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Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs10 Ways to Practice Gratitude in Your BusinessAre you in the spirit of gratitude this month? Talking about gratitude this time of year may seem cliche, but if you’re like me, gratitude is actually what keeps you grounded through life’s chaos and challenges! In this episode, I’m sharing 10 ways to show gratitude in business, no matter what kind of year you’ve had. Topics covered in this episode include: Celebrating the launch of We Lead: Volume 2 The many milestones I celebrate in November My practical tips for showing gratitude in your bus...2024-11-2619 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Reflect on 2021 and Plan Ahead for 2022 with YearCompassHow are you preparing for the new year? Most people start to set their goals or resolutions for the new year in late December or early January and then give up a couple of weeks later... In 2022, I want to go beyond just making resolutions. I want to really reflect on 2021 and decide what is important to me going forward. In this episode of Leading Lady, I am sharing the YearCompass booklet with you all. This is a free booklet that you can download that will guide you through the process of...2022-01-0412 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Write a Book That Readers Won’t Be Able to Put Down with Author Coach Camille Campins-AdamsHave you ever wanted to write a book but weren’t sure where to start? Statistics show that 81% of people want to write a book but only 5% actually do. We need to change that! If you have ever felt a calling to share your story with the world, this episode of Leading Lady is for you. I had the honor of sitting down with Camille Campins-Adams to talk about how to finally take action and write a book that your readers can’t put down. Camille is a bestsell...2021-12-2826 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Talk About Suicide, Raise Awareness, and End the Stigma with Maria WintersGenerally, we consider the holidays to be a very happy time, but it can be very triggering for many people. There is a huge influx of people seeking help for mental health issues this time of year. That’s why we are talking with Maria Winters about suicide in this episode of Leading Lady. It’s not an easy or comfortable conversation, but talking about it and raising awareness is something that we all need to do to end the stigma and bring more help to the people who so desperately need it. Ma...2021-12-2139 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor and Prioritize Self-Care to Live a More Balanced Life with Julie BlamphinDo you prioritize self-care? As women, many of us put the needs of everyone else first and often ignore our own needs, but it shouldn’t be that way! Self-care should be in the top spot on your list of priorities and it should never move. An often neglected part of self-care is taking care of your pelvic floor. Did you know that 95% of women are struggling with some sort of pelvic floor dysfunction? That’s a lot! The pelvic floor is such an important part of our bodies, and we have to...2021-12-1422 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursBook Updates, Upcoming Workshops, and More Exciting Life Updates with AliceAnne!There have been a lot of life and business updates for me lately! I couldn’t wait to share it with my amazing listeners, so, in today’s episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I am breaking them all down for you! I am updating you on my own life and the fun things I have coming up for you all in the next year. There are so many things to be proud of right now! To give you a sneak peek into the episode, I have to start...2021-12-0718 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursCreative Ways to Show Up on Social Media Even When You Don’t Feel Like It with Deanna SeymourAre you using Instagram reels for your business yet? As entrepreneurs, we know that we need to be showing up online. It’s great for our business to be present and active! What if you don’t like to show your face on social media though? What if you hate the idea of showing yourself dancing around or doing the latest trend in order to gain some followers? This is discouraging for anyone that isn’t comfortable putting themselves out there. In today’s episode of the Leading Lady...2021-11-3033 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursDon’t Settle For Less: How to Know Your Value and Advocate for Your Worth with Susan ShingledeckerWomen 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 stood up for herself, even when it was uncomfortable. Susan is Executive Director of Earth Science Information Partners, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the use of data to...2021-11-2333 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursTips for Redefining Hustle and Ditching Overwhelm with Erin HarriganIn today’s society, we are all about the hustle. We are told over and over that in order to achieve success, we have to hustle day and night. While this may be true in some instances, it’s not always the case. The truth is that overwhelm and overachievement are not requirements for business success. In the latest episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Erin Harrigan to talk about how to remember God’s purpose in your business and go forward with balance. Erin Harri...2021-11-1624 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Ditch Toxic Positivity and Face Your Pain So That You Can HealIn today’s society, we are often told to always try to see the positive in every situation. You’ve seen it before- “Good vibes only!” Good vibes and positive thoughts are amazing when you’re in a good place, but when you are dealing with pain or trauma, it can feel heavy to try and be positive all the time. Because of this, you may even feel shame for those negative emotions. In today’s episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, we are talking about toxic positivity and why it is okay to feel...2021-11-0917 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Opt-Out of Diet Culture and Love Yourself as You Are with Elizabeth HarrisHave you ever really paid attention to what the world is telling you about your body? If you look closely, you’ll see that it is, honestly, pretty toxic. There are industries making billions of dollars off of our insecurities, but they shouldn’t be! We are so much more than our bodies. In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, I sat down with Elizabeth Harris to talk about how you can opt-out of diet culture and find food and body peace. Elizabeth Harris, the owner of Elizabeth Harris Nutrition and Wel...2021-11-0224 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow To Heal Your Emotions and Reclaim Your Belief That Anything Is Possible with Ana JonesSaying you want something is easy, but knowing what you want is life-changing. Do you know what it takes to get what you really want in life? In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Ana Jones to talk about our emotions, generational traumas, our perspectives, and how they shape the lives we live. Ana Jones is an emotional awakening coach who helps women UN-EFF themselves by healing cultural conditioning and generational programming. She utilizes various healing modalities including sound f...2021-10-2630 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursThe Importance of Clear Agreements, Contracts, Job Descriptions, and More!How confident are you that you set clear boundaries and expectations with your employees and clients? In this episode, I am talking all about the importance of clear agreements, contracts, job descriptions, and scopes of work. Lately, I've been having a lot of conversations with my own clients about struggles