In this special International Women’s Day episode, Kara Duffy gathers three powerhouse coaches, Angie Wisdom, Marie Garvey, and Lindsay White, for an honest conversation about why so many women are still burned out, stuck, and holding themselves back. They discuss why work-life balance is a myth, how perfectionism and people-pleasing get in the way of leadership, and what coaching actually looks like when it's working. You’ll hear hard truths about why women opt out of their dreams and how to rewrite the rules so you can actually enjoy the life you’re working so hard for.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Welcome to a special International Women’s Day episode

02:00 Meet the panel: Angie, Marie, and Lindsay

05:00 Why Kara invited all coaches for this conversation

07:00 The trap of “balance” and how women define success

10:45 How the inner critic sabotages growth

14:10 The myth of “I can so I should”

17:20 Permission to stop fixing everyone’s problems

20:30 Making peace with being uncomfortable

24:15 Redefining leadership, ambition, and joy

28:00 What joyful success actually looks like

31:15 You’re not too late to change your life

35:45 Why fun and play matter more than productivity

39:30 The deeper reasons we became coaches

44:00 Final advice: one small thing to try today

48:00 Connect with the guests

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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