The Scrappy Leader Podcast
For the overachievers, the doers, and the roll-up-your-sleeves kind of leaders—this one’s for you. The Scrappy Leader is the ultimate podcast for leaders who don’t wait around for answers—they go out and find them. Whether you’re running the show or stepping up in the moment, this podcast is packed with the tools, tips, and hacks you need to figure it out and get it done. But let’s be honest—being scrappy can take a toll. That’s why we’re also here to help you take care of the most important asset in your leadership toolkit: YOU. From boosting productivity and mastering new skills to managing stress and staying motivated, we’re all about helping you thrive—not just survive. Join host Christy Ritchie—leadership coach, change expert, and unapologetic overachiever—as she serves up practical advice with a healthy dose of humor and heart. It’s time to embrace your scrappy spirit and lead with confidence, clarity, and resilience. New episodes drop every Thursday! Subscribe now to become the kind of leader who doesn’t just figure it out but knocks it out of the park.
Episodes
Starting as a receptionist during the 2007 recession, Lindsay Phillips never imagined she’d one day co-found SkyPhi Studios, a consulting firm that prioritizes people first. In this episode, Lindsay shares her journey of resilience, leadership, and building a business that thrives on flexibility, trust, and mentorship.
From Receptionist to COO: A Nonlinear Path to Leadership
Lindsay’s career trajectory wasn’t a straight shot to the...
In this episode of The Scrappy Leader Podcast, Christy sits down with Andrea Delancy, a seasoned real estate professional and Certified Divorce Specialist who has carved out a meaningful niche in helping individuals navigate one of life’s toughest transitions—divorce. Andrea shares her personal journey, lessons learned, and how she found her calling in providing guidance and support for divorcing clients facing difficult real estat...
The Scrappy Leader Podcast: From Jazz to Journalism to Leadership with Julia Scott
Episode Summary: Welcome back to The Scrappy Leader Podcast! I’m your host, Christy Ritchie, and I’m beyond excited to introduce you to this week’s guest, the incredible Julia Scott. Julia and I go way back—we first met while training for triathlons and fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Since then, she’s had an amazing career journ...
The Scrappy Leader Podcast with Elif Chiasson
In this episode of The Scrappy Leader Podcast, Christy welcomes Elif Chiasson, an engineer-turned-leadership expert, to discuss the power of emotional intelligence in technical fields. Elif shares her journey from excelling as an engineer to realizing that leadership required an entirely different skill set—one that wasn’t taught in engineering school. Together, Christy and Elif explore...
Crafting Change with Brynn Shader
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Scrappy Leader, host Christy Ritchie welcomes Brynn Shader, a business owner, change craft speaker, and advisor. Brynn takes us on a journey from her early days teaching English in the Czech Republic to building a career in HR, Salesforce administration, and change management. She shares how she found her true passion in supporting employees through organizat...
In this heartfelt and insightful episode of The Scrappy Leader Podcast, Christy Ritchie welcomes a special guest and personal mentor, Bettina Morrow. Bettina has been instrumental in Christy's personal journey through her mom's dementia diagnosis and has dedicated her career to protecting vulnerable adults. Bettina shares her fascinating journey from Australia to England to the United States and dives deep into her...
Navigating Leadership and Ethics with Dr. Emme Devonish
Welcome to another episode of The Scrappy Leader! In this episode, Christy sits down with the dynamic Dr. Emme Devonish—an attorney, author, executive coach, consultant, and educator—to discuss leadership, ethics, and personal growth. Dr. Devonish shares her multifaceted career journey and the lessons she's learned about leading with authenticity and...
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Scrappy Leader! In this first episode, host Christy Ritchie dives into the story behind the podcast—how it started, what inspired the name, and what being a “scrappy leader” is all about.
You’ll get to know Christy as she shares her journey: from a love of learning and tackling odd projects to earning the nickname “scrappy” and turning it into a leadership philosophy. Plus, she’ll outline wha...
Welcome to The Scrappy Leader podcast!
For the overachievers, the doers, and the roll-up-your-sleeves kind of leaders—this one’s for you. The Scrappy Leader is the ultimate podcast for leaders who don’t wait around for answers—they go out and find them. Whether you're running the show or stepping up in the moment, this podcast is packed with the tools, tips, and hacks you need to figure it out and get it done.
But let’s be honest—b...
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