You may not realize you were born into a system. One that doesn’t look at you as an individual. Taught from a young age values that may not work for you. Join me as we talk about the pressures of a mother in a patriarchal society, how does she lead or is she only a follower? Many get a mixed message leaving them overwhelmed and disconnected.

The expectations placed on women erode personal identity, create loneliness, and a cycle of helplessness (even if you cannot see it)—women are leaders, it’s time to reclaim your power, set boundaries, and redefine what it means to thrive in motherhood and beyond.

Key Insights from this Episode:

Take the first step toward rewriting your story and embracing your authentic self. Listen now!

"Where are you giving your power away? Stop doing it, but don’t stop it and blame others—instead, recognize you haven’t been taking care of yourself and start respecting your own space." ~ Tracy Crossley

Are you an accomplished female leader who feels like you're constantly swimming against the tide? You're not alone. In this episode, we're peeling back the layers of societal conditioning that have shaped our experiences as women in a patriarchal world.

Feel like you're constantly swimming against the tide? Always trying to keep your head above water? You might be really good at it, you're not alone. Let’s talk about peeling back the layers of societal conditioning that have shaped our experiences as women in a patriarchal world.

I'm tackling the often-overlooked impact of patriarchy on females raised in this system. Especially those of us who lead.

 It's time to shine a light on the unconscious indoctrination that's been passed down through generations, affecting how we view ourselves and our capabilities.

Unraveling the Patriarchal Tapestry

Pay attention to what you say, what you do, and what it feels like in your body. When you feel it in your body, you're going to know, am I standing for myself or am I against myself? ~ Tracy Crossley

Exhausted? 

As accomplished female leaders, we've climbed the ladder of success.

But what is this ladder? Besides making a living, what is the motivation? Inside of a patriarchal system, your motivation is often not your own. Join Tracy, as she is peeling back the layers to examine the patriarchal system.

People talk about breaking it down, fighting it or just complaining about it. In this first episode focused on patriarchal systems, let’s see what it means as an ingrained social structure. From boardrooms to living rooms, let’s look at the ways patriarchy shapes our world.

Let’s question the status quo and change the order!

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Join Tracy as she speaks with Antonia Bowring, a top executive coach specializing in helping neurodiverse leaders. The episode explores Antonia’s journey from working in development and non-profits to becoming an executive coach. They discuss the challenges of navigating careers, understanding personal purpose, and the importance of both transactional and transformational growth in leadership. 

Four Key Takeaways:

• You Are Enough: Embrace self-worth while striving for personal growth.

"I wish that every woman realized that you are enough, just how you are. And from that one truth, so much good can spring." ~ Antonia Bowring

You can do it all! But how hard do you make it for yourself? Moving from scarcity to an abundance mindset can bring prosperity, but you know what else? It makes you less angry, tired and resentful.

Even with career success, many struggle with an inner voice saying they don't deserve it or things have to be hard. Tracy shares her personal journey working through money fears and limiting beliefs. Though accomplishments stacked up, an underlying feeling of "when will I lose this?" persisted.

Realizing your relationship with scarcity is important, it can expand what's possible. There's enough for us all. Dig deeper into abundance mindset shifts - tune in today.

In this episode, listeners will: 

• It’s not just law of attraction; get the difference  of scarcity vs. abundance 

"When I became able to respect myself and have that level of confidence because I'm alive, it really did change things." ~ Tracy Crossley

Join Tracy as she chats with Barbara Mason, a former corporate powerhouse turned successful entrepreneur. Barbara reveals the secrets behind developing top-tier teams that drive business growth and foster a positive workplace culture. She created an optimal work-life balance for herself and her employees.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Making a smooth transition from corporate to entrepreneurship

Remember your why. Remember why you started your business and what your goals are. That is the North Star.

~ Barbara Mason

Join Tracy as she chats with Julie Ciardi, a business and mindset coach, to discuss the transformative journey from a traditional career to entrepreneurship. Julie shares her philosophy of living by design, inspired by influential speeches and her desire to break free from the default life path. 

The episode dives into the importance of self-leadership, refining one's niche, and the continuous effort required in building a successful coaching business. Tracy and Julie explore the shift from doing to being, embodying the version of oneself that has achieved goals, and offer insights for high-achieving women on personal development and trusting intuition. 

A glance at this episode:

[00:01:20] Embracing Life by Design: Julie Ciardi discusses the significance of choosing to live life intentionally, shaping her journey from a traditional career to entrepreneurship.

[00:06:50] Discovering Leadership Identity: Julie recalls a pivotal moment during Lou Gerstner's speech that catalyzed her realization of being a natural leader, influencing her decision to start her own business.

[00:13:59] Courage to Make Bold Moves: Julie shares her experience of leaving her corporate job to pursue entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and mindset shifts involved in this major life transition.

[00:25:46] Embodying Future Success: The conversation focuses on the concept of embodying the version of oneself that has already achieved their goals, and the internal battle against limiting beliefs.

Join Tracy as she speaks with Kalika Yap, a former journalist turned entrepreneur. They dive into Kalika's inspiring journey from journalism to founding her own design agency. Key discussions include the challenges of transitioning careers, the essence of female leadership, and the art of testing business ideas. 

The episode also covers the hurdles women entrepreneurs face, the power of delegation, and how meditation can enhance energy and productivity. 

A glance at this episode:

[00:01:19] The Move to Los Angeles: Kalika Yap discusses the challenges she faced in finding a journalism job in Los Angeles compared to New York and her decision to stay in California.

[00:03:50] Transition from Journalism to Design: Kalika shares her journey from leaving journalism to exploring web design and search engine optimization, leading to the start of her own design agency.

[00:10:15] The Importance of Proof of Concept: Tracy and Kalika emphasize the significance of testing business ideas and concepts before fully committing resources to them.

Join Tracy and Laura Barnard, founder of Breakthrough Brands. Listen to Laura's inspiring journey from a Division 1 athlete to a trailblazer in corporate America, where she confronted gender disparities head-on. 

Laura and Tracy explore the transformative power of aligning personal and professional identities and the pursuit of purpose-driven work. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about empowering female leadership and embracing authentic self-expression in the workplace.