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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:

79: Start Telling New Stories Nov 28, 2016

Show notes

It is so easy to get stuck in our old stories:

I can’t find a husband because of my daddy issues.
I will never be fit because of my family genetics.
I will never make very much money because no one in my family makes very much money.
I’ll never go to college because we can’t afford it and no one in my family has gone to college.
I can’t start my own business because I don’t know anything about business.
My life will never feel complete with just one child – I’ll always feel a sense of loss over this.

I have told myself some of these stories. I have seen others tell themselves some of these stories.

We get stuck in our stories and don’t progress in certain areas of our lives because we are COMMITTED to our stories. We can see past them, or around them, or through them.

But, the truth???

You can find the man of your dreams.
You can get in amazing shape.
You can make unlimited amounts of money.
You can go to college – and grad school.
You can start your own business.
You can be 100% happy and fulfilled with just one child.

To create a new story, you have to start changing the conversation in your head. You have to start talking to yourself differently. You have to be open to new and different influences. You have to be open to growth and discomfort to find the magic that lies juuuust outside your current comfort zone. Our old stories are comfortable and familiar – which is why we hold them close to our hearts.

By getting challenging yourself to get a little uncomfortable in new conversations with yourself, you will push you right through your old stories and into new ones that will change your attitude. Your new attitude will change your behavior. You new behavior will change your outcomes. Your new outcomes will change your reality.

Start telling yourself new stories.

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78: Kathy Fettke Real Wealth Network Nov 23, 2016

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Kathy Fettke didn’t set out to build an empire. But when her husband’s major health scare threatened to cripple their families financial situation, she did got to work…. She rented out rooms in their family home to pay the mortgage. She started cold calling people who might sponsor her radio show. She forged ahead and created a path that lead her family to financial freedom. Now she educates others how to do the same.

Listen in to hear Kathy share:

how her breakdown lead to a breakthrough
how she serves others by offering hope
Tips for tapping into your higher self (like Heart Math)
The importance of being guided by your values and your vision
Whether or not you should buy a house right now
The power of small real estate investments
How rentals can make you rich
The direction she sees the housing market heading in the next 4 years

Links Mentioned:

Book: Retire Rich with Rentals

Website: RealWealthNetwork.com

Heart Math: https://www.heartmath.com/

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77: Happy Birthday and Thanksgiving! Nov 21, 2016

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Today is my birthday! On one’s birthday, one should wear a unicorn onesie and drink from a jeroboam (4 bottles of wine in one big ass bottle). #truth

I planned a few ways to kick off my 41st year. Cause let’s be honest, after you have kids, the only birthday celebrations you’re gonna get are the ones you plan yourself. I mean, my 4 year old would love to throw me a party – but I think we all know he’s better at throwing a tantrum than a party… Plus, the magic to planning your own birthday is that you get to do any damn thing you want, right? Listen in to hear what I planned for myself!

It is also Thanksgiving week. We’ll talk about my Thanksgiving blueprint here - how to navigate the food and the family drama. There can be so much of both…

I’m also sharing some listener emails with you. Getting your messages is magic to me. I love reading your stories and hearing how the Shameless Mom Academy has impacted you. Thank you to everyone who has written to me. I adore you. And special thanks to Shameless Moms Audra, Patty and Jessica, who let me share their letters today.

Lastly, in this week of giving thanks, know that I’m so thankful for all you mamas who make up The Shameless Mom Academy. You are my people. xoxo

Links Mentioned:

Facebook: The Shameless Mom Academy

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76: Cierra Seay - The Proud Dropout Nov 16, 2016

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Cierra Seay is an entrepreneur running multiple business and the host of The College Dropout Podcast”. She believes there are many roads to success and we don’t need to be limited by a traditional path.

Cierra is also the mother to two little boys, Christian and Caleb. When Christian was just 1 year old, Cierra unexpectedly lost her mother and grandmother, the two most significant women in her life. Of course, this shook her to her core. For about a year and a half after these losses, she told everyone, “I’m fine.” And then she found herself not fine at all.

Listen in to hear Cierra share about her loss & grief, how she coped, and how she has come out stronger on the other side of grief. She also shares what she learned from her mother and grandmother and how she is living these lessons and passing them along to her boys.

Links Mentioned:

Podcast: The College Dropout Podcast

Book: Greatness Is Upon You

Cierra on Facebook

Cierra on Instagram

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75: Hoping and Coping Nov 14, 2016

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I know there is a lot of sadness, anger, pain and fear pulsing through our country right now. I wanted to use this episode to give you some thoughts on how to honor your feelings and your grief, while taking steps to continue showing up in all the areas of your life where you are needed right now.

There is tremendous strength, power, and hope on the other side of grief. But you have to work through the grief to find it.

Right now, any chance you have to prove yourself strong and capable is an opportunity. This might start with a workout, or a letter to a public official, or attending a gathering in support of a cause you wholeheartedly support.

Action is important, no matter how small. It will let you find your legs and your voice.

Action will allow you to heal.

Action will show your kids you are a fighter.

Action will slowly unravel the knot in your belly.

Listen in for some inspiration (and a few laughs) that might help you take a few step forward.

Links Mentioned:

SMA Episode 68 with Kim Ades – on how to have a family meeting

Website: Tolerance.org

Articles on how to talk to children about Trump and the election:

How Do You Talk To Your Kids About The Election?

