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Welcome to Shameless Leadership! This show is for women, transgender people, non-binary folks, and allies who are committed to advancing their leadership and the leadership of those around them. In this space, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. Our mission is to help you foster these feelings within your own circles of influence to build trust, psychological safety, and a culture of belonging.
In each episode, we dive into essential topics impacting women in leadership – everything from shutting down your inner critic and imposter syndrome to overcoming perfectionism to using your voice in new ways to advocate for yourself, your ideas, and other folks carrying marginalized identities. You’ll hear practical tips, effective strategies, and inspiring stories that will not only enhance your leadership skills but also broaden your perspective to become a more confident, thoughtful, and empathetic leader.
Our stories come from people carrying identities who are often underrepresented, underestimated, and excluded. By sharing their experiences, we aim to provide you with invaluable lessons that will transform your leadership journey. We are thrilled to have you join this community of Shameless Leaders who are actively creating a world where everyone, regardless of gender, can intentionally lead through a more curious, compassionate, and inclusive lens.

Latest Episodes:

20: Jillian Mitchell: Foster Adoption and Finding Your Family May 04, 2016

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I’m so grateful to my friend Jillian Mitchell for sharing her story of fostering to adopt her son, Fletcher. Jillian and her husband Matty went through quite the journey to find the family they were always meant to have.

As a young couple, Jillian and Matty set out to foster a child before ever trying to have biological children, knowing there are so many kids out there who need and deserve an amazing family.

On December 28, 2011, they received the phone call that made them parents and within hours they were bringing their son home with them.

What followed was over 2 years of highs and lows and a lot of love. They didn’t know how their foster story would end, but they were able to fully embrace Baby Fletcher as their son immediately, having agreed with each other early on that,

“Whatever child we bring home deserves all of our hearts no matter what happens. When they are with us we will love them like they will be with us forever, no matter what happens.”

For 2 years, Jillian and Matty worked through a grueling court mandated visitation schedule where Fletcher had time with his biological mom (sometimes 4 days a week – where he cried through entire visits as Jillian listened in from outside). They endured many court dates and changes of events & routines as Fletcher’s biological mom bounced in & out of sobriety and rehab.

On more than one occasion, they feared they may lose their son.

You will note how calm and graceful Jillian is as she shares their story. Even in the darkest moments of her life, knew she was with the family she was meant to have. She admits her gut told her, “I know it’s going to be okay because I know this is my son.”

I can’t thank Jillian and Matty enough for sharing their story. I hope it inspires another couple to go out and find the family they are meant to have.

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19: No, I Didn't Lose My Baby Weight May 02, 2016

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This episode is pretty raw for me. It is not an easy thing for me to talk about, but I think it is an extremely important topic.

It deeply saddens me to see so many women consumed by shrinking. I want to change that and I think sharing my story can help a lot of women.

Today I share:

How much I weighed before, during and after pregnancy
Why the scale is lame and meaningless
The medical issues that can interfere with weight loss
How to find comfort in the skin you’re in

If you exercise consistently and make healthy food choices and struggle to lose weight, here are some tests you can ask your doctor or naturopath about:

*general blood work (including Vit D, Iron, Iron stores, B vitamins)

*thyroid panel (can be done with general blood work)

*fasting blood glucose series (this is multiple draws before/after sugary drink - this might only be relevant if you have a fam history of diabetes, but worth asking about)

*adrenal testing (spit test?)

*sleep study (only necessary if sleep apnea might be a concern - do you snore?)

*sleep consult (only necessary if you're routinely getting less than 7 hours of sleep)

*food sensitivity testing (can be done via blood draw)

I have found naturopaths are excellent at spending a lot of time really diving in and closely looking at this information, more than MDs. Most naturopaths will book a 90-minute intake appointment, which is really necessary to dig deep into your concerns.

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18: Jill Coleman: How to Eat Every Damn Day Apr 27, 2016

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Back in Episode 13, I shared with you that I’m a bit of a stalker. Jill Coleman is someone I’ve been stalking for a couple years now. Her story about the evolution of her relationship with food is something I relate to 100%.

As I’ve taken a gentler approach with food in recent years, I have been so inspired by everything Jill has to say. In fact, I’ve adopted many of her philosophies (especially when it comes to WINE – can I get an AMEN?!?)

If you struggle with food at all, you will learn a ton today!

Today Jill shares with us:

How to finally find and manage moderation in your diet (#moderation365)
The use of pre-emptive cheats to ward off binging and over the top indulgences (enter: wine!)
The truth about food scarcity and how it messes with your head
How to eat within reason and feely fully satisfied everyday (#satisfactionfactor)
How to recover and be a little more kind to yourself when you “fall off the wagon”

Links:

To read more fully about Jill and her philosophies about food, head over to: www.JillFit.com

On May 3rd, Jill will be launching her TreadLift program here: www.TreadLift.com

For more Shameless Mom info on “Bad” Food Days, check out Episode 03.

