We Are, So You Can

“You either walk inside your story and own it, or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.”
— Brené Brown

Dr. Brittany McGeehan helps high-achieving women stop performing leadership and start embodying it. In this powerful conversation, we talk about trauma, burnout, self-abandonment, and the subtle ways women are taught to override their instincts in the name of being "good enough." Brittany shares her own unraveling—and the community that helped her rebuild—as she transitioned from therapist to leadership coach.

We dive into why exhaustion is worn like a badge of honor, how to reclaim your energy without guilt, and what it really takes to lead from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt like your ambition and your body are at odds, this one’s for you.

👉 Join us at the Leadership Summit (formerly known as LLAM) (June 17–19) and hear Brittany speak live: https://bit.ly/LLAM-register

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In this powerful kickoff to our Leadership Summit series, we sit down with author, publisher, and founder of Brightheaded Publishing, Kelly Morgan. After a predatory publisher tried to sabotage her debut, Kelly didn’t quit—she built something better. Now, she’s on a mission to help others share their stories without compromise.

From earning two graduate degrees as a solo parent to leaving a corporate healthcare career and launching a thriving publishing brand, Kelly’s story is a masterclass in purpose-driven pivots. We talk about the messy middle, the fear of failure, the power of community—and how trusting your voice can lead to something bigger than you imagined.

Kelly is also a featured speaker at the upcoming summit (formerly known as LLAM), where she’ll share how to lead with intention and write your next chapter—literally and figuratively.

✨ This one will hit you in the gut (in the best way). Tune in.

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“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats

Katrina Carrasquillo didn’t plan to become a teacher—but the classroom had other ideas. What started as a detour became a five-decade legacy of igniting minds, raising expectations, and loving students into their highest potential.

From ESL in the Philippines to high school Shakespeare in the States, Katrina’s story is one of fierce passion, no-nonsense mentorship, and deep community care. Her approach? Tough love, high standards, and showing up for her students long after graduation day.

We also dive into what keeps her flame lit—faith, sisterhood, spa days, and rock-solid boundaries (plus a little wine and a whole lot of laughter). Whether you're an educator, a parent, or a woman navigating what’s next, Katrina’s wisdom reminds us how to lead with love and live without regrets.

So grab your coffee—or your wine—and settle in for a heart-filled ride with one unforgettable teacher.

👉 If you’re ready to reclaim your spark and build a life with more clarity, boundaries, and joy, check out the Overcoming the Working Mama Mindf**k video series and The Inner Circle at https://mariposamastermind.com/

"End? No, the journey doesn't end here.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

Was it perfect? Was it exactly how I imagined it? No. It was none of those things, but it was something I challenged myself to do and something I enjoyed doing along the way, and in the end, isn't that what we all want to do with our lives- challenge ourselves to be a bit better or more daring or to grow in some way and to enjoy the journey?

This episode takes a look at what I enjoyed doing this season, what I need to work on, and things to aim for. Come listen to Kat share what she felt worked and didn't for this first season of  "We Are, So You Can."

"You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it’s important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.” – Michelle Obama

How you choose to look at things matters. Take Krista for example. There was a period in her life when she was spending serious time job hunting, and day after day, application after application, and was getting nowhere, aside from depressed! So, she decided her 2 choices were - A) do nothing or B) do something - and thus the accidental entrepreneur was born!

Picking herself up from the job-hunt slump, Krista became an avid networker, and then a business owner. Hear her share her story (and jot down some of the awesome tips she shares!) and know that you too can find your way forward. This is "We Are, So You Can."

“I will not stay, not ever again — in a room or conversation or relationship or institution that requires me to abandon myself.”  — Glennon Doyle

Sometimes, you start something because you're good at it, sometimes, because it's the only sold option presented to you, or maybe it's what everyone else says is awesome so it's what you do because you can. Sometimes, you walk that road for a long time, and while you might enjoy parts of it, it's not until you are forced to question that choice that you even think about it. But then, after thinking about it, you realize that thing you were doing doesn't bring you joy, it doesn't get you closer to it, it was just something you did. So, you make the scary decision to step back and figure out what it is that you should be doing, what your calling is.

Meet Loree Philip, a former analyst, project manager, and strategist at Boeing who now empowers women in their careers as a podcast host and coach. Come listen to what she has to say about her change from working on Apache helicopter projects to hosting a podcast! This is We Are, So You Can.

"Nothing can dim the light which shines from within." – Maya Angelou

Sometimes what you know you were destined for doesn't always match up with your dreams of doing it. Cori has always had a passion for helping people, it's what inspired her to become a nurse, but life threw her a curveball and she was diagnosed with a disease that made her legally blind.

While she did go down for a bit, never count Cori out! Cori found a way to shine brightly as she helps others through her marketing business. So, if you're ready to be lifted up and carried forward with her on her amazing journey, then sit down, snuggle up and listen to Cori on We Are, So You Can!

"When you find your path, you must not be afraid. You need to have sufficient courage to make mistakes. Disappointment, defeat, and despair are all tools God uses to show us the way." – Paul Coelho

From a young age, words flowed easily for Heidy De La Cruz, it was in her blood. However, it didn't occur to her that she could be a writer, so her professional career took a different path and she became a medical coding analyst. Stories, poetry, and inspiration were ever-present for her though, and in 2019, she finally answered their call. Her years of poetry, blogging, writing, and essays had a newfound purpose and the year was a pivotal turning point in her Heidy's life.

Join us as Heidy graciously shares her journey with writing and navigating the bumps and detours along the way. Come, be prepared to be inspired by what she has to say!

“Life is about finding yourself, embracing your strengths and weaknesses, and being true to who you are.” — Oprah Winfrey

A chance internship led to a career in public policy. So, young and ambitious, she worked on The Hill, in the federal government. But then change called, so she came back to LA and worked for LA County. But there was a problem, what do you do, when you're well-established but have limited growth opportunities?

It's so easy to stay where you are comfortable, where you know the people, where you like doing certain parts of the job but maybe not everything. It's easy to stay with the devil you know, as opposed to the one you don't.

If you've ever found yourself wondering how to navigate career changes or if you can make a difference in your community, come listen to Carol tell you how she did it, and you might just walk away with a few new ideas of your own as you listen to "We Are, So You Can."

"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." – Thomas Edison

Run to failure, because that's where you grow. Learn real quick that your body is a temple and you better take care of it. Mistakes can lead to accidental genius. If you don't spend your life living to work, then find a way to make work, work for you!

Whether it's her first job, finding out she was homeless at one point with her 2-year-old, or how she used the pandemic to launch an international business, Monica is full of surprises. But most importantly, she is full of heart. With her decision to NOT spend the rest of her life living to work, Monica found a way, bridge by bridge, to build and connect her skills, to create an amazing, wholistic community for entrepreneurs who don't want to go at it alone.

If you've ever found yourself wondering how you can go from where you are to where you want to be, come listen to Monica tell you how she did it, and you might just walk away with a few new ideas of your own as you listen to "We Are, So You Can."