Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs

AI is everywhere right now, but are we using it the right way? In this episode, I sit down with web developer, SEO expert, and longtime Leading Lady Ambassador Chrissy Rey to have an honest conversation about what AI can and cannot do for business owners. We explore why AI should be viewed as a tool rather than a replacement for human creativity, the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when using it, and how to avoid c...

Do you sometimes find it difficult to be seen and heard? Would you consider yourself an introvert? 

If you answered yes to either question, then this episode is for you.

In this episode, I am chatting with Melissa Roberg about being an impactful and strong leader as an introvert. I am really excited for you to hear the many ways you can manage your energy and use your introverted streng...

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 uplevel your marketing materials with profe...

What is a margin and what does it mean to high-achievers, entrepreneurs, and leaders?

In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we're exploring how to build margins within your business and life to create space for you to operate at your best. Why are we always trying to operate at maximum capacity? Through my own experience of running myself ragged, I know that it's not sustainable, so I want to teach ...

In this fan favorite replay 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 behind narr...

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 succeed?

In this fan favorite replay episode, Jul...

This episode will completely change the way you think about showing up online as the face of your brand. In this conversation, I sit down with marketing expert Heidi Schmidt to unpack the real, unfiltered truth about what it actually takes to market yourself in a way that feels authentic, sustainable, and effective. We dive into the tension between being the brand and still maintaining your identity, why authenticity b...

If you've ever felt like no matter what you do, someone has something to say about it, this episode is going to hit home in the best way. In this conversation, I sit down with Tara De Leon to unpack why women so often feel like simply existing outside the norm becomes "controversial" and what it actually takes to stay grounded in who you are anyway. We dive into her experience as a plus-size personal trainer navigating...

If you feel like you have to choose between running a successful business and maintaining your well-being, this episode is definitely for you!

I learned early on in my career that taking care of yourself is essential to finding success because YOU are the greatest asset in your business!  And I've helped so many clients figure this out as well. It's why I started the Leading Lady coaching program.

What if the way you've been leading is quietly holding your team back? In this episode, I dive into the powerful and often uncomfortable tension between connection and control in leadership. I share a question that stopped me in my tracks and sparked a deeper look at how "helping" can sometimes cross the line into controlling without us even realizing it. Through real-life examples from my business, my coaching, and ev...

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. 

In this fan favorite replay episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we talk about how to move forward in your business with the knowledge th...

Let's be real, entrepreneurship can be an emotional rollercoaster, especially for us women! 

Not a day goes by that I don't talk to someone who is so discouraged they just want to throw in the towel.

So how can we stay focused on our mission, vision, and values when we feel everything is working against us?

In this episode, I'm sharing the real reasons women entrepreneurs get...

This is a replay of an episode originally recorded during the challenges of 2020, a time that left so many of us feeling emotionally drained and uncertain. And while the circumstances may look different now, many of those same feelings are still present in today's world. It felt important to revisit this conversation because the lessons we needed then are just as relevant in 2026.

In this episode, I speak ...

Have you ever felt like the higher you rise in leadership, the lonelier it becomes? In this episode, I share a personal reflection that came from writing a chapter titled The Loneliest Seat in the Room. I talk about the moment I realized that even while surrounded by people, community, and opportunity, leadership can still feel incredibly isolating. We explore the quiet pressure leaders carry and the vulnerable questio...

In this milestone 300th episode, I'm sharing a perspective that has completely shifted how I look at endings, boundaries, and alignment in both life and business. I dive into the idea that relief is data and why that lighter feeling after releasing something doesn't mean you failed, didn't care enough, or gave up too soon. Instead, it may be your nervous system signaling that you were carrying something that was never ...

Let's talk about team building that actually works!

Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the most strategic things I'm doing right now to grow my business: my brand-new intern program. We're only a few weeks in, and I am blown away by how much I'm learning and how I'm refining my business. 

You know I love collaboration, and I'm so excited to have this space where we can learn an...

Oftentimes, people look at networking groups as just a bunch of leads they need to convert or people to get referrals from. How about you? Do you see the value of joining a group or a forum?

In this fan favorite replay episode, let's talk about the greater reason why you should join networking groups: for learning. Many of us didn't go into entrepreneurship armed with degrees in business, marketing or mana...

What if the tension you're feeling right now isn't a sign that you're failing… but proof that you're growing?

In this episode, I'm diving into a message I believe high-achieving women desperately need to hear: friction does not equal failure. So often, when things feel heavy, complicated, or uncomfortable in our leadership or business, we immediately turn inward and assume we did something wrong. I ...

Have you ever looked around your business and thought, "How did it get this complicated?"

In today's episode, I'm getting radically honest about the 99 problems that seem to come with entrepreneurship and the quiet truth that many of them were created by perfectly reasonable decisions made in motion. I unpack the myth that successful businesses ever run smoothly, why chaos is not a failure signal, and how ...