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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:

272: Colleen Hauk: How To Live The "And" Life Oct 03, 2018

Show notes

Colleen Hauk is a public speaker, co-author of the bestselling book, Women Who Ignite, a Certified Professional Success Coach and creator of YOU SO NEW ™, a program designed for successful professionals who fail to take care of their personal life.

All of this coupled with over 15 years of corporate leadership, training, and consultative selling, Colleen shares her skills, personal experiences and research in a unique way to authentically connect and empower high-performers to ‘have it all’ without losing it all.

Married to her supportive husband, Matt, they live in Southern California where both were born and raised. They enjoy life with their beautiful children, Jordan (24), Ethan (12), and Reese (9), camping, hosting fun-filled evenings with friends, and spending quality time with their nearby extended family.

Listen in to hear Colleen share:

How picture perfect lives aren’t usually picture perfect
The costs of prioritizing her work over everything else
The impact of her family having to walk on eggshells around her
How to live the “and” life
How to define your own version of “having it all”
How she intentionally integrates her personal and professional life

Links Mentioned:

Connect with Colleen: Colleen Hauk
Colleen’s Free Guide: The Me-Time Starter Guide
Get Colleen’s Best Selling Book: Women Who Ignite
Colleen on Facebook
Colleen on Instagram
Colleen on Twitter
Colleen on LinkedIn

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271: How To Not Raise A Rapist Oct 01, 2018

Show notes

There are so many things I want to scream out of rage and disillusionment right now. But that is not what is most productive. What is most productive is being an intentional part of the solution.

The solution is to dismantle rape culture. And it starts HERE.

It starts with how we are raising our boys.

Now.

Today.

It starts with the conversations you’re having with your sons and the behavior you’re modeling.

Is it a big undertaking?

Yes.

Can we do it?

Yes.

In this episode, I explain the exact (science/research based) parenting my husband and I are committed to because we are committed to not raising a rapist.

If I had a daughter, I would want to know that every boy, young man, and the older man she was in contact with understood and valued these guiding principles.

Please listen and share with everyone you know who is participating in any way to raise the next generation of men.

See full show notes in link in bio for recommended articles and books related to raising emotionally intelligent boys.

Resources:

Article: 3 Do’s and Don’ts For Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids

Article: 5 Ways To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Boys In The Era Of Toxic Masculinity

Article: How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids

Book: Raising Cain: Protecting The Emotional Life of Boys

Book: Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child

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270: Nichole Sylvester: Surviving Addiction, Abuse, And Murder Sep 26, 2018

Show notes

Nichole Sylvester is International Bestselling Author of OH SHIFT: A Journey from Chaos to Consciousness and host of the OH SHIFT Show. She is a Shameless single mother to her 13-year-old daughter, a Spiritual Success Coach and a transformational speaker on a mission to guide people home, to themselves, to discover their innate power. She supports thousands of people per year through her online programs, private coaching, and retreats.

I heard Nichole in an interview on another podcast recently and immediately Instagram stalked her and asked her to come on the SMA. Her story is mind-blowing. From watching her dad OD in front of her to smuggling drugs taped to her body between states to having a woman murdered in her own home at the hands of her abusive ex-boyfriend, Nichole’s journey is more than you think one woman can endure. Yet, here she is. A survivor and a warrior and a powerful thought leader.

Listen in to hear Nichole share:

How she survived rock bottom when her ex-boyfriend murdered a woman in her home
How she drugged her abusive boyfriend to escape with her daughter
How she turned a life of addiction and abuse into a life of service and purpose
The power and purpose of radical compassion
How to move into the “lesson and leadership” phase to share your story
Why you need to start with celebration in your life in order to get over feeling like you’re not enough

Links Mentioned:

Connect with Nichole: Nichole Sylvester
Nichole’s Book: OH SHIFT
Nichole’s Podcast: OH SHIFT Show
Nichole on Instagram
Nichole on Facebook
5-day money mindset challenge: Own Your Money Shift

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269: Abortion And The Murky Undercurrents Of Your Past Sep 24, 2018

Show notes

Every now and then I get an email from a Shameless Mom that just blows me away. A couple weeks ago I got one such email – detailing a mama’s struggle with her current relationship with an addict and her past decision to terminate a pregnancy.

