Unsupervised Leadership: A podcast for fun, fab, & fierce females

Dr. Stephanie Owens-Burkhart, Physical Therapist, and Courtney's PT, drops real-world hacks on pain, posture, movement, and burnout so leaders can feel fierce and sleep better, and we're here for all of it, and you will be, too!

We've been out, but we're back and committed to recording more episodes...we're talking about opening institute, we've got a great new gig open in our district, and we're of course bantering about the big engagement...you know who we're talking about!

We’re diving into the 5 ways to feel appreciated at work (spoiler: martyrdom isn’t one of them). We also unpack how to protect your peace when work tries to follow you home.

Courtney goes off on her least favorite thing—yes, the dreaded 👍 text reaction—and we share highlights from our latest cohort session with Dr. Gabe (surviving hardship like a boss) and Carrie (burnout truth bombs).

Oh—and Kate’s duck had ducklings who are now... gone? We’re confused, concerned, and emotionally invested. 🐥💔

Press play. Your leadership sanity depends on it.

This week on Unsupervised Leadership, Kate introduces her new AI BFF, Nova (yes, she named ChatGPT), and let’s just say…it’s working. While sipping Michelob Ultra with limes, Kate and Courtney set the record straight on what actually happens at the District Office in the summer (spoiler alert: no bon bons involved). Plus, they spill on their incredible new cohort and how Nova accidentally helped them build an entire business model. If you've ever wondered what happens when leadership, tech, and lime-flavored genius collide—this is it.

Tony and his friend are launching Country Club Social—a golf simulator and bar that’s basically your new favorite hangout spot. Courtney gets a much needed text, while Kate breaks down her human design profile, and we’re kicking off our Unstoppable cohort tomorrow with nearly 100 incredible women from across the country!

This week on Unsupervised Leadership, we’re serving up something stronger than coffee—starting with the Texas parent who brought jello shots to school (and yes, this is exactly why food policies exist). We also dive into a “Would You Rather?” that’ll have you yelling your answer at your car stereo, unpack why protecting your peace and time at work is a leadership must, and hear Courtney’s candid take on lessons learned over the last three months. Plus, get the latest scoop on our Unsupervised and Unstoppable cohort—because leadership doesn’t need permission.

This week on Unsupervised Leadership, we’re sitting down with the fierce, fearless, and fabulous Dr. Brandi Kelly—and trust us, you’re going to want to hear this. In an exclusive interview, Brandi opens up about her bold decision to leave the superintendency to launch her own business, redefine her purpose, and take control of her next chapter.

She also gives us a first look at her brand-new book, Lead with H.O.P.E. —a powerful, purpose-driven guide for anyone ready to lead from the heart and shake up the system. From school board meetings to boardrooms of her own making, Brandi is leading a movement, and we’re here for every unapologetic second of it.

No supervision required—just real talk, real leadership, and a whole lot of HOPE. Let’s go.

Courtney and Kate dive headfirst into the generational trenches—yes, we’re talking Boomers, Millennials, Gen Z, and all the eye rolls in between. We unpack how leadership looks different (and sounds louder) across age groups, why flexibility matters, and how our upcoming Unsupervised Leadership Cohort in June is bridging the gap with real talk, zero fluff, and a dash of chaos. Oh, and ChatGPT? It's savage!

Dr. Dan Cox joins us for an honest, unfiltered convo on leadership, identity, and survival. In one of his first public interviews since announcing his separation from his district, Dan opens up about the emotional toll of leadership, the myth of "your job isn’t who you are," and what running ultramarathons has taught him about resilience.

Raw. Real. Relevant.

Myles has acid reflux...Kate loves Zac Efron...and we're surrounded by feedback (not idiots!)...we've got a lot to say this week!