In this empowering episode of the MOMents Podcast, host Madge Booth sits down with Sally Emery, a veteran magazine editor and inspiring leader, to explore authentic leadership – especially within female-led teams.

They unpack:

✨ Why empathy is a leadership superpower

✨ How motherhood shapes your leadership style

✨ How to empower others without losing yourself

✨ The role of feedback, inclusion, and resilience in leading well

✨ Why listening to Gen Z and your team’s lived stories matters more than ever

Whether you're managing a team, building a business, or just trying to lead your household with intention, this episode will leave you inspired, equipped, and less alone.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Breaking the Mold: Stereotypes About Female Leaders

01:16 – Sally’s Journey into the Magazine World

02:03 – Why Magazines (and Now Podcasts) Matter to Women

03:02 – What It’s Really Like Leading Female Teams

05:21 – How Great Leaders Empower Without Diminishing

09:37 – Creating Safe, Loyal and Supportive Work Cultures

14:14 – The Art of Tough Conversations and Honest Feedback

17:41 – Choosing People Over Process

21:27 – Approachable Leadership and Bottom-Up Wisdom

24:22 – Motherhood as a Leadership Masterclass

26:37 – Resilience and Keeping Perspective in the Chaos

29:23 – Advice for Overwhelmed Leaders and Managers

31:19 – Mentorship, Gen Z, and Always Staying Curious

33:39 – Rapid Fire: Reflections on Motherhood & Legacy

42:08 – Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up

42:58 – Bonus Clips: Real Parenting Advice from Our Community