How well do you know your worth? In this fan favorite replay episode, I want to tell you a story. I recently had an exchange that left me with a better understanding of what it means to know your worth and what you bring to the table. As you’ll hear in the episode, it left me pretty stunned for a moment, but I’m really proud of how I handled it, an…

Do 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 fan-favorite replay episode, my dear friend Judy Buddensick and I discuss the importance of partnering with your clients and supporting your c…

The last thing any business owner wants is a bad review. Sometimes they help us to grow and improve our client experience. But what if someone is just being mean? In this episode, I’m talking about how to handle an unwarranted negative review based on a recent personal experience. As business owners, we can’t always share our side of the story. So …

Want to have a smooth and successful business collaboration? In this episode, I’m sharing ten tips to ensure your next business-to-business collaboration is a success. When done correctly, collaborations are a powerful thing for your business. But when they're not done right, it can lead to exhaustion, frustration, and disappointment. I’m here to t…

Let’s talk about publishing. For any book, there is so much that goes on behind the scenes to put those books in the hands of the readers. I got a firsthand look at it while I was working on publishing my book, Take the Lead. In this replay episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with Hannah Kates, the CEO and chief editor at Lofthouse Publishing. She …

In this episode of Leading Lady, I want to share my experience with my daughter who went through sorority recruitment, or rush, as a freshman in college. People feel pretty passionately about sororities. Some feel it’s archaic and toxic, some think it’s a wonderful experience and really appreciate the community and the opportunities that being in a…

Are you feeling disconnected from your original business vision? In this episode, I pose this crucial question and share my personal journey of realigning my business vision and values after 20 years as an entrepreneur. I walk you through a powerful exercise I recently completed, which helped me rediscover the core values that drive my early childh…

Have you been looking for a way to connect with like-minded women in leadership? From the outside looking in, you might not realize just how many benefits there are to being in a networking group. Yes, you grow your network, but you also get so much more than that. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m sharing six of the most powerful be…

Are you beating yourself up because you haven’t accomplished everything you wanted to in 2024? Guess what? The year isn’t over yet! You might feel like the year is winding down and maybe the summer killed your motivation a little, but in reality, you still have so much time to crush your goals before the end of the year. Join me in this episode of …

What if you could move forward in your business with the confidence that you are enough and your business is needed? A scarcity mindset will convince you of the opposite. That little voice in your mind will tell you that you’re not good enough, there’s too much competition, and it’s too hard. Erin Harrigan is here on the Leading Lady podcast to tea…

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 ra…

How good are you at receiving feedback? Feedback is a crucial part of growth, but it can be really hard to hear! Our defenses go up and we feel like we’re being criticized and attacked. So what can we do to be more open to feedback and able to take it on board without going into a failure spiral? Julie Campbell is here to show us the way. In this e…

What if something that’s been illegal for years could be the thing that helps you improve your mental health for good? In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we’re breaking down stigmas surrounding the use of cannabis and psychedelics in the healthcare space. If you’ve ever had questions, now’s your chance to get answers from a board-certifie…

Are you at the top of your game in business and life but for some reason still not feeling like yourself? It’s so frustrating not feeling like yourself when you can’t figure out why, but it’s not uncommon for women in midlife. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m joined by my fellow Leading Lady Ambassador and business bestie, Dr. Sara …

How the heck do you get started with SEO?! Great question. Maybe I can help. I know that SEO can be overwhelming to those of us who don’t understand it, so I’ve recruited the help of my good friend and fellow Leading Lady Chrissy Rey to share her insider knowledge of SEO and teach you how to use it to get more eyes on your business. If you want to …

Are you doing Kegels or other pelvic floor exercises because someone on Instagram told you to? Stop! You could be doing more harm than good. In this episode, you’ll learn how to make educated decisions about your pelvic floor health. Julie Blamphin is here to share her passion for improving pelvic floor stability through yoga in real life. She’s wa…

Exciting news! I’m in a new book! In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I thought I’d share my chapter in the new book Hot Mess to Hot Mom by Tara De Leon. My chapter is called “Marriage, Baby, and Business, Oh My: Navigating a good opportunity with seemingly bad timing.” Tune in to this episode to hear the chaotic story behind how I found m…

How do you remain consistent in your business when life gets hectic and you can’t keep up with everything? We all go through seasons when life just gets too busy. The more I talk to other women in business, the more I realize how true that is. I have successfully created a business that can continue to thrive with consistency and efficiency when ot…

Do you feel like you are a leading lady? In this episode, I sat down with Sabrina Mapp, and we dug 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 favori…

Personal 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 specia…

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. …

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 …

We all need a break sometimes. In this week's episode of The Leading Lady Podcast, I am talking about the importance of taking a break. You don’t need to wait for an opening to get a break or a “good time” to take a vacation, you can schedule these breaks or vacations into your life whenever you need them. I know it can seem impossible to do becaus…

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…