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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:

39: Mommy Wars Jul 11, 2016

Show notes

Recently, I have been asked repeatedly to do an episode on mommy judgment, specifically on moms who judge other moms. Let’s just call this what it is - Mommy Wars. And please know – it’s an ugly place for you. And it’s damaging to your kids.

I’ll be honest, before I was a mom I sat in judgment of my mom friends. I noticed and quite comfortably critiqued:

How Johnny should could benefit from more time outs
The atrocity of little Susie’s frequent hitting
The obvious problem that was Bobbie’s french fry addiction

Then, I had a kid.

My kid’s behavior is not impacted at all by time outs. So we don’t really use them much.

Last week, my kid smacked me upside the head with a metal toy car and gave me a goose egg. The next day he kicked me in the mouth.

On any given Sunday, when we’re out for brunch, you can find my kid eating a well balanced meal of bacon and French fries.

So, who am I to judge…..

I can no longer comfortably critique.

I am IN. IT.

One of the quotes that is always, always close to my heart is, “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”

When a horrific accident happens involving a child, let’s not judge. We do not know the story. We do not know the circumstances. And there is no reason to think you are a better mother than any other mother.

I firmly believe we are all doing the very best we can.

It is easy to get caught up in community gossip or media mayhem over news stories involving kids. It’s very easy and very comfortable, sadly, to stand on a holier-than-thou pedestal pointing out the short-comings of another mother.

And all this does is continue to build walls between moms and walls between women. At it’s best, it’s fun gossip between moms. At it’s worst, it’s women discrediting and devaluing other women in front of their kids.

Let’s do our kids a favor and acknowledge that being a mommy is hard and we all do our best everyday. Sometimes things don’t happen the way we want. Sometimes horrible things happen. In those moments, we have an opportunity to be kind and supportive and gentle. We have the chance to listen and learn and practice empathy.

I’m gonna screw up a lot as a mom. A lot.

So are you.

It’s ok.

I’m here for you. And I hope you’ll be there for me.

This is what I want my kid to see.

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38: Heather Brooker: Motherhood in Hollywood Jul 06, 2016

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Heather Brooker is a mother, actress, and Emmy Award-winning writer. She currently hosts the popular podcast, Motherhood in Hollywood, where she blends her signature sense of humor with a healthy dose of reality about parenthood and the entertainment business. Heather has had roles on many shows, most notably Grey’s Anatomy, The Office and The Mindy Project (I’m beyond jealous!)

I didn’t know what to expect in an interview with a Hollywood mom. I’ve been known to have some minor Hollywood obsessions here and there. So, I was kind of hoping for a new Hollywood BFF. Heather Brooker totally made all my dreams come true.

Heather is funny and engaging and totally down to earth. We talked about the glitz and glam of being an actress and mom in Hollywood – which is not so glitzty glammy in many cases,.. I know you’ll enjoy Heather’s stories and hearing the reality of life as an actress and mom.

Tune in to hear:

Perceptions and body image in Hollywood
The reality of 99% of Hollywood moms
The rollercoaster of a Hollywood career, especially as a mom
What the day-to-day life of an actress is really like
What happens when Mindy Kaling wants to take a selfie with you

Links Mentioned:

Heather’s website and podcast: Motherhoodinhollywood.com

See Heather’s work: Heather’s Comedy Reel

Mindy Kaling’s Book: Why Not Me?

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37: You Do You Jul 04, 2016

Show notes

I knew it would happen eventually… I received an email with some “constructive criticism” about the podcast. It was kind of funny, as the “giver” told me she wasn’t going to listen to this podcast anymore, BUT she thought I might want to change my show to be more to her liking in the future.

Ummmm, why????

At any rate, I’m not going to change my colors for anyone. I don’t aim to please everyone… Although, I did do that for over 30 years of my life.

You don’t have to like me. I’m good. I have plenty of people who make my life great. In fact, those are the only kinds of people I’m looking to share my life experience with now – those who want to live big and be themselves, not someone else’s version of them.

So, I’ll do me. You do you.

While I’m busy over here doing me, I’m attracting amazing women and moms who want to grow and reach and expand their boundaries. It’s so cool. It’s so validating. It’s so life giving – and life honoring. I really appreciate all that.

I certainly can’t risk pleasing everyone or changing my ways to please this listener, in particular, as that would compromise my mission. That would compromise ME.

So Imma do me. If you don’t like me, that’s cool. The good news is there are a lot of rad women out there. You’ll find someone else who speaks your language, I’m sure.

And for those of you who are cool with me doing me, we have work to do and place to go. We have dreams to build and wine to drink. We have kids to laugh at and passions to follow. Let’s do this! Together.

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36: Sara Haley - Stop Peeing Your Pants (Postpartum Core!) Jun 29, 2016

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Sara Haley is a mom of two little dudes and personal trainer with a specialized focus on the postpartum core. She helps mom heal Diastasis Recti and pelvic floor dysfunction. She is on a mission to get more moms talking about these very normal conditions. She is also a ton of fun – which makes it really easy to talk to her about postpartum peeing and such.

Warning: Sara and I talk (and laugh) about all things peeing and vagina related on this episode. You’ll find it very informative. You’re welcome.

In this episode, Sara shares:

How to squeeze workouts into a busy schedule
3 reminders to motivate you to workout
5 things not to do after having a baby
How to get started with diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor and core dysfunction
Tips, tools (and toys!) that help heal diastasis recti and pelvic floor dysfunction
The risks associated with letting pelvic and core injuries go untreated

Links Mentioned:

Belly bandit – belly wrap

Elvie Pelvic Floor Exerciser: video with discount code!