How A Gay Mom Explained Donald Trump To Her Sons

What Do We Tell The Children

How You Can Find The Good In A Nasty Election Cycle

4 Key Lessons Your Children Need To Hear The Day After The Election

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74: Turn Down Your Overwhelm Nov 09, 2016

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This time of year is notorious for overwhelm, yes?!? The demands on your time only get worse and more pressing as we get closer to the holidays. Here are some tools for you to put in place if you’re already feeling the overwhelm of the season.

If you’re not overwhelmed yet, I promise you will be… Take notes!

Get up 15-30 min earlier
Make a List, Check it Twice
Prioritize Crucial Results and High Anxiety Items
Understand Parkinson’s Law
Turn off all notifications, buzzers, dingers, get friendly with Airplane Mode
Shut down social media (use a social media timer!)
Unschedule low priority commitments
Get creative with delegation – it doesn’t have to be expensive
Learn and remember…

Links Mentioned:

Book: You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero

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73: 12 Tips To Fuel Yourself with Food Nov 07, 2016

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As we move from Halloween toward Thanksgiving, and then Christmas, I already hear women saying:

“I’m going to be good until Thanksgiving.”

“I’m going to reign it in for a couple weeks.”

“No more sugar until Christmas.”

We tend to make a lot of rules for ourselves in relation to food at this time of year. In many cases we feel frustrated and defeated by a holiday, based on what we ate, which is such a bummer. You shouldn’t feel less joy about Halloween because you ate some candy.

In this episode I teach you the philosophies and habits I teach the women at my gym in regards to using food for fuel – rather than punishment. Fueling tour body with food is ridiculously empowering. It helps you move away from a deprivation mindset. It helps STOP using food as punishment.

Listen in to learn about these 12 tips that will help you reframe your relationship with food and how it food can positively impact you as we enter this season of celebration!

Use propro as a cornerstone for every meal
Understand and utilize the concept of volume eating
Get in 20-30 grams of protein for breakfast
Live between 2-4
Stop at 80%
Know Your SFs
Only eat things you enjoy, but also try new things
Be open to quitting sugar. For now.
Designate drinking days
Crowd out crap carbs
Drink the water
Plan everything

Links Mentioned:

SMA interview with Jill Coleman: How To Eat Every Damn Day

Website: skinnytaste.com

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72: Create the Confidence You Crave Nov 02, 2016

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Creating confidence is something that comes with practice, experience, and well, faking it. That whole “fake it till you make it” concept – it’s true. Although, I like to say, “fake it till you become it.”

Sometimes you have to try on a new and improved version of yourself to see how it fits. From there, you can tweak, evolve and grow into the person you want to be. Practicing is critical. Without practicing being the new, confident, self assured you, you will NOT become the new confident, self assured you. So, get out there and try her on for size.

It’s ok to strive to be the person you truly want to be. It might feel a little awkward at first. Others might wonder what’s going on. That’s ok. Just keep being the you YOU truly want to be. You will grow in to the role. Your life and landscape will evolve with you, which is fabulous.

Know there will be uncomfortable moments. Anticipate them, prepare for them, own them.

As you start to behave more confidently, you will actually become more confident. Then others will see you as more confident, and you will, in turn, continue to carry yourself more confidently. See that beautiful cycle?!

Listen in to learn more about:

How to be the boss
How to stop blending in
How to raise your hand
How to take the stage
How to get comfortable being uncomfortable

In order to:

Take more leaps in life
Upgrade your quality of life
Get what you actually want
Change your reality and perspective for the better, permanently
Show your kids how to be brave, bold, courageous

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71: How to Manage the Unexpected Oct 31, 2016

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The end of last week was almost laughable when it came to how many unexpected things were thrown my way – from a sick kid, to a craiglist scam, to a possibly broken foot (damn yoga), my days got thrown upside down over and over.

Historically, I suuuuuck at being spontanteous and managing the unexpected, but when you’re a mom, you’re not left with much choice. You gotta rock the unexpected every damn day.

I love this quote I read Friday morning by Jen Sincero (from her book, You Are A Badass) – I stumbled upon it EXACTLY when I needed to hear it most: ““Life is an illusion created by your perception, and it can be changed the moment you choose to change it.”

So, I’m sitting her recording this episode, icing my foot, and texting with my doctor friend – then running (gimping) upstairs to put on my unicorn costume for Vinnie’s school Halloween party. Cause that’s how Shameless Moms roll – even when we’re broken, we’re ON IT.

Listen in to learn how you can rock the unexpected even when you think you cannot manage one more thing flipping your world upside down.

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70: Debbie Whitlock on Money, Marriage & Meaning Oct 26, 2016

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Debbie Page Whitlock is a business and personal finance expert committed to the financial success of start-ups, solopreneurs and small business owners around the world. An internationally recognized and award winning business coach in Seattle, Debbie wants you to create the prosperity and good fortune you deserve.

Debbie has been a mentor to me for a few years now. Her conversation around women and money is something every woman needs to hear. I am elated to have her join me on the show. Debbie’s expertise will support and guide you, no matter what your current relationship with money is.

Listen in to learn about MONEY and:

The 3 Amigas: Fear/Doubt/Worry
How to get out of “the loop” by changing your physical state
Why an unhealthy relationship with money is not terminal
The power of a quarterly Family Financial Summit

Debbie and I also dive deep into money and marriage. Debbie shares her personal story of how money impacted her marriage and why money was part of the demise of her marriage.

We all have a relationship with money – and it started when we were very young. Your relationship with money impacts your marriage, your family/friend relationships, your children, and your daily decision making. This conversation will help you no matter where you stand with money.

Links Mentioned:

Debbie’s Website

Debbie on Facebook

Debbie’s private Profit Lab Facebook group

Article: The Biggest Money Differences Between Men and Women

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