Can you truly be both a successful parent and a successful leader?

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, host Karie Millspaugh shares her personal journey as a single mom to her now 21-year-old daughter—while also building a career as a motivational speaker, business strategist, and leadership coach.

Karie explores the powerful overlap between parenting and leadership: active listening, casting vision, modeling behavior, and leading with patience. She also opens up about the challenges—mom guilt, boundaries, and the myth of “doing it all”—while offering practical tips for thriving in both roles.

Whether you’re a parent navigating leadership or a leader navigating parenthood, this conversation will inspire you to see that you don’t have to choose. You can integrate both worlds successfully and lead by design, not default.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The parallels between parenting and leadership.

• How to set boundaries and non-negotiables that honor both.

• Why redefining success daily matters.

• Practical resources for parent-leaders.

👉 Tune in, take notes, and be reminded that presence—not perfection—is what makes you powerful in both your family and leadership roles

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Show Description:
In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, Karie Millspaugh dives deep into one of the most talked-about yet misunderstood topics in today’s workplace: work-life balance—and why it takes more than time management to truly achieve it.

Whether you’re working remotely, in person, or somewhere in between, the lines between work and life are blurrier than ever. Karie explores the real reasons we struggle to set boundaries—like people pleasing, self-doubt, and the pressure to always be “on.”

Through real-life stories, mindset shifts, and simple yet powerful tools, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Set and protect your personal and professional boundaries
✅ Rewire your mindset around worth and productivity
✅ Combat burnout with intention, not hustle
✅ Lead by example—without losing yourself

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, stuck in yes-mode, or unsure how to separate your career from your couch—this episode will help you reset, realign, and reclaim your time.

🔔 Subscribe now and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that rest is not a reward—it’s a right.

What happens when the life, business, or identity you’ve built no longer fits who you are?

In this raw and real episode, Karie Millspaugh opens up about the moment she realized she had outgrown the very version of success she once fought to create—and the radical decision to start over. From letting go of old labels to navigating fear, grief, and liberation, Karie shares how reinvention isn’t a setback... it’s a sacred strategy.

You’ll hear:

• The silent signs that you’ve outgrown your current chapter

• Why successful leaders often stay stuck in stories that aren’t theirs anymore

• What it really means to “burn it down” with purpose

• How to rebuild a business or life that actually fits who you are now

If you’ve been silently wondering, “Is this it?”—this episode is the permission slip you’ve been waiting for.

🔥 Journal Prompt inside + a personal challenge to spark your next chapter.

In this episode, Karie shares why visibility is essential for leadership success — and how to stand out both in-person and online. If you're doing great work but not getting noticed, this episode is for you.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why visibility is strategy, not ego

• 4 ways to stand out at work

• 4 LinkedIn tips to boost your presence

• A simple weekly challenge to grow your impact

  
  

🔗 Resources:

• Connect with Karie on ⁠LinkedIn⁠

• Learn more at ⁠kariemillspaugh.com⁠

Feeling stretched too thin as a leader? In this episode, Karie Millspaugh shares powerful mindset shifts and practical tools to help you move from burnout to bold ownership. Learn how to lead through uncertainty with presence, purpose, and confidence—no superhero cape required.

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What separates good leaders from truly great ones?

In this episode, Karie sits down with leadership coach and former tech VP Ashley Rudolph, who shares the exact mindset and strategy that took her from individual contributor to executive in just five years.

Ashley unpacks her signature “3 C’s” framework for powerful leadership—and gets real about what it takes to rise, lead, and make bold career moves in competitive industries.

Whether you're climbing the ladder or leading a team, this conversation will change the way you think about leadership.

Links mentioned in our show:

The Career Influence IndexWork with Ashley R.

Ashley Rudolph | LinkedIn

The Operator's Edge by Ashley Rudolph | Substack

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Your attachment style doesn’t just affect your love life—it influences how you lead, communicate, and show up at work.

In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, Karie explores the four main attachment styles—Anxious, Avoidant, Fearful, and Secure—and how each impacts your leadership, team dynamics, and decision-making.

You’ll discover how self-awareness and healing your attachment style can transform your career, relationships, and overall confidence.

If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, or self-doubt at work—this episode is for you.

Discover your attachment style by taking this quiz: The Attachment Style Quiz

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Leadership Lounge, I sit down with the incredible Terry Sidford—motivational TEDx speaker, author, life coach, and keynote speaker—to uncover the secrets to activating your inner superhero.

Terry opens up about her personal journey of overcoming self-rejection, childhood trauma, and even the shocking lessons she learned from a con artist boyfriend. Through resilience, storytelling, and courage, she has transformed life's toughest moments into stepping stones for growth and success.

Get ready for an inspiring conversation on owning your courage, breaking free from limitations, and stepping into your full potential—because your inner superhero is ready to rise! 💥✨

Connect with Terry Sidford:
🌎 Website: www.terrysidford.com
💼 LinkedIn: Terry Sidford
📸 Instagram: @terrysidford
📘 Facebook: Terry Sidford

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In this inspiring episode of The Leadership Lounge, I sit down with Shawna Mott, the creative force behind Sooo Creative Designs Decor. Shawna turned her passion for upcycling and home decor into a thriving work-from-home business—all while raising two young kids.

We dive into her journey of transforming old, forgotten pieces into beautiful, one-of-a-kind treasures with paint, distressing, and a touch of creativity. She shares how she built her business from the ground up, the lessons she’s passing on to her children, and why following your creative instincts can lead to unexpected success.

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your passion into a business or want a dose of entrepreneurial inspiration, this episode is for you! 🎙️✨

Tune in now and get ready to be inspired!

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In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, host Karie Millspaugh dives into the transformative power of mindfulness in leadership and relationships. Discover how being fully present can elevate your communication, decision-making, and emotional intelligence—whether you're leading a team or nurturing personal connections.

We’ll break down what mindfulness really means, how it differs from self-awareness and meditation, and provide real-life examples of using mindfulness in the moment. Plus, you'll gain practical tools and tips to integrate mindfulness into your daily routine, from mindful breathing techniques to setting reminders for intentional pauses.

Tune in for actionable insights that will help you lead and love with greater presence, clarity, and purpose. Don't miss this chance to cultivate a more mindful approach to leadership and life!

🎧 Listen now and start your journey toward mindful mastery!

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