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17: Why You Should STOP Hustling Apr 25, 2016

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Before I start this episode on the topic of why you should not hustle I have to say thank you. Thank you to all of you who listen to this podcast, comment, share your stories or leave reviews! I woke up this morning and saw on iTunes that The Shameless Mom Academy is ranking in 3 categories for new and noteworthy! So thank you so much for your feedback!

Why you shouldn’t you hustle? I have five reasons why you shouldn’t! The hustle can have such an effect on your body not just physically but mentally as well. Your body needs rest and a chance to recharge so you don’t lose your mojo or passion.

Today we learn:

Long term is not so pretty—for me personally I’m not going to lie some of it has to do with my age
You don’t want to burn out and lose passion—At 25 I burned out to the point that I wanted to get my tubes tied!
I went back to school for another field that didn’t work with kids—Don’t get to the point you burn out
You will lose your mojo—pace yourself
Not sustainable—my business has to be sustainable between 9 to 5, anything before or after those hours I’m not responsible for
It’s not fair to your loved ones and YOURSELF—If you’re busy hustling when do you have time for anything else?
The impact it has on your body…literally—don’t push yourself so hard it could affect your health
No space left for creativity—you need to rest and recharge
If you want something bad enough, you will make it happen— try to relax on deadlines to make sure this is what you want to do
You will make it work if you have to—don’t make it seem sacrificial
You can’t quit right? WRONG! —When you quit something you are opening up the door for something new

Links Mentioned:

www.shamelessmomacademy.com/review
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Year of Yes: How to Dance It out, Stand in the Sun and be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes

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16: Craig Ballantyne - The Perfect Day Formula Apr 20, 2016

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Craig Ballantyne is a Productivity and Success transformation coach, an author and a Fitness expert. His new book is called The Perfect Day Formula. He also created the successful Turbulence Training fitness program.

Craig has been my business coach since before my son was born. He gets more done in a day that anyone I know. He keeps things simple and sets himself up for success each day. He’s our first male guest on the show, but once I started reading his book, The Perfect Day Formula, I knew so much of it was relevant to Moms and I had to bring Craig on to share the formula!

In this show, Craig shares the following:

How Craig built his systems
The why behind the book and the freedom it can afford
What led up the the 3C’s
You can only control how you respond to things, not the things
Reactive people always struggle - can you relate to Craig’s description?
Reactive people never plan ahead and only respond to other people’s emergencies
Proactive people start the day off right because they started preparing for it yesterday
Why you should brain dump as often as you brush your teeth
How 5 minutes of clear thinking can change your life
Planning and preparing is what gets you ahead
Getting a small victory first thing in the morning is critical to having a great day
You don’t have to get up early to have the Perfect Day
Why setting up your own rules for each day sets you up for success
You make time for things you have a rule for
Everyone has interruptions to their schedule and problems accomplishing things
Control what you can control and don’t worry about the rest
Ways to reward yourself without just using sugar, caffeine and alcohol
How Sara completely gave up caffeine
The difference between a purity day and a regular day
The #1 thing you can do to own your day, each and every day!

Get the book on Amazon - The Perfect Day Formula

PerfectDayFormula.com - get the kit to assist you in creating your vision

You can read his daily blog at earlytorise.com

shamelessmom.com/review - If you found this episode meaningful, leave a review

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook - Shameless Mom Academy

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15: 3 Tips to Quitting Sugar Apr 18, 2016

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I got a lot of feedback from episode 3 when we talked about “having bad days with food”. There is no such thing! What you eat does not define who you are or what kind of person you are. If you haven’t listened to episode 3 you should pop on over and listen. To kind of tie in with episode 3 we are going to talk about sugar and cravings. I am going to give you some tips and tools to fight back against those sugar cravings! A lot of people believe that they eat lots of sugar because they have no willpower. This is wrong! It is not about willpower. If you have had sugar recently or eat it frequently then you will crave that sugar. So let’s talk about some less challenging ways to get rid of those sugar cravings.

We are going to talk about:

“Pro pros” aka protein and produce—don’t give that junk food room in your diet!
Blood sugar break down—You want a slower breakdown of sugar so you can feel fuller longer
Crowding out vs quitting—quitting can sometimes make your cravings stronger!
Produce = more energy
The key to making sane choices—eating lots of protein or produce for your first meal of the day. (Hangry isn’t pretty on anyone)
Bulk up your meals—Using greens and veggies is a fantastic way to pump your meal up
Chop that stuff up! — nobody likes to see the stem of your spinach hanging out of your mouth while you are talking

Links Mentioned:

If you love the show, it would mean so much if you would leave us a review in iTunes. To make it easier, click here: Shamelessmom.com/review

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14: Jen Briggs - Diving Into A New Business/A New Marriage/StepMomLand Apr 13, 2016

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Every mom remembers what it was like to be a teenager right? And we all remember that predictability and teenagers is nonexistent. Imagine starting out motherhood with teenagers! Jen Briggs, a dear friend of mine who is a business and life coach has done just that! As you can imagine it’s probably not easy to maneuver into a family that was once three and is now four. Step mothers also get a bad rap in our society. Which by the way not all step mothers are evil. With her new marriage, kids, new business and recent move she is going to tell us how she makes it all work.