that they're having either managing employees or managing projects that they're doing with clients. Usually, this is due to unclear boundaries and expectations. Unclear boundaries and expectations can happen with both employees and clients, and this can cau...2021-10-1918 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursNo One Knows What They’re DoingWant 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 comparison steal your joy. You can’t dismiss your own unique lessons when looking at your journey and what brought you there. ...2021-10-1213 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Serve Others Through Mentorship with Julie CampbellHave you ever felt a desire to serve others but felt lost on how to do it? Mentoring can be truly transformational for both the mentee and the mentor. We may not realize it but we all inherently serve others. In fact, a majority of the time we are either in the position of a teacher or a student. We naturally mentor those around us and it can be easy to overlook the huge impact we are making on each other's lives. In this episode of the Leadin...2021-10-0519 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursSecrets to Finding Joy and Creating Your Own Path to Success with Beth NolanIs your work aligned with your joy? It is so important that we stand in our authenticity and do the work that lights us up. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we are chatting with Beth Nolan about finding your joy, creating your own path to success, and building a business that fits the needs of your family. Beth knows a thing or two about finding success in the work you love. She used her knowledge of the education system and created her own business, Educa...2021-09-2831 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Ditch Imposter Syndrome and Start Achieving Your Career Goals with Melanie MitchellHave you ever let imposter syndrome influence your career decisions? If so, this episode is for you! When planning out our careers, it is easy to get so caught up in the little things that you get frustrated and feel like you aren’t making progress. Looking at the bigger picture and focusing on your long-term goals is so important if you want to move forward. In this episode of Leading Lady, we are chatting with Melanie Mitchell about how to achieve all of your career goals and live a more fulfil...2021-09-2129 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Become a Happier, Healthier You by Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor with Julie BlamphinWondering how to keep your pelvic floor strong? When it comes to core and pelvic floor stability, you don’t necessarily need to put in a ton of time! It can be simple and straightforward! In this episode, we are chatting with Julie Blamphin about your pelvic floor and how you can take care of it in real life so that you can rock your bod and feel amazing! As a Pelvic Floor Yoga Teacher and Laughter Yoga Leader, Julie empowers women to rediscover their pelvic floor throug...2021-09-1422 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Use Conflict in Your Relationship to Build Intimacy with Risa GanelWhat do you think of when you think of relationship growth? Do you think conflict is necessary for a healthy relationship? In this episode, we are talking all about healthy relationships and conflict with Risa Ganel. Risa facilitates Relationship Growth. Her gifts blend wisdom with quiet strength and relationship science with empathic connection. She is skilled at being kind and fierce in the same breath, helping her clients connect to the truth to create lasting change. As a Certified Relational Life Therapist and Maryland Licensed Clinical Marriage and...2021-09-0729 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Cultivate Healthy Relationships with Yourself and with Others with Samantha HeuwagenHow 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 cultivate healthy relationships with ourselves and with others. Samantha Heuwagen is a Latinx marriage and family therapist and best-selling author in the Metro Atlanta area. When n...2021-08-3132 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Work Together as a Team in Leadership with My Bright Beginning TeamAre you able to lean on the other leaders on your team? Brianna, Whitney, and Aubrey make up the admin team for my private preschools in Maryland, so they are joining me to talk all about leadership and working together as a team in leadership. We discuss how leadership presence evolves over time, the benefit of individualized coaching when becoming a leader, why you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help, and most importantly, how to empower future leaders and the leaders around you. Regardless of what...2021-08-2421 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Turn a Passion Into a Business Later in Life with Lisa SchneidermanHave 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 creative creations, but I also wanted to hear how she was able to turn a passion into a business later in life! While Lisa and I definitely touch on the flavors and designs of her cake...2021-08-1719 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursSupporting Your Child Through Executive Function Coaching with Karima Davis and Michelle PorjesDo you know what executive functioning is? In this episode, I am joined by two women who have totally changed my life and have helped my family in the most incredible ways, and we are talking all about executive functioning. Executive function is a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use these skills every day to learn, work, and manage daily life. Karima Davis, the owner of Tutor Partners, offers online tutoring and coaching, educational coaching, and parent support. Michelle Porj...2021-08-1033 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursUnderstanding the Severity of Cybersecurity Threats with Elizabeth MurphyIf you’re anything like me, you probably don't know a lot about technology and cybersecurity. Luckily, there are wonderful, knowledgeable people like Elizabeth Murphy, my guest in this episode, that can explain it to us. Elizabeth has 18 years of combined Telecomm and IT industry experience. She consults business owners on appropriate and secure infrastructure choices. It is important for small business owners to understand the threat that cybersecurity can have on their businesses, clients, and personal lives. Elizabeth is teaching us about the da...2021-08-0325 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursCreate Balanced Leadership as a High-Achieving WomanDo 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. From what to expect from the course to the transformation and success that you will experience once it is over, I am ge...2021-07-2710 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursThe Importance of Professional Photography and Branding with Maureen PortoPersonal brand photography is vital to success, but taking portraits can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Don’t you agree? I am not someone who likes to be photographed, but my guest today, Maureen Porto, has a way of making me feel comfortable and confident while she photographs me. Maureen Porto is an award-winning portrait photographer specializing in business portraits and personal branding photography. Her Annapolis, Maryland studio serves clients from all over the DC Metropolitan area, and she travels from coast to coast. She is joining me to ta...2021-07-2034 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Use Skincare and Makeup to Celebrate Your Features with Samia FreemanI don't believe that makeup is meant to hide our faces. It's meant to enhance the features we already have. Don’t you agree? Some people might have the understanding that