alyssa discuss their struggles in 2023, how they are overcoming the toxic relationship with their thoughts and sharing their biggest “failures.” Ladies Who Launch is a podcast for women entr…

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LOOK BACK TO LOOK FORWARD | SEASON 4 EP 20 | SEASON 4 FINALE 39:04

6M ago39:04

39:04

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee looks back at season 4 and reflects on his topic of focus: Lead from where you are. He discusses the moments that really impacted him & how he believes that this season is his best yet. He talks about what he's learned over #2023. And Lee ends the episode by talking about his plans for season 5 of Leading. Follow "…

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FINISH WHERE YOU ARE | SEASON 4 EP. 19 34:07

7M ago34:07

34:07

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee shares about finishing the year strong and he reflects on all that has been done in 2023. He shares what he believes is a strategy for reflecting on the year. Here are Lee's Points: A)Completion is rewarding B)You can move on C)Finishing becomes a marker in life D)Stay to see the results Follow "Leading with Lee" o…

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Taking Time to Rest - See You Soon! 5:06

7M ago5:06

5:06

Aly B and DK are BURNT OUT! We're taking a two week break and we'll be back on Dec 6th. Ladies Who Launch is a podcast for women entrepreneurs who want to run successful businesses without the “hustle.” ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com Instagram: @ladieswholaunchpod Your Hosts: Dakota Kidby is owner of Social Centric, a digital marketing agency based i…

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INVESTING IN THE LONG TERM | DR. NASHLIE SEPHUS | SEASON 4 EP 18 50:45

7M ago50:45

50:45

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee talks with the CEO & founder of The Bean Path, Dr. Nashlie Sephus about the opportunities in tech for minorities, her journey and so much more. Nashlie also shares about those who influenced her to pursue tech and what she envisions for the future of the Bean Path. To connect with Nashlie, follow her on social medi…

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94 - Are you "future fit" in your career? 56:16

8M ago56:16

56:16

This week, Margo Purcell, CEO of InceptionU joins Alyssa to discuss the changing landscape of the digital economy and how InceptionU is assisting many wanting a career change into the tech sector. InceptionU is a private, not-for-profit learning organization that is addressing the skills gaps in the digital economy. As CEO, Margo works with learner…

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A SINGULAR FOCUS | SEASON 4 EP 17 42:31

8M ago42:31

42:31

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee is sharing about the power of dreaming and why it is necessary to dream. In this episode, Lee shares the implications of not having a dream & how one's lifestyle can affect their ability to. Here are #Lee'sPoints: 1. What is a dream? 2. Why is dreaming important? 3. What is the cost for dreaming? What are the conse…

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93 - Taking Care of Yourself and Your Business - Who's Your Body Double? 10:13

8M ago10:13

10:13

Join Dakota for this mini-episode to go over best practices and trial and error in how to solo-prenuer with a back-up plan. Ladies Who Launch is a podcast for women entrepreneurs who want to run successful businesses without the “hustle.” ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com Instagram: @ladieswholaunchpod Your Hosts: Dakota Kidby is owner of Social Centric…

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LET'S TALK POLITICS | CHARLES WILKES | SEASON 4 EP 16 52:10

8M ago52:10

52:10

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee talks to community organizer and candidate for Oklahoma state house district, Charles Wilkes, about the state of #politics, the importance of an informed public concerning #elections & so much more. To find out more about Charles, found him on social media at @charleslwilkes Follow "Leading with Lee" on Instagram a…

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92 - GenX women: the no longer silent and forgotten generation 1:01:13

9M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

GenX is the smallest generation and hisorictally have been ignored for the Boomer vs. Millennial fight. This generation has always punched well above its weight as early adopters on technology and as the facilitator of the changing corporate culture as it transitioned with the influx of millennials. Now it’s time for GenX women to step up as we hav…

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WHAT'S NEXT | SEASON 4 EP 15 36:04

9M ago36:04

36:04

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee continues to reflect on turning thirty and all that is necessary for the next stage of life. He talks about how not to get complacent and keep being determined to press forward. Here are #LeesPoints: 1)Your last accomplishment is the floor for the next one 2)Appreciation is needed 3)The desire for growth will cost …

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91 - Guess who is responsible for your success? YOU. That's right, only YOU! 25:40

9M ago25:40

25:40

Women are notoriously unwilling to reach for the next rung of success. Whether in your career by not feeling you’re qualified for that promotion, in your life by making the decision to travel or move to better your lifestyle or even as an entrepreneur as imposter syndrome raises its head, women need to step up and showcase their badassery (yes, tha…

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30: A NEW DECADE | SEASON 4 EP.14 46:31

9M ago46:31

46:31

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee reflects on a new era of life. He's turning thirty! Lee shares some of the joys he experienced over the last year and some of the difficulties. He also discusses where he was a decade ago and what he hopes to accomplish over the next decade. Follow "Leading with Lee" on Instagram and Facebook for the daily content …

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90 - Taking a mental fast for more brain power and a clearer head 16:45

9M ago16:45

16:45

What is a mental fast and how can it help alleviate all the digital noise? Let’s be honest, we are all addicted to our phones. Whether it is checking emails, watching videos or obsessively checking social media we can all use an extended break from our digital existence. Alyssa and Dakota explore the emerging trend of mental fasts and how they can …

