Let’s talk about the power of saying no. By that, I mean sometimes when we say “no”, we are actually saying “yes”. Now I know what you may be thinking- no means no, right? I get that! By saying no to something, you are often saying yes to something else. In this week’s episode of Leading Lady, I am diving into why saying no to what doesn’t light yo…

Are you a working mom? In today’s episode of Leading Lady, I’m talking about the unique challenges and circumstances I have faced as a working mom myself. Before you think that this episode is about how much harder it is being a working mom than it is for other women in business, I want to say that I have tried very hard not to tie up my identity i…

Let’s talk about consistency! In business, it is so important that you show up consistently. This is one of the most important factors of success, but how do you choose what platform to be consistent on? There are many to choose from, but you don’t have to be on them all if that doesn't feel right to you. For me, it’s all about the platform that I …

In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m sharing the lessons I’ve learned from Zac Efron. Just kidding! Kind of… I was watching a Zac Efron movie (you’ll have to tune in to find out which one) that ended with an unexpectedly powerful message, and naturally I immediately wanted to talk about it with you. The message is one about leaving behi…

Would you ever talk to your employees about their diet? In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we’re talking about corporate wellness programs and how they can improve your employees’ overall well-being. Specifically, we’re talking to Elizabeth Harris about her program centered on rejecting diet culture and embracing a happier relationship wi…

Women in the corporate world are often told that they have to put their work before everything else in order to be successful or in order to climb the corporate ladder, they can’t “be difficult”. In today's episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Susan Shingledecker to hear the incredible story of how she knew her worth and values and …

What’s the secret to doing it all? Well, the secret is you can’t. If you see someone who looks like they have it all together and they’re doing all the things, I promise you they have a support system behind them helping them get it all done. I think it’s important for us to talk about this more so that we can break down the idea that you should be…

Welcome to the 200th episode of the Leading Lady podcast! I can’t believe I’m already celebrating four years of podcasting! Whether you’re a long-time listener or this is the first episode you’re clicking on, thank you for being here. As I was reflecting on this milestone and what I wanted to talk about in this episode, I started thinking about how…

We’ve all heard that comparison is the thief of joy, but lately, I’ve realized how true that really is. All the time I hear women talking about how they should be doing something because they see someone else doing it, and believe me, I fall into this trap too. I get it. Why do we think that doing something we don’t want to do is somehow going to m…

Let’s take a moment to celebrate you. Before you really get locked into your goals for 2024, I want to encourage you to take a moment to look back and see how far you’ve come. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m going to invite you to take inventory of all the amazing things you’ve achieved and celebrate all your hard work. I recently …

I’m so excited to be back after a short break to talk to you about all the fun things we have to look forward to in the new year! Here’s my question for you as we kick things off on the Leading Lady podcast: what habits and behaviors do you want to keep, stop, and start in 2024? You’re going to hear a lot of advice online about how to make 2024 you…

Today’s episode is the final episode for 2023 and it’s a vulnerable one! I’m revealing my reflections for the past year as well as a few plans I have moving into 2024. I discuss why intentional rest is SO important and how taking time off from my business earlier in the year allowed me to recharge, reassess my values, and gain confidence in my busi…

I want to invite you to get vulnerable with me and the wonderful Julie Blamphin in this episode of the Leading Lady podcast. We’re talking about feminine power, energy, movement, and stillness and how all these things make you the feminine powerhouse that you are. You have a sacred feminine energy that’s so powerful and wonderful but it might also …

Do you ever feel like your hormones control your life? Your hormones affect almost every system in your body, so when you’re going through hormonal changes, it can really wreak havoc on your life. I asked Dr. Sara Poldmae to join me for this episode of the Leading Lady podcast to talk about what’s going on with our hormones in midlife and how to ta…

Want to know a secret? No one knows what they’re doing! In the entrepreneurship world, we are surrounded by experts and gurus who have it all figured out- or so we think! The truth is, no one knows everything. We are all just trying to figure it out as we go. We all have struggles and battles that others don’t see. That is why you can’t let compari…

When you first start your business, it’s so exciting! You have so much passion for your work, so the beginning phase is just magical, isn’t it? Sometimes, though, we end up in denial about how much work has to be done. With any business, there are going to be things that just aren’t fun and that you don’t love to do. Getting the not-so-fun things d…

Do you need help creating your website? If you’ve spent hours in front of WordPress and you just can’t figure it out, this episode of the Leading Lady podcast is going to be for you. If you haven’t started working on your website yet at all, save yourself a headache and tune into this episode first! Chrissy Rey is here to walk you through the proce…

Do you have a business bestie? A business bestie is someone you connect with professionally and you become each other's go-to person when it comes to business development and cheering each other on. You turn to each other for promoting, sharing, advice, and all things business. If there’s anything I learned from my favorite movies and songs growing…

Could your marketing materials use a re-fresh? You might have found that as your branding has evolved, some of your old marketing materials have been left behind and now you’ve got different fonts, colors, and logos all over the place, or maybe you never established a brand image to begin with. Whatever situation you’re in, now’s your chance to upl…

Do you feel frustrated or pulled in multiple directions? Do you feel that you are ineffective as a leader in one or more areas of your life? If your answer is yes, I want to help you identify how to create balanced leadership. In this episode, I am telling you about the free 5-day digital course that I created that will help you with just that. Fro…

Why do teams matter in our organizations? Being a member of a team is about more than just showing up for work. A team gives you a sense of belonging, purpose, and pride in what you do. With the rise of “quiet quitting,” true teamwork is becoming harder and harder to find in the workforce, so how can you continue to lead your team to thrive and suc…

Did you know that it’s National Women’s Small Business Month? I think that’s something we should celebrate, don’t you? In honor of this month, this episode of the Leading Lady podcast is all about ways you can support women entrepreneurs and help them thrive in the business world. Women in business continue to face unique challenges, and although w…

Get ready to hear one of the most popular Leading Lady episodes from the past! Have you ever had a cake pop before? Chocolate is my favorite. I am such a big fan of Lisa’s Cakepops in Severna Park, Mayland, so I decided to interview Lisa Schneiderman in this episode. Not only did I want to hear all about how she makes the most delicious and creativ…

Do you find yourself feeling threatened by other businesses offering the same products or services as you? How do you change your mindset to see other businesswomen as your teammates, not your competition? It’s all about embracing an abundance mindset. This episode of the Leading Lady podcast is about how to move forward in your business with the k…

The definition of kindness is the quality of being generous, considerate, and friendly. It’s a simple concept, but one that can be difficult to put into action at all times. Have you ever stopped to think about WHY it’s so important to be kind and how it can impact you as the giver? In this episode, we chat candidly about kindness and altruism. We …