Leading Lady Podcast

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 done at the start will make your work easier because you will have the structure, ...

Today's episode was such a fan favorite, I decided to bring it back because it was that good! Enjoy---

  How can you love others without loving yourself first?

 

The answer is simple: you can’t!

 

We have to have really solid foundations with ourselves in order to be able to articulate what our needs are with another person.

 

My guest in this episode, Samantha Heuwagen, is here to talk to us all about this and how to cultiva...

Have you ever thought about hiring a business coach? 

 

I talk to so many women on discovery calls who are trying to decide if hiring a coach is the right move for them. The decision to hire a business coach or life coach is a big one, so you don’t want to go into this decision without doing your research and knowing what exactly you need and what to look for. 

 

I am a firm believer that everyone needs a therapist and everyone nee...

We all need a break sometimes. 

 

You may have noticed that I didn’t release a new episode last week. While I don’t plan to make a habit of that, it was much needed. Life has been full of a lot of transitions for my family lately and there has been a lot going on with my business, so I was at my max. 

 

With that said, in this week's episode of The Leading Lady Podcast, I am talking about the importance of taking a break. You d...

What does your branding say about you? 

 

Your brand is bigger than branding. It’s so common for us to not see the flaws in what we have currently because we are so close to our businesses. This can make it hard to see from someone else’s shoes, but you have to look at the bigger picture. 

 

Your brand is your unique story, but your branding is for your audience. In this episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with one of my Leading La...

I’m going to be honest, this episode is a hard one. 

 

I haven’t recorded anything in a few weeks because I have been grieving. Two weeks ago, I lost my 11-year-old English Setter, Millie. If you know me or have been following me for a while, you know that my dog was a huge part of my life. I’ve had her since she was 9 weeks old and she has pretty much been my shadow since day one. I never could have imagined that the grief of losi...

How do you show up in the world? 

 

I have worked in the education realm for over 20 years and something that we teachers absolutely love is acronyms! We have one for everything.

 

In this episode of Leading Lady, I am sharing with you one of my favorite acronyms ever because it has helped me so much, and I really think it will help you too. I have used it daily for the last several years, and it has made a true difference in my li...

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 you up means saying yes to the things that matter. 

 

Oftentimes when I am working...

Do you suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction? It can look like stress incontinence, painful sex, or abdominal separation, and it can be an embarrassing problem to talk about. Many people assume this is normal at a certain point in their life, but it is not. 

 

When left untreated, it can lead to a disconnection from your sexual self, and this can cause serious isolation and anxiety. Your sensuality and sexuality as a woman is one of...

Have you ever wanted to write a book? 

 

I honestly feel that everyone has a book inside of them. We all have our own unique experiences that we have learned from and by sharing our story, we can help the next person in line. Writing a book can help you leave a legacy for yourself so that others can learn from you.

 

In this episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with Camille Campins-Adams, one of my Leading Lady Ambassadors, to talk ...

My book, Take The Lead,  is now available for purchase! 

 

In this episode of Leading Lady, I am sharing how my book came to be. This project is something I have been working on for quite some time now. To be honest, it is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do but also the most rewarding. 

 

I remember the day I decided that I wanted to start a book. It was years ago and after a long journey, it is so exciting to f...

Have you ever felt discouraged by dieting? 

 

Many of us have been there. We are unhappy with the number on the scale so we start restricting and dieting in hopes that we will reach that magical number that will make us feel happy and worthy. 

 

Diets detract from our health and wellbeing in a different way. Instead of being fully present and in the moment with our loved ones, we are in our heads worrying about our diet. There’s a ...

Have you heard the term “unicorn” used in the online business world? 

 

This is usually used to describe someone who is good at many different things and ready to jump in and help solve any problem. Everyone wants to hire a unicorn! 

 

In today’s episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with Emily Reagan, the ultimate unicorn! Emily saw a gap in the skills that aspiring digital marketers knew and the needs of business owners, and she ma...

Is your business aligned with your faith? It can be a little scary and vulnerable to be so open about your faith as a woman in business.

 

In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Erin Harrigan to talk about how God has a different definition of success and he is waiting for us to embrace it and align with his assignment.

 

Erin Harrigan is a Christian wife, mom, and international coach/speaker, helping women tu...

You don’t have to upend your life to make animal and environmentally friendly choices. 

 

Topics like climate change and deforestation can be really overwhelming to think about. After all, how much of a difference can one person really make? The truth is, we need everyone’s effort. Taking steps to be more environmentally friendly will make an impact. Every small action adds up to big changes.

 

In this episode of the Leading Lady p...

Is your business online? 

 

I know many business owners drag their feet about getting online. It’s a huge commitment, but the truth is you need to be online if you want your business to thrive. 

 

Think about it, when you are looking for a new restaurant or vacation spot, what do you do? Google it! You look to see if businesses and places look legit. This helps you feel better and more confident about what you decide to spend your ...

Let’s talk about emotional intelligence. 

 

In the Leading Ladies masterclass, we follow the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R. These letters stand for the top components that I believe make up the best leaders. There’s the learner's mindset, engagement, authenticity, dedication to purpose and mission, emotional intelligence, and resilience. 

 

In this episode of The Leading Lady podcast, I wanted to talk to you about emotional intelligence....

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 feel most comfortable on. This is important for me to feel like my most aut...

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 up, it’s that women need best friends. We  can all be very different but b...