Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs

It feels like everything I've been working on is finally blooming! I'm super excited to share what's been going on lately in the Leading Lady community.

I started the Leading Lady community because I wanted high-achieving women to have a safe place to explore how to step into their authentic leadership. That includes leading others, but most importantly, how we lead ourselves!

In this episode, I'm going over some of our amazing new programs, how our team is growing, and how it all works together to empower the incredible women in our community.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• My new internship program that helps develop future women leaders

• How the new Leading Lady Hub is supporting community members, both old and new, to get the specific resources they need

• Using coaching to get you unstuck and have more a-ha moments instead

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

Resources Mentioned:

The new Leading Lady website: http://www.leadinglady-coaching.com

Check out the Strategic Planning Wheel: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/wheel

Join the Leading Lady Hub: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/the-leading-lady-business-hub

Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!

Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching

Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Ever feel like you're just faking it—waiting for someone to find out you don't really belong? You're not alone. Imposter syndrome is something so many high-achieving women wrestle with, especially in leadership and entrepreneurship. It's sneaky, persistent, and can quietly undermine even our biggest wins.

In this episode, I'm opening up about what imposter syndrome looks like in my own journey, why it shows up so often for entrepreneurs, and the mindset shift that helps me move through it every time.

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!

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

Resources Mentioned:

Book a Call with Me: leadinglady-coaching.com/work-with-me

Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!

Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching

Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Do you hate having your picture taken? Many successful women entrepreneurs shrink back when it comes to being photographed. If this is you, tune in, because this episode will give you the courage to show up for yourself and for others!

Today I'm joined by Leading Lady Ambassador and long-time friend Maureen Porto. Maureen is a personal brand photographer whose mission is to help women feel confident in front of the camera.

In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, we're talking about using personal brand photography as a tool to increase your self-worth as a woman and confidence as a business owner.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What personal branding is and why it often feels so emotionally charged

• How Maureen helps women feel confident in front of the camera

• Using photography as a tool to show women their value and worth

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

Resources Mentioned:

Learn more about Maureen Porto: https://www.maureenporto.com/

Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!

Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching

Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Want to know where I go when I'm feeling down? I go spend time with four-year-olds! They are the friendliest and most authentic people I know.

I find myself showered with compliments, questions, and requests to be best friends. Where along the road do we lose the openness and authenticity we had as little girls?

As women business owners, we often get so focused on our own success that we are afraid to connect with and compliment other women we see doing well. It is my firm belief that when women collaborate and connect with each other, we can do more than we can do on our own!

In this episode, I'm sharing what four-year-olds teach us about connection and how to shift our mindset about our interactions with other women business owners.

This is an important message in our world so focused on competition, so be sure to tune in!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Life lessons from interacting with four-year-olds

• Why we hesitate to openly compliment other women in business

• Questions to ask yourself to lead with more kindness and connection

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

Resources Mentioned:

You're invited to the new LEADING LADY HUB: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/the-leading-lady-business-hub

Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!

Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching

Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

It's no secret that running a business can be scary. You grow a business, put yourself out there, and depend on other people. It can be overwhelming at times and feel impossible to run your business without fear.

Now, I don't like the term fearless. In fact, I don't think that we can be fearless. It's a very real emotion and there is no denying that. However, running our business out of fear can seriously derail us. It can stop us from running our business in alignment with our core mission, vision, and values.

I've seen my share of struggles with my businesses in the last couple of years. I know how easy it is to let fear drive your decisions in your business and I've had to take a step back and reevaluate.

As business owners, it's our responsibility to set the mission, vision, and values of our organization and hold people accountable, and you can't do that from a place of fear. Your quality and standards will suffer and you'll compromise the integrity of your business.

Tune in to learn more about how to let go of that fear and start bravely leading your business!

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

Resources Mentioned:

Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!

Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching

Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

Let's meet more of the inspiring Leading Lady Ambassadors! Each of these women fills the expert role in one or more areas of the Strategic Wheel.

I developed the Strategic Wheel to help us see ourselves as a whole person when it comes to caring for not just our businesses but our health, relationships, and everything in between!

Today, I'm talking with Heidi Schmidt, Jen Howat, Tara De Leon, and Gala McCray.

In this episode, we're talking about the resources available within the Leading Lady Ambassador Program and how these incredible women have established themselves as experts in their niche.

These women have helped me in so many aspects of my life, and I know they can do the same for you, so be sure to tune in!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why Heidi focuses more on quality in all things social media instead of gaining a mass following

• Jen's mission to help business owners increase their visibility and reach through Kajabi

• Tara's controversial approach to personal training in an industry hyper-focused on weight loss

• How Gala's expertise extends beyond just bookkeeping to help women feel confident in their finances

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

Resources Mentioned:

Download the Strategic Wheel and learn more about the Leading Lady Ambassadors: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/wheel

Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!

Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching

Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Do you try to compartmentalize your identities as a business owner and as a woman?

I created the Leading Lady Ambassador Program to help women see themselves as a whole being, and I'm excited to introduce four more Ambassadors who share the same vision.

Joining me today are Lisa Van Wormer, Chrissy Rey, Julie Blamphin, and Maria Winters. These women are experts in a variety of fields and offer so much to our community!

In this episode, we are continuing the conversation of who the Leading Lady Ambassadors are and what kind of help and knowledge they bring to the table.

These women have amazing things to say (especially about each other!), so be sure to tune in.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Lisa is helping more and more women branch out into government contracting

• Chrissy's vast wealth of knowledge when it comes to websites and the customer experience

• What Julie is doing to help women connect with their sacred energy on a daily basis

• Maria's passion for doing the preventative work that leads to better mental and emotional health

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

Resources Mentioned:

Download the Strategic Wheel: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/wheel

Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!

Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching

Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Are you taking advantage of the resources available in the Leading Lady community? One of the most helpful resources is our team of Leading Lady Ambassadors!

I am so excited to be joined today by three of our 2025 Leading Lady Ambassadors, Elizabeth Harris, Erin Harrigan, and Susan Mahaffey!

In this episode, we're chatting about what you can expect from these Leading Lady ambassadors, specifically as they support the Leading Lady community as a whole and in the Leading Lady business hub.

I have personally worked with each of these women, and I know they have so much value to share with this community, so be sure to tune in!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Elizabeth's approach to nutrition and how it reaches beyond just food

• Why even small business owners need access to a business expert like Susan

• How Erin encourages women business owners to stay tethered to their faith

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

Resources Mentioned:

Download the Strategic Wheel: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/wheel

Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!

Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching

Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Have you ever felt like you're drowning in the demands of running a business while trying to balance everything else in life? In this episode, I'm sharing something I've been working on for the past year—something I wish I had when I was starting my own business. Alongside the amazing Jen Howat, we've created the Leading Lady Business Hub—a membership space designed to provide female entrepreneurs with the support, strategy, and community they need to succeed at every stage of their journey.

I open up about my own struggles as a young business owner and mom, the challenges I faced navigating entrepreneurship alone, and why so many women feel isolated in their business-building journey. But here's the thing—thriving in business isn't just about having the right strategies; it's about feeling supported in all areas of life. Tune in to hear how the Leading Lady Business Hub can be the game-changer you need, offering tools, insights, and a space where you don't have to choose between success and sanity.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The surprising gap in resources for female entrepreneurs that inspired this new hub

• Why business strategy alone isn't enough to thrive

• The hidden challenges of balancing motherhood and business ownership

• Lessons learned from years of trial, error, and burnout

• How a lack of the right support system can sabotage even the best business plans

• The power of community and mentorship in scaling a business

• What to expect inside the Leading Lady Business Hub and how it can transform your journey

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

Resources Mentioned:

Download the Strategic Wheel: https://leading-lady.mykajabi.com/wheel

Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join!

Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching

Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

We're closing out our author interviews! I've loved talking with all of these amazing women and learning about the writing process for We Lead: Volume 2.

Today I'm joined by Dr. Sara Poldmae, Megan Vaughan, Andrea Neville, and Heidi Schmidt.

In this episode, the authors share the main messages of their chapters and how writing helped them better understand their leadership styles.

Although they are all from different backgrounds and work in a variety of industries, these women all have something inspiring to share with our community!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why we shouldn't be afraid to change our goals over time

• How the writing process helps you filter out outside influences and listen more to your heart

• Putting your story out into the world as a means to heal others and not just yourself

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

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Dr. Sara Poldmae:

Website:

https://risingwomanproject.com/

https://www.meadowhillwellness.com/

Instagram:

@drsarapoldmae

@meadowhillwellness

Connect with Megan:

Website: https://VaughanCheese.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VaughanCheese/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Vaughan_Cheese/

Connect with Andrea:

Website: https://www.andreaneville.vision

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreanevillepsychicmedium

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreanevillepsychicmedium

Adventures With Spirit Podcast: https://www.adventureswithspirit.com

Adventures With Spirit Live: https://www.andreaneville.vision/awslive

Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3mp5kxjc

Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/3fp3kwsb

Connect with Heidi:

Website: https://www.heidijschmidt.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidischmidtcreative

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidischmidtcreative

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/legallyheidi/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/missheidi

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Heidi-Schmidt-Creative

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