Influential Women Podcast

Leading With Integrity: How Women Leaders Create Visibility, Mentorship, and Change


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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/

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Influential Women PodcastBy Jodie O'Brien