makeup is used to hide features, but I don’t look at it that way! My guest, Samia Freeman, doesn’t either! Samia Freeman is a makeup artist, skincare consultant, and beauty educator who is passionate about empowering women through their own inner beauty. She educates women on product knowledge as well as skincare and makeup application so they can feel con...2021-07-1320 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Build Confidence and Prioritize Your Self-Care By Starting a Side Hustle with Kelsey HoldenDo you have a side-hustle? A lot of women that I have talked to have day jobs and a side-hustle! There are so many different reasons why, and my guest today is talking to us about hers. In today’s episode, I am joined by one of my (and my dog’s) favorite brand owners, Kelsey Holden to talk about how her day job pays the bills, but her side-hustle fulfills her creative passions. A devout lover of all puns, Kelsey Holden is the owner and embroidery artisan of Good Dog Designs, a mach...2021-07-0621 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursThe Leading Ladies MasterclassDo you want to take the LEAD of your life? If you listen to this show or you follow along with me, I am going to guess that you do! Lucky for you, I am talking all about the Leadership Masterclass I offer in this episode. The Leadership Masterclass is a 6-month group coaching program with an in-depth focus on mission, vision, and values that align with your goals both personally and professionally enabling you to lead authentically and at your BEST! I created a safe space whe...2021-06-2913 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursAn Honest Conversation About Intuitive Eating, Food Fear and Body Image with Elizabeth HarrisDo you ever feel the weight of food stress and diet culture? Do you struggle with body image? Do you want to feel empowered to nourish and listen to your body rather than restricting your food intake? I know that myself and so many other leading ladies are nodding our heads yes to all of these questions. In today’s episode, my intuitive eating coach, Elizabeth Harris, is back to talk more about using intuitive eating as an empowering approach to food, nutrition, and well-being. Elizabeth is the owner of Elizabeth Harris Nutrition an...2021-06-2220 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Unlock Your Secret Power as a Visionary Woman with Solara Amun RaAre you ready to rise into your higher purpose? Do you want to unlock your power as a visionary woman? In today’s episode, I am talking to Solara Amun Ra about what it takes to become who we were born to be and step into iconic work as women. Solara Amun Ra (formerly known as Raquel Vasallo) is the #1 Best Selling Author of “Spiritual Seductress, The High-Powered Women’s Guide to Devour the World through Spiritual Guidance.” She is the pre-eminent Spiritual Advisor to female Visionaries and Thought Leaders. She is an Inte...2021-06-1523 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursUsing Your Passion to Support Your Community with Roxana RodriguezAre you inspired by passionate, dedicated, and committed members of your community? In today’s episode, I am joined by Leading Lady Ambassador, Roxana Rodriguez, and she is all that and more! Roxana Rodriguez is the owner of Caliente Grill in Annapolis, one of our family's favorite restaurants. She is also the owner of American Postal, so she is a serial entrepreneur. Roxana is constantly getting out there, starting businesses, helping others start businesses, and is extremely involved in the community. She believes that building a strong relati...2021-06-0820 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursLeading through GriefI've had several women reach out to me and request specifically that I speak about leading through grief, so that is exactly what you can expect from this episode. I can't deny that many leading ladies, myself included, have had unique challenges in the last year. Covid-19 affected many of our businesses, our wellbeing, our families, and more, and after speaking with many different leading ladies, it became really clear that so many of us experienced grief or currently are experiencing grief. Grief is often associated with the loss of a lo...2021-06-0134 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Realign Yourself with Your Purpose and Values with Sabrina MappDo you feel like you are a leading lady? In today’s episode, I am talking to Sabrina Mapp, and we are digging into authenticity, discovering our strength, and showing up as the leading lady that we want to be. Sabrina is a nerdy, introverted, idealist. A late Gen X-er and maybe a bit of a late bloomer, she is currently living her life backward. Her new favorite quote is “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine – it’s lethal”. – Paulo Coelho Sabrina has worked in Web Development...2021-05-2527 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursTips for Fostering Positivity and Connection with Sara Corckran and Erin BaldecchiDo you think the pandemic strengthened or weakened your ability to connect with others? In today’s episode, I am talking to Sara Corckran and Erin Baldecchi from Happy YOUniversity all about connection. Not only are they fellow coaches and certified in positive psychology, but they are very dear friends of mine, so I am excited to share this conversation with you. Happy YOUniversity's mission is to transform school communities by empowering faculty through bite-sized, relatable, science-based tools for resilience, positivity, and connection. They provide professional development that...2021-05-1822 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow Speech Therapy Can Help Children and Adults Alike with Meera DetersDo you know how speech therapy can help children and adults? In today’s episode, I am interviewing Meera Deters, and we are talking about speech therapy for children and adults. Meera Raval Deters, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCTS, ACAS is the owner of Super Speech Solutions, a concierge private practice that provides online Speech Therapy to Texans. She received her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Our Lady of the Lake University in 2006. Meera has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient/outpat...2021-05-1132 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursBecome a More Effective Leader Through Self-Awareness with Judy FarrellHow do you show up as a leader? Have you paused to make sure that you are presenting yourself in a way that is in line with your values? In today’s episode, I am joined by Judy Farrell, and we are chatting all about self-awareness and how it makes us more effective as leaders. Judy is a professional leadership coach with a passion for multiplying her impact on this world by investing in service-oriented leaders. She served nine years in the US Navy where she spent the last three teaching lead...2021-05-0427 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursWhy You Should Be Shopping Small and Local with Fern ElliottDo you love to shop small and support local businesses? In today’s episode, I am talking to Fern Elliot about how the community came together to support small businesses, why you should support small businesses, and how to make fashion fun. Fern Elliott is the owner and founder of Lilac Bijoux, which opened in July 2005. