Linda Fisk spent two years listening to women describe earning their seat at the table, only to be handed a notepad and told to take notes.

She was CMO of one of the most prestigious leadership organizations in the world when she launched a global listening tour to find out why women kept leaving. What she heard was consistent across chapters, across countries, across cultures. Women who had done everything to qualify were still being treated like support staff by the men around them.

She brought the findings back. Leadership shrugged. 

So, she moved to a CEO role at another organization and tried again. The founder told her directly he had hired a woman so the box was checked, and he had no interest in going further.

She resigned the next day. 

Then she built LeadHERship Global from scratch. It now has over 10,000 members.

Inside this episode, you’ll hear:

This episode is not about complaining about broken systems.

It’s about what happens when you design a better one.

If you have ever earned your place but still felt like you did not truly belong, this conversation will resonate deeply.

And if you are building something different in your own industry, this episode is proof that disruption is not rebellion. It is leadership.

About Linda Fisk: Linda is a multi-award-winning CEO, two-time Stevie International Business Award winner, two-time TEDx speaker, six-time international bestselling author, US Senator for the WBAF, and chairwoman of LeadHERship Global, a curated community for high-caliber women leaders.

05:00 – Why only 5–8% of members were women

Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindafisk/

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What if the key to better focus, faster decisions, and that elusive flow state… is more mechanics than “mindset work.”

In this episode of The Black Sheep Network, I talk with John Kennedy, creator of Combat Brain Training and a pioneer in applied neuroplasticity. His brain training method has helped Marines reduce combat casualties, athletes unlock peak performance, and founders break through the fog of overwhelm - all using simple, non-digital exercises that rewire the brain in minutes.

This isn’t about willpower. It’s not about trying harder. 

It’s about changing how your brain processes information so you can lead, create, and respond from clarity instead of chaos.

Here’s what your brain’s about to pick up by listening: 

If you’ve ever felt like your brain is moving slower than you’d like, this conversation will shift how you think about thinking.

Want to dive deeper into John’s work? Learn more at: www.combatbraintraining.com 

🔥 If this episode sparks something and you’re ready to clear the mental clutter in your sales process, my Discovery and Audit Call is a zero-pressure space to get clarity on what’s not working—and where to go next.

Book your call here: https://calendly.com/aleasha/salesteam-levelup 

02:00 – John’s unconventional path and innovations in neuroplasticity

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One of the biggest myths about productivity is that better time management will fix burnout.

But what if time isn’t the real problem?

In this episode of The Black Sheep Network podcast, I sit down with Stephen Courson to unpack why so many high-performing, driven people still feel overwhelmed, distracted, and exhausted - even when they’re doing “everything right.” The issue isn’t discipline or effort. It’s the lack of a system that protects your most valuable resources.

Stephen introduces his TEAMS method - Time, Energy, Attention, Money, and Soul. It’s a very Black Sheep approach to high performance that has nothing to do with doing more. 

He explains how to design your days, work, and life in a way that actually supports well-being, focus, and long-term success.

If you’ve reached that uncomfortable middle ground where life looks “fine” on paper but feels flat, heavy, or uninspiring - this conversation will land.

And if you want to go deeper into Stephen’s frameworks, tools, and real-world strategies for building a life around what you value (not just what’s expected), explore his podcast and resources at www.lifebuilder.co  - a practical life-design toolkit for high-functioning humans who are tired of being tired.

03:18 – The real cost of overinvesting in work

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If you’ve ever been told your idea was too risky, too emotional, or “would never work,” this episode of The Black Sheep Network is your reminder to trust your instincts.

I sat down with Andrew Bolton, founder of Tech Rescue, and Kareesha Carter, CEO of The Bougie Executive Agency, to break down how a so-called bad idea became a nearly $50M company built on human connection, not automation.

Andrew built Tech Rescue after watching his grandmother struggle to get basic tech help. Instead of bots, scripts, or outsourced call centers, he chose real people and real support. Even when everyone told him it would fail.

Kareesha came in to shape the brand’s voice and positioning, helping Tech Rescue scale quickly by prioritizing emotion, clarity, and trust over empty optimization tactics.

In this episode, we unpack:

If you want a playbook to build something meaningful without selling out or stripping out the soul, press play.

Learn more about Tech Rescue at www.techrescue.io

And if you want marketing that delivers real ROI without manipulation, connect with Kareesha at www.kareeshacarter.com

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Where genius thrives because we stopped following the crowd.

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Let’s talk about the train wreck so many Americans are dealing with right now: the U.S. healthcare system is broken.

Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing. Deductibles are impossible to navigate. Doctors are buried in bureaucracy. And despite spending more than any other country on healthcare, people are becoming less healthy. 

In this episode of The Black Sheep Network, I sat down with Jennifer Gligoric - entrepreneur, healthcare disruptor, and one of the sharpest thinkers I know - to unpack how things got so wrong with healthcare in America, and how patients and providers can finally take their power back.

We talk about what the system doesn’t want you to question - and what becomes possible when you do.

This conversation is bold, honest, and deeply informative - and it may free up at least a few thousand dollars. 

Because when a system is broken beyond repair, the real solution isn’t fixing it - it’s building something better.

If this episode sparks a “there has to be another way” moment for you, you’ll want to keep listening to Jennifer. 

Her podcast and platform, The Super Clinic Project, dives even deeper into how healthcare can actually work, for patients and providers, when we stop accepting the status quo: https://superclinicproject.com/ 

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They told me to play nice, smile more and stop rocking the boat. I tried… for a while.

But I’ve always known I was different - and eventually, I realized that was the whole point.

In the first episode The Black Sheep Network, I share the real, raw origin story behind becoming the “Black Sheep” - in my family, in corporate America, and in nearly every space where I was told to tone myself down. 

This episode dives deep into the moments that shaped me, the traits I once felt ashamed of, and how those very qualities became my greatest strengths.

If you’ve ever been told you’re too intense, too honest, too emotional, or too much - or if traditional success, hustle culture, and cookie-cutter sales advice never quite fit - you are not alone.

The Black Sheep Network was created for people like us:

The ones who’ve built success on their own terms - even when it makes other people uncomfortable.

And if you’re still figuring it out? You belong here too.

This episode tells the story behind Black Sheep Sales, the philosophy behind this podcast, and why doing business or life “the normal way” never worked for me - or for so many others.

If you’re a disruptor, an outlier, a purpose-driven entrepreneur, or someone who’s tired of pretending just to succeed…

Welcome home.

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Hello Black Sheep - This podcast is for extraordinary people who want extraordinary results. 

I’m your host Aleasha Bahr, creator of Black Sheep Sales, and here on Black Sheep Network, we dive into conversations with impactful disruptors who stopped following the rules, trusted themselves, and innovated something new because of it. 

They’re sharing what led them to results most people only dream about - so you can take what fits and make it your own.

Because genius thrives when we stop following the crowd.

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