Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs

What truly makes a community thrive and last? In this episode, I'm diving into the heart of what it takes to build something that goes beyond connection and turns into legacy. I'll share how vision, collaboration, and belonging have shaped every step of my journey—from launching Leading Lady Coaching and The Annapolis Collective to creating spaces where women feel seen, supported, and empowered. Whether you're leading a business, a team, or a movement, this conversation will challenge you to reflect on your own vision and the impact you're creating through your community.

As I unpack how collaboration transforms isolation into innovation, you'll hear real examples of partnerships that deepened trust, expanded networks, and sparked lasting change. Together, we'll explore how community evolves—from connection to collaboration to collective impact—and why belonging is the thread that holds it all together.

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Have you ever thought about how something as simple as buying flowers or adding color to your day could actually improve your leadership and wellbeing? In this episode, I'm diving into The Science of Whimsy — the intentional art of adding surprise, beauty, and delight into your daily life. I share a personal story about how a spontaneous bouquet of fall flowers shifted my entire mindset, and explore the real neuroscience behind why these small acts of joy matter.

Join me as we uncover how whimsy isn't frivolous — it's a powerful leadership tool that regulates your nervous system, sparks creativity, and helps you lead with light instead of pressure. You'll hear how to intentionally weave moments of play and beauty into your work and life, and why doing so can boost productivity, collaboration, and overall happiness.

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Have you ever wondered what lessons you'd go back and teach your younger self in business? In this episode, I'm sharing ten truths I wish I had known earlier in my entrepreneurial journey and insights learned through both wins and hard lessons over the past 20+ years. From navigating criticism and burnout to building systems, setting boundaries, and separating your identity from your business, these are the real strategies and mindset shifts that keep you growing and thriving.

As I reflect on the journey, I invite you to consider which of these lessons resonate most with you. My hope is that by sharing what I've learned the hard way, you'll be able to skip some of the struggle and step into your success with more clarity, resilience, and confidence.

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Have you ever noticed how the more you grow, the more criticism you seem to attract? In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, I dive into the connection between growth and criticism—why it happens, how it impacts us as leaders, and what we can do to navigate it with resilience and confidence. I open up about my own experiences as a business owner, from handling personal attacks and misconceptions to reframing criticism into opportunities for growth.

We'll explore the emotional sting of criticism, why it often comes from unexpected places, and how to build healthy boundaries while still staying open to meaningful feedback. If you've ever felt like judgment or fear of being misunderstood has kept you from stepping fully into your potential, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone—and that growth and criticism are often two sides of the same coin.

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I have been in business for a long time now. One thing that I learned early on in my business journey is the importance of having a professional help you with your accounting and taxes.

There are so many things that we have to handle and worry about as entrepreneurs. If there is one thing that is important enough to outsource and get help, this is it.

In this episode, I am chatting with my dear friend Jaime Thompson about the importance of getting help with your business accounting.

Jaime Thompson is one of Nicholynn Advisors owners, a full-service accounting firm whose focus is on being the trusted business advisor for small businesses and nonprofits. Jaime's experience working first in a CPA firm and then later as the accountant for a private company gave her unique insight into both sides of the accounting partnership. Jaime is a Lifetime Girl Scout, a role that taught her service above self and always to leave things better than when you found them, both of which Jaime applies to her relationship with her clients. When she's not working, Jaime enjoys hiking, boating, and spending time with her family, and as a true Marylander, she loves eating crab!

If there is one thing that you outsource, I encourage you to consider your business accounting. The peace of mind you will have in knowing that your finances are handled properly is well worth the cost.

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Have you been dreaming of writing a book and becoming a published author? Every year, this is consistently one of the most popular goals that people set.

So what does it take to move forward on your dream and make it happen? In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a leading lady who knows just how to do that.

Jennifer Klepper is the author of Unbroken Threads, a debut novel that has become a USA Today Bestseller. She has a passion for research and learning and is a self-proclaimed collector of information.

As you will hear, Jennifer has some smart advice for anyone aspiring to become an author. It's easy to see a dream, such as "writing a book" as a big, impossible goal, but it somehow feels more achievable after hearing the experiences of someone who has done it before. Tune in to find out how you can move forward with YOUR big, impossible goals!

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When we feel frustrated or angry, it is human nature to want to "vent" and share our challenges with others. It helps us feel less alone in our trials and relieve some stress, but is it always helpful?

In this episode, I share my perspective about "venting" conversations and when they are helpful and when they become simply gossip.

After listening in, I hope that you will pause and think about the purpose of your venting before your next conversation with a friend. It will definitely make a positive impact on your mindset and your relationships.

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A few weeks in Europe have left me with a lot to say! From travel hiccups to business surprises back home, to the emotional revelations I felt while vacationing with my son.

I'm excited to be home and to reflect on what this time has meant to me. We can learn a lot when we're taken out of our regular day-to-day lives for a while.

In this episode, I'm sharing a few of the lessons I learned while traveling, including what this trip meant to me and what I've learned about myself.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Allowing your role to change as you learn to parent young adults

• How travel hiccups helped me learn about my own capabilities

• A powerful reminder to experience things for yourself

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How do you show up in the world?

I have worked in the education realm for over 20 years and something that we teachers absolutely love is acronyms! We have one for everything.

In this episode of Leading Lady, I am going to be sharing with you one of my favorite acronyms ever because it has helped me so much and I really think it will help you too. I have used it daily for the last several years and it has made a true difference in my life.

This particular acronym is relatively new and was created to reduce online bullying. It's called THINK. With this acronym, I want you to think about how you show up in the world. How do you show up as a leader, as a business owner, as a woman, or as a mother?

As high-achieving women, we have to use our voices in our leadership roles. Whether it's leading our family, our business, a boardroom, or just ourselves, use the THINK acronym and ask yourself if the things you're saying are aligned with how you want to show up.

Tune in to hear what this acronym stands for, how it has helped me, ways to apply it to all aspects of your life, and how it can help you become the type of woman or leader that you have always wanted to be.

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What does it take to be a leader?

If you have been following me for a while, you know that I always say "take the lead, and the rest will follow." If you have air in your lungs, you are a leader. But how do you take the lead in your life?

In this episode of Leading Lady, I am breaking down the word LEADER, and how I use that word in many areas of my coaching.

In my business and leadership masterclass, the word "leader" is broken down into six different modules. My book, TAKE THE LEAD, also follows the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R.: Learner's mindset, Engagement, Authenticity, Dedication, Emotional Intelligence, and Resilience. I am breaking down what each of these means to me in my business and also giving you some tidbits so you can start thinking about how you are showing up as a leader in your life throughout this episode.

It all starts with self-leadership. How are you leading yourself? Others? Your family? Your business? These are all incredibly important aspects of your life, and I want you to be able to show up and be the leader you have always wanted to be.

Every letter and every aspect of the L.E.A.D.E.R. acronym is equally important. They all blend and work together to help you grow as a leader. Tune in to learn more about the six pieces of leadership and how they can help you step into the leadership role in your life.

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