What was so overwhelmingly touching about this email was that a lot of the email was about how HAPPY this mama is. That 96.34% of the time she is extremely happy, caring, empathetic, and grateful.

But then there was the admission that, “the murky undercurrents of my past sometimes swirl with the polluted storm of my present; and my sunny disposition is immediately overcast by a darkness so ominous and pensive, that I fear I will suffocate under all the darkness......”

I asked this Shameless Mom if I could share her story and do some processing on this episode and she so kindly agreed.

To any mama who has struggled to make peace with your past or is currently struggling to find peace in the present, this is for you.

Links Mentioned:

Resource: Design Mom Gabrielle Blair speaks on abortion

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268: Erika Tebbens: Roller Derby To MLMs To Political Office Sep 19, 2018

Show notes

Erika Tebbens is a Sales Strategist for female entrepreneurs. She teaches women to sell in a way that feels good, instead of "pushy." She's also a leader who encourages women to play bigger and show up more boldly in business, and in life. She runs a vibrant and dynamic group for women in business and does public speaking for passionate, female entrepreneurs. When she isn't working, you can find her sipping black coffee on her couch with her husband, 13-year-old son, and two very spoiled dogs.

I was so excited to have Erika join us in the SMA because I wanted to ask her about all her unconventional hobbies and interests – like roller derby, running for political office, and building a successful direct marketing business. I was so curious to learn what guided her confident behavior. I loved hear her story and I think you will too!

Listen in to hear Erika share:

How roller derby stopped her from being “swallowed” by motherhood
What inspired her to get involved in politics even though she didn’t have the traditional credentials – and the powerful ripple effect her campaign had
How she maintains the confidence to try new, scary things on a regular basis
Why she left a successful MLM/direct marketing company
Tips on selling without being sleazy (KEY for any moms in sales and/or direct marketing positions!)

Links Mentioned:

Connect with Erika: Erika Tebbens
Erika’s course: Sell It Sister
Erika on Instagram
Erika on Facebook
Erika’s free Facebook group

Thank you to our sponsors:

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267: 5 Tips To Set And Meet Every Deadline Sep 17, 2018

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There is a saying that goes something like, “A goal without a deadline is just a dream.” I couldn’t agree more.

Don’t get me wrong - dreams are nice.

But a goal with a deadline is much more likely to dramatically change your life.

An early mentor of mine used to always say, “Cut your deadlines in half.” His purpose in giving this advice is that if you could accomplish something in half the time you thought possible, you’ll constantly be raising the bar for yourself. You recognize quickly that you are strong and powerful beyond measure.

In this episode, I’m going to dig into how to start setting better deadlines and actually meet them. I will also talk about your procrastination habits that might be really impeding progress toward your goals on a regular basis. This is something most of us are guilty of and it’s usually subconscious.

The best time to set a deadline is right NOW. You ready?

Thank you to our sponsors:

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266: Jessica Turner: Stretched Too Thin Sep 12, 2018

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Jessica Turner is here to share her new book, Stretched Too Thin. She is also the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book The Fringe Hours and the founder of the popular lifestyle blog The Mom Creative. Additionally, she is an award-winning marketing professional, speaker, and freelance writer. She has been featured in numerous media outlets including The Today Show, O Magazine, Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, and Inc.com. She and her husband, Matthew, live with their three children in Nashville, Tennessee. Kids 10, 7, 3.5

Jessica is a mover and a shaker to her core. She is also completely Shameless about how she builds a guilt-free life (read: empire) in which she gets to live out all her dreams, in spite of conventional norms and myths around mom guilt and work-life balance.

Listen in to hear Jessica share:

How she manages working a full-time corporate job plus being a writer on the side – GUILT FREE
Most common mom challenges and how to manage them
The power of noting and affirming mom’s similar experiences
How we can better manage the mental load of motherhood and professional aspirations
How to let guilt be a motivator in your life
The difference between work/life balance and work/life satisfaction

Links Mentioned:

Connect with Jessica: The Mom Creative
Jessica’s book: Stretched Too Thin
Jessica on Facebook
Jessica on Twitter
Jessica on Instagram
Book Snobbery on Instagram

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265: How To Reset And Reframe Your Fall Sep 10, 2018

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Last week I tore my heart out and left in a kindergarten classroom in the pocket of my sweet Vinnie. It was a journey to get to that day, and just when I thought I had won the day by not having a monumental meltdown, Vinnie had a monumental meltdown on the way home from school and I was reminded that my work here will never be done. Which is a relief in this time of transition…

Even if you aren’t like me and didn’t have to tear your heart out and leave it in a kindergarten classroom last week, this is likely a season of transition for you.

