In this episode of Powerful Women: Off the Record, Nancy Tucker and I discuss the challenges of navigating executive leadership while raising children, blending families, and quietly pushing through mounting physical symptoms.

Like many high-achieving women, she normalized exhaustion and her body’s warning system. Nancy shares how fainting episodes became the wake-up call she couldn’t ignore, and how that moment reshaped the way she approached work, boundaries, and caregiving.

She speaks candidly about leaving a role that demanded too much from one person, advocating for healthier structures, and mentoring other women to recognize burnout before it becomes a crisis.

This episode is about listening to your body before it has to shout, honoring your capacity and redefining success to include rest, presence, and sustainability.

Sometimes leaving the wrong role can be an act of leadership. If you lead a team, a company, or a family – this episode will resonate.

Nancy Tucker is the founder and CEO of Thelma & Louise Consulting LLC, a Human Resource consulting firm based in Florida and New York. She specializes in HRIS system conversions, payroll, process improvement and employee development.

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In this episode of Powerful Women: Off the Record, Caroline Organ reflects on what it truly means to build a sustainable, long-term career while raising four children.

With 18 years at the same firm, she offers a rare perspective on loyalty, flexibility, and the power of workplace cultures that support working mothers.

Our conversation explores the invisible pressures women face, the importance of learning to say no without burning bridges, and the role of self-awareness in preventing burnout.

Caroline speaks candidly about stepping back from commitments that no longer aligned with her season of life, adapting her routines to fit her reality, and building a “village” that allows her to thrive both professionally and personally.

Rather than promoting perfection, this episode emphasizes sustainability — high standards without self-destruction. It is a grounded, honest portrayal of modern female leadership, work-life integration, and the courage to evolve as life changes.

This episode stands out for its practical wisdom, emotional intelligence, and real-world application for professional women navigating both leadership and motherhood.

Caroline Organ is the Chief Human Resources Officer at BS&P CPA’s and Consultants. A trusted resource across the firm, she is known for her deep expertise and ability to provide thoughtful, well-informed guidance. Caroline has received numerous awards throughout her career including the Outstanding Alumna award by both the University at Buffalo and Fredonia State University.

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In this episode, I sit down with Tanya J. Carney for an honest conversation about growth, self-trust, and the subtle discipline required to stay aligned as a leader.

Tanya reflects on the moment she knew she had outgrown her life and made the leap to Austin - stretching herself financially, emotionally, and professionally in order to keep evolving.

We talk about recognizing the signs of misalignment before burnout takes over, why comfort can be more dangerous than fear, and how curiosity, learning, and routine can act as anchors during periods of change.

Tanya shares the everyday practices that keep her steady: movement without perfectionism, eating with intention, respecting seasonal rhythms, and protecting her emotional boundaries as a leader.

This episode is a reminder that resilience doesn’t come from grinding harder - it comes from knowing who you are, staying curious, and giving yourself permission to grow beyond the shell you’ve outgrown.

This episode highlights stretching yourself, staying curious, and emotional boundaries.

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This episode features Kathy Markousis, an early adopter and entrepreneur who opened her own yoga studio over 25 years ago at a time when yoga was still misunderstood and often viewed with skepticism.

Through her story, the conversation explores embodied leadership, self-trust, and the quiet resilience required to build something culturally ahead of its time.

Kathy reflects on her journey through intense physical practices, entrepreneurship, single motherhood, grief, and reinvention, and what it truly takes to sustain yourself without burning out.

She shares how tuning into the body, honoring cycles, building real community, and cultivating a strong inner “no” became the foundation for a life led on her own terms.

Together, we explore why so many women lose touch with themselves, how energy and emotional patterns are stored in the body, and why authentic self-acceptance, not perfection, is the real source of confidence.

This conversation is a reminder that power doesn’t need to be loud, and that living in alignment is the ultimate form of success.

This episode highlights embodied wisdom, self-acceptance and the role of community in women’s long-term success.

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In this episode, we reflect on what it means to sustain power over a long career without losing oneself.

We discuss intuition as a leadership asset, the danger of ignoring emotional and physical signals, and how women are often conditioned to doubt their inner knowing.

She credits her upbringing—including her father who deeply respected her mother’s professional growth—for modeling a healthy balance of strength, empathy, and boundaries.

We reflect on practical grounding practices: sleep as a non-negotiable foundation, tempering perfectionism, and honoring rest as a form of wisdom rather than weakness.

We also agree menopause is the body’s moment of truth-telling rather than decline.

We explore the challenges of balancing being a protective parent and allowing children to be fully themselves.

The episode highlights leadership, self-trust, and the long arc of female power.

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In this episode, Sonia and I talk about quiet confidence, inner strength, and what it means to build a life with intention.

We reflect on motherhood, entrepreneurship, and why women thrive when they support one another rather than compete.

The episode highlights legacy, self-care, and the small, daily rituals that help women stay grounded and powerful over time.

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Special thanks to Jennifer Dolin for joining me on this podcast!

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