Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs

Welcome to the 200th episode of the Leading Lady podcast!

I can't believe I'm already celebrating four years of podcasting! Whether you're a long-time listener or this is the first episode you're clicking on, thank you for being here.

As I was reflecting on this milestone and what I wanted to talk about in this episode, I started thinking about how, even 200 episodes in, sometimes I don't feel confident in myself; imposter syndrome still creeps in. I know that we all deal with imposter syndrome, it's a vicious cycle that so many women in leadership and entrepreneurship find themselves in, so what better topic to unpack together in this episode?

I'm sharing what imposter syndrome looks like for me, why it's so common amongst entrepreneurs, and the key to overcoming it every time it rises up.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why you experience imposter syndrome

• How to break out of the culture of comparison

• The beauty in knowing that no one else in the world is you

If you often find yourself struggling with imposter syndrome, I hope this episode will help!

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We've all heard that comparison is the thief of joy, but lately, I've realized how true that really is.

All the time I hear women talking about how they should be doing something because they see someone else doing it, and believe me, I fall into this trap too. I get it.

Why do we think that doing something we don't want to do is somehow going to make us feel happier or more successful?

This episode of the Leading Lady podcast is about rejecting comparison and instead celebrating all of our unique qualities and successes. Just because one woman experienced success in something, doesn't mean you have to do it too. You can be happy for her and move on, and that doesn't make you a failure. I'm sharing some of my own experiences with comparison as well as some tips to help you stop comparing yourself to others and start living as your authentic self.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How social media keeps you stuck in the comparison trap

• The negative effects of constant comparison

• Reconnecting with what you really want for yourself

If you often feel like you're behind everyone else, you're not good enough, or you should be doing more, you need to hear this! Tune in.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

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Let's take a moment to celebrate you.

Before you really get locked into your goals for 2024, I want to encourage you to take a moment to look back and see how far you've come. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I'm going to invite you to take inventory of all the amazing things you've achieved and celebrate all your hard work.

I recently experienced a moment, which you'll hear about in this episode, that caused me to pause and notice what an incredible life I've created for myself, and it was such a wonderful feeling that I wanted to share it with you, so here we are!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The value of celebrating your successes

• The power of gratitude

• Why it's important to celebrate your wins before you move on to the next goal

Will you join me to kick off this year with a celebration of success?

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I'm so excited to be back after a short break to talk to you about all the fun things we have to look forward to in the new year!

Here's my question for you as we kick things off on the Leading Lady podcast: what habits and behaviors do you want to keep, stop, and start in 2024?

You're going to hear a lot of advice online about how to make 2024 your "best year yet." Every year in January we get flooded with it. I want to encourage you to analyze the information being presented to you and make sure it aligns with you before you decide to implement it in your life. You don't have to do everything that everyone says.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Discerning what online advice does and does not align with you

• What habits you want to keep, stop, and start in your life

• Questions to ask yourself about information being presented to you

• How to find systems, processes, and tools that you will actually use

Join me in this episode to explore how to decide what you want to invite into your life this year.

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Today's episode is the final episode for 2023 and it's a vulnerable one! I'm revealing my reflections for the past year as well as a few plans I have moving into 2024. I discuss why intentional rest is SO important and how taking time off from my business earlier in the year allowed me to recharge, reassess my values, and gain confidence in my business systems. I also share my experience navigating unfulfilled commitments and why integrity and adaptability in professional relationships are so valuable. Accountability and making amends is vital when commitments can't be fulfilled as promised.

This special end of the year episode concludes with a reflective lesson on gracefully releasing relationships and opportunities without haboring bitterness or resentment and the significance of acknowledging when connections no longer align with your personal values. I hope this episode encourages you to do your own personal yearly reflection as we end 2023 and helps you to look forward to personal and/or professional growth in the coming year.

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I want to invite you to get vulnerable with me and the wonderful Julie Blamphin in this episode of the Leading Lady podcast.

We're talking about feminine power, energy, movement, and stillness and how all these things make you the feminine powerhouse that you are. You have a sacred feminine energy that's so powerful and wonderful but it might also make you feel a little topsy turvy from time to time. Why is that and what can you do to get back in balance when you need to?

Julie is teaching you how to incorporate movement and stillness into your life as a way to ground yourself and connect to your body.

