This episode of Coffee with E is one for every ambitious woman who feels the pressure to overperform, prove herself, and never slow down.

I sit down with Madam Speaker Joanna McClinton, a true history-maker, the first woman and first Black woman to serve as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, for a powerful, grounded conversation about leadership, faith, peace, and knowing when to pause.

We talk about:

• Why women feel the need to overwork to prove their worth
• Learning to step away without guilt and without apology
• How faith, peace, and self-awareness guide real leadership
• The danger of choosing performance over purpose
• Recognizing when you’re in alignment vs. obligation
• Stepping into opportunities you never planned for
• Why rest, breaks, and boundaries are not weaknesses

Madam Speaker shares honest lessons from her journey, from working quietly behind the scenes to leading one of the most powerful legislative bodies in the state and why no title is worth sacrificing your wellbeing.

If you’re a woman in leadership, public service, business, or simply trying to build something meaningful without burning yourself out, this conversation will speak directly to you.

☕ Reminder:

You don’t need to prove anything.
You’re already there.

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