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Women in corporate leadership often feel alone. They climb the ladder in silence, internalize criticism, and question their voice. Stacey Ryan, President of School of Rock, knows this feeling intimately. Instead of accepting it, she created FrontWomen, a quarterly leadership initiative connecting women across her industry to share real challenges, debunk imposter syndrome, and advocate for themselves unapologetically.
In this episode, Stacey opens up about navigating male-dominated boardrooms, the microaggressions that sparked her mission, and how creating community became her most strategic move. You'll learn how to stop shrinking yourself, mentor others into their power, and lead with both integrity and empathy.
This episode is perfect for women ready to stop waiting for permission and start creating their own opportunities.
In this empowering episode, you’ll learn:
How to navigate leadership in male dominated environments
Why authenticity is essential to strong leadership
How mentorship and sponsorship change career trajectories
Why vulnerability is a leadership strength not a weakness
How community helps women lead with confidence and clarity
If you have ever questioned your place at the table, struggled with confidence in leadership or felt isolated on your career path, this episode will remind you that your voice matters. Stacey’s honesty and courage offer a powerful blueprint for leading with integrity while lifting other women along the way.
Links and Resources
Learn more about School of Rock:https://www.schoolofrock.com
Explore the Front Women community:https://www.frontwomen.org
Connect with Stacey Ryan on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyryan27/
Follow Influential Women
Website: https://influentialwomen.com/
LinkedIn: Influential Women
Instagram: @influential_women_official
Facebook: Influential Women
Support the Show
Your feedback helps us reach and empower more incredible women. Take a moment to share your thoughts, rate the show, and let us know which episode inspired you most. Every review supports our mission to uplift and celebrate women who lead with confidence, courage, and heart.
By Jodie O'BrienWomen in corporate leadership often feel alone. They climb the ladder in silence, internalize criticism, and question their voice. Stacey Ryan, President of School of Rock, knows this feeling intimately. Instead of accepting it, she created FrontWomen, a quarterly leadership initiative connecting women across her industry to share real challenges, debunk imposter syndrome, and advocate for themselves unapologetically.
In this episode, Stacey opens up about navigating male-dominated boardrooms, the microaggressions that sparked her mission, and how creating community became her most strategic move. You'll learn how to stop shrinking yourself, mentor others into their power, and lead with both integrity and empathy.
This episode is perfect for women ready to stop waiting for permission and start creating their own opportunities.
In this empowering episode, you’ll learn:
How to navigate leadership in male dominated environments
Why authenticity is essential to strong leadership
How mentorship and sponsorship change career trajectories
Why vulnerability is a leadership strength not a weakness
How community helps women lead with confidence and clarity
If you have ever questioned your place at the table, struggled with confidence in leadership or felt isolated on your career path, this episode will remind you that your voice matters. Stacey’s honesty and courage offer a powerful blueprint for leading with integrity while lifting other women along the way.
Links and Resources
Learn more about School of Rock:https://www.schoolofrock.com
Explore the Front Women community:https://www.frontwomen.org
Connect with Stacey Ryan on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyryan27/
Follow Influential Women
Website: https://influentialwomen.com/
LinkedIn: Influential Women
Instagram: @influential_women_official
Facebook: Influential Women
Support the Show
Your feedback helps us reach and empower more incredible women. Take a moment to share your thoughts, rate the show, and let us know which episode inspired you most. Every review supports our mission to uplift and celebrate women who lead with confidence, courage, and heart.