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Fern has been passionate about fashion her entire life. She loves being a part of the vibrant Annapolis community and supporting local designers, including her mom, Leda, and many more! 2021-04-2723 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursUnderstanding Chronic Illness with Sara PoldmaeDo you experience symptoms that look normal on paper but don’t feel normal? In today’s episode, I am talking to Sara Poldmae about chronic illness and disease which can be a result of symptoms that go unnoticed or untreated for long periods of time. Dr. Sara Poldmae, Licensed Acupuncturist, DACM, has been practicing holistic health care since 1998. Through her 20 years of practice in holistic health, Sara has bridged the gap between Western and alternative medicines. Dr. Sara works closely with her patients’ team of physicians and health care practitioners. She open...2021-04-2019 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow a BeBalanced Program Can Help You Naturally Balance Your Hormones with Rachelle PolkCould your hormones be the problem of the symptoms you are experiencing? Rachelle Polk is joining me in this episode to talk about how a BeBalanced program can help bring your body back into balance quickly and naturally! I went through a BeBalanced program, and I was hugely successful with it. It allowed me to get really in tune with my body and the hormonal changes that I was experiencing, so I am excited to be able to share my story and Rachelle’s story with you in this episode. 2021-04-1324 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursWhere and How You Can Travel Safely in 2021 with Kirstin MayAre you itching to travel as much as I am? I think we are all ready for a getaway after last year, so I think you will love this episode with Kirstin May, owner of Clearscape Travel. In this episode, Kirstin is breaking down where and how we can safely travel this year domestically or internationally. Clearscape Travel was created by Kirstin May. Kirstin’s true love for travel propelled her to share her passion to help clients explore the world. An avid cruiser and traveler, Kirstin has v...2021-04-0617 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursThe Six Steps To Happiness At Any Age with Dr. Roz LevbargDid you know that there is a scientific model and theory for happiness? It’s called PERMA-V! In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Dr. Roz Levabarg, and she is walking us through PERMA-V which outlines the six building blocks to happiness at any age. These include positive emotion, engagement, positive relationships, meaning, accomplishments or achievements and vitality. Roz Levbarg is a professional speaker and life coach who works with professional women in midlife who feel unappreciated and overlooked at work now tha...2021-03-3024 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow Youth Sports for Girls Develops Leadership with Stacie OliverWe are all familiar with the benefits of staying active, but have you ever thought about how important it is for younger children (especially girls) to get involved in youth sports? They give girls the opportunity to develop all of the skills and traits that women need to thrive! In this episode, I am talking with a dear friend of mine, Stacie Oliver. We are talking all about how girls are able to develop skills like confidence, leadership and teamwork through youth sports. Stacie Oliver is a nat...2021-03-2321 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursThe Path to Your Best Self with Mary OstrowskiThe path to our best self is usually not a straight one. Do you agree? We are constantly reinventing ourselves and writing new chapters in our stories! In this episode, I am talking to Mary Ostrowski all about learning to be confident and resilient, even from a young age. Mary Ostrowski is an educator and author. She likes to say her babies are unconventional in that she doesn’t have any of her own, but as a preschool owner and consultant to both parents and schools, she has m...2021-03-1625 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursThe Impact of Impact with Heather DeBuse and Elizabeth Robb JanneyHave you heard about Impact100? You probably have a chapter in your area! Impact100 is an organization that unites women across the globe to fund solutions to the most pressing problems facing humanity. They provide non-profit organizations with grants in increments of at least $100,000 across five broad Focus Areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Health & Wellness and Environment, Preservation & Recreation. Since its inception, Impact100 has donated almost $80 million to worthy causes and has mentored dozens of chapters from start-up through maturity! In this episode, I am...2021-03-0928 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursOne Woman's Journey of Self-Discovery through Yoga with Allie CushleyDid you know that yoga can help you gain flexibility, strength and balance of the mind, body and soul? That’s right! It’s not just about the pretty poses! In this episode, I am talking to Allie Cushley all about yoga, and how creating a routine around your interests (yoga or not) can fuel your fire within and help you lead a more positive, stress-free life. Allie is a certified yoga instructor with a main goal of helping others create a safe space in their body and min...2021-03-0224 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow Consignment Allows Us to Be More Mindful and Sustainable with Mimi SheaDo you find that you have many items in your home that you no longer use? This is so common! Many times we purchase things for ourselves or our children that are only worn or used for a small amount of time. In this episode, I am talking to Mimi Shea about being more mindful and sustainable with our purchases. Mimi is the owner and creator of Wee-Sale Children's Consignment Sale, She-Sale Ladies Consignment Sale and the owner of local franchise Caring Transitions of Annapolis. 2021-02-2328 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursNavigating Menopause with Lori YacobiDoes it frustrate you that there is a lack of information available to women about menopause? You’re not alone. Many women feel like strangers in their own body when they start to experience some of the symptoms associated with menopause! In this episode, I am talking to Lori Yacobi, a menopause health coach, about navigating this tricky time in a woman’s life. Lori Yacobi refers to herself as a menopause navigator! After being blindsided by her symptoms and feeling alone, she spent 5 years studying it and is...2021-02-1621 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursRecapping My First Year of Podcasting and What’s Ahead!I cannot believe we are celebrating one year of the Leading Lady podcast! Launching a podcast has been one of the most special ways to connect with all of you. In this episode, I recap how I launched, how I have chosen guests so far, how I listen to the needs of the audience and much more. I think it’s so amazing that this podcast has had the ability to bring this community together. Our community of women in leadership can often feel so isolated, and this show has become a place whe...2021-02-0919 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursThe Power in Delegating with Gala McCrayOne of the hardest things to do as a business owner is to delegate. Do you feel that way? You’re not alone. Many business owners have a difficult time delegating even when they know the benefits of it. In this episode, I am chatting with Gala McCray from Two Arrows Admin all about delegating in your business. Gala McCray is an administrator and founder of Two Arrows Admin, a boutique consultancy. As an international consultant and trainer for small businesses, she has cultivated a team approach that provides business owners with an ou...2021-02-0222 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursBuilding an Engaged Facebook Group with Rachael SpiewakDoes your Facebook group feel more like a classroom than a community? Are you wondering how to get your members to engage? If you answered yes to either question then this episode is for you! In this episode, I am