Say No To Crunches Challenge

Healthy Choices Food Challenge

Sara’s Website: SaraHaley.com

Sara on Facebook

Sara on Instagram

Sara on Periscope

Sara on YouTube (tons of excellent videos and workouts!)

Sara’s Postnatal YouTube playlist

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35: Show Me Your Muscles! Home Workout Tips Jun 27, 2016

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My home workouts are a KEY part of my day, 5 days a week. The convenience of home workouts make them a total no brainer for me. It’s easy to over think and over complicate home workouts. I want to help you with that! No need to spend a ton of money. No need to spend oodles of time sweating alone in your basement. Home workouts can be super efficient and effective, done in 10-30 minutes, 3-5 days a week!

Reasons to workout at home:

Save time
Save money
Model healthy habits to your kids
Engage your kids in your workouts

How to decide what equipment to get:

Consider your goals
Know thyself – don’t opt for something boring that will collect dust (aka $3,000 treadmill)
Space constraints
Budget constraints

You can read the full show notes at www.shamelessmom.com

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34 Dr. Jennifer Freed: On Bullying and Grieving Orlando Jun 22, 2016

Show notes

Today I am talking with Dr. Jennifer Freed, a child psychologist and the co-founder of AHA! (Attitude.Harmony.Achievement.), a youth-focused non-profit that works to end bullying, improve self-esteem, and empower teens through emotional learning and creative expression.

AHA! was founded in response to the Columbine tragedy and here I am recording this interview 2 days after the Orlando massacre. I think you’ll agree the work of Jennifer and her organization has never been more imperative.

When I scheduled this interview it was intended to be about bullying – which Jennifer and I discuss in depth. But, we also talk through some things you can do to work through the Orlando tragedy. This is a deeply sad time for many people and I wanted to use Jennifer as a resource for those of you who may be struggling in processing the Orlando event.

In this episode, Jennifer shares:

How to take care of yourself and your emotions after a time of crisis (like the Orlando tragedy)
How to introduce young kids to different emotions
What 3 things to do when your child/teen is experiencing challenging or overwhelming emotions
What do to and what NOT to do if your child is being bullied
What steps to take if your child is exhibiting bullying behavior
Why it’s inappropriate to label a child a “bully”

Links Mentioned:

Book: The Second Family by Ron Taffel

Dr Robert Brooks

Dr. Jennifer Freed and all her books & resources : http://www.jenniferfreed.com/

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33: On Being Shameless: Know What You Stand For Jun 20, 2016

Show notes

I think many of us are struggling to recover from the trauma of the Orlando Massacre. I took all of last week to think about how I could address this on the podcast. This episode is what came out of my week of reflection.

I want to be more shameless. I mean, it’s the only way I can really own The Shameless Mom Academy, right? So, here I am – more shameless than I have been on any other episode.

I want you to know I stand for:

Equal rights
Women
Children

I hope you do too.

I also want you to know I have zero time or patience for:

The NRA
Anyone who is cool with the legalization of weapons of mass destruction
Old men making rules for young women
Using religion as a crutch for homophobia
Brock and Dan Turner
Lack of empathy

We’re all in this together, yet we stand so divided. If we treated other people the way we want our children to be treated everything would be so different.

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32: How to GSD Jun 15, 2016

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If you’re a lover of a good To Do List, but not great at accomplishing the big items on your list, you NEED a little lesson in GSD.

Remember, every time you say yes to one thing, you are saying no to many other things.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

Prioritize the things that will move you closer to a goal or forward in some area of your life
Stop doing the mundane things that don’t move your forward (you don’t have to fold the laundry, people)
Create a functional GSD
Be ok with the incompletion of insignificant tasks
Manage Parkinson’s Law more efficiently

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31: Wine Not? The Truth About Wine and Fat Loss Jun 13, 2016

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Ok, don’t hate….

Y’all know I love my wine. Love.

And I know I’m not alone. You love it too, right??

We’re in this together.

I recently had a long wine/weight loss convo with my gym members here in Seattle and I thought it would be worthwhile to share the conversation with you. So, here goes…

Today you’ll learn:

The truth about alcohol and weight loss
What happens to your blood sugar regulation when you drink
Why drinking wakes you up in the middle of the night
Why drinking makes you hangry and carb crazy
How drinking helps you store fat

I will also give you 6 tips to drinking smarter! Don’t worry I’m not going to ask you to give up your precious nectar. Like I said, we’re in this together.

Links Mentioned:

Shameless Mom Academy Episode 18, Jill Coleman: How To Eat Every Damn Day

Girls Gone Strong Article: Wine and Your Waistline: How Alcohol Affects Your Health, Hormones and Fat Loss

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30: Halley Bock - Passion vs. Purpose Jun 08, 2016

Show notes

I asked Halley Bock to join me for an interview after reading her article on Passion vs Purpose recently. I didn’t know she was such well rounded badass who has owned her space for quite some time – as in owning her company, owning her path to motherhood, owning her relationship with herself, and owning her upcoming book.

Halley is a leader in every way – with a mission to lead more people into revering their relationship with themselves.

Halley is also a mom to two kids - and she and her wife both got to experience the joy (and hell) of pregnancy and childbirth. I was particularly excited to ask her about the role of Family Manager, which often falls upon the mom. When there are two moms, who gets that role?

Listen in to hear:

How Halley and her wife Deli became the moms to two fantastic kiddos
How two moms rule a family – and who is the Family Manager
The BS that is work/life “balance”
The loss of connection through conversation
The disconnection between your life and YOU
How to follow your passion and find your purpose
The perfect superpower Halley and Deli want to give all moms

Related Links:

www.HalleyBock.com

Life Incorporated on Instagram

Article: Passion or Purpose: Which Should You Pursue?

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