Julie Blamphin is an author, speaker, certified yoga teacher, and international retreat host. She currently empowers women to feel more joyful, stable, and sexy through movement and stillness.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The magic of stillness

• Using yoga as a tool to connect to your body

• How to harness the power of movement and stillness

If movement and stillness were the keys to feeling more connected and balanced in your body, would you make them more of a priority? Get started with this episode.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Julie's Website: http://www.stretchyourspirit.com

Book Julie to Speak at Your Event: https://www.stretchyourspirit.com/book

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Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieblamphin

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Do you ever feel like your hormones control your life?

Your hormones affect almost every system in your body, so when you're going through hormonal changes, it can really wreak havoc on your life. I asked Dr. Sara Poldmae to join me for this episode of the Leading Lady podcast to talk about what's going on with our hormones in midlife and how to take back control.

You don't have to feel terrible all the time. There are simple and gentle things you can do to support your body and regulate your hormones to improve your symptoms, whatever they may be. Headaches, fatigue, mood swings, and aches and pains are all common complaints, but there are so many other things you might be experiencing that you never knew were caused by hormones. Let's unpack it all in this episode.

Dr. Sara Poldmae is a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner who has been practicing holistic healthcare since 1998. She focuses heavily on women's healthcare, including fertility, PCOS, PMS, and menopausal issues, but she enjoys working with a wide variety of complex health issues.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How hormones affect almost every system in your body

• Challenging the norm that you're supposed to feel bad during menopause and hormonal changes

• How to feel your best at this time in your life

If you want to feel your best in midlife, this one's for you.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Dr. Sara's Website: www.meadowhillwellness.com

Follow @drsarapoldmae on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarapoldmae/

Listen to Dr. Sara's Podcast and Grab Her Freebie: https://risingwomanproject.com/podcast-archive/

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Want to know a secret? No one knows what they're doing!

In the entrepreneurship world, we are surrounded by experts and gurus who have it all figured out- or so we think! The truth is, no one knows everything. We are all just trying to figure it out as we go.

We all have struggles and battles that others don't see. That is why you can't let comparison steal your joy. You can't dismiss your own unique lessons when looking at your journey and what brought you there.

In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we are talking all about how you can stop letting comparison stunt your growth and instead, learn from those around us.

You are not the only one struggling, and you are not the only person that has questions or doubts.

Listen in to hear more on this topic - it's such a good one.

Resources Mentioned:

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When you first start your business, it's so exciting! You have so much passion for your work, so the beginning phase is just magical, isn't it?

Sometimes, though, we end up in denial about how much work has to be done. With any business, there are going to be things that just aren't fun and that you don't love to do.

Getting the not-so-fun things done at the start will make your work easier because you will have the structure, discipline, and procedures in place that will keep everything running smoothly.

By doing the hard work now, you can do the smart work going forward in your business. In this episode of Leading Lady, I'm sharing my top tips for working smarter so that you can grow and scale your business without working harder.

It's hard to implement a work-life balance once your business is up and running, but by creating boundaries for how you're going to work and how you're going to structure your business in a way that works for your life and then honoring that, you are setting yourself up for success down the road as your business grows.

Tune in to learn about these tips and so much more!

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Resources Mentioned:

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Do you need help creating your website?

If you've spent hours in front of WordPress and you just can't figure it out, this episode of the Leading Lady podcast is going to be for you. If you haven't started working on your website yet at all, save yourself a headache and tune into this episode first!

Chrissy Rey is here to walk you through the process of building a website and teach you everything you need to consider like design, audience, purpose, and so much more. Having a pretty website is great, but if it's not helping you achieve your business goals, what's the point?

Chrissy is the founder and president of Pongos Interactive and she has more than 25 years of experience helping businesses establish an online presence.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The process of creating and maintaining a website

• How to get the right level of help and support building your website

• How often to refresh and redesign your website

Ready to have the website of your dreams? Tune in.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Chrissy's Website: https://pongos.com

Take Chrissy's Website Course: https://websitesuccessacademy.com/

Listen to Website Success with Chrissy Rey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/website-success-with-chrissy-rey/id1622648823

Follow Pongos Interactive on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pongos

Read We Lead: Connection, Community, and Collaboration for Women in Business: https://www.amazon.com/We-Lead-Connection-Community-Collaboration/dp/196149311X

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