Jenn shares with us:

Trying to “fit” in—it’s hard not to take things personal when you are trying hard to please someone else
“Thirty Days of Yes” —you have to listen to this!
Outside therapy—sometimes it’s good to get an outside perspective. Sometimes just talking out loud can really help!
Make time to care for yourself—make dates for exercising and friends or things that will give you enough space to take care of yourself
Prioritize the things that make you happy and give you the most—what are your values?
Emotional intelligence—make better connections!

Links Mentioned:

www.facebook.com/heyjenbriggs

www.twitter.com/heyjenbriggs

www.instagram.com/heyjenbriggs

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13: How to Be a Better Stalker & Fan Girl Apr 11, 2016

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I am an amazing stalker and I totally own that! I’m not a creeper, because there is a difference! I try to use my stalking powers for good and that’s what we are talking about today. My stalking comes out of my desire to connect with certain people and figuring out how to create those connection opportunities! This is going to be fun, so join us!

There are lots of really great reasons to engage your stalking skills:

To get to know people to expand my inner circle
To make your inner circle more powerful
To take a leap that will get you to the next level
To hang out with people that are more successful than you
You want to change and shift your inner circle
You get to make authentic connections with people out of your “league”

I had the desire to do this at one point in my life when I joined a mastermind. I went to my first meeting without a website or any sort of online business. Even though it was scary, I was surrounded by people that were very successful in online business. This helped me more than anything I could have done alone in my business.

Ask yourself: What can I learn about them so that I can start learning from them?

How do you start stalking?

Lead with a compliment.

Find common ground upon which to build a relationship.

If you have nothing else to offer to them, be their supporter, their cheerleader.

Make sure they know you are deliberate in wanting to have a relationship.

I was able to use these tips to connect with someone this past week that I look up to! I was able to make contact with Lewis Howes at an event.. I was very intentional about trying to connect with him, and I happened to connect 3 different times, so hopefully this will lead to more connections at some of his events in the future. At the same event, I was able to meet several other people that I admire, and I will be having them on the podcast. Even though they were out of my league, I still put myself out there and made the connection.

One of them was Jill Coleman - My guru for having a healthy relationship with food - check her out at www.jillcoleman.com

This isn’t super comfortable for me, but I approached my stalking at this event with no shame in my game, and it paid off! Don’t be afraid to be a stalker!

Don't forget to check us out at www.shamelessmom.com.

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12: Maria Ross: How to Own Your Mommy Independence Apr 06, 2016

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I’m sure all moms can agree that life turns fast pace when you become a mom. It’s hard to slow down when you are trying to keep up with your kids, your house, being a wife, just everyday life. Sometimes you have to slow it down a bit. Learn how to balance everything in life but especially time with family.

Maria Ross, our guest on the show today is going to share with us some tidbits that she uses to balance between life and business. Maria is a brand strategist, author, actress, owner of Red Slice and speaker. She has received several praises for her book: “Branding Basics for Small Business”. And her second book called “Rebooting my Brain” is a really good read, especially if you have ever been through a health scare. She suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm and this book is a memoir on her amazing recovery. Maria is an inspiration and this episode is definitely worth the listen!

Maria shares with us:

You have to slow down sometimes—not everything is going to be perfect
The days are long but the years are short
Go to a lactation specialist if you need help—there is nothing wrong with asking for a little help!
Make sure to set work hours and then set time to spend time with family
Don’t try to cram everything into a small amount of time—you won’t be 100% trust me
Momentum comes to a screeching halt when you have kids—but the detox is actually good for business ideas!
If you are going to be “selfish”, exercise is a great thing to be selfish about—show your kids that exercise is important

Links Mentioned:

www.redslice.com

twitter: @redslice

email: maria [at] red-slice[dot]com

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11: 3 Tips to Add Exercise to Your Morning Routine Apr 04, 2016

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Let’s face it, fitting exercise into our busy mommy lives can be a struggle sometimes. Today we are going to be talking about ways to make exercise part of your morning routine. The reason I say “part” of your morning routine is because when you have kids you just don’t know how your day is going to go! Obviously things happen, like your kid has a fever all night, so your workout is probably not going to happen first thing in the morning. But exercising can really help with certain struggles we may have with our kids and ourselves.

Today we will talk about:

How I have found exercising helps me mentally—and how it can help you
Working out in the morning helps make healthier decisions
Exercising is not punishment!!!
Key elements to making exercise part of your morning routine and the whole family
Get up earlier, make exercise part of your identity and think of exercise as a gift not a punishment!
Interruptions are not good…try to the best of your ability not to have interruptions during exercising
Length of your workout doesn’t always doesn’t necessarily mean long and drawn out—don’t be ashamed of starting small

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