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Shameless Leadership

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:

492: Amy Fish: How To Ask For What You Want Nov 09, 2020

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Amy Fish is the author of I WANTED FRIES WITH THAT: How to Ask for What You Want and Get What You Need. She is also the “Chief Complaints Officer” (also known as the Ombudsperson) for Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, which has more than 50,000 students, and where she spends her days investigating, analyzing (and mostly resolving) complaints for a whole variety of people. Amy's insights and wisdom have been featured in and on Reader's Digest, CBC-TV Canada, CBC Radio Canada, Global TV Canada, The Huffington Post, and many other publications. She lives in Montreal with her family and believes we all can make the world a better place by standing up for ourselves — even about the small things.

Listen in to hear Amy share:

Why women don’t speak up for themselves
5 tips for standing up for yourself more effectively
Her philosophy that you can only change things if you start speaking up
Her #1 tip for sanity and happiness during 24/7 togetherness
How to answer uncomfortable questions with space and grace
How to build your “asking muscle” to build confidence to speak up for yourself

Links mentioned:

Join my free 5 Day Abundance & Gratitude Challenge
Connect with Amy
Amy on Instagram
Amy on Facebook
Amy on Twitter

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491: Lora Cheadle: Infidelity, Self Trust & Naked Self Worth Nov 04, 2020

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Lora Cheadle is a transformational thought leader and media personality who empowers women to let go of judgment, overcome the need to please, express themselves fully, and find uninhibited success and joy every day. Using the five steps of FLAUNT! , she encourages others to take the lead in the dance of life despite any external circumstances. She is the author of the bestselling book FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self.

Lora came on the show to share an extremely vulnerable and powerful story around self trust and self worth. I know you’ll learn some really valuable lessons from her.

Listen in to hear Lora share:

The gifts of exposure in our world right now
The 5 steps of FLAUNT to find and maintain your center no matter what kind of chaos you’re living in
Her story of enduring infidelity when she found out her husband was unfaithful for 15 years with 5 different women
How to develop self trust in the face of your hardest moments
The intersection of being smart, sexy, and spiritual and why we’re uncomfortable with the intersection of these pieces of our identity
Her own intersection of being a lawyer, a minister, and a burlesque dancer
How flaunting ourselves help take down the patriarchy and break free from objectification
What is Naked Self Worth ™ and how it’s different and more powerful than tradition self worth/confidence

Links mentioned:

Join our upcoming Gratitude Challenge
Connect with Lora
Free download
Lora’s Book: FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self
Lora’s Facebook Group
Lora on Instagram
Lora on YouTube: Lora Cheadle Life Choreographer

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490: Give Yourself Permission To Practice Nov 02, 2020

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Soooo… I’m taking a memoir writing class. I do not know the first thing about writing a memoir. I don’t know if I even want to write a memoir. But I do know that I want to be a better writer.

At the end of my first writing class, our teacher gave us an assignment, “Write 700 words about your topic. And don’t try to make it the best piece of writing you’ve ever done. Make it mediocre.”

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to be mediocre? When did you decide to try something just for the sake of trying it and letting yourself practice?

Most of us are constantly tied up in measuring progress and growth. We are aiming to get closer to perfect with every step.

It’s ok to stop measuring progress sometimes. It’s ok to not track metrics. It’s ok to be totally imperfect and messy and just play around in order to learn and grow and have fun.

It’s ok to simply practice.

In giving yourself permission to practice, you get to show up without judgement. You get to step outside of your head and ignore metrics that you might otherwise mistakenly attach to your self worth. You get to be creative and just have fun. Remember fun? Yeah, me neither…

Listen in to hear all about how you can give yourself permission to practice and step away from a constant push for progress and perfection. This might just be the breath of fresh air you need!

Links mentioned:

Join our upcoming Gratitude Challenge: gratitude
Book: Finish by Jon Acuff

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489: Leslie Lyons: Ministry, Pole Dancing, and Reclamation Oct 28, 2020

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Leslie Lyons is the Founder of Bombshell Movement Studio in Chicago, host of the Beyond the Pole: Tales from the CEO podcast, and a sales and leadership coach for female entrepreneurs. With a background in corporate sales, youth ministry (yes-she’s a Christian and the owner of a pole studio!), and as a leader for studio owners throughout the US, Leslie has spent her life pouring into women emotionally and spiritually. Now, more than ever, her dedication to helping entrepreneurial women lead with their heart and head is the exact type of leadership we need.