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I LOST MY JOB | SEASON 4 EP.13 48:54

10M ago48:54

48:54

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee shares about an unfortunate event. He lost his job?! In reflection, Lee shares some of the lessons he has learned from the experience and what he has gained in the year and a half that he worked for that organization. Here are #LeesPoints: 1)Loss can either launch you or break you 2)What you get is what you expect …

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89 - The current state of social media. Threads. For real? 18:57

10M ago18:57

18:57

“What is happening with social media?” is a question that most of us are asking ourselves daily. It seems that the tech giants and their cuckoo CEOs are doing everything they can to ruin our existence. At the time of recording, Twitter was still Twitter (let’s not discuss X) and Threads had just been released. Dakota and Alyssa discuss the downfall…

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TAP INTO YOUR CREATIVE GENUIS | KELS JOHNSON | SEASON 4 EP 12 58:57

10M ago58:57

58:57

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee interviews creative leader & social media savant, Pastor Kels Johnson about creativity, AI, and a host of other topics. They discuss how the world is changing and how you can respond and be a part of the answer. Follow Kels on all social media at @theKelsJohnson and look at for content from the River Network. If yo…

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88 - Being successful by making big, scary decisions 27:26

10M ago27:26

27:26

Many of us are feeling in a rut. The pandemic has “ended” for many but for entrepreneurs, business may not be back to normal. Sometimes making big life decisions are what need to happen to shake out of the feeling of stagnation. In this episode, Alyssa reveals a very large decision she is making to benefit her future, which may surprise many of our…

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THIS IS A FACT | SEASON 4 EP 11 44:16

11M ago44:16

44:16

Lee is back! After a long summer break, Lee has returned with a new episode that will motivate you to make a difference in your world. This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee shares about what are the common themes of the human experience. Success, Failure, Comebacks & Conclusions. He also shares tips about how to end well. Follow "Leading with Lee" on I…

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87 - Five things every woman entrepreneur should have when starting a business 27:05

11M ago27:05

27:05

Join us in this listicle style episode where we discuss five major things you didn’t know you needed when starting a business. We understand listicles are a bit out of date but it worked best for our brains today! Also enjoy Alyssa and Dakota being real and escaping the microscope for some laughs today! PS: do you also use pimple patches? Ladies Wh…

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86 - What's wrong with my brain? 38:53

11M ago38:53

38:53

Let's get real about mental health challenges, the onslaught of ADHD diagnosis in the past few years and open up about how our brains really work. It’s terrifying to talk about our feelings and rather, listen to a T-Swift song about our inner demons. But you know what? Screw it. Let’s get real. In this episode of Ladies who Launch, Alyssa and Dakot…

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85 - It’s June! Time for a business and life check in 25:46

12M ago25:46

25:46

It it well-known that Alyssa and Dakota are no fans of New Year’s resolutions but are big proponents of continual goal setting throughout the year as situations change. June always seems chaotic when dealing with clients, staff or management. Parents are pre-occupied with end of school celebrations and graduations, while most are planning their vac…

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SEE YOU IN JULY 0:23

12M ago0:23

0:23

There is no new episode of #leadingwithlee this week. See us back here for a new episode on July 25th. Check out the first ten episodes. Feel free to leave comments, like, share with your family and friends. Follow "Leading with Lee" on Instagram and Facebook for the daily content that will motivate you at @leadingwithlee Follow Lee on Instagram, T…

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84 - Short-term optimization tactics for business growth 28:38

1y ago28:38

28:38

Running a business is more than just your five year business plan. It is managing day to day priorities, timelines and never ending tasks which can become overwhelming and exhausting. In this week’s episode Dakota and Alyssa delve into effective strategies to increase your productivity to grow your business. Key topics Leaning into AI to save time,…

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ANNIELLE TIMMONS | FIND MICRO JOYS | SEASON 4 EP.10 37:08

1y ago37:08

37:08

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee talks to returning guest, speaker, therapist & mindset coach, Annielle Timmons about #mentalhealthawareness, developing a healthy mindset, and so much more. Follow Annielle on social media at @iamannielle. Follow "Leading with Lee" on Instagram and Facebook for the daily content that will motivate you at @leadingwi…

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83 - Our favourite tech tools 19:33

1y ago19:33

19:33

Software plays a vital role in today’s society. Whether it’s as basic as emails, to the current discussions around artificial intelligence, we are bombarded with content daily. As the economy slows down, businesses everywhere are looking at their operational costs and where they can save money. Software is one of the low hanging fruits when it come…

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THINK FROM WHERE YOU ARE | SEASON 4 EP. 9 28:01

1y ago28:01

28:01

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee continues to share about #mentalhealthawareness month and how you can shape and change your mindset. Here are #LeesPoints: 1)The state of the mind 2)Your mindset can determine views on outcomes 3)mindlessness vs mindfulness 4)Minding your business Follow "Leading with Lee" on Instagram and Facebook for the daily co…

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82 - What is your brand? 19:53

1y ago19:53

19:53

As the famous quote from Bill Gates states, “your brand is what people say about you when you aren’t in the room.” Developing your brand is the first step when starting any business. If you can’t answer the question of why you are doing what you do, it will make your journey so much more difficult. When developing your brand, the first question is …

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