In this heart-filled episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton sits down with Grandi Washington—CXO of HERverse and founder of Extraordinary Seconds—for a candid conversation about leadership, burnout, authenticity, and finding your way back to yourself.

Grandi shares her journey from burnout to breakthrough, describing how she reclaimed her time, redefined success, and began showing up in life and leadership as her full, unapologetic self (yes—tiara, glitter, blue hair and all). Together, she and Kristie explore what it means to stop living for others' expectations, set healthy boundaries, and build a life rooted in core values.

They also discuss how real leadership is about making others feel wanted, not just welcome—and how Grandi is helping clients tackle communication and accountability with empathy and confidence through her work at Extraordinary Seconds.

This is a powerful reminder for women in leadership: you don’t have to lose yourself to lead well. In fact, being yourself is exactly what the world needs most.