Listen in to hear Leslie share:

How she went from leadership in ministry work to running a six figure pole dancing studio
The overlap of ministry and pole dancing in terms of voice, power and reclamation
What it really means to create a values based community or organization
How she uses the Enneagram to highlight her gifts and skills in order to have the most impact in the world
Why it’s important to know your innate strengths and weaknesses in order to be a better leader
How women are disconnected from their own bodies and “dead to their bodies” and why this is dangerous
How to recognize our somatic reactions to notice when we’re aligned or out of alignment
The difference between responding and reacting and how to get better at responding
The importance of having pleasure practices

Links mentioned:

Get updates about our upcoming Gratitude Challenge
Connect with Leslie
Instagram: Leslie Lyons
Book: The Road Back To You

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488: It’s Ok If You’re Tired Oct 26, 2020

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It’s ok if you’re tired.

Over the last I have had many conversations with clients and colleagues and loved ones who are just tired.

We are tired of being home with everyone everyday. We are tired of shifts and changes to job status. We are tired of constantly worrying about health and safety around COVID. We are tired of adapting to uncertainty and unpredictability. We are tired of distance learning (bless our teachers!). We are tired of having no personal time or personal space. We are tired of politics. We are tired of social media. We are tired of feeling disillusioned. We are tired of trying to just get through it.

The just get throughedness of 2020 is wiping us out, if we’re being honest.

I’m giving you permission to OWN & HONOR your fatigue.

You should feel tired. Bone tired.

But, in spite of your fatigue, you do have to keep going.

Listen in to hear 8 ways you can own, honor, and even recover a little from your fatigue.

Links mentioned:

Get updates about our upcoming Gratitude Challenge: shamelessmom.com/newsletter

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487: Stefanie Wilder: Taylor How To Shamelessly Share Your Stories Oct 21, 2020

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Stefanie Wilder-Taylor a Shameless Mom of 3, the author of 5 books, and the host of 3 podcasts. She has also been a stand up comic, a writer on various TV shows, and the host of the NickMom show, Parental Discretion. When she’s not hosting one of her 3 podcasts (For Crying Out Loud, Bored AF, and Rose Pricks), she’s teaching writing classes to people like ME!

Stefanie co-hosts her podcast For Crying Out Loud with Lynette Carolla. Their show was the first “parenting” podcast I ever listened to. I have not missed an episode in 5+ years. Stefanie and Lynette and so brilliant and so funny. Stefanie has been on my Dream Guest List for years, so I’m fired up to finally have her here with us.

Listen in to hear Stefanie share:

The power of writing and sharing your stories in order to own your truth and do your own therapy
How she managed postpartum life with Postpartum Depression and no mom friends/mom network
Why she decided to leave home at a young age to parent herself
How her worry about her child being depressed opened the door to her child coming out as transgender
How to decide what stories to tell and how to consider who you might offend
Why we might have to stop watching Real Housewives
Why you might want to consider being the parent who doesn’t email your kids’ teachers

Links mentioned:

Podcast: For Crying Out Loud
Podcast: Bored AF
Podcast: Rosepricks
Come to Stefanie’s Virtual Storytelling Show (I’m one of the story tellers!) on Friday, October 23rd
Get the free replay of my Tenacious Mamas Business & Leadership Workshop: email us at info@shamelessmom.com

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486: Being Connected vs Actually Connecting Oct 19, 2020

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There is a huge difference between being connected and actually connecting.

Most of us are very connected. We are constantly tapped into social media, news outlets, our inboxes, TV shows, games & apps on our phone, and online shopping. So many opportunities to be connected each day, right?!

How are these connections making you feel?

Being connected in so many places and spaces that don’t allow for deep connection and vulnerability with other humans can leave us feeling drained, exhausted, frustrated, hopeless, powerless, depressed, and anxious. Being so constantly connected can instill self doubt, fear, and anger. Being constantly connected can feel so constricting.

On the other hand, actually connecting in deep and meaningful relationships feels restorative, regenerative, freeing and joy filled. Meaningful connecting can instill hope and power and gratitude. This feels expansive instead of constricting. Connecting positive impacts our physical, mental, and emotional health. YES!

Can you see the difference between being connected vs actually connecting? It’s pretty profound.

Listen in to learn how you can spend less time being connected and more time actually connecting.

Links mentioned:

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484: Dr. Alexandra Owensby: Single Mom Running For Congress Oct 14, 2020

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Dr. Alexandra Owensby is running for the Congressional seat in Kentucky's 4th district. In addition to that, she's working at her local hospital during the pandemic. After leaving an abusive marriage, Dr. Owensby put herself through nursing school as a full-time single mother of two, utilizing student loans. While working the night shift to make childcare more affordable, she was able to minimize time away from her children. After graduating and earning her RN S\status, Alexandra obtained a position as an ICU nurse. Though still struggling to make ends meet with a salary below $40,000.00 annually, she was able to make it with assistance from the Children’s Health Insurance Program, due to their zero-dollar co-pays for medicine, dental care, and clinic visits. Dr. Owensby believes strongly that this type of Healthcare is what all American families deserve access to. Alexandra’s journey through hardship and the American education system has inspired her to run for Congress as Kentucky’s 4th District Representative. She is not a politician born into money, nor is she a millionaire business owner looking to boost her image. Dr. Alexandra Owensby’s story is the spark that moves an average American citizen to ask for the opportunity to lead in a city where most do not.

Listen in to hear Alexandra share:

What inspired her to get involved in politics after being in the medical field
The unexpected gifts of running for political office (and why you should do it)
How moms are always dropping multiple balls and why it’s totally ok
Why being a single mom who put herself through school to get multiple degrees makes her uniquely qualified to be a congresswoman
How you can coach your kids to be more resilient during COVID

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Connect with and learn more about Alexandra: Alexandra Owensby

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485: Kelly Rose: Turning It Up vs Toning It Down While Running For Senate Oct 14, 2020

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As a mom, mentor, and voice for the community, Kelly takes pride in standing with those who are fighting for a better, more compassionate world.

Kelly and her husband Steve live on a farm in McDonough, GA with their two elementary age children, two horses, one pony, three donkeys, three dogs, and four cats. Their home is Kelly’s favorite place to spend time with any spare moment usually spent out in the barn visiting with her animals.

Together Steve and Kelly own and operate a successful local business, Studio 48, an acting studio on McDonough’s Square. Independently they each are still working in their longstanding careers in the television and film industry, Kelly as a Post Production Producer and Steve an actor.

In taking this step to run for Senate District 17, Kelly hopes she can inspire the next generation to get involved and prove that you do not need a specific background or look a certain way to take an active role in politics. Kelly believes that as laws are made for us it is now time to show everyone they can be made by us.

Listen in to hear Kelly share:

Why she decided to run for Senate after moving from CA to GA
The trigger around women’s rights that pushed her to go all in on her Senate run
The impact of her campaign and activism and hate mail on her family
How she handled it when her male colleague told her she should “tone it down” if she wanted to win
What it’s like to run for office as a progressive in a traditionally conservative district
How we can restore trust in politicians after such a massive erosion of trust over the last handful of years
How she’s allowing herself to take imperfect action while parenting and running for office

Links mentioned:

Connect with and learn more about Kelly: Kelly Rose
Kelly on IG & Twitter: Kelly Rose and Kelly Rose
Kelly on FB: @kellyrose4GA

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483: Be Bold & Brave In Order To BUILD Oct 12, 2020

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I have to tell you something scary...

In September 2020, 865,000 women left the work force.

In September 2020, 216,000 men left the work force.

When women are leaving the work force at 4 times the rate of men, big things are bound to happen.

There will be fewer women in corporate leadership. There will be fewer female voices at board room tables and around any meeting tables. There will be fewer women to advocate for women's rights in the office. There will be fewer women to point out inequities across the board in corporate culture.

Let's be honest, the inequities work in men's favor, so it's unlikely they will highlight them and change them with fewer women at the office. I'm afraid it will be quite the opposite.

While this is scary - really scary - I also have a lot of hope.

Because I know that many of the women who walked away from traditional/corporate jobs in September are not ready to walk away from their power & purpose. They are just shifting it.

I predict a massive shift in the way women lead over the next few years. Instead of trying to hold space in someone else's company and live by someone else's rules that just don't fly if you're homeschooling/distance learning in a pandemic, we will see women build their own companies.

I am SO HERE FOR THIS.

Let's BUILD THOSE COMPANIES.

Listen in for inspiration to get bold & brave in order to BUILD.

Links mentioned:

Join my final (free) workshop of 2020, Tenacious Mamas Business & Leadership Workshop: shamelessmom.com/tenacious

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