Aside from tearing my heart out last week, I love transitioning between seasons. I try to be really intentional about what I’m gearing up for, what I want to get out of it, and how I want to grow during each and every season.

I know there will always be bumps. Nothing will ever go completely according to plan. But growth will occur. And on the other side of that growth is amazing things I can’t even imagine yet….

It’s a constant pursuit of imperfect perfection and magic, right?!?

If you’re wondering how you can embrace the transition into fall and how you can reset & reframe your mindset so you can really OWN the heck out of the rest of 2018, this episode is for you!

Listen in to hear me share some powerful mindset resets that will light up your fall!

Links Mentioned:

Free Resource: 15 Minute Manifest
Membership Community: MOMENTUM Mamas
Email me: info@shamelessmom.com

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264: Jessica Butts: Front Seat Life Sep 05, 2018

Show notes

Jessica Butts is CEO and Founder of Front Seat Life.org where she helps inspire, motivate and educate people to live their life from the front seat using their innate abilities. She is also the author of the popular books, “Live Your Life from the Front Seat” and “Don’t Do Stuff You Suck At”.

Jessica is a retired psychotherapist. Today she is a life and business coach, and Myers-Briggs expert whose mission is to inspire others to accomplish magnificent things by embracing their innateness. She shares her message around the country in her sassy, no-holds-barred entertaining manner.

Leaving the corporate world after 15 years to start her own company has been the hardest and most rewarding challenge of her life. As an ENFJ, Jessica thinks outside the box, leads with her heart and is obsessively organized. She’s passionate about personal development, traveling, deep connections with those in her life and helping create aha’s for her clients.

I knew from the moment Jessica and I hit record that this conversation would be FIRE and she did not disappoint. Get ready for a super high value, fast pace convo that miiight just knock your socks off.

To get the most out of this conversation, do Jessica’s free assessment (link below) before listening in, so you can know your personality type as we discuss all things personality type!

Listen in to hear Jessica share:

How knowing and embracing your personality type can change the course of your life
How intuitive type people can thrive in a world dominated by sensors
The struggle of feelers and why we’re often misread by others and marginalized
How to assess your kids

Links Mentioned:

Connect with Jessica: Jessica Butts
Jessica on Instagram
Free Myers Briggs Assessment

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263: Action Alleviates Anxiety Sep 03, 2018

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I only recently realized anxiety has been a part of my life for almost my entire life. When worry has been your gift for as long as you can remember, you don’t really think about it being anything other than normal.

A few years ago a sleep doctor asked me for how much of my life I had been hyper-vigilant. Me? Hyper-vigilant? Huh…. I had never thought about myself or my worry this way.

I sat quietly and thought for a moment and then clearly and immediately knew the exact age.

I was 8 was when I started trying to stay awake all night in case we were robbed. I woke up screaming nightly, convinced I heard someone moving our kitchen table across the linoleum floor (cause robbers usually go for kitchen tables first??) It became such an obsession that my mom eventually took me to a child psychologist to see why I might be so preoccupied with these intrusive thoughts.

Today, I have other obsessions and intrusive thought patterns. As of late, they have been mostly related to sending my child off to kindergarten.

While I am ridiculously excited to see him leaping toward this next step with his eyes and heart wide open, I am in deep mourning that we are closing the door on a chapter of our lives that has exploded and exposed my mind and heart to the world in ways I never thought possible.

This transition has my anxiety all sorts of fired up and ready for action. In this episode, I share a recent event that put me over the edge and my top three tactics that help me keep my anxiety manageable in these tender and trying times of my life.

To all you Shameless Moms who are also blessed with the gift of worry, you are not alone. I am with you. Always.

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