chatting with Rachael Spiewak from Rock Your Tribe all about growing a Facebook group, keeping members engaged and creating an environment that boosts sales. Rachael turns business owners into rockstars by helping them build a loyal fanbase through their Facebook Groups. This social worker turned DJ turned social media mentor is obsessed with...2021-01-2644 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursSmall Business Marketing Is a Partnership With Community with Judy BuddensickDo you volunteer often? Are you interested in learning more about how it could benefit your personal life, business and community? If you answered yes to either question then this episode is for you! In this episode, I am chatting with my dear friend, Judy Buddensick, about the importance of partnering with your clients and supporting your community. Judy is extremely passionate about helping small businesses grow. She opened the Frances Marketing Group in February 2017 which is a full-service media and marketing agency that provides solutions and ideas tailored to each client's specific...2021-01-1931 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Be an Impactful Leader as an Introvert with Melissa RobergDo 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 strengths to your advantage! Melissa Roberg is a certified life and leadership coach for introverts. She is an ex-pat living in The Netherlands but se...2021-01-1222 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursTips for Supporting Your Aging Loved One With Dementia with Winsome BrownFrom a young age, we are told to do well in school, go to college, get married, buy a home, start a family, and so on, but we often forget that as we get older, our parents do too. It is inevitable, and it is something that we don’t often think about or plan for. A lot of us are in an in-between stage of life where we are raising our children while we are caring for our aging parents, so we often look to caregivers to ease some of the challenges and overwhelm. In...2021-01-0527 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow Exercise Can Empower You with Tara De LeonPrioritizing exercise isn’t easy especially when it is viewed as a punishment rather than a celebration. Do you agree? Sometimes we forget about all of the things that our bodies are capable of because we are so caught up in a meal that we ate, fitting into a certain size, or wishing we had a toned stomach. One thing I have learned over the years is that this mindset does not allow anyone to see their body for what it is - powerful, beautiful and worth celebrating. Whether you enjoy 20-minute walks or lifting he...2020-12-2929 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursWhy You Should Consider Outsourcing Your Business AccountingI have been in business for a long time now. One thing that I learned early on in my business journey is the importance of having a professional help you with your accounting and taxes. There are so many things that we have to handle and worry about as entrepreneurs. If there is one thing that is important enough to outsource and get help, this is it. In this episode, I am chatting with my dear friend Jaime Thompson about the importance of getting help with your business accounting. Jaime Thompson is one of...2020-12-2236 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursUnexpected Ways to Support Small BusinessesIt’s the time of year when so many of us are doing a lot of retail shopping. I know that with the crazy year we’ve all had, it feels so simple just to order everything online and call it a day. However, I’m here with a short episode to remind us why it’s important to support the small business owners in your community. I have so many business owners in my Leading Ladies Facebook community, and I am a small business owner myself. Support from our local community is truly the lifeblood of our busin...2020-12-1513 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow Kathy Watson Pursued Her Passion to Create Her Dream BusinessAs leading ladies, certain self-care activities add to our happiness and sense of confidence. For me, I enjoy having a great manicure. I've been known to tell people that if they see me without a great looking manicure, you know that things are really wrong with me. So, in this episode, I'm so excited to chat with a leading lady who definitely knows the value of a great manicure. Kathy Watson is a licensed nail technician, nail care expert, and entrepreneur. With over 16 years of experience, she's worked in all aspects of the industry, including sa...2020-12-0834 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursImproving Pet Health: How Sue Delegan Turned Her Passion Into a BusinessIf you have spent any time listening to my podcast or as a member of the Leading Lady Facebook community, then you know how much I love my dog. Pets are such an important part of a family and make life so much better. I’m super excited to chat with a guest today that feels as strongly about animals as I do. Sue Delegan is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brutus Bone Broth. Listen in for our chat about how her passion for pets led them to create the Brutus Bone Broth bran...2020-12-0132 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursUnderstanding Social Media Ads with Elizabeth McNevinAs an entrepreneur, I am always looking for ways to scale my business and get in front of more potential customers. One of the most popular and successful ways to do this is through social media ads. However, getting started with social media ads is not for the faint of heart. It can feel completely overwhelming and foreign if you don’t understand how to use it properly. That’s why I am so excited to welcome my guest in this episode - Elizabeth McNevin. After 10+ years of experience in e-commerce and digital PR, working for co...2020-11-2428 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursCelebrate the Pelvic Floor with Julie BlamphinHave you ever taken time to think about the intricate details of your body and your health? Our physical health is nuanced and has many factors that impact it for better or worse. One example is the somewhat taboo topic of pelvic floor health. Today, I am joined by a special guest who is such a positive, joyful light - Julie Blamphin. Julie is a dear friend, fellow coach, and an expert on Pelvic Floor health. Since her entrepreneurial launching of Stretch Your Spirit in 2009, she continues to inspire through her work with Celebrate the Pelvic Floor. Ju...2020-11-1726 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursCreating a Stronger, Bolder, and Healthier You with Sara HeilmanTaking care of your body is so important, but sometimes it feels so hard -right? Recently I have been on a quest to shift my mindset to create a sustainable lifestyle instead of yoyo dieting. My special guest today does just that, so I am excited to dive in with her! Sara Heilman is the founder of Strong, Bold, Healthy where she is a certified personal trainer and health coach. Sara is passionate about teaching women how to take care of themselves in a way where nutrition and fitness doesn’t need to...2020-11-1033 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Improve Your Writing, Boost Your SEO and Generate More Income Through Blogging with Chrissy ReyHave you been thinking about starting a blog? Wondering if it’s for you? I’m so excited to be joined by Chrissy Rey with Pongos Interactive to teach us everything we need to know about entering the blogging world. Chrissy is a Leading Lady Ambassador, which means she is committed to helping fellow Leading Ladies thrive in their leadership and business. Chrissy has over 25 years of experience as a web developer, she's been blogging since 2004, and enjoys helping aspiring bloggers get started. In today's episode, we're going to...2020-11-0321 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursQueens Fix Each Other's CrownsRecently, I launched a new product in my coaching business. It was exciting and yet a little nerve-wracking to put myself out there by doing something new. After the launch, I began to get feedback about a typo found in one of my new product emails. It wasn’t a big deal, but it did make me stop to think. It caused me to reflect on how we interact with one another. We often point out mistakes to others because we want to be helpful, but is it really helpful or not? This...2020-10-2721 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursGood Girls, Wise Women, and the Quest for Wholeness with Joanna DziekanAs women, there are so many things that weigh on us constantly - family, career, self, loving relationships, and on and on. It can get to be a lot if you let it. In this episode, I’m so excited to share a dear friend with you - Joanna Dziekan. Joanna is a fellow coach who helps women shift from a Good Girl to a Wise Woman to assist women in their quest for wholeness. We chat about what it means to be a “good girl” and a “wise woman” and how every woman plays both roles a...2020-10-2031 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursTips for Supporting Your Child’s Academic Success with Karima DavisWith a career background in early childhood education, I feel like I should be able to help my own kids with whatever they need for school. However, that’s often not the case for parents. That’s why it can be so valuable to hire a tutor to support your kids. In today’s episode, Karima Davis gives us the ins and outs of hiring a tutor for your kids. As an Academic Success Strategist, Karima has built lasting relationships with students, families, teachers, and administrators, maintaining a focus on providing unparalleled academic support at all tim...2020-10-1335 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursAn Empowered Approach To Your Health and Energy with Dr. Erin KinneyIt can be easy to get overwhelmed with your health as a woman - especially as you get older. However, I truly believe that women should take an empowered and active role in maintaining their health. One of the important things to understand is the role that your hormones play in your health and energy levels. Today, I am so thrilled to chat with an expert on hormonal health - Dr. Erin Kinney. Dr. Kinney is a Naturopathic Doctor, coach, and speaker who helps stressed-out women improve their mood, balance their hormones, and increase their e...2020-10-0631 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Build an Engaging Instagram Community (and How to Do It Quickly!) with Kristin GulitzSocial media - especially Instagram - has become such an important part of building a business and connecting with groups of like-minded people. I have worked so hard to build my own online presence as I have grown my business, and there are so many other business owners that I follow and admire. One person I really admire is Kristin Gulitz from @hapahomecooking. Kristin has built one of my favorite Instagram accounts and foodie communities. I am so excited to chat with her about how she built her engaging social media presence so quickly. ...2020-09-2918 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursChanging Your Relationship with Food and Your Body with Elizabeth HarrisI will be the first to admit that I have always had a love/hate relationship with food. Like many other leading ladies, I have struggled with food and body image for most of my adult life. When I met our guest on today’s episode, I was finally able to identify some of my personal blocks and challenges were with nutrition and wellness. Listen in to my conversation with Elizabeth Harris. Elizabeth is the owner of Elizabeth Harris Nutrition and Wellness, a registered dietitian and certified dietitian nutrition coach. She helps women choose nourishing foods...2020-09-2226 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursSupporting Your Mental Health Through Self Care and Self Love with Maria WintersI frequently get requests in the Leading Ladies Facebook group to do a podcast focusing on mental health. This topic is SO important to me, and I have done my best to be honest about my own mental health challenges. When we talk about mental health, it allows us to normalize the topic and allows people to get the information and help they so desperately need. In this episode, I’m thrilled to chat with an expert on this topic - Maria Winters. Maria is a licensed Mental Health Therapist with 17+ years of experience in indi...2020-09-1532 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursShifting Your Mindset to See Opportunity In ChallengesRecently I started off a Monday morning by reading a very mean-spirited and hurtful email. It left me feeling upset and slighted, and I had to work really hard to find the positive in that experience. In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, I chat about this experience, what I did to turn it into an opportunity for growth, and my suggestions for how YOU can do the same. Looking back now, I can see blessings in that challenge that I would not have if I hadn’t received that nasty...2020-09-0815 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursSimple Ways to Cultivate Joyful Moments in Your Daily LifeRecently, I came upon a beautiful quote by Marianne Williamson. It said, “Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to realize how good things really are.” What does it mean to have joy in your life? It is so easy to confuse joy and happiness as the same thing - but are they? This month, I spent some time coaching a client on how to bring more joy into the everyday activities of her life. This is one of my favorite topics to coach on since I strive to live my life with the inten...2020-09-0117 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursThe Importance of Showing Up as Prepared and Professional In Your BusinessWhen you are building a new business and marketing yourself, you will be networking with other business owners quite frequently. In these encounters, it is so important to present yourself as professional and prepared. In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, I discuss a recent business call that I had and how it left me feeling sour and disappointed. I share this conversation not to rant, but to share an example for any aspiring entrepreneurs about how to show up and share your best abilities. After listening to my experience, I ho...2020-08-2520 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursKeeping Hope Alive in Uncertain TimesWe’ve all been affected by COVID in different ways. Recently, I found myself feeling exhausted and burnt out because of the emotions and stress of leading a business during this time of uncertainty. My feelings led me to seek out some coaching for my own mindset. Listen in for a raw and vulnerable conversation about how COVID has impacted my mindset - and how coaching led me to new ways of regaining hope. As you listen to this episode, I’m away at a wellness retreat for some rest and rejuvena...2020-08-1822 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow Venting Impacts Your Mindset and RelationshipsWhen we feel frustrated or angry, it is human nature to want to “vent” and share our challenges with others. It helps us feel less alone in our trials and relieve some stress, but is it always helpful? In this episode, I share my perspective about “venting” conversations and when they are helpful and when they become simply gossip. After listening in, I hope that you will pause and think about the purpose of your venting before your next conversation with a friend. It will definitely make a positive impact on your mindset...2020-08-1121 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursCelebrating the Ordinary Everyday MomentsWe all experience struggles and trials -especially in 2020. Despite the struggles, it is possible to find ways to celebrate every day. In this episode, I share ways that I am choosing to celebrate even though this has been a difficult year for our society, my life, and my business. My hope in sharing the small and simple ways that I am celebrating each day is to help you see the things in your life that are worthy of notice. We all have things that we can be grateful for, so I hope...2020-08-0419 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursThe Importance of Kindness and It’s Impact on Your LifeThe 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 also dive into the vast amounts of research about kindness and how it can impact our physical health as well as our life satisfaction. If you were...2020-07-2816 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Strengthen Your Relationships Using Active Constructive Response StyleOne of the most enriching experiences of life is creating strong relationships with the people that are important to us. That is why relationships are such a large focus of my work with many of my coaching clients. One fascinating tool that we often use for strengthening relationships is in regards to a person’s response style. Tune in to learn what response style is, the types that people fall into, and which type is the most beneficial to strengthen YOUR relationship. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast 2020-07-2114 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursBuilding Your Tribe through Facebook Groups with Dr. Syretha StoreyIf you are one of the 2 billion people who use Facebook, then you may have seen or participated in a Facebook group. Maybe you even run one yourself like me or my guest on today’s Leading Lady Podcast - Dr. Syretha Storey. Groups can be such a great way to build a community of like-minded people, and I’m thrilled to chat with Dr. Storey about how her Facebook Group has done just that. Dr. Storey has been in the field of early childhood education for more than thirty years. In this time, she has bee...2020-07-1441 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursUnderstanding Growth: Lessons from a Lemon TreeIn last week’s episode, I shared with you the concept of a growth mindset and that you are either winning or learning through life’s experiences. As a followup in this episode, I share with you a personal story about my little lemon tree and how it has helped me keep a growth mindset. Often, growth is internal and can’t be easily measured. However, it still has great value. Listen in for a loving reminder -especially during this difficult season of COVID-19 - that growth is not always linear. I hope afte...2020-07-0714 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursAre You Winning or Learning? Switching to a Growth MindsetWhat does it mean to say you are either winning or learning? When we have challenges or setbacks, it’s easy to let our thoughts become very negative and judgmental about the situation. However, we don’t have to allow those thoughts. In order to be our best selves, we should be working toward a growth mindset. In this episode, we chat about what that means, how you can recognize your current mindset, and how to intentionally choose your thoughts. I hope after listening to this episode, you are better equipped with ques...2020-06-3020 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursNavigating Uncertainty with Grace & KindnessThe year 2020 has been undeniably difficult. We are all feeling a bit emotionally drained and exhausted by the events of the past few months. Each of us is handling the trauma of this time differently, but we can all use additional grace and kindness. In this episode, I talk simply and honestly about the feelings we are ALL experiencing, and I give simple suggestions that I am personally using to help weather this storm. After listening in, I invite you to acknowledge the difficulty of the last few months, practice grace, and...2020-06-2318 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursOvercome Imposter Syndrome & Own Your Greatness with Dr. Lisa Orbe-AustinIf you are tuning in to my podcast, then you are most likely a high achiever. It’s also highly probable that you’ve experienced the phenomenon called “Imposter Syndrome” at some point. So, is it a real thing or just a confidence buzzword that has been created by our generation? To learn more about it, I’m excited to chat with my guest, Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin. Dr. Orbé-Austin is a licensed psychologist and executive coach, with a focus on career advancement, leadership development and job transitions. She is a co-founder and partner of Dynamic Trans...2020-06-1632 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursA Behind the Scenes Look at an Out-of-The-Box Business with El LunayDo you have a business idea brewing that is a bit unique and unorthodox? The world needs more leading ladies with a creative vision for how they want to show up in the marketplace. Today’s episode of the Leading Lady podcast is a fun look into a business that has truly created an outside-the-box, immersive shopping experience. El Lunay is the co-founder of HERE, a pop-up shop - a whimsical business in Annapolis, Maryland that operates in a short-term, pop-up style storefront and showcases the work of local artisans. 2020-06-0925 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursThe Power of Coaching with John NeralAre you looking to uplevel your business or your life in ANY area? If so, there’s most likely a coach to help you with that! Why are so many people choosing to hire a coach, and is this something you have considered yourself? In today’s episode, you can listen in to my conversation with a dear friend and fellow coach, John Neral, about the power that is available through coaching. John is an experienced career and executive coach, as well as the author of Show Up: Six Strategies to Lead a M...2020-06-0227 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursPractical Advice For Aspiring WritersHave you been dreaming of writing a book and becoming a published author? Every year, this is consistently one of the most popular goals that people set. So what does it take to move forward on your dream and make it happen? In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a leading lady who knows just how to do that. Jennifer Klepper is the author of Unbroken Threads, a debut novel that has become a USA Today Bestseller. She has a passion for research and learning and is a self-proclaimed collector of information. ...2020-05-2629 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs3 Questions To Ask Yourself Daily To Feel Focused and In Control Of Your TimeIn today’s episode, I am going to walk you through the 3 questions you should ask yourself daily if you want to feel focused and in control of your time. I love waking up and enjoying a cup of coffee in silence before the rest of my house gets up for the day. This quiet time allows me to sit with myself and think about my core values. I think about my priorities, plan out my day, and get in the right frame of mind so I can move throughout my day with purpose and intention. I develo...2020-05-1914 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursOvercoming Unimaginable Hardship To Living a Life Full of Positive Mindset with Cheryl PaceHow do you overcome negative thoughts that are holding you back? Will you come out of quarantine better equipped to face those thoughts head-on? This week I was lucky enough to sit down with the oh so inspiring Cheryl Pace and find out how she keeps a positive attitude through unimaginable hardship. Cheryl found her passion for massage therapy after experiencing a life-altering horse-riding accident at only seventeen years old. In true Cheryl fashion, she used this as an opportunity to learn how to help other people experiencing pain like hers. Fi...2020-05-1222 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs6 Strategies for Building and Leading Your Online CommunityWhat are you doing to build and lead your online community? How do you nurture your audience and sustain positive engagement without coming off salesy? I have been asked these questions by others looking to build a thriving Facebook community. They are interested in finding out how I have grown my group and kept it relevant month after month. They wonder how I come up with content that keeps the community engaged. My biggest secret….. Showing up as myself. I nurture these relationships just like I would if I were meeting someone in real life, face to face.2020-05-0519 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursGrowing Through Failure and Leading an Authentic Business You Love with Britney Thornton and Hannah Kates of Auxilium VirtualCan you build a successful business in less than a year without a business degree? Is it possible to overcome past trauma and live in a way that sets your heart on fire? Can you overcome failures and see them in a positive light? In today’s episode, I have two amazing ladies on the show who will prove you can! I am sitting down with Britney Thornton and Hannah Kates who are the inspirational entrepreneurs behind Auxilium Virtual. Britney and Hannah met early in their careers at the Naval Academy and in th...2020-04-2844 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursBetter Days Ahead: How to Quarantine Like a Leading Lady with My Daughter Marissa LoftusHow do your kids feel about the current crisis and being quarantined at home? What unique challenges do they face with distance learning and the absence of in-person interaction with their friends? As parents, sometimes it's easy to dismiss their frustrations as mundane and their worries as unrealistic. To give us a unique perspective, I'm interviewing the other Leading Lady in my family, my daughter, Marissa Loftus. Marissa is a sophomore in high school and she is a ray of sunshine! We're going to talk about some of the changes that we've made and how we...2020-04-2121 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursTurn Your Passion Into a Scalable Business Using Systems with Susie SalinasDo you feel like entrepreneurship comes naturally to you or do you feel like you struggle? Do you wish that you could just focus on your zone of genius and have the other "business chores" taken off your plate? Have you ever thought about using systems to turn your passion into a scalable business? In this episode, I will be chatting with home and business organization expert, Susie Salinas. Susie is a Navy wife, mom of 3, podcast junkie and an obsessed organizer since sixth grade. She owns Systems by Susie and has successfully...2020-04-1427 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow To Elevate Your Success by Learning from Your NetworkOftentimes, 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 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 management. Discover how being in a community of like-minded professionals brings us so much more than merely a place to promote our business. In...2020-04-0711 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursTragedy to Triumph: How to Deal with Unbelievable Loss and Grief with Ashley BuggeNo matter how much you talk about it or prepare for it, losing a spouse is something you'll never think would happen to you - especially when you're 34 years old and 6 months pregnant with your third child. In this tragedy-to-triumph episode, I talk to mom, military wife, and author Ashley Bugge about the heartbreaking loss of her husband in a scuba diving accident. Ashley shares how she dealt with the trauma, the challenge of raising her 3 little kids by herself and how she is facing life and moving forward day by day. A...2020-03-3129 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Have Difficult ConversationsSooner or later, you're bound to have a difficult conversation either in your personal or professional relationships. How can you handle it like a real Leading Lady? How can you stay on goal and avoid letting your emotions to overtake the discussion? In this episode, let's talk about creating a healthy mindset that brings positivity around difficult conversations and five crucial steps we can take that empower open communication. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast 2020-03-2415 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursNetworking Like a Leading LadyDo you find networking a challenge? Are you lost as to why your networking isn't getting you solid leads or letting you meet the right people? In this episode, let's focus on networking like a Leading Lady. Let's discuss where to start networking, how to network, what you should talk about, and how to stay connected with the people that you meet. Discover how you can avoid being a big turn off and be better at showing up with authenticity. For the full show notes visit www.lead...2020-03-1713 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursKnowing Who Your Ideal Clients Are and How to Attract ThemJust when you thought you're closing a sale or onboarding a new client, he or she suddenly backs out. Frustrating? Definitely! But does it mean failure on your part? No way! In this episode, let's talk about knowing who your ideal clients are and how to attract them. Learn the right mindset when offering your services and why you shouldn't apologize for your rates. The last thing you want is to be working for a client for months or years only to realize that it’s not a good fit. 2020-03-1020 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursMeet The Leading Lady in My Life: An Interview with My MomI'm so excited to have my first interview on the podcast! She's the first leading lady in my life, none other than my mom, Consuelo Thomas. Consuelo, or lovingly known as Ching, is from the Philippines, married my dad, and moved to the states in 1986. What should have been a major culture shock, Ching turned into opportunities. Learn how helping others actually helps you, what having an abundant life really means, and why constant self-reinvention is key to true happiness. Listen in and discover the woman who inspired me to be th...2020-03-1031 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursEntrepreneurship: The Real Cost of SuccessWhen you look at successful entrepreneurs' branding images, it's natural to think that they got everything their way, they had it easy and were probably an overnight success with their perfectly coiffed hair and polished outfit. True?! Far from it! In this episode, let's learn one simple truth: Entrepreneurs who endured the test of time and reached their goals paid the price of success. What did success cost for them and what were they willing and not willing to lose? Are you ready to make those same sacrifices and compromises? Listen in...2020-03-1016 min

Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursWelcome to the Leading Lady PodcastWelcome to the Leading Lady podcast! It’s finally here and I couldn’t be more excited! My name is AliceAnne and in this debut episode, I’ll give you a glimpse of my life--of being a teacher, mother and entrepreneur. You will learn how getting through the 2008 market downfall led to my epiphany to be a leading lady in my family and business. I’m not superwoman for sure, but allow my story to inspire you to stop being a victim of circumstances and start taking charge of your life. Thro